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30 September 2013

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This Shirley poppy grew on Rev Wilkrsquos grave in St 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

Andrew PellingFormer Shirley resident CouncillorLondon Assembly Member amp MPInvestment Banker amp commentator

for insidecroydoncom

Robert DilGraphic Design Consultant and

Co-owner of TD Studio in AddiscombeLoves making music amp diving

Giovanna RicciardelliTravel Consultant specialised in EventsLoves entertaining swimming cookingItalian food Seriously interested in

architecture and interior design

Andrew DunsmoreTop London photographer runsPicture Partnership in his ShirleyStudio or on location He helps

you take better pictures

Nathalie BaronAyurvedic therapist loves natural remedies

nature books amp writing

Elizabeth AshLibrary campaigner tweeter

interested in education and socialmedia enjoys cooking

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 makesbeautiful cakes

Tom DunsmoreFamily man Retired engineer Hasworked abroad Speaks Spanish

Enjoys travel

Interested inbeing part of our

online magazinePlease contact us

onshirleyliferocketmailcom

Charles Parkof Planning Partnership Ltd Shirley

The man to look for if you wantsomething special for your home

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ContentsShirley Life 5Letrsquos Talk about Food by Editor 11A picture from Brighton Sussex 16Slimmin World with Orla 19The Alternative Daily 22The blackboard 23Veg boxes and a recipe by Riverford 24About a car in Shirley Croydon by Marzia 25Useful websites 30Repetita iuvant or Repeating does good by Marzia 32Total Policing 34The Chestnut Clinic has moved 36Nathaliersquos Column Six Tips for Winter Wellbeing 3812 Strategies to Strengthen Your Immune System 40News from Shirley Community Centre 44A big thank you after the Big Coffee Morning 48Andrew Dunsmore Picture Partnership Shirley 50Picture Partnership Competition 54Shirley Library October Activities 56Green Thumb Chapter 5 60Public Inquiry Document by Dave Davies 66

Front Cover Big Coffee Morning at the Shirley Community Centre

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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Is Life too short to do-it yourselfbull Garden maintenance amp grass cuttingbull Painting and decoratingbull Flat pack furniture assemblybull Shelf mirror picture hangingbull Jet washing of drives patios decking

bull Changing of light bulbsbull Garages and sheds cleared

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has been a very busy month and somany things have happenedSL is being uploaded on 30September instead of 27 because Iwent down with food poisoning justbefore the fundraising for the

Macmillan Nurses Old fashioned remedies got me back on my feetthere are a good article about strategies to strengthen our immunesystem and Nathalie is giving us tip for our winter wellbeing We donot know what to expect this year but we will probably get out fairshare of grey skies and snow and we should be prepared

Public InquiryWhen I was about to upload SL PaulPickering sent me a compellingdocument written by Dave Daviesregarding a Public Inquiry to belaunched ldquoThere are 4267 people ayear dying in London from pollution(the Mayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) Inthe 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implementedimproper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen noreduction in pollution Tens of

thousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on a dailybasis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers commuters cyclistsand pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killedin a terrorist attack a train crash or road accident there would beoutrage and there would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent itever happening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continuesrdquo

I attached the document as an appendix to this issue Please read itand support httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537It is an act of self-defense The petition closes at 1550 on 1 October

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Getting toughIssue 61 of Your Croydon labelled the ldquoprimary source of communityinformationrdquo has just been delivered in my road It is bombastic incontent and shameless propaganda I pay for through my Council Tax However there was an article that made me laugh the Council isgetting tough and has employed four enforcement officers who willpatrol the borough on the look out for crimes against the environmentThey will work from early morning into the evening and also atweekends I can understand that ldquoA pound75 fine is waiting for anyone theycatchrdquo littering but I am puzzled about ldquoerrant dog ownersrdquo It might notbe the best choice of adjective I took the picture below in the heart ofCroydon Central it beggars belief

Croydon Council should deliver the services residents pay for and keepthe town clean Four officers cannot do the job when the system hasbroken down This is a Council administration in denial that has lostsight of reality they ignore the meaning of accountability andtransparency Editor

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LETrsquoSTALKABOUTFOOD

A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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httpfullfactorg

FOOD AND HEALTHbull Bradleyrsquos for the best frozen fish around

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

httpwwwmnncomlifestylerecyclingstories20-ways-to-reuse-coffee-grounds-tea-leaves

We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Marzia

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken

LAWN CARE AND CUTTING

WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING

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LEAF CLEARING

FENCE AND SHED TREATMENT

JET WASHING OF PATHS AND PATIOS

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Email greggiebrownyahoocouk

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Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 2: Shirley Life September 2013

This Shirley poppy grew on Rev Wilkrsquos grave in St 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

Andrew PellingFormer Shirley resident CouncillorLondon Assembly Member amp MPInvestment Banker amp commentator

for insidecroydoncom

Robert DilGraphic Design Consultant and

Co-owner of TD Studio in AddiscombeLoves making music amp diving

Giovanna RicciardelliTravel Consultant specialised in EventsLoves entertaining swimming cookingItalian food Seriously interested in

architecture and interior design

Andrew DunsmoreTop London photographer runsPicture Partnership in his ShirleyStudio or on location He helps

you take better pictures

Nathalie BaronAyurvedic therapist loves natural remedies

nature books amp writing

Elizabeth AshLibrary campaigner tweeter

interested in education and socialmedia enjoys cooking

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 makesbeautiful cakes

Tom DunsmoreFamily man Retired engineer Hasworked abroad Speaks Spanish

Enjoys travel

Interested inbeing part of our

online magazinePlease contact us

onshirleyliferocketmailcom

Charles Parkof Planning Partnership Ltd Shirley

The man to look for if you wantsomething special for your home

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ContentsShirley Life 5Letrsquos Talk about Food by Editor 11A picture from Brighton Sussex 16Slimmin World with Orla 19The Alternative Daily 22The blackboard 23Veg boxes and a recipe by Riverford 24About a car in Shirley Croydon by Marzia 25Useful websites 30Repetita iuvant or Repeating does good by Marzia 32Total Policing 34The Chestnut Clinic has moved 36Nathaliersquos Column Six Tips for Winter Wellbeing 3812 Strategies to Strengthen Your Immune System 40News from Shirley Community Centre 44A big thank you after the Big Coffee Morning 48Andrew Dunsmore Picture Partnership Shirley 50Picture Partnership Competition 54Shirley Library October Activities 56Green Thumb Chapter 5 60Public Inquiry Document by Dave Davies 66

Front Cover Big Coffee Morning at the Shirley Community Centre

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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Is Life too short to do-it yourselfbull Garden maintenance amp grass cuttingbull Painting and decoratingbull Flat pack furniture assemblybull Shelf mirror picture hangingbull Jet washing of drives patios decking

bull Changing of light bulbsbull Garages and sheds cleared

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Free estimates and no call out feeJust call NOG for a no obligation quote on

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has been a very busy month and somany things have happenedSL is being uploaded on 30September instead of 27 because Iwent down with food poisoning justbefore the fundraising for the

Macmillan Nurses Old fashioned remedies got me back on my feetthere are a good article about strategies to strengthen our immunesystem and Nathalie is giving us tip for our winter wellbeing We donot know what to expect this year but we will probably get out fairshare of grey skies and snow and we should be prepared

Public InquiryWhen I was about to upload SL PaulPickering sent me a compellingdocument written by Dave Daviesregarding a Public Inquiry to belaunched ldquoThere are 4267 people ayear dying in London from pollution(the Mayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) Inthe 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implementedimproper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen noreduction in pollution Tens of

thousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on a dailybasis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers commuters cyclistsand pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killedin a terrorist attack a train crash or road accident there would beoutrage and there would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent itever happening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continuesrdquo

I attached the document as an appendix to this issue Please read itand support httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537It is an act of self-defense The petition closes at 1550 on 1 October

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Getting toughIssue 61 of Your Croydon labelled the ldquoprimary source of communityinformationrdquo has just been delivered in my road It is bombastic incontent and shameless propaganda I pay for through my Council Tax However there was an article that made me laugh the Council isgetting tough and has employed four enforcement officers who willpatrol the borough on the look out for crimes against the environmentThey will work from early morning into the evening and also atweekends I can understand that ldquoA pound75 fine is waiting for anyone theycatchrdquo littering but I am puzzled about ldquoerrant dog ownersrdquo It might notbe the best choice of adjective I took the picture below in the heart ofCroydon Central it beggars belief

Croydon Council should deliver the services residents pay for and keepthe town clean Four officers cannot do the job when the system hasbroken down This is a Council administration in denial that has lostsight of reality they ignore the meaning of accountability andtransparency Editor

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LETrsquoSTALKABOUTFOOD

A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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ContentsShirley Life 5Letrsquos Talk about Food by Editor 11A picture from Brighton Sussex 16Slimmin World with Orla 19The Alternative Daily 22The blackboard 23Veg boxes and a recipe by Riverford 24About a car in Shirley Croydon by Marzia 25Useful websites 30Repetita iuvant or Repeating does good by Marzia 32Total Policing 34The Chestnut Clinic has moved 36Nathaliersquos Column Six Tips for Winter Wellbeing 3812 Strategies to Strengthen Your Immune System 40News from Shirley Community Centre 44A big thank you after the Big Coffee Morning 48Andrew Dunsmore Picture Partnership Shirley 50Picture Partnership Competition 54Shirley Library October Activities 56Green Thumb Chapter 5 60Public Inquiry Document by Dave Davies 66

Front Cover Big Coffee Morning at the Shirley Community Centre

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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Is Life too short to do-it yourselfbull Garden maintenance amp grass cuttingbull Painting and decoratingbull Flat pack furniture assemblybull Shelf mirror picture hangingbull Jet washing of drives patios decking

bull Changing of light bulbsbull Garages and sheds cleared

NOG Property Maintenance

Free estimates and no call out feeJust call NOG for a no obligation quote on

07909 948118 or 8776 1909 or email nogpmtiscalicouk

5

has been a very busy month and somany things have happenedSL is being uploaded on 30September instead of 27 because Iwent down with food poisoning justbefore the fundraising for the

Macmillan Nurses Old fashioned remedies got me back on my feetthere are a good article about strategies to strengthen our immunesystem and Nathalie is giving us tip for our winter wellbeing We donot know what to expect this year but we will probably get out fairshare of grey skies and snow and we should be prepared

Public InquiryWhen I was about to upload SL PaulPickering sent me a compellingdocument written by Dave Daviesregarding a Public Inquiry to belaunched ldquoThere are 4267 people ayear dying in London from pollution(the Mayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) Inthe 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implementedimproper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen noreduction in pollution Tens of

thousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on a dailybasis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers commuters cyclistsand pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killedin a terrorist attack a train crash or road accident there would beoutrage and there would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent itever happening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continuesrdquo

I attached the document as an appendix to this issue Please read itand support httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537It is an act of self-defense The petition closes at 1550 on 1 October

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Getting toughIssue 61 of Your Croydon labelled the ldquoprimary source of communityinformationrdquo has just been delivered in my road It is bombastic incontent and shameless propaganda I pay for through my Council Tax However there was an article that made me laugh the Council isgetting tough and has employed four enforcement officers who willpatrol the borough on the look out for crimes against the environmentThey will work from early morning into the evening and also atweekends I can understand that ldquoA pound75 fine is waiting for anyone theycatchrdquo littering but I am puzzled about ldquoerrant dog ownersrdquo It might notbe the best choice of adjective I took the picture below in the heart ofCroydon Central it beggars belief

Croydon Council should deliver the services residents pay for and keepthe town clean Four officers cannot do the job when the system hasbroken down This is a Council administration in denial that has lostsight of reality they ignore the meaning of accountability andtransparency Editor

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LETrsquoSTALKABOUTFOOD

A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

29

6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 4: Shirley Life September 2013

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has been a very busy month and somany things have happenedSL is being uploaded on 30September instead of 27 because Iwent down with food poisoning justbefore the fundraising for the

Macmillan Nurses Old fashioned remedies got me back on my feetthere are a good article about strategies to strengthen our immunesystem and Nathalie is giving us tip for our winter wellbeing We donot know what to expect this year but we will probably get out fairshare of grey skies and snow and we should be prepared

Public InquiryWhen I was about to upload SL PaulPickering sent me a compellingdocument written by Dave Daviesregarding a Public Inquiry to belaunched ldquoThere are 4267 people ayear dying in London from pollution(the Mayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) Inthe 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implementedimproper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen noreduction in pollution Tens of

thousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on a dailybasis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers commuters cyclistsand pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killedin a terrorist attack a train crash or road accident there would beoutrage and there would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent itever happening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continuesrdquo

I attached the document as an appendix to this issue Please read itand support httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537It is an act of self-defense The petition closes at 1550 on 1 October

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Getting toughIssue 61 of Your Croydon labelled the ldquoprimary source of communityinformationrdquo has just been delivered in my road It is bombastic incontent and shameless propaganda I pay for through my Council Tax However there was an article that made me laugh the Council isgetting tough and has employed four enforcement officers who willpatrol the borough on the look out for crimes against the environmentThey will work from early morning into the evening and also atweekends I can understand that ldquoA pound75 fine is waiting for anyone theycatchrdquo littering but I am puzzled about ldquoerrant dog ownersrdquo It might notbe the best choice of adjective I took the picture below in the heart ofCroydon Central it beggars belief

Croydon Council should deliver the services residents pay for and keepthe town clean Four officers cannot do the job when the system hasbroken down This is a Council administration in denial that has lostsight of reality they ignore the meaning of accountability andtransparency Editor

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A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

httpwwwmnncomlifestylerecyclingstories20-ways-to-reuse-coffee-grounds-tea-leaves

We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 5: Shirley Life September 2013

5

has been a very busy month and somany things have happenedSL is being uploaded on 30September instead of 27 because Iwent down with food poisoning justbefore the fundraising for the

Macmillan Nurses Old fashioned remedies got me back on my feetthere are a good article about strategies to strengthen our immunesystem and Nathalie is giving us tip for our winter wellbeing We donot know what to expect this year but we will probably get out fairshare of grey skies and snow and we should be prepared

Public InquiryWhen I was about to upload SL PaulPickering sent me a compellingdocument written by Dave Daviesregarding a Public Inquiry to belaunched ldquoThere are 4267 people ayear dying in London from pollution(the Mayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) Inthe 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implementedimproper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen noreduction in pollution Tens of

thousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on a dailybasis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers commuters cyclistsand pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killedin a terrorist attack a train crash or road accident there would beoutrage and there would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent itever happening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continuesrdquo

I attached the document as an appendix to this issue Please read itand support httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537It is an act of self-defense The petition closes at 1550 on 1 October

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Getting toughIssue 61 of Your Croydon labelled the ldquoprimary source of communityinformationrdquo has just been delivered in my road It is bombastic incontent and shameless propaganda I pay for through my Council Tax However there was an article that made me laugh the Council isgetting tough and has employed four enforcement officers who willpatrol the borough on the look out for crimes against the environmentThey will work from early morning into the evening and also atweekends I can understand that ldquoA pound75 fine is waiting for anyone theycatchrdquo littering but I am puzzled about ldquoerrant dog ownersrdquo It might notbe the best choice of adjective I took the picture below in the heart ofCroydon Central it beggars belief

Croydon Council should deliver the services residents pay for and keepthe town clean Four officers cannot do the job when the system hasbroken down This is a Council administration in denial that has lostsight of reality they ignore the meaning of accountability andtransparency Editor

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LETrsquoSTALKABOUTFOOD

A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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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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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

httpwwwmnncomlifestylerecyclingstories20-ways-to-reuse-coffee-grounds-tea-leaves

We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Marzia

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

41

developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

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The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Getting toughIssue 61 of Your Croydon labelled the ldquoprimary source of communityinformationrdquo has just been delivered in my road It is bombastic incontent and shameless propaganda I pay for through my Council Tax However there was an article that made me laugh the Council isgetting tough and has employed four enforcement officers who willpatrol the borough on the look out for crimes against the environmentThey will work from early morning into the evening and also atweekends I can understand that ldquoA pound75 fine is waiting for anyone theycatchrdquo littering but I am puzzled about ldquoerrant dog ownersrdquo It might notbe the best choice of adjective I took the picture below in the heart ofCroydon Central it beggars belief

Croydon Council should deliver the services residents pay for and keepthe town clean Four officers cannot do the job when the system hasbroken down This is a Council administration in denial that has lostsight of reality they ignore the meaning of accountability andtransparency Editor

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LETrsquoSTALKABOUTFOOD

A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Marzia

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service

Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Getting toughIssue 61 of Your Croydon labelled the ldquoprimary source of communityinformationrdquo has just been delivered in my road It is bombastic incontent and shameless propaganda I pay for through my Council Tax However there was an article that made me laugh the Council isgetting tough and has employed four enforcement officers who willpatrol the borough on the look out for crimes against the environmentThey will work from early morning into the evening and also atweekends I can understand that ldquoA pound75 fine is waiting for anyone theycatchrdquo littering but I am puzzled about ldquoerrant dog ownersrdquo It might notbe the best choice of adjective I took the picture below in the heart ofCroydon Central it beggars belief

Croydon Council should deliver the services residents pay for and keepthe town clean Four officers cannot do the job when the system hasbroken down This is a Council administration in denial that has lostsight of reality they ignore the meaning of accountability andtransparency Editor

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A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

httpwwwmnncomlifestylerecyclingstories20-ways-to-reuse-coffee-grounds-tea-leaves

We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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LETrsquoSTALKABOUTFOOD

A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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A contemporary cafe with great foodserved in a pleasant and friendly

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

httpwwwmnncomlifestylerecyclingstories20-ways-to-reuse-coffee-grounds-tea-leaves

We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

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Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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LETrsquoSTALKABOUTFOOD

A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

12

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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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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

15

do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

Half price veg box offer is open to new customers setting up a regular orderLook up recipes and cooking tips on wwwriverfordcoukrecipes

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Marzia

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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LETrsquoSTALKABOUTFOOD

A few years ago one could not get a decent espresso anywhere butin Soho Matters have greatly improved but I never eat at an Italianrestaurant because the food is just so non ItalianHere are a few horrors overcooked pasta smothered in ketchupsipping cappuccinos during dinner and slabs of bread covered ininferior olive oil Accademia Barilla a well-respected food institute based inParma Italy has announced 10 food faux pas that foreigners getwrong about Italian cookery in order to teach them how to avoidculinary horrors

1 Never sip a cappuccino during a meal Cappuccino a doubleespresso with milk froth is drunk for breakfast ideally with biscuitsor a pastry Espresso is to be consumed at different times of theday and after a meal You can order a cappuccino after a meal butyou should know an Italian would never do so A latte Donrsquot evenask

2 Risotto and pasta are not meant to accompany other dishes (apartfrom specialities such as lOssobuco alla milanese) Pasta servedas if it were a veg is ldquoa mistake committed in many other countriesbut in Italy is considered sacrilegiousrdquo Pasta and risotto are a ldquofirstcourserdquo

3 Dont put oil in the boiling water where you cook pasta Cook pastaldquoal denterdquo

4 Ketchup on pasta this really shocks Italians Ketchup may be finebut only with chips Do not expect to find it everywhere in Italy andcertainly not in good restaurants

5 Spaghetti Bolognese It may be Italys most famous dish abroad

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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wwwshi r leyelect r ica l com

A contemporary cafe with great foodserved in a pleasant and friendly

atmosphere at 219 Wickham Road in the Library Parade

13

yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

15

do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

Half price veg box offer is open to new customers setting up a regular orderLook up recipes and cooking tips on wwwriverfordcoukrecipes

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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yet there isnt a restaurant in Bologna or any other town in Italy thatserves it The famous sauce ldquoraguacute alla bologneserdquo is traditionallyeaten with tagliatelle not spaghetti Moreover what Italians thinkof ldquobologneserdquo is a far simpler dish with feweringredients

6 Pasta with chicken ndash never in Italy 7 ldquoCaesar saladrdquo unknown in Italy even if its

inventor Caesar Cardini was an Italian whoemigrated to the USA

8 Red and white checked tablecloths They do notreally exist in Italy even though we see them inevery Italian restaurant abroad

9 ldquoFettuccine Alfredordquo a dish of noodles with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano celebrated in the States as being characteristicallyItalian But not according to the report which calls it ldquocompletelyunknownrdquo in Italy Invented in Rome by Alfredo Di Lelio it never tookoff in Italy at least with that name

10 Respect tradition and a mothers advice namely that Italian food isto be shared with those you love Love and family are ldquotuttordquo(everything) Now theres a rule we can agree with

After reading the article I decided to add a few observations ofmy own to the horror list above1 Espresso I drink it less and less outside my kitchen I hate being

served burnt and bitter coffee that is cold by the time it gets to mytable Italians drink espresso quickly and when it is hotCappuccino is often ldquocaffellatterdquo ie hot milk with a little coffee Theprice of espresso is absolutely ridiculous in this country I importmy own Lavazza Carmencita

2 Bruschetta is not really what you see if you watch the online videohttpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=emxvEHKop-A By the way theonly thing that Mr DrsquoAcampo got right was the pronounciationThe letter k does not exist in the Italian alphabet but the letter lsquocrsquofollowed by lsquohrsquo sounds like the English lsquokrsquo Bread in Italy is alwayson onersquos table (absolutely no butter) but you will not find olive oil ona plate where you dip your bread unless you are in the countrysideand ask for it The texture of the average Italian bread is firm and we

14

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

29

6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

httpwwwmnncomlifestylerecyclingstories20-ways-to-reuse-coffee-grounds-tea-leaves

We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

Half price veg box offer is open to new customers setting up a regular orderLook up recipes and cooking tips on wwwriverfordcoukrecipes

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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USEFUL WEBSITESNEWS AND BLOGSbull If you want to know what is going on in Croydon

insidecroydoncom bull If you are interested in police matters

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FOOD AND HEALTHbull Bradleyrsquos for the best frozen fish around

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LIBRARIESbull Save Croydon Libraries Campaign

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httpdontprivatiselibrariesblogspotcoukbull The Library Campaign

httpwwwlibrarycampaigncombull Voices for the Library

httpwwwvoicesforthelibraryorgukwordpress

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

29

6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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do not have sliced bread3 Pasta comes in a great

number of shapes andthere are some 350different kinds of pasta It isnot an hyperbole go to thepasta aisle of an Italiansupermarket and countPasta should be eaten ldquoaldenterdquo and neverovercooked It is also neverdrowned in sauce and yesit is your first course Theaverage portion is 60grams

4 Pizza is thin and crusty nopineapple or meats The secret is in a proper oven and a goodtomato base Look for a wood-fired oven and ask for ldquomozzarelladi bufalardquo light and tasty

6 In Italy one only buys Panettone the most typical Italian Christmascake a week or so before Christmas Any panettone left over inshops and supermarkets after Epiphany (6 January) is sold atridiculous prices because nobody would eat it after Christmas It isdepressing for me to see panettone on sale in August

7 It is incredibly difficult to buy decent Italian wines at ldquonormalrdquo pricesit is so annoying that I have stopped drinking wine altogether I drinkmineral water and I drink San Pellegrino because I cannot findLevissima or Uliveto in Croydon or London Not all waters are thesame

8 I have also given up on ice-cream because I cannot find the lemonor coffee ice-cream I like By the way in my home town theldquogelaterierdquo (where most of the ice-cream is made and sold) areclosed in winter

When I chose to live in England I was fully aware that I had toadjust to different customs I am still alive after many years and itonly takes 1 hour and 40 minutes from Gatwick to Pisa

Editor

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Marzia

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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LAWN CARE AND CUTTING

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 16: Shirley Life September 2013

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

Half price veg box offer is open to new customers setting up a regular orderLook up recipes and cooking tips on wwwriverfordcoukrecipes

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

httpwwwmnncomlifestylerecyclingstories20-ways-to-reuse-coffee-grounds-tea-leaves

We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

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powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

Half price veg box offer is open to new customers setting up a regular orderLook up recipes and cooking tips on wwwriverfordcoukrecipes

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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USEFUL WEBSITESNEWS AND BLOGSbull If you want to know what is going on in Croydon

insidecroydoncom bull If you are interested in police matters

httpinspectorgadgetwordpresscombull If you are interested in checking facts

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FOOD AND HEALTHbull Bradleyrsquos for the best frozen fish around

(quality price and great choice) wwwfrozenfishdirectcouk

bull For books and health products that might change a fewthings in your life for the betterwwwcredenceorg

bull For organic food on your doorstep checkwwwriverfordcouk and discover once more what realfood tastes like

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LIBRARIESbull Save Croydon Libraries Campaign

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httpdontprivatiselibrariesblogspotcoukbull The Library Campaign

httpwwwlibrarycampaigncombull Voices for the Library

httpwwwvoicesforthelibraryorgukwordpress

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Orla at the Co-op in Shirley

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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LAWN CARE AND CUTTING

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 19: Shirley Life September 2013

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Orla at the Shirley Community Centre

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

Half price veg box offer is open to new customers setting up a regular orderLook up recipes and cooking tips on wwwriverfordcoukrecipes

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

httpwwwmnncomlifestylerecyclingstories20-ways-to-reuse-coffee-grounds-tea-leaves

We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

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powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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Consider subscribing to The Alternative Daily it is free and it keepsyou informed on a number of topics from natural health to diet andfitness and alternative news You can sign up at wwwthealternativedailycom and unsubscribe ifyou do not like itIt is also an inspirational website without evangelical undertones

Thought of the month

Make a list of what is important to youand start to prioritize

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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USEFUL WEBSITESNEWS AND BLOGSbull If you want to know what is going on in Croydon

insidecroydoncom bull If you are interested in police matters

httpinspectorgadgetwordpresscombull If you are interested in checking facts

httpfullfactorg

FOOD AND HEALTHbull Bradleyrsquos for the best frozen fish around

(quality price and great choice) wwwfrozenfishdirectcouk

bull For books and health products that might change a fewthings in your life for the betterwwwcredenceorg

bull For organic food on your doorstep checkwwwriverfordcouk and discover once more what realfood tastes like

bull For a fun and inspirational blog full of gluten free recipeshttpglutenfreegoddessblogspotcoukpsite-indexhtml

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LIBRARIESbull Save Croydon Libraries Campaign

soslibraryblogspotcoukbull Alan Wylies Stop the Privatisation of Public Libraries

httpdontprivatiselibrariesblogspotcoukbull The Library Campaign

httpwwwlibrarycampaigncombull Voices for the Library

httpwwwvoicesforthelibraryorgukwordpress

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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All compromise isbased on give andtake but there can be nogive and take onfundamentals Any compromise onmere fundamentalsis a surrender For it is all giveand no take

Mahatma Gandhi

Save over 50 on your first box of Riverford Organic Veg onlypound599 (normally pound1295)To take advantage of this offer visit wwwriverfordcouk or call ourCustomer Services Team on 01803 762059 and quote lsquoShirley Lifersquo

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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About a car in Shirley Croydon

NOG spotted a red car that had beendumped in front of the Shirley CommunityCentre and reported it to the Police It hadbeen vandalised and a brick put throughits windscreen The car had been stolenfrom West Sussex on Sunday night 15September and Police were looking for itCroydon Police attended the scene andplaced a notice on it The car was still there on 30 Septemberparked on double yellow lines

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insidecroydoncom bull If you are interested in police matters

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FOOD AND HEALTHbull Bradleyrsquos for the best frozen fish around

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bull For organic food on your doorstep checkwwwriverfordcouk and discover once more what realfood tastes like

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bull For electrical workwwwshirleyelectricalcom

LIBRARIESbull Save Croydon Libraries Campaign

soslibraryblogspotcoukbull Alan Wylies Stop the Privatisation of Public Libraries

httpdontprivatiselibrariesblogspotcoukbull The Library Campaign

httpwwwlibrarycampaigncombull Voices for the Library

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

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CariAdDolls House Furnishings

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

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The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

40

12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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LAWN CARE AND CUTTING

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Repetita iuvant or Repeating does goodI read a lot of ldquoalternativerdquo websites and I came across a well writtenarticle that dealt with 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds and tea leavesI was familiar with some of the uses (that are already part of my lifestyle) but the article also contained novel ideas so I thought it was agood idea to share what Melissa Breyer wrote on Monday 19November 2012 at 607pmldquoIt takes a brave and hearty (and Spartan) soul to give up coffee andtea in the name of food miles Many do but morning caffeine is theguilty pleasure that whispers in a voice too alluring for many to resistOne thing is for sure its generally a long journey for beans and leavesto travel from exotic climes to the kitchen counter - so we may as wellhonor them with some extra chores before condemning them to thetrash For those who add their spent dregs to the compost bin youcan still do so in many of these applications once their mission hasbeen accomplishedWhat to do with coffee grounds1 Soften skin

Exfoliate with a body scrub made of coffee grounds coconut oiland a little brown sugar Gently massage it on in the shower rinsebe soft

2 Please the flowersUse coffee grounds as mulch for acid-loving plants - rosesazaleas rhododendrons evergreens hydrangeas and camelliasThey like coffee grounds for the natural acidity and nutrients theyadd to the soil

3 Sadden the antsSprinkle coffee grounds around areas of ant infestation to deterthem

4 Deter gastropodsUsed grounds are said to repel snails and slugs so sprinkle themin problem areas

5 Simplify fireplace cleaningBefore cleaning the fireplace sprinkle with dampened used coffeegrounds which will weigh down the ash and thus eliminate cloudsof smoke-flavored dust

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Marzia

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Treatment of Allergic DisordersHome Visit Service

Tel 01959 572055 Email ChestnuthomeopathyvirginmediacomWebsite wwwchestnuthomeopathycouk

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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6 Make a sepia dyeSoak used grounds in hot water and use as a dye bath for Eastereggs fabric and paper for a lovely soft brown tinge

7 Keep cats at bayKeep kitties out of the garden with a mixture of orange peels andused coffee grounds distributed around plants

8 Encourage the carrotsTo boost a carrot harvest mix seeds with dried coffee groundsbefore sowing The extra bulk makes the wee seeds easier tomanage while the coffee aroma can nourish the soil and help repelpests

What to do with tea leaves and tea bagsSome tips call for dried leaves herersquos howWhen yoursquore finished brewing tea place theleaves into a large strainer or colander Pressout as much moisture as possible and thenspread the leaves on paper Let the leaves drythoroughly turning over several times in theprocess Also note that wet tea leaves stain

so if you are using wet tea leaves on or near a porous surface besure to test in an inconspicuous place first

9 Tame stings and burnsCool tea bags can bring relief when applied to bug bites and minorburns including sunburn For overall skin irritation put spent tealeaves in a bath and soak

10 Soothe your eyesThe tannins in tea have anti-inflammatory effects which is why coolones are often employed on puffy eyes (The chill also helps withswelling)

11 Feed the gardenUse tea leaves as food for garden plants mdash green tea is high innitrogen and as a bonus the leaves can ward off pests andinsects This is also good for houseplants so add old tea leaves totheir water

12 Boost potted plantsWhen potting plants place a few used tea bags on top of the

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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drainage layer at the bottom of the planter before adding soil Thetea bags will help to retain water and will also leach some nutrientsinto the potting medium

13 Quell the cat box smellSprinkle used dried tea leaves in litter boxes to help reduce thesmell

14 Eliminate other pet odorsSprinkle dried used green tea leaves on your petrsquos pillow bed inthe doghouse or other smelly spots to eliminate odor

15 Freshen the carpetSprinkle dry tea leaves onto the carpet crush them lightly and letsit for 10 minutes then vacuum This will refresh the carpet anddeodorize your vacuum cleaner and bag (Especially helpful if youhave pets)

16 Treat the dogAs an extravagance loose leaf gunpowder tea is a treat for dogs toroll around in Itrsquos great for the aroma and luster it adds to the coat

17 Freshen mats and beds It is common in Southeast Asia to wash straw sleeping mats intubs of water to which tea has been added The tea works as adeodorizer so you can apply this method to yoga mats and airmattresses

18 Save the fridgeIf yoursquore out of baking soda place dried used green tea bags orleaves in a small open bowl in your refrigerator to help absorbodors

19 Wash your handsRid your hands of food odors (garlic onions etc) by rubbing themwith wet green tea leaves an instant deodorizer

20 Deodorize kitchen surfacesRub wet tea leaves on cutting boards and counters to remove foododors

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We drink espresso and have a lot of coffee grounds so I tried the bodyscrub suggested by Melissa It is a bit messy the first time you makeit but it does work Moreover I love the subtle smell of coffee on the

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Marzia

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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skin and most of all the idea that nothing is wasted I also tried to mixthe coffee grounds with my favourite shower gel It works too and it isan easier option I now keep a small container of coffee grounds in theshower room of course in a nice coffee jarCoffee Grounds Facial Moisturizing and Scrub Mask RecipesI then looked around for recipes Not easy and againI tried a few before settling for one I did try salt but itwas too drying and abrasive There is no need for high-priced (and too often chemically laden) spa treatmentsto get your skin glowing

Moisturizing Facial Mask RecipeYou can indulge in a coffee grounds facial to soften thedelicate skin on your face Simply mix together theseingredientsbull 2 tablespoons of coffee groundsbull 2 tablespoons cocoa powderbull 3 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream or yogurtbull 1 tablespoon honeybull Massage this chocolatey delicious mask into your skin in the morningfor a quick perk up

bull Allow the mask to dry for 15-20 minutes bull Then rinse it off thoroughly This delectable mask will help tighten pores and remove oil The coffeegrounds will help reduce puffiness and swelling while the cocoahoney and milk will add moisture to your skinExfoliating Facial Mask Recipebull Mix together 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds with a little bit ofcoconut oil and a scoop of shea butter

bull Stir until you get a paste-like consistencyUsing your fingers apply is sparingly on your face by rubbing in smallcircles

bull Let dry for 10 to 12 minutesbull Slough off with warm wash clothYou will get proper moisturizing in addition to the exfoliation benefits ofthe coffee grounds The caffeine in the coffee gives you a greatmorning pick up

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Marzia

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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LAWN CARE AND CUTTING

WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING

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LEAF CLEARING

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 32: Shirley Life September 2013

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 33: Shirley Life September 2013

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Total PolicingThe Safer Neighbourhood Team in Shirley has been forced to relocate toAddington Village Police Station as part of a policy implemented by theunelected Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mayor Johnson ManyShirley residents are not even aware of this and did not know that therehad been a ldquoMOPAC consultationrdquo in CroydonThere is strong evidence to confirm that the extra officers promised havenot arrived and Croydon has fewer officers than ever Check the Metwebsites This is re-affirmed by officers being ldquoreplicatedrdquo in some wardsResidents who are not online will find the situation disconcerting and willperhaps feel abandoned We have not received any alerting leaflet in myroad so I am simply spreading the news by word of mouthAccording to the information given during the rdquoMOPAC consultationsrdquolocal residents should continue to have a say in policing and there should bedemocratically constituted ward panels to represent communities in theNeighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs)

3366

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

41

developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken

LAWN CARE AND CUTTING

WEEDING PLANTING AND PRUNING

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FENCE AND SHED TREATMENT

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Nathaliersquos ColumnSIX TIPS FOR WINTER WELLBEING

Wellbeing is a blend of physical mental andspiritual wellness In Ayurveda we see eachperson as a combination of several elements(ether air fire water amp earth) Eachcombination is unique and makes our individualconstitution This constitution as a whole is made of3 inter-dependent parts which are the mind body and spirit Wellbeingis perfect balance between the 3 parts It is when the mind is calm andsharp the body healthy and functioning properly and when the spiritis strong Balance is achieved by being mindful of our habits andactions by eating and digesting our food well by coping well withstress and cultivating the spirit Wellbeing is the perfect state ofhappiness when our mind body and spirit are healthy and we arehappy and contented When imbalances occur discomforts diseaseslow moods and premature ageing followWellbeing is living in balance with our constitution and in balance withnature and this includes the season we are in as our health regimeshould be changed according to the natural rhythm of the season There are 6 health tips that you can follow to ensure ultimate WinterWellbeing 1 A diet fit for winter Your food nourishes your cells so a healthy diet full of whole grainshigh quality protein vegetable and fruits and some dairy productspromotes healthy cells In winter to stave off the cold and gloom ofgrey skies eat food with warming calming and comfortingproperties For instance start the day with porridge made with milkand a touch of cinnamon which is a warming spice Potatoescarrots swede turnips are all in season and this is the perfect timeof the year to make heart warming stews Citrus fruit such asoranges and lemons are also in season and good source of vitaminC which will help strengthen the immune system and is also a

39

powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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11

22

33

44

55

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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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

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Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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powerful antioxidant Red and green peppers broccoli Brusselssprouts and potatoes are also good sources of this vitamin

2 Look after your digestionFor optimal wellbeing healthy food must be followed by a healthydigestion According to Ayurveda digestion is one of the mostimportant functions in the body If you experience frequentindigestion heartburn and bloating it means that your food is notdigested properly And no matter how good is the food you put inif you canrsquot digest it properly it most likely will lead to mal-absorptionof vitamins and minerals which means that your cells wonrsquot benourished as they should be A healthy digestion is important all year round to provide goodnutrients to our cells but it is even more so in winter when we tendto eat more comforting food which is heavier to digest In winter it isadvisable to eat mostly hot food and increase the use of spices likegarlic ginger cumin and cinnamon which are warming and helpstimulate the digestive process A good tip to ensure optimaldigestion is to eat when hungry The rumbling of your stomach isyour body talking to you and telling you it is ready for another mealso listen to your body for a healthy digestion

3 Hydrate your cellsCentral heating is very drying and so are cold windy conditionsAyurveda advises to start the day with a hot lemon and ginger drinkLemon is cleansing and therefore assists the detoxifying processwhereas ginger stimulates the digestive fire which helps get yourbody ready for the first meal of the day Throughout the day drink plenty of warm water-herbal teas are ideal-and avoid cold icy drinks which will disrupt your digestive fire andmake you feel even colder Warm water will hydrate your cells andskin from inside out and will also help clear away toxins

Next monthrsquos 3 tips are about exercise the importance of me-timeand how to boost your immune system Keep well amp healthy

Nathalie

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

41

developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

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Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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22

33

44

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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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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12 Strategies to Strengthen Your ImmuneSystemInfections are as inevitable as death and taxes You spend your firstyears catching colds influenza and strep throat You sniffle scratchcough vomit ache sweat and shiver Your immune systemremembers the microbes it has encountered and protects you the nextgo around At the other end of life your immune system wearies fromyears of fighting In that great expanse of active productive life inbetween you still get colds and flus and ldquostomach bugsrdquo You maywonder why you are sick more or less often than your partner co-workers and neighbours You may wonder why one person hacking onthe airplane successfully sickens the passenger to his right but not theone to his left The answer is that not all immune systems functionalike A number of factors affect immune system health Some youcanrsquot control the very young and the very old are vulnerable Surgeryand wounds give microbes a chance to sneak into the inner sanctumOther risks include chronic disease poverty stress living with lots ofother people (dormitories low-income housing) and drinking tap water(with its local microbes) in many foreign countries Fortunately there areways you can strengthen your immune system

1 Eat Like Peter RabbitMalnutrition impairs immune function Frenchfries soft drinks and bourbon donrsquot build strong white blood cellseither No itrsquos those virtuous self-righteous diets high in fruitsvegetables and nuts that promote immune health presumablybecause theyrsquore rich in nutrients that the immune system requiresAdequate protein intake is also important the source can be plant oranimal Medicinal mushrooms such as shiitake maitake and reishicontain beta-glucans (complex carbohydrates) that enhance immuneactivity against infections and cancer and reduce allergies (cases ofinappropriate immune system activity) While studies have focused onpurified mushroom extracts fresh shiitake and maitake mushroomsare delicious sauteacuteed in a little olive oil One substance to avoid issimple sugar Brigitte Mars herbalist and author of The Desktop Guideto Herbal Medicines notes that sugary foods and juices impair immunefunction research bears her out If yoursquore a new mother breast milkprovides essential nutrients and immune system components to your

41

developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

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study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

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Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

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The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

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httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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developing child Compared with formula-fed babies those nourishedat the breast have fewer serious infections2 Stress Less When yoursquore stressed your adrenal glands churn outepinephrine (aka adrenaline) and cortisol While acute stress pumpsup the immune system grinding long-term duress taxes it Forinstance psychological stress raises the risk for the common cold andother viruses Less often chronic stress can promote a hyper-reactiveimmune system and aggravate conditions such as allergies asthmaand autoimmune disease While most of us canrsquot move into a spa wecan learn to save our stress responses for true emergencies and notfire them up over stalled traffic bad hair days and aphids on thebegonias Stress-reducing activities such as meditation producepositive changes in the immune system Massage has shown toimprove immune function in studies of Dominican children with HIVQuiet music can aid recovery from everyday hassles and may thereforebuttress immune function3 Move Your BodyModerate exercise discharges tension and stressand enhances immune function In a 2006 study researchers took 115obese sedentary postmenopausal women and assigned half of themto stretching exercises once a week and the other half to at least 45minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days a week At the end ofthe year-long study the stretchers had three times the rate of colds asthe moderate-exercise group4 Sleep Soundly Sleep is a time when growth-promoting andreparative hormones knit up the raveled sleeve of daily life Sleepdeprivation activates the stress response depresses immune functionand elevates inflammatory chemicals (which cause you to feel ill)Chronic sleep deprivation raises the risk of the common cold Motherswhose small children interrupt their sleep have more respiratoryinfections particularly if those wee ones go to day care In one studyafter researchers inoculated volunteersrsquo noses with cold viruses (areward was involved) men and women who habitually slept less thanseven hours a night were almost three times more likely to develop acold than those who slept eight hours or more5 Socialize More People with richer social lives enjoy better health andlongevity than loners do You may think that the more people youinteract with the more chances you have for picking something up Not

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

42

43

study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

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44

NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

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wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

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A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

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Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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11

22

33

44

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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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 40: Shirley Life September 2013

so Again researchers blew cold viruses up peoplersquos noses and sentthem into the world Compared with the lone wolves the socialbutterflies were less susceptible to developing common colds and ifthey did get sick they had fewer symptoms for a shorter period of timeMany of us count furred and feathered companions as friends and itturns out they do us a world of good Animals such as dogs and horsesget us outside exercising Stroking an animal stirs feelings of well-beinglowers blood pressure and according to recent research boosts theimmune system Researchers assigned college students to pet either astuffed dog or a live dog Those who petted a real dog had a significantincrease in levels of salivary IgG an antibody (immune protein) that fightsinfection Those who petted the stuffed dog just felt silly6 Make more loveWhile having lots of friends is healthy science alsoshows that intimate sexual relationships have immune system perksMichael Castleman renowned health writer and publisher of Great SexAfter 40 writes ldquoA 2004 study shows that the close contact oflovemaking reduces the risk of coldsrdquo Specifically this study foundthat college students who had sex once or twice a week had 30percent more salivary IgA antibody than those who had sexinfrequently7 Shun Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke triggers inflammationincreases respiratory mucus and inhibits the hairlike projections insideyour nose (cilia) from clearing that mucus Children and adults exposedto tobacco smoke are more at risk for respiratory infections includingcolds bronchitis pneumonia sinusitis and middle ear infections8 Consume Friendly Bacteria Beneficial microorganisms colonizeour intestinal lower urinary and upper respiratory tracts Theyoutcompete bad ldquobugsrdquo and enhance immune function You canconsume such bacteria in the form of live-cultured products such asyogurt sauerkraut and kimchi Probiotic supplements available atnatural food stores may reduce the risk of antibiotic-induced diarrheaviral diarrhea vaginitis and respiratory infections9 Expose Yourself Vitamin D plays a number of roles in promotingnormal immune function Vitamin D deficiency correlates with asthmacancer several autoimmune diseases (eg multiple sclerosis) andsusceptibility to infection (including viral respiratory infections) One

42

43

study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

ndash

44

NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 41: Shirley Life September 2013

43

study linked deficiency to a greater likelihood of carrying MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in the noseUnfortunately nearly one-third of the US population is vitamin Ddeficient Because few foods contain much vitamin D your best bet isto regularly spend short periods of time in the sun (without sunscreen)and to take supplements in northern climes during the colder monthsGuidelines for the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin Dcurrently set at 400 IUday are being revised Experts predict that thenew RDA will be about 1000 IUday (25 ugday)10 Choose Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Wisely Studies linkdeficiencies of zinc selenium folic acid and vitamins A B6 C D andE to reduced immune function But scientists have yet to pinpoint exactlevels of these nutrients for optimal immune function much less whetherdietary supplementation really helps the average well-fed American Forinstance research on vitamin C for prevention and treatment of thecommon cold has been inconclusive Some micronutrients notablyvitamin A can be toxic in overdose Excessive levels of zincparadoxically suppress immune function A varied plant-based diet anda good multivitamin supplement should meet your needs11 Immunize Yourself Routine vaccinations have had a huge impacton reducing and in many cases nearly eradicating a number ofinfectious diseases Most immunizations occur during childhoodVaccinations for adults to consider include yearly influenza vaccinestetanus boosters the shingles vaccine for people 60 and up and thepneumococcus vaccine for people over the age of 65 For moreinformation check with the Centers for Disease Control (Manydisagree with this strategy)12 Familiarize Yourself With Immune-Enhancing Herbs A long listof medicinal plants contain chemicals that enhance immune systemactivity including echinacea eleuthero (also called Siberian ginseng)ginseng (Asian and American) astragalus garlic and shiitake reishiand maitake mushrooms Garlic is the favorite choice of many Inaddition to boosting the immune system itrsquos anticancer andantimicrobial against a variety of bacteria viruses fungi and parasitesKey ingredients donrsquot survive cooking so add a clove or two of rawminced garlic to meals just before serving httpwwwmotherearthnewscomprintaspxid=7A34E284-D274-4A21-B221-1EFC51207C55ixzz2eW6vt37Y

ndash

44

NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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NEWSfrom the Shirley Community Centre

SCCA wishes to thank

Phillip Stentiford CustomerService Manager at WickesWest Wickham for helpingthe Centre with sound adviceand very keen prices for toolsand paintsIt was a real pleasure to meet

him We hope to see him at theCentre soon

The BT Crew ofvolunteerswhodecoratedthe hall in aprofessionalmanner andin a singledayThey were veryfriendly efficient andhard-working The halllooks light and airy

ndash

bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

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Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

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and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

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11

22

33

44

55

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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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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bull The Friday Club who meet every Friday between 2 and5pm would be happy to welcome new senior residentsThere is no charge and you can enjoy a chat over tea (orcoffee) and biscuits plus games and bingo Just drop in

bull You can hold your parties at the Centre onSaturdays and Sundays Contact the SiteManager NOG on 020 8777 4298 fromMonday to Friday from 9 to 11am orFriday afternoon He will be happy to showyou around

bull The Centre is available for hire during the morning andearly afternoon We are gradually populating the day slotsplease consider meeting at the Centre for your group orassociation Groups now hold training courses andinterviews at the Centre at very competitive prices

bull SCCA (Shirley Community Centre Association) would liketo welcome new Trustees If you are interested in helpingthe Centre become an even more lively place please emailscca-shirley1hotmailcouk for further details We are aCharity and need people who can contribute actively tothe Board of Trustees role in giving firm strategic directionto the organisation setting overall policy defining goalsand setting targets and evaluating performance againstagreed targets A Trustee should be aware of Nolansseven principles of public life selflessness integrityobjectivity accountability openness honesty andleadership

bull The Shirley Community Centre Association will hold itsAGM on Tuesday 12 November 2013 All Shirleyresidents are cordially invited to attend

45

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 44: Shirley Life September 2013

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 45: Shirley Life September 2013

Another epic day atthe Centre Thedecoration of thehall was completedin one day Thankyou BT boys andgirl

Pictures by Marzia

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 46: Shirley Life September 2013

Abig thank you to JillLatter Andrew Dunsmoreof Picture Partnership

Maurine and Tom Dunsmore Orlaof Slimming World Nathalie ofGarden of Pomigranates Sasha ofWickham Studio Elizabeth AshPeter Staveley and all the guestswho raised pound16647 for theMacmillan Nursesrsquo Big CoffeeMorning on 27 September 2013A special mention goes to Gerrywho entertained all with his greatmusic He is a real charitychampion

50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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50

Andrew Dunsmore Picture PartnershipShirley

Winstonrsquos Wish

By the time you read this the Big Macmillan Coffee Morningwill have been and gone A great and worthy cause whichhelps many in the local community and offers over 17 millionpeople currently affected by cancer life-changing care andsupport

I hope that the numerous Coffee Mornings will have been funand successful

In addition to Coffee Mornings there are many other fundraising opportunities for many different causes

One I am getting involved with later in this month of Octoberis a The Great BIG Halloween Portrait Marathon

ldquoThis is a Nationwide Photographersrsquo challenge to work for24 hours to help raise money and awareness for ldquoWinstonsWishrdquo a Childhood Bereavement Charity helping bereavedchildren of all ages and their families in the UKrdquo

Helping others less fortunate than ourselves is always a goodcause in my book and whilst none of us ever wants to losesomeone close it will happen at some stage in our lives It isgood to know there are people and charities that can helpwhen one needs help So how can you help them help youyour friends and your families

On Saturday 26 October 2013 starting at 1200 noon untilSunday at 1200 noon Picture Partnership Shirley will beopen for a 24 hour photoshoot

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 48: Shirley Life September 2013

51

wwwpicturepartnershipcoukPPPictures

You may book a sessionor just turn up - and takea chance as to howbusy we are when youarrive

For a small donationyour choice but aminimum of pound1 isrequired we will take avariety of pictures of youin our studio - dressedfor the night before goingout or on the way back- thats if you rememberto call in at 200am )

Itrsquos your photo-shootyour choice of clothescasual smart ordressed to impress inyour pyjamas or it could

even be with your pet on the way back from a walk in theevening or the early morning After the shoot choose yourfavourite picture and we will print it for you there and then

We are hoping to have a number of other offers includingraffles and prizes from other local businesses

But you have to be here to enter to win to help othersOur address is 213 Wickham Road Shirley Croydon Surrey CR0 8TGTel 020 8656 4024

Picture Partnership are six doors away fromthe Co-Op opposite Shirley Library

54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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54

A few comments from the judgeThe number of entries was very pleasing and the standard was very highTo be honest I had expected quite a few snapshots but I had a lot of verygood photographs which showed that people had thought about thepicture the composition and the lightingThe winning picture may have been taken ona Panoramic camera but may also be partof a taller picture but cropped to be apanoramic drawing the eye to the beachscene with the horizon the pier the seablue skies and the green grass of EnglandWhat more could you want on holiday Avery worthy winnerLooking at the entries there are some greatpictures which could have been much betterif only cropping had been looked at A picture is what you shoot through thecamera but can be enhanced with croppingafterwards One example we had was of acouple with a lot of what at first glance

Picture Partnership Competition

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 50: Shirley Life September 2013

looked like flowers but were actually padlocks - but the drainpipe ruinedthe picture Another picture from Verona is great but cropped to look balanced wouldbe even more dramatic and may even have won if presented as such However they were very good entries in many ways but please do notforget the final presentation when entering your next photo competition

55

The winner is Bournemouth Panoramic

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 51: Shirley Life September 2013

56

SHIRLEY LIBRARY October 2013

Full of Life Week1 hour introductory sessions to the family history website Ancestry on Tuesday 1October from 930 to 1030am and 1130am to 1230pm Please reserve your placeat the libraryBarrie McKay will give a talk entitled The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace LostRailway on Thursday 3 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place atthe libraryDrop in family knitting session on Friday 4 October from 230 to 430pmManned Arthritis Care stall offering help and advice on Friday 4 October from 11amto 12 noon

Family Learning WeekCup cake decorating with Rania for adults with children aged 5+ on Monday 7October from 4 to 530pm Please reserve your place at the libraryDrop in family card making session for adults with children aged 5+ on Tuesday 8October from 4to 530pmThemed Story and Craft session on Thursday 10 October from 4 to 530pmLearn A New Rhyme Rhymetime on Friday 11 October from 10 to 1030am

Black History Month CelebrationsGesmay Paynter author of Sharing Bananas as a bunch we could do more will givea talk on Monday 14 October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at thelibraryElaine Tsopotsa author of The Zebra Crossings will give a talk on Monday 21October from 215 to 330pm Please reserve your place at the libraryAfrican mask making session for 4+ on Tuesday 15 October from 430 to 530pm

Half Term ActivitiesAs a continuation of our Black History Month celebrations we will have an Africansafari craft session on Monday 28 October from 230 to 430pmHalloween crafts on Tuesday 29 October from 230 to 430pmPirate crafts on Thursday 31 October from 3 to 430pmPaper beads crafts on Friday 1 November from 230 to 430pm

Free Regular Activities and Events Children and TeensStorytime 215 to 245pm on the following Thursdays 3101724 and 31Rhymetime 10 to 1030am on the following Fridays 4 11 18 and 25

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 52: Shirley Life September 2013

57

Once upon a Rhyme 10 to 1030am on the following Saturdays 12 and 26Saturday Crafts 230 to 4pm on the following Saturdays 5 and 19Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8-11 years old Just like the TeenReading Group it meets once a month and itrsquos a chance to discuss all things bookrelated whilst playing some fun games and quizzes Friday 25 from 4 to 5pmTeen Reading Group This group meets once a month to read and discuss booksrecommend books to each other choose new books for the library and do lots ofother book related activities such as quizzes and games or any other activities thatthe members suggest Thursday 24 from 430 to 530pm

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 1 from 230 to 430pmStitch Knit and Natter from 230 to 430pm Friday 4 and 18Work Club on Tuesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon The Work Club is here to offersupport with job search help with typing CVs help filling in application forms andthere is access to the internet and email No appointment is needed just drop inComputer 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 Saturday mornings Please contact the library for further details

Display 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 8726 6900 or email

croydonshirleylibrarylaingcom

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 53: Shirley Life September 2013

58

httpwwwwickhamstudiocouk

Wickham Studio Teen

Are you between 13 and 19 and would love to save40 on all hairdressing and nail services for a yearSimply join our lsquoTeen Clubrsquo by purchasing a lsquoTeenClub Cardrsquo for only pound2000 Simply emailwickhamstudioyahoocouk and leave your nameand contact details telling us that you are interestedin joining lsquoTeen Clubrsquo

58

READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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READINGGROUP

FOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Three cups of tea by Greg Mortenson on Thursday 17October at 6pm

Three Cups of Tea One Mans Mission to Promote Peace One School at aTime ) is a book by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin published by Penguinin 2007 For four years the book remained on the New York Times nonfictionbestsellers list Three Cups of Tea describes Mortensons transition from aregistered nurse and mountain-climber to a humanitarian committed to reducingpoverty and promoting education for girls in Pakistan and Afghanistan Followingthe beginnings of his humanitarian efforts Mortenson became co-founder ofthe Central Asia Institute (CAI) a non-profit group that as of 2010 reports it hasoverseen the building of over 171 schools CAI reports that these schools provideeducation to over 64000 children including 54000 girls where few educationopportunities existed before in the remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan

The books title comes from a Balti proverb The first time you share tea witha Balti you are a stranger The second time you take tea you are an honoredguest The third time you share a cup of tea you become familyrdquo

Free monthly talks om authors or speakers There will be three talks this monthThursday 3 The Curious Story of The Crystal Palace Lost Railway by BarrieMcKayMonday 14 Black History Month Celebrations by Gesmay PaynterMonday 21 Black History Month Celebrations by Elaine TsopotsaTea and coffee will be served afterwards

59

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 55: Shirley Life September 2013

60

Green Thumb Chapter 5One was terrified when one read the ldquoLawn Scarification Notesrdquo andexpected destruction of onersquos slowly recovering lawn

Nothing of the sort happened although thatch and moss wereremoved in heaps raked and bagged into precisely two bags Thelawn before the scarification is picture number 5 on page 67The lawn after the scarification is in the picture below It looks lighter

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

Page 56: Shirley Life September 2013

61

and happier It did not need re-seedingand top dressing It was a longish session and two peoplecame One was warned of a very strongsmell but it did not really matter becauseone does not spend much time in thegardenGreen Thumb tell us that the processwill improve growing conditions for thegrass plant and air flaw in the sward They sprayed the lawn with amicronutrient feed that gives goodcolour and helps with the control ofmoss One pays pound1877 per month which isreasonable because the grass isimproving and the weeds have gone Itcosts much less than the varioustreatments that onersquos husband appliedto the lawn without great resultsThe treatments last between ten andtwenty minutes and the lawn expertshave always been very polite and helpfulwhen one asked questionsOne will keep the readers informedabout the progress of the treatment Green Thumb said that the lawn wouldlook much better after theAutumnWinter Treatment

61

11

22

33

44

55

62

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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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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

wwwcariaddollshousefurnishingscom

Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Jill LatterJill LatterJill LatterDOLLS HOUSE FURNISHINGS

CariAdDolls House Furnishings

66

Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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Public Inquiry Document by Dave DaviesThere are 4267 people a year dying in London from pollution (theMayorrsquos own statistic in 2008) In the 4 frac12 years that he has been inoffice the Mayor has implemented improper and failed emissionsstrategies which have seen no reduction in pollution Tens ofthousands of people are being exposed to harmful pollution on adaily basis including all of Londonrsquos Transport workers (TaxiDrivers Bus Drivers Train Drivers Station Staff) passengerscommuters cyclists and pedestrians If 80 people a week each and every week were killed in a terroristattack a train crash or road accident there would be outrage andthere would be an immediate Public Inquiry to prevent it everhappening again It should be the same with the deaths frompollution and the only way action will be taken is if a Public Inquiryinvestigates why this has happened and why it continues

Certain characteristics can be identified in those public inquiries thathave taken placebull Widespread loss of lifebull Threats to public health or safetybull Failure by the state in its duty to protectbull Failure in regulationbull Shocking events

1 Allegations of serious misconduct and prima facie merit have beenmade against those acting or purporting to act on behalf of the stateand

2 Those allegations are sufficiently widespread and are being treatedsufficiently seriously by those outside Government to undermine thepublicrsquos confidence in the integrity of the State and in the rule of lawand

3 The allegations relate to a sufficiently defined event or series of eventsto allow an inquiry to be given proper and clear terms of reference and

4 An inquiry would represent the most effective means of establishingthe merit of the allegations made and so of restoring publicconfidence

This website gives a clear guide about the processhttpwwwpublicinquiriesorgdetermining_the_need_for_an_inquiry

67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

68

November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

69

In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

httpepetitionsdirectgovukpetitions39537

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67

Terms of reference for judge-led InquiryTo inquire into the culture practices and ethics of The Mayor andTransport for London including1 The failure of The Mayor and TFL to comply with Public Law in theirdecision making process Decisions are required (by Public Law) tobe evidence based rational reasonable proportionate andconsistent (This includes Air Quality strategies and the policies relatingto London Taxis) The Taxi Age Limit has put hundreds of London TaxiDrivers out of work yet will do nothing to reduce pollution Thedecision was improper and unlawful it was not evidence based (notesting was ever done) and it has also been exposed that theConsultation process was improper as it involved the Taximanufacturers Tim Yeo a senior Tory MP who initiated the Taxi Age Limit is also theChairman of Eco City Vehicles (the company selling the new taxis)When the improper involvement of his company in the Age Limitconsultation was exposed Tim Yeo and the CEO of Eco City Vehiclesresigned yet no action has been taken In fact The Mayor has evendenied their involvement in a letter to an MP A High Court JudicialReview overturned a Taxi Age Limit in Newport Wales for exactly thesame reason an improper consultation process had taken place TheDepartment of Transport had actually advised against a Taxi Age Limitas older taxis may be no more polluting than newer taxis but theMayor ignored this

2 The MayorTFL have failed to reduce emissions in London Their AirQuality strategies have failed miserably and as a direct result 4267people a year have died (19201 in the last 4 frac12 years) from pollutionrelated illness and many more suffer poor health and a diminishedquality of life The Mayor and TFL have failed in their Duty of Care toimplement effective strategies to protect the health on Londoners

3 The Metropolitan Police have refused to investigate allegations offraud corruption and Misconduct in Public Office In 2008 a HighCourt Judge ruled that TFL had made unlawful decisions (whichconstitutes Misconduct in Public Office) and no action has been takenThe Local Government Ombudsman and the Standards Committeehave also chosen to ignore or refused to investigate any complaints

4 The Environmental Audit Committee published a damning report in

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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November 2011 which was extremely critical of the failed Air Qualitystandards in London and yet the Government has taken no actionThe Mayor and TFL have not been held to account by any agency

5 The Mayor and TFL have tried to cheat Air Quality measurements byspraying dust suppressants at Air Quality measurements stations Thisis a clear fraudulent attempt to hide the pollution problems and a clearadmission that ALL Air Quality strategies have failed miserably

6 The EU could impose fines of pound300 million for Londonrsquos failure tocomply with emissions standards which will be passed on toLondoners

7 The Mayor and TFL have unreasonably ignored any suggestions ofvalid ideas to improve emissions ie a peak time delivery ban or aclean up process for diesel vehicles

8 In 2009 The mayor ignored attempts by the Labour Government toforce him to take action to reduce emissions

9 The Mayor and TFL have no effective and robust strategies in placegoing forward so there is no likelihood that the situation will improveIn his recent manifesto The Mayor did not even mention any proposalsto reduce emissions in London which would suggest he has nointention to do so

During the Mayoral election all of the candidates (except Boris) formallysupported a call for a Public Inquiry into the failed Air Quality and 34London MPs wrote to the Environment Secretary to challenge the lsquoPublicHealth Fraudrsquo because TFL were using dust suppressants at themeasurement locations to cheat the readings

The Leveson inquiry has exposed the serious issues of corruption in themedia the Metropolitan Police and Public Office and a similar Inquiry willexpose the reasons why The Mayor and TFL have failed which hasresulted in thousands of deaths

The Mayor and TFL knew in advance that there were thousands ofpeople dying from pollution and also that their proposed strategies wouldnot reduce emissions at all yet he continued to do nothingIn 2009 the Labour Government tried to force the Mayor to take actionto reduce emissions and this was ignoredhttpwwwbusinessgreencombgnews2172187boris-johnson-resisted-labour-appeal-tackle-london-air-pollution

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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In September 2010 TFLThe Deputy Mayor were sent details of anengine clean up process which would have reduced the emissions of all21000 London Taxis by 30-50 and would have been extremely costeffective This process could have been used for ALL diesel vehicles inLondon ie taxis buses trucks etc (which are the biggest polluters) yet itwas completely ignoredOn 6 June 2010 the Mayor was sent a document which outlinedeffective ideas for emissions reduction It also gave technical details ofwhy past and future proposed strategies had and would fail1 The failed taxi emissions project2 The failed LEZ projectThe Mayor has continually been given solid technical evidence as to whyhis strategies are not effective He has ignored this evidence beforeduring and after these strategies have been implemented He has ignored or sidestepped ALL questions that have been asked onmany occasions by MPs and Assembly membersThe evidence that ALL of the Mayors strategies have failed is unarguableThe Environmental Research Group at Kings have said there has beenlittle or no reduction in emissions in 10 yearsIf the Air Quality had improved then why would the Mayor find itnecessary to cheat the measurements by spraying dust suppressantsA Public Inquiry will expose all of the reasons why there has been noaction taken and establish exactly why thousands of people have diedand continue to do soIt is alarming that despite the obvious failings of his previous tenure theMayor has made absolutely no proposals to improve emissions goingforward (his manifesto did not even mention pollution let alone suggestany method for improving it)Many letters have been sent by MPs and many questions have beenasked by London Assembly Members in relation to failed emissionsstrategies The Mayor has completely ignored sidestepped or failed toanswer all questions and has flatly refused to conduct any emissionsconformity testing whatsoever It should be the case that all London MPsand London Assembly Members give formal support and call for a PublicInquiry

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