WITH IN Property LIVING A Bigger, Better, Brighter Read Focus FROM PAGE 13 Vol. 13 Issue 3 May 2015 www.livingwithin.com Daylight robbery reported Royal Holloway named safest university Research carried out by StuRents.com them create a safe and secure place to thousand residents in the last year. Of in has found is the safest area for live and work. the recorded crimes a Brighton student students to live in. “Efforts to minimise crime and area had the highest rates of violence The analysis of 535,468 crimes in the promote personal safety are an ongoing and sexual offences, burglary, and theft A number of items were recently busy road and not far from Virginia 64 towns and cities across commitment within our close-knit from the person. stolen from a home in Virginia Water. Water railway station. Due to its and Wales where students live for college community so we are pleased Twickenham was considered to be the The incident occurred in The busy location it is highly possible university, shows which students were to see this working and making a 11th safest place to study. Orchard, between 1.50pm and that someone saw something out of most likely to be exposed to high levels difference." Reading came in at number 21 and 4.45pm when offender(s) broke into the ordinary in connection with this of crime over the last year. Of the 64 towns and cities researched Guildford 22. the property through a side window burglary. Students studying at Royal Holloway, Brighton is the clear loser here with London and Kingston came in the before stealing a number of rings, I urge anyone who may have been University of London were exposed to an alarming 829 recorded crimes per middle of the list at 30 and 33. two pairs of designer sunglasses, one in the area at the time and seen the least crime with only 57 recorded by Dolce and Gabbana the other by something suspicious to contact us crimes per thousand residents in the Chanel, and a Sony camera. with details, or if you have since learnt last year. Investigating officer Detective of anything relating to the incident or Helen Groenendaal, Senior Student 40-somethings invited to Constable Nicola Bartholomew said: indeed been offered to buy the items Wellbeing Offi cer at Royal Holloway, "We urge anyone who may have seen mentioned." said: "We are delighted to hear the or heard anything suspicious in the Anyone with information is result of the Stu.Rents.com ranking Charters reunion event area around this time to contact us a asked to call Police on 101 recognising the safety of the College matter of urgency. quoting 45150029344. Alternatively and the surrounding area. We greatly "This occurred in The Orchard, Crimestoppers can be contacted value the working relationship we have just off Sandhills Lane which is a anonymously on 0800 555 111. with in trying to help Man taken to hospital following robbery at Esso in

Detectives from West Surrey CID are appealing for The men left in the vehicle with a quantity of cigarettes and information following a robbery at a petrol station in money they had been able to obtain from behind the counter. Windlesham. The third man, the driver of the vehicle, remained with the Events unfolded at around 9.30pm on Thursday 16 April car throughout the incident. Charters School is organising an alumni reunion event with drinks and nibbles for when a member of staff was cleaning up the forecourt of the The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to St Peters Hospital former staff and students at the school on Saturday 16 May. This reunion is free Esso garage on the A30 when a grey or blue Volvo estate in in for treatment to cuts and bruising suffered during and it is aimed at those turning 40 this year. If you are a bit younger or older you will which three men were travelling pulled into the venue. the robbery. be equally as welcome. According to the Development Offi ce at the school, if you Two of the occupants, left the car, approached the victim Anyone who can assist offi cers with their investigation remember some of the faces in this throwback staff photo, then you’re probably the and asked him to open the safe striking him once with a metal is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference right age to attend! You can email [email protected] for more information pole. They hit him again once inside the property when the 45150031147. Information can be passed anonymously to on this event or just to update your details on the school database so that you don’t victim couldn’t open the safe. the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. miss out on any other fabulous events in the future. INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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www.livingwithin.com – [email protected] – 01276 858750 2 LIVING WITHIN May 2015 Tom French skyline Divorce and death: all set for change What about the pensions pot? Jewellery

The previously applicable restrictions as to what may be withdrawn 10 years of from a pension fund (from age 55) were removed as from 6 April 2015, albeit with the capital withdrawn being treated as income in Fabulous Jewels the year it is withdrawn and thus taxed at the recipient’s highest marginal rate. What does this mean to a divorcing couple or on the death of the pension holder to the surviving spouse?

,f the marriage is in difÀculty ‡ Might a spouse older than 55 be tempted to dissipate the Judith Ball, Partner, pensions pot, potentially disadvantaging the other spouse? Family department ‡ Are couples contemplating divorce more likely to be pro- 01483 543222 active before the pension holder’s 55th birthday to prevent the risk of dissipation or to preserve assets? ‡ Where the entirety of funds can now be taken as cash (albeit some taxed) should such funds not be treated as non-pension capital assets to assist in funding a fair Ànancial divorce settlement? ‡ Is it more likely that pensions will now be treated more like capital as opposed to “It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago, I took a deferred income scheme? possession of the keys to a children’s clothes shop in Hermitage Parade in Ascot. Over the 2n death the position now is that next three weeks I transformed the interior into ‡ If you die before 75 and have not taken any tax free cash or income, your a simply decorated and furnished Jewellery Shop beneÀciaries can take the whole pension fund as a tax free lump sum or draw of my own, it was very exciting and daunting down a tax free income from it. at the same time. I had help from friends in the ‡ If you die at 75 or over, tax is payable upon withdrawal of the money by the industry with stock and advice, and on the 12th beneÀciary at their highest marginal rate of tax or 5 if the lump sum is taken May we opened to a fl urry of Champagne glasses in the tax year 2015/2016. and friends, and a few sales!

On any basis, a draw-down from a pension fund should be approached with caution “Over the next few years I designed many new and with Ànancial advice. 3lease speak to us if you would like to discuss any of the pieces and we exceeded our expectations. As we became more busy we took on staff. Caroline, questions raised above. who now runs her own company Pink and Brown, was our fi rst. www.barlowrobbins.com “We later employed Ernma and Paivi who helped enormously with the day to day running. We developed the design side of the business more and promoted our Gemstone Jewellery and in the depths of the recession decided to employ a manager full time to push the business forward.

“Zillah joined and brought with her Lucy, her assistant manager from her previous employer. This took the business forward for three years before Zillah headed off around the world and April took over in March 2013.

“April is very organised and has built on Zillah’s foundations and launched us into the digital age with a focused social media campaign and the development of our new website.

“The new Tom French Website will expand to show all of our bespoke stock and most of our Diamond and precious gemstone stock too, as well as Sculpture, Silver gifts and Deakln & Francis cuffl inks.

“All of our Michel Herbelin watches and London Road Jewellery will also be listed. Visitors will also be able to read our blog and have access to our Twitter and our Facebook page.”

- Tom French Plans have been submitted to 01344 624555 Borough Council for a monumental structure, www.tomfrenchjewellery.co.uk which is set to dominate the Longcross skyline. The 63ft conical steel structure will be located in the centre of the recently constructed roundabout on Chobham Lane, which is the entrance to the new highly publicised village that Crest Nicholson is planning to develop alongside the M3 near Chobham Common. Dubbed "Bloom", the 2.8m wide structure consists of a light frame, where views can be gained through the structure and it tapers to a narrow point at the top. The height of Bloom is similar to The Angel Of The North in Gateshead. May 2015 LIVING WITHIN 3 Five per cent of Royal Borough children miss 1st choice primary school place

In total 1,563 children (95 per cent) have been all applied to schools outside of the borough. offered a place at one of their preferred primary After all offers had been sent out on 16 April schools for this years intake. 2015, 88 primary school place vacancies were Overall there were 1,637 applications primary currently unfi lled across the borough. school applications from Royal Borough residents Alison Alexander, director of children's services for places for children starting in September 2015. said: "We understand how important choosing a school is for parents and getting that preferred &HOHEUDWLQJ • A total of 86.32 per cent, 1,413 children choice. We always aim to meet as many parent's were offered their fi rst preference fi rst choice preferences as we can and this year that • A total of 7.03 per cent, 115 children fi gure was up on last year by 2 per cent. were offered their second preference "More recently we have rolled out a three year • A total of 2.14 per cent, 35 children were schools expansion programme to accommodate offered their third preference more primary school places for children in the Royal Borough and are proud of all our schools Therefore 93.35 per cent were allocated their and their achievements." fi rst or second choice and 95.40 per cent received Royal Borough parents who have questions an offer for their fi rst, second or third choice. about a school place offer can fi nd out more Three children in the Royal Borough, 0.18 per information on: http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/ cent did not get allocated a place. These residents ed_admissions_home.htm Queen’s staff at Windsor Castle vote 2I)DEXORXV-HZHOV ZLWKWKHODXQFKRIRXU in favour of taking industrial action QHZZHEVLWH

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The Look Out Be Amazed... Staff at Windsor Castle - the oldest and largest various activities undertaken during their working inhabited castle in the world - have voted day, including using their language and fi rst-aid Discovery Centre overwhelmingly for industrial action. skills, and conducting tours of specifi c areas of the Members of the Public and Commercial Services Castle during August and September. (PCS) union voted 84% in favour of industrial “These activities have never been compulsory; action. It will be the fi rst time the Queen has faced it has always been the choice of the individual as industrial action by staff. to whether they take part. While the outcome of Science and The 76 wardens involved in the dispute have the ballot is disappointing, it will have no effect on been asked to “carry out extra duties” in the last services to visitors to the Castle. discovery fun - few years “for no additional pay, at the same time “Royal Collection Trust has since last year been as suffering Treasury-imposed pay cuts”, the exploring ways to achieve an agreed level of pay for union said. all warden staff. over 90 activities. This, they added, includes giving tours that “Conversations that are part of the annual pay visitors to Windsor Castle have to pay an additional review process are still ongoing and an offer to fee for. expand the salary scale for a warden, starting at Bring this advert to get one free The wardens are employed by a charitable arm of the Regional Living Wage of £14,695 for new the Royal Households called the Royal Collection joiners - based upon an average 36 hour working child with one full paying adult*. Trust. In Windsor they work at the castle entrance, week - has been put to PCS and other unions.” Valid until 2/9/15 around the grounds and inside the palace, helping PCS General Secretary Mark Serwotka said: *Terms and conditions apply. visitors and protecting artworks. “With this vote their message to their employer is The Royal Collection Trust said in a statement: loud and clear. “Following the union ballot, we have been “Staff should be properly rewarded for their informed that some PCS-affi liated wardens at commitment to ensuring visitors from around the Windsor Castle will no longer participate in world can fully enjoy their time at the castle.” The Yucky You show 19th May - 2nd September 2015 LIVING WITHIN Shows run at weekends and Bracknell school holidays. 01276 858750 Open 10am - 5pm [email protected] every day D3B Fairoaks • Chobham The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, , RG12 7QW Tel: 01344 354400 Surrey GU24 8HU www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be www.facebook.com/thelookoutdiscovery www.livingwithin.com Living Within 4 LIVING WITHIN May 2015 determined that investing 50% (£50,000) in each Money Matters gives you a portfolio compatible with your attitude to risk. Chobham woman reunited with with Peter Sharratt Over the next 5 years I will assume that UK Equities have done well and Fund A has increased by 55%. Corporate Bonds have not done as well and family ring thanks to the police so Fund B has only increased by 5%. Fund A has increased (ignoring charges) from A Chobham woman has been reunited with a value of their stolen jewellery and more upset £50,000 to £77,500 and Fund B has increased from ring of huge sentimental value thanks to the hard about the sentimental value. It was an amazing £50,000 to £52,500. work and diligence of a Surrey Police offi cer. feeling to be able to reunite three of my fi ve The total value 5 years later is £130,000 and the Sheila Norton was devastated when the ring victims with some of their jewellery, and they all split between the 2 funds has changed from 50/50 was stolen from her Chobham home on 10 March. have been really grateful." to being nearly 60% in Fund A and 40% in Fund B. She reported the crime to police, and PC Jane Mrs Norton said: "The ring belonged to my late This change means that the risk of the investment Aylward took on the investigation. As she carried mother, and was given to her by my father. The has increased as Fund A is higher risk and now out her enquiries, it became apparent that there ring features seven diamonds, one for each of her accounts for more of the portfolio and Fund B which were further victims of similar jewellery thefts seven children. Before she died in 2013, my mum is lower risk now accounts for less of the portfolio. which appeared to be linked to the same suspect. asked me as the oldest to take care of her seven The portfolio may no longer be compatible with PC Aylward then received some information diamonds after her death, by which she meant your attitude to risk. Automatic rebalancing aims to suggesting that some of the stolen jewellery had not only the ring, but my brothers and sisters and avoid this situation by restoring the balance of the been taken to a pawnbroker's in Woking and she my dad as well. Not long after that, she died in my portfolio. Auto Rebalancing decided to pay them a visit. This paid off – and dad's arms with all of her children and most of In the above example the extra 10% in Fund A she was able to seize a quantity of jewellery which her 21 grandchildren gathered in the next room. Q. I have an investment which I now have online is sold and used to buy an extra 10% in Fund B had been taken from a number of different houses "I was devastated when the ring was stolen but access to. I am still fi nding my way around the restoring the balance to 50/50. I have used 5 years in Chobham, amongst which was Mrs Norton's had resigned myself to the heartache of losing website but noticed there is an option to switch but in reality automatic rebalancing is typically ring. it; however, no criminal could take away my funds. Out of interest, I had a look at this and there done annually. PC Aylward was also able to reunite a second memories so that was my consolation. was a further option to select auto rebalancing. It aims to keep the portfolio within your attitude victim with a £2,000 white gold bangle and "PC Aylward, who is professional, calm and What is this? to risk and it can be good especially if you do not an engagement ring belonging to her late caring, was determined to bring the offenders

review your investments regularly. It is however grandmother, and a third victim with her to justice, as well as recover my sentimental A. When the investment was set up it will have been automatic and does not consider market conditions engagement ring. treasure. She promised that she would do her best allocated to one or more investment funds. Please which may suggest that rebalancing should not be The investigation into the thefts in an attempt to but that the items were unlikely to be recovered. note; if you invest in one fund, auto rebalancing is done at that point. locate the suspects remains ongoing. However, a month later she was on my doorstep not relevant. Alternatively, a regular review with a Financial PC Aylward explained: "It soon became with my ring in an evidence bag – all I could do The recommended funds would have been selected Adviser means the balance of the portfolio can be apparent that Mrs Norton was not the only victim was cry with happiness." to give a portfolio that matches your attitude to risk. assessed and changed taking into account market as similar reports came fl ooding in subsequently, Mrs Norton added: "I just want to say a massive Over time each fund will perform differently conditions, giving greater control over the process. with fi ve in total. Like Mrs Norton, many of the thank you to PC Aylward for her unwavering leading to a change in the portfolio, and this can be victims were less concerned about the fi nancial commitment and her amazing police work." to the extent that it is no longer appropriate for your Send your queries to Peter Sharratt, Kirk Rice LLP, The attitude to risk. Courtyard, High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7HP As an example, if you invested £100,000 in two Email [email protected] funds; Fund A invests 100% in UK Equities and Please note: answers are given for general Fund B invests 100% in Corporate Bonds. guidance only and specifi c advice should be taken Ascot fire station moves to 24-Hour Fund A is higher risk than Fund B and it has been before acting on any of the suggestions made. crewing for first time

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service fi refi ghters have begun working from Ascot fi re station on a full-time basis for the fi rst time in the station's history. Ascot has been an on-call, or retained, station since it was built, around 35 years ago. The changes will see fi refi ghters at Ascot working the 'wholetime' (24-hour) two-shift system, with the day shift running from 9.00am until 6.00pm and the night shift from 6.00pm until 9.00am. Shift changes will take place at Bracknell fi re station; with the duty Watch returning to Ascot after changeover. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service Assistant Chief Fire Offi cer Paul Southern, said: "The Fire Authority agreed the changes in January this year, following extensive research by offi cers into possible options and a public consultation. We were looking at a range of ideas for emergency cover in the east of Berkshire, including Ascot. "Our long-term preference continues to be that Ascot is fully crewed by on-call (retained) fi refi ghters but we have struggled to recruit suffi cient people. We know that this problem is not unique to Berkshire, other fi re and rescue services are having similar recruitment and retention issues. However, until we identify a solution and are confi dent of sustaining a fully-staffed team of on- call fi refi ghters at Ascot and Bracknell, we needed to ensure robust 24/7 cover across the Ascot area. "This will see Ascot residents receiving an improved service. We know that the satellite model works well, we are using it at Windsor and it enables us to use our valuable operational resources fl exibly and exactly where we need them."

Living Within region recognised as UK’s No. 1 income tax hotspot

Residents across the Living Within region are £12,300 and income of £49,000. paying the highest income tax bills in the UK, The other Top 5 highest income tax paying research has revealed. UK parliamentary constituencies are: Chesham According to analysis of UK parliamentary and Amersham, Beaconsfi eld and Dorking & constituencies by UHY Hacker Young, those Leatherhead. Runnymede & was living in Esher and Walton paid the most income ranked 7th in the list. tax last year with bills averaging £16,900, up from London as a whole comes in at number 22 in a £15,700 the year before. This is almost four times Top 30 dominated by home-counties commuter- the national average of £4,363. belt areas. People living in the UK parliamentary Stoke-on-Trent Central has the lowest bills of constituency of Windsor, of which most of Ascot is £2,100 - eight times lower than those in Esher and a part, pay the third highest tax with bills averaging less than half the national average. May 2015 LIVING WITHIN 5

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CID based at Loddon Valley Police Station, said: "Smith visited properties of elderly and vulnerable people, portraying to be a qualifi ed roofer. He would then either steal from the homeowners, or quote them extortionate prices for roof repairs that did not need undertaking. "The judge in the case, Judge Ian Grainger, described the offences as ‘despicable’ and commented that the victims had been ‘violated’ – I would echo these remarks and also thank the Following an investigation by Thames Valley victims for the bravery and courage they have Police, a man has been sentenced to more than shown throughout our investigation.” three years’ imprisonment for fraud and burglary offences in Berkshire. “I hope that the sentenced Andrew Smith, aged 20, formerly of Cranbourne Hall, Winkfi eld, was sentenced to a total of three years and four months in prison at Reading Crown handed down to Smith Court. Jailed: Albert Webb and sons Jesse Webb and Jimmy Chuter. Smith pleaded guilty to fi ve counts of fraud and will bring the victims A teen from Virginia Water who worked alongside Proceeds of Crime Act. The vehicle used during the two counts of burglary. his father and brother in accosting elderly people crimes, a silver Mercedes C200, has already been He was arrested on 2 September last year and with dementia and demanding money for building confi scated by police. charged the following day. some closure and act as a repair work which hadn’t been done has been Jesse’s brother, 26 year old, Jimmy Chuter of During the offences, which occurred in jailed. Montrose Avenue, Datchet and his father, 51 year Crowthorne, Reading and Bracknell between 13 Jesse Webb (19) would travel far and wide with old Albert Webb of Loncin Mead Avenue, New May 2014 and 2 September 2014, Smith stole deterrent to other offenders Albert Webb (51) and Jimmy Chuter (26) looking Haw, appeared at St Albans Crown money from homeowners. for older people to target. Court on January 21 and pleaded guilty. He also quoted the homeowners extortionate who prey on society’s most They would stop the victims, usually close to Chuter was sentenced to four years for conspiracy prices for repairs to roofs that did not need their homes, claim they had completed roofi ng to defraud. Webb was sentenced to 3½ years for undertaking. work on their property and had returned to collect conspiracy to burgle, conspiracy to defraud and a Det Con Sarah Webb of Local CID based at vulnerable people." payment for the work. Often their victims, some of stand-alone charge of fraud for a historic matter. Bracknell Police Station, who jointly investigated whom suffered from memory impairment through This sentence will run consecutive to a sentence of the offences alongside PC Chris Susel of Local - Detective Constable Sarah Webb dementia or Alzheimer’s, would believe them. In 3½ years received in December 2014 at Worcester some cases the victim would give them cash from Crown court for similar offences committed whilst their home or if they didn’t have cash, the father and on bail. his two sons would drive the victim to their bank Jesse of The Paddocks, Lyne Road, Virginia and get them to withdraw large sums of money. Water was due to be sentenced on the same day, Police appeal for witnesses Upon entering the victim’s house, they would but went on the run. He was tracked down and also commit a distraction burglary, distracting appeared at St Albans Crown Court earlier this following assault in the victim whilst the other searched the house for month and was sentenced to 12 months in prison. more cash. Detective Constable Kieran Doyle from The complex investigation was led by Operation Manhunt, said: “We were able to arrest A 51-year-old man has been arrested in we believe they may hold vital information to this Hertfordshire Constabulary’s specialist his father and brother and bring them before connection with an assault in Bagshot. investigation and possibly have witnessed events investigation team, Operation Manhunt, a unit set the courts but Jesse evaded police so upon their The incident occurred on Wednesday 15 April surrounding the assault. up to investigate distraction burglary, frauds and sentencing, we issued a wanted appeal to trace just before 4.00pm in Bagshot High Street, when "We are also keen to hear from anyone who may other crimes against the elderly. Jesse. We received information which led us to him a man was assaulted in an alleyway just off the have seen or heard anything suspicious at this time The team linked a series of eight incidents in and I’m pleased that he has had his day in court. main road. to contact police on 101 as a matter of urgency." Hertfordshire, and then worked with other police “These really were shameful crimes and it’s Two men entered the alleyway where the victim Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey forces to painstakingly piece together further beyond belief that they could stoop so low to pick was assaulted and left with serious injuries which Police on 101 quoting 45150030721. offences. In total they uncovered 35 offences out their victims and follow them home, and then required immediate hospital treatment. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted committed between February 2012 and October make them believe they had carried out repairs to The police are appealing for witnesses. anonymously on 0800 555 111. 2014 in Hertfordshire, Avon & Somerset, their house and harass them for money. Investigating offi cer Detective Constable The man arrested in connection with this Hampshire, Oxford and Surrey. “In Operation Manhunt we will leave no stone Richard Pegden said: "We are especially keen to incident has been released on bail until The majority of victims were women aged in unturned to identify these criminals and ensure speak to anyone who was in the area at the time as Wednesday 27 May. their 80s and 90s. The oldest victim was a 97 year they are taken off the streets so we can protect old man. some of the most vulnerable in our community. I In total, it is believed they gained £15,000 from hope this sends a warning to others that no matter their crimes and offi cers are starting proceedings where you commit your crime, we will uncover the COMPLETE to confi scate their criminal gains under the full extent of your criminality and track you down.” BLISS NET parties ‡ weddings ‡ events Trial date set for woman from Old Windsor charged with death of 23-month-old child

A man and a woman have appeared at Guildford Magistrates Court that hospital staff alerted the Magistrates Court charged over the death of a girl police that Cara was admitted with an extensive who was almost two years old. list of injuries including severe swelling to the head Kirsty Lee (25) from Old Windsor and Alistair and burns to the back. Bowen (35) from Luton are accused of causing The girl was transferred to St George’s Hospital &UHDWRUVRIDIIRUGDEOHLPDJLQDWLYHDQGPHPRUDEOHSDUWLHVZHGGLQJV HYHQWV or allowing the death of Lee's 23-month old child in Tooting but died the following day. 9HQXHÀQGHUV VW\OLVWV 2QWKHGD\PDQDJHPHQW Cara Lee-Fanus. A post-mortem examination established the &DWHULQJÁRZHUV HQWHUWDLQPHQW %HVSRNH WKHPHGHYHQWV The girl was admitted to St Peter’s Hospital in cause of death as a head injury. Chertsey with serious injuries on Wednesday 28 Judge Dr Paul Bishop granted Lee and Bowen 020 8398 8720 ‡ 07976 318324 FRPSOHWHEOLVV#\PDLOFRP wwwFRPSOHWHEOLVVQHW May 2014. conditional bail until their hearing at Guildford Prosecuting, Craig Warsama, told the Crown Court on Friday 8 May. May 2015 LIVING WITHIN 7 Puppy socialisers wanted to raise police dogs of the future

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Coworth Flexlands is an independent preparatory day school for girls aged 3-11 & boys aged 3-7 years, set in 13 acres of countryside on the Thames Valley Police are looking for volunteers to He added: "One of the main things we are Surrey and Berkshire borders near Chobham. help train up the police dogs of the future. looking for is people who are fl exible, who can take The puppy socialisers will look after the pups, on a puppy for maybe a couple of weeks once or Please contact Mrs Sally Condie, telephone 01276 855707 who are all purebred German Shepherds, at home twice a year to, for example, allow another puppy or email registrar@coworthflexlands.co.uk between the ages of about eight weeks and 18 socialiser to go on holiday." months. Puppy socialisers will be assisted by a JOU dog They will need to socialise their puppy, exercise trainer, who will be on hand to help with any Coworth Flexlands School, Valley End, Chobham, GU24 8TE them and introduce them to new situations – so problems, and all expenses will be met by the that they are ready to embark on their police dog police. www.coworthflexlands.co.uk training. You do not need to have puppy socialising The force is looking to recruit both full-time and experience or have owned a dog in the past to part-time puppy socialisers. apply, but you will need to go through the Force’s Anyone who is interested can attend an volunteer vetting process and will have your home information and training session in Sulhamstead checked to make sure it is suitable for raising a dog. next month. The JOU is looking for anyone living within Dog trainer Paul Whitty, from the JOU dog Thames Valley or Hampshire to apply, but puppy section, said: "This is a great opportunity for a socialisers will need to visit Sulhamstead Training person or a family to support the development of Centre once a month. an operational police dog who we hope will one Anyone who will have to leave their puppy alone day go on to help catch criminals. for more than four hours in a day will not be Local law firm Taylor Fordyce has since its start in 2010 always aimed to provide a first class legal "What is expected of puppy socialisers is that accepted. service to its range of clients from private individuals and small businesses to large enterprises, they bring the puppy up within their house as The JOU will hold two information sessions – developers, government institutions, international corporations and investors. a normal dog, they introduce them to as many one in the afternoon and one in the evening – at different environments and experiences as the Force Training Centre in Sulhamstead in May. Taylor Fordyce are now pleased to announce the appointment of Family Law and Mediator Martin Chambers at the Sunningdale office. Directors Peter Taylor and Rory Fordyce see the possible, and they attend the monthly training The two-hour sessions will include an further development of the Family Law department as a natural addition to the firm’s existing days that we provide. introduction to puppy walking, a chance to meet company commercial, commercial property, litigation, employment, residential conveyancing "But this is not an easy task because these current puppy walkers and a chance to meet some and general private client work. puppies are not normal pet dogs. They are keen, of the Force’s current puppies. Living locally, Martin has in excess of 30 years’ post excited and highly driven. They are not the type If you are interested in this role, email qualification experience. Martin is a member of the Law • Commercial Society Family Law Panel and of Resolution, the organisation of dog that is happy to lie down all day – they are [email protected]. of family lawyers and other professionals who are committed • Property going to need regular exercise and interaction with The JOU will then respond with the date and times to the constructive resolution of family disputes. Martin trained with Resolution as a Family Mediator. the whole family." of the information sessions. • Conveyancing Martin’s legal specialisms include divorce, judicial separation, nullity, civil partnership breakdown and dissolution; other relationship breakdown; financial, property and pension • Construction issues following relationship breakdown; Children Act Burglars take valuable watches matters; Inheritance Act and Trusts of Land Act Claims • Planning together with the drafting of pre/post nuptial, pre/post civil partnership, cohabitation and separation agreements. • Corporate Prior to joining Taylor Fordyce Martin worked for a number from a property in North Ascot of firms in Surrey, Hampshire, the City and the West End of • Civil & Commercial London, establishing family law departments at two London practices. Litigation Burglars entered a private gated complex in sapphire and it has a grey/blue strap with white Martin describes himself as an extremely experienced and Windsor Road in North Ascot on Wednesday gold Cartier folding clasp. client focused family lawyer, committed to operating in an • Wills and Probate approachable and down to earth manner, always to the 22 April and broke into a house after throwing A Nautica watch was also taken with a large highest standards of quality and professionalism. He utilises a large rock through the rear patio doors. They round face, black dial with black leather strap and up to date technology and methods in providing legal • Trusts services and fosters links with many other professionals to then carried out what the police are calling "a tidy clasp. ensure high quality and efficiency. • Matrimonial search". They took a Sony laptop computer and If anyone sees these watches, or knows anything Martin is married with two teenage children. He is a member three watches. about their possible whereabouts, telephone 101 of the RG Blue Sox Softball Club. He also enjoys running. He • Family Law One was a gold Cartier TV watch, with 1966 and ask for the information to be passed to PC is a supporter of and volunteer collector for Help for Heroes and a member of the Help for Heroes Running Team. He will • Employment engraved on the back. It has a square face with 6400 Michael Sharp at Local CID Maidenhead, or be running the London 10k 2014 in order to raise funds for black Roman numerals. The strap is black phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with total Help for Heroes. He is also a supporter of Helen & Douglas House and of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. • International crocodile skin with a yellow/gold Cartier clasp. anonymity. The watch was kept in a pale grey/blue zip case The police said an attempted burglary was www.taylorfordyce.co.uk • email: [email protected] and is believed to be one of a kind. reported earlier in the day in Windsor Road. The 61 Chobham Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire SL5 0DT Tel: 01344 637960 The second watch was a Cartier American Tank, owner returned and found marks from a crowbar 1 & 2, City Business Centre, Hyde Street, Winchester SO23 7TA Tel: 01962 841041 with a white gold face. The winder contains a blue around the door frame. No entry was gained. 24 Upton Lovell, Warminster, Wilts BA12 0JW Tel: 01985 851206 8 LIVING WITHIN May 2015 local gyms. They will often give day passes to visitors. You probably won’t be able to fi t in your normal workout but something is better than nothing at all. Fun and friendship fostered with TOBY’S Find fun ways to exercise not just walking or jogging, Fitness Forum like beach volleyball, water skiing or try some pool walking for a challenging workout. girl’s football at Coworth Flexlands GLOBAL BODY? The ideal piece of workout equipment whilst travelling is a resistance band which can provide you Travelling, whether for business or pleasure, can with an entire upper and lower body workout. be very stressful and tiring and can also derail any fi tness programme you may currently have. Even the STRETCH YOURSELF OUT! most committed fi nd it diffi cult to stick to a workout A Stiff neck is one of the main discomforts of a long programme whilst away from their normal daily travelling time, by any means. routine and environment. Travel doesn’t have to mean the abandoning healthy habits as you can fi t in exercise anywhere in the world. Whether you fi nd yourself in a hot or cold climate or even confi ned to a hotel bedroom to avoid coming back with extra baggage in more ways than one try to stick to your usual routine!

TOBY’S TRAVEL TIPS When travelling the one most important thing is to be comfortable – ensure you have loose fi tting clothing made from natural fi bres to travel in and try to take your shoes off. This does not have to be the case. For any stiffness Before a long journey try to plan ahead so you are radiating from the back or sides of the neck, sit not panicking at the last minute. Go for a fast walk to up straight place your hand on the back or side of Fabulous partnership: Berks County Football Club, Coworth Flexlands School and Clay Coaching get some fresh air and get a good nights sleep. your head, pulling gently will relieve the pain. Also A partnership between Berks County Football Club, Shay said: “We improve each player’s understanding Stay calm and relaxed and get to the airport or regularly roll your head side to side and circle the Coworth Flexlands School and Clay Coaching has of the game through developing skills, knowledge and station in good time so you start off calm and are shoulders as much as possible. – Good luck seen the extension of junior girls’ football in the area confi dence, work on technical expertise both as an therefore able to enjoy the travel experience more. with the addition of coaching for girls aged 5 to 11 individual and team player and we do both in a fun and Breathe deeply and relax before boarding. If you need any help, advice or would like to book a years in order to nurture new girls’ football teams. engaging way.” If on a long haul fl ight, try and get a aisle seat so personal training session please contact me on – Berks County FC boasts over 20 junior teams from Steve Kay, Club Standards Manager of Berks County its easier to get up and walk around once an hour. [email protected] Under 5 Academy to U14 for the boys and an U13 FC said: “It’s a fabulous partnership - Shay Boyd with In between times, try tracing the alphabet with each www.tobygarbett.com girls’ team. The launch of the U9 & U11 girls’ football extensive 20 years coaching experience across UK, ankle as often as possible. I would advise wearing teams would meet the Club’s aim to create an all- Europe and USA, a female Premier League player fl ight socks or compression clothing to reduce your embracing, unisex football club. in Miss Phillips, and the use of Coworth Flexlands chances of DVT or blood clots. Toby Garbett is an Olympian and Miss Lisa Phillips, Director of Sport at Coworth School’s pitches set in their wonderful grounds. Flying is very dehydrating so avoid alcohol and two-time World Champion rower. He Flexlands School, and the link to Berks County FC, Underpinning all this is the message that football is for drink plenty of water. combines his own training regime with has played football in the Southern Region Premier girls as much as it is for boys. It’s fun, it improves self- Before leaving home check out the facilities at your providing leading edge fi tness training League for the past 12 years. Miss Phillips will be esteem and confi dence, creates new friendships and - destination hotel or if there are any nearby parks or to private clients. training the U11s, aged 8 to 11, and will know a few of like all sport - it plays a key role in keeping children fi t.” the faces from her school team. Since her appointment Berks County FC is keen to recruit more girls. Lisa at Coworth Flexlands School in 2013, Miss Phillips Phillips enthused “We are training all through the Quartet of Ryder Cup captains has passed her love and enthusiasm of football to all summer term so that the players can develop their the children and boasts ambitious U11 and U9 teams - skills in preparation for matches next season. It also many of whom will be training with Berks County FC. extends the opportunity to continue recruiting players. savouring Sunningdale return Shay Boyd, Clay Coaching’s Coaching Director, Any interested parties out there please do get in touch UEFB B qualifi ed with 20 years experience, will and join the fun.” lead the 5 to 7 year old girls. Clay Coaching, (www. Training sessions are held every Saturday from A quartet of victorious Ryder Cup captains - week to remember. claycoaching.com), supports the current national 9.00am to 10.00am at Coworth Flexands School, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Sam "It's a course that I always love to play and I coaching philosophy and FA focus for player and Valley End Road, Chobham (www.coworthfl exlands. Torrance, Ian Woosnam - are relishing the think it's great for The Senior Open to go there," team development with the three-pronged focus co.uk). For more information go to www. return of The Senior Open Championship at said the former Masters Champion and World on understanding the game, technical skills and berkscountyfc.com, call Shay Boyd on 07759 272316 Sunningdale Golf Club. Number One. "The crowds are going to be enjoyment. or email lphillips@coworthfl exlands.co.uk Senior golf's fi nal Major Championship will be magnifi cent. No-one can complain because it's played over the historic Old Course for the fi rst such a lovely old golf course. time since 2009 when many of the legends of "It's the sort of golf course, with the heather the game will battle it out from Thursday 23 to and everything, that you've got to keep it on the Fun at The Look Out Sunday 26 July, as Langer attempts to retain the fairway, but it's not a long golf course. You have title he claimed in such dominant style last year. to use the right clubs off the tee and they are very Montgomerie is relishing the opportunity to small greens so you have to be accurate as well." The Look Out Discovery Centre is a fun place return to the Berkshire venue, having captained Germany's Langer, who is seeking a record- to visit with all the family. There are more than the Great Britain and Ireland side in the 2000 equalling third Senior Open title, only just 90 hands-on science and discovery activities, all Seve Trophy. missed out on a play-off by one shot the last time waiting to be pulled, pushed or prodded! The "It's fantastic that we're able to go back there," The Senior Open visited Sunningdale, fi nishing hands-on activities are mostly geared towards said the Scot, who was runner up to Langer at in fourth place. The two-time Masters Champion primary school and pre-school children. However, Royal Porthcawl last year, albeit if by a distant 13 is hoping to become the fi rst player since Christy there is something for all ages! Can you really shots. "I've always said it's a gorgeous place to be, O'Connor Jnr in 2000 to successfully defend the leave your shadow on the wall? Go and make a not just for playing golf but to just walk around. It title, at a venue voted number two golf course in mini animation, fi re up a hydrogen rocket, build will be a great success." England in 2009. an unfi nished house, launch the hot air balloon or Montgomerie's compatriot, and fellow former "It's great for us to come back to Sunningdale to create circuits. Ryder Cup-winning Captain, Torrance is a man play this prestigious event," said Langer, who also The Look Out has a programme of exciting who knows Sunningdale's Old Course inside out, claimed the Senior Open crown at Carnoustie in science shows for families at weekends and as a long-time member of the club. 2010. "It's one of the all-time great courses. It's Bracknell Forest holidays and for school has over 1,000 hectares of woodland. Outside "I love the golf course," said Torrance. "I've a wonderful heathland course and it's always groups during term-time. Check out the is a popular adventure play area, orienteering been there for the last 44 years, I was assistant in great condition. I don't know anybody who website - www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/ course, walks and trails and picnic area. There is pro there in 1971 so there's not a blade of grass doesn't like Sunningdale." thelookoutdiscoverycentre www.facebook.com/ something to keep everyone happy for a couple of that I'm not familiar with. I can't wait to get out Tickets to see Langer, Montgomerie, Torrance thelookoutdiscovery - for details of the current hours or even a whole day – stop for lunch, or fi nd there.” and Woosnam, as well as a host of other legendary science show. pocket money items, books and games inside The Woosnam, who was the captain's pick for players in action are already on sale with May Half Term and the summer holidays see the Look Out gift shop. Montgomerie at the Seve Trophy in 2000, will be discounted tickets available before Wednesday 1 return of The Yucky You show – all the disgusting Open daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm hoping to improve on his tied 19th place fi nish July. things about your body you always wanted to Just off J3, M3 or J10, M4 the last time Europe's only Senior Major was To purchase tickets for this event visit www. know more about! Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, RG12 7QW played at Sunningdale, and he thinks it will be a senioropengolf.com or telephone 0800 0232557. The centre is set in Swinley Forest, which Telephone 01344 354400 May 2015 LIVING WITHIN 9 Open air cinema all set for Friends of The Savill Garden summer return at Ascot celebrate 30th Anniversary

The Theory of Everything, Top Gun and Grease Theory of Everything on Thursday 30 July as well A special evening of celebration at the York have played a significant part in the life of The will be screened in the open air at Ascot in July and as classics Top Gun on Friday 31 July and Grease on Club, , marked the 30th Savill Garden ever since. August. Saturday 1 August. anniversary of The Friends of The Savill Garden. Today, Mark Flanagan, Keeper of the Gardens, Audiences can bring along picnics and drinks to For more information and to buy tickets visit www. Established in the autumn of 1984 by John and Harvey Stephens, Head of The Savill the screenings. However, all events will also have hot thelunacinema.com Bond, then Keeper of The Gardens, The Friends Garden, are closely involved with the Friends food for sale and a full bar on site. Premium tickets are sharing information about the Garden and available at all screenings, which as standard include giving lectures and tours. a seat (in prime position in the arena), a drink at the Commenting on The Friends of The Savill Luna Bar and a gift bag supplied by DoubleTree by Great Windsor Park to play host Garden, Mark Flanagan said: "The Friends Hilton. make a great contribution to the life of The John Greenleaf, global head of DoubleTree by Savill Garden. Hilton, said: "We are thrilled to be working with The to A Midsummer Night’s Dream “They have a wonderful knowledge and Luna Cinema this year to bring a taste of DoubleTree interest in the Garden, and have provided funds hospitality to the movies. With more than 400 hotels This summer twelve actors and musicians will for a range of different projects over the last around the world, our brand is synonymous with transform The Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park, 30years. a unique culture that focuses on the 'little things' Britain’s fi nest ornamental garden into a world of “It is always a pleasure to be involved in their that make a huge difference to our guests' travel warring ethereal kings, queens and star-crossed lovers, events programme and to have the opportunity experiences. for an immersive theatre version of Shakespeare’s to share our enthusiasm about The Savill "This starts with a warm chocolate chip cookie at much loved comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Garden and horticulture in general." check-in and the relaxed, friendly service continues running Wednesday evenings from 24 June to 19 July. Rachel Prior, Chair of The Friends of The throughout their stay. We are looking forward to Exclusive access has been granted for audience and strong emphasis on movement and music will Savill Garden, added: "Joining the Friends gives taking care of the 'little things' with Luna so audience members to weave their way through an array of enhance the fl amboyant atmosphere in this immersive Members the opportunity to become involved in members can sit back and enjoy the show." hidden gardens and spectacular lawns before, during recreation of a Shakespearean classic. The Savill Garden and also to take part in many George Wood, founder of The Luna Cinema, said: and after the performances. From 6.30pm, Master of Attracting nearly 3000 visitors a day in the height of social events. "When I produced my fi rst open air cinema screening Ceremonies, Puck and his musical troupe will lead you the season, the Windsor Great Park will celebrate the “As well as providing guides to take groups in 2008 in Dulwich Park, I had no inkling that open on an enchanted journey through the beautiful garden. best of the British summertime with specially crafted around the Garden and fundraising, we organise air cinema would ever become so popular in Britain. Set in a mystical landscape, Shakespeare’s comedy hampers available to purchase; special permission has a lecture series, visits to other gardens, garden "People told me I must be bonkers for investing in an unravels as wedding bells toll and Duke Theseus been granted for them to be enjoyed within the garden walks, and monthly coffee mornings. outdoor screen given the unreliability of our weather. and Hippolyta prepare for their nuptials. A story of whilst making the most of the set’s natural habitat. “Other benefits include free entry to the Seven years and thousands of screenings later, any transformation, a woodland quarrel brews between Audiences can explore the exquisite ‘fairy garden’ Garden and free car parking, together with a doubts have long since evaporated. The British public a quartet of young Athenian lovers and audacious during the interval before the much-anticipated discount in the Savill Garden Shop." have proven that they're more than willing to brave the amateur actors are soon led astray by the fairies who musical fi nale. For further information on the Friends, visit elements to enjoy a much-loved fi lm under the stars." rule the land. TICKETS: Adults: £35, Concessions: £17.50 www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/membership or You can look forward to the Oscar-winning The Striking costume pieces, a truly remarkable setting http://watch-your-head.co.uk/performance/#tickets-id call 01784 435 500. 10 LIVING WITHIN May 2015 Egham Choral to mark Magna Carta Queen to attend Magna Carta anniversary with choral concert 800th Anniversary Event

Her Majesty The Queen will mark the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta at the site in Runnymede where the historic document was sealed. Accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty will attend a commemoration event at Runnymede Meadows on 15 June. The Duke of Cambridge, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence will also be present. Details of the event, which is being organised by Sealed by King John at Runnymede in 1215, Surrey County Council and the National Trust, are Magna Carta is considered one of the fi rst steps being fi nalised. towards modern democracy. It is expected to include speeches, music and art The Queen is patron of the Magna Carta Trust together with a rededication of the American Bar for the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Association’s Magna Carta Memorial. Carta. Razorlight, Blue and Rick Astley line up for Ascot Live The Magna Carta 800th Anniversary will be celebrated with a major choral concert performed by Egham Choral with the Kew Sinfonia and professional soloists. Egham Choral has been providing live choral music in Runnymede for over 60 years, often performing in St. John’s Church in the centre of Egham. For this celebratory concert the musical focus is on Magna Carta and includes a new cantata specially written for the occasion. The concert includes The Ballad of Magna Carta written by Kurt Weill, In Windsor Forest by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Pastoral – Lie Strewn the White Flocks by Arthur Bliss and Runnymede - A Magna Carta Cantata written for the 800th Anniversary by Stephen Merrony, Musical Director of Egham Choral. The concert is on Saturday 13 June 2015 from 7.30pm in St. John’s Church, Egham bringing to an end the Magna Carta Day in Egham town. A number of high profi le guests are going to this concert and you are invited to buy your tickets as soon as possible. Tickets cost £17.50 (£10 for under 16 years) and can be obtained by telephoning the choir’s box offi ce on 07508 320348.

Razorlight, Blue and Rick Astley will perform live on stage after racing at Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup day at Ascot Racecourse Saturday 8 August. Last year's line up included Scouting for Girls, The Stars of the Commitments, Chesney Hawkes, B*Witched and Bjorn Again, hosted by Vernon Kay. The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is a unique event where four teams of top jockeys battle against each other in a thrilling six-race showdown, the four teams are: Great Britain and Ireland; Europe; the Rest of the World; and The Girls team. Gates open 11.00am and the last race starts at 3.50pm. Royal Ascot 2015

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Living Within - June 2015

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If there is no rain forecast,ccast,ast, Visitors to The Savill Garden are invited to step into Spring Wood, which draws its inspiration from a Himalayan fl owering forest. Copyright: The Crown Estate. Photographer: Warwick Sweeney. Visitors to The Savill Garden are this month reputation for its spring plant collections and fi ne you will have to provideddee tthehe water, invited to step into Spring Wood, which draws its fl oral displays. A succession of colour and interest inspiration from a Himalayan fl owering forest. in the woodlands are a feature of the Garden at this Keeper of The Gardens, Mark Flanagan, said: time of year." by watering the groundnd bebeforefore sowing.sowing "Having been privileged to travel to eastern Asia, The Savill Garden is located just outside Virginia I always enjoy fl owering time in Spring Wood as Water on the eastern edge of Windsor Great Park. it so evocative of those fl ower rich forests I have Approach via the A30. Use TW20 0XD to locate You’ve no doubt noticed recently that the enjoyed so far away. the car park on your sat nav or smart phone. weeds have started growing again in the "The Savill Garden has an international Telephone 01784 435544. garden. Although this is unwelcome news, it does mean that, at long last, it is warm enough for seeds to germinate in the soil, so you can get on with seed sowing in earnest.

There are lots of seeds that you can be sowing now. Vegetables are some of the most popular plants grown from seed.

A seed needs three things to germinate – water, warmth and air. The weather has taken care of the warmth. If there is no rain forecast, you will have to provide the water, by watering the ground before sowing. As for the air, make sure you don’t ” suffocate the seeds by burying them too deeply. The seed packet will advise on the depth to sow, which varies between seeds.

If you are growing vegetables in a traditional vegetable bed, straight lines of seedlings look neat and tidy and are easier to hoe between than random patches. However, it really doesn’t matter to the seeds if they are in a line or not, so developing seedlings are the plants that you want you can put your designer hat on and have short and which are weeds –if you don’t know, assume rows, diagonal rows, circular patches, grid blocks that the fl owers seedlings are in the majority – whatever takes your fancy. and weed out the misfi ts! This should work but, if it doesn’t, you will have a lovely display of Have fun mixing different colours and shapes of dandelions! foliage and creating patterns on the ground! If it doesn’t come out as you planned and looks a Both vegetables and annuals can be sown in mess, don’t worry, the display will be temporary batches over the next few weeks, so you don’t anyway and you can eat the evidence! have to rush out and do it all at once.

Annual fl owers are another group of plants With vegetables obviously, you want to have usually raised from seed. Seed packets often some new plants growing while you are eating the suggest that you ‘broadcast seeds onto a prepared fi rst batch. With fl owers, later sowings come into seed bed’. fl ower later than the earlier ones, so you get fl owers for a What this means is making sure that the ground longer period of time. where you are planning to sow has been weeded, forked over and raked level before you sow. - Linda Regel Then it is just a case of sprinkling seeds onto the damp soil, and raking over the soil again to bury them. You don’t have to be too precise. With this method it’s a bit trickier to spot which of the May 2015 LIVING WITHIN 13 01344 843000 bartonwyatt.co.uk The Estate Office, Station Approach, Virginia Water, Surrey GU25 4DL

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This is because a large lump sum may increase an individual’s total income for a tax year above the £42,385 basic rate income level and will mean tax will be due at 40% rather than 20% with Graham Jennings in situations where the income is drawn in smaller amounts over the course of a number of years. A very large pension pot that is drawn as a lump sum which Q: I am approaching retirement and want to better takes total income above £150,000 will be taxed at understand my options with regards to my pension 45% on the excess over that level. pot. There has been a lot in the news about cashing in a pension and taking all the money although it Whilst having the freedom to draw lump sums rather is reported that a lot will disappear in tax. I do not than purchasing an annuity may be considered a good really understand the tax side can you explain? thing it will be very important to understand the tax consequences and potentially plan the draw down A: As from 6 April 2015 the options available to people over a number of years. who are ready to draw their pension have increased. In the past the typical route would be for someone to Any reader interested in discussing this topic further draw their tax free lump sum from their pension pot can telephone Graham Jennings on 01344 875000. There are so many stunningly beautiful Greek Skopelos, Alonissos, as well as and Mainland Greece and then purchase an annuity with the remainder. Send your taxation and accounting queries to islands to escape to and, perhaps, the hardest Parga and the lesser known Pelion Peninsula. The tax free maximum was, and still is, 25% of the pot Graham Jennings, Kirk Rice LLP, The Courtyard, decision is which one? 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British asparagus is always one of the stars of the season - secure in its place in the calendar it arrives on time and knows when to make its exit - just Russian Scones before it gets taken too much for granted and as the summer superstars start to move in. a dough. Just pat out the dough to a fl at about 1 So what to do with it? We are all probably familiar inch thick and cut out between 12 and 14 scones. with the posh starters, smothered in something a little rich and buttery but perhaps a little Brush with milk arrange on a baking tray covered intimidating for those without classic French with baking parchment and bake in the oven for cookery training - a hollandaise may not be as between 12-15 minutes until golden brown. diffi cult as you would think but it never sounds casual. oversized nor tied and bound. Cooking time will, Turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Finally cut of course, vary according to the size of the spears, in half add a dollop of cream and strawberry Asparagus when you buy it should look freshly but on no account overcook them and remember conserve and enjoy with a cup of tea. cut - the bottom of those stalks should not appear their retained heat will keep them cooking even desiccated and the tops look tightly budded. The after you have lifted them from the boiling water. YOU WILL NEED spears, as their name suggests, should be fi rm 1lb plain fl our and as poker straight as nature intended - it’s not Check the spears with a sharp knife about a Just imagine, an english afternoon tea with 8 tsp baking powder worth bothering with anything that looks a bit minute before you expect them to be ready - they Russian scones. This wonderful scone recipe Pinch of salt rough around the edges or a bit too bendy in the will be just tender when they are and they will was given to me by my very good friend Kat. It 2oz caster sugar middle. very quickly turn from a vibrant bright green to a is an old family favourite which her mother Mrs 4 oz butter dull dark one when they have been overdone. Krestovnikoff has kindly allowed me to pass on 2 medium eggs To prepare asparagus, the woody bottom end of to you. They are delicious and the secret is in the Half pint milk (or just under) the stalks should be discarded - you can simply Whole spears can be served very simply with amount of baking powder – eight teaspoons. You Cream clotted snap the bottom ends off and let the asparagus a little vinaigrette (made using very basic can almost see them rise even before you get them Strawberry conserve decide itself exactly where, but more recent proportions of approximately one part vinegar/ into the oven, so be quick! research suggests that, while snapping has lemon juice to three parts oil, with salt and ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• always been considered the way to fi nd a natural pepper to taste), or with some melted butter and Heat oven to 180c breaking point, cutting the ends where the green a little salt. They are a perfect substitute for toast When she’s not writing, Elizabeth runs her own starts to turn white is a surer way of getting rid soldiers with a softly boiled egg for lunch (don’t Rub together the fl our,salt , baking powder, caster catering business. She has also set up an award of the “woody” bits; it also has the advantage of forget the melted butter and salt when serving sugar and butter. Then make a well and beat in the winning initiative with volunteers who help feed being quicker - no post snap neatening required. them this way). already beaten egg, adding enough milk to make patients at hospital at meal times.

Asparagus can be thrown into a pan of boiling They can also be: stir-fried; grilled; laid in the water, salted just after it has come to boiling bottom of a quiche (they will go well here with point, and needs no more than about three some Parma ham, some soft goat’s cheese or a few minutes cooking for stalks that are neither spring onions and tender herbs before covering them in a custard of eggs and cream); included in an omelette; added to a salad, or baked in a gratin dish (covered with béchamel, Parmesan cheese or breadcrumbs).

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