Palmers Green & Southgate LIFE Jan 2015

&Palmers GreenSouthgate LIFE

January 2015 EditionIssue 23

Arnos Grove, May 20th 1784

Past Times• The Walker Family and Arnos Grove

Getting Fit in 2015• North London Fitness

Enfield Landlord Licensing Scheme• Quashed by the High Court

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In fact buyers of properties under one million pounds are likely to save inexcess of £4,000, a welcome boost to the property market in the new year.Traditionally January is a very busy time for valuations as people, over theChristmas period, think about moving; whether it be to gain more space,downsize or looking to move into new school catchments in the coming year.Please contact us for a FREE valuation, we are always happy to discuss youroptions or, if you are thinking about letting your property this year AnthonyWebb have a specialist team dedicated to property management. We can takecare of all aspects of the lettings process, giving you peace of mind that yourproperty is in good hands.

I would like to thank Constantinos Regas who single-handedly took onEnfield Council and won, to prevent an additional and selective landlordlicensing scheme, which would have applied to all private rented property inthe borough. Anthony Webb Estate Agents were behind Constantinos,rallying local landlords and helping to raise the funds required to fight thecase, read more on page 13.

I was fortunate enough to visit the N21 St Nicholas Festival in December withmy children. The atmosphere was amazing, the number of stalls on offer wasimpressive and the entertainment and food all added to the festive cheer.Anthony Webb also popped along to the Hazelwood School Pop Uprestaurant at the end of November. We joined 100 diners, enjoyed a 4 coursemeal, live entertainment and are pleased to report that the event raised£1,800 for the school.

If, like me, you feel you already need a holiday take a look at page 13. Scott'sTravel, in Southgate, who have been in business for over 80 years, talk aboutthe benefits of booking your perfect get away with a trusted local travelagent.

Finally, during this month Palmers Green bids farewell to Westlakes our localhardware store. We wish them well in their retirement and look forward tocovering the history of the premises in our February magazine.

TonyTony OurrisDirectorAnthony Webb Estate Agents

Contents

Martin McKelveyOffice [email protected]

Tony OurrisDirector / Editor at [email protected]

Susan BabaieSenior Sales and Lettings [email protected]

Jonathan HicksSenior Sales and Lettings [email protected]

Panayiota KyriakidesAdministrator

Nick FitzsimonsSenior Sales and Lettings [email protected]

Robert HicksAdministrator Assistant

John ConstantineProperty [email protected]

Kat GeorgiouProperty [email protected]

Anthony GeorgiouAdministrator Assistant

Anthony Webb supporting localschools, charities and local actiongroups to enrich our community

Getting Fit and Healthy in 2015 by Gail Hadley..3The Walker Family and Arnos Groveby Richard Starling ..........................................4-5Councillor's Corner by Bambos Charalambous ...6Parliamentary Commentby David Burrowes MP .......................................6FOR SALE – Hazeltree Lodge .............................7Love Your DoorStep by Emma Rigby ...................8Hazelwood Schoolby Steve Kelly & Nathalie Muller ........................8FOR SALE – The Grove.......................................9FOR SALE – River Avenue..................................9Why Network? by Julia Sonack.........................10Your Local Family Law Specialistsby Christina Pieri ..............................................11Mark and Co Solicitors by Mark Periklis ...........12High Court quashesEnfield Landlord Licensing Scheme...................13Scott's Travel by Lloyd Collier & Mark Prior ......13Anthony Webb Sales Offer ................................14FOR SALE – Crawford Gardens........................15

TO LET – Selborne Road...................................15Warda restaurant review by Ellie Sales.............16Baskervilles Tea Shop Blog by Diane .................17Savour the Season by Ailsa O'Shea...................17TO LET – Arnold Gardens .................................18TO LET – Firs Lane............................................18Fabulous Hair Trends for 2015 by Kiri ..............19 Alexia Says New Year, new you! .......................19Pensions Unshackled by Jan Thompson ............21What's On.........................................................22Talkies Community Cinemaby David Williamson .........................................22Learning a new languageby Laura Scaramella .........................................23Palmers Green Tales by Jenny Bourke ...............23Drapemasters Interior by Julia Sondack............24Property Matters Move With Us........................25British Heart Foundation...................................26 Your Legal Questions Answeredby Fariz Uvais....................................................27Creative Exchange News ..................................28

welcomeA very happy New Year to all our readers. You will see from the majority of our articles thismonth that our columnists are focusing on 'a New Year, a new start' for 2015. The same couldbe said for the local property market, the recent reforms in Stamp Duty outlined by GeorgeOsborne saw stamp duty cut for 98% of UK house buyers.

Ellie SalesMagazine Editor

If you are interested in advertising alocal service or business please get intouch or if you have a local story orarticle that you would like featuredin our magazine please [email protected]

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Sound familiar? It probably does if you're oneof the many people who find themselvesfeeling physically sluggish and carrying excessunwanted weight at the turn of the year.Research has shown that the most popularNew Year's Resolution is to lose weight, whilst1 in 5 of us resolve to exercise and improve ourfitness.

For many, the road to health isn't an easy oneand we encounter lots of roadblocks. Lack oftime, family obligations, work commitments,procrastination and lack of energy andmotivation are just a few of the culprits thatjump in our way.

A recent report from Public Health Englandfound over one in four women and one in fivemen do less than 30 minutes of physicalactivity a week, so are classified as ‘inactive’and that physical inactivity is the fourth largestcause of disease and disability in the UK.

But exercise doesn't have to be the all-consuming, gruelling endeavour that peopleoften think it is. To stick with it, it has to be funand enjoyable and we need to like where we'reexercising. Enfield has some fantastic openspaces with beautiful natural features that can

provide a great workout. And you get theadded benefits of fresh air and a year roundchanging landscape to look at. Exercise is greatfor the mind too - you'll have more energy andan increased sense of wellbeing whichespecially helps during the winter months. Justtaking the family out for a walk at the weekendis a great way for the whole family to getinvolved.

Here are some top tips to help you achieveyour fitness goals for 2015.

Don't go it aloneGetting fit can be lonely when you're juststarting but joining a group can bringnumerous benefits. Classes are typically morefun and make the time go quicker. Making that'appointment' means there's less chance ofbailing out. Working out with others has awhole social aspect and makes you part of acommunity who will support and cheer you oneven if you're not feeling up to it. If groupexercise isn't for you working with fitnessprofessional will provide the planning andmotivation to keep you on track.

Moderation not deprivation!Many who resolve to lose weight decide to cutout entire food groups, telling themselves theycannot have certain foods. This can set you upfor failure as it feels like a punishment beforeyou've even begun and by mid-January it'sprobably already on next year's resolution list.

A much wiser approach to attaining your goalis working on the 80/20 rule - 80% of the timeyou stick to healthy, nutritious food and 20%you're allowed a treat. Taking just 15 minutesat the weekend to plan your food for the weekwill make all the difference in making the rightchoices.

Make time for youMany adults juggling work and family life findit difficult to justify taking time for exercise, asthat’s time that could be spent with family,running errands or getting ahead at work. Ifyou fall into this mindset, it’s time to giveyourself permission to exercise. This “me” timewill not only boost your health on both physicaland emotional levels, but it will provide anexcellent example for your children on how tolead a healthy lifestyle. If you’re not feeling fitand healthy, you won’t be able to take care ofthe rest of your obligations, or your family, solet go of any feelings of guilt you have abouttaking time to workout.

Little and oftenTechnology is more and more dominant bothat home and at work encouraging us to sit stillfor long periods of time yet governmentguidelines for physical activity recommend 150minutes or 2½ hours a week of moderateintensity activity per week. An easy way toachieve this is to do 30 minutes, 5 days a weekin bouts of 10 minutes or more. Incorporateactivity daily by making simple changes; walkup the escalators instead of standing still, getaway from the desk and take a brisk walk atlunchtime, get off the train or bus a stop earlyand walk the rest of the way and start usingthe stairs instead of the lifts. Even doing thehousework with a little bit more gusto will alladd up!

by Gail Hadley

Getting Fit and Healthy in 2015

Gail is the owner of North London Fitness. Gail is a qualified Personal Trainer & NutritionAdvisor and has been running outdoor fitness classes in Broomfield Park for 5 years as wellas training local clients on a one-to one basis.

Outdoor Fitness Sessions are held at Broomfield Park Tuesdays & Thursdays 7-8pm and Saturdays 9-10am &10.15-11.15am all year round. For a FREE TRIAL SESSION register online at www.northlondonfitness.co.uk

Parties, eating good food, having those extra few drinks and spending time with loved ones. So you didn't reallyneed that second helping or the extra round of drinks but hey, it was Christmas . And anyway, starting January1st the new you will be here. Starting then, you will get fit and healthy. This will be your New Year's Resolution.

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The Walkers of Southgate made theirhome at Arnos Grove, on Cannon Hill,Southgate from 1777 to 1918. Theirinfluence on village life wasconsiderable and spanned 4generations and 141 years.

Isaac Walker Senior was already awealthy linen draper when he boughtArnos Grove in 1777. The purchasemade him a neighbour of the Taylors.The families were already linked byboth being related to Walker Gray, a

Quaker brandy merchant who ownedSouthgate Grove (later calledGrovelands). John Vickris Taylor hadmarried a Miss Donnithorne inFetcham in 1797. Their eldestdaughter, Sarah Sophia, was bornaround 1801 at her parents’ home inPalmers Green. Naturally, the Walkersand the Taylors, as neighbours,relatives and business partners, mixedsocially and it was no surprise toanyone, when in 1823, Isaac WalkerJunior married Sophia Taylor. Theyhad seven sons and five daughters.

Both the Walker’s of Southgate andthe Taylor’s of Grovelands story andwealth started in the brewerybusiness. The Hare and Harfordbrewery was in Limehouse from 1745.Hare left the business in 1792, withJohn Vickris Taylor from Southgatejoining the brewery in 1796. Harfordand Taylor ran the brewery untilHarford's death in 1803. In 1816 IsaacWalker junior, aged just 22, was madea partner by Taylor and the brewerywas named Taylor Walker, a porterbrewer. Starting from a smalleighteen century brew house, the bre -wery even tually covered more thanseven acres.

Isaac Walker Juniorand Sophia, thesister of JohnD o n n i t h o r n eTaylor, inheritedArnos Grove in1853. But at theage of 59, justbefore they moved into the estate inOctober 1853, from their home inSouthgate House (later to beMinchenden School), Isaac died. Hiswidow Sophia and their twelvechildren moved into Arnos Grove,with John their eldest son, becominghead of the household.

The Walker family and JohnDonnithorne Taylor, with their untoldwealth continued to acquire land,after Isaac’s death, to add to theirestates and demolishing large housesthat were on them to create theirown 'green belt'. They wanted thearea to remain as it was relativelyquiet and unspoilt. This enlarged theestate from 100 acres in 1819 to 300acres by 1900. During this periodEdward Walker had extensiverefurbishment carried out in ArnosGrove making it the first house inSouthgate to have the luxury ofelectricity.

The Walkers not only made a namefor themselves in business andcommunity matters, but the sons

Richard Starling is the founder of a popular Facebook local interest and history page,Winchmore Hill and Palmers Green Memories

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Past TimesThe Walker Family and Arnos Grove by Richard Starling

Vyell Edward ‘Teddy’ Walker

Present day plaque at, what was known as,Arnos Grove

Arnos Grove, built 1723. Bought by Isaac Walker 1777

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were soon to be famous in the cricketworld. There had been no greatfamily tradition of sportingachievements, but the seven Walkerbrothers acquired their love of cricketduring their school and universitydays; the three eldest havingattended Cambridge, whilst theremaining attended Harrow Schooland Russell who attended Oxford.

The three eldest brothers originallyplayed for the Southgate Albert, thevillage team, on the bumpy ChapelFields wicket until John Walker hadthe ground re-turfed in the early1850s. Undoubtedly perhaps, thegreatest cricketer of all the brothers,was Vyell Edward 'Teddy' Walker, whotook 10 wickets in an innings on threeoccasions, he excelled in alldepartments, including captaincy, andhis even temperament and quietmodesty, his kindness, his generosityof spirit and sense of fair play, were allreflected, too, in his private life. Thebrothers founded the SouthgateCricket Club in 1855, a Middlesexteam in 1859, the official MiddlesexCounty Cricket Club in 1864 and wereinstrumental in establishing the homeof the county at Lords in 1877. In1859, the first match played by theMiddlesex team was held inSouthgate against Kent, who weredefeated by 78 runs.

Although Test Cricket only started in1877, four of the brothers played inthe United All-England Eleven prior to

that date. Both the United All-England team and the MCC wouldvisit Southgate to take on thebrothers and their team, one canhardly imagine the crowds ofspectators that sometimes numberedup to 10,000, that would flock to theChapel Fields (now the WalkerGround) to witness these greatmatches. There was a carnivalatmosphere; the youngsters wouldget in the ground early to get a goodvantage point. Admission was free.The famous brass band of the 2nd LifeGuards provided the music. Marqueesand tents lined the ground, gailybedecked with flags and bunting,providing shade from the sun anddispensing a variety of refreshments.The gentry would be in their fineryfor these special occasions, the ladiesconspicuous in their crinoline dresses,sporting brightly coloured parasols.The mass of the crowd, from all walksof life and all parts of London, addedto the hubbub of excitement. Travelto the ground for those whom werenot local, was on special trains run bythe Railway Company to Colney HatchStation (now New Southgate).Southgate was soon to become theMecca of cricket.

Their cricket ground, Chapel Fields inWaterfall Road Southgate became theWalker Cricket Ground in 1907 and ismaintained by the Walker Trust to thisday.

All five Walker daughters marriedhowever all seven sons did not,possibly due to their love of cricket.John Walker died at Arnos Grove in1885 aged 58 and Edward died in1906 in his 69th year. In 1907, thechancel in Christ Church wasdedicated to his loving memory andthe sedilia erected in his honour byfriends and relatives. The WalkerGround, Walker Hall School For GirlsAnd Infants built 1840, The VillageSchool For Boys built in 1810 and

Christ Church built in 1862, still serveto remind us of their contribution tolocal life, long after the passing of theWalkers. They were wealthybenefactors who cared for the villageand its people and came to be highlyrespected, not only for theirgenerosity, but also for theirwillingness to be involved in localcommunity life. The Walker’s familygrave is in the cemetery at ChristChurch and in the grounds stands theMinchenden Oak, said to be thelargest oak tree in England, perhaps800 years old.

With Edward’s passing, only Russell ofthe seven brothers now survived andhe lived at North Villa in Regents Park.John Donnithorne Taylor had diedand all his land had been put up forauction in the great sale of 1902. In1918, Russell sold out to LordInverforth a friend of Sir ThomasLipton, another Southgate resident.He donated the beautiful entrancegates to Grovelands in Bourne Hill andby 1928 the estate was split up and,once again, the Council wiselystepped in to purchase 44 acres, whichbecame Arnos Park.

In 1975, the Legal & General Groupbought Arnos Grove and decided tocall it Southgate House. It is nowowned by Beaumont CareCommunity.

Minchenden Oak

Chapel Field c.1900 Southgate Cricket Club V The Villagers, 1889 Christ Church and Cricket

Arnos Grove

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Councillorʼs Corner by Cllr. Bambos Charalambous

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Parliamentary Comment by David Burrowes MP

January has never been my favourite month as, withthe excesses of the festive period over, some of ustry to shed some of those extra pounds we have puton over Christmas and the New Year at the gym orat zumba classes while we also try to tighten ourbelts financially as our spending spree manifestsitself into a bigger than expected number on ourbank balance or credit card account as slowlynormality returns.

Parallel to this set of events, there is one thing thatis sadly becoming more normal day by day and thatis the rise of the food bank. People are having toresort to food banks as a means of helping them notgo hungry and it is a sad state of affairs that they areneeded in modern Britain today.

In December 2014 the All Party Parliamentary Groupon Hunger and Food Poverty produced a reportcalled ‘Feeding Britain’ in which they identified anumber of factors that help explain why people areturning to food banks. The report says that theessentials that we all need to spend money on tosurvive are food, housing costs and utility costs. It

further points out that not only has the price of foodincreased by 47% in the ten years since 2003, andthe cost of fuel increased by a staggering 153.6%over the same period, but rents have also increasedby 30.4% in that decade. In contrast wages only roseby 28% during the same time.

The rise in costs of food, housing and utilities is onlypart of the problem; the report goes on to mentiona need to help some people with basic skills such asbudgeting and acknowledges that some peoplehave to rely on food banks for a whole array ofreasons ranging from delays in benefits beingprocessed, personal debt and the sudden loss ofearnings to substance misuse and addictions.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the most reverendJustin Welby, was reported to have said thatalthough less serious, the plight of the family thatturned to a food bank shocked him more than theterrible suffering in Africa because it was sounexpected.

Without wishing to detract to the tremendous workdone by local churches, other religious organisations

and local charities and community groups in helpingcollect and distribute food for food banks, if we areto ensure that food banks do not become apermanent feature of our society we need to ensurethat food, housing and utility prices do not continueto outstrip wages and that those with complexneeds are properly supported. We also need toensure that supermarket chains and big retailersthrow less food away and give more of that food toorganisations willing to help those who need toaccess food banks.

I sincerely hope that need for food banks is atemporary measure and that we can slowly returnto a happier balance in the near future.

Last month was a great time to be reminded of thegreat individuals and community groups who do somuch for other people. St Monica's, Enfield Lions Club,Ruth Winston Centre, Southgate Chamber ofCommerce and Southgate Housebound and DisabledAssociation immediately come to mind for theirChristmas lunches and parties for the elderly andvulnerable in Palmers Green and Southgate. Oneindividual and organisation which I wish to single outis Elena Sideri-Costa, Managing Director of St Mark’sSocial Education Service. I went to their Christmasshow again this year and it was extraordinary. Youngadults with significant autism, guided by skilled andpatient carers, sang, spoke and performed brilliantly.Elena is a Palmers Green resident who has throughsheer force of personality, hard work anddetermination established St Marks as one of the bestproviders of respite and care for parents of autisticadults not just in Enfield but the UK.

Last month also brought a bunch of good news. Ihave been calling for the urgent care centre at ChaseFarm to be extended like the urgent care centre atNorth Mid. I have met with the Health Secretary, NHSLondon and local GPs and asked the Prime Minister inthe Commons to agree the need for an extension of

hours, particularly over this winter period. I ampleased that the decision has finally been made tonow open Chase Farm urgent care centre between8am and 10pm and North Mid's urgent care centre isopen between 8am and 12pm alongside the 24hrA&E. A review is now taking place over the next 5months to determine whether there is clinicalevidence to support my campaign for 24hr urgentcare at the new re-built Chase Farm Hospital. I amconvinced we need more out of hours and urgent careto relieve the A&E pressures and I would be interestedto hear your views.

One of the big issues for part of my constituency,particularly in Palmers Green, Bowes and SouthgateGreen near the A406, has been the plan by the NorthLondon Waste Authority (NLWA) to develop a massivewaste management site on Pinkham Way. Thankfullyfollowing a concerted campaign we convinced theNLWA to shelve their plan. However, the plan is notcompletely off the table until the decision is made foran alternative site for waste management. Now theNLWA is consulting in the Edmonton EcoPark beingthe preferred site. If Edmonton is confirmed as thelocation then Pinkham Way's future away from wasteis secured. Please complete the survey on my website

so I can ensure NLWA hear your views on PinkhamWay.

Finally, our high streets are the economic life blood ofour community so I was pleased that the AutumnStatement gave them reasons to be cheerful. Thedoubling of the Small Business Rate Relief is beingextended again. The inflation-linked increases inbusiness rates will be capped at 2 per cent. Thediscount for high street shops including cafes willincrease to £1,500, which is a 50 per cent increase.The Chancellor has also announced a full review ofthe structure of business rates before the Budget2016. We need the Council to become moreresponsible for the level of business rates rather thanbeing a tax collection agency for Government. Wealso need business rates to be more sensitive to thehuge impact of high rates on the viability of the highstreet. We now need Enfield Council to use their localdiscretion to cut business rates and increaseopportunities for more parking. I continue to press forfree short term parking on the high street, and wantto ensure that the proposed Enfield Cycle Lane isrevised to take account of local shops' and residentsconcerns.Best wishes for a peaceful New Year.

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Love Your DoorStep by Emma Rigby

Now that Christmas is over and the NewYear has just begun lots of people areback into their normal daily routine, butwith one exception. New Year’sResolutions! Have you made any?

According to statistics, the two topresolutions are to lose weight and to getfit. Also at the top is wanting to eat morehealthily. We are lucky in Enfield, becausewe have plenty of local businesses thatwill help us to keep up our new year’sresolutions throughout the year.

In our Directory under Dance Schools,Fitness Classes and Gym we have a hugeselection of people who will help you toget fit and lose weight at the same time.The variety is enormous and there issomething for everyone from BellyDancing, Boot Camp and Boxing to Salsa,Yoga and Zumba. If you look under Healthand Nutrition, you’ll find WeightManagement, Nutrition Specialists,Slimming Clubs and Diet Programmes.There are also Personal Trainers and Sport

categories for getting fit and losingweight.

Statistically, New Year’s Resolutionsaround losing weight are often set asidepretty quickly, and if the whole processseems to be too much of a challenge, wehave some businesses listed under thecategory Hypnosis.

Taking better care of our bodies andhelping us to feel better fits in here too. Itcould mean any one of the HolisticTherapies in our Directory, one of thebusinesses under Mind, Body and Soul,Massage might fit the bill or even Beautyand Cosmetics. For many women it isgetting a new hairstyle. Once again theLyds Directory can help you choose fromone of our 22 Hairdressers.

Painting & Decorating or HomeImprovements are also on many people’slist of New Year’s Resolutions butsometimes they don’t get done. Maybe weget started and we don’t find the time tofinish, or something comes up which stops

completion of the project, or we just don’teven get started as we keep putting it offfor yet another day; so it is always good toknow that there are professionals aroundwho can pick up where we left off to getthe job done.

More Holidays and/or more Travel mightbe something you might want to worktowards in 2015 and these too arecategories in our extensive Directory.Some people are determined to learnsomething new in 2015. If it’s a newlanguage you want to learn, then bothFrench and Spanish lessons are on offer inour Directory. If children need help theycan be motivated to want to learn and dowell in all of their school work.

Whatever your have on your list of NewYear’s Resolutions for 2015 we mostdefinitely have something in our Directoryto help you on your way to keeping themthis year. Make 2015 the year you stick toyour New Year’s Resolutions with the helpof Lyds!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and it’sbeen a jolly good year atHazelwood in 2014. The childrenhave excelled in and out of schoolacross sports, drama and in thegardens with a recent Gold award ofthe Queen Elizabeth Cup at theGuildhall for their efforts in ourwildlife and growing gardens.

2014 ended with the ChristmasBazaar and school Pantomime. TheBazaar sponsored by Anthony Webb,with fantastic donations from somany of our local businesses, was agreat success enjoyed by the schooland wider community. The communityvibe that Hazelwood has is, withoutdoubt, one of its strong points andallows the children to flourish in avery relaxed and happy atmosphere.One of our parents works forSantander in Southgate and throughmatch funding, along with three othermembers of staff working on stalls at

the Bazaar, Santander has matchedthe amount raised by these stalls,resulting in a record amount raised atthis year's event of over £11,000.Parental involvement is very high atHazelwood and our "We Made It"team were a great success sellingChristmas crafts they made in theirspare time. We also had somebudding entrepreneurs from Year 6 asthe three classes competed to selloriginal festive wares to the Bazaar

audience. The school pantomime "TheLion, The Witch and the Flat PackedWardrobe" a collaboration betweenparents and teachers was inevitably aroaring success and provided a happyending to our school year.

2015 will see the school build on thesuccess of their Ofsted award of'Good' achieved through our children,an active Governing body and awonderful team of teachers led byheadteacher Miss Ross. HPSA theschools’ parent teacher body had afull programme of events throughoutthe last academic year raising over£30,000 to support the learningenvironment of the school with theschool-wide implementation ofinteractive white boards.

Next term more events are planned,we will keep you posted and hope tosee you along the way.

Happy New Year!

Santander Southgate helped raiseadditional funds for Hazelwood at ourChristmas Bazaar

Mr & Mrs Claus take a trip around theplayground to greet the hundreds ofvisitors


Hazelwood School

By Steve Kelly & Nathalie Muller Joint PTA Chairs at Hazelwood Primary [email protected]

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by Julia Sondack

Often walking into a room full of strangers can be alittle daunting for most of us, let alone standing upand talking in front of them – so why do I do it?

Why Network?

As an interior furnishing business we haveembraced the role of social media in helpingus to build our network. We are able toquickly upload photos of curtains we havehung, blinds we have installed or furniturethat we have recovered. Through socialmedia we are able to share theses imageswith our contacts on various sites and buildup our profile, successes and receiverecommendations. However alongside thiswe also realise the great importance of faceto face representation. We have treatednetworking and the time we spend on it asour best customer for over 12 years now.We are happy to rise early for a meeting thatstarts well before our working day. One ofthe local groups we attend is The Gold TableBusiness Club meeting on the firstWednesday of each month at Bush Hill ParkGolf Club. Put simply it works for us. Bybuilding relationships with the members wehave been able to expand our networkbeyond just the group members and Enfielditself. In our business we are constantlylooking for new clients as once works arecomplete for an individual client, they areunlikely to need our services again forseveral years. We build upon ourrelationships and trust over time gainingaccess to the group’s members own

networks, who in turn can refer and trust usto do the work.Because we are such firm believers innetworking giving us results we don’t juststop at one local group. I also attend aLadies group in Enfield called The AthenaNetwork. Again I have gained somewonderful work and great business contactsfrom the ladies of this group and in fact thewhole Athena Networking region of Enfieldand South East Herts. As our business is notlimited to the Enfield area we have taken ournetworking into central London, here webelong to a group called The Doyle Clubwhich is a property related networkinggroup and I belong to another ladiesnetworking group with the rather unusualname of Sister Snog. We find thatnetworking in town opens up more of ourtarget audience particularly in terms of highend merchandise and commercial work.At all of these meetings we attend we areable to ask for specific introductions tocompanies and organisations, both by nameand type, for example architects, who we aretrying to get to know. We often find thatthrough asking for these introductionsmembers realise they know someone whowould benefit us and they are happy tointroduce us to their contact and help us

gain that business.Of course networking groups are not foreveryone but in the competitive modernbusiness environment, they can often giveyou an advantage and a foot in the doorwhere you may not have otherwise had thatopportunity. I would recommend thatanyone thinking of joining a networkinggroup should visit a few in their local areaor where they would like the business tocome from in order to find one that suitsyour business style and aims. An importantpiece of advice I would also offer uponvisiting these groups is not to look at sellingyour product or service to the people in theroom but rather to be willing to share yourcontacts, help others and keep an open mindas to who those people may be able to putyou in contact with in order to increase yourbusiness. So what about a New Year’snetworking resolution, can you think of agood reason why not to network?12 TOP TIPS FOR NETWORKINGIf you’re feeling a little edgy aboutnetworking then plan well andremember these thoughts:1. ‘I’m a nice person who is going to be

accepted in this room’2. ‘I’m as good as the next person’3. ‘I’m a generous person of giving spirit’

4. ‘Yes, I am a little nervous but hey soare most’

5. ‘I’m going to be friendly, courteous andpolite’ – everyone warms quickly to aperson with these attributes

6. ‘I’m going to smile, keep eye contactand shake hands’

7. ‘I’ll pretend to act like the host, talk topeople on their own and introducepeople to one another’

8. ‘It’s a business event so everyone ishere to meet new contacts – includingme!’

9. ‘I’m going to spend more time beinginterested and asking questions ofothers than talking about myself’

10. ‘I’m going to look positively forpotential opportunities and followthem up’

11. ‘If at the end of the day all else fails –I’m gonna fake it till I make it’

12. ‘I’m going to have a good time!’ – youreally can, learning from and helpingothers

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Separation Agreements(also known as a Deed of Separation)

by Christina Pieri

Your LocalFamily Law Specialists

Hi there, how are you? I hope you all enjoyed the festiveseason and are now looking forward to the year ahead.

We are now into January and it’s a pretty hectic time forus family lawyers. January is one of our busiest monthswith a number of clients having called in December tomake appointments to meet with us this month.Understandably, clients prefer to wait and get “Christmasover and done with” before formally instructing a Solicitorto deal with their family matters.

This month I thought I would touch on the issue ofentering into a Separation Agreement as I have foundthat more clients consider entering into this type ofAgreement as a pre-cursor to divorce. Sometimes, forreligious, financial or other reasons, parties prefer toformally separate rather than immediately rushing intodivorce proceedings.

What is a Separation Agreement?A Separation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered intowhen parties decide to live separate and apart but are notready to commence divorce proceedings. It essentiallyprepares the ground work for divorce and can help avoiddisagreements between you later on. The Agreement setsout future wishes and arrangements and can possibly

negate the need for costly proceedings.

The Agreement can cover issues such as:-i) Living in the Former Matrimonial Home;ii) Child arrangements;iii) Payment of child and/or spousal maintenance;iv) Division of funds/assets/separation of bank

accounts/payment of debts/selling ofmatrimonial property/other financial matters;

v) Arrangements for who should commence divorceproceedings in the future and who should beresponsible for the costs and

vi) any other related financial matters.

The Agreement essentially paves the way for futuredivorce and helps you adjust both emotionally andfinancially to such a major change in your life.

Before entering into an Agreement, both parties shouldseek independent legal advice and exchange full and frankdisclosure of their financial positions. Solicitors need aclear picture of the parties’ finances before advising onthe terms of the Agreement.

Are Separation Agreements legally binding?Entering into a Separation Agreement cannot prevent a

party making an application to the Court for a financialorder on divorce. That said, the Court may decide to makethe Agreement binding. The Court will look at all therelevant factors and decide how much weight should beplaced upon the Agreement. The factors include, but arenot limited to, the conduct of the parties leading up to theSeparation Agreement and their subsequent conduct,whether the Agreement was entered into freely, whetherthe parties had the benefit of legal advice and whetherthey had a full appreciation of the implications of theAgreement.

The Court would not bind the parties to the Agreement ifit thought it was unfair to do so. The implications ofentering into an Agreement should be explained to you byyour Solicitor. Both parties should seek independent legaladvice before entering into such an Agreement andultimately if and when the Agreement is placed before theCourt, the Judge will decide whether or not the Agreementshould be upheld.

If you require advice on Separation Agreements orany other related family matters, please don’thesitate to call us to arrange a fixed fee initialconsultation for just £75 plus VAT.

Should you require any further information, please give us a call here at Chapman Pieri Solicitors on 020 8882 9850 to set up an Initial Consultation or alternativelyyou can email us at: [email protected]. Please have a look at our website where you will find a lot of helpful information: www.cpfamilylaw.co.uk.

Address: Southgate Office Village, Block C, Ground & First Floors, 284B Chase Road, Southgate, London, N14 6HF.

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Conveyancing: What’s it all about?452 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London, N13 5XD

Tel: 020 8920 9999, Fax: 020 8447 9078

Mark and Co Solicitors by Mark Periklis

In my last article I spoke about the qualities of asolicitor and their interactions with the client.

The Government “Autumn Statement,” if anything mayprovide a much-needed boost to the first time buyerand the benefits will be felt in the New Year aspurchases and completions take place.

So it may be a completely appropriate time to talkabout the real “nuts and bolts” of conveyancing andwhat property lawyers really do. It is not as dry as itseems as property law encompasses all aspects ofliving and ownership and is still the biggest investmentand obligation a person is likely to have.

So knowing a bit about the process and perhaps savingmoney on property purchasing might be a compellingargument at this time. It’s a new year; it’s time for afresh start to change old ideas and perceptions ofconveyancing.

So let’s talk about context. Simply put conveyancingcan be compared in methodology to a Sherlock Holmesinvestigation of a mystery. Where asking the questionselicits answers and asking the right question willuncover what has been going on in the property historyand its past transactions and incarnations.

Some of the tools and resources of this specialist tradeare listed below:

1) Title Deeds or Office Copy Entries:- These definethe property and is divided into three parts, theAddress, the owners or proprietors of the propertyand any charges. This is a snap shot in time of theproperty.

2) The Contract: Will include the price of the propertyand address. These have to be congruent with theTitle Deeds

3) Lease: If the property is leasehold then this would

be relevant. It is effectively a Contract that runs withthe land and not the individuals that come and go.

4) Fixtures, Fittings and Contents Form: Simplywhat is remaining and what is going in the property.It is done on a room by room basis

5) Property Information Form: This will includeinformation about boundaries, disputes, party walls,rights of way, gas, water, electricity, telephones andother services

6) Leasehold Property information Form: If theproperty is leasehold there will be informationregarding the freeholder service charges, groundrent and any future charges, problems withfreeholders.

7) The searches: Local authority search tells us aboutany planning on the property, any side or rearaccess, if the road outside the property is private orpublicly maintained. It can, depending on area,include Conversation area issues and any planneddevelopments in the vicinity plus many moreinteresting factoids about the area.

8) Water search: this used to be part of the localauthority search but now has its own importantplace of its own. This can tell us about sewers in thearea. If it’s a new-build then the private sewers willbe owned by the properties and may be adopted asa public sewer in the future.

9) Environmental search: This tells us about floodplains, radio mast for cellaur activity, landfill,licenses that our needed by Petrol Stations andsurgery’s for keeping and disposal. This search tellsus about current and past containment land andpast industrial land use.

10)Chancel Check: Less importance now but still is

relevant as it may reveal an obligation for theupkeep of the local parish church.

11)Notices: These may not show up in the search butin other documentation. This will tell us if theproperty is subject to a Compulsory purchase order.This is where the property will be purchased eitherunder legislation or the Local Authority. Therefore,why buy property that may have to be sold to theLocal Authority?

12)Disputes: These may not be logged anywhere butcan be liability that can devalue the property.

The above is a very, very basic investigation. There aremore questions and areas of importance but suffice forthe sake of brevity they are not simple to explain. I havewritten a book* which is more extensive on this subjectand where there is room to delve further into themystery.

Like all great mystery’s it can reveal many false turns,roadblocks and hidden agendas. Ironicallyconveyancing, for what is, on the face of it, a boringundertaking, lays the richness and complexity of humanproperty ownership from one person to another.

The more interesting the mystery, be it problematicalor technical, the greater the opportunity in discoveringa property bargain. After many years in theConveyancing field a patterns emerges which provides,clarity, if ever there was doubt, at the endeavours,ingenuity, creativity and interest of the human spirit inmaking their mark in their life which is translated intothe property that they live in and own. For me there canbe no more interesting endeavour where propertyprovides a canvas that captures so many facets of thehuman psyche.

*The Insiders Guide to Buying Property in Difficult Times(ISBN 978-1-905493-26-5), Mark Periklis


On 11 December 2014, the High Court quashed (cancelled) Enfield Council'sadditional and selective licensing schemes, which would have required all privaterented property in the borough to be licensed from 1 April 2015. The fee wouldhave been £250 or £500, for a 5-year licence.

High Court quashesEnfield landlord licensing scheme

Licence conditions included the banning of commercialvehicles from driveways, requirements to display thelicence and various other documents and an obligation onthe landlord to investigate antisocial tenants. The councilalso had the power to require additional works, whichcould have gone way beyond any legal requirements. Anybreach by the tenant or landlord could have resulted in thelandlord receiving a £5,000 fine and criminal record.

In his handed down judgment, His Honour Judge McKennasaid that "the implementation and operation of anunlawful designation is a continuing unlawful act". Hefound that Enfield Council had failed to consult the personswho should have been consulted (including in the 6surrounding boroughs) and did not consult for the requiredtime. At the end of the hearing at the Royal Courts ofJustice, HHJ McKenna refused permission for Enfield toappeal against the decision. At the time of going to press,the council indicated that they were planning to appealdirectly to the Court of Appeal.

Constantinos Regas is the landlord of just one property,which is in the borough. He brought the David and Goliathcase against the council after repeatedly speaking againstthe proposals at council meetings. Most recently he spokeat the Council's cabinet meeting of 12 November, where hewarned the council's cabinet that a judge at the permissionstage of the proceedings, in early October, had alreadyfound that part of the scheme was "arguably unlawful"and that the council should not go ahead with it.

Speaking after the judgment was handed down,Constantinos said "I have always maintained my view thatgood housing standards are a human right. But EnfieldCouncil have not gone about this the right way.Consultation is not a technicality. It is a legal requirementand an integral part of democracy. The council haveaccused tenants of being antisocial and have sought tocriminalise landlords for tenants' behaviour. The Councilhave now been found acting unlawfully. The Council'sCabinet and senior officers have demonised tenants,defiled democracy and disgraced themselves. They threwgood money after bad in defending this case, despite meputting them on notice in June that they were not actingproperly. The citizens of Enfield should welcome theresignations of the entire cabinet and senior officers."

Constantinos also said: "I want to thank everyone for theirfinancial and practical support. I also want to thank ourbarristers for their advocacy and our local MPs, DavidBurrowes and Nick de Bois for their assistance. I want toencourage landlords to improve housing standards in theborough, without a licensing scheme. That includes thebiggest landlord in the borough - the council itself - whichwas exempt from the scheme."

What lessons does the judgment hold? Other boroughs willbe examining whether they have lawfully introduced theirown property licensing schemes. But there are widerlessons for other consultations. Enfield Council arecurrently conducting preliminary consultations on "QuieterNeighbourhoods", around Fox Lane, Connaught Gardens,

Haselbury Road, Wolves Lane and Main Avenue. These areseparate from the Mini Holland (Cycle Enfield) plans.

Constantinos is not a lawyer but initially representedhimself. He was then crowdfunded by other landlords andinstructed barristers directly for the final trial. Thejudgment in R(Regas) v London Borough of Enfield isavailable online, with further information atlooseminute.com/enfield

SCOTT'S HISTORYIn 1935 Peter Scottopened for business as aTravel Agent at 3,Broadway, Southgate,opposite the tube station,under the trading name ofSCOTT'S TRAVEL BUREAU.This was long before theage of mass travel/tourismand its main business wasthe sale of rail and coachtickets and as local agentsfor Cunard White Star, (toUSA), Union Castle Line(to South Africa), P&O (to

Australia) and other main shipping companies. In 1960,when international travel/tourism was beginning to take off,and with the advent of package holidays, the business waspurchased by David Roberts, a young Chartered Accountantliving locally, who owned a shipping business in The City. Herapidly added the coveted International Air Travel License(IATA), in those days difficult to obtain, and Scott's becamea founder member of The Association of British Travel Agents(ABTA), now recognised as the professional body

representing the main travel trade in the UK.In 2004 a government ATOL license was added to conformwith legislation necessary to protect the public from financialloss due to the collapse of airlines/tour operators, althoughit is the proud boast of Scott's that they had always refundedfrom their own resources any loss suffered by clients whohad booked through them.

SCOTT'S TRAVEL TODAYAccording to new research by ABTA over the past 12 monthsthere has been a shift away from booking directly withservice providers', most notably, to booking with a localtravel agent. Mark Tanzer, ABTA Chief Executive said: “It isencouraging to see more holidaymakers using travelprofessionals to book their holiday. When family finances aretight we know that they are also looking for that extrasecurity that booking with a travel agent can bring. Peoplemay also perhaps be realising that DIY holidays are timeconsuming to put together and full of pit falls, and, valuehaving a professional retail travel agent do the hard work fortheir holiday.”At Scott's Travel we offer a high degree of efficiency, securityand personal service seldom matched by other retail travelagents, and this reputation has spread far beyond theimmediate locality so that our client base now spreads not

only across the UK but also internationally, and is increasingannually despite strong competition from direct marketingand the internet. Our client list includes professional firms,educational establishments, public corporations as well asprivate travellers and clients looking for value for money airtravel, holidays, hotels, travel insurance, etc., etc.

The high percentage of repeat bookings and recommen -dations are testament to many years of customer satisfaction.

by Lloyd Collier and Mike Prior, Directors

Scott’s Travel, 3-4 The Broadway, Southgate, N14 6PJTel: 020 8882 0141 www.scottstravel.co.uk

There is no better way to obtain unbiased travel advice than tocontact a local trusted independent travel agent

Established in Southgate since 1935, Scott’s Travel pride ourselves on offering a truly personal one to one service. Thispersonal touch is invaluable to our clients and has undoubtedly been the key to our success over the last 80 years.

Our widely travelled and well trained staff ensure that our clients receive the best firsthand knowledge and advice possible when booking theirtravel arrangements. So whatever your destination, we will work on your behalf to create your perfect holiday or business travel.

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Scott’s Travel, 1990

Scott’s Travel, today

Quieter NeighbourhoodsCommenting on the proposals, Constantinos - a formerscrutiny adviser to House of Commons committees,including transport - said "Clearly the QuieterNeighbourhoods survey does not meet the secondSedley consultation principle because there isn't enoughinformation for intelligent consideration of the council'splans. Any further development will require moreconsultation. My case adds something to thoserequirements on who should be consulted. It is peculiarthat the council is only seeking the views of residents inthe proposed "quieter neighbourhoods". Roads are partof a network and any changes will obviously impactsurrounding neighbourhoods, so any consultationshould be wider. What residents really should be askedis whether it is right for the council to spend millions onmarginally improving nice streets, potentially at theexpense of essential services for the most vulnerablepeople in our community."

Abeautifully presented three/four bedroom 1930's built house located in a quietresidential turning off Hedge Lane. The property, which is conveniently situatedfor Palmers Green's shops and transport facilities, benefits from a spacious

through lounge with doors to a garden, a modern kitchen, a contemporary bathroomwith Jacuzzi bath, a modern en-suite shower room to bedroom four, fitted wardrobes,gas central heating, double glazing with bespoke shutters, off street parking for twovehicles and a well maintained 65ft rear garden. An internal inspection is essential tofully appreciate this lovely family home.

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Athree bedroom ground floor maisonette situated in this most desirableturning between Fox Lane and Southgate Green. The property benefitsfrom a spacious living room, two large double bedrooms and one large

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Having never experienced Lebanesedining I was looking forward to ouroffice night out at Warda restaurant onThe Bourne, Southgate. Opened in 2012,the exterior is welcoming with its olivetrees and Warda – a girl’s name thatmeans ‘rose’ in Arabic – has an under-stated and contemporary interior.Neutrally decorated in browns andcreams, it has comfy booths, good-sizedtables, large lampshades and a stylish barcounter at the rear. On the night that wevisited, traditional music was beingplayed and the kitchen was visible fromour table adding to the authenticambiance.

Once seated we were offered a colourfulplate of salad, crunchy crudités andsharp, vinegary pickled chillies. Whilstthe team perused the menu I took theopportunity to chat with the ownerPierre.

Pierre has an extensive 30-yearbackground in Middle Eastern cuisinehaving previously worked in Paris for 15years at the critically acclaimed Nouraand Fakhreldine restaurants, before

heading to London to work at Mayfair’sNoura and Fakhreldine restaurants,renowned as London’s oldest and mostglamorous Lebanese restaurant. In 2012Pierre, and Alex left Fakhreldine to opentheir own restaurant in Southgate.Pierre’s passion was to continue to serveunique food, marinated in the finestspices, cooked in the traditional wayswith sophisticated presentation.

We allowed Pierre to guide us in ourmenu choices and opted for the setmenu, Mezze 8 (£27) that included,amongst its 8 starter dishes, hoummos,baba ghanoush, tabboule, falafels andsoujouk (pan fried homemade Lebanesespicy sausage). To this selection weadded calamari and fatayer, bakedpastry triangles filled with spinach,onions and pine nuts (without soggybottoms may I add!). We devoured thetangy, deeply smoky baba ganoushstudded with a scattering of garnet-redpomegranate seeds, and the spicysausage was quick to disappear as theflavour combinations were moorish.Everyone thoroughly enjoyed theirentrees.

Moving on to the main course, the Mixedmeat grill comprised of one each of lambkafta (minced lamb kebab), taouk(marinated chicken cubes), lahim meshue(cubes of lamb), served with a portion ofvermicelli rice, an onion and herb saladand delicious pungent toum (a lightfoam like garlic sauce). Bought to thetable covered in flatbread, to keep thekebabs warm, this dish maintained thehigh standards and fabulous flavours.

The desserts were well-proportioned,mouthful-sized freshly made baklava

and cinnamon rolls that went down atreat with our traditional Lebanesecoffee and mint tea.

I must also add that, on Pierre’srecommendation, we ordered a bottle ofLebanese white wine, Reve Blanc 2011.Crisp and dry it was a perfectaccompaniment to our food.

The menu also consists of other familyfavourites such as slow-cooked lambshoulder, king prawns and sea bass. Forvegetarians there are two slow-cookedmain courses on the menu (also availableas mezze): moussaka, and bemieh (okrain tomato sauce). There is a separatevegetarian mezze section with a widechoice; plus all the dips, salads and sidedishes are meat-free. The restaurantwelcomes families, offers businesslunches and operates a delivery/takeaway service. Warda also cater forprivate parties both on and off site.

Fantastic Lebanese food on our doorstep

Why not pop in a give them a try, with a special offer of a dinner for 2 and a drink for only £30,it would be a shame not to!


by Ellie Sales

Warda Lebanese Restaurant 22 The Broadway, The Bourne, Southgate, N14 6PH

Telephone: 0203 583 3438 Email: [email protected] Opening times: 11:30 am - 11:00pm Mon-Sun. Saturday 11:30 - 12:30.

Pierre and Alex

Baskervilles Tea Shop Blog

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Put muffin cases in a baking tray. Sift togetherflour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

2. In a separate bowl mix together fresh cranberries and 2 teaspoons offlour to coat cranberries. If using cranberry sauce, simply skip this step.

3. Cream together butter and sugar until lightened in colour - about 3minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time and mix in vanilla and orange zest.Gently fold in flour mixture, alternating with milk. Stir until just combined.Fold in cranberries and scoop mixture into prepared muffin cases, fillingabout ⅔ to ¾ full. Bake until a skewer inserted in the middle comes outclean, about 20-30 minutes.

4. Prepare orange glaze topping by stirring together the juice and icingsugar until well-combined.

5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Drizzle each one withorange glaze. Place onto a plate to finish cooling or serve slightly warm.

Ingredients: Makes 12 Muffins• 250g plain flour• 1½ teaspoons baking powder• ½ teaspoon salt• 125g butter• 125g granulated sugar• 2 large eggs• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract• zest of 1 orange• 115ml milk• 250g fresh or frozen cranberries (defrosted)

or 150g cranberry sauce.For the orange glaze:• 2 tbls of orange juice • 125g icing sugar

Orange CranberryWith Christmas over it is time to detox and cut back a bit. Muffins are the perfect solution as they are lighter than cake but still taste beautiful.January is also the season for oranges and the best time for making orange marmalade if you can get hold of Seville oranges. They are difficultto buy in the supermarkets these days and the only place I have found them is from a specialist greengrocer.

Orange and cranberry flavours naturally go together. This recipe comes from the US and is a good use for some of that cranberry sauce mostof us have left over from Christmas dinner – and it makes them even sweeter. Rather than leave your left over sauce to slowly move to theback of the cupboard until you throw it away in mid-summer, why not use a bit and enjoy it now? You can also use fresh or frozen cranberriesbut they will need tossing in flour before going into the mixture. Making muffins has been made much easier with the use of muffin cases soI recommend using them here. Enjoy!

by Ailsa O'Shea owner of Crafty Chefs

Kids of all ages love cooking,let’s make some Banana Bread!

Savour the Season

As a Mum of two, I love cooking with mychildren and realise how important it is toeducate a healthy eating regime at a youngage. I have been running Crafty ChefsCooking Workshops and Parties since

2013, with my passion for good home cooking I showchildren how quick & easy it is to make good fresh food andlet them take control. Even fussy eaters can be persuaded totry new foods if they get involved in making it as well.

Our Saturday Kitchen Workshops are tailored to educate& experiment through tastes and smells. Measuringingredients helps children understand metrics and thescience in recipes. The cupcake and biscuit decoratingworkshops give children the chance to be creative and learndifferent icing techniques. Kids of all ages love cooking; theylove the feel of food in their hands, the sense of satisfactionthey get from making something themselves, but mostlythey love eating it at the end. If the children are bored whynot try cooking together? Here are some handy tips to helpyou have lots of fun and an easy recipe to try.

• Let the children get involved preparing the ingredients,washing the dirt off the potatoes is great fun and teachesthe children about where food grows.

• Get children stirring, rolling and (safely) chopping. Theylove being hands on rather than on the side-lines watchingthe action.

• During the summer months, you could visit a PYO farmand then cook with your produce when you get home.

• Remember your kitchen will get messy; be prepared forthis then it won’t be as stressful!

• Wash hands lots and keep the little people away fromsharp knives and boiling water.

Children who cook not only learn a great skill for adult lifebut also have a much stronger awareness of which foodsare healthy, and which are not. Cooking is a life skill! CraftyChefs help encourage children to learn about food andexplore new flavours, in a fun and educational way whilstbuilding confidence and encouraging independence. Weoffer a range of Cooking, Chocolate, Cake & BiscuitDecorating Parties which are a nice alternative to your usualbirthday party.

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Do you have a family recipe to share? Please contact us at [email protected]

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BANANA BREADIngredients• 50g (2oz) butter or dairy free margarine• 50g (2oz) caster sugar or soft brown sugar• 100g (4oz) self-raising flour• ½ teaspoon baking powder• 1 very ripe banana

What to do:• Get an adult to heat the oven to 165C/325F/Gas Mark 3 • Grease the loaf tin • Mash the bananas • In a bowl cream the butter and sugar • Add the flour and baking powder, mix well • Add the bananas and blend well • Pour mixture into the loaf tin

Get an adult to put the tin in the oven for 25 mins. Usea fork or knife to check if the banana bread is cooked bysliding it into the middle if the loaf, if it comes out cleanyour banana bread is cooked!

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Aone double bedroom converted flat located on the 1stfloor of this 1920s built house. The flat, which is close toPalmers Green's shops, restaurants and transport

facilities, consists of a spacious living room, modern kitchen andbathroom, double bedroom and gas central heating. Singleperson or couples only. The flat is offered furnished and isavailable from 1st February 2015.

Awell presented three bedroom end of terrace housesituated in this popular residential turning off HedgeLane. The property, which is close to Palmers Green's

shops and transport facilities, benefits from a spacious throughlounge, a kitchen/diner, a ground floor modern shower room, afirst floor bathroom, laminate floors, gas central heating, offstreet parking for several cars and large rear garden. Theproperty is offered part furnished and is available now.

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by Kiri from Fabulous Hair Company

Fabulous Hair Company382 Green Lanes, N13 5PD Tel:020 8886 7070

Hair Trends: What's Hot in 2015

So what is new for this year?Boho Waves: Loose care free waves reminiscent of the60’s hippie era. Currently a catwalk favorite especiallywith Chanel and Valentino. Easy to do and looks greatwith an accessory.Mixed Materials: Anything goes from a brightcoloured hair band to pieces of leather. Fendi recentlystyled their model’s hair with leather feathers. Justremember to be playful and colourful to finish off anystyle.Messy up-dos: This look can be worn every day orperfect for a night out, it oozes subtle glamour andcharm. For those who are a fan of up-dos, Irecommended letting plenty of loose locks fall aroundthe face, when pinning hair up.Braids, Plaits & Twists: There is a braid for everyone.Twisted rope braids and cornrowed buns are the rageright now, while fishtail braids intertwining with brightcoloured ribbons create a lot of fun.Big Soft Buns: Look out for Japanese inspired Sumo-Knots this year.

Out of water: For a good example of this look nofurther than Tulisas hair on the X-Factor semifinal inDecember. This look can vary from very wet to slightlydamp. My personal thought Tulisas was too wet andprefer to see a mixture of textures with a wet/Gelledroot and a dry matt finish mid-lengths and ends. Theright product is essential for this look, Paul MitchellsSuper sculpt for a wet look roots and a dry spray waxfor the ends is my favorite choice.Bombshell Blowouts: Big polished bouncy blowoutsreferencing iconic sex symbols like Raquel Welch andBrigitte Bardot. Use plenty of rollers for this popularlook.Pony Tails or Long Tails: I mentioned ponytails as aneasy to do look in last month’s Christmas issue, Ponysare here to stay they are a catwalk favorite with manyof the big fashion houses, no two pony tails are thesame you can wear them high or low, tight or loose,add an interest to your ponytail for a modern look.Short choppy hairstyles: will be much edgier in2015. Add a long fringe to a short pixie cut for

something different and dare I say we might see a softfeminine Mohawk. A great salon tool for short cuts isa razor, used correctly can create wonderful texture aswell as soft and cool wispy hair ends. Shortasymmetrical hairstyles can change your look greatly.The advantage of these trendy hairstyles is that they’resuperbly versatile.Fringes: Contrasting fringes. For long hair a shortchoppy fringe and a longer softer fringe for shorthaircut adds a different dimension to any style.Next month we will have a look at hair colour trendsfor 2015. If you have any questions that needanswering quickly please email me [email protected] and I’ll get back toyou soon as I can. If you enjoyed my article let us know,like us on facebook and we’ll enter you in our monthlycompetition for a chance of winning 1 of 10 PaulMitchell in salon Awapuhi Wild Ginger Keratintreatments worth £25. Just go to our website andwww.fabuloushaircompany.com click the facebookicon to like.

Alexia says… New year, new you!

Whatever it is you have set to do, keeping focussed inachieving your goal is hard nonetheless. A week into2015, you may already want to call it a day. Below aresome simple strategies and tips for you to follow toget you on the path for change or achieving your goal.

Write it downSomething that is written down makes it just that littlemore memorable. It could be written on a post it andtaped to your fridge door, logged in a diary or even anote on your Smartphone. Ensure it is somewherevisible so that you are reminded of it daily.

Steps toward your goalIf you have a goal that is out of reach at the moment(e.g. a move to Australia, a new home in the outerHebrides, auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent), beginthinking about small steps you can take in achievingthe main goal. Give yourself 3 smaller, achievable goalsand say WHEN you will achieve them by. Set a dateand log it onto a diary or calendar.

Reward yourselfIf you have planned to make use of that gymmembership and you have managed visiting once aweek, then reward yourself with a slice of cake or glass

of wine or two at the weekends. Do not be too hard onyourself, it’ll only bring you down and you will losemotivation.

Something small each dayIs there something you can do every single day thatworks towards your goal? Perhaps something firstthing in the morning or last thing at night? It will reallyhelp with staying focussed as it’s happening everysingle day. It will drive you on and get you towardsyour goal faster.

Using affirmationsThis may sound a little cheesy or new age butaffirmations are great to keep you believing in yourselfand your achievements. What are there? Affirmationsare positive statements such as, ‘I am confident andgood at what I do’, ‘I am beautiful inside and out’ or ‘Iwill take up Ballroom and Latin dancing by Easter’. Youcan simply write them down, record them or say themin the mirror – that is the most powerful way of gettingthem to sink in.

Review and evaluateWhen things are a little tough, take a step back andevaluate what you are doing. Is there something

preventing you from getting to your goal? Orsomeone? Have you overloaded yourself? Giveyourself until the end of March – that’s 3 full monthsof working towards your goal – and reassess thesituation.

If you need support working towards a goal,please contact me and I can discuss a strategyand coaching approach appropriate to you as anindividual.

by Alexia Charalambous

Alexia says is a lifestyle blog for women. Please visit www.alexiasays.co.uk for more information.@alexiasaysso email:[email protected]

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and is looking forward to the year ahead. Looking back, last year has been ayear of messy up-dos, braids and pony tails with a twist. Guys rebelled by growing their hair longer and sporting full beards.

Happy New Year! Wow, 2015. It’s crazy how the years fly by. And you may be alreadythinking time for a change, a new adventure, a new direction or just even a new diet plan!

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There are two big changes. The first one relatesto the way people can take benefits at retirementand means that people will be able to take thewhole of their fund as one lump sum if theychoose. The other change is to do with the waypension benefits are taxed on death. The two ofthese together have acted as a game changer interms of overcoming some major reservationsthat have previously discouraged people frominvesting for their retirement through a pensionrather than something else.

In the first of two articles, Andrew Stokes, Headof Pensions at St. James’s Place, explains how thechanges will affect the way in which pensionbenefits can be taken.

What do the changes mean for anindividual who, let’s say, has a pensionfund of £100,000?The changes enable everybody to take outwhatever they like from their pension in onechunk. Whether or not they should is a differentmatter. At the moment people can do this if theirfund is very small – less than £30,000 – or if theirfund is very large and they have a guaranteedpension in payment of £12,000 a year. Thechanges mean that people with a fund size of,say, £100,000 now have the same flexibility. Onething we have to remember is that all of theseflexibilities don’t remove the need for people to

be responsible. It’s why getting advice is moreimportant than ever.

What are the tax implications ifsomeone took the whole £100,000 in oneyear?Let’s assume the individual has no other incometo begin with and they are going to take the£100,000 as a one-off lump sum (known as an‘uncrystallised funds pension lump sum’). The first£25,000 (i.e. 25% of the fund) is paid as a tax-free cash amount. The remaining £75,000 is taxedas income. Using the rates that apply from April2015 this means:

Tax rateFirst £10,500 0%Next £31,785 20%Remaining £32,715 40%After deducting the tax, the individual receives£80,557.

And that’s for them to live off for therest of their life?Precisely. Average life expectancy for a 65-year-old male is 83, and the most common age ofdeath for men is 86 (source: ONS – November2014), so if they’re taking their benefits in theirmid-60s they might have to make that money last20 years or more.

Do these changes signal the death ofannuities?No, annuities still very much have a role to play.They remain the only way to guarantee a pensionincome for life. For an awful lot of people thatcertainty is hugely important – more importantperhaps than the flexibility that will be offeredunder the new rules. I often talk about an annuityessentially being your salary, the income you canrely on, and drawdown being a bonus. So no, Idon’t see it as the death of annuities, but I do seethem changing.

The government has said it wants everybodywho’s a member of a defined contributionpension scheme to get free guidance. What doyou think the impact of that is going to be?Guidance is fine in that it will help peopleunderstand what they can do, which is a usefulfirst step. But what most will want to know iswhat they should do, which is what advice isabout. It will mean that those people who wantto do things for themselves – who are happy toget information – will be facilitated and will beable to make those decisions. But that’s not thereality for most people. I think most people wantadvice.

Do you think the need for retirementplanning has changed?No, quite simply because the average size of apension pot is still very small. The Association ofBritish Insurers reported that 60% of people whoretired in 2013 had a pension fund of less than£30,000; 30% had less than £10,000. Withnumbers as small as that, changes in the way youtake your benefits won’t really make a bigdifference. But what the changes should do isprompt action by people who want to invest fortheir retirement. That need hasn’t changed.The levels and bases of taxation, and reliefs fromtaxation, can change at any time. The value of anytax relief depends on individual circumstances.

Pensions Unshackledby Jan Thompson

Contact Jan on 07568 321207 oremail [email protected]

Jan Thompson Partner of St James’s Place Wealth Management, is based locally and is inviting local residents to discover the simple yet highlyeffective steps you can take to preserve and protect your wealth. Preserving and protecting your wealth surgeries are being held locally byappointment on 28th & 29th January 2015 from 10-5pm. All surgeries last appox 40mins and are held in the strictest confidence and withoutobligation.

To receive a complimentary guide covering wealth management, retirement planning or Inheritance Tax planning,produced by St. James’s Place Wealth Management, contact Jan Thompson of St. James’s Place Wealth Management

on 07568 321207 or email [email protected]

The approaching changes to pension legislation will create bothopportunity and possible confusion.This year, the Chancellor has proposed some surprising, but very welcome, changes to the rules on howpension benefits can be accessed. The changes being lined up have been largely well-received, but thoseeligible to take advantage of the new rules may be confused by the number of choices available.

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Tai Chi - improving your healthFirst Lesson FREEEvery Friday 9.45am to 10.45 am Bush Hill Park EnfieldStep by Step Tai Chi for any age. Gentle way tostay fit and healthy. Build your immune system,relieve stress, Improve your posture,coordination and balanceContact: Gulay 07751 850590Facebook : taichi enfield London

Chasamba Dance Fitness Class withElaineEvery Tues morning 10.15-11.15amat Holy Trinity Church Hall, Winchmore Hill N213JF A partner-free dance fitness class that usespopular dances from the World of Ballroom &Latin American eg. Cha Cha, Samba, Quickstepetc.....suitable for any age & fitness level!! £1 first class...£6 thereafter - pay as you go.For more info, contact Elaine on 07702437101 [email protected]

Wassailing in Broomfield CommunityOrchardSunday 18 January 1.30pm - 4.00pmCommunity Orchard, Broomfield Park, N13 4HE

St Monica's Players presentAladdinThursday 22 January untilSunday 25 JanuaryThurs-Sat evenings at 7.30

Sat & Sun matinees at 2.30Signed performances on Thursday and SundayIntimate Theatre, Green Lanes, N13 4DHTo buy tickets, please call 0844 414 2731or email [email protected] www.smptheatre.co.uk, like us onwww.facebook.com/smptheatre, or follow@stmonicaplayers

Meeting of the Friends of Firs FarmThursday 22 January 7.30pm - 9.00pmWinchmore School, Laburnum Grove, N21 3HS

Tales from the Shed 2015Friday 23 January 11.30amChickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, N14 4PEwww.chickenshed.org.ukFriday and Saturdays. Friday 23rd January– Saturday 21st MarchFri 11.30am, Sat 10am & 11.30am - £6(free to babies under 6mths)Age: 0-6 years Running Time: 60mins.Vibrant, interactive theatre shows that areperfect for young children.

Saturday Shed - Performanceworkshops for young peopleSaturday 24 JanuaryChickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, N14 4PE -www.chickenshed.org.uk24th January – 21st March(8 weeks not inc. Saturday 7th March)Ages 5-8yrs 10am – 11am &9-12yrs 11.15am – 12.15pmCost: Pay As You Go: £6 per session

Jazz at Chickenshed - Julian MarcStringle presents 'It's Clazzical'Friday 30 January 7.00pmChickenshed, Chase Side, Southgate, N14 4PE -www.chickenshed.org.ukTickets: £15 adv | £17Friday 30 January, 7pm support act (45mins),8.30pm main act (3hrs)

ST HARMONICA’S JANUARY 2015 LINE UP6 Cannon Hill, London Southgate N14 7HGFrom 8pmFriday January 9th Giles Hedley and the Aviators. Giles is a regularon blues festival and club circuits in Englandand the continent Friday January 16th The magnificent Professor Redhair BandFriday January 23rdEric Ranzoni Trio. Eric Ranzoni performsregularly in many venues in London and the UK,with frequent stints abroad. Since 2009 EricRanzoni is also the European pianist forChicago singer Mud Morganfield, eldest son ofBlues legend Muddy Waters. Friday 30th January Burns Night with Alan Craig and TheDisclaimers. One of the most fun nights of theyear at the club. Not exactly Blues but certainlyentertaining.

Whatʼs going on locally in Palmers Green & Southgate

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EXCITING TIMES AHEAD! 2014 was a great year atTalkies, with some amazingevents – with many sold out.

2015 will be just as stimulating,including more local peopleintroducing their own work, afilm festival, big ideas forHalloween and another livemusic improvisation to a silentfilm classic in the autumn.

To help make these thingshappen we are introducing‘Friends of Talkies’ which bothbenefits those that join andhelps keep ticket prices low foreveryone. Priority booking forFriends ensures you have thechance to get those ‘must see’tickets early!

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One year on from our first comedy short film night weonce again team up with LOCO to bring you great newcomedy short films from the glittering talent of the UK'syoung film makers.

Chris Shepherd did such a brilliant job last year that weasked him again to host the event.

A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficientlunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife toan older man as they build a fantasy world togetherthrough notes in the lunchbox.

Animation provides a limitless canvas for creativity. Hostedby local animator and director Phil Davies, the eveningwill screen amazing films, some gothic, others funny andall enthralling.

Do you enjoy having a local pop-up cinema? Do youthink it is a great benefit to our communities? Thenplease become a "Friend of Talkies" which will help usto keep bringing you great events at low prices. Checkout the ‘Friends’ web page at www.talkies.org.uk


Palmers Green Talesby Jenny Bourke

www.palmersgreentales.comwww.facebook.com/groups/331208790354294/ or just goto Facebook and look for Palmers Green Tales and ask tojoin the group twitter : @PGTalesEmail us at [email protected]

I hope you will enjoy our interview with Tony Ourris, Director of AnthonyWebb Estate Agents. Tony is involved with so many community projects, hestarted and supports this magazine, Palmers Green and Southgate Life,he supports lots of school fundraising activities, local charities, the localDesigner Craft fairs as well as running his own independent Estate AgencyAnthony Webb. Tony is also an active part of the Green Lanes BusinessAssociation. We interviewed him in his lovely new Southgate & Lakes Estateoffice which he has restored to its former glory on Aldermans Hill.Our plans for January are to interview some young local musicians whogrew up in Palmers Green, we are interested in what they think about theirchildhood here and what local activities they took part in. Then John Sollisand I are talking about making our films at the U3A on Wednesday 28January at 2pm. I think it’s at the Intimate Theatre but please check with theU3A, (University of the third age), nearer the time. John will be showingsome extracts from our interviews. He shoots the films and then edits them,adding music when and where it suits the subject.Unplugged Sundays continue at St Monica’s Parish Centre on Cannon Hill.Sundays have a chilled vibe and start at 8pm.11 January it will be Jesse and Sky, 18 January Dave and John and25th January It’s that Blue Patch, see them herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YzuHizFGSA

by Laura Scaramella

Motivation and fun: the crucial elements forlearning a new language

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Have you ever thought how great it would be to start learning a new language, but never reallydid anything about it? Perhaps you were not sure where to start from or thought that you werenever good at languages at school, or perhaps you have tried and have been disappointed.

I’m a teacher of Italian to adults at Parla Italiano,I have taught students for many years and I havenoticed how many students have been surprisedabout how much methodology has moved on andnow enables people to learn quicker, to really speakthe language even from lesson one. Long gone arethe days when you needed to learn by heart wordsand conjugation, without ever using them in class. Inlearning a language there are four different skills(speaking, listening, writing and reading) and eachneeds to be exercised in order to be learnt. So if yourmain goal is to speak then your class should bemostly focused on enabling you to speak andprovide you with opportunities for doing so.

There are two elements that are crucial for learning:the first one is motivation. Learning is a process andas with anything else, the more you put in the moreyou get out. If you want to learn, first of all identifywhy you want to learn and then get specific, this

will help to strengthen your will. For example if yourmotivation is to be able to speak the language onholiday, focus on this and specify to yourself exactlywhat you want to accomplish with it, what are thesituations that you want to feel comfortable withthe language, whatever level you would like toachieve, etc.

There are many different types of motivation, forexample understanding a new culture or to be ableto speak to family and friends or simply to socialise.Whatever your goal is, there is now an addedbenefit recently proven by psychologists' andlinguists' research. This is that learning a languageis a true workout for the brain and that learning anew language changes your brain network bothstructurally and functionally. Like physical exercise,the more you use specific areas of your brain, the

more it grows and gets stronger. This is why it is

never too late to learn and it can be beneficial tothe young as well as to the older students.

The second crucial element for learning is to havefun and be able to relax. We know that the morepeople are able to lose themselves in the processthen the more the brain is capable of absorbing andprocessing information. For example a lesson couldbe aimed at having students play a chosen game inthe target language. In order for the student to havefun, the teacher has to plan and carefully structurethe lesson so that all the necessary language hasbeen provided to enable the student to put it intopractise and play. When somebody is absorbed bywhat they are doing they are able to relax and alsospeak without feeling so self-conscious.

Find your motivation and find a class that gives youa chance for fun and your doubts about learning willbe a thing of the past.

New Italian beginner classes to open in January 2015 in Palmers Green N13, more details on www.parlaitaliano.co.uk.For more information write to [email protected] or phone Laura on 07941 092593.

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Insulation and Noise ReductionThey provide an extra layer ofinsulation at your windows thusreducing noise levels from a busy streetas well as shaving a little of your fuelbill.

Light Control A perfect solution forcontrolling light, they can be fullyopened and folded back or whenclosed the louvres can be angledaccording to the sun’s position. You caneven choose the option of operatingthe top half independently from thebottom.

Versatility Many propertiesparticularly period homes havebeautiful feature windows whichalthough look gorgeous can be trickyin terms of shapes and sizes. Opting forbespoke shutters enables you to havethem made to fit windows of almostany shape or size and is a great way toaccentuate, flatter and focus on theselovely features.

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of the highest manufacture, quality andservice. We are professionally trainedand experienced to assist you at everystep of the process, from choosing theright colours from our on-trend palette,to deciding the best configuration foryour window, following through withperfect fitting and fully upheldguarantees.

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Being a member of the Move with UsPartner Network demonstrates tocustomers that Anthony Webb is aleading independent estate agent withoutstanding levels of customer service, awealth of local knowledge and a trackrecord of delivering excellent salesperformance.

By partnering with Move with Us,Anthony Webb can offer the benefits ofa national service with the advantages ofbeing a local, independent estate agencyso that their customers get the very bestof both worlds. Looking after theircustomers every step of the way toensure they receive a stress-free homemove.

Marketing By being part of a larger organisationAnthony Webb are able to provide

greater marketing exposure for yourproperty through recognised localbrands across the country, ensuring youreceive the best possible price in thequickest timescales. All properties areadvertised on movewithus.co.uk inaddition to major property portals. Thismeans that as many potential buyers aspossible see your property is for sale.

RelocationRelocating to a different part of thecountry can be a daunting task, as youare faced with finding and purchasing aproperty in an area you may beunfamiliar with. As an accreditedmember of Move with Us, AnthonyWebb can help you find a new homewhilst at the same time sell your oldproperty using an accredited agent inyour local area.

Simon King, Director at Move with Us,commented that: “There’s no doubt inour minds that independent estateagents provide the best customer servicearound. They have often lived locally formany years giving them outstandinglocal knowledge; it is often their nameon the door and their reputation on theline so they naturally provide high levelsof customer service.

We help independent estate agents berecognised for the quality service theyprovide through their accreditation withMove with Us. Since we started out over15 years ago we have alwayschampioned the independent estateagent, and when you see the Move withUs brand advertised you can rest assuredthat you are dealing with a quality estateagent that provides outstanding levels ofcustomer service.”

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The nation’s heart charity is urging people in PalmersGreen to help save lives by holding a Wear It. BeatIt. event on 6th February 2015. Last year, the BHFvolunteer fundraisers helped raise £25 million. Theirtime and efforts help to save and improve the livesof those affected by heart disease. Did you know that one in four of our loved ones arelost to heart and circulatory disease each year? Itkills more women than men and is responsible foralmost 160,000 deaths in the UK each year, anaverage of 440 people each day. There are currently7 million people in the UK living with heart andcirculatory disease. On 6 February, the BHF is asking the nation to jointhe fight for every heartbeat and show their supportby wearing red and hosting an event to fund lifesaving heart research. Whoever you are doing it for,and whatever you decide to do, it’s easy to take part.Whether it’s hosting a red dinner party, organising a

red themed quiz, going all out in head to toe red, orsimply showing a splash of red by painting your nailsa scarlet shade, the BHF is urging you to getinvolved. You will find all the tools you need to helpyou plan a spectacular red fundraiser when you signup for your free fundraising kit at bhf.org.uk/red. Thekit includes posters, stickers, recipe ideas and red-themed quizzes.Stephanie Davenport Local fundraising manager atthe BHF, said: “Wear it. Beat it. is a fantasticopportunity for everyone to come together to fightagainst heart and circulatory disease. By organisinga fundraising event on 6 February, you will behelping us to raise much-needed funds for our lifesaving research. Our cutting –edge programme ofresearch is powered by your generosity and support.Every pound raised will help make a massivedifference to the millions of people living with theseconditions.”

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Your Legal Questions Answered by Fariz Uvais

I am a live-in landlord. I had a short term tenant who rented a roomin my flat, no tenancy agreement was signed, but by an exchange ofemails we agreed that either party could terminate the tenancy bygiving the other one month’s notice. I took a one month rent deposit.By email we agreed that the deposit can be used as last month’s rent.The tenant only gave me two week’s notice and he moved out. He isnow demanding the deposit back. I did not use a deposit holdingscheme because it was very short term. Am I within my rights to holdon to the deposit and keep it as the last month’s rent?

Since you were a live-in landlord, the person who rented the room istreated as a lodger. Generally, the notice period is determined by theway in which the rent is paid. Therefore, if the rent is paid weekly,then either party can end the tenancy by giving the other one week’snotice and similarly, if the rent is paid on a monthly basis, then onemonth’s notice must be given.

Since you were a live-in landlord and you say that there was no signedtenancy agreement, the tenancy deposit scheme requirementsapplicable to Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements would not applyin your case.

However, whether or not you are entitled to retain the deposit in lieuof the last month’s rent depends on a few additional factors. You saythe tenant gave you two week’s notice and he moved out, but you havenot said whether or not he paid you rent for those two weeks, and aspreviously mentioned, if the rent was paid on a weekly basis, generallyonly one week’s notice is sufficient for either party to terminate thetenancy.

This raises the question as to whether or not the terms agreed by anexchange of emails created a legally binding agreement. One partycannot impose conditions on another by email and simply assume thatthe other party has agreed to those terms. It would be necessary toconsider the contents of the emails exchanged between yourself andthe tenant before he came to occupy the room to determine whether ornot a binding agreement had been made, which gave you the right toset off the deposit in lieu of the last month’s rent. If there was anexpression of willingness by the tenant to accept your condition in hisreply to your email, you will be on firmer footing to do so. On theother hand, if there was no response from the tenant to your email inwhich you proposed this condition, your position becomes moreuncertain.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article should not be construed as legal advice and the information is offered for information purposes only.You should always seek advice from an appropriately qualified solicitor on any specific legal enquiry.

Fariz Uvais is a consultant in the law firm Harper & Odell. Write in and ask your legalquestions. Fariz will try and answer your questions in Palmers Green LIFE each month. Sendyour questions to Harper & Odell, 61-63 St John Street, London EC1M 4AN or by email [email protected].

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Creative Exchange News

How many of us use January 1st as a marker to secretly declare we wantchange but then fail on delivery and end up making the same resolution 12months later...

One of the main reasons for our resolutions to fail by the end of February,some say, is because we have made no public declaration or commitment,meaning we would lose face by not accomplishing our goal. Someoneholding you to account can be a great support in realising your ambitions.

And of the most often voiced ambitions is the perceived Nirvana of beingself-employed. It sounds like paradise where “your time is your own… noboss dictates what you do…” But being self-employed is one of thetoughest jobs in itself. It’s not just about the flexibility to organise yourhours to suit you and to do what you really want to do, but inevitably youhave to do take on several other roles that previously were not yourresponsibility. It follows that your hours are much longer. The majority ofself-employed designers and artists spend on average 50% of their timedoing their creative work (if they are lucky) and the other 50% doing sales,marketing, admin, book-keeping and all the stuff that most of us are reallynot interested in – and that's before you even try to have a life!

Being in denial about these other roles often means ending up with toomuch on your plate, not doing things as well as you could and losing focus.Many self-employed creatives work alone and tend to become isolated,losing the creative sparks that come from a social (work) environment. Oneof the great things about the Creative Exchange network is meeting peoplein similar situations, with similar goals, who are brimming with ideas andcan share ways of working and combatting the challenges. Our bi-monthlyevents are very sociable to enable these exchanges and you don’t have to bea member to come along, but do join our mailing list to receive advancenotice about them: [email protected]

Whatever stage you're at in your career, if you're serious about setting up acreative business in 2015, or taking your existing business to the next level,you may like to consider this workshop: “GETTING AHEAD - How to focusyour energy, manage your time and get results” on 30th January at CraftCentral in Clerkenwell. You’ll get great tips on conquering procrastinationand how to strategically plan your year to give you the best chance ofmaking 2015 the one you want it to be. Let this be your New Year’sresolution, you’ll enjoy it more that the post-Christmas diet!

For more info and to book:http://craftcentralbookings.org.uk/programme/business-trainingIf you’re interested in joining the network, email:[email protected]

New Year resolutions - will 2015 bethe year you want it to be?

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