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27 January 2014

January Sky in Shirley

by Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya

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These Shirley poppies

grew on Rev. Wilks grave in

St. Johns graveyard, Shirley

Marzia Nicodemi-EhikioyaEditor, linguist, outspoken campaigner

on local and national issues. Loves opera,

books and libraries.

Russell ElliottPassionate believer and advocate of

alternative - Just cos something has

always been done a particular way

doesnt make it the best!

Andrew PellingFormer Shirley resident, Councillor,

London Assembly Member & MP.

Investment Banker & commentator

for insidecroydon.com

Robert DilGraphic Design Consultant and

Co-owner of TD Studio in Addiscombe.

Loves making music & diving.

Andrew DunsmoreTop London photographer, runs Picture

Partnership in his Shirley Studio or on

location. He helps you take betterpictures.

Nathalie Baron

Ayurvedic therapist, loves natural

remedies, nature, books & writing

Nadia NazirIT Consultant and Interior

Decorator, loves to sew, knitand bake.

Helen Campbell-MacDonaldPractitioner of alternative medicine

and regular contributor toAlternatives page.

Jill LatterMiniaturist, Shirley resident for more

than 50 years, makes beautiful

cakes.

Tom DunsmoreFamily man. Retired engineer. Has

worked abroad. Speaks Spanish.

Enjoys travel.

Charles Parkof Planning Partnership Ltd,

Shirley. The man to look for if you

want something special for

your home.

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ContentsShirley Life 5

Lets Talk about Migrationby Editor 11

A picture from Shirley 16

Printed Matters 19Can we afford to eat right? Yes, we can 20

The blackboard 23

Green Thumb is back 24

Useful websites 26

Shredded paper and Bisphenol A aka BPA 28

City of London Dollshouse Festival 31

Slimming World 32Hypocrisy and Prejudice 34

Police Matters 38

Shirley Shops Update 40

Peter Kennedy Court 42

Andrew Dunsmore, Picture Partnership, Shirley 46

Shirley Library: February Activities 53

About Hair 55

Front Cover: January Sky in Shirley

Editorial TeamNathalie Baron, Tom Dunsmore, Jill Latter, Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya

(Editor), Andrew Pelling, Russell Elliott (Advertising Consultant), Robert Dil

(Graphic Design Consultant) and Nadia Nazir (Website Administrator).

ContactsT: 07940 415532 E: shirleylife@rocketmail.com W: www.shirleylife.comBlog: http://shirleylifeblog.wordpress.com

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Happy New YearThere are those, in each

generation, who predict

that Armageddon is just

around the corner. Romefell and other civilizations

started. We are finite

beings and death comes

to all. We should live life to

the full and not live to

ammass wealth in a world

where people starve or are

homeless or are exploited to make the few even richer.

C. JoyBell, known for her poetry, prose, novel-writing and philosophical

writings and speeches, described life thus: Life is a bowl of cherries.

Some cherries are rotten while others are good; its your job to throw out

the rotten ones and forget about them while you enjoy eating the ones

that are good! There are two kinds of people: those who choose to throw

out the good cherries and wallow in all the rotten ones, and those who

choose to throw out all the rotten ones and savor all the good ones.Health and happiness are far more important than wealth. I have a nine

year old car and plan to keep it until it gives up the ghost. A new car

would not make me happier. Making a little difference does.

Shirley Life is 3

Driven by passion, Shirley Life is 3

years old. I would like to thank all thecontributors and all the readers for

their support.

We have evolved and our readers

live in Shirley, in the USA, in the

Middle East and even in Australia.

We have always remained true to

ourselves and look forward to theyear ahead.

The budget should be balanced, the

treasury should be refilled, public debt

should be reduced, the arrogance ofofficialdom should be tempered and

controlled and the assistance to foreign

lands should be curtailed, lest Rome

becomes bankrupt. People must again

learn to work instead of living on public

assistance.

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Flytipping

I was waiting for the bus at the Langland

Gardens bus stop when I noticed a

radiator cover placed against the railings.

Somebody had gone to the trouble to

deliver it there. Why? Did they want the

item to be reused? If so, why did they not

put it in front of their house? One cannot

stop on the horrid double red lines and risk

a heavy fine.

We cleared the garage and had an

exercise bycicle that we no longer wanted.

We put it in our drive with a big sign:Please take me. The bycicle went within a quarter of an hour. We

were proud that we had saved it from landfill and hope that person

who took it away will put to good use.

The weather on the front page

Last year we had snow and ice in

Cheston Avenue on the front page.

Although we have not seen any more ofthis so far, we have been plagued by

incessant rain and grey skies. I took the

picture from upstairs as the contrast

reflects the weather we are not enjoying.

Slimming World

I am happy to support Orla because she is a real person

who has changed her diet to a healthier one and, in theprocess, she has become fitter.

I went through every piece of literature on the Slimming

World website and I was pleased to read: Success isnt

achieved by setting impossible standards or through

humiliation. Its achieved through caring, compassion

and respect for you. You decide what size you want to be

and well help you get there, where you want to be. AtSlimming World we work together to help you look and

feel great body, mind and soul. Details on page 33.

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LETS TALK

ABOUT

MIGRATION

Gossiping about immigration

The media seems to talk of immigration and little else. The frenzy

whipped up around Bulgarian and Romanian immigration was nothing

short of ridiculous. There was no invasion of Britain by air or coaches.

However, the public at large has become anxious and this anxiety has

transformed British politics leading the big parties to compete over

promises to curb immigration in order to stave off UKIP. Politicians

pledging to make big cuts in immigration would once have stood

accused of pandering to racism. They say what they think people want

to hear, just because they want to be elected.

BBC Political Editor Nick Robinson, in the documentary The Truth

About Immigration, visited a school in Southampton, where 42

languages were spoken, 2 of which were Zulu dialects. I am Italian and

almost each town in Italy has its own dialect. When I meet Italians from

other regions, we speak Italian, our common language. This is a fact.

We have a primary school in Shirley where far more than 42 languages

are spoken and, yet, there are no rivers of blood in our streets. Thisis a fact.

The documentary referred to the results of the latest British Social

Attitudes Survey, which allegedly found that 75% of Britons want

immigration curbed. Each year, since 1983, NatCen's British Social

Attitudes survey asks over 3,000 people what it's like to live in Britain

and what they think about how Britain is run. I went online to read more

about the 75% who wanted immigration curbed. There was not asingle question on immigration in 136 pages. I am happy to be

corrected and enlightened about the matter.

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There is no doubt that many British people seem to find foreigners

challenging and believe that this is a country which runs on rules,

etiquette and routine. Having to explain the rules to them is awkward.

Awkwardness must be avoided at all costs. Foreigners are tolerated,

somewhat grudgingly: the British tend to show impatience and roll their

eyes a lot, when foreigners do not abide by the rules. When they live

abroad, many British are happy to share the sunshine with the ethnics

but prefer to live amongst themselves, in splendid isolation.

The media reports that the British on average think 24% of the

population are Muslims when the reality is closer to 5%, that 31% of the

population are immigrants when the reality is 13%, and that black and

Asian people make up 30% of the population, when in fact it is 11%.

I would like to see cast iron proof of it all to shut the bigots up.

Discussing immigration is pointless without facts. People whine and

gossip about it. Farage claims that there are 1 million illegal immigrants,

maybe 2 million, in Britain. No one has ever challenged his spurious

claim, no better than: My hairdresser's cousin's postman, knows a

Bulgarian woman who came over just to claim benefits.

Where are the 29 million Bulgarians and Romanians who wereallegedly threatening to enter like an eastern European tsunami one

minute past midnight on 1 January? That was a mighty scary number.

It was an inflated perception, fuelled by the dislike of unknown. At the

moment it seems impervious to fact or logic.

Poster art was a mainstay of the

Nazi propaganda effort against the

Jews and had several advantages:the visual effect would reach the

viewer easily. It was tried here too. It

did not work, however.

Let us discuss migration.

No problem.

Some facts

http://fullfact.org/articles/immigration_from_romania_and_bulgaria-29315

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Printed Matters

Sometimes you can buy good books at Costco, especially for

children. I was looking for a book to give as a present to a six year old

and I was astonished that the majority of books were printed in China.Years ago I decided not to buy anything made in that country because

it is my strong belief that goods should be produced locally. Most of

the workers in that emerging country are exploited and there is little

quality control.

I finally found a good set of books printed in England. No, I did not buy

the Horrible Histories for the young man as they are not appropriate

for his age but took a picture of the Box of Books because it wasMade in Croydon!

I had also bought some

diaries (in another shop) for

the Shirley LifeTeam as in

previous years. In one of

them, pages jumped from

June to November and

started in April after that.

Caveat emptor! Marzia

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Can we afford to eat right? Yes, we can.

Many people say one of the reasons why they do not eat healthy foods

is that they cannot afford them. Indeed, healthier foods and diet

patterns do cost more on average.

The largest price differences are found with meats and protein-based

foods, although a very healthy diet that includes plenty of fresh fruits

and vegetables as well as fish may not be more costly than processed

foods and ready made meals.

One also needs to consider the health risks associated with eating a

poor diet. Still, numerous families are facing economic struggles that

can make the decision to pay more for healthier foods a tough one.

Fortunately, this doesnt mean you have to give up fruits and veggies

there are actually quite a few superfoods that come in at affordable

cost per serving that can help you to achieve or maintain optimal

health.

Dried beans

Beans of all types are packed with satisfying fiber

that helps keep you feeling fuller longer and also

supports heart health. They are loaded with proteinand a number of essential nutrients like calcium,

potassium and magnesium.

Research has found that consuming beans can

reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes,

high blood pressure and several types of cancer. Beans

are a bargain: you can soak overnight and cook in different ways the

day after.Bananas

Bananas are a great, cheap, superfood. They

contain lots of vitamin C and B6, are rich in

carotenoids and also contain 3 grams of fiber that

can help ward off cravings and hunger. Of course

they are also known as Natures Power bar due to

their high potassium content which aids in the properfunctioning of all the bodys cells, tissues and organs.

Go organic to avoid pesticides, the average organic banana

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costs just a few pence more than one that is inorganic. The chemicals

that are used leak into the soil and through the peels so the bananas

contain unnecessary toxins.

Celery

Eating four sticks a day is said to produce amoderate reduction in blood pressure due to

celerys rich supply of phthalides which are

phytochemicals known to support heart health.

Garlic

Adding garlic to your meal is not

hard on the pocket, just pennies per

clove, and it packs a punch when it comes to

health benefits. It contains 70 active

phytochemicals and regular consumption has

been found to lower rates of ovarian, colorectal and

other types of cancer. To maximize garlics effects,

crush or mince the cloves first and let stand for 15

minutes before heating. In addition, make sure to buy

locally grown organic varieties. Garlic from far away countries tend not

to be organic. It may be cheaper than the organic variety, but thedifference in price per clove is quite minor when considering your

health.

Eggs

Although free-range eggs are pricier than

conventional eggs, they are still economical

compared to meat. They contain 13 essential

nutrients, including protein which helps battlecravings for less healthy foods later in the day as well

as helping to maintain muscle mass. Eggs got a bad

rap for a while due to their fairly high cholesterol amount;

however, its been proven time and again that consuming eggs

helps to raise HDL, or good cholesterol. Eggs are also rich in the

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Life is a bowl of cherries.Some cherries are rottenwhile others are good; itsyour job to throw out therotten ones and forget

about them while youenjoy eating the onesthat are good! There aretwo kinds of people:

those who choose tothrow out the goodcherries and wallow inall the rotten ones, and

those who choose tothrow out all the rottenones and savor all thegood ones.

C. JoyBell

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Green Thumb is backWork restarted on the lawn on 10 January

and two Green Thumb men appeared with a

big machine and a smile on their faces.

One was given the following information:Aeration

Hollow Tine Aeration has been carried out on

the lawn today. This has removed hundreds

of cores reducing compaction and sub-

surface thatch problems.

The machine was used on most of the lawn

but the irregular bits (Ones lawn is notstraight) were done by hand.

It was a bit noisy for a quarter of an hour.

The lawn was raked initially, then blown and

raked again. One had the impression that the

men were professionals and was very

pleased.

The cores and thatch were neatly bagged and

left on the side.

The Spring Treatment is scheduled for 26

March 2014.

When the treatment started, Ones lawn was

is a sorry state. In fact, there were more

weeds than grass. Now, in spite of the

atrocious weather, it looks like a lawn.

One recommends

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Shredded paper and Bisphenol A aka BPAFor years I have been shredding paper and

feeling good about passing it on for use in

compost heaps. I was shattered when

Russell made me aware of the risks ofBisphenol A when handling receipts and

printed paper. He will not put shredded paper

in his compost heap because BPA is an

endocrine disruptor - a substance which

interferes with the production, secretion, transport, action,

function and elimination of natural hormones. BPA can imitate

our body's own hormones in a way that could be hazardous forhealth. Using compost that had contaminated paper added to it

to grow vegetables is, therefore, a hazard.

Fromhttp://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/newscience/2011/11/2011-1205-bpa-paper-products

Recycled thermal paper receipts, though, are a likely source of the BPA

in the products tested in this study. People recycle about one-third of the

thermal receipts used, and many products tested in this study were made

from recycled paper.BPA is used to develop the thermal receipts given to customers at

checkout. But, it is loosely bound and is easily transferred to skin and

other items that come into contact with the receipts.

BPA production exceeds 8 billion pounds per year. It is used in plastic

products and in the resin linings of food and drink cans. Human exposure

is widespread and is mostly through diet but inhaling and skin contact

are also recognized as sources of exposure. The chemical is associated

with a wide scope of health risks, including reproductive cancers, low

sperm counts, behavior problems, obesity and diabetes.

In this study, researchers collected both non-thermal paper products and

thermal receipts and analyzed them for BPA. Sampled paper products

from New York state and Boston, Mass. were grouped into 14 categories,

including flyers, envelopes, food wrappers/cartons and tickets. Most of

these non-thermal papers were considered recycled. The researchers

analyzed more than 100 thermal receipts from stores, banks, restaurantsand other outlets in the United States, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.

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Ninety-four percent of the thermal receipts except those from Japan

had measurable levels of BPA. Undetectable levels in Japanese receipts

are related to the 2001 BPA phase-out in that country. Measurable

amounts were also found in receipts claiming to be BPA-free.

The source of contamination in receipts appears to be directly related to

the coating of BPA as a color developer and not the printing ink itself.

BPA was found in 81 percent of the non-thermal papers tested, but at

levels much lower up to 1,000 times less than in the receipts, which

would result in somewhat minor exposure levels. All recycled materials

tended to have some level of BPA.

The source of contamination in non-thermal papers was not determined

in the study, but up to 30 percent of thermal papers are recycled,

suggesting a potential for cross-contamination during the recyclingprocess.

While levels of BPA exposure to the general population from these paper

products are much lower in comparison to what occurs through food,

the results add a variety of paper products to the long list of products

that result in human contact with BPA.

I read more about BPA and I have made a few changes:

I no longer eat or drink canned foods and drinks unless the labellingsays it is BPA free.

I have removed as many plastic containers as possible and replaced

them with glass or china.

I no longer microwave foods in the few plastic containers still around

the house. (Plastic containers should not be washed in the

dishwasher. You should avoid cleaning plastic containers with harsh

detergents.) I no longer shred receipts.

There, of course, those who deny all risks and claim that studies are

inconclusive and there is no risk to health. Boots, for example,claim: A

tolerable daily intake is the amount of a contaminant that experts

recommend can, on average, be consumed every day over a whole

lifetime without causing harm.

http://www.webmd.boots.com/news/20101001/scientists-conclude-current-guidelines-on-bpa-are-safe

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Police MattersThe Shirley Ward Crime Rate is average

in Police speak but it is not average if

you are a victim of crime. When did you

last meet with a member of the Team?

You might have never met them.

You have now a chance to do so on

Wednesday 9 April at Shirley Methodist

Church in Eldon Avenue at a Public

Meeting. Put the date in your diary.

If you have pressing concerns, contact

them on Shirley.snt@met.police.uk. Do

not keep your fears to yourself. They are there to help you.

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Two more shops have closed down

Beaus Hair and Beauty, in

between Proctor Estate

Agents and Marios Traditional

Barbers, is another empty

shell in the Library Parade.

The Shirley SNT, now called

Neighbourhood Policing

Team and in Addington

Village, closed in September

2013, so 2 out of 5 shops are

closed.

Haldi, one of the best Indian

takeaways in Shirley, has

closed its shutters in the

Broom Parade. It is more and

more difficult for many small

businesses to survive in the

current economic climate.

and a third one will close at the end of the month

Express Timber in the

Library Parade, a shop that

Shirley residents loved

because one could buy

exactly what one wanted

and receive sound advice, is

closing at the end of

January.Are there people who believe

the recession is over?

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Shops Update

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Petition

Shirley has no car parks and red lines

make motorists lives a misery.

Furthermore, TfL, in its wisdom and

without consultation, has set different

times for parking in Wickham Road.

30 minutes are not sufficient to shop,

have a cup of coffee or a hair cut.

As a result, shopkeepers complain that

their trade is suffering because residents

shop in West Wickham or beyond for fear

of heavy fines.Please consider signing a petition for

parking times to be extended to 1 hour along Wickham Road.

More shops are closing down:

For the love of Shirley, please support our shops.

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West Wickham Tesco Express,

ShirleyThe same day I went to get petrol in

Wickham Road and found the pumps were

closed, I received a leaflet saying that we

would get a bigger and better Tesco

Express in Shirley, trading 7 days a week,

Monday to Sunday from 6am to midnight.

Why they decided to call it West WickhamTesco Express beggars belief.

I do my main shopping at Tescos in Elmers

End and I have nothing against Tesco but

believe that supermarkets kill small shops.

There is nothing worse than empty shops

to bring the tone down in any place, Shirley

included.

Editor

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Andrew Dunsmore,

Picture Partnership,

Shirley

Resolutions

Last month we emphasised the discipline of concentrating on

what you wanted to achieve with your photos, what you wanted

them to communicate to yourself or to other viewers. This involved

assessing the picture from different viewpoints and considering

the best, or several, combinations of speed and aperture. How

have you fared? Do you feel there is some noticeable

improvement and the effort is worthwhile?

Then, I had in mind a Christmas card winter with light dustings of

snow or bright early morning frosts and particularly new camera

owners, courtesy of Santa Claus, anxious to test their cameras

and their skills. Weather forecasting is not one of my skills, but in

view of the unseasonal mildness of the winter so far, it seems

more than likely that the next two or three months may bring

severe conditions, ranging from more heavy rainfalls and possibly

some snowfalls to strong winds and very low temperatures.

The advice of disciplining yourself before pressing the button still

applies in these, as in all, conditions but you may then be temptedto test your camera, your skill and your flash in other ways and

concentrate on indoor photography. This includes portraiture, still

life, collections of various sorts and can be carried out at home in

most cases. However, for that extra special collection, should you

wish to have the facilities of a professional, well equipped

photographic Studio where you are in full control of the

background and a varied selection of lights, you may wish to hireours at Picture Partnership.

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SHIRLEY LIBRARY February 2014

Half Term Holiday ActivitiesMonday 17 February: Wild West Craft session. Suitable for children 3 years and over

from 2.30 to 4.30pm.Tuesday 18 February: Stitch A Felt Creature. Suitable for children 6 years and over

from 2.30 to 4.30pm

Thursday 20 February: Healthy Living Storytime. Stories about fruit and vegetables.

Suitable for children under 7 from 2.15 to 2.45pm. Followed by Food Glorious Food

craft session. Suitable for children 3 years and over from 3.00 to 4.30pm

Friday 21 February: Make a textured picture using a variety of materials. Suitable for

children 3 years and over from 2.30 to 4.30pm.Free Regular Childrens Activities and EventsStorytime: Every Thursday from 2.15 to 2.45pm .

Rhymetime: Every Friday from 10 to 10.30am.

Once upon a Rhyme: 10 to 10.30am on the following Saturdays: 1 and 15.

Saturday Crafts: 2.30 to 4pm on the following Saturdays: 8 and 22.

Teen Reading Group: is for children aged 11-19. This months group will meet on

Thursday 13 February from 4.30 to 5.30pm.

Free Regular Activities and Events for AdultsBoard games: Do you like playing Scrabble, Monopoly, cards, chess and Battleship?

We have a selection of games which can be used in the library any time.

Monthly Craft Workshop: Card Making on Tuesday 11 from 2.30 to 4.30pm.

Stitch, Knit and Natter from 2.30 to 4.30pm Friday 14 and 28.

Computer sessions for beginners: Learn to set up an email account, use Facebook,

do online shopping, use Word, Excel and Powerpoint or improve your typing skills.These sessions are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays in the morning and afternoon

and on some Saturday mornings. Please contact the library for further details.

National Libraries DayTo celebrate National Libraries' Day on Saturday

8 February we will be holding a Coffee Morning

from 11am to 12pm. Tea, coffee and homemade

cakes will be served.

In the afternoon we will be having a special

Saturday crafts session all about storybook

characters.

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Free Wifi - the library now has free Wifi access.

Display boards

Our display boards are available for use free of charge to advertise your club or

society. Please contact Fiona or Irene at Shirley Library on 020 3700 1019 or email

Croydon.shirleylibrary@carillionservices.co.uk

Free monthly talks om authors or speakersAuthor Julie Frost on Tuesday February 25 from 2.15 to 3.30pm will talk about

her book Light Between the Shadows: Reflections on Life. Tea and coffee will

be served afterwards. Please reserve your place at the library.

READING

GROUPFOR ADULTS

The group will discuss Pigeon English by Stephen Kelman on Thursday 20

February from 6 to 7pm.

Eleven-year-old Harrison Opoku, the second best runner in Year 7, races throughhis new life in England with his personalised trainers - the Adidas stripes drawn

on with marker pen - blissfully unaware of the very real threat around him.

Newly-arrived from Ghana with his mother and older sister Lydia, Harri absorbs

the many strange elements of city life, from the bewildering array of Haribo

sweets, to the frightening, fascinating gang of older boys from his school. But his

life is changed forever when one of his friends is murdered. As the victim's nearly

new football boots hang in tribute on railings behind fluorescent tape and apolice appeal draws only silence, Harri decides to act, unwittingly endangering

the fragile web his mother has spun around her family to keep them safe.

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GB GARDENING SERVICESAll aspects of garden maintenance undertaken

LAWN CARE AND CUTTING

WEEDING, PLANTING AND PRUNING

HEDGE TRIMMING

LEAF CLEARINGFENCE AND SHED TREATMENT

JET WASHING OF PATHS AND PATIOS

NO JOB CONSIDERED TOO SMALLAll your gardening needs catered for using our owntools. Removing all debris from site and leavingyour garden clean and tidy

ALL AT COMPETITIVE PRICESFREE NO OBLIGATION

QUOTATIONS

Contact Greg:

Mobile: 07968 404 448Email: greggiebrown@yahoo.co.uk

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