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Contents PUZZLES Sudoku 12 Fun Quiz 18 Crossword 24

HOME & GARDEN Garden Feature: Garden Hide and Seek 14 Beauty Feature: Blown Away - A Salon Blow-Dry at Home 20 Health Feature: Perfect Posture 25 Home and Interiors: Budget Bathrooms 27

GENERAL Cablecar 8 Technology Feature: Easy ways to protect your PC - How to avoid a digital disaster 10 Motoring Feature: Porsche Panamera GTS 22 Travel Feature: Tallinn Old Town, Estonia 36

REVIEWS Film Review 26 Book Review 28

COMMUNITY Community Events 32 Local Useful Numbers 40

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 42

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The West Essex Directory is published bi-monthly by E4 Publishing. Our distribution covers most of Chigwell and Buckhurst Hill. We deliver to half of each area one month, and the other half of each area the following month (approximately 7,500 per month, or around 15,000 in a two month distribution).

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David Young

W elcome to the May and June edition of The

West Essex Directory, your local community magazine and business Directory. We may owe you all some sort of an apology. I have this vague notion that, in my previ-ous letter, I was banging on about Spring coming, and I

probably went on about flowers and blossom, warm breezes and stuff like that. I might even have waxed lyrical about a delphinium. I don’t know. It was ages

ago. Well, that whole bit about Spring was insensitive in me, I know. Should have hedged my bets. Played it safe. Should have said something that was more cer-tain, like some upsets for Tottenham.

So I’m saying nothing about the coming months. They may be hot, cold, dry, wet. There might be volcanos in Epping for all that I know. A tsunami might rush down the Roding. I shall refer, in future, to the past.

So, Spring, eh? That was cold and wet, wasn’t it?

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H umans have been trying to cross the Thames for millennia. This may seem an exaggeration, but, for those of you who

have queued at Dartford, you’ll know that it’s no overstatement. I was certainly stuck there for a thousand years once.

The earliest evidence of any bridge across the Thames hints at a primitive wooden bridge at Vaux-hall in about 1600BC. Romans subsequently con-structed pontoon bridges across the river, but when the Romans left London, in the 5th century, their bridges slowly fell into disrepair and London itself

was largely abandoned. The Saxons began to repopu-late the area in retreat from invading Danes, and London Bridge may have been reconstructed to aid their flight. By 1014, the Danes controlled both sides of the river, in the City of London and at Southwark. An ally of Ethelred the Unready is believed to have destroyed the bridge to divide the Danish forces. The famous timber bridge, familiar in historic prints, was finished in 1163.

Over the centuries, more bridges were built. Then, when there were quite a lot of these bridges spanning the river, some bloke stood by the Thames

London’s First Cable Car Or Pontoons, Pants and Pylons

Like a necklace Southern pylon

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at Wapping, looked across to Rotherhithe, and felt a sudden urge to dig 23 metres down, burrow through the mud for 400 metres, and come out at the other side. Takes all sorts. Can’t say it’s an urge I feel very often. I get dizzy doing the gardening. But the Thames Tunnel was created between 1825 and 1843 to con-nect the expanding docks, the first tunnel built beneath a naviga-ble river.

Then some more tunnels were built, and some more bridges. It seems to be some instinct, as with those who must climb mountains, that when we see a river we have to find new ways across. Given all of which, it seems amazing to me that it is only in the last year that they finally got round to doing the obvious thing.

First, build giant pylons either side of the river, linking Silvertown with the O2 Arena, formerly known as The Dome, although I’ve heard it called less kind things. Then link the pylons with 1.1km of cable. Then dangle cabins across that will cross the river at a height of about 90 metres. Eh voila. You’ve got yourself a cable car crossing. And don’t those Romans look silly now with their pontoons.

The Emirates Air Line, to give it its proper title, opened on 28th June 2012, and has carried almost 2 million people. The crossing takes 10 minutes (5 minutes during the rush hour) and each cabin carries 10 people, and they are spaced at about 30 seconds.

Being naturally cautious, and having some cynicism about technology, I decided to let the 2 million peo-ple test it out for safety before I eventually went on it (or took the flight, as we are supposed to say). You’ll be glad to know that I survived, not only to tell the story (which, come to think of it, you may be regretting by now) but that I enjoyed my trip (or

flight). The view to the east goes over the Royal Docks and the Thames Barrier towards the eerie marshes of Essex where the river widens and seems to be stretching out before dissolving into the sea. To the west, beyond the strange new shapes of the Olympic Park, rise the skyscrapers of Docklands. The river squeezes tightly round the bend by the O2 Arena, which seems to sit beneath the cable car like a safety net. And beyond all that is London itself, with the old bits of skyline sharply pierced by The Shard, rising so much taller than its forebears, like an ungainly adolescent in a family shot.

When you see it from a distance, stretched across the old docks and running past the cranes and office blocks, it seems to hang like a necklace of beads about the skyline.

We tend not to treat London as a tourist destina-tion, those of us who live and work near to its bus-tle, but sometimes we all should award ourselves a day out, don some embarrassing souvenir pants and marvel at what is just down the road, up in the sky, over the river.

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E ssex County Council is looking to recruit 40 supported lodgings providers to support young people leaving care to live independ-

ently.

Supported lodgings provides young people, aged 16 or over, with temporary accommodation after leaving the care system. In addition to providing a room, providers are also encouraged to help the young person learn basic life skills.

By recruiting just 40 more placements, spread across the county, Essex County Council could ensure that young people leaving care have the op-portunity to experience independence and gain the confidence they need to be self-sufficient.

Amira was 15 when she moved into supported lodgings, having come to England to seek asylum: “When I first came to England; it was very difficult for me but I was placed with a provider called Lizzy, who helped me with lots of things. I was in a new, strange country and Lizzy was there for me. She helps me manage my money and my future. I like living here, Lizzy is like my grandmother. I feel part of the family. Living with Lizzy helps me to concen-trate on my education and my life here, otherwise I

would be constantly thinking about my life back in Iraq. It takes one person to change someone’s life and Lizzy was that person. She was there for me when I was scared and lonely. My life is changed; I am happy studying and fitting into England.”

Without the support of Lizzy, Amira’s future would have looked incredibly different. Councillor Ray Gooding, Cabinet Member for Children’s Ser-vices explains why the supported lodgings service is so important: “Moving towards independence is a big step for any young person but for those in the care system who may not have the safety net of a family it can be incredibly daunting. Supported lodg-ings provides a safe, secure environment for young people to learn those life skills that are so vital to an independent and happy existence. I would encourage anyone who thinks they could support a young per-son with learning life skills and preparation for adult life to consider being a supported lodgings provider.”

Could You Provide The Stepping Stone to Independence?

Essex offers supported lodgings providers a weekly allowance as well as on-going support and advice. More information is available by calling 01245 431 957 or www.essex.gov.uk/supportedlodgings.


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T he Department of Health has just announced that it has awarded Haven House Children’s Hospice £464,000, as part of a £60million boost to hos-

pices across England. The Woodford Green hospice, which bid for the

funds last year, has already submitted a planning applica-tion to Waltham Forest Council, with the hope that it will be able to create an annexe to the current building at The White House in Mallinson Park, Woodford Green.

There is no confirmed date for works to commence until planning consent has been approved. However if successful, the new annexe will create additional space to provide a broader range of specialist services for all those who use the hospice, as well as allowing Haven House to provide support for increased numbers of local life-limited children.

The total cost for the building works exceeds the Department of Health funding and is currently estimated at £699,000.

Mike Palfreman, Chief Executive of the hospice, said of the award; ‘This really is an amazing boost for our 10th birthday year and will enable us to provide vital additional activities and a more comprehensive care programme for the local children and families we sup-port.’

Plans for the new building will include: New consultation facilities for clinicians (from Great

Ormond Street Children’s Hospital for example) to meet with local life-limited children closer to where they live

Increased meeting space for training and support for parents

A dedicated room for music and other therapy work (at present the hospice uses a sensory room for music therapy and only one thing can happen at any one time)

Additional accommodation for families to stay when their child is in the hospice

Mr Palfreman continues; ‘While this is a fantastic amount, the cost of the new annexe and other improve-ments is significantly higher than the funding we’ve received. Therefore we will still be working hard to secure additional funding for the build, in addition to the day-to-day costs of running the hospice. With this in mind, we will need the support of our local community more than ever to help us achieve these objectives.’

Speaking about the funding, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said, ‘Hospices help patients and their fami-lies at what can be the most difficult part of their life. This extra funding will help bring hospices up to date, so staff and volunteers can work in modern environments, helping them continue to provide wonderful support with compassion and kindness and patients will see a huge difference in the surroundings that play a consider-able part in helping them psychologically and physically.’

Haven House awarded £464,000 from Department of Health to fund new annexe

To make a donation to Haven House Children’s Hospice and to help with its 10th birthday plans visit: www.justgiving.com/havenhouseis10

For more information about Haven House, please contact: 020 8506 3637


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(Solution on page 38)

Across

1. Uncertain it's a new way to view gran (8)

5. Debags twisted emblems (6)

9. Monk that puritans could turn to (8)

10. An illusion from the rage I'm in (6)

12. Presents made from sad war (6)

13. Colour which comes from a red navel (8)

15. Country a marine might come from (7)

16. The sort of runt to change (4)

20. Host spun round and fired (4)

21. Material made by joining two beasts (7)

25. Entreat a deformed animal (8)

26. Pile ma arranged to pierce (6)

28. Ladies turned and went by boat (6)

29. Noble American leader of the past (8)

30. Do go on, it's somehow wrong! (2-4)

31. Prepared chard one secured (8)

Down 1. Fight witnessed in Poland (6)

2. A Slav's manipulated slave (6)

3. Ruder son might play this game (8)

4. A boy who's out of line? (4)

6. Got up out of a siren (6)

7. Urged and ran into splendour (8)

8. Hangers I rearranged for clipping (8)

11. Pick any and become alarmed (7)

14. Judge employed, then rejected (7)

17. Killer of a couple of donkeys at home (8)

18. Alight on, creating hate (8)

19. Malign and harmful speaker (8)

22. Dame OK to come to terms with (4,2)

23. Skilled artist from a tortuous stream (6)

24. Hired out and sealed in a way (6)

27. Dash occupied by one wreck (4)

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A fter almost 6 months of cold, wintery weather summer has arrived. This usually heralds the start of numerous mindless, action filled sum-mer blockbusters. However, this year we have a wide range of films

from family to horror movies on the big screen. Unfortunately they are not that great but at least you’ll have more time to relax in that summer sun now that it’s finally here. Enjoy!

Released: 3rd May - Chimpanzee If a review could solely be based on cinematography then this would be 5 star - it is stunning. The plot came from filmmakers following a group of chimpan-zees in the rainforest. On a simple level we follow a young chimp who be-comes an orphan only to be adopted by the alpha male of the group. How-ever, the visuals take you into the film and the positive messages about life itself make this a lovely movie.

29th May - The Big Wedding This is a classic case where an all star cast does not make for an all star film. Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams and many more A-listers labour through a movie that wants to be an English wedding comedy. The plot revolves around a long divorced couple’s adopted son getting married. But they have to fake being married so as not to offend the biological mother. There are few jokes and even less laughs.

7th June - The Iceman This is a fascinating crime drama based on the life of notorious Mafia hitman Richard Kuklinski. Between 1948 and 1986 Kuklinski murdered up to 250 peo-ple for the Gambino crime family whilst keeping up a friendly, suburban facade. When finally arrested his wife and family knew nothing of his psychopathic other life. So the movie’s content is certainly engaging but the film making has misfired trying to shoehorn this into another ‘Goodfellas’, making this intriguing but boring.

28th June - This Is The End A comedy from the ‘Judd Apatow studio’ starring Seth Rogen, James Franco and many other stars as themselves. Quite literally this time. The world’s biggest comedians are ‘off duty’ at a party in Hollywood when the end of the world occurs. They must then survive and stay alive against some of the movie busi-nesses biggest stars including Emma Watson. The first half of the film is inventive and funny but the rest is a slow let down.

DVDs to please The BAFTA and Academy Award winners are released on DVD and Blu-Ray so you can see what the ‘experts’ thought are the best films of 2013. The Impossible (6th May on DVD rrp: £14.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £19.99) is an emotional roller-coaster focusing on a British family who survived the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. DJango Unchained (20th May DVD rrp: £11.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £18.99) won the Best Screen-play Oscar and while very violent is story-telling at its best. Academy Award-nominated Flight (3rd June on DVD rrp: £9.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £14.99) is a thrilling drama about an airline pilot who becomes a hero but the attention reveals his dark secrets. Lincoln (10th June on DVD rrp: £14.99 and Blu-Ray rrp: £19.99) is all about Daniel Day Lewis’ Oscar-winning Best Actor performance and not to be missed. Enjoy!

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SILVERTHORN BOWLING CLUB Ropers Avenue Ground, Chingford, E4 9EJ. The Club offers Free Coaching at their Saturday Morning Club, com-mencing Saturday 27th April through to August. Young People's Groups ages 11-16years. Also free coaching for Parents/Adult Groups. (no upper age limit) Sessions are 10.30am to 12.30pm(so arrive at 10.15am. Don't be afraid to come alone. You can be sure of a warm welcome, and meet new friends. Our aim is to bring the Sport of Bowling into the Local Community. There is no obligation, and free refresh-ments are available. Tele-phone to confirm that each of the Saturday Sessions are taking place, as there is a busy programme for the Summer. To be sure of your place, please telephone and book 020 5316619 Alternatively just turn up on the day and enjoy. FLAT SHOES MUST BE WORN. WEST ESSEX RAMBLERS We have 4 walks each week, for sample programme or que-ries Tel. 020 8502 1628 www.westessexramblers.co.uk 9 May, Thurs. 10.00 Meet outside Woodford Station, Snakes Lane East exit for a 6 m. circular morning walk ex-ploring the lakes and hills of Redbridge. 18 May, Sat., 10.30 FAMILY WALK Meet in car park off Crooked Mile roundabout, Waltham Abbey for this easy, child friendly 4 m. walk. Suit-able for buggies. 8 June, Sat., 9.30 This 5-6 m. circular walk through fields and forest starts from outside Chingford Station. 28 June, Fri., 18.30 For this 4 m. circular ramble meet at Upshire, 1/3rd m. east of vil-

lage hall, between Fernhall Lane and 'Good Intent' pub. CHIGWELL FLORAL ART GROUP Demonstration by Susan Horne 'Finding Inspiration' Thursday 16th May at Victory Hall, Chigwell. Visitors £5.00 Call 0208 505 2716 for details. WOODFORD CONCERT SOCIETY Sunday 2 June at 3.00pm at Forest School, Snaresbrook, E17 3PY. 'Great Sonatas'. Music by Beethoven, Brahms and Enesco, Chihiro Ono, violin, Evgenia Startseva, pi-ano. Brilliant young Japanese virtuoso accompanied by a duo partner of violinist Maxim Vengerov. Tickets £12.50 (children under 18 £2) from 020 8529 3571 or at the door. GARDEN OPEN FOR THE NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME the garden at 4 Stradbroke Grove, Buckhurst Hill will be open from 2-4.00pm on 15/16th June SUMMER FLOWER SHOW Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society. Saturday 13th July, 2pm - 5pm. The Centenary Hall, St John's Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5RX. Includes vegetables, floral arrangements, art & craft, cookery and junior entries. Plant sales, teas and delicious homemade cakes. Entry: Non members £1, children free. (Tel: 020 8257 8996). THEYDON BOIS OPEN GARDENS' DAY 23rd June (11am-5pm). Visit various private gardens in Theydon Bois. Free parking on the Village Green. A mini-bus

service is provided for some gardens. £5 admission. Ploughmans lunches & after-noon teas on sale throughout the day. More details on www.theydon.org.uk email : [email protected] Tel : 01992 815 982 PHOTOGRAPHY SUMMER COURSE 1st July - 19th August, Walthamstow & District Photo-graphic Society. Meetings each Monday 8-10pm, Greenleaf Baptist Church Hall, 4 Greenleaf Road (off Hoe Street), Walthamstow, E17 6QQ. For those new to photog-raphy, and those wishing to improve their skills. Email: [email protected]. Information and full programme visit our new website: www.wdps.org ARCHEOLOGICAL DIG AT COPPED HALL Come on a Taster Weekend in July and try your hand at dig-ging on a real archaeological site: July 13/14, July 20/21, & July 27/28. Aimed at begin-ners, full instructions will be given. For information contact Andrew Madeley (020 8491 6514) or email [email protected] or visit www.weag.org.uk or www.coppedhalltrust.org.uk AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW Buckhurst Hill Horticultural Society. Saturday 7th Sep-tember, 2pm - 5pm. The Cen-tenary Hall, St John's Church, High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5RX. Includes fruit, vegetables, floral arrange-ments, cookery and junior entries. Plant sales, spring flowering bulbs, garden sun-dries, teas and delicious homemade cakes. Entry: Non members £1, children free. (Tel: 020 8257 8996).

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ANGELS Domestic Services A local family run business

established 1997 Regular Cleaning Ironing Spring Cleans Gardening Maintenance Property Maintenance Shopping Dog Walking

Our cleaning ladies are experienced reliable, affordable and insured

Tel: 020 8523 7426 Mob: 07939 318 401

WITH RISING CRIME IN YOUR AREA

UPGRADE NOW FOR THE HIGHEST SECURITY ON YOUR

EXISTING WINDOWS AND DOORS

MJ Glazing Repairs Ltd. www.mjglazingrepairs.com

Q: Are your doors sticking, hard to lock or drafty?? A little adjustment could be all you need.

Q: Are you fed up with your existing windows ?? Why not change your double glazed units to Lead lites

(Diamond, Squares & Georgian bars). Q: Do you have windows misty and filled with water??

Change your double glazed units at a low cost.

Installation of Anti - Bump Door Barrels. Sash Jammers installed for added security.

Door and window handles available in variety of colours. Cat Flaps and dog flaps available for easy installation.

DONT DELAY CALL TODAY!!!!!!!

020 3560 0179 Email: [email protected]

FREE QUOTATION


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EMERGENCY SERVICES - Fire/Police/Ambulance - DIAL 999 (or 112)

Childline 0800 1111

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

Consumer Advice 08454 04 05 06

Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999

Citizens Advice Bureau 020 8502 0031

NHS Direct 0845 4647

Thames Water 0845 9 200 800

Age Concern 020 8478 2896

Samaritans 08457 90 90 90

RSPCA Cruelty Line 0300 1234 999

National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50

Heathrow Airport 0870 000 0123

Gatwick Airport 0870 000 2468

Stansted Airport 0870 000 0303

Luton Airport 01582 405 100

London City Airport (020) 7646 0088

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS for friends and families of alcoholics. Al-Anon Family Groups offer understanding and support to anyone whose life is, or has been deeply affected by someone else’s drinking whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, whether you are living with the alcoholic or not. You need not be alone. To speak to someone who understands and for details of an Al-Anon meeting near you, ring the confidential helpline on: 020 7403 0888 (10 am-10pm). w: www.al-anonuk.org.uk e: [email protected]. Family Groups Ltd., Registered Charity.

Useful telephone numbers - all in one place

For all the latest Community Events visit www.thewestessexdirectory.co.uk

D MULQUEEN Your Local Decorator

No Job Too Small A Small Family Firm Offering Quality Work

At Prices You Can Afford

Free Estimates & Advice Fully Qualified Tradesmen Over 12 Years Experience

12 Lechmere Avenue Woodford Green IG8 8QQ

[email protected]

www.dmulqueendecorators.co.uk

TELEPHONE

020 8551 5884 or

07973 498 440 References Available


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Glazing Maintenance Services replace repair maintain

replacement window and doors repairs to hinges, handles, locks

misted/broken glass units

020 8529 8020 answerphone/fax 07973 522 525 direct

[email protected]

Mervyn J Lynch

26 Years Experience | References always available

Special rates for Senior Citizens

Costas Petrou Mobile: 07850 103 357 Tel/Fax: 020 8529 9246

1 Dale View Avenue, Chingford, E4 6PJ

FREE

Estimates

Residential & Commercial

CP Building Contractors & Roofing Services

INSURANCE WORK UNDERTAKEN

No Job Too Small

Plastering, Kitchens, Electrical, Fencing

Fully insured

New Roofs, Roof Repairs, Flat Roofs, Torch Felting Guttering, UPVc Facias & Soffits

High Standard of Workmanship


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The West Essex Directory Your direct access to local companies

and shops who want your custom!

Free space for local charities and

non-profit making organisations

If you'd like your organisation to be listed on our Community Events pages,

please email the details to: [email protected]

Accountants

Peter Angel & Co 33

Architect

Nic Antony Architects Ltd 7

Bathrooms

Bodywash Bathrooms back cover

Blinds Blind Gallery 7

Building Services CP Building Contractors 41

Dendale Construction Ltd 19

Woodville Building Services 3

Carpet, Curtain, & Upholstery

Cleaning M&K Cleaning Services 17

Cleaning Services Angels 39

Community Event

City of London Corporation 31

Community Service

Chigwell Cemetery 15

Computer Services

Andy's Computer Repairs 16

Cosmetic Surgery

Spire Health Care 21

Decorating Services Alisons Decorating Services 16

BC Painting and Decorating 41

D Mulqueen 40

Sullivan and Co 41

Dental Clinic The Longwood Clinic 34

Domestic Appliance Repairs Standard Appliances 5

Dry Cleaning

Formula Dry Cleaning 5

Electrical Services

Ultra Electrics 24

Fitness - Misc Nordic Walking 30

Fitted Kitchens My Dream Kitchen 29

Function Hall Chigwell Victory Hall 38

The Woodford Wells Club 37

Furniture Products

Distinctive Home 37

Garage Conversions

West Essex Garage Conversions 3

Garden & Interior Furniture

P. J. Bridgman & Co. Ltd 11

Gardening Services

MG Landscapes 19

Glass & Glazing Glazing Maintenance Services 41

MJ Glazing Repairs Ltd 39

Graphic Design Service Moo-Creative 18

Indoor Lighting

Argus 33

Inheritance Specialist

The Moneta Partnership 5

Kitchens

Granite Transformations 13

Leisure Centre

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre 13

Motor Car - Services

Andrew H Young 9

Attention Detail 39

Belgrave Motor Services 23

Holford Motors 5

Oven Cleaning Services Oven Wizards Franchising Ltd 41

Personal Training Fitness Therapy 4 You 39

Matt Green 33

Pet Services

Cosy Catz 37

Plumbing/Heating Services

London & Essex Heating Ltd 17

Property Management

Envelop Property Management 43

Replacement Windows & Doors

Allied Media Partnership Ltd 6

Eco Trade 2

Roofing Services Diamond Roofing & Guttering

Contractors 43

Sports Massage

Fitness Therapy 4 You 39

Supplementary Education

Saturday School 6

Timber Staircases Stairway Projects Ltd 40

Upholsterery Collards Upholstery Limited 23

Leadale Upholstery 9

Waste Disposal

Arbis 6

Web Design

Swivel Creations 15

Index of advertisers


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25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

uv solar panels

installed


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