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With sales steady and lettings going from strength-to-strength Mishon Welton have recruited an experienced new member onto the team and promise a bright future

Whilst no-one would claim that the property market is out of the woods the team at Mishon Welton are confident that they can see the light. Last year they certainly held their head above water by taking the appropriate steps to ensure a solid future and so far in 2009 things are certainly looking good. So much so, they have even taken on a new senior member for the team.
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Making the right first impression

Stairs and hallways see a lot of traffic. They’re often the first thing you see when you open a front door – yet muddy feet, pets, and general wear-and-tear can leave them looking tatty far sooner than other floor areas. Want to make a good impression? Read on…
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Malone needs to be sure before making the big decision

The Toddler’s father had no need to send an email threatening to take me to court. I thought we got on well! We share and discuss our lives, we even chatted about why his bird just dumped him! Sudden threats of courts and solicitors has put the trust between us right back to square one.
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Richard Hearn wants to know, Scooby-Doo where are you?

On the way to play with his friends The Boy asked my wife: “How do you spell goolies?” “Pardon?” “Ghoulies!’ he said, annoyed. ‘From Scooby-Doo!” Later, when they picked me up from work, he asked. “How many words is ‘Meddling kids?’” “Two” I said.
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Andrew Kay cuts back on clothing but still has serious closet issues

Having moved home in something of a hurry I am now unearthing boxes of stuff. Stuff that probably should never have been moved the move before this move. There are gifts bought in preparation and then mislaid, there are letters, papers, mementos, general rubbish and even a bag of odd socks waiting to be reunited with their partners. If the socks were the only clothing involved I might not be so embarrassed but they are merely the tip of a sartorial iceberg.
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The landlady assumes a role reversal while entertaining a stag party

Over the past couple of years, the parent/child emphasis between me and my older children seems to have shifted somewhat. For example, nowadays, it is often them, not me who roll their eyes and tut when I return home in the wee hours several sheets to the wind.
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Visit the Longines Royal International Horse Show for free

Hickstead are offering free admission for 2 adults or children on Saturday 25 or Sunday 26 on production of the advert on page 13 in this week’s Latest Homes Magazine.

The show includes:

• A Military Marching band

• Children’s fun fair

• Shopping village, crafts and food hall

• Licenced bars and restaurants

The show runs from 22-26 July 2009. Gates open 8.30am–5.30pm daily. All tickets available on the day. www.hickstead.co.uk

The launch of 2009/10 Sussex Business Awards got off to a great start on Monday 22 June at the Sussex County Cricket Ground. This year celebrates the 21st anniversary of the county’s most prestigious award scheme and was marked by the launch of a new logo, new web site, new categories and new sponsors.
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Latest Interiors have blooming great ideas on how to make the most of your outside areas

At this time of year Latest Interiors – along with everyone else – has had enough of the office and is just itching to step out of our work wear, crack open a bottle of Pimms, and get outside into the sultry afternoon heat. And if, while out there, you find yourself thinking this really should be the year you do something more interesting with your patio/balcony/garden, we’ve got some splendid summer ideas for your outside space.
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Malone talks about parental rights and who should pull the strings

My toddler’s dad wants to take me to court. What he wants is his name on the birth certificate. This is of course a perfectly reasonable thing to want. And I would oblige if the government hadn’t in 2003 made it law that if the unmarried father was on the birth certificate he was then granted 50 per cent parental responsibility.
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