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BLACKBURN & BURNLEY JUNE - AUGUST 2014 EDITION 42

Cheryl Baker From Buck's Fizz to Happy Days

Rick Stein's Indian Odyssey

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Venice from the Water...

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Boffins carried out extensive dunk-ometer tests on Britain’s five best loved biscuits and found Rich Tea were still going strong after 20 seconds.

It’s no yak An enterprising farming couple believe they are first to introduce the Himalayan yak to Britain.

Helen and Matthew Worth have imported the fearsome looking bovid, usually found on the Tibetan plateau, to the rolling fields of rural Cheshire.

Unlike domestic cattle yaks can be left out in all weathers happily dealing with temperatures as low as minus 40C. They also sport four foot wide horns, are very nimble on their feet and are quite capable of jumping a five barred gate if spooked. Don’t call me if they need rounding up.

Mr and Mrs Worth imported a bull and three female yaks from Germany and Holland. They have already produced two pure-bred calves and hope to produce another bull.

They plan to visit local gastro pubs and farmers’ markets to promote the meat- said to be incredibly lean and low in cholesterol and saturated fat.

The chemical, commonly found in radiator and brake fluids, tastes sweet but causes kidney failure when ingested.

Hobnobs, by comparison, began to crumble after just four seconds immersed in a cup of tea, followed a split second later by Ginger Nuts.

Staff wrote on the facility’s blog: “In Australia, the only antidote we have is alcohol. Alcohol alters the chemical reaction and stops the kidney failure from occurring.

Digestives held on for five seconds and Chocolate Digestives took 11 seconds to collapse, but Rich Tea was the clear winner.

“Charlie had a tube placed through his nose to his stomach. Over about 48 hours, he was given successive doses of alcohol.”

The research, led by Dr Stuart Farrimond for biscuit giant McVitie’s, also established the best dunking time for each variety and the best biscuit dunking angle.

“The easiest form of alcohol is vodka.

In fact for the whole weekend, Charlie had a huge party with us in the Pet ICU.”

Dr Farrimond also called for a traffic light system on biscuit packets warning dunkers which varieties were high risk and likely to collapse.

Charlie’s owner Jacinta Rosewarne told the Herald Sun:

“Given the danger of a hot biscuit falling onto a clean shirt, there should be a ‘dunk-o-meter’ traffic light advisory system for all packets of cookies and biscuits,” he said.

“He was definitely drunk.

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shut them again as a water bus packed with commuters chugged past the window. Fortunately I was half decent, but when you book a lagoon-view cabin on board the MS Michelangelo, it pays to pack your pyjamas.

Venice is spectacular from any angle, but it’s hard to imagine a more atmospheric or romantic place to stay than on board the river cruise boat MS Michelangelo on the waters of the lagoon. We booked the Venice from the Water package with Voyages Jules Verne, flying to Venice Marco Polo, where a coach collected the group for the half-hour drive to join our vessel at the Maritime Station.

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Giudecca Canal, past St Mark’s Square and the Doges’ Palace to the Riva Sette Martiri where it moored for three nights. Given the unique location, we felt it worth paying the small supplements for a lagoon view cabin on the upper deck – you simply can’t put a price on drawing those curtains (carefully!) and watching the flotilla of water vessels from the comfort of your holiday bed.

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We travelled in early November when you obviously take a gamble with the weather, but the chance to see the city without the crowds more than made up for the grey skies.

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TRAVEL- LEISURE canals so flat shoes are a must. From the Michelangelo’s mooring, it’s a delightful 15-minute stroll to St Mark’s Square, and I’d recommend going back at least once after dinner to enjoy the illuminated square and quiet canals at their most tranquil. By day, the cruise-boat tourists who flock to St Mark’s rarely walked up as far as our floating hotel.

The MS Michelangelo is operated by French company Croisi’Europe and we shared it with French and German travellers. Cabins are compact but very comfortable with big picture windows to take advantage of that view, and if you don’t want to pay the lagoon view supplement, the quay option showcases some elegant buildings.

The vessel is immaculately maintained and crew were forever cleaning and polishing, inside and out. We found the multinational staff friendly and efficient, and a lot of effort had clearly gone into the crew entertainment on the final evening in the lounge bar – music, comedy and a modest degree of good-natured audience participation. There was also dancing on two nights to international hits performed by a local singer. Or you can just sit back and watch the others strut their stuff over a drink.

Venice from the Water offers full board with wine, beer and soft drinks included with lunch and dinner. Our party of six had a table to ourselves, but couples and foursomes have to share, so intimate dinners are a nogo. We found the food consistently good rather than great, mostly safe international favourites, but always well cooked and attractively presented with three courses at lunch and four at

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Walking ...What’s not to love Sarah (53) is the founder of Walking for Weightloss and Walking Works.

This is her story.

Sarah Liveing’s weight loss journey began at the tender age of 11 when her mother took her to a Weight Watcher’s class in order to try and lose weight before a family gathering.

The message this gave Sarah was that she was not good enough as she was, triggering a catastrophic cycle of dieting and bingeing that would continue for the next 30 years of her life.

At the end of 2004 Buckinghamshire mother-of-three children aged 22, 21 and 17, Sarah found herself at the lowest point of her life. Years of compulsive eating meant she was a size 26 and tipped the scales at 18 stone. As a result the former fashion PR’s self-esteem and confidence had all but disappeared, and she was suffering from depression. “I hated what I saw in the mirror. I felt

worthless and ashamed of my body.

I was embarrassed to be seen. For 15 years I had a reoccurring dream of a child drowning and I rescued the child each time, but until I lost the weight I never understood what this meant.”

On a whim after a recommendation by a friend, Sarah signed up to the Playtex Moonwalk which was due to be held in June of the following year.

“It was a completely spontaneous decision. I knew I was desperately unfit and it would be a huge challenge but I was hoping it would be the motivator I needed.” In January 2005 Sarah saw an article in The Sunday Times about the GI eating plan. She was curious and decided to give it a go. “Even though my place in the charity walk was not to be confirmed until February, I decided I would commit to start the training anyway, and take on board the new way of eating too”.

Sarah begun to power-walk four times a week and by June 2005 she had lost a staggering five stone.

TOP TIPS FOR WALKING 1. Make it a social event - Find a walking buddy who you can walk with on a weekly basis and use the opportunity to catch up. Walking and talking will keep you entertained while you get some valuable exercise. You could even join a local rambling group if you want to make new friends.

2. Explore the unknown - Don’t be afraid to go off the beaten track.

Take an ordinance map (and your mobile) and go exploring! Try a new route or look up alternative hidden (but safe) tracks online. Changing your routine will stop you getting bored as easily.

3. Ramp it up! - Walking is generally quite a leisurely form of exercise. But if you are determined to lose weight, try upping the pace.

You want to aim to walk as if you’re late for an appointment. Remember to keep your posture upright and engage (suck in) your core (two inches below your naval).

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4. Walk to the beat - Listening to music whilst you walk can keep you entertained and energised. Walking to a beat can also help you get a good rhythm going. Try listening to something fast-paced to get you into a power walk.

5. Rise and Shine - Morning is a great time to walk as studies show that your brain feels fresher at this time, free from the ‘brain drain’ fatigue that comes after a long stressful day. Mornings in summer time are beautiful too as it will be cool and light.

6. Gear up - Investing in the right footwear is really important as it will prevent injuries. Get a really good pair of walking shoes or trainers depending on which terrain you are walking on. Always look at the sale rail as the shoes there are just as good but may be in last season’s colours!

7. Move on up - Add some inclines to your walk and you’ll start

Encouraged by this success, she set herself another goal by committing to a triathlon that summer. This helped her lose another two and a half stone, and the final half stone was lost in training for a 10k run. By November Sarah weighed 10 stone. “To say I felt amazing is an understatement. I felt reborn; a completely new woman. My confidence soared and the depression had lifted. I became more sociable and no longer wanted to hide away.

I bought a whole new wardrobe and started making up for lost time. It felt like a new beginning.”

Sarah began to feel that this happiness should be shared and that she could teach other people about losing weight through walking too. “I felt that my USP was the fact I had been big myself. I wasn’t just talking the talk, I was walking the walk! The fact that I had been overweight would mean that I could really identify and empathise with others who were struggling with their weight. I was hopeful I could inspire them.”

burning some serious calories.

Uphill walking is great for working your hamstrings, calves and glutes.

The more you swing your arms, the better your momentum and don’t forget to stretch at the end of your session.

8. Push yourself - Challenge yourself along the way. If you see a landmark, see if you can reach it in record time. Next time you’re walking that way, see if you can decrease the time it takes you to do the distance.

9. Stay motivated - The best way to stay committed to an exercise plan is to challenge yourself with goals. Endomondo is a great app that monitors your progress so you can see how much quicker you’re getting each time.

10. Don’t be afraid of the rain Though we all like to hibernate away when the weather is miserable, try something different and go for a walk in the rain (with waterproofs obviously). There is something very calming and exhilarating about walking in the rain. At least try it!

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4. Concentration Golf is a great way to exercise your body. However, as recent research has found, this is not the only type of exercise that your body needs. Exercising your brain is also very important not only for long life, but also for the prevention of brain degradation, which can result in memory loss. Golfing forces you to remember numbers, images, and even specific tips and techniques. Therefore, it is a great all-around way to exercise both body and mind.

Towneley Golf Club was established in 1932 and has been providing golf and clubhouse facilities successfully to the local area ever since.

Featuring mature trees and some well placed ditches, this popular course provides a challenge to golfers at any skill level. Competitions are a regular attraction and tuition is available from the golf pro if you’re looking to brush up your game.

Golfing is often thought of as a passive sport that does not require any real degree of fitness.

In reality, golf incorporates cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and even balance and coordination. With all of these benefits, it’s hard to say no to a game of golf.

1. Walking One of the best parts of golf, from a fitness standpoint, is the high amount of cardiovascular activity that is involved in the sport. Think about it—most golf courses are spread over multiple acres of hilly ground. Therefore, walking across a golf course is a great way to improve your cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular exercise is thought of as biking, swimming or jogging. However, when you walk (and not ride in a golf cart) during your golf game, you are sure to get the same kinds of cardiovascular benefits.

The golf shop has a range of equipment and expert advice if you’re looking to complement your current equipment with a new driver or replace it with a new set.

The clubhouse has all the facilities you would expect in a golf club and provides for a relaxing environment in which to enjoy a drink or meal after a game. The large function room has also witnessed many parties over the years and is available for your party whether you are a member or not.

Location; Set in the heart of East Lancashire this municipal is an excellent test of golf and an enjoyable day out for anyone visiting.

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2. Strength Training Another reason why golfing consists of more exercise than you think is because of the high amounts of strength training that goes on during the game. Swinging a golf club, in and of itself, is not very difficult from a strength training point of view. However, as discussed above, golf courses typically have lots of hills and valleys. Walking up these hills is sure to work the quadriceps and hamstrings, which help to make up the muscles of the lower body. In addition, lifting your golf bag from the car to the course, and carrying it around the course with you all day, is a great way to get your upper body strength training in for the week.

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1. Made exactly for you: Full control over the heights, depths and widths of your project thus awkward shapes and out-of-square rooms can be dealt with easily.

2. Choice: We offer a very wide range of textures and finishes.

3. Flexibility: We can supply just the furniture or we can undertake the whole job including any combination of; building work, plumbing, electrical work, plastering, tiling and flooring in order to make your project the pride of your home.

4. Peace of mind: Once you have placed your order with us you can sit back and relax whilst our team of professionals complete your project.

5. Value for money: Our communication lines with you are direct and short. You talk directly to the people who design, manufacture and install your furniture. No expensive middle men or sales staff to pay and fewer chances of misinterpretation.

6. Experience: Our three project managers have around 60 years of experience between them.

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HOME Room Colors and Their Effects Understand that colours behave in three basic ways : active, passive, and neutral. You can easily match every room’s colours to your personal desires, to your taste taste and to the room’s purpose. Light colours are expansive and airy, making rooms seem larger and brighter. Dark colours are sophisticated and warm; they give large rooms a more intimate appearance. Now let’s find out more about colours and what they can do to a room:

Room Colour and How it Affects Your Mood The colours of the rooms within your home need to bring out your personality. While most of us may not spend a lot of time thinking about room colour, it affects every day of our lives. Room colour can influence our mood and our thoughts. Colour affects people in many ways, depending upon one’s age, gender, ethnic background or local climate. Certain colours or groups of colours tend to get a similar reaction from most people – the overall difference being in the shade or tones used. So when it comes to decorating, it is important to choose wisely.

Choose Wisely!

In order to have a beautiful home, you do not have to worry about trends.

Colour trends will come and go. The people who live in a home make it beautiful by choosing colours that reflect their likes and their personalities.

The trick is to blend those colours you like into a pleasing combination.

Choosing colour combinations is one of the most intimidating steps for beginners. Colour has the power to change the shape and size of furnishings as well as the shape and size of the room itself. Selecting colours is not difficult if you equip yourself with some basic information about colour and its effects, so let’s find out more about room colours, and how these influence your mood.

Find clear answers to these questions.

If you find this task difficult try to look at magazines, decorating books, blogs and websites for ideas, or let your fabric be your guide. In fact, this is a good approach to take even if you’re starting from scratch. Fabric, carpeting, furniture and tile are available in a more limited range of colours than paint, so choose them first and then decide on your paint colour. Once you find something you like, limit the number of colours in a room to no more than three or four. Too many colours can make a room look busy or cluttered. Paint is fairly inexpensive and transforms a room more quickly than anything else, so you can afford to experiment a little.

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Keep in mind that each colour has a psychological value. Think about how those colours make you feel- they can influence any feeling from tranquility to rage. So when trying to create peace and harmony in your home, choose your colours wisely. Some colours in large amounts will have just the opposite affect on you and your loved ones’ moods.

What mood do you want to create? Which colours will help you achieve that mood?

Red raises a room’s energy level. It is a good choice when you want to stir up excitement, particularly at night.

In the living room or dining room, red draws people together and stimulates conversation. In an entryway, it creates a strong first impression. Red has been shown to raise blood pressure, speed respiration and heart rate. It is usually considered too stimulating for bedrooms, but if you’re only in the room after dark, you’ll be seeing it mostly by lamplight, when the colour will appear muted, rich, and elegant.

Red, the most intense, pumps the adrenaline like no other hue.

Yellow captures the joy of sunshine and communicates happiness. It is perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, and bathrooms, where happy colours are energising and uplifting. In halls, entries, and small spaces, yellow can feel expansive and welcoming. Even though yellow although is a cheery colour, it is not a good choice to use in main colour schemes when it comes to designing a room. Studies show that people are more likely to lose their temper in a yellow interior. Babies also seem to cry more in a yellow room.

In large amounts, this colour tends to create feelings of frustration and anger in people. In chromotherapy, yellow is believed to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.

Blue is said to bring down blood pressure and slow respiration and heart rate. That is why it is considered calming, relaxing and serene, and it is often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms. Be careful, however: a pastel blue that looks pretty on the paint chip can come across as unpleasantly chilly when it is on the walls and furnishings, especially in a room that receives little natural light. If you opt for a light blue as the primary colour in a room, balance it with warm hues for the furnishings and fabrics.

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HOME need not mean claustrophobic: visually lowered ceilings can evoke cosy intimacy. As a general rule, dark walls make a room seem smaller, and light walls make a room seem larger.

Purple is rich, dramatic, and sophisticated.

The principles described in this article are as applicable in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom as anywhere else. A word of warning though; fitting furniture in these rooms is expensive and not something which you are likely to do regularly. Because of that the colour(s) of the furniture must be fashion resistant. By that I mean that if you chose the latest fad you stand the risk of it looking dated in 5 years’ time – well before it is time to look at that room again.

The answer for kitchens is to follow these simple rules; 1) Use bold colours on areas you will be changing regularly and which are not expensive to change.

To encourage relaxation in the social areas (family rooms, living rooms, large kitchens) consider warmer blues, such as periwinkle, or bright blues, such as cerulean or turquoise. Blue is known to have a calming effect when used as the main colour of a room. Go for softer shades of blue. Dark blue has the opposite effect, evoking feelings of sadness. So refrain from using darker blues in your main colour scheme. Stay with the lighter shades of blue to give you and your loved ones a calm effect.

Green is considered the most restful colour for the eye. Combining the refreshing quality of blue and the cheerfulness of yellow, green is suited for almost any room in the house. In the kitchen, green cools things down; in a family room or living room, it encourages unwinding but has enough warmth to promote comfort and togetherness. Green also has a calming effect when used as a main colour for decorating. It is believed to relieve stress by helping people relax. Also believed to help with fertility, making it a great choice for the bedroom.

Purple in its darkest values (eggplant, for example) is rich, dramatic, and sophisticated. It is associated with luxury as well as creativity, and as an accent or secondary colour, it gives a scheme depth. Lighter versions of purple, such as lavender and lilac, bring the same restful quality to bedrooms as blue does, but without the risk of feeling chilly.

Orange evokes excitement, enthusiasm and is an energetic colour.

While not a good idea for a living room

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or for bedrooms, this colour is great for an exercise room. It will bring out all the emotions that you need released during your fitness routine. In ancient cultures orange was believed to heal the lungs and increase energy levels.

2) Consider making your bold statement with breakfast bars and splash backs. These are not as easy or as cheap to change as painting walls but they can be much easier and cheaper to change than other changes to your kitchen furniture.

Neutrals (black, gray, white, and brown) are basic to the decorator’s tool kit. All-neutral schemes fall in and out of fashion, but their virtue lies in their flexibility: Add colour to liven things up; subtract it to calm things down. Black is best used in small doses as an accent. Indeed, some experts maintain that every room needs a touch of black to ground the colour scheme and give it depth. To make the job easier, you can rely on the interior designer’s most important colour tool: the colour wheel.

3) Use the kitchen contents to create interest and contrast; stainless steel or coloured toaster and kettle, coloured knife block and knives, open cupboards and cupboards with glass doors* showing brightly coloured contents.

Crimson can make some people feel irritable. Invoking feelings of rage and hostility, this is a colour that should be avoided as the main colour of a room.

Sitting for long periods of time in a room painted in this colour will likely affect the peace and harmony you are striving to create in your home.

4) Use coloured doors with wood panels to soften the general look. This will also keep your kitchen looking contemporary for much longer.

Many customers avoid open shelves and open units and glass fronted cupboards. Their arguments are that they are traps for grease, dust and dirt.

Modern kitchen extractors are so good that this should no longer be a worry.

But if it’s too late to give you this advice and you are living with a dated kitchen then replacing doors and panels and possibly even your worktops might be a less expensive option than buying a new kitchen.

Colour Effects on Walls and Ceiling

Ken Chesworth, Senior Designer, Taurus Interiors.

The ceiling represents one-sixth of the space in a room, but too often it gets nothing more than a coat of white paint. In fact, for decades, white has been considered not only the safest but also the best choice for ceilings.

As a general rule, ceilings that are lighter than the walls feel higher, while those that are darker feel lower. Lower

Conclusion These general guidelines are a good starting point in your search for a paint colour. But remember that colour choice is a very personal matter. You are the one who has to live with your new paint colour, so choose a hue that suits you, your family and your lifestyle.

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INTERIOR DESIGN – FROM OPULENCE TO AUSTERITY that is worthy enough to be called home which is uniquely based on the people who live there. We don’t want to walk through a front door and only see an Ikea showroom, let’s see a slice of you, your family and your history.

Drawing from the history of interior design perhaps could help.

Does your home reflect your true personality? Is it full of rich textures, warm colours, and interesting memories? Interior Designer and Author of ‘Creating Space’ Niki Schafer asks why we no longer adopt the creative and opulent designs in our homes that we used to throughout history, instead settling for a combination of magnolia and functional furnishings.

If you were to compare interior design today with how it looked in the 14th Century, you’d be forgiven for thinking we have well and truly lost our marbles. Interior design has changed beyond all recognition.

No longer do we lavishly dress our homes in beautifully rich and ornate fabrics, enjoying every single detail.

Many homes today are devoid of all individuality; are vague and punctuated only with functionality.

Why do we no longer embrace parts of the Georgian, Art Deco or Vintage styles once adored? Or at least add our spin using beautiful pieces found in vintage shops or lucky finds from a car-boot sale. Why are we so apathetic or may I say it dull in our design choices especially when considering

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the advances in manufacturing over the past few decades allows for virtually anything to be recreated?

Our homes should represent our own personalities and life experiences.

What could be more apt than our home showing who we are and where we have been, rich in family history and meaningful experiences. Instead I so frequently walk in to people’s homes and see blank walls, bare furniture and minimalistic designs, which tell me nothing of their lives.

Why have we become so afraid of letting our personalities out? A feature wall just isn’t enough. There are so many different textures, fabrics, patterns and furniture styles available that can be used to add character to our homes and yet so few choose to adopt them.

Of course a home needs to be functional, but there’s functional and then there’s functional without personality. You can still create space and allow for the practicalities of everyday life whilst designing a fun, relaxing environment. We all need coat-hooks but we can choose beautiful, interesting coat-hooks can’t we? We need to draw inspiration from a whole range of experiences, like and dislikes, and create an environment

HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN The history of interior design stems way back from the evolution of man where caves were decorated by drawings of plants, animals and human forms. However, it is elements of Egyptian, Greek and Roman history that impacted the strongest on subsequent style periods. The 12th century marked a gothic style with a heavy emphasis on verticals, open interiors and windows to capture light. Between the 14th and 16th centuries design focus was on art and beauty, this period of Renaissance was immersed with velvet tapestries and carved furnishings. The following Regency period across the 17th -18th Centuries was a time of extreme opulence and exaggerated attention to detail capturing the drama and lavishness of those ruling. The turn of the 18th Century signified the start of the industrial revolution, opening the concept of interior design to the modern man. The revolution had an enormous impact on design style; it stemmed the way for a less extravagant era in design.

Art Nouveau in 1890 drew inspiration from its surroundings and as 1900 approached interior design became recognised as a profession. The end of World War I brought about an eclectic mix of geometric shapes, bold patterns and elegance – this Art Deco genre not returning until the end of World War II. The end of the War saw demand for air travel heighten rapidly and the speed of communications increase. The 1960’s were a time of rebellion in fashion, music and interior décor - established traditions were ditched and colour exploded on to the scene. The 1990’s saw interior design shows such as ‘Changing Rooms’ burst onto our TV screen, paving the way to a contemporary and an

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Some experts maintain that every room needs a touch of black to ground the colour scheme and give it depth.

extremely colourful style. Today’s contemporary style is totally eclectic depending on the person – bold and bright colours matched with neutrals, minimalism and a heavy focus on statement furniture and walls is key.

DESIGN TIPS FROM HISTORY FOR TODAY 1. The colours used in Art Nouveau interior design are turquoise, sage, emerald green, peacock blue, mustard, olive, pale lilac, black, silver, gold, white and pink. Together they form an ethereal look to walls and psychedelic effects in glasswork.

2. Windows should be the focal point of any Georgian inspired home. Expansive sash windows, tallest on the first floor of a home was almost as important as the interior. Inside windows should be covered by a pair of curtains and, more typical at the beginning of the period, pull up blinds too. Pelmets were also being introduced and the focus for fabrics should be on damask, velvet, chink, silk and brocade.

3. Floral patterns are a must in a Victorian themed room. Small floral patterned wallpaper is a great choice.

Choose wallpaper that is coloured with greens, blues and reds.

4. Tiles were often used in the Arts and Crafts movement, and bright colours such as cobalt blue, turquoise, greens and reds were popular. Tiles with motifs such as galleons and stylized flowers are also typical of the style, and original ones can still be found in salvage yards.

5. Red was a very fashionable colour embodying the opulent and extravagant ways of King George IV. Choose a deep, rich red complemented by other colours common of the era such as sulphur yellow, royal blue and deep green.

6. The Art Deco period was heavily influenced by international style, so perhaps use lacquer as a finish on furniture, a design style developed from China. The period also admired enormously style icons of the era such as Eileen Gray.

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What’s your favourite prank to play? Whether it’s with unsuspecting friends or the grand-kids, we’ve probably all pulled – and been on the receiving end of – a trick or two in our time. But what about those tricks that aren’t quite as innocent – the ones that are designed to part you with your cash. Well, you’ll be glad we “made you look” as we go through some of the more common pranks you should be on the look-out for.

Shoulder surfers: one of the most common ways for fraudsters to acquire your PIN is not through sophisticated techniques of card cloning, but simply by watching over your shoulder as you enter it. Always be wary of people standing behind you at cash points and when entering your PIN in a shop.

Phishing: have you won a lottery you didn’t enter? Had a

request from “your bank” to confirm your details? These are all phishing scams and you will end up losing money. Look out for the email originating from an unusual address, or failing to address you by name. Some can be more convincing and even look like they have been sent to you by friends. If in doubt, don’t give your details out.

Hang-up, no you hang-up: imagine it – you receive a call from

your bank telling you your account had been compromised and you need to act fast to save your cash! You’d do exactly as you were told right? But stop, this is a scam. Your bank would take its own steps to prevent fraud on your account, it would never require you to give out your full account number, password, PIN or hand over your card to a courier – ever. Even if you’re convinced you’re on the phone to your bank – never give out this information.

Payment protection insurance (PPI) refunds: you receive a text or call from someone claiming to be your bank, the Ministry of Justice, or a PPI company telling you that you’re owed money from mis-sold PPI. But, you must pay an administration fee before the refund can be processed. Don’t give away any money! If you have a PPI complaint, you can come to the ombudsman for free and save yourself giving your cash to claims managers unnecessarily.

Online shopping scams: many of us are beating the queues

by shopping online these days – and the good news is that the majority of transactions are completed with no problem. But always be wary of a seller (or buyer) who asks you to complete transactions outside of the official payment channels like PayPal – as you may find you’re not protected if the item you’re buying, or the money for the goods you’ve sold, doesn’t show up.

We hope these tips help you get ahead of the game. But if you’ve lost out to a fraudster, don’t panic. Tell your bank what’s gone wrong but if you’re still not able to get things sorted out, the ombudsman may be able to help on 0300 123 9 123 or www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

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for privacy, but if it’s bordered by open rural space and lovely views think about lowering fences so it blends in seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. All this helps you to enjoy your garden more.

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As a nation we love our countryside and in particular we love our own special piece of greenery attached to our homes.

It may be anything from a tiny patch of grass to a paved garden or something lush that stretches over a large area.

Whatever the size of your garden, this time of year is when we really appreciate getting outside on fine days and enjoying that private piece of England. And more and more we are now making the very best of our gardens.

If you’re planning a garden or improving one, it’s worth deciding first of all how you want to use it. Is it purely a place to grow flowers and vegs? Is it for relaxing, for cooking and entertaining or as a children’s playspace? Is it a “working” garden that has additional storage or even a garden studio?

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Once you have decided on its main purpose, come up with a wish-list of things you would like in it – and prune this to fit your budget. Some garden experts suggest, as a rule of green thumb, living with your garden for a year to experience every season and what this means to your garden.

Each garden has its own subtle annual patterns and styles – and it needs to suit the property it adjoins to complement it properly. Make the garden that fits the right location: if you’ve got a city garden your space will probably be overlooked by buildings creating shade so use plants that have a chance of blooming.

If your garden overlooks your neighbours consider hedges and trees

PATHS can create an illusion of space and areas of greater interest; a winding path makes a more fluid design than a straight one and you can make individual areas for sitting or just admiring the greenery.

Use path materials to complement those used on the house, matching the tones but varying the layout, perhaps adding a secondary, smaller material to give the path a more distinctive look. Do you want to stride boldly around your paths or are they a more subtle way of enticing people through the garden? In a narrow garden, a fan effect of paths can help the space look wider, or just lay wide rectangular slabs in a less formal way.

A PATIO can prove to be a real sun-trap and a place where you can enjoy al fresco dining and entertaining. You can make your own decked area relatively easily, but don’t forget to treat it with stain and preserver products that will protect it from sunlight, water damage and mould.

POTS and PLANTERS placed distinctively around your garden can look great on a patio with a large shrub, can screen areas or make small areas

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There are even brazier-like barbecues that heat the area on chilly evenings.

You can, of course, build your own barbecue from brick, ensuring beforehand that it’s at the most practical and comfortable height for the people using it and that it doesn’t pose a firerisk.

Gardens are also wonderful for their relaxing qualities, so finding ways to get nearer to it – and even work within it – make sense for many of us. GARDEN STUDIOS are one clever way of doing this – individually built rooms with plenty of glass and airiness that allow us another handy room outside the house.

Store your wine in the garden with this clever garden cellar by Spiral Cellars

of fascination throughout your garden.

Ensure, however, that they are portable enough to move around – if you get tired of them in one place then you can move them to another.

Highlight all this with subtle LIGHTING. Invest in beautiful lanterns or LED lights in styles to complement your garden and spotlight your hard work.

To take your lifestyle out into the fresh air, AWNINGS are a welcome all-yearround home accessory. They allow for outdoor dining and entertainment and can easily extend living areas outside day or night. They offer shade when it’s hot and protection when it’s not and

these days come in beautiful shades and with smooth mechanisms that make using them a pleasure.

PERGOLAS, GAZEBOS and ARBOURS come in all shapes and sizes, too, offering a quirky and interesting attraction or simply as a way to enhance your garden walks. The wood used blends in beautifully with the surroundings yet they offer a talkingpoint and bring a different element to your garden.

Everyone loves a BARBECUE in the garden and gas or charcoal-burning mobile models are available in various styles and prices to suit all pockets.

One company, Sanctum Garden Studios, explained that their clients use their studios as games’ rooms, recording studios, gyms, artist studios, sewing rooms or even as a Man Cave or Quilt Hut! We all know the healing and relaxing power of water which is why PONDS and WATER FEATURES are all so popular in our gardens today. They don’t have to cost a fortune – you can create a small pond on quite a modest budget, install a pump and put in suitable plants plus fish for a reasonable amount. And water features can be as big or small as you want, all involving that lovely sound of trickling water that calms the soul.

If you really want to, literally, push the boat out you could invest in a SWIMMING POOL. You could have a small one in the open air or something larger in its own purpose-built home.

Choose carefully and this could provide luxury swimming on site all the months of the year.

HOT TUBS have also become very popular in this country over the last decade. Again, these can be used all year round and provide a relaxing and healthy way to chill out at home. Find out more at the British and Irish Spa Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) on www.bishta.co.uk Gardens are great places in which children and grandchildren can play and there’s a wealth of PLAY EQUIPMENT available – everything from climbing frames, slides and swings to exotic treehouses.

Dine al fresco anytime with the latest garden furniture like the Burford Willow Green foldaway bistro table and chair set.

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And if all you really want to do in your home outdoor space is garden, you can make your life easier with every kind of GARDEN EQUIPMENT. Choose from the latest labour-saving lawnmowers, trimmers and strimmers to all manner of small tools to create the garden of your dreams – and even be kind to your knees with the latest comfy kneeler!

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Organisation is the key to make a typical day run as smoothly as possible. Patients scheduled for the treatment are settled into their private en-suite day room, complete with a day-bed and sofa.

If not done so already, a Cone Beam CT scan is taken. Usually, patients choose to be sedated so the procedure is anxiety free and absolutely painless. The damaged and infected teeth are removed as gently as possible all while the patient is completely relaxed.

Getting rid of germs is very important around the implant sites so a ‘Helbo’ (revolutionary and completely painless laser) is used to eradicate over 99 per cent of all dangerous bacteria, with the help of a marker dye to identify problem areas. The implants can then be placed immediately, usually six in the upper and four in the lower jaws. Normally in under three hours the surgery is

the patient can go home and start enjoying their new smiley look!

The recovery time is quick, with few problems, besides minor swelling and bruising, typically associated with simple tooth extractions.

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

Douglas Lee Dental Associates were the first team in the UK to complete a full set of upper and lower jaw implants within a day which just goes to show their experience and high level of skill.

‘It is an extremely choreographed day, where each professional plays their part. We are very much ahead of the game in this — it is a multi-skilled procedure and we have all the right professionals on our team.’ Most of Dougie’s patients are what he calls ‘younger-older’ people - middle aged men and women who are fit and able and who don’t want to lose their teeth.

‘Even if these patients had the very best dentures, the negative psychology of losing their teeth is pronounced, they feel they’ve lost some of their dignity. So when they leave the surgery with implants they have a totally different mentality, they feel their teeth are part of them — they are so positive, pleased as punch!’

AFTER

Douglas Lee A S S O C I A T E S Douglas Lee Dental Associates,

115 Whalley Road, Accrington BB5 1BX www.adsk.co.uk/dldp Tel: 01254 237517

CHERYL’S HAPPY DAYS When it comes to making your mind up about careers to take talented young Cheryl Baker must have had plenty of choices.

The bubbly Cockney who helped bring Eurovision alight in Buck’s Fizz when she and fellow group member Jay Aston had their skirts whipped off did, however, just have one goal in mind. “I always wanted to sing,” she explains.

We are chatting half-way through a six-month tour of “Happy Days – The Musical” – the show based on the famous American TV sitcom first broadcast in the 1970s which gave a snapshot of family life in the mid-50s and ‘60s.

It spawned the character of The Fonz, a hip youngster who caught the imagination of fans across the world and definitely proved a big hit in England. “In fact, the series was actually bigger in this country than in America itself,” informs Cheryl.

In the show, she takes the part of Mrs Marion Cunningham, Fonz’s ditzy Mrs C who unintentionally is extremely funny. Cheryl loves the role, and the whole show. “It really is wonderful,” she enthuses. “The music by Paul Williams is just fantastic and the show is written by the same person who wrote the original TV series so the characters really come to life.”

Cheryl herself is a larger-than-life character who has endeared herself to the public, at home and abroad, since the Eurovision Song Contest and the group’s first hit record Making Your Mind Up. She had actually been in Eurovision before that, with Co-Co in 1978, but their song, The Bad Old Days, could only manage 11th place. When Cheryl was contacted by Nichola Martin, who was setting up a new group under the name Buck’s Fizz with a view to entering another song, she joined up. The rest, as they say, is musical history: Making Your Mind Up was a global hit, and Buck’s Fizz went on to five years of success and more hit singles.

Perhaps, though, it was always meant to be that Cheryl with all her personality and likeability was

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destined for a variety of other things.

And that has certainly been the case.

A quick look at her c.v. reads like an agent’s dream: she’s appeared in and hosted TV programmes from Record Breakers to Walking the Dog, from baking series to slimming challenges and regularly presented programmes live.

She’s done panto, radio and appeared in drama like Dial M For Murder and musicals like Footloose, so her latest incarnation should really be no surprise.

“I’m not the kind of person who could ever sit at home and do nothing anyway,” states Cheryl, now 60. “I’ve got a mortgage and bills to pay like everyone else so I’ve got to work. But I think I like doing something creative, and always will.

“Mind you, I still get the heeby-jeebies about going on stage in something new. I’m used to the music and lines in this show now, but I think I’m the kind of person to always get those nerves and that adrenaline and you do use that. I come off stage and I feel like I’ve done something really worthwhile.”

As well as stage and TV work – she’s due to appear in an edition of TV favourite Pointless in Eurovision week this year – she, Jay Aston and Mike Nolan are still making appearances as Buck’s Fizz.

“Yes, I’m still getting that skirt whipped off!” she laughs. “We love it all and people still seem to love the group and that period. We often appear in retro shows and they stand at the front and sing the songs and they know all the words. They even scream when the skirts go off!”

When she’s not being Cheryl Baker, entertainer, she lives at home in Kent with her husband of 21 years, Steve Stroud, and their 19 year-old twin daughters Kyla and Natalie.

So have the girls seen the show and are they familiar with Happy Days?

“They’ve been a couple of times and love it, although they didn’t know the show at all,” says Cheryl.

She believes that Happy Days was a big success originally because it showed us all an idyllic view of what American life seemed to be. In spite of being a real-life Eastender born in Bethnal Green with an accent she’s never lost, she doesn’t find it hard to adopt an American accent for the show.

“It’s easy,” she instructs. “You just have to roll your r’s and soften your t’s. Just try it.”

Cheryl has never been shy about the weight problem that sometimes shows itself. “I can put on a stone either way anytime,” she asserts. “I’m not the kind of person to be huge, because my parents weren’t, but I’m always on a diet and it’s something I have to watch.”

The travelling and unpredictable lifestyle of touring is not ideal for keeping to a healthy regime and this is something that Cheryl addresses.

“I started running marathons a few years ago and I still go out for four or five miles when I’m on tour,” she adds. “Running burns the calories and does help to keep you fit. I’ve got little legs like a footballer – just like Bobby Moore’s – but they’ve definitely gone leaner with running.”

People warm to Cheryl, they probably always have but her high profile on TV mean that they often feel they know her. “Yes, I’ve always liked that really,” she states. “Our audiences now are great - even though the songs are new, because they’re good and catchy people are enjoying the whole experience.”

As for what happens after the tour – which goes all around the country from Sunderland to The Lowry in Salford – one thing is absolutely certain. Cheryl Baker won’t be retiring any day soon.

“When you’re doing something you love, and you’re still able to do that, why on earth would you retire?”

And then for Cheryl Baker, performer for all seasons, it was back to preparing for that day’s performance in Cambridge - and the warm glow that comes from an audience enjoying their own happy days.

See Happy Days - The Musical at the Lowry, 23rd to 28th June, to find out more about the show go to happydaysthemusical.com www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

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Places to visit and things to do...

THEATRE 12th July 2014

3rd & 4th August 2014

SHOW BOAT

RUSSELL HOWARD WONDERBOX

Following a successful UK tour of Porgy and Bess in 2012, Cape Town Opera come to The Lowry for the first time with their adaptation of the 1927 Broadway musical, Show Boat.

The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ. General Enquires & Booking - 0844 815 4873

Join Russell Howard, one of our funniest and most successful comedians, as he tries out material and warms up in preparation for the Autumn leg of his sold-out Wonderbox arena tour.

The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ. General Enquires & Booking 0844 815 4873.

18th to 26th July 2014

DINOSAUR ZOO Direct from Australia, Erth's Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you've never seen them before, up close and personal!

Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT. Booking Number - 0844 871 7660.

19th July 2014

VIVE LE CABARET Vive le Cabaret celebrates their fifth birthday with a star-studded evening of their favourite sensational circus and speciality performers.

The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ. General Enquires & Booking 0844 815 4873.

23rd July to 20th September 2014

WAR HORSE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Telling the powerful and uplifting story of Albert, his horse Joey, and the unimaginable obstacles they overcome.

The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ. General Enquires & Booking - 0844 815 4873.

1st August 2014

BURT BACHARACH Burt Bacharach returns to the UK with his full band in this prestigious and highly anticipated concert. Please note there will be no interval during this concert.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW CALL 0844 854 1355.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS. General Enquires - 0871 977 3808.

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Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’.

Really not that big a deal. ‘Funny Business’ is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show.

King George’s Hall, Northgate.

Blackburn BB2 1AA. Booking Number - 0844 847 2277.

13th November 2014

LET’S HANG ON - MUSIC OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS The award-winning production Let’s Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

King George’s Hall, Northgate.

Blackburn BB2 1AA. Booking Number - 0844 847 2277.

7th to 9th August 2014

25th to 29th November 2014

FOOTLOOSE - STAGE EXPERIENCE

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

Now in its 10th year, & following in the footsteps of critically acclaimed productions including South Pacific, West Side Story, Oliver, Guys and Dolls, Fame, Annie & Grease -Manchester State Experience is back with its lively production of Footloose.

Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6FT. Booking Number - 0844 871 7660.

29th to 31st August 2014

FAULTY TOWERS An internationally acclaimed tribute to the BBC’s best-loved sitcom – fully immersive and highly improvised. Just don’t mention the War! The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ. General Enquires & Booking 0844 815 4873.

6th October 2014

THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in another sizzling and seductive production. Get hot under the collar whilst the stars burn up the stage in Red Hot Kisses the brand new show for 2014.

King George’s Hall, Northgate.

Blackburn BB2 1AA. Booking Number - 0844 847 2277.

31st October 2014

JIMMY CARR Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’.

Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest

New Adventures magical production of EDWARD SCISSORHANDS has carved a place in the hearts of thousands across the world since its premiere in 2005.

The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ. General Enquires & Booking - 0844 815 4873.

10th to 31st December 2014

SNOW WHITE PANTOMIME Embracing the traditions but updating them to appeal to the young – experiencing their first taste of theatre – & the more mature – recalling their treasured memories of pantomimes past. Snow White is a classic fairy tale told in a contemporary and entertaining way for all members of the family and not to be missed.

King George’s Hall, Northgate.

Blackburn BB2 1AA. Booking Number - 0844 847 2277.

MUSIC 14th July 2014

ELVIS COSTELLO Elvis Costello started his career as part of the London pub rock scene in the early 1970s, later he became associated with the first wave of the British Punk & New Wave scene. He had many hit singles including “Oliver’s Army”, “I Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down” & “A Good Year For The Roses”.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS. CALL 0844 854 1355.

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7th September 2014

25th October 2014 IL DIVO

LISA STANSFIELD Brit Award winning Stansfield, who not only boasts nearly 20 million album sales, a string of Top 10 UK and European hits, has been hard at work on a seventh studio album which is now nearing completion, details of which will be released shortly.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS. CALL 0844 854 1355.

10th October 2014

JOAN ARMATRADING Over her 42 years of touring Joan Armatrading has never done a solo world tour. For her last Major tour she has decided this is the perfect time to perform her first ever full scale solo concerts. Her performances will include songs that span her entire career so far.

The record-breaking classical crossover group return to Manchester to perform tracks from their latest album A Musical Affair - the quartet’s first compilation of songs inspired by Broadway shows including Phantom of the Opera, Carousel and West Side Story.

Phones 4u Arena, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1AR Bookings - 0844 847 2277 General Enquires 0871 977 3803

Pyramid & Parr Hall, Palmyra Square, Warrington WA1 1BL. Booking - 0844 847 2277.

General Enquires - 0871 230 2202 11th October 2014

DAVID GEST’S SOUL LEGENDS Hosted by the magnificent David Gest, this MUST SEE concert features Russel Thompkins Jr & The New Stylistics, Dennis Edwards & The Temptations

Review, Deniece Williams, Bill Paul and Shiela Ferguson.

The Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport, Cheshire SK1 1SP. Booking Number - 0844 815 4873.

18th October 2014

affection for all things English and reminiscent of many of the great Music Hall artists many years previously.

Pyramid & Parr Hall, Palmyra Square, Warrington WA1 1BL. Booking - 0844 847 2277 General Enquires - 0871 230 2202.

CHAS AND DAVE

24th October

In the tradition of The Kinks and around the same time as Ian Dury and Squeeze, Chas and Dave wrote & recorded exceptionally witty songs about life in London, performed with a strong

Paul Potts, winner of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Season One, has found global success with his albums, live shows and tours and is set to once again remind

PAUL POTTS

Aqueduct Road, Ewood, Blackburn BB2 4HT Booking Office Open Mon - Sat 10am - 12.30pm.

Tel: 01254 685500 thwaitestheatre@yahoo.co.uk

WHAT’S ON 2014

Fri 19 Sept - 7.30pm - £8 A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Blackburn and Darwen Band

Fri 4 July - 7.30pm - £18 COUNTRY LEGENDS Tributes to Country Music

Sat 20 Sept - 7.30pm - £15 & £14 MAMA - TRIBUTE TO GENESIS

Sun 17 Aug - 7.30pm - £14 ELVIS REMEMBERED With Paul Malloy Thurs 28 Aug - 7.30pm - £5 WORLD OF COMEDY (Over 16’s) Fri 5 Sept - 7.30pm - £20 THE RAT PACK IS BACK Fri 12 Sept - 7.30pm - £15 & £14 COUNTRY ROADS Music of John Denver Sat 13 Sept - 2.30pm - £10 & £7 RED RIDING HOOD

Mon 6 Oct - 2pm - £3.50 & £2.50 MONDAY CLUB VARIETY SHOW Fri 10 Oct - 7.30pm - £15 & £12 MY DALEK HAS A PUNCTURE Tues/Wed 14/15 Oct - 7.30pm - £9 & £7 SHAKESPEARE FOR SCHOOLS Fri 17 Oct - 7.30pm - £15 & £12 NIGHT AND DAY TRIBUTE SHOW Sat 18 Oct - 7.30pm - £19 & £17 THE KING OF POP The Legend Continues Starring “Navi”

DANCE SCHOOLS Fri/Sat 20/21 June - £8.50 & £7.50 Fri 7pm - Sat 2pm & 7pm LIVE IT UP Cheryl’s Dance Studio Sat/Sun 28/29 June - £10 & £8 Sat 2pm & 7pm - Sun 2pm LET’S DANCE Chantelles Dance Academy Sat/Sun - 5/6 July - £8 Sat 7pm - Sunday 1.30pm BUGSY MALONE Bernese School of Theatre Dance Fri/Sat 11/12 July - 7pm - £8 & £6 KATRINA’S DANCE ACADEMY Fri/Sat 1/2 Aug - 7.30pm £8.50 & £7.50 DANZWIZE The Dance Factory

PLUS MANY MORE SEE OUR WEBSITE www.thwaitesempiretheatre.co.uk FOR DETAILS

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audiences of his inspiring charm and rich, mellifluous classical prowess.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS. CALL 0844 854 1355.

27th October

NEIL SEDAKA Sedaka is one of the most prolific songwriters around with a catalogue of over 1,000 compositions including ‘Oh Carol’, ‘Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen’, ‘Solitaire’, ‘Calendar Girl’, ‘Little Devil’ and ‘Next Door To An Angel’.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS. CALL 0844 854 1355.

5th & 6th November 2014

PALOMA FAITH Paloma Faith has announced her first live performances of the year, with a handful of dates in May, including a date in Manchester. Her new album A Perfect Contradiction has attracted critical acclaim with Q Magazine giving it 4 stars.

O2 Apollo Theatre, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6AP. Booking - 0844 847 2277.

General Enquires - 0871 977 3804.

11th November

THE SPECIALS Coventry legends THE SPECIALS have announced a UK tour for 2014 which sees them celebrate five years since they first reformed. Hit singles include “Too Much Too Young” and “Ghost Town” both reaching #1 in the UK!

O2 Apollo Theatre, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6AP. Booking - 0844 847 2277.

General Enquires - 0871 977 3804.

1st December 2014

CHRIS REA Chris Rea is an English singer-songwriter, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. Hit singles include “Driving Home For Christmas”, “You Can Go Your Own Way” and “Auberge”.

O2 Apollo Theatre, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6AP. Booking - 0844 847 2277.

General Enquires - 0871 977 3804.

6th December 2014

ALFIE BOE ‘The Nation’s Favourite Tenor’ Alfie Boe returns to Manchester. Following the phenomenal success of 2013’s Storyteller album and tour, Alfie will be showcasing tracks from his latest album Trust on next year’s tour, alongside hits from his classical albums Alfie and Bring Him Home.

Phones 4u Arena, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR Bookings - 0844 847 2277.

General Enquires - 0871 977 3803.

17th December 2014

DEACON BLUE Fantastic Scottish pop band who’ve sold more than 6 million albums worldwide. They’ve had 2 number 1 albums and had hit singles with “Real Gone Kid”, “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again”, “Twist and Shout” and many more.

O2 Apollo Theatre, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester M12 6AP. Booking - 0844 847 2277.

General Enquires - 0871 977 3804.

My Bronte Book Your autobiography captured in a beautiful, illustrated volume for your family to treasure.

Complete with a web site of your pictures and recordings of your stories. Written in Haworth, home of the Brontes.

Haworth gave birth to the historic novels of the Bronte sisters and it can become the birthplace of your personal story.

Makes a wonderful gift for loved ones.

Bronte Book will publish your personal autobiography, written and published in Haworth, to pass on as a living legacy after making detailed recordings.

Within the four month long process comes your own web site (also available separately) containing recordings, pictures and special stories. Your own living legacy which we know you will enjoy compiling.

You may choose a book and/or a web site and an e-book within the package which starts from £300 ranging to £2,750 for the full process, which can include up to 20 books. A deposit with instalment payments plan is available.

Details from www.brontebook.com or Bronte Media, brontemedia@outlook.com Tel: 01535 959002, Mobile: 07866 626090

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July 6th

Summer wildlife walk A wildlife walk around the woodlands of Towneley. Meet outside of Towneley Hall by the shop. 2pm until 4pm. Approx 2 miles easy walking.

EMBRACE THE BRITISH SUMMER

Towneley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQ. 01282 4771302.

August 4th - 10th

Pond Dipping week A family event - Come along and discover what wildlife can be found in the Towneley pond. Meet at the Hall pond. All sessions 1pm until 4pm.

Towneley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQ. 01282 477130.

August 10th

Local food producers in the craft museum 12 until 4pm

Become a Bumblebee Walker!

A country walk on a summer day is pretty unbeatable. With the scent of flowers and the sound of the birds and bees it is the perfect time to be outside. But this year the Bumblebee Conservation Trust is asking people not just to walk and enjoy the countryside instead they are inviting everyone to help them by monitoring the bumblebee population in a national census across the whole of the UK. Bumblebees are an essential part of the countryside, responsible as they are for pollinating our crops and wildflowers and ensuring the food we need, can grow and be harvested. It is a little known fact that without bumblebees, fruits such as tomatoes, apples and strawberries would simply cease to exist.

BeeWalks are simple and fun, and offer an education experience for all the family to get involved in. By either attending a guided walk or by creating your own route and recording the bumblebees seen in your area, you can help the Bumblebee Conservation Trust monitor how the bumblebee population is changing.

To find out how to get involved in creating your own Bumblebee walk route or where you can join in on one of the many guided trips set up for families across the country, please visit www.bumblebeeconservation.org. Full information on what to look out for when launching your own walk is also available online.

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Towneley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQ. 01282 477130.

Bury Market has a well deserved reputation for friendly service, fantastic produce and great value.

Located off J2 of the M66 and with over 350 stalls open every Full Market Day it’s easy to find and even easier to enjoy!

Bury Town Centre is also home to the Fusilier Museum, East Lancashire Railway, Bury Transport Museum and Bury Art Gallery.

August 24th- 25th

Origami paper folding workshop 1pm until 4pm.

Towneley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQ. 01282 477130.

September 12th, 13th & 14th

Heritage weekend Free Entry for all. Guided tours at set times throughout the afternoon. Reenactors. Costumed staff. Local food producers & tea rooms.

12 until 5pm.

Towneley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQ. 01282 477130.

September 13th - January 8th 2015

Winter Warmers An exhibition of hand-made ceramics from members of the Northern Potters West – ideal Christmas presents!

Towneley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQ. 01282 477130.

September 14th

Heritage & Woodland festival Towneley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQ. 01282 477130.

September 21st

Trees & Folklore Come along and learn how to identify many varied tree species found within the grounds of Towneley. Meet outside of Towneley Hall by the shop. 2pm until 4pm. Approx 2 miles easy walking.

Bury Market Hall: Open every day except Sunday Full Markets Open: Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays “Winner BBC Radio 4’s Food & Farming Awards Best Food Market “Winner NABMA’s” Best Market Attraction

Bury Market Management: Tel: 0161 253 6520 Email: burymarkets@bury.gov.uk Web: www.burymarket.com : @BuryMarket

Towneley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQ. 01282 477130.

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Should We Plan For Our Future Care Needs?

There is no way of knowing whether we will need care when we are older, but if we do, particularly residential care, there are cost implications that can affect the whole family. It is also important to note that all families are different and if care became necessary it may impact upon different households in different ways depending upon your own particular circumstances.

Most people fear that if care becomes necessary, their assets, including the family home, will be depleted. There is often a misconception that the Local Authority will take away your home.

This can sometimes lead to people gifting assets away to their children without due consideration of the consequences, such as bankruptcy, death of a child in your lifetime or possible tax implications.

A further consequence is where the Local Authority may deem that you have made gifts to prevent you from having to pay for care. If this is the case you will be assessed as if you still own the capital value of the gifts.

In some situations the Local Authority could look to the beneficiary to pay the care fees.

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A common misconception is the belief that if a gift is made, after seven years it will not be taken into account.

This may be true in connection with Inheritance Tax but a Local Authority has no time limit as to how far back it can go in assessing whether you have deliberately deprived yourself of assets. The important issue in relation to deprivation of assets is whether you were in contemplation of care at the time that the gift was made.

What should I do?

Get some advice on the options available and what implications future care would have for you. There are many choices, for example, a care annuity, creating a family trust, or effective succession planning via a Will. Getting information now can help you to make an informed decision about your future needs. I would recommend you see both a Solicitor and a Financial Advisor who specialise in elderly clients to advise you on the implications of your actions.

we would like to sort out our affairs when we die but we don’t always consider what should happen should we require support in our later years.

Putting something in place sooner rather than later could save you money in the long run.

As a minimum I would advise making Lasting Powers of Attorney for both Financial and Welfare affairs. If care did become a need in later life and you haven’t planned for it your attorneys would be able to step in and manage your affairs. They could put in place an appropriate care package, having the authority (subject to your capacity) to liaise with social services and the Primary Care Trust (PCT), and they would be able to organise your finances to meet your requirements.

Jane Flaherty specialises in advising later life clients and is a member of the Solicitors for the Elderly and a TEP (Trustee and Estate Practitioner).

When is the right time to consider future Care?

I would recommend on approaching retirement. We often think about who

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CHICKPEA CURRY Chana masala

Rick Stein shares recipes from his latest book My Indian Odyssey

SERVES 4 – 6 250g dried chickpeas, soaked in cold water overnight, or 625g (drained weight) of tinned or jarred chickpeas 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 25g/5 cloves garlic, finely crushed 25g/5cm ginger, finely grated 2 fresh green chillis, finely chopped, with seeds 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder 300g vine -ripened tomatoes, chopped 2 tsp salt 1 tsp Garam masala 1 tbsp lemon juice Handful of coriander leaves, chopped.

I would hazard a guess that chana masala or chickpea curry is the most popular vegetarian curry in India. I sternly instructed my son Jack, who tested this recipe for me, only to use proper dried chickpeas soaked and boiled. He stole down to the deli, grabbed a jar of Spanish garbanzos and used the liquid with the chickpeas in place of some of the cooking water. It was a triumph. Maybe I’m too strict on tins and jars.

Method If using dried, soaked chickpeas then first drain them. Bring a large pan of water (without salt) to the boil, add the chickpeas and simmer over a medium heat for 45 minutes to an hour, or until soft but still holding their shape. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid to add to the sauce if needed. If using chickpeas from a can or jar, omit this stage.

Heat the oil in a sturdy pan or karahi over a medium heat. Add the onions, and fry for 10-15 minutes until softened and golden brown. Stir in the garlic, ginger and green chillis and fry for 1 minute, then add the ground coriander, cumin, chilli powder and turmeric and fry for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, salt and 300ml water or chickpea cooking water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stir in the garam masala and lemon juice, scatter with the coriander and serve.

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YESTERDAY’S FISH CURRY

SERVES 4 – 6 60ml vegetable oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 15g/3cm piece ginger, finely grated 50g/10 cloves garlic, half crushed to a paste, half thinly sliced 8 fresh curry leaves 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder 1/2 tsp ground tumeric 1 tbsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp toasted ground fenugreek 1 tbsp rice flour or plain flour 2 tomatoes sliced 2 tbsp sliced smoked kokum, washed and soaked in 100ml boiling water for 15 minutes 500ml water 11/2 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 500g salmon fillet, cut into 3cm chunks 1 tsp coconut oil, warmed to its liquid state, to finish.

Method

This recipe comes from a book called The Suriani Kitchen. The author, Lathika George, who took me on a fascinating trip round a frenetic market just outside Cochin, is an authority on Keralan cooking. She explained that it’s called ‘yesterday’s curry’ because everybody thinks it’s much better the next day. I came across the same curry all over the place - in a kitchen so smoky I couldn’t stay in there for more than a minute at a time, where it featured a giant kingfish head; at the house where I was filmed cooking lots of the recipes in the book, where the cook Mallika had one on every day; and in the hotel where we all stayed for about two weeks. The hotel was the sort of place of air-conditioned comfort where you go quietly mad for want of the warp and weft of everyday Indian life; we had to leave at six o’clock every morning to work a twelve-hour day in enervating humidity. As a matter of interest, I first tasted this dish years ago in a restaurant in central London called Rasa Samudra, and then as now, was taken by its spicy redness and the smoky flavour and souring effect of kokum. As if it wasn’t hard enough to get hold of kokum anyway, now you need to make sure it’s the smoky sort - but don’t worry, tamarind is nearly as good.

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Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan or karahi over a medium heat, add the onion and fry for 5 minutes until softened. Add the ginger, crushed and sliced garlic and curry leaves and fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the chilli powder, ground spices and flour and a splash of water, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, kokum (plus soaking water) or tamarind, water, salt and sugar and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the salmon and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, drizzle with coconut oil and serve.

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SPICY SCRAMBLED EGGS Ande bhujia

In India this makes a great snack with a stack of parathas (see next page) and a dab of chilli garlic relish. But, more importantly, it’s fabulous for breakfast, and since not many people will have gone for breakfast to an Indian restaurant in the UK, it might come as a very pleasant surprise.

SERVES 2-3 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large red onions, diced 2-3 fresh green chillies, chopped, with seeds 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 3 tomatoes, diced

6 free-range eggs, lightly beaten with 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp toasted ground cumin seeds 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander Parathas to serve.

Method Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onions for 10 minutes until golden brown. Add the chillies and black pepper and fry for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and cook, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and reduced to a jammy consistency.

Lower the heat slightly and add the beaten eggs to the pan.

Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring, then gently lift and turn them in the pan. Continue cooking, folding once or twice more, until almost set, then sprinkle over the cumin and fold through. Finish with the chopped coriander and serve with warm parathas.

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BISTRO 197 Freshly ground coffee, fine wine and locally sourced produce are the winning ingredients behind Burnley’s newest Bistro.

Family run Bistro 197, opposite Towneley Golf club in Todmorden Road, has reopened after extensive refurbishment to cater for a growing demand for fresh, quality food in the area.

Owned and run by sisters Sally Fairclough and Helen Mansfield the Bistro is open daytime and evenings.

With meat sourced from the award winning Riley’s butchers in Crawshaw Booth, speciality cheese from The Courtyard Dairy at Settle, a selection of local quality beers from Moorhouse’s brewery and an extensive wine list.

The light and airy Bistro features canvasses, which depict scenes from the surrounding area, all photographed by Sally.

The menu includes a daytime menu with favourites such as homemade pie of the day with chips and garden peas and an evening menu with specials such as braised neck of lamb, hotpot potato, broad bean fricassee and shrewberry sauce. The Sunday roast rib of beef always goes down a treat.

Helen said, “For us it is all about the quality of the experience. We have lived in Burnley all our lives and wanted to create a local eatery which serves affordable quality produce where diners can feel relaxed and comfortable, whether they are enjoying a sumptuous three course meal with a glass or two of fine wine or an afternoon cake and freshly ground coffee.

It is a family run business and that will stay at the heart of everything we do at Bistro 197.

We have been inundated by people asking us about buying the produce we serve to take home. This is the next step for us. To create the Deli side of the business.”

There are also plans to provide outside catering and make the Bistro available to hire for business lunches and parties.

Opening hours are: Monday & Tuesday closed. Wednesday 11.30am – 3.30pm. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11.30am – 3.30pm, 5.30pm (last food orders 8.30pm). Sunday 11.30am (last food orders 3.30pm).

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THE RANKEN ARMS

The village of Hoddlesden near Darwen is the home of The Ranken Arms that has recently re-opened after a transformational refurbishment. Now a destination pub of choice, the Ranken Arms serves home cooked food from local produce (when available).

The Ranken Arms is owned by mum and daughter, Sandra Cozens and Kelly Sutherland. Sandra is a chef of 30 years standing and has produced a traditional menu, but an intriguing daily specials board.

Quality entertainment from local and international artistes are featured most Saturday evenings at 9.30pm.

Food Served Seven days a week from 12noon to 8pm.

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RETREAT GRILL BAR & RESTAURANT Situated on the leafy outskirts of Bolton, Retreat Restaurant serves a wide range of food prepared freshly on the premises.

From hearty steaks to delicate fish dishes there is definitely something for every palate.

Retreat is open everyday from 11am (12pm on a Sunday) and has a late bar till midnight on a Friday & Saturday.

Every event can be catered for at Retreat – from family gatherings to small weddings, birthday parties as well as casual dining.

Reservations are recommended as Retreat is usually fully booked at weekends however walk-ins can be catered for.

For Summer days Retreat is perfect for alfresco dining.

Choose from one of 60 seats on our terrace & patio which boasts sunshine till the late evening (when we are lucky enough to see it!!)

Choose from baguettes, wraps and bloomer sandwiches at lunchtime, a wide variety of snack dishes along with our full menu served all day, there is something for everyone at Retreat.

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Anti-ageing foods

Age is no barrier to beauty, but no one wants to grow old before their time, and if you can take steps to slow the ageing process, why not give it a try? When combined with regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle, diet is one of your most powerful weapons.

A strong immune system and healthy, well functioning cells are the keys to looking and feeling younger, and by eating certain foods you’ll be giving yourself a hefty push in the right direction. Among the substances these foods contain, antioxidants, which zap cell-damaging free radicals, are vital. Anthocyanidins are among the most powerful, slowing down the normal ageing of capillaries and veins so that blood and nutrients continue to circulate efficiently. Eating plenty of essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) is important – they help to keep your heart healthy, and boost immunity and brain power. Vitamin C helps to stop the crosslinking of collagen and elastin fibres, which is what leads to wrinkled, inflexible skin; vitamin E also helps to maintain the skin’s elasticity; and vitamin A and betacarotene protect against macular degeneration. Minerals are just as important, especially zinc and potassium. Try to eat some superfoods every day (a few are listed), and drink plenty of water to keep skin hydrated.

n Acai berries are jam-packed with antioxidants, omega oils, dietary fibre, amino acids, calcium and B vitamins.

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n Blueberries are a great source of anthocyanidins. They may also help brain function, keep eyes healthy, help lower cholesterol and protect against cancer. n Broccoli, kale, cabbage and Brussels sprouts are rich sources of fibre, vitamin C, carotenes and other anti-cancer compounds.

n Carrots are powerful antioxidants, protect skin from sun damage and wrinkles, and help maintain a healthy heart. They are one of best sources of betacarotene, which your body converts into vitamin A.

n Cherries contain plenty of anthocyanidins, as well as vitamin C; strongly antiinflammatory, they reduce the risk of heart disease.

n Chinese leaves are a rich source of betacarotene, help control blood pressure, improve digestion and help combat asthma and bronchitis.

n Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant, and helps balance sugar in the blood.

n Dark chocolate (with at least 70% cocoa solids) – two squares give you a dose of anti-ageing flavonoids, and a good measure of antioxidants.

n Fish, especially oily fish, contains essential fatty acids, and vitamin D for bones and joints. It also helps your body to eliminate fat-soluble toxins and maintains lipid supply in the outer layers of your skin, which some say smooths wrinkles.

n Garlic helps maintain healthy circulation and lowers cholesterol, plus having beneficial antiviral, antiseptic, antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

n Green tea comes from the same plant as black tea but the leaves are less processed and so the tea is higher in antioxidants. It may help lower cholesterol, speed metabolism (for weight loss), protect teeth and joints and reduce sun damage to skin. White tea, from the concentrated buds of the plant, is even less processed and more beneficial

n Honey boosts the immune system and improves brittle nails.

n Nuts and seeds are a great source of vegetable protein, fibre and essential fats and minerals. Walnuts are full of antioxidants; Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, important for the immune system; almonds contain vitamin E; pumpkin and hemp seeds and linseeds provide skin-plumping essential fatty acids and valuable minerals, such as zinc, calcium, iron and magnesium.

n Oats contain soluble fibre that helps reduce cholesterol, and B vitamins that, with silicon, help keep skin, hair and nails looking good and bones strong.

n Olives and olive oil are full of vitamin E and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fat) and help keep skin hydrated. They also have antiinflammatory properties.

n Onions help maintain a healthy heart, and may slow bone loss. They contain vitamins C and B6 (good for muscles) and have anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties.

n Quinoa is an excellent source of protein and, unlike wheat or rice, contains all the essential amino acids, as well as the whole range of B vitamins.

n Tomatoes are full of vitamin C, potassium and lycopene, an antioxidant that protects skin and eyes from sun damage and helps ward off certain cancers. More lycopene is absorbed if tomatoes are heated, canned or made into ketchup, or eaten with olive oil.

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Planning for the future Close to 80% of people in the UK lose either the physical or mental ability to deal with their own affairs having not appointed an attorney to deal with them on their behalf.

Why do I need a Power of Attorney

Over 70% of UK citizens die without leaving a will.

Thinking and talking about what would happen if our faculties deserted us is uncomfortable. Yet it’s important to consider how much worse the situation would be if you had a stroke, serious accident or dementia (eg, Alzheimer’s) without sorting it first.

You may think that these things do not apply to you, but most people would benefit from having these legal documents in place, read on to find out why…

Why do I need a Will?

• By having a will you decide who inherits your estate • Your will can ensure your children/pets ect. are properly cared for • It saves your loved ones further stress at this difficult time • In your Will you can include any legacy that you wish to leave to particular organisations or charities. This could be a specific amount of money, a percentage of your estate or even a valuable item, for example a piece of jewellery.

• In your will you can make known your wishes for your funeral, for example, whether you want to be buried or cremated, where you want the funeral to take place, and any specific hymns or readings you would like included.

• A will makes things easier for your nearest and dearest. If you don’t leave a valid will your estate will pass in accordance with the intestacy rules this means your estate will be divided according to these rules and the people you want to inherit may not receive anything, especially if you live with but you are not married to your partner or you wish to leave money to your step children. Only three in 10 people in the UK have a will. Last year the Treasury gained £53m from people who died intestate - without a will. The year before it was £76m. Making a will has never been so important.

If someone has difficulties that mean they can’t make decisions anymore, they will need help managing their finances. Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document where someone (while they still have mental capacity) nominates a trusted friend or relative to look after their affairs if they lost capacity.

• What is a power of Attorney?

There are two types of LPA: one for finance and property and another for health and welfare. The processes are similar for both. Though a key difference is the health and welfare one can only be used after the person loses capacity - there’s no option to use it before.

You can only set up a Lasting Power of Attorney when you have mental capacity. Once you’ve lost capacity, it’s too late.

There’s no specific age when you should consider making a Power of Attorney. Young people can lose capacity through accidents. But if someone is diagnosed with a condition likely to cause loss of capacity, they may be well advised to think about who they want to make decisions for them when they can no longer do so.

The most common conditions this relates to: stroke, coma, delirium, concussion, severe mental health problems, neuro-disability/brain injury, alcohol and drug misuse, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Unless you’ve a Power of Attorney already, loved ones need to apply for one through court, which can be long and costly.

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Hurrah for Implants Smile, Chew and be Confident With Dental Implants you can get your teeth back Have you suffered the trauma of tooth loss or damage? It can happen to anyone and, when it does, it doesn’t just affect how you look.

Eating can become more difficult and you may feel more self-conscious smiling with a gap.

At AP Smile Care, we don’t just bring back your smile, we bring back your confidence.

With dental implants, you can get your teeth back regardless of whether you have a single tooth or multiple teeth missing.

The implant is a titanium root placed into the jawbone mimicking a natural tooth and giving you the feel of a natural tooth!

Onto this, an individual crown, bridge or even denture can be secured.

This provides not only the function you need to chew and smile, but also the facial support that gives shape to your lips and cheeks.

The confidence and normality this gives you back cannot be underestimated, particularly if you have years of teeth feeling alien in your mouth or gaps that have affected your chewing.

Kishore, our resident Oral surgeon, brings years of experience, care and diligence to our implant clinic.

Run for your convenience on a Saturday morning, Kishore and his team will take you through your implant journey - from consultation, where he assesses the options you have for implant placement, to choosing the most successful implants for you and then rebuilding the teeth or denture on top.

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Passionate about the smiles we look after Kishore is adept at creating a relaxed atmosphere in his clinic and is able to offer sedation during any procedure, alleviating many of the worries and apprehensions patients have about getting the treatment.

As a lecturer for a leading implant manufacturer, you can be confident in the skill he brings to even the most complex of cases – which is what makes him such a great asset to our team.

Our free consultations allow you to gain further information about how implants can help transform the confidence you have in your smile.

Implants can be used in a variety of situations. Accidents can arise where a single tooth has been lost so a single titanium root can be secured into the jaw by a minor surgical procedure that can be carried out in practice.

Once this has healed, the crown is then placed and your smile is back to full health. While you are healing, temporary dentures or bridges can be made so you won’t be toothless during this transitionary period.

Some patients turn to implants after years of struggling to control a bulky denture sliding around the mouth, covering such a large area the ability to taste and enjoy food has gone.

Often, all that is needed are a couple of implants placed into the jaw line that then attach themselves to a custom made denture. This new smile gives you back your confidence when dining with family, public talking or when meeting new people.

There is no risk of these teeth slipping, or repeated visits to the bathroom to rinse away trapped food.

Extractions: Regular Saturday morning clinics means we can offer a prompt service if you need a tooth to be removed urgently.

There’s no need to wait, with Kishore’s experience you can feel reassured that you truly are in expert hands.

Sedation: Having a tooth removed can leave many people feeling anxious and having palpitations.

AP Smilecare offers sedation as a solution to your worries.

Kishore brings his clinical expertise to offer ‘intra-venous sedation’ as a means to relaxing you when having a tooth removed.

With our surroundings, Kishore and our team, plus our care you definitely feel more in control.

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Here is what one of our patients said about us I have recently had an implant procedure carried out by Kishore at ap smilecare; and the result is fantastic! I’ve got my smile back! Kishore has been most attentive and professional throughout my journey and the care he took throughout was better than I had experienced elsewhere. He made sure that I had no discomfort during and after the procedure.

Implants to me were an investment, so I wanted the work to be carried out by a surgeon that was very experienced. Also as I wasn’t sure whether my mouth was suitable; it was important for me to choose a clinician who dealt with cases similar to mine so they understood the pitfalls and what the end result would look like.

My confidence has continued to grow since the procedure and especially when friends, family and members of the public compliment my teeth; it made the journey worthwhile. I would recommend ap smilecare without any hesitation and have done numerous times. My only regret is that I didn’t have the procedure done years ago!

As the treatment was on a Saturday it gave me time to relax for the rest of the weekend and Kishore kindly gave me his personal number should I have any queries.

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After a 3-month healing period, the gum contour is created to ensure that, when you smile, the tooth is centred following the contour of the existing smile and appears to emerge as a natural tooth from the gum line.

To anyone who is thinking of having such a procedure I say ‘go ahead’, don’t hesitate! Kishore is great!

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HEALTH

Quality dentures mean a quality lifestyle The Importance of Dentures The eyes, nose and teeth are the focal points of every face; they give the first impressions of your personality.

Natural teeth grow in proportion and in harmony with your facial features and your dentures should be made accordingly.

Your teeth, or your dentures, have many important functions: to support your facial muscles, to help formulate your speech, and most importantly to chew your food and start the digestive process.

It is very important to chew food properly, as poorly chewed food will take longer to digest, especially for the elderly who could risk problems in the digestive system.

Choice of Dentures There are four main quality standards in denture materials.

The denture base (gum coloured on which the denture teeth sit).

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Standard Quality High Impact Acrylics (much stronger) Injection Pressure Formed (Premium Denture Base) Flexible (Partial Dentures) Metal Denture

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food. Denture material absorbs liquids and food odour.

Daily cleaning is essential as well as professional ultrasonic cleaning in a dental laboratory at least once a year. Due to constant bone resorbtion dentures will become loose sooner or later.

2 Layer Acrylic (economy) 3 Layer Acrylic (harder wearing) 4 Layer Reinforced (hard wearing, natural look) N.F.C. (Nano filled composite) premium teeth.

Loose dentures will increase damage to the gums and bone structure, and increase the risk of breakage. Have them re-lined as soon as possible to get a good fit. It only takes a day or two.

Of course, the materials alone will not make a good denture. In the hands of a skillful and experienced Clinical Dental Technician the best results are achieved.

Have your dentures inspected by a Clinical Dental Technician at least every two years, or more frequently if necessary.

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Dentures Need Regular Servicing Dentures are in constant use almost 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are also in a pretty hostile environment in the mouth, being attacked by strong acid, bacteria, hot, cold and spicy

Your Dentures need Attention 1. When they become loose.

2. When teeth or denture base discolours.

3. When tooth surfaces become flat.

4. When denture base does not fit around natural teeth (in partial dentures).

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5. When you develop deep lines around your mouth.

6. When your chin sticks out, and the corners of your lips are constantly wet, developing sores.

7. When you stop smiling and feel embarrassed.

My Dentures have become loose!

This is easily remedied by a procedure know as Re-lining. A new layer of Denture base is added to your existing Denture, improving the fit and restoring confidence.

Dentures with worn down teeth Teeth excessively worn, require a new set of dentures.

Dentures on Implants

This type of Denture is constructed in conjunction with the Dental Implant Surgeon. This is a very good procedure when the patient has limited control and retention of their Dentures. The finished Dentures ‘click’ into position offering the ultimate in Denture Retention.

Major improvements in Facial Features

At the same time we have to use our technical expertise in order to make the denture stable and functional. Denture construction is more art than science.

Padding dentures to reduce lines and fill up sunken cheeks will require a new set of dentures. It is advisable to have a new set of dentures made every 5 to 10 years.

What is a Clinical Dental Technician?

Professional Clinical Dental Technicians are members of the Dental Health Care Team. They have undergone specific training and education in the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a removable appliance service directly to the community.

Should I have a spare set of Dentures made?

Yes, it is very important to have a spare set of dentures for emergencies in case of breakage.

Difficulties in Constructing a Good Set of Dentures

Equipped with solid technical training as a Dental Technician - plus posttechnician training in sciences, clinical skills, and interpersonal skills - the Clinical Dental Technician can design, create, construct and modify (repair and rebase) removable appliances to ensure optimal fit, maximum comfort and general well-being of patients.

Constructing a functional and aesthetically pleasing set of dentures is the most difficult task in dentistry.

We are not only replacing lost teeth, but also lost tissue matter and bone. In other words, we have to re-create your facial features as they were before the loss of your natural teeth.

These skills enable the Clinical Dental Technician, whilst remaining a member of the Dental Health Care Team, to work independently of other Dental Health Care providers.

In most cases we do not know what your teeth looked like, what size they were or what position they were in originally. We have a few indications but mostly we have to rely on our visual and artistic judgement.

www.albertroaddenturecentre.co.uk

ALBERT ROAD DENTURE CENTRE

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Douglas Heaysman is a Clinical Dental Technician with over 40 years of experience and study. Doug creates bespoke hand crafted dentures using state of the art materials and techniques for an optimum fit and maximum comfort.

Visit us for a free of charge 20 minute consultation for new dentures, implants or any denture related problems to discuss your concerns and to find out how we can help you.

We now offer Dental Implants in conjunction with an Implant Specialist.

These stabilise troublesome dentures and can truly change lives.

Home visits are available, where we come to you for all consultations and fittings.

Quality, Convenience and Professionalism are our watchwords and our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way, with a personal, understanding and caring service.

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FREE CONSULTATION

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HANDCRAFTED DENTURES

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DENTAL IMPLANTS

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EMERGENCY REPAIRS

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HOME VISITS AVAILABLE

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ELECTRONIC DENTURE CLEANING

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ORAL SCREENING SERVICE

Douglas Heaysman Dip CDT RCS (Eng) RDT Clinical Dental Technician, Denture Provider Registered with the General Dental Council (no 112441)

71 Albert Road, Colne BB8 0BP | T: 01282 862823 2B Petre Court, Petre Road, Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5HY | T: 01254 388333 www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

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