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Robinsons Holidays...

Affordable peace of mind.

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Rambling Holidays ...

Time to tread a new path?

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Torvill & Dean ...

‘Our Life On Ice’

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Live From The London Palladium ... throughout the years.

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Top Tips For A Beautiful Home... this Christmas!

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Look Ten Years Younger ... with Same Day Tooth Implants

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Out and About ...

Places to visit and things to do.

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The Hairy Dieters ...

‘Eat For Life’ recipes.

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TWITTERING ON

Cooartin’ bother For those unfamiliar with the vagaries of Lancashire dialect the headline means “courting trouble”. I am probably doing just that by venturing into commenting on how we treat our language and regional accents but it does get on my wick.

Social media, especially Twitter, has a lot to answer for and there has to be a distinct possibility that in 20 years’ time today’s younger generation will have completely lost the power of speech and communicate through fingers, thumbs and a series of guttural grunts.

Even my wife has taken to e-mailing me her weekly schedule and I’ve occasionally been in the same room when she’s sent it! Kids text and e-mail instructions to parents in the same house. The once treasured English language and its many dialects and accents is in its death throes!

I have a few major gripes and the incorrect use of the possessive apostrophe (that’s a comma) has to be the main one. A sign outside a café in my village proudly announces that they sell tea’s, coffee’s, hot meal’s, sandwiche’s, cake’s and soft drink’s !

What’s that all about?

Some educationally challenged airhead suggested recently that it doesn’t matter about spelling any more. Oh, right, let’s scrap English from the school curriculum and replace it with a Diploma in Social Media shall we? Standards aren’t just falling they’re plummeting faster than a text book launched from an upstairs window.

Now, to dialect. I met someone recently who has often reminded me of the wonderful Lancashire phrases we must never lose.

“I haven’t christened tea yet,” “He’s ett’n miggle eawt un left or’t theawtsides.

He has eaten the middle out and left all the outsides.

Mi yeds aw muggl’t up.

My head is in a muddle.

Am beawn’t bey a new moggle.

I am going to buy a new model.

Hers figglin’t books.

She is fiddling the books.

Wonderful stuff. This should be taught in schools as mandatory. I spent some time back in Lancashire recently and noticed the kids of today are more Neighbours than Nelson. Keep these great sayings alive….nuff said.

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Fancy a quick one?

An Australian man has been charged by police after parking a plane outside a pub while he went inside for a beer.

The 37-year-old had just bought the wingless Beechcraft two-seater and was on his way home when he decided to stop for a drink.

He taxied the light aircraft down the main street in Newman, Western Australia, and then parked it outside the Newman Hotel, leaving the engine running.

Police said he passed a breathalyser test, but was charged with endangering the life, health and safety of residents because the propeller was still spinning.

Local residents were amused to see the sight of a plane parked outside the wellknown local hostelry.

A bar tender at the Newman Hotel said the man was a “local character” who entertained pub patrons by “playing dumb” when questioned by police.

But Newman police sergeant Mark McKenzie said: “Kids were coming home from school. It could have been very ugly.

“People think it was a bit of a laugh but it was very dangerous and we’re not very happy with it.”

Enough to make you cough!

A Polish coffin company has again angered the Catholic Church by using naked models to promote its caskets.

Lindner has just released its 2015 calendar, entitled Male-Female Relations, featuring a dozen raunchy black and white images.

Its creators say it is intended to show the strength, energy and elegance of women, and of course to sell coffins at the same time.

November’s photo for example shows a naked brunette straddling a coffin, the lid of which is half open with a man’s hands clutching the lid and the side of the coffin.

March has a naked woman tied to the top of a coffin with a ribbon being held by a man’s hand.

The calendar is the latest in a series of similar campaigns by the company which have been criticised as “inappropriate” by the Catholic Church in Poland.

A church spokesman has said that human death should be treated with solemnity and not mixed up with sex.

But company owner Zbigniew Lindner said: “We wanted to show that a coffin shouldn’t be a sacred object - it’s furniture, it’s the last bed you’ll ever sleep in.

“It isn’t a religious symbol. It’s a product.

So much work goes into our coffins that are only seen for a few moments at the funeral.

“My son had the idea of creating the company’s calendar so that we could show something half-serious, colourful, beautiful; the beauty of Polish girls and the beauty of our coffins.”

Bury me in Poland! They’re obviously as daft as I am.

And finally…

At the time of writing this column, Christmas was approaching. Could someone please tell me what the connection is between Christmas and sofas?

Why the hell is every TV advert geared towards spending £999.99 on a blasted sofa? Some bimboesque voice over, with a voice like a corn crake, keeps screaming at me that I need a new sofa.

Why? And nothing to pay until 2027. Oh, do me a favour love, sit down and shut up.

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Eastbourne is an “all year round” holiday destination with one of the best sunshine records in the UK.

The Isle of Wight offers stunning landscapes, award winning beaches, breath taking seascapes and not forgetting its extensive history.

With its mild climate and trademark Palm Trees, Torquay is one of the UK’s premier seaside resorts and has been fashionable since the 19th Century.

The Ocean View Hotel is an elegant hotel commanding magnificent views across Sandown Bay, the balconies provide the perfect place to enjoy the sunset on summer evenings. Guests can unwind in the piano lounge before enjoying an evening meal in the spacious restaurant. A night porter ensures 24 hour reception service.

The Abbey Lawn Hotel is an elegant Georgian hotel, in the grounds of the former Torre Abbey, with it’s newly refurbished conservatory / lounge offers the discerning holidaymaker an exceptional standard of comfort throughout.

The Imperial Hotel is an impressive Victorian hotel situated at the seaward end of Devonshire Place, an imposing tree-lined boulevard, less than fifteen minutes walk from the facilities and amenities in the town centre and across the road from the promenade and the bandstand. The hotel offers the guest a good standard of accommodation, spacious lounge areas and a majestic restaurant all in a dignified and tranquil ambience for the discerning holidaymaker.

Hotel amenities l All rooms have private facilities, telephone, television and complimentary tea/coffee and hairdryers l Traditional English breakfast l Lunch snacks available daily l Table d’hote evening meal with choice of menu, plus tea or coffee l Live entertainment most evenings l Lift serving all floors l Porterage.

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Hotel amenities l All rooms have private facilities, telephone, television and complimentary tea/coffee and hairdryers l Traditional English breakfast l Lunch snacks available daily l Table d’hote evening meal with choice of menu, plus tea or coffee l Live entertainment most evenings l Indoor heated pool l Indoor bowling green, table tennis and snooker room l Lift serving all floors l Porterage.

Freephone: 0800 083 9900

Many of the bedrooms offer panoramic views of the bay.

Hotel amenities l All rooms have private facilities, telephone, television and complimentary tea/coffee and hairdryers l Traditional English breakfast l Lunch snacks available daily l Table d’hote evening meal with choice of menu, plus tea or coffee l Live entertainment most evenings l Indoor and seasonal outdoor pool l Lift serving all floors l Porterage

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Date 15 Feb 22 Feb 02 Mar 09 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 29 Mar 03 Apr 08 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 26 Apr 04 May 11 May 18 May 25 May 15 June 13 July 17 Aug 14 Sept 05 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct

Imperial Ocean View Abbey Lawn £149 £149 £149 £149 £149 £149 £159 £159 £159 £169 £169 £169 £179 £179 £179 £189 £189 £189 £199 £199 £199 £199 £199 £199 £209 £209 £209 £219 £219 £219 £219 £219 £219 £219 £219 £219 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £239 £239 £239 £249 £249 £249 £269 £269 £269 £269 £269 £269 £259 £259 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £229 £219 £219 £219 £219 £219 £219

Supplements per person 7 Days: Imperial: Premier Room £20 Ocean View: Premier Room £30 -Sea View Room £10 Abbey Lawn: Premier Room £30 - Front Facing Room £10

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Loyalty Bonus Here at Robinsons, we are committed to ensuring that our customers are rewarded for their loyalty to us. For 2015, we are pleased to offer all our passengers the opportunity to take advantage.

A voucher will be given to all passengers by the tour driver whilst on holiday. This can either be redeemed on the next holiday booking, or can be saved in multiples towards a future holiday.

Date 30 Mar 05 Apr 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 03 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 May 07 June 14 June 21 June 28 June 05 July 12 July 19 July 26 July 02 Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sept 13 Sept 20 Sept 27 Sept

Imperial Ocean View Abbey Lawn £249* £249* £249* £249 £249 £249 £259 £259 £259 £269 £269 £269 £279 £279 £279 £319 £319 £319 £339 £339 £339 £349 £349 £349 £359 £359 £359 £369 £369 £369 £369 £369 £369 £369 £369 £369 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £379 £369 £369 £369 £369 £369 £369 £359 £359 £359 £329 £329 £329

* Monday departure Supplements per person 7 Days: Imperial: Premier Room £30 Ocean View: Premier Room £45 -Sea View Room £13 Abbey Lawn: Premier Room £40 - Front Facing Room £13

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Date Imperial Ocean View Abbey Lawn 02/03 May £369 £369 £369 09/10 May £369 £369 £369 16/17 May £379 £379 £379 23/24 May £389 £389 £389 30/31 May £399 £399 £399 06/07 June £399 £399 £399 13/14 June £399 £399 £399 20/21 June £409 £409 £409 27/28 June £409 £409 £409 04/05 July £409 £409 £409 11/12 July £409 £409 £409 18/19 July £409 £409 £409 25/26 July £409 £409 £409 01/02 Aug £409 £409 £409 08/09 Aug £409 £409 £409 15/16 Aug £409 £409 £409 22/23 Aug £409 £409 £409 29/30 Aug £409 £409 £409 05/06 Sept £399 £399 £399 12/13 Sept £399 £399 £399 19/20 Sept £389 £389 £389 26/27 Sept £359 £359 £359 Supplements per person 8 Days: Imperial: Premier Room £35 Ocean View: Premier Room £50 -Sea View Room £15 Abbey Lawn: Premier Room £50 - Front Facing Room £15

9 Day Tours 8 Nts dinner, bed & breakfast Date 02 May 09 May 16 May 23 May 30 May 06 June 13 June 20 June 27 June 04 July 11 July 18 July 25 July 01 Aug 08 Aug 15 Aug 22 Aug 29 Aug 05 Sept 12 Sept 19 Sept 26 Sept

Imperial Ocean View Abbey Lawn £399 £399 £399 £399 £399 £399 £409 £409 £409 £419 £419 £419 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £439 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £429 £419 £419 £419 £389 £389 £389

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The physical and mental health benefits of walking are at long last being recognised by the Government, who are advising the medical profession to promote exercise to their patients.

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Our busy modern lifestyles mean that the daily exercise our parents and grandparents took as a matter of routine in walking or cycling to work and then performing physical jobs is, for the most part long gone. Nowadays more and more jobs are sedentary, sitting at a desk, operating computers or telephones, supplemented by a home lifestyle of television and computer games. The easy option of unhealthy (but tasty!) snacks or takeaway meals delivered to your door don’t help. A record number of cars sold in the U.K. this year and burgeoning numbers of passengers using buses and railways all point to less exercise being taken by the general population.

This is being observed in obesity figures, with a quarter of the population being classed as obese. In fact, a recent study

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My own introduction to the great outdoors came at thirteen years of age, when I was persuaded by a school teacher to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Tackling Beamsley Beacon (1289ft, 393m) just outside Ilkley was a gentle enough introduction, but I was soon hooked on the fresh air, panoramic views and wildlife I encountered and walking became a lifelong passion.

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Being fortunate enough to live in God’s Own County of Yorkshire, I was on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales and took advantage of this whenever I could.

As my interest grew, so did my walking challenges and I began to explore more hard-core walks and climbs in the Lake District and Scotland.

City dwellers need not despair however as every town and city has open spaces, parks, canal towpaths and networks of public footpaths on which to get started.

Neither is age a barrier, both young and old can take part. I frequently encounter walkers well into their 70’s, 80’s and even 90’s on the hills and moors.

Even if it is a short, easy going stroll for a couple of hundred yards or so to start with, the benefits will soon be felt and as the distance increases so will your physical well-being. The secret to it, is to have the mind-set that you WILL do it on a regular basis, daily or every other day or even weekly. Stick to a routine if you can so that it becomes second nature. Do it rain or shine, after all, as Roald Amundsen said, “There is no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing”.

There is no need to go to great expense in getting the right waterproof clothing either. There are many good suppliers of outdoor jackets, trousers and boots at very reasonable cost. Look for breathability and water- repellency as a first step. If walking becomes a serious hobby, gear can always be upgraded later.

Soon, you will gain in confidence as your fitness improves and will be looking further afield.

The Rambler’s Association can help you to find local walking groups and give further advice. They can be found at www.ramblers.org.uk. Their preferred holiday partners at www. ramblersholidays.co.uk can even

provide walking holidays led by experienced walking guides. All ages and abilities are catered for, from complete beginners to experienced walkers.

One of the most refreshing aspects of walking has been the friendliness and camaraderie of fellow walkers. Everyone is just SO friendly. Some of the people I have met whilst walking have remained friends for a lifetime.

From kingfishers to stoats, rare flowers and birds, sunrises and sunsets from the peaks of mountains, blizzard white-outs, to snow drifts over my head, diamonddust airborne frosts, myriads of stars and satellites in inky black skies and even the Northern Lights, these are just some of the life enhancing sights I have seen over the years whilst out walking.

You could too, and gain all the benefits highlighted at the beginning of this article without really trying.

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Torvill and Dean: Our Life On Ice...

THERE are iconic moments in sport that define a career and Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are known internationally for theirs.

It was, of course, that wonderful movement at the end of their four minutes and 28 seconds’ dance at the Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo in the former Yugoslavia when they flung themselves on the ice as the finale of their performance to Ravel’s “Bolero.”

The 24 million TV viewers in the UK, and the millions more around the world, were totally transfixed. And that turned to uplifting delight when the judges all scored them perfect sixes. There has, quite simply, never been an ice moment like it before or since.

There is no doubt that the subject of those isolated few seconds 30 years ago will crop up when, for the first time, the legendary ice skating duo make a rare appearance off the ice.

This is for a UK theatre tour “Our Life on Ice: In Conversation with Torvill & Dean”, when Jayne and Chris will be very much out of their comfort zone and away from the ice-rink where they have forged their deserved reputation.

They agree, though, that they are both looking forward to the tour as it “combines our love of being on stage in front of our fans with the publication of our autobiography.”

Chris adds: “The fact that we won’t be on the ice might seem strange at first, but it will give us the chance to meet the people who have supported us over the past 30 years in an intimate setting where we can share our stories live in front of theatre audiences.”

Their autobiography also offers a chance for them to speak candidly about their life in the public eye: Jayne’s struggles to start a family with husband Phil, and Chris’s heartache within his own family. Like the theatre tour, this is a way for those of us who have just watched in wonder at the silky ice skills of this modest pair to finally get to know the couple behind the headlines.

Certainly, their story on the ice is the stuff of dreams. They were teenagers when they first met in 1968, but it was not until seven years later at Nottingham ice-rink that the two first danced together.

A school trip to the local ice-rink at the age of eight had been enough to show Jayne that skating was what she wanted to do. At the age of 14, she and her then partner became the British National Pairs Champions but they later parted and Jayne continued skating solo.

Chris started skating at the age of 10 after getting skates as a Christmas present; he was sporty at school and saw ice-skating as athletic and graceful. He began skating with another partner at 14 and they became the British Junior Dance champions, but they also split up.

Perhaps fate was simply waiting for its moment to put them together, but one thing is certain: when they teamed up in 1975 under the watchful eye of coach Janet Sawbridge they won their first competitions together in Sheffield and Bristol and then in St Gervais, France.

They came second in an international competition followed by a fourth place finish at the British Championships.

In 1979, they were placed sixth at the European Championships in Zagreb, Yugoslavia (now Croatia) and eighth at the World Championships in Vienna.

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Their main focus was skating and there was little time for a social life when early mornings and late nights were spent at cold ice-rinks. But all this paid off when they became British champions again.

Jayne was working in insurance and Chris was a policeman but success was already threatening to eclipse other careers and, after placing fifth in the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, they both gave up their jobs to skate together full-time.

The move paid off. They were not expected to win the European Championships in Innsbruck in 1981 as the Russians had dominated the sport for the previous 12 years.

But, on a special night for British skating, Jayne and Chris became the European Ice Dance Champions, and six weeks later in America they won their first World Championship Medal.

Suddenly, we were all more aware of ice-dancing. And we were very aware of the young Nottingham couple with the clean-cut image.

At the 1982 European Championships in Lyon, France, they retained their title and scored their first sixes in an overseas competition. They were also triumphant in the World Championships in Denmark.

The following year, Jayne fell in practice just days before the Europeans in Germany and they had to withdraw, but they arrived in Finland for the World Championships only weeks later. It is to their great credit that they surpassed their performance the previous year with top marks. With the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo less than 12 months away, the signs were good.

In 1984, thanks to the ambitious and mesmeric dance to “Bolero” that Chris had choreographed, they stepped into the pages of sporting history.

“...it seemed a fitting time to say goodbye to ‘Dancing on Ice’. We wanted to go out on a high!”

They also stepped into the full glare of the media spotlight and we wanted to know all about them: were they a couple? Who were they as individuals away from the ice?

Little personal detail escaped into the public arena, but career-wise, they turned professional to start the next phase of their working lives together.

Jayne and Chris have continued to entertain through icedance over the years, and just eight years ago started the phenomenally successful TV series “Dancing on Ice.” This pairing of celebrity would-be skaters with professionals, the expert input of Jayne and Chris and their still-beautiful dancing together to show everyone how it should be done proved to be a ratings’ winner.

Last year, they announced that the 2014 series would be the last, citing the 30th anniversary of their iconic Sarajevo win because “it seemed a fitting time to say goodbye to ‘Dancing on Ice’. We wanted to go out on a high!”

There will, however, be a “Dancing on Ice” Christmas special and it’s quite likely other projects will keep the busy pair in the public eye.

The important thing is that they reject any suggestion they will be hanging up their skates - and promptly organised a UK-wide tour. All of this is excellent news for fans of the duo who still flock to see them perform.

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have undoubtedly raised the profile of ice-dance over the years, both in the pubic consciousness and at the very levels of this demanding and beautiful discipline.

Could they ever eclipse that “Bolero” moment? It’s hard to say but all we know for sure is that this exciting pair have smoothly skated into our lives bringing excellence at every turn. And who knows where that demanding journey will take them next?

For details of local theatres for the Our Life On Ice tour go to www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Care Act to Deliver the Biggest Reforms in 60 Years Changes to the way the care system is run came into effect on 1st October and, while they won’t start to be enforced until April next year, they will have huge implications for anyone needing or providing care in Britain.

By Louise Rance

For the first time, the Care Act 2014, which represents the most significant reforms in more than 60 years, will limit the amount anyone will have to pay towards the cost of their care and put them in control of their care and support.

“Care is a basic entitlement and something the vast majority of people are likely to experience at some point in their lives, whether receiving it or providing it”, said Louise Rance of Russell and Russell Solicitors.

“Our population is growing and we’re living longer so more of us will need care in the future. This Act aims to transform the current means tested system so that more people get better access to care as well as better all-round care.”

Existing legislation has never been comprehensively reviewed. Instead, it has been added to at intervals over the last 70 years, making it extremely

confusing not only for those in need of care, but for those who manage it too.

The new Care Act aims to be a single, modern law that clearly sets out the kind of care people should expect.

But it is not just about making the process more transparent and easier to understand, it is about fundamentally changing the way local authorities deal with caring for people.

The essence of this Act is to ensure wellbeing and quality of life.

Historically, councils have focused on what disabilities a person has or what services can be provided. Now, local authorities will have a duty to take into consideration the physical, mental and

emotional wellbeing of the individual so that support is built around their needs and wants and how they can be best cared for. Councils will also be required to provide preventative services to maintain people’s health.

From a financial perspective, under the new rules a minimum eligibility threshold will apply across the country. Until now, local authorities have been able to apply their own thresholds, resulting in varying levels of entitlement depending on where people live.

“One of the biggest concerns people have is how they’ll pay for their care”, continues Louise. “Some have faced

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losing almost everything they’ve worked for, while others have had to sell their home in order to get the care they need.”

their care would still eat into most of their savings or absorb a significant proportion of the value of their home.”

The new regulations will introduce a cap of £72,000 that people will have to contribute towards their care.

Once this is reached, the state will pay for the cost of care. In addition, the means testing level has been increased in order for government help to kick in earlier. All councils will also have to offer a deferred payment scheme so that people are not forced into selling their home in their lifetime to pay for residential care.

In light of the findings of the Mid Staffordshire Hospital scandal, access to information will play a bigger role in a bid to drive up the quality of care across the board. Provider profiles - a description of the care offered - on the NHS Choices website aims to help people compare care homes and services so they can make a more informed choice about their care.

They will also have the opportunity to comment about their experience so that the standard of care is open and transparent.

Louise, however, argues that more needs to be done: “Although the Act provides greater clarity for people in respect of their right to defer payments, in reality the cap is a false sense of security. Many people wouldn’t live in care homes long enough to reach the financial threshold, so the price of paying for

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The government is also cracking down on those who deliver substandard care. Stronger regulatory powers, including prosecution where necessary, will make those responsible for poor care accountable.

Louise concludes: “The Act doesn’t just take into account those in need of care; it also gives carers new rights too. Up until now, local authorities have not been obliged to support carers, however, from October they will be entitled to an assessment and if found eligible for support in a particular area, they’ll benefit from the same legal right to receive support as those they care for.”

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L I V E F R O M T H E PA L L A D I U M

Neil Sean is a TV presenter, writer and variety performer – He has appeared on both the West End stage and Broadway bringing his long held dream of his own one man show to the Palladium this year …Here in his brand new book “Live from the London Palladium, By the stars who appeared there“ he tells the story of the many bill topping names who have trod the boards of this Frank Matcham gem of a theatre and why it means so much to those who have been lucky enough to do so.

It’s with grateful thanks to my mother and father who were both in the variety theatre world that I have met, performed and interviewed some of the all-time greats of showbiz. My personal favourites? All of them really because each one has a great story to tell and once talking become so revealing. All the interviews are from my TV and radio interviews so listening and looking back has been great fun tinged with sadness as many are simply not here anymore. Here are just some of my favourites that I hope will be yours too.

Mike Winters was without doubt a comedy legend. As one half of the very successful “Mike and Bernie” who enjoyed fame across all bands of showbiz from TV, Radio, Panto and film it appears that they could do no wrong ... so being given the chance to sit down and invite Mike in for a chat about his latest projects was too good an opportunity to miss ...This though turned out to be his last ever TV interview.

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Mike and Bernie Winters were a great comedy double act who played just about every major theatre going and along with their hit films and TV series cemented their place in British comedy. But as Mike told me it was another comedian that he enjoyed more; “Al Reed was a super guy but quite reserved off stage and enjoyed the good life. Quite a few of the set felt he had conned his way in because he had other wealth outside the world of showbiz as they say but for us he was funny ... Simple as that ... When you work with big stars like we did, Tommy Trinder, Bruce etc. you’re not in awe as much as you’re all kind of starting out and foolishly believe that you will be as big as they are with the right breaks and such. But for us we just tried to learn from them... Our act, (laughing) truthfully we would work many aspects out while travelling. It was that bad really but after a while we had a great set up and mainly we would ad-lib around what we had.”

Mike also set to rights the true story of his infamous fall out with his brother and comedy partner Bernie and one that Mike addresses in detail in the film... “Truth is we never really fell out, I mean not in the way the media said... I wanted to do other things and so did he but what mattered was we were still brothers and remained so ... I loved him and adored him but it was a business, you know it’s called show business, and sometimes the lines can get blurred, but truthfully we always remained pals and that was so important.”

Sadly Mike Winters passed away in Gloucestershire aged 82 in August 2013.

Barry Humphries aka Dame Edna Everage “When I first came to London in the late 50s and 60s trying to break into the world of showbiz to me the Palladium was the mecca... You know it was the one place you really wanted to appear but even in my wildest

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dreams I had no idea that one day I would play it... I mean I ended my tour at the theatre last year simply because it was my last tour ever, and of course I figured, is there a better place to say goodbye to everyone?”

“I often just take a peek when I am walking past and always stand in awe at the dream that came true... I appeared and starred at the London Palladium... What more can a performer ask?”

Meeting Des O’Connor is like, well, meeting someone you have known for years, thing is I have never met him before & here I am standing on the stage of the Palladium Theatre in the heart of London ... Des who reaches a golden era very soon could easily pass for a man in his late 50’s and I ask him what is his secret, “Genes and of course taking good care of myself ...

I don’t deny and I don’t overindulge, that is the secret, plus I enjoy life and my career. I really do, it’s been such a ride and such fun.”

Keen to know more about his appearances that total over one thousand at the theatre I ask what it’s like to compere a Royal Variety show “Ah they were good. I mean I loved doing them and we had such great stars to introduce, the list was endless, we really had the pick of the crop in those days... Nervous of course but I am a big fan of the royal family and I figured they must have liked the act as I was never sent to the tower.

But seriously I think it’s the biggest honour for everyone to be invited to perform on the show, it’s the pinnacle of your career, after all there is no higher audience now is there?” Des told me he plans to come back to the Palladium and would if asked“ Do the show for free ... I adore the place, why not? If I am not paid at least I would have starred at the Palladium again - it has that pull about it.

Donny Osmond was just a teenager when he was given the opportunity to appear at his favourite theatre “I look back now at the arrogance of my youth and know I took it all in my stride but now I think like, Wow how lucky was I ? ... We were big then, like One Direction now, so my memories are that I think some of the acts found us a tad annoying with all the screaming girls but I do recall how serious the Royal show was and what it meant to

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us .. I stood there quietly in the centre of the stage and wondered if like me so many other people like Judy, Frank and Dean had been this nervous... it gives you a good feeling though just to get that far .. I will always consider the theatre to be one of my all-time favourites.”

Writing the book has been a real pleasure and dare I say you forget meeting some wonderful people along the way, real stars like Larry Grayson who remarked “I never thought stardom would happen for me you know ... I was an overnight discovery and yet I had been at it for years and year then bang. Suddenly I was up there with the rest of them.

Tommy Trinder who I met towards the end of his life told me that the key to success as a star and comedian was publicity “Oh yes my son, truly it was ... I used to have massive billboards plastered around London with my image and my catchphrase on “You Lucky People.“ It worked and people would recite it back to me all the time.

I don’t think there is anything wrong with not getting a laugh but trying your best to is the key to it all.

got the booking to the Royal show at the Palladium I was shocked ... I kept thinking is this a joke, is this for real?“ It was of course and Joan was a sensation but she told me “You know one star that has yet to play that stage ... Streisand and you know she was stunned when I told her I had gotten there first ... truly, because at drama club together she was no great shakes in the looks department but she had that voice and she always thought she would beat me to the Palladium but yep I did one thing Ms Streisand “she laughed.

Finally 60s pop icon Lulu told me that she was a mere “nipper“ when she landed a slot on the stage “ I was a wee thing enjoying my first pop success and yes my mam and dad were thrilled because it was the show and all that, but age is great that way, you look back and think … “Wow I did it you know and I was so full of vim and full on confidence which I think changes as you get older” .. She had this to say for her older fans though “Don’t ever give up on your dreams no matter what age you are because life moves along all the time ... they can just be around the corner so snap it up and enjoy it.“

Meanwhile the late Joan Rivers told me that “I think when I finally The full and exclusive interviews plus many more are in Neil Sean “Live from the London Palladium“ Out now via Amberley Books e.store@amberley-books.com 17

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The research shows 82 per cent of people manage more online accounts that require a password than they did last year, with the average Briton dealing with 19. Over a third (35 per cent) of those questioned admit that they do not create strong passwords because they struggle to recall them.

However, poor passwords leave people vulnerable to identity theft, fraud and extortion. Cyber crime is a serious threat to the UK and the government is taking action to increase public awareness of the risk.

The government has dedicated £860 million over five years through the National Cyber Security Programme and is working to transform the UK response to cyber security.

Director of the National Crime Agency (NCA) National Cyber Crime Unit Jamie Saunders said:

Three quarters of Britons risking online safety · 62% of over 55s have up to 5 more passwords than they did a year ago · The average Briton over 55 has 20 password-protected accounts · 15% never change their passwords · 31% of those who don’t use strong passwords say it’s because they won’t remember them · 11% use pet’s name as password.

A new survey from Cyber Streetwise has revealed the vast majority of people are not taking the necessary steps to protect their identity online, with 75 per cent admitting they do not follow best practice to create complex passwords.

New guidance from the government states the key to creating a strong password includes using three words or more and adding a symbol to make the password even more secure.

The figures were released to mark the launch of the latest phase of the government’s Cyber Streetwise campaign. In partnership with the police and industry experts, Cyber Streetwise aims to raise awareness of wise and unwise behaviour online.

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Despite 95 per cent of Britons saying it is their own responsibility to protect themselves online, two thirds are risking their safety by not using symbols in passwords. Nearly half (47 per cent) have other unsafe password habits such as using pet names or significant dates as their password.

The new statistics are revealed during Cyber Security Awareness Month and ahead of Get Safe Online week.

Modern Slavery and Organised Crime Minister Karen Bradley said: “When passwords are compromised, financial and banking details can be stolen, causing problems for the person affected, for businesses and for the economy. There is an emotional impact caused by the loss of irreplaceable photos, videos and personal emails, but even worse, these can be seized to extort money.

“We can and must play a role in reducing our risk of falling victim to cyber crime. Most attacks can be prevented by taking some basic security steps, and I encourage everyone to do so.”

“The NCA is working closely with law enforcement colleagues all over the world to target and disrupt cyber criminals, but we should be clear that they will target weakness and therefore having weak passwords will leave you vulnerable.

“Nobody wants their personal financial details, business information or photographs to be stolen or held to ransom, so simple things like using three or more words, a mixture of numbers, letters and symbols, upper and lower case letters will make it much more difficult for hackers to access your details.”

Advice on creating strong, memorable passwords can be found on cyberstreetwise.com, along with other easy tips for staying safe online.

Tips for creating and remembering passwords include: · Loci method: Imagine a familiar scene and place each item that needs to be remembered in a particular location i.e. red rose on the table, book on chair, poster on wall. Imagine yourself looking around the room in a specific sequence. Re-imagine the scene and the location of each item when you need to remember · Acronyms: Use a phrase or a sentence and take the first letter from that sentence · Narrative methods: Remember a sequence of key words by creating a story and littering it with memorable details e.g. ‘the little girl wore a bright yellow hat as she walked down the narrow street…’

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1. The Christmas tree is often the main feature of decorating your home for the festive season, so place it in the room you will use the most. Putting the tree by the window gives a vision of warmth and comfort to you and your visitors before you have even come inside, or putting it next to the fireplace gives a fantastically traditional setting for Christmas morning.

2. Alternatively you could have trees in a number of rooms, which can be decorated to suit their environment – for example an edible selection of treats for the kitchen tree, and a tiny tree or just a decorated branch for the children’s rooms with wooden trains, soldiers, drums and fairies.

3. If you are using a traditional colour scheme at Christmas of red and green, make one colour more dominant than the other such as lots of red with a splash of green as this will be more pleasing on the eye.

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4. Alternatively, a theme focusing on metallics could incorporate browns, oranges and golds, as well as amber and bronze to bring warmth to your decor.

Find branches of mottled oak leaves and create a display or a wreath using small bronze beads or gold acrylic drops.

5. Glass can bring a stunning ice effect to your decorations. Choose a glass sculpture for the entranceway, or place baubles in decorative glass bowls for the table.

6. A Jack Frost theme of white, silver and aqua will bring about a wintery charm. Choose a white berry garland that will add sparkle, or icicle lights for the tree. Crystals and clear baubles in floral decorations will glisten nicely - try them with a combination of white ranunculus, tulips and hyacinths for a stunning scent.

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A purple feather wreath would welcome the theme warmly and velvet Christmas sacks and velvet skirts for under the tree will look gorgeously effective.

8. Bringing the outside in is a fundamental part of Christmas decorating, and alongside the tree, holly and ivy look fabulous with traditional amaryllis and roses. Try creating a spray of lush green over a painting or on a mantle piece, or use a berry-covered branch to display your Christmas cards.

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9. Christmas wreaths also come in all shapes, textures and colours now, as well as the traditional green. Rings of bells will make a musical front door, or a feather version in unexpected hues such as aubergine, or even lime, will make an original statement. Twig wreaths for the minimalist can be enhanced with sticks of cinnamon, and a ring of eucalyptus or tiny fresh flowers would make a wonderfully scented arrangement.

10. Lighting is key at this time of year, and a beautifully lit house is a welcoming sight at the end of the working day. Fibre optic displays will bounce light around in windows and rope lights look glorious under the tree. For high ceilings, a chandelier will bring the ultimate decadence to your home.

11. Candles come into their own at Christmas and a show of differing types and sizes look wonderful when combined with interesting vases. Candles also glow beautifully through cutwork metal and ceramic.

12. Outdoor lighting can also have a transformative effect on your home. A wellchosen lantern for the porch will provide a festively warm welcome, or contemporary wall lights that pick out feature stone or house numbers add to the outdoor décor. If you are have them then pick out niches, columns or other architectural features to celebrate the façade of your home, or decorate a choice shrub or tree instead to highlight your good taste.

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H E A LT H to take better care of their health. At this age ladies oestrogen levels are dropping and after the menopause their body becomes more vulnerable to osteoporosis and heart disease and men can be highly focused in achieving goals such as lowering their cholesterol or reducing their waist line.

Why exercise is so beneficial for everyone over 50: • Exercise helps older adults maintain or lose weight. As metabolism naturally slows with age, maintaining a healthy weight is a challenge. Exercise helps increase metabolism and builds muscle mass, helping to burn more calories. When your body reaches a healthy weight, your overall wellness will improve.

Senior fitness

Whatever your target we will hit it together!!

Between 1985 and 2010 the number of people in the UK aged 65 and older increased by almost 20% with more than 21 million people over the age of 50. Not only are people living longer but they are also staying active well into their senior years. George Burns (who lived to be 100) used to say, "If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!"

Some people are very lucky, and no matter how many bad lifestyle habits they have, they're going to live into old age, but for the rest of us who might be concerned with quality of life as we age, exercise is one of the key components. Some of you may have already noticed, but muscle mass decreases as we age. Starting around age 40, adults lose 3%-5% of muscle mass per decade.

Muscles keep us strong, burn calories, help us maintain our weight and strong muscles are essential for our balance and bone strength. Without muscle strength we can lose our independence and mobility. Balance decreases as we age and as a result, falling is a major problem. The good news is that 26

physical activity can improve balance and reduce the risk of falling.

Bones also tend to decrease in density as we age, and for some people, it can lead to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone density and can lead to an increased risk of fracture.

The bad news is that osteoporosis is responsible for more than 1.5 million fractures annually, including over 300,000 hip fractures. The good news is that exercise can increase bone density in some older individuals.

There are so many excuses for us to not take up exercise, being too old is one of them but there are so many reasons for you to start or continue with exercise! No matter what your age it’s never too late. Come along on a Friday to take part in my senior fitness class and start seeing the benefits of a fitter stronger body no matter what your age!

Health and Fitness over 50 When we hit our fifties people start to look at their lifestyle and decide

• Exercise reduces the impact of illness and chronic disease. Among the many benefits of exercise for adults over 50 include improved immune function, better heart health and blood pressure, better bone density, and better digestive functioning. People who exercise also have a lowered risk of several chronic conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, and colon cancer.

• Exercise enhances mobility, flexibility, and balance in older adults.

Exercise improves your strength, flexibility and posture, which in turn will help with balance, coordination, and reducing the risk of falls. Strength training also helps ease the symptoms of chronic conditions such as arthritis.

• Exercise improves your sleep. Poor sleep is not an inevitable consequence of aging and quality sleep is important for your overall health. Exercise often improves sleep, helping you fall asleep more quickly and sleep more deeply.

• Exercise boosts mood and selfconfidence. Endorphins produced by exercise can actually help you feel better and reduce feelings of sadness or depression. Being active and feeling strong naturally helps you feel more self-confident and sure of yourself.

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• Exercise is good for the brain.

Exercise benefits regular brain functions and can help keep the brain active, which can prevent memory loss, cognitive decline, and dementia.

Exercise may even help slow the progression of brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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The training that I like to do with my clients is very functional. Meaning that I don’t want you just sat on a machine for 30 minutes, I like to get people moving around and having fun, and the equipment I use ranges from car/ bus tyres, ropes, gymnastic rings, kettlebells, free weights and body weight.

My senior fitness class is a relaxed friendly class that is targeted at people aged 50 plus and also those who are recovering from injury or illness but can’t quite manage one of my boot camps in the evenings.

My name is Chris Bramah and I am a level 3 qualified personal trainer, kettlebell instructor, nutritionist and level 3 pre and post natal specialist.

No matter what your targets are, be it losing weight, toning up gaining more

Every session is different and they are for every ability. They are based on circuit training, where you perform strength and cardiovascular exercises at set times so you can work at your own pace and work as hard as you can manage. We have a nice mixture of ages from 50-83 with both male and female participants.

The class is £3.50 a session and are every Friday 11am – 12pm at Markland Hill Tennis Club, Heaton.

I specialise in pre and post natal exercise programming too and have an award winning mums and baby fitness class every Friday.

I am an outdoors and home personal trainer and I also work at Markland Hill Tennis Club.

If you have any questions or want to book a free consultation please contact me on the numbers below and catch me each week in the Bolton News and Bury Times.

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Weekly DANCE and FITNESS ACTIVITIES Learning and Activities Centre At the Learning and Activities Centre, in the heart of Farnworth, we offer a warm, friendly and relaxing atmosphere for all our students and visitors, with a programme of quality learning, creative and exercise opportunities which enrich lives and certainly help keep the mind and body active. Rather than a ‘school for the over 50s’ it is a social centre, a meeting place where, through the medium of learning, new friendships can form and develop and existing groups find a warm, safe and fun place to meet.

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Exercise to better health by raising your pulse rate to music for an hour or so under the watchful eyes of our qualified instructors.

Throughout the year we offered: a range of I.T. classes including Basic Computer Skills, use of the Internet, electronic communications to keep in touch with family and friends wherever they may be; Family History Research; Photo Restoration and Manipulation and 1-2-1 tutorials. Our music classes include keyboard lessons for all abilities, a guitar class, a mixed group for guitars and keyboards and the ever popular Golden Voices choir. Moving into the world of the Arts, our students have produced paintings in oil and water colour, drawings in pencil and charcoal and have used the centre as a base from which to organise trips to various art galleries. The craft classes create objects such as cards, book marks, jewellery boxes and decorative pictures from paper, card, cloth and lace. We also offer a number of fitness activities tailored for the over 50s including various movement to music classes all led by Age UK Bolton’s volunteer tutors and instructors. In addition we host a number of classes and events for partner organisations such as Bolton Council, The St. Johns Fellowship and Farnworth Little Theatre.

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Wednesday 3.15-4.45

£3.00

Gently relax to these gentle Far Eastern disciplines to improve your state of mind and body. We can lead you through Yang, Sun and Chen styles of Tai Chi, and our Yoga sessions feature predominantly Pranayama and Ashtanga styles.

Golden Voices Choir

During the past year we offered a total of 828 places on IT, music, arts and crafts or exercise classes with an average 75% take up. With most classes running in three 12 week terms and lasting for 2 hours this equates to more than 11,280 hours of tuition. This amount of teaching and social activity would not be possible without the fantastic and dedicated team of volunteers who give their time, skills, talents and energies to make it an informative and enjoyable experience. This year we have been supported by 36 tutor, 9 reception and 5 catering volunteers. Age UK Bolton wishes to offer a sincere thank you to all the volunteers involved – without whose help none of this would be possible.

Movement to Music

Thursday 11.00-12.30

£2.00

Thursday 1.00-2.00

£2.50

Rite Weight Friday 12.00-12.45 in association with GET ACTIVE TEA DANCE – Open to all –

Looking to the future we intend to keep up the good work with the existing programme whilst offering more places and expanding the range of classes and activities available. We are keen to host more special events and one off help sessions to bring the community together. We believe that we have enjoyed a good year and are looking forward to the exciting challenge of having an even better one next year. So if you are over 50 and keen to make the most of life we look forward to welcoming you at our Learning and Activities Centre.

Friday 2.00-4.00

No Charge £2.50

Just turn up and enjoy. Have fun and meet new friends at the popular Friday afternoon Tea Dance. Join in with regular Sequence Dances, and a few Ballroom, Line and Party Dances as well to get you back in step. Enjoy a hot cup of tea with a biscuit in the interval.

Age UK Bolton, Cross Street, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 7AG t: 01204 701525 Syd,www.ageukbolton.org.uk IT student.

Registered charity number 223240 ‘I love coming here, it keeps me going. Everybody is so friendly and at 90 I’m still learning new things.’

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TEN YEARS YOUNGER Same day tooth implants have given Viv Burton a new smile, revived confidence and a new youthful radiance

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visit to the dentist has transformed the life of Lancashire businesswoman Viv Burton. But her dentist is no ordinary dentist — it is Douglas Lee Dental Associates a leading UK centre of excellence for the revolutionary ‘Fast and Fixed’ procedure for same-day implants.

Because she was fearful and nervous of dental treatment, fashion store owner Viv hated going to the dentist and as a result had lost her lower teeth and had endured ill-fitting dentures for many years.

Her upper teeth were crooked and her gums were also in poor shape — as was her confidence, which had gradually been eroded.

“Because I was conscious of my teeth I had a habit

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of putting my hand over my mouth. I was just so frightened of going to the dentist but Douglas Lee Dental Associates have changed that. I cannot praise them enough —I actually look forward to going to see them as it’s not like a dentists at all!”

After reading about Douglas Lee and the ‘Fast and Fixed’ same day implant procedure Viv plucked up courage and booked an appointment.

Other dentists had advised Vivienne that her top teeth would have to be removed and replaced with dentures, which she was desperate to avoid as she already disliked having the lower denture.

The first thing implant expert Dougie Lee did was explain what would be necessary and that it would be pain free, which gave Viv much-needed confidence.

She was also told her upper gums needed treatment to get them back in shape ready for a full upper arch implant procedure.

I CAN’T BELIEVE THE CONFIDENCE IT HAS GIVEN ME. I CAN HONESTLY SAY IT IS THE BEST INVESTMENT I HAVE EVER MADE! Since Douglas Lee Dental Associates adopted the ‘Fast and Fixed’ same day technique, which originated in Germany, they have become a flagship practice that is used to teach the procedure.

“To become a teaching surgery for ‘Fast and Fixed’ is a real compliment — it is a massive boost to us and it gives us the chance to show other dentists what can be achieved with this technique,” says Dougie.

Testament to their high level of skills, Douglas Lee Dental Associates were the first team in the UK to carry out a full set of upper and lower jaw implants within a day using the `Fast and Fixed’ technique.

“No-one wants to lose their teeth but sometimes, despite everyone’s best efforts, teeth

fail and we previously had to resort to prosthetics like removable dentures. Dental implants are a wonderful improvement on them but until recently there had been no affordable or convenient way of using them to support a whole jaw, with ‘Fast and Fixed’, there is.

“It used to be taught that when implants are planned to restore a full jaw the surgery is staged. Typically, separate appointments are needed for X-rays and CT scans, tooth extractions, bone grafts, implant placements, impression taking and finally fitting the new teeth — it can take over 12 months and cost a small fortune.”

Preparation is key to the success and the team of dental nurses, cosmetic dentists, dental technicians and Dougie himself, all play their part on the day.

Viv opted for full upper arch implants and on the day of her procedure she arrived at the Accrington surgery full of confidence as she had become familiar with the experienced and friendly

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BEFORE team during previous visits preparing for the surgery.

“I had every faith in the team at Dougie’s,” recalls Viv, who has just returned from a business trip to London.

“While I was away I told some people what I had done and they said my smile now looks amazing, they were very complimentary.”

At his state-of-the-art surgery in Accrington Dougie has all the latest technology, equipment and skills required to carry out `Fast and Fixed’ same day implant tooth replacement.

Patients scheduled for ‘Fast and Fixed’ treatment are settled into their private ensuite day room, complete with a day-bed and sofa. A Cone Beam CT scan is taken if not done so already. Generally, patients opt to be sedated so the procedure is anxiety free and absolutely painless.

AFTER With the patient completely relaxed, the damaged and infected teeth are removed as gently as possible. The implant sites need to be free of germs so the `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. This allows implants to be placed immediately, usually six in the upper and four in the lower jaws.

Typically in less than three hours the surgery is complete —the patient has felt no pain and more or less dozed through all of it.

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

The new teeth are then custom-made by Mark Roach, the practice’s on-site dental technician, while throughout the rest of the day, the patient relaxes in their day-suite, their every need attended to by personal care-nurses. By about 6pm the new teeth are ready and the happy patient can go home and enjoy their brand new smile!

Besides minor swelling and bruising similar to that from simple tooth extractions, Dougie’s patients recover quickly and with few problems.

“It is an extremely choreographed day where each professional plays their part,” explains Dougie. “We are very much ahead of the game in this. It is a multiskilled procedure and we have all the right professionals on our team.”

In Viv’s case, she was so delighted with the results in her upper jaw that only a week later she returned without a qualm to have full lower arch implants, enabling her to abandon dentures forever!

“I can’t believe the confidence it has given me,” she said. “I can honestly say it is the best investment I have ever made!”

When implants are carried out the experts at Douglas Lee take into account facial contours, so Viv’s bright new smile shines through making her look years younger: “I couldn’t be happier with the result!”

Douglas Lee A S S O C I A T E S Douglas Lee Dental Associates 115 Whalley Road Accrington BB5 1BX 01254 237517 hello@douglasleedental.co.uk www.douglasleedental.co.uk

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There’s something for everyone at Ena Mill - For Him, For Her, For The Home!

Fashion, footwear, jewellery & accessories, bedding, home goods, gifts, lighting, books, soft furnishings, handbags, luggage, menswear, lingerie, toys and much much more. You’ll find all sorts of unexpected items at truly remarkable prices.

For the Family A visit to Ena Mill is a genuine day out. Famous brand names offering top quality and fantastic value for money – that’s our policy and that’s exactly what you’ll find whenever you visit, plus there’s always the extra special offers such as our seasonal savings events that take place all year round.

Outdoor Christmas Market @ Curley’s 22nd November 1pm - 7.30pm • Christmas Trees for sale with free home delivery • 20 Stalls • 15,000 lights ~ Switch on 6pm • 60 piece choir singing carols before and after switch on.

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Arriving 12noon on Saturday 6th December.

He will be located in The Crafty Potter Studio Heskin Farmers Market, Wood Lane, Heskin, Chorley, Lancs, PR7 5PA. Please call 01257 367280 or 07517 763933 Email info@craftypotterpreston.co.uk or info@heskinfarmersmarket.co.uk

Wedding Fayre January 29th 2014 - Wedding Fayre 6pm-9pm

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The Big Bolton Light Switch On Thursday 20 November 5:00pm - 7:00pm Full line up to be announced (www. visitbolton.com/whatson), but expect great family entertainment with surprise guests to help Santa switch on the lights and kick start Christmas in the town centre.

For more details call 01204 334321.

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Bryan Adams Sunday 23 November 2014 Phones 4 U Arena Born on the fifth of November, 1959 and hailing from Ontario, Canada, Bryan Adams is the best selling Canadian rock artist of all time. With over 100 million records sold over nearly 40 years in showbusiness, he’s still at the top of his game.

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Heskin farmers Market, Wood Lane, Heskin,Chorley, Lancs PR7 5PA Tel 07599831907 Email info@heskinfarmersmarket.co.uk

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What’s on at Bolton Little Theatre

What’s on at Octagon Theatre

Arsenic and Old Lace

A View From The Bridge

by Arthur Miller

Bolton Little Theatre, Hanover St, Bolton BL1 4TG Telephone: 01204 524469

December 6th - 13th 2014 In this hilarious black comedy, spinsters Martha & Abby Brewster have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with a glass of home-made eldeberry wine laced with poison. There’s a brother who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt and digs locks for the Panama Canal in the cellar. Another murderous brother has received plastic surgery performed by an alcoholic accomplice, Dr. Einstein, to conceal his identity. And there’s the hero, Mortimer Brewster, played by Cary Grant in the classic film version, who debates what to do while dealing with his crazy, homicidal family and the local police.

Damages

January 31st - February 7th 2015 A sensational photo poses a moral conundrum, exposing deceit, lies and a darker secret that mustn’t be revealed at any cost. Is a celebrity entitled to privacy or are they fair game for feeding time at the tabloid zoo

Pack of Lies

March 7th - March 14th 2015 The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as an observation station to try and foil a Soviet spy ring operating in the area.

Acoustic Sessions In The Forge

Fri 28 Nov & 19 Dec, 2014 Some of the best bands that Bolton has to offer perform in one of the best sessions venues in the region.

Come along and see some of the freshest new musical talent around.

Hosted by Anthony Walsh.

www.octagonbolton.co.uk

Hansel & Gretel at THE MET Bury Market St, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0BW 0161 761 7107 Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 24 December A beautiful and mysterious version of classic fairytale Hansel and Gretel.

Brother and sister Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods and they’re so hungry that they could eat a house - so imagine their luck when they come across a house made out of gingerbread and cake.

Sometimes, if you want something badly enough it might just happen, but getting what you want isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.

Inside the very sweet house is a very sour witch. Hansel and Gretel are going to need their wits about them to escape her.

Using puppets, masks, music and film Rossendale’s Horse + Bamboo Theatre Company have baked up a delicious treat of a show for Christmas 2014.

Winter Wonderland 2014/15 Saturday 29 November 9:00am - 5:00pm

Bolton is transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland at the end of November when the town welcomes back our real ice rink and giant wheel complete, this year, with some extra special additions.

For more details call 01204 334321.

Thursday 15 January 7:30pm - 10pm Cost: £26.50 - £10 Longshoreman Eddie Carbone lives with his wife and niece in a tight-knit American-Italian neighbourhood in 1950’s Brooklyn. Eddie works, goes bowling, looks after his family and hopes for a better future for his orphaned niece, Catherine - raised by him and his wife Beatrice as their own.

In a community where family comes first, Eddie welcomes Beatrice’s cousins into their cramped apartment, two illegal immigrants desperate to earn money to send back to their impoverished families in Sicily. But Eddie soon finds himself battling with his inner demons in a personal struggle that could ultimately tear his family apart.

One of Arthur Miller’s greatest plays, A View from the Bridge is powerful, gripping, witty, and profoundly moving. This is the third Arthur Miller play directed for the Octagon by David Thacker who had a close working relationship with the playwright.

To book tickets call 01204 520661

Alice in Wonderland Friday 14 November - Saturday 10 January 2015 Cost: £22.50 - £9.00 In her pursuit of a rabbit in a hurry, Alice tumbles into a world of adventure - where March Hares and Mad Hatters take tea, and a grinning Cheshire Cat appears and disappears like magic!

Alice’s adventures in Wonderland take her on a journey full of mystery

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and mayhem, meeting a peculiar range of characters along the way… each of them ‘curiouser and curiouser’ than the last!

But will Alice find her way home?

Will the white rabbit make it to the garden on time? And who’s head will the Queen of Hearts chop off next?!

The Octagon’s intimate in-the-round theatre space will be transformed to create a spectacular Wonderland packed full of magic and delights.

The perfect festive treat for old and young alike – Alice in Wonderland is not to be missed!

To book tickets call 01204 520661

A beautiful summer’s day turns into tragedy.

Devastated by the loss of her father, and excluded by her cruel stepmother and sisters, Cinderella finds solace on the frozen lake where she sees her Prince Charming.

As romance blossoms, a magical encounter in a marketplace changes Cinderella’s destiny.

Journey through elegant Russia, with breathtaking winter scenes and opulent ballrooms created by Duncan Hayler (Beauty & the Beast, A Midsummer Night’s Dream). With a new score from Philip Feeney played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, you will not want to miss this unforgettable ballet.

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.

Shrek The Musical Tues 18 - Saturday 22 November

Direct from the West End and larger than life!

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Cinderella

Tues 18 - Saturday 22 November Recently named Best Company at the Taglioni European Ballet Awards, Northern Ballet is renowned for reimagining famous stories and classic ballets. Their new adaptation of Cinderella might just be the most magical adaptation of this classic rags-to-riches story you will ever see.

Set in Imperial Russia at a time when superstitious people believe in the possibility of magic, Northern Ballet’s new adaptation of this classic fairytale sees heartbreak turn to joy as the unstoppable power of young love conquers all.

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Based on the award-winning DreamWorks animation film, Shrek the Musical is this year’s must-see show for all the family.

Join our unlikely hero and his loyal steed Donkey as they embark on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona from a fire breathing, lovesick dragon. Add the diminutive Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairytale misfits, and a biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got the biggest, brightest musical comedy around!

Featuring all new songs as well as cult Shrek anthem I’m a Believer, Shrek the Musical brings all the much-loved DreamWorks characters to life, live on stage, in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. Join the adventure.

Recommended for ages 5+ To book tickets visit www.atgtickets.com/shows

Bury Market Hall: Open every day except Sunday Full Markets Open: Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays “Winner National Coach Tourism Awards” Coach Friendly Shopping Destination of the Year “Winner NABMA’s” Best Market Attraction

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

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Christmas Fair

Come and meet Santa

Saturday 29th November 10am - 3pm Trinity Methodist Church hall, off Bury Rd

Admission is £2 per adult which includes a raffle ticket FOOD & DRINK, TOMBOLA, TEDDYS, CAKES, TOYS, JEWELLERY, CDs, BRIC-A-BRAC, BOOKS, CRAFTS, GIFT BAG SURPRISE.

In aid of Bolton Dementia Support.

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Ashton Town Centre will once again become the place in Tameside for will be offering a variety of European and local goods including shopping, socialising and family entertainment this festive season, with beautiful crafts, gifts, continental food and drink, hot chocolate, speciality coffees, plus mulled wine will complement the goods and the second installment of the spectacular Christmas market. produce available in the award-winning indoor and outdoor markets.

The vibrant festive market will once again feature 30 plus traditional cabins as well as a main stage and covered licensed bar in the So get wrapped up, and come and join us for another pedestrianised area alongside the indoor market. great Tameside Christmas Market!

We are extremely excited to announce the arrival of a synthetic ice rink to this year’s Christmas spectacular. Alongside this, cabins

Ashton town centre is to become a hub for shopping, socialising and family entertainment this festive season with its spectacular Christmas market.

It will offer an enticing range of European and local Christmas fare – from beautiful crafts and gifts to continental food, hot chocolate and mulled wine – to compliment the goods and produce already available in the award-winning indoor and outdoor markets.

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The market has been extended by a week this year and will run from 28th November until 21st December.

As well as the award winning indoor and outdoor markets’ – voted the UK’s favourite this year - and the Ladysmith and Arcades Shopping Centres and lots of independent traders, Ashton-under-Lyne is the place to be this Christmas.

PARTY AND PLAY FUNHOUSE a fun time whatever the weather!

The extensive play facilities are large and bright - a wonderful kingdom for toddlers to 12-year-olds to let off steam and explore in a safe and secure environment. It’s designed so that you can see your children wherever they’re playing.

The toddler soft-play section has role play areas, sports-court and ball-pool as well as a car-track and mini-slide.

With lots of toys for babies and toddlers, there are also high-chairs, baby-bouncers and baby walkers.

Nappy-changing facilities are also available – plus we’ll warm your baby’s food for you.

Bolton’s largest indoor playcentre in Wingates Industrial Park is well worth a visit if you haven’t already been there’s something for all the family!

For the older ones there is a drop-slide, curly tree slide and four-lane slide. As well as Rapunzel climbing tower, sports court and four trampolines we have a Spooky Corner - and our pay-as-you-go Go-Karts are ‘a must’!

There’s plenty of car-parking space, and of course a café serving freshly prepared meals and snacks – and those all-important freshly-made lattes and cappuccinos!

Our magical party-rooms are perfect for special celebrations, so check out our Bronze, Silver and themed Gold Party Packages and celebrate at the best party venue in town! You can also hire the play-centre for the evening for your own special day. Don’t miss visiting our party shop, full of party ideas, gifts, toys and fancy dress costumes.

Party and Play also has a state-of-the art Sensory Studio for learning and development, so phone to book onto one of our Baby and Toddler Sessions on Wednesday and Thursday mornings – or bring your toddlers down for our weekly arts-and-crafts sessions.

No booking is required for a play - just come along!

Visit www.partyandplayfunhouse.co.uk for more details, phone us on 01942 818195 or email info@partyandplayfunhouse.co.uk.

FOOD AND DRINK THE HAIRY DIETERS EAT FOR LIFE "We've cooked the recipes in our first book over and over, and they've become much loved standards in our kitchens, along with our other favourite dishes. We enjoy them so much that, like you, we wanted, more so now we've come up with some new ones that we hope you're going to like just as much."

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH PRESERVED LEMONS 391 calories per portion (if serving 4); 313 calories per portion (if serving 5) Saffron, chilli, preserved lemons, coriander - our version of this North African stew is a winner. It’s fragrant, filling and fabulous, so enjoy. You can buy jars of preserved lemons in large supermarkets.

METHOD Put the saffron in a measuring jug with the stock cube and pour over the 250ml of just-boiled water. Stir until the stock cube dissolves and set aside. Put the chicken thighs on a board and trim off all the visible fat, then season the chicken with salt and pepper. Slice the preserved lemons into very thin strips, flicking out any pips as you go.

Heat the oil in a large non-stick saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika and chilli flakes. Season with lots of black pepper and cook for 2 minutes, while stirring.

Add the 2 tablespoons of cold water and steam-fry for another 3 minutes, stirring regularly until the onions are lightly browned. Add the chicken and preserved lemons to the saucepan and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, turning the chicken until it’s lightly coloured on all sides.

Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into rough wedge shapes or chucks of about 4cm. Roughly chop the tomatoes and cut the pitted olives in half. Put the potatoes, tomatoes and olives in a large bowl and toss with the herbs and plenty of salt and pepper.

Scatter the vegetable mix over the chicken, pour over the saffron stock and cover the pan tightly with a lid. Simmer over a very low heat for 35-40 minutes, without removing the lid, until the chicken and potatoes are tender.

Serves 4-5 Prep: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45-55 minutes pinch of saffron threads 1 chicken stock cube 250ml just-boiled water 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 preserved lemons (size of a walnut in its shell), rinsed 1 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions, sliced 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced

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1 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 2 tbsp cold water 600g medium potatoes, preferably Maris Pipers 3 large ripe tomatoes 50g pitted green olives in brine, drained 20g bunch of fresh coriander, leaves roughly chopped 20g bucn of fresh parsley, leaves roughly chopped flaked sea salt freshly ground black pepper.

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SAUSAGES AND RICH ONION GRAVY 242 calories per portion Thank goodness, we can still have a dash of the bangers and mash our mothers used to make. If you choose lean sausages with the minimum of fat, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t include this tasty dish on your menu and still drop the pounds. Look for sausages containing about 100 calories each and make sure they’re good quality for the best taste.

METHOD

Serves 4 Prep: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes 1/2 tsp sunflower oil

8 lean pork sausages 1 1/2 medium onions, thinly sliced 300ml beef stock, made with 1/2 beef stock cube 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp cornflour 1 tbsp cold water flaked sea salt freshly ground black pepper.

Brush a large non-stick frying pan or sauté pan with the sunflower oil and fry the sausages over a medium heat for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until they’re golden brown all over. Add the onions to the pan, turn down the heat slightly and fry for 8-10 minutes or until the sausages are cooked and the onions are softened and golden brown, stirring regularly.

Pour the stock into the pan, add the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix the cornflour with the cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir this mixture into the pan with the sausages and return to a simmer, then cook for 1-2 minutes more until the sauce is thickened, stirring. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with our lower-cal colcannon.

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CREAMY PRAWN KORMA 273 calories per portion (if serving 3); 205 calories per portion (if serving 4) Ready in no time, this korma will satisfy your takeaway yearnings. Rich, creamy and satisfying - absolutely prawnographic.

METHOD Heat the oil in a medium non-stick deep frying pan or sautĂŠ pan and stir in the onions, garlic and ginger. Cover the pan with a lid and cook the onions and garlic over a medium heat for 10 minutes until pale golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Remove the lid and stir in the curry paste. Cook for a further minute, while stirring then add the water and bring to the boil. Lower the heat slightly and simmer for 8-10 minutes, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced by half and the onions are very soft.

Remove the pan from the heat and, using a stick blender, blitz to a smooth sauce. Stir in the cream and sugar, season with a little salt and put the pan back on the heat.

Add the prawns to the pan, bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the prawns are completely pink and beginning to curl.

Sprinkle the fresh coriander over the top, stir well and serve the korma immediately with a small portion of rice.

Serves 3-4 Prep: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 medium onions, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced 20g chunk of fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped 3 tbsp Korma curry paste 500ml cold water 2 tbsp double of single cream 2 tsp caster sugar 400g peeled raw tiger prawns, deveined if necessary and thawed if frozen 20g bunch of fresh coriander, leaves roughly chopped flaked sea salt.

LOWER-CAL COLCANNON 157 calories per portion METHOD Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks of about 3cm. Put them in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until very tender.

While the potatoes are cooking, brush the oil over the inside of a large non-stick frying pan and fry the bacon and onion together over a medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until the onion is softened and the bacon is lightly browned, stirring regularly.

Remove any damaged leaves from the cabbage and cut in half.

Cut out the tough central core and thinly shred the leaves. Add the shredded cabbage to the pan with the bacon and onion and cook for 6-8 minutes until softened, stirring regularly. Add a tablespoon of water to the pan every couple of minutes to prevent the cabbage burning. Remove from the heat.

Drain the potatoes in a large colander and tip them back into the saucepan. Mash with the milk until smooth and season to taste. Tip the potatoes into the same pan as the softened cabbage and stir together over a low heat until hot and well combined. Transfer to a warmed dish and serve.

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Serves 4 Prep: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes 500g floury potatoes, preferably Maris Pipers or King Edwards 1/2 tsp sunflower oil 2 rashers of rindless lean smoked streaky bacon, cut into 2cm pieces 1/2 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 medium Savoy cabbage (about 300g) 3 tbsp semi-skimmed milk flaked sea salt freshly ground black pepper.

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LIGHT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH RASPBERRIES 147 calories per portion Everyone needs some chocolate from time to time so we had to come up with a chocolate pud for this book.

We’re happy with this one - see what you think. It’s a little indulgence from us to you with our love and has mercifully few calories!

Your perfect recipe needs top quality ingredients...

Serves 6 Prep: 10 minutes plus cooling and chilling Cooking time: 5 minutes 100g plain dark chocolae (70% cocoa solids) 300g low-fat ready-made custard, preferably fresh 3 large egg whites 150g fresh raspberries 1/2 tsp icing sugar.

METHOD To make the mousse, break 95g of the plain chocolate into pieces and place these in a large heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water until almost melted.

Remove the bowl carefully from the pan and stir the chocolate with a wooden spoon until it’s smooth. Leave to cool for about 15 minutes but don’t let the chocolate set.

Stir the custard into the melted chocolate until smooth. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl with an electric whisk until fairly stiff but not dry.

Stir a third of the egg whites into the melted chocolate mixture with a large metal spoon to loosen, then fold in the rest.

Divide the mixture between 6 dessert dishes or coffee cups. Cover them with cling film and chill for at least 1 hour. When you’re ready to eat, take the dishes out of the fridge and uncover them. Tumble a few raspberries into the centre of each one, dust with sifted icing sugar and grate the remaining chocolate over the top. Serve this on the day of making.

Bury Market, winner of BBC Radio 4’s Food and Farming Awards (Best Food Market) really has it all.

With over 350 stalls open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday you will find our friendly traders sell everything you need for making delicious home-cooked meals.

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Curley’s Fisheries is a little piece of heaven right in the heart of Horwich and is set in a picturesque corner of the idyllic countryside on the banks of the Wallsuches Reservoir, close to Bolton. A perfect place sit for a while, with a coffee and read a book in front of our roaring log fire or look across the water and watch the fishermen whilst enjoying our resident pianist play relaxing melodies.

From early morning bites and light lunches up to early evening meals (4-8.30pm) there is something for everyone at anytime including a fantastic breakfast menu, homemade pies, snacks, sandwiches, freshly prepared fish dishes.

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Christmas lunches available from 11th November Enjoy Christmas Day at Curley’s 1-4pm.

Indulge with delicious food & drink in front of a roaring log fire...

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Outdoor Christmas Market @ Curley’s 22nd November 1pm - 7.30pm Christmas Trees for sale with free home delivery 20 Stalls 15,000 lights ~ Switch on 6pm 60 piece choir singing carols before and after switch on.

All of these delicious dishes are prepared by the Chef to the highest standards using only superior quality fresh produce and to compliment the menu there is also a superb new selection of wines, real ales and draft beers to enjoy with your meal.

Curley’s Ivy Room is the ideal place for your business meetings, conferences, or Christmas functions with a private room with patio and Free Wi-Fi - The ideal meeting place. We can accommodate networking meetings for up to 30 people and supply delicious food and refreshments - great for setting plans in motion in a dignified environment.

WALLSUCHES, OFF CHORLEY OLD RD, HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCS, BL6 6PP TEL: 01204 691783 EMAIL: INFO@CURLEYSDININGROOMS.CO.UK WEB: WWW.CURLEYSDININGROOMS.CO.UK

THE VICTORIA INN - FANNY’S A local pub serving real ale, fine wine and good food in a traditional way.

Try British classics like fish and chips, steak and ale pudding or our famous fish finger butty. Or why not try something different from our specials menu? Which includes our Senior Citizens Special for £5.95 Come and join us for a scrumptious meal off our recently updated menu, maybe try our local favourite “The Heaton Swinger”, alternatively come and unwind in our Cocktail bar and enjoy a Cocktail or three!!

Our new lounge bar is available for small functions including funerals, christenings and birthday celebrations.

Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, visit us at www.victoriainn.co and keep up to date with our forthcoming events. Our business is your pleasure.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Our Christmas menu is available from the 22nd November with lunch served 12-4pm for £18.95. Evening dining from 4pm at £20.95 (children £13.50). Come and have a drink with us on Christmas Day between 12-3pm.

New Years Eve tickets are £25 and you can enjoy a free cocktail or prosecco on arrival, rolling canapes, DJ and bagpipes at midnight!

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DUKE WILLIAM - AINSWORTH Located on Well Street in the centre of Ainsworth, The Duke William is a family run country pub serving traditional homecooked food, sourced from local suppliers. You’ll find cask ales, a real fire and a warm welcome so bring the whole family and even the dog! The Duke William has an evening meal offer which is 2 courses from the Pub Classics menu and 2 coffees for 2 people only £20.

Don’t miss Steak Night every Tuesday where you can purchase 2 steaks and a bottle of house wine for just £20 F O O D S E R V E D D A I LY Mon-Sat 12-3pm & 5-9pm | Sunday 12-8pm

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Delicious, healthy, affordable and fresh food for you and your family with roaring log fires to compliment the transformation of Grappa Restaurant at the Crofters, you are always sure of a warm welcome. Mature, sleek and sassy are but a few words to describe this old favourite.

Head Chef Mukesh has over 25 years experience and only uses natural fresh ingredients that are sourced locally with something for everyone from our extensive and varied menu.

From Grills such as 8oz Fillet Steak, Pan Fried Sea Bass, alongside pizza and pasta favourites we also have a specials board changed daily and children’s menu.Our friendly staff will help you find the meal you want!

We also run regular offers for example: Mon - Thurs 12- 9pm choose any starter and pizza or pasta dish for only £9.95 l

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THE CHERRY TREE AT BLACKROD The Cherry Tree at Blackrod specialises in an unpretentious style of classic British cooking with an emphasis on using seasonal produce sourced as locally as possible. The team of chef’s are constantly striving to produce new and innovative dishes and an ever changing style of menu.

The New Winter Menu is proving a real favourite with customers with many new and innovative dishes being introduced. The Christmas Festive Menu will be served from the beginning of December and has a two or three course option priced at £15.95 and £19.95 respectively. Throughout the month of December there are several nights of live entertainment planned. All the information is detailed on the website – so book early to avoid missing out.

Monday to Friday & Saturday lunchtimes they offer their ‘Lighter Bite Menu’ which changes on a daily basis. This menu is a real favourite with diners and is designed for those people who no longer have a full appetite or for those who are simply looking for a lighter option.

Sunday Lunch: On Sundays they offer their Sunday Lunch menu alongside the main a la carte and specials menu. Be sure to expect tender sirloin of beef with all the trimmings and everyone’s favourite Yorkshire puddings. Why not bring the little ones with you and enjoy a nice family meal here too.

The Cherry Tree at Blackrod guarantees everyone a warm welcome and dining experience to remember. The restaurant & bar manager is Tom Taylor and as the former head chef his knowledge and expertise is available when helping to choose your meal.

OPENING TIMES: Mon – Fri: Lunch 12.00pm – 2.00pm & Evenings 5.30pm – 9.00pm.

Sat & Sun: Open all Day 12.00pm – 9.00pm.

FOR RESERVATIONS: TELEPHONE 01257 481234 EMAIL: INFO@CHERRYTREEBLACKROD.CO.UK ADDRESS: THE CHERRY TREE, CHORLEY RD, BLACKROD, BOLTON BL6 5LA WEBSITE: WWW.CHERRYTREEBLACKROD.CO.UK

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WAGGON & HORSES Located in the centre of Hawkshaw Village, the pub as been run by Liz & Steve for the past 9 years. It is a pub with great values & traditions serving freshly prepared food, local real ales & great wines by attentive & friendly staff.

From Goosnargh game & poultry to fresh fish from Fleetwood & locally produced fruit & vegetables, we serve classic dishes like fish, chips & mushy peas to roast duck breast with home grown plum jam followed by homemade desserts.

Food Served Weds-Sat 12-2pm & 5.30-9pm Sunday 12-5pm.

Festive menu now available

Booking is recommended.

TEL: 01204 882221

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www.waggonandhorseshawkshaw.co.uk 360 BOLTON ROAD, HAWKSHAW, BURY BL8 4JL

Angelo’s CAFÉ/BAR & Pizzeria All your favourites are still available in the daytime, from the hearty full English Breakfast to lighter options, such as salads or Panini’s, you are certain to find an appetising dish to your liking, at an affordable price.

In the evening the café is transformed into an atmospheric Italian restaurant. Angelo’s offers a full and extensive choice of Italian cuisine, from home baked Pizza, Pasta dishes and a varied selection of Meat and Fish dishes. All food is freshly prepared on the premises, using the finest locally sourced ingredients with a new menu now available.

Angelo’s is fully licensed with a wide range of fine wines and beers available to compliment your meal.

FOOD SERVED Café: Mon-Sat 8.30am - 3.00pm. Sun 8.30am - 2.30pm.

Restaurant: Tues - Sat 5.30pm Sun & Bank Holidays 4.30pm.

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The Cahill Dental Care Centre has provided Life Transformational Dentistry for 15 years Cahill Dental Care is a multi award winning dental practice.

Our purpose is to provide you with ultimate dental care and ensure you receive the very best treatment that modern dentistry has to offer today.

We are very fortunate to have the services of award winning implantologist Dr Chris Waith alongside principal dentist Dr Michael Cahill.

We have over 15 years of experience with dental implants, and we know that everyday functions such as eating, smiling, laughing and talking are often severely affected by tooth loss and ill-fitting dentures.

Dental implants are a way to permanently restore the spaces left by missing teeth with a fixed solution that avoids the need for removable dentures, whether they are partial or even full dentures.

What are the advantages of implants compared to dentures?

Even a well-fitting denture will never be the same as having natural teeth. Dentures move when you are eating, talking or laughing, and often adhesive is required to help to hold them in place. The palate covering the roof of the mouth can take away the enjoyment of eating and drinking, and can also be

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a place for food and bacteria to lodge, leading to bad breath or gum disease. Dental implants provide a solution as close as possible to your own teeth, giving a great appearance and the ability to eat any foods with complete confidence.

There is no bulky plate, and the teeth are not taken out for cleaning or removed overnight.

One of the biggest fears for people who have lost, or may be about to lose their remaining teeth is the thought of having to be without any teeth at all for some time.

Our Same Day Teeth concept is the solution to this problem.

This innovative and life changing system allows you to have your own new, beautiful, natural looking smile in just one day, by using just four implants to securely hold a new set of upper or lower teeth called a bridge.

Same Day‌ Treatment begins first thing in the morning when we very gently and carefully remove any failing teeth, and place your dental implants. We ensure your comfort at all times, and can offer sedation as an option to make the procedure even easier for you.

Your custom made provisional bridge is then constructed by our highly qualified technicians, and a few hours later your new smile is expertly fitted onto your implants. You will then be ready to leave with a confident smile, and the improved quality of life associated with it.

After a suitable healing period of a few months we will then construct your final, definitive smile. We promise that you will never have the worry or embarrassment of not having any teeth.

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Benefits of Same Day Teeth • New teeth in one day • No time without any teeth • Confidence when smiling, laughing and talking • Your chewing ability is restored • Taste is not compromised, as the palate is not covered • Only four implants are used, keeping costs to a minimum • Suitable even in cases where bone loss has already occurred • Further bone loss is prevented • No more loose dentures

Complimentary Smile Consultations Introducing our new, exciting imaging software!

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to see yourself with a beautiful new smile? Well, with our new digital

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Testimonials from patients:-

By the end of the day I had my new teeth in. They looked excellent. I now have my definitive bridge in and it looks and feels fantastic, no food gets under it like it would under a denture and it never moves, I would definitely recommend anybody that needs this treatment to have it done as it has changed my life and if I had to do it again I would. I now smile, laugh and talk with ease, I can actually eat without worry that my teeth are going to break I think I made the right choice.

I can’t thank Michael, Chris and the team enough for their help and compassion - Maureen.

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Annual report 2014 We’re here to help older people love later life in Bolton.

offer a range of services & activities for local over 50s: people living locally who feel that they would benefit from the social contact. These events provide the ideal opportunity for people to come together and enjoy afternoon tea with entertainment and the chance to socialise with friends, old and new. l

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Befriending

The main aim of the befriending service is to give you and your befriending volunteer the opportunity to spend quality time together, doing things you enjoy doing.

This might involve going for a short walk, visiting a local coffee shop, having a look around the shops or simply relaxing and chatting at home. You decide how you want to spend this time.

We are happy to receive enquiries and referrals from: older people themselves or from their carers/families, GP’s, Practice Nurses and Social Workers. However we will only accept referrals with the consent of the person being referred. l Afternoon Teas and Lunch and Leisure Clubs

Another service we provide that is vital in tackling loneliness and social isolation are our popular afternoon teas and lunch and leisure clubs.

Monthly afternoon teas, held at our Learning and Activities Centre in Farnworth and Longsight Lodge in Harwood, were originally set up to benefit the older people who were involved with our befriending service by enabling them to meet other like-minded people. We have, however, now extended the invitation to older 48

Information and Advice

The Information and Advice Service provides free and impartial advice on a wide range of issues to older people in Bolton. We advise on many topics including benefits and other money matters, housing issues, health and social care and access to leisure and social activities.

In partnership with Bolton Law Society, we offer a weekly legal advice service and last year 60 people took advantage of these appointments and as a result were able to resolve their queries at no cost to themselves.

In addition, also in partnership with Bolton Law Society, we offer a weekly will making service at a specially negotiated rate. 184 wills were produced giving older people the satisfaction and peace of mind that they had made arrangements which may ease the situation for their relatives at a difficult time.

Other Services and Activities

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‘Handyman’ Service - affordable help with decorating, gardening and small repairs.

Leisure Activities - Walking clubs, chair-based exercise, yoga, Tai-chi dance and fitness classes.

Room Hire - Competitive rates for single bookings and regular hire at our centre in Farnworth.

Wheelchair Hire - Maximum 3 weeks loan period. £10 deposit (returnable). No hire charge but we invite donations to support our work.

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‘Let us take the headache out of the heartache’ No one wants to think about the end of their life, no matter how far off it may seem. From ‘How will my family cope without me?’ to ‘Can my family afford to give me the send off that I want?’ There are countless questions that spring to mind.

‘1 in 7 people said organising a funeral in the last 4 years had caused them financial concern, with the average Here at Sauber, we specialise in Life Planning shortfall being Services. From Will Writing to Pre Paid Funeral £2,371.’

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BOLTON DENTURE CENTRE Bolton Denture Centre is an existing clinic focusing on providing dentures directly to the public. As a result they are able to concentrate on providing exceptional quality of private dentures to their patients. Their success is attributed to the investments that they have made in terms of latest technology laboratory equipment, using the best materials and the most natural, life like and realistic denture teeth that are available. Not to mention their biggest investment; in there own training and qualifications as Clinical Dental Technicians.

What is a Clinical Dental Technician?

A Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) is a qualified dental technician that has under gone further Education and Training in areas such as Medical Emergencies Cross Infection Control and Oral Pathology (cancers and anomalies) to name just a few sections that make up the Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology as Awarded by the Royal Collage of Surgeons (RCS).

It is this qualification that allows the clinicians at Bolton Denture Centure to be able to be registered and regulated with the General Dental Council (the official body for protecting the public with regards to dentistry) and carry indemnity insurance. It is this qualification, which means that only Dentists and Clinical Dental Technicians are the only Dental Professionals permitted to supply dentures direst to the public. A dental technician is not qualified to supply a denture directly to the public.

However, despite this being an act of Mal practice many technicians will still practice illegally without informing the patient that they are not qualified. If you are unsure if your denture provider is qualified; ask them for their

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GDC registration number, then contact the GDC to see if they are registered not just as a dental technician but as a CDT. Dentures, like most things, have a limited lifespan; usually around 5-7 years. After this period of time the denture can start to offer inadequate facial support, which can leave cheeks looking sunken and withered as well as lips appearing excessively wrinkled. New dentures can reduce these age related features by supporting the facial tissues without making the teeth looking large and protruded.

Bolton Denture Centre offer FREE consultation so that they can assess what services or treatment you might require as well as showing you the various standards of dentures that they can produce. After this free consultation you are under no obligation to go ahead and have new dentures made, the door is open for you to go away and reflect upon the information that you have been presented.

They also offer an intensive denture cleaning service. This denture cleaning machine uses strong detergents and mild chemicals to breakdown the plaque and debris that builds up on a denture over prolonged periods of time.

Despite the best efforts of a denture wearer to clean their dentures thoroughly, plaque can still build up and impair the functionality of the denture and produce an unpleasant taste or odour.

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Advances in technology now means that there are new ways to hold a denture in place. The most significant one of these is though the use of implants. There any many different types of implants but on whole the main idea of implants is something that is able to offer the lower denture stability and support to stop it from moving around the mouth.

Although these are not a cheap solution they are by far the most effective, offering total lower denture security in any environment.

Bolton Denture Centre only offers Private denture treatment, however, they are able to construct a good quality private denture for less than most people would imagine but because of their position within the industry they have been able to source materials and teeth, as well as techniques that even some top London dentists are not familiar with and they are more than happy to show their patients example of the different qualities that they can offer to the public.

Other services that are offer by Bolton Denture Centre are; denture naming service, denture refurbishment, relines and soft relines as well as advice and tips for cleaning and maintaining your dentures.

If you are interested in a FREE, no obligation consultation then call 01204 382244 to book your new patient consultation.

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OUR ATTITUDE TO OLD AGE AND OLDER PEOPLE Different cultures and societies have different attitudes to Old Age and the Aged. Some cultures revere older people and keep them within families, listen to them and respect their views and opinions on family matters. Sometime the grandfather teaches the children and supervise their schooling and education. In case Written by of ‘arranged’ marriages, the ARUP BANERJEE grandparents always have a say which is counted seriously. That said, frictions with older members, parents-in-law etc are also fairly frequent and the younger ‘new-comers’ ie the daughters-in-law do not always get on with the older folks in the family and tend to ‘ignore’ and ‘evade’ them.

In Western societies, the situation is somewhat different.

Here most younger people leave their paternal home even before marriage and live separately – no question of any day to day ‘conflict’! The loving relationship, however, continues with regular visits and attendance at times of worry eg illness etc.

So far so good and there is no need to change the traditional systems in any society. But what about the general ‘attitude’ to older people? In the joint /extended family set – up, do the young genuinely love and respect their elders whether outside or within their own families?

With a rapidly changing world and general behaviour of people and the values , is some sort of ‘conflict’ inevitable?

Politeness and good behaviour may prevent an open warfare but the ‘tension’ remains somewhat tacit. In societies, where the next generation resides separately, the chances of such ‘internal psychological’ tension may remain minimal. But again what do the younger people think and feel about the old.

‘Generation’ gap can be filled to a certain degree but the actual styles of living may cause conflict.

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Volunteering for Age UK Bolton can change lives - including your own We are seeking Home from Hospital Volunteers, Befrienders, Music & Activity Leaders, Lunch Club Cooks & Assistants and Admin help.

Full training and support provided. Could you spare a few hours a week to help us?

Contact Heather Crook Community Services Manager

01204 701525

or via email heathercrook@ageukbolton.org.uk Registered charity number 223240

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What about the general social attitude to the elderly?

Lets forget about specific areas e.g. health-care, but how does the society treat older people? Are they seen as a ‘resource’ of wide experience and knowledge or simply a nuisance always asking for help and assistance? Dependent and frail without any further use to the community! And is it this latter perception that is the root cause of ‘Ageism’ in social life?

Discrimination only based on chronological age is called Ageism! Just like Sexism and Racism, it is an integral part of social attitude. And it is widespread and quite often ‘institutional’ in areas like the Health Service. This ‘attitudinal’ problem is being pointed out and discussed openly in the media. But is it likely to change? A general impression that all ‘older’ people are stupid, poor and chronically sick, may contribute to the development of a ‘negative’ attitude towards the old. It is a ‘fixed and rigid’ view, difficult to eradicate completely. Regular mixing between the old and the young, allowing older people to keep on playing a part in society or even showing some old faces on the TV might help.

As the media e.g. TV, Radio or Newspapers often stigmatise the elderly, perhaps their own attitude ought to change first. The stereotyping of the older people must stop. If this can be achieved, the rest would be a lot easier.

PROFESSOR ARUP K BANERJEE OBE JP D.Sc(Hon) FRCP (Lond, Edin, Glasg & Irel.)

Going into hospital can be an anxious time at any age but for many older people coming home can be as, if not, more worrying. Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers will ensure that they are not left to struggle and cope alone. The transitional period of recovery at home following a stay in hospital can leave older people feeling at their most vulnerable and many are at risk of being readmitted or needing a crisis intervention from the Council’s adult care services. For many this period is one of isolation which leaves people wondering when they will next see a visitor or a friendly face.

New Home from Hospital Service for People over 65 in Bolton Age UK Bolton is delighted to announce a new service to support older people who live alone or who are the main carer of another when they come out of hospital after a stay on the wards or a trip to A&E. The service to be launched this winter in partnership with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust (FT) Hospital and Senior Solutions, is aimed at supporting older people make a safe discharge from hospital and provide them with the practical and emotional support they need to recover at home.

The team who will be based in the hospital will provide emotional and practical support including: making sure that the home is safe and warm; that there is a sufficient supply of basic food stuffs; making and clearing away light snacks; organising home delivery

of ready-meals; collecting prescriptions; checking that people are keeping up their fluid in-take and taking their medication; encouragement to practice physiotherapy or O.T. prescribed exercises; help to attend follow-up medical appointments; deal with a backlog of mail accumulated during a stay in hospital or help with writing letters; signposting and referral to and liaison with other agencies; encouragement with everyday tasks to regain independence and confidence and, most importantly, offer care (but not personal care); companionship and hand-holding to encourage and support recovery.

For details contact:

Age UK Bolton Cross Street, Farnworth Bolton BL4 7AG or t: 01204 701525 The Bolton Hub, Bold Street Bolton BL1 1LS t: 01204 382411 www.ageukbolton.org.uk

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The Dementia Positive Project Bolton Dementia Support Group have commissioned community arts organisation Well Arty to deliver a drama project with Turton High School sixth form college A level drama students, and also an exhibition of portraits by artist Chloe Warren.

With the creative guidance of Well Arty director Stef Portersmith, and the support of Turton’s Head of Drama Jo Parr, the students have devised a piece of drama based on ideas from Tom Kitwood’s book Dementia Reconsidered. The piece is called Dementia Positive and follows the experiences of Betsy Bolton and her family through her journey with Alzheimer’s disease.

The portrait exhibition will show positive depictions of people with dementia painted on large boards. The paintings will be exhibited in conjunction with the drama performance on the 27th November at Turton High School.

The event is open to all and is free but tickets need to be obtained to gain entry. There will be refreshments after the performance.

Drama of Dementia

Bolton Dementia Support Group is a registered Charity which operates in Bolton. The Group works independently but has strong links with like-minded organisations both locally and nationally. Dementia Awareness and the person – centred approach to dementia has always been their aim and they commend the Prime Ministers initiatives in this field. Bolton Dementia Support Group exists to support people living with dementia and their carers. As present and former carers themselves they have first hand experience of the needs of carers. All their services have been developed at the request of carers and those living with dementia.

Memory Cafés Memory Cafés offer a friendly, relaxed and welcoming setting where people living with dementia, their families and carers can drop in to access information, support and activities.

A Memory Café is for people who have dementia or who have significant problems with their memory that it affects their ability to have a full and meaningful life.

Knowing that others really understand makes a difference, and this can grow into a support network that exists outside the café. Each café provides a setting where people living with dementia feel welcomed and valued.

As a group of young Theatre Studies students, being part of a Dementia Positive programme has been an eye-opening experience. Dementia Positive is celebrating the strengths, creativity and insights of those living with dementia.

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Bolton is well on its way to becoming a Dementia Friendly town; we had the opportunity to visit the memory café at Trinity Church on Bury Road where we chatted with people living with dementia and their carers. From this experience, the theoretical information we had learnt became a reality. We spent an afternoon at the café where we played dominoes and learnt to line dance, whilst also taking part in activities to help with memory and coordination, which gave us an insight into the stark reality of living with dementia. We were moved and amazed by what goes on in our town and we’re determined to play our part in helping Bolton become more dementia friendly.

Tuesday: 2pm - 4pm at Horwich RMI Club, Chorley New Road, BL6 5NH.

For our A level performance examination we will be performing verbatim accounts that we are gathering from our family members, teachers and the people in our community living with dementia. This subject has had a profound effect on us all.

Comments from the group included: “It was encouraging to see carers meeting other carers to support one another”. “It was a lovely experience and so full of happiness, but at the same time very difficult”. “The experience will stick with me for a long time”. “It’s made me think about the importance of volunteers and volunteering”. Year 12 Theatre Studies students

Monday: 2pm -4pm at The Victoria Hall, BL1 2AS in Bolton town centre.

Wednesday: 2pm - 4pm at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Bury Road.

Thursday Evening: Memory Cafe at St Gregory’s Social Club, Church St. Farnworth 7pm - 9pm. This will be on the last Thursday in each month.

Other services we have include: Tuesday: Morning from 10.30am - 12 noon. At the Carers Resource, Thicketford Centre. We have a Carer support session which runs alongside a specifically designed session for the person living with dementia. Please phone for details.

“We actively promote LIVING with dementia rather than living with DEMENTIA.”

Bolton’s own Dementia Support Group The Dementia Support Group.

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Supporting people with dementia and those who care for them.

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If you would like information or advice please contact:

Bolton Dementia Support Group Registered Charity No : 1123776

Carers Resource, Thicketford Road, Bolton BL2 2LW.

Bolton’s own Dementia Support Group.

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