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BOLTON & BURY MAY - JULY 2014 EDITION 43

Cheryl Baker

From Buck's Fizz to Happy Days

Rick Stein's Indian Odyssey

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CONTENTS

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10-11 Venice from the Water...

Spectacular from any angle

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14-15 Cheryl's Happy Days ...

The bubbly Cockney who helped bring Eurovision alight 18-19 Keep your Garden Beautiful All Summer ...

Flowers to keep the colour going 20-28 Home ...

Our extensive guide to a beautiful home 30-32 Rick Stein ...

In search of the perfect curry

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28-29 Walking ... What's not to love...

Top Tips for Walking 38-39 Planning for the Future..

Protect your Loved Ones 43-48 Out and About ...

Places to visit and explore 52

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Venice from the Water Gillian Thornton has been a freelance journalist for more than 30 years, writing everything from parenting features to celebrity interviews, corporate copy to heritage articles. A member of the British Guild of Travel Writers, she has been concentrating on travel writing since 1998 ‘I never mind where I go,’ she says. ‘There’s always something new to discover.’ On this trip, Gillian stayed in Venice on a river cruiser with Voyages Jules Verne Eager for my first daylight view of the Venetian lagoon, I jumped out of bed, pulled back the curtains and quickly 10

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

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

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TRAVEL- LEISURE Expect to walk if you want to see Venice properly. Hills are obviously not a problem, but there are many small footbridges up and over the canals so flat shoes are a must. From the Michelangelo’s mooring, it’s a delightful 15-minute stroll to St Mark’s Square, and I’d recommend going back at least once after dinner to enjoy the illuminated square and quiet canals at their most tranquil. By day, the cruise-boat tourists who flock to St Mark’s rarely walked up as far as our floating hotel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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destined for a variety of other things.

And that has certainly been the case.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BEAUTIFUL ALL SUMMER The early summer flowers such as foxgloves, aquilegia and lupins are going over now. These are the plants which gave the garden that first amazing flush of colour during June. The month of July, amongst the taller plants to take the stage, phlox and Japanese anemones provide good background colour , but to keep your garden looking fresh and colourful, its important to keep a regular routine going, to make sure the annuals you’ve planted out don’t stop flowering.

BEDDING PLANTS Make deadheading of bedding plants a regular routine.

If plants make seed, their work is done and they stop flowering.

In a prolonged dry spell, young plants will need to be watered at night occasionally. Never water in hot sun, and avoid getting water on the flowers. Keep a look out for snails and slugs, as these will munch their way through a bed of petunias in no time.

ROSES Deadhead your roses. To dead head Floribundas and Hybrid Teas, prune back the flower stem to the first pair of five leafleted leaves. Use a sharp pruning tool to make sure you don’t bruise the stem unnecessarily. On standard roses, watch out for suckers. As standard roses are 18

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Look out for black spot, which will denude your rose bush of leaves, and if left unchecked, can kill the plant. Pick off and burn all infected leaves, to prevent re-infection. Spray with a systemic fungicide -, e.g. Rose Clear.

LILIES Look for the lily beetle, which is bright red with black spots. Knock these off and kill them before they lay their eggs. If you see black deposits on the stems or leaves, these are the grubs, and will strip your beautiful lilies in a couple of days. It’s a messy business removing these, and the easiest way is to wipe them off the plant with a damp tissue.

DAHLIAS Dahlias are greedy feeders. A liquid plant food applied around the roots will keep them healthy, strong growing, and free flowering all summer. Check stakes, and as the plant grows, tie in the stems regularly.

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make a series of holes in the compost around the inside edge of the pot. Choose a healthy plant and sever the stem just below a leaf node (a point on the stem with two developed leaves). Pull off these leaves, dip your stem into rooting hormone, tap off excess, and put into the prepared holes, gently firming the compost around the stems. (It’s very important to be sure of having your cutting with leaf nodes, as the roots will spring from here). Make a mini greenhouse by putting two canes into the middle of the pot, and placing the whole into a plastic bag. Within two weeks or so, you should be able to test for roots by levering one of the cuttings away from the pot.

FLOWERING SHRUBS Weigelias, Deutzias and Mock Orange (Philadelphus), have finished flowering by now, and should be pruned back. Next year’s flowers will appear on ripened wood, and so you need to take out all flowering stems to allow for new growth to ripen for next year. Once your lavender shrubs have flowered and gone to seed, remove flowers and prune flowering stems back to just below the first leaves. This will ensure that the bush keeps its shape and produces plenty of flowers next summer.

HANGING BASKETS Check you baskets daily. Remove all dead heads, and keep well watered, with a weekly feed. Take cuttings of pelargoniums for next year.

GENERAL Keep hedges clipped. Pick sweet peas regularly to ensure a constant supply. Fill any bare spaces in your herbaceous border with spare plants you’ve potted up and kept growing. Plant crocus and daffodil bulbs by late August.

Pinch out centre shoot of tomato plants to concentrate the plant’s energy on existing tomatoes. In hot weather, raise your mower blades so that you don’t cut your grass too short. Repair any bare patches in your lawn by reseeding. Rake over the bare patch, lightly prod with a fork, then spread the seed. Cover with compost, and spray with water. Keep the compost moist by spraying every evening, and within a week or so, new grass will appear. Keep up with the weeding, and trim back any straggly perennials which have finished flowering.

And if all this seems too much like hard work, remember the words of Jerry Baker. ‘Successful gardening is doing what has to be done when it has to be done the way it ought to be done whether you want to do it or not’.

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HOME first and then decide on your paint colour. Once you find something you like, limit the number of colours in a room to no more than three or four.

Too many colours can make a room look busy or cluttered. Paint is fairly inexpensive and transforms a room more quickly than anything else, so you can afford to experiment a little.

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

In order to have a beautiful home, you do not have to worry about trends. Colour trends will come and go. The people who live in a home make it beautiful by choosing colours that reflect their likes and their personalities. The trick is to blend those colours you like into a pleasing combination. Choosing colour combinations is one of the most intimidating steps for beginners.

Colour has the power to change the shape and size of furnishings as well as the shape and size of the room itself. Selecting colours is not

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difficult if you equip yourself with some basic information about colour and its effects, so let’s find out more about room colours, and how these influence your mood.

Choose Wisely!

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

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

Find clear answers to these questions.

If you find this task difficult try to look at magazines, decorating books, blogs and websites for ideas, or let your fabric be your guide. In fact, this is a good approach to take even if you’re starting from scratch. Fabric, carpeting, furniture and tile are available in a more limited range of colours than paint, so choose them

Room Colors and Their Effects Understand that colours behave in three basic ways : active, passive, and neutral. You can easily match every room’s colours to your personal desires, to your taste taste and to the room’s purpose. Light colours are expansive and airy, making rooms seem larger and brighter. Dark colours are sophisticated and warm; they give large rooms a more intimate appearance. Now let’s find out more about colours and what they can do to a room: Red raises a room’s energy level. It is a good choice when you want to stir up excitement, particularly at night.

In the living room or dining room, red draws people together and stimulates conversation. In an entryway, it creates a strong first impression.

Red has been shown to raise blood pressure, speed respiration and heart rate. It is usually considered too stimulating for bedrooms, but if you’re only in the room after dark, you’ll be seeing it mostly by lamplight, when the colour will appear muted, rich, and elegant. Red, the most intense, pumps the adrenaline like no other hue.

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

Babies also seem to cry more in a yellow room. In large amounts, this colour tends to create feelings of frustration and anger in people. In chromotherapy, yellow is believed to stimulate the nerves and purify the body.

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Purple is rich, dramatic, and sophisticated.

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

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

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

Also believed to help with fertility, making it a great choice for the bedroom.

HOME make the job easier, you can rely on the interior designer’s most important colour tool: the colour wheel.

new paint colour, so choose a hue that suits you, your family and your lifestyle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conclusion These general guidelines are a good starting point in your search for a paint colour. But remember that colour choice is a very personal matter. You are the one who has to live with your

It has been known for centuries that light and colour have a positive effect on body and soul, and when used in conjunction with water they have an even more intense deep relaxation effect. That is exactly what a calming bathroom that easily adjusts to your mood can do for you. Light is key to this design, with the Kaldewei LED spotlights that can change colour by a touch of a button, allowing you to choose the colour that best represents your mood.

The lighting systems and the individual spectral light combinations are operated with a gentle push of a button on a control panel on the rim of the bath so the desired effect can develop to its full potential in the course of a relaxed bath. And those who do not want to limit themselves to a particular colour can simply opt for the automatic colour spectrum which starts a fascinating show of the various colours and lighting effects.

Orange evokes excitement, enthusiasm and is an energetic colour.

While not a good idea for a living room or for bedrooms, this colour is great for an exercise room. It will bring out all the emotions that you need released during your fitness routine. In ancient cultures orange was believed to heal the lungs and increase energy levels.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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the past few decades allows for virtually anything to be recreated?

Our homes should represent our own personalities and life experiences.

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

Of course a home needs to be functional, but there’s functional and then there’s functional without personality. You can still create space and allow for the practicalities of everyday life whilst designing a fun, relaxing environment. We all need coat-hooks but we can choose beautiful, interesting coat-hooks can’t we? We need to draw inspiration from a whole range of experiences, like and dislikes, and create an environment that is worthy enough to be called home which is uniquely based on the people who live there. We don’t want to walk through a front door and only see an Ikea showroom, let’s see a slice of you, your family and your history.

Drawing from the history of interior design perhaps could help.

HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN The history of interior design stems way back from the evolution of man where caves were decorated by drawings of plants, animals and human forms. However, it is elements of Egyptian, Greek and Roman history

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that impacted the strongest on subsequent style periods. The 12th century marked a gothic style with a heavy emphasis on verticals, open interiors and windows to capture light. Between the 14th and 16th centuries design focus was on art and beauty, this period of Renaissance was immersed with velvet tapestries and carved furnishings. The following Regency period across the 17th -18th Centuries was a time of extreme opulence and exaggerated attention to detail capturing the drama and lavishness of those ruling.

The turn of the 18th Century signified the start of the industrial revolution, opening the concept of interior design to the modern man. The revolution had an enormous impact on design style; it stemmed the way for a less extravagant era in design.

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

way to a contemporary and an extremely colourful style.

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

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

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2. Windows should be the focal point of any Georgian inspired home. Expansive sash windows, tallest on the first floor of a home was almost as important as the interior.

Inside windows should be covered by a pair of curtains and, more typical at the beginning of the period, pull up blinds too. Pelmets were also being introduced and the focus for fabrics should be on damask, velvet, chink, silk and brocade.

3. Floral patterns are a must in a Victorian themed room.

Small floral patterned wallpaper is a great choice. Choose wallpaper that is coloured with greens, blues and reds.

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

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

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

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FOOD & DRINK

Anti-ageing foods

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n Honey boosts the immune system and improves brittle nails.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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YESTERDAY’S FISH CURRY

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

Method

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

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

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CHICKPEA CURRY Chana masala

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

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

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

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

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SPICY SCRAMBLED EGGS Ande bhujia

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

SERVES 2-3 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large red onions, diced 2-3 fresh green chillies, chopped, with seeds 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 3 tomatoes, diced 6 free-range eggs,

lightly beaten with 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp toasted ground cumin seeds 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander Parathas to serve.

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

Lower the heat slightly and add the beaten eggs to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes without stirring, then gently lift and turn them in the pan.

Continue cooking, folding once or twice more, until almost set, then sprinkle over the cumin and fold through. Finish with the chopped coriander and serve with warm parathas.

PARATHAS The paratha is a flaky version of the chapati. Made with the same dough, it is the

Makes 8

rolling out to create a few layers that gives it the flaky texture.

250g chapati, flour or half wholemeal, half plain white flour, plus extra for dusting 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp melted ghee or butter, plus extra 5 tbsp for brushing 120-150ml warm water

In a mixing bowl, mix the flour with the salt, then add the melted ghee or oil and 120ml of the water. Mix together, adding a little more water if needed, until you have a soft but not sticky dough. Knead in the bowl for a minute or two then cover and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

Divide the dough into 8 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a ball then use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out into a circle about 13cm

in diameter. Brush the top with melted ghee or butter and dust with a little flour. Fold in half to form a half moon (enclosing the butter), then brush the top with more ghee or butter and dust with a little more flour. Fold in half again to form a triangle.

Lightly dust the dough with flour and roll out into a larger triangle, so that each side is about 13cm long. Repeat with the remaining dough. Heat a heavy-based frying pan or griddle over a medium heat. When hot, place one of the triangles of dough in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the surface and it puffs up. Brush the top with melted ghee

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

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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.

Or try our popular 2 course menu for £10 served Wed-Fri 12-2pm/5.30-9pm & Sun 12-5pm.

Booking is recommended.

TEL: 01204 882221

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THE RANKEN ARMS

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

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

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

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

TEL: 01254 702814 THE RANKEN ARMS QUEEN STREET, HODDLESDEN BB3 3LY

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 coffess 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 TEL: 01204 399907

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

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

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

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

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

For Summer days Retreat is perfect for alfresco dining. Choose from one of 60 seats on our terrace & patio which boasts sunshine till the late evening (when we are lucky enough to see it!!)

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

OPEN Mon-Thurs noon-11pm Fri & Sat noon-midnight; Sun noon-10.30pm TEL: 01204 849313 WWW.RETREATRESTAURANTS.CO.UK 319 - 321 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, BOLTON

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WALKING...

WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE Sarah (53) is the founder of Walking for Weightloss and Walking Works. This is her story.

Sarah Liveing’s weight loss journey began at the tender age of 11 when her mother took her to a Weight Watcher’s class in order to try and lose weight before a family gathering. The message this gave Sarah was that she was not good enough as she was, triggering a catastrophic cycle of dieting and bingeing that would continue for the next 30 years of her life.

At the end of 2004 Buckinghamshire mother-of-three children aged 22, 21 and 17, Sarah found herself at the lowest point of her life. Years of compulsive eating meant she was a size 26 and tipped the scales at 18 stone.

As a result the former fashion PR’s self-esteem and confidence had all but disappeared, and she was suffering from depression. “I hated what I saw in the mirror. I felt worthless and ashamed of my body. I was embarrassed to be seen. For 15 years I had a reoccurring dream of a child drowning and I rescued the child each time, but until I lost the weight I never understood what this meant.”

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

Sarah begun to power-walk four times a week and

by June 2005 she had lost a staggering five stone.

Encouraged by this success, she set herself another goal by committing to a triathlon that summer. This helped her lose another two and a half stone, and the final half stone was lost in training for a 10k run. By November Sarah weighed 10 stone. “To say I felt amazing is an understatement. I felt reborn; a completely new woman.

My confidence soared and the depression had lifted. I became more sociable and no longer wanted to hide away. I bought a whole new wardrobe and started making up for lost time. It felt like a new beginning.”

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

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

good rhythm going. Try listening to something fast-paced to get you into a power walk.

5. Rise and Shine - Morning is a great time to walk as studies show that your brain feels fresher at this time, free from the ‘brain drain’ fatigue that comes after a long stressful day.

Mornings in summer time are beautiful too as it will be cool and light.

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

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PLANNING FOR

THE FUTURE Everyone should consider some basic legal planning to make sure that their families and loved ones are protected in case of future events which can affect anyone.

Here we consider the “essentials” of making a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney and Gift of Property into Trust.

REASONS TO MAKE A WILL Making a Will is important, particularly when you realise that without a Will the Government will decide who will receive your money and possessions after you die. Unfortunately this can cause many difficulties for your surviving family and relatives at an already distressing time. By making a Will you can help alleviate additional pressures on your family.

The myth that ‘my wife will receive everything anyway’ is not true. Your estate would be shared out in accordance with the ‘Statutory Legacy’ rules and your wife would receive the first £250,000 with the rest going into trust.

This might not be enough to enable your wife to keep the matrimonial home. When it comes to ‘common law husband or wife’, there is no such thing. Only people who are legally married or have formed a civil partnership will be classed as husband, wife or civil partner and only they

can enjoy the benefits of automatically inheriting part of their spouse’s estate. You would have to go to Court to claim part of the estate which will come with the usual costs and expenses.

Children are another reason why it is important to make a Will. If something was to happen to you and your children were still minors or disabled, you can appoint Guardians to look after them. It is also important if you are married for a second time and have children from a previous relationship. If you were to die first and your estate was below the ‘Statutory Legacy’ your whole estate would pass to your second spouse and your children would have no absolute right to anything.

If you are legally separated the ‘Statutory Legacy’ will still apply until the divorce is finalised so if you want your estate to pass to someone else then you must make a Will.

You should have your Will prepared by an experienced Lawyer who will make sure all the relevant points are covered especially if your Will is complicated and Tax Planning Advice may be required.

LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY Most people know they should have a Will, but have you considered what would happen if you were to become unable to manage your own affairs during your lifetime?

Who would make difficult financial and personal decisions on your behalf? You can protect yourself by making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).

The LPA is a legal document in which you can appoint another person or persons as Attorney(s) to act on your behalf in relation to your financial affairs and/or personal welfare if you become unable to do so for yourself. The LPA was introduced under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and must be registered with the Court of Protection before it can be used. It is useful if you are ill or in hospital or residential care when it is difficult for you to look after your personal finances or welfare. There is one type of LPA

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FINANCE dealing with your financial affairs i.e. managing your Bank Accounts and Investments and also selling your property if required. There is also an LPA dealing with your personal welfare i.e. issues relating to your personal care and where you should live and also giving or refusing consent to certain medical treatment.

It is important to note that you can only make an LPA if you have sufficient mental capacity and this has to be confirmed by a Certificate Provider. In some cases it may be necessary to obtain a Doctor’s opinion if there is any doubt. It is also important to note that it does not take away your independence as one of the main principles of the Act is that capacity is decision specific and Attorneys should assist people to make their own decisions wherever possible. If you should lose capacity without having an LPA in place then it will be necessary for someone to apply to the Court of Protection for authority to deal with your affairs which can be a very slow and expensive process.

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PLANNING FOR LONG TERM CARE As people live longer, more and more of us face the possibility of going into residential care. This currently costs around £450 per week which means that the money you worked so hard for all your life can soon be eaten away. There are however ways to preserve your assets and that’s where we can help.

If your total assets (usually including the value of your home) exceed £23,250 then you will have to pay the care fees yourself, until your assets fall below that level (when the local authority will step in and contribute some of the cost). Certain assets are disregarded (such as jewellery or cars) but the best way to prevent all your assets being used up by long term care fees is to come and see us and take advice at an early stage.

As the need to go into residential care approaches, many people are tempted to transfer their home into the names of their children, or to give away large amounts of money.

If you do give assets away and one of your reasons for doing so is to avoid care fees, the “notional capital” rules mean that you will be assessed as still owning that asset even after you give it away. Please seek advice before giving away any assets.

Make sure you carry out your legal planning in good time with the benefit of specialist legal advice from a Lawyer who is experienced in such matters.

For further information contact your local branch ....

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Chantilly stock everything from gorgeous designer lingerie to first bras, sports bras, bridal, maternity, mastectomy with our emphasis on carefully selected premium brands which offer outstanding fit, design and comfort. We are often told by both our customers and our suppliers that we have the best selection of swimwear and beachwear in the North of England. One of the most often heard complaints by new customers is that they have been fitted too tightly, their bra has been cutting in and is very uncomfortable; comfort, shape and fit are our priority at Chantilly and that is why our customers have been coming back year after year.

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ABBAMANIA ABBAMANIA are widely regarded as the UK's Top ABBA Tribute Show with countless sensational LIVE performances to their credit which has taken them throughout Europe.

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HAPPY DAYS The Fonz and friends battle to save their beloved diner in this feel-good musical based on the hit TV series.

The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ General Enquires & Booking 0844 815 4873 10th July 2014

BEN FOLDS Multi-platinum selling, singersongwriter Ben Folds will perform with the The Royal Northern Sinfonia at The Bridgewater Hall as part of his 2014 global orchestral tour, featuring his new classical piano concerto as well as a litany of his pop hits arranged for orchestral performances.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester. M2 3WS. General Enquires - 0871 977 3808 18th to 26th July 2014

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

Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester. M1 6FT Booking Number - 0844 871 7660 19th July 2014

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

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

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

BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW CALL 0844 854 1355 The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester. M2 3WS. General Enquires - 0871 977 3808

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

3rd & 4th August 2014

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

The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ General Enquires & Booking 0844 815 4873 7th to 9th August 2014

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

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

4th September to 4th October 2014

JERSEY BOYS Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide.

Featuring hit after legendary hit.

Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester. M1 6FT Booking Number - 0844 871 7660 12th October 2014

ELAINE PAIGE This new headline tour, in some of the UK's most beautiful theatres, will encompass Elaine Paige's monumental career, with songs from the world of musical theatre and her hugely successful recording catalogue.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW CALL 0844 847 2277 The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester. M2 3WS. General Enquires - 0871 977 3808

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16th October 2014

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW Welcome the Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. This year prepare for a musical adventure unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash.

Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester.

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JIMMY CARR Jimmy's been described as 'the hardest working man in comedy'. Which, let's face facts, is not that impressive. It's like being the 'Tallest Dwarf' or the 'Healthiest Glaswegian'.

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

TO BOOK TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW CALL 0844 847 2277 King George's Hall. Northgate. Blackburn. BB2 1AA. General Enquires - 0871 230 2204 13th November 2014

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

TO BOOK TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW CALL 0844 847 2277 King George's Hall. Northgate. Blackburn. BB2 1AA. General Enquires - 0871 230 2204 21st November 2014

PAUL HOLLYWOOD Get Your Bake On will see Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood demonstrate recipes, reveal some of the secrets of being a TV chef and take the audience on a journey through his life in baking.

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Wednesday 3 June to Saturday 25th July 2015 at The Lowry, Salford Quays WICKED, the global musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, comes to The Lowry in 2015 as part of its UK & Ireland tour.

In a brilliantly witty re-imagining of the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Wicked has already been seen by over 38 million people around the world and has 9 productions running concurrently.

The original Broadway production remains “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times) after a decade at the Gershwin Theatre. The West End production is now in its 8th year and recently celebrated its 3000th performance.

Wicked has won over 90 international awards.

Wicked is produced by: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures Stage Productions, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.

Executive Producer (UK): Michael McCabe.

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MUSIC 20th June 2014

ONCE IN A LIFETIME - THE FINAL TOUR Once In A Lifetime - The Final Tour, starring US sensations The Osmonds, the iconic David Essex, as well as Showaddywaddy & Les Mckeown's legendary Bay City Rollers.

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EAGLES The band - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh & Timothy B. Schmit - will be performing classic hits from their career, including some that have never been performed live before, alongside songs from their critically-acclaimed top-selling documentary History of the Eagles..

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

Pyramid & Parr Hall, Palmyra Square, Warrington, WA1 1BL Booking - 0844 847 2277 General Enquires - 0871 230 2202 18th October 2014

CHAS AND DAVE In the tradition of The Kinks and around the same time as Ian Dury and Squeeze, Chas and Dave wrote & recorded exceptionally witty songs about life in London, performed with a strong affection for all things English and reminiscent of many of the great Music Hall artists many years previously.

Pyramid & Parr Hall, Palmyra Square, Warrington, WA1 1BL Booking - 0844 847 2277 General Enquires - 0871 230 2202 25th October 2014

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

Phones 4u Arena, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1AR Bookings - 0844 847 2277 General Enquires - 0871 977 3803 27th October 2014

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

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BRYAN ADAMS Returning to the Manchester venue for the first time since 2011's Waking Up The Neighbours tour, the Canadian rocker will be performing tracks from Reckless alongside the hits Cuts Like A

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Ken Dodd’s Happiness Show

Carnaby Street

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Chris Packham’s Wild Night

Bolton Syphony Orchestra Presents

Dvorak: Familiar and Unfamilliar

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Thank You For The Music Fri 17 Oct

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

Knife, Hearts On Fire and the anthemic (Everything I Do) I Do It For You.

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ANDRE RIEU Rieu's Manchester Christmas show will see the Dutch maestro, alongside his Johann Strauss Orchestra, perform works from his hugely popular back catalogue including The Blue Danube, Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet and You'll Never Walk Alone.

Phones 4u Arena, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1AR Bookings - 0844 847 2277 General Enquires - 0871 977 3803 5th & 6th November 2014

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

O2 Apollo Theatre, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester, M12 6AP. Booking - 0844 847 2277 General Enquires - 0871 977 3804 11th November

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

O2 Apollo Theatre, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester,

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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.

Chris Rea is an English singersongwriter, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. Hit singles include "Driving Home For Christmas", "You Can Go Your Own Way" and "Auberge".

O2 Apollo Theatre, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester, M12 6AP. Booking - 0844 847 2277 General Enquires - 0871 977 3804 17th December 2014

DEACON BLUE Fantastic Scottish pop band who've sold more than 6 million albums worldwide.

They've had 2 number 1 albums and had hit singles with "Real Gone Kid", "I'll Never Fall In Love Again", "Twist and Shout" and many more.

O2 Apollo Theatre, Stockport Road, Ardwick Green, Manchester, M12 6AP. Booking - 0844 847 2277 General Enquires - 0871 977 3804 19th December 2014

JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA From playing pubs in the East End docks as a teenage greaser, to leading his rhythm and blues orchestra and selling millions of records this century, it is his passion for music that has made Jools Holland into a doyen of the music scene.

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EMBRACE THE BRITISH SUMMER Become a Bumblebee Walker!

A country walk on a summer day is pretty unbeatable. With the scent of flowers and the sound of the birds and bees it is the perfect time to be outside. But this year the Bumblebee Conservation Trust is asking people not just to walk and enjoy the countryside instead they are inviting everyone to help them by monitoring the bumblebee population in a national census across the whole of the UK.

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.

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.

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

Tuesday: 2pm - 4pm at Horwich RMI Club, Chorley New Road, BL6 5NH. Wednesday: 2pm - 4pm at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Bury Road.

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

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.

Memory Cafés

Other services we have include:

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.

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.

A Memory Café is for people who have dementia or who have

Bumblebees are an essential part of the countryside, responsible as they are for pollinating our crops and wildflowers and ensuring the food we need, can grow and be harvested. It is a little known fact that without bumblebees, fruits such as tomatoes, apples and strawberries would simply cease to exist.

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

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

July 6th

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

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

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Emmaus Communities are a unique way of dealing with homelessness.

It is a sad, but true fact that homelessness in the UK is on the increase.... and no one really knows how many people are living rough on our streets. In London, Broadway - a homeless charity, counted 6437 people living rough on the streets of our capital on just one night! Multiply this across our cities and towns and one soon realises homelessness is a real and significant problem.

Communities enable homeless people to make a new life and move on. An Emmaus Community is not a hostel or night shelter; It does not just provide a bed for a night or two - it provides a home, a family within the community and work for as long as an individual needs to rebuild their life and return to ‘normal living’. People who come to live in the community are not residents they are Companions.

All we ask is; • that companions work for 40 hours per week, or give as much time as they are able, in the community’s social enterprise; • that they behave in a respectful way towards one another; • that no alcohol or illegal drugs are used on the premises; • that they sign off all mainstream benefits; In return, companions get a room of their own, food, clothes, a small weekly allowance and the opportunity to rebuild their confidence, self worth and learn new skills in a dignified manner and in a non judgmental environment that respects people for who they are and not what they have been.

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Social enterprise is central to Emmaus Communities, it provides meaningful work for companions and also generates an income that allows us to be selfsustaining and not dependant on handouts or the state. The main business activity for Emmaus communities is the recycling of donated furniture and household goods and selling them in our shops. Some items are refurbished or, in the case of electrical items, PAT tested for safety. Our enterprise ensures that 1000’s of tons of unwanted items are not buried as landfill.

Central to the ethos of Emmaus Communities is the concept of Solidarity.

The perception of people who are homeless is that they are a drain on society, but the residents of Emmaus Communities turn this perception on its head. Not only do they work to support themselves, but they also work to help others.

Solidarity takes many forms within Emmaus Communities; sometimes surplus income generated from the business of the Community goes towards starting new Emmaus Communities, sometimes it is donated to other local charities or to disaster appeals.

The concept of Solidarity and the ethos of Emmaus is perhaps best embodied in the words :“Serve first those who suffer most”.

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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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www.thedenturepeople.com One thing that many patients are amazed at is the amount of time that the clinician spends with the patient to ensure that the dentures are just how that patient wants them to look. As well as the after service, because as many dentures wearers know, getting used to new dentures can take a little bit of time and perseverance as well as having someone to help ease the little sore spots that comes with having new dentures.

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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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WHY DEMENTIA FOCUS SHOULD BE ON PREVENTION AS MUCH AS ON TREATMENT against the effects of dementia-related neuropathology in later life. Several studies have shown a link between high adherence to a Mediterranean diet (traditionally rich in unsaturated fatty acids, its main source being olive oil, and a low intake of meat, poultry and saturated fatty acids) and the delay of cognitive deterioration.

Dementia is a frightening reality in today’s society, however there are a number of things we can do to help benefit our health and decrease the risk of suffering from Dementia according to neuroscientist and cognitive psychologist Dr Lynda Shaw.

Shaw talks about the benefits of keeping our minds healthy through ‘brain-training’, learning a new skill is never too late. “Like most parts of our body our brain keeps healthy by exercising it so knowing how and when to stimulate it and when to relax it is important.”

Nutrition is also important in helping to fight the disease: “Adopting a healthy diet is a crucial factor in keeping the brain strong. Unfortunately we live in a society that has serious obesity problems and studies have shown there is a link to Alzheimer’s.” However, Shaw points out that it is not as straight forward as it sounds: “Some fats are actually fundamental for cognitive and brain development and provide a vital energy reserve in the fight

There is also a school of thought that suggests many older people are being misdiagnosed with dementia when the correct diagnosis is actually depression: “The social isolation and loneliness of many older people leads to them being very withdrawn and uncommunicative. Unfortunately this is sometimes mistaken for confusion and it is assumed they are suffering from dementia. We are social creatures and it is crucial to maintain relationships and interaction, particularly as we get older.”

Shaw also believes it is never too late to start exercising: “The links between exercise and Alzheimer’s is undeniable.

According to the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation, physical exercise reduces your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 50%. This is because it reduces stress and improves memory function. Even if you just take a leisurely twenty minute walk aim to get some exercise each day.”

Dementia is still a grey area in terms of the identification of specific causes, but Shaw is hopeful about the continued research that is taking place: “Only recently, they have developed something called the peanut butter test. This was a simple study where participants were tested on their

ability to smell a small bit of peanut butter. Researchers noticed a dramatic difference in smell detection between the left and right nostrils of those with early onset Alzheimers. Smell is an important part of dementia research as one of the first places in the brain to degenerate in people with Alzheimer’s disease is the front part of the temporal lobe that evolved from the smell system, and this portion of the brain is involved in forming new memories. At the moment the test is used to confirm diagnosis but it is hoped that with further research development, the test will one day be used to detect when people may get the disease.”

“It is a positive breakthrough and the hope is that one day we will understand much more about dementia and even find a cure. In the meantime, anything that helps with prevention is vital and the younger we take these precautions the better.”

Three tips for fighting dementia, by Dr Lynda Shaw: 1. Mental stimulation: An active social life is key here. Also, why not set yourself a challenge that will engage your brain; for example it is never too late to start learning a new language or musical instrument.

2. Exercise: Join a gym, start a sport or even go for a daily walk. Exercise helps to reduce stress and it releases endorphins into your body, helping to lift your mood.

3. Diet: Eating healthily will have numerous benefits for the health of your body and brain. Choose foods that are rich in antioxidants and omega3fats such as nuts, avocados and fish.

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