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DERBYSHIRE & HIGH PEAK EDITION 44

Elaine Paige STRIPPED BACK

Antonio Carluccio THE MASTER OF ITALIAN COOKERY

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When it comes to inviting, relaxing breaks in the south, we have the ideal holiday for you.

Whether you’re after family-friendly holidays, a romantic getaway or a group break with like-minded people, our eight hotels cover the nation’s finest locations. From the popular beaches of Cornwall to the cosy Isle of Wight, there’s something for everyone.

have our own fleet of executive Our coach inclusive option allows guests across the UK to travel in ches that usoffer totheoffer comfort, while enables our self-drive holidays freedom of having your own car. el from a selection of pick up Every break includes: nts across the UK. • Return coach travel (self-drive option available) • Comfy en suite accommodation

vehicle features air conditioning and on board • Breakfast & 3-course evening meal o make your journey as comfortable as possible.

• Live nightly entertainment also boast friendly drivers who will warmly greet elp you settle into your pre-allotted seat and let Certificate of Excellence Awards now of any planned comfort breaks.

We aim to We are proud to announce that five of our group – The Barrowfield, Devonshire,depending Daish’s, Bournemouth ou to your hotel between 3-5pm, on Sands and Claremont Hotels – have been awarded the coveted TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016. ngth of the journey.

Seven fabulous locations, eight great hotels.

Every break includes: Isle of Wight

Torquay

Bournemouth

Eastbourne

• Return coach travel (self-drive option • Comfy en suite accommodation Request your new 2016/2017 brochure now!

Daish’s Hotel

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Don’t miss these coach inclusive breaks!

Local pick up points from make it easy to get away.

Price includes return coach travel from: EM1: Mansfield, Nottingham, Beeston, Loughbrough, Leicester, Coventry.

EM2: Mansfield, Nottingham, Beeston, Loughbrough, Leicester.

EM3: Nottingham, Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, NEC. EM4: Nottingham, Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, NEC, Coventry.

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NOVEMBER 03

Claremont Hotel – Eastbourne

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EM2

£219

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Hotel Prince Regent – Weymouth

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EM1

£159

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Devonshire Hotel – Torquay

5

EM3

£189

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Barrowfield Hotel – Newquay

5

EM1

£189

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Daish’s Hotel – Isle of Wight

5

EM3

£209

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Daish’s Hotel – Isle of Wight

5

EM1

£189

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Hotel Prince Regent – Weymouth

4

EM1

£159

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Barrowfield Hotel – Newquay

5

EM1

£189

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Devonshire Hotel – Torquay

5

EM1

£189

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Hotel Prince Regent – Weymouth

4

EM1

£159

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Claremont Hotel – Eastbourne

5

EM4

£219

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Sands Hotel – Bournemouth

5

EM1

£199

DECEMBER 03

Barrowfield Hotel – Newquay

5

EM3

£189

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Daish’s Hotel – Isle of Wight

5

EM1

£209

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Russell Hotel – Weymouth

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EM1

£219

09

Hotel Prince Regent – Weymouth

4

EM1

£159

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Daish’s Hotel – Isle of Wight

5

EM3

£209

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Devonshire Hotel – Torquay

5

EM1

£179

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Sands Hotel – Bournemouth

5

EM1

£179

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Russell Hotel – Weymouth

5

EM3

£189

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Barrowfield Hotel – Newquay

5

EM3

£179

Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a Standard Room. Supplements apply on twin/ double rooms with sole occupancy. Optional local excursions can be booked at the hotel. Many more coach or self-drive holiday dates available in 2016. If you would prefer to self-drive, deduct £20 per person from prices shown. All offers are subject to availability and standard terms and conditions (see brochure or website for T&C’s).

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know) but because of how important Lottery money has become to sport in this country.

The figure announced on the radio the other day was £340 million going from the Lottery to Olympic and Paralympic sports between 2013 and 2017. That was in the same news’ programme as a round-up of the amazing haul of medals won by Team GB in the Rio Olympics. And these two facts are not un-related.

Thanks for the golds, Lottery fans IS buying a few Lottery tickets a weekly habit for you as you rely on your “special” numbers and mentally plan how you’d spend your £20 million?

The sports fuelling the rise in Britain’s position in the medals’ table over the past eight years – like athletics, boxing and cycling – were rewarded with more investment.

Oddly, swimming, which had its funding cut, performed very well in Rio, but perhaps that just means that swimmers are a particularly hardy breed, determined to win under all circumstances.

In the bigger picture, what it definitely means is that you are doing a pretty If it is, you’re one of almost 45 million remarkable job by buying a Lottery ticket people around the UK filling in Lottery or five. So, along with that wonderfully tickets each week. stomach-churning, heart-stopping weekly moment when those balls bounce down I mention this interesting fact not because the chute and you wonder if your life will I’ve just won the roll-over (we stopped change forever, just bear in mind that you doing the Lottery 20 years ago when we have already helped change the life of fell out badly over how we would spend a budding athlete somewhere. Just by our imaginary winnings - ridiculous, I buying a Lottery ticket.

Hands off the cash – I’m spending it I HAD a real Victoria Meldrew moment the other day when I read a headline in a national newspaper about “Selfish Baby Boomers”.

The “baby boomers” are generally those born between 1947 and 1964 and as I fall into that category my interest was piqued. The rest of the headline, however, had me seething “I don’t belieeeeeeve it!” as it read “Generation wants to spend, spend spend, rather than leave cash to kids.”

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The story was about a new study which revealed that one in four 18 to 34 year-olds questioned said they were relying on inheriting the money built up by their parents so they can retire in financial security.

What makes the developing situation interesting is that two out of three of the “baby boomers” questioned said they would rather spend their inheritance than pass it on, and they won’t bankroll the future security of their children.

I should think not!

While I’m all for helping our children as much as I can and in the way I want, I’d like to think they weren’t making firm future plans based on my bank balance. That way lies tripwires and unusual-tasting mushroom soup.

Personally, I think there’s nothing wrong with spending the money I’ve earned. And if I want to fritter it away on wine, a Hollywood smile, young men called Sebastian in tight trousers, holidays to Paphos or a trout pout then I will.

I always thought the greatest “legacy” you could leave your children was the work ethic and a decent set of values. That currency doesn’t change.

Saucy incident left me red-faced I’M not allowed those little cartons of sauce you’re given in cafes and restaurants any more.

The reason is simple. My husband and I were having lunch in a pleasant café which was full of families and office staff obviously on their lunch break.

I was having my usual HP sauce on my chips (this is the King of Sauces and I will brook no argument) and it was brought in generous little plastic packs that you ripped off and then squeezed out. Unfortunately, I got my ripping and squeezing a bit muddled and suddenly, a plume of sauce sped over my left shoulder.

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In a kind of terrible slow motion, as I turned towards her I could see globules of HP settling in an artistic arrangement all over the back of her pristine top.

They all got up to go back to their office – the girl still oblivious of her brown “backpack” - but for some reason my appetite had deserted me. When we got outside, my husband, who had been serious-faced and sympathetic throughout, doubled up in a heap laughing.

We still can’t talk about this incident without the tears coming – his not mine – and I am now only allowed sauce bottles when we eat out. Shaken very slowly, of course.

If you would like to learn more, please give us a call and book an appointment with one of our Chiropractors.

So which one is correct?

The answer is actually quite simple: they all are! When we understand how our bodies use these three macronutrients we can better use them to give us energy, without getting overweight.

As it happened, a rather pretty girl in her teens was sitting with a couple of young men, obviously on their lunch hour, at the table directly behind us. It was a nice day and she was wearing a snowy white blouse.

I felt terrible! I started apologising profusely but she couldn’t really see the damage. “Don’t worry”, she told me, kindly.

“Is it very bad?” she asked one of her colleagues. Eyeing my shocked face, he gamely said: “No, not really” even though the brown mess had now turned nicely into a map of Australia.

workshop teaches how and when to fuel your body, as well as how to exercise to keep your spine healthy.

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sponsored by both of which have kinder climates than the mainland. These tours are often arranged as cruises, with guest botanists giving talks, on Minerva from Swan Hellenic or Voyager from Voyages of Discovery. Both are small ships, with a friendly atmosphere, that allow passengers to tour in comfort, whilst unpacking just once!

Many National Trust properties often boast the most spectacular grounds which are continuously maintained and improved. Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, Vita Sackville-West and of course, Gertrude Jekyll are creators of extraordinary gardens, often attached to architecturally important houses, now in National Trust stewardship.

VisitEngland have designated 2016 as Year of the English Garden, so there is much going on to celebrate this across the land.

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As the great Gertrude Jekyll reputedly said: ‘The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives.’ And how right she is! Brits are known worldwide for their love of gardens and tours to some of the world’s most fabulous are really popular. You can stay in the UK and travel by coach to take in the likes of Heligan, Alnwick and Wisley. Or cruise to Honfleur, perhaps, to visit Monet’s deservedly revered waterlilies. And for the adventurous, trips to China to follow the footsteps of the Victorian plant hunters are on offer. Near and far, there are gardens and superb examples of horticulture to behold!

The UK: We are actually very spoilt indeed in the UK, with most of us living within close proximity to a gorgeous garden. The Royal Horticultural Society has its own wonderful estates at Wisely, Rosemoor, Harlow Carr and Hyde Hall, each are different and have a

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magnificent range of plants. The RHS also have 195 associated gardens to visit and there are, reputedly, more than 800 places of horticultural interest in the UK! Their Garden Holidays have great opportunities to go to some of the remarkable gardens on the Sicily Isles and Channel Islands,

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Europe: Italy immediately springs to mind when thinking of gardens, and particularly the Italian Lakes where the climate is just perfect for gardens. And they exist in abundance. Both the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Holidays and Kirker Holidays offer tours around the lakes, where there’s the opportunity to take in magnificent villas as well as the flora. Camellias are a favourite near Lake Maggiore, and the islands of Isola

TRAVEL Bella and Isola Madre showcase stunning planting: the former more formal and Italianate, the latter known as highly diverse and British in style!

Whilst France and the remarkable vegetable plot, albeit stunning and very large, at Villandry or the Scottishdesigned La Bagatelle in Paris are well-known, Germany and The Netherlands also have glorious gardens at Wurlitz and Het Loo respectively. And there’s no doubt that the gardens at Alhambra in Spain may not follow traditional lines, they are truly stunning, and fitting for a Moorish palace, with dancing, sparkling fountains, lacy stone work and shady courtyards. It’s peaceful outdoor space in a harsh, hot climate which has been carefully created.

Many capital cities have botanical gardens as part of their civic offering, and so it is in Prague, although the nearby Castle Gardens and Wallenstein Garden should not be missed either. Portugal’s quintas have the most extraordinary horticultural reputation, and the Atlantic islands of Madeira and The Azores are destinations of great interest. Many cruises, including Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Cruise and Maritime Voyages, dock here for a day or two for this very reason. Or you could stay with Sunvil on one of the islands, and immerse yourself in the plant life.

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Worldwide: North Africa and in particular, Morocco have some unexpected gems, Yves St Laurent’s Majorelle Gardens are truly inspiring as are many of the riad gardens, decorated with tiles and dainty fountains amid lush greenery.

Further afield, the gardens in China have long filled the imaginations of those searching for exotic plants. There are many botanical gardens to be explored a well as adventures to be had, following the journeys taken by plant hunters in the I9th century. Think Indiana Jones cum Alan Titchmarsh! These journeys are usually led by horticultural experts, so you can really benefit from their knowledge and find out if the Chinese tree peony will really grow well back home in York.

RHS Garden Holidays have fabulous tours to South Africa, Chile and New Zealand: with very different growing conditions and some quite bizarre plants.

Voyages Jules Verne offer a trip to Costa Rica which has one of the most bio-diverse environments in the world, with over 2,000 species of orchid for starters and several micro-climates too.

Wherever you may choose to go, in the world’s gardens there is beauty, tranquillity, formality, surprise, wildness and plants ranging from small and discreet to nature’s real showstoppers, bold and brash.

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2017 BROCHUR OUT NOW E Sunny Sussex Eastbourne

The Garden Isle Isle of Wight

Located on the south coast within the Take a short boat ride across the Solent and discover the historic county of Sussex, lies the elegant seaside Isle of Wight, an island of astounding natural beauty with resort of Eastbourne. Renowned for its top sunshine a variety of attractions to suit all ages. records and award winning beaches, Eastbourne is understandably a popular holiday destination for all.

Located on the south east coast of the island, the traditional seaside resort of Shanklin is home to golden sandy beaches With a sprinkling of high street shops, centrally located, and a quaint collection of shops housed in traditional a Victorian pier and a rich history boasting a variety of thatched cottages. It is understandably one of the most castles, museums and galleries, Eastbourne is sure to popular resorts on the island with plenty to entertain. cater for your every need.

View Hotel Imperial Hotel Visit us online atOcean www.robinsons-holidays.co.uk Situated in a premier location with an idyllic seaside Located just a stone’s throw away from the promenade position, the charming, well-appointed Ocean View Hotel and band stand, this grand Victorian hotel is full of boasts uninterrupted panoramic views across Sandown character and home to a number of spacious, comfortable IMPERIAL HOTEL POSTCARD.indd 11 Bay. The hotel also offers a large sprung dance floor and bedrooms, all accessible via lifts. provides live entertainment most evenings.

Guests are able to unwind in the relaxing lounge area Hotel facilities before an evening meal in the Majestic Restaurant, offering hearty, home cooked food. l All rooms are en-suite with telephone, television and hairdryer Hotel facilities l Free WiFi in Public areas l All rooms are en-suite with telephone, l Premier and sea views rooms available* television and hairdryer l Complimentary tea and coffee in all rooms l Free WiFi in Public areas l Waiter service l Premier rooms available* l Traditional English breakfast l Complimentary tea and coffee in all rooms l Lunch snacks available daily l Waiter service l Licensed bar l Traditional English breakfast l Table d’hôte menu l Lunch snacks available daily l Optional a la carte menu available l Table d’hôte menu l Live entertainment most evenings l Optional a la carte menu available l Ballroom/Dance floor l Live entertainment most evenings l Heated indoor swimming pool l Ballroom/Dance floor l Indoor bowling green, table tennis and snooker room l Two lifts serving all floors l Lift serving all floors l Porterage. l Porterage.

Freephone: 0800 083 9900

Please note that on each floor of the hotel, some steps may need to be negotiated.

Delightful Devon Torquay

Located in the heart of the English Riviera, Torquay is renowned for its mild climate, award winning sandy beaches and secluded coves and has been a popular holiday destination since the early 19th century.

With its distinctive European atmosphere, sophisticated environment and beautifully varied scenery, Torquay remains a popular holiday destination.

Abbey Lawn Hotel If you’re looking to unwind in style, this elegant Georgian hotel is the place to stay. Located in the grounds of the former Torre Abbey with stunning views of the bay, the Abbey Lawn hotel offers an exceptional standard of comfort throughout.

The hotel comprises superb facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool and a conservatory lounge overlooking the bay, where guests can relax and enjoy a drink.

Hotel facilities l All rooms are en-suite with telephone, television and hairdryer l Free WiFi in Public areas l Premier and front facing rooms available* l Complimentary tea and coffee in all rooms l Waiter service l Traditional English breakfast l Lunch snacks available daily l Licensed bar l Table d’hôte menu l Optional a la carte menu available l Live entertainment most evenings l Ballroom/Dance floor l Heated indoor pool l Lift serving all floors l Porterage.

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The Robinsons Difference ...

• Robinsons own hotels in great locations • Executive coaches with extra legroom • Includes excursions

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No single supplements apply* High standard of accommodation Table d’hôte menu Optional a la carte menu available Friendly staff

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Imperial 5 DAYS

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£185

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16 Nov £185 £165

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02 Nov £189 £169

30 Nov £179 £159

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06 Nov

£189

2017 Tours

12 Nov

£185

20 Feb

£135

20 Nov £179 £159

12 Nov

£185

13 Feb

£129

16 Nov

£185

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£145

26 Nov £179 £159

16 Nov £185 £165

20 Feb

£135

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£179

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£155

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£139

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£179

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£159

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£179

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Supplements per person: Premier Room - £20

Supplements per person: Premier Room - £30 / Seaview Room - £10

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WAS NOW 06 Nov

£259

20 Nov £259 £239

Supplements per person: Premier Room - £30 / Front Facing Room - £10

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7 DAYS Includes 6 NIGHTS, DINNER BED & BREAKFAST includes 2 excursions WAS NOW 06 Nov £259 £239

20 Nov £259 £239

9 DAYS Includes 8 NIGHTS, DINNER BED & BREAKFAST includes 2 excursions 12 Nov

£309

26 Nov

£309

SINGLES...

Why not celebrate Chistmas & New Year at one of our own hotels?

Enjoy a stress free break with plenty of fun and celebrating.

Choose from the Isle of Wight, Eastbourne or Torquay

come along and meet new friends lots of activities and entertainment to get to know each other.

INCLUDES: WELCOME RECEPTION 2 LOCAL EXCURSIONS

Includes: 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 3 resort lunches 1 mystery excursion

23 Dec £399 29 Dec £349

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST Imperial Hotel Ocean View Abbey Lawn 5th December 12th December

£169 £159

WAS NOW

£169 £149 £159 £139

£169 £159

See brochure for programme.

Robinsons Holidays, Park Garage, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7SP

GLOSSOP CARAVANS’ SPECIAL EDITION RANGE 2017 REVEALED Latest models offer more unique features and even better value for money The wraps have come off the eagerlyawaited Special Edition range for 2017 from Glossop Caravans – which was officially launched at the Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham in October.

The family-run company - one of the UK’s leading dealers - has worked in partnership with top manufacturers Coachman, Elddis and Swift to create a choice of high-specification models designed to appeal to discerning caravan buyers.

Earlier this year the superbly-appointed 2016 range scored a near clean sweep in three Dealer Special Caravan categories in The Caravan Club’s prestigious Caravan Design Awards and Joint Managing Directors Stan and Brian Laing are confident that the 2017 options will be equally well received.

“Each year we work closely with Coachman, Elddis and Swift to develop a specially-customised range of

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caravans - all equipped with unique features for a very competitive price,” they explained.

“Each time, we listen carefully to feedback from customers to make all the options even better than before, and we’re sure the 2017 range will prove just as, if not more popular - and will offer even more value for money than those in previous years.”

Customers keen to find out more can now browse details online as well as in print. The latest online feature showcasing the Coachman Festival, Elddis Chatsworth and Swift Celebration is available at http:// www.glossopcaravans.co.uk/specialedition-caravans, as well as in print from Glossop Caravans.

The company has also unveiled other cutting edge digital tools to make browsing and buying even simpler for both existing and potential customers.

Working out how much you want to spend and how you can manage your budget is simple, thanks to a quick and easy online finance calculator on its website.

And a brand new browsing and buying tool, the Glossop Awnings App, believed to be the first of its kind offered by the caravan industry, can be accessed anywhere to view the full range of awnings and accessories, then buy on the move from your mobile phone or tablet. You can download it at Apple and Android stores.

For more information about Glossop Caravans’ extensive range of new and used caravans, visit www.glossopcaravans.co.uk, call at the company’s showroom on the main A57 at Brookfield, Glossop SK13 6JF or contact a member of the friendly, experienced sales team on 01457 868011.

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Stripped Back WHEN it comes to singer Elaine Paige we think we know her so well – but the reality is that this multi-talented performer constantly surprises her fans.

While this year alone she is preparing for a lengthy series of weekend concerts around the country, she also hosts her regular – and very popular – Radio 2 programme on musical theatre and film music each Sunday and earlier this year she starred in a new TV version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream as part of the Bard’s 400th anniversary celebrations.

All of which should really be no surprise as Elaine, now 68, has had one of the most varied and glittering careers of any musical theatre entertainer.

Especially for one who has always considered herself an actress rather than a singer.

It is music, though, which has always figured largely in Elaine’s existence. As she explains now:

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“I don’t know what I’d do without music in my life.”

Growing up in Barnet, North London, young Elaine was actually used to the world of showbiz from quite early on.

Her dad was an amateur drummer and his daughter was born possessing quite a voice.

To encourage her to be an all-rounder and to gain confidence, her parents sent Elaine to a theatre school although show music had already entered her young life to stay there forever.

She set her sights on a musical career and, after touring in shows, made her West End debut in the then controversial musical Hair as a member of the “tribe” - and thus, at one point, naked.

Various other roles in stage musicals followed but it was when she was chosen for the much-coveted part of Eva Peron in the first stage production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Evita that Elaine came to national prominence.

“It was an amazing thing, really,” she recalls. “They had searched all over the world for the right person and I was pretty much an unknown then so to take that role was just wonderful. It was a perfect piece for me. For once, even my height (5’ 1”) was right for the role!”

This part won her a clutch of awards, including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Musical and, at the age of 30, made Elaine a star. It also kickstarted a remarkable collaboration with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber during which she played some of their most notable characters, including Grizabella in the original production of Cats. This not only

CELEBRITY INTERVIEW cemented her professional reputation but gave her a Top Ten hit with the iconic song Memory.

She had another top-seller with Barbara Dickson in I Know Him So Well from the musical Chess, and enjoyed many wonderful stage appearances in some of the best-known musicals – from Anything Goes and Sunset Boulevard to The King and I and Sweeney Todd.

Ask her what her favourite role is and she admits that it’s a difficult choice. “I’ve loved so many of them,” she states.

“Evita has to be a favourite because it was so important in my career and because I loved it, but I also loved being in Piaf and in Sunset Boulevard.”

She has recorded 18 solo albums – four multi-plantinum and nine consecutive gold awards - and been in seven cast albums, picking up a number of music awards along the way.

Her theatre work has brought her a whole cabinet full of awards, including Best Actress in a Musical and a Variety Club Award for Show Business Personality of the Year. She was awarded an OBE in 1995 and given an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by the University of East Anglia in 2012.

Her acting has also been highlighted on several notable occasions. She worked twice with Sir Peter Hall’s Theatre Company in The Misanthrope and Feydeau’s Where There’s A Will and is quick to say how grateful she was for the chance. “Peter saw something in me that others hadn’t and cast me in these productions,” she says. “I so enjoyed them!”

While Elaine has long had a high-profile theatre career, she has also become a TV favourite. She’s been a guest on dozens of shows, had her own Sky Arts TV show and also acted in programmes including drama series Lady Killers,Tales of the Unexpected, Agatha Christie’s Marple and Where the Heart Is. She was Mistress Quince in Russell T Davies’ version of A Midsummer’s Night Dream – “which I really enjoyed. It was brilliant seeing Matt Lucas at work and to reacquaint myself with my old friend Bernard Cribbins from Anything Goes.”

Last year, Elaine celebrated 50 years in showbusiness with a lengthy tour and, although she prefers not to put herself through such a tough touring schedule anymore, she is looking forward to the series of weekend concerts entitled Stripped Back which start at the beginning of October.

These involve her performing her favourite tracks with a small group of musicians in venues from Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall to Cheltenham Town Hall and finishing on December 18 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

“It will have a real cross-section of music,” she explained.

“I spent my teenage years listening to Cilla, Lulu, Helen Shapiro and Patti LaBelle. There were some wonderful songwriters around then like Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson, the Beatles and Carly Simon so I’ll be singing lots of those

along with plenty of what I call my ‘potboilers’ to keep everyone happy!”

She was busy preparing for these concerts when we chatted – “singing every day like I always do to keep my voice strong and trying to fit in playing tennis a couple of times a week.”

Elaine particularly enjoys her weekly radio programme, Elaine Paige on Sunday, in which she highlights famous and not so famous musical theatre tracks. The formula is obviously a successful one with more than 2.3 million listeners each week. “I get to play some of my favourite music each week – what better way is there to spend a Sunday?” she laughs.

And, as someone who has already had such a long and varied career, are there other areas of entertainment she would still like to do? “Oh, yes,” she asserts. “I’d definitely like to do more drama. But I guess we will just have to wait and see what comes up.”

And for the country’s First Lady of Musical Theatre it was then back to rehearsals – and dreams of having a tennis back-hand like Roger Federer’s!

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But, how do you make your life at home happier, healthier and easier? Well, reviewing your lifestyle and deciding how to improve it is an excellent start.

Begin with your HOME itself. Is it too big or too small? Maybe it has outgrown your family’s needs now that your children are adults. Although grandchildren may come to stay for some weekends, it’s likely that you may not need a house with all the accommodation you had when their parents were young.

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Now may be the right time to invest in a new KITCHEN or to modernise your current one with better units or a revamp on doors and the latest handles. It’s surprising just how modern a kitchen can look with small improvements although there is nothing to beat the sheer style of a brand new kitchen with the latest streamlined and built-in units.

We all spend a large proportion of our lives in the kitchen and for many it’s the heart of the home so it’s worth getting it just right. Open up dark spaces with bright paintwork and new window blinds. Invest in some new, comfortable kitchen furniture to make mealtimes or just reading a pleasure.

Kitchen appliances have never been more user-friendly. Even kitchen sinks and taps are designed to make life as easy as possible and the latest gadgets make every task – from peeling and slicing to boiling and frying – as easy as can be.

Have you, for example, got a small TV in the kitchen? Even this addition to kitchen life alters every task you do and encourages you to spend more time there – perhaps emulating TV’s MasterChef and trying out new cookery ideas!

DECORATING rooms not only brightens them up but gives them a new lease of life that can make an under-used room suddenly somewhere you want to sit or work. Use lighter shades to open up dingy hallways and add mirrors to maximise space – a trick you can use all over your home.

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You may feel that you want to enjoy your GARDEN far more now that you have the time to make the most of it. Getting in an expert to re-design your garden isn’t as expensive as you might think or you can get advice from your local garden centre on creating new areas in which to sit or even work.

is looking a little threadbare or your dining table and chairs scuffed and well-used, it’s definitely worth investigating buying new ones.

Just fitting new covers for a threepiece suite can make all the difference, although the latest furniture designs span every sort of décor, from ultra modern to comfortable traditional.

And with new furniture you will need to realistically assess your curtains and blinds. New additions here to complement any new furniture or decorating can make that special difference that easily give a room the “wow” factor.

If you’ve had the same bathroom for many years, you will be amazed at what contemporary styles and fitments are now on offer.

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR GARDEN WE all try to enjoy our gardens until the very last days of Summer but planning ahead is as important as planting ahead when it comes to making the most of gardens every year.

And, as the Summer becomes a distant memory, it’s not only a good time to continue getting the most from your little piece of rural England but also to consider how you can improve your garden to enjoy all over again in 2017.

You might want to call in an expert to help with a garden design or pop into your local garden centre for advice. Much, of course, depends on the type of garden you have in the first place.

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City gardens have to tick all the boxes – providing an outdoor space for planting, relaxation, play and entertaining. But you may have only a small area for this so most urban gardens have to be functional spaces or plant-filled havens to help escape city life. The Royal Horticultural Society recommends minimal designs and repeated patterns for maximum effect.

Wildlife-friendly gardens feature plants and structures that attract native wildlife like birds, beneficial insects and small mammals. Log piles, hedgehog boxes and bee hotels are among the ideas to help accomplish this.

Mediterranean gardens take their inspiration from the shrubby vegetation of the hot, dry climates

Containers can add seasonal colour to any type of garden. Use them for shrubs, bulbs or annuals or topiary.

Many pots are also ideal for growing fruit and vegetables, especially for beginners in this practical field. A cluster of colourful pots can brighten up a patio.

Garden centres are great places to look for good-value pots and other types of containers – along with giving you useful gardening advice generally – but using old sinks, chimney pots or even big, old saucepans can offer a quirky, personalised look to your garden.

A visit to any sales of garden furniture will also help you plan ahead for your own Great Outdoors next year. There are all types of garden furniture available, from wrought iron tables and chairs to hardy raffia couches and loungers, wooden benches and more modern shapes to suit your own style.

Fortunately, browsing through garden catalogues is pleasing at any time of the year but particularly in the Winter when thoughts of getting out in the garden once more cheer us up!

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An area of grassed lawn is still a very pleasing sight for many of us and even mowing – thanks to the latest light and effective lawnmowers – isn’t a major chore or too difficult a price to pay. However, sometimes as we get older, trying to regularly mow a large or difficult to access area becomes just too much so it could be worth thinking about alternatives.

Artificial grass has come a very long way from the rather unattractive carpet-like product it once was. Today’s artificial lawns are not only beautiful and very natural-looking but also feel great to the touch and are very hardwearing.

They can be both children-proof and pet-friendly so it’s definitely worth an enquiry. Check out someone else’s garden where they have had artificial grass if you can and you could be pleasantly surprised.

If you have the space – and the budget – how about your own swimming pool? They come in all shapes

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This is great news for homeowners who have become tired of the costly, time-consuming and never-ending upkeep involved in timber fencing.

Colourfence is the smart choice for long-lasting, low-maintenance fencing which comes with a 25 year guarantee and the built-in strength to withstand harsh climates including wind gusts of up to 130 miles per hour.

Over the past 10 years, Colourfence has altered the way in which gardens can be fenced, and it is now available locally.

Just imagine, for the price of a comparable quality timber fence, you could have a fence that’s professionally installed, will stay in place no matter what, and requires no more work than the occasional hose down with water to keep it looking as good as new.

Creosote, fence paint, wood stain — all things of the past with Colourfence, so it’s time for the fence brush to be consigned to the dustbin.

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Not only will a Colourfence product provide the perfect backdrop to your garden all year round and perfect privacy from prying neighbours’ eyes, it will also give the peace of mind of having a most secure boundary to your property. With 80% of burglaries taking place after access through garden fences, according to Stephen this has to be an added bonus which can’t be ignored.

We can also supply attractive and practical gates in a range of colours to match your fences.

Stephen said:“This is great news for the people of High Peak and the surrounding areas as Colourfence is a premium fencing solution at affordable prices, choosing the product line is a no-brainer.

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Timber fences need annual upkeep and painting, and yet they will age, spoil and need replacing within a matter of years.

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For more information, visit colourfence.co.uk/sheffield, or contact Stephen Tomlinson on stephen.tomlinson@colourfence.co.uk or 01142 348089.

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Antonio Carluccio’s PASTA Antonio Carluccio shares his love of Italy’s favourite food, providing innovative and exciting recipes. Here we share three from the ultimate book on pasta from the master of Italian cookery!

Minestrone di Verdure Vegetable and Pasta Soup This version of minestrone is influenced by those served in Lombardy and Liguria, but you will find similar soups – and some surprisingly different kinds – throughout the country. Most minestroni use bits and pieces of vegetables left in the fridge, such as courgette, aubergine, carrot, celery, cabbage, quartered Brussels sprouts, etc.

You could add some potatoes as well, to add thickness.

SERVES 4 4 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 litres chicken or beef stock about 1kg vegetables (see above), prepared and cubed 150g dried tubettini pasta 1 x 400g can borlotti beans, drained 3 tbsp fresh pesto salt and pepper, to taste 40g Parmesan, freshly grated

Put the oil in a pan and fry the garlic and onion for a few minutes. Add the stock and prepared vegetables, and cook for about 12 minutes. Add the pasta and drained beans, and cook until tender, about another 6–7 minutes, then remove from the heat.

ALTERNATIVES If you don’t want to have a vegetarian soup, you could add some Parma ham, prosciutto, cooked ham or bacon chunks. You could also use rice instead of pasta, or any other shape of pasta.

Mix in the pesto and salt and pepper to taste, and heat very gently. Serve straightaway, sprinkled with Parmesan.

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Culurgiones ~ Plaited Sardinian Ravioli Every region has some sort of stuffed pasta on the menu, which is often made in order to use up leftovers. Sardinia has a different kind of stuffed pasta, a so-called raviolo whose filling can vary from potato to cheese. Also known as culurzones (and a number of other names), these ravioli even look different from those of other regions.

They are delightful anyway, despite the fact that a little more work is involved.

SERVES 4 fresh egg pasta salt and pepper, to taste 60g pecorino cheese, freshly grated FILLING 30g unsalted butter 200g spinach, blanched, squeezed dry and finely chopped 300g fresh ricotta cheese 2 medium eggs, beaten 80g pecorino cheese, freshly grated 1 sachet powdered saffron a pinch of ground cinnamon SAUCE 50ml olive oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely sliced 120g minced beef 120g lean minced pork 50ml dry Vernaccia white wine 500g canned crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves

Make the filling by melting the butter in a wide pan, and frying the dry squeezed spinach for a few minutes.

Let it cool, then add the ricotta, beaten eggs, grated pecorino, saffron and the cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and work everything thoroughly together to a well-mixed paste.

the tomatoes, parsley and sage. Cook slowly for 30 minutes, then taste for salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, make the sauce. First of all, heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion for about 5 minutes to soften. Add the two meats and brown a little, about 5 minutes, then add the Vernaccia followed by

Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for 4 minutes or until al dente. Drain, mix with the sauce and serve sprinkled with pecorino.

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Meanwhile, roll the pasta dough out thinly, by hand or machine, to 1mm thickness, and cut into 8cm circles.

Make and fill the culurgiones .

Ravioloni Dolci con Marmellata ~ Baked Pastry Squares Stuffed with Jam In our household, when I was a child, this was the best way of using up some of the huge amounts of jam my mother used to make during the season. It was always a delight to come home from school and find these stuffed baked parcels for tea. With six of us to cater for, huge quantities were made each time.

The addition of butter to this basic pasta dough (flour and eggs) makes the dough shorter, which makes it more like a pastry and enables it to be baked.

MAKES 24 PARCELS PASTRY 300g Italian ‘00’ flour a pinch of salt 3 medium eggs, beaten 75g unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus extra for greasing TO FINISH 400g jam of your choice icing sugar, for sprinkling To make the pastry, sift the flour into a bowl with the salt, and make a well in the middle. Put the eggs in the middle along with the melted butter, and start to mix the flour from the sides into the liquid ingredients. Mix with your fingers until everything is amalgamated, and you have a smooth pastry. Wrap in cling film, and let the dough rest for an hour in the fridge.

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In the height of Summer the Inn attracts hundreds of visitors on a daily basis. The glorious sunshine and stunning views perfectly compliment the excellent food and drink available, with many dishes being homemade.

With a rolling pin or a pasta machine roll the dough out to sheets 3mm thick and as long as you can. Cut into bands 12cm wide and position a tsp of jam at 5cm intervals (each tsp placed closer to one edge of band than the other). Brush some water around the jam.

The Strines Inn is also famous for its numerous peacocks, the previous Landlord having introduced several pairs twenty years ago, there are now over thirty of them.

Cover the dollops of jam by folding the other long side of the pasta over the filling and press with your hands all round the jam dollops to seal the ravioloni. Cut with a pastry cutter and put the parcels on a greased baking tray.

There is also accommodation available for those people looking to escape for a few days to relax. All rooms have Four poster beds and En-Suite facilities.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes. Serve hot, sprinkled with icing sugar, or leave to cool. Either is delicious.

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Nathan Outlaw – Everyday Seafood Crab Scotch quail’s eggs with watercress mayonnaise Okay, so these little nibbles are not real Scotch eggs, but they are just as tasty in my opinion, and they work so well with the peppery watercress mayonnaise. If the idea of crab doesn’t float your boat, we do a fabulous smoked fish version too – just replace the crab with smoked haddock and proceed in the same way.

Makes 12; Serves 4 as a starter For the crab mix 200g fresh cod fillet, diced 75g brown crabmeat, sieved 200g white crabmeat, picked Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 2 tbsp chopped chives Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the eggs 14 quail’s eggs (includes 2 extras in case of breakage) 100g plain flour, for coating 2 medium (hen’s) eggs, beaten 100g day-old bread, blitzed in a blender to crumbs Sunflower oil for deep-frying For the watercress mayonnaise 2 egg yolks ¾ tsp English mustard 20g Davidstow Cheddar, grated 1½ tbsp white wine vinegar 3 tbsp watercress, chopped 300ml sunflower oil To serve 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Put the cod fillet into a food processor with a good pinch of salt and blend for 30 seconds. Add the brown crabmeat and blend for a further 30 seconds. Scrape into a bowl and add the white crabmeat, lemon zest, chives and seasoning. Mix together well, cover and place in the fridge.

Place the quail’s eggs in a pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil over a high heat. Meanwhile, get ready a bowl of ice-cold water. As soon as the water begins to boil, take the eggs out of the pan and plunge them into the icecold water. Let cool, then peel the eggs.

Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and one with breadcrumbs. Using clean hands, carefully mould the crab mixture around each quail’s egg and pass through

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the flour, then the egg and finally the breadcrumbs to coat.

Put the eggs to one side, or in the fridge if you are cooking them later.

To make the mayonnaise, put the egg yolks into a blender or small food processor with the mustard, grated cheese, wine vinegar and watercress. Process for 1 minute and then, with the motor still running, slowly pour in the oil. Once it is fully emulsified, stop the machine and season the mayonnaise with salt to taste. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate.

When ready to serve, heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer or other suitable deep, heavy pan to 160°C. Deep-fry the Scotch eggs in the hot oil, in batches as necessary, for about 3 minutes until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and season with a little salt.

Spoon the watercress mayonnaise into a bowl. Place the Scotch eggs on a warm platter with the bowl of mayonnaise and lemon wedges.

Hot soused Dover sole with mushroom and seaweed dressing I like to cook Dover sole on the bone, so the fillets keep their natural shape. If you fillet the fish first, the fillets tend to shrink quite a lot during cooking. Sousing Dover sole is unusual, but I find the acidity is welcome and it adds more depth of flavour. The mushrooms and seaweed marry well with the vinegar and wine, but nothing outshines the star of the show, the Dover sole.

Serves 4 as a main course 4 Dover sole, about 500g each, skinned and heads removed 100ml olive oil 2 red onions, peeled and sliced 300g mixed mushrooms, cleaned 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 100ml sherry vinegar 100ml white wine 2 tbsp dried seaweed flakes 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nathan Outlaw's Everyday Seafood (Quadrille £20) Photography: David Loftus

Preheat your oven to 200°C/Fan 185°C/Gas 6.

Heat a large frying pan and add a drizzle of olive oil. When hot, add the red onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until they start to soften. Scatter the onions in a roasting tray big enough to hold the fish (or use 2 or 4 smaller trays).

Wipe out the frying pan and heat again. When hot, add another drizzle of oil. Toss in the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and continue to cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add to the onions in the tray(s).

Wipe out the frying pan again. Season the fish all over with salt and pepper. Heat the pan and add a drizzle of olive oil.

When hot, add the Dover soles and fry for 2 minutes. Turn the fish over and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Mix the sherry vinegar and wine together and add to the pan to deglaze.

Remove from the heat and add the seaweed and any remaining olive oil.

Transfer the fish to the tray(s), spooning some of the mushrooms and onions on top of them, then pour over the juices from the frying pan.

Bake for 8–10 minutes until cooked.

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the cooked fish, then carefully transfer to warmed plates. Spoon the mushrooms, onions and juices over the fish. I like to serve this simply with boiled new potatoes and seasonal green vegetables.

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DECEMBER

Monday 26 December 11am

Friday 13 January 7.30pm

Friday 2 December 7.30pm

Adults £2.75, Children £1.50 (Discounts available)

£20 (Discounts available)

£25.50–£28

Saturday 31 December 9.30pm (Dinner: 6.15pm)

LOW

Saturday 3 December 7.30pm

A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR OF BRASS AND COMEDY £18–£20

A GRAND BOXING DAY CONCERT

NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA CONCERT & DINNER

£21–£40 (concert only) Dinner: £45

CANNON AND BALL

Sunday 15 January 7.30pm

FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS £25 (Discounts available) Friday 20 January 7.30pm

TOM PAXTON £30.50

Saturday 21 January 7.30pm

Saturday 10 December to Sunday 1 January

JANUARY

£17.50–£23 (Discounts available)

Thursday 5 & Friday 6 January 7.30pm

£22

Sunday 11 December 8pm

£34–£41 (Discounts available)

LIL’ JIMMY READ

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS

BRIAN MAY AND KERRY ELLIS

SWAN LAKE

BILLY BRAGG AND JOE HENRY

Saturday 21 January 7.30pm

£49.50

Saturday 7 January 2.30pm & 7.30pm

£16

Sunday 11 December 7.30pm

£34–£41 (Discounts available)

RUBY WAX

EMILY PORTMAN AND THE CORACLE BAND £16

Tuesday 13 December 8pm

TEDDY THOMPSON £18.50

Saturday 17 December 7.30pm

THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT £19 (Discounts available)

THE NUTCRACKER

Sunday 22 January 7.30pm

Sunday 8 January 4pm

£22.50 (Discounts available)

£25 (Discounts available)

THE PITMEN POETS

MESSIAH

Sunday 22 January 7.30pm

Wednesday 11 January 7.30pm

£21 (Discounts available)

£22 (Discounts available)

THE SOUND OF MURDER

ROSE–MARIE

Thursday 26 & Friday 27 January

Wedesday 11 January 7.30pm

£16–£18 (Discounts available)

£17.50 (Discounts available)

THE TRANSPORTS

JASMIN PARIS

Friday 27 January 7.30pm

Thursday 12 January 7.30pm

£20

£24 (Discounts available)

80S MANIA

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

BOX OFFICE 01298 72190 • BUXTONOPERAHOUSE.ORG.UK

Saturday 28 January 7.30pm

£26 (Discounts available)

Sunday 29 January 7.30pm

Wednesday 8 February 7.30pm

£26.50–£31.50

£17.50 (Discounts available)

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC Sunday 29 January 7.30pm

MR DARCY LOSES THE PLOT £14 (Discounts available) Tuesday 31 January 7.30pm

CIRCUS OF HORRORS

£22–£26 (Discounts available)

FEBRUARY Friday 3 – Sunday 5 February 7.30pm (Saturday & Sunday matinee 2.30pm)

DONG DING MURDER ME ON HIGH

£16–£18 (Discounts available) Saturday 4 February 7.30pm

THE LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY

£20 (Discounts available) Sunday 5 February 7.30pm

RICHARD DIGANCE

£18 (Discounts available) Tuesday 7 February 7.30pm

A VIEW FROM THE EDGE £15 (Discounts available) Wednesday 8 February 7.30pm

NATHAN CARTER £27–£29.50

Wednesday 15 February 7.30pm

SEAN CONWAY

Thursday 9 February 7.30pm

MACCA – THE PAUL MCCARTNEY STORY

SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCKS DO SHAKESPEARE Adults: £12 12–16: £10

Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 February 7.30pm (Saturday matinee 2.30pm)

HYSTERIA

£27 (Discounts available)

£18–£20 (Discounts available)

Thursday 9 February 7.30pm

Saturday 18 February 7.30pm

SPACE

Friday 10 February 7.30pm

MCGOLDRICK, MCCUSKER AND DOYLE

£26–£30

Sunday 19 February 7.30pm

£15

NORTHERN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Friday 10 February 7.30pm

THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC SKIFFLE ORCHESTRA £16

£17.50

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

£28 (Discounts available) Tuesday 21 February 7.30pm

LEVISON WOOD

£25.50 (Discounts available)

Saturday 11 February 7.30pm

FAIRPORT CONVENTION £22

Monday 13 February 7.30pm

JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH – MY LAST WILL AND TASTY MINT £19.50

Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 February 7.30pm (Saturday matinee 2.30pm)

RAFFLES: THE MYSTERY OF THE MURDERED THIEF

£16–£20 (Discounts available) Saturday 25 February 11am & 2pm

MONSTERSAURUS

Tuesday 14 February 7.30pm

MIKE + THE MECHANICS £39

Wednesday 15 February 7.30pm

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

£14.50 (Family tickets available) Sunday 26 February 7.30pm

HEARTBEAT CHORUS

£15 (Discounts available)

£15 (Discounts available)

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Visit Buxton .....

Discover Pavilion Gardens Buxton Fabulous Free Events St John’s Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE Tel: 01293 23114 23 acres of beautifully restored award winning Victorian gardens, excellent adventure playground and miniature train rides for the children, the Pavilion Gardens boasts the perfect day out for all the family.

CHRISTMAS GRAND BAZAAR AT BUXTON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON Pavilion Gardens | 21st November 2014, from 2pm *FREE (Free Entry to the Bazaar) Get really festive at Buxton’s Christmas Lights Switch-on.

Festive food and drink will be on offer as well as the usual eclectic mix of over 70 stalls, from jewellery to crafts to local produce where you can look for more presents and stock up on goodies. There’s a children’s funfair, rides with the Snow Queen from 5pm on the miniature train and the lantern procession too.

DICKENSIAN STREET MARKET The Octagon, Pavilion Gardens, St. John’s Road | 29th November 2014, 10.15am – 4.15pm Surrounded by the stalls, in the simulated village green, listen to and watch a cavalcade of entertainment from children and adults. Stall holders will be dressed in traditional costume to create a really Christmassy atmosphere. There will be lots of stalls with giftware, food and drink.

Entry / Cost: Adults £1.50, Concessions/OAP’s £1.00, Children 50p.

CHRISTMAS WEEKEND WONDERLAND Pavilion Gardens | 6th & 7th December 2014, 10am – 5pm *FREE Over 70 exhibitors and stallholders offering a fantastic varied selection, ideal for Christmas shopping with a lovely choice of hand crafted and unusual present ideas. You can keep your children entertained if you want to shop – Santa’s Grotto will be here for £1 entry as well as children’s attractions too.

Entry / Cost: Adults £1.50, Concessions/OAP’s £1.00, Children 50p.

www.paviliongardens.co.uk

Bring your Christmas wishes to Santa in his favourite Grotto at Poole’s Cavern in Buxton this December.

Poole’s Cavern Visitor Centre, Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH By phone: 01298 26978 By e-mail: info@poolescavern.co.uk Santa will be stopping over each weekend from December 3rd to 24th from 10 am to 4 pm. Call us on 01298 26978 to book your visit (pre-booked entry to Santa’s Grotto only) Entry is £6.00 per person which includes a visit to Santa and a present for the children, entry to Poole’s Cavern and hot drinks in the visitor centre café after your visit.

Explore this beautiful natural Cavern with sparkling crystal formations especially illuminated and decorated for the festive season. There are no Guided tours at weekends in December due to Santa events but visitors may still walk through the cavern with staff on hand to explain the spectacular features.

www.paviliongardens.co.uk

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Barbarellas EAT

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WINE BAR & RESTAURANT

After 10 years at the busiest pub in Buxton - the Old Clubhouse, Nick Watterson and Barbara Sandle know a thing or two about top quality service.

Now in its 5th year, Barbarellas Wine Bar caters for a different market; a place where people can chill out, relax and have a drink and a bite to eat.

The restaurant is in a period style grade II listed building oozing with character and individuality after their tireless renovations.

The focus is on a high standard of service throughout, with Nick in charge front-of-house and Barbara, who trained in silver service at London’s Dorchester Hotel, overseeing the kitchen.

All food is fresh and locally sourced. The menu includes light snacks and sandwiches, salads and a range of main courses, all available up to 8pm. Antipasti and cheeseboards are offered in the evenings.

Barbarellas also offer a selection of wines, cocktails, real ales and continental lagers.

Food and drink is available over two floors. The first floor, accessed from an impressive staircase, provides a relaxed, music free environment.

Board specials are always on offer and change regularly throughout the year. Come down and check out the Christmas and seasonal specials!

Barbarellas also boasts a private function room that hosts 45 guests perfect for any party or other occasion.

Nick and Barbara hope to welcome you soon...

01298 71392

7 The Quadrant, Buxton SK17 6AW barbarellaswinebar@hotmail.com  www.barbarellaswinebar.co.uk All images courtesy of Pure Buxton

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with hot food and drinks and a small number of local vendors and amusements. Enjoy one of our superb hot roast pork sandwiches with trimmings, a mulled wine or coffee.

Ballroom & Latin Dancing Buxton United Reform Church EVERY Tuesday, from 8pm – 9pm Cost: £6 per person, £5 students (with valid I.D card) Classes taught by one of the UK’s top professionals!

Highly experienced instructors from Wallflower Dance.

Whether you have two left feet or are a budding Fred Astaire, this is the class for you! No need to bring a partner!

Improvers also welcome.

Visit www.facebook.com/pages/Wallflower-Dance, email victoriacoultas@icloud.com or call 07595 327107

Havana Nights Salsa Classes South 16, 9 – 11 Market Street EVERY Thursday, from 8pm – 10pm Cost: £5 per person Learn to salsa dance with this brand new beginners night!

Beginners 8pm – 9pm, intermediate 9pm – 10pm.

Highly experienced instructors from Wallflower Dance.

Whether you have two left feet or are a budding Fred Astaire, this is the class for you! No need to bring a partner!

Improvers also welcome.

More information: Visit www.facebook.com/pages/Wallflower-Dance or email victoriacoultas@icloud.com

50th Annual Buxton Community BONFIRE and FIREWORK DISPLAY! Cricket Ground, Park Road, Buxton Saturday 5 November 6.00pm The event will feature the traditional bonfire and 15 – 20 minute professionally designed and fired fireworks display by Pains Fireworks Ltd, set to a musical theme and lighting up the sky with aerial and ground ‘comedy’ set-pieces. Together

This year’s event offers a safe, entertaining and enjoyable evening out for all the family. £6 adult entry, children £3, each ticket includes a chance to enter our cash prize competition. Discounted advance tickets will be available from Crescent Independent Financial Services Ltd. (Bx. 77137) 5a, Grove Parade, Buxton. 9-5pm from Monday 17th October. Avoid the queue at the gate!

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA Buxton Junior School, Mosely Road | 25th November 2014, 7pm – 9pm Entry / Cost: £1 per person Lots of local traders and independent businesses selling jewellery, giftware and clothing including Rock-My-Rock, Candeco, Famous Names Furniture, Room 49, Phil Sproson Photography & lots more. The ‘Grand Raffle’ is promised to offer great prizes and there will be drinks and mince pies on offer too.

winter emporium The Green Man Gallery, Hardwick Hall 26th November – 24th December 7pm – 9.30pm A cornucopia of locally handmade, original and affordable art and gifts! Open from Saturday 26th November until Christmas Eve. Beautiful selection of original art works, ideal for those unusual Christmas gifts…

More information: www.facebook.com/TheGreenManGallery

BUXTON ARTISAN MARKET Market Place, Higher Buxton | 6th December 2014, 10am – 5pm (1st Saturday of every month) *FREE You’ll find literally all sorts here from jewellery, cushions, prints, picture frames, wicker, homemade honey, hand crafted candles, vintage china, homemade cakes, gluten free foods, jams & chutneys, cheeses – the list is endless. There is a vast array of unusual, quality, locally made goods, ideal for Christmas presents but also various hot street food carts to keep you going whilst you’re shopping.

Visit us this festive season for your complete shopping experience all under one roof.

The Springs Shopping Centre, Buxton SK17 6DF www.thespringsshoppingcentre.co.uk

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It’s never too late to improve your health We have a range of activities at our Centres that will suit you ■ Swimming ■ Gym ■ Group workout classes ■ Badminton groups ■ Walking groups And more Contact us to today to get started GLOSSOP LEISURE CENTRE

01457 842272

BUXTON SWIMMING & FITNESS CENTRE

01298 766142

GLOSSOP SWIMMING POOL

01457 842262

NEW MILLS LEISURE CENTRE

01663 748842

www.placesforpeopleleisure.org

Operated by Places for People Leisure Ltd in partnership with High Peak Borough Council.

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Visit the Peak District .....

Peak Village Christmas Market

adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!

7th-8th November Peak Shopping Village, Rowsley DE4 2JE,

From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the world premiere of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.

If you like to purchase your presents early, a relaxed shopping experience awaits at Peak Village in Rowsley. The Village’s Christmas market and lights switch-on event will combine a host of stalls selling handcrafted gifts such as arts and ceramics, street food, and real ales plus live entertainment for all ages. peakshoppingvillage.com

Chatsworth Christmas Market

‘I am over the moon that Gangsta Granny is coming to the stage. It’s the most popular of all my books and I am sure this production by the brilliant Birmingham Stage Company will delight not just children but their parents and of course grandparents’. David Walliams Illustrations © Tony Ross, 2011 Cover lettering of author’s name ©Quentin Blake, 2010 Suitable for age 5+

12th-29th November Chatsworth House, Bakewell DE45 1PP

Prices from: £16.50 Concessions: £14.50, Under 16s £13.50

Seasonal entertainment from brass bands and string quartets will set the scene on the slope leading up to the Stables at Chatsworth House, whilst visitors browse over 100 stalls selling handmade crafts, home accessories, jewellery, food and clothes. If all that shopping leaves you with an appetite, you can enjoy a glass of mulled wine, cider or German beer or sample gourmet burgers, hotdogs, pancakes, churros, fudge and chocolate. www.chatsworth.org

Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby, DE1 2NF If you have any queries, please call Box Office on 01332 593939

Birmingham Stage Company GANGSTA GRANNY Wednesday 16 November 2016 Sunday 20 November 2016 MAIN THEATRE It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny!

There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the

As an exclusive for cinema audiences, André will be inviting his fans to his hometown for a live intimate tour of Maastricht’s magical Christmas highlights, as well as participating in a Q&A with CinemaLive host Charlotte Hawkins where ‘The King of Waltz’ will answer questions submitted by cinema audiences.

Ticket Information £18.50 (Concessions £16.50) Students £16.50

SANTA SPECIAL BOAT TRIPS AT TAPTON LOCK VISITOR CENTRE from 19 Nov 2016, £6 Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 7JB Tel: 01629 533020 Come to the famous ‘Crooked Spire’ Church for a Festival of Christmas Trees!

A FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS TREES AT CROOKED SPIRE CHURCH

Come and see a variety of Christmas Trees all decorated by different people and groups within the Community.

18 Nov 2016, free entry Church of St Mary and All Saints, Church Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1XJ

There will be over 90 trees on display so this will truly be a spectacular sight!

Come to the famous ‘Crooked Spire’ Church for a Festival of Christmas Trees!

Come and see a variety of Christmas Trees all decorated by different people and groups within the Community.

There will be over 90 trees on display so this will truly be a spectacular sight! www.chesterfieldparishchurch.org.uk

Andre Rieu’s: Christmas with Andre Sat 19 November 2016 At Pomegranate Theatre, Corporation Street, Chesterfield, S41 7TX. Starts 5pm.

Box Office: 01246 345 222

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A festive celebration, featuring a 90 minute recorded Christmas concert packed with all the favourites including Hallelujah, Jingle Bells, White Christmas & many more performed by André and his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and very special guests.

Trip timings: 19th November – 13.00 and 13.40 20th November – 11.20, 12.00, 13.00, 13.40 26th November – 9.20, 10.00, 10.40, 11.20 Trips on 27th November and 3rd to 4th; 10th to 11th; 17th to 18th December – 9.20, 10.00, 10.40, 11.20, 12.00, 13.00, 13.40, 14.20, 15.00, 15.40 Trips on 21st to 24th December – 10.00, 10.40, 11.20, 12.00, 13.00, 13.40, 14.20, 15.00 www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk

CHESTERFIELD MARKET & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON AT CHESTERFIELD MARKET Sun 20 Nov 2016, free entry

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Market Place, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 1PB

A Derby Theatre Production

Join in the magic and fun of the annual Christmas Lights Switch On.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

The event gets underway with a market from noon featuring entertainment, stalls and rides in the Market Place.

Friday 2 December 2016 Saturday 7 January 2017 Main Theatre

Stalls are available for just £10. To book your stall visit www.visitchesterfield. info/christmasbookingform The stage show will begin at 3.30pm with Peak FM presenters providing the fun and competitions. Stars from this years Pantomime at the Pomegranate Theatre will join the Mayor and Mayoress, Father Christmas and Peppa Pig to turn on the lights.

Bakewell Christmas Market Weekend Saturday 26th-Sunday 27th November 2016. Market Street, Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1DS. Free Admission A Quintessential English Christmas Market Bring your friends and family to the beautiful Peak District Town of Bakewell and enjoy a weekend of seasonal entertainment over the weekend.

Our quintessential English Christmas Market will feature some traders from our famous Bakewell Monday market alongside a mouth watering selection of speciality festive foods and wines from the Peak District, arts and crafts, gifts for all the family and much more. We are sure you will be spoiled for choice.

We have family entertainment during the weekend, at dusk our Saturday Christmas Tree Light Switch on in Bath Gardens and a wonderful selection of independent shops, cafes, deli’s, pubs etc. So come along and join in the festivities of the Bakewell Christmas Weekend and see what other surprises Santa has in store!

Belper Christmas Food & Real Ale festival 6th December, King Street, Belper DE56 1QA Indulgent food for Christmas time is a must and you’ll find everything needed to create the ultimate seasonal spread at this popular open-air market in the town centre. Feast your taste buds on fresh food and purchase meat, cheese,

Alice: ‘Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?’

‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.’ said the Cat. Join us this Christmas as we journey to Wonderland with Alice and a host of curious and colourful characters. As with Derby Theatre’s brilliant productions of Cinderella and A Christmas Carol, a talented team of actor-musicians will create a sparkling Christmas tale for all the family with original live music, stunning costumes and fantastic set designs. So join Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle and Dormouse on their remarkable adventure at Derby Theatre.

Prices from: £12 - £28. Concessions: £2 off Standard ticket price, on Premium, Classic and Mid price bands.

Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby, DE1 2NF If you have any queries, please call Box Office on 01332 593939

cake, preserves and real ale from local producers.

show that guarantees to reach chuckle muscles you never knew you had!

Only Fools & 3 Courses

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Mon 12 - Tue 13 December The Old Bell Hotel - Ballroom 51 Sadler Gate, Derby DE1 3NQ Tel: 01332 723090 Tickets: £36.50 More price information Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes approximate, including any interval(s).

Join us for the dinner event of the year which combines fine food and classic comedy action as Marlene and Boycie invite you to a Gala Dinner.

Chaos and mayhem are served in large portions and very likely to interrupt the proceedings, Del Boy, Rodney, Uncle Albert, Trigger all put in an appearance, and the finale with Raquel and Tony singing “CWING” has to be seen to be believed.

Expect a big fun night out in a friendly party atmosphere with some of the finest comedy actors in the land, professionally produced to the highest standards and with your enjoyment always at the top of the menu. A

Tue 24 - Wed 25 Jan Guildhall Theatre, 8A Market Place, Derby DE1 Box Office: 01332 255800 Tickets: £18.75 More price information Running Time: 1 hour 50 minutes approximate, including any interval(s).

A brand new show for 2017! Direct from it’s success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

“Fantastic” Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2 “Authentic and Exciting” The Stage thesimonandgarfunkelstory.com

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

Denture material absorbs liquids and food odour.

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

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

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

Your Dentures need Attention 1. When they become loose.

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

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

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

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

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

The Denture Teeth

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

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

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

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

2. When teeth or denture base discolours.

3. When tooth surfaces become flat.

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

5. When you develop deep lines around your mouth.

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

7. When you stop smiling and feel embarrassed.

My Dentures have become loose!

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

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

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

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

Should I have a spare set of Dentures made?

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

No Spare Set? “Denture in a day” Lost or misplaced your dentures? With planning, we can provide you with a new set in 24 hours!

Difficulties in Constructing a Good Set of Dentures Constructing a functional and aesthetically pleasing set of dentures is the most difficult task in dentistry. We are not only replacing lost teeth, but also lost tissue matter and bone. In other words, we have to re-create your facial features as they were before the loss of your natural teeth.

In most cases we do not know what your teeth looked like, what size they were or what position they were in originally.

We have a few indications but mostly we have to rely on our visual and artistic judgement.

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

What is a Clinical Dental Technician?

Divine Dentures is a GDC Registered denture clinic situated on London Road in Derby city centre.

They specialise in providing state of the art dentures in comfortable, relaxed surroundings.

Nick Smith Divine Dentures

GDC Number – 108162

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

At Divine Dentures their highly skilled dental team are always on hand to provide quality service and offer informed advice.

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

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

Nick qualified as a Dental Technician in Nottingham in 1993 and went on to qualify as a Clinical Dental Technician from the Royal College of Surgeons in June 2011.

With over 25 years of experience in the manufacture and provision of dentures, there's not much Nick hasn't worked on.

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We believe that moving into care should be a change of life, not life changing

Bowerfield House CARE HOME

Bowerfield Court CARE HOME

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

• Dementia Nursing Care • Day Care • Respite Care

• Nursing and Complex Health Care Needs • Palliative Care • Brain Injury • Adult Disability • Day Care • In House Physiotherapist Assistant

1 Broadwood Close, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire SK12 2NJ

3 Broadwood Close, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire SK12 2NJ

Tel: 01663 721465 Manager.Bowerfield@mmcg.co.uk www.mmcgcarehomes.co.uk

Tel: 01663 721464 Manager.Bowerfield@mmcg.co.uk www.mmcgcarehomes.co.uk

“To be the best quality, most highly regarded care provider in the United Kingdom.”

HEALTH Help at Home

Living independently for longer As long as older people stay healthy, they can continue living independently and won’t need much care. But if their health takes a turn for the worse, they may require specially adapted housing or extra care. The government is keen to promote suitable housing and healthcare facilities for older people.

Enabling the elderly to live independently A person is able to live independently if they are able to perform basic day-to-day activities and run their household adequately. Basic day-to-day activities that are important for living independently are: l

getting in and out of bed getting dressed and undressed l moving around l walking l sitting down and getting up again l personal hygiene and grooming l using the toilet l eating and drinking l taking medication l relaxing l engaging in social contact. l

If someone can’t perform these activities because of their physical and/ or mental limitations, they will require assistance.

If you are finding it difficult to manage, but would prefer not to move, there may be ways in which life can be made easier or safer. If you have recently been unwell, or are coming out of hospital, you may be concerned about coping in the future. A variety of organisations can help on a range of options, depending on your needs and circumstances. If you are finding it difficult to cope with daily tasks or think you may need help with care, special equipment or meals, contact your local authority’s social services department or the hospital social worker if you are in hospital, and ask for an assessment of need. Local councils must assess anyone who appears to be in need of a community care service that they provide. Each local council sets eligibility criteria for whom they will provide services and many will only assist people who have critical or substantial care needs.

Help with Repairs and Maintenance Home Improvement Agencies (HIAS), often called Care and Repair or Staying Put agencies, help older or disabled homeowners and private tenants arrange and/or obtain finance for repairs and adaptations and assist people through the whole process of getting work done. HIAs will advise on grants for older people and assist in the process and will also advise on building works including builders’ lists, specifications of work, and, for a fee, can provide full agency services organising and supervising works on site.

Repairs for Homeowners • Your local authority may offer grants or loans. Under the current legislation each can set their own grant programmes and means testing may apply. Their provision may include energy efficiency grants, grants for minor repairs, loans and equity release schemes, practical help e.g. carrying out home survey, small repairs • Your local HIA will know the local situation, or contact your local Housing Advice Centre if there is no local HIA. Equity Release • If you are a homeowner, you may wish to consider releasing some equity in your home to adapt it or carry out necessary repairs.

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HEALTH • The Home Improvement Trust 0800 783 7569 www.houseproud.org.uk is a not for profit organisation working throughout England, Scotland and Wales. They guarantee no repossession and no negative equity.

Security and Safety • Handyperson services can assist with security works to your home, including security equipment, locks on doors and windows, fitting smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. The Crime Prevention Officer at your local police station can also advise of similar local services.

• Alarm systems: For a small weekly charge you can have a personal emergency alarm system, operated via your phone line. When the alarm is pressed it will automatically put you in touch with an operator 24 hours a day.

Alarm systems are available from your local council and also from charities and commercial providers.

• Telecare: There is a wide variety of equipment to help people remain living independently or more safely known either as telecare or assistive technology.

Examples include sensors to detect intruders, gas, carbon monoxide, smoke/ fire, flooding or drops in temperature, and monitors for movement (or lack of it) falls, opening doors, including the fridge, taking medication etc. Telecare may be offered by Social Services to meet your assessed needs. If not, much is available to buy privately. Advice on this can be obtained from the Disabled Living Foundation 0845 130 9177 www.dlf.org.uk Most of us feel pretty safe in our homes. Yet more accidents happen at home than anywhere else.

Many accidents in the home are caused by slipping, tripping and bumping into things. In this section we look at ways to improve your balance and make moving around your home safer. A lot of this advice is common sense - but even small adjustments can make life easier.

• Keep as active as possible. Regular physical activity helps to improve your balance and keep your muscles strong.

• Eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, and taking regular, weightbearing exercise will help keep your bones healthy and reduce the risk of breaks or fractures.

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• Keeping an eye out for things that could cause you to slip or trip can make your home safer to live in. For example, remember to keep the floor clear of trailing flexes and rucked-up or fraying carpets that you might trip over or slip on. If you have a pet, take care not to let it get under your feet.

• Good lighting is very important, particularly on the stairs.

• Fitting handrails to your stairs can make them easier and safer to climb.

Make sure your stairs and floors are free of clutter. Don’t leave items on the stairs to be taken up later.

• Does the layout of your home help or hinder you? You could think about rearranging your furniture so that you can move around your home more easily.

• Have your eyes checked regularly.

Eye tests are free if you are aged 60 or over. Remember that reading glasses or bifocal or varifocal lenses can make objects and surfaces appear closer than they really are. This could cause you to trip or lose your balance. If you think this could be a problem for you ask your optician for advice.

• Raising your arms and tipping your head back: for example, to clean windows or change a light bulb, can make some people light-headed and dizzy. If this happens to you, avoid this sort of task and ask for help from a friend, neighbour or relative.

Chesterfield Borough Council Careline and Support Service helping vulnerable residents to live independently in their own homes What is Careline?

Careline is a 24/7 Alarm Monitoring and Response service, enabling people to live independently in their own homes.

Using a pendent alarm worn around the wrist or neck, the individual can be connected to the Careline Response Team at the touch of a button, any time of the day or night. The Team may then contact a family member or emergency contact, provide reassurance, request medical assistance, call the emergency services, or visit you to make sure you are OK.

The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year meaning there is always someone available to help the 3,000 people currently connected to the service. Last year, the service received over 170,000 calls with more than 1,000 of these requiring assistance from the Emergency Services. Response officers attended over 4,000 calls half of which were from people who had fallen and couldn’t get up. Annually, 1 in 3 people aged 65 and over in the UK will suffer a fall.

How does Careline work?

When you sign up for the service, a Careline Response Officer will visit you in your home to discuss your needs and install the Careline unit. This connects to your existing phone line meaning you can always be connected to Careline. The unit has a powerful speaker and sensitive microphone so staff can speak with you even if you are in another room. The unit is connected to your pendent which can be worn either around your neck or wrist and has a range of up to 50 metres giving you peace of mind wherever you are in your home or garden. By pressing the button on your pendent, you will quickly be connected to Careline, who will be able to determine the best course of action to take. If they are unable to speak to you directly, a Careline Response Officer may visit to assist you, or they will contact one of your emergency contacts. You will also receive an annual visit to ensure all of your details are correct and your equipment is in good working order.

The Support Service Careline is available on its own or as part of the full support package.

Included in this is access to the Support Service. If you choose to take up the Support Service, you will be allocated a dedicated Support Officer who will visit you to conduct a needs assessment and establish a future visiting schedule. The Support Officer can help with a variety of different things that you may need but the things they most often help with are: • Arranging adaptations to your home • Finding you aids and equipment • Helping you to keep safe in your own home • Supporting you to look after your home • Aiding you in keeping healthy to prevent lengthy hospital stays

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Ensuring you are receiving the correct benefits (Each year up to £3.5bn of pension credit and housing benefit is left unclaimed by older people in the UK) Helping you to get involved in social and leisure activities in your community

Once your Support Officer has carried out their initial needs assessment with you, they will develop a personalised support plan in agreement with you to ensure you get exactly the help and support you need.

How has Careline helped people?

Mrs B is an 85 year old lady who lives on her own in Chesterfield. She is very independent and relies very little on support or care from others. She has Careline as she doesn’t have any family nearby and relies on Careline for assistance from time to time.

On this occasion, she had slipped out of her chair and had injured both of her legs. She pressed the button on her pendant, and two Response Officers went to aid her. When they arrived, they were able to access her property using the spare key in her key safe and used specialist lifting equipment (a Manger Cushion) to lift Mrs B and get her back in her chair. They were then able to assess her wounds and arranged for her doctor to visit her at home that day.

The Support Service goes above and beyond Mrs A, a 65 year old lady has been supported by the service since 2013. She is an outgoing, bubbly and fiercely independent lady who suffers with cerebral palsy and a speech impediment. She receives assistance with day to day tasks from carers as well as the Support Service. As part of her needs assessment, she stated that she would like to go on holiday but, owing to her disabilities and care needs, she was unable to arrange this herself and did not believe anywhere would accept her.

Mrs A’s Support officer researched hotels in the UK which provided disabled facilities and might have been suitable for Mrs A and arranged for brochures from these to be sent to Mrs A in the post. Mrs A was then able to select her preferred hotel and destination from the range available and settled on a hotel in Hertfordshire. The Support Officer then liaised with the hotel to make all of the necessary arrangements to ensure Mrs A would be happy and safe on her trip. This included arranging for a care agency to visit the hotel and support Mrs A as well as organising transport to and from the hotel.

Unfortunately, Mrs A had a fall in the days before she was due to travel and suffered injuries which meant she was unable to go on her holiday. The Support Officer informed both the hotel and the carers and arranged for the holiday to be postponed until further notice. Once Mrs A had recovered, the holiday was rebooked and went off without a hitch, much to the delight of Mrs A who thoroughly enjoyed her time away and is looking forward to future holidays.

If you would like more information on either of these services, please contact Careline on 0300 323 0076 or email queries.careline@chesterfield.gov.uk

Careline

Response and Support Service Careline is a 24/7 alarm monitoring and Response service supporting you to live independently. At the push of a button you can be connected to Careline who may then contact your emergency contacts, call the emergency services or visit you to make sure you are well.

As part of the full support package, you gain access to our Support Service which provides aid specific to you in your home.

We work with every individual to develop a personalised support plan which promotes safety and independence.

If you think this might be suitable for you or a loved one, please call us on 0300 323 0076, and quote Care20 to get your first four weeks free.

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CARE dignity and respect and to provide them with choice and control over their own care. Specific individual requirements should be provided as far as possible in well-equipped facilities with specially trained, caring staff on duty 24 hours a day.

The CQC can oversee this. They can ensure that people retain as much independence as possible in comfort and privacy. They can encourage providers to provide personalised accommodation for individual taste together with pleasant communal dining and lounge areas. Specialist furniture designed specifically for the needs of the elderly, such as comfortable bespoke armchairs and seating makes a huge difference.

Specialised seating, such as that manufactured by Repose Furniture, can correctly support residents who may spend a large proportion of their day seated; such seats can also form the basis of a number of exercise routines for those residents with limited mobility.

Dr Hilary Jones

Q & A: Choosing the right care If you have ever had to consider care home provision for yourself, or a loved one, you will no doubt understand that it can be a difficult time. There are a myriad of questions to consider in order to ensure you select the care home that is right for you, meeting your individual requirements, and most of all, placing your wellbeing at its heart.

So whether you, or a loved one, are considering entering sheltered living accommodation, residential care, or a care home environment, it is important to research thoroughly beforehand to ensure the care environment you select is right for you.

Resident Doctor, and Expert Healthcare Advisor with Repose Furniture, Dr Hilary Jones recently took part in a question and answer session to uncover how The Care Quality Commission together with healthcare professionals, care home providers, and specialist furniture manufacturers, can work together to ensure an integrated, person centred approach to care, keeping best practice at the forefront for care home residents.

During the discussion, Dr Hilary explained that by offering existing, and future, care home residents an

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integrated approach to care which focuses on their individual needs and requirements, healthcare professionals and care home managers can really engage with their residents, creating meaningful relationships which can really work towards offering a best practice model of care.

Q: Elderly people in care homes often suffer from a variety of long term healthcare problems, which require specialist care and support. With this in mind how could The Care Quality Commission (CQC) ensure that care home residents are receiving the care they require?

A: Today all care providers have a responsibility to care for and support all older people including those living in residential, nursing, respite and rehabilitation care homes. This includes a commitment to treat everyone with

Care home residents should be encouraged to engage in varied activity programmes to keep their minds busy and prevent isolation. By employing an activities co-ordinator to engage residents in the things they are most interested, care homes can actively promote physical and mental wellbeing.

Q: Who needs to be involved in order to effectively achieve a person-centred, integrated approach to patient care?

A: One important aspect of this kind of integrated approach is liaison between care home managers, GPs, and other healthcare professionals who should be working together to co-ordinate patients’ needs in a singular approach.

The CQC clearly have a responsibility to make sure that all medications for example are handled in the safest way but these high standards should reach out into other areas and this holds true for specialist dementia and end-oflife care providers also. Care Home Managers are in an excellent position to co-ordinate these approaches and to ensure that residents obtain the very best care tailored to their personal needs.

Q: Can you outline some of the benefits as a result of offering a person-centred, integrated care plan as opposed to a more generalised approach?

A: The traditional generalised approach to care for the elderly left people feeling disempowered and rather helpless. Benefits of offering residents a person- centred, integrated approach to care would include putting residents and their families at the heart of all decisions. The collaborative team philosophy should ensure that the residents enjoy as much independence as possible with as little conflict and as much compassion, dignity, and respect as possible. This personalised approach is seen to be beneficial to everyone and its incorporation into health and social care is now being adopted as a priority in the UK and part of the Government’s Putting People First programme for social care.

Q: Would an integrated approach to care home healthcare give rise to better understanding of a patient’s healthcare needs?

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A: All patients and residents of care homes come from different backgrounds and upbringings and maintain their own beliefs and interests. Each in turn will have their own particular set of social circumstances and medical care needs. With integrated care, patients and residents are seen as equal parties in planning, developing, and assessing their care to ensure that it is appropriate to their needs. It relies on the personal qualities of each person in care and the staff to build non-judgemental and empathetic relationships.

Q: Do you believe that there are steps managers at care homes can take to facilitate an integrated approach to patient care?

A: Managers at care homes can take many steps to facilitate an integrated approach to patient care. By speaking to the patients themselves and to their families they can build a picture of that person’s past and present, and of their medical and social care needs and preferences. The resident themselves can help decide which activities they wish to be involved in and to what extent.

Their medical and nursing requirements can be tailored to their individual needs and each healthcare professional informed in turn as to what role is expected of them in the context of which other services are being delivered.

Depersonalisation, lack of control, and the removal of all individuality was once the greatest fear for somebody entering residential care. With an integrated approach to person centred care there is no reason why these fears and apprehensions should not become a thing of the past.

At Ashmere, they focus on making their care homes caring and homely. Each home has a wonderful feeling of family and belonging. It’s a philosophy they know well, as Ashmere care homes is a family run business spanning three generations.

Starting in 1984 with just one care home, they have continued to grow by creating a home from home for their residents that is friendly, comfortable and exceptionally well equipped, whilst providing professional, high quality care.

Their homes Codnor Park, King William, Smalley Hall, West Hallam, The Firs, Kidsley Grange, Valley Lodge, span most of the county, providing high quality care in an area close to your friends and family. Many of the care homes have been purposebuilt specifically for residential care, and all provide warmth, charm, and high quality around-the-clock care.

Ashmere’s fully trained, highly qualified staff provide their residents with superb service, never forgetting that the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of their residents is Ashmere’s first priority.

Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite and Day Care Care Homes in Codnor, Ripley, Smalley, West Hallam & Matlock

Starting in 1984 with just one care home, we have continued to grow by creating a home from home for our residents that is friendly, comfortable and exceptionally well equipped, whilst providing professional, high quality care.

C O N TA C T U S

Tel: 0845 602 2059

Web: www.ashmere.co.uk

Ashmere would be delighted to see you for an informal visit at any of their ten homes, and would be glad to discuss your requirements for the care of yourself or loved ones.

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