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TWITTERING ON Talk your way out of a jam!

It is a source of great concern to me that the Germans are already working on the next generation of cars which are going to “talk” to each other, see round corners and see through lorries.

For someone who can remember starting a Morris 1000 with a crank handle this is a worry. I remember headlight dip switches on the floor, adhesive heated rear windows, trafficators which popped out to say which way you were going and tyre chains. If you could read a number plate at the prescribed distance, avoid ploughing into too many pedestrians, do a three point turn in a space the size of a football pitch and recite the Highway Code you passed your test. Now the blasted car is going to talk to me? I don’t want one!

I have enough problems with a sat nav trying to chuck me in the river somewhere off the M6 without the car talking to me as well, I normally have sufficient coping with my wife. Vehicles equipped with “car-to-x” technology, should warn of hazards far beyond the vision of the driver including traffic jams further along a motorway or a vehicle making an emergency stop up ahead.

The organisation behind the technology is Frankfurt-based Safe Intelligent Mobility Testfield (Sim TD), a consortium of vehicle manufacturers with factories in Germany.

Mercedes Benz-maker Daimler is leading the project and BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford and Opel are also involved.

They have already held the world’s largest field test of car-to-car communication around Sim TD’s home city: 500 drivers signed up to test the tech and clocked up a total of 1.7 million km (1.1 million miles).

Sim TD says you can expect to see the first talking cars on the road in 2015. That’s it for me. The first time any vehicle speaks to me I’m hanging up the keys and buying a bike.

It’s ridiculous. Imagine you’re tootling down the High Street and suddenly the car announces that someone has done an emergency stop three miles away so be careful. Too much information.

And how are the ladies going to cope? It’s not so many years since the fairer sex were hanging their handbags on the choke handle, so what’s going to happen when the flipping dashboard starts talking? I see trouble and consternation, and there’s worse to come. Audi is testing other mechanisms, including a vibrating steering wheel and force feedback pedals - a pedal which pushes back or vibrates when the driver tries to accelerate.

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“That will get the driver’s attention,” says Robert Manz, an Audi developer. Oh it will Robert, I guarantee it. Why do we need a vibrating steering wheel? I have a picture of obeying my sat nav by taking the next left and suddenly the steering wheel vibrates and as I press the brake it presses back at me. I’m not going to be pleased and neither is the bus driver coming towards me as I career onto the other side of the road.

Interactive traffic signs and traffic lights equipped with sensors will also talk to each other and swap information with cars in the area. Oh will they? That’ll be fun, you’ve just pulled away on green and the traffic light leans forward and announces 3p a litre off at the local supermarket and, in fear, you lurch into the path of another oncoming vehicle which will now be able to shout pre-programmed obscenities at you, flash its own headlights and take a picture at the same time!

There will be tears before bedtime. I have arranged for machine guns to be fitted under my front bumper, an ejector seat and a wide screen TV where the windscreen used to be because it is obvious I will no longer have to look where I am going, the blasted car will do it for me.

Bollards And while we’re on the subject I had a chuckle at this story.

A man had to be rescued by a policeman after his head became wedged inside a traffic bollard for two hours.

The unfortunate chap was unable to free himself after putting the cone on his head while joking with friends in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

John Waterman, who captured the incident on his mobile phone, said: “I came out of Burger King and this man had the bollard stuck on his head.

“I had seen him walking with it on top of his head five minutes earlier, but now it was pulled right down.”

“No one was helping him because they thought he was just messing around.”

Eventually, a police officer and passer-by managed to free the man, who was applauded by a crowd of onlookers. Did anyone think to ask him how his head got there in the first place?

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By Tina James, Managing Director, Headwater Holidays.

If you go walking in France it is only a matter of time before you happen across a vineyard. And while the New World upstarts may well have flooded your local supermarket with gallons of very drinkable – and well-priced – wines, nothing quite matches up to sipping your beverage of choice in the very vineyards where the grapes were grown.

And that is exactly what you can do in numerous locations in France, from Champagne to Provence, Bordeaux to Alsace, you will be very well catered for irrespective of your preferred tipple.

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Two of the most fascinating and rewarding wine regions to visit when exploring France on foot are the Loire and Burgundy.

The regions sit side by side in the middle of the country, and while both are best renowned for their world-famous white wines (Chablis in Burgundy, Sancerre in the Loire) there are some excellent reds and rosés produced in both areas. When going on a walking holiday to Burgundy you will be able to visit some of the many smallholder vineyards that are easy to miss if driving. Passed down through the generations, some of the vineyards in the region date back almost two thousand years.

The vineyards of Burgundy cover an area exceeding 25,000 hectares and there are 99 appellations d’origine controlee split between the five main areas of production

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in the region: Chablis/ Auxerrois in Yonne, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune in Côte-d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais in Saône et Loire. But aside from the wine itself there are numerous walking routes that allow visitors to enjoy some of the most enchanting countryside France has to offer. Poppies carpet the landscape and gently rolling fields of wheat and wooded hills separate the quaint riverside villages and the numerous gastronomic and grape-related delights that reside within.

compared to some of the more prestigious – but prohibitively expensive – options from the top end of the Bordeaux wine spectrum. Like in Burgundy, there are very many vineyards of the Loire Valley which you can visit, often to stroll around the grounds and get in amongst the vines themselves, but always to sample – and perhaps purchase – the wines produced there.

Of course, there is plenty more to the Loire Valley than just the wine. While you can’t go far in France without finding a vineyard, For real aficionados of you can’t hang around two-footed travel, taking the Loire region for long Villandry Castle, Loire Valley in a section of the famous without finding one of the – and very well-trodden – many châteaux for which pilgrims’ path to Santiago the region is famous. From di Compostella, the purported resting place of the mortal the refined architecture of the Château de Cheverny to the remains of the apostle St James, is worth the effort. The magnificence of the Château de Serrant, there are literally UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vézelay, meanwhile, hundreds of the castles, stately homes and palaces which marks the starting points of journeys in the other direction: reside under the umbrella of châteaux. Many also have the 12th Century basilica was used as the launching point their architectural splendour mirrored in the gardens in for two Crusades. With the beauty and charm of the which they are set, with plenty of scope to amble away the mediaeval city of Auxerre offering an excellent starting afternoons in some of the grandest and most intriguing point for a trip to the region, it makes a great contrast from botanical collections in the whole of France, if not Europe. the rusticity of the surrounding area, with some top-class restaurants, all of which serve many of the region’s most So with walks that will stretch the legs rather than break drinkable and satisfying wines. the bones, undulating countryside pockmarked with pretty villages and dissected by meandering rivers, the Loire So switching attention to the neighbouring Loire Valley Valley is another great place to enjoy a walking holiday region, and some things are very similar: beautiful rolling where relaxation is the order of the day. As for the night? hills awash with flora and supporting a good variety of Well, that’s when the wine really comes into its own. birds and mammals; many small but intriguing towns and villages built aside picturesque rivers; and, almost going Silver Travel Advisor recommends without saying, a vast array of wines, many full of subtle Headwater Holidays for independent complexity.

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HOLIDAYING FOR LESS

GOING on holiday may seem like a fond dream for many when money seems to be stretched so tightly these days – but don’t give up on this particular dream because there are ways to holiday for less in 2013.

For many of us, holidays are an excellent way to de-stress, relax and rejuvenate ourselves and our lives so they’re actually an excellent investment in our wellbeing.

The first rule of getting the best value from your planned holiday, home or abroad, always used to be to either book early or book late.

However, travel expert Carol Allenby Carr from Travel Counsellors who has 18 years in the industry, says that although travellers often used to get better prices by booking a late deal the situation has changed. “Nowadays, with lots of tour operators and airlines penalising customers who leave it until the last minute by putting on late booking charges, the advice is definitely to book early,” she stated.

Carol also advises avoiding travelling at peak periods, like school holidays, if you can as prices are much higher. If you really have to go then as you’ve got school-age children or you work in education “then it’s more important than ever to book earlier, probably up to 11 months in advance when the airlines first release their prices,” she added.

“Watch out for hidden charges on your flights on areas like luggage, meals on the plane and even choosing where you want to sit. These all cost extra so think things through. Do you need 20kg of luggage or could you make do with less?

The same applies to pre-booked seats. Is it worth paying around £20 each to get seats together booked beforehand when, if you turn up at the airport in good time, you should be able to be seated together anyway?”

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And don’t under-estimate the weight of your luggage, stated Carol, as paying for 15kg and then turning up at the airport with 20kg will incur a charge, sometimes quite a heavy one.

Put together a packing list and try to travel light – you’ll be amazed how little you really need if the weather’s hot!

The poor performance of the euro in Europe over the last few years has made eating out more expensive in many countries, too. “As a result I’ve seen a big increase in the numbers of people booking all-inclusive holidays where basically everything like food and drinks is included,” said Carol.

“This is especially popular with families as we all know what it’s like taking children on holiday – they want drinks, ice creams etc and before you know you’ve spent a small fortune.”

Some countries are generally better value than others. “You get more for your money in places like Turkey and Bulgaria and for those who want to travel further afield, Thailand and Goa are good choices,” said Carol.

And don’t discount cruising, either. Sarah Ebden, who has wide experience helping clients enjoy cruises of all types and price ranges, says that early booking discounts are valuable. “Cruise fees are at their lowest when first on sale,” she explained. “Some luxury cruise lines even increase their fees as the sail date gets closer.”

Sarah advises looking out for promotional offers, and then grabbing them straight away. “You may not see them again as they’re rarely repeated,” she said.

Knowing the right time of year to look for discounts is always useful, too. Sarah points out that for cruises around Europe look for “specials” from late March through to April.

For the Caribbean, the bargains are in the Autumn, and for river cruises low season is March, April and October to December.

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“Sail from a UK port to save on air-fare”, stated Sarah.

“Go for ships that are not in the spotlight as they will be cheaper. For example, Norwegian has just launched the Breakaway, therefore its predecessor – the Epic – will now have lower fares.”

Look for promotions such as on board credit and reduced drinks’ packages “as drinks on board can be expensive,” she added.

Ships going back to their home port – or repositioning – may also offer great bargains on this single trip, so ask your cruise expert about this. Travel in a group and take advantage of group discounts, although not all cruiselines offer this. And the good news is that tell your travel agent if you’re over 55 as cruiselines often offer discounts to the over-55s.

Wherever you go on your holidays, plan your budget in advance. If your hotel is simply a place to sleep and store your luggage, opt for a cheaper hotel with less facilities.

Do some research on local restaurants in the area you’re visiting and track down ways to eat, sleep, drink and sightsee for less rather than just getting there and then looking for bargains.

If you’re really skint, consider house-sitting. This is when you register with an agency and can be asked to look after someone else’s home around the country – or elsewhere in the world – while they’re away. You may have to care for pets or look after the garden but there are plenty of opportunities for this free holiday. Register with organisations like Trusted House Sitters if this appeals.

Or, you could swap your home for someone else’s in a different part of the UK or abroad. Again, this dramatically cuts costs. Find out more from companies like Home For Exchange.

And, of course, to safeguard your money – and your health – it’s vital to take out the right kind of holiday insurance.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) reports that every year they come across examples of members of the public who have travelled uninsured and then run up substantial medical bills overseas.

“Travel insurance also provides essential cancellation cover should you fall ill or be made redundant before you travel, and covers for lost or stolen belongings and travel delays,” explained a spokesman.

“Insurance is not an optional extra but a travel essential.

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All other butchery items are sourced from local farms nearby so they know exactly what they are selling to their customers.

Their home baked deli and cafe items use the same ingredients from the butchery, which is why they are so delicious!

Offering a delicious home baked menu, in the Café you can enjoy proper farm house breakfasts using all their award winning items, as well as Albion Farm hot beef sandwiches, home made soups and broths, Albion rump steak burgers and much more to tempt your tastebuds.

Albion Café’s afternoon teas are inspired by Grandma Lillian, who can be seen in the black and white photo at the end of the dining area, enjoying afternoon tea whilst celebrating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Afternoon Tea menu includes a selection of freshly made sandwiches on freshly baked bread, Annette’s home made scones with Jersey clotted cream and Raydale Jam, home baked fancies and a choice of filter coffee or tea.

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IN PURSUIT OF THE PERFECT HOME AND SPACE

In pursuit of the

PERFECT HOME AND SPACE Whether your house feels empty now the children have flown the nest, you have retired and want to make some changes to your home, or you feel your home no longer reflects your personality, Niki Schäfer, founder of interior design company Dwell-Being says we psychologically need different spaces to create our perfect home.

Schäfer explains: “Understanding and appreciating space in a home is essential. We need space to think clearly, we need space to cook a meal, we need space to breathe and get away from it all, we need head space, me space and we certainly need space for our shoes/ power tools! If the children have left home, the house which has been dominated by the family way of life for probably more than two decades can all of a sudden feel like a quiet shell particularly if the mother has been a ‘stay at home mum’. It can feel liberating but can also often feel lonely and empty and can involve quite a process of reflection and style rediscovery, before you can look at the house that will be with you for the next exciting chapter in your lives.

“Some of us plan on living beyond our 100th year and therefore 50 is really only half way through life so it can be a wonderful time for change! The house does perhaps in time need to reflect changes in current and forthcoming lifestyle though, especially if it is a large investment such as a new home build or complete refurbishment. I have a client who is designing a lift www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

into their home despite being very agile and healthy, but they know there will come a time for the lift rather than the stairs. Getting this balance right is key.

Understanding what your future holds is exciting but it needs to be practical too.

“Generally the plus 50’s know how much money they have. University fees are coming to an end and hopefully the children are earning their own income so the household finances start to look in much better shape if future investments have been catered for.

Their experience in life also means they know where to invest in longer term pieces like furniture to be inherited and where to have some short term fun such as with accessories.”

Schäfer stresses our homes have an impact on our health: “Your home environment is more than just four walls and a lick of paint. It can dictate how you feel.

It can boost your self-esteem; it can calm you down, or make you more productive. Our environment is so much more than the latest wallpaper or a stunning pair of curtains. How is your home space working for you - does it give you the breathing space you so desperately crave? Does it feel organised and efficient and equally comforting and secure? Does it reflect your personality and who you really are? If the answer is no to any of these questions, your home could be affecting your well-being.”

This subtle blend of psychology and interior design is what underpins Schäfer’s company, Dwell-Being, and has helped countless families and individuals to make their dream space a reality. Schäfer’s eclectic experience of living in over 100 homes, including the most unlikely of places such as a cheese cake factory in New York and a railway station in Scotland, makes her well qualified in creating space.

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Niki Schäfer’s seven steps create the three foundations to a home – the act of personal style, the science of family thinking and the discipline of house rules: 1) Outer Space - Understanding what home really

means to you is important. Where do you want to live?

What neighbourhood is right for you? What do you want your home to look like? What facilities and local resources do you need close by? All of this has to be thought through very carefully as you make those vital decisions about buying (or whether to stay in) your home.

2) Me Space - A home is a blank canvas for you to express your personality, your aspirations and also a safe place for your memories. Figuring out your own personal style isn’t as difficult as you might think and once you’ve worked it out it’s such a pleasure to shop for your home.

3) Head Space - Finding the time to design and decorate a home can be one of the most difficult hurdles to pass. We have so much to do and we juggle so much.

Working out why we are doing all the things we are doing (so much on autopilot!) and getting rid of what’s not really helping us can save a huge amount of time.

4) Thinking Space - We all think differently in the

home, even our children who we mould and love turn out to have very different ways of thinking. Thinking space is a space in the house that really needs to be understood if the home is to be harmonious.

5) Dream Space - Bedrooms have become such busy spaces, places where we work, sleep and keep entertained. This isn’t helping us in our stressful lives. A bedroom is a place to relax in and to recuperate at the end of the day; not to feel more stressed by. Design a space to dream in.

6) Breathing Space - We are spending so much time consumed by technology and screen time that we forget about the simple pleasures. Finding somewhere to sit quietly in our home and simply breathe is an invaluable space. Creating the habit of stopping for a moment or two with a drink, or maybe just to drink up the view, does our wellbeing the world of good. Have a space to stop rushing.

7) Heart Space - Designing a space in the heart of

the home – the kitchen, dining and family room is a way to ensure that our family communicates well. Creating a place where the family comes together every day, where they can share stories and feel supported is an undeniably important space in the house. This is more than physical space; this is the space we need to give to others, to hear what’s truly going on in their lives, not to simply pay lip-service to it.

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Schäfer concludes: “Harnessing the importance of each of our seven spaces and learning how to make them beautiful and appealing to everyone who uses them is an art and a science. After all, our environment is so much more than the colour of the walls and what furniture we choose. It’s only when we’re in an environment that’s perfectly suited to us, that we can truly be ourselves.”

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Cliff’s still Reelin’ and a-Rockin’ Cliff usually spends Winter at his six bedroom villa in Barbados, surrounded by manicured gardens around an azure swimming pool.

When the Caribbean gets too hot it’s over to his vineyard retreat in Portugal. An enviable lifestyle that he can enjoy every day of the year, but he chose June 2013 to embark on a Summer tour unlike any other, performing his best loved songs against a backdrop of England’s most beautiful castles and stately homes before flying off to continue his tour in Israel.

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INTERVIEW

Just prior to the tour we decided to ask Cliff some questions about his lifestyle as the Peter Pan of Pop...

Looking forward to your new tour – Midsummer Nights – Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’ -great title, how many nights are you performing?

Me too. Having performed the “Reelin’ and A-Rockin’” show “down under” I can’t wait to get started again.

Fingers crossed, that we have a great Summer, we certainly deserve one!!l. I will be performing eight nights from Saturday June 1st and I will be singing at some of the most stunning sites in England on this tour including, Harewood House, Blickling Estate, Warwick Castle and Powderham Castle and finishing up at Hampton Court Palace. I know it is going to be great fun and hope you can join me and my ‘gang’.

Although you are enviably fit and slim are you worried about the toll this show will take on your body? (Probably not you are the most enthusiastic of performers and always seem to be enjoying yourself and giving your best).

When you get older, performing does take more of a toll on your body. However, I make sure I train before I tour so my body is ready for any physical excursion.

I tend to keep fit all year round so it’s not so much of a shock to my body when I do go on tour. I try to play tennis around three times a week. However, I do leave bigger gaps between my tours these days.

How would you spend your time if you were free from commitments for a full day?

Have you ever wanted to do something else to earn your living?

If I was free from commitments for a full day, I would definitely play some tennis, watch a movie and then get with some friends and have a curry dinner.

No, never. Ever since that day I first heard Elvis, I wanted to sing, and I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. I’m sure that if I hadn’t become a performer, I would have got myself into the industry somehow, be it producing or song writing.

What are your top 5 desert island discs?

I would have to take “Heart break hotel “by Elvis, “You got my letter” by Boz Scaggs . Any track from Hank Marvin’s “Django’s Castle”CD. “I honestly love you” by Olivia Newton-John and “Johnny B Goode” by Chuck Berry.

Who do you think are the best acts today who will stand the test of time?

There are some very successful singers out there.

Adele, Rhianna & One Direction. I’ve heard some impressive stuff on the radio but too often nobody tells you who they are, so I don’t know their names. Our business has changed so much that in terms of “who will stand the test of time” well, I guess only time will tell !!!

What words of wisdom would you give to a young singer?

I would give them the same advice that my father gave me. When I was getting serious about singing, my father told me that if I didn’t make it, there was still a life to be lived. Then, when I recorded Move It, he asked me: “Do you really want this? If you do then give it your all and give it all the time.” This is true for any career that you want to pursue, if you want to do it then give it your all.

How often do you get together with your family?

I try to get together with family as often as I can.

When I’m on the road performing, I don’t really have much time to myself to get to see family or friends. So whenever I have a break I try to see family and close friends. As I have homes in Barbados and Portugal they love to come out and visit and of course it’s a holiday for them.

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Suspension exercises (most notably known as TRX) is a very popular way to get fit for many people, the TRX is a fitness apparatus that attaches to a single anchor point that supports both the hands and feet and allows both linear and multidirectional movements patterns. The primary benefit of utilizing the TRX is that the users can very easily modify body positions, base of support and work through multi jointed exercises that targets the whole musculature of the body. The TRX allows the user to use simple movement patterns while unloading the body through the exercise and providing external support to allow the user to balance and carry out the movement without the fear of falling over. This is extremely beneficial to those over 50 who aren’t as confident using free weights and are unable to fully stabilise themselves and carry out the movements effectively and safely. The users can dictate the speed, range of motion and training volume specific to their desired goals, this makes the TRX very usual for the older adult, those rehabilitating from musculoskeletal injuries and those with limit flexibility around certain joints.

Benefits to the over 50s Over 30% of Adults ages 65 and over fall at least once and up to 20% fall twice or more (G Periera and Caspersen, 2000). Research in the USA states that falling contributes to 90% of hip fractures (Carter et al., 2001). The risk of falling increases with age due to conditioning related disorders, these can include Joint mobility issues, limited reaction time, gait impairments, balance impairments, postural issues and decreased static and dynamic strength (especially the lower extremities in the over 50`s). The conditions and risk factors are all physiological characteristics meaning they can be reversed and improved through the use of a well designed exercise regime based around the TRX.

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Grandparents Rights It is often the case where a couple get divorced or separate that contact between grandparents and their grandchildren is significantly reduced or, in some cases denied completely.

In these current times more grandparents than ever are providing regular childcare and often financial support for their children and grandchildren.

Some statistics indicate that more than 40% of grandparents are missing out on the special relationship with their grandchildren following a family break up. Many grandparents are unsure of their rights and confused about the remedies available at law to them.

Many people are aware that grandparents do not have an automatic right in law to make application for contact with their grandchildren. However this is not an insurmountable hurdle. A grandparent can make an application for permission to issue proceedings for an Order to see their grandchildren.

However any grandparent who can demonstrate a genuine attachment to the child and desire to continue contact will almost certainly be allowed to make an application for a Contact Order.

There is no legal presumption that grandparents should have contact with their grandchildren following the separation of a family. However applications are decided on what is considered to be what is in the best interests of a child’s welfare, which are paramount.

The law recognises that it is in a child’s best interests to maintain the relationship with all members of their close family. Most Courts will assume that each of the parents will allow contact with extended family, at least on their own side, even if not that of their ex partner or spouse, but sadly family politics often means that this is not the case.

Grandparents need to be confident in realising that their relationship with their grandchild is of benefit to that child even if the parents of the grandchildren do not or cannot recognise it for themselves.

The problems suffered by grandparents often arise as a result of the breakdown of trust between the parties when a relationship breaks down. A Court Application for contact is unlikely to re-build that particular trust but if direct discussions are unsuccessful then mediation an also offer a less confrontational platform for the parties to negotiate. There is “child focused” 22

mediation which allows the child’s views to be taken into account if they are of an age where this is appropriate.

If progress cannot be made other than making an Application for a Contact Order through the Court, the Court’s discretion is wide and can include creative solutions to enable grandparents and their grandchildren to remain in touch even across significant distances and international borders. They can include anything from direct contact, to telephone calls, emails and letters and can also make provision for such things as guaranteed acceptance of birthday and Christmas gifts.

Should you wish further advice or information regarding contact proceedings for your grandchildren then please contact : Iain Jones, Chronnell Hibbert Solicitors, 11 Hyde Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1QG.

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At Chronnell Hibbert, our dedicated family department consists of a team of understanding and sympathetic solicitors who are highly qualified in all aspects of family law and specialise in divorce.

We at Chronnell Hibbert understand that buying or moving home is a big investment.

Oftentimes the process is stressful and time-consuming. Our property conveyancing solicitors are here to help. We are committed to providing all the support and legal advice you need.

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Keeping Ageing at Bay

WE long ago seem to have decided against growing old gracefully and opted to do whatever we can to keep ageing at bay.

Fortunately, there are plenty of things we can employ to help ourselves, whether or not we want to resort to cosmetic surgery. In fairness, the cosmetic surgery industry in this country is generally of a very high standard. But, as in anything where you are dealing with your health and investing large amounts of money, it’s worth checking out your private clinic or hospital of choice and comparing both costs and reputations with others.

Eyebag removal, facelifts, cheek and chin implants, tummy tucks, arm lifts and thigh lifts are now all relatively common procedures – although they are all still surgery and require proper consideration and investigation beforehand.

However, there are less drastic options we can undergo that don’t involve the scalpel but can still improve our appearance. First, though, it’s worth ensuring that you’ve explored all that Nature has to offer along with your active co-operation.

A healthy diet is vital for glowing skin and hair, and it’s important to keep your weight within a reasonable level, too. If you’re not sure whether you’re overweight or underweight, ask your doctor and take his or her advice.

Plenty of fruit and vegetables, in particular, are good for health along with a certain amount of protein in meat,

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fish or pulses. If you’re on a specific diet – for health or other reasons – you may need a vitamin supplement to ensure you keep well and look and feel good. Consulting a nutritionist or asking your GP’s advice are good starting points here.

Exercise can also ensure our joints and muscles stay supple, which is a great aid to youthful vitality. Regular walking in the fresh air can give an outdoorsy look that’s attractive at any age, and the enjoyment of an activity that allows us to relax our faces and bodies can also hold back the years.

Astley Sports Village provides excellent facilities for the over 50s to benefit from. You can get fit with confidence and it’s a great way to socialise and meet new people. The use of the TRX machine boasts many benefits and can be very effective in reducing the symptoms of Chronic conditions including back pain, Diabetes, obesity, Osteoporosis and Arthritis. Turn to pages 20-21 for more information.

Having an attractive smile is surprisingly anti-ageing.

Dentist Dr Lubna Alam Orths, whose True Dentistry surgery also offers cosmetic procedures, says “it’s the smile that makes a person look healthy, youthful and attractive or ages a person far more than the skin in most cases.”

“Missing teeth, very crooked teeth, poor gum health, very discoloured teeth or fillings are obvious minuses,” she adds. Paradoxically, crowns and dentures with teeth that are too white, too straight and too uniform can age an older person if they look false.”

She’s found that the simplest of touches, like carefully adding well-matched filling material to the tips of worn lower teeth, take years off individuals. And getting rid of a denture with fixed teeth, or fixing/stabilising a denture with implants, is another massive boost to confidence.

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Away from dentistry, she stresses the need for procedures with natural-looking results and explains what some of the most common are: Anti-wrinkle Injections – These involve injecting botulinum toxin type A (the most famous brand being Botox) into facial muscles. “This actually prevents muscle action so effectively reducing frown-lines, furrowing of the forehead and wrinkles around the eyes,” states Dr Alam Orths. “Carried out well, this not only means less wrinkles but a less tired, more relaxed look – that ‘just been on holiday’ look!” The effects last typically three to four months and repeated treatments serve to prevent further wrinkles.

Dermal Fillers – A major problem as we get older is the loss of volume, indeed loss of fat, in the face.

Fillers are designed to be used in the face to plump up targeted areas and lines such as the naso-labial folds and the marionette lines around the nose and mouth.

“They’re also great for correcting the turned down mouth that sometimes comes with age,” she adds. “We use temporary fillers as an effective and very popular way of filling folds and lines and also for defining and augmenting lips. Several products can be used in combination for a bespoke treatment successfully targeting problem areas while maintaining a natural look.”

of the skin, especially in the cheeks, chin and neck. This is largely caused by the deterioration of the elastic fibres and especially collagen which represents 90 per cent of the elastic fibres of the dermis. The skin loses density and becomes dehydrated, resulting in dryness, wrinkling and slackening.

If injections are complete anathema to you, think about treatments that the beauty industry can offer. Keeping to well-known names is always useful in this field as you tend to know what your skin reaction will be.

This treatment consists of three phases: the vitaminenriched serum, the thermal treatment mask and the firming massage. The facial finishes with the application of moisturisers to the face, neck and eye area.

Beautician Angela Close from The Beauty Lounge is a big fan of the Guinot range. “Facial treatments tend to work best on a well cared for skin,” she explains, “ and the importance of hydration is the key point.”

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The great thing about facial treatments for many of us is that it’s such an enjoyable and luxurious process that we automatically come away feeling much more relaxed – and thus also much younger looking!

She finds the salon’s most popular treatments are the Hydradermie range, although more advanced facials include Liftosome and Hydradermie Lift which is a nonsurgical face lifting, are also treatments of choice.

Hydradermie deep cleansing facial – “This facial is the one beloved by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Coleen Rooney,” says Angela. “It deep-cleanses the skin and stimulates cellular renewal.” Benefits are felt by improvement in cutaneous hydration levels in dry skin, reduction in the sebum level in oily skin and reduction in average wrinkle depth in lined skin.

Hydradermie Lift – This machine-based facial uses cuttingedge technology to treat both the skin and the facial muscles for an immediate “lifting” effect. Designed for skin that shows signs of loss of elasticity, it targets areas where fine lines are most evident – around the eyes, mouth and nose and across the forehead. It also lifts and firms the cheeks, jawline and neck.

Liftosome Facial – This facial treatment has been specially developed to treat the problems associated with mature skin including lack of skin tone and loss of radiance. With age or fatigue, we notice a slackening and loss of firmness

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It is the largest permanent indoor market in Greater Manchester, and is a paradise for quirky shoppers, fresh food fanatics and bargain hunters.

The market offers a huge range of produce and products to suit everyone’s needs, from fresh fruit, and veg to succulent British beef, sourced from local farms. Anthony Bayman, a butcher in the market has his own farm where he sources his meat from and describes the market as “Vibrant, exciting and a second home”

The vast hall houses over 115 businesses, each one specialising in something exciting and different.

Helen O’Mara owns the ‘Queen Brie’ artisan cheese stall. Helen sells a huge variety of cheeses, including the very popular ‘Stinking Bishop’.

Helen’s cheeses are sourced from local suppliers.

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potatoes, Uncle Henrys tomatoes and cucumbers. They actually do exist and produce a variety of fruit and vegetables in Southport.

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This unique project is ideally situated in a prominent position covering both Maclure and Station Road, next to the Fire Station, and visible to passengers arriving into the town via the recently launched Metrolink at Rochdale Railway Station. Station Buildings will contribute to the enhancement of this area, benefiting commuters, visitors, residents and local businesses.

The development is close to the popular visitor attraction,The Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum, which reflects the proud records of achievement and development of fire brigades across Greater Manchester The museum houses fire engines, uniforms, safety equipment and even a Victorian street complete with fire station .

The Fire Station will be vacating the site over the next 12 months and there are proposals to develop and incorporate this into the existing Greater Manchester Fire Station Museum.

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HOW TO LOVE FOOD AND LOSE WEIGHT

Grills & Roasts MEDITERRANEAN BEEF BURGERS Everyone loves a burger and you can still eat these when on a diet. Bulking the meat out with some grated onion and courgette makes the burger feel more generous with few extra calories, and you’ll find no one will notice the difference.

They’ll be too busy enjoying the succulent combination of beef, basil and mozzarella, all packed into crusty ciabatta.

SERVES 4 1 small courgette 1 medium onion 400g lean beef steak mince 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste or tomato purée 1 tsp sunflower oil 4 ciabatta rolls 100g reduced-fat (light) mozzarella, well drained and cut into 4 slices 2 large ripe vine tomatoes, sliced fresh basil leaves balsamic vinegar, for drizzling fine sea salt freshly ground black pepper

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Trim the courgette and grate it coarsely on to a board, then tip it into a large mixing bolw. Peel the onion and grate it coarsely, then add this to the bowl with the courgette. Put the minced beef, garlic, oregano, basil and tomato paste or purée into the same bowl and season well with salt and pepper. Mix with clean hands until everything is thoroughly combined.

Divide the mince mixture into 4 evenly sized balls and flatten each into a patty shape about 2cm thick. Brush the oil over a large non- stick frying pan and place over a low heat. Fry the burgers gently for about 10 minutes or until nicely browned and cooked through, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Preheat the grill to its hottest setting.

While the burgers are cooking, cut the ciabatta rolls in half horizontally and place them on a grill pan, cut side up. Cook under the preheated grill until lightly toasted. Remove from the heat and take the bread off the tray and put it on to one side.

Place the hot burgers on the tray and top each one with a slice of mozzarella. Put the tray back under the grill from another 1-2 minutes or until the mozzarella has melted.

Put the bottom half of each roll on a plate and top with sliced tomatoes and basil leaves. Add a dribble of balsamic vinegar and some black pepper. Add a sizzling hot burger, top with the remaining bread and serve right away. Fantastic!

SERVES 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp sunflower oil, for greasing lime wedges, to serve CAJUN SPICE MIX 5 tsp ground cumin 4 tsp smoke paprika 2 tsp dried thyme 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp flaked sea salt potato wedges 3 medium potatoes (about 475g) 1 tsp sunflower oil 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp flaked sea salt freshly ground black pepper chive dip 203 calories per portion 381 calories per portion (with pitta)

100g low-fat natural yoghurt 2 tbsp finely chopped chive

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CAJUN SPICED CHICKEN WITH POTATO WEDGES AND CHIVE DIP This recipe, with its raging Cajun spicy flavours, was inspired by the fab food we ate when we made our trip down the Mississippi. It’s a real treat but surprisingly low in fat, so you can enjoy a few - and we mean a few - potato wedges alongside.

Preheat the oven to 220oC/Fan 200oC/Gas 7. To make the Cajun spice mix, put the spices and salt in a jar and seal tightly with a screw-top lid. Give the jar a really good shake so that all the spices are mixed together - you can do a bit of a samba at the same time! This spice can now be stored in a cool, dark place for several weeks.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into 8-10 long wedges, depending on how big they are, and put them in a bowl. Add the oil and toss lightly to coat all the wedges. Sprinkle with the paprika, salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper, then scatter them on to a baking tray. Cook in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.

Whilst the potatoes are cooking, place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of cling film and beat with a rolling pin until the meat is about 1.5cm thick. You need to make the chicken breasts all the same thickness so they cook evenly.

Brush the griddle pan or non-stick frying pan with a little oil and place over a medium-high heat until hot. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the spice mix over each chicken to dust it lightly.

Griddle or pan-fry the chicken breasts for 2 minutes, then turn them over with tongs and cook on the other side for a further 1 minute. Finish by cooking the chicken for 1 more minute on each side or until cooked through. They should be no pink remaining. Put the chicken breasts on a plate and leave them to rest for 3-4 minutes.

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If you are looking for exceptional food in a Hispanic/ Mediterranean restaurant with a beautiful open, outdoor seating area then look no further. It’s a true paradise and a fantastic find; I strongly recommend a drive out to The Waterside Restaurant on the edge of the Rochdale Canal.

Nestled in the heart of the Pennines, it’s a fantastic venue with beautiful views of the surrounding Littleborough countryside, newly refurbished Rochdale canal and a small walk from the scenic Hollingworth lake, yet the ambience is relaxed and Continental.

The restaurant portrays an intimate and relaxed lounge feel with a comfortable sofa seating area for drinks on arrival or socialising.

Using only the finest ingredients and locally sourced produce, Lisa & Kristan have combined traditional cooking with a passion for Mediterranean and Continental cuisine, creating exciting and extensive varied menus, from Lunchtime to A’la Carte, from snacks to full meals, from fish to meat, and introducing new Vegetarian and Vegan Menus. Gluten free options are also available. This is not to mention the extensive wine list from Argentinian Malbec to a Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon as the house wine.

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• One of the biggest outdoor markets in the region (140 stalls), operating seven days each week and Ashton’s famous Indoor Market Hall for fantastic fresh produce. Call 0161 342 3268

• Flat, pedestrianised, compact town centre ideal for young families and people with mobility problems

• Arcades Shopping Centre featuring top high street names like: The Body Shop, Next, Argos, Superdrug and WH Smith

• Ashton Moss Leisure Park offering Hollywood Bowl and a 12 screen Cineworld as well as great restaurant facilities including Frankie & Benny’s, Nando’s, KFC, Chiquitos, Harvester Chiquitos, Harvester Ashton Moss ,and Eat Inn Chinese Buffet Moss and Eat Inn Chinese Ashton

• Ladysmith Shopping Centre for even more great names like: Bon Marché, Boots, Dorothy Perkins, JD Sports, Peacocks and Costa Coffee

• Wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly

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Arcades Shopping Arcades Centre Shopping Centre Old Town Old Town Outdoor Market Outdoor and Indoor Market Market Hall and Indoor Market Hall

• Great public transport facilities with one of the busiest bus stations in the north west plus adjacent railway station receiving regular half hourly trains from Manchester City Centre • The ‘Old Town’ area where over 150 quality independent retailers still offer service with a smile • Free Summer and festive town centre entertainment including Vintage & Classic Car Show, Sci-Fi Day Dayplus much more.

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Ashton Award Winning Farmers’ Market

Ashton’s famous Farmers’ Market now has 70 traders and pitches that see a wonderful variation of fresh food, local delicacies and crafts.

Speciality traders offer locally sourced favourites such as Tameside’s own unique beer, Traditional Manchester cakes, Lancashire pie, Cheshire hotpot, Bury black puddings and Cheshire game to name just a few items that are available every month.

Other foods and crafts include handmade jewellery, wooden crafts, cup cakes, fresh fish, local rabbit, black beef, local fruit and vegetables, hot curry, curry mixes, Asian and Chinese foods, hot sauces, fruit drinks, honey, local crisps, flapjacks, handmade chocolate, cola recipes, fudge and biscuits, pork, gammon, lamb, hot hog roast sandwiches, spicy hot sausage sandwiches, wild boar meat and many, many more items.

The Farmers’ Market runs from 8.00am until 2.00pm. Such has the draw and appeal of the market become, customers arrive as early as 8am and the farmers usually sell out before 1pm.

At the Farmers’ market you are able to try the products – delicious food the way it used to taste, you can even have free samples from some of the traders. The range of products on offer is mouth watering they include Venison, Black Puddings, Chutneys, Preserves, Vegetables, Home Baking, Cheeses and Honey, the choice is simply fantastic.

Speciality traders offer locally sourced favourites such as Tameside’s own unique beer, Traditional Manchester cakes, Lancashire pie, Cheshire hotpot, Bury black puddings and Cheshire game to name just a few items that are available every month.

Shoppers and regulars to Ashton-under-Lyne are in for a very special Christmas treat this year when the town hosts its first Christmas Market - an event not to be missed! The market will run from 8th – 22nd December, so put it in your diary Christmas is coming!

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St Vincent’s Retirement Apartments With over 40 years experience of delivering independence, security and peace of mind – we can help you make the most of your retirement years.

St Vincent’s retirement schemes have so much more to offer than simply a roof over your head. We have won awards for our retirement schemes which are designed specifically to meet the needs of senior members of the community.

Who are our retirement apartments for?

Anyone at all who is either over 60 or has a disability. If you feel lonely, isolated from your family, or find your present home is becoming too much to manage, then moving to a St Vincent’s retirement apartment could be the best move you will ever make.

All our scheme managers are fully trained and live on site, on-hand to give help and advice if needed.

Company when you want it All our retirement schemes have a communal lounge where residents can come together, if they wish, and meet for coffee mornings and other social activities, such as bingo and Christmas parties. All our scheme managers organise regular day trips,

for example trips to the theatre. At the end of a busy day socialising, however, you can return to your apartment, and close your own front door.

All mod-cons All our retirement schemes have modern amenities.

Independence with Security. Our retirement schemes are designed to give residents complete independence. You have your own apartment but residents’ security is a key concern for us. We have installed CCTV, a door entry system with intercom, boundary fencing, window locks and smoke alarms, and additionally we have installed spy holes and ID card slots at some apartments.

Lovely surroundings for our residents to enjoy Residents at all our retirement schemes enjoy the peace and tranquillity of delightful landscaped gardens. The grounds are maintained regularly by a gardener and provide a relaxing meeting place for summer BBQ’s or just a lazy afternoon with a book.

Local amenities Khubsuret House, Margaret Ward Court and Alice Ingham Court are all within an easy distance of the shops in Rochdale. There are post-offices, local shops, libraries and doctors surgeries all within easy access.

And if you think a St Vincent’s Retirement Apartment is for you…

We will do everything we can to make sure you settle into your new home. Our scheme managers will ensure you are put in touch with support agencies in the area, and help you find your feet.

We even provide a Welcome Pack containing a lovely Hessian shopping bag, a pen, mug, t-bags and coffee, energy saving light bulbs, bin bags and a Homebase voucher.

Don’t just take our word for it “I’ve been living at my scheme for over 12 years now and I absolutely love it. Before, I lived alone in a house which was too big to manage, and I was very lonely.

Now, I don’t need to worry about any of that, I’ve made lots of friends here and the scheme manager is always here to help, she’s golden” - St Vincents Resident

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St Vincent’s 60 Plus Apartments

Make the Most of Your Retirement Years St Vincent's has 60 Plus retirement appartments in the Rochdale area, get in touch to find out more...

We offer: • Self contained apartments, but with an on-site warden • 24 hour emergency call out • Secure door entry system • Communal gardens, and laundry • Free repairs and maintenance service • Links with health professionals • A lift • A communal lounge to meet up with friends • Full and varied social life if you want it, although some of our residents choose to enjoy a quieter life - it's entirely up to you!

Our Handyman Service We offer a free handyperson service to all our customers who live in our sheltered housing schemes, get those little jobs, such as hanging a door, or fitting a grab rail, done for free.

St Vincent's has over 40 years experience in providing retirement schemes for senior members of the community

Give Jane a call on 0845 606 6565 if you would like more information or to discuss your circumstances.

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

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

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

Makes a wonderful gift for loved ones.

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

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

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

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Win £150 to spend at Tommyfield Market!

Oldham’s Half Marathon Milltown to Moors Sunday 20 October 9.30am.

The race will start and finish on the High Street outside a famous fast food outlet with a couple of golden arches!

Runners are to pick up their Race Number, Chip and Baggage label from the helpdesk (located in the sports centre) in the morning, please arrive in plenty of time to register.

Entry fees are: £17 for unattached runners (Not a member of a UKA running club) £15 for UKA club runners and OCL active members On the day will cost you an extra £1 but be warned we are limited to 500 runners so enter early!!!

There is plenty of parking in Oldham Town centre.

Get there early to pickup your number and timing chip.

Your bag can be stored in the centre, simply visit the baggage team, ensure you tie the tag to your bag well and hand it over to our baggage crew, simply show your race number after the race to collect your bag Enjoy the scenery, your hard work will be worth it!

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The first water station will be at Grains Bar (at around 4.5 miles), after the 2 mile climb you will be treated to the great view of the moors and a drink. the second water station is on Ladcastle Road, close to the golf course (approx 8 miles), this is a flat, shaded part of the course, the third water station is on Lees Road (Just over 11 Miles), of course there will be water on the finish, enjoy it... you deserve it

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Presentations will be made in the Sports Centre after the event.

Enter online at www.oldhamhalf.co.uk, or postal entries to 1&2 Ashcroft Court, Peter Street, Oldham, OL1 1HP, closing date 11th October 2013. www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

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We spoke to Caroline Wells, head of outreach, at the Financial Ombudsman Service – the free service that you can talk to if you’re unhappy with a travel, or any other kind of insurance policy – for some tips to ensure you’re covered.

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Compare costs: It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of

booking a holiday and leave the “boring” bits like insurance until the last minute. Taking the time to check and compare prices can stop you paying over the odds for your cover.

Comparison sites can be a good starting point, but it’s always best to do a full quote from the insurer’s website, as the questions they ask may be slightly different.

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Tell me everything: It’s important to answer all of the

insurer’s questions the best that you can. The ombudsman regularly receives complaints from consumers who have had their claims rejected by insurers as they did not disclose important information – for example about a previous illness or injury. If you are not sure exactly what a question is asking you – ring the insurer and double check.

Pricey package: If you’re going to be carrying valuable items such as jewellery or electronic items, make sure you keep them secure. Check the limits that apply under your policy as they can vary and may not be covered. If you have separate insurance for a mobile phone check that the policy covers you while you are away – and remember to factor in any additional call charges for making or receiving calls or texts while abroad.

All in hand: Once you’ve found your perfect policy keep a

copy of your documents and a list of important numbers to hand – such as the international helpline for your bank and travel insurer – just in case! While you’re sorting out the formalities remember to let your bank know in advance if you’re planning on using your card abroad. This can help you avoid any difficulties in accessing your money.

Wherever you chose to escape to, we hope you have a trouble-free trip! If you do have a problem the financial ombudsman may be able to help on 0300 123 9 123 or www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk. www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

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Same Day Smile A “Teeth in One Day” is created by placing just 4-6 dental implants into the jaw and a fixed bridge is attached, so you can leave our surgery with a smile on your face!

With having our dental laboratory on site life couldn’t be made much easier for us to provide our patients with the service they deserve. With dental implants there are many different stages that require the dental technician and dentist to work together with various techniques to get the end result for the patient. We have 19 registered dental technicians on site that can only enhance our service to you.

“I am delighted with my implants. I was unaware that such technology was available. I am no longer the shy person, afraid of going out in public. Instead I am confident and happy with my smile all the time. Implants have changed my life.”

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Dentures At Waters Edge Dental Care, we pride ourselves on creating natural looking and comfortably fitting Dentures. It is our goal to provide our patients with not just mere replacements for teeth, but with the most natural looking and functional Dentures they can be proud to wear.

Whether you wish to improve denture function and/or appearance, our Clinical Dental Technicians (Denturists) combine years of experience with pain free techniques to provide you with dentures that almost perfectly mimic natural teeth and gums.

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DEMENTIA – Making the Most out of Life Sufferers of Dementia can still enjoy their later years and can take active steps to lessen the effects of their illnesses with help urges cognitive neuroscientist and ageing specialist Dr Lynda Shaw.

Dementia is an age-related syndrome that affects nearly 600,000 people in the UK, and is now the most common disease in the elderly. Living with Dementia is very difficult for both sufferers and their friends and families, but Dr Lynda Shaw believes it doesn’t have to spell the end of a happy and meaningful life. She strongly upholds that there are steps you can take to help Dementia sufferers enjoy everyday activities and make the most of their later years, despite their illness:

“It is a common misconception that once Dementia has been diagnosed and begins to affect a person’s life, there is little that can be done to help the person. Whilst Dementia can of course at times be frightening, confusing and upsetting for both the sufferer and their carers, many of those with even advanced Dementia can still take great enjoyment from life, and it is a huge mistake to think otherwise.

“As Dementia worsens this will obviously mean a lot of changes in life, and what the sufferer can cope with will undoubtedly change over time. Try varying activities to find what works and what doesn’t, and tailor things to an appropriate level of ability so the person doesn’t get frustrated. Even simple pleasures such as a walk in the park or listening to music can help increase the quality of life of a person with Dementia, so stay flexible in your planning and be creative in thinking of activities the person will enjoy.

Most importantly, always focus on the positives.”

Dementia affects people differently and can have several causes, the most common of which being Alzheimer’s Disease; its symptoms can affect memory, perception, understanding, judgement, emotions and even personality.

Dr Lynda Shaw admits that there is no standard formula for how to deal with Dementia, as it depends hugely on the individual and the stage of their illness, but advises carers to invest time in activities that the person once enjoyed, and incorporate socialisation into daily routine wherever possible.

“When dealing with severe Dementia, it’s often easy to focus on the illness and lose sight of the individual. Whenever you see the person with Dementia treat them with respect and dignity to help them feel confident and valued, however advanced their Dementia may be. Equally, it is important to communicate in a clear and reassuring way to help the Dementia sufferer feel at ease. Even if the person doesn’t understand what you’re saying they may pick up on non42

verbal communication, so ensure your tone is warm and that your body language is open and friendly to avoid unintentionally coming across as stressed or irritated.”

Furthermore, Dr Lynda Shaw urges there are active steps that people can take to slow the rate of mental decline from Dementia, and even to avoid succumbing to the illness altogether. Most types of Dementia are degenerative, but some causes can be stopped or reversed if they are found soon enough, and Dr Shaw believes there are many things you can do to protect yourself;

“Spotting the early signs of Dementia is crucial to being able to reduce the rate of deterioration. With the right lifestyle and guidance, we can help those suffering with Dementia in its early stages – and even those who aren’t – retain their independence and prolong their lives, and live as normally and happily as possible.”

Tips to improve your chances at keeping Dementia at bay:

1. Keeping your brain active brain active is the most important way to avoid succumbing to Dementia.

Challenge your brain daily with crosswords, sudokus, maths puzzles, or even a game of hangman, noughts and crosses or Pictionary with a friend.

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2. Use your hands. Gardening, knitting, writing a diary will help improve your coordination and boost brain activity – even practice writing with your other hand to exercise the opposite side of your brain to challenge yourself!

3. Exercise regularly. Even just 10-20 minutes of walking daily can reduce the risk of Dementia through improving cardiovascular health to maintain blood flow to the brain. Not to mention the benefits of some fresh air and a change of scene!

4. Keep socialising. Arrange a weekly coffee date or phone call with friend or family member, join a book club, take up a new hobby, or volunteer for a charity in your local area.

5. Control high blood pressure by maintaining a healthy, balanced diet, cutting back on alcohol intake and quitting smoking.

Tips to help those with Dementia

1. Find out as much as you can about Dementia and how it is affecting the particular person involved. That way when you talk to other family and friends about it, you are in the best position to be understanding and offer the right kind of support.

2. Let them and their family know you are there for them by making sure you stay in touch. Arrange regular meet-ups or just pop round for a cup of tea and a chat – even a quick text or phone call to let the family know you’re thinking of them can make a huge difference.

3. Be a good listener – those supporting the person suffering with Dementia often need someone to talk through things with, so ask thoughtful questions and listen carefully, and give them time to explore their feelings freely without judgment.

4. Organise a treat or outing to include the person with Dementia. Think of an appropriate activity for everyone to do together, such as a walk in the park or a trip to the seaside, and give everybody a fun day out.

5. Offer practical tips for how to make life easier for the Dementia sufferer. Small suggestions like placing useful telephone numbers by the phone or labeling cupboards and drawers can make a huge difference to daily life.

Helping Families of those with Dementia 1. Caring for a person with AD can have physical, emotional and financial costs. The demands of day to day care, changing family roles, and difficult decisions about placement in a care facility can be hard to handle.

2. Becoming well informed is really important.

3. Developing good coping skills

4. Having a strong network of family and friends also are important

5. Staying physically active helps us cope emotionally to being a carer

6. Getting support groups for respite and expression of concerns

For local Dementia Care we recommend the facilities and expertise of The Lakes Care Centre with dedicated dementia care facilities both in Dukinfield and Audenshaw. See overleaf for more details.

Get Connected to Circle Circle is a membershipbased service open to anyone over the age of 50, supporting individuals and communities to lead the lives they want to lead in Rochdale, Middleton, Heywood and the Pennines.

Circle launched in Southwark, London in 2009 and is a growing network with over 5,000 members. There are also Circles in Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Havering, Nottingham and Suffolk.

Circle supports its Members across four areas of their lives: social activity, life’s practical tasks, tailored learning and appropriate health and wellbeing services.

At the heart of Circle is a fundamental belief that everyone has the right to a flourishing, independent later life. A life in

which people are able to do the stuff they want to do in the ways they want to do it.

Steve, one of our local helpers

Grow your social life with Circle

Each month there is a calendar of social events including meals, day trips, concerts and money saving offers. Recent Circle events have included a coach trip to York, archery, bowling, local meet ups and the Lion King in Manchester.

Membership also includes access to a network of local Helpers: friendly and vetted local people who can help with

gardening, cleaning, technology and odd jobs around the house.

Be part of Circle If you would like to know more or try out some of our events, we are currently offering a special 50% discount on membership. To sign up, call 0800 112 3440 and quote CONNECT. Your membership fee will just be £15 a year or £10 to get your newsletter by email.

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Providing quality Dementia Care to the people in Tameside who need it the most…

The Lakes Care Centre in Dukinfield and Fairfield View Care Centre in Audenshaw have both recently opened brand new dedicated dementia care facilities.

Both owned and operated by Jack Meredith who has 30 years experience in caring for elderly people.

The Coniston Suite, at The Lakes, Dukinfield which opened at the beginning of January 2013 and The Elms at Fairfield View in Audenshaw which opened in October 2012, are the result of in depth research undertaken to create the provision of good practice and high quality service that will enrich the lives of people with dementia in Tameside.

A welcoming environment Both brand new suites house purpose-built with single en suite accommodation that is light and spacious.

Wide corridors and tastefully decorated lounges help to create a calm environment. Highly trained staff are on duty at all times, giving the residents and their loved ones peace of mind they deserve.

The Lakes’ owner Jack Meredith said: “We offer facilities that vulnerable people in Tameside deserve to have. We have looked at some of the best facilities in the country and our aim has been to raise the bar to another level of quality in Tameside.

The most important thing for us is maintaining and promoting the dignity, comfort and safety of our residents.”

Enjoyable activities Residents are encouraged and supported to take part in various activities including weekly visits to an onsite hair dressing salon. Community links for residents are maintained and facilitated under the skilful direction

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of a dedicated team of activity co-ordinators. Regular meetings with families are held to maintain good communication.

An experienced team With over 30 years experience in the care industry, Jack and his team opened the new care suites on the back of an excellent reputation. Staff pride themselves on getting to know their residents and creating environments that deliver excellence, giving The Lakes Care Centre and Fairfield View Care Centre, an enviable reputation in Tameside.

Jack added: “If people are looking for a caring service for themselves or a loved one, or are unhappy with the care they’re currently receiving, we’re here to help.

Anyone visiting The Lakes or Fairfield View will find, professionals on hand to show you around and answer any questions or queries they may have.”

High Demand The new suites have experienced high demand and only a small number of bedrooms are available. Such is the demand for the of quality care and facilities offered, it is clear that in order to ensure a place, prospective clients should not delay in making an enquiry.

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A Commitment to Excellence in End of Life Care Dedicated Dementia Care suites at The Lakes Care Centre...

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The Lakes has been proud to be delivering excellence in palliative care since 2007 when it was one of the first of 33 homes in the country to take part in the pilot scheme to deliver co-ordinated end of life care in a care home setting.

Ever since the team have striven to ensure the best end of life services are delivered at the lakes. ‘Death is

as much a rite of passage as birth.

We are passionate about end of life care at the Lakes. Getting it right takes thought, time, patience, care and compassion. We are proud to have developed a staff team as dedicated as they are. We are committed to further improving our end of life care to ensure we can provide the best to our residents and their friends and family.

The most important thing for us is maintaining and promoting the dignity, comfort and safety of our residents.

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The Lakes Care Centre is situated off Boyds Walk, Dukinfield, SK16 4TX. For more information call 0161 330 2444 or visit the website at www.lakescare.co.uk Fairfield View Care Centre is situated at 90, Manchester Road, Audenshaw. For more 0161 370 6719 or visit the website at www.fairfieldview.co.uk 45

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Bowel Cancer Screening can save your life It is important that we all recognise the symptoms of bowel cancer, and that people are not too embarrassed to seek advice from their GP if they are worried.

Symptoms include; a change in your bowel habits, bleeding from your back passage and/or blood in your bowel motions, a pain or lump in your abdomen, tiredness, unplanned weight loss. If you are worried about any of these symptoms you should visit your GP. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK but most bowel cancers can be successfully treated if they are caught early enough.

Bowel cancer screening involves a test kit sent to people every two years, to use in the privacy of their own home, testing small samples of their poo for tiny traces of blood. The test does not diagnose cancer, but people with abnormal results are offered further investigations. Bowel cancer screening can detect bowel cancer at an early stage (even in people with no symptoms), when treatment is more likely to be effective. As well as identifying cancers, the screening can find polyps and other bowel problems. If you receive a kit through the post, make sure you use it.

“Complete the test when it arrives as if they find something that is not right there are people to help you as soon as possible” Ernest, 74, Oldham You may have taken part in bowel cancer screening but some people you know may not have. In Greater Manchester around 50% of people over 60 who are sent bowel cancer screening kits do not send them back. People may have put it aside for later and forget,

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or may not know how to collect their sample. If this is you or someone you know, talking to people can help make the process easier to understand. This may encourage someone you care about, or yourself, to take the test and this earlier action could save lives. If you feel embarrassed talking to friends you can speak to someone at your next GP appointment or visit www. bowelscreening.org/50 to find out more and read stories from other people. If you are aged between 60 and 74 and registered with a GP, you will automatically be sent a free bowel cancer screening kit that can help to detect early signs of bowel cancer. If you are aged 75 or over, you can request a screening kit by ringing Freephone 0800 707 6060. If you have not had a screening kit and think you should have had one, also ring 0800 707 6060.

“I would suggest to anybody who gets one of these kits send your samples in, if I hadn’t sent my samples in I might have been dead by now or it could have been inoperable, get it checked, and if you have symptoms go to your GP, don’t wait for the test to turn up” John, 73, Dukinfield, Tameside- who was found to have cancer through bowel screening.

For any enquiries about bowel cancer screening, you can ring the freephone number 0800 707 6060 or visit www.bowelscreening.org/50.

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What the clients say...

It really did feel like you were dealing with people that you know and that friendly, personal touch was very welcome at a difficult time.

T Anderton

Thank You for everything you did for my Dad and a big thank you for listening to me and going above and beyond your job.

Victoria

125 YEARS OF SERVICE “It’s a great comfort to my clients to Karen Revell and sister Denise, are the Funeral Directors at H. Revell & Sons, a family-owned and run company based in Stalybridge. The company was formed in 1888 by Karen’s great, great grandfather, Edward Hepworth Revell, and this year marks their 125th anniversary.

“Over the 125 years we have carved out a reputation as a company that people can trust, and this milestone is an achievement of which we are very proud.”

Although funerals have changed considerably since Victorian times, Karen believes their traditional values still hold true.

“We were taught to be honest in our dealings with the public and to help them as much as possible in their hour of need. Integrity is everything. Because people are vulnerable when they lose someone, the funeral profession needs to conduct itself honourably.We are bound by a strict code of conduct, as stipulated by our trades association,The National Association of Funeral Directors.”

The company ethos is to provide a dignified, quality and caring service whilst keeping a competitive edge. “Most of our work comes from repeat business or referrals from our

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Thank You from the bottom of my heart for the dignified and compassionate way that you cared for our Dad. T Ashworth ...We can’t thank you enough for your care, support and excellent funeral arrangements for Iris. You’ve really looked after us through a very difficult time, and we won’t forget it.

Our Mum was a very special person and you treated her as such. Thank you so much.

Thompson Family

know that four generations of my family have preceeded me” clients.There are families where four or five generations have used our company. Knowing you can turn to someone you know and trust can be a tremendous relief.”

Karen explains that a good Funeral Director needs to be strong, yet sensitive; they need to have excellent organisational skills, be genuinely interested in people and be willing to go that extra mile. She is the perfect front person. With her leadership skills she discreetly takes control of the situation, relieving the pressure that inevitably accompanies death.

Pre-payment plans for peace of mind “A lot of our clients are now asking about prepayment plans.With the cost of funerals rising faster than the rate of inflation we are finding people want to freeze the cost by taking out a pre-paid plan. It offers great peace of mind if there are no relatives to make arrangements and if there are relatives, then it takes the burden off them and reduces the stress that comes with losing a loved one.”

If you would like to discuss funeral plans further please give Karen or Denise a call.

Tel/Fax 0161 338 2520

96 Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire SK15 1LU

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