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Robinsons Holidays...

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Torvill & Dean...

‘Our Life On Ice’

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Out and About...

Places to visit and things to do.

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The Hairy Dieters...

‘Eat For Life’ recipes.

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Care...

When your parent becomes your child.

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TWITTERING ON

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

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

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

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

Graham Smith

Fancy a quick one?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enough to make you cough!

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

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

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

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

Mi yeds aw muggl’t up.

My head is in a muddle.

Am beawn’t bey a new moggle.

I am going to buy a new model.

Hers figglin’t books.

She is fiddling the books.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And finally…

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

Why the hell is every TV advert geared towards spending £999.99 on a blasted sofa? Some bimboesque voice over, with a voice like a corn crake, keeps screaming at me that I need a new sofa. Why? And nothing to pay until 2027. Oh, do me a favour love, sit down and shut up.

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

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

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Paul is a retired Police Inspector who has held a lifelong passion for the outdoors. He is an experienced fell and mountain walker who has completed many challenge walks and National Trails. He is also a frequent contributor to Silver Travel Advisor, and the author of The White Rose Way (www. whiteroseway.co.uk), a 100 mile walking trail from Leeds to Scarborough.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Torvill and Dean: Our Life On Ice...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Their main focus was skating and there was little time for a

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social life when early mornings and late nights were spent at cold ice-rinks. But all this paid off when they became British champions again.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They also stepped into the full glare of the media spotlight

“...it seemed a fitting time to say goodbye to ‘Dancing on Ice’. We wanted to go out on a high!” and we wanted to know all about them: were they a couple? Who were they as individuals away from the ice?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sleeping Beauty Pantomime

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Christmas in Preston Christmas is all wrapped up in Preston this year with a cracking offer waiting to be unwrapped with a great line up of festive events, late night shopping, free parking and lots of festive cheer.

If you are looking for that unique gift, fun for all the family or a night out with colleagues and friends, look no further than Preston city centre.

The Flag Market will once again be transformed into a magical winter wonderland forming the centre piece of Preston’s festive offer.

Skate against the backdrop of the Harris, enjoy a mulled wine or hot chocolate in the indoor heated festive bar, The Merry Monk Tavern, and pick up a unique gift or tasty treat for your Christmas dinner table from the Lancashire Christmas Market log cabins.

Saturday 13 December Sunday 4 January The real ice rink returns this year along with the Lancashire Christmas Market offering unique gifts, food and drink, a festive bar and children’s fairground rides. A great way to spend the afternoon in the city centre.

Ice rink opening times Monday to Saturday 11.00am - 9.00pm Sunday 11.00am - 7.00pm Lancashire Christmas Market opening times Monday - Wednesday 11.00am - 6.00pm Thursday - Saturday 10.00am - 9.00pm Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm 14

Fleetwood Market There’s a market to be experienced six days a week in Wyre, so we really are a shopper’s paradise.

From the coastal shopping experience of Fleetwood Market dating back to the 1800’s to the recently established Poulton street market, we’ve two great rural markets too at Garstang and Great Eccleston.

You’ll find opening times, the kind of stalls you can expect to find when you visit and for those interested in having their own market stall there’s information on how to apply, simply log onto www.wyremarkets.co.uk.

The latest news area is kept up to date with forthcoming events and industry related matters and there’s also information for coach operators interested in bringing groups to Wyre.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BEFORE team during previous visits preparing for the surgery.

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

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

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

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

AFTER With the patient completely relaxed, the damaged and infected teeth are removed as gently as possible. The implant sites need to be free of germs so the `Helbo’ revolutionary and completely painless laser, is used to eradicate over 99 per cent of all dangerous bacteria, with the help of a marker dye to identify problem areas. This allows implants to be placed immediately, usually six in the upper and four in the lower jaws.

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

WE ARE VERY MUCH AHEAD OF THE GAME IN THIS. IT IS A MULTI-SKILLED PROCEDURE AND WE HAVE ALL THE RIGHT PROFESSIONALS ON OUR TEAM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Look for sausages containing about 100 calories each and make sure they’re good quality for the best taste.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is a Clinical Dental Technician?

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

It is this qualification that allows the clinicians at Leyland Denture Centure to be able to be registered and regulated with the General Dental Council (the official body for protecting the public with regards to dentistry) and carry indemnity insurance.

It is this qualification, which means that only Dentists and Clinical Dental Technicians are the only Dental Professionals permitted to supply dentures direst to the public. A dental technician is not qualified to supply a denture directly to the

public. However, despite this being an act of Mal practice many technicians will still practice illegally without informing the patient that they are not qualified. If you are unsure if your denture provider is qualified; ask them for their GDC registration number, then contact the GDC to see if they are registered not just as a dental technician but as a CDT. Dentures, like most things, have a limited lifespan; usually around 5-7 years. After this period of time the denture can start to offer inadequate facial support, which can leave cheeks looking sunken and withered as well as lips appearing excessively wrinkled. New dentures can reduce these age related features by supporting the facial tissues without making the teeth looking large and protruded.

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

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They also offer an intensive denture cleaning service. This denture cleaning machine uses strong detergents and mild chemicals to breakdown the plaque and debris that builds up on a denture over prolonged periods of time. Despite the best efforts of a denture wearer to clean their dentures thoroughly, plaque can still build up and impair the functionality of the

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One thing that many patients are amazed at is the amount of time that the clinician spends with the patient to ensure that the dentures are just how that patient wants them to look.

As well as the after service, NEW DENTURES MADE AT THE CLINIC because as many dentures PREVIOUS DENTURES wearers know, getting used to new dentures can take a little bit of time and perseverance as well as having someone Leyland Denture Centre only offers Private denture treatment, to help ease the little sore spots that comes with having new however, they are able to construct a good quality private dentures. denture for less than most people would imagine but because of their position within the industry they have been able to source Advances in technology now means that there are new ways materials and teeth, as well as techniques that even some top to hold a denture in place. The most significant one of these is London dentists are not familiar with and they are more than though the use of implants. There any many different types of happy to show their patients example of the different qualities implants but on whole the main idea of implants is something that they can offer to the public. that is able to offer the lower denture stability and support to stop it from moving around the mouth. Although these are not a Other services that are offer by Leyland Denture Centre are; cheap solution they are by far the most effective, offering total denture naming service, denture refurbishment, relines and soft lower denture security in any environment. relines as well as advice and tips for cleaning and maintaining your dentures.

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Leaving a gift in your Will ensures we can continue our work giving shelter to over 1,000 animals each year.

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

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WHEN YOUR PARENT BECOMES YOUR CHILD The Alzheimer’s Society (2012) estimates that more than 670,000 people in the UK are acting as primary carers for loved ones with dementia, but this is putting dangerous levels of pressure on families who are already under excessive strain according Cognitive Psychologist Dr Lynda Shaw.

Dr Shaw says: “Psychologists have charted the development of a growing child and their relationship with their parents for many years but there is little talk of the psychological effects of adult children becoming carers for their parent despite the huge strain on the carers which can affect their own mental state, finances, relationships, work and family. What is being underestimated is that the carer’s mental health is at risk and this depends on a myriad of factors such as their physical health, age, social support, level of resilience and cultural background.”

It is nothing new that we are expected to look after our elders across many cultures, but as we are living longer what is new is the extent which we are needing to do this whilst balancing an ever increasing complex lifestyle. The figures are staggering. The population of older people in the UK is increasing and is only set to continue so that by 2034, 23% of the population is

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underestimate. Three in five people will be carers at some point in their lives in the UK and carers save the state some £119 billion a year (Carers UK and the University of Leeds).

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“Often people become carers for all the right reasons; they love their parent and want to support them as they were supported as a child. However, older people often need care around the clock and this wears the carer down. The carer may become exhausted, frustrated and even isolated from their normal social and working network. The effect can lead to high levels of stress and anxiety.”

So how can we help ourselves as carers? “Not being caught by surprise and being informed about the challenges and difficulties a loved one with dementia may face helps a carer with their role. The carer themselves having support and respite is crucial to being able to keep up the role as caregiver. Knowing that you are not alone and not being afraid to ask for help are also key.”

Shaw says that carers can feel overwhelmed by the responsibility and how they can meet the needs of their parent as well as the rest of their family. Being a full time carer for a loved one can take its toll both mentally and physically. Shaw advises carers should try not to feel guilt if they need to prioritise their own family or they need to enlist outside help because of their work or other commitments.

1) Having a team of carers, perhaps with you at the helm, can ensure you are giving the best care to your loved one. Create a rota so everyone knows what the routine will be and so that there are no blank times when your loved one is alone when they shouldn’t be.

2) Talk to your family GP and ask about what help is available to you and your family and contact carers help groups to get further support.

3) Talk to your own family and discuss the issues so that everyone including your own children know what the situation is and how things may need to change.

4) Remember to enjoy spending time with your loved one. Laughing uses up the same amount of energy as crying. Try to keep upbeat and talk about what is happening outside of your caring role and about fun things you did together and perhaps can still do.

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