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Bankfield House is an independent, privately owned care home. Situated in a quiet corner of Woodley.
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Organised activities by our experienced full time Activities Coordinator Outings, Theatre, Canal Boat Trips etc. Links to the local community through Start Point Coffee Shop, Communiversity and Churches CCTV within the home and grounds 30 residents in private grounds with landscape gardens, pergola, stone barbecue and pond Chiropodist, Ophthalmic and Services, Church Services Relative Meetings
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Bankfield House is an independent privately owned care home situated in a quiet corner of Woodley, in the tranquillity of its own attractive landscape gardens consisting of a pond, barbecue and pergola.
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Our ethos is to assist our Residents in continuing to live their lives as independently as their specific needs determine by providing holistic care and support conductive to those needs.We offer dedicated care, providing each individual resident with security, dignity and peace of mind in a homely family
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The Marlborough Hotel
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The East Anglia coast is starkly beautiful, with picture postcard fishing villages, and much more, creating an idyll of rural charm. As a contrast, we feature the lovely Cathedral City of Norwich, and the Norfolk Broads.
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BOURNEMOUTH Mayfair Hotel~ 3 Star With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all – a vast variety of shops and restaurants, endless countryside offering peace and relaxation and beautiful, award-winning gardens.
This is a super tour organised in conjunction with the Winnock Hotel. Includes a 2-Hour Cruise on Loch Katrine with Lunch at the Lochside Restaurant. Ride on the Falkirk Wheel, the World’s only rotating boat lift. Journey on the Bo’Ness and Kinneil Steam Railway with Afternoon Tea.
Best Western Blunsdon House Hotel ~ 4 Star
19th September | 5 Days | £469 esteemed company of 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites plus highly acclaimed, unmissable destinations, famed for their intriguing tales, dynamic vistas and rich cultural heritage. Includes Full Day Guided Tour of Hadrian’s Wall. Guided Tour of Bamburgh Castle with Tea/coffee & Cake. Farne Islands Cruise. Private Guided Tour of Durham Cathedral.
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The East Anglia coast is starkly beautiful, with picture postcard fishing villages, and much more, creating an idyll of rural charm. As a contrast, we feature the lovely Cathedral City of Norwich, and the Norfolk Broads.
BLENHEIM, SEZINCOTE AND THE KENNET & AVON CANAL
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BLENHEIM, SEZINCOTE AND THE KENNET & AVON CANAL
28th March | 5 Days | £359 combines the best of Beautiful Cornwall and delightful North Devon. Bideford’s narrow back streets and alleyways link the quay and the river, and the old road has a lovelybridge that crosses the river linking Bidefordto other areas of Devon.
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The Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa ~ 4 Star
3rd October | 5 Days | RAIL & ArrocharSAILHotel, Arrochar Surrounded by lochs and mountains, our new discovery of the West Highlands provides both a relaxing and diverse programme, exploring different Highland regions – from a castle visit to a cruise on the ‘Queen of Scottish Lochs’. Included is the very famous West Highland Line train journey, 3rd October | 5 Days | £419
The Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern Visit two of the most beautiful and scenic counties in A lovely sightseeing tour with many things of interest, based in Great Malvern with the beautiful Malvern Hills overlooking the town. We feature some of the best places the area has to offer.
3rd April | 6 Days | £499 Perthshire is a region of breath-taking variety, from its serene glens and endless expanse of lush forest to its bleakly beautiful moors, rushing rivers and tumbling waterfalls.
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Salutation Hotel, Perth ~ 3 Star Perthshire is a region of breath-taking variety, from its serene glens and endless expanse of lush forest to its bleakly beautiful moors, rushing rivers and tumbling waterfalls.
An award-winning resort where elegant Victorian villas, a bustling harbour and palmfringed beaches give the Riviera its well-earned name. March combines the best of Beautiful Cornwall and delightful North Devon. Bideford’s narrow back streets and alleyways link the quay and the river, and the old road has a lovelybridge that crosses the river linking Bidefordto other areas of Devon.
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BOURNEMOUTH Mayfair Hotel~ 3 Star With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all – a vast variety of shops and restaurants, endless countryside offering peace and relaxation and beautiful, award-winning gardens.
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Tenby is one of the prettiest resorts in South Wales. Whether you take a stroll through the town or along the beaches, or enjoy a ride along the Pembrokeshirecoast, Tenby is an ideal base.
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For these holidays we stay in Tenby, with its pastel-coloured buildings, narrow streets, fortified walls, and bustling atmosphere.
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Best Western Blunsdon House Hotel ~ 4 Star A lovely tour for the summer as we enjoy a visit to unique Sezincote, a 200-year-old Mogul Indian Palace. Spend a day exploring Blenheim Palace and relax with a horse-drawn barge trip on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
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18th April | 5 Days | £389 The Giltar Hotel, Tenby ~ 3 Star
For these holidays we stay in Tenby, with its pastel-coloured buildings, narrow streets, fortified walls, and bustling atmosphere. Tenby is one of the prettiest resorts in South Wales. Whether you take a stroll through the town or along the beaches, or enjoy a ride along the Pembrokeshirecoast, Tenby is an ideal base.
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25th September | 5 Days | £479 With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all – a vast variety of shops and restaurants, endless countryside offering peace and relaxation and beautiful, award-winning gardens.
WYE VALLEY & THE ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN Bells Hotel & Country Club ~ 3 Star Experience this magical borderland on a scenic river cruise, a relaxing train ride and visits to historic towns. This is a place where you can recharge your batteries, get off the beaten track and escape the everyday.
An award-winning resort where elegant Victorian villas, a bustling harbour and palmfringed beaches give the Riviera its well-earned name.
4th April | 5 Days | £339 WYE VALLEY & THE ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN Bells Hotel & Country Club ~ 3 Star Experience this magical borderland on a scenic river cruise, a relaxing train ride and visits to historic towns. This is a place where you can recharge your batteries, get off the beaten track and escape the everyday.
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Best Western Brook Hotel, Norwich ~ 3 Star
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The Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa ~ 4 Star
The Giltar Hotel, Tenby ~ 3 Star
Llandudno is Wales’s largest resort, uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes with two wonderful beaches, the award-winning North Shore, and the quiet, sand-duned West Shore.
The Royal Hotel, Skegness ~ 3 Star
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The Royal Hotel, Skegness ~ 3 Star Experience the best of Lincolnshire with historic towns and villages, a thriving seaside resort and ‘Bomber Country’ heritage.
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Experience the best of Lincolnshire with historic towns and villages, a thriving seaside resort and ‘Bomber Country’ heritage.
A lovely tour for the summer as we enjoy a visit to unique Sezincote, a 200-year-old Mogul Indian Palace. Spend a day exploring Blenheim Palace and relax with a horse-drawn barge trip on the Kennet & Avon Canal.
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TheSKYEAlexandra Hotel Staying in Fort William, and surrounded by spectacular Scottish scenery, this tour shows off some of the most scenic parts of the West Highlands. TOUR WILL WE TAKE reintroduced our always successful ‘Mystery’ As ever with Ellen Smith’s you can be sure that we’ll choose a super hotel for (we wait until fairly close to the departure date before we book the hotel - that way we always get a super bargain!)
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4th April | 5 Days | £289 Best Western Brook Hotel, Norwich ~ 3 Star
The St. George Hotel There is so much to see & do in Yorkshire it is difficult to know where to start. Centuries of history can be witnessed in the formidable abbeys and ancient towns while the scenery is as striking as it can be varied. The county is also a frequent visitor to our homes through the many popular TV programmes that are filmed on location here. This short holiday is a delightful blend of the very best of Yorkshire.
4th April | 5 Days
KENT, THE BEAUTIFUL GARDEN OF ENGLAND Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel ~ 4 Star Known as the Garden of England, Kent boasts beautiful beaches, stunning castles, exciting culture, and delicious food & drink. Our tour the resort’s infectious zest for life, or maybe it’s just that, uniquely, whatever your routine, Blackpool can offer a perfect break from it.
INTERESTED? Call our reservations office on 01706 648126 and request a natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast and the Gower Peninsula are famed all over the world. Glorious sandy beaches and rugged Worcester, and the beautiful scenic Cotswolds. May Days
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A great tour for the summer – stroll along Southsea seafront, visit the historic cathedral city of Chichester and enjoy a relaxing harbour cruise and indulge with a gin tasting at Bombay Sapphire. April
A short break with excursions to interest everyone. We take in North Devon throughout with visits to interesting attractions which, when combined with our excellent hotel, makes this an enjoyable break.
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copy of our 2022 brochure. You’ll be surprised at the variations of tours we operate. Visit our website www.ellensmith.co.uk DOOR TO DOORCOACH TOURS 2022 www.ellensmith.co.uk Member The Bull Hotel, Gerrard’s Cross ~ 4 Star A lovely tour as we discover the splendour of Royal Windsor and explore mighty Windsor Castle. Offering a welcome contrast, we also enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Thames. 21st April | 5 Days | £489 Carmarthen ~ 3 Star The
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Based in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, this tour is on doorstep! make the most of this base with a day to explore this medieval market town as well as visits to Blenheim Palace and Charlecote Park. these holidays stay in Tenby, with its pastelcoloured buildings, narrow streets, fortified walls, and bustling atmosphere. Tenby is one of the prettiest resorts in South Wales. It is justly proud of its golden beaches and picturesque take a stroll through the town or along the beaches, or enjoy a ride along the Pembrokeshire coast, Tenby is an ideal base. House is in the far west of Great Britain on a peninsula tumbling into the vast Atlantic Ocean, almost completely surrounded by the sea. Cornwall is loved for its dramatic coastline, captivating harbours and of course, its pasties
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THE ENGLISH RIVIERANOVEMBERTORQUAY Derwent Hotel An award-winning resort where elegant Victorian villas, a bustling harbour and palm-fringed beaches give the Riviera well-earned
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Scarborough enjoys an unrivalled position as one of Britain’s premier coastal yet also lies tantalisingly close to North Yorkshire’s rugged National this you can enjoy the golden beaches, superb parks and gardens and wide range of leisure amenities which have given Scarborough its justifiable reputation.
A great tour for the summer – stroll along Southsea seafront, visit the historic cathedral city of Chichester and enjoy a relaxing harbour cruise and indulge with a gin tasting at Bombay Sapphire.
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BEAUTIFUL CORNWALL Rosemundy House Hotel AA ~ 4 Star Cornwall is in the far west of Great Britain on a peninsula tumbling into the vast Atlantic Ocean, almost completely surrounded by the sea. Cornwall is loved for its dramatic coastline, captivating fishing harbours and of course, its pasties and cream teas!
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A great Spring tour based in South Shields overlooking the River Tyne and Little Haven Beach. We explore the scenic coastline before enjoying time in the historic city of Durham as well as a visit to Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel ~ 3 Star
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel ~ 3 Star
The Royal York & Faulkner Sidmouth is probably the most unspoilt resort in the country and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful. Quiet and unhurried, Sidmouth has preserved the natural beauty of the countryside with colourful gardens, open spaces and reintroduced always successful ‘Mystery’ As ever with Ellen Smith’s can be sure that choose a super hotel wait until fairly close to the departure date
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A lovely tour as we discover the splendour of Royal Windsor and explore mighty Windsor Castle. Offering a welcome contrast, we also enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Thames.
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The natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast and the Gower Peninsula are famed all over the world. Glorious sandy beaches and rugged coastline give way to the Preseli Hills, historic Worcester, and the beautiful scenic Cotswolds.
Rosemundy House Hotel AA ~ 4 Star Cornwall is in the far west of Great Britain on a peninsula tumbling into the vast Atlantic Ocean, almost completely surrounded by the sea. Cornwall is loved for its dramatic coastline, captivating fishing harbours and of course, its pasties and cream teas!
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KENT, THE BEAUTIFUL GARDEN OF ENGLAND Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel ~ 4 Star Known as the Garden of England, Kent boasts beautiful beaches, stunning castles, exciting culture, and delicious food & drink. Our tour the resort’s infectious zest for life, or maybe it’s just that, uniquely, whatever your routine, Blackpool can offer a perfect break from it.
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Mill Shopping Outlet is a family run business based on the Heaton Chapel/ Reddish border not far from Stockport town centre. Situated in an outstanding red brick building, which was once the largest Victorian cotton mill in the world (and previously double its current size), you’ll find 2 floors of outlet shopping with a coffee shop on the STORE ground floor and a tearoom on the first floor too. Our Menswear Department is now home to a large House of Cavani department boasting smart suits perfect for weddings (with matching suits for children) as well as their casual/smart casual range too.
Withmore.the arrival of Wynsors World of Shoes, you’ll now find the ‘probably’ the largest shoe department in the area. There are hundreds of shoes, sandals, trainers (including well known sports brands), wellies & kids shoes too! With favourites such as Rieker & Remonte Regatta Outdoors and Craghoppers have their own area upstairs. You’ll find a great selection of outdoor clothing, shoes, coats and accessories for the whole family with great savings off the RRP. In the Galleries area upstairs there’s local independent traders, including a health food shop, beautician, podiatrist, barbers and photographer to name just a few. Whether its fashion or footwear, garden or homewares, gifts or accessories, luggage or sweet treats you’ll find something for everyone and every occasion. You’ll find friendly and helpful staff, a spacious and relaxed shopping environment. Open 7 days a week, with free parking. Plus join our Loyalty Scheme for additional discounts. We hope to see you very soon!
The Works on the ground floor is a busy little hive of activity, always very well stocked (and nearly bursting at the seams) with books for the whole family, crafting materials, puzzles & games, toys, stationery and so much
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If you haven’t visited us before, or you haven’t visited us for a while you’ll be in for a few Broadstonesurprises!
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Amateur, minority or just less well-covered sports can be a lonely place even for the most dedicated and optimistic of individuals.
Who can forget England footballer Chloe Kelly’s wonderful sprint around the pitch,ecstatically waving her national shirt around her head, after scoring the winning goal in the Euros?
Many of our top – let’s face it, pampered - athletes in all sports have very different lives. They are buoyed up by huge prize and appearance money and have supported lifestyles alongside their, no doubt much-deserved, success.
This was only partly eclipsed by the immediate post-match telly interview when a super excited Chloe so wanted to celebrate the win with her team-mates and the crowd that she cut short the interview, flinging the microphone to the ground.
No-one could fail to be infected by that fabulously natural and overwhelming emotion. The girl was so excited!
You don’t often see Premier League footballers in tears after a really important match. So to witness a young weightlifter’s emotions after winning gold at the Commonwealth Games or a track athlete almost unable to speak after gaining top honours is a reminder of what sport is really all about.
Those sort of moments, especially part-way through an athlete’s journey, make us emotional, too. And they help us to understand just what sacrifices have been made by them as well as their family and partners.
It’s no surprise then that, while they may celebrate with teammates on the football field or in the Formula 1 pits, there are certain given expectations about how well they will always do.
The worrying news is that medical emergencies in the air are not uncommon with around one in every 600 flights. As, for
Sporting emotion reminds us what it’s all about
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So, as a lover of sport, I’d just like to say “thank you” to all those in this year’s Commonwealth Games and especially to the Lionesses. You’ve renewed an interest in watching and taking part in sport which even age cannot dim.
WE’VE got very used to our top, often fame-weary sportspeople doing post-event TV interviews being very composed and predictable about their successes. However, it’s taken the Commonwealth Games and the Euro 2022 women’s football tournament this Summer to remind us all just what top achievement really means after those many years of Thetraining.individuals in cycling, swimming, athletics and every other fascinating discipline in the Games dedicate their lives to their sport. They give up so much to follow a dream, curtailing family life and social fun for the necessary daily discipline.
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THE realisation that some airlines rely on medically-trained passengers to help in emergencies is rather worrying. Most of us tend to assume that a crew member with some form of relevant training would always take over but a poll of medics carried out by the Medical Defence Union revealed that nine out of 10 doctors questioned had been called to help an emergency on a Smallplane.wonder, in these litigious times, that they are increasingly reticent to come forward when help is needed - in spite of internationally recognized “Good Samaritan laws” which should shield anyone from negligence claims if they try to help.
Flick to the other side of the coin and how many muddy playing fields, deserted tracks or half-empty local stadia are experienced by those still striving for top honours?
One problem, though, is that the tools they need are often missing and onboard medical equipment appears to vary. While cabin crews are trained in first aid, whose responsibility is it should a poorly person die on board after a medic has intervened?
Much has been written and revealed about Princess Diana’s life as a royal but, as Diana the mother, her story and influence comfortably continues with the next generation.
All British airlines’ crew have are required to stock a medical kit with supplies set out by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. This involves 60 different items including a blood-pressure monitor and IV fluids to treat dehydration along with certain medicines including antibiotics for infections and adrenaline for allergic reactions. Apparently, though, some vital equipment can be missing.
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Princess Diana’s real legacy – her sons TWENTY five years after her death Princess Diana is still influential in the modern monarchy.
For a limited time period, we will complete a full consultation, examination, Xrays (if necessary) and a full report of findings all for £35 (Normally £135) Offer open to new patients only
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OFFER PRICE £35 Expiry date 31/10/22 Quote "50+" when booking What is Chiropractic Care?
Muscle spasms, joint pain Tired all the time Headaches, neck pain, back Marple chiropractic clinic 8 10 Derby way, Marple, SK6 7AH 0161 449 5006 www.chiropractichealthsolutions.co.uk Stockport Chiropractic Clinic 466 Didsbury Road,Heaton Mersey, SK4 3BS 0161 432 6708 pain This offer will include If you're
According to a new book by former royal bodyguard Ken Wharfe, Diana incurred the wrath of her husband and other royal relatives by her determination to provide a grounded family life. Not only did she do ordinary things like taking them to school but she wanted her children to speak to the many palace servants and to mix with everyone – much to the dismay of Prince Charles and others. She also wanted to take her sons to the cinema, for a ride on the Underground and on a bus and wasn’t averse to slipping away from palace duties to freedom. Just going to Marks & Spencer to buy sausages for tea provided a fun experience for the young princes.
Plainly, commonsense is needed here because we have to accept that getting on a plane and being in the middle of the sky for however many hours is just not the same as being within relatively easy reach of suitable medical help should we need it.
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Realistically, passengers need to be pro-active when planning to fly and not ignore health warning signs that could become a medical emergency mid-air.
When we talk about chiropractic care, it's important to understand that the nervous system and spine are integral to your long term health The spine should move in a certain way and continuously during the day As humans, we sit too much and don't move enough. It starts to affect the function of the spine and can impair brain function. And since the brain is the master system of the body it can begin to have a negative effect on those areas these symptoms please call our clinic today for an appointment these conditions of migraines experiencing
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This includes anyone who has had a stroke or heart attack in the previous two months and women more than 36 weeks pregnant or 32 weeks with multiple pregnancies.
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There are many who say that future king Prince William’s warmth and humanity come directly from her. It certainly seems the normality of the parenting of his three children and family life with wife Kate owes much to Diana’s attempts to give her own royal family as down-to-earth an upbringing as possible.
TWITTERING ON example, 1,300 flights take off and land daily at Heathrow Airport alone that’s a lot of medical emergencies.
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The previous year, Julie had been a huge success starring in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End stage production of Educating Rita. For this in 1980, she won both the Variety Critic’s and London Critic’s Circle awards.
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Julie still has traces of the Birmingham accent of her childhood, born the youngest of three children in Edgbaston. She wanted to act from an early age but her Irish-born, iron-willed mother wanted her only daughter to become a nurse. She dutifully applied to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham but, eventually, the pull of acting proved too strong and she went to study English and Drama at Manchester Polytechnic.
Two of their joint works Talent and Nearly A Happy Ending were snapped up by TV, to rave reviews, and in 1981 they were given their own TV series Wood and Walters.
When the film adaptation was planned, Julie seemed an automatic choice for the main role but was not considered bankable enough by producers who favoured Dolly Parton for the role. When Michael Cain was cast, however, Julie was chosen and went on to receive her first Oscar nomination for this Inperformance.1984,shereunited with Victoria Wood for their winning TV partnership, notably in Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV. One of this series’ best regular slots was Acorn Antiques, with plotlines as
WHEN Julie Walters first really burst onto the British consciousness as the feisty hairdresser wanting to better herself in Educating Rita the nation was captivated. This love affair with the slightly-built actress with the high cheekbones and the chameleon acting abilities has continued ever since – through must-see TV series, compelling theatre and memorable films.
From here she joined a Liverpool theatre company and apprenticed as a stand-up comic, leading to stage appearances and a bawdy act on the cabaret circuit. Her time in Manchester also led to meeting and collaborating with aspiring writer and comedienne Victoria Wood.
Julie herself was diagnosed with Stage 3 bowel cancer in 2018 but, after surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission. She is very straightforward about her life and career. “I think there was a breakthrough period where I did Educating Rita and Victoria Wood’s work very close together,” she has stated. “I’d just started to be known through Victoria’s stuff with Wood and Walters, which came out very close to Educating Rita. It was a quite a grand slam in a way for me, really useful for me doing those two things.”
13 shaky as the scenery, and one of the main characters was general dogsbody Mrs Overall. In this role, all Julie Walters’ comedic skills seemed to come together, mutually complimenting Victoria Wood’s writing skills, to create an iconic character which really engaged with the nation – and still does thanks to telly repeats.
Julie has had numerous awards and accolades including an OBE in 1999 and a CBE in 2008. Industry recognition for her work in film and TV includes five awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
Julie played the maternal wife Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter films, bringing her usual quirky personality and warmth to this ongoing role. Her more recent films include Wah-Wah in 2005, Becoming Jane in 2007 and in 2008 she went into unchartered waters with the mega musical hit film Mamma Mia! In 2018, she reprised the same role in the equally popular Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! In between, she fitted in surprise hit Paddington in 2014 and then Paddington 2 in 2017, Mary Poppins Returns in 2018 and The Secret Garden in 2020. She is about to impress us once more on the small screen with a new Channel 4 drama series Truelove where the hype promises it “breaks he rules for older characters on screen”. It’s a love story with a thriller element set against what happens when we age. Julie joins a starry cast including Clarke Peters, Phil Davis and Peter Egan and, unsurprisingly, the series is much anticipated.
Away from TV, film and theatre, Julie, now 72, is married to Grant Roffey and they have a daughter, Maisie.
As for life generally, she believes “Self worth is everything. Without it life is a misery.” And on the future:
to stretch her acting skills, though, she embarked on a series of film roles which definitely took her away from lightweight comedy roles. Her turn as brothel madame Cynthia Payne in the very successful 1987 film Personal Services demonstrated the breadth of Julie’s acting skills. She was the unsophisticated, small-town wife of Phil Collins in Buster the following year and the man-chasing mum in Killing Dad or How to Love Your Mother in 1989. She starred with Liza Minella as a tap student in Stepping Out in 1991 and was remarkable as Joe Orton’s mother in the critically acclaimed Prick Up Your Ears in 1987. Perhaps one of her best films was the stern but encouraging dance teacher in Billy Elliott in 2000 which earned her a second Oscar nomination. Julie was now a popular choice for a range of highprofile roles and in 2003 she joined Helen Mirren in the hugely popular Calendar Girls, all about the WI ladies who posed nude for a charity calendar.
And when it comes to Julie Walters’ career, anything usually does.
Her seemingly star-studded life, though, has not all been plain sailing. Her daughter suffered from lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was two years old and received treatment until she was four, getting the all-clear at aged six.
Dinnerladies proved another remarkably success series with a talented cast including Julie as the mother of Victoria Wood’s character. This was in spite of Julie being only three years older than Victoria! By then, audiences were used to the reliability of Julie Walters’ comic skills but at the same time she was also gaining plaudits for her stage work in more serious roles like Macbeth, The Rose Tattoo and All My Sons. She won a Laurence Olivier Award for the Unafraidlatter.
“I don’t like the future sewn up. I like an open book – the feeling that anything can happen.”
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Our first stop in Banff was filled with one incredible moment after another. We visited the major lakes including Two Jack Lake and Lake Minnewanka, we stopped at Bow Falls and viewed the stunning castle-style Fairmont Banff Springs, and took a short hike up Hoodoos Viewpoint to see the unique rock formations backed by gorgeous scenery. It didn’t take long for the group to gel as we marvelled at the landscapes and sheet beauty of Banff. There are certain activities that bring a group together like no other. Like taking a gondola trip up to the top of Sulphur Mountain, the eight-minute journey suspended in the air is a conversation starter and not for the faint hearted, but the views are well worth it. Or getting kitted up in helmet and high vis jackets for an e-bike tour around the town, que some light-hearted comedy as we got to grips with electric cycling and controlling speeds! Before we left Banff we were in for, what I would consider, a pretty once-in-a-lifetime experience, and something as a solo traveller I probably wouldn’t have signed up for on my own – a helicopter flight over the Rocky Mountains. It was an unforgettable experience and all the better shared with others, the scenery was breathtaking and getting up close to some of the mountains was truly awe-inspiring – we could talk about nothing else over dinner that night!
Banff - Hoodoos Viewpoint Glacier FOR SOLO
Travelling solo doesn’t limit the opportunity for activities and adventure, as Kerry Gallagher found out on a recent tour of the Rocky Mountains with solo travel specialist Just You.
The Rocky Mountains. An outdoor playground ripe for exploring. This isn’t a destination where you want to stay in just one place. There are mountains, lakes, rivers, icefields, canyons, and there are activities to be enjoyed at every turn – hiking, biking, river rafting, glacier walking and even some airborne adventures. It’s my kind of place. But as a solo traveller it’s nice to share these experiences with fellow travellers, a group you can rely on to encourage you along, overcome any nerves you may have, and of course, to take your picture in some iconic settings! That’s just what I found when I travelled the Rocky Mountains with Just You. After arriving into Calgary we transferred to Banff National Park, and by the end of the 90 minute journey I already felt at ease thanks to our amazing tour leader, Lezli, who set the scene for the trip and made us all – each solo travellers in the same boat – feel completely relaxed about everything from rooming, to meal arrangements, but more importantly the amazing sights and scenes we were going to experience.
With Just You every guest is allocated a room based on single occupancy so after a long journey and arrival at the hotel, it was so nice to retreat to my own space and unwind ready for the week ahead.
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Our journey continued from Banff along the Icefields Parkway, a 227km stretch of road winding passed lakes, waterfalls and glaciers. Another benefit of travelling with a group is that you have more eyes to watch out for wildlife along the way –across our full journey we had seven bear sightings (black and grizzly), a moose, plenty of elk and bighorn sheep. Along this route we entered Jasper National Park, where our next adventure was glacier walking on Athabasca Glacier. It was another ‘pinch me moment’ as we stood on the glacier - 360 metres of compact snow built over thousands of years, deep enough to fit the Eiffel Tower. As we huddled in the cold for a group photo, our tour leader Lezli unexpectedly pulled out a bottle of maple flavoured whiskey to enjoy a toast and warm us up. It’s these extra little touches that make travelling with Just You really special. After a brief stop in Jasper, we moved onto perhaps one of the most beautiful settings we visited – Lake Louise. Walking out from the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and gazing over the iconic lake scene ahead is magical. This is one photo you want to capture with you front and centre, glorious lake-scape behind, and by now, fellow travellers have become friends and are only too happy to oblige in taking the perfect picture as you pose away. Although pictures will never do this part of the world justice, it’s simply magnificent.
Our journey was drawing to a close with a final stop in Calgary, and it’s fair to say we genuinely didn’t want to say goodbye to the Rocky Mountains, or each other –what would we do without Lezli telling us where to be and what to do when we got back home! It’s strange that you enter the journey just a short time ago as complete strangers, but it’s impossible after sharing so much that you leave as anything other than travel buddies.
Lake Minnewanka
Follow in our footsteps Kerry flew to Calgary with Air Canada and travelled the Rocky Mountains with solo travel specialist Just You. Tours with Just You include private chauffeur service to the airport, use of the airport lounge in the UK. return flights from London, accommodation based on single occupancy, selected meals and a tour manager For more information on solo travel and holidays to Canada speak to our Silver Travel Advisors on 0800 412 5678. or email: help@aamail.org
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ForMethodthemussels, heat two inches of water in a saucepan over a high heat. When it reaches the boil, add the mussels for a minute, remove from the heat and set aside without opening the lid. Whilst the mussels are boiling, begin prepping the remainder of the vegetables, chopping them finely. Heat the paella pan, keeping the pan on a medium-high heat in the centre, whilst keeping the sides at a low hear.
InMethodalarge bowl add the padron peppers and then drizzle over the olive oil. Toss the peppers so they are well coated in the oil. Heat up a frying or griddle pan to a medium high heat. Once hot, fry the peppers for a few minutes on each side until they get black char marks and soften. Once cooked place the padron peppers onto a serving plate and sprinkle generously with Maldon salt before serving.
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Ingredients Small ribs of Lamb • 3 tbsp Maldon® Salt • 3 tbsp Parsley, chopped • 2 Garlic cloves • 3-4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
LAMB CHOPS WITH PARSLEY AIOLI
The tender lamb chops is a great addition to a dinner party, paired with the flavours of parsley and garlic to give an underlying depth of spice to the dish. Sprinkle with Maldon Salt to really enhance the succulent taste of the lamb.
Heat the grill, greasing the griddle with olive oil. Lightly grease the chops with extra virgin olive oil once the barbecue is hot. Cook them for 4 minutes on each side at 180ºC. Season them with Maldon Salt when they have just cooked and serve them hot with the parsley aioli you made.
RemoveMethod the lamb chops from the fridge, cover them lightly with oil and leave them to rest at room temperature. Wash, dry and peel the parsley, chop it a finely before placing it on the mortar. Crush it together with Maldon Salt and garlic until it forms a paste. Cover and set aside.
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Taste the summer from the grilling squid on the barbecue, elevated in flavour through the seasonings of Maldon Salt, black pepper and the juices of fresh lemon…delightful!
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Defrost the squid in the fridge overnight. Once they have fully defrosted, wash and then dry on kitchen roll. Cover on all sides with 1 tbsp of olive oil, place them on a tray and leave them to rest at room temperature. Wash and dry the lemons, then slice them into quarters or eighths. Heat the grill to 240º C. Close the lid and wait 10 minutes before opening. Distribute the squid over the grill and cook on full heat for 4 minutes on each side.
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20 SAUTÉED LEMON MUSSELS Ingredients • 1 kg of Cleaned Galician mussels • 4 Garlic cloves • 150 ml Glass of Lager • 2 Lemons • 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil • Smoked Maldon® Salt Method
Arrange the squid on a serving dish, drizzle on the rest of the olive oil, season with Maldon Salt and pepper, and serve with the lemons.
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Method Prepare the syrup the day before by mixing the water, sugar, a pinch of Maldon Salt and the cut nectarine in a saucepan. Let it boil for 5 minutes, add the lavender and remove from the heat. Cover and leave to cool. Mix the ingredients in a liquidiser at full power until the ice has started to crush and a thick foam has formed. Serve and garnish with a sprig of lavender.
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21 VEGAN PISTACHIO ICE CREAM Ingredients • 225 g Raw pistachios soaked overnight • 500 ml Coconut milk • 80 ml Agave or maple syrup • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract • 1 Cake tin, preferably silicone • TOPPING: • 50 g 80% Cocoa chocolate • 150 g Raw pistachios • 1 tsp Maldon® Salt
Create the perfect pistachio ice cream, but make it vegan! The buttery, nutty flavour of the humble pistachio really is intensified when combined with the rich, creamy coconut milk as the vegan alternative to the ice cream. Sprinkled with a pinch of Maldon Salt and chocolate cocoa and you’ll want to go for seconds!
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A direct cremation is ideal for those who don’t want a fuss and simply require a service that meets their needs, with no hidden costs and no hidden extras, other than things such as when a larger coffin is required. Please feel free to contact our support team if you have any questions or concerns.
The Celebration of Life plan is exactly what it says... it is the service that is key in this plan. It allows the added benefit of adding more to the service if you so wish. It also gives the opportunity for family and friends to pay their respects and say goodbye.
From £2925 monthly payment options available
What is a Crystal Traditional Funeral?
You will be able to do such things as live stream the service so those who are unable to attend can still pay their respects. You can add music to make the service that little bit more special.
Price of Funeral Plan Direct Cremation £1,575 Funeral Service Provider contracted price of carrying out the funeral (Wholesale Cost) £880 Difference Between Price of Funeral Plan and Wholesale Cost £695. Price of Funeral Plan Celebration of life £2,925 Funeral Service Provider contracted price of carrying out the funeral (Wholesale Cost) £2,150 Difference Between Price of Funeral Plan and Wholesale cost £775.00. Price of Funeral Plan Traditional £3245.00 Funeral Service Provider contracted price of carrying out the funeral (Wholesale Cost) £2530 Difference Between Price of Funeral Plan and Wholesale Cost £715.00
What is a Crystal Direct Cremation?
The cost of funerals can be a minefield with various additional costs, often added at the time of need when those suffering from bereavement are at their most vulnerable. Our Celebration of life plan offers you peace of mind. No additional costs, what you pay for is what you get. That is our Crystal promise.
The cost of funerals can be a minefield with various additional costs, often added at the time of need when those suffering from bereavement are at their most vulnerable. Our Crystal Traditional Funeral Plan includes an attended service, along with a hearse and bearers with a funeral director present. Our Crystal Traditional Funeral allows you to add extra services if you may wish to do so, such as live streaming the service, or the addition of limousines.
The difference in price between what we pay your funeral service provider (the wholesale cost) and the price of our funeral plans is the result of marketing, operational/ business overheads and compliance costs, including the cost of managing the trust arrangement which ensures money paid towards pre-paid funeral plans is kept safe.
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When your loved one passes away they will be collected and taken to one of our reputable mortuary services where they will be respectfully cared for. Your loved one will then be taken in an appropriate funeral vehicle to the crematorium. the cremation then takes place, usually without mourners. The ashes can then be returned to their loved ones so they can choose how and when they say goodbye, please note this can take up to six weeks for the ashes to be delivered, but we will do our upmost to have the ashes delivered as soon as practically possible.
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ELECTRIC CARS are eco-friendly because diesel and petrolfuelled cars are major contributors to global warming via the CO2 emissions involved. Electric vehicles don’t use traditional fuels and they don’t produce any air pollutants or air toxics In the home, invest in a
consider buying an ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCE. It will have its own energy efficiency label which runs from A to G with A being the most energy-efficient.
Take a hard look at your CLEANING PRODUCTS and look at not only the price but what ingredients they use. Many contain detergents, preservatives or foaming agents made from toxic chemicals that can go into streams and rivers causing pollution and damage to ecosystems.
Try buying natural cleaning products or consider making your own. Vinegar, lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda, for example, creates a sustainable and cheaper cleaning alternative that really works.
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Consider RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY in solar panels. They convert the sun’s energy into electricity using photovoltaic cells to allow you to generate your own reliable, sustainable and lowmaintenance source of energy. They also save on tonnes of carbon emitted nationally and add to the joined-up thinking of investing in an electric car and charging it at home.
NOT so long ago trying to make your home more eco-friendly was more of a political statement than anything else but now it’s a financial necessity. Creating a greener, more environmentally-conscious place to live in makes economical sense when energy bills are soaring and the cost of everything we buy to eat or use has suddenly increased. These can be small changes or bigger ones but the reality today in our homes is that looking after the environment makes sense all Oneround.of the smaller changes that could make a big difference is switching to LED LIGHT BULBS. They are undoubtedly more energy-efficient, using less electricity than traditional light bulbs and they last much longer.
SMART THERMOSTAT which is wi-fi enabled and can be remote-controlled from any smart device. A smart thermostat can be connected to your central heating system, all types of boilers and air conditioning systems. This clever piece of technology that saves money on energy bills each year remembers your home’s heating patterns and reacts to temperatures.outsideItwill also automatically switch off your system when you leave the property and start it up again in time for your return. If you need to change your washing, fridge freezer, oven or dishwasher
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Double glazing and thicker curtains in Winter also help to reduce energy bills and keep your home cosy.
DRAUGHT EXCLUDERS are also very useful for stopping draughts around window and door frames. Foam, metal or plastic strips are ideal and you can also buy excluders for letterboxes or keyholes from local DIY stores or online which are easy to fit.
When you’re doing the LAUNDRY wash clothes on a colder setting. A hotter setting uses a surprising amount of energy and isn’t usually necessary unless you’re tackling really stubborn stains.
Use CLEAN WOOD FUEL to ensure your woodburner produces less smoke and air pollution but retains a high heat output.
Choosing RECYCLED FURNITURE helps the planet and, if you use charity shops to find items, help causes that urgently need funds in these cash-strapped times.
CAVITY WALL INSULATION can deal with the air gap between inner and outer walls in older properties. This comes in a range of types and materials including wood fibre and polystyrene. Insulation boards are better suited to larger areas and cavity walls and this may be something you can cut and fit yourself.
COMPOST your food waste to cut down on the amount of food waste that ends up in landfill and produces methane gas that pollutes the environment. Putting peelings and other food waste in a compost bin allows you to dispose of waste sustainably and create free fertiliser to use on your plants. At home as everywhere else, encourage the mantra “reduce, reuse and recycle.”
Washing at 30 deg C gets your clothes just as clean and keeps the energy costs down as well as cutting down on CO2 emissions.
Wash clothes less as synthetic materials shed microplastics in the washing machine which can find their way to the ocean. Over washing clothes at high temperatures also affects their quality over time and it’s a great waste of water and energy. Also, buy only nontoxic detergents and avoid the use or overuse of tumble dryers.
INSULATING your windows is another important step in making your home more eco-friendly. If your windows are not properly insulated, heat can easily escape out and cold draughts come in, increasing the amount of energy you need to warm your property.
Having your BOILER SERVICED is also vital to ensure it’s running safely and efficiently. It could be burning more fuel to heat your home, especially as it gets older, which causes bills to rise and energy consumption to increase. Choose a licensed engineer to identify any problem components and keep your boiler running more economically.
LOG BURNERS undoubtedly make a home look warmer and more friendly but they still need help improving energy bills. Ensure your stove is properly cleaned out and that your chimney is swept at least once a year. Always light your fire from the top down and control the airflow to even out the fire strength. Stove fans can help circulate warmth throughout your home.
As up to a quarter of your home’s heating energy is lost in the roof, improve this situation dramatically by installing LOFT INSULATION. Laying down blanket loft insulation rolls, which you can alter to fit between the joists in the loft, stops rising heat escaping through it.
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Look out for recycled toilet paper and natural ingredient shampoo and deodorant. Use a bamboo toothbrush and washcloths made from hemp or agave fibres.
Extend that thinking to PRODUCTS you use at home. Aim for biodegradable products which dissolve thanks to bacteria and fungi which means they fit in to Nature far more easily and disappear through natural processes.
Up the garden path Before laying a path consider the route your dog takes around the Sadly,garden.it’s a fact that dogs don’t keep to pathways. You can’t stop them from romping through borders but you can go with the flow just by sitting back and watching them create their own routes. These can then be turned into proper paths in a style of your choosing and even laid through borders if that’s where you pet likes to go. Use a low box hedge or willow hurdles as edging around borders to form more of a barrier. The latter can be simply pushed into the ground. All you need to do is choose a hurdle appropriate to the size of your pet.
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It goes without saying that safe, secure boundaries are vital in ensuring your dog can’t escape. The dream scenario is a brick wall but this can be expensive so wooden fence panels are the next best thing. A fence that’s high enough to prevent any canine thoughts of jumping it and is a solid construction is best. Those that still allow a view of what lies beyond are lovely but best avoided to deter the dog from hanging around the area in the hope of seeing something or someone. The same goes for any garden gate. If you already have a fence but your pet is trying to dig its way out then erect some chicken wire at the base, burying it at least 6in (15cm) below the surface. Make sure the sharp edges are facing away from your garden. Think also about burying some large rocks along the base of the fence and adding another layer in front of that in the form of a dense hedge or shrub border that can withstand being trampled. This will also soften attention grabbing outside sounds too.
Lawn care Dogs are such energetic creatures and the lawn can also come in for its fair share of wear and tear, so it’s worth sowing hard wearing grass seed mix in areas that see a lot of activity. If needs be you could consider giving your pet a dedicated fenced area to let off steam in and pave it so its easily swept clean.
Bitches urinating on the lawn can also leave brown circles behind and plants that come in for a regular dose of urine will suffer and eventually die. The easiest way to deal with this is to hose down the area to dilute the effects. You could also use Dog Rocks (www.dogrocks.co.uk) a natural product that’s added to drinking water to stop grass burn. Dog excrement is also a problem that needs to be addressed as it can carry worms (Toxocara canis) whose eggs can be passed in faeces into the soil. Handling infected soil can, in some circumstances, lead to stomach ache, coughing and in extreme cases loss of vision. So cleaning up after your pet and regular worming are really important.
Before laying a path consider the route your dog takes around the garden
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Has the patter of tiny paws taken its toll on your outdoor space? Garden writer and dog lover, Julia Heaton, has some top tips to rectify that. Man’s best friend has really proved its worth during the pandemic with more people than ever becoming dog owners. That’s because sharing your life with a dog is such a rewarding experience. Sadly, sharing your garden can be another matter entirely – one where it feels like you and your pooch are vying to be top dog. Fortunately this is easily rectified. Whether a new or long-time owner, all it takes is a little bit of thought to create a stylish, colourful and fun haven that you can both enjoy in harmony.
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STRIM LONG perennial rye grass before it produces its seeds. These are sharp and can easily pierce skin or get wedged in ears or eyes.
Heather – A low growing evergreen with a dense, bushy habit. The strong, twiggy base of the plant supports a soft green top featuring pink, white or purple flowers.
Shasta Daisy – This clump-forming perennial will bloom from early summer to early autumn despite any damage. Astilbe – Ideal for shady and damp areas, this perennial is relatively trouble free, comes in a variety of heights and can withstand being trampled on.
Lavender – Thrives in full sun, is fragrant and looks great planted along pathways, where it can take the knocks of passing pets.
Euphorbia – Has a milky sap that’s highly toxic when eaten. It can also irritate the eyes and skin.
Tulips – Many spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils are poisonous to dogs, causing skin allergy, vomiting and diarrhoea and can be fatal. These are best avoided if your pet likes digging.
For pathways give them different textures to explore like patches of wood chippings, gravel and non-toxic sand. Avoid cocoa bean shell mulch though as this can be potentially harmful if eaten.
Day Lily – A low maintenance perennial with trumpet shaped flowers. It has a deep root system that will ensure it recovers from any damage. Six plants that are toxic to dogs
Larkspur – Can cause digestive problems and even be fatal if the dog eats young plants and seeds.
LOCK YOUR SHED, or at least firmly shut it while you’re working on the garden to keep harmful chemicals and any sharp tools away from nosy canine visitors.
After all that running around and exploring your pet needs a place to retreat to for some much-needed time out. A kennel in a quiet spot where a dog can come and go as it pleases is ideal and will also offer some shade on a sunny day. Don’t forget to put a drinking bowl inside. Dog proof planting
A tunnel can be a fun feature too. This needn’t be complicated to construct. Just a large plastic barrel with the base cut off, then laid on its side and covered in soil. Grasses and wildflowers can then be sown on top to create a natural looking feature that will soon look like it’s always been there.
Oleander – Any part of this plant can cause dermatitis, digestive or heart problems when eaten and in some cases can lead to death.
REGULAR RISK assessments of your garden are worth doing when you have a dog as different problems may arise according to the season and jobs you are doing.
AFTER USING CHEMICALS limit your dog’s contact with the treated area for the following few days.
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WATCH OUT for dangers at eye level. Thorny and pointed leaved plants like holly and yucca are best avoided. And short garden stakes, acting as plant supports, can cause eye injuries. Make sure the latter always has a cane topper.
Azalea and Rhododendrons – Can cause vomiting and breathing difficulties. When eaten in large enough quantities it can be fatal to dogs.
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Thyme – Great for ground cover, this low growing plant forms a dense mat with pretty flowers and fragrant foliage.
SECURE COMPOST HEAPS. The contents can contain choking hazards and moulds ingested from compost can lead to vomiting and tremors requiring veterinary treatment.
Digging distraction
Choose plants that can withstand the rough and tumble of your four- footed friend. Annuals like nasturtiums and grasses such as miscanthus are just the job. Then shrubs that will see you through a few years like viburnums and escallonia. Where space and budget allow, go for the largest specimens you can find. Consider the following:
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If your pet is a digger then a sandpit digging box could be a great distraction. Lay a porous membrane and cover in round-grained coarse garden sand that doesn’t form clumps when urinated on. Bury some dog toys or edible treats for them to discover.
Just like humans dogs appreciate a stimulating environment. And by making your garden fun for them you’re more likely to keep your pet out of the beds and borders. They love to sit on an elevated platform to get a better view of what’s going on around them. Steps, benches or a row of logs, set at varying heights, all provide vantage points.
Yew – Berries and particularly the foliage are highly poisonous. Always dispose of any pruned branches as these will still retain poison.
Safety Tips MAKE PONDS safe by covering the water with a metal grill or mesh to restrict access.
We spent the night in Oberammergau so next morning there was a chance to explore the village and lovely surroundings. We could visit any of the churches or the local Museum featuring local art and more about the Passion Play. But I decided to wander through the lanes, lined with flowerdraped balconies, wood-carving items and decorative frescoes glowing on so many façades, be it religious themes or fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood. The streets were busy, packed with souvenir shops and outdoor restaurants so I strolled along the Ammer river, enjoying Kofel’s shimmering reflections and the peaceful countryside, just minutes from the centre.
Solange Hando enjoyed McCabe Travel’s pilgrimage holiday which included the Oberammergau Passion Play as well as scenic lakes and mountains in the Austrian Tyrol. Kofel, the rocky limestone peak, rose ahead of us silhouetted against the blue sky above lush wooded slopes. At 1343 metres, it took my breath away as I gazed in anticipation at the scenic icon of Oberammergau. Two years after the pandemic, the Passion Play was back for a world-wide audience.
It all started in the 17th century when a plague sweeping across Europe reached Oberammergau in Bavaria. As villagers prayed to stop the Black Death, they vowed to stage a Passion Play every 10 years and according to legend, everyone was saved from that day onwards. The first play was held in 1634 and the purposebuilt theatre (19th century) has been extended and enhanced with shelter for all, under-floor heating, gently padded seats and more, catering for over 4000 spectators..
The play spreads over the afternoon and evening sessions (2½ hours each) and although it is in German, we could follow the action through our English booklets. Now imagine almost 2000 villagers including children, orchestra, choir, live animals from camels to sheep, it is truly overwhelming from the Entry to Jerusalem all the way to the Crucifixion. Now and then ‘Living Images’ from the Old Testament light up the stage, linking visions from the past to the ongoing action. It’s inspiring, deeply stirring at times and extremely powerful in the final scenes. Whatever your religion or country, this is sure to make you think. As in later years, the 2022 version has been updated to reflect new concerns and interpretation for the modern audience. My favourite part? ‘The final Hallelujah beautifully sung and uplifting, ‘Risen is the Lord’, a message full of hope.
Lake Achensee Jesus enters Jerusalem : Photo Arnold Declair
‘This was my third visit’, said my neighbour, ‘and every time I learn more’. He was not the only returnee and ‘once in a generation’, the Oberammergau Passion Play remains a unique experience, as native villagers continue their centuries long tradition. On or off stage, every role is a coveted honour, even if you have to grow unruly hair for your part or sort out your usual working hours. Profits help to fund community projects.
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We attended the Passion Play half-way through a week-long holiday, with plenty of time either side to enjoy the wonderful Tyrol. Our rooms were kept in Fischerwirt, a traditional Austrian hotel with panoramic views in Achenkirch village at the northern end of Achensee Lake. At over 900 metres, this is the largest lake in the Tyrol, framed by forested slopes and high peaks. From early mist to luminous skies and golden sunsets, I was spellbound from morning to night. It was a great place to relax or you could join optional or included excursions, such as the open air Tyrolean Farm Museum, the high pastures strewn with flowers and scenic valleys. We visited Innsbruck, the capital with a ‘Golden Roof’, Rattenberg -a delightful town on the river Inn- but Achensee always called us back.
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Visit www.mccabe-travel.co.uk Call 0800 412 5678 to book your trip to Oberammergau with Silver Travel Advisor: the Passion Play closes on October 2nd 2022.
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Then there was time for a ride on Laber Bergbahn, the nostalgic gondola on the edge of town, rising to 1684 metres where edelweiss bloomed along the trails and birds twittered all around.
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Passion Play: take a torch to read the script, no photos or videos.
The sailing was superb, so refreshing in the summer sun, though most exciting on shore were the incredible views from the top of the cable car, lake and mountains greeting us like a scene from heaven. The perfect end to our ‘pilgrimage holiday’ with McCabe. More Information: Solange Hando travelled with McCabe Travel on their Austria & Oberammergau Passion Play 2022 tour.
The views were amazing, dramatic mountains topping 2000 metres, green meadows rolling across the valley and the red roofs of Oberammergau glistening far below. But where was the iconic peak? I soon spotted it, almost dwarfed by the Bavarian Alps, but as enticing as ever, keeping watch over a village like no other I had ever seen.
‘Would you like a cruise to Pertisau? It’s a small resort on the western shore, right on the edge of the Karwendel Alpine Park.’
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