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Summer Holidays are over and here we are in October with less than 100 days until Christmas and the nights closing in! Welcome to Clare Chambers, who will be writing the Beauty page from now on. Also, welcome to Health Matters, who will also be contributing articles about health and wellbeing, along with some great recipes form Adam Simmonds, Chef at Danesfield House, that are both nutritious and easy to make. Why not give it ago and let us know how you get along. We also have lots of fabulous offers from local restaurants, so look out for their adverts and take the opportunity to try the great food on offer in our local community. Check out our fashion pages and see what the trends are for evening wear during the Winter months. Don’t forget we only showcase our local retailers so please tell them where you saw their advert. Did you get the chance to go to the Longridge open day? We did and for the first time ventured out on the river in a dragonboat! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and managed to get quite wet at the same time. My daughter also tried the climbing wall for the first time and managed to get three quarters of the way up. I was very impressed as I have a terrible fear of heights. A fantastic facility that should be enjoyed by all. In our travel section we have some fabulous stories from the Congo and some last minute deals for those of you wishing to get away now the schools are back. Our next issue will be December/January, so if you ‘d like to contribute or advertise in our next issue then give us a call. We are always happy to hear form you. Till next time and Happy Reading.......... Contents
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Sister gastro-pubs selected to appear in the new Michelin Pub Guide Restaurateur Henry Cripps, and his wife Katherine, are celebrating after BOTH their gastro-pubs were selected for the 2011 Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide. The Greene Oak, Oakley Greene and its younger sister The White Oak, Cookham are two of only eight pubs in Berkshire to be selected (and the only ones in Cookham and Windsor). Henry said: “We were delighted to hear we had been chosen to appear in this prestigious guide. It’s a reward for our excellent teams who work so hard at both restaurants, and it’s confirmation that we have got the balance right between offering freshly cooked food, a good wine list and a cosy, friendly pub-like atmosphere.” Commenting on this year’s guide, Derek Bulmer, the editor said: ‘Our guide shows that pubs are not dying, they are merely changing. The traditional drinking pub has undoubtedly been suffering, but those that are making efforts with their food are flourishing.”
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Motion Slickness Couch potatoes beware: games want to make you move If you think video games mean teenagers slumped on sofas - or if you’re a parent hoping a new console will give you a bit of peace and quiet on Christmas Day - then think again: today’s all-singing, all-dancing consoles expect all-singing, all-dancing players too. Whether it’s making a fool of yourself playing virtual sports or kids petting virtual animals, modern consoles want to make you move. Nintendo started it with the Wii, whose easy, motion-controlled games made it a firm family favourite and the most successful of the current crop of consoles. Now Microsoft and Sony want a piece of the action. Microsoft’s offering is called Kinect, while Sony has PlayStation Move. Both inventions are add-ons for existing hardware, so Kinect is for the Xbox 360 while Move is for the PlayStation 3, but they work in very different ways. Move is a combination of Wii-style wireless controllers and a webcam, while Kinect doesn’t use controllers at all.
playstation move Let’s look at Move first. The key component of Move is the PlayStation Move Motion Controller (£34.99), which looks like a TV remote with a golf ball stuck to it. That ball called the Orb - changes colour if there is more than one player so that the system can tell one player from another. The PlayStation Eye camera (£24.99) tracks the orb(s) and decides where you are, while motion sensors within the controller work out where you’re pointing it and how fast you’re moving it. Depending on the game that means your motion controller could be a tennis racket, a sword, a gun, a karaoke microphone or anything else games designers come up with. For traditional gaming you’ll also need the navigation sensor, which costs a further £24.99.
XBOX 360 KINECT Kinect takes a slightly different approach. Its sensor bar (£129.99) does all the work, so you don’t need to hold anything at all: you can drive a car by holding your hands in a steering wheel shape, or play dancing games by actually dancing. Some of the more interesting ideas - understanding sign language, detecting the slightest twitch of a finger and so on - didn’t make final production, but Kinect can still use facial recognition to log you into Xbox Live and it can track four people’s movements simultaneously. While both Microsoft and Sony have huge lists of game companies who’ve promised to support their technology, the actual launch line-up of games is pretty thin: if you’re looking for a motionsensing version of Halo you’ll be disappointed, although Sony’s Move can be used with existing games. As with the Wii it’ll be a while before game developers work out how to use motion sensing technologies to their full potential.
NINTENDO Wii We’ve mentioned the Wii a few times now. Is it obsolete? Far from it. The Wii is still the best-selling games console, and the original Wii sensor has been upgraded with the smoother, more accurate Wii MotionPlus. There’s also the Balance Board that Wii Fit uses to great effect, and Nintendo has also come up with the Vitality Sensor, a finger-mounted pulse detector that nobody seems entirely sure what to do with.
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13... Unlucky for some but not for Marlow chef: Adam Simmonds Adam Simmonds, Chef, Danesfield House, Marlow has won a prestigious place in the Good Food Guide 2011, beating some of the UK’s top chefs including the world-famous Michel Roux, Gordon Ramsay protégée, Angela Hartnett and former enfant terrible of the London restaurant scene, Tom Aikens. The hotel’s restaurant has now stormed up the list to ‘thirteenth’ best in the United Kingdom. Adam Simmonds is already among the Guide’s top ten chefs to watch and tipped as one of the few who could ‘dominate’ the restaurant scene in the next decade. ‘I’ve had fantastic support from both the hotel and the public. This award means a huge amount because
it’s determined by the people who’ve enjoyed our food’ says Simmonds. Simmonds knew he wanted to be a chef from the age of fourteen, when he was one of only two boys in his Home Economics class. ‘I knew I couldn’t sit behind a desk to work and I wasn’t academic. My passion was always for cooking’. By twenty one he was working at Les Saveurs under the tutillage of Marco Pierre White and went on to spend three years at Raymond Blanc’s Manoir Aux Quatre Saisons, which he fondly refers to as his ‘finishing school’. Three and a half years ago he joined Danesfield House from Ynyshir Hall, where he’d earned a Michelin Star. This year Adam Simmonds, Danesfield House has scored above Michel Roux’s
acclaimed Waterside Inn at Bray on The Good Food Guide List and now has the Fat Duck in its sights. The seven-course Tasting Menu at Adam Simmonds at Danesfield House Hotel costs £75 per person. Three courses £55 per person. Sample menus are available www. danesfieldhouse.co.uk. The hotel also offers The Orangery for relaxed traditional cuisine for lunches and dinners as well as their renowned Afternoon Teas.
The Orangery 2 courses £16.50 ~ 3 courses £21.50 Enjoy our special lunch menus in a wonderful setting overlooking elegant gardens Available Monday to Saturday - call 01628 891010
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Thai Prawn Noodles
INGREDIENTS: 250g packet medium rice noodles 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 red pepper, deseeded 1 yellow pepper, deseeded 6 spring onions, trimmed ½ red chilli pepper, deseeded 1 stalk lemon grass 2cm (1in) piece root ginger, peeled 300g (10oz) raw king prawns 4 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp fresh chopped coriander stalks Fresh coriander leaves to garnish
These spicy noodles are packed with classic Thai flavourings – fragrant lemon grass, fiery hot chilli pepper and pungent root ginger. With meaty king prawns and crunchy vegetables they make a great healthy supper on the table in under 30 minutes! Serves 4 1. Cook the rice noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain well and rinse under cold running water. Add a few drops of the sesame oil to the noodles and toss them gently to coat in the oil. Set aside. 2. Thinly slice the red and yellow peppers and the spring onions. Finely chop the chilli and lemon grass and grate the root ginger. Heat 2 tsp of the sesame seed oil in a large frying pan. 3. Add the prawns and half the chilli, lemon grass and ginger to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 mins until prawns start to turn pink. Add the peppers and spring onions and continue stir-frying over a high heat for a further 1-2 mins until the prawns are completely pink and cooked through. 4. Add the rice noodles to the pan and toss well to mix. Whisk the remaining chilli, lemon grass, ginger and oil with the lime juice, soy sauce, sugar and coriander stalks. Pour over the noodles and heat through for a further 1-2 mins. 5. Season the noodles to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve piled into warmed bowls garnished with coriander leaves.
Nutmeg is the seed of a fruit similar to a large plum and originates from the
Spice Islands (the Moluccas). The trees actually produce two spices; nutmeg and mace, which is a lace-like covering around the nutmeg kernel. When nutmegs were first traded by the Arabs their origins were kept highly secret. But by 1512 Europeans discovered the Moluccas and the prized trees. Wanting domination of this lucrative trade, they exploited and controlled the supply of the spice. Exporting live seeds or trees was strictly forbidden, punishable by death. Nutmegs were pickled in lime juice to prevent them growing into trees. However, in 1770 a Frenchman named Pierre Poivre smuggled fresh seeds to Mauritius where they flourished and so ended the trade monopoly. Pierre Poivre translates into English as Peter Pepper, who in the well-known tongue twister “picked a peck of pickled peppers”. Sweet and aromatic, nutmeg is used to flavour cakes and desserts and works well when added to vegetables dishes and cheese-based recipes. Nutmeg also flavours haggis and is essential in mulled wine. Whole nutmegs keep indefinitely to be grated when needed using a special nutmeg grater. However, nutmeg should be used with care as too much is poisonous. Overdose causes hallucinations, nausea, fits and even death. But this is highly unlikely in culinary use.
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2010 Regional Winner of the Good Food Guide Reader’s Restaurant of the Year Award Bring a friend for £10.00 for lunch.
The Vanilla Pod restaurant, Marlow offers a fine dining experience in a modern, stylish environment, once the home of T.S. Eliot
The offer is valid from 1st October to 30th November 2010. for a set lunch menu only (for every 2 diners one pays the full price and the second pays only £10.) Coffee and drinks not included.)
The kitchen is run under the watchful eye of Chef Proprietor, Michael Macdonald, who uses local produce to inspire a creative and extensive menu which changes regularly .
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In opening the Vanilla Pod in 2002, my vision was to create a restaurant that my wife and I could build from scratch. We have now built the restaurant to where we are today, completely with our own savings and resources, and we are still improving as we go. We obviously wanted to provide an outstanding standard of food and service, but also to create an atmosphere where our guests can relax completely. By having only one sitting per evening, the guests can more freely choose when they wish to dine, have all the time they want to appreciate the food, each-other’s company and truly unwind from the outside world. “I’ve been wanting to return to the Vanilla Pod for some time to see if the promise of fine dining back in the early days has been maintained. I’d heard happy tales from friends who’d visited and read rave reviews. Now, happily, I was back testing – and I can report that Michael’s cooking is still as good as it gets.” Limited Edition Magazine
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CONGO Deep in this forest, unmolested by man for thousands of years, a vast population of western lowland gorillas have lived and thrived in a Garden of Eden paradise of abundant food. Different in many ways from their mountain gorilla cousins the lowland gorilla is a much more active ape, that has been studied for only the last few years by a dedicated team from the World Wildlife fund (WWF). What they have found is a range of startling behaviours, likely to cause lively conversation between evolutionists and creationists, including walking upright and washing their food before eating. Even humans don’t do that, as my intestines would confirm on a regular basis throughout this trip.
“None but essential travel” is the Government’s advice when it comes to travelling to the Congo. Should I venture to this very hot wet and green country then “no one would come to my aid if things went wrong” or where I could fall foul of any one of the myriad of tropical illnesses just waiting to strike me down. But this trip held a lot of excitement for me in visiting this wonderful country and my friends and family just rolled their eyes (yet again) as they are now very familiar with my journeys to Africa and beyond as a wildlife guide. It was David Attenborough who first turned me on to the limitless beauty of Africa and the lives and deaths of the animals that abound there. My mother would spend evenings looking away from the TV screen as, to my fascination, lions dismembered an unfortunate zebra and each half term and holiday I would beg to be taken to Windsor safari park. My vision of Africa was changed from that of wide open savannah to that of deep dark forests as David narrated a wonderful documentary that explored these forests of the Congo, a genuinely undiscovered region. This was real exploration as he highlighted newly discovered oases, clearings called “bais“, where streams of sparkling water rich with minerals drew animals and birds from the mahogany forest. Hundreds if not thousands of forest elephants, whose unique habitat has evolved them with tusks which point almost straight down, basked in the sunlight along with buffalo, giant river hogs and the most secretive of all antelope the “Bongo”. These animals in themselves would easily have been enough to risk the journey but the real once in a life time, just can’t not go, was the prospect of seeing gorillas, lots and lots of gorillas.
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I had arranged to rendezvous with the WWF research team who were closely monitoring one particular gorilla family group. These hardy individuals stay with the family non-stop to build a complete picture of their behaviour and to affirm to the gorillas that they present no threat. Two men from the Ba Aka Pygmy tribe acted as my trackers to locate the team in the dense forest as their whereabouts could never be relied on. With our guides we set off from camp following elephant trails that wound there way through this
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otherwise impenetrable forest. As this claustrophobic jungle closed in around us staying close to our guides was essential: to lose contact would be like being set adrift in an ocean with no reference point and finding camp again would be impossible. The Pygmies pushed on silently for several hours, easily ducking under spiders’ webs and vaulting over fallen trees. We followed, draped in spiders webs and stumbling over fallen trees. Occasionally we would hear the crack and thump of a branch falling from a vast tree and the shrill trumpet of elephants close by, causing our guides to silently raise a hand and change course to avoid a potentially dangerous encounter. Suddenly our guides began to make a series of clocking noises, a sound that the gorillas had become used to associate with harmless observers and in the dappled light I slowly became aware of two men standing quietly in the undergrowth. Raising a hand in greeting, but without speaking, they pointed a short way in to the bush. There a beautiful female gorilla lay on her back holding aloft a tiny infant. She was teasing her baby by holding it above her face, with its little arms and leg swimming in the air trying to reach its mum. This was the moment we had come all this way for and the smile fixed on our faces which would stay with us for days. It soon became apparent that there were many more apes close by. Youngsters chased and played stopping only to investigate a termite nest or strip a branch of leaves. Large females would forage and feed, whilst keeping an eye on the younger members of the family. Several times young gorillas would come very close to us to investigate and, I think, intimidate with little volleys of
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chest beats. The temptation to reach out a friendly hand was quelled by the knowledge that a vast male silverback sat almost invisibly some 30 metres away: it was quite possible he might take exception to that threshold being crossed. The researchers whispered to me that should the big male demonstrate any aggression we should adopt a submissive posture and not run or shout. They went on to explain how to judge the silverback’s mood and as they tried to describe the gorilla’s vocalisations we should be wary of he ended up resorting to mimicry. The researcher’s first hooting grunt had the effect of lighting the blue touch paper on a very large and hairy bomb. The giant silverback ran directly at our small party screaming at the top of his voice: he ran almost upright, hitting the ground with his right arm and ripping foliage with his left. This demonstration of fury and intimidation was so startling it did not allow time to consider running, submission or anything: I just froze.
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The gap narrowed between us and the silverback stopped just feet from us, arms above his head with his massive chest pumped up for maximum effect. For a moment he stared at us before dropping his left shoulder with a deep grunt and walking away to rest by a nearby bush. A huge wave of relief and euphoria came over our small party and looking towards the researcher whose impersonations had instigated the charge he
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whispered “that happens every time I make that noise”. Back at camp we thanked our Ba aka guides before dining on river fish and rice. This was a trip no one would forget and my clients who accompanied me on this wonderful adventure now have some amazing photographs of some very rare wildlife to remind them of this unique experience. I for one can’t wait to return. Tony McKeith
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Autumn Breaks Autumn is known for a bountiful supply of colourful leaves in the UK along with shorter days and cooler temperatures signalling the end to summer.
for £207.72 which includes flights and breakfast leaving from the East Midlands. Alcudiaholidays.org.uk is part of the Majorca Holiday Sites group which also runs puertopollensa.org.uk. A family run business these sites offer tourist information for both seasoned visitors to the island and first time travellers.
If you still haven’t had a holiday this year then autumn may also provide you with the perfect time to secure a late booking bargain. With schools now back and most people working this is the ideal time to jet off to sunnier climates or source a last minute deal in the UK. Puerto Alcudia,Majorca has a number of attractive holiday offerings. Just one hour from Palma airport, this popular resort claims to offer excellent value for money – and even more so out of season. Alcudia resort guide, provided by Alcudiaholidays. org.uk, has come up with a selection of some of the best deals in well-liked hotels and apartments in the resort.
Want to go further a field this autumn, then why not have a taste of the Big Apple? New York is a draw card for many people at any time of year, but autumn is truly the season to visit this well known US city. Stunning colours, the Thanks Giving parade and sales, combined with great flight and accommodation deals make it an attractive holiday option at this time of year.
Bellevue Apartments Europe’s largest all inclusive hotel offers excellent value for money for the entire family with deals in September starting at £321.91 per person for seven nights including flights from Stanstead. Jupiter Hotel Get four nights plus flights to the Jupiter hotel this September leaving from the East Midlands for £184.44 per person.
US airlines, Delta Air, fly non-stop services from both London Heathrow and Manchester to New York JFK and fares start at just £379 return including airport taxes.
Eden Hotel Scoop-up four night’s bed and breakfast to the Eden hotel
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Big Apple accommodation. For a little luxury, stay at the legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel on Park Avenue which is available from £96 per person per night. Also outstanding value is the Radisson Lexington Hotel, in the heart of Manhattan’s fashionable East Side at which prices start at just £48 per person per night. To tailor make your ideal New York break with netflights.com and for further information including full terms and conditions see www.netflights.com, or call 0844 493 4944, or visit your local Thomas Cook or Going Places store. Terms and conditions apply and all prices are subject to availability. Accommodation prices are based on two adults sharing a twin or double room and are valid for stays throughout January and February 2011. If however you want to stay closer to home this autumn and still enjoy a little luxury then perhaps Bovey Castle is the place for you. Situated in the Dartmoor National Park, visitors can enjoy the dramatic and beautiful views of the Park along with the Championship Golf Course and Holistic Spa at Bovey Castle. There also an array of activities, including some for children, and a number of dining options. The Bovey Castle website features a number of special offerings see www.boveycastle.com for details and to make a booking. by Freelance Writer Harriet Subramanian
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Temple Golf Club Henley Road, Hurley, Berkshire, SL6 5LH
Temple offers a wide range of membership options:
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Built on chalk Temple is an excellent autumn and winter golf venue with play to main greens in all but the very worst of ground conditions. Excellent value for money winter packages are available from 1 Nov - 31 Mar but please book early to avoid disappointment especially if you are interested in one of our renowned golf and festive lunch packages during December. With prices starting from as little as £30, you cannot afford not to visit Temple during the close season. For more information about membership, group packages or to book a round of golf, please contact us.
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Handling Birds of Prey the full day’s experience, take charge of your ‘own’ falcon and see how these beautiful birds hunt in the wild, making an afternoon walk to remember for a lifetime.
For David and Tracey Hughes, a hobby and a lifetime’s love of animals and birds has turned into a rewarding and exciting enterprise,
special by the relationship which develops between bird and handler. Bringing the world of falconry to the public in this remarkable way is exhilarating and fascinating, a unique experience of a not-so bygone era.
Hawkwalk, which allows their guests to experience the fascinating world of birds of prey, and a hands-on experience like no other. The enthusiasm for their venture, along with a keen understanding of the needs of the birds and the needs of the countryside mean that David and Tracey give a unique taste of a different way of life to their clients. David stresses that on the full day’s experience, his guests get really close to the birds, and, in the afternoon’s hunting, they are in charge of the birds: “I have my hands full with the dogs and the ferrets!” he says.
Whichever you choose, the unique experience is one which will take you back to a different and ancient past, a time of chivalry, tradition and affinity with nature. Gift Vouchers Available
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David and Tracey offer full and half day hands on The full day’s experience starting with an informal classroom talk, followed by a hands on handling and flying session and lunch at a local pub, and, in the afternoon, guests take charge of a trained hunting hawk, walking through local fields and woods. Or there’s a half day introduction, with the classroom talk followed by the hands-on opportunity to fly the birds to the fist.
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Autumn Pear Crumble
Adam Simmonds,
Chef Danesfield House Hotel This crumble is perfect for this time of year to boost energy levels
INGREDIENTS: Pear Compote 6-8 Ripe Pears – (Williams variety) 100ml Water 6g Fructose 30g Chopped Walnut Crumble Topping 125g Ground Almonds 125g Rolled Oats 30g Flour 95g Butter, Firm 100g Fructose 30g Walnut Oil
For the Compote
For the Crumble
To Build
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Pre-heat the oven to 200°c
Place all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl
2. Peel and quarter the pears. Remove the core and dice into 1cm pieces
2. Add the butter and rub in with your finger tips
3. Line a suitable size pan with tin foil
3. Add the walnut oil and continue to rub in
4. Put the pear dice and water inside the lined pan close the foil to create a parcel
4. Mixture should look quite fine but will clump together when squeezed between your fingers
5. Cook for approximately 25 minutes at 200ºc, this will depend on the ripeness of the pears
3. Cover with a good layer of the crumble topping 4. Place under a low grill until golden brown in colour
6. Cook at 160ºc for 10-12 minutes or light golden brown in colour 7.
Leave to cool
• You’ll notice that fructose has been used in place of table sugar (sucrose). Fructose is the sugar from fruit. It is sweeter than sucrose so you need less of it. It also breaks down more slowly into energy so will keep you going for longer. • Eating sources of protein and or fibre alongside sugary/sweet foods also slows down the release of energy into the blood stream. • Nuts are a great source of protein and of essential fats, whilst oats are a source of fibre and really filling. • Essential fats are also necessary for managing stress hormone production i.e. keeping stress in balance. • The walnuts and their oil in this recipe add a rich source of omegas 3 and omega 6 , both essential fats. • Altogether this is a healthy and energy giving dessert with a touch of style. Jenny Tschiesche,
You should be left with approx 500g of pear
8. Mix the pear with the walnuts and fructose 9. Fructose can be adjusted to suit personal tastes and will depend slightly on the quality and ripeness of the pears
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2. Place into ramekins
5. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and spread the crumble mix evenly on the top
6. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. The Pear should be tender at this point but should still retain a lightly firm bite, the water should have evaporated 7.
Warm the pear mix in a suitable size pan
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Boost your energy this Autumn Along the Thames and a new local company, Health Matters 360, will be bringing you a regular feature that looks at various health matters and what we can do to really make a difference. The good news is that by making small but powerful changes to your physical, nutritional and emotional state you can support yourself and create positive, sustainable health. The Health Matters team includes celebrity personal trainer Matt Pickett, local nutritional therapist Jenny Tschiesche and positive mind matters coach Sue Roberts. The team are also supported by Michelin star chef Adam Simmonds, of Danesfield House Hotel and Spa, who creates nutritional meals to help with specific health issues.
The 360 Team Mind Matters Adam Simmonds As Autumn takes hold and Winter creeps nearer, colder weather, shorter days, and less sunlight do have an impact on our health, so we need to support ourselves and avoid the energy dip that goes with that feeling that we want to hibernate until next Spring!
So how can we boost our energy levels? Nutritional Matters
Mind Matters
• Keep blood sugar in balance to keep energy levels even and avoid fatigue, hunger, irritability, depression. • Turn to warm foods such as soups and stew. • Eat little and often – every 3-4 hrs ideally • Drink lots of water – approx 2 litres a day • Avoid stimulants – coffee, tea, chocolate, alcohol, fizzy drinks • Eat good quality protein as part of every meal or snack • Increase fibre – oats, apples, pears and vegetables • Avoid refined carbohydrates - white bread/ pasta/rice and increase complex carbohydrates – wholegrains, fruit, vegetables
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• Autumn is a great month to start something news such as learning something that you have always wanted to do • Join an adult education class • Prepare your garden for spring planting of vegetables • Learn a new sport • Do some charity/ voluntary work • set some goals now for the winter – decide to lose weight, get your career going, or have an autumn clear out. • Read an inspiring book or listen to uplifting music • take time out to really watch the season and enjoy nature at this beautiful time of year
• Wrap up warm and go for a brisk walk or a bike ride ( 30 mins +) • Set yourself 15 minutes worth of exercises that you can do • at home at least 3 times a week • Lunges/sit ups/ squats/step ups • Try a new class and test your fitness in new exciting ways • Set yourself a fitness goal for next Spring • What ever you do let go and enjoy it! “Its by taking an integrated approach to your health that combines physical, nutritional and mind matters, you can achieve great result sin the fastest time for sustainable health” says Sarah Morgan, founder of Health Matters 360
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Whichever category you fall into, this article could help you to deal with the problem.
If you are the problem snorer, it’s advisable to cut out alcohol and drugs of any kind (other than for medicinal purposes) for at least two hours going to sleep. All alcohol, whether it’s wine, beer or spirits just before going to bed can relax the soft tissue which causes snoring. Any drug that causes muscles to relax could also cause snoring.
Before moving on to the possible cures and workarounds, let’s look at what causes people to snore. There are three main reasons. The first is caused by a vibration of the uvula and soft palate. The second is a condition called sleep apnea. The third is caused by an area of skin in the throat that blocks the air passage.
Foods to avoid Certain dairy products increase mucous production in some people. This can restrict the airway and cause snoring. In addition to this, wheat, fatty or processed foods can
There are many remedies available, ranging from devices such as mouthpieces, chin straps and snoring pillows through to exercises which can help to prevent snoring.
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An alternative to the snoring pillow can be achieved by stitching a tennis ball to the back of your pyjama top or a sleep tee-shirt. This will cause you to sleep on your side because rolling onto your back will be uncomfortable. Realigning your body so that your tongue and jaw are kept from causing a blockage on the air passage can also help to prevent snoring. If you can sleep on your stomach that will help as that posture reduces pressure on the airways. Alternatively, if you can elevate your bed to an angle of 30 degrees it could be beneficial as this is known to lessen the chances of the soft tissue in the throat collapsing.
Exercises Tongue exercises could help. Try sticking your tongue out and stretching it a little more each day. Or stick out your tongue and try to touch your chin. If none of the above options help, the snorer in the family should seek medical advice. By Lorraine Mace
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Homeopathy be explained precisely how homeopathy works, but what is known is that a carefully selected homeopathic remedy acts as a trigger to the body’s healing processes. Recently, Brazil recognised the use of Homeopathy in Dengue, a serious illness that conventional medicine had made little inroad upon.
Homeopathy is a system of medicine which is based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances given in mainly tablet form, which triggers the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their experience of symptoms, a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to the patient. What does the word Homeopathy mean? Homeo= same Pathy= disease It works on the principle of “like cures like”,i.e. a substance that would cause symptoms in a healthy person is used to cure those same symptoms in illness. Homeopathy treats the person rather than the named “disease” so potentially it can help patients with a wide range of conditions, both acute and chronic. Illnesses commonly seen by homeopaths in the clinic include recurrent infections (such as colds), skin conditions, menstrual and menopausal problems, chronic fatigue, migraine, and stress related symptoms such as anxiety and insomnia. Scientifically it can not yet
Homeopathy has been widely used throughout the world for more than 200 years and can be safely used alongside conventional medicines. It will not interfere with the action of medicines prescribed by your doctor. Homeopathy often appeals to those who want a ‘natural’ way to assist their own levels of health, as remedies are made in a
particular way. Hahnemann, the German doctor who developed it, wanted to help his patients in a ‘gentle’ way, avoiding unpleasant sideeffects. Of course the medicine of his day involved some rather unpleasant things such as bloodletting, the use of mercury and other poisons directly on or in, the human body, which thankfully are no longer resorted to today If you are interested in the outcomes of recent research trials, have a look at www. homeopathy-soh.org/whatsnew/research where the Society of Homeopaths lists a number of source articles that can be accessed. If you are looking for a qualified Homeopath, the Society of Homeopaths produces a frequently updated register of professionally trained and insured homeopaths, who agree to abide by the Society’s strict Code of Ethics & Practice. Visit: www.homeopathy-soh.org/abouthomeopathy/find-a-homeopath.aspx
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Scrub up for Autumn Suffering from lack-lustre, dry skin after the summer holidays? Irritated by the patchy remnants of a bygone tan?
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Primarily a facial scrub, this Body Shop favourite has made the Along the Thames top five because it’s perfect for super sensitive areas of the body to stimulate the opening of pores preshaving. Furthermore, it is the ideal blend of smooth and soothing to use on the delicate décolletage area that can often harbour the remains of a previous tan and old makeup. Skin is visibly smoother, brighter and renewed.
Wonderfully fresh, fragrant and refreshing, this scrub has fairly large exfoliation beads so is probably best suited to those with less sensitive skin. Your skin is left feeling much smoother and more refined and with a temptingly low price tag, this scrub should surely grace the beauty cupboard for even the most frugal of ladies.
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As its name suggests, your skin will sparkle with radiance after using this fabulous Clinique scrub. A smooth gellike consistency infused with menthol, you’ll step out of the shower with super smooth and lustrous skin, tingling with minty freshness. It comes as no surprise to know that this product is a favourite with brides-to-be in the run up to their big day.
Creamy and luxurious, this product is perfect for sloughing away the rough surfaces of your elbows, the backs of your arms and even the tough areas around the bottom of your feet without being abrasive to even the most sensitive of skin. Using extracts of essential oils such as lavender, orange and rosemary, the results are incredibly smooth skin and refreshed and revitalized senses. A must-have item this autumn.
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Bursting with vitamins and essential oils including Geranium, Pine and Peppermint, this is the perfect body scrub to take you into autumn. Uplifting, soothing and stimulating, this winning Liz Earle scrub will buff and nourish your whole body, urging you to banish the winter knits for just a little longer
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....ask Scott My hair is thinning as I get older. Is there anything I can do to stop it or make my hair look thicker?
brands who offer these products (including Lee Stafford from Boots). Sea Salt Spray will give a great deal of texture and fullness to hair and should be applied and combed through when wet. It’s great if you want to wear your hair up or just with some additional body. Finally, the best tip I can give for hair that is prone to being lank is blasting it with Batiste dry shampoo. It’s amazing how this stuff can literally infuse flat hair with body and fullness. If you carry the travel sized can around with you then it’s at hand should you need to give your hair a body blast!
As you age it’s common for hair to become thinner. Using products designed to give volume really do help. I recommend the Philip Kingsley Maximum Body shampoos and conditioners for hair which is thinning. The Maximizer spray really does give fullness to the hair. Also, try to avoid very short hairstyles as these can quite often sit flat to the head. The best cut by far is a simple bob which has soft graduation at the back and one block layer around the centre this tends to give the hair a more rounded shape. Always use a hairdryer to style, infusing fine hair with airflow can lift the roots. Finally, use of hair colour can really help. In my experience you get the best effects from foils containing bleach or varying lightening shades as these will give the hair texture and body.
I am a brunette and would like to put some red highlights in my hair - what do you suggest as I believe that reds fade? Firstly, ask yourself if red suits you. If you are cool skin and eye toned applying those red lowlights might not work so well, instead try opting for plums or purples which can look equally as striking. Reds will tend to fade less in brunette bases because brown hair has a higher percentage of natural red pigment. If you ask the salon to apply a red based medium blonde colourant and use only 6% peroxide your hair should lighten enough to reveal your natural warmth, plus the added red tones in the colourant
I have really lanky hair, is there anything I can do to give it body? Firstly, stop or reduce using conditioner – using a conditioner with every wash will only make the hair heavier. Try using a sea salt spray, there are several
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will contribute and create a much more stable colour that is less prone to fading. It is possible that even these reds will fade somewhat, so try using a red Wella Colour Fresh (available from Looks Fantastic. com) once a week or twice a month to give your hair an infusion of tone and replenish lost pigment. Wella Colour Fresh is an 8 wash colourant that contains no harmful chemicals, it can simply be washed in. It’s great for reds because you can keep lowlights looking fresh and give your overall hair colour a really rich, vibrant sheen – plus it only takes 10 minutes to wash in and develop! Scott Cornwall is a Hair Consultant with his own business since 2004. Prior to this he worked for many years in the Hair Industry. Scott has helped hundred’s of clients realise their hair’s potential. Scott is now at Stoke Park Spa and from August will be starting a Hair Spa. If you would like more information please contact the Spa. If you have questions about your hair, why not ASK SCOTT. Email: askscott@alongthethames.co.uk
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‘Work a great deal with evening effects, a lamp, a candle, etc. The tantalizing thing is not always the source of light, but the effect of light.’ Edgar Degas A need for light is an essential part of the way we live and has a massive impact on our spirit and feeling of well being. It invigorates and energises people, when the sun is shining and the sky is blue and clear, everyone appears happier and brighter. The same effect happens in a work environment, if the ceilings are low, there are no windows and poor lighting, energy levels drop and people find it difficult to concentrate as it is oppressive, but change into a light and airy office, work levels increase and attitudes are more positive. There are 2 main aspects of designing with light: Natural light Artificial light
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT This ranges from candle light and fires through to state of the art, latest technology. They all have their place and can produce amazing results if planned carefully. Lighting in general can be separated into 3 distinct areas: Task lighting – Essential for specific needs, for example reading lights, or kitchens preparation areas. Ambient lighting – Overall lighting for general use, general downlighters or central pendant. Feature/Accent lighting – this is used to provide definition, light and shade and to highlight focal points of architectural features, display shelves, art work. By using zones of lighting, you can develop layers of lights that create atmosphere and interest.
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Finding the right talent for your business R
ecruiting can be a minefield for any employer regardless of the size and type of business. Sourcing the right person for the job is the key to success but this is not always easy to get right, particularly if HR and recruitment are not your areas of expertise.
BusinessLink offer advice and information on becoming an employer and finding new people at www.businesslink.gov.uk. In the UK the use of a recruitment agency or recruitment specialist to help source the right person to employ is well developed, and as an industry is worth billions of pounds. Over 10,000 agencies exist and they come in all different shapes and sizes. At first investing in a recruitment agency or consultant may be a daunting task. However, the right recruitment specialist could save you time and money, as well as allowing you to focus on your day-today role. A good recruitment consultant should sort the people who want a job from those who want your job offering.
different tasks within their job description.
applied for. He said, “Businesses can be in a sticky situation if they do not avoid three mistakes typically made by a number of employers. “Some employers can be driven by a candidate’s appearance, manner and personality which can cause some people to overlook serious faults. “Another potential mistake is hiring a candidate who is potentially over-qualified which can cause them to be bored and disinterested. This can leave you with employees who hate being at work.” There are three key mistakes that highlight the problem of employing the wrong candidate: 1. Failure to act quickly: Many employers leave recruitment until the last minute and can miss out key aspects of the role they require someone to fill. This can lead to problems for the business and employee.
According to recruitment expert, Chris Smith the founder of yourpeoplemarket.com, just one recruitment mistake can damage business. Business owners who hire bad employees typically make one of three mistakes, according to Chris.
Yourpeoplemarket.com offers a service in between the employer and the recruitment agencies, and has developed a new way for employers to find a trustworthy recruitment agency with its YouRate system. YouRate allows employers to score recruitment agencies that they have worked with, based on several important criteria. This score, collated from previous placements, is then displayed to employers when a recruitment agency is bidding to work with them to place a new candidate. By Freelance Writer Harriet Subramanian
2. First impressions of a candidate: Employers may be blown away by a particular candidate because of the way they come across in an interview. The candidate may have a strong character and personality which can cover up their limitations and serious faults, causing problems when completing
The mistakes made are based around failure to act quickly, not highlighting a candidate’s strengths and weaknesses and firing candidates that are not suited to the position they have
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3. Hiring an over-qualified candidate: Recruiting a candidate that is overly qualified for the position they are taking can cause the candidate to become bored and unhappy quickly. Many employers raise their expectations of certain positions when a highly qualified candidate begins.
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Welcome to the Thames Valley Business Women’s Group (TVBWG) Established in 1989 in High Wycombe, TVBWG is a successful business support, advice and networking forum for businesswomen to meet like-minded people, share ideas, advice & support, network, make friends and learn ways to expand and improve their business, as well as creating sales opportunities. Today, TVBWG has many long-standing members who not only work together but have become close friends too! We hold monthly meetings at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Moor Hall, Cookham for interactive sessions, some with specialist speakers; and participants are encouraged to liaise, work and socialise together in-between meetings.
TVBWG Autumn & Winter Monthly Meetings 2010: Monday 11th October: ‘Maintaining Optimum Health in Business.’ An interactive and fun presentation by Dr Steve Mullan (Chiropractor) of Active Health Clinics, Maidenhead & Cookham.
Monday 8th November: Showcase and Networking evening for Members and guests.
Monday 6th December: Christmas Social. TVBWG monthly meetings are held at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Moor Hall, Cookham with informal networking in the CIM bar from 6.30pm. Meetings start at 7.30pm with tea & coffee and biscuits, and attendees are encouraged to bring their business cards, leaflets, products and promotions/offers and network!
Non-members are welcome at a cost of £10 per meeting payable at the event. So, if you are a businesswoman, thinking of starting a business or a business manager, feel free to come along to the TVBWG and enjoy what the group has to offer. For full details, news, offers and contacts visit www.tvbwg.com or contact Nicky Guy, Chair at chair@tvbwg.com Follow TVBWG on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.....
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was wandering around a garage forecourt this morning when a new Volvo XC70 fluttered its eye lashes, leaned provocatively forward, and enticed me to take ownership. I was temped, but my long suffering wallet screamed ‘for crying out loud have mercy, this vehicle costs a fortune’. But perhaps the XC70 is more affordable than my wallet assumes.
The Volvo XC70 could in fact be your flirtatious new pal from £27,690, which is relatively modest considering its capabilities. For this price motorists essentially get a V70 pumped-up with off-road credentials. It is distinguishable from its sibling as it is available with four-wheel-drive, has higher ground clearance, and features plastic body mouldings to protect the paint should it scuff against rocks.
is that the XC70 leans more on-road than the standard V70 and the steering can feel slightly disconnected. That said, the overall driving experience is more satisfying than a highly charged hotel rendezvous. This current generation XC70, which was introduced in 2007, is available with a variety of smooth engines. The 3.0-litre 299bhp model hits 60mph in 7.2 seconds but only manages 26mpg, so the comparatively frugal diesels are more popular. These include the 2.4-litre 202bhp variant that
These characteristics make the XC70 surprisingly capable off-road. Okay, it will struggle compared to a sports-utility vehicle such as the Land Rover Discovery, but its abilities make it a great choice for negotiating slippery country lanes and boggy fields. The downside
reaches 60mph in 8.1 seconds and returns an economically focused combined average of 40mpg. Can you hear my wallet rejoicing? Further XC70 qualities include its excellent build quality, vast storage space, beautifully appointed interiors, and impressive gadgetry such as the hill descent control system. The only potential issue facing new owners is stopping this free spirited machine eloping with the nearest Ford Transit. Stephen Turvil - Motoring Journalist
FUN QUIZ: Witches And Wizards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Which William Shakespeare play opens with three witches deciding that their next meeting shall be with the title character? What role did Michael Jackson play in The Wiz, a 1978 musical film based on the book The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz? What is the name of the talking cat in the TV show Sabrina, The Teenage Witch? Unseen University is a school of wizardry created by which author? In which American state is Salem, where the Salem witch trials took place in the late 17th century? Grand Wizard was the title given to the leader of the earliest form of which organisation? In the 1939 film The Wizard Of Oz, which witch was flattened by a house? The Wicked Witch of the East or the Wicked Witch of the West? What is the name of the wizard who features in Arthurian legend? What was the name of the witch played by Carol Lee Scott in the TV shows Emu's World and Emu's All Live Pink Windmill Show? Which member of the Monty Python team provided the voice of a retired wizard teacher called Merlin in the film Shrek The Third? Answers on page 60
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Help MarlowFM to ‘take to the air’ MarlowFM were granted a 5 year FM licence by OfCOM just over a year ago. Having located to premises at Longridge Activity Centre, we are now in search of the funding to complete on schedule and launch our new FM service in the Spring of 2011. Coming on board now with MarlowFM as a Premium Sponsor will not only help us get on air but will bring guaranteed savings and advantages to those 'early bird' supporters. Radio advertising is an extremely powerful medium, and many businesses will soon realise the value of advertising as we have a broadcast area of around 55,000 households, within it with a high proportion of existing and enthusiastic radio listeners.
us which would be quality checked before scheduling for broadcast or our own production team will step in.
Sponsorship We are looking to sign up sponsors now to attach their name, brand, product or service for 12 months starting from our launch day in March 2011 to the following: TrafficReports, news service, weather updates, what’s on diary and prime time shows such as breakfast time and drive time. Our usual annual rate for each of the above options would be £5,000 which is less than £100 per week. However, we are offering any of the above options to Premium Sponsors for just £3,000 -
Advertising We have a range of options available to suit everyone, from the corner shop to the multinational. You will either supply your pre-recorded advert to
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that's around £58 per week. In addition, we will produce an ad to schedule for daily broadcast on MarlowFMOnline between now and our FM launch day, provide a link from our web site to the sponsors own site and include a listing/logo/brand on all our pre launch publicity materials. The only proviso is that the payment is made now, in advance of our launch. Fro part payment options please call us to discuss. MarlowFM is going to have a big impact and will certainly make waves once on the FM airwaves. Take this opportunity to support not only a great community venture but what will also be an influential medium.
For more information and to discuss how a partnership with MarlowFM can be of mutual benefit, please email paul.mansell@marlowfm. co.uk or talk to Paul Mansell on 07966 131707.
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Pet’s Corner more sociable whereas males in groups can become aggressive. The Guinea Pig of your choice should be alert and active, its eyes clear and bright (no discharge), ears clean (no head shaking to clear the ears), its nose clear of any crusty deposits, and its coat full and shiny (expect some shedding, but no large instances of hair loss). Check the tummy area, you want to ensure that it has a full coat underneath and no signs of diarrhoea.
Guinea pigs as pets Guinea pigs make great pets. Properly trained they can be handled outside of their cage, and they will provide hours of enjoyment as they perform their daily routines and follow their natural inquisitiveness. They are a good companion for the young, and can help teach the need to be responsible. Guinea pigs are sociable creatures, so getting more than one is recommended. But, unless you want a lot, make sure of their sexes. Females tend to be
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Lumps and Bumps don’t ignore them! In addition to the regular health checks that your pet receives when visiting your vet, a thorough grooming session at least once a week will alert you to any developing lumps. Just like us, pets can develop lumps and bumps on their skin that range from those that are slow growing to lumps that are fast growing.
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There are several possible causes to these lumps- these include allergic reactions (such as wasp stings), abscesses (common in cats and rabbits), hernias and tumours. The most serious of these are tumours, which are either benign (these tend to be slow growing and remain in one place) or malignant (these invade the surrounding tissue and may also spread to other parts of the body. If you do find a lump on your pet it is important that it is examined by a vet as soon as possible in order that the underlying cause can be established and treated without delay. Timing is everything and a delay in appropriate treatment can often affect the outcome.
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Horoscopes
Sun sign astrology gives a lighthearted overview for all 12 signs, but this is just a small part of the wonders of this ancient science and wisdom. Would you like to know more about yourself by understanding your very own cosmic map? Your astrology chart helps you become self aware and enables you to tune in to your highest potential. Find some answers to your questions around romance, career change, partnerships and business decisions. Whatever you face, astrological insight can help you look at things in a new light and with an entirely new perspective. Contact me now for a personal forecast. I can provide you with a framework for making more sense of your life by working with energising and productive planetary cycles. Gain insight on how to handle situations more effectively and turn challenges into positive experiences.
Swim with the cosmic tides rather than against them! Christine Chalklin Inspirational Astrologer and Life Coach www.RestyleYourLife.co.uk.. christine@RestyleYourLife.co.uk
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GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 October brings a flurry of excitement in the health and work area of your chart. New career opportunities could now become apparent as Mars energises this sector. With Venus, the planet of beauty, now in Scorpio, you’ll also be looking at radical ways to change your appearance and improve your health. November: Stern Saturn is advancing in the area of your chart generally reserved for fun and games! Don’t let this dampen your plans, when used wisely, Saturn is essential for structure and new foundations. Creative projects may also seem stunted, but plan carefully and this could be your best time ever. CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 Fun, games, romance and more fun is on the agenda for you during October! This should turn out to be a transformational month as you review your relationships and decide if they are going where you want them to or not. Creativity is also highlighted and your mind will be full of new and inspirational ideas. November: Motivational Mars is charging through the work and daily routine sector of your chart, causing you to re think and re-evaluate most of your plans. Your creativity is still at an all time high and the new moon on the 6th brings inspiration and innovation. It’s time for new projects and planning ahead.
ARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 Finances loom large during October, Mars and Venus, both in Scorpio in the monetary area of your chart demand a review. Benevolent Jupiter comes into play with Mars on the 24th and this may turn out to be a very favoured day. Innovative ideas abound, so do keep your eyes open for new opportunities. November: Money matters continue to be key until after the new moon on the 6th, which falls in the financial area of your chart. Make sure all lose ends are tied up, get professional help if you need it. Prepare for energetic Mars bursting through Sagittarius, bringing a boost of confidence and a need to broaden your horizons.
LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 23 There is plenty of activity on the home front for Lions during October. Venus is calling - what needs improving and how can you make it beautiful and Regal enough for yourself and your family? With Inspirational Mercury in creative Libra it shouldn’t be too hard to start up new projects. November: Expansive Jupiter and the Maverick planet Uranus have wandered back into the financial area of your chart. A total review may now be needed, are you making the best of your resources? Expect the unexpected and after Jupiter turns direct on the 19th a financial surprise could be coming your way!
TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21 In October, the love planet Venus is in your opposite sign of Scorpio. She’s moving backwards from the 8th and you’ll need to scrutinise your resources and your relationships very carefully, what is not working and what has to go? The warrior planet Mars is also in Scorpio, there could be some radical change! November: Relationships of all kinds are in focus this month - big time! The New moon on the 6th in your opposite sign brings enlightenment and new beginnings and you’re ready for a change by now. Mars in your financial sector, urges you check out your resources do make sure everything is as it should be.
VIRGO AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22 October’s planetary aspects bring passion and depth to normally reserved Virgoans. Maverick planet Uranus and Expansive Jupiter are back in the relationship area of your chart, causing you to review your partnerships on all levels. Communication is on the agenda, but with a completely new angle. November: Home and family are on the agenda this month. Energetic Mars triggers this very personal area of your chart and may well stir up annoyance and confrontation. You may have to stand your ground and fight for your beliefs. With a Scorpio emphasis, communication should be direct and profound.
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LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23 Your birthday month brings your financial situation into the spotlight. Mars and Venus encourage deep introspection, but a lovely aspect with expansive and bountiful Jupiter could bring lots of good luck your way. The new moon in your sign on the 7th heralds the start of creative new projects. November: Communication and your career are both enjoying the spotlight this month. Motivational Mars is charging through optimistic Sagittarius, bringing exciting new ways of getting your message across. Saturn, now firmly established in your sign helps you to restructure and build new foundations, paving the way to success.
Celestial movements during October and November October becomes more passionate and intense
as the love planets Venus and Mars continue on through powerful Scorpio. Relationships come up for review with Uranus and Jupiter now moving backwards in romantic Pisces and delving into our needs and wants becomes increasingly important. Communicative Mercury rushes through harmonious Libra from the 4th to the 20th; this urges balanced thinking and encourages charming and diplomatic means of expression.
SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22 October starts with some fresh and invigorating energy. Mars, one of your planetary rulers, is now in your sign and along with Venus they will be firing you up for some exciting new ventures. You can expect your love life to be active and energetic, as bold impulses fire up the flames of romance! November: Your birthday month is full of excitement and with the love planet Venus still in your sign, steamy passionate romance could well be on the cards! Mars stirs up finances, and with maverick Uranus and bountiful Jupiter in optimistic aspect, there could be surprises and new opportunities on the work front.
The new moon in dark and mysterious Scorpio on the 6th of November urges us to delve into the unconscious. New moons are all about new beginnings and building new foundations. This profound energy will give us the determination to make the changes that are necessary for our positive development. The Sun, Venus and Mercury are also in powerful Scorpio and heighten our power to let go and to regenerate. Energetic Mars, the planet of energy and motivation, is in optimistic Sagittarius broader vision and fresh perspectives are the gifts to everyone this month.
SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21 October turns your attention towards the demands in your personal life. Striking a balance between energy spent on work and energy spent on domestic matters is essential now. It is time to prioritise, expansive and optimistic Jupiter fires you up, but you do run the risk of overextending yourself. November: Jupiter your ruler has moved back into the domestic area of your chart. Uranus the planet of the unexpected is also close at hand and this could mean radical changes on the home front. Mars is in your sign, and restless energy will keep you on your toes as you plan for new adventures, in all areas of life
AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18 October continues the theme of finances and generally reviewing things. Your sense of achievement is heightened and it is a good time to develop new business plans and goals. With Mars and Venus at the top of your chart, it’s also time to focus on your standing in society and as a professional. November: Three planets in determined Scorpio at the top of your chart, give you an overwhelming sense of ambition this month. Your ruler, the unpredictable Uranus, is travelling close to expansive Jupiter and they have both returned to your financial sector. Expect surprises in this area - Jupiter is known to bring good fortune!
CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 In October your communication style is in the spotlight. A blast of personal energy comes your way as expansive Jupiter and unconventional Uranus return to imaginative Pisces. Showing your leadership skills is important now, but inspired with new confidence you’re at your most convincing. November: Saturn, your ruling planet, is at the highest point in your solar chart. Goals and ambitions are very much on your mind right now. Mars stirs up restless energy and brings great temptation to break out of lifeless aspects of your career. After the new moon on the 6th opportunities and new insights come your way.
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PISCES FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 There is a flurry of excitement for Pisceans during October. Innovative Uranus is also back in your sign and the spotlight is on you. You want to shine, and with intuition and wisdom on your side it’s a good time to make new plans. Mars and Venus in powerful Scorpio open your mind to exciting and challenging ideas. November: Expansive Jupiter is now back in your sign, bringing optimism and hope to all areas of your life. Three planets in determined Scorpio heighten your sense of adventure, and with Mars in the far-reaching sign of Sagittarius, you could now be planning exciting new escapades and journeys into the unknown.
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Collective Art in Marlow brings an outstanding diversity of art and craft together in central Marlow.
Saturday 13th November 10am to 5pm
Pugin Rooms, St Peters Church
A presentation of 18 artists and craftspeople working in ceramics, textiles, glass, print, painting, metal-work, jewellery, basketry, horticulture, candle making, spinning, felting, collage and encaustic wax. All of the artists involved are locally established and have been involved in other local events. Be inspired and pick-up some original Christmas gifts. Many of the craftspeople will be demonstrating their work throughout the day; Linda Scurr, a local spinner and felter, will be demonstrating the art of felt-bowl making in addition to spinning her wool on her spinning wheel. Other demonstrations will include glass fusing, candle-making, illustration and basket weaving. Entrance is free and there is free (limited) parking available. A preview event is also being held on Friday 12th November between 7.30-10pm. For more information, or for free tickets to the preview on Friday 12th November, please contact
Julia at ju_hayward@hotmail.com or M: 07930 415643 Coral - 07759 330611.
The Pugin Rooms, St. Peters Church, St. Peters Street, Marlow, SL7 INQ
The Marlow Players present: THE COUNTRY WIFE by William Wycherley
24th, 25th, 26th & 27th NOVEMBER
at 8.00pm at the Shelley Theatre Court Garden Pound Lane Marlow
Tickets: £10.00 - Wed. 24th & Thurs. 25th November £12.00 - Fri. 26th & Sat. 27th November All performances 12 & under: £5.00 From: Tourist Information Centre, Institute Road, Marlow from 1.11.10
Tel. bookings: 0770 780 6587 or on the door on the night. www.MarlowPlayers.org.uk Come and see one of the funniest and sauciest plays in the English language. Come back with us to Restoration London where almost anything can happen and usually does. Be plunged right into the goings-on in a Society that had had enough of Puritanism and was out to enjoy itself!
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The Horse Trust appeals for donations to cover £23,500 hay shortfall Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust is facing an additional bill of £23,575 for hay and haylage this year due to a shortfall in production and the rising cost of hay. Last year, The Horse Trust was able to produce the majority of hay and haylage it needed for the winter from its 200 acres of paddocks. But due to the dry weather conditions this year, it has only been able to produce around a third as much hay and haylage. As all farmers are in a similar situation, the cost of hay and haylage has risen dramatically. If the winter is as severe as last year, the charity estimates it will need to buy around 600 bales of hay and haylage to feed the horses at its sanctuary in Speen, Buckinghamshire over the winter. "This is a very worrying situation - we have never faced such a large shortfall," said Shirley Abbott, Yard Manager at The Horse Trust. "We have already had to tighten our belts due to the credit crunch, but are now facing a massive bill for hay over the winter. We hope the public will be able to help us by donating money or hay to help us feed the horses, ponies and donkeys at the sanctuary." To donate to the hay appeal, visit www.justgiving.com/ hayappeal or send a cheque to The Horse Trust. Donations of hay or money can also be made in person at the sanctuary. The Home of Rest for Horses is open every day of the week between 2 and 4pm.
Tel: 01494 488 464 or info@horsetrust.org.uk
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WINDSOR CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR
13th -14th November 2010 MORE TO SEE THAN EVER This years Theme “Art for you Some 120 leading UK and international artists, galleries, printmakers, photographers, sculptors and ceramicists will be exhibiting at the sixth annual Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, the largest event of its kind in the Thames Valley.
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Kenton Theatre Sunday, 24th October 2p.m. ANDY & MIKE’S BIG BOX OF BANANAS!
CBeebies presenter Andy Day and Mike James bring their muchloved humour to this slapstick comedy show for 4-11-years-olds (and their entire families)
Monday, 25th October 8pm Dr Mark Baldwin KEEPING SECRETS? THE STORY OF THE ENIGMA.
The Germans had entrusted their secrets to an ingenious ciphering machine. Its code was broken by a secret organisation-Bletchley Park. Come and found out how ?
Tuesday, 26th October 8.pm The Dorset Corset Theatre Company FRANKENSTEIN: THE YEAR WITHOUT A SUMMER. Drama set in May 1816 Mary and Percy Shelley travelled to Lake Geneva to stay with the infamous Lord Byron. Late at night by candlelight Mary is challenged to create a ghost story…….
Friday, 29th October 2p.m. SING-A-LONG-A-HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3
A screening of the classic film with subtitles on-screen so you can sing along to every word. YOU ARE THE STARS
Friday, 29th October 7.30p.m. SING-A-LONG-A-ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (12) The Campest Cult Classic of all time gets the Singalonga
treatment it’s been SCREAMING for. If you’ve done The Time Warp before, you will have never done it quite like this. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended. Tickets £15.
Friday, 5th November 8p.m. JEREMY HARDY SHOW 2010.
Stand up comedy from Jeremy best known for his work on radio 4, notably I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Speaks to the Nation.
Sunday, 28th November 3p.m. HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG.
This is a charming new musical adapted from Steven Lee’s favourite book of short stories about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug!
Wednesday, 22nd to Sunday, 26th December Blackeyed Theatre Company BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Wednesday and Thursday 2p.m. & 7p.m, Friday (Christmas Eve) 1p.m. & 5p.m. Sunday (Boxing Day) 2p.m.
From the Company that brought you last year’s hit Christmas show. This production is chocked full of fantastic, original music, exquisite storytelling and join-in action. a sparkling family show suitable for ‘beauties’ and ‘beasts’ young and old. Please mention Along the Thames Magazine when booking. FOR DETails OF our autumn/winter PROGRAMME please contact box office or visit our website
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Kenton Secured! On Friday 20 August 2010, the long term future of the Kenton theatre was secured when the Board of Trustees purchased the freehold of the Kenton Theatre through funds raised locally and an interest free loan from a local company.. The fourth oldest working theatre in the country, housed in a Grade II listed building and staffed almost entirely by volunteers is still accepting donations towards the KENTON for KEEPS Campaign in order to repay the loan. Kenton Theatre Chairman, Alan Pontin said “The Kenton is one of the town's most cherished cultural assets which will be available for our future generations to act, sing, support and enjoy for decades to come. As Trustees we are merely custodians and we have done our best to make sure we pass The Theatre on to future generations. My board of trustees and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their outstanding support and the Municipal Charities for their professional and supportive resolution." Wendy Bowsher, Managing Director of The Kenton comments, "I am very proud to have played my part in securing the future of The Kenton Theatre. It has been a tall order to raise £350,000 in just six months especially during tough economic times but as a community we did it. I thank the Kenton Team and our many volunteers for their hard work and dedication in running the Kenton and assisting in achieving the freehold purchase.” As previous lease holders the Kenton Theatre have been restricted in improving The Theatre facilities and services, due to the constraints of not owning the freehold. “It will now be possible to start reviewing the services and facilities we offer to meet the needs of our patrons and users” said Alan Pontin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The largest programme of events is being offered through Autumn/Winter season in the entire history of the Theatre. Wendy Bowsher, Managing Director of the Kenton Theatre said “We have balanced the programme with series of Lectures, plays, musicals, comedians, new works, a programme for children, music and shows supporting charities.” She went on to say “During the Kenton for Keeps campaign the Trustees said it was the wish to secure the Kenton Theatre for all generations to come. What better way than to open the season with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra who have, for over forty years, been giving young people the opportunity to play and perform, going on to become leading jazz musicians. Here’s to a great season and the future success of the Kenton Theatre, we look forward to seeing you at the Kenton very soon.”
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Marlow Archaeological Society 21st October 8pm Liston Court, Chapel St, Marlow Garden Archaeology - Brian Dix
Jazz Festival
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Amnesty International annual Quiz evening
29th October. 7.30 for 7.45pm Pinder Hall, Lower Cookham Rd, Cookham,Tickets £10, Call Liz 525130 or liz@cookham.com
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The Country Wife by the Marlow Players
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Leo’s Heroes
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by Samantha Babington A fantastic time travelling romp for 8 - 12 year olds.... Leo realises in dramatic fashion that he has an ability - an extraordinary ability which gives him the power to take part in his family’s past and shape history itself. Who is the mysterious old man whose shop he stumbles into and who later turns up at his birthday party? The boys he bumps into flying their strange model aeroplanes? .
by Margaret Moore A delightful collection of poems that sparkle like snowflakes in the sun.
Timeless, touching and hugely funny, here is a real child’s-eye view of the world, guaranteed to appeal to the very shortest attention span. Young children love to be read to and these little poems are tailormade to be read aloud either by an adult or by a child who has just learned to read for his or herself.
The Wozid by Trevor G Pratt Follow the adventures of the Wozid, his brother Bojit and their good friend Sniff the dragon as they try to help others with magic that never seems to turn out quite as it should. Gentle humour and endearing characters will make these seven short stories firm favourites at bedtime - and young children will love to join in with the catchy rhymes and rhythms.
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