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RECIPE Banana Loaf Cake (8 Servings) Ingredients: 4 medium sized ripe bananas 180g Whole Wheat flour 125ml Sunflower oil 125g Brown Sugar (amount can be adjusted to suit tastes) 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract Ÿ tsp. Cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg powder (optional) 2 tbsp. sunflower seeds (optional) 1.5 tsp. Baking powder ½ tsp.Baking soda Pinch of salt
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Add the sugar and bananas to a mixing bowl and mash well until pureed.
Tip the mixture into the greased pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until risen and a golden brown colour.
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3. With car hire book it early and buy insurance elsewhere. If hiring abroad, generally early booking is cheaper, what costs £10 a day now can be £40 a day when you get there. Here’s the three key steps: a) Do a comparison to find your cheapest. I’d try www.kayak.co.uk, www.carrentals.co.uk and if needed www.skyscanner.net too. b) Check stealth fuel charges. Some try and make you pay for a full tank and return it empty adding £80ish if you don’t drive far. The above, apart from Kayak, let you filter by fuel policy. c) Don’t fall for their insurance up-sell. When you pick up a car they’ll often try and fear sell you up to £25/day insurance on top – to cover the large excess if you have any claims. If you’ll pay for this, instead use excess insurance comparison site www.moneymaxim.co.uk before you go and you can often find a policy from £2 a day. Yet if you do this, or don’t get the insurance, the car hire firm will ask you to leave a deposit on a credit (not debit) card which can be €1,000+.
“...YOU’LL RISK A FINE OF UP TO £1,000” 4. Find best holiday cash in seconds. Just use my www.travelmoneymax.com site which compares 30 online bureaux to find which gives you the best rates in seconds, factoring all fees. 5. Speedily find the cheapest flights. The obvious start point again are comparison sites. My top picks are www.skyscanner.net, www.kayak.co.uk and www.momondo.co.uk which include most airlines and booking sites like Expedia and ebookers. Yet if you really want to slash flight costs, you need to get clever, such as using ethnic specialist travel agents and checking out airline code sharing deals. For full help see www.mse.me/cheapflights.
6. Don’t forget the good old fashion package holiday. Package holidays are where you usually get flights, hotels and transfers in one. They can still be the cheapest especially if you’re going away for 7, 10 or 14 days in a traditional holiday destination like Benidorm. Both www.travelsupermarket.com and www. icelolly.com have comparison sites. Then once you’ve got up a price, if you want to shave a little off, you can call up other agents to see if they’ll sell you the same holiday at a cheaper price. 7. Book travel insurance AS SOON as you book the holiday. Every year people email me saying something sadly akin to, “I’m due on holiday in a few months, but I’ve just been given a cancer diagnosis and can’t go, the airline won’t let me cancel, what can I do?” The answer is ‘that’s what travel insurance is for’. Yet many people only book it just before they go. Waiting defeats half the point of having the cover – which is to protect you in the event cancellation is needed due to illness, a death in the family or something else. Full help on the cheapest policies, including for over 65s in www.mse. me/travelinsurance. 8. Booked EasyJet – keep checking the price. If your EasyJet price drops after you’ve booked it – excluding in a sale – you can just call it up to ask for the difference back in vouchers. Jo emailed: “We got an £803 voucher... all thanks to you.”
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It is sometimes hard to know when summer has started in England, especially in recent years, but certain events help remind us that summer months are approaching. With the winter sport seasons drawing to a close, sports fans around the world will turn their attention to London as Wimbledon captures the British public for two weeks.
Even those who are not avid Tennis followers will tend to keep updated with the progress of the tournament. Strawberries and cream, dressing in all white, the temperamental weather and the chance of Cliff Richard breaking into song ensures that Wimbledon has kept its traditional British feel. Andy Murray has given Britain something to cheer about recently. However, as well as turning our focus to the sport globally, I wanted to focus on the local scene and whether or not we had clubs nearby that are perhaps nurturing the next British Tennis star. I have been speaking to the club coach at The Rayleigh Lawn Tennis club, about tennis on a local level as well as the national game. How long have you been at the club and how did you become a coach in Rayleigh? I have been a member of the club since I was 7 years old so around 27 years. I became their Head Coach in 2008 when the previous coach left. I had just over 2 years experiences from Deanes and a David Lloyd Centre, so when the opportunity arose, to become Head Coach at the club I had always played at, I jumped at the chance. How do locals join up? We always encourage people to come down and join in with one of our coaching
sessions or one or our organised club social play sessions. The first session at our club is always free. Generally juniors and beginner/improver level adults would start with a free coaching session. More experienced adults that already play may choose to come along to one of the club social playing events. We provide plenty of coaching and social play opportunities during the day, afterschool, weekends and some weekday evenings. What does the club do for youngsters? And what about the adults? We have plenty of junior classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at various times and we always field plenty of junior teams in local competitions. We also provide plenty of opportunities for adults. We have adult classes for beginners and upwards on Saturdays at 12.30pm, Sunday mornings at 9am, a Tuesday morning ladies class. We are aiming at starting a brand new group for beginners Fridays at 10am. Adults looking to start tennis can contact me to arrange a discounted first private lesson or a free group lesson by e-mailing. For more advanced players we have club social play, Saturday afternoon, Sunday mornings, Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1pm and Wednesday evenings from 6pm. For those that are a bit more competitive, we field a large number of teams in local competitions such as the Essex Leagues, Leigh & Westcliff Leagues and the Southend & District Leagues. It seems that whether you are looking for a competitive Tennis or a social game with locals, the Rayleigh Lawn Tennis club have it wrapped up. See across the page their advert for details if you have any questions or are interested in joining. No doubt Andy Murray, Roger Federer and the Williams sisters will have you searching in the shed for the Tennis racket again!
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Fling Festival returns to Hylands Park, Chelmsford on Saturday 1 July, 2017. The Fling is like no other, curated purely for adults with curiosity encouraged, and featuring a diverse mix of entertainment including music, comedy, theatre, cabaret, crafts, burlesque, curious sideshows, food, drinkand more. This year’s festival includes a main stage headline performance from legendary British band, The Blockheads, who are bestknown for their hits singles, recorded with original lead singer Ian Dury; Billericay Dickie, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Reasons to be Cheerful Part 3, plus their hugely successful Number One song, Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick. Other headline performances includea very special spoken word set from the original punk poet, the Bard of Salford, Dr John Cooper Clarke. Not only is he adored across Europe as an elder statesman of subversive art but, also proves his relevance is as strong today with regularly features on TV shows Have I Got News For You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Would I Lie To You. Headlining this year’s comedy stage is the charismatic motor-mouth, Seann Walsh. Regarded as one of the most
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exciting new acts on the circuit who’s assured delivery and self-depreciating silliness has won over critics, promoters and audiences up and down the country and on TV. On top of this there is a World Exclusive BBC 6 Music DJ battle with Steve Lamacq Vs Shaun Keaveny, the return of the award winning Cabaret host, Dusty Limits, and performances from the world of Cirque du Soleil. And not forgetting the usual Fling favourites; Silent Disco, Horse World, Bollywood tent, Fire Garden and the craft making Rubbish to Treasure. This year promises to be the best yet with more bars, more walkabout fun, and more surprises lined up to satisfy, entertain and wow the crowds. VIP, Tier 1 and Tier 2 have sold out. The last & final tier is currently on sale. For up-to-date festival information, including exciting announcements coming up over the next few weeks please visit the official website www.FlingFestival.com, or follow the social media pages, facebook.com/flingfestival, twitter.com/flingfestival
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Basildon & District Rambling Club The group meets every Saturday at 2.00pm. The Saturday walks are 4-5 miles with a rest halfway, we have some longer walks on other days. New members are welcome and membership is only £6 per year which includes all walks. See our website www. basildonanddistrictramblingclub. btck.co.uk for full details Euromedical Ambulance Service A volunteer led charity serving Upminster and Havering providing first aid cover at sporting,social and school events with weekly training sessions leading to recognised first aid qualifications for members. Meetings are held at the Rush Green Community Assn Social Club. For more information contact Melvyn Gallagher 01708 224167 or e – mail magallagher@mgnet. freeserve.co.uk Friends of Parklands The aim of our “Friends” Group is to maintain Parklands Open Space as a pleasant place to walk and relax, surrounded by a natural environment. We arrange Working Parties to keep Parklands tidy and to help control any excessive overgrowth. The Working Parties meet for a couple of hours, once a month, at 10 a.m. on a Wednesday. If you would like to join us please visit our website, www. friendsofparklands.org.uk , for further information, or email our Working Party Organiser, Andy Brett, at: upminsterbrett@gmail.com
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Friends Of Upminster Mini Golf Course We are a recently formed group with the aims of promoting the Mini Golf Course in Hall Lane, Upminster and working in partnership with Havering Council to improve amenities and to encourage people of all ages to participate at the course. Find us on Facebook. Why not come and give it a go. Equipment is supplied and the course suits all abilities from novices to experienced golfers looking to improve their short game. More information on the Councils website: www.havering.gov.uk/Pages/ ServiceChild/Hall-Lane-golf-course. Friends of Upminster Windmill Volunteers are sought to help us develop and maintain an attractive garden area around the new visitor centre at Upminster Windmill. Our small friendly group meets on Tuesdays. If you would like to help email charlottethemiller@gmail.com or enquire at the site on a Tuesday. Keep Fit 50+ Exercise, Movement & Dance for 50+ & Active Retired Wednesdays during term time 2pm St Laurence Church Hall (next to library). Upminster RM14 2AJ Friendly group/tea/social break. Why not give it a try Chrisbannister104@ btinternet.com-01277 211050 MOTR® Core, Cardio & Strength Training Neil Carpenter brings the MOTR® fitness machine from the US for pre-booked ‘drop-in’ classes on Monday evenings in Cranham (maximum 8 to a class for close supervision).
Want to try out the MOTR® for free? Book a free class via our website www.upminstersportsmassage.co.uk or email us for further information upminstersportsmassage@gmail. com MummyNatal with Your Natal Way MummyNatal antenatal classes supporting mums-to-be to tune into what their birth experience is, focusing simply on the present moment and finding confidence and acceptance. Classes at The Sanctuary, Upminster, Tuesday 8-9pm – yournatalway@outlook.com 07738572554 Music Theatre Essex SUMMER HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN ESSEX- www. musictheatreessex.co.uk Music Theatre Essex are a company run by active theatre professionals, with experience in the West End, Uk Tours, Film and Concerts. MTE are offering 5 courses during this summer- 24th-25th JulyADVANCED AUDITION & SOLO PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP 14+yrs 26th July-4th August (wed-fri & mon-fri)- SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL! 7-21yrs 4th August. 26th-28th July & 31st-2nd Aug- INFANT SUMMER SCHOOLS! 3-6yrs 5th & 6th July- MUSICIANS INTENSIVE grade 6+ A chance to work with Phil Gostelow (MD of Blood Brothers) and learn the skills of playing in a Musical Theatre pit orchestra! at @musictheatreessex OASIS - A ‘disability-friendly’ meeting for adults On the second Sunday of each
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month, from 3.00 to 4.30 pm, we have our ‘disability-friendly’ meeting at Cranham Baptist Church, Severn Drive, Upminster, RM14 1SN. Oasis meetings are aimed at people with disabilities and their carers. The meetings are accessible, informal and fun where Jesus is worshipped through Bible teaching, singing, prayer and fellowship with others. We provide a safe environment and loving support for adults with disabilities and their carers. For more information contact the Oasis Team on 01708 223551, 07714 853545 or the Church Office on 01708 224851. Pilates for a Healthier Spine Experienced Sports & Remedial Massage Therapists Charlene & Neil Carpenter teach traditional Pilates in private sessions and also to small groups in Upminster & Cranham. For further information or to book a course or trial class please visit www. upminstersportsmassage.co.uk or call Charlene on 07411 826721, or email upminstersportsmassage@ gmail.com Shirley Tours Trips Coach trips, and short breaks in aid of fund raising for Hall Mead and James Oglethorpe Schools, All Saints Church and All Saints Scouts. Departures from Cranham, flyers on holidays and day trip leaflets available. Please call Shirley Ward 01708 227884 for more details or e mail shirley@shirleytours.co.uk for full list of trips. Soroptimist International Chelmsford & District For over 100 years Soroptimist International has been making a difference to the lives of women
& girls locally, nationally & internationally through Education, Empowerment & Enabling. Ladieswe meet at Christ Church, New London Road, Chelmsford, 3rd Thursday, 7.30pm every month. Come along and find out the differences to lives we can and do make. Contact us: Facebook: Soroptimist International of Chelmsford, website: www.sigbi.org/chelmsford email: sichelmsford@gmail.com call: 07528 789991. Tennis 4 All Hylands is delighted to engage with the JW Tennis Academy (JWTA) offering tennis lessons from mini tennis tots to squad level. All abilities welcome 4 -18 years old. A great way to help children improve their co-ordination, balance and listening skills in a fun and social environment. Also available, Cardio Tennis and Tennis Xpress for adult beginners. For more details please visit: www.hylandstennis.co.uk or contact us at hylandsclub@gmail.com The Rotary Club of Hornchurch and Upminster We attract members from in and around Havering who have a common agenda to help people in need wherever they may be. Our Club prides itself on the closeness and friendship between its members and their partners. We meet most Thursdays at 12.30 for 13.00 at The Railway Hotel in Hornchurch. If you would like to find out more please visit our website www.hornchurchrotary.org or contact Brian Taffs on 01708 250855 or e-mail btaffs@btinternet.com Upminster and District Probus Club A luncheon club, with talks and outings, for retired or semi retired a
men, covering subjects including art, crime, gardening, history, music, sport and transport. We meet last Wednesday of the month at the Cranleigh, Hornchurch. Outings planned: the i360 tower at Brighton, and a tour of Constable Country, jointly with ladies Probus club.. Our Secretary is Barry, on 01708 703783 or email: secretary@ upminsterprobus.com www.upminsterprobus.com Upminster Park Towns Women’s Guild We are a friendly group of Ladies enjoying a chat over tea and biscuits listening to a good speaker or entertainer. Going on outings/theatre trips and promoting friendship and well being. We meet at St.Lawrence Church, Derham Hall, Upminster on the fourth Wednesday each month at 1.45 - 4 pm. For more information contact Deborah Pryor 01708 226127 or Anne Monk 01708 226305 or simply come along. UPMINSTER U3A University of the Third Age - meets at 1.00 pm on the third Tuesday monthly (except December) in the New Windmill Hall, St Mary’s Lane, Upminster. Doors open at 12.30 pm. For further information about membership and current interest groups, come along to a meeting for free, email info@ upminsteru3a.org.uk or check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ upminsteru3a/
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