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FORMULA 1 Lewis Hamilton kept his slim world championship hopes alive with a crushing victory over his rival Nico Rosberg in the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday.
an investigation by the stewards - he remained in the lead. Despite being bumped on to the grass, Rosberg retained second ahead of Verstappen.
Hamilton, who recorded his second triumph in seven days following his masterclass in the United States, is now 19 points adrift of Rosberg with just two races remaining.
Esteban Gutierrez, Marcus Ericsson and Pascal Wehrlein then tripped over one another with the latter sustaining significant damage to the front of his Manor. His race was over, and the safety car was deployed with debris scattered across the track.
The championship battle remains out of the Briton’s control, however, after Rosberg survived a lunge from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to cross the line in second place. Indeed Rosberg will now secure his maiden title if he wins the Brazilian Grand Prix. The German can even afford to finish second and third at the remaining two races to clinch the crown. Verstappen finished third ahead of Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, but the former was given a five-second elapsed penalty for leaving the track at turn one and refusing to give the place to Vettel. The German was subsequently bumped up to third. Hamilton, 31, revealed earlier this week that he is relishing the challenge of usurping his Mercedes teammate Rosberg at the top of the championship standings.
When the race restarted on lap four, Rosberg failed to threaten Hamilton, and from there the show was all but over. Vettel, on a longer first stint, led for 12 laps but, after he pitted at the end of lap 32, and Hamilton was released back into the lead, it was only a matter of the world champion nursing his Mercedes home, which he did to fine effect. Hamilton took the chequered flag a distant eight seconds ahead of Rosberg to move alongside four-time world champion Alain Prost, into second on the all-time winners’ list. Only Michael Schumacher has tasted more victories in Formula One’s long history than the man from Stevenage.
And the Briton was in inspired form from the get-go here, comfortably faster than Rosberg in practice and qualifying before claiming the 51st victory of his career with a dominant display in front of 135,000 fans.
For Rosberg, second could yet be enough as he bids to emulate his father Keke, the 1982 world champion, and win the title. In a race of little drama, Verstappen attempted to pass Rosberg on lap 50 after the German came unstuck while lapping Carlos Sainz, but Verstappen failed to make his move stick.
Hamilton’s season has been plagued by engine troubles and slow starts but, for the second race in succession, the triple world champion got the perfect getaway to retain the lead on the near 1,000-metre run down to turn one.
There was controversy late on, too, after Verstappen was stripped of his podium place following a timed penalty which promoted Vettel to third and Daniel Ricciardo to fourth.
But perhaps preoccupied with keeping Rosberg behind, Hamilton locked his front-right tyre and ran on to the grass. He essentially missed out the opening four turns before rejoining the track but, as Rosberg and Verstappen banged wheels behind him - a coming together which was declared a racing incident following
Verstappen, who only discovered he had been penalised as he prepared to step on to the podium, was adjudged to have left the track and gained an advantage. Jenson Button, the 2009 world champion, crossed the line in 12th with British rookie Jolyon Palmer 14th.
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then add the beef and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover the dish and cook in the pre-heated oven for 2hrs 30 mins, then uncover and cook for between 30mins – 1hr more until the meat is really tender and the sauce is thickened. Serve with your choice of green vegetables and enjoy!
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Unpleasant IssUes the 3 “D’s The three Ds – death, divorce and dementia – are things none of us want to think about. Yet if you’re reading this you’re likely old enough to know life isn’t always happy and hassle free. So, cheery chap that I am, I want to encourage you to sit down and have the ‘unpleasant issues chat’ whether with your parents or children. Ignoring this costs. Not just financially, but in hassle and emotion too, for you and your family. So, I plan to be candid and unemotional. Unpleasant issues happen and you need to plan. Here are four of the big ones; 1. Free wills - you’re going to die, ensure you minimise the impact on your loved ones Die will-less and your affairs can be in limbo for years. So, whatever your age, if you’ve assets (e.g., house, savings, a business), and people you’d like to look after, consider making a will. This is even more important if you live with your partner but aren’t married or in a civil partnership. Your partner has no status under law. If you die, they may not get the house or even the kids – even if you’ve been together 37 years and have 6 children.
your appointment. Print out the receipt and take with you to the solicitors. If you can’t afford it, you can give less, though don’t game it. 2. One in three over 65s will develop dementia. I’m 44 - thankfully I can’t foresee losing mental capacity, but I do have a Lasting Power of Attorney set up, in case. Without a Power of Attorney, if you lose your faculties through dementia, a stroke or accident, sorting your finances is less clear-cut than if you’d died. Don’t assume relatives can walk into the bank and access your money - not even to pay for your care, or the mortgage. To take charge of your affairs, someone would need to apply via the Court of Protection this is a hassle and costly. I’ve heard many nightmares, like forumite Norma, who said: “My mum is now responsible for my dad, who has advanced dementia. It’s a very long, intrusive and expensive process. She’ll have to pay hefty yearly fees too. I just wish we’d managed to get Power of Attorney instead, when dad was more capable.”
Making a will, the right way, can be costly. For full help, see my cheap wills guide at www.mse.me/wills, which runs you through all the options.
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With a Power of Attorney, you nominate a trusted friend or relative to look after your affairs if needed. This DOESN’T mean giving up control now - you can opt for it only to come into effect if you’re no longer capable. You can set one up yourself by filling in the online form for England and Wales at www. gov.uk/power-of-attorney (£110 fee). For Scotland, it costs £74 (www.publicguardianscotland.gov.uk), and for Northern Ireland it’s £115 (search on www.nidirect.gov.uk). Yet if you’ve complex financial affairs I’d get a
The solicitors give their time in the hope you’ll donate to one of nine charities, including Action Aid, NSPCC and the British Red Cross. The donation requested is £95 (£150 for couples), which you can make online before
solicitor to set one up. It’ll cost around £700ish. There’s good info on www.alzheimers.org.uk. 3. Are you hurting your spouse by looking after the finances? More than 60% of couples say one person deals with all the home’s money issues. If you’re reading this, my guess is that’s you. Yet if something happened, it could heap financial misery on the grief. That’s because often the other partner is in the dark. Too often people ask me: “My partner just died, I’m in dire straits, I simply don’t know where to start with the finances, what do I do?” Why not create a financial factsheet naming all product providers – from roadside recovery to investments, boiler cover to bank accounts. Then have a kitchen table briefing every few months to update and discuss. 4. Need cash from your house? Don’t leave it late Those in their 60s living in large homes with kids who’ve long since left the nest often plan to downsize “one day” to release money as they’re asset rich, cash poor. But as time ticks on, I often hear “it’s still a few years away” and finally “we’re too old to move”. It’s usually far better just to sell and downsize. If not, the main option is to use an equity release product. This is a way to borrow from your home’s value while you still live there. But
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with average interest rates at around 5.5%, they are far higher than most mortgages. And more significantly, as it’s usually paid from your estate or the sale of your house on death, you often don’t make any repayments, which means that, unlike a mortgage, you’re subject to vicious compounding. Having said that, while it is more expensive, if you don’t have any dependents who need the money, equity release means you maximise the gain for your money. My two main tips for equity release are: A) Don’t just think ‘how much will we need for the rest of our life’ – as the sooner you borrow the more expensive it is, as it has longer to grow. So borrow what you need when you need it, and borrow more later if you have to. B) Get advice before you do it. And only go for a firm that is a member of www. equityreleasecouncil.com – this trade body’s members at least promise your estate will never owe more than your house is worth.
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Chelmsford & District Welsh Society Membership is open to anyone with Welsh origins or connections, or to anyone with an appreciation of Welsh heritage and traditions. Visitors and guests are warmly welcomed to attend our meetings. The Society’s monthly meeting is held in St Cedd’s Hall, Cathedral Chapter House, Chelmsford, CM1 1NX, and is usually on the fourth Thursday of every month. The next meeting is on Thursday 15th December at 7.30pm. All new members are welcome, come along to our meeting for a fun and sociable evening. We hold a variety of events, including a ‘Noson Lawen’, St David’s Day Dinner, Church Service, ‘Cymanfa Ganu’, and an annual concert featuring a Welsh Male voice choir, held at Chelmsford Cathedral. For more details please contact Gwenno on 07724144432 www.chelmsfordwelsh.org.uk www.facebook.com/ chelmsfordwelsh 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 Upminster Mini Golf Course We are a recently formed group with the aims of promoting the Mini
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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.
Monday evenings in Cranham (maximum 8 to a class for close supervision). The MOTR® and its resistance bands will challenge your strength, core stability, stamina, control and agility in a full body athletic workout that will burn fat, tone and condition your body like no other workout. This is a fast paced class so you must be injury free with a basic level of fitness. Flexible online booking is ideal for those with unpredictable schedules.
Jazz at the Bardswell Last Tuesday each month following guests with resident trio.
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
29th November, 2016 The Christmas Crew Gary Wood, trumpet & vocals Tim Huskisson, keyboard Martin Nickless, clarinet Derek Clenshaw, trombone 8.00pm - 10.30pm Admission [inc. buffet] £13
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.
The Bardwell Social Club Junction at Weald Rd. & Bardwell Close, Brentwood, Essex. CM14 4TJ Tel. 07935 441616 www.jazzatthebardswell.co.uk
Weekly classes include mindful meditation exercises, breathing practice, birth ball exercise, exercises for encouraging baby into optimum position for birth, managing intense sensation exercises, birth physiology and birth choices education.
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
Classes at The Sanctuary, Upminster, Tuesday 8-9pm – yournatalway@outlook.com 07738572554 NEW Meditation course & NEW beginner yoga course in Upminster booking now. Meditation can help to improve sleep, reduce stress, aid your immune system through lowering blood pressure and help with depression and anxiety by encouraging positive thinking and
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emotional well-being. • Meditation course for beginners. Four week course starts in September on Monday evenings 8pm (1 hour) held in my tranquil garden studio. The course costs £40. Only being taught in small groups so spaces are very limited so booking early is essential • Adult yoga course for beginners. A new 8 week course start September on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm (1 hour), the Old Chapel. The course will cost £48. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. For further information about all classes please call Vikki on 07976 589133 or email heartfeltyoga@ outlook.com OASIS - A ‘disability-friendly’ meeting for adults On the second Sunday of each month, from 3.00 to 4.30 pm, we have our ‘disability-friendly’ meeting at Cranham Baptist Church, Severn Drive, Upminster, RM14 1SN. A traditional Sunday Service is not for everyone! 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.
Improve the mobility of your spine & joints, increase strength, stamina & muscle elasticity, improve balance, co-ordination & enhance the way you look, feel & move. Levels: Beginners, Improvers, Intermediate, Men Only, Post Natal, and Gentle Pilates for Seniors. Group classes are Tues-Fri mornings and MonThurs evenings. 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. 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 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 Upminster U3A - University of the Third Age - is launching in October, in Upminster naturally! We would appreciate a mention in Around Town Upminster, under What’s On. Launching on 18 October in Upminster, membership will be open to all third agers (i.e. no longer in full time employment). The inaugural meeting will start at 12.30 pm, but regular monthly meetings take place at 1.00 pm on the third Tuesday (except in December), at the Methodist Church Hall, Hall Lane, Upminster. Come along to any meeting and become a member (don’t forget your chequebook), and enjoy talks, walks, interest groups and much more. For further information, contact info@upminsteru3a.org.uk or check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ upminsteru3a/. Upminster Wine and Social Club We are a fun group of people with an interest in wine appreciation and enjoying many social events. We hold meetings every month with a variety of speakers and a wine tasting. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 8.00 o’clock in the Cranham Social Hall, Front Lane, Cranham. For more information contact Maureen Jasper on 01708 223956, or simply come along on the night. You would be made most welcome.
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