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The other day my sister came to visit. We’d not seen each other for months but when I opened the door she stared in amazement. ‘Goodness Norma, you haven’t half lost weight.’ she studied me as I led the way indoors, ‘And you’re morphing into a different shape – even your legs…’ I couldn’t help smiling a bit smugly. I’ve been overweight for fifty years. Even as a teenager I was miserable because I couldn’t fit into the little mini-skirts that were fashionable then. I came from a big family and mum filled us up on piles of potatoes, dumplings and bread. By the time I was 19 I weighed 18 stone. Over the years I tried every diet going. Then slimming clubs. Nothing worked. I’d lose about a stone, then it all went back on again. The crunch came last spring. I was 23 stone, size 32, could hardly walk, my joints were buckling and I’d lost an inch in height due to ‘compression’ the nurse said. I sat in the kitchen aching all over and I thought: ‘Is this all there is and then I die?’ and suddenly a defiant little voice inside went: ‘No! I’m not having that!’ I’d read about the Virtual Gastric Band and I thought, I’ve tried everything else, I might as well
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Having kicked off in October, the KidsOut www.facebook.com/ Giving Tree BeeLocalMagazines appeal encourages businesses and In the last week before Christmas, individuals to the Giving Tree 2015 appeal was donate toys a huge success at the Leighton to children in Buzzard branch of Morrisons. refuge, many of whom may otherwise not receive On the 14th, 15th and 16th of any. While parents all over the December, KidsOut volunteers country can purchase dozens of and employees met outside of gifts for their kids, those living in the Leighton Buzzard store to refuge may not be able to afford encourage shoppers to purchase a to buy or cope with the process toy for a child living in refuge in of shopping. Having already left addition to their holiday shopping. their home, toys and all that is familiar, KidsOut believes that these children deserve a happy Christmas. More daily local news on facebook at
The KidsOut team was overwhelmed by the generosity of passers-by, taking £100s worth of toys back to the charity’s head office in Leighton Buzzard. Gordon Moulds, CEO of KidsOut, said: “A response like this one really strengthens one’s faith in humanity. The kindness of strangers can make a huge difference in the lives
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Stewart Moulds, Head of Fundraising at KidsOut, said: “These children have got nothing. Some of them leave home with literally the clothes on their back, and they’re in the refuge with nothing at a time of year when other kids gets lots. We want them at least to have some excitement at Christmas and fond memories to look back on.” Designed to be a fun alternative to the more traditional Secret Santa, some 143 businesses, schools and individuals signed up to participate in Giving Tree 2015, nearly tripling last year’s figures. Morrison’s Leighton Buzzard branch continues to be a great
KidsOut Giving Tree Success at Morrisons
supporter of KidsOut, with employees involved in the KidsOut Community Committee and sponsored fundraising events. The KidsOut appeal coincided with Morrisons Stores special reduction on a majority of their toys. Katharine Smith, Community Champion for Morrisons in Leighton Buzzard and member of the KidsOut Community Committee, said: “Morrisons is committed to supporting the local community, and our calendar is always packed with local initiatives. I think that most people like to help others at this time of year, and KidsOut is a lovely charity.” More than 8,000 children are estimated to be relocated each year due to domestic violence, which is believed to affect as many as 25% of all children in the UK. Through its Toy Box service KidsOut works the whole year to provide toys for children moving out of refuge, but developed the Giving Tree initiative to reach those still in temporary accommodation during the Christmas season. Kidsout is based in Leighton Buzzard, your local charity with national impact.
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It is not really about choosing the right gym, it is about choosing the right gym for you Lets face it you have as much choice in gyms now as you do picking out washing up liquid in the supermarket. But which one is right for you?
ment. Not every gym offers the same welcome, service or environment and you should feel at ease as soon as you walk through the door. Without that level of comfort in your surroundings the likelihood is that you won’t use it to its full potential. Whilst deciding what gyms to visit, take a moment to ask yourself what you would like to achieve from using one. If you are looking to run a marathon in the next year, would a weights based gym be ideal for you? Probably not. If you are looking to lose weight, does the gym you are looking at specialise in that area? Does it have trainers that can assist and support your goals or does it generally leave you to go about your business on your own. You may find it more motivational knowing that the trainers are there to fully support you throughout your journey, not just a superficial meet and greet service.
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Resolutions
Bee Local Magazine asked Thrive Consultant, Garry Higgins to give us the insiders know-how on keeping New Year’s Resolution The UK’s Top Ten Resolutions
Will you achieve your goals and dreams in 2016? In my work as a Thrive Consultant I help people with all sorts of limiting beliefs, phobia’s and debilitating conditions such as depression. I often find that when I’ve helped someone get over a major problem that has been holding them back they feel liberated and want to live life to the full, they set themselves new and challenging goals. Similarly many of us at this time of year think about changes we would like to make, but give up after an initial burst of enthusiasm and good intentions, so how can you achieve your goals and make sure you succeed instead? 1 Write down your goal I’m sure you have heard this before, but writing down your goal makes it more likely that you will achieve it. Research by Dr. Gail Matthews at Dominican University shows that you are 42% more likely to achieve your goals by writing them down!
like “I’m stupid, lazy, clumsy or I never succeed at anything” then you are creating a set of limiting beliefs that will hold you back. Imagine that you are talking to a friend be positive, kind and compassionate to yourself with your inner voice. 3 Daily focus make sure that you are doing something everyday that takes you towards achieving your goal. Set yourself a target to achieve the next day before you go to sleep, write it down and that is your task to complete the following day.
1. Get fitter and healthier 2. Drink less alcohol 3. Lose weight 4. Get out of debt 5. Stop smoking 6. Find a new job/change career 7. Spend more time with friends/family 8. Start my own business 9. Travel more 10. Find Love Source: A poll of 1,700 adults in the UK by Angels Den
4 S.M.A.R.T. make your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound).
7 Believe and Persevere Never give up! If it is important to you, really commit to your goal and have complete conviction that you will achieve it. Research has shown that if you absolutely BELIEVE that you can achieve change you will put in more determined effort to succeed.
5 Recognise your progress Keep a daily journal of things that you have done that are taking you towards your goal. Reviewing and processing your achievements will help keep you on track when you may feel down or that you aren’t getting anywhere.
Aristotle said : “Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence” By taking action to achieve our goals and dreams we are taking steps towards achieving true happiness. I’ll leave you with another pearl of wisdom from Aristotle:
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garden Gardening Advice from Gill Gallon, Potash Nursery www.potashplants.co.uk Another New Year and soon we will see snowdrops, winter aconites and Iris reticulate starting to appear. And what better way to counter all that Christmas excess but to get out in the garden with a physical and productive work out.
Plant of the Month Helleborus are always a welcome sight in late winter and early spring
when their nodding bell-like flowers start to show through the evergreen foliage and fill the garden with shades of white, pink and rich plum purple. Sometimes known as the Christmas or Lenten rose, it is the jewel of the Winter garden with their frost resistance making them a popular choice of plant for this time of year. Favourite garden varieties include, Helleborus foetidus, Helleborus niger and Helleborus hybridus although there are approximately 20 species of this herbaceous, evergreen, perennial flowering plant. All hellebores are woodland plants which enjoy a shady, damp spot. They’re largely untroubled by pests and diseases: just trim off old leaves in late winter to expose the emerging buds so you can see the display at its heartwarming best. Happy Gardening in 2016 PS: Although we are closed in January and February, if you would like to visit the nursery, just give us a call and we will open up for you.
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temporarily in a spare piece of land or pot to prevent the roots drying out. • Seed potatoes will be available towards the end of the month and should be stored in trays, in a light, cool, frost-free place to chit ready for planting in March or April.
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to court too quickly. It makes the consumer look unreasonable which never bodes well. Therefore always try as hard as you can to resolve the complaint between yourselves first. Consider the small claims court your last resort and it is essential that you have kept a record of your conversations and correspondence.
When you reach the conclusion that (within 6 years of the dispute and for amounts up to £10,000) the company or tradesman is not prepared to resolve the problem, you must write a letter of intention. Make it clear in the letter that you have tried hard to offer them opportunities to resolve the problem and that you would like to offer them one final opportunity. Allow them Thankfully most consumer one month from receipt of the letdisputes can be settled through ter to respond, and make it clear effective and firm dialogue. If not, that if you do not hear from them, there are programmes such as you will lodge papers with the mine that offer additional assissmall claims court. Send the letter tance for people who are finding it recorded delivery and ensure they difficult to resolve their consumer have received it and signed for it. complaint. If they still show no interest in However, some cases just cannot resolving the dispute, then you be resolved, no matter how hard have an important decision to one or both parties try. It is for make. Will you go through with these cases that the small claims your threat of court action or court can be very helpful. not? If you decide on the former, you must go into it with your eyes This month, I will outline how to open. You can always lose as well use the small claims court system as win, however it may not cost to obtain the best results. you as much as you may think. The fee is dependent on how Firstly, DO NOT RUSH TO COURT. much you are suing for, but this In my experience, judges often will be outlined when you proceed look unfavourably at customers with the action. If you are sucwho are seen to take a company cessful, the defendant will have
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to pay your costs as well as the amount you are claiming for. It is also worth noting that you do not need a lawyer to take someone to the small claims court. It’s relatively straight forward, and as long as you’ve been reasonable and sensible in your dealings with the company or tradesman, you stand a good chance of getting a favourable judgement. In many cases, mediation is offered as a way of agreeing a course of action. The result of this is not legally binding, and most often I would advise you to proceed with this where offered. It doesn’t prevent you progressing a case to a judge if unsuccessful. However, turning it down can made you look unreasonable. If things go your way, the judge will award in your favour and will request that the defendant pays you a sum of money (either the whole of the amount you’re seeking, or a proportion of it). They will be given instructions as to how to pay it, and if they fail to do so, you can instruct county court bailiffs to recover the money. You can also escalate the case to the high court for a further fee and instruct the high court enforcement officers to chase your money. Taking a company to court can be a daunting prospect, and I would always suggest obtaining advice from your local citizen’s advice bureau who will give you tailormade advice on your specific case. Good luck! by Jonathan Vernon-Smith
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Divorce It can be incredibly hard to know if it’s the ‘right’ time to end a marriage. Only you know what’s right for you, your situation and the circumstances surrounding it. Most relationships experience ups and downs, so ask yourself: “Is it just recent pressures making me feel this way or are my feelings deeper and more long term?” Here are some questions we hope may help. Do You Want a Divorce or a Better Marriage? An unhappy marriage and an unsalvageable one are not the same thing. Are there things in your marriage that if changed, would make you feel differently? Divorce is a drastic step to take when what you’re actually after is change. Are You Really “Married”? This can seem a strange question. But there’s a difference between a marriage that consists of a couple who are committed to each other and one that is made up of two individuals with separate interests who simply live together and take care of their own needs. Are you and your spouse a team working together on things?
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Have You Tried Getting External Help? Have you tried couples therapy or marriage counselling? A third party who’s not emotionally invested in the relationship may be able to help you find new solutions to old arguments. If necessary, they can also help a marriage end with less conflict. If you’re seeing a couples therapist or counsellor and don’t feel it’s helping, it may be due to the therapist. So if you believe your marriage is worth fighting for and you want it to last, then try working with another therapist before calling it quits. Has Stress Pushed The Relationship to Breaking Point? We all know that no relationship runs smoothly all the time. However, niggles over who does the washing up are very different to managing the stress involved with things such as unemployment, financial ruin or bereavement. These types of situations are often ‘life changing’ and can feel so overwhelming that they affect every part of a relationship, especially if both partners deal with emotions in a different way. Divorce rates often rise in these situations, so it can be worth seeking help with both the
emotional and practical issues you’re dealing with before going down this route. Do You Still Love Your Spouse? Love can be hard to find when the everyday stresses of life leave us feeling tired and unappreciated. With an ongoing power struggle in the relationship there is little space for intimacy and closeness. However, if there’s even a spark left, it’s worth asking yourself, “can I re-ignite it?” Of course, it’s a two-way thing, but if there’s a desire to rekindle the feelings of old on the part of both partners, the answer is surely “it’s worth a try.” Sheena Shah – Head of the Family & Matrimonial Department sheena.shah@ommlaw.co.uk 01525 450530 New Extended Hours Appointments OMM are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer pre-arranged out of hours appointments for clients who may find it difficult to attend during normal working hours. To learn more about this service or to book an appointment please call us on 01525 378177
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will help strengthen your core, give support and stabilise your back. In fact if you find your lower back is aching after a walk you may need to focus your mind on you stomach muscles next time. Remember to do some stretches before and after and build up your pace slowly. What to wear? It will depend on the terrain and length of walk you intend to do but clearly the right footwear is essential. If you intend to tackle all 214 Wainright fells then consider a boot with a Vibram sole. Specifically designed to provide excellent traction on a wide range of surfaces. In 1954 the first ascent of K2 was made by an Italian expedition wearing Vibram rubber on the soles of their boots - say no more! PU Soles or Polyurethane soles are a light hard wearing with excellent long-term mechanical properties. PU Soles are practical and keep water out, and also have the advantage of being lightweight. Not intending to tackle K2 just yet?
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Check wipers are clearing the screen correctly and the washers work well. Making sure your washer bottle is full and screenwash added to help to stop the system freezing. AVOID using your wiper blades to clear ice and snow from your screen this can blow a fuse or even damage the wiper motor or linkage.
Make a pre-journey checklist Making sure you have everything you need before setting off could make a big difference. Include things like; • Full tank of fuel • Phone fully charged and charger • Radio set to receive traffic news • Breakdown cover active • Spare wheel condition • Toolkit and locking wheel nut all present and accessible
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BUSINESS IN FOCUS celebrating local success
health and safety regulations, Bob and Sue have established an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. They have also recently launched their online e-learning training service. Husband and wife business Hascat Safety celebrated 10 years in business with colleagues, clients, friends and family at their training facility in Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard. Bob and Sue, Chandler both familiar faces around Leighton Buzzard market had one ambition when they started the business as Bob put it “When I was asked all those years ago where would I like to be in 10 years time, I replied, still in business, so we have achieved that!”
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chairperson for local business networking group, LB Connect and regularly attends the Partnership Committee meetings at Leighton-Linslade Town Council to put forward the views of businesses in the group. Hascat were recently featured in local news for their work in helping Keech Hosice Care with Health & Safety training.
“We offer a bespoke service for businesses that are not large enough to have their own health & safety personnel, this can mean we act as their
Sue also devotes a lot of time fund-raising both for Keech and for Leighton Buzzard charity, KidsOut. responsible person, go in as a consultant on an ad hoc basis, right up to providing all the training for managers and their staff. Flexibility has been crucial to our success as we are able to tailor our service precisely to the client. We have built our reputation on offer no-nonsense advice and not selling a service that is not required”
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Wedding Fairs Guide for the New Year We have gathered together a list of some of the fairs closest to home
10th January Rickmansworth Wedding show at Watersmeet Theatre High St, Rickmansworth 11-4pm 17th January Ramada Hotel, Hatfield AL10 9RH 11am-3pm 17th January Sedgebrook Hall Northampton NN6 8BD 11am-3pm 24th January Whatley Hall, Mecure Hotel Banbury, OX16 0AN 11am-3pm 24th January Stowe House, Buckinghamshire MK18 5EH 11am-4pm 31st January Holiday Inn Hotel Wedding Fair, High Wycombe HP11 1TL 11am-3.30pm
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7th February Stockwood Discovery Centre LutonLU1 4LX 11am-3pm 14th February Park Inn Radison Hotel Bedford MK42 0AS 11am-3pm 17th February The Forest Centre Bedfordshire MK43 0PS 6pm-9pm 21st February Chesterfield Downs Golf Club, Stevenage SG4 7EQ 11am-4pm
21st February The Alban Arena, St Albans, AL1 3LD 11am-4pm 28th February Wedding Spectacular at Knebworth Barns, Herts SG1 2AX 11am-4pm 28th February Rufus Centre, Flitwick MK45 1AH 11am-3pm 28th February Hatfield House, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ 11am-4pm
21st February Pendley Manor, Cow Lane, Tring 11am-4pm 21st February Batchwood Hall, Batchwood Drive St Albans 11am-3pm
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A man’s guide to Valentines Perfume or Flowers...or both here is your guide Scents Appeal
We tend to think of perfume as French, but there are some fantastic British fragrance houses. Take Deco London. Launched in 2015, Deco London has created a select range of six fragrances, three for her and three for him. Each one is a real delight, with multiple, complex layers. At £75 a bottle, they’re pricey, but if you’re looking to splash out this Valentine’s, they’re well worth it. Perfume can be split into several ‘types’, although many fragrances cross categories.
gardenia, bergamot and white flowers, that’s warmed by notes of sandalwood, vetiver and white amber. (You may have guessed that it has pride of place on my bedside table.) Citrus Fresh, vibrant and invigorating, citrus based fragrances are fun and light-hearted. Think scents of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, and other refreshing notes. If she likes Happy by Clinique, she’ll love Miller Harris’s Citron Citron. Fruity Similar to citrus scents, fruity fragrances are uplifting and cheerful. If she has a bottle of DKNY’s Be Delicious at hand, try surprising her with Jo Malone’s English Pear and Freesia cologne.
The main types are: Floral Feminine and unashamedly romantic, floral perfumes range from ‘sugar and spice’ sweetness to grown-up sophistication. If she likes Beautiful by Estee Lauder, try Kukui by Connock London – a delicious, grown-up blend of
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Oriental Exotic, sensual scents that demand attention, oriental fragrances are warm and rich, with notes of musk, vanilla and amber. They were all the rage in the 80s, but these days tend to be softened slightly with other scents, such as floral notes. If she’s a fan of Angel by Thierry Mugler, try Deco London’s Constance. Woody/chypre Warm and musky, with hints of sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and moss, these fragrances conjure up images of walking through a
forest at sunset. If she loves spritzing on Miss Dior, treat her to Vanilla and Cedarwood by Kiehl's. Oceanic Invigorating, refreshing and easy to wear, ‘oceanic’ covers a wide range of ‘clean smelling’ fragrances, from crisp white linen to ocean spray. If she’s a fan of Cool Water Woman by Davidoff , treat her to Inis by Fragrances of Ireland. People have been dabbing on fragrances for thousands of years. In Cyprus, evidence has been unearthed that perfume was being manufactured at least 4,000 years ago. It’s played an important role in cultures and religious occasions across the world, so it’s no surprise that one of the gifts the three wise men chose was myrrh – an essential oil used predominately for its scent. Or you could buy flowers -
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Flowers - say more than you think Traditionally this will be red roses of course. Others may choose their purchases on the basis of colour, smell or even price but there’s a whole language and meaning to flowers too which is called Floriography.
Thinking back to the traditional dozen red roses, a bunch of a single bloom, means I love you or I still love you, whilst an assortment of colours represents the sentiment ‘you’re everything to me.’
Roses: Red Roses as most will know symbolise Love and Desire but changing the colour of the flower leads to different connotations. For example, Yellow is for friendship, Pink for perfect happiness and Orange for fascination.
A dozen red roses has become the norm, because of the significance of the number twelve within nature, philosophy and religion. The number 12 often represents a full cycle, so 12 months of the year, 12 signs of the zodiac, 12 hours on a clock for instance. From ancient times, cultures around the world have developed calendars based on cycles of twelve, and there are many mythological and religious connections to the number also. The use of 12 across the natural and spiritual world means that 12 or a dozen, has taken on a universal quality which enhances the significance of a dozen roses.
so perhaps a good choice if you are looking to impress. Tulips: - apparently show love and passion too. Yellow ones mean ‘there’s sunshine in your smile,’ whereas red tulips are a declaration of love and white ones say ‘I’m worthy of you.’
Daffodils: - show regard. Freesias: - demonstrate trust. Of course there are many more wonderful flowers to choose from, so if you really want to be sure of making the right impression, it’s worth asking your florist about their meaning.
Turning now to other flowers we frequently buy in the UK:-
There are different meanings for specific types of rose too, such as Tea Roses meaning ‘I’ll remember always’ and Dog Roses connecting to pain and pleasure. Arrangements also have an impact.
Carnations:- Pink carnations mean ‘I’ll never forget you,’ whilst red symbolise admiration and yellow rejection and disap pointment, so probably best to avoid those! Lilies: - Calla Lilies represent beauty and Tiger Lilies wealth
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Recipe
San Nin Faai Lok
Two in One A healthy recipe for those sticking to resolutions and also to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
INGREDIENTS
140g dried wholewheat noodle 1 tbsp groundnut oil 2 tbsp grated ginger 1 medium red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 4 skinless, boneless chicken thigh, chopped into small chunks 1 tbsp Shaohsing rice wine 700ml hot vegetable stock 4 chestnut mushroom, sliced 1 tsp dark soy sauce 2 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp cold water to make a paste 1 handful beansprouts 2 spring onion, sliced
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Easy Hot & Sour Chinese Soup Bring a small pan of water to the boil and cook the noodles following pack instructions. Drain, rinse under cold running water to stop them cooking further, then drizzle over a little oil to prevent them sticking together. Divide between 2 deep bowls. Heat a wok over high heat and add the rest of the oil. When it starts to smoke, add the ginger and chilli, then stir-fry for a few secs. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 2 mins. As the meat starts to turn brown, add the rice wine and cook for 3 mins more. Add the vegetable stock, bring to a simmer, then add the mushrooms. Season with the dark soy, light soy and rice vinegar. Bring back to a simmer, then add the cornflour paste. Simmer and stir until thickened. Stir in the beansprouts and most of the spring onions, then ladle the soup over the noodles. Serve immediately, scattered with the remaining spring onions.
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What’s On Saturday 9th January Music at St Marys
St Mary’s answer to the New Year’s Day concert from Vienna. Performed by Aylesbury Concert Band, Gold Award Winners at the Midlands Concert Band Festival in November 2012 followed by Silver in the National Final in April 2013. You will hear music specially chosen for the time of year including the Blue Danube, the Radetzky March and many others. Save yourselves an expensive trip to Vienna! We hope this will be a sell-out event. Refreshments will be available in the interval. Performance starts at 2pm so you can get get home in the daylight Tickets £7.50 from the Box Office 01525 222283 St Mary’s Church, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire LU6 2DP Saturday 23rd January Milton Keynes Model Railway Society is holding an open day details are as follows:Admission free 11.00am until 4.00pm at the Society’s new premises North House,1 Bond Ave Bletchley. MK1 1SW For further information please refer to the Society website:www.mkmrs.org.uk Saturday 13th February Bletchley Garden Club’s Eighth Bletchley Seed Swap at Freeman Memorial Methodist Church Hall, Buckingham Road MK3 5HH, From 10am – 2pm Entrance £1. Heritage and locally grown seeds. ome made cakes and light lunches,Gardening advice, Gardening Bring and Buy Stall, Plant Stall For details phone Jan on 01908 372138, Theresa on 01908 375142 Wednesday 20th January Face Value?: History from Roman Coins Dr Susan Fern, Author 6.30 – 8pm; £7.50 ; free refreshments during short interval£7.50 per person. Call 01296 331441 to book. 6.30pm - 8.00pm
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Buckinghamshire County Museum and Roald Dahl Childrens Gallery, Church Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 2QP
Sunday 21st February The Pendley Manor Wedding Show Bridal Catwalks will feature at 12pm Midday and at 2:30pm.11.00am 4.00pm FREE ENTRY (Pre- Register) Pendley Manor Hotel, Cow Lane, Tring HP23 5QY tel 01923 750525
Sunday 24th January Andrew McCormack Solo Piano lunchtime recital - jazz matters is a composer and pianist at the pinnacle of his creative powers. He What ’s On has been the driving force behind at College Lakes A-list jazz artists and has performed extensively around the world. Developing and honing a skilfully original approach to writing and performance in the jazz tradition, McCormack has captivated audiences with his emotional and expressive style. 11.30am, public price £12 Family Fun Sticktacular The Stables, Stockwell Lane, WavSat 23rd Jan 10am-1pm endon, Milton Keynes, BuckinghamJoin us for some sticktastic shire MK17 8LU Contact telephone: 01908280800 adventures and discover some Saturday 13th February Milton Keynes Model Railway Society is pleased to announce details of their 2016 exhibition 10am - 4.30pm Stantonbury Leisure Centre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BN Admission (tickets available in advance via website below and on the door)£6.00 adult, £3.50 children £11.00 family Discounts offered if you travel by train and free connecting bus. www.mkmrs.org.uk/ exhibitions. Over 40 layouts and 30 traders offering something for everyone, from families to experienced modellers. Layouts include Dentdale, Towcester and Hampton End. Full trade support from over 30 traders.Free parking and level access throughout Free vintage bus service from Milton Keynes Central station for rail travellers.A great family day out!
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Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre January Weds 6th Film Brooklyn 10.30am Thurs 7th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 7.15pm Fri 8th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 7.15pm Sat 9th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 11am Sat 9th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 2.30pm Sat 9th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 6pm Tues 12th Film Taxi Tehran 8pm Weds 13th Film The Lady In The Van 2pm Weds 13th Film Brooklyn 8pm Thurs 14th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 7.15pm Fri 15th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 7.15pm Sat 16th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 11am Sat 16th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 2.30pm Sat 16th Theatre Beauty And The Beast 6pm Tues 19th Film The Dressmaker 8pm Weds 20th Film Steve Jobs 8pm Thurs 21st Theatre Beauty And The Beast 7.15pm Fri 22nd Theatre Beauty And The Beast 7.15pm Sat 23rd Theatre Beauty And The Beast 11am Sat 23rd Theatre Beauty And The Beast 2.30pm Sat 23rd Theatre Beauty And The Beast 6pm Tues 26th Event Cinema Rhapsody/Two Pigeons 7.15pm Weds 27th Film Carol 8pm Thurs 28th Event Cinema Les Liaisons Dangereuses 7pm Fri 29th Film Bridge Of Spies 8pm Sat 30th Music Piatti String Quartet 7.30pm
Fri 12th Film The Danish Girl 8pm Sat 13th Film Star Wars: The Force Awakens 5pm Tues 16th Film The Good Dinosaur 2pm Tues 16th Film The Danish Girl 8pm Weds 17th Film The Good Dinosaur 2pm Weds 17th Film Joy 8pm Thurs 18th Film The Good Dinosaur 2pm Thurs 18th Film The Danish Girl 8pm Fri 19th Theatre The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark 11.30am Fri 19th Theatre The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark 2.30pm Fri 19th Film Star Wars: The Force Awakens 5pm Sat 20th Music James Noble and Simon Callaghan 7.30pm Tues 23rd Film Room 8pm Weds 24th Film Room 8pm Thurs 25th Film Room 2pm Thurs 25th Event Cinema As You Like It 7pm Fri 26th Film Joy 8pm Sat 27th Film Room 8pm
February Tues 2nd Film Carol 8pm Weds 3rd Film Carol 10.30am Weds 3rd Film Bridge Of Spies 8pm Thurs 4th Event Cinema La traviata 6.45pm Fri 5th Film In The Heart Of The Sea 8pm Sat 6th Comedy Barnstormers 8pm Tues 9th Film Ice And The Sky 8pm Weds 10th Film Brooklyn 2pm Weds 10th Film Bridge Of Spies 8pm Thurs 11th Film Joy 8pm
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8th February 2016 The Year of the Monkey
Chinese New Year Chinese New Year has been celebrated for thousands of years. No one knows exactly when the tradition first started, but it is believed to date from at least the Shang Dynasty (1766 BC - 1122 BC), although it may be much older. The Chinese calendar is much older than the Gregorian one we use today, although it has evolved over time. It follows the lunar cycle, with each month beginning with the new moon. Chinese New Year falls between 21st January and 20th February on the Gregorian calendar. This year it will be celebrated on 8th February. Celebrations run from Chinese New Year’s Eve, to the Lantern Festival 15 days later. It is the Year of the Monkey, one of twelve animals associated with Chinese New Year. The others are rooster, dog, pig, rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse and sheep. The colour red is often associated with Chinese New Year. In Chinese folk lore there was once a beast called the Nian
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who roamed the land at the beginning of each year, terrorising villagers. Red was found to drive the Nian away, so red clothes were worn, and red lanterns and scrolls were hung. The tale goes that the Nian was eventually captured by a monk, but people have continued the traditions. Red packets containing money are also often given to younger people by married couples, to bring luck. Food plays an important role in Chinese New Year. New Year’s Eve dinner is a day for families to gather together to celebrate at home. The type of food served depends on the country and region. Some of the most common food traditionally eaten on or around Chinese New Year include dumplings, fish and spring rolls. Many of the ingredients are chosen because their name is considered auspicious. For example, there is a vegetarian dish called Buddha’s Delight which is often eaten at this time of year. Fat choy is usually included in the dish, due to
the last syllables of its name sounding similar to a Cantonese phrase for prosperity. The preparation and way of eating the dishes is also considered very important. Restaurants across the UK will often hang up decorations for Chinese New year and hold their own celebrations, including special menus and entertainment. Many of the cities also host Chinese New Year celebrations and activities, from lantern making and martial arts demonstrations to parades and firework displays. The Chinese dragon has become an iconic part of Chinese New Year. Dragons are said to ward off evil, and bring prosperity and good luck. The dragon dance is performed by a group of dancers carrying a giant, moveable dragon. It is believed that the longer the dragon, the more good luck it can bestow, so some can reach over 70 metres!
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PETS No snowballing for dogs and horses by Suzan St Maur
It’s lovely to get out on a chilly, bright morning for a walk with the dog or a hack out on your horse or pony, but ice and snow can represent a major danger to them, as they do to us. Icy surfaces are best avoided altogether, especially for your horses; dogs’ feet are less unsuited to slippery surfaces but even they can still skid and hurt themselves.
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remove afterwards. Other horse owners recommend using hoof oil, or even good, old-fashioned butter. Butter would certainly please our dogs! You can also try cooking spray which although convenient, may not be “heavy” enough to stay on their feet for long (if they don’t lick it off beforehand, anyway.) And as for our cats? Usually to be found curled up by a nice warm fire or radiator. Right next to me…
Walking or riding in soft snow, however, can be a joyful experience – except when the snow balls up in or around the animals’ feet. In North America, where many states and provinces have months of snow each winter, farriers can insert special pads between the horse’s hoof and shoe. If you want to try this for your horse here, ask your farrier to get some pads from www.stromsholm.co.uk. You’ll also find that snow balling in a horse’s feet is much less of an issue if the horse is not shod. Foot-lickin’ good Some dog and horse owners swear by petroleum jelly (Vaseline) smeared throughout the foot region and although it does work, it can be a prize pain to
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Big Garden Birdwatch
It started back in 1979 when the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) invited its junior members to count the number of birds in their gardens over a weekend in winter. The aim was to work out the ten most common birds in the United Kingdom, and thanks to children’s TV programme Blue Peter, thirty four thousand youngsters took part! This year the Big Garden Birdwatch takes place on the weekend of 30th and 31st January. For more details on how to get involved, visit www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/discoverandlearn/birdwatch.
National Nest Box Week
National Nest Box Week takes places from 14-21 February 2016 and it’s a chance for you to encourage birds in your garden to come home to roost!
up boxes is a great way of helping our winged friends - and it’s thought there’s now between 5 to 6 million boxes across the UK!
Organised by the British Trust for Ornithology, or BTO, the week is an important one for all the brilliant birds we have in the UK, from Robins to Owls! The idea behind the week is to get us all to put up nest boxes in our local areas, not only to protect the wildlife we already have, but to encourage even more birds to brood in our backyards! National Nest Box Week started in 1997. As more trees are cut down, birds lose their homes, so putting Oberyn has a lovely temperament. He needs a special home with experienced understanding owners who will help him to gain confidence. He needs plenty of company but would not be suitable for a family with children younger than teenagers. Oberyn needs to be an only dog. We are sure this lovely boy will blossom in the right home. Oberyn cannot live in Luton
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Different types of boxes will attract different types of birds. For example, small holes in nest boxes will attract the Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch and House Sparrow. Large boxes with holes will attract Starlings, the Greater Spotted Woodpecker and even the Little Owl. Open fronted boxes will attract the Robin and Pied Wagtail and very big boxes attract, amongst others the Kestrel, Jackdaw and Tawny Owl. You can either make your own nest box, or follow the link at the official site and buy a ready made box and set it up in your garden. Then all you have to do is wait patiently and see what happens next ... www.bto.org/about-birds/nnbw
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in review A Local Read Till Death Us Do Part by Christina Slough
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The fateful day Mimi Marcus has dreaded begins with a phone call... The wife of a U.S. Marine, Mimi spent countless nights worried that her husband Joel would fall in the line of duty. He had fought valiantly and served his country with honor. That’s exactly what they tell her when they deliver the news— Joel was taken by the enemy in Afghanistan. Her husband is dead.In desperate need of closure, Mimi travels to the one place Joel still has ties—The Marcus Ranch in Texas, inherited by his handsome younger brother Austin. The closer Mimi grows to the Marcus family, the more she considers it home. But when suspicions of Joel’s past surface, Austin refuses to disclose family secrets—even to his brother’s widow. It’s only by accident she uncovers evidence of Joel’s tainted past. Devastated by his lies and betrayal, she slowly opens up to Austin, and together they unfold layers of pain and
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grief. Mimi is sure she’ll never love again, but is Austin the man to prove her wrong? Then the unthinkable happens… Just as Mimi finds new hope in a future with Austin, Joel returns home from war. Enraged, traumatized, and teetering on the edge of insanity, Joel confesses to a history of deception, revealing yet another secret—this one too terrible to forgive. In an awful twist of fate, Joel proves marriage vows are made to be honored.No matter what. WIN a signed copy of Christina’s debut novel. Simply visit her Facebook page www.facebook.com/ cristinasloughauthor like the page and write on her wall “I saw you in Bee Local Magazine” one lucky winner will be selected at random to win a signed copy. Entries close 31st January 2016. Remember to Like the page or you can’t be contacted. The winner will be via the Facebook page.
Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
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Praise for this novel, first published at the beginning of 2015, has spread like wildfire and it has become THE book to read. So just in case you are one of the few that hasn’t succumbed to this thriller, why should you pick it up? Whether you are a regular commuter, like the central character Rachel, or not, you will easily be able to identify with the opening section. How many times have you sat on a train and looked out of the window into the garden or kitchen windows of the houses that back onto the tracks, as you speed past on your way to your final destination. As you catch glimpses into a life that you don’t know, do you wonder about the people that occupy those houses? Rachel doesn’t have to wonder. She passes familiar houses every day and purposefully looks for Jess and Jason, a young professional couple who live a perfect life. She knows them and is in many ways envious of their relationship. Seeing them in their garden is a moment of comfort as her own life is falling apart. But is all as it seems? On one day, as the train slows down at a signal by the house, Rachel notices that something is amiss. Suddenly she is sucked into a nightmare that seems destined to reveal everything, and that will shock you as her commuter journey turns out to be anything but normal. It’s a small world, but when that world comes crashing down around you, it becomes all too clear that this small world is a lot smaller than you first thought.
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You are a fan of Tolstoy or, you could never be bothered to read the book or, if you just love a period drama Described by the BBC website as a thrilling, funny and heartbreaking story of love, war and family life. Starring Paul Dano, Lily James and James Norton. This adaptation by Andrew Davies and directed by Tom Harper looks set to be an epic and lavish production of this Tolstoy classic. For those who are not up on their Tolstoy, War and Peace is about the effect of Napoleans invasion of Russia on five aristocratic families during the Tsarist period. This is a six part series due to air in January on BBC1 Carley Rae Jepson Emotion
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The Mid-Life Crisis Guide to... If you feel like you have lost touch with what’s cool and what’s not (and if you are still saying “cool” you probably have) here, to keep you informed, is local student and blogger, Kellie Sadler, with this issue’s guide to slang! Slang is second language to the youth generation, and I personally think that some may know it better than English itself. With new words evolving every day, it may be hard to keep up to date with what it all means! Take a read, remember it, and use it to impress your kids and friends, I promise you they’ll be amazed- or not
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something is funny in a conversation or situation. Sick = When something is ‘sick,’ it doesn’t mean that somebody has literally thrown up, but actually quite the opposite. It means that something is positive or actually quite cool.
Turn Up = When somebody wants to “turn up” or is “turnt” this actually means that they are most probBae = Bae stands for ‘Before ably intoxicated and want anyone/anything else’ and to party. Sometimes the is just another way of saying person may not actually be babe or baby. It is used to intoxicated, and may just be call somebody who you may really energetic or excited. find attractive or important Up to you to decide on that to you. one. Peak = Peak is when Squad = Squad is pretty something very negative straight forward in terms of happens. It is an unlucky understanding, as it refers situation that is bad on your to your friendship group. behalf or somebody else’s, resulting in it being “peak Fleek/Fleeky = This is one of for them.” my personal favourite slang terms that originated from Lol = Even though ‘lol’ has a Vine video. This means been around for ages, I that something is looking still feel as if some people good or flawless, such as believe that it means ‘lots it most commonly being of love,’ when it actually used for teenage girls saying means ‘lots of laughs.’ This that their “eyebrows are on means that it is used when fleek.” Stay in the know by following Kellie’s Tell our advertisers you found blog: them in Bee Local Magazine y0uthculture.blogspot.co.uk
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