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Making the most of a Covid Christmas Your local magazine for Redbourn, Kinsbourne Green and North Harpenden, Markyate, Flamstead, Caddington, Slip End, Aley Green, Woodside, Kensworth, Whipsnade, Studham and the Gaddesdens.

What a year 2020 has been.

Here we are in the festive month of December under tier 2 restrictions with infection rates of Covid 19, rising as I write. When we were first locked-down in March, everyone said, “so glad it wasn’t like this at Christmas”. But here we are, a Christmas later and we now have to endure a non-festive season. It could be worse; we could be in tier 3! On the bright side, you can now go to the shops, to a restaurant and drink alcohol with the meal, you can enjoy a variety of take-aways, you can attend a religious house for worship, get your nails and hair done, go to the gym, exercise outside and you can make a Christmas bubble of up to three families between 23rd to 27th December. After a long year, we have hope with at least three vaccines expected to roll out soon.

I keep reminding myself that there are people who are worse off; those who are suffering from covid or who have died from it and those who have been knocked for six by it all in so many ways. All I want for Christmas is an effective vaccine.

Stay safe, Sue Mitchell

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How has a Covid nine months of lockdowns, tiered restrictions and another lock-down affected our local people?

The thoughts and feelings of teenager Connor Gill as we went into the second lock-down...

The second lockdown is now upon us. Yet again, the nation screams out in panic as half of us are forced back inside - the other half, of course, being essential workers and school children. Yet again, we must begrudgingly adjust to our painfully familiar circumstances again. While forced inside, one must find ways to keep positive and entertained; personally, I like to indulge myself in my writing. I am an aspiring journalist and I thoroughly enjoy writing articles, poems and short stories. I also speak and interact with my friends through video games. Everyday we connect online and play our favourite games together for hours on end. Like everyone else, I have my hour of exercise every day - I usually spend mine walking the dog or skateboarding, a hobby I picked up in late 2015 and have been in love with ever since.

I often wonder about Covid-19’s impact on our future. Every day I read news from the BBC app and think about how that affects my current vision of the future. My generation is now transitioning into adulthood, and I often fear how different the economy and society will be when my peers and I move into independent living. What new requirements are we going to have to live by? Will this virus change the world forever?

The pandemic is having a significant effect on the rest of my family as well as me. I live with my mum, step dad, and my two sisters. My sisters, like me, are both 17-years-old, and we are definitely not accustomed to spending much time together at all. As you may have been able to predict, this has become very strenuous on my mum and stepdad; both of whom are still working every day. Luckily, we were able to stick together through the first lockdown, and it is looking like we shouldn’t encounter too much trouble through this one either.

Joanne Palmer, primary teacher and mother It is impossible to enforce social distancing with fiveyear-olds. They simply forget and run to their friends.

We have procedures in place but I am sceptical of their effectiveness in stopping the transmission of Covid. There is a lot of added pressure, trying to keep to the rules but I tell myself to focus and get on with it. Another problem is that some members have caught covid and so have had to stay off school and To advertise call 07941 661004

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others have had to stay off too to self isolate. It is the constant disruption which is stressful. There will be an end to it one day. It justs seems like forever right now.

Reg Smith (not real name) I live alone and found the restrictions of lock-down brought a black cloud over my head. I even found myself Googling ways to commit suicide. I have been feeling better recently but I feel worried about the future. I have been furloughed from Luton Airport and I worry that I will be made redundant as I cannot see how air travel will get back to where it was any time soon.

Retired Janice Hargreaves I am sixty six and I was initially furloughed and then made redundant in August. My husband and I have missed travelling this year and meeting our children and their families who live in Bucks and Essex. It has also been hard not being able to visit my husband’s mother who is in a care home in Hampshire.

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Why seek professional Financial Advice?

TACKLING PROBLEMS, CREATING A PLAN, DEALING WITH CHALLENGES

Whether you’re starting out or well into your wealth creation journey, professional financial advice helps you to define your goals and the path to getting there. It gives you a map and ongoing support to help you take control of your future.

Everyone has different goals in life. But whatever your goals, receiving advice can help bring you closer to achieving them. When it comes to managing your money, trying to build wealth, securing your future and drawing up an effective plan for fulfilling your financial objectives, professional financial advice is essential.

REASSURANCE, EXPERTISE AND CONFIDENCE Now more than ever, households need the reassurance, expertise and confidence that professional financial advice provides during these difficult times. The effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) are likely to have long-lasting effects on our finances for years to come. There is a proven direct correlation between a person’s financial and mental wellbeing. New research [1] has identified how professional financial advice helps to improve the emotional wellbeing of clients by making them feel more confident and financially resilient when compared to those who have not received advice – especially in times of crisis.

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emotional benefits of their adviser’s services is having access to expertise, which makes them feel more confident in their financial plans, feeling more in control of their finances and gaining peace of mind.

The research also shows that advised clients feel positive about the service they received – with the key areas of satisfaction being the quality of advice and expertise (82%), communication style (81%) and trustworthiness (81%).

FEELING MORE CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE The research highlights that people who receive professional financial advice feel more confident about the future and more financially resilient. Around three in five (63%) who received advice said they felt financially secure and stable compared to just half (48%) who had not received advice.

Four in ten (41%) who had not received advice felt anxious about their household finances compared to just a third (32%) of those who were advised. Advisers also helped people to boost their knowledge and gain a better understanding of their finances – particularly when it comes to protection and retirement planning. Advised clients feel up to three times more confident about understanding products and financial matters, compared with people who don’t have an adviser.

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advised compared to the non-advised. A quarter of non-advised individuals said they would not know where to start when asked about life insurance (23%) or protecting against serious illness (24%). In comparison, just 7% of those who were advised gave this response when asked about life insurance and 8% would not know where to start when asked about protecting against serious illness.

BEING MORE PREPARED FOR LIFE’S SHOCKS The research also looked at how the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis made nonadvised clients feel about their finances.

A third (35%) of people felt anxious about their financial situation and 65% have come to appreciate the value in being more prepared for life’s shocks. An experienced adviser offers professional, tailored advice based on your individual circumstances and future aspirations. By understanding the mistakes that unadvised investors make, we are able to demonstrate the value that an adviser brings THE VALUE OF PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVICE At a time when many people will be To advertise call 07941 661004

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worried about their financial future, as the economic impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt, receiving professional financial advice is vital. This research illustrates how advice can offer real help to people in the successful achievement of their goals.

If you would like to discuss your particular situation, please contact us.

Capital Manor 01582 414514 17 Manor Road, Caddington LU1 4EE www.capitalmanor.co.uk info@capitalmanor.co.uk Source data: [1] Royal London engaged with a UK nationally representative sample of 4,007 people. The research found 26% of UK population have received financial advice. Based on the latest population figures from the ONS, this equates to around 17 million (17,367,169) people. https://adviser.royallondon.com/globalassets/ docs/adviser/misc/brp8pd0008-feeling-the-benefit-offinancial-advice-adviser-report.p INFORMATION IS BASED ON OUR CURRENT UNDERSTANDING OF TAXATION LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS. ANY LEVELS AND BASES OF, AND RELIEFS FROM, TAXATION ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE VALUE OF INVESTMENTS AND INCOME FROM THEM MAY GO DOWN. YOU MAY NOT GET BACK THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT INVESTED. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT A RELIABLE INDICATOR OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE. YOUR EVENTUAL RETIREMENT INCOME MAY DEPEND UPON THE SIZE OF THE FUND AT RETIREMENT, FUTURE INTEREST RATES AND TAX LEGISLATION. Please mention

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Started a new business in Lockdown?

Do you need to consider your IP? For all of us, 2020 has been a unique year with many putting their lives ‘on hold’ throughout the UK’s first lockdown. During this period of self-reflection, it’s no surprise that many decided to turn their lockdown hobby, or their longconsidered ideas, into a new business, as they finally had the time to make it a reality.

Starting a new business brings a lot of excitement but because it can be done quite quickly, it can sometimes mean that legal formalities, like protecting your Intellectual Property (IP) can be overlooked, which can leave you and your newly formed business at risk.

We have put together a few tips to consider for people who have recently set up a new business.

What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual Property (IP) is an umbrella term used to describe a variety of legal rights that attach to certain types of ideas or information.

In order to protect what your business creates, increase your competitive position, and avoid infringing the IP rights of other businesses, there are a few things you should consider:

• IP ownership- Ensure that your company is the owner of IP used by your business and that your company is the registered proprietor of any of its registered IP. • Contract dealing with IP- Ensure that any contract dealing with your IP, whether with customers, suppliers, contractors or employees, is carefully reviewed prior to signing.

Sometimes it may be necessary for you to prevent other businesses from trying to emulate your business, copy your trademarks, or pass themselves off as your business.

For more information on the above please contact Partner, Kiall Bagnell on the details below.

Kiall Bagnell Partner, Corporate Commercial Kiall.Bagnell@sherrards.com +44 (0) 1727 738914 www.sherrards.com

• Register your trade name- Ensure that you have protected your brand by registering your trading name as a trademark. This can be anything from your brand name, logo, product names, or packaging. By registering it you can distinguish and protect your products or services.

• Domain name registration- Register your domain name and the domain name relating to all potential web addresses you would like to be associated with your business to stay one step ahead of cyber squatters. For example .com, .net, .org etc.

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Councillor James Jamieson, Leader of Central • Has it Bedfordshire Council said: introduced no “Sadly we have had numerous reports about service at the businesses who don’t follow the rules and we are bar/counter taking enforcement action including prosecution. with food and “But residents can also play their part by simply drink brought refusing to spend their money with a business to customers’ that puts profit before health. tables only?

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Do you trust your garage?

By Melanie Wooding Jones Redbourn Auto Solutions, caring for you and your car Taking your car for repair or service can incite fear in some and, as car mechanic is one the least trusted professions in the UK, it is hardly surprising. So, how can you be assured your garage know what they are doing and be able to visit with confidence that they can carry work out for you competently?

Why do garages have such a poor reputation?

Media reports from covert investigations in programmes such as Rogue Trader or Panorama and numerous surveys from consumer organisations, prove that customer misgivings are well founded.

When Which? put garages to the test, they introduced four basic faults on 62 cars aged between 3-6 years old. Their results were alarming with only eight of the garages returning the cars fault free. In addition, 39% of garages charged for screen wash that wasn’t supplied.

In a later survey by RAC, concerns continued as their survey revealed that 38% of motorists said their garage failed to fix the problem, and 36% felt they were overcharged. Most concerning was, one in four (24%), said they were very concerned about hidden costs.

The good news is that once a relationship has been established, consumers generally remain loyal to that garage, but it can be a minefield to find a good reliable garage.

So, what do you look for in a good garage?

Surprisingly, price doesn’t come first. According to Fleet News, when choosing a garage, people value reliability (56%), customer service (19%), with only 14% citing that cost was their prime concern. This was confirmed in a later survey by the RMI where convenience and customer service were valued most.

How to you find the right garage?

Understand that every now and then a garage will get something wrong…. It’s how they handle it that will tell you if they are a good trustworthy garage. The good news is, there are fantastic garages who will exceed your expectations. The issue is finding them!

1. Quality Marks Look for quality marks where garages have to follow a code of practice. There are numerous marks such as: To advertise call 07941 661004

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• Industry Specific: Motor Codes, Trust My Garage etc • Consumer Organisations: Which?, Consumer Reports etc • Government Departments: Trading Standards By far the most rigorous mark to achieve is from Trading Standards where they check everything from the consumer’s point of view. Ideally, look for garages who are specifically Trading Standards Approved, or at least they have been reviewed by an organisation that have a TSI Approved Code. All CTSI (Chartered Trading Standards Institute) approved traders operate under a sector-specific code of practice and must demonstrate that they are committed to the highest levels of customer service.

If you prefer a mobile mechanic, you can check to see if they are on the IMI professional register. (www.imiregister.org.uk) Look for an industry specific organisation mark such as RMI’s Trust My Garage (www.trustmygarage.co.uk).

This ensures the latest diagnostic equipment is being used, Health and Safety is in place and checks current qualifications and knowledge of all staff. Should something go wrong, you also have the comfort of knowing any issues can be resolved using the National Concilliation Service.

Be aware of schemes that have been ‘checked’ but not necessarily endorsed! It’s a marketing exercise.

The garage pays a fee to be on the list, but haven’t necessarily received a visit or been assessed.

2. Check knowledge As you can know, there are many components in a car. When a vehicle has been serviced by a garage, they are confirming that the vehicle is safe to drive.

You are putting your trust in them. Technology and complexity in cars have changed considerably from the humble combustion engine to intelligent cars with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The knowledge and a high level of skill that Technicians need to operate to keep us safe in our vehicles is phenomenal and cannot be underestimated.

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(continued from page 24) didn’t have an acceptable level of skill, but only 9% admitted to check if this was the case. The reality is there are an insufficient number of garages that can demonstrate this.

There are different levels of technician from Apprentice, through Service to Diagnostic and Master.

Each level has its specialisms, but you won’t have access to Diagnostic or Master Technicians in many garages including fast fit centres.

Don’t be shy! Ask to see what their level of expertise is whether a mobile or dealership technician; they are all expected to keep up to date with continued professional development. Afterall, if they are not currently competent, how do you know they are doing the right repair?

3. Reputation The internet has made it very easy to check someone’s reputation. Take a look at their google or social media reviews and you’ll soon get a feel for a business. Remember it’s all too easy for people to leave negative feedback, so check if the company gave a reasonable response and then put it in context of other reviews and ask yourself if they are a business you could deal with? If you received good service, it means so much to the business if you could leave them a review too!

4. Fair Price without Compromising Safety The price you pay should reflect the knowledge and expertise, labour time, quality of the parts and peace of mind that you will be safe in your car.

Warrantywise, found that most drivers felt baffled by technical jargon around modern cars and worried that garages would take advantage of this to charge more.

96% of customers thought they would pay more in a franchised main dealer, with some charging £250 per hour.

Another frightening statistic by ClickMechanic, was that one in five drivers never have their car serviced at all, preferring to risk breakdown or accident by putting off essential routine maintenance.

We can’t emphasise enough that it is your responsibility to keep your car in a roadworthy condition to ensure that, should the unexpected happen, your insurance is not invalidated.

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in an accident and is proof that you have taken reasonable steps to protect yourself and other road users. An MOT is not the same as a service. It is a visual safety check to ensure the car is roadworthy on that day.

If you have received a repair and it feels expensive, ask for more details or you could even ask to see the broken part. This is where trust is so important as only the Technician who worked on the car can be absolutely sure that the course of action was right. In a workshop with many technicians, sometimes they work together on complex issues. You are relying on their competency to get the job done for you to keep you safe.

5. License the Industry The IMI’s survey revealed 41% of people wouldn’t let an unlicensed technician work on their car with 70% assuming that a license existed. The reality is that the motor trade isn’t licensed. Anyone can set up as a mechanic and work on your car.

The parts industry is also unregulated and to offer you the ‘cheapest’ price, a garage or individual may turn to cheaper parts to gain your custom. These are often a false economy, with poor quality, illfitting parts leading to longer labour hours, and can compromise safety. Consumers should also be aware of counterfeit parts, which have become an issue on auction websites.

Even where some consumers feel safer with main dealer pricing, Auto Express has exposed a major discrepancy within the main dealer network. They ‘mystery shopped’ main dealer franchises by asking for a quote to supply and fit a replacement battery.

One Mercedes-Benz dealer quoted £1,248 to complete the job on a Mercedes C-Class, compared with the lowest quote of £315! So, it’s not about relying on a brand above the door; make sure you trust the people you are buying from.

So, with all this in mind, wouldn’t it be easier for the customer if the Motor Trade was licensed? Isn’t it appalling that anyone can work on your family vehicle, or even the largest of lorries, and not be competent to do so?

The team at Redbourn Auto Solutions would like to wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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Groups & Societies

Parish Council Websites https://whipsnade.bedsparishes.gov.uk/ http://flamstead.org https://www.studhamparish.co.uk/ www.markyateparishcouncil.gov.uk http://redbournparishcouncil.gov.uk/ www.caddington.com https://slipendparishcouncil.co.uk https://kensworth.bedsparishes.gov.uk/ www.harpendenruralpc.org.uk/

Markyate

Care Group Help Line – 07972 152279 Care Bus – Sue and Malcolm Davies – 01582 840554 Markyate Parish Council – Jenny Bissmire 840110 Herts County Councillor – Terry Douris 01442 402273

Slip End

Photography Group meet every 3rd Tuesday at Slip End Social Club New Street 7pm. 01582 452851 Tennis Club - We are a small, friendly club open to all ages and we are now open again. Call to check the arrangements due to Covid-19. Membership enquiries: Steve Lyons (01582 414162) Coaching enquiries: Sally Parry (01582 413501)

Caddington

Caddington and Slip End Runners – Front Street, Slip End 8pm Call 07587 189260 CaddingtonCare Good Neighbour Scheme, has been running throughout the pandemic crisis, helping the people of Caddington, wherever there is a need and whatever their age. Prescriptions have been delivered, shopping has been done, telephone befrienders have been put into action, and many small acts of kindness have been carried out.

CaddingtonCare continues to run its core service MondayFriday between 9am and 4.30pm. Please call 07548 264672.

Please note, all regular social activities have been suspended until further notice.

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Village Hall – Lynne Lewis 873981 Neighbourhood Watch – Caroline Streek 872410 Cricket Club – Duncan Wingfield 872743; Parish Council – Pat Mitchell 871178 Community Scheme – 07919 081473 Local History – Julia Holder 873465

Studham

Friends of Studham Common See website www.foscomm.org Studham Village Hall - Main hall and a meeting room available for hire. Modern kitchen. Contact: Des Salmon, 01582 872082 desstudham@btconnect.com Tennis Club – Open to members and non-members.

All welcome. Contact Andrew Jones Andrew.jones@ expressvending.co.uk 07833 111682 See www.studhamtennisclub.co.uk Neighbourhood Watch – Richard Hodge 01582 873630 Corona Virus Response Group for Studham, Kensworth and Whispnade To register your details as a volunteer or as somebody needing assistance call 01582 873447/872597 gnstudham@hotmail.co.uk To advertise call 07941 661004

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Ken France 01582 872375; Village Hall – Sam Burr 07921 761730

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Tennis at Redbourn Club - Club members play right through the autumn and winter seasons throughout the year. For more details please visit www. redbourntennis.org.uk or look on the Facebook page. 4 hard courts, coaching. Three mix-in adult sessions per week. League matches. www. redbourntennis.org.uk Want to cycle? - Join the Hub. Email hubmeister@ hubcoffeebikes.com with the words “Ride Reminder” in the subject field and we’ll do the rest.

Run Redbourn - They have 7 organised running sessions per week for runners of all standards. Contact Rachel Mackie on runredbourn@gmail.com Redbourn in Bloom Membership of Redbourn in Bloom costs just £5 per household per year. This income helps towards our planting projects to enhance the village. Pauline Williamson 01582 792931 or Mike Thain, (volunteer co-ordinator) on 01582 793376 Redbourn Village Museum, The Common, Redbourn (next to The Cricketers) is open weekends 2 – 5 pm, admission free.

Local history collection on the site of a former Silk Mill and Tea Factory, with children’s activities and village walking trail.

Call 01582 793397 to check if open following pandemic.

Village Hall - For hire rates office@redbournvillagehall.org.uk Redbourn Care Group A new service and additional offer - Friendly Walkers and Talkers. We have several volunteers who love to talk. If you know anyone who wants a phone conversation, then do make contact. You may prefer to Walk and Talk: it might be a slow stroll or a jog, all in accordance with the government’s latest COVID guidelines. All other help continues, shopping, prescriptions, deliveries, arranging transport to medical appointments and much more.

Do call us on 01582 794550 or visit our website: www.redbourncaregroup.co.uk Redbourn Bowls Club, based at the Centre, always welcomes new members. If you would like more details, please contact our Chairperson, Margaret Davis, on 01582 799075, email: margaretfdavis@virginmedia.com or Jez Cronshaw, Coach, at 07525 867450.

Active in Redbourn - all the Rs - Run, ride, roam, relax and restore. www.activeinredbourn.co.uk Clerk to Redbourn Parish Council Redbourn Parish Centre, The Park, Redbourn, Hertfordshire, AL3 7LR Clerk@redbournparishcouncil.gov.uk www.redbournparishcouncil.gov.uk Tel: 01582 794832 Citizens Advice at the Parish Centre on alternate Monday.

For dates of surgeries see website castad.org.uk or all 01727 811118.

County Councillor – Annie Brewster annie.brewster@hertfordshire.gov.uk S

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BUILDERS/ROOFING Claridge & Hall Bros Ltd 01582 840201 enquiries@claridgeandhall.com Goodson Builders Ltd 07850 746171 goodson.builders@lineone.net G&J Groundworks Landscape & Plant Hire 01582 447 284 info@gj-groundworks.co.uk GJ Smith Roofing 01582 671185 www.gjsmithroofing.com J M Bygate Designs Ltd 07841 389342 james@jmbygatedesigns.co.uk

For further information please call Deborah on 07956 463128 or visit www.kinsbournecommonnursery.com

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LOFT LADDERS Home Counties Loft Ladders 0808 3019557 www.homecountiesloftladders.co.uk MOBILE HOMES Whipsnade Park Homes 07714 767061 01582 873119 info@whipsnadeparkhomes.co.uk

WHIPSNADE PARK HOMES

Homes for sale set in the heart of the pretty village of Whipsnade in greenbelt countryside Any enquiries email info@whipsnadeparkhomes.co.uk Tel: 01582 873119 07714 767061

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