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Contents

You just have to feel sorry for the people who thought that a camping holiday would be a good idea this year! Just what is it with the weather?

Quadcopters 6 Independence Day 8 Ice Lollies 10 A Good Read 12 Into The Wild 14 Carry On Camping 16 Garden Ornaments 18 Puzzle Pages 20 July Recipe 22

24 Wimbledon Facts Summer Savings 26 Edwinstowe Lions 28 Index 30

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Quadcopters

Quadcopters, or drones as they’re also called, are similar to remote controlled helicopters, but have four rotary blades.

They’re a lot of fun to fly, but there’s more to quadcopters than just a zoom around the park.

Many of them come with inbuilt video cameras, or the ability to attach a camera, so you can film a bird’s eye view of the area they’re flying over.

With a quadcopter, you could take aerial shots of your village, check out places that are inaccessible by road or foot, and capture some of the beauty of gliding over a lake or fields.

Quadcopters can also be used for practical purposes, such as checking whether there are any loose tiles on your roof. You will want to be careful where you fly your quadcopter; as your neighbours likely won’t appreciate you taking shots of them sunbathing in their garden.

and up and down walls, as well as in the air.

The wheels also protect the blades when it crashes (which it will). You control it using your smartphone and it’ll do tricks such as 360° flips. I’ve never had much luck flying remote control helicopters, but find this one surprisingly responsive for the price.

Outdoors you can get speeds of up to 11mph and a height of 20 metres. It is very small and light, so the camera isn’t the best, and you’ll want a spare battery as each charge only lasts a few minutes, but all in all it’s a good entry model.

Even if you just buy a small, cheaper quadcopter for personal use only, there are some restrictions on flying it, so do visit www.quadcopters.co.uk for more information.

Some quadcopters are primarily designed for outdoor use, some indoor, and some are multi-purpose. They start at around £30, but you do get what you pay for. The camera quality on the cheaper models is pretty poor.

They’re also usually smaller, harder to fly and have a lower range, so can’t go as high or far. A high-end quadcopter with a professional high definition video camera can set you back more than £3,000.

Drone racing is becoming increasingly popular, with events held around the UK, and you can buy kits to make and customise your own quadcopter.

If you’re looking to use a quadcopter for commercial purposes, you will need to register it with the Civil Aviation Authority, and undertake a training course to get a Permission for Aerial Work. You’ll also likely need to get public liability insurance.

If you just want one for fun, the Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider is a good beginner’s model. Priced at around £50, it has large detachable wheels, so you can manoeuvre it along the ceiling

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An Independent Nation

America is centre stage at the moment with the imminent presidential elections. The U.S. prides itself on its independence, but what is Independence Day really about?

In the eighteenth century, America was a series of thirteen colonies governed from Britain. Initially the relationship between the two countries was strong but gradually the colonists became irritated by their lowly status.

Simple decisions which affected their daily lives took months to implement because they had to be passed through Parliament in England. During Britain’s war with France it paid less attention to the American colonies and they became more self reliant setting up their own de facto government systems.

When Britain noticed this burgeoning independence it decided to impose greater control again: the agriculture, trade and purchases of goods were too important to lose. At the same time Britain resented the costs of protecting the colonies and decided these should be funded through taxation.

The Stamp Act, passed in 1765 meant certain imported items were taxed. These were marked with an official stamp. In protest merchants banded together and refused to buy goods from Britain. The act was cancelled in early 1766.

But the British Government under King George III still held the power and in 1767 Charles Townshend, the chancellor of the exchequer imposed new taxes on tea, paint, lead, paper and glass. He also passed the Quartering Act whereby British soldiers were to be quartered in the homes of the civilian population. Once again the colonists boycotted British goods in protest.

The rebellion centred on Boston so the British Government sent troops there to keep order. On March 5th 1770 British soldiers fired on a mob. Several men were killed in what became known as the Boston Massacre. The soldiers involved were arrested but there remained a very anti-

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British feeling among the colonies.

On the same day as the Boston Massacre most of the Townshend acts were abolished.

But Britain had a point to prove so left the Tea Act in place. This infuriated the colonists.

They turned away all tea clippers from their harbours.

Then on December 16th 1773 a group of colonists dressed as Indians boarded a ship and threw the cargo of tea into the sea. This became known as the Boston Tea Party.

When the British Government heard what had happened ministers were incensed.

Britain closed Boston Port and put Massachusetts under military rule. Anger in the colonies spilled over. In 1774 the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and drafted the Declaration of Rights and Grievances.

There were attempts at conciliation but when armed colonial militia inflicted a defeat on the British army at Lexington and Concord the American War of Independence was under way.

The war officially began in 1775 and ended with the peace treaty of 1783. It transformed the original thirteen British Colonies into the United States of America.

America officially split from Britain on 4th July 1776 with the signing of The Declaration of Independence.

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Homemade Ice Lollies

Do you share the same childhood memories of summertime as me? When it got hot, did you take out the ice cube tray, fill it with diluted cordial and eagerly wait for it to set so that you could enjoy impromptu homemade ice lollies?

And were you usually disappointed when you came face to face with crunchy, crystallised cubes of weakly flavoured water rather than the delicious, mouthwatering, thirst-quenching, temperature -cooling creations you were expecting?!

Legend has it that the ice lolly was invented in 1905 by an 11 year old American boy named Frank Epperson, who accidentally left a glass of soda with a mixing stick poking out of it on his porch overnight.

4. To make sure the sticks stand upright, freeze for about an hour and then insert the sticks. Alternatively, cover the top of the moulds with foil, make a slit and insert the sticks through it.

5. Freezing quickly reduces the amount of ice crystals. Turn the freezer to the coldest setting and place the moulds at the back.

Lollies on average take around 4-5 hours to freeze but set faster, the higher the water to sugar ratio. Alcohol slows the process, with too much alcohol resulting in a slushy lolly!

6. To un-mould, immerse in hot water for 20-30 seconds. Dip just below the top rim and pull hard on the sticks to yank the lollies out.

The next day, he found he had made a delicious frozen treat. Regardless of their origin, homemade ice lollies offer endless possibilities.

7. Store frozen lollies in sealable freezer bags or waxed paper. Make sure they are airtight to prevent ice crystals from forming inside.

Orange and lemon, minted milk, strawberries and cream, pineapple and coconut, grapefruit and campari or vodka and tonic are just some of the flavours you could try.

8. For super quick lollies, simply freeze pieces of fruit. Cover bananas in peanut butter or chocolate spread before freezing or blend fruit puree with plain yoghurt.

Frozen Angel Delight tastes just like mini milks!

To avoid the disappointing results I experienced, here are a few tips to ensure success at the freezer.

1. Make the mixture too strong. Cold numbs the taste buds, so add extra lemon juice, balsamic vinegar or even chilli to give the lolly oomph!

2. Sugar improves the taste and softens the texture.

Too little will result in a solid block of flavoured ice; too much will result in a lolly that is partially liquid.

Healthier alternatives to sugar include date syrup, honey and coconut sugar.

3. When filling the mould, leave about 5mm at the top to allow the mixture to expand.

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The Time Traveler’s Wife

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A Good Read

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Published in 2004, Niffenegger’s debut work has become an international bestseller.

In 1991 20-year-old Claire is an artist who makes paper sculptures for a living. She bumps into 28-year-old Henry, a librarian at the local library. He has never met her before, but Claire has known him all her life; for Henry is not an ordinary man.

The death of Edward VI at the tender age of 15 saw the throne pass to a Lady Jane Grey, just 16 years old. Jane usurped Edward’s sisters Mary and Elizabeth, but she was merely a pawn in a political game of power.

He was born with a genetic disorder which causes him to time travel. He has no control over it, and cannot predict how long he will stay in one time. He jumps around his own timeline and experiences events in his own history.

Published by Usborne books, Francis’ novel takes the real-life Jane and creates a semifictional account of her short life. Jane is a young girl in love with Ned, a Catholic woodsman: a secret and forbidden love.

Trapped by her upper-class life, she sees freedom and an escape in Ned.

So, on this day in 1991 when he and Claire meet, she becomes a part of his experiences and therefore his timeline. He begins to travel within her life and their ‘first’ encounter is when Claire is just 6 years old. Over his many ‘visits’ as she grows into adulthood they form a close relationship and eventually fall in love.

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A few days later it was declared that Mary was in fact the rightful queen and Jane was accused of treason. Just nine days after her accession to the throne she was beheaded at the Tower of London.

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Into The Wild

Get back to nature with a weekend survival course!

If you’re looking to unleash your inner Bear Grylls, or just get back to nature, a survival course may be the answer. You could throw yourself in at the deep-end by jetting off to the wilds of Zimbabwe, or the hot sands of the Sahara. Or you could ease yourself in gently, with a weekend survival course right here in the UK. Weekend activities differ depending on the course you choose, but you’ll likely end up learning to build a fire, find food and create a shelter. You could also find yourself mastering other skills, such as making traps and snares, preparing game, or wood carving.

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Carry On Camping

Camping in the UK can be a challenge to say the least! It’s a bit like Marmite... you either love it or you hate it.

For those that love it, they can’t wait to get out into the open to enjoy fresh air, hiking, walking, climbing and all the simple pleasures of the countryside.

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First Aid Kit Burns, scratches, cuts or bumps—one of these is bound to happen on an active camping trip, making a first-aid kit one of the most important camping essentials you could bring.

Don’t arrive at your campsite without it, and be sure to take it on your excursions, as well.

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July Cornbread Recipe

American Style Cornbread An American favourite in honour of Independence Day.

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Lightly whisk the eggs in a separate bowl. Stir into the polenta mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.

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Wimbledon Facts

Wimbledon fortnight is the annual event which enthuses even non-tennis-lovers.

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Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam event to be played on grass, which is cut to exactly 8mm for the competition.

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missing when they accidentally fly into the crowd. Balls are replaced every 7-9 games, and those not in use are stored in special refrigerated containers to make sure they are kept in peak condition.

Wimbledon is synonymous with strawberries and more than 140 000 tubs will be consumed by spectators this year.

Players on the other hand prefer bananas for energy and will consume around 15000 of them!

There are 250 ball boys and girls (known as BBGs) at Wimbledon. Their average age is 15. They are all volunteers selected from participating schools.

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Bizarrely it’s a quiet time for train and coach travel so you might be able to pick up a bargain ticket or two.

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Wherever you live, work or travel across the British Isles and Ireland, you are likely to come across members of Lions clubs and the projects we support.

From Abbeyleix to Aberdeen, Yarm to Yeovil, we cover the points of the compass and letters of the alphabet.

Lions are ordinary people who do extraordinary things to help others and support good causes. We have 15,000 active members belonging to 900 local clubs throughout the British Isles and Ireland.

Globally we have more volunteers in more places than any other service club organisation, and love to help others and make things happen.

Every Lions Clubs supports a range of good causes and projects in its area where you can get involved.

Every day Lions are having fun by organising remarkable and memorable fundraising activities - with every penny raised going direct to good causes.

We are involved in raising funds for good causes, organising local events, providing direct support for individuals or groups in the community, helping our partners and responding proactively wherever and whenever we can.

All members of Lion Clubs International are committed to serving local communities and share a set of common values.

As volunteers, we are enthusiastic about making a difference and achieving extraordinary things. As people, we are ordinary men and women, who enjoy ourselves and gain satisfaction from playing a key role at the heart of the community.

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Quality reception areas including the Chatsworth Conservatory Bespoke service Disabled access Private viewing lounges Pre paid funeral plans Modern fleet of vehicles Large landscaped parking area Bespoke memorial garden Handmade memorials 11 Poplar Grove, Forest Town, Mansfield, Notts, NG19 0HW | www.wsingham.co.uk | Info@wsingham.co.uk | Tel: 01623 621114

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