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Dash Cams Activity trackers have become very popular in recent years. Fitbits are the device that everyone has heard of but there are many others. If you’re thinking of buying one, ask yourself these questions: The dashboard camera, or dash cam, has become increasingly popular recently. So, should you think about buying one? A dash cam is a special camera that is mounted on a car dashboard for the purpose of recording sounds and images while you’re driving.
much easier with evidence. In the US there are special channels for reporting dangerous drivers, with the aim of making roads safer for everyone. It is probable that the UK will follow suit. Extra insurance for parents - We worry when our teens first start to borrow the car that they may not stick to the rules of the road. Knowing that there is a dash cam monitoring their driving behaviour is an extra incentive for them to pay attention, or they might not be trusted to take the car out again!
But why might you want one? First-hand evidence in case of a car accident - This is the main reason why people invest in one. If you are involved in a collision you can prove that it was not your fault by submitting the camera footage as evidence. It’s a compelling reason for buying one. Reporting a dangerous driver - Sometimes you see a driver do something so reckless and irresponsible right in front of you that you fear for the safety of other roadusers. Reporting that person becomes
Prevention of insurance claim scams - Insurance fraud is a growing problem with vehicles. Some drivers purposely cause minor car accidents in order to put the blame on the other party, so they can extort money from the victim. The victim has no way of proving their innocence, so these people also fake injuries in order to collect the insurance money from their insurance companies. A dash cam will at least allow you to prove that you were not at fault in such a case.
It keeps an eye on your car while you are not in it! - Have you ever returned to your car in a car park to find it’s been scratched? Or are you sure the neighbour’s children are scraping their bikes along the side of your vehicle when they squeeze past on the drive?
dash cams capturing unexpected phenomena. A family of ducks stopping traffic in Birmingham, a plane crashing right in front of a guy driving down a highway, and one Russian car driver’s dash camera recorded an enormous meteor that flew over Russia.
A well-installed dash camera can efficiently record such events because most can be set to record even when the car engine isn’t running.
The clip ended up being viewed millions of times on YouTube!
Some can even send all the data to your laptop or smart phone remotely, giving you peace of mind. Because the best camera is the one you have with you - It’s not all about the car! Check out online videos of
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Hardy Annuals Hardy annuals: the name is an oxymoron. Hardy plants are supposed to be able to survive the winter aren’t they, but annuals, by their definition, don’t. In fact, the names hardy, half-hardy and tender, when applied to annuals, refer to the relative cold tolerance of the newly planted seeds. Hardy annual seeds can handle being frozen in the soil so are ideal for planting outside, either in the autumn or now. Productive, adaptable and cheap, they are the ideal credit-crunch plants. They are also easy-to-grow, so are brilliant for beginner gardeners. For best results sow them as thinly as possible, cover lightly with sifted soil then firm it down. Protect them from cats and birds with netting until the seedlings are well established then thin them out to the distance recommended on the packet. Good flowers for the annual-novice include poppy, calendula, larkspur, fried- egg plants (limnanthes), love-in-
the-mist, clarkia and cornflowers. If I could grow only one it would be Nigella damascena (love-in-the-mist). It’s an old cottage-garden plant and ‘Miss Jekyll’ is a beautiful, soft, pure blue variety with the added bonus of stripy seed pods once the flowers have faded. The king of the hardy annuals though has to be the sunflower. Children particularly love to grow them. Sow them singly in small pots or directly into the earth. If you sow them directly, plant two seeds into each hole and thin to one once they are established. They may need to be staked as they grow. There are some terrific varieties. A favourite of mine is Prado Red, which as the name suggests, produces deep red flowers. If you pinch them out, they‘ll grow to five feet and produce numerous blooms on each plant. If sunflowers are the kings of the hardy annuals, then sweet peas are surely the fragrant queens. Old-fashioned or antique varieties tend to be best for scent though their flowers are slightly
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smaller. The great thing about sweet peas is that you have to pick them to prolong flowering so you have a wonderful excuse to have a fragrant home all summer long. Sweet peas should be planted a little deeper than other annuals. They are very thirsty flowers. My granddad used to line his sweet pea trenches with lots of wet newspaper. He won prizes for his blooms, so he obviously knew a thing or two about it.
Next time you’re at the garden centre... walk right on by the showy (and expensive) potted plants and head for the seed section. For a very small outlay you can add colour, shape, interest and completely transform your plot ...and if you don’t like it, you can always change it again next year. Happy gardening! By Rachael Leverton
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Canada is located in the northern part of North America. English and French are two languages that are widely spoken. Other languages to be heard are Chinese, Spanish and German, amongst several more. The arts, literature, music and sports, plus culture and religions, along with history, attract and interest many visitors, constantly. Summer and winter temperatures can vary, throughout the different areas of Canada. Canadian cuisine has many variations, over numerous regions. Canadian wines, which have been produced for over 200 years, are now receiving much publicity and popularity, with awards being gained at prestigious competitions and events, around the world.
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Their Bespoke series Chardonnay is favoured by many. Versatile and with an appealing bouquet, this white production has a very positive mouthfeel and palate sensation and is also a favourite to complement a lot of cuisine, including fish and white meats.
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Jamie’s dad has plans to turn the ground floor of the lighthouse into a Dinosaur Museum as the local area, known as Dinosaur Cove, is rich in Jurassic and Cretaceous fossils. However, what Jamie doesn’t expect to find is a hidden entrance to Dinosaur Island where there are real living dinosaurs. For all of us our homes are the one place we feel safe. It is one of our human rights that no one can enter our home without due cause. For those of us who own our homes then they are also a financial investment and an investment for our children once we are gone. So, what if you came home one day to find a removal van outside your home. And someone else was moving in. This is what happens to Fi Lawson, one sunny winter day in January. There are no signs of her two young sons and her husband, Bram, just a family of strangers insisting that they £1.6 million house in a leafy suburb of London is now theirs.
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And so Fi’s life quickly unravels. This dual narrative novel tells the events leading up to that day from the point of view of both Fi and Bram, switching between their two accounts. At times this can lead to confusion as you forget that you know information from Bram that Fi doesn’t, but it is not a big issue. Has Bram cheated Fi out of her home and disappeared from the face of the earth? If he has why? This fast-paced thriller will have you guessing until the end, with twists and revelations throughout and asks if we ever really know what the closest people in our lives are going through?
In this adventure Jamie and his new friend Tom discover what looks like houses on Dinosaur Island. Knowing people weren’t around at the same time as dinosaurs the boys decide to check them out with the help of Wanna, a friendly wannaosaurus. What will they find and how will the get through the huge pack of triceratops! A great read full of facts about dinosaurs means that the reader will learn without even realising! By Willow Coby
What Are Ectopic Heartbeats Ectopic heartbeats are extra heartbeats that occur just before a regular beat. Ectopic beats are normal ad usually they are not a cause for concern. About 70% of medically normal adults without any symptoms at all have ectopic beats if monitored over 24 hours. They are far less common in children and are more likely to be a result of an underlying heart abnormality in those cases. There are two types of ectopic beat: PAC - Premature atrial contractions, which begin in the upper chambers of the heart. PVC - Premature ventricular contractions, which begin in the lower chambers of the heart. An ectopic beat might be felt as an extra awareness of the heart beating; a feeling of faintness; a sensation of the heart stopping for a second, or a fluttering sensation in the chest. The fact that some people become aware of their ectopic beats doesn’t automatically mean there is a problem.
Most commonly people who become aware of their ectopic beats are also susceptible to anxiety. What tends to happen is that during an episode of anxiety their system is flooded with adrenalin and their heart begins to race. They become aware of their heart racing, and then suddenly they experience a (perfectly normal) ectopic beat, only it feels anything but normal to them because their heart is already racing.
become noticeable after exercise, such as running upstairs.
Ectopics are also of more concern if there is a history of a previous heart attack, or a family of heart disease. A GP will want to rule out complications such as ventricular tachycardia and arrhythmia. If further investigation is required the GP might order an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), or a coronary angiography, an MRI, a CT scan, or exercise testing.
not require treatment; however, there are certain well-known triggers. It can be helpful to review all medications and their possible interactions, stop smoking, reduce alcohol and caffeine intake, and reduce stress and anxiety as much as possible. Remember, most ectopic heartbeats are not a cause for concern, but if they are persistent, or you are worried, then consult your GP. By Louise Addison
In most cases ectopic heartbeats do
They can then become hyperaware of any perceived differences in rhythm, and this can feed their anxiety. Most GPs can diagnose ectopic heartbeats from symptoms and by listening with a stethoscope. Sometimes they will arrange a precautionary electrocardiogram (ECG). If someone is aware of their ectopic beat only when they are sitting quietly, this is less of a concern than if the ectopics
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Knob of butter 500g Ricotta 250g Mascarpone 4 medium free-range egg yolks Grated zest 1 lemon
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Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Preparation time 45minutes
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Cooking time 30 minutes Method Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/ gas 6. Heat the oil in a medium pan, then fry the onion for 6-8 minutes until soft.
Ingredients Pack lasagne sheets 125g Mozzarella, sliced 30g Parmesan For the tomato sauce Olive oil 1 Onion, finely chopped 2 Garlic cloves, crushed 150ml Red wine 2 x 400g Tins chopped tomatoes 1 tsp Sugar 2 tbsp Worcester sauce 2 tbsp Tomato purée Bunch fresh basil, chopped
Add the garlic and fry for a further minute. Pour in the red wine; turn up the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce the liquid by half. Add the tomatoes, sugar, Worcester sauce and tomato purée.
a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted. It will seem to almost disappear! Drain the cooked spinach in a colander and press to squeeze out any excess water. Roughly chop, then mix with the rest of the creamy sauce ingredients. Taste and season well.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Add the basil, and season well.
Spread a little of the spinach and ricotta sauce over the base of the baking dish, then cover with slightly overlapping lasagne sheets.
Place the spinach in a large pan with a knob of butter. Cover and cook over
Pour over a third of the remaining white sauce, sprinkle over a little of the
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Read Right! Could your child benefit from a binocular vision exam? When Sarah’s 10-year-old daughter complained of headaches after school, she did what any sensible parent would do and booked an eye test. After a 15-minute exam she was told that Maisie did not need any glasses and that there was nothing wrong with her. After a few months, Maisie’s symptoms hadn’t disappeared, and her grades were suffering. “She didn’t want to read and was falling behind in class.” Sarah took her back to the optician, who this time gave Maisie some glasses. “She wore them for a couple of weeks but gave up after that as they weren’t helping, in fact she said that they made things worse for seeing the whiteboard. Sarah’s friend advised her to take Maisie to see the optometrist who had helped her son when he had struggled with similar issues. “Immediately I could see that this was a different kind of eye exam.” We
didn’t feel rushed. The optometrist was really interested the type of difficulties Maisie was experiencing, when they happened, and how she coped with them. She performed a whole battery of tests and explained everything as she was going along. She told us that Maisie was having difficulty co-ordinating her eyes so was having to put in more effort to ‘see’, and as she became more tired with the effort of school and study, it became harder and harder for her to keep up the co-ordination, so she just gave up. It all made sense. She’d come home grouchy, rubbing her eyes and with a headache. It was all too much for her.” Optometrists who specialise in what is known as Behavioural Optometry, or who run specialist binocular vision clinics understand that an eye examination should be about more than whether a child can read the bottom line of a chart some distance away. In a classroom eyes need work as a team at all distances. They should be able to point accurately at the same
point on a page, then be able to refocus quickly and accurately on the whiteboard and back again, hundreds of times per day. They need to be able scan across lines of text without drifting off to another line. If eyes can’t work as a team, children might try for a while but often develop unhelpful coping mechanisms like turning their head, screwing their eyes up, and excessive blinking. Eventually they give up and may become disenfranchised from learning. Some groups of children, like those with dyslexia, or those with underlying health conditions are more susceptible to the binocular vision system malfunctioning. Binocular vision examinations measure the ability of the child’s eyes to work together, and then the optometrist can make helpful suggestions, such as glasses, or exercises (sometimes called vision therapy), or a mixture of both. Occasionally coloured overlays might prove useful too.
Unfortunately, these types of examination are not available on the NHS, but Sarah says that her money was well spent. “Maisie had some new glasses and a short course of exercises. Within weeks her grades had picked up and she was coming home more cheerful and with no headaches. I would recommend that all parents should take their child for a specialist eye examination if they feel something is wrong.” Useful websites: babo.co.uk By Kath McLean
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What The Doctor Ordered The rise and fall and rise of the Dr. Marten boot When you read the words Dr Martens, what do you think of? Skinheads? Clowns? Workmen? Or high fashion? Because in spite of being associated with all the groups above, Dr Martens have remained one of the most consistently cool items of clothing in the past 50 years. They really were invented by a doctor too, Dr. Klaus Maertens, a German army doctor. He injured his foot while skiing and found standard issue WWll army boots very uncomfortable and not at all conducive to recovery.
company in Britain, specialising in sturdy work boots, and they bought the patent. They made a few tweaks to the design, including reshaping the heel, and they also anglicised the name. The classic yellow-stitched Dr. Martens AirWair boot was launched on April 1st, 1960. The date gave rise to the name 1460. This footwear was no April Fool joke though. The boots quickly became popular with factory workers, postmen and police officers. But these were not the kind of people known for inspiring fashion choices so how did Dr. Martens become so cool?
So, he designed his own shoe, which replaced the leather soul with one which had air-cushioning. Originally the boots were sold as orthopaedic devices and bizarrely the majority of its customers for the first fifteen years were housewives, mainly over forty years old.
It started with youth sub-cultures, like Mods and Skinheads, who adopted the boots as symbols of working-class pride. There was some irony in the fact that when these groups clashed with police BOTH sides were wearing Dr. Martens!
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In 2004 a new line of footwear was introduced, deliberately designed to appeal to younger buyers. They were softer, easier to break in and had a translucent heel. This paid off and sales began to climb again. In 2012 Dr. Martens had its best year for sales ever. Shortly after they were sold to the investment firm Permira, and have continued to rise in popularity ever since, becoming a mainstream wardrobe staple. I wonder what the original Dr. Maertens would make of all that!
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How To Choose An Estate Agent The housing market is on the move, albeit slowly, which may prompt you to make a move yourself! It might be a while since you were last in the business of buying or selling a home, so how do you choose the right estate agent for you? One of the best methods is personal recommendation, but you can also take a look around your local area to see which estate agents are the most active. Don’t be fooled by the number of ‘For Sale’ signs on display though. It’s the ones that say ‘Sold’ which count! Look for estate agents experienced in selling properties similar to yours; chances are they will have a good pool of prospective buyers. Once you have identified potential companies, visit their offices and pretend to be a buyer. You will soon discover how helpful the staff members are, and how keen they are to make a sale! From your potentials, make a shortlist of three and invite them to value your property, but don’t go automatically for the highest evaluation - this may simply be a ploy to attract your business. Do a bit of research yourself to give an idea of what similar properties are selling for, and check the agents’ experience and knowledge of your area. Ask what their service includes: Where will your property be advertised? Newspapers and online property websites such as Zoopla and Rightmove are fairly standard. Who will conduct the viewings? What marketing materials will be produced? Photographs, floor plans and virtual online tours are some you could expect. Will a sale board be provided?
Finally, agree on a fee. Sole agents charge 1%-2% of the selling price, and multiple agents 1.5%-2.5%, but you might be able to negotiate a better rate. However, a low fee could result in reduced enthusiasm. A better alternative might be to negotiate paying the full fee if the full asking price is achieved, and a sliding scale for any offers below it. It is possible to sell your home online. Currently responsible for 5% of property sales, online agents such as Emoov, House Network and Tepilo offer a basic pre-agreed package of services for a typical flat fee of £3001,000, with extras available at an additional cost. Online agents are cheaper and more convenient, with call centres open during evenings and weekends, but they are short of local knowledge, don’t conduct viewings and may lack the incentive to negotiate the best selling price due to their fixed fee policy. Chances are you will need to become more personally involved in the sales process. Whichever route you choose to follow, all agents need to belong to either the Property Ombudsman or the Ombudsman Services: Property. Happy moving!
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What’s Happening In Our Area This is a free page to publicise your local events and information. We would love to hear from you if you know of any event in or around the West Bridgford area; copy deadline is the 20th of each month. Please email: editor@adnewspaper.co.uk West Bridgford Shopmobility is a charity which helps people with mobility problems to move easily around the shops and attractions of West Bridgford. Not only that, but we also have a short –term hire scheme so that you can take a scooter or wheelchair away on a UK holiday, or help you if you are poorly, or just discharged from hospital, or if you have a guest with mobility problems. Call us on 0115 981 5451, find us on Facebook, or at www.wbshopmobility - or visit us behind West Bridgford library on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Insanity - West Bridgford every Friday night from 6.30pm - 7.30pm in West Bridgford Baptist Church. All levels of fitness welcome. For more information, please contact Caroline on 07849 753300, email: carolinequarmby@hotmail.co.uk or Facebook: Insanity – West Bridgford. Kickers and Stompers line dancing groups. Meet regularly each week in West Bridgford, Plumtree and Radcliffe on Trent. Suitable classes for all levels of dance. Come and have fun with us. Tel 01159140673 or e.mail p.brown633@ ntlworld.com The Poppy Folk Club The next Poppy Folk Club event will be the annual Folk Day, all day Sunday 24th March at the Poppy and Pint, West Bridgford. There will be three concerts, a singaround and a bar session. Full details with timings and ticket prices are on the website www. poppyfolkclub.co.uk Contact Juliet@ poppyfolkclub.co.uk, tel. 01159231513, for tickets and further information. Just Friends West Bridgford is a very friendly group for single, local people aged 55+. 25+ events each month including theatre, coach trips, holidays, pub nights, meals out, walks, darts, snooker, card/
board games. Monthly club coffee morning. Call Lillian 0115 8462225 or Irene 0115 8781905 or visit our website justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com for further information. Nottingham Leander Swimming Club We welcome all swimmers but especially those who want to race ! Confident swimmers from age 6 upwards. All qualified coaches. Friendly and supportive ethos. Water Polo. Learn to swim classes for non-swimmers. ‘Masters’ swimming for all abilities. See our website leandersc.com or contact our Secretary Sue at suedavis78@gmail. com Claire Mockridge Fitness/Pilates Mother and Baby Postnatal Fitness Classes Wednesdays 11am-12pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/ West Bridgford - Come along from 6-10 weeks after birth. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@mummiesandbuggies.co.uk or see www.clairemockridge.com/postnatal The South Notts Flower Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Edwalton Church Hall, Edwalton. All visitors are welcome. £6.00 The Edwalton, Gamston and District U3A is going from strength to strength. it has a steadily growing number with new members at every meeting. If you would like to join please contact Christine Shaw email : chrisshaw20038@ hotmail.com or telephone 0115 974 5512. We meet every 2nd Thursday in the month from 2 to 4 p.m. at Gamston Community Hall. Interested in learning bridge? Or want to return? West Bridgford Bridge Club meets at Edwalton Golf Centre 7pm every Monday night, for duplicate bridge. For more details, contact David Hazeldine at djhazeldine@gmail.com Trent Valley Sailing Club has an active junior fleet. Sailing takes place on Friday evenings between April and September for children aged 7 to 16.
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Beware The Ides Of March! “Beware the Ides of March!” I’ve heard this saying often throughout my life but only recently thought to find out about it.
So, the Ides of March is actually the anniversary of Julius Caesar’s murder and Shakespeare played on this with his oft-quoted soothsayer.
It’s actually a quote from William Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar. Early in the play a soothsayer declares it, forewarning of the eventual assassination of Caesar (apologies if that spoils the ending for anyone!)
People adopted the expression and it is still used as a warning that something bad could befall a person on this date.
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But what are the Ides of March? In the ancient Roman calendar the Ides was one of three markers used each month, which related to the position of the moon. Ides comes from the Latin verb ‘to divide’ The Ides in March fell on the 15th and marked the full moon. It happens that Julius Caesar was murdered on March 15th, 44BC. He was stabbed to death by a group of Senators shortly after being declared ‘Dictator Perpetuus’, which means, ‘dictator for life.’ His death lead to the Liberators’ civil war and the new Principate period of the Roman Empire.
The 2019 windsurf season has been launched at Trent Windsurfing Club. Ever fancied giving windsurfing a go on that sun soaked beach holiday? Well why not come for a taster or take a beginner course and get the basics before you jet out, or have you been out on your hols hopped on a board and want to progress a bit further? then Trent windsurfing Club is the place for you. We are an active, friendly and sociable club open to all levels of ability. Based in Long Eaton the club is within easy reach of the M1, M42, and A50, and is an ideal location for East Midlands windsurfers.
Our RYA qualified training instructors are here on hand to give you top tips and guidance to start you on your windsurfing journey. Our taster sessions are completely free, we provide all the kit including the wetsuit and buoyancy aid, so you just need to bring yourself, a pair of shoes you don’t mind getting wet, a towel and a have a go attitude. We have a rescue boat available so help is always near. If you find that you then want to take it further our two day beginner courses, run over a weekend, are free when you join the club. More details of the courses, the club equipment, and dates on the club website www.trentwindsurfingclub.co.uk
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The Future’s So Bright… I gotta wear shades! Summer is just around the corner, and with it – hopefully – the sun. It’s a time to start thinking about eye protection.
In the next six seconds, someone in the world will have a stroke. Are you among those at highest risk? A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures or is blocked by a clot. A stroke caused by a blockage is called an ischemic stroke. A hemorrhagic stroke is the result of a ruptured vessel that bleeds into or around the brain. The blockage or bleeding deprives brain cells of adequate oxygencarrying blood and the cells start to die, which can lead to ongoing mental and physical impairment (difficulty thinking, speaking and moving) or even death. Each year about 15 million people worldwide suffer a new or recurrent stroke, and of these individuals, nearly 6 million die and another 5 million are permanently disabled.
Signs of a stroke include the following: • Sudden weakness, numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg, often on one side of the body. • Sudden trouble speaking or understanding; confusion. • Sudden vision problems in one or both eyes. • Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness or loss of balance. • Sudden severe headache with no known cause. Older adults experience more strokes, often because they face more cardiovascular disease and are more sedentary. To reduce the risk of a stroke, particularly in ageing loved ones, follow these recommendations: • Eat a healthier diet. • Manage blood pressure. • Maintain physical activity. • Lose extra weight. • Lower cholesterol levels.
Across the globe, stroke is the second leading cause of death for people over age 60. Fortunately, 80 percent of all strokes are preventable. If a person shows signs of a stroke, it is crucial to seek medical help immediately. Never wait to see if symptoms lessen.
• Reduce blood sugar. • Avoid smoking. To learn more about stroke prevention and resources to help a stroke survivor, contact the Stroke Association at www.stroke.org.uk
I have a theory that sunspecs are the coolest accessories ever invented. They add instant glamour to any outfit; disguise tired eyes, and offer handy hangover relief when required. In addition, you don’t have to worry about whether they make your bum look big, and even a designer pair won’t break the bank. Yet as useful as these qualities are they pale into insignificance beside sunspecs’ real function, which is to protect our eyes. The sun’s UV rays can damage the delicate structures of the eye, such as the lens and the retina. This damage can lead to cataracts and macular degeneration in later life. UV FACTS UV penetrates clouds so even when you can’t see the sun your eyes may still be damaged unless you protect them UV is most intense between 10am and 2pm. Make sure that your eyes are protected during this time. UV is more powerful at high altitude The effects of UV are amplified in reflective environments: snow, sand, water and concrete.
A wide-brimmed hat or baseball cap offers excellent eye protection screening around 50% of all UV. Any UV light you’re exposed to now can cause eye problems years down the line, such as macula degeneration (AMD) and cataract, Decisions, decisions! Handy hints to help you choose. All sunspecs must carry the CE mark to prove they filter 99-100% of all UV rays. Wraparound styles offer the most protection but the large sunspecs favoured by WAGs and celebrities are also good. Grey tints reduce brightness without distorting colour. Brown and amber offer best protection from visible blue light and reduce haziness. Green is good for contrast and a great all-rounder Rose is good for water-sports and offers good contrast for objects viewed against blue or green backgrounds.
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Hypnosis: Fact & Fiction We’ve all seen them. Old horror movies where someone is put into a hypnotic trance, adopts a zombie like state and performs all kinds of terrible acts they would never dream of in normal life.
March 31st is Mothers’ Day and I wonder if I’m the only mum who finds it irritating?
During hypnosis, the analytical left-hand side of the brain is turned off, whilst the non-analytical righthand side is made more alert. The conscious mind becomes suppressed, and the sub-conscious mind more aware. In this altered state, positive suggestions for change are accepted readily. As the subconscious mind is deeper-seated and more instinctive than the conscious mind, this is the part which has to change for a person’s behaviour and physical state to alter. During a hypnotherapy session, the patient remains alert, but experiences a sense of deep relaxation as they focus on the hypnotist’s voice suggesting ideas, concepts and lifestyle changes.
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Hypnotherapy aims to re-programme patterns of behaviour within the mind, thus enabling irrational fears, phobias, negative thoughts and suppressed emotions to be overcome.
I don’t think I expected much to happen, other than to free them (and me) from social pressure, but a few weeks later my 12-year-old left a dark chocolate Bounty Bar on my desk one evening (food of the Gods and difficult to find!), with a little post-it that read ‘For Mothers’ Day because I know it’s your favourite’; and a few weeks after that my nine-year-old drew me the most beautiful picture of a dragon because he knows I like dragons.
And don’t get me started on Primary schools and their ‘Mothers’ Day mornings. Rearranging my working day so my child won’t be disappointed by my absence is stress I don’t need…I thought Mothers’ Day was supposed to be about me! No, Mothers’ Day feels phoney.
Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not a state of deep sleep and patients cannot be made to do anything they would not ordinarily do. Totally safe, patients stay in control and can terminate the hypnotic state at any time.
Weightlessness and a tingling sensation in fingers are other possibilities.
So, we had a chat. I told them I knew they loved me, and Mothers’ Day wasn’t important to me, but perhaps each of them could pick a time when they did something little and nice for me, when I least expected it, and tell me it was for Mothers’ Day.
I mean, I love flowers and chocolates as much as anyone, but I value them more when they come ‘just because’, rather than because Clinton Cards emailed a prompt.
This image of hypnosis might put some of us off, but in reality hypnotherapy (hypnosis used to promote healing or positive development) works very differently.
In fact, most people can’t tell the difference between a hypnotised and ‘waking’ state. Different for everybody, a hypnotic trance may feel like daydreaming for some, whilst others may simply experience feelings of relaxation or lethargy.
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Amongst other things, it can be used to help people lose weight, overcome addictions, conquer stammers, improve sleep, deal with pain, and release repressed events from the past.
My husband is a hands-on dad, who knows how to cook and wield a vacuum cleaner; but if I didn’t remind him about Mothers’ Day he’d forget, and so would the kids, because he wouldn’t remind them.
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The readiness and ability of patients to be hypnotised varies considerably, and hypnotherapy generally requires several sessions in order to achieve meaningful results.
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In order for hypnosis to work, the patient must want to change some behaviour or habit and be highly motivated to do so.
In fact, it is common for patients to be given a recording of their hypnotherapy session to listen to at home. It is generally accepted that all hypnosis is ultimately self-hypnosis and that a hypnotist merely helps to facilitate the experience.
I’ve not mentioned it again this year. Maybe they’ll remember, maybe they won’t. Maybe I’ll get another dark chocolate Bounty…I won’t complain.
Last year I didn’t remind, they forgot, then they all felt bad, which wasn’t my aim, because I didn’t care.
Hypnotherapy is not about being made to do things, in fact it is the opposite - it is about empowerment.
However, the patient can learn the technique of self-hypnosis which can be practised at home, to reinforce the usefulness of formal sessions with the therapist.
Somehow those gifts felt more real than any I’d received before.
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Recently, on a cold February day, we met up with some friends and their children on a beach. We ran amok, played tag, whooped, built a huge communal sandcastle and returned home cold, damp, sandy and happier than we’d been for quite a while. We’d given in to play and we felt much better for it. Our society tends to dismiss play for adults. At worst it’s seen as an unproductive, guilty pleasure. Adults are supposed to be serious and let’s face it, between work and ferrying children around to various activities there’s little time for play. When we do play, it often tends to be competitive (tennis, squash, golf), and this is particularly true for men. But research suggests that playing is just as important for adults as for children. It makes us happy, helps with problem-solving, improves our creativity and strengthens our relationships. The author and psychiatrist Stuart Brown, has spent decades studying the power of play in prisoners, business people, artists and Nobel Prize winners among others. He’s reviewed over 6,000 “play histories,” case studies that explore the role of play in each person’s childhood and adulthood. He found that lack of play was as important as other factors in predicting criminal behaviour among murderers in Texas prisons. He also found that playing together helped couples connect on an emotional level, and that play could even help strangers to bond and also act as a healing tool.
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And play means different things to different people. My friend Rita knits and crochets for pleasure, I write, walk my dog and take photographs, my husband water-skis, and our neighbour restores old mopeds. You can benefit from play even if you don’t have much spare time. The research suggests we only need a little bit of daily play to boost our productivity and happiness. If you don’t think you know how to play, write your own ‘play history’ down on paper. What did you do as a child that excited you? Did you engage in those activities alone or with others? Did you play with trains? Did you draw? Did you build dens? How might you recreate that today? Surround yourself with playful people. We wouldn’t have had such fun on the beach that day if our friends had been po-faced and serious. The fact that we were all up for running around and playing was important. The best playful people are children. Spend time with them and experience the magic of play through their eyes. Finally, any time you think play is a waste of time; remind yourself that it offers some serious benefits for both you and those around you. By Louise Addison
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Take Care Of Your Best Friend Our pets are special to us, so the decision to allow someone else to look after them can be a difficult one. Sometimes we just have to however, because of work, a holiday, or perhaps a stay in hospital. Our worries about giving this responsibility to someone else can be eased however, if we take careful steps when choosing a pet sitter, dog walker or crèche type service. Try to seek out professionals who have been recommended by others. Ask others for their suggestions when you take your dog to the park or to the vet. If you don’t have anyone who can make a recommendation, take a look at the register held by the National Association of Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.
be accommodated will be specified on the licence along with other specific conditions. An officer is sent out to the potential premises to ascertain whether they are fit to hold such accreditation and should a license be granted, it is then renewed on a yearly basis. The Association is dedicated to promoting professionalism and ethical standards within the pet sitting industry. They have a Code of Practice for their members and you can also read reviews on their website. It is advisable to observe your pet with the sitter or walker. How do they interact, are you sure the person can cope if you have a particularly boisterous dog or a pet that needs medication? Seeing the person handle your pet can be very comforting. If your dog is to stay at the pet sitter’s property, you will want to visit to ensure the environment is suitable.
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These meetings will also give you a chance to question the carer and check on their knowledge and experience.
Your pet sitter or dog walker should create a written record of your contact details and your pet’s needs and note down your vets. If they are to take your dog for walks, you will need to discuss frequency, locations, and whether they can let your dog off its leash. Do tell them if your dog pulls or has a habit of barking at bicycles for example. The pet carer should ask you to sign a contract confirming the arrangements
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Make Your Mother’s Day From the day you have a baby or adopt a child, your life changes forever. People tell you this when you’re pregnant, but it’s only when it happens that you really understand what they mean. Suddenly there’s someone who depends on you entirely. Every decision you make from now on will be based on their needs or desires. Being a mother can be the best of jobs and the worst of jobs. For every heartwarming moment of pride and loveliness, there’s a blazing row or slammed door (but hopefully with a hug and a sorry afterwards). Mums have to take on every role in the family – carer, teacher, agony aunt, sergeant major, personal assistant, taxi driver… And it doesn’t stop when the children leave home. Now approaching 40, I still rely on my mum for advice, friendship, help with childcare, emergency loans and the occasional kick up the backside to get things done. It’s only as you get older, especially if you have children of your own, that you realise how your parents felt as you grew up – why they made you do your homework, go to bed, stop fighting with your brother, eat properly, save money and above all, be careful! Mother’s Day gives us the perfect opportunity to say thank you to our mums for everything they have done and still do for us.
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Make sure she knows that she really is the best mum in the world (like mine). Mother’s Day is celebrated all around the world, usually in March or in May. In the UK, it is a mixture of a Christian tradition, and the celebration of motherhood that began in the USA in the early 20th century. During the 16th century, people in service would return to their home or ‘mother’ church on the fourth Sunday in Lent – Mothering Sunday. Mother’s Day as we know it became a regular event in the 1950s, largely thanks to businesses keen to exploit its commercial potential.
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Dr Seuss Day You’re never too old, too wacky or wild, to pick up a book and read to a child… This is taken from the US website for ‘Read Across America’ Day, which takes place on March 2nd - the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s death. The slogan caught my eye when I was looking for something else entirely because it was so unmistakeably Seuss-ish, and in our family Dr. Seuss is worshipped across the generations.
Fascinating Fact One of Seuss’s most popular books, Green Eggs and Ham, was written as the result of a bet that he could not write a book using only 50 words. The words are, in order of appearance: I am Sam; that; do not like; you green eggs and ham; them; would here or there; anywhere; in a house with mouse; eat box fox; car they; could; may will see tree; let me be; train on; say the dark; rain; goat; boat; so try may; if; good; thank.
In spite of being born in Kent, I was brought up on the works of Dr, Seuss.
It’s no understatement to say that he revolutionized children’s literature. Prior to Seuss, US children had been taught to read using the rather sterile Dick and Jane books.
My mother was a trainee English teacher who wrote her dissertation on him. She adored the way he played with language. My own children could recite The Cat in the Hat word-forword before they could ever read it for themselves.
I can remember in the UK, aged five, being taught using the English equivalent, Peter and Jane. I remember my mother rolling her eyes and saying, ‘I’m sure we can find something more fun than this darling,’ before presenting me with The Cat in the Hat. I was hooked.
Like all the best young-children’s authors, Seuss never talked down to them. His work is playful, silly, and anarchic, something which appeals to children the world over, yet he never had any children of his own.
Seuss published more than 40 books during his lifetime and they’ve sold over half a billion copies, more even than JK Rowling.
He was born Theodore Seuss Geisel. He started using Seuss while at university and added the ‘Dr.’ as a joke; because his father always said he wanted him to be a professor! He loved to write and draw cartoons, yet his first book, And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street, was rejected by 27 publishers - a lesson to aspiring authors everywhere.
We don’t celebrate Dr. Seuss in this country as they do in the US, but perhaps we should. Without him we might not have the marvellous works of Julia Donaldson, Lynley Dodd or Lauren Child. So Happy Seuss Day! By Sarah Davey
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Choose A Wedding Photographer After you’ve set the date and booked your venue, your choice of photographer is probably one of the most important decisions to make about your wedding.
each one in person so you can see their work and get an idea of their personality. You need someone who can get everyone organised, but they must also make you feel at ease.
Your photos will shape your memories for years to come, and it’s crucial that they capture the atmosphere of your special day.
Look at as much of their work as you can, and if possible ask to see one couple’s full album to see the story it tells, rather than a random selection of the photographer’s best shots.
Photography is also likely to be one of the biggest costs of your wedding – another reason to get it just right.
To give yourself the widest choice, start researching photographers as soon as you can. Visit wedding fairs, look at websites such as www.findaweddingphotographer.co.uk for ideas, and ask friends and family for recommendations. Your venue may also be able to make suggestions. Before you meet potential photographers, think carefully about what you want from them. Most will offer prices based on how many venues you need them to attend, how long they stay with you, how many photos they take and how many you have printed. Get together a list of shots that you’d like to have taken. Your photographer will tell you the traditional groups, but you may want different combinations, family portraits, or pictures of friends visiting from abroad for example. When you have a shortlist of photographers, arrange to meet
You will need to decide whether you prefer traditional photographs, or a more informal style, or perhaps a mixture of both. Also consider if you like colour, black and white, sepia or other effects that may be available. Look carefully at a variety of shots. In the big groups, is everyone looking at the camera? Do the happy couple look relaxed? Do you like the poses and backgrounds used? Can you see the detail in the dress, flowers and cake? How have they coped with bad weather? It’s very important to find out if photographers have wedding indemnity insurance to cover the cost of retaking your photos if something goes wrong. If not, you will need to take out your own insurance. Finally, you should think about how you want your photos to be displayed. An album is traditional, but digital versions on a website are easy to show to friends and family. Talk through different options with your photographer to make sure what they are offering is right for you. How To Choose A Wedding Photographer
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HAMMER & PINCERS RESTAURANT Wymeswold, located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, is an attractive, charming village. Having an interesting history, many links to past times can be found. The village was formerly the site of RAF Wymeswold. Also, several fine, Georgian properties can be located, for example. The multi award-winning fine dining Hammer & Pincers restaurant, in Wymeswold, boasts two AA Rosettes, plus listings in the Michelin and Harden’s Guides. Opened during 2004, proprietors Sandra and Danny Jimminson established high-quality cuisine experiences for all diners from the outset, having previous experiences of top restaurants, in both the UK and Europe. A genuine warm welcome from Jenny greets guests on arrival, which continues throughout the dining visit.
daily selection, with produce supplied by their fishmongers, game keepers, butchers and artisan producers. Halibut-Scallop-Mussels is perfectly presented with potatoes, plus accompaniments (Compliments to chef). Succulent and with complementing flavours, this dish has regular ‘devotees’. Desserts follow, with Chocolate, plus other creations, to include Strawberry & Champagne Sorbet and more superb choices, which most certainly will not disappoint. The excellent list of wines/drinks has impressive productions, including great pairings for the cuisine, with something to suit all tastes and palates. If gin is your pleasure, then there are some 40+ to choose from – or work through, over several visits! All dietary requirements can be catered for, plus parties and occasions accommodated.
From the different menus-Daily Set Menu, À La Carte and Grazing Menus – impressive starters can include Tuna-Watermelon-Miso (Tuna Tartare with Miso Caramel and Sesame, Compressed Watermelon, Wakame Salad, Pickled Ginger, Cucumber & Mirin Sorbet, Wasabi Emulsion, Seaweed Tapioca Crisp).
Outside venue catering and gift vouchers are available, also. Booking is advisable, particularly during popular times.
Also very popular is the CrabAvocado-Smoked Salmon, from an excellent selection.
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Mains have Beef-Spinach-Brillat Savarin (Award-winning, Dry-aged, Derbyshire Fillet, Braised Beef Cheek & Truffled Brillat Savarin Gougere Garlic Fried Spinach, Candied Shallot, Thyme Butter Anna Potato), plus a
Thank you to Richard and Tom for providing exemplary service and advice, about the cuisine, throughout the dining occasion.
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