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Contents
So here we are in the month of may, and did you know that May is National Asparagus Month?
May Day 6 Sharing Stories 8 Garden View 10 The Offside Rule 12 New Sunglasses 14 Walk To Work Week 16 Coloured Light Facials 18 Puzzle Pages 20 Lasagna Menu 22 A Good Read 24 Cannes Film Festival 26 FA Cup Factoids 28 Index 30
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Walking For Fitness
Most of us have grown up and lived much of our lives exposed to the standard conception of "exercise for fitness." We are accustomed to seeing joggers, tennis players, and healthy-looking people working out in gyms and thinking of their activities as the only way to get fit by exercising. And of course, they are doing just that.
But there is more to exercising for fitness than the stereotypical view of the sweating, head-banded runner or the muscled weightlifter. The simple act of walking is an exercise that has numerous health benefits, and in comparison with more vigorous exercise it even comes out ahead in several areas. There are many benefits of walking for fitness. First, there are quite a few people out there who would prefer to be in the outdoors or in a large space like a mall rather than in a gym or on a tennis court, so they are naturally attracted to walking for fitness. Not everyone likes competitive sports or being in loud, sometimes unenjoyable environments like fitness clubs and gyms. For these folks, walking is great because you can walk solo and listen to music or just enjoy nature, you can walk with a spouse or friend and enjoy a conversation, and you can walk just about anywhere. Second, walking regularly will keep you physically healthy. Fitness experts and physicians agree that even a short walk can do wonders for the human body. It can strengthen the cardiovascular system by exercising the heart, and it reduces blood pressure and increases circulation. It is reasonably aerobic (increases your oxygen intake and lung capacity) and of course low impact - it's easy on the feet, ankles and knees. Regular walking strengthens your muscular and skeletal systems and reduces the likelihood of arthritis and other bone and muscle disorders that come with aging.
good footwear and not to over-exert yourself, there is simply nothing about walking that is not good for your body. Third, walking is good for your mental health. It is known to improve your mood and decrease stress levels. That effect alone is priceless in today's world, and those benefits multiply because lower stress and better mood make your body healthier as well. If you suffer from depression it is a healthy alternative to mood-altering medicines that can have negative side effects. The simple act of walking also increases your energy and slows the aging process, which is more good news for your mental health. Just knowing that there are so many benefits to walking for fitness provides a built-in incentive to do it regularly. And knowing that it can make you healthier and more fit are good reasons to keep walking for fitness it's a smart move. Committing to an exercise program comes down to one thing and that is motivation. If you want to lose fat or simply want to increase your general fitness level than a regular walking schedule could be for you. So get started today by getting the correct equipment for your walking regime. The Rock Fall factory shop has been a focal point of the Alfreton and Somercotes border for the last 25 years. They are a community minded family business providing affordable premium quality outerwears and free advice for a generation. You can get all the help you need by calling in to the factory shop at Wimsey Way, Somercotes, Derby DE55 4LS.
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Sharing Stories
Did you know that May is National Share a Story Month? It’s an annual celebration of storytelling, and this year’s theme is A Place for Stories.
The idea is that stories aren’t just for bedtime; they can be shared anywhere – under a tree, during a picnic, in a tent, during a train journey… You can read a book to someone, or pass it on, listen to an audio book together, or retell a story you know by heart. You could even make up a story. Whether you have five minutes spare this month, or a couple of hours, here are a few ideas to get you started sharing stories. • Organise a storytelling session in a local café. • Throw a teddy bear’s picnic and ask children to bring their favourite bear related books. • Ask your local shop whether you can have a small corner to use as a free library. Invite people to bring old books in, and borrow others. • Organise a book swap with friends, or through a school. You could even turn this into a fundraising event, by charging people a small amount for entrance, or for a cup of tea and slice of cake.
Under 5s: Whoa! Joe by Rosie Godfrey is a beautifully illustrated book about a three year old’s imagination, and the adventures it takes him on. It even comes with a story CD included. 5-8: Daisy and the Trouble with Life by Kes Gray. Daisy is always getting into trouble and this story is no exception. She’s grounded, but why? And why does she keep rushing off to the loo? 9 upwards: The Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman. Adventures are aplenty in this fantastical story of a girl called Lyra Belacqua and her ‘dæmon’ companion, Pan. Teenage: Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman won a National Book Award last year, and it’s not difficult to see why. A moving, yet funny, book, Challenger Deep explores the world of a teenager battling with schizophrenia. Adult: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. Follow Arthur on his quest to discover the origin of the charms on his late wife’s bracelet. A hugely enjoyable read. For more information about National Share a Story Month, visit: www.fcbg.org.uk By Kate Duggan
• Build a den, lay down a blanket and read stories with your family. • Download the ePub and Kindle apps for your Smartphone, so that you can read ebooks when you’re out and about. • Write a book with your child. They could draw pictures, or you could cut ones out from old magazines. Fancy treating yourself, or someone else, to a new book this month? Here are a few of our favourites…
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Garden View
Bring on the biological warfare!
I’m a huge fan of biological warfare. But before you all write in to complain about my radical stance, I’m really not talking about anthrax and Ebola: I’m talking about using nature to tip the balance in favour of us gardeners. Ladybirds are my favourite biological control. They feast on aphids (greenfly) and during their year long lifespan they can scoff 5000 of them! Ladybird larvae are long and black with orange spots. They look a bit mean but don’t be tempted to squish them as they are also voracious aphid-eaters.
are many handsome ones about, though if you’re a bit of a handyman you could probably make one yourself. The big new thing in biological pest control in recent years was the arrival of prepacked nematodes and mites. Nematodes are tiny parasites which are watered on to a problem area when the soil temperature is 10C or greater. The nematodes enter the pest and reproduce inside it, killing it in the process. When the pest dies they are then released back into the soil, ready to infect new pests. There are nematodes to target slugs, vine weevils and ants.
Lacewing larvae eat 300 aphids each before turning into adult lacewings and guzzling down even more, and even the much maligned wasp has a taste for greenfly so don’t be too quick to swat it with your gardening glove; it’s actually protecting your roses.
Predatory mites are also available to target red spider mite and thrips.
The beautiful song thrush is in decline, but it loves to eat slugs and snails. Thrushes were very susceptible to slug-bait poison based on methiocarb and this was banned by the EU in 2014.
Of course with organic gardening you’re unlikely to get a pristine plot but don’t despair about the odd blemish. See it as a positive sign that you care about the environment and the wildlife in your garden then repeat after me, blemishes are beautiful...
The most common ingredient now is metaldehyde which is still very toxic to many garden beasts (as well as domestic animals). And slug bait is a very inefficient way to dispose of your slug population anyway, reducing it on average by just 10%.
All of these methods have the advantage of targeting a particular pest very specifically without causing damage to the environment.
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Frogs and toads are great slugeaters, as are hedgehogs. The former can be encouraged by providing them with a tiny pond: it really doesn’t have to be much bigger than a bucket sunk into the ground. Hedgehogs prefer a pile of logs to hide under, or you could invest in a hedgehog house. There
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The Offside Rule
Will Somebody Please Explain… …the Offside Rule
Saturday 21st May is FA cup final day. Footie fans up and down the land will be involved in animated discussions along the lines of... “It should definitely be banned. It’d open up the field and create more goalscoring opportunities. Defenders would have to be more alert.” “Are you mad? You’d get players hanging around the goal line waiting for a touch. It’d be easier to score but so boring it wouldn’t be worth watching…” “Like Bayern Munich versus Arsenal?” “Yeah, exactly. Fancy another pint?” They are of course referring to the notoriously difficult to understand offside rule. The offside rule has attained mythical status over the years. It states: A player is offside when the ball is kicked by a team-mate (that bit is important) if the referee thinks he satisfies all four of the following:
At this point I need to make clear that being offside in itself is not an offence. He is only classed as offside if, as well as satisfying the previous three points, he is: Deemed by the referee to have participated in the area of active play. And this is the bit of the offside rule which causes all the arguments because it’s open to debate what ‘participated in the area of active play’ actually means. FIFA tried to clarify the definition back in 2005 with the following Interfering with play by touching the ball Obstructing an opponent trying to get to the ball Gaining an advantage from being in an offside position - including playing a ball which has rebounded from the post or crossbar. Judging by the debates which still rage up and down the land I’m not entirely sure that FIFA has laid that one to rest. The Offside Trap
He is in his opponents’ half of the field He is nearer the opponents’ goal line than the ball, i.e. in front of the ball
This involves the defending team collectively moving away from their goal to catch an opposition striker in an offside position.
He is nearer the opponents’ goal line than the second last opponent, i.e. in front of him (The last opponent is generally the goalkeeper)
Clearly, this carries the danger of the match officials not spotting the infraction and the striker being left facing only the goal keeper, and a great opportunity to score.
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It’s really important to wear sunglasses, to protect your eyes against harmful ultraviolet (UV) light. UV rays can cause damage to your eyes which could lead to cataracts. These cause clouding of the lens, reduced vision and even blindness if left untreated. Most sunglasses now filter out both UVA and UVB rays. There is a vast array of sunglasses to choose from including prescription sunglasses. There may be a few styles that aren‘t suitable for your prescription but an expert can advise on this. It is important to think about the shape of your face to determine which sunglasses may suit you best. Decide whether your face is heart shaped, round, oval or square, as this will help you work out whether square frames, cat’s eye shape, aviator style, shield, oversized or sport may work best for you. Those with heart-shaped faces will generally find that frames that are wider at the top than the bottom will look best, whilst oversized, rectangular and angular frames will counterbalance a round face and shallow rectangular frames will visually shorten a long face. Think about your colouring too. What frame colours will suit your skin tone and hair colouring? Those who are fair may find pastel shades or transparent frames most complimentary. Of course you may want to make a statement and choose a bolder frame.
thus being really helpful for those who play sports like golf. There are a variety of tints too. Dark tints are best for mountains and sea and lightly-tinted for more urban and general environments. All sunglasses reduce brightness, but to reduce glare as well, you need polarized lenses. They are particularly effective when driving, skiing or fishing as they block glare increase contrast. As with all spectacles you have the choice of designer brands such as Ray Ban, Ted Baker and Oakley or non-designer. There is an element of fashion and celebrity endorsement too. Iconic images of Tom Cruise wearing L.G.R. Tangeri and Cosmoros sunglasses in last years Mission Impossible 5 film had a huge influence and led to other brands copying the trend. Check out the latest looks at your local optician or fashion chain. It’s always helpful to seek the assistance of a store professional to help you select the most suitable sunglasses, particularly to check that the specification will offer you the correct protection but also to advise on aesthetics. By Susan Brookes-Morris
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Walk To School Week
National Walk to School Week takes place from 16th -20th May. The week is promoted by Living Streets who provide classroom packs and ideas for activities to encourage more children to safely walk to school. It’s estimated that only half of 7-10 year olds do the recommended one hour exercise per day and studies suggest that many children are obese or overweight when they leave primary school.
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Colour is an integral part of our lives,and different colours can make us feel a certain way,perhaps because of what they represent and the chord they strike within us. For example ,blue,green and lilic can be seen as calming colours,red is fiery and vibrant yellow may be cheerful, whilst creams and whites are crisp and simple. Colours don’t just make us feel a certain way,they also react with our body’s physiological processes. Exposing light to the skin surface activates the skin’s photoreceptors and lets the skin cells absorb its energy.Coloured light facials are a new and emerging therapy in the beauty industry that use the natural healing power of light. Light applied in the correct wavelength and frequency stimulates intercellular communication, resulting in cell rejuvenation. Colour therapy uses LED lights which provide a non- invasive treatment using multiple wavelengths
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Five Greens Lasagne
Serves 2-4 depending on appetite. Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 20-30 minutes.
A bunch of spring onions Few anchovies in oil (optional) 3 cloves of garlic 175g asparagus 175g broccoli 250g frozen peas 150g frozen broad beans Handful fresh mint 150ml single cream 1/2 lemon (zested) 150-200ml vegetable stock 250g cottage cheese 1 packet lasagne sheets (dried or fresh) Parmesan cheese Fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried thyme) Method Half fill and boil the kettle. Pour a little oil from the anchovies (if using) into a thick-bottomed saucepan and place on a medium heat. If not using anchovies use a tablespoon of olive oil. Finely slice the spring onions and half of the anchovies and then add them to the saucepan. Crush the cloves of garlic into the pan and fry until soft but not too coloured (burnt garlic is bitter). Snap the woody ends from the asparagus and discard. Finely slice the remaining stems asparagus into 1.5cm pieces. Break the broccoli into small florets of a similar size and add both broccoli and asparagus to the pan with a splash of boiling water from the kettle.
When the vegetables are soft, use a potato masher to mash some of the filling to create texture. Add the vegetable stock; bring to the boil before lowering to a simmer and adding half the cottage cheese. Give everything a good stir and cook for a few more minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Take the vegetables off the heat and spoon around one third to a half of the mixture into a deep lasagne dish (approx dimensions 20cm x 15cm). Top with a lasagne sheet and a generous grating of parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers of vegetable and lasagne sheets until you have used all of the filling and then top with a final sheet. I prefer less pasta to filling so use fewer layers but it works as well with three layers. Mix the remaining 250g of cottage cheese with a splash of boiled water and then spread over the lasagne. Sprinkle over the thyme along with another good grating of parmesan and a final drizzle of olive oil. Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes until the topping has browned. Serve immediately with a green salad.
After five minutes, add the peas and broad beans along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well. Roughly chop the mint leaves then add them to the saucepan along with the cream. Grate in the zest of the lemon to taste.
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The Winter Ghosts – by Kate Mosse This is an unusually short novel by Kate Mosse at just 250 pages. However readers won’t be disappointed as Mosse once again takes us back to the South of France and the area in the Pyrenees which provided the haunting backdrop to her weightier Labyrinth novels.
It is 1933, and an Englishman visits a book antiquarian in France with a strange manuscript written in the now extinct Occitan language of the region. The antiquarian is curious and wants to know how an Englishman would have it in his possession. Slowly, the foreigner tells his story. In 1928, with Europe still recovering from the aftermath of World War 1, Freddie is recovering from an illness. Still struggling to come to terms with the death of his older brother George, his doctor suggests a trip to France where the mountain air in the south may help his recovery. He is consumed by grief and guilt over George’s death and welcomes the opportunity to visit the country where his beloved brother died. A car crash during a storm in the mountains sees him stranded in the oddly deserted-looking village of Nulle. He finds lodgings and the next day is invited to attend the Fete de Sainte-Etienne, a celebration of the village’s past. It is here that he meets Fabrissa, a beautiful mysterious woman. Mosse cleverly allows us to see the psychological effects of grief. As in the Labyrinth trilogy she embeds the story in the medieval history of the Cathars (an ancient sect of Christianity, long since destroyed) in the region. Are there such things as ghosts or do we create them in our mind to deal with the events that appear doomed to reoccur throughout history? Or are ghosts merely the reminder of mistakes that we are condemned to repeat?
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Cannes Film Festival
The prestigious Cannes Film Festival returns this year for the 69th time. Films of all genres are screened between May 11th – 22nd as the population of the city swells from around 80,000 to 200,000 across the two week period. But it hasn’t always been the lavish affair it is today. A man by the name of Jean Zay had the idea for the festival in 1939, however due to the imminent threat of World War ll, the opening year was delayed until 1946 and its revival used as a way of encouraging tourism again in the French Riviera.
most of the festival has a strict access policy, and you won’t get to walk down the iconic red carpet (which, incidentally, is changed three times a day!). As a regular tourist you can buy tickets to a number of screenings including the ‘Director’s Fortnight Section’ and can access several free screenings, some of which have Q & A’s with up-and-coming directors.
In 1948 and 1950 the event was cancelled due to a lack of funding and twenty years later, in 1968, the festival closed its gates once more, mid-way through due to student and worker-uprisings. Nowadays the festival is believed to have a budget of €20 million with 850 staff employed to cover the occasion. Although
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The FA Cup kicked off in 1871, making it the world’s oldest football cup competition.
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Arsenal hold the current record for most FA Cup wins (12).
In 1888, a match was held on Christmas Day, between Linfield Athletic and Cliftonville. Ashley Cole holds the record for the most wins – he’s won seven times! Three wins were with Arsenal and four with Chelsea.
Arsenal also holds the record for the most wins in the FA Women’s Cup (13). Manchester United was the first team to win the Cup after only playing top-division teams (1948). In 1985, Kevin Moran became the first player to be sent off in an FA Cup final.
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