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World War I Memorial Announced................................................4 Autumn Colours...................................................................................6 Stairlift Angels Initiative....................................................................8 Tired of Trick or Treating?.............................................................. 13 Quick and Easy Beauty Fixes........................................................ 17 TXT SPK 4 UNCOOL PPL................................................................. 22 Get Safe Online................................................................................. 25 Ampthill & District Lions Club...................................................... 28 Everyone Needs a Bit of Help Sometimes............................... 30 Climbing Plants................................................................................. 35 Animal Know0How.......................................................................... 40 Children’s Page.................................................................................. 43 Driving 911 HUL................................................................................ 44 Seasonal Delights............................................................................. 46 Puzzle Page......................................................................................... 48 Fun Quiz............................................................................................... 50 Wordsearch......................................................................................... 53 How to Carve a Pumpkin Lantern.............................................. 56 What’s On............................................................................................ 58 Book Review....................................................................................... 62

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WW1 Hertfordshire Regiment

Memorial Announced Herts at War, a countywide commemorative programme designed to commemorate local sacrifice and educate the community about the county during WW1 are pleased to announce plans for the first WW1 memorial dedicated to The Hertfordshire Regiment on foreign soil.

After discussions with local council and government in Belgium we are very pleased to have secured a location and permission to place a memorial commemorating Hertfordshire’s heroes who fought and lost their lives in the four year conflict.

The memorial will be placed at the site of the Battle of St Julien where on 31st July 1917 620 men of the 1st Battalion Hertfordshire Regiment attacked German trenches at 10am. Two hours later less than 100 men returned, the remainder cut down

by Machine Gun and Artillery fire. This action was the single most devastating day in the county’s military history. 97 years later we are proud to be able to place a memorial to this now largely forgotten disaster, and plan to do so on 31st July 2017; 100 years to the day that the attack occurred.

Herts at War are now looking for local support to help raise funds (approx. £5000), and awareness of the project in general to help make this historic opportunity a reality.

The battle of St Julien was part of the very first attack of the infamous battle known as ‘Passchendaele’. The Hertfordshire Regiment on

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that day were one of the most experienced units of the 39th division on the Western Front and so were chosen to attack the hardest objective of all; the German ‘Langemarck’ line. The attack started well, although very soon after the Herts crossed the final river before their objective they realised that the intended artillery barrage due to support them was not going to take place. This left them struggling knee deep in mud towards a well-trained and determined enemy. In the following hours all 20 officers and 75% of the ‘other ranks’ that attacked became casualties. Accounts of the day tell of heavy machine gun fire, unbroken barbed wire and enemy artillery all combining to decimate the unprotected boys from Hertfordshire. The memorial that we plan to place will be set at the River Steenbeek, north of the city of Ypres, the last river that the Herts Regiment crossed before they met the enemy. Today the site is little more than a farmer’s field and bears few marks of the devastating conflict that took place 97 years ago.

To commemorate the sacrifice at St Julien, and indeed, all over the Western Front, would help create a poignant lasting legacy to the memory of those forgotten local men.

With support of all of the county’s MP’s, led by North Herts MP and Solicitor General for England and Wales Oliver Heald, we will place the memorial on 31st July 2017 in the company of descendants of those who lost loved ones in the battle and also the families of those few men that survived the day.

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Autumn Colours

By Susan Brookes

Have you ever wondered why leaves change colour in Autumn? Here’s a simple explanation: Leaves convert carbon dioxide, water and sunlight into energy in a process called photosynthesis.

The special ingredient for this is the chemical pigment chlorophyll, which gives leaves their bright green colour. But leaves also contain other pigments - carotene and xanthophylls, which are yellow and orange based. These help absorb sunlight, which they transfer to chlorophyll for photosynthesis, but, as Summer comes to an end, leaves can’t continue photosynthesising because of the dry air and lack of sunlight. They stop producing chlorophyll, and the yellow and orange pigments get a chance to shine.

Red hues come from pigments called anthocyanins. Not all trees produce anthocyanins, and even those that do, need exactly the right conditions. Anthocyanins protect the leaves from excess sunlight and enable the trees to recover any last remaining nutrients before the leaves fall off. They give leaves bright red, purple and crimson colours. You’ll see more vibrant reds in years where there’s lots of sunlight and dry weather. You’ll also see more reds in nearfreezing weather when low nutrient levels, and other plant stressors also seem to trigger increased levels of anthocyanins.

Arboretums are great places to view the best displays of fiery foliage: The National Arboretum at Westonbirt, Gloucestershire has a particularly grand display of Japanese Maples which are ablaze with colour from September to November. Batsford in

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Gloucestershire, Bodenham in Worcestershire, Thorp Perrow in North Yorkshire, and Winkworth in Surrey are also highly recommended.

Several of the National Trust’s gardens also have great Autumn colours, including Sheffield Park, Stourhead, Arlington Court, Hidcote Manor, Anglesey Abbey, Calke Abbey and Clumber Park.

There are also vibrant Autumn displays at many Forestry Commission sites. Mauldon Woods in Bedfordshire for example has over twenty different tree species, and at Bedgebury in Kent’s High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a walk down Dallimore Valley passes the liquid amber, tulip trees, ginkos, oaks, black birch and the nyssas, all of which were chosen for their spectacular autumn colour.

Many of these attractions have special Autumn events including guided tours, special trails and explanatory talks.

Outside the UK, the world renowned places to see amazing Autumn colours include: U.S.A. – Vermont, White Mountains in New Hampshire, Rocky Mountains in Colorado, Shenandoah Park in Virginia and Acadia National Park in Maine.

China - Fragrant Hill in Beijing, The Yellow Mountains, Tauchuan Huangshan, Kanas Urumqui , Miyaluo Chengdu.

Elsewhere - Kyoto in Japan, Alberta in Canada, the Loire Valley in France and Ahornboden in Austria.

So whether you are in your back garden or half way across the world, enjoy nature’s magnificent Autumn colours.

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STAIRLIFT ANGELS INITIATIVE

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It seems very unfair for someone who has given much to their community, to have to struggle for help in their own time of need. Lorna Button from Putnoe found herself in this situation. Severely ill, but failing to qualify for either a Disabled Facilities Grant or any financial assistance elsewhere from other voluntary organization’s and not knowing where to turn.

Completely disheartened she was facing the prospect of a painful and dangerous struggle to get up and down the stairs to bed every night. The only option was to sleep downstairs in an armchair for the foreseeable future. Fortunately one of her family members contacted Hertfordshire based EMS Stairlifts and applied to their Stairlift Angels initiative.

EMS Stairlifts were told that Mrs. Button had spent a great deal of her life helping local Samaritans, the church choir and directing numerous musicals with local children and adults.

It was clear that Mrs. Button having given so much to the community and unable to get any help was a worthy beneficiary of Stairlift Angels.

Following a consultation with Mrs. Button and a short wait, her bespoke stairlift was manufactured.

Today EMS Directors Mick Armstrong and Thomas Sergeant together with local MP, Richard Fuller, formally presented Lorna with her new stairlift.

Her delight was clear to see.

An equally delighted MP Richard Fuller, who wholeheartedly endorsed the Stairlift Angels scheme, remarked: “Stairlift Angels is a fantastic initiative. I am very pleased to be involved in providing this facility to such a deserving lady in my constituency. It is heart warming to know there are still companies prepared to go out of

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their way to make generous awards like this.”

Thomas Sergeant remarked: “Lorna has given so much to the local community, supporting others over the years. It’s such a pleasure to be able to help her. It only seems right that she should get something back after all her years of giving.”

We hope she enjoys the benefits the stairlift will bring to her for many years to come.

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Christmas means gifts for your loved ones, hanging decorations on the tree, excitement on children’s faces, party clothes, stockings hanging over the hearth, a table fit for a festive feast!

The run up to Christmas Day involves lots of planning! The hardest and often most time consuming part is buying the presents. There’s no need to be stuck for ideas, Festive Gift Fair makes it so easy.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll get into the Christmas spirit, and be caught up in the excitement of browsing round over 325 stalls hunting for your perfect gifts. And when your bags are full, you can drop them off at the Present Crèche and continue to shop, stop for a bite to eat and enjoy some great Christmas music by bands and choirs. It’s no wonder this is one of the most popular events at the NEC! We love the challenge of finding unusual gift

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Tired of trick-or-treating?

By Alex Brown

Take away the worry this Halloween and try something different Halloween is on the horizon again and with it comes the trick-or-treating dilemma. For some, it is just a bit of harmless fun. However, many parents are concerned about the safety aspects of knocking on strangers’ doors, while others object to the idea of ‘begging’ for sweets.

If you’re not keen, there are still plenty of ways to get into the spirit of Halloween and enjoy yourselves at home.

Apple-bobbing is the traditional game for this time of year. Simply place a few fruits in a bowl of water and challenge children to grab one with their teeth – no hands allowed!

Getting dressed-up is another great part of Halloween. Invite some friends round and organise a costume parade. You could give prizes for the best homemade outfit, most scary, or most unusual. To really gross out your guests, organise a touchy-feely challenge. Assemble foods that can double-up as creepy body parts – for example, cold cooked spaghetti, jelly or baked beans make great innards, sausages or gherkins can be witch’s fingers, and imagine that pickled onions are vampire’s eyeballs. Cover each bowl with a cloth and see if your guests are brave enough to put in a hand and guess what they can feel!

Many party games can be adapted to suit a spooky

celebration. Instead of a donkey, how about Pin the Nose on the Witch? Draw a witch on a large piece of paper, and ask children to cut out noses from coloured paper. They are then blindfolded and turned around three times before trying to stick their nose in the correct position.

When it’s time for a dance, have yourself a Monster Mash! Play some lively tunes and when the music stops, everyone stands as still as a statue in their most terrifying pose.

Finally, wind down with a game of Sleeping Zombies. You simply have to lie on the floor and stay completely still. Anyone who moves is out.

It’s harder than it sounds and children love it!

How to trick-or-treat safely If you do want to go trick-or-treating, you can have fun and stay safe if you follow some basic rules: • Younger children should always go out with an adult. Agree a curfew for older children and make sure you know who they are with and where they are going. Remind children never to go into the house of anyone they do not know.

• If possible, agree in advance with your neighbours which houses you will visit. Do not go to homes that aren’t lit.

• Dark costumes make children difficult for motorists to see. Take a torch and wear glow bands or fluorescent strips.

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Gallery 1066 putting art

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By Doug Hyde

By Doug Hyde

Gallery 1066 putting art into the heart of the next generation with Primary School initiative.

Gallery 1066 are helping to encourage art as a fun way to express yourself and are kicking off their first initiative with local primary schools.

In conjunction with the launch of the new collection by the UK’s much loved and award winning artist Doug Hyde, 1066 are encouraging teachers, mums and dads to bring their children along and get involved in the first ’primary interschool competition’.

On the 19th – 27th October, 1066 will be exhibiting an exclusive range of Doug’s new edition paintings, sculpture and unseen originals. Doug Hyde is a unique artist who brings love, happiness and laughter through his paintings and is loved by all age groups - you cannot help but smile when you see his work. Having captured the nation with his whimsical style since 2002 it is no surprise Doug is now firmly the best selling, UK living artist.

The painting competition will consist of the option to bring a Doug Hyde picture to life which you

will be able to download off the website or pick up a printed copy from the gallery.... OR create your very own Doug Hyde painting!

For the most creative entry Gallery 1066 will donate a signed Limited edition painting to the winner with runner up prizes and for the most entries received from any one school the gallery will pledge a donation to their art department.

For a chance to win your very own Doug Hyde painting, a prize that will last a life time - Gallery 1066 are asking everyone with children from reception to year 6 to support this, it’s free to enter and the top 10 pieces will be displayed at the gallery alongside the winning piece.

For more information on the Dough Hyde Show and this competition please contact the Gallery on 01462 622233, info@gallery1066fineart.com or www.gallery1066fineart.com

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Quick and Easy Beauty Fixes

By Helen Taylor

We have some top beauty tips that will make you look gorgeous in minutes.

For a Whiter Smile Brighten up your smile by adding a little baking soda to your toothpaste. It’s a really effective way of removing surface stains which are caused by tooth discoloring food and drinks.

Make your teeth appear whiter by choosing a lipstick in a flattering shade: Bold rich reds and berry colours help your teeth appear several shades lighter, and pink or red hues with a blue undertone immediately make your pearly whites stand out because the blue undertones counteract yellow stained enamel.

Orange and yellowy toned reds or coral shades have the opposite effect as they will actually make your teeth appear more stained and enhance their yellow hue.

If reds or pinks aren’t your thing, then try a subtle lip shade in a shimmering, glossy neutral colour which disguise greying enamel.

For a Healthy Glow To instantly enhance your complexion and create a healthy, youthful glow, all you will need is a pink coloured blusher and a shimmering highlighter.

Sculpt and enhance your cheekbones by applying your blusher first. The pink shade will add a flush of colour to your skin, making your whole face appear brighter and more youthful.

Next, apply a highlighter - powder and cream versions work well - to the top of your cheekbones and blend well. You can also use a little of the product under your eyebrows to draw attention to your eyes, as well as a dab on your cupids bow to make your lips look fuller.

For an Instant Facelift Sparse or unruly brows are equally ageing. If you’ve over-plucked in the past, fill-out your brows by using both a good quality eyebrow pencil and eyebrow powder, in a colour that’s one shade lighter than your hair, to add subtle definition.

Bushy brows need to be carefully shaped. First, remove any hair that grows beyond your upper brow line - do this by brushing your eyebrows up with a brow brush - and snipping off the long ends.

Then, brush the hair downwards in the opposite direction and cut the hairs that extend past the lower brow line.

Gradually tweeze away hairs in a line that tapers when you reach the peak of your arch. Take a little from each brow at a time and keep them both looking even.

For Kissable Lips Lips look best when they’re relaxed. Many of us clench and tense our lips, making them look smaller, harder and altogether less kissable.

Relax them by parting them a little, this makes them look instantly fuller.

Get super soft lips by applying a generous amount of lip balm all over, then gently exfoliate using a dry toothbrush or facecloth to remove all dead skin and reveal kissable soft lips. Finish off by applying some more balm.

For a Wide-eyed Look Open up your eyes in an instant by carefully lining along your top lashes with a black liquid eyeliner brown works well with blonde hair and is a softer alternative to black if you’re more mature.

Position eyelash curlers at the base of your top lashes and gently squeeze. Set with a few coats of either black or brown mascara, depending on which eyeliner shade you select.

Line under your bottom lashes and finish with a slick of white eyeliner on the inner rim of your eye.

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TXT SPK 4 UNCOOL PPL

By Sarah Davey

I have three teenagers who are compulsive texters. Hence I receive at least a dozen texts per day. Unfortunately I don’t speak TXT fluently so they take ages for me to decipher. In the end I asked my son to pen me a brief guide. He rolled his eyes then dutifully obliged. I offer it up to other non-TXT-speaking parents.

NP - No problem. To be fair I’d kind of worked this one out, but they use it a lot so I’ve included it.

WBU - What about you?

PROPS - Proper respect due. E.g. PROPS to Mandy, she passed her test.

HMU - Hit me up. It’s a slang way of saying ‘Call me’.

W/E - ‘Whatever!’ Total teen-speak!

TYVM - Thank you very much. At least they have manners!

KK - OK. This seems bizarre but apparently it’s faster to type. Speed is everything when you’re seventeen, unless you’re in the bathroom getting ready for a night out!

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BRB - Be right back. Not sure from where, as they are all surgically attached to their phones.

SUP - Wassup. I’m assured this is a friendly enquiry along the lines of ‘How are you doing.

GR8 - Great. Presumably a suitable reply to SUP. OATUS - On a totally unrelated subject. There are many of these interjections in any TXT conversation with a teenage girl.

O RLY - Oh really? Not the innocent expression it may seem. This is a negative, rather sarcastic response. My son uses this one a lot!

RL - In real life. This one amuses me endlessly. It refers to life which happens away from the phone or computer. I’m often amazed they realise there is one!

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Get Safe Online WEEK

21 – 25 October

Last week I was out for coffee with a friend and our conversation turned to computers.

“I’m actually a bit scared of mine,” she admitted.

“I’m wary of online banking and of buying things online, and I’m terrified to let my eleven-year-old use it because of all the media publicity about paedophiles.”

She’s not alone. A good many of us are worried about online security, but there are real steps we can take to improve our safety.

Use the latest OS (Operating System). The most recent OS is generally the safest. Microsoft’s Windows 8 is their most up-to-date OS and anything earlier should really be upgraded. Don’t forget that free software updates are issued all the time. Take advantage of these and update regularly.

Install security software. The main threats to your online security are hackers, viruses and spyware, (this last one is a programme that may be used to log your credit card details). Ideally you should have a firewall, plus antivirus and anti-spyware software as an absolute minimum. You really need all three, because individually they won’t protect you against every attack. Be sure to update them regularly.

Ditch the SPAM! As far as possible don’t open anything you think is SPAM. Use ‘disposable’ email addresses for registrations on sites with which you’re unfamiliar, and use SPAM filter

software.

Wi-Fi Wisdom! Wireless networks can offer an easy way for people to eavesdrop on your PC. Because they use radio waves, anyone within range can pick up the signal, making them a target for hackers who could be after your financial details, as well as freeloading unauthorised users who might piggyback your signal to access your broadband connection. Use an up-to-date router.

Make sure you rename your network to make it more difficult to find, create a unique password and always turn on the encryption.

Backup! Backup! Backup! Just in case. Back all your data up regularly, and from time to time check the backups.

Don’t Forget...

Never give out User IDs, Pins or Passwords. No legitimate corporation will EVER ask for them.

Never give out financial or personal information unless you initiated the contact, and you are sure about who you’re dealing with.

For children and teens. Use an appropriate browser and buy or download software which monitors their online activity, limits the amount of time they can spend online, and blocks their ability to send out personal information. Most importantly SUPERVISE THEM! Visit www.getsafeonline.org.uk for more information about National Get Safe Online week.

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There is a dizzying array of options open to anyone considering a new bathroom. Followers of popular home fashions and the latest styles featured in home design magazines will be familiar with some of the choices available, but to access the experience and guidance I felt I needed, I went along to visit P and R Bathrooms. The P and R Bathrooms showroom on Lurke Street in Bedford is a huge and impressive area with many, many display bathrooms cleverly laid out to make it easy to see individual styles and familiarize oneself with every option. With expert help it was much easier to discover the latest bathroom looks suitable for my home and a variety of tastes and budgets.

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bathroom furniture and storage. There are two big choices’ explain Paul, the ‘P’ of P and R. ‘The fully fitted bathroom or the free-standing, modular bathroom.’

I give him a confused frown and with no further ado I am being gently ushered towards an impressive looking show bathroom. The cistern is invisible, no pipework is on display whatsoever. The cupboards are ranged across the back wall and are deliciously sleek with real oak doors and plenty of drawers for easy-access to toiletries and towels. There is a fully coordinated worktop for a really clean look and a sink which I am told can be recessed into the surface for a solid surface finish or I can choose one which is fitted onto the counter top and has a more traditional look.

‘Many people favour the fully fitted bathroom because it has that modern edge. It features clean, long lines and with the right amount of storage space it is easy to maintain that sleek, tidy look that works so well. It is brilliant for smaller bathrooms and can actually make them appear larger. Clever lighting can work wonders in smaller spaces too and it is easy to incorporate that into a fitted bathroom and make the most of that very finished, polished look.’

‘The alternative is to choose a free-standing or modular bathroom.’ I am guided towards a shining

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example as Paul continues. ‘Even though there is no counter-top or fitted furnishings in here the pipework can still be hidden because it is recessed into the wall. The storage – whatever you choose, cupboards, drawers, or a combination, can be wall mounted and tiled around so that it still has that very finished, sleek look but there need not be so much of it so again, this can work well in smaller bathrooms . The cupboards or drawers that you do choose have true space – non of it is in use for hiding pipework and so the storage is not compromised in any way. There are all sorts of furniture options so that you can still have that longline look and as everything is wall mounted there is nothing underneath which can make cleaning easier and lend a more open feel to the room.’

After spending time in the P and R showroom I am absolutely sure of the style I would like in our new bathroom. Our house is older and styled more traditionally and so I am glad to have the option of a free standing bathroom with all the modern convenience of recessed pipework and furniture that can accommodate the storage that our family needs.

P and R Bathrooms have been in the bathroom business for a long time. ‘The beauty of having been in this business for the years that we have is that we use only suppliers who have proved themselves, the ones with the best track record of quality products and service. We insist on this because we insist that our customers are happy with their bathroom, and that has to be true, really honestly true, down the whole line – confident and happy designers, suppliers and installers result in delighted customers who come back to us time and again. And that really is our experience.’

P and R Bathrooms can undertake the complete transformation of your bathroom, ensuring the plumbers, carpenters, electricians and installers are all of the highest standard with experience and workmanship that is unrivalled. ‘We don’t have to provide the complete package, some people just want us to supply the bathroom, others want design and supply, but our customers who have trusted us with the whole package have all been thrilled with the results as well as the fact that they could just leave it all in our hands and there was no stress or added responsibility for them.’

If you are contemplating a new look for your littlest room, I would not hesitate to recommend a trip to P and R Bathrooms. Being able to make the choice by

spending time in such a huge variety of bathrooms, benefitting from expert advice followed by a design service and installation that you can trust ensures that P and R Bathrooms are second to none.

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AMPTHILL & DISTRICT

LIONS CLUB

“Remember This Era” were the duo who entertained us superbly at our annual Sing A Long evening on 3rd September at Flitwick Village Hall. It was an excellent evening and thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.

We are now gearing up for the annual Moonraker Sponsored Night Walk around Flitwick Moor on 12th October and to date we have in excess of 100 walkers taking part in their teams. This is run on a 50/50 basis with 50% going to our charity for this year East Anglian Air Ambulance and 50% going to your own charity or cause.

We attended Flitton & Greenfield Gala on 14th September and Harlington Carnival on 21st September. We enjoyed the chance to meet many new people and explain what Ampthill & District Lions Club do.

Ampthill & District Lions Club is always on the lookout for people who enjoy having fun whilst at the same time find pleasure in helping others less fortunate than themselves. We meet on the

1st and 3rd Monday of each month at The Jolly Coopers in Flitton at 8pm. If you would like to attend a meeting please contact us on 0845 8332 883 or visit our website www.ampthilllions.btck. com for more information.

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Everyone needs a bit of help

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Could you spare a few hours each week and make a difference to a local young family?

There is no rulebook for raising a family and sometimes it can seem overwhelming, particularly if you are going through difficult times.

Home-Start works with families in times of distress, making them strong again and preventing crisis. In an ideal world Home-Start wouldn’t be needed. But for many parents the pressures of family life are simply too much to cope with alone. There are so many reasons for this including; poverty, illness, family breakdowns, isolation, and physical and mental health issues.

And this is where Home-Start steps in… by recruiting and training parent volunteers to offer emotional and practical support to families in their own homes.

One mum supported by Home-Start Central Bedfordshire said: “I’ve found Home-Start fantastic, I can’t fault the support. I think if I hadn’t had the support I’d be completely lost.

Having Jane has given me the extra confidence with my parenting and I’m surprised how much easier things are now.”

The charity is one of over 300 local Home-Starts that are spread right across the UK and forms part of the UK’s leading family support charity.

Linda Johnson, CEO at Home-Start Central Beds said: “We are experiencing an increasing number of people asking for our help and so urgently need more volunteers. The more volunteers we have, the more families we can help.”

Volunteering for Home-Start is a rewarding

experience and all volunteers complete an extensive induction course before they are matched to their first family. Home-Start also offers ongoing training & support to all volunteers.

One Home-Start volunteer said: “To volunteer for Home-Start and to help get a family back on their feet is a wonderful experience.”

Linda continued: “Volunteers support families for 2-3 hours each week. We provide a training course for 8 weeks, one day a week, which is fun, informal and informative. Each volunteer must complete their training before they are matched to their first family. The next course will be in the autumn. Volunteers find supporting families extremely rewarding, but also say that volunteering helps improve their own selfesteem, and enhances their own personal and professional skills.”

In the last year alone Home-Start Central Beds’ 117 volunteers have supported 258 families with 608 children.

If you think you could support Home-Start, have parenting experience and would like to help a local family please contact: e: office@homestartcentralbeds.org.uk or ring 01582 660061.

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IMPACT INTERIORS AND FLOORING

HIGH STREET, HENLOW

We are delighted to announce the opening of our new shop Impact Interiors based in Henlow Village, Bedfordshire. We are a family run interiors and flooring company established in 2009. We gained our expertise by working within luxury residential homes in Central London and we are now bringing our skills back to our home county. We offer an exemplary service at an affordable price.

Here at Impact Interiors, we pride ourselves in offering a friendly, quality, and personal service.

We provide a wide choice of stylish, luxurious, contemporary and traditional products. We are competitive on price with all major and local outlets.

We stock leading fabric and wall covering brands, such as Romo,(Zinc,Lens,Black Edition), Sanderson, and Harlequin.

We supply and fit carpets, solid wood, engineered and laminate flooring brands such as Crucial Trading, Victoria Carpets, Quick-Step laminate , Lifestyle floors, Boen wood, Balterio, Kersaint Cobb, Harlequin and Sanderson rugs and many others.

We also supply and fit the new ranges of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) and top domestic and commercial vinyl systems.

Our Luxury Home accessories selection includes brands such as Parlane, Gisela Graham, True Grace candles, Thomas Kent clocks, Five Dollar Shake greetings cards, Harlequin and Sanderson cushions, mirrors & decorative lighting.

We supply and fit curtain fabrics from and many coordinated wallpapers. This includes a beautiful and colourful children’s range “all about me” by Harlequin. Also Morris & Co fabrics and wallpapers.

Our range of curtain poles and finials enables us to offer a solution for most applications. All

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blinds and curtains are made to measure by local experienced curtain makers using modern and traditional methods; we also make cushions, re- cover furniture, supply tiebacks, decorative trimmings and roman blinds.

Our curtain service includes; • Made to measure curtains • Modern curtains • Decorative curtains • Interlined curtains • Blackout curtains • Pinched pleat heading • Eyelets • Pencil pleat heading • Pelmets We offer a full fitting service for our floors, wallpapers, curtains, blinds, mirrors, clocks and lighting by fully qualified fitters and electricians.

We offer a furniture upholstering service offering traditional hammer and tack and the modern staple methods of fixing. Impact have re-upholstered many different styles of furniture including both antiques and modern.

By carefully listening to your requirements and aims, we are able to offer the most suitable products, at an affordable price.

We invite you to visit our brand new shop and spend time looking through our product ranges with our help. There is free parking next to our shop and opposite in the Crown pub, so visiting us is easy. We also have an online shop on our website. Or, if you would prefer we can visit you in the comfort of your own home.

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CLIMBING PLANTS

By PIPPA GREENWOOD Climbing plants, especially those with flamboyant flowers or fantastic foliage can transform a garden and offer a whole new planting opportunity, as your garden literally goes upwards and takes a vertical climb.

Supporting Cast - A few climbers are self-clingers and don’t need a special support system when grown against a fence or wall; Virginia creeper and Hydrangea petiolaris for instance. But most need to have a proper support, and it pays to put this in place before you plant. For lighter weight climbers some trellis, perhaps prettily painted will do the trick, but for heavier climbers such as a vigorous clematis, or wisteria, you will need galvanised straining wires.

Easy Access - If you use trellis as a support on a wall, it can be attached to wooden battens which are fixed to the wall using rawl plugs. Use a series of hinges to attach one edge of the trellis to the batten, and a few hooks to allow you to raise or lower the trellis for when you need to maintain the wall.

Planting Distance - Climbers won’t thrive if they don’t receive enough water at the base. The ‘rain shadow’ created by the house roof and the drying effect of the wall’s foundations can make the soil close-by extremely dry so plant a minimum of 45cm (18in) away from the base of the wall and fork in plenty of well-rotted bulky organic matter before planting too.

Train it well - If the climber is quite small, it may need to be trained in the right direction. A short bamboo cane or several for a multi-stemmed plant, can be angled from the base of the plant to the vertical surface, allowing you to tie in the stems and edge them towards the support. Once the climber has reached the wall, the enlarging network of stems may become congested if left to its own devices, so actively train the stems to grow in the direction you need them to.

Extra Care - Climbers planted against a wall will need extra TLC if they’re to look their best. Make watering them top-priority, especially for the first 18 months whilst they’re becoming established.

Apply a good, bulky organic mulch to a depth of about 8cm (3in) or so all around the rooting area, but take care to avoid the mulch coming in to direct contact with the stems.

Arches, Arbours and Pergolas - Climbers don’t just

look good on house, garden and garage walls and fences, they can also be used to great effect over arches and pergolas or to clothe an arbour.

You may need to install some supporting wires here too, so go for galvanised wires and sturdy vine-eyes as fixings. Choosing a scented climber or two will add to the charm of a cosy arbour or archway.

Clever Combinations - If the surface that you want to plant up is big enough, try to use climbers that flower in different seasons as, chosen carefully, the plants you use will increase the period for which the arch, pergola, arbour, wall or fence, looks its best.

Bare Ankles - Many climbers do have a habit of becoming a bit bare at the base, especially after they’ve been in place for a few years. Try some seasonal bedding plants around the base, or plant a small and attractive shrub a little further away to hide the bare stems.

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ANIMAL KNOW-HOW

Helping the nation’s favourite….

Many young animals are handed into the RSPCA as ‘orphans’ but haven’t actually been abandoned at all! Following a few simple steps can make sure you’re doing the right thing for any hedgehog you find.

Hibernation is a response to a shortage of food in winter. Hedgehogs usually hibernate between November and mid to late March. But if the weather is mild and food available, then hedgehogs may remain active into November or December.

Try to set aside a hedgehog-friendly area of your garden where you can leave welcome heaps of leaves and brushwood. If you have to light a bonfire using one of these heaps, always check to make sure there are no animals sheltering in the middle of it. Food and fresh water at any time of the year will encourage visiting hedgehogs to

return regularly. Don’t leave out milk as it can cause severe diarrhea when drunk by young hedgehogs – also called hoglets.

You could try leaving out food such as minced meat, fresh liver, tinned dog food (not fishbased), or even chopped boiled eggs. Small quantities of bran or crushed dog biscuits can also be used to provide bulk.

Young hedgehogs born late in the season won’t have enough fat reserves to survive hibernation.

So any orphans found weighing less than 500g at the end of the autumn will need help in putting on weight to get them through the winter.

If you think this might be the case with the ‘hog in your garden, or if the hedgehog is sick or injured, then contact the RSPCA 24-hour cruelty and advice line on 0300 1234 999. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk) also has a list of local hedgehog carers on their website.

Despite recently being voted Britain’s favourite national species (BBC Wildlife Magazine), hedgehog numbers are in fairly sharp decline – so they need all the help they can get. By understanding what type of help they need, and when, you can be an important part of improving this situation.

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WOOD GREEN...

After dark Halloween fun Monday 28 October 5.00pm – 6.30pm Godmanchester Centre £5 per child Meet some of our nocturnal animals, face your fears in the rodent room, feed our animals some Halloween treats and join us for spooky story time. Prize for the best Halloween costume. Suitable for 5 year olds and over and booking essential.

Halloween Fun 26th October – 3rd November, 10.00am – 3pm Godmanchester Centre FREE

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Bring the kids to Wood Green this October half term and let them take part in our Halloween Fun Trail. Find the 12 spooky clues around Wood Green to win a prize.

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Why not stop for a coffee or lunch in our spooky themed coffee shop.

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A week with a legend: Driving 911 HUL

by James Baggott

I’d been looking forward to this moment for years – driving a Porsche with the famous 911 HUL number plate.

I’ve been a motoring nut for years, spending money I often didn’t have on car magazines, long before I could even drive. And it was on those glossy pages that I became familiar with the famous plate. Owned

by Porsche GB for decades it was the first private plate the firm acquired and ever since has taken pride of place on the Porsche press fleet Turbo models.

I’d seen it flying through the air in pictures on the pages of Evo, shot by countless talented car snappers over the years, and now it was my time to drive it. Here’s my week behind the wheel of Porsche’s fastest 997 edition – the 911 Turbo S with a very special moniker.

Day One - It’s only you that cares – shouted one pre-pubescent member of the team as I explained, to yet another 911 admirer who clearly didn’t share my enthusiasm for six numbers and letters, what the plate meant to car fans. Most people were more interested in the colour our test car had arrived in.

Paint jobs make or break cars and the camouflage green our test car had arrived in was clearly splitting opinion. Still, it could have been painted pink for all I cared as what was sitting over the rear wheels was far more of interest to me. The 3.8-litre, turbocharged lump produces a whopping 530bhp and 700Nm of torque thanks to a tweaked turbo output.

The drive north to our photoshoot at Rockingham was one of the longest (traffic) but most enjoyable I’ve ever had.

Day Two - Photoshoot day at Rockingham and we’ve got 15 cars lined up for a series of tests. Also here is three times British superbike championship winner John Reynolds on the latest Suzuki GSX-R1000. He’s at our shoot to take on the Nissan Juke R (search for the video on YouTube) but it’s only fair we let him try his luck against the Porsche too…

With a 0-60mph sprint time of 3.1 seconds, the PDK automatic gearbox and launch control system mean that’s very achievable every time. Engage Sport Plus, floor the throttle with your foot on the brake, and the revs settle at a heady rpm. When you lift off the brake the car thunders towards the finish line in a cacophony of air sucking, turbo whooshing and tyres ripping chunks out of the asphalt. All I have to do is steer. You can see the results of our race in another video on YouTube…

Day Three - Two tanks of fuel into the loan and I’m impressed the Turbo S is returning 26mpg. My old

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Focus ST never got any better than 23mpg on a long journey and considering this has such an almighty power output that’s very impressive. Today I’m heading into London for a meeting with the Queen.

Well, I say meeting, I really mean a concert in her garden for the Coronation Festival.

For what is essentially a rival to a Ferrari 458 or McLaren 12C, the Turbo S is fantastically well behaved in the clogged up capital. Visibility is excellent and although it’s got a low splitter at the front, speed humps aren’t really a problem nor tight underground and overpriced car parks.

The drive back south is a magical one. London’s streets are a joy in the small hours of the morning and each traffic light gives me a chance to test the wife’s neck muscles.

Day Four-Six - It’s the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche is headlining the event, celebrating 50 years of the 911, and I can’t quite believe I’ve got the honour of driving 911 HUL to the south coast celebration of combustion.

It’s clear on the way there and back that the plate doesn’t just hold sway with me. I lose count of the number of phones I see trained on the Porsche, capturing pictures for tweets and status updates.

Day Seven - Gosport to Chester – some 250 miles – lay ahead and even at 9pm the digital temperature gauge is reading 25 degrees C. Hot tarmac and sticky tyres make the trip a delight as we collect the cast and extras of Bug’s Life on the bonnet. The seats get a little uncomfortable over long distance – they’re fixed carbon fibre jobs – but apart from that the Turbo S is a competent tourer.

It’s time for 911 HUL to return to Porsche. After a week behind the wheel of the monster I’m smitten.

Yes, the ride is firm and the tyre noise a little intrusive.

Granted the seats aren’t the most cosseting and the 997 interior is showing its age now the 991 has arrived.

However, never have I driven a car quite so intoxicating, quite so full of character and quite so mind-alteringly fast as the Turbo S. The fact it was wearing one of the most iconic plates in motoring folklore simply made the whole experience all the more special.

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SEASONAL DELIGHTS

Chilli chicken stew With Halloween at the end of the month, why not plan a ghostly gathering and serve up this hot and spicy chicken stew? Perfect for filling up hungry trick or treaters.

INGREDIENTS 1-2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, peeled and cut into chunks 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 small red chilli pepper, deseeded and finely chopped (optional) 6 large skinless chicken fillets, cut into pieces 2 x 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato puree 2 tsp dried oregano 1 x 400g can kidney beans in chilli sauce 1 red, 1 green and 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and diced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Warm crusty bread, to serve Serves 6-8 Ready in 1 hour 45 minutes 1 Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large, deep flameproof

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casserole and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened and golden. Add the chilli pepper (if using) and chicken pieces and cook over a medium heat, stirring all the time, until the chicken pieces are lightly browned all over, adding a little extra oil if needed.

2 Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano and 200ml water and bring to the boil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper then reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 Add the kidney beans and diced peppers to the casserole and simmer, uncovered, for a further 20-25 mins until the peppers are tender and some of the liquid has reduced. Serve in mugs or bowls with chunks of warm crusty bread.

Tip - For a hot non-alcoholic punch to serve with the stew, pour a large carton of apple juice into a saucepan. Core and slice 2 small apples and add to the pan with one thinly sliced lemon and a couple of cinnamon sticks. Heat gently for about 10 minutes, then pour in 1 litre of ginger ale.

Heat through for a further minute then serve in heatproof glasses or tumblers.

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How to play It’s simple! Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 box, contains the digits 1 through to 9 with no repetition.

Use your logic to solve the puzzle.

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Fun Quiz - Halloween 1. In Stephen King’s novel It, Pennywise was the name of a monster who disguised himself as what?

2. If your birthday was on Halloween, what would your star sign be?

3. On Sesame Street, what colour is the Cookie Monster’s fur?

4. How does the Wicked Witch of the East die at the start of the 1939 film The Wizard Of Oz? 5. What is the only American state that does not contain any letters from the word “Halloween” in its name?

6. Found on the island of Madagascar, what animal is named after a type of ghost or spirit from Roman mythology due to its reflective eyes, nocturnal habits and a ghostly sound that some species make?

7. What word from the NATO phonetic alphabet is also the first name of Doctor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley’s famous novel?

8. In which 1999 film does Cole Sear say “I see dead people”?

9. True or False... Vampire bats feed on blood?

10. Which 1990s film features the character of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town?

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How to Carve a Pumpkin Lantern

By Sarah Davey

You will need Pumpkins, Night lights Small sharp knife (a craft knife works well) Spoon You can now buy specialist pumpkin-carving sets which contain plastic serrated saws, scrapers and scoops.

Cooking Oil, Felt-tip Pens Newspaper for working on Instructions 1. Draw a circle or hexagon on top of the pumpkin (where the stem is). This will be the lid which you remove so you can insert your hand.

2. Cut through the pumpkin-top with the knife.

Use a back-and-forth slicing motion to cut through the thick, tough skin. Remove the cap, scrape off any pulp and seeds and add a couple of slit vents to allow heat to escape.

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6 August-26 November Exhibition: A, B, C: The art and history of the Alphabet Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm, Sundays 2pm-5pm British Schools Museum, 41/42 Queen Street, Hitchin Adults £4.50, Children £2, Family ticket £12, Under 5’s free As simple as A, B, C we say, but is it really? Learn about the fascinating history of the alphabet; how it has changed and the beautiful ways in which it has been depicted. Find out about a host of different alphabets and enjoy our wordplay games and activities. You can even win a prize in our daily ‘hidden word’ competition. Additional opening hours during school holidays. Check the website for details.

Web: www.britishschoolsmuseum.co.uk

5 October Guilden Morden Food Fayre 10am-2pm St. Mary’s Church, Guilden Morden Free admission Stalls with the finest quality food from local suppliers. Artisan breads, honey, ham, pies, cider, preserves, home-made cakes, deli, speciality cheeses, home-made puddings, curry sauces, fresh garden produce, treat stall and Completely Chilli.

Refreshments are available all day with bacon rolls from 10111am and jacket potatoes with side salad from noon. Free parking is available at the nearby village hall.

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3 October Baldock Floral Society Competition Evening Community Centre, Baldock No entry fee as no demonstration.

Tel: 01462 642336 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 October Sapphire Social & Singles Club 8.30pm Meet in Hitchin Club for those 45+ and unattached.

Tel: Joyce 07960 440417 for information Web: www.sapphiresocialsinglesclub.co.uk 4 October Pulloxhill Singers 7.30-10pm All Saints Church, Lower and Upper Stondon Tickets £10 including light refreshments Pulloxhill Singers are a four part mixed voice choir who sing a range of arrangements from contemporary to traditional and religious.

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5 October The Signals Museum 10am-4pm The Signals Museum at RAF Henlow is open to the public. Entry is free but official photo ID such as a driving licence, passport or over 60s Bus Pass is required to get an entry permit from the Guardroom. See website for full information.

Web: www.rafsignalsmuseum.org.uk 5 & 6 October 14th Ashwell Book Weekend Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm St Mary’s Church, Ashwell Admission £1, Under 16s free Come and browse among the many hundreds of books, videos and DVDs for sale at bargain prices.

Refreshments available.

5 October Musical Extravaganza 7.30pm-1am Broadway Hotel, Letchworth Tickets £10 in advance including prize draw Dance the night away with The Soul Man and friends - SugarSoul, FreddyB, L&L and JJ Disco. All proceeds to Children in Need. Tickets available via phone, email or from the Broadway Hotel.

Tel: 07508 439155 or Broadway Hotel Email: info@day2night.co.uk 6 October Harvest Festival 11am-12 noon All Saints Church, Lower and Upper Stondon Bring your produce and give thanks for the Harvest.

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6 October Standalone 10k Road Race Standalone Farm, Letchworth North Herts Road Runners are hosting the 26th Standalone 10k at Standalone Farm. This very popular event attracts over 1000 runners of all abilities. The course includes roads in Letchworth, Norton and Stotfold with road closures for the runner’s safety. Event includes the Herts County Seniors Race which is open to all runners, either born or living in Letchworth. Further details and entry forms are available via our website www.nhrr. org.uk or telephone Ian 01462 639215.

6 October Harvest Supper 6pm Village Hall, Lower and Upper Stondon Tickets £7 For more information see All Saints website at http://allsaintsstondon.vpweb.co.uk/ 7 & 19 October St Neots Astronomy Association 7.30pm The Visitors Centre, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, Little Paxton Observing evenings. Everyone welcome. We are a very friendly small club and new members are very welcome. We look forward to meeting you whether you’re a complete beginner or a veteran; we have something to offer you.

Tel: David Roberts 01480 212960 Email: david@snaa.co.uk Tel: Nick Maudlin 01767 315678 Email: nick@snaa.co.uk Web: www.snaa.co.uk 21 October The Hertfordshire Constabulary Choir 7pm for 7.30pm The British Schools Museum, 41/42 Queen Street, Hitchin An evening of Song and Laughter. The Choir’s enviable reputation extends well beyond the County. Last time they entertained us it was a sellout, so book your tickets early. Watch our website for further details.

Tel: 01462 420144 Web: www.britishschoolsmuseum.co.uk

26 October Hallowe’en Magic 2.30pm & 7.30pm Gravenhurst Village Hall Children’s show £3 (12 years and under) Evening show Adults £10 Magician Steve Dimmer will be providing a Children’s Magic Show at 2.30pm and making balloon models for the children to take home. Soft drinks will be available.

At 7.30pm it’s time for the grown-ups to have some fun with a buffet supper. Steve will perform table top magic whilst you are eating and complete the evening with a 45 minute a magic show. Please bring your own drinks.

Tickets: 01462 711469 27 October Dancing with the Sunday Dance Club 7.30-10.30pm Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth A genuine warm welcome awaits all dancers at the Spirella Ballroom. Our music providers play a range of Ballroom, Latin and Popular Sequence dances.

Ample free parking, sprung floor and licensed bar.

We look forward to giving you a great dancing experience.

Tel: David 01234 300179 30 October Dancing for Fun 10am-12 noon £3 per child including light refreshments, Adults free Come and enjoy Maypole Dancing & English Country Dancing for children 6+ and Singing Games for younger ones. Children must be accompanied.

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Tel: 01462 420144 Web: www.britishschoolsmuseum.co.uk 31 October Oct Half Term: Hallowe’en Rats & Bats 10.30am-12.30pm £4 per child, Adults free Drop in session. Join us for some spooky fun and games on Hallowe’en. Children must be accompanied.

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BOOK REVIEW

BY Bruce Edwards The Perfume Garden Kate Lord Brown Corvus £14.99 p/b This book should not be confused with another bearing a not dissimilar title from another era.

If there’s a glimmer of recognition in your mind, that’s fine - for the Richard Burton version is mentioned - but here our author has penned a very different tale. This story hovers between the mid 1930’s Spain of the Civil War (remember the Capa photograph of the dying soldier?) and London and the modern Spain of the early 2000’s.

There’s a fascinating glimpse into the worlds of the parfumerie and the chaotic era of Spain’s conflict (said to be still smouldering today). The immense strength of this story derives from the intermingled love-lives spanning the years. These wonderfully woven romances are not, however, as straight forward as they initially appear. Emma is a great girl - a well rounded character with a strength of purpose and an enviable attitude who - - - but no, I must resist the temptation to spoil the story with further compliments. Suffice to say she shrugs off the disaster of a loss from the fall of the Twin-Towers emphasised by her condition, to follow in the footsteps of her forebears. Freya is amongst them and carries her secret well amongst the shadows of the evils of those tragic days. Eventually Emma uncovers her true incredible identity from the past and though her rival in both love and the perfume business almost wrecks her plans, she begins to rebuild a live worth living.

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