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4 Life after retirement and a new career After having a fascinating career, working in many parts of the country, and in many different areas of medicine, Carol Tetlow took up writing novels, with many of her life experiences forming the backdrop to her works. Read about how Carol got started in her new career.

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6 Park Home Living

Alastair Wallbanks writes about the benefits of park home living, the affordable alternative to more traditional homes, making them ideal for those approaching retirement age.

10 Are you proud of your Garden? The British Red Cross sows the seeds of a great fundraising idea.

12 Outdoor Feasts

Here are some barbeque ideas for a small group of friends or family that can be prepared ahead and eaten in the garden, or packed in a cooler to take on a picnic.

15 Steam Age Revived

Image second right: From the Picnic Cookbook,Laura Mason National Trust Books, Photo: Yuki Sugiura Image bottom left: From Keep it Simple, Atlanta Barlett & Dave Cook, Ryland,Peters & Small. Photo: Polly Wreford

It seems that our romance with railways is alive and well! Mike Francis takes a look at some of the places you can visit to relive the dream of steam.

17 Birdwatching for beginners With their varied appearance and fascinating behaviour, it’s hardly surprising that birdwatching is a popular hobby. Anna Milan offers ten tips to help you get the most out of this rewarding pastime.

19 Collecting as a Hobby Whatever object you can think of someone somewhere will collect it! Alastair Wallbanks takes a look at collecting as a hobby. Yuki Sugiura

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22 Footloose in Dubrovnik Continuing our Footloose series, Debra Rixon visits Dubrovnik, and writes about her experiences.

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Life after retirement and a new career

arrogate in North Yorkshire must be one of the loveliest (and apparently happiest) places to work. It’s a busy, cosmopolitan town buoyed up by the conference centre and awash with shops and good places to eat. Working in General Practice as a partner in a town centre practice with 16000 patients for almost thirty years was hard, hard work. Continually striving to do the best for my patients, upholding the standards that I believed in and simultaneously juggling the enforced changes day after day takes its toll and in order to survive, interests outside work are imperative. I started writing If writing the novel was seriously in 2007 when challenging, then it paled I finished my first novel, into insignificance when Out of Practice, based compared to the task of in general practice but finding a literary agent to in a world where I was control. Though the take me on. in daily life within the surgery forms the backdrop, my main protagonist was one of the doctors and the story is told of how she copes when her professional and private lives fall apart at the same time.This was the first in what is now a series of four novels, all based in and around the same fictional practice. If writing the novel was challenging, then it paled into insignificance when compared to the task of finding a literary agent to take me on. How do you tell one from another from their websites? Keep trying, I kept telling myself as rejections slips appeared in my inbox repeatedly but then suddenly someone was interested and signed me up. Again, I thought, that’s the hard bit over but as months passed and communications became fewer and more vague, my agent vanished into the ether. Back to square one but a couple of years later, I was signed up by someone else, who seemed proactive and enthusiastic. I truly believe he was these things and was devastated to receive an email from him saying he was giving up to move abroad. Maybe things do happen for a reason.At a loss for something different to do, I had posted my four novels on a website called PublishersDesk.

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Carol Tetlow hung up her stethoscope and retired from general practice, having worked for many years as Dr Goodman. After having a fascinating career, working in many parts of the country, and in many different areas of medicine, she took up writing novels, with many of her life experiences forming the backdrop to her works. Read about how Carol got started in her new career.

com, where agents and publishers worldwide can view your work.A long shot if ever there was one. If numbers were to be relied upon then my work was being looked at but nobody contacted me apart from one publisher who offered to publish one novel for $13000. Thanks, but no thanks. Then, on the very same day, that my second agent and I parted company, I was asked to contact Guy Boulianne, president of a French Canadian publisher, Editions Dedicaces. Within hours, I had signed a contract with them and my first novel was to become a reality. It was published in June 2014 and I retired (in accordance with my long term plan) from general practice six weeks later. Armed with my leaving present from the practice – a Welsh Section A pony – (who needs a carriage clock?)

Books are written under her married name of Carol Tetlow and are available on Amazon, lulu.com, biblio.co.uk and others. www.carolmtetlow.co.uk Fictional medical centre Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Teviotdale-Medical-CentreSeries/364214387115708

I came home to start a new life and do the things that I have always wanted to do. In October 2014, I had my first book signing at Waterstones in Harrogate. Over eighty copies of my novel were sold in an hour and a half. Faith Hope and Clarity, the second novel, was published in February 2015. General practice provides a unique insight into life that no other job does. In what other occupation are we so privileged to travel with people through their lives, share the ups and downs, the good and the tragic, tears and laughter and whilst my novels are in no way autobiographical, I draw on experiences I have had to form ideas and plots. I don’t miss work, but at times I miss the people – my colleagues, the staff and the patients. The time was right for me to leave. I’m currently working on my next novel but have plenty of other interests to occupy me and it has been a joy to have the time to catch up properly with friends. I have ten donkeys, two ponies, four irrepressible Labradors, two cats but just the one husband to look after, am trying my hand at carriage driving, playing tennis and enjoying life in the Yorkshire Dales, where my novels are set and where we have lived for the last eleven years n *Minimal cost prices apply to consumables

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this style of living as well as the added benefit of not having the responsibility of looking after a larger property. There are a numerous companies specializing in park living many of whom own the residential parks. One company is JJ Cooper Group Park Estates. Although a family operated business, they employ a large staff to ensure the smooth running of their parks and to look after the welfare of their residents, they have over 30 years’ experience owning and running residential parks. Their parks are for those aged 45 and over so the majority of residents are either retired or semi-retired. They own eight parks, all located in beautiful areas in the south of England, three within easy reach of London. The majority of the parks have gated entry, some have CCTV, not because it is necessary but, as James Cooper one of the partners pointed out, “The residents requested it to make them feel more secure.” All their parks have local amenities within walking distance. One of the many benefits of owning a park home James said was that the home can be gifted to a relative on the death of the owner. Killarney Homes

James also stated, “If you bought one of these homes in the nineties the trend then was that it would depreciate in value, whereas today because of rising popularity and demand that trend has reversed and the value of park homes is now appreciating.” As previously mentioned the parks owned by this group have many leisure facilities, for example at California Country Park located adjacent to California Lakes in Finchampstead, Berkshire, fishing, walks and golf are just a few. Park Home living has become an extremely fashionable and well respected way of living. Killarney Homes is another company, owning three parks in rural Nottinghamshire and also designed exclusively for over 45’s. When asked why people choose to buy park homes, Marketing Manager Sophie Brown said, “It’s generally people close to retirement age or thinking about making that ‘final move’, their children have flown the nest and they want to downsize and clear out clutter.” Sophie went on to explain that park homes are on one level therefore appealing to those thinking ahead to old age, and reiterated they’re also low maintenance. Other pleasing

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n American Pastor named Harry Emerson Fosdick once said, “Don’t retire from something, have something to retire to.” So, why not use your retirement as an opportunity for a complete life style change and consider buying a park home. A park home is a normal detached bungalow style property with a range of layouts and designs, built to British Standard 3632 and although they are static, in law they are known as ‘mobile homes’ and are regulated by their own A park home is a normal legislation the detached bungalow style Mobile Homes property with a range Act 2013. Park homes of layouts and designs, are located in built to British private estates, Standard 3632 many of which have secure gated entry and their own on site leisure facilities and amenities. Just like a standard house on a street, or a flat in an apartment block, a park home is a residence in which you are permitted to dwell all year round. It is this fundamental detail that differentiates them from static caravan holiday homes, which are designed solely for use as holiday accommodation. A park home must be used as your permanent place of residence, as specified by the Mobile Homes Act 1983. Whereas, the opposite applies to static caravans and lodges, these residences are to be used as second homes only. Park homes are well insulated with double or triple glazing and central heating, making them very energy efficient and eco-friendly with low maintenance costs, they also fall within the lowest council tax band. They are an affordable alternative to more traditional homes, making them ideal for those approaching retirement age as most parks have a minimum age restriction. The innumerable different styles and designs offered guarantees there is a park home to suit any personality or taste. A sense of community, enhanced security and hassle-free maintenance are just some of the advantages of

Established over 40 years ago, Killarney Homes has a vast amount of experience when it comes to developing a new home. Each property is carefully designed to make the most of the surroundings, ensuring each home has its own private garden and driveway. Runners up of ‘Park of the Year 2014’ Killarney Park is a well-established gated community located in over 35 acres of idyllic woodland. With soaring views of Nottinghamshire it offers affordable park homes set in spacious positions. With several golf courses, country walks and shops within a 3 mile radius, there is always plenty to do. For those wanting to stay closer to home there is a Clubhouse on site with a bar and lounge. Located just 6 miles from the city of Nottingham it offers residents the serenity of the countryside and all the conveniences of modern day life nearby.

Willow Park is a new park home development offering sustainable luxury living. Set within a private gated park on the outskirts of the village of Calverton in the north east of Nottinghamshire, it provides residents with a private, safe and tranquil place to live. Working exclusively with Stately Albion, the homes have been specifically built to ensure a low-carbon footprint, such as having double the amount of insulation of a standard home and triple glazed windows. With several homes already sold and occupied, there are plans to develop another 15 to 20 plots. Whether you are looking for something already available or wish to design your own bespoke home, Killarney Homes gives you the opportunity to have your dream park home!

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attributes are that each home has its perfect to downsize to, free up some own private driveway and generous, equity without the worry of quality but not enormous, garden which is as they are built to be lived in” easy to look after. She further stated, Oscar explained that every home is “All our parks have gated entrances, built to order, making no two homes residents have a card or fob to the same. Because of this, customers gain access.” can design the homes as they wish Willow Park, one the sites owned adding any number of eco-friendly by Killarney Homes is located adaptations with the timber, cladding, between a beautiful golf course and windows, and roofs can even be built stunning countryside, in the village in sedum or made ready for solar of Calverton providing a perfect panels etc. Specific insulation can be environment in which to live. used for a more eco-friendly build Among its amenities are a selection and look into reducing the CO2 of pubs, shops, doctor’s surgery, emissions of the homes. library and post office. Nottingham Happy residents, Mr and Mrs city centre is only McCulloch of “One way to get the S p r i n g w o o d 10 miles away with a regular bus most out of life is to Estate exclaimed, service stopping “We just wanted look upon it as an right outside the to say just how adventure.” park. There is also delighted we are a courtesy bus several times a week with our new home in the country. to take residents into the local town Our new lodge is simply spectacular and village. and we couldn’t be more thrilled!” The combination of the sense of However, if, on the other hand community, tranquillity and security you feel that full time park home has a great appeal for the residents, living isn’t for you then why not one of whom described it as, “Like consider a holiday home. being on holiday permanently.” Eurobase Mobile Homes Specialising in these types of provide holiday dwellings is Pathfinder Homes the homes and lodges Eurobase Mobile Homes leading UK manufacturer of timber in holiday parks frame luxury bespoke Residential and residential and Holiday Homes and Leisure parks in France. Lodges. They are the pioneers in They also work the industry for innovative and with a leading creative designs. UK manufacturer Oscar Absalom, Director of Four of holiday homes Seasons Marketing, the marketing (static mobile consultants for Pathfinder Homes, homes) and lodges said, “Pathfinder Homes are hugely who build to energy efficient due to the amount the client’s of attention spent on insulating s p e c i f i c a t i o n s and sealing the homes. They are and ship the more energy efficient than the completed home average bricks and mortar house. over to France The homes and lodges are built to be installed to BS3632 which is the British on the site of Residential standard so they are their choice.

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Sales and Development Director, Kelvin Bremner, explained how they introduce their clients to their chosen park and help them settle in with pitch agreements between them and the park owners. He stated, “We don’t own any of the parks, we simply negotiate emplacements or pitches and bring UK clients to them. Parks vary greatly in terms of what they have to offer, from ‘all singing and dancing’ sites with all the facilities you could imagine such as at Camping la Sirene, to the more popular choice of a smaller park that has year round camping such as Camping Mas Manyeres.” There are numerous holiday parks in France but there aren’t many residential parks, however, Eurobase have a couple of options. One is Domaine des Lotus a residential park that clients can either rent a pitch or buy it freehold. One resident who moved there recently from Ireland, Mary Scanlon said, as she moved into her new lodge, “We’re so happy to be here in France now and everything is just perfect, thank you so much Eurobase.” Mary owns the lodge and the plot which is freehold. Kelvin went on to say, “People in general aren’t bothered about facilities, a pool and a bar are a bonus but they do like to be able to get to a local village easily.” The popularity of this type holiday accommodation among retirees is increasing as they now form a large part of their client base. All of the companies mentioned can be viewed on line by searching on the organisation’s name. I’m a great believer in the adage, “One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure” n

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Are you proud of your garden? The British Red Cross sows the seeds of a great fundraising idea

Are you proud of your garden?

hether you are a greenfingered gardener or a horticultural novice, the British Red Cross is encouraging you to enjoy your garden in the company of family, friends or neighbours this summer – whilst raising money for a worthwhile cause. Your gardening know-how isn’t important; what matters is enjoying your beautiful borders in the company of others as part of a new fundraising scheme called ‘Proud of Your Garden’. Just host an afternoon tea, a barbeque or picnic - or be a bit more adventurous and organise a picnic, treasure hunt or garden games – and invite donations whilst everyone enjoys your hospitality. Even if your garden is more backyard than bijou, don’t let it stand in your way. The Red Cross has made it easy by providing downloadable invitations, plenty of fundraising ideas and gardening tips from professional gardener Tamsin Westhorpe, who is editor of The English Garden magazine. Tamsin, who is planning a mini-sports day in her garden for her son’s friends, thinks that everyone should be proud of whatever outdoor

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space they have: “I have been a professional gardener for over 20 years and strongly believe that gardens need to be shared, however small and unmanaged,” she said. Tamsin has created a few hints and tips to help you prepare for some alfresco fun. Here are just a few: • Trim lawn edges with a half-moon edging iron (or a spade) to get super-straight, clean lines. • ‘Plug plants’ – young individual plants, which are widely available at garden centres - are a good way to cheat and add instant colour to the garden. • Invite people over! Your gathering could be for close friends and family, only – or you might want to invite the whole street. • Think of different ways to raise some

money and turn your event into life-saving cash: from raffles to plant sales, a tombola or quiz. • Ask local shops for help, and invite them to donate any goodies or ingredients. The Red Cross can provide a headed letter to ask them. By hosting a ‘proud of your garden’ event, you can make a real difference to people facing crisis around the world. Gardens can change someone’s life – as Habsatou Abdulaye of Niaptana, Burkina Faso knows only too well. Habsatou lives in one of many communities that regularly faces a food crisis, and despite the challenge of frequent droughts, she tends the aubergines, okra and onions in her garden on land provided by the British Red Cross. ‘Proud of Your Garden’ events can help raise money for Habsatou and many others facing similar challenges around the world. If you are interested in showing off your garden, apply for a Proud of Your Garden pack full of helpful ideas and tips here: http://www.redcross.org.uk/proudofyourgarden Or telephone your local fundraiser on 0844 412 2811 n

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Grilled Quail

Outdoor Feasts

8 quail juice of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons olive oil coarse sea salt Serves good bread, to serve 4 Quail make good, simple barbecue food and cook quickly over medium-hot charcoal. The quail can be cooked whole, or they can be prepared as follows: Cut through the backbone of each quail and press down with the heel of your hand on the breastbone to flatten the bird. Squeeze a little lemon juice over either side of each bird and sprinkle with oil (or use the herb marinade). Leave the birds for anything between 30 minutes and 4 hours. Put them in the fridge if leaving them for longer than 1 hour, and allow them to come to room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling. When ready to grill, put each flattened bird on the barbecue grill so that the inside, containing all the bones, is closest to the fire. Cook for 4–6 minutes, depending on the heat, then turn and cook the skin side for about the same time. Lift each one using the tongs and allow the part where the meat is thickest to cook along the edge if necessary. Make sure the birds are cooked through, and brush with a little more oil as they cook. Alternatively, grill the birds whole, turning frequently until done. Sprinkle with a little more lemon juice, add a scatter of coarse salt, and eat with good bread. Make sure you have plenty of kitchen paper or napkins for wiping greasy fingers. Complex marinade from Shooter’s Sandwich recipe For the herb marinade 4 tablespoons red wine 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley 1 bay leaf, finely sliced 3–4 thyme sprigs, leaves only 3–4 marjoram sprigs, leaves only, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil Put the marinade ingredients in a shallow bowl and mix well to combine. Add the steak, and rub the mixture into it well. Put in the fridge and leave it to marinate for at least 2 hours and preferably 24 hours, turning it from time to time.

hat better way to enjoy our glorious countryside than to take a picnic with you? Afternoon tea in a garden, a packed lunch on a hilltop or the tantalising smell of grilling from a barbeque or a campfire fry-up are all to be enjoyed. Here are some barbeque ideas for a small group of friends that can be prepared a few hours ahead and need relatively minimal cooking. Carefully packed in a cooler, the items could be taken to a beach or beauty spot, or just enjoyed at home in the garden.

Baba Ganoush 2 large aubergines 1 garlic clove, crushed a scant 1/2 teaspoon salt juice of 1/2 lemon 50g light tahini 60ml light olive oil chopped fresh parsley or mint leaves, to garnish

An aubergine-based recipe from the eastern Mediterranean, baba ganoush has a delicious slightly smoked flavour and is good as a dip, or as a side dish for barbecued vegetables or meat. I like the slight texture created by chopping the aubergine, but you can blitz it in a food processor if you prefer. Cook the aubergines by grilling them over the barbecue or putting it directly over the flame of a gas hob. If using the latter, keep turning them, using tongs, until the skin is black and charred all over. (This makes a mess on the hob – put foil around the burner first if the idea bothers you. The aubergines can be cooked under a grill if there is no alternative, but a direct flame is better.) Leave the aubergines to cool and pick the blackened skin off. Be careful, as they hold the heat from cooking for quite a long time, releasing very hot cooking juices from the middle. Once you have removed the skin, and the aubergines have cooled, squeeze the flesh over the sink to remove as much juice as possible. Chop the flesh quite finely, then scrape it into a bowl and mix well with the garlic, salt, lemon juice and tahini. Add the olive oil and stir well again. Serve garnished with parsley.

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Strawberry and Muscat Wine Jelly 250–300g strawberries, hulled 4 tablespoons caster sugar 4 sheets (4g) gelatine Serves For the wine jelly 4 250–300g strawberries, hulled 4 teaspoons caster sugar 4 sheets gelatine 375ml well-flavoured dessert wine (such as Brown Brothers Orange Muscat and Flora) ice cubes

2 medium onions, peeled and roughly chopped 8 garlic cloves 2 thumb-sized pieces of fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 2 fresh green chillies, or to taste, deseeded leaves of 8 fresh mint sprigs Serves 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 4 1 tablespoon coriander seeds with 2 large the seeds from 8 cardamom pods kebabs each 8 whole cloves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 generous teaspoons salt cayenne pepper, to taste 2 medium potatoes, peeled (total weight about 400g) 800g minced lamb oil, for brushing I mould this mixture into long sausage shapes around skewers, but it can be made into burger-type patties if you prefer. It needs to be well seasoned with salt and chilli. Serve with a chopped salad of cucumber and tomato with a little chopped onion, naan or other flat bread, and some natural yogurt. If this mixture is made up the day before, the potato should be added just before cooking. You will need 8 large skewers, or a grill basket designed for cooking patties. Put the onion, garlic, ginger, chillies and mint in a blender or food processor and blend together to make a paste. Empty into a bowl large enough to hold the lamb. Grind the whole spices in a spice grinder or using a mortar and pestle. Add this mix to the paste in the bowl and stir together with the ground cinnamon, salt and a dash of cayenne pepper.Put the lamb into the bowl with the spices and paste, and mix together well. This is best done with the hands, kneading well. Grate the potatoes finely into a sieve and rinse well under cold water. Drain well, then turn out into a clean tea towel and wring hard to remove as much liquid as possible from them. Stir in the potato and mix again, then chill the mixture for 1 hour. Divide the mixture into 8. Wet your hands in cold water and shape each portion into a long sausage shape around a large skewer, or into a burger shape if you prefer. Brush them with oil. Grill on the barbecue, starting with a high heat, and turning once when the side in contact with the grill is nicely brown. When the other side is well browned, move to medium heat until cooked through.

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Lamb Kofta

This is an elegant, refreshing, and delicious dessert for a special barbecue or picnic on a warm summer evening. Make individual portions in glasses – you may want to use fairly chunky ones if you have to carry them any distance, and remember, if driving, that wine, even in a jellied form, still contains alcohol. Cut the first 300g or so strawberries in pieces and put in a saucepan over a medium heat with 2 tablespoons water and the sugar. Heat gently, stirring, until the mixture comes to a simmer and the strawberries soften slightly and give up their juice. Don’t cook any longer than necessary. Put the mixture into a blender or food processor and blend to make a purée, then sieve the mixture over a bowl. Discard the pips. Soak the gelatine in cold water to cover until it softens, then squeeze to extract as much water as possible. Return the strawberry juices to the pan, add the gelatine and heat gently until the gelatine has dissolved. Leave to cool a little before transferring to the glasses. Carefully divide among 4 glasses (I use chunky tumblers that hold 300ml). Chill until set. To make the wine jelly, cut the remaining strawberries into halves or quarters, depending on size. Put in a bowl and sprinkle over the sugar, then leave to macerate for 1 hour. Put the gelatine in a bowl and cover with half the wine. Leave to soak until soft. Put the remaining wine in a small saucepan over a medium heat and heat gently. Add the gelatine and the wine it has soaked in, and stir until it dissolves. Don’t heat any more than necessary. Divide the macerated strawberries and any juice they have produced among the glasses. Take 4 tablespoons of the wine jelly mix and stir it in a small bowl over ice until it is at the point of setting, then divide among the glasses (this will help prevent the berries floating). Chill while the remaining jelly cools until nearly set. Divide this among the glasses, and chill again until needed.

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AT EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY Stalls A2 Jive Dance Group WWII Military Vehicle Display Reenactment Groups And of course our buses and trains

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EPPING ONGAR This heritage railway which opened 3 years ago is a rural treat yet just 30 miles from Hyde Park.Vintage buses whisk you from Epping tube to steam and diesel heritage trains then you can settle back and watch 6.5 miles of unspoilt Essex countryside and forest pass by your window. As a local poet said in 1920 ‘ few could take a higher place for prettiness of scenery and outlook as seen through the carriage windows’. There are original 1865 stations such as Blake Hall named after a nearby country house and a range of carriages from heritage to modern. Outside you may see pheasants, owls, buzzards and badgers.Visitor numbers are increasing. Check for opening times during the year.

LLANGOLLEN A spectacularly sited heritage railway nestling beside the historic Dee Bridge built in 1345, the Llangollen railway follows the River Dee for 10 miles through the picturesque valley to journey’s end at Corwen. On the way you may see lambs in Spring or multi-coloured leaves in Autumn as the railway is based in an area of outstanding natural beauty in North Wales.There is onboard dining, afternoon tea or picnic basket, and you can even get married here. Apart from steam trains there are diesel locomotives and heritage railcars, plus galas and special events are regularly organised. It operates daily in summer and at weekends through the Winter.

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The Mid Hants railway was christened ‘the watercress line’ because trains used to transport watercress from the beds of the Georgian town of New Alresford up to London. From this bustling station the line goes through restful open spaces to an interesting topiary at Ropley, up a steep climb to the highest station in the south of England, Medstead and St Marks, before meandering down to Jane Austen’s home town of Alton. The route was often referred to as ‘over the alps’. New Alresford station is gas lit. Perhaps this is why TV’s Midsomer Murders was filmed here. Open weekends January to October plus bank holidays; Tuesdays to Thursdays from May to September and every day in August.

WEST SOMERSET The longest heritage railway in England is the West Somerset line, a 22.75 mile journey through spectacular Somerset scenery, with sea views, steep sided cuttings, forest glades, rolling hills, signal boxes, semaphore signals, bridges and other original period features en route. The station at Minehead is three quarters of a mile long, big enough to take a 16 carriage train at peak time. Because you’re in Somerset you’re never far from a glass of cider. At lunchtime they run cheese and cider special trains, in the afternoon steam and cream teas and at Halloween steam and scream nights. And for the ladies there are 1920s and 1930s theme days. Open April to October plus special event days.

BE A VOLUNTEER Heritage trains are driven by volunteers ensuring that busy timetables are kept to but many of the railways have their own driver instruction facilities to attract budding engine drivers. So if you fancy the thrill of travelling on the footplate, are prepared to put in some hard work and don’t mind getting your hands dirty this could be the job for you. But there are many other types of work available for volunteers. They are the backbone to keeping the railways running You don’t have to be a wheeltapper or shunter. There are gift shops and 1940s cafes to be manned, gardens to be fed and watered, tickets to be issued and collected. Buildings need to be painted and kept in good state of repair helped out by carpenters who are good with wood. Skilled and unskilled work is available. If you’ve already retired you’ll have no problem picking attendance dates but voluntary time can be worked round your present job, a day in the month, a day in the week. You could be part of the fulfilling joy of being the next generation to keep the steam age revived n RETIREMENT

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ho can forget the sight and sound of a steam train gently chugging its way through the heart of some spectacular countryside and the mounting excitement as the engine, hissing and fizzing, slowly approaches the station. Well it seems that our romance with railways is alive and well. The TV programme Great Railway Journeys is particularly popular and performances of The Railway Children on Kings Cross station, featuring a real steam train is packing in the punters of all ages. So it’s reassuring to know that there are privately run heritage railway companies up and down the country manned by bands of enthusiastic volunteers. They can provide the ingredients for a perfect day out on the tracks. Whether it’s 1940’s theme days, cream teas, Victorian picnics and music hall or real ale specials you’ll never be far from a steam train pulling elegant coaches with hooded table lights. Here are four examples where you can relive the dream of steam.

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1. Be a bookworm

A good field guide is an absolute must. A bird book should tell you all the essentials, such as where the bird is found, what it feeds on, typical behaviour, and of course what it looks like. A guide with plenty of photos or illustrations is naturally much more helpful than one with written descriptions. If you have a tablet or smartphone, there are some handy bird identification apps available too.

right page. Making notes and sketches can be a good way of remembering all the details. Remember, too, that some birds change their plumage at different times of the year.

5. Use your ears too

Often you’ll hear a bird before you see it, and different species’ distinctive calls can help confirm a sighting. The RSPB’s website includes recordings of bird song, or you could invest in an audio recording of bird calls.

2. Give your eyes a boost

3. Start small

7. Location, location, location

Like any hobby, you shouldn’t expect to master birdwatching immediately. Begin by identifying the birds you regularly see around your garden or local area, and then branch out. Once you’re familiar with common species (such as thrushes), you’ll find it easier to recognise other birds in the same family (like redwings).

4. Know what to look for

It’s easy to concentrate on obvious features like bright feathers, but try to get a good all-round look at the bird you’re observing. What colour and shape are the beak and legs? How big is it? What is it doing – hanging upside down from a bird feeder or pecking around in the grass? Look at these things before you pick up your field guide, since the bird might be gone by the time you’ve found the

8. Get the knowledge

Doing your research on the birds you might expect to see in a particular area is well worth the effort. If you know your region has a lot of red kite sightings, or the reserve you’re going to is a hotspot for migrant waxwings, it’ll be easier to identify them if you see them.

6. Watch your own behaviour

Wild birds are naturally cautious, so be slow and quiet when you’re watching them. Avoid making sudden movements and wearing bright clothes, as these could startle the birds. Use a hide if one is available. If not, try to blend in with your background and keep below the skyline so your silhouette doesn’t frighten the wildlife.

Since birds often have an unhelpful tendency to lurk in the undergrowth, a pair of binoculars is an important piece of kit. Although you don’t need to spend a fortune, they’re not always cheap, so try borrowing from friends or relatives, or look for a good second-hand pair.

provide details of their reserves, and Natural England lists many national parks and local nature reserves.

You don’t need to be anywhere special to watch birds. Even if you don’t have a garden, you can still hang a bird feeder to attract visitors. If you do have some outside space, a bird bath will also draw birds in. Simply walking to the shops or going to the park can give you plenty of birdwatching opportunities. Many towns now have their own local nature reserves or wildlife parks, so you don’t have to be in the countryside to take advantage. The RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust can

9. Dear diary

Keeping a record of the birds you’ve seen can give you a real sense of achievement. Recording locations, flock numbers and behaviour can also help develop your knowledge of each species.

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Birdwatching for beginners

irds can be found almost everywhere, and with their varied appearance and fascinating behaviour, it’s hardly surprising that birdwatching is a popular hobby. But with nearly 600 species in the UK, starting out can seem daunting, so here are ten tips to help you get the most out of this rewarding pastime.

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here are collectors of everything imaginable, from autographs to zoetropes. Whatever object you can think of someone somewhere will collect it. One of the most popular collecting hobbies is stamp collecting and in that regard the Jersey Post may be of interest to philatelists. The Jersey Post is an independent postal administration that produces stamps, and as the name suggests is located on Jersey. Although Jersey’s allegiance is to the British Crown it is not a part of the United Kingdom and is not represented in the British Houses of Parliament. Jersey has a postal history going as far back as the 15th century. In 1840 with the introduction of adhesive postage stamps British stamps were used and this lasted for the next 100 years. With the German occupation of the island in1940 mail between Jersey

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and England was forbidden and messages could only be sent on special forms provided by the German Red Cross. It was during this time that the first postage stamps marked with ‘Jersey’ were issued because the Island ran out of British stamps. In 1969, the British Post Office became a Corporation and the States of Jersey took the opportunity to gain postal independence from Britain. Philatelic Marketing Manager Rachel MacKenzie said, “Jersey Post has been issuing its own stamps since becoming an independent postal administration operator in 1969. The island of Jersey is rich in history and culture and over the years Jersey Post has produced stamps on a wide range of topics including the Island’s heritage, special anniversaries, traditions and Jersey’s links to celebrated figures and world events.

“The Jersey Philatelic Bureau works closely with specially commissioned illustrators, designers and photographers to create Jersey’s stamps and the Bureau is constantly looking to produce issues which broaden interest in philately.” Rachel went on to say, “Jersey Post has achieved many ‘firsts’, among them being in 2012 to commemorate 60 years since Queen Elizabeth’s Accession to the throne they issued a world-first, a stamp affixed with a genuine hand-cut diamond.

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Presented as a Souvenir Miniature Sheet with only 600 available, they sold out in a remarkable six days.” Each year presents a new array of fascinating subjects to be researched, interpreted and portrayed through art and photography, culminating in beautiful stamps which are collected all over the world. Golf is another pursuit that attracts collectors. The British Golf Collectors’ Society was founded in 1987 and has around 800 members. While the majority of members live in the UK there are supporters in Europe as well as the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. They have their own quarterly publication, “Through the Green”. Editor John Hanna said, “While collecting is the main theme there are other aspects such as upholding the history and tradition of the game” He added that playing implements such as hickory shafted clubs are one area of collecting as are balls and items made of porcelain and silver, add to this the thousands of golf books that have been issued and the millions of post cards showing golf courses throughout the world, the scope for collecting is very wide indeed.

Horse brass collecting is also popular. Jim Speed, General Secretary of the National Horse Brass Society recalls, “Looking back to 2005 as I was fast approaching retirement, I was visiting the Great Dorset Steam Fair, and pondering what I might collect in retirement that would not take up a lot of room and cost an arm and a leg, I came up with the idea of horse brasses.” The attraction of collecting horse brasses is that you are collecting rare items which perhaps were discarded years ago and are preserving them as an historical record of the past. Jim went on to explain that harness decoration has been around for many centuries and in ancient times was thought to ward off evil spirits and keep the animals safe and healthy. Horse brasses and harness decoration as we know it today began in the 1800’s and continued right up to the 1930’s when tractors replaced the heavy horse.

When asked what motivates her to collect she replied, “Well it’s hard to say. I’m a nostalgic kind of person and although I grew up in the ‘60s and ‘70s, these are not really my era, although I feel a sense of identity with them. It ties in with my love of architecture and period design. “I’m only 51, so sadly not yet retired, but I find that it’s mainly retired people who are miniaturists. It’s a hobby that is often taken up on retirement – either as a pastime, or even as a second career.” Moi wasn’t prepared to confess to the size of her collection, but believes there are people crazier than her! Miniaturists also have their own publication and the editor Carl

Golder is a bit of a collector himself. He disclosed that as a child he collected football stickers stating, “I earned my pocket money from helping around the house during the week and in turn would buy packets of stickers every Saturday morning, I swapped stickers with my friends and even from a young age got excited when I’d found that one missing player to complete a page or team.” Carl confessed that looking back he was heavily influenced by what his peers and their siblings were doing and just wanted to be part of the crowd. As the German philosopher and critic Walter Benjamin once said, “Every passion borders on the chaotic, but the collector’s passion borders on the chaos of memories” n

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Build your own collection of miniature artworks with Jersey Stamps. Enjoy them in the present and leave something beautiful for the future. A constant mix of heritage, innovation and creatively packaged special issues keeps Jersey Post at the forefront of the philatelic world and helps to make Jersey stamps sought after and fascinating collections.

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The NHBS was formed in 1975 and has members world-wide, it organises three meetings a year which serve as social gatherings for likeminded people to meet and compare their latest acquisitions. Collecting dolls houses and miniatures is a slightly more specialised field as avid collector Moi Ali explains, “I collect dolls’ houses and miniatures – not the stuff kids play with, but quality items that are perfect replicas of the full-size originals.” Amid Moi’s vast collections is a 1940s miniature backyard, set during WW2, with a miniature veg patch. She also has a 1930s dolls’ house – the sort with rounded bay windows that can be seen across Britain.

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BEST BOOKS to inspire collectors We look at a few

ENCORE! THE NEW ARTISANS Olivier Dupon Thames & Hudson £24.95, hardback A book very much for today’s collector wanting to tap into the new generation of artisans creating desirable objects for every day use. The book highlights sixty artisans, from nineteen countries, creating a vast array of objects. Hard to do justice to all, but some that particularly caught my eye were the Paper-Cut-Project from the USA using paper to make fabulous creations. Manuela Castro Martins from Portugal making unique glass pieces and Katharine Morling from the UK with her amazing ceramic compositions. A great reference guide for the modern day collector.

Best books

21st-CENTURY JEWELLLERY DESIGNERS DESIGNER BRITISH SILVER

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From studios established 1930 – 1985 John Andrew and Derek Styles Antique Collectors’ Club £75, hardback, slipcase

Cynthia Coleman Sparke Antique Collector’s Club £55, hardback

Designer British Silver covers a generation of designer-silversmiths who have been at the forefront of design from the 50’s through to the current day. Every one of the 50 leading figures has an extensive bio accompanied with illustrations of their work. An important and must have book for a serious collector.

A very important book for admirers and collectors alike of Faberge and Russian Decorative Arts. The book covers a extensive range of crafts including Faberge, glass, porcelain, jewellery and precious metal. Written in a clear and informative style and as with all Antique Collectors’ Club books beautifully illustrated throughout. A book few collectors can afford to be without.

An Inspired Syle Juliet Weir-de La Rouchefoucauld Antique Collectors’ Club £50, hardback, slipcase 21st-Century Jewellery Designers is a book presenting the biographies and designs of the leading Jewellery designers of the 21st Century. The author looks at their passions, inspirations, the medium they prefer to work in and what has influenced them to produce their work. Illustrated throughout with each designer represented with a focus on their designs and a photograph of their work. A must have book for those wanting to identify the rising stars of the future.

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Footloose in Dubrovnik by Debra Rixon

Footloose in Dubrovnik

ubrovnik is a jewel - it really is. When your airport shuttle bus takes you around the corner on the coast road and you get your first glimpse of it, it is breathtaking. It disappears again with the bends in the road, and then there it is again, and now you are ready for it. I had seen the photographs of those tightly-packed terracotta roofs against that gorgeous sea, like most people, for years, but somehow you can’t quite believe that it really is as beautiful as the photos - believe it. I was excited about the coming shoot - Maja in the Tourist Office had done a great job and we were all set with our interviews - the sun was shining, the sea was perfect, what could go wrong? Well, the worst possible thing really. Dave lost his passport. On the first day, right there in the bus turnaround, just outside the city walls. It must have been there, as we didn’t discover it until we had taken another bus and arrived at our hotel in Lapad. Through the bus windows we saw the new harbour - Gruz - and in it one of the restored Argosy galleons in full sail - what a magnificent sight it was - all you needed was the cannons blazing and you could be right back in the Ragusan Empire days. They did have Police Stations then, complete with dungeons, but we stayed on the ground floor of the one we had to go to, to report the loss of the passport. We could have made an entertaining short documentary in the Police Station alone. We sat on plastic chairs against the wall in the lobby, opposite the glassed-in office, speaking not one word of Croatian, and waited our turn.An altercation was taking place (in the lobby) which seemed to have captured the attention of every police officer in RETIREMENT

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After about 7km we had the The Croatians’ pride in their city in (has to be the most honest city we’ve ever been classic, inimitable first look at to) and we made another trip to the same Police is not just civic duty, it is really Dubrovnik Old Town from Station to retrieve it. On the way, I heard the first heartfelt the massive ramparts of the hint from Dave that the loss of the passport might The Croatians’ pride in their St Lawrence Fortress... one of just conceivably be my fault (as I was holding the city is not just civic duty, it is really offending jacket between buses), which I hotly disputed, five guarding the city. If you do nothing else in Dubrovnik, heartfelt. They can become misty- probably to the amusement of anyone who spoke English. you should traverse the city walls. eyed talking about it and the longer The Police Station clearly is the setting for spirited debate. They are totally intact, and the views you are exposed to it, the more you On our last day (still speaking) we took a short boat are panoramic and wonderful. The sea feel protective of it too. The city is trip to the island of Lokrum, visited the botanic gardens is so clear, so blue (almost turquoise) spotless; a lot of people smoke but and climbed the hill to the ruin of the Napoleonic tower and you can lean on a parapet and there are no cigarette butts squashed (it was Napoleon who gained entrance to the city through just sink into the history of the place. on the shiny pavement, no litter. trickery, and then promptly abolished the Republic) Although no longer called Ragusa, or Children whizz about on their bikes to look back on the city from the old harbour side. an independent maritime Republic and play football where they can, and I know it’s been said before, but it really is the Pearl that rivalled Venice, the sense of only seem to appear at dusk, rather of the Adriatic n being in a unique place is really there. like Venice, when the cruise ship The British Consulate is now located in Zagreb. Old Town life looked so inviting, tourists have left and they can take The Napoleonic fort on top of the mountain overlooking we decided to break off half way back their city for themselves. There Dubrovnik is now open and reached by cable car. A bonus round the walls to visit the polished are a lot of cruise ships; if you get four chapter on the DVD includes a boat trip and fish supper. limestone streets. We met City Guide or five anchored in either harbour After David took early retirement from the BBC, he and Vesna Gamulin, who took us around that could mean 20,000 people Debra have focussed on their own productions, and for ten the magnificent Rector’s Palace, throughout the day disgorging into a years have been renowned for their walking films in Europe. and later the fascinating cloistered pocket-sized medieval city. There are For information on all the Footloose films, take a look at Franciscan Monastery, with its 14th plans afoot to try to limit the number www.footloose.tv or watch previews of the walks on Youtube. of ships arriving in a day to three, century pharmacy. The city’s red- tiled roofs give which should help the congestion. an appearance of freshness to the But if it is busy in the city, there are ancient buildings, and two Directors other places to go - the beaches are We have 5 copies of Footloose in for the Institute for Restoration nice, and there are always boat trips Dubrovnik on DVD to giveaway. described exactly how they repaired to the islands. In fact, taking one is a For a chance to win a copy send their city to its former glory. The good way to get a perspective on the in your details quoting Restoration after the Homeland city walls - from the sea, they look ref.FID to: War in the early nineties is superb, impregnable, and you can imagine Amra Media Solutions, flawless even, and it was meant to how important that image was to 46a Brook Street, Aston Clinton, be. Dubrovnik has restored and medieval mercenaries who fancied Bucks, HP22 5ES. replaced almost completely without their chances on a raid. Closing date: 11 June 2015 We were wrong - Sara and Maja sign. The patina on the old roof tiles cannot be immediately reproduced, were right; the passport was handed of course, but the masonry has been re-sculpted and replaced seamlessly. We spent a fascinating several hours with the Director of the Institute for Restoration - Mrs. Jemo - learning about how and why the restoration was so exact. St. Blaize, the patron saint of the city, was always painted with a model of the city in his hands, which served as a perfect blueprint for the city fathers when they re-constructed the city after the earthquakes in 1667 and 1979 and after the Homeland War in 1991. RETIREMENT

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Health Red and purple berries are a great source of anthocyanins, chemicals that may help to reverse mental decline. Sport Anthocyanins also can help reduce muscle soreness, thereby aiding recovery after a particularly strenuous training session.

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SERVES 4 FOR THE GRANOLA: 150g (1 ¾ cups) rolled oats 50g (¼ cup) agave syrup 5 tsp sunflower oil 25g (¼ cup) sunflower seeds 25g (¼ cup) pumpkin seeds 25g (1oz) coconut shavings ½ tsp ground cinnamon FOR THE VANILLA YOGURT: 250g (1 cup) Greek yogurt 50g (2 heaping tbsp) honey Seeds from 1 vanilla pod (bean) FOR THE BERRIES: 50g ( 1 3 cup) blackberries 50g ( 1 3 cup) blueberries 50g (scant ½ cup) raspberries 50g (½ cup) goji berries Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 and you’ll need a baking tray (cookie sheet). Mix the oats together with the agave syrup and sunflower oil and bake in a baking tray (cookie sheet) in a preheated oven for 10 minutes until golden brown. Stir through the sunflower and pumpkin seeds, coconut shavings and cinnamon and bake for a further 5 minutes.

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Divide the berries between 4 bowls, spoon over the yogurt and sprinkle on the granola for texture. Burn Follow the recipe above, but leave out the granola Build Follow the recipe above, and add extra sunflower seeds and dried cranberries (20g/ scant ¼ cup of each per portion) to the granola RETIREMENT

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Sport The use of semolina helps improve cognitive brain function by being a great source of a number of B vitamins. SERVES 2 FOR THE SEMOLINA: 35g (scant ¼ cup) semolina 20g (3 tsp) agave syrup 250ml (1 cup) semi-skimmed (lowfat) milk Juice of ½ lemon Finely grated zest of ¼ lemon Seeds from 1 vanilla pod (bean) FOR THE CHIA PORRIDGE: 45g (¼ cup) chia seeds 180ml (generous ¾ cup) almond milk ½ tsp root ginger, finely chopped 30g (2 tbsp) honey TO SERVE: 20g (¼ cup) flaked (slivered) almonds, toasted 1 orange, segmented Place all the ingredients for the semolina into a pan and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for a further 3–4 minutes. Allow to cool and then chill in the fridge. Next, make the chia porridge. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour. To serve, spoon half of the chia porridge into each bowl, divide the set semolina between the bowls and top with half of the toasted almonds followed by the orange segments. Burn Replace the semolina and milk with 125g (½ cup) low-fat Greek yogurt. Mix the rest of the ingredients for the semolina with the yogurt and serve on top of the chia porridge. Build Double up the serving size of semolina.

UPDATE TOP 20 THINGS THAT

EMBARRASS US ABOUT OUR HOMES Six in ten Brits admit to being embarrassed about the state of their home, a study has revealed. Dated décor, unfinished DIY, mess and even the small size of people’s homes mean millions are left cringing when they have visitors over. Red-faced home owners even admitted to keeping guests out of certain rooms or even leaving them on the doorstep to avoid them seeing the state of their home. A spokesperson for mouldable glue Sugru, which commissioned the research, said: “When you first move into a home, most people will have ideas of how they want to improve it or make it more of the home they want. But a lack of time, money and a fear of complicated DIY tools mean many struggle to see all, or even any of these plans through.

The 1,000 year old yoga class This spring, a group of yoga fans gathered for a special over-55s class, held at Northolt Leisure Centre in London as part of Yakult’s 80th anniversary celebrations. As befitted the occasion, the two eldest participants in the class were 80 years young - with the group as a whole boasting a collective age of over 1,000! The class was led by Iyengar yoga teacher Liz Elder, herself aged 66, and incorporated chair yoga as well as more challenging positions, such as warrior pose. For more information on Yakult’s 80-year journey, please visit www.yakult.co.uk<http://www.yakult.co.uk>.

“As a result, there are a large number of us living in a house we aren’t happy with, or are so embarrassed by that we don’t want other people to see it. “Sometimes, all it can take is a few minor changes here and there to at least improve your home to get it to a state where you are no longer embarrassed by it “Start small and make it good and slowly you’ll see the difference and get the pride back!”

1. It’s messy 2. There are lots of DIY jobs which need starting 3. Dated kitchen units 4. Cracked walls and/or ceilings 5. Dated carpets 6. It needs completely redecorating 7. There is lots of clutter and rubbish lying around 8. Faded or peeling paintwork 9. Dirty/stained carpets 10. Dated or shabby wallpaper 11. It’s too small 12. There are patches of mould 13. Bad/anti-social neighbours 14. There are lots of half-done DIY jobs which need finishing 15. Patchy lawns 16. It smells of my pets, cigarettes etc 17. Overgrown gardens 18. Old, broken furniture 19. Bold or garish colour schemes 20. It’s a bad area

Thousands of expats who sell residential property in the UK could be exposed to hefty tax bills after new capital gains rules kicked in at the start of the 2015-16 tax year, warned OverseasGuidesCompany.com in April. “As of 6th April, capital gains tax will be levied on non-UK residents who dispose of UK residential property, including trustees, certain companies and personal representatives,” said Elaine Ferguson, Head of Customer Service at OverseasGuidesCompany.com. “From talking to the people we help to move abroad, we know that owning and letting a property in the UK is a popular way for expats to get income and keep hold of a Sterling asset. At some point, some decide to sell while still resident abroad and it is then that the new tax could hit them. “Thanks to the new charge only being applicable to gains accruing after 6th April 2015, there is a way non-resident owners can minimise how much CGT they are liable for, which is to get an official valuation of their property now. Not doing so could mean capital gain is calculated as a portion of the total gain accrued during the whole period of ownership, potentially making the tax bill much higher. Alternatively, another option when selling could be to try to obtain a retrospective valuation, but this would be a more complex, time-consuming and costly option. Under the new CGT charge, the rates for individuals will be either 18 per cent or 28 per cent, according to their status as basic or higher/additional rate taxpayers respectively. “We always recommend speaking to a tax advisor who specialises in helping expats or those on the verge of moving overseas, as taking preventative measures early on can save money later on down the line.” RETIREMENT

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KEEP IT SIMPLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A guide to a happy, relaxed home

Keep it simple

reate a home that is beautiful, comfortable and welcoming yet also meets the many demands of busy day-to-day family life. Practical and inspirational ideas to create a happy, relaxed home that works perfectly for everyone who lives in it. Change is an inevitable part of family life so it is very important to get the structural elements right from the start, allowing you to play around with details as you and your family grow and change or else it can be an expensive business.

At our seaside cabin, the huge vaulted ceiling has been exposed and painted white to maximize the sense of light and space. However, the wood-burning stove, darker accents and relaxed furniture ensure that the space never feels cold and gaping, despite its lofty proportions. A bowl full of small decorative plaster casts adds some textural detail to a simple scheme. RETIREMENT

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An extract from Keep it Simple, by Atlanta Bartlett and Dave Coote, published by Ryland Peters & Small. Photography by Polly Wreford

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A stack of cut logs creates a rich, textural wall that brings colour and depth to this snug. Antique leather armchairs lend some masculine gravitas, whereas the cherry blossom lights and floral cushions add a feminine touch.

Shots of pink, lime and turquoise add colour to the greys and browns in this elegant sitting room. It’s the mix of textures leather, wood, metal - that make this such a comforting space.

A lesson in greys and whites, the pale colour scheme gives this tiny library a fresh and airy feel, while an array of varying sensual textures keeps it inviting.

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Keep it simple

Natural wood and chunky textures will always ensure that an interior feels warm and welcoming. Rough sawn logs and corrugated iron have been used to clad the walls of this charming cabin in the grounds of our home to create a romantic hideaway apart from the main house. A rare English leather armchair dating from around 1900 is paired with an elegantly disheveled Victorian slipper chair, and an old fishing-tackle box is used as a coffee table.

We all need somewhere to flop, a place where we can relax and chill out, but as many of us now have multifunctional, openplan living rooms with kitchen, dining, lounging and entertaining all taking place in one big space, it’s not always easy. That’s why it is so important that we all have a corner somewhere dedicated to downtime. And regardless of whether you have a small separate sitting room or a lounging zone that’s part of one large space, concentrating on the right elements will ensure that your haven has a laid-back, calming atmosphere. The key feature will undoubtedly be the sofa, as this is likely to be the most dominant element in the room, but equally important is a focal point around which the seating can be arranged. Fireplaces are the perfect way to create a centrepiece, while the mantelpiece will provide a place for you to display favourite accessories and personalize the space. Wood-burning stoves also work well, and have the advantage of not being confined to the chimney breast, as you can fit a flue almost anywhere. They look great freestanding, surrounded by baskets of logs and kindling, and with the vast array of designs available, they should fit into just about any decorating scheme. These days, it is often the TV that takes pride of place. Rather than fight it, go with it, but sit yours on something beautiful. A cabriole-legged console table or a vintage metal cabinet will do, or you could mount it on the wall, surrounded by works of art and posters so that it blends in. As well as being your personal retreat, the living room is the most sociable room in the house and one where family and friends will gather, so a relaxed, welcoming feel is essential n

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NEEDS YOU Joining our fight as a volunteer is a great way to meet new people and be part of the team. There are opportunities to suit everyone, whether it’s helping out in a shop, with fundraising or at one of our events. Your time will support the British Heart Foundation’s lifesaving work. Visit bhf.org.uk/volunteer, pop into your local shop or call 0300 456 8353 to find out more.

Steve and Gina BHF volunteers ©British Heart Foundation 2014, a registered charity in England & Wales (225971) and Scotland (SC039426)

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Charity N E W S DR HADWEN

extends Summer Pain Relief Foundation Studentship Programme Awarded Freedom of The City

The City Councillors at Liverpool have awarded Freedom of the City to Pain Relief Foundation, which is now included on the City’s Freedom Roll of Association, the highest honour that the City can bestow. The award is in recognition of 35 years of dedicated work on human chronic pain during which time, the Foundation has established an International reputation and is recognised worldwide as a leader in this field. Speaking on behalf of the Trustees of the Pain Relief Foundation, the Charity’s Administrator expressed his grateful thanks to all involved and said how delighted everyone at the Foundation is for this recognition and to have been awarded this prestigious honour.

Despite the huge number of animals used and the millions of pounds spent studying conditions such as cancer, diabetes or Alzheimer’s disease, we are still looking for cures for these and many other illnesses. Alongside the ethical considerations of animal experimentation, there is also growing evidence that when animals are used for medical research purposes the results often do not translate to the human condition. The Dr Hadwen Trust (DHT) funds medical research that will replace the use of animals, saving them from the trauma of experimentation and driving forward more human-relevant science to benefit our health. Unlike many of the large medical research charities, the DHT has a pro-active approach to developing replacements for animal use, focusing on innovative, well designed, non-animal research.

Without donations and support none of their achievements would have been possible. They rely entirely on the unselfish gifts from their donors, on the goodwill and generosity of companies and trusts and on those who leave their legacies to the Foundation.

This year, the DHT’s focus is to embed animal replacement science into the minds of the next generation of research scientists. We are extending our Summer Studentship programme which gives science undergraduates the chance to gain valuable laboratory experience over the summer and our main grant giving programme will focus on PhD students. All these projects will allow early career scientists to undertake research that will help us better understand and treat human health conditions without harming animals.

www.painrelieffoundation.org.uk

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Liskeard BHF Branch –

The Liskeard British Heart Foundation Branch is celebrating 30 years of fundraising this year and to mark the occasion they are planning 30 events in and around the area. Events include Open Gardens, Cream Teas, Quiz Nights, Supermarket Collections, Luncheons and more. The group consists of 18 volunteers covering all ages from 45 upwards. For retired members, involvement with such an active group means they keep physically and mentally active planning and supporting the events. Colin joined the group after benefiting from a Defibrillator that was purchased by the BHF branch. The Defibrillator was placed in the local GP surgery and Colin suffered a heart attack within a week of it being placed there. Helen Fox tells us “I joined the branch when I was 15 and have been with the group since day 1. We have a real mix of ages which makes it so much fun. We like to do a variety of events so everyone has something they enjoy. I encouraged my mum to join and she enjoys being involved with all the events and meeting new people” www.bhf.org.uk RETIREMENT

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30th Anniversary Celebrations

Let charitable work live on – leave a legacy

Leaving just a small legacy to a charity of your choice in your will, means you will be making a significant contribution to its vital work for future generations – not to mention the fantastic footprint you will leave.

Let charitable work live on - leave a legacy

ver the years, gifts in wills have helped charities in many areas, such as helping vulnerable people, protecting domestic animals and wildlife, funding of medical research, and much more. Legacies remain the most effective way to support your favourite charity and their significance is growing. Charities rely heavily on support from legacies and it is very often an important income stream for many. After you’ve looked after your family and friends, why not think about leaving a gift to a charitable cause that is close to your heart, the donation can be as small or as large as you like, even a little amount of money left in your will to a charity can make a big difference. Many people believe that only the wealthy and famous leave money to charity when they die, but this is not the case. The reality is that without gifts left in wills, many of the charities we know and support today would struggle to survive and many

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wouldn’t even exist. Remember, no matter how small the legacy it can make a huge difference to a charity in the long term. The legacy you write into your will today will not be available to the charity for many years, but you will be providing your chosen charity with a vital source of income in future years. Many people in the UK support charities in their lifetime and when asked many say they’d happily leave a gift in their will, but unfortunately only a small percentage actually do. Of course, family and friends should always come first, but donations

to charity in wills can sometimes mean your family avoids paying inheritance tax on your estate. Many people decide not to leave a legacy to charity in case their children feel cheated of inheritance. However, one of the first steps you can take to giving yourself permission to donate to charity in your will is to talk to your family about your plans for your death, including leaving a donation and you may find that many people are proud of their parents planning to leave a gift to charity once their loved ones had been looked after. Leaving money to a charity is crucial for their good work to continue and if you have certain feelings about how the money should be spent, you can specify that it is for a particular use. However, it doesn’t have to be money – charities have been left everything from houses to antique ornaments! Contributing to the support of charities in your lifetime and as a legacy when you passed on all helps to play your part in helping the good work live on n

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Large or small, leaving a gift in your will can make a

BIG difference

Since 1971, the Dr Hadwen Trust has funded medical research that does not harm any animals. Our researchers have helped in the fight against conditions such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. We rely solely on voluntary donations and legacy gifts from people who are compassionate about animals and want to advance research into devastating health conditions.

Help us continue to save lives, both human and animal.

01462 436819

www.drhadwentrust.org

A registered charity in England and Wales (No. 1146896) and Scotland (No. SC045327)