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Welcome RICH, RUSTIC, HAPPY DAYS...
4 PERFECT PAINTERLY FLORAL 10/11 ON TREND 14 CLEAN YOUR SHOWER 16 HOW TO PUT MUSIC ON YOUR PHONE 20 BATTLE OF THE HOBS 24 RUSTIC BEAUTY FOR YOUR HOME 28/29 THE BIG AUTUMN BLITZ
FRESH is your lifestyle magazine lovingly delivered for over two years through your letterbox every other month. Pop on to our lovely website www.freshhomeliving.com for up to the minute news and views. Be inspired to get busy transforming your house and garden into your perfect home. Bringing you all sorts of top tips and suggestions including trendy home looks, the BIG autumn blitz and we’ll even tell you how to put music on to your smart phone! Winter hair fixes, plus new season fashion at SASS & Terracotta. We share the sleep myths that actually make you tired and exercise tips for senior years. See our Christmas entertainment section… it’s coming!! If you are getting married then don’t miss our regular wedding special. You’ll find lots of trades people to help you on your way this season. Thanks for your ongoing fantastic feedback and support, here’s to the ride in to 2017.
Michelle Love Editor
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40/41 FAB RECIPES TO TRY 42/48 GREAT CHRISTMAS ‘TO DO’s’ 49 AUTOBIOGRAHY - DS5 50 WINTER HAIR - PROBLEM FIXES 53 RAGDALE HALL COMPETITION 54 WEDDINGS & PARENTS/INLAWS 60/61 SLEEP MYTHS THAT MAKE YOU TIRED 63 LOCAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOS 64 KEEPING FIT IN SENIOR YEARS 66 WIN TICKETS TO THE FESTIVE GIFT FAIR
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You know the feeling you get when you’re given a bunch of flowers for no reason. You feel instantly uplifted! Then, think of floral wallpaper as the decorating equivalent. It’s elegant brushstroke effects will give your space, whatever the room, an artistic edge, while keeping a relaxed, romantic feel.
Where to use them
Whether it’s a bedroom or a dining room, florals will work in any room, so figuring out where to use them all comes down to the size of the print. It needs to be right for the size and use of the room. Small spaces or cluttered areas are better suited to less busy patterns that have a good amount of plain background. Floral-backed designs and bolder motifs are best on large expanses of wall and in open-plan spaces.
How to use them
Add splashes of gorgeous flowers... Wisteria Blossom Floral Wallpaper in cream, teal & red - from £7 a roll www.hendersoninteriors.co.uk
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Make your pattern the star of your scheme, whether it’s on a feature wall, statement rug or upholstered furniture. For a more subtle effect on your walls, use a floral wallpaper below a dado rail and paint above it in a plain complimentary colour.
How to accessorise them
Team a striking floral with a block colour to balance the print. Choose one or two shades from the pattern and use these as a base for curtains or cushions. Lastly, arrange fresh flowers in chunky ceramics to add life and texture to the look.
‘Painterly floral prints can be really loud and punchy or quiet and unassuming, so there’s a look to suit every taste’
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On trend Stainless steel
Stylish, hygienic and hard wearing stainless steel is the chef’s choice for kitchen units and worktops, but it’s becoming an increasingly popular choice in homes too. An entire kitchen in stainless steel can feel a little overwhelming, so adopting a mix and match approach is a safer option. Many customers like the fact that they can mix steel with other components to create their own design. Expect to pay around the same amount for stainless steel worktops as you would for granite or Corian designs. For a more affordable option, team wooden worktops with steel units.
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Origami time... Create an eye-catching feature on any wall with this Karlsson Origami wall clock in pink. This stunning faceted designer clock features a unique origami style texture. This quirky clock can easily blend into the background. However when you look closer you will see the beautiful intricacy of the clock face. £40 www.redcandy.co.uk
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Crown Hall & Stairs has been specially formulated to live up to the challenges of everyday life in one of the busiest areas of the home. Hall & Stairs is 20 times more scrubbable than a standard matt emulsion so you can simply wipe away marks and stains, keeping that freshly painted look for longer. The Hall & Stairs emulsion has been developed so it can be used on walls, ceilings, wood & metal. Choose from a massive range of 22 colours, from £20ltr.
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before you start cleaning Remove all of the bottles of shampoo and shower gel, soaps, sponges and razors from the shower area. The items that aren’t used as often might even need a quick wipe and rinse themselves, particularly if you live in a hard water area.
clean your showerhead
By immersing it in a basin or bowl of vinegar, making sure the nozzles are covered in liquid. If your shower head isn’t removable, secure a plastic bag filled with vinegar to it using a rubber band. Leave it steeping in vinegar for several hours, ideally overnight. Remove the bag and give the showerhead a scrub with an old toothbrush and cleaning solution to remove any lime scale. Re-attach the showerhead and turn the shower on for several minutes to let the smell dissipate.
drain not running freely?
It’s probably clogged up with hair. Pour drain cleaner down the plug whole and leave over night before rinsing completely. If you’d rather a chemical free solution, use a plunger to try and clear the blockage.
wipe down glass shower screens and doors
Use a squeegee and either a shower cleaner or a mixture of 50:50 vinegar and water in a spray bottle to remove soap scum. Keep the squeegee and cleaning spray in your bathroom and wipe down the shower screen after every use.
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got a shower curtain? Make sure the next one you buy is machine washable. Once a month, pop it In the machine with a few towels to add friction. Put in on a 30 degree or 40 degree wash with a biological detergent and no softener. Here are the ‘super-star’ products you need to make your shower really sparkle inside and out.
NATURAL DESCALER MUST-HAVE GADGET Handy gadget for wiping down the shower door £1, Wilko
DRAIN DUO A pipe un-blocker and hair catcher combination. Fast Attack, drain care kit £12.50, QVC
HAIR REMOVER Fish all that hairy gunk trapped down the plughole. The Drain Weasel brushes £7.25 for two, Lakeland
Banish lime scale with this cheap cleaner. Distilled malt vinegar 39p, Asda
STEAM CLEANER Comes with 11 attachments and a grout brush! Steam Shot 2635 £39.99, Bissell
RESIDUE BARRIER Wipe over a clean shower screen to stop scum setting in. Baby Oil 500ml £1.74, Superdrug
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Open an iTunes account
How to put music on your smart phone... Take your favourite songs with you wherever you go here’s how to make the most of your digital music collection...
With 43 million songs available to buy, Apple’s iTunes is the world’s most popular music app. available for Apple iOS and Windows, it’s also one of the best platforms for transferring your CD collection to digital files to enjoy on a smartphone or tablet. Opening an account is free; access to Apple Music streaming services costs £9.99 per month.
Transfer files from your computer using a USB cable IPHONE Open iTunes and select the music you want to copy. Plug your handset into the computer with the USB lead, click on the iPhone symbol, then select music. A window will open allowing you to sync your chosen tracks. ANDROID The process is slightly different. Plug your phone into the computer, then find the music folder on your phone. Next, open a separate explorer window on your PC to browse the music files, then drag and drop songs direct to your handset’s music folder.
Use any phone with Windows 10
Move your music from iTunes to Android ITUNES isn’t available on android phones, but you can still transfer your iTunes music files to an android handset. CHECK you’ve got sufficient storage space on your phone. PLUG your phone into a computer – you may get an on-screen prompt to put your handset into media transfer Protocol (MTP) mode first. OPEN a file explorer window and locate your Android phones music folder. Then open a separate file explorer window and find your iTunes music library. Don’t open iTunes itself – you need the actual file for this. DRAG AND DROP the songs that you want to transfer into your phones music folder.
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PC people running Windows 10 can now enjoy all their files, including music, on any handset, including iPhone and Android (and Windows). You’ll need to do three things:
Download the free Microsoft Phone Companion app to your PC; add OneDrive cloud storage and Groove Music apps to your portable device, then register a new account. Regardless of the operating system that you’re using, you’ll find everything ready to go wherever you are.
Subscribe to a streaming service Online music services, such as Spotify provide instant access to millions of songs, albums, playlists and radio stations – plus, you can load all your MP3 and iTunes music files into your account, meaning your music library is in one convenient place.
The top music streaming apps SPOTIFY PREMIUM £9.99 per month for iOS, Android and Windows It’s not just the 30 million tracks that make this service so popular. You can listen offline, create, search and share playlists, and it has ‘Discover weekly’, which suggests new songs based on your tastes. APPLE MUSIC £9.99 per month for iOS, Android and Windows A hugely impressive app that combines all your music, a vast streaming service and unique worldwide radio station. Great value for groups, too – a family of six can subscribe using one account for £14.99 a month. SOUNDCLOUD free for iOS, Android and Windows You can pay £9.99 per month for SoundCloud Go. But the free service remains impressive despite the ads, with a vast searchable library online and a huge collection of DJ mixes too.
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Why are we different? We understand that it is not always easy or possible to take time off work to see a solicitor and therefore we can advise you outside of normal office hours such as evenings or weekends if you prefer, please just ask. If you would like a ‘face to face’ meeting but are unable to come to our office based in Rugby we have Skype to meet your needs. We are committed to providing you with an exceptional service that meets your needs at a time that suits you at a fraction of the cost. We will give you advice in clear and simple terms – as little legal jargon as possible!
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battle of the HOBS Gas hobs have been popular with cooks for an age for their responsiveness. Induction hobs are becoming just as popular. Here we give you some information to help you decide which is best for you.
facts & benefits Induction Great for speed. Lots of practical features such as pause, boost, combine zones. Little to no residual heat so it’s easy to clean and is safer to use. It’s a bit of a pain if you have a collection of pans that are unsuitable for induction. Fairly expensive at a starting price from £200
TOP TIP With glass topped hobs wipe up spills as they happen. Sugar can crystallise on a hot hob and damage it! Belling Ceramic Hob CH60TX £169.99 shop local at www.trafalgarelectronics.co.uk
Gas Really responsive and easy to control. Affordable with starting prices of £80 upwards for a four burner hob. Needs proper installation by a Gas Safe Engineer. A bit time consuming and more fiddly to clean.
Ceramic Inexpensive option if a gas supply isn’t available and prices start at upwards of £120. Suitable for all pan types. The heat is retained in the glass so not as responsive to temperature adjustments; also means spills can get horribly burnt on.
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hob do’s and don’ts DO: Wipe a hob over after every use, don’t forget the knobs, while dirt and grease is still fresh it’s easier to remove.
DO: Use a special hob cleaner to remove light
soiling (check manufacturers recommendations first). Stubborn stains and burnt-in deposits should be removed with a hob scraper which will not damage the glass. If you have a gas hob, some pan supports and spillage wells are dishwasher-safe. Alternatively use a cream cleaner and a damp cloth.
DON’T: Never, ever drag pans across a glass
hob. Always lift pans and check that their bases are clean and dry, the tiniest piece of grit under the base can cause great damage.
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phones I bet you’ve got a few mobile phones laying in a kitchen drawer? Keep one as a spare in case of emergency and sell the rest (or part exchange). If your phones are in a fair condition, with their original battery and under three years old then you should sell them easily online. Try some comparison sites www.sellmymobile.com and www.phones4cash.co.uk to check for the best price. It pays to shop around, as the price varies quite a bit.
oven cleaning
We suggest you use a professional for a cooker that looks like new, such as Coventry Cooker Clean 024 7644 7628. If you decide to try it yourself, place a heat resistant bowl of water in the oven and heat on high temperature for about 20minutes to loosen grime, then use a specialised oven cleaner, such as Oven & Cookware Cleaner from Lakeland at £1.99. Put racks in your dishwasher if they fit, or soak in a biological washing detergent in your bath.
garden tools/mowers Really you should clean a lawnmower after each use, but it definitely needs doing before you put it away for the winter months. Wear heavy duty gloves and brush the grass from the vents with a soft brush and thick cloth. Use a plastic spatula to clean the undercarriage. Don’t use water or polish on the machine. Unplug or disconnect the spark plug and turn the mower on its side (if the manual allows for this). Check for cracks and damage. Let petrol mowers run dry before storing. Use a wire brush to brush off any hardened mud, dirt or rust from garden tools. Wipe with an oily rag before putting into storage.
patio Scrub decking and paving with a stiff nylon brush (don’t use one with metal bristles) and a good patio cleaner. For hard to remove stains of if you don’t have much time, use a pressure washer. Clean patio furniture before you pop it in to storage or cover in for winter. Tackle cracks in paving. Winter’s freeze and thaw cycles can turn tiny cracks into gigantic crevices. A local builder could help if you can’t do it yourself.
summer clothes Always store clothes in plastic boxes. Wood, cardboard and paper can damage fabrics. Natural fibres like silk still need to be able to breathe. Always wash and dry clothes thoroughly Before storing. Place moth repellent crystals or lavender sachets in between the layers. Never iron or starch anything that you are storing for longer than a few weeks. Both can weaken the fibres and make them prone to tearing across the
recycling made easy A system of plastic boxes or dedicated bags in a cupboard is a great way to keep recycling organised and out of sight.
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sparkling windows Give your windows a thorough clean every season. Remove any blinds or curtains then clean around the sill and frame. If you have patches of mildew and mould, HG Mould Remover from Lakeland at £5.99 works a treat. Window vacs are the ‘new thing’, do your research and check that it has enough recharge power. It should leave your glass and tiles streak-free. If you are doing it by hand, avoid a sunny day or the glass will dry too quickly and be streaky!
When it comes down to a quick spot-clean or difficult to reach areas, a powerful hand held vac is ideal. Try the Dyson DC58 (from £229.99). It’s great for anything from crumbs to pet hair, it has great suction and should even retrieve debris from the grooves of hardwood flooring. How’s that for power!
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Thought your electric toothbrush was cutting edge? Prepare to have your jaw dropped.
athrooms used to be simple spaces – some tiles here, a loo there – but then they got geeky. Futurists reckon by 2040 , they’ll be filled with robots giving manicures and mirrors that perform health checks, but there’s plenty to be excited about right now, from taps that shut off when the bath is full, to shower head speakers.
steam and water proof TVs let you wash and watch at same time. Most sets have full HD screen, Freeview channel’s and a splash proof remote, while some are smart or include a port for google Chromecast or Amazon Fire Stick, so you can access BBC iPlayer, Netflix and much, much more. Position the TV so you can lie back and watch it in comfort – you could fix it to the wall bracket or build it into a cabinet door, so you can adjust the screen angle. Worried about how a TV might look? Aquatec and techvision sell mirrors with water proof TV screens embedded in to them that disappear when you switch them off. thanks to music streaming technologies, the simple shower radio has some serious competition. Take the hi – tech mirrors with built in Bluetooth speakers, or Panasonic’s ALLO5 speaker that forms part of its wi-fi multi room music system. The rain brain shower from Hansgrohe will also play music via Bluetooth, while Kohler and Mira showers have shower heads that double as speakers.
a big chunk of your energy bill goes on heating water, but you can back on your spend with a sensor or programmable digital tap. Some have a tooth brushing mode – water will run for a few seconds while you rinse your tooth brush, then stop, then resume after your preselected brushing time.
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wristbands, such as Fitbit, already act as a personal trainer, but now bathrooms are getting in on the act. Stand on wirelessly connected scales and you’ll get an instant health check, delivered to your phone, tablet or even to a bathroom display or smart mirror. Philips Bluetooth toothbrush works with a free ‘coaching’ app that gets children to brush more effectively through fun games. And oral-b does a version for grown ups.
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INGREDIENTS: (serves 2) 6 large scallops, cleaned 10 asparagus spears 1tsp olive oil 4 strips of pancetta 4 anchovy fillets in oil, drained 15g (½oz) unsalted butter juice of ½ lemon METHOD: Pat the scallops dry on some kitchen towel and set aside. Break off the woody end of the asparagus spears. Heat the olive oil in a large non stick frying pan over a moderate heat. Add the asparagus spears and pancetta. Fry these until they get some colour and the pancetta INGREDIENTS: (serves 4) 4 duck legs 3cm (1in) piece root ginger, shredded 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced 2tbsp soy sauce 3 plum tomatoes, chopped 1tsp five spice powder For the marinade 2tbsp honey ½ small Savoy cabbage, quartered mashed potato or steamed rice, to serve watercress salad, to serve
METHOD: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place a large frying pan over a low heat, add the duck INGREDIENTS: (serves 4) 50g butter 2 onions, finely chopped 2 small carrots, peeled and finely sliced ½ leek, trimmed, finely sliced, washed and drained 8 Cumberland sausages, pricked a few times 250g Puy lentils 500ml vegetable stock 4 rashers thick cut back bacon 1 bay leaf Salt and pepper METHOD: Melt the butter in a large casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and leek along with some seasoning and a bay
starts to crisp up. Once the pancetta is crisp, remove it and the asparagus from the pan and leave to drain on some kitchen towel. Turn up the heat slightly. After a little time, add the scallops to the pan and allow to colour on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn the scallops over and immediately add the anchovies and butter. Press down on the anchovies until they begin to melt. After two minutes add the lemon juice. To serve, line up the asparagus spears on a plate, top with the scallops and pancetta, and drizzle over the pan juices. No salt should be needed as the anchovies and pancetta season the sweet scallops.
legs and brown on all sides, rendering out as much fat as possible. Drain off the fat, leaving just a couple of tbsps in the pan. Add the ginger, garlic and chilli to the pan and sauté for about 2 minutes, until soft. Add the soy, tomatoes and a splash of water and bring to the boil for a few minutes. Rub the five spice into the skin of the duck legs, then place them in a deep baking dish. Pour over the sauce and drizzle with honey. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Add the cabbage to the dish for the last 10 minutes. Remove the foil and turn the heat up to Gas 180°C. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the duck is crisp and cooked through. Serve with mash, or steamed rice, and watercress salad. leaf. Sweat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Add the lentils, stir well, then cover with the stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, skimming away any scum that comes to the surface. Cook the lentils gently for 20-25 minutes until soft and tender. Meanwhile, pre-heat the grill to hot and grill the sausages and bacon in separate batches; the sausages will need 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally. The bacon will need 5-7 minutes, turning once. Once all the sausages and rashers of bacon are grilled, cut the sausages into slices and dice the bacon. Add to the lentils and warm through for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf and serve.
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Free entry to Halloween market, with food stalls, storytelling, spooky gardens, fancy dress competition (all ages welcome!) and mini fireworks display.
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CHRISTMAS MARKET & SANTA’S GROTTO
Thurs 22nd Dec, 2pm - 8pm Fri 9th, 16th & 23rd Dec, 2pm - 8pm Sat 10th & 17th Dec, 12noon - 8pm Sun 11th & 18th Dec, 12noon - 8pm Christmas Eve, 12 noon - 6pm
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auto biographies The DS5 used to have a Citroen badge on it. Not anymore. DS is a brand in its own right, and the DS5 was the first separate model the French auto maker had produced.
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The most evident changes were to the motor’s ‘face’, where the fresh DS company grille made its entrance. It superseded the old snout which sported the dual Citroen Chevrons as its moniker. Now the grille is more erect and gets a fat, gleaming surround. There were also nips and tucks to the headlights and to the appearance of the lower bumper.
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Step inside the DS5, and the unique cabin - similar to that of an aircraft, with switches everywhere, including the roof - has a cool touchscreen, mirror Link for smartphones and a sat-van system as standard on both Prestige and Elegance trims. The most significant One of the safest alterations to the DS5, though, were motors on the under the metal.
Citroen stepped The raised ride height makes it up to the plate very easy to get comfortable, and pretty much and the dashboard, fixed this, but combined with a shallow wheeling out this windscreen, give you a sense DS model was of inclusion. There is a lack of market the best thing to room in the glove box and the When the DS5 do, because it’s absence of cup holders is a bit came out a few 100% sorted of a let down, too. Thankfully, years ago, it was instantly now. The reason for this is the large, rectangular boot criticised for the chassis’ because the DS5 of today has goes a long way to make up shortfalls. Not only did the a taller ride height as well as for it, as it will gladly consume earliest models blunder over renewed shock absorbers. everyone’s luggage. the edges of Britain’s pothole-ridden roads, but the rear suspension’s By Tim Barnes-Clay (motoring writer) endeavours to soak up the www.carwriteups.co.uk
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winter hair
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switching to more hydrating shampoo and conditioner that suits your hair type; using a tourmaline or ionic hair dryer, which won't deplete your hair of its moisture like other regular dryers can. Rubbing some hand cream in your palms and smoothing it over the staticky strands to calm them should also help and sleeping on a silk pillowcase will help.
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When temperatures dip, your hair picks up an electrical charge from the dry air, causing it to stand up. It’s common in the chillier months because the air is less moist everywhere, you have to work extra hard to combat it. The Fix: Keep as much moisture in your hair as possible so it's less susceptible to the effects of dry air. That might mean
Much like with static hair, when the moisture levels in the air drop, your 2 hair can become HAT HAIR dry and brittle and Hats can absorb the moisture S feel a little like straw. se of in your hair, leaving it dry. SPLIT END cure a ca y to really This is especially true a t w u ly b n t, The Fix: Use a leave-in o u The hairc for curly-haired girls, conditioner on your hair to lock is to get a look split ends ake them m to ys a since coiled hair is w . n re lo a in moisture. Make sure to wait sa re e e th t to th drier by nature. ti l you ge 't wait for n until your hair cools before you a c ly better un te lu an The Fix: There are a you abso pop your hat on; if your hair is ds, you c The Fix: If ip your en p sn o few things that to p t s d lis y n still warm when you put your your st the sp lit e need to happen: m hair unti l e r u th yo hat on, it will be lifeless when t im tr is tw and Lessen your hot tools you take it off. When you get the sides end out along use a sp lit , e is rw usage and give e to fake to your destination, flip your s d n e away. O th r m on you your hair a break. a re c g hair upside down after you in bind r hair. Implement more f hea lthie remove your hat to revive the look o moisture into your your hair. hair care regime with a hydrating shampoo, DRY, ITCHY SCALP conditioner, and a mask Just like your skin gets dry in the winter from indoor heating and with hydrating drier air, your scalp skin does too. And when it becomes dry, it's ingredients like argan oil. likely to itch and even flake off. Sleep on a silk pillowcase The Fix: Shampoo less (since shampoo contain surfactants that to help retain any moisture clean your hair but can be drying), and instead use more you're putting back into moisturising conditioners or by applying coconut oil on to your your hair. If your hair is still scalp and massaging it in as a hair mask, then leaving it on for 10 dry, apply a leave-in minutes before rinsing it out. If your scalp is unbearably itchy, pat product onto your strands your head instead of scratching it and talk to your doctor about for extra hydration. medication to calm the itchy sensation.
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4.30pm or 6.30pm and priced from £59.00 Ragdale also offers spa breaks in a range of room types so, whether you’re looking for total relaxation, me-time and pampering or to kick-start a healthier lifestyle, Ragdale Hall is the perfect choice. Why not treat a loved one to a Ragdale visit with a Christmas Voucher - starting from just £25 and valid for a whole year.
We're offering one lucky winner a Ragdale Experience Day for two people. Arrive for 10.30am and enjoy the facilities and a light lunch in the Verandah Bar, before departing at 6.30pm. To enter: Simply email your name, address and contact telephone number to competitions@allsortsmag.com inserting Ragdale in the subject line. Closing date for entries is 30th November 2016.
Terms & Conditions: The winner will be drawn on or after the closing date. The prize is non-transferrable and no cash alternative is available. Travel to and from Ragdale Hall is not included. The prize is valid for persons of 16 years and over. The prize is valid for 6 months from dates of email sent to the winner. The competition may be withdrawn at any time prior to the closing date.
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E L D N A H HOW TO
‘difficult’ parents and in-laws
Chances are your parents have probably been thinking about your wedding day as long, if not longer, than you have, and they most likely have expectations that they may never have verbalised to you. In the lead-up to your wedding day, communication is key, as your families will be your support system during your planning, whether financially, emotionally or both. If your parents give you some money towards the wedding, get them to clarify what it means. Is it a gift? Is it a loan? Does it have any strings attached? Communication is key at this stage. Enter any discussion with his or your parents united on your opinion. If you are divided from the start, this can give your parents the opportunity to pit you against each other. Don’t let this happen! Sit down with your respective families and make sure you and your fiancée are in a very good state of mind. If one of you isn’t ready for the discussion, it could go very wrong. Focus on getting a positive outcome from the
discussion. You get more of what you focus on so make sure you know how you want the discussion to go in a positive way.
Be willing to compromise but not to the point that you forfeit your wedding dream. It is your wedding; they have had their turn!
Stop thinking about what your family is going to say and trying to mind read them. Give them a chance to talk so that they feel respected.
Give your parents designated roles in your wedding planning. They will feel involved and you can control their involvement.
Listen! They will tell you exactly how they feel but if you’re talking over them or thinking about the next clever thing you are going to say, you won’t hear them. Smile. It will soften the whole conversation and allow you to say difficult things without being offensive. This is not the time to alienate your family.
If the situation becomes difficult SBS… Stop, breathe, solve. This works every time. And finally, if your family really wants something to happen at your wedding that you don’t agree with, tell them that you will think about it and get back to them. This will prevent a confrontation and give you and them time to reconsider.
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You have just found the perfect venue for your celebration… The Bloxam Rooms in Bloxam Place in Rugby town centre are an ideal place to hold a celebration, whether this is a marriage, a civil partnership or a celebration of a renewal of vows or naming ceremony. The staff at Rugby are available to discuss your specific requirements, as they show you around the ceremony room which can hold 58 guests and has disabled access. Last year Warwickshire Registration Service delivered 2,500 marriage ceremonies and 60 civil partnerships around the county.
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Diane Lampard, Manager of the Rugby and Warwick offices said,
“Not all ceremonies need to be the same, and the Rugby staff can support you and discuss your ideas and options for your special day, guiding you through the choices and flexibility that you have. You can tailor your ceremony to your own personal needs to ensure that you, your family and guests have a special and memorable day.”
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If you’re among the one in three who has trouble sleeping, we can set a few things straight about the myths that could be making things worse.
IF YOU HAVE INSOMNIA, GO TO SLEEP EARLIER Truth: Insomnia affects a third of us, with worry and stress keeping most of us awake at night. A classic mistake though, is to go to bed earlier. Solution: Build up your “sleep pressure”, which is about being active enough to make yourself truly tired. The less you care about sleep, the more likely it is to happen. If you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, start to think about it as a good thing, time to chill our in your warm bed and relax. Eating foods during the day that increase your levels of sleep neurotransmitters is also worth trying. These include: wholegrain breads, fruit (especially bananas and cherries) and protein-rich foods including salmon, herring, beef, pork and turkey.
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CATCHING UP AT THE WEEKEND IS FINE Truth: A weekend lie-in may seem like a tempting antidote to a week of late nights, but research found that those who were sleep-deprived had impaired concentration even after their “recovery sleep” at the weekend. Weekend lie-ins disrupt our body clocks, making it harder to sleep at night during the week. Solution: If you miss some sleep one night, you can catch up the next night with little problem. But two or more nights can’t be remedied by a weekend lie-in. instead, waking up at the same time everyday, even at the weekend, will train your body to use the time it has to get the best nights sleep.
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EXERCISE CLOSE TO BEDTIME KEEPS YOU AWAKE
SKIPPING AN HOURS SLEEP CAN’T HURT YOU
Truth: In fact, even vigorous exercise before bedtime doesn't cause sleep problems for many people and, according to recent research by The Sleep Council, it might even be beneficial. Solution: As long as you wind down, exercise shouldn't affect your sleep. This could be anything that relaxes you, such as a hot bath or a few yoga moves. Try the Child’s Pose, where you kneel down and rest your chest on your thighs and your head on the floor, followed by Legs Up the Wall and Corpse Pose. Hold each one for one to five minutes accompanied by deep, slow breathing - it’s the ultimate pre-bed relaxation routine.
Truth: An experiment by TV medic Dr Mosley found that those on an hour’s less sleep struggled with mental agility tests the next day. After a week, processes associated with immune response and stress became much more active. Solution: It’s easy to find your bedtime edges ever later when watching TV and spending time on your iPad. Electronic devices emit blue light waves, which signal to the brain it’s still daytime. The answer is to impose an “electronic sundown” of 60 minutes in which you switch off phones, tablets etc. before bed and keep your pre-bed light exposure to a minimum.
SOME PEOPLE ONLY NEED A may be too. Researchers at the University of California, FEW HOURS Truth: True, people like Margaret Thatcher, Ghandi and Winston Churchill famously thrived on less sleep, but they’re a rarity. Most of us need seven to eight hours. How do the brief-sleep people manage? Well, sleep is like height. It’s genetically determined. So if your mum or dad were short sleepers, you
discovered a gene mutation in some people that predisposed them to needing about 20 per cent less sleep than the rest of us. But they only account for around 5 per cent of the population. Solution: Recognise the signs you’re not getting enough sleep. Cravings for sweets,
caffeine and carbohydrates, wanting to go back to sleep as soon as you wake up and thinking about sleep during the day are all giveaways. Conversely, if you wake up without an alarm clock at the same time everyday - whether for work, at the weekend or on holiday - with only 4-5 hours’ sleep, you could be among the lucky few genuine “short sleepers”.
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TUESDAY Bowls 12-2pm Rugby Thornfield Bowling Club 01788 571598 Parkinsons 12noon-1pm The Claremont Centre 01788 552540 Bingo & Quiz 1:30pm-3pm The Claremont Centre 01788 552540 Legal Advice Clinic 1pm-3pm The Claremont Centre 01788 552540
The Rugby Friendship Centre For retired people over 50, meets the second Tuesday of the month. Social activities including lunches, walks and quiz evenings. 10.15am Hamilton House, Bilton Road 01788 543272 Knit & Natter or Crochet & Chat We can even teach you! St Peter & St John Church, St Peter’s Road £1.50 a session. 01788 812840
WEDNESDAY Keep Fit in aid of Hoskyn Day Centre at Hamilton House. 11am by qualified instructor 01788 542397 Line Dancing For Beginners 2pm-3pm Claremont Centre 01788 552540 Stitch ‘n’ Bitch (First and Third Wednesday) Three Horseshoes Hotel 01788 573244
THURSDAY Bingo 10:30am-12noon The Claremont Centre 01788 552540 Claremont Singers
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keeping FIT
in senior years! How much physical activity do older adults aged 65 and over need to do to keep healthy? To stay healthy or to improve health, older adults need to do two types of physical activity each week: aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity.
Guidelines for those aged
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In general, 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity can give similar health benefits to 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity.
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What counts as moderate-intensity aerobic activity?
moderate intensity is if you can still talk but you can't sing the words to a song. Daily Examples of activities chores such as that require moderate shopping, cooking or effort for most people housework don't include: count towards your Walking fast 150 minutes because Doing water the effort isn’t intense aerobics (visit Swim enough to raise your Works) heart rate, but they Ballroom and line are important dancing nonetheless as they Riding a bike on break up periods of level ground or with inactivity. a few hills Playing doubles What counts as tennis vigorous-intensity Pushing a lawn aerobic activity? mower Canoeing Jogging or running Volleyball Aerobics Swimming fast Moderate-intensity Riding a bike fairly activity will raise your fast or on hills heart rate and make Playing singles tennis you breathe faster Playing football and feel warmer. One Hiking uphill way to tell if you're Energetic dancing exercising at a Martial arts
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