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Editors Letter The government is sorted. Well okay at least we know who is at the helm.... More importantly than that our magazine is going from strength to strength with more and more businesses realising the potential of advertising with Good Nooz. The Charter Fair on June 5th is our official launch and we have local legend Steve Bull, formerly of Wolverhampton Wanderers and England, coming along to help us promote Good Nooz. Then there is our new club for the kids. Inspired by a great little chap from Handsacre. Cheers Lewis.....
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The days are getting longer and warmer. So make the most of it and get yourselves out onto the Chase. Have a walk or dust off your bike. We do live in such a great place. Enjoy this edition, but we have a cracker lined up for July. Dave Pemberton-Smith Editor Good Nooz
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Celebrate your honeymoon with wildlife, conga dances and the hospitality of Tanda Tula safari camp in SouthAfrica. It was 5.45am and pitch black when we were woken by a cheery morning call and the promise of two steaming mugs of tea and warm muffins lying outside our tent. Sleepily pulling on thick woollen socks, hat, trousers, t-shirt and fleece, we stumbled from our temporary home perched on the edge of a dry river bed and hauled ourselves onto an open-top Land Rover.
few hurried snaps and marvelling at what we had seen. The thrill of the morning was part of three truly fabulous days at Tanda Tula safari camp, staying in a luxurious tent a world away from conventional camping - complete with wrought-iron double bed and ensuite outdoor shower.
In less than a minute, we were wide awake, peering through the pre-dawn gloom to catch a glimpse of the wildlife which lures millions to South Africa each year. It was day three of our honeymoon, we craned our necks to spot the elephant, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, lion and leopard we knew were out there somewhere.
Our days were made up of early-morning and late-afternoon drives interspersed with traditional meals eaten in the open air and relaxing around the swimming pool. One afternoon as we dipped our feet in the water, we spent an hour watching an elephant taking advantage of the cooling mud pool just 50 metres away. Standing wrinkled-knee deep in mud and scratching his vast leathery back on a tree, the animal seemed unperturbed by our presence. He exemplified everything Tanda Tula stands for.
Our holiday was planned to meet our particular interests by To Escape To, a tiny operator specialising in fixing honeymoons to an impressive list of destinations: South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Uganda, Botswana, Namibia, Seychelles and Mauritius. Its staff have first-hand knowledge of all the destinations they handle - and know how to make the most of a specific budget. They even operate a wedding gift list, enabling guests to chip in towards the cost of the trip.
The camp is luxurious but not over the top; in fact, everything is pitched perfectly. Tanda Tula prides itself on keeping the wild the priority, aptly describing itself as a bush experience with luxury, rather than the other way around. Genuine warmth from the staff makes it a place where we want to go back.
That morning, we were searching for one of the rarest animals in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, with its open borders leading into the two million hectares that make up the Kruger National Park. The night before there were reported sightings of the elusive creature. Rumour had it, there were three of them. Between the six of us in the Land Rover - including our ranger Dale and tracker Jack - there was an unanimous decision to spend the morning finding them.
But our stay in the bush would not have been so enjoyable if we had not had two days post wedding - to collapse and catch up on sleep.
An hour and a half later, we were frustratingly close. The jeep's engine fell silent as we strained our ears to listen for movement. Then suddenly the radio crackled, a call came through from a nearby ranger and we hurtled off down one of many dirt tracks criss-crossing the reserve. Clinging on tight, we flew over pot holes and hollows, excitement rising in all of us - even the hardy, experienced tracker.
The most perfect vantage point to do just that was Tanamera Lodge – five separate huts tucked away on the edge of a hillside. Central to the lodge is the wood-finished restaurant and bar with a stunning view over the wooded valley and ravine below. You could happily spend hours gazing at the stunning view, and we did, stretched out on our wooden deck with the sun, delicious food and a bottle of wine. To complete the week, we spent one night in Johannesburg at the beautifully turned-out Melrose Arch Hotel. It is a place that takes the word "hip" as its mantra. Sleek and sophisticated, the place exuded cool. But one night in this wonderful hotel gave us very little idea of what Johannesburg was truly like. To get a real flavour, we would have to go back for longer to give any intelligent opinion - just possibly on our first anniversary.
And there they were A full-grown female cheetah with her two tiny cubs, teaching them to feed on a deer carcass. She looked warily at us, putting herself between us and her offspring. They were startlingly beautiful, with soft fur coats and whiskers twitching in the early morning sun. Humbled by intruding on their breakfast, we left shortly after, taking a
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Butterflies love heavily-scented flowers, so plant Sedum spectabile and Verbena bonariensis to attract them into your garden. Nectarrich plants such as cowslip (Primula veris), bugle (Ajuga reptans), lavender and honesty flowers will also encourage them in. Many good nectar plants are hardy, perennial and easy to grow.
As certain butterfly species decline, including the High Brown Fritillary, Wood White, Duke of Burgundy and Pearl Bordered Fritillary, exhibitors at Chelsea Flower Show have been promoting plants and habitats to help them. Show gardens displayed 'butterfly mounds' and plantings of nectar-rich, traditional annual bedding plants such as nemesia and cherry-pie plant (heliotropium) to attract hoverflies and butterflies.
Grow flowers in sunny, sheltered areas, as butterflies will seek out the warmest parts of your garden. Create shelter for butterflies by planting shrubs and small trees such as common honeysuckle around the edges of your plot, but make sure your flower beds remain in full sunlight. Keep a good variety of flowers which are available from early spring to autumn in your garden. Plants such as Buddleia davidii 'Harlequin' will give butterflies the fuel they need to keep them airborne. Early flowers are great for butterflies just emerging from hibernation, such as aubrieta, bluebell, clover, forget-me-not, pansy, primrose and wallflower.
A good garden might be visited by 22 species of butterfly and hundreds of different moths each year, depending on where you live. Yet three-quarters of the 59 resident butterfly species that remain in Britain are in decline, including the most common ones: the large white, small white, red admiral, peacock and small tortoiseshell.
In late summer and autumn some species need to build up their reserves in preparation for winter, so benefit from late-summer bloomers including buddleia, sedum, ivy, Michaelmas daisy, mint, scabious and thyme. Creating a wild area within your garden can encourage butterfly species to breed. Simply allow grasses and wild flowers which are already there to grow, or supplement them with extra plants. In the first year of growing the wild area, cut it several times to allow the wild flowers a chance against other competitive grasses.
Now PlantforLife, an initiative run by the Horticultural Trades Association to help people make the most of their gardens, has teamed up with environmental charity Butterfly Conservation to launch a public awareness campaign to encourage people to attract butterflies into their garden.
Making Your Garden Flutter can be picked up from participating garden centres and nurseries or downloaded free from www.plantforlife.info/butterflies.
Butterfly Conservation president Sir David Attenborough said earlier this year: "Almost unbelievably, much of Britain's countryside is a nogo area for many favourite butterflies. Habitat has been ploughed up or become overgrown. Anybody who's been for a country walk recently will tell you butterflies are a rarity. Scientists fear that in some areas we're entering a post-butterfly era."
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ets s d n a H Six Of The Best Android Over the past couple of years, there can be no doubt of the impressive and unprecedented popularity of the iPhone. Every where we looked, there'd be another user close to walking into a lamppost as they were completely engrossed in one of the 150,000 applications or "apps" on Offer. The iPhone's dominance, however, is on the wane, after Google introduced their own operating platform last year called Android, and it is starting to make real headway. The applications on offer stand at around 20,000, but are growing at 15% per month, more than double that of it's Rival. Combine this with the arrival of impressive handsets, boasting specs that outshine the incumbent of the application empire, and it is definitely time to consider jumping ship.
HTC Desire - £439.99 www.expansys.com The company tagline for HTC is "quietly brilliant", and while no one likes a blow-your-own-trumpet type, I think after years of making handsets for others they're justified in making some noise, so long as their handsets remain champions to show off the Android platform. The Desire offers easy access to all your social networking sites on one screen, and an AMOLED screen to boot - I won't bore you explaining the acronym, but suffice to say, it produces a superb display.
HTC Legend - £369.99 www.expansys.com This full metal jacket Android handset has the Geek kingdom forming orderly queues to get their hands on one. The latest 2.1 software is installed, as well as some nifty new applications such as 'friend feed', for one-stop access to all your social networking sites. It offers a speedier browser, and the ability to manage multiple email accounts at once - this is the one to watch for 2010.
HTC Hero - £399.95 or free on contract www.carphonewarehouse.com You will have seen those touch-screen handset users who seem apparently engrossed in their activities on their Apple handset. Well, this is the one that'll have you equally attentive. It boasts a superb three inch screen that's really responsive, and highly intuitive screens and menus that can be fully personalised. You can hear the executives atApple HQ crying into their balance sheets.
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Motorola Milestone Free on contract www.carphonewarehouse.com At the business end of Android handsets is this slightly chunkier model from Motorola, but rather than detract from it's superb credentials and entry in this top six list, it just defines it as more of a work friendly device. Laid down on its back with the full keyboard opened and your mini mouse-pad to the side, the processor will let you speed through the web and work-related tasks, so you can pick it up and have some fun.
Announced at the recent World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, I managed a few quiet moments with this handset alone, and I shall not forget them in a hurry. This shrunken handset is stunning, but its superb form in no way detracts in any way from the functionality it still manages to pack in its diminutive frame. It has a full QWERTY keyboard, and a feature called Timescape that brings together all your communication (Facebook, Twitter, call history) into one place. Acer Liquid - Free on contract Www.carphonewarehouse.com In their first attempt to make an impact on the Android handset market, a company famed for their impressive laptops have stepped into the smartphone sector with this handset. The slimline Liquid offers a decent set of features, and it is ergonomically pleasing. The feature that makes it stand out from the growing crowd is at the top of the handset, where you'll find a 3.5mm headphone jack and a line of hidden status LEDs that illuminate with battery, message and a call indicator - a nice touch.
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Test Your Metal Just because you've fallen in love with a dress you've spotted in a fashion mag, doesn't mean the frock is going to love you back. Even if it fits like a second skin, the colour might leave you looking washed out. No need to waste valuable hours wriggling in and out of a pile of clothes in poky changing rooms - the easiest way to test whether a colour will work for you is to hold the garment under your chin and observe its effects. "When you wear colour near your face, the light reflects it upwards," Pat explains. "This can either cast flattering tones or dark shadows, depending on the mix of the colour and your skin tone." Pick out an unflattering shade and you might suddenly be drawn to ageing features on your face like dark shadows around your chin and neck, or an uneven complexion. If the colour is right, your skin will appear smoother, fresher and younger; your eye colour is enhanced, but most of all, according to Pat, "you notice yourself more than the colour you're wearing".
In the pink Suggests gentleness and empathy, and brings out femininity. Top tip: "Pink is a great colour to wear when you're feeling a little off colour, as it gives a flattering lift to any complexion," says Pat. Try: White Stuff The North Coat pink mac, ÂŁ59.95 (020 77358133/www.whitestuff.com).
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Whether you're going on a first date or prepping for a job interview, the colour you flaunt can create a storm before you've so much as uttered a word. "The colour you wear communicates non-verbal messages," Pat explains. "Soft and light tones, for example, will make you appear approachable and friendly, while a red top in the right shade will help to give you the confidence you need when facing a stressful situation." But if you want to make a statement with colour, know when to press the stop button. So work a hot pink dress and matching lips combo with confidence but lose the fuchsia handbag and shoes to avoid committing colour overdose.
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Alas it was not to be and on 26th December 2006 Ben and his close family moved into The Donna Louise Trust Children's Hospice in Trentham, known as 'Treetops'. The staff there were amazing, they cared for Ben with such compassion and understanding and were there for all of us, day and night. Ben sadly lost his battle on 3rd February 2007, leaving us devastated and heartbroken, he had turned 16 just 6 weeks before on 23rd December. The staff at Treetops continued to care for Ben for the next week with such compassion that I will never forget. We were allowed to be with him whenever we needed to and they were there offering comfort and support to all his family whenever we needed.
The charity run may be over but it is never too late to donate. Your help is so badly needed and would be so very much appreciated for this desperately needed service. We never thought we would ever need the service of a children's hospice, but we have learned that you never, ever know what the future holds. Please, if you can, donate whatever you can afford, every penny helps. You can find out how to donate at donnalouisetrust.org or if you would like to post a donation to them their address is Donna Louise Children's Hospice, Treetops, 1 Grace Road, Trentham, Stoke on Trent, ST4 8FN. I am also happy to receive donations, cheques made payable to Donna Louise Trust, you can send them to me, Julie Stevenson at 27 Bush Drive, Rugeley, WS15 2AQ. IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR BEAUTIFUL, PRECIOUS SON,
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Rugeley Rangers was the local name given by the residents to the Volunteer force raised in the town during the 19th century. A preliminary meeting was called on the 25th November 1859 in the Old Town Hall, Rugeley to consider the desirability of forming a Volunteer Rifle Corps for the town and surrounding neighbourhood. The chairman for this first meeting was Mr Robert Landor, first motion proposed by James Bown was to form a Corps of Rifles, seconded by Mr John Manners, followed by a second motion to open a list of potential members of the new force proposed by Mr James Gardner and seconded by the Rev Pitman. Both motions were carried. In December a general meeting was called inviting the general public, at this meeting the founding officials and committee were elected as follows. Patron; Marquis ofAnglesey, President; The Earl of Lichfield, and a number of vice presidents, including Viscount Ingestre, The Hon. Robert Curzon and many other notable figures, the committee consisted of the following James Gardner; Robert Landor; James Bown: John Manners; James Mellard senior; John Simpson; William Cheshire and Cornelious Amsden, the chaplain to be Rev Pitman; instructor appointed was Sergeant Phillip Marson late of the 62nd Regiment but soon to be replaced by Sergeant Allchin. At the same meeting it was decided to call the new Corps the “Rugeley Rangers”. Afund of £500 was raised to establish the rifle corps. The uniform style, chosen and approved was to be similar in appearance to that of the 3rd Company of Manchester Rifles, red tunics with blue facings. A suitable location and ground was selected at Etching Hill to be used as a firing range. The all important letter from the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire was received on the 22nd February 1860, notifying Her Majesty’s acceptance of the corps. “Teddesley, February 21st 1860. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to accept the services of the Rugeley corps of Rifle Volunteers. The corps is numbered as the 21st in the county of Stafford, and its maximum establishment will consist of: - one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign and 100 men of all ranks. I have the honour to be, sir, your obedient servant. Hatherton.” The first assembly of the new corps was held at the Old Town Hall on the 28th March 1860, 63 members attended. The treasurer and secretary were instructed to purchase a bugle, drum and pace-stick. In the early years annual camps were held at Oak Edge Park and Hagley Park. At this first assembly the initial officers were appointed:Captain Mr Newton John Lane who declined due to ill health Mr Spode appointed instead; Lieutenant Mr Robert Landor; Ensign Mr James Gardner.
The corp. changed its name in 1880 to the 5th Staffordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps., and again in 1883, to ‘D’ Company 2nd Volunteer Battalion, Prince of Wales, North Staffordshire Regiment (64th Foot). This name was still in use at the turn of the century. Many of the members subsequently served in France during the Great War. The original armoury and orderly room for the “Rangers” was at the old police station in Albion Street, but when the new town hall was built in 1878, a room at the top of the new building was set apart for the storage of rifles etc. and was very conveniently situated as the “drills” where held in the Market Hall just below. A spin off to the Volunteer corps, was a “Rifle Club” which was formed in 1879 by Capt Bonney. This club built a new Drill Hall and indoor Rifle Range in Taylors Lane early in the 20th century. Much of the information in this article has been taken from an account by MrAlfred Williams dated 1892. Ken Edwards
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Our 1st edition had been delivered and we were receiving your entries for the competitions by the bucket load when we came across an envelope that had been drawn on. To say it made everyone at Good Nooz smile was an understatement. Even John who lives in the darkest corner of the office cracked a grin. So here it is. The very first ‘Colin The Chameleon’ picture. Hand drawn by a skilful young man called Lewis, from Handsacre. We felt compelled to reward him for his efforts and e-mailed his Mum. Lewis and his mum came to Good Nooz and helped us to draw the winners for all our competitions from April and we presented him with lots of goodies with his drawing on. Here he is wearing an exclusive Good Nooz TShirt with his own drawing on the front. All of this got us thinking and we have decided to launch a club for kids. The club is called...... ‘Colin’s Kids Club’ which is aimed at children from 1 to 16 years old. The official launch is at the Charter Fair on June 5th. Lewis is coming to help us and we have promised to have his T-Shirt signed by our special guest Steve Bull.
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n On The Ru Fitness expert Matt Roberts explains how to get started with running and explore the great outdoors Personal trainer to the stars Matt Roberts has heard every excuse in the book from reluctant runners. "Running outside is certainly more challenging, but surely more rewarding and fun. The weather can be intimidating some days but if you are well covered and prepared once you start your running, you are half-way there." He says research shows that nature has a powerful restorative effect that goes way beyond pounding on a treadmill in the gym. "Training on uneven ground boosts muscle strength, and exercising outdoors increases mental agility and elevates your mood." Using the weather as an excuse won't wash either - Matt says running outdoors is an activity for all seasons. "In summer sunshine, you get your recommended daily top up of vitamin D, and in winter, you burn up calories as your body uses extra energy to maintain its core temperature. "Outdoor exercise bolsters the immune system too. Studies show that moderate outdoor athletes get 20% to 30% fewer colds than non-exercisers."
Matt’s Top Training Tips Whether you're training for a half-marathon, a 5km fun run or just want to run around the park without stopping, Matt has some sound advice: 1. Planning is the key: "The more time you spend realistically planning your training regime before you start, the more you can relax and feel confident," he says. "The most common fault when attempting an endurance event for the first time is to take it easy at first, then panic that you have not done enough and then over-train, causing injury and fatigue."
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Motivation is usually the biggest hurdle for most runners, whether they're lacing up their trainers for the first time in years or can set times to rival Paula Radcliffe. Matt says reluctant runners may find it easier to run with a friend, while double Olympic gold medallist and Nokia ambassador James Cracknell, says setting short-term goals will help you stay on track. "Involve family and friends as they'll keep you inspired, and believe in yourself and the power of positive visualisation," he says. "There's no reason why you can't achieve your goals."
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2. Look after yourself: "Make sure that you keep your muscles in good condition and they will protect your bones and joints." Matt suggests building plenty of muscle strengthening work into the early stages of your training plan to help your body cope. Don't forget to help your muscles recover with lots of stretching and massage. 3. Pace yourself: By the halfway mark of your training you should be used to running at 'race pace', Matt says. "A great way of learning pacing is to use a technique called 'out and back'," he explains. "Whatever distance you are training for, find a route that is half that distance. Aim to run to the turn at a good pace, but aim to be able to run the same pace on the return leg. Over time you can go quicker and longer, but always make sure your time out and back are the same. 4. Remember to rest: Your training plan should have all your work done at 10 days before the race so that your body can recover and prepare for the day. "Don't be tempted to sneak another run in a couple of days before the race, it will not help," Matt says. Relax, eat and drink well and stretch or have a massage. Go for a short easy run to prepare the legs the day before the event and you'll be in great shape.
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s m o o R Brighten Up Your Get clued up on colour with our guide Colour's back in fashion but even if you're immune to its dĂŠcor potential you might be won over by its power to change your mood. Just as the sight of sunny blue skies or vistas of green fields outdoors may cheer and soothe us, that same effect can be echoed inside our homes by using similar shades for walls or furnishings. "Choosing the right colour palette for your rooms is a vital part of creating a home," says author, Vinny Lee, who reveals the psychology of colour and gives practical guidance on choosing shades in her new book, The Colourful Home. Follow Vinny's guide to colourful rooms.
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Red: "This hot, emotional colour is associated with energy, passion and desire," says Vinny. Exposure to it is thought to induce physical changes, such as speeding up the metabolism, which may help improve poor circulation and raise energy levels. Yellow: Is associated with joy, happiness, intellect and energy. Blue: Traditionally associated with masculinity, this colour is believed to have the effect of slowing the metabolism and blood pressure and producing a feeling of calm. Green: Green links to nature and symbolises freshness, abundance, harmony and growth, and it's reputed to have healing powers. Purple: Light purple is associated with romance and nostalgia, while dark purple has royal connotations of wealth and solidarity, but may also be connected with feelings of sadness. Orange: Orange is a vigorous and vital colour, which represents readiness, enthusiasm and happiness and is a stimulating colour.
VIBRANTLY RED Red never fails to have an impact but it's a powerful colour and care should be taken that it doesn't overwhelm especially in a small space. "Although red brings drama and excitement to a room, too much pure or undiluted red can promote feelings of overheating and anxiety," says Vinny. "It makes a good highlight colour though and can be effective for a focal point such as a chimney breast, in alcoves, or for a statement piece of furniture." Tip: If you paint a wall in red and it is opposite a window, the natural light will help to tone the shade down, whereas less light will make the chosen shade appear deeper.
MELLOW YELLOW Zesty yellow is predicted to be one of the most popular colours for interiors in 2010 perhaps appropriately in our unsettled times, as it's credited with promoting cheerfulness and positivity. "Yellow and white makes a fresh, bright combination especially when a room gets lots of natural light," says Vinny. "But because it's a cheerful andspontaneous colour, it isn't generally suitable as a main colour for a business environment. For example, yellow's avoided when advertising expensive products, especially to men, because they tend to regard it as a childish tone."
COOL BLUES Blues evoke images of bright skies or seaside landscapes. They can give a fresh feel for a bathroom and light blues particularly may suit bedrooms especially those for children. "Blues have a calming effect and are refreshing, but they can create a feeling of coldness, especially in our northern hemisphere where the light is less warm, which could make a room feel depressing," warns Vinny. "So choose your shade carefully, and test it out in different lights. Pin up a blue rug or throw on a wall and gauge your reaction to it over a week or so." Tip: Blue suppresses bright and warm colours such as yellow and red, so be careful about using it in kitchens without a good supply of light, as it can affect the way raw ingredients and cooked dishes appear.
GO FOR GREEN Green has many hues and this year zingy lime greens are on trend. "Lime green is a bright, zesty colour that provides an eye-catching background to black and chrome and colourful accessories," says Vinny. "Olive green, traditionally the colour of peace, blends well with a natural palette using woods and brown, ochre and yellow shades. But check out a colour swatch in natural and artificial light as it can look predominantly green by day but muddy in electric light." Tip: Dark green can be used to dramatic effect in a candlelit dining room or other areas used mostly in the evening. In a bathroom, it can give a feeling of enthusiasm and brightness to preparations at the start of a day.
PASSION FOR PURPLES Plums and purples can give an injection of richness and warmth to rooms. "Purple is said to be a good colour with which to decorate a space where contemplation or meditation is to take place," says Vinny. Purple and black is a strong and striking combination and when combined with chrome, these shades can be used to create Art Deco period style. Light purple partners well with dark woods such as mahogany and cherry wood."
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