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ICENI NORFOLK ISSUE 113 Focus On: Education Norfolk Open Gardens September And October 2022 Armoured Muscle PT Workout Of The Month Do You Need Help Navigating Your Finances Through Divorce? Best Of Norfolk Through The Lens Of Our Readers

Yellow Mysteries Entertainment bring us another puzzling just-for-fun ‘Whodunnit?’ entitled ‘Misspelt Murder’ on Page Elsewhere,53.

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ThisMagazine!month’s magazine focuses on Education - the month that sees most school children returning and parents, perhaps, breathing a sigh of relief. Maxine tells us all about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and the education that has given her since her son was diagnosed (Pages 50 & 51). If someone quizzed you about the role of a teacher, what would you say?

Susan Leigh explores the answers to this (Pages 44 - 46).

motoring journalist, Tim Barnes-Clay test drives the new Nissan Qashqai (Pages 24 & 25). Elliot from Armoured Muscle brings us a brand-new workout of the month, focusing on Legs – you don’t want to miss this (Pages 21 – 23). Finally, Pages 26 to 29 will tell you all you need to know about our recent stay, spa and dining experiences at the Cambridge Belfry. Until next month, we hope September brings you lots of happiness and positive health.

“Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.” - W.B. Yeats Welcome to Issue 113 of Iceni

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34 Nova Silver Autumn Favourites 48 Education... What Exactly Is It?10 Iceni News Official Sun Records Concert 12 Iceni Columnist Keri Beevis 08 Iceni News Norfolk Open Gardens 53 Just For Fun 'Misspelt Murder' 55 Iceni Horoscopes What Do Your Stars Hold? Iceni Asks... What Did You Most...5052 Duchenne... Muscular Dystrophy 13 You’ve Got To Want... It For Yourself 17 Do You Need Help... Navigating Your Finances... 24 Motoring Review New Nissan Qashqai e-Power 58 contentcreativedynamicFullpagesofabsolute! “You Reap What You Sow”Contents ARMOURED MUSCLE PT Workout Of The Month 44 17 06 The Benjamin Foundation Monthly Update 35 13 DO YOU NEED HELP NAVIGATING... Your Finances Through Divorce? THE IMPORTANT ROLE... Of A Teacher YOU’VE GOT TO... Want It For Yourself 21 Armoured Muscle PT Workout Of The Month 47 Norfolk Author Offers... FREE School Visits! 35 Best Of Norfolk Readers Images 43 Focus On: Education 21 The Important Role... Of A Teacher44 30 Checking In: Hammer & Pincers 32 Secondhand September As We Head Into Autumn 26 Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa Review

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Each year, over 400 young people attend our youth work in the community to gain new life skills, expand their horizons and finally feel confident. Overall, in the region of 2,000 local children and young people every year finally feel hopeful of a better future because of the work of The Benjamin Foundation.

The youngest of her siblings, Josie* is age 18. She lives in Norfolk with her family and helps to care for her parents, both of whom have had significant challenges with their health for several years. We spoke to Josie recently and she explained more about her role at home and the support she receives from The Benjamin Foundation: “Me and my sister do a lot of the daily tasks at home. We help my Mum to wash, and we also chop the vegetables for tea. Mum likes to be as independent as possible but we sometimes cook tea if she isn’t feeling up to it. We help with the washing and loading the dishwasher too. We also help with housework and do the hoovering.

Supporting Young Carers

Each night, we accommodate up to 180 vulnerable young people, equating to over 50,000 safe nights’ sleep a year. They can finally feel safe from youth Eachhomelessness.week,150 young people access our emotional wellbeing support improving their mental health, increasing their self-esteem to finally feel understood.

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For over 25 years, children, young people and families across Norfolk and Suffolk have been supported by The Benjamin Foundation to overcome big challenges in their lives.

“We’ve always had help from The Benjamin Foundation - I’ve been going to Young Carers groups since I was about six. It’s nice to get out of the house and see other people my age. At the groups, we do things like play board games, play football. My favourite thing to do is arts and crafts. We’ve even had a pamper night where we had face masks and had our nails done. “When I’m there I feel nice and relaxed. “We sometimes go on trips too. Our family can’t always do things like that like other families. Just this week we’ve been to Thorpe Park - that was really fun! I went on load of rides. It’s not something I would usually be able to do as Mum and Dad can’t get around very easily.

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Every single day of the year, local young people need extra help. With your support they can find hope, opportunity, stability and independence and finally feel hopeful of a better future. Make a one-off or a regular donation on our website: https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/ donate/ Thank you for your support.

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“We’ve also done activities in local woodlands and climbed trees, and a while ago we also went on a residential trip - We stayed in a school. We slept on gym mats and enjoyed lots of activities like team building and crafts. Having this help makes a lot of difference to our family. It is good to get out and see other people who understand what you’re going through.”

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Norwich Sleep Out returns! We are pleased to announce the return of our biggest fundraising event of the year! Norwich Sleep Out will take place this year on Thursday 20th October at Norwich City Football Club. Could you spend one night outside so young people don’t have to? Register today to help local young people who may not have had the best start in life to finally feel hopeful of a better future: sleep-out-2022-tickets-382977364607https://www.eventbrite.com/e/norwichWe are also keen to hear from local businesses who would like to enter a team for Norwich Sleep Out 2022. If you would like to learn more about a unique team building and CSR opportunity, please get in touch on: events@benjaminfoundation.co.uk

*Name has been changed. Thank you to Josie for sharing her story. If you would like to make a donation to support more young people in Norfolk and Suffolk, visit: https://benjaminfoundation.co.uk/donate/

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When talking about the importance of support for Young Carers, Josie says: “On a scale of 1 to 10, it’s 10. It’s important for people who help to look after their families to have time on their own, see people their own age and it’s nice to have a break.”

SeptemberSun4thSun11thOctoberSat15th Garden and address 33 Waldemar Avenue, Hellesdon, Norwich, NR6 6TB High House Gardens, Blackmoor Row, Shipdham, IP25 7PU Holme Hale Hall, Holme Hale, Swaffham, IP25 7ED East Ruston Old Vicarage East Ruston, Norfolk, NR12 9HN Time 10:00 - 17:00 12:00 - 17:00 12:00 - 16:00 12:00 - 17:30 High House Gardens

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The final openings of the year are ready and waiting to show off their array of interesting and colourful beds and borders this autumn. Exotic and tropical is the theme at 33 Waldemar Avenue in Helledson, while High House at Shipdham boasts a plantsman’s garden, with traditional rose and shrub borders and orchard. A walled kitchen garden designed by Arne Maynard waits at Holme Hale Hall, and the season closes with the wonderful large and varied gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. Most of the gardens opening this month will accept cashless payments on the gate, but pre-booking is also available online. Please check the www.ngs.org.uk website for availability of refreshments and accessibility. All children are free or permitted admission with a donation, unless otherwise stated. If you can’t make the date for a specific garden opening, remember that many gardens are also open ‘By arrangement’, for you to contact and book a date more suitable for you, your family and friends.

Admission Adult£4.00£5.00£7.00£11.50Child£2.00

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“Musical visionary Sam Phillips crafted the distinctive sound we know and love today from gospel, blues, hillbilly, country, boogie and western swing. Sun Records, The Concert takes the audience right inside the studio where the magic happened and lets the music do the Thetalking.”fast-moving production’s eye for detailit has been rehearsed in an exact replica of the Sun Recording studio and features the original musical instruments of the era with a youthful cast of consummate musicians - has gained the official stamp of approval of Sun.

Shakin’, Blue Suede Shoes and Good Rockin’

“During the Fifties, the trailblazing Sun Studio created the songs that became the template of rock’n’roll,” says Pete, “That's Alright Mama, Great Balls of Fire, I Walk the Line, Whole Lotta

Recognised worldwide as the birthplace of rock and roll, Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee, is famed for discovering the pioneers of rock’n’roll - Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison to name but a few. The story of Sun has been the subject of TV documentaries, books and even stage shows. But nothing that has gone before has done justice to the ground breaking music that emanated from the famed recording studio, according to concert show producer Pete Tobit… until now!

The official Sun Records Concert Show comes to Kings Lynn this September.

Officially endorsed and licensed by the Sun Entertainment Corporation, Sun Records, The Concert production show is embarking on a nationwide and international tour.

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The Official Sun Records Concert Show Comes To King’s Lynn

Tonight were all original Sun recordings.

John Singleton, President of the Sun Entertainment Corporation says: “From the record label that invented rock’n’roll, Sun Records The Concert is the only production officially endorsed by Sun Records. Sam Philips’ recorded the ‘perfect imperfection’ of music... how songs were meant to sound live on stage. “Sun Records The Concert captures that perfect imperfection perfectly - in a twohour spectacular that’ll leave you calling out for “Frommore!Jackie Brenston, Ike Turner and Rufus Thomas to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Roy Orbison,” says John, “this is a production that lets the music tell the Sun Records story like it is. Take your seat and witness the birth of rock’n’roll - as it really happened.” Concert,

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will be performing at the Corn Exchange in King’s Lynn on Friday 23rd September at 7.30pm. Tickets cost just £26.50 and are available kingslynncornexchange.co.ukfrom or call the Box Office on 01553 764 864. “During the Fifties, trailblazingthe Sun Studio created the songs that became the template of rock’n’roll,” Visit and follow on social media Website: www.sunrecordstc.com Facebook - @sunrecordstc Twitter - @SunRecordstc Instagram - @sunrecordstc

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I am generally not a superstitious girl, but the one for sorrow, two for joy thing always gets me and I think I have said good morning to this magpie more times this year than I have to anyone else. Then of course we have the mysterious occupants of the holes in my back garden.

Now when I first found these I was curious, but not alarmed. The quickest way to frighten yourself though is with a Google search. Along with ‘How long can you stay alive while buried in a coffin?’, ‘What is the best way to kill someone at home and make it look like an accident?’ and all the other dubious writer research in my history, is the question, ‘What animal makes small holes in your lawn?’

Countryside living is all about the wildlife and, since I have been in my new home, I have encountered geese, owls, pheasants, muntjac, squirrels, bunnies, the remains of a sparrowhawk’s unfortunate pigeon victim, and that one pesky magpie who always seems to show himself first thing in the morning, landing straight in front of me as if to say, ‘here I am to ruin your day.’

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job desk buddy, Ness, and together we conducted more extensive Google research. It was terrifying. Then a couple of weeks later, my friend, Andrea, came to visit. Now she is very wise and countryside educated, so I showed her the holes. She studied them carefully, noting they were very neatly spaced apart, before poking her toe in one. Seriously, my eyes widened in horror as I held my breath, convinced razor teeth were going to bite her toe off.

‘Those aren’t rodent holes,’ she declared in her west country accent. ‘They’re dents in the ground from something like a ladder.’

‘Oh,’ I said, gormlessly, and at that point I remembered the window cleaner had been in to clean the conservatory roof, his ladder standing exactly in that spot. Is this my overactive writer imagination or am I simply an idiot? I will leave you to decide.

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Mice seemed to be the most popular answer and okay, yes I know they are cute and harmless, but this author has a serious phobia of rodent tails. I then read a post on our local community site where one resident was asking for help in ridding the rats that keep hanging around her door. In Beev World, the mice holes suddenly became rat holes and I locked all of my doors and windows, fearful my garden was turning into a breeding ground for Roland and his Thefriends.holesbecame an obsession. I took photos, sent them to so-called Internet experts. I showed my day

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You’ve Got To Want

For Yourself

Advice! Isn’t that a loaded word?

Motivation and maintaining a positive focus don’t come from having someone else on ‘our case’, pecking our ears, checking in on us every five minutes or monitoring our behaviour. And for some people being encouraged can even feel like a challenge, something to rebel against, reminiscent of being a child and pushing back against a severe parent or teacher. ‘Why should I, do they think they know what’s best for me?’ may be the simmering response in those scenarios. Seeing the bigger picture for ourselves is what inspires us on the dull, dark days, on those days when we’d rather stay in bed than get up and go for a run, or would prefer to have a duvet day, watch TV and eat chocolate than return to our online studies or go to a network meeting. It

Something we may dispense quite freely, but how do we feel about receiving it!

No matter how serious or life-changing a decision may be, whether it’s about our health, career development, relationship status, we’ve got to want those changes for ourselves. Doing what other people advise is often secondary to working out our best outcome and resolving the issues in hand, unless those people are our partners or dependants, like children, or are crucial to our financial security, like an employer.

There’s also the question that whilst others may enthusiastically promote a certain course of action, would they really want it for themselves and follow their own advice if they were in our shoes?

Other people may ‘know what’s best’ for us, have ‘been there’ and want to share their horror stories to help us avoid repeating their mistakes, but I’m guessing that whilst you may well appreciate the comfort and support, you ultimately want to be left alone to make your own decisions in your own time. Not be coerced, nagged or brow-beaten!

The days when effort seems pointless and futile are when we have to dig deep and find our inner motivation and enthusiasm. It’s in wanting it for ourselves that gets us up and out of bed, pursuing our dreams, staying on track, focussing on the endgame. That’s why you’ve got to want it for It’syourselfimportant to identify what really inspires you to such an extent that you’d do it for free if you could. Remember the phrase, ‘do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life’. Doing what you love enables you to see beyond hurdles and setbacks, aware only of the task in hand and where your ultimate goal lies. Clear the clutter and get rid of potential distractions before you start. Once you’ve dealt with any backlog or outstanding matters you can enjoy a clearer focus, able to commit to your important goals and dedicate your attention to what really matters to you.

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Good routines are important. Being clear, disciplined and committed to regular daily tasks enables them to be done on auto-pilot, without having to intensely concentrate all the time. It’s tiring when tasks require a great deal of planning, foresight and ongoing focus. We’re more likely to continue with plans that are easy to follow, that have become an established part of our regular lives. Beware of negative self-talk. Telling yourself that you’re wasting your time, that it won’t work out, or that others won’t approve can hi-jack your best efforts on the days when you’re already feeling a little shaky or insecure.

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Introducing stepping-stones helps us get started and organise big tasks into manageable, bite-sized chunks. It can be overwhelming to face a massive goal or task, but breaking it down into individual tasks means that it doesn’t completely take over our life. We can still do other things or stop to take a break whenever we need to.

of golf or a visit to the beach to remind you why you’re doing what you’re doing. This means that you invest in the other relationships and areas of your life that are important to you too. Accept that not every day needs to be a roaring success. Some days may be uneventful, even boring, whilst other days may feel like a failure, especially when things haven’t gone to plan or worked out as you hoped or expected. Change your perspective on those days and treat them as opportunities to take time for yourself, to improve your skills or maybe to network and meet new contacts. Then dust yourself off, refocus and start again, still wanting it for yourself!

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Having someone to check in with can be a help, preferably someone neutral like a coach, mentor or professional group, where good, honest feedback keeps you accountable for your progress and offers opportunities to share experiences and discuss problems or areas of concern.

And, yes, be gracious yet cautious about advice coming from people in your inner circle, even when you’re assured that they care and only want what’s best for you. It’s important to say your ‘thank you’s, but then walk away & ‘think about it’. Remember, others don’t have to live with the consequences of your decisions. They’re your responsibility. Make time to enjoy mini-rewards, like time away, an afternoon spa treatment, a round

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“I’ve never heard of anyone doing that before” is the most common reaction to first meeting a divorce specialist financial planner. There are less than 40 accredited by the family justice organisation Resolution to provide this advice. But what does it actually mean in practice?

Do You Need Help Navigating Your Finances Through Divorce?

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Not the money person Marriages, or civil partnerships, are teams and in teams each player utilises their strengths. As a result, there will be things that each person does because they are best placed to do those jobs, or they prefer them. It may be that one prefers to do the cleaning whilst their partner looks after the garden.

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In the case of money and finances, it generally falls to one person to take responsibility for researching and organising the bank accounts, insurances, mortgage, etc. They automatically manage everything money related and it’s rarely a cause for concern.

But when a couple divorce or dissolve their civil partnership one person may experience an additional layer of fear because they haven’t kept in touch with the marital finances and feel that they don’t understand the money side of their relationship. They don’t feel comfortable at the prospect of taking responsibility for this alien area of their new life.

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There may also be concern that their ex could bamboozle them when it comes to agreeing a financial settlement. This is the point at which many clients will feel that it’s advisable to contact a divorce specialist financial planner. The dreaded form E When you’re working with a divorce professional, whether it be a lawyer or a mediator, almost the first thing they’ll ask for is your “financial disclosure”. This is often done using a legal document called the form E, which is 27 pages long and can send many people into a spin from the outset. A divorce specialist financial planner works with their clients to collect the information needed to complete the form. All figures entered on the form need to be supported by evidence; for example, the bank balance will require a corresponding bank statement. The part that people often find the hardest is the expenditure section. A factor that could possibly affect declared expenditure may be the issue of “your mate down the pub”, who tells you to exaggerate your expenditure so that you get a higher settlement. In practice, this tactic is likely to cost you more in mediation and legal fees, because if your expenditure hugely exceeds your income, it will be clear that this is not an accurate assessment of what you spend. A reputable divorce specialist financial planner supports you in putting together a realistic current and future expenditure forecast.

Pensions… Lawyers are generally not pension experts, nor should they be expected to be. However, pensions are often the second biggest, if not the biggest, asset of a marriage and should not be ignored when it comes to negotiating a

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A divorce financial planner will often continue to work with their newly divorced clients for many years post-divorce, helping them to design the next chapter of their lives and work with them to live the life they desire. This is often the best part of the job, as they see their clients change and grow, as they learn to fly. Divorce has a huge impact on many of those who go through it. Having clarity about their finances can help them to move on afterwards with peace of mind about what their financial future holds for them.

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Once the actuarial report is received a divorce specialist financial planner supports their clients and their lawyers in interpreting the information. This can help with working out an appropriate offer to make to the other side, or help in reviewing an offer that they make.

Tamsin Caine is a divorce specialist financial planner & co-author of Your Divorce Handbook, It’s What You Do Next That Counts. For More Information or to order a copy of the book please go to www.smartdivorce.co.uk

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When your lawyer proposes an offer of a financial settlement or an offer is received from the other side, it’s important to understand what it actually means for you, your lifestyle and its future implications. A good divorce financial planner will use professional modelling software to help put the offer into context, so their client will be able to clearly see and understand what they will need to earn, whether it impacts on when they will be able to retire, how much they will have to live on in Theseretirement.areimportant

The New Chapter Following the settlement being agreed and sealed by the court, there may be a lump sum order or pension sharing order to implement.

What does that mean for my life?

questions and the answers could impact on whether the offer works for the client or not. It might be that there’s a requirement to propose a small restructure to the settlement to make the offer acceptable. It’s important to remember that compromise should be expected on both sides, as it’s unlikely that either will receive all that they wanted. It’s commonly said that if one side is happy with the outcome, it was probably the wrong one!

financial settlement. The next stage of support should be to help the client understand their own pensions, be clear as to what they each have and to then determine whether they need the input of an actuary on their total pensions to work out how best to either divide them, or use a separate lump sum amount to compensate for the difference, known as offsetting.

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The format of this WotM is Every Minute On the Minute (EMOM). You complete your chosen number of reps for the first exercise inside

Don’t forget to do your warm up as preparation for this workout because you’ll need it. Try to move all your lower body joints through their full range of motion for 20 reps per joint. At the end your legs will be tight so we recommend stretching and tight muscles, including anything abdominal for at least 20 seconds each while maintaining deep breathing. Here is your Leg-EMOM workout, pick your reps for the entire exercise and have fun! Apart from the calf raises, alternate each leg where each leg movement is 1 rep. Therefore a forward lunge with the left leg is 1 rep then followed by the right leg makes 2 reps and so on.

1 minute. If you finish early, great, have the remainder of the minute as rest then move onto the next exercise as soon as the minute is over and complete those reps inside a minute and so on until you have completed every exercise set twice through. For example: ● Min 0-1 = Exercise A ● Min 1-2 = Exercise B ● Min 2-3 = Exercise C

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This month we have a 10 - 20 min leg buster.

It’s quick, requires no equipment (besides a timing device) and pushes you to achieve more from the biggest muscles in your body. Do each exercise twice in sequential order to complete a single 10 minute round. Do 2 rounds by taking a 1 minute break halfway through and go again. The legs are some of the biggest muscles in the body and make up a lot of muscle weight. They are also what hold you up in life. Never skip leg day right? Well there is a point to the phrase as a lot of what we need to do is on our feet and into older age having a robust lower body can keep us more mobile and independent. Because of their size they need a lot of energy (calories) to activate, making them great for calorie burning and to fire up our metabolic system to help feed and recover from such large muscle movement. The demands for energy and speed of the workout will also ask your heart and lungs to get in gear as a mid intensity cardiovascular workout too.

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Take one foot around the rear of the body and reach it out to the side. The more sideways you can reach the more of your butt you’ll target.

Curtsy Squat

Take a large step out to one side. Keeping the chest up, transfer your weight to the leg just stepped and keep the other ‘unweighted’ leg straight. Lower yourself down as far as possible until your chest falls forward excessively. Make a slight pause and drive through your weighted leg to push back to a standing, feet together, position. Repeat on the other leg.

Forward Lunge

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The choice is yours, go slower for a less intense workout but less rest or go fast for more rest between exercises but at a higher intensity?

Keep the chest up, take a large step forward and lower the opposite knee to the floor without touching the floor. The more vertical the shin is the better but try not to let your knee come over your toes in this instance (otherwise it becomes a different type of lunge). Keep the feet apart i.e imagine stepping either side of a line not on a line. With power, exhale and push yourself back to the starting position and repeat on the other leg.

Lateral Lunge

Lower down until our knee barely touches the floor and then reverse the motion by driving through the leg that is currently in front. Throughout, try to keep the chest facing forward as much as possible without discomfort. Repeat with the other leg.

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Calf Raise Without rocking on your feet or swinging your arms, stand as tall as possible on the balls of your feet, pause at the top and then lower down under control, pause again and Donerepeat.properly with good timing you should struggle to complete the reps in the timeframe. worked:

Muscles

SLRDL With a subtle bend in the knees and chest prominent throughout. Push the hips back while simultaneously leaning the torso forward and lifting a single leg as counterbalance to the rear. It helps to point your toes and mirror the angle of your leg vrs your torso.

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Lower down until your torso is horizontal or the stretch in the back of your leg is too much.

Now tense your bum to push your hips forward, this will lift your chest and lower your free floating leg. Repeat on other leg.

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Nissan’s stance is that it’s a “plug-in hybrid for people who don’t want to plug their cars in”.

New Nissan Qashqai e-Power 2022 Review

Small, family SUVs are all the rage these days. But one of the first to begin the transition away from the previously traditional family hatchback was the Nissan Qashqai. It is a veteran of the field, as proven by its continued popularity. Now in its third generation, the new Qashqai got an overhauled interior last year, as well as an improvement in its drivability, with much keener handling. But now, the e-Power has been added to the range. And many years after the Qashqai was first unveiled, it marks the beginning of Nissan’s move away from the petrol engine. The e-Power is somewhat unique in the world of hybrids. Strictly speaking, it’s an all-electric car, as the only thing driving the wheels is an electric motor.

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But what’s keeping the motor’s batteries topped up? A 1.5-litre petrol unit. The engine isn’t connected to the wheels. Instead, it acts merely as a generator supplying the electric motor, and, in that respect, the e-Power is unique. While this means it isn’t truly an all-electric car, it doesn’t need charging off the mains, so it’s not a plug-in hybrid. And, although the petrol engine means it charges itself, it can’t be classed as a self-charging hybrid, either.

The e-Power is intended to bridge the gap between a conventional petrol vehicle and an all-electric car. It is a way of easing customers into the future without replacing the fuel-filling with home charging.

But is it any good? Well, because the wheels are driven purely by the electric motor, the power delivery is prompt. And although the Qashqai lacks the outright pace of some electric cars, it nevertheless pulls away enthusiastically, getting from 0-62mph in 7.9-seconds.

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In terms of handling, the latest generation is better than its predecessor, with sharpened agility in the corners, making driving more fun. Indeed, despite the added mass of batteries and an electric motor, it doesn’t appear to negatively impact the car’s handling characteristics much.

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The Qashqai glides smoothly over creases on uneven road surfaces and is decent at motorway cruising. But the car is still nimble enough to be very good at driving around town centres. The regenerative braking in the e-Power (known as the e-Pedal) is fierce when dialled up to maximum, but it’s predictable once you get used to it. Nissan doesn’t advertise a figure for the allelectric range; in any event, the e-Power will likely manage less than two miles. But it’s not intended for that purpose. You tend to pull away with the electric motor only, which will bring the engine to life when needed. However, it’s not particularly noticeable, and the petrol unit remains quiet unless you floor it, helped by soundproofing and noise cancellation technology. Nissan claims the e-Power produces 119g/km of CO2 while it manages 53.3mpg, which is better than any other Qashqai in the range. Whether the lower road tax or the increase in miles per gallon is enough to tempt you, given plug-in hybrids often have figures in the hundreds (not to mention two-digit CO2 figures), remains to be seen.

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Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa Review

As everyone knows, it can be tricky to get away, just the two of you, when you have young children. Luckily, we managed to sneak in an overnight stay at the Belfry, Cambridge, where our stay, spa treatments and meals were provided in exchange for this review. Summer has been blisteringly hot this year, and we picked an incredibly hot day to venture out of Norfolk to neighbouring Cambridgeshire for this However,experience.theair con in the car made the journey manageable and knowing we had relaxing spa treatments when we checked in meant that we were both keen to arrive.

The location of the hotel was appealing, with considerable green (usually!) space and a small lake with lots of fish swimming around.

Overall, our room could definitely have used some air con as it was sweltering. The tower fan helped somewhat, but even with the windows open and fan on, it was uncomfortably hot both just sitting around and trying to sleep that night. Luckily, the noise of the fan drowned out the noise coming from outside pretty well. The facilities within the room were standard, though the fridge was not working. The carpet had seen better days and there were cracks in the bathroom tiles. It felt as though everything was in need of a bit of TLC and modernisation. Likewise, the corridors were strewn with laundry, wine glasses and plates, and the stairwells covered in dust and spiders’ webs. Thankfully, our room was a lot cleaner than Colinthat.said that the gym was fairly impressive with everything he needed for a standard hour’s workout. The staff were on hand to answer questions, and again, they were very

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The grounds also offer a tennis court and lots of outdoor seating, which appealed to many given the glorious weather. Greeted by friendly faces, the staff tried hard to make everything as welcoming and straightforward as possible for us. Shortly after arrival, we were whisked away to the spa area where we completed forms to ensure that any medical issues were known and considered. With fifty minutes’ worth of treatments available to us, Colin chose the shoulder, neck and scalp massage and free style deep tissue back massage, whereas I plumped for the personalised express facial and the frangipani foot massage. The treatment rooms were air conditioned, clean and tidy. Both spa therapists we encountered were friendly and welcoming, asking minimal questions but providing further information when asked. It is safe to say that we both felt relaxed and rejuvenated after our Withsessions.dinner not booked until later, Colin took the opportunity to use the gym facilities (his usual one was closed for refurbishment, and he was really missing it!). I, on the other hand, was wiped out, so went to the hotel room to watch something on Netflix. Unfortunately, the WiFi kept dropping out and Netflix threw me out several times.

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friendly and knowledgeable. There was also a swimming pool, but this was remarkably busy, so we decided against using it. The hot tub was broken at the time of our stay. Booked in for dinner, we headed down there, tummies rumbling and excited to see what was on offer. I chose spicy fried cauliflower wings for starter and Colin went for the BBQ glazed meatballs with pork crackling and apple cider chutney. Mine was well cooked and tasted good when dipped in the mint and coriander yoghurt along with the chilli, spring onion and black sesame seeds, though could have been a little spicier as the only kick came from the chilli. Colin’s was delicious, tender and a great combination of flavours. For mains, Colin opted for a Black Angus rib eye steak whereas I had the chargrilled chicken supreme. Both meats were cooked perfectlymy chicken was tender and succulent. Colin’s

Overall, we were incredibly impressed with the friendliness, approachability, attitude and kindness of all staff members we encountered during our stay. This hotel has so much promise, and with a little bit of TLC and attention to detail, particularly within the rooms, this stay could have been elevated significantly. We look forward to returning one day to see how things have progressed.Formore information

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steak was medium-rare, so just bloody enough for him. Both of us asked for slight tweaks to our salads - Colin’s without parmesan and mine without rocket. When the meals arrived, I had no salad. There had been some confusion when we ordered, but they quickly rectified it and shortly afterwards, a large side salad (without rocket!) Dessertsappeared.shouldalways be consumed wherever possible (that’s my motto!), and the menu sounded great. I chose a passionfruit panna cotta; Colin went for his all-time favourite sticky toffee pudding. Both looked appealing on arrival. My panna cotta had the perfect wobble, and Colin’s pudding had a generous amount of sauce. The texture of mine was fantastic, and the accompanying poached pineapple was delicious, but there was zero hint of passionfruit flavouring in the actual panna cotta, which was disappointing. Colin wolfed down his sticky toffee pudding and declared it superb. Colin sampled some of the Malbec on offer and said it was good quality. However, the details of recommended wines on the menu did not match the wines and prices on the actual wine list. This could be both confusing and disappointing. I ordered a Britvic 55 Apple, but an Appletiser arrived. While I was pleased with this substitute, a bit of communication or a change to the menu would have been appreciated. @icenimagazine

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Next, Cucumber & Dill Sorbet (Lime Yoghurt, Perry Ice). For main I chose Saffron & English Brie Arancini (Courgette, Basil, Pine Nuts, Sour Raisin Puree). Absolutely, ‘Compliments to Chef’. Complementing flavours, textures, all spot on. Beef and also Halibut were amongst other popular choices. Chocolate Cremeaux Feuillantine (Fig Leaf Ice Cream, Blackcurrant Compote) had my taste buds appreciating this perfected dessert delectation. Twitter: @icenimagazine Instagram: Facebook:icenimagazine www.facebook.com/icenimagazine

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The Hammer & Pincers is located in Wymeswold, an attractive, charming village, near Loughborough. This multi award-winning, fine-dining restaurant with rooms, is most proud of their 2 AA rosettes, plus Michelin and Harden’s Guides’ listings. From 2004, Sandra and Danny Jimminson have provided the extremely impressive cuisine. Their past experiences include top restaurants in the UK and Europe. Following an excellent Amuse Bouche, I

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opted for Hand-Dived Orkney Scallop (HaySmoked Celeriac, Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Hazelnut Emulsion). This was ‘outstanding’.

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A grazing menu is available, too. Eight courses and paired with a splendid wine flight, if you wish. An example of a grazing menu, on the occasion of my visit, was Amuse Bouche, Bread & Cultured Butter, Tomato - Seaweed - Tuna (Greenhough Chardonnay, New Zealand 2018), Scallop - Celeriac - Apple (Knightor Trevannion, England 2019), Cucumber – Apple - Dill (Oliver Zeter Sweetheart, Germany 2018). Followed by a choice for main course of BeefCarrot - Anise, Halibut - Leek - Herb, Saffron - Courgette - Basil, each paired with Urbina Reserve Rioja, Picpoul de Pinet and Argaden Sauvignon Blanc, respectively. StrawberryBasil - Vanilla (Sauternes Petit Guiraud, France 2014), Chocolate - Fig Leaf - Blackcurrant (Black Muscat, Australia 2012), English Cheese (Niepoort Tawny Dee, Portugal 2017).

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Lounge and Private Roof Terrace). These are often booked well in advance. Following a most comfortable night’s sleep, the breakfast is a ‘joy to behold’. Drinks offer excellent quality, premium and limited wines of the world productions. Gins have 40+ to choose from! A gift voucher could surprise ‘someone special’. Thank you to Richard and Jenny, for their genuine welcome and Amy, for exemplary service throughout. Pre booking is very much advised. Highly recommended.

SecondhandSeptember

As we head into Autumn, lifestyle pages and social media accounts are full of how to refresh your wardrobe, focussing on latest trends of colours and styles. Soon they will be full of the usual top 5 ‘transitional pieces’ or 5 Best Buy Winter Coats lists. Rarely do these articles/influencers talk about re-wearing what you have or buying secondhand. On those few occasions that secondhand is mentioned, it’s often in the context of buying far in excess of what any reasonable person actually needs to wear.

change with the recent weather extremes.

Often returns are rarely resold but sent to landfill. The argument is that it’s not cost effective to inspect and repack/represent. At £5 a piece it’ll never be!

Many fashion retailer business models are based on bringing in new lines every week and encouraging their customers to regularly updating their clothes. So they can tempt people to continually buy, they price the items incredibly cheaply. “Oh it’s only £5 what a bargain!” is the reaction they’re encouraging.

But over the last few years we have begun to personally experience the effects of climate

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Much of mainstream clothing is made using materials, dyes and manufacturing processes that harm the environment. A classic example is that a new pair of jeans is made an estimated 16.2kg of CO2 is emitted (Oxfam). But that’s just part of the issue.

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Article By Jill Roberson @jillecoqueenliving on Facebook and Instagram Research published by Sainsbury’s supermarket in Spring 2022, estimated that the UK was expected to dispose of 680 million pieces of clothing when seasonal wardrobe changes are made. Of this, approx. 235million pieces were expected to find their way to landfill. THIS IS NOT SUSTAINABLE and with so many people struggling economically it makes absolutely no sense. It was these, and unfortunately many more figures that prompted Oxfam to launch its #SecondhandSeptember campaign. If you take a look at their website you can sign up to take the challenge to only buy second-hand in September, you’ll be sent hints and tips to help you find money saving and stylish options. There’s a chance to win tickets to Oxfams’ London Fashion Show and a 20% discount code for Oxfams’ online shop. If you’re on social media follow the #secondhandseptember hashtag and share your finds. School uniforms can prove to be a real headache due to their costs and fast-growing offspring. A recent report estimated that non-branded school uniforms can cost over £300 let alone those schools that expect their pupils to wear logo’d items. When my children were at primary and high school, the style of uniforms was much more casual than today - sweatshirts and polo shirts rather than shirts, ties and blazers. Then it came specialist pe kit with their year group on it (needed apparently to identify them for any exam assessments).

So what are your second-hand options in CharityNorwich?Shops - these are a completely different beast to when I might have popped my head in their door 10 years ago. They have professionalised and offer some really great displays that help you find the type of clothes you might be looking for. Especially notable in Norwich is The Big C shop opposite John Lewis where it has a special occasions/wedding selection upstairs. I’ve seen prom style dresses in there for less than £20, as well as hats and other accessories. One for the fashionistas out there is the Sue Ryder shop - lots of vintage items for men and women.

My top tips would be Plan - know what you need and always take a tape measure with you so you’ll know what’ll fit.

Just make a start and enjoy

Norwich is blessed in this genre with many of them based around Magdalen and St Benedicts Street, whatever your age or particular style, there will be something there for you. If you’re into your designer labels I’d recommend a trip out to Vegas Vintage in Reepham. It’s based on the top floor of The Dial House and has some amazing pieces - when I visited last with my daughter, she picked up a fabulous linen style 60’s trouser suit that she regularly wears for work. If you choose to take up the #secondhandchallenge use it’s principles as a guide, accept it won’t be easy or practical for everything that you need. Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t keep strictly to it, but see it as the start of new habits that will hopefully help your budgets as well as the planet.

Patience - the chances of putting together your perfect outfit (for you or the children) are unlikely on your first outing, but you’ll get a feel of what you want to consider and where you’re likely to find it

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The tree symbolises a person’s growth and individuality as different experiences shape them into who they become.

Branches will break and new ones will grow and still stand strong just like people grow and change throughout their lifetime.

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For those who lean more towards silver with no stones, we have a range of pendants and earrings in multiple different leaves, with some being matching sets. These are perfect for those whose favourite season is fall.

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There are choices from frosted silver to our shiny silver, all with very intricate details making them life like. If you prefer necklaces, we have all around leaves with a matching bracelet to make the set perfect.

The roots of the Tree of Life dig deep and spread into the earth, allowing nourishment from Mother Earth whilst its branches reach up into the sky, accepting energy from the sun and moon, symbolising togetherness and connection to the world.

September 22nd is the first day of autumn so here at Nova Silver, we have chosen a few of our favourite autumnal pieces to share with you ranging from amber to just plain silver.

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The Tree of Life represented harmony and balance and was an important symbol in celtic culture. It was believed to have magical powers so when it was time to clear their lands, they would leave one single tree standing in the middle and was a crime to cut it down.

The oldest known Tree of Life symbol goes all the way back to the ancient times, found in the Domuztepe excavations in Turkey dating back to around 7000 BC. References of the symbol have been discovered in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Iran, Ancient Mesopotamia, Urartu and many more.

Our Tree of Life pendant features a mix of green, lemon and cognac amber within the branches, perfect for autumnal wear.

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Thanks to the wonderful photographs shared by our followers on Facebook, have a look at these marvellous August images of our stunning region.

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● Children look to their teachers for other reasons too. They may become protectors,

In fact, there’s a dedicated annual Teacher Appreciation Week in the UK which in 2022 was from 2-6 May. This week provides a spotlight on the role that teachers play in our children’s lives; educating but also acting as role models, counsellors, confidantes.

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Teaching is not just about imparting knowledge, even though lessons learned, competencies acquired and qualifications gained are often a significant factor in any future success. But a good teacher also provides a safe environment for children to learn, ask questions, think for themselves, develop and ultimately grow.

Let’s appreciate the important role of a teacher.

● Providing education is the core purpose of any teacher, whether it be for academic, professional or personal development. Discovering each pupil’s learning style and imparting knowledge in a way that is palatable and understandable is a key part of their role.

Teachers are evident in many areas of life, not just in a school environment. Trainers, coaches, tutors, mentors, religious advisers and even counsellors are all teachers of one kind or another. Some teach life skills; others help their students improve their business acumen, learn specialist skills, help improve fitness levels and general wellbeing.

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● Teachers become especially important role models when they are the most significant adults, outside family in a child’s life. Aspiring to be like their teacher, modelling themselves on the traits they admire can influence a child’s

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● Being invited to ask questions, think for themselves and work out problems, mull over answers and solutions is an important benefit of spending time with a teacher.

● When older people are asked about their significant teachers, the ones they remember with affection, they often recall the strict but fair teachers, the ones who made them work, who were tough but reasonable. Often the teachers who tried to be popular and friends with their pupils were long forgotten. Children appreciate discipline and rules when they understand that they are fair and balanced.

confidantes, advisers. Young children often value their relationship with a supportive teacher if they’re being bullied, have problems at home or are feeling distressed. Their teacher may be the first person to become aware of their unhappiness, notice behavioural changes or read about what’s happening in their homework diary entries.

● Watching the way their teacher treats other students, how they handle misbehaviour and unruliness is often an important lesson for a child to witness. When their teacher is fair, demonstrates patience and control whilst remaining calm in stressful situations, a child can understand much about handling conflict, about appropriate and effective adult behaviour, especially if it’s very different from their home experience.

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Teaching pupils to think for themselves, to feel confident and even encouraged to query, challenge and maybe experiment in a supportive environment is a cornerstone to being a good teacher. Having them take positives from failure, be resilient enough when wrong to keep on trying and risk making even more mistakesis an important lesson for life.

Article By Susan Leigh Susan Leigh, South Manchester counsellor, hypnotherapist, relationship counsellor, writer & media contributor offers help with relationship issues, stress management, assertiveness and confidence. She works with individual clients, couples and provides corporate workshops and support. For more articles, information or to make contact please visit: http://www.lifestyletherapy.net future progression. Many adults say that their love of literature, skill in mathematics, desire to write a book, become a doctor or an engineer happened because of the enthusiasm of an inspirational teacher.

● Coaching offers valuable support to businesses by providing time for reflection and accountability. In a new business it can provide a structured opportunity to set aside time to formulate goals, direction and focus. Established businesses may benefit from coaching by using it to review existing strategies and assess what’s working well, decide what needs revising and determine appropriate objectives and time frames for future business development. Teachers support the fabric and structure of our society. Assisting our children’s teachers in their roles, supporting them by teaching our children to be respectful and polite, helping them with homework, encouraging them to read, nurturing their interest in learning, benefits us all longterm. Taking time to value and appreciate the important role of a teacher, their skill, dedication and commitment to their profession demonstrates how much we respect that role.

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Formal and informal education is readily available in all areas of life. Having a receptive attitude of mind keeps us alert, mentally healthy and motivated. There’s even a University of the Third Age which provides classes and education for older people, offering a vast and diverse array of subjects. Allowing ourselves to continue being interested and eager to learn enhances our life experience and keeps us mentally agile with a better quality of life, whatever our age.

● Mentors also hold important teaching roles. Some schools have mentoring schemes which support young people in need of additional guidance. Key local figures, like successful sports personalities, business people, local heroes may be invited to sponsor one or two students each year and provide mentoring sessions, often including advice and ongoing interest in their students’ success and well-being.

If you have any questions or would like to register your school or nurseries interest, please email Tom tomhamling@outlook.comdirectly:

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Tom’s rhyming picture book series has been written to entice children away from technology for a few minutes and encourage them to use imaginative play. “The short stories follow siblings Bella and Jack as they use ordinary household objects to go on adventures together. To most, it might look like a wooden climbing frame in their garden, but to a child it can be a sea ready pirate ship!” Tom explains. “The illustrations show both the reality and what the children are imagining” There are currently three books in the series, with a fourth to be released soon. Themes so far include pirates, space and dinosaurs.

Tom’s author visits include an interactive reading, Q&A Session and activities provided by Tom and are suitable for Nurseries and Infant School ages. Tom added “Technology is fantastic and I’m always amazed at how my own children have embraced it from such a young age, but I really want to make sure children use their incredible imaginations while they can”.

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Tom Hamling, a children’s author from Norwich, is offering free author visits throughout the rest of the year.

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With August having brought mixed news with A Level and GCSE results, asking the question ‘What is education?’ will be predominantly answered with something along the lines of school, college or university.

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A child who is spoken to and encouraged will advance more quickly and successfully than one who hears very little conversation and has very little support.

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In the UK, children typically start school at the age of 4 (the school year in which they turn 5), though a growing number of parents are opting for a later start for their summer-born offspring. You know your child and should be able to make the best decision for them. Whether the child has attended nursery or not, it is likely

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As an experienced teacher and tutor, I would rather a definition incorporate a more holistic approach.

When you first find out you are pregnant, beyond the initial shock, you will undoubtedly imagine the life ahead: your child’s first tooth, first steps, first words. As the child’s parent, you will play an active role in encouraging the

latter two. ‘Come on, Billy’ and ‘Mumma. Say Mumma!’ are oft heard words in a house with young children. Along with being a parent to your child, you are their very first educator, too.

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If you frequent the comments sections on online newspaper articles, you will be familiar with regular cries to change the curriculum and for further things to be added onto the workload of teachers. “I left school and knew nothing about politics and taxes!” or “I’d rather have learnt to change a tyre than Pythagoras!” are regular statements. Of course, there are loads of really important things that teens are yet to learn once they leave school. But does that mean that the curriculum should be watered down to allow these extra things to be added? Or could this education take place in the home or the community instead? Returning to the definition of education and the saying that it takes a village to raise a child, these two things are heavily linked. From religious leaders to youth club organisers, foster parents to employers, aunts and uncles to older siblings, and of course parents and grandparents, there is a whole host of people involved in education, and they might not even realise it. Some children may just need a little more support in finding out who to trust in their village.

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life was good and fairly easy going. We were what you would call a ‘normal’ family. I remember being on holiday with my husband Steve and daughter Ava whilst heavily pregnant with our son Austin. We were staying in the Alps; I was the size of a small elephant and struggling to breathe! I remember feeling super excited about the birth of our son and completing our little family. We went home after our perfect holiday and the following month, Austin made his grand entrance into the world at a million miles per hour - I almost gave birth to him on the Frommotorway!areally

Duchenne Twitter: @icenimagazine Facebook:icenimagazine to the muscles in Austin’s body. This suggested that our blond-haired, blue-eyed boy could be seriously ill. My husband and I will never forget for as long as we live that day when the experts walked into the darkened hospital room suggesting that Austin may have a horrifying illness, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The memory of that moment is extremely vivid, and the months leading up to final diagnosis, we knew in our heart of hearts that the news wasn’t going to be good. With the diagnosis confirmed, we left the hospital under a black cloud. The train was packed, and Austin was screaming as usual. It was quite possibly the lowest point in my life so far. How were we ever going to come to terms or get over this terrible news? Being told your child has a fatal, lifelimiting muscle wasting illness, the weeks and months that followed were months of survival. Duchenne had robbed me of those blissful

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early age, I had a feeling deep inside that something wasn’t quite right with Austin. He cried all day, every day. This went on for quite some time, and life was really hard and somewhat stressful. Our longed-for baby just couldn’t find contentment, and I couldn’t seem to help him. I got on with things just as many mums do thinking we just had a miserable child. Looking back, this really is so sad as little did we know the struggles Austin was dealing with in his little body at such a tender age. It was 2 years later in 2015 that Austin was admitted to hospital because he had a nasty virus causing him extreme discomfort. During routine screening and blood tests, the doctors picked up high CK levels, a marker that indicated damage

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newborn days; I couldn’t comprehend it taking any more from us.

In pursuit of the much-needed treatments, I decided to throw myself into running and have since run 9 marathons and approximately 15 half marathons.

We have many challenges, suffering, pain and worry about the future. However, we try to make it our mission to live in the present with our beautiful children and enjoy every moment we have because nobody knows what will happen in the future. This is an incredibly hard thing to do, but we are working hard to improve and live a happier life because Austin and Ava deserve that from us.

I’m not a natural runner but felt I needed to up my game in the hope of raising more money so that boys like Austin can grow into the strong men they are meant to be. My husband and I have raised £75,000 since Austin’s diagnosis, and we will not be stopping anytime soon.

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Gradually, we put into place lots of things to help Austin day to day. He needed speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy, just to name a few. We secured Austin onto a clinical trial at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He has been attending these appointments for 5 years and has a weekly infusion of medicine into a port placed in the side of his chest. Appointments like these have become a way of life for our very own superhero.

The biggest challenge I am due to participate in is an Ultra Marathon which will see me attempt 100KM over the South Downs National Park.

Duchenne has taken us on a journey to push ourselves physically and mentally, and with the support of good friends and family, we will continue on our journey of hope.

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The brutal facts of Duchenne A muscle wasting disease for which there is no cure - it is 100% fatal Around 1 in 3,500 boys are born with the genetic disorder • Most diagnosed with it are usually in a wheelchair by the age of 12 Most diagnosed with it die in their late teens or early twenties It leads to respiratory failure, heart failure and other debilitating orthopaedic complications

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I started supporting a wonderful Charity called Harrison’s Fund, which is working hard to raise money to help scientists across the world find the much-needed cure for this vile illness. I wanted to help Alex Smith the charity’s founder in his mission to end Duchenne - our determination and passion are matched, and I am determined to do my bit.

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To be told to take your son home, love him and make memories because he is going to die very young was unbearable for us. In time, something inside made me decide not to sit back and accept Austin’s fate, and I threw myself into research and raising money. I just couldn’t accept the way things are, are the way things have to be.

“My favourite teacher helped me to blossom with my reading and gave me her favourite book when she retired.” Victoria

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“The school trips my teacher organised were so fun as well as educational. I will never forget our visit to the farm.” Drew

“I will never forget my Year 4 teacher who never questioned why my lunchbox was empty, and it regularly was, yet just organised for me to get lunch somehow. I don’t know if she paid for a school dinner or the school office sorted something, but she never ever let me go hungry.” Tomas “I really appreciate the fact that my teacher never ever gave up on us. My class was a challenging one and day in, day out, he showed up, tried new techniques and believed in us.” Melissa

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Aries 21 March - 20 April Are you sensing a slow down with all the outer planets retrograding? Mercury joins them this month, initially in the air sign of Libra, and this could spark a rethink around your approach to relating, or how others relate to you. And with your ruling planet Mars having taken up residence in your communication sector, this can impel you to make contact with others far more. However, this month’s Pisces Full Moon on the 10th, may see you in a reflective mood, and yet with glorious Venus making a lovely aspect to your sector of finances from the 17th to the 22nd, despite the headwinds in costs many of us have been experiencing, you might receive a pleasant surprise. Just like much of 2021, the security-minded Saturn is in a provocative angle with Uranus, the planet of freedom. But despite the frustrations, this could give you a second chance to manifest the future you really feel you deserve.

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Taurus 21 April - 21 May

Taurus, have you been putting off an important appointment? As Mercury rewinds in Libra from the 10th, this can be the prompt to rectify things. This coincides with a Pisces Full Moon, which is asking you to decide on a project you’ve been working on, and you may find that you will update and flex, as Mercury further retrogrades on the 24th, into your sector of personal expression. If you can be diligent, this may find you celebrating around the Autumn Equinox, when the finishing details are tied up. But despite all this, push to focus on blending talent with precision, if you work for someone else or in a big organization or corporation, don’t let your pragmatism pulverize your passion, or else frustrations can steadily mount.

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Why? Well, the retreating Saturn is squaring the planet of change, Uranus, and that part of you that can be sacrificing to others, may see moments of guilt or reflection. Any new hopes are unlikely to progress in a straight line, with challenges on the 10th, and also when Neptune can lower your vitality in week three. Keep the faith, as more tangible rewards and progress can become clearer by the month’s end.

Mars has now taken up residence for a lengthy stay in your career sector Virgo, giving you a welcome boost of drive and determination. Allow free rein to thoughts and ideas that come up for you, especially before your ruler Mercury goes retrograde on the 10th in your finance sector. With the Sun, and from the 5th Venus, in your own sign, this is the perfect month to embrace your individuality and show others just how talented you are. But this will require you to give permission to yourself to pursue your own needs.

Libra 24 September - 23 October

One of the year’s most seminal events occurs on the 23rd, with the Autumnal Equinox and the beginning of Cardinal Quadrant three. Your natural ability to relate skillfully is enhanced from then for thirteen weeks, but much of September you may find yourself searching for your true purpose, and even a spark of drive. How so? Yes, Mars is in a super motivated and expansive zone, but the Sun, Venus and also Mercury later on, spend much of this month in 12th House, the sector of deep reflection. If you do find yourself travelling it may be for work, or if you can get away, to somewhere quiet and peaceful. Some Scales will be attracted by spa days or retreats. Your energy can be particularly sensitive in week three, so avoid anyone who tends to lower your vitality at the best of times. But, by the time of the Libra New Moon of the 25th, you can get back on the front foot, even if who you can trust has confirmed some niggling doubts. Some kind of personal makeover later in the month, can though give you a confidence lift.

Your guide planet Mercury turns retrograde on the 10th, initially in your sister air sign of Libra. But as much as this may have given you a push to interact with others early on in September, this is a month when home and hearth can call out to you powerfully. For sure, Mars in your sign is giving you more innate drive, but its square to last month’s Solar Lunation in Virgo, suggests you may want to direct some of your energies towards making your residency or emotional ties as good as possible. From the 16th to the 22nd, some big transformations can shape up deep within you, or around you too. Once the Autumnal Equinox occurs on the 23rd, you will likely feel more outgoing, and especially on the sensational New Moon of the 25th, which for you in particular, could prove fortunate for relationships of all kinds.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July

A slice of serendipity is possible in week one, but also a surprise text or email from someone influential from your past may delight. The Pisces Full Moon on the 10th September in your travel sector, coincides with the planet of talk and thought turning retrograde. This could bring news of a family member coming to visit. But equally, your plans or ideas may not mesh quite as sweetly with others for the following two weeks. You'll have a chance to catch up on outstanding correspondence after the 24th, when Mercury further rewinds back into Virgo sharpening your perceptions, especially around important documentation. If a home change or family developments are key at this time, an important conversation can provide some telling insights, and the New Moon of the 25th, and Venus gliding into one of her home zones of Libra on the 29th, can see you set your intentions for the weeks ahead, in these especially vital areas for your sign.

10th, suggests juggling to keep things in balance. Still, for a Fixed sign like yours, change is not always welcome, but the Sun’s angle to Uranus in week two, urges you to be as open minded and flexible as possible. With Neptune opposing the Sun in week three, you can be more sensitive to rich or sugary foods, but Pluto suggests you can find that streak of virtue, if needed. Lovely connections later in the month, could see a new bond forged locally or online.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June

Leo 24 July - 23 August Mars is urging you to think hard about your long terms hopes, and the way you can network with others to achieve them. Its angle to Mercury for the first ten days, can see lots of exciting and sparkling conversations. With Venus leaving your sign on the 5th, this can often trigger some kind of uptick around income, but the overall financial environs we are all facing, suggest you may want to play safe with any potential gains, and the Full Moon of the

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Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February

This month sees a Full Moon in your sign Pisces, and this is almost certainly going to give you celestial food for thought about your relationships, of all kinds. Yet, with Uranus strongly in the picture, there can also be some sudden, unexpected and buzzy connections, which can prove enlivening, even exciting. Neptune, one of your two co-regents, can though provide some tricky and perhaps confusing energies, especially in week three, when someone can seem illusive, perhaps even darn right dishonest. But with your 11th House of future plans, supported by the potent Pluto, its influence on the Sun from the 16th to the 22nd, and with Mercury in the last week, these urge you to go with the flow. There may also be times when you find interactions either over stimulate you, or leave you feeling somewhat exhausted. Mars is also pushing you to think more about where you live, who with and how. Yet financially, your prospects do brighten as the month comes to a close.

Saturn, continuing to retrace his steps, and in an abrasive right angle to the planet of change, Uranus, your traditional instinct for caution, is likely well placed. The really good news though Capricorn, is that your stamina can improve this month, especially in the last ten days, and your patience and diligence can, along with a generously supported New Moon, lead to the outcomes you have been striving quietly towards for some time.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March

Do you remember a bit of a stand-off between what you wanted and what a partner or family member wanted, concerning your home life or where to live back in 2021? If this strikes a celestial chord with you, just be aware that Saturn Square Uranus, the planetary alignment that triggered this, is coming back into greater influence once more. However, this time all you’ve learned can see some solutions unfold. But to achieve, the Sun, then Venus and finally Mercury, ask you to seek out ways that you can work together, constructively, so there is greater chance everyone can get at least some of what they need. What may surprise you is the ideas others generate, which may be more unusual, but actually very smart. What is undeniable, is that your yearning for what you really want and need, Mars in your 8th House, is likely to be very considerable indeed.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January

Mars in your sector of engagement, competition and relating, forges a superb angle to Mercury through the first third of September, and this can see you join forces with someone who shares your credo or who like you, enjoys testing themselves out. And speaking of which, if your desire to raise your profile and make progress professionally is high, chances are you can do precisely that. There is one proviso though Archer, you need to recognize that to gain greater recognition, you may need to change things, and after a stressful last couple of years, this can make things somewhat edgy. Still, from the 23rd, it can be a case of who as much as what you know, and with Jupiter your ruler, despite its retrograde, linking really helpfully to the New Moon of the 25th, your network can prove influential. Indeed, if you are solo, one friend can become so much more.

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Scorpio 24 October - 22 November

Your sex appeal is emboldened by the strident energies of Mars this month. And whether it’s in connecting socially to people in the first twelve days, or getting personal plans more settled and productive in the last week, you can truly shine. Yet your 8th House is powerfully activated all September, and this is the sector of transformations. As ever with this deep area, some strands can make way, others begin afresh, but it may be somewhat intense. With your two rulers of Saturn and Uranus both in Retrograde and back in a strident right angle, any restlessness you’re feeling emotionally, family wise or where you live, may make it feel that options are limited. But perhaps all of this is serving to urge you to define what it is you really need, rather than focusing on what you think you want. However, a much breezier skyscape takes shape during the last week, and this can see some lovely journeys or sweet interactions.

The Full Moon in Pisces on the 10th, coincides with quicksilver Mercury turning retrograde. The combination of these energies is inviting you to review decisions you have been pondering, concerning perhaps your career, or even might it be, where you want to enjoy more spontaneity and freedom? Yet chances are your sense of self, or financial resources, can feed into much of this, and with your ruler,

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