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Well, as I’m writing this, we’re still in June and not only is it a beautiful sunny day, it’s also a rather significant and exciting day in my house. Having spent the last ten years sharing snippets of my life with you the read ers and often giving mention to my daughter Sami, I can’t believe that I’ve gone from working in a room with her whilst Dora the Explorer played on the tv in the background to now saying tonight is the much awaited prom night!!! Those years have gone far too quickly and I can’t help feeling just a little sad that those annoying kids programmes along with my small child, are both things of the past. How ever, that sadness is truly overshadowed by the pride I feel today when I look at the beau tiful young woman she’s become and see how excited she is about tonight’s big prom. Yes, like all parents, it’s cost us a small for tune, but then again, I should recoup that in petrol. Today was also the last ever school run! For those of you with young children, cherish every day, good or bad, because before you know it, it will be their prom day too. .

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Neighbouring Groups Continue the Fight Against HS2

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The lovely, chalky Chilterns lie in an officially designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – through which the first phase of the line is routed, partly in a tunnel but mostly overground. While the Hillingdon area has its charms, few would claim that it’s outstandingly beautiful, but the impact of an immense construction project in the builtup borough could be equally devastating: roads that are already congested will have to bear the strain of hundreds of HS2’s heavy goods vehicles for years to come, with an inevitable knockon effect in South Bucks. Both the Chilterns and Hillingdon have powerful advocates to present their case, backed by a cohort of expert witnesses on environmental noise, vibration, pollution, tunnelling and highway management. Collectively they hope to persuade the Select Committee that if the railway has to be built, the plans need to be drastically modified and the ‘victims’ living nearby properly compensated. It will be some weeks before we learn how similar appeals to the Select Committee from Denham, Harefield and the Colne Valley were received: an interim report is expected during Parliament’s summer recess.

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But the Committee is going to have its work cut out, because after the General Election in May, two of its sixstrong team have dropped out. The Liberal Democrat member, Mike Thornton, lost his seat in Hampshire, while one of the Committee’s two Labour MPs, Yasmin Qureshi, asked to be relieved of her duties because of pressure of work in her Greater Manchester constituency. 8

We expected two replacements to be named in time for the resumption of petition hearings last month, but at the time of writing none has been appointed, and the hearings are taking place with two conspicuously empty chairs (complete with name tags for Thornton and Qureshi that nobody’s bothered to remove) next to blank computer screens and two hefty piles of paperwork relating to the months of work that was done before the election. Presumably the Committee will eventually be restored to full strength, possibly with a Scottish Nationalist MP and a second Labour member making up the six. This exposes a basic flaw in the system. How can the new recruits possibly catch up with the volume of evidence that’s already been presented, and grows by the day in their absence? It’s possible that neither of the new committee members will even know where the Colne Valley is, let alone be aware of the particular issues that concern us. Nobody’s to blame: elections mess things up like that, and we can only hope that the newcomers will be thoroughly briefed by the Committee chairman, Robert Syms, who has conducted proceedings skilfully so far.

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The picture top left shows our stall being prepared for this year’s Denham Village Fayre, which was blessed with excellent weather and attracted thousands of visitors. Many of them stopped by to get the latest news, show their support and take part in our new ‘Feed the White Elephant’ game, in which you have to waste as much taxpayers’ money as you possibly can! This will be one of the many attractions at the 50th   , being held at the Country Park on  . Please come along if you can, and add your name to our ever growing list of supporters and volunteers. If HS2 Ltd thought they’d seen the last of us after the Select Committee hearings, they couldn’t be more wrong.

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We’ve all done it: taken a sneaky peek at the weekly horoscope column in our local newspaper or favourite magazine to see what lies in store for us.

While it’s exciting to think you can glimpse the future, there’s often little to go on when you read the ‘prediction’ for your star sign:

“This is a good time for new enterprises. Don’t be put off by negative influences but exercise caution where risks are involved.” The forecast is so general that it could almost apply to anyone, in any situation. Even if it did apply to everyone born under your star sign, that means one-twelfth of the human race is sharing broadly the same experience as you. Astrology is rubbish, isn’t it? But when you look at astrology’s history – going back over thousands of years - you’ve got to wonder whether we should dismiss it quite so lightly? In the west, astrology as we know it today began in the second century AD, but this system was a continuation of ancient Greek and Babylonian traditions. These days there 12

is still a huge interest in the subject, even though modern scientific tests have so far failed to prove that astrology can accurately predict the future. The problem with popular astrology is that it isn’t true astrology at all. What you are looking at when you read the weekly horoscope column in your newspaper is known as ‘Sun-sign astrology’: based on the position of the sun at the date of your birth. But this narrow focus is rather like watching your television through a rolled up tube of cardboard – you miss 90% of the picture. True astrology is based on not one, but three personal facts: the date when you were born, the place where you were born and the precise time of your birth. Using this data, an astrologer will create a unique personal chart that takes into account the position of the planets in our solar system and the relationship between them (calculated through mathematical angles). The astrologer will also look at planetary positions across the twelve ‘Houses’ (wedge-shaped sections of your chart created by the ‘Rising sign’ on the horizon at the time of your birth)

and the way important planets behave in each particular star sign.

The result is a personal horoscope (or ‘natal chart’), from which an astrologer can gather information about your personality, your strengths and weaknesses as well as the life path you may choose to take in the future. The chart is primarily used to understand a person’s character but it also forms the basis for ‘predictive astrology’: the art of predicting future influences and events based on the data in your birth chart (however it’s worth pointing out here that nothing is absolutely certain when it comes to astrological predictions: this method can only show the likely direction of travel, not the actual destination). One of the most popular methods of prediction is to take into account the current movements of the sun and planets as they pass around the solar system, activating sensitive points on your birth chart as they go. Given that astrology considers the movements of the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus,

Neptune and Pluto plus some other more recently discovered heavenly bodies, there’s a lot to consider. It’s easy to understand why astrologers tend to look down their noses at the sun-sign only horoscopes you find in magazines.

If these options sound expensive, then you can learn a lot by researching astrology yourself. Start with Astro Dienst (www.astro.com) or Café Astrology (www.cafeastrology. com) where you can calculate and print off your own natal chart, free of charge. At Café Astrology you can even get a free chart report, but you should bear in mind that the primary skill in reading a natal chart is interpretation. A good astrologer will use their experience and knowledge to understand how the various elements in a birth chart work together as a whole: when you print out a computerised report all you can expect is multiple descriptions of planetary positions and aspects, that in some cases may actually appear to contradict one other!

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If you are eager to learn more about astrology, then a short course will help you familiarise yourself with the basic principles. The Faculty of Astrological Studies (www. astrology.org.uk) runs distance learning courses as well courses in London and a summer school in Oxford (a Foundation course costs £800 in total).

Alternatively the Mayo School of Astrology (www. mayoastrology.com), established in 1973, offers an online Basic Certificate Course costing around £600.

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literally hundreds of books on the subject and the Café Astrology website has published a ‘Guide to Astrology Books’ together with useful notes and links to Amazon. Alternatively you could ask your local library if they have any books for beginners. Astrology is a fascinating subject, but be warned: once your friends and acquaintances learn about your new skill, you won’t need an astrologer to predict how your future spare time will be spent!

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The Lemonade War A heat haze sent the tarmac shimmering like a pool of spilt lemonade. Across the avenue, Lenny, aged eleven, faced Max, aged twelve. Kids peered from behind parked cars, bushes and picket fences, anticipating the stand-off that had been brewing all day. “You’ve lost, Lenny baby”, Max snarled, “go home and cry to your mummy”. Lenny’s eyes smarted with grit. Though he was scared, he definitely wasn’t crying. He licked his cracked lips. “Maybe I have, maybe I haven’t”. He attempted an enigmatic smile, “or maybe I have one more card to play”. Max spat defiantly onto the dusty pavement, “you’ve got nothing”. He unscrewed his lemonade bottle with a dull fizz and took a swig. “I won the turf. It’s mine for the keeping”. Lenny feared Max might be right. He glanced at the stall on the end of his drive. It had been a good little weekend business while it lasted. Yesterday his dad had helped him make a sign ‘Lenny’s Lemons: homemade lemonade 15p’, and he had set up stall with just two packing crates. All the kids had paid a visit, and the coins had been rolling in. Not enough yet for a whole skateboard, but enough for the first two wheels. Lenny should have known trouble was brewing when Max had showed up yesterday and bought a cup of iced 16

lemonade. For a boy of few words he’d certainly asked a lot of questions. Lenny had been flattered into letting his guard slip and it had cost him dearly. Max was older, cooler, and had his own mobile phone. And sure enough today ‘Maximum Lemons’ opened up just across the street. Max’s lemonade, while no more homemade than Lenny’s, was selling for just 10p, and each cup came with a curly straw. Max had been doing a steady trade while Lenny’s lemonade had turned flat in the jug. “Lemonade doesn’t taste any better through a curly straw”, Lenny said at the top of his voice, “you’re all just hooked on a pointless gimmick”. Max hooked his thumbs through his belt loops. “Pathetic. Is that the card you were going to play?” he sniggered and turned away. “Not so fast Max”. Lenny took a deep breath, “I bet your mum bought the lemonade, the cups and the curly straws from the supermarket this morning, after you cooked up your little scheme to steal my customers”. Max looked blank for a moment, “So what if she did?” “I even bet she said you could pay her back out of the money

you made”. Max, uncomfortable suddenly, glanced around at the curious eyes watching him. “Am I right?” Lenny said. The expression on Max’s face told Lenny all he needed to know. “It’s been a long day hasn’t it?” Lenny smiled, “you’ve worked hard haven’t you?” Max nodded, the sweat dripping down his forehead. The wind spun a curly straw across the street. Lenny bent to pick it up. “Just think of all the things you could have been doing Max. That hosepipe fight at number eight looked like fun”. Max shrugged, “maybe, but at least I made loads of cash”. “Really?” Lenny said carefully. “Didn’t your mum tell you curly straws cost a pound for a packet of ten?” He straightened the straw with a snap and delivered the killer blow, “Maxi baby, you’ve not made a single penny all day”. Max may be older, may be cooler, may even have a mobile phone, but Lenny was better at maths. by Jackie Brewster

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Andy Mydellton FLS (pictured right) is an environmentalist journalist, the founder and leader of the British wildlife charity, the Foundation for Endangered Species. They are members of the United Nations agency UNESCO with Andy Mydellton being Chairman and the Environmental Concern Advisor to the UNESCO Schools Group. Andy is a Fellow of the Linnean Society. He writes for many publications, mounts photographic exhibitions, gives presentations and broadcasts the 'Andy Mydellton Wildlife Zone' radio programme.

single molehill heap piles of fear onto dedicated gardeners who have well manicured criss-cross patterned lawns. This is because they know that a mole’s incessant mound building can ruin months of their hard work. During such anxious times, telling some of these gardeners that their mole is really a delightful and peaceful creature could be utterly futile. Over the centuries, country house and estate owners have employed gamekeepers to slaughter many of our wild animals including moles and insisted that they show off their ghoulish triumphs in gibbet like displays. Fortunately such exhibitions are no longer tolerated, although much of the killing continues in private. However, science has come to the aid of moles, as well as wildlife gardeners, horticulturalists and lawn owners. Instead of bating the burrows with strychnine, filling them with poisonous gas or setting underground metal death traps as gamekeepers have done, sonic repellents get rid of moles without killing them. Sonic cylinders are widely available at most nursery and garden stores and are extremely effective. Basically the 18” battery powered tube emits a series of signals that the moles cannot abide by, and so move on. Ethically, this is a much better deterrent as many people love this black velvety creature and prefer this alternative to unnecessary killing. Many years ago, I managed to hold a mole when I was helping out at an animal hospital but wasn’t told its sex, of whether it was the boar or sow. I scrutinised its almost neck-less head, and searched for its tiny eyes and ears hidden in its fur. I figured out that the evolutionary process had diminished such features because they are no longer important for their subterranean lifestyle. Generally evolution replaces redundant features with more helpful assets making species even more fined tuned to their environment. Twice I have seen a mole living  in the wild. In one dramatic incident, someone in a group exclaimed, “A mole, a mole, just look at this. It’s here, right here!” Instantly I spun around to fix myself onto this exceptional moment because even conservationists rarely see moles above ground. I recognised its six inch cylindrical body and remembered that it is the best size and shape to tunnel through its narrow underground passages. I also detected its proportionally short and powerful limbs emerging from the side of its body. These features have evolved because of the inexhaustible amounts of digging they must do throughout their lives. So why did this creature expose itself on the surface where it is so vulnerable that its life is at considerable risk? I will never know for certain although one of their incredible characteristics is that they acquire oxygen from above ground, and then somehow recycle it in their burrows for further use. Another likely cause is that in April and May moles venture above ground gathering leaves and grasses for nest material. After labour in June or July, the sow gives birth to a litter of four that later leave the nest to live solitary lives. My second encounter with a wild mole was a curious one. It happened at the Millstream Fork wildlife garden, whilst I was being the ‘victim’ of molehills. During one hot and sunny afternoon, I saw a new brown molehill, or tump, arising from my small, green lawn. I hurried to the developing mound, to examine exactly what was happening. I actually saw the earth moving, little by little, as the tump irrevocably expanded. Later, after doing some research, I found that that the mole could shift up to 20 times its own weight. So for an average man of say, 13 stone, it is the equivalent of pushing around 260 stone. This is an amazing quality for any animal and one that fills me with awe. Quite surprisingly perhaps moles succeed in storing copious amounts of worms in their underground chambers. To stop their favourite diet from escaping, these insectivores have to remove the worms’ head and inject the decapitated bodies with their paralysing saliva toxins. Then the moles hoard up their ‘larders’ in preparation for leaner times. As the Millstream Fork’s mole drove the tump’s fresh soil deposits upwards and outwards I had the presence of mind to see if I could ‘eyeball the monster’. To succeed I knew that I would have to catch it in the act red-handed, or at least pink-pawed. I got a spade, excavated the new tump’s spoil and surprised the creature. I’m sure I got a momentary glimpse of the mole as it scurried away back to the safety of its deeper, darker sanctum. For hours afterwards I fizzed away on another high, especially as it had been only my second ever sighting of a mole in its own habitat. However, I do not know if the mole was saddened, angry or even disgusted at my attempts to meet up with it. Probably the mole was not too upset because it remained in the garden for some weeks until it finally banished itself forever. Many people do not value moles because they have neither seen its true beauty or cannot appreciate the animal’s incredible qualities. Nevertheless I’m glad that I’ve met them in the wild, and especially here at the wildlife garden of Millstream Fork. I still cherish those rare moments and know that I am more fulfilled because of my encounters with this amiable ‘little devil’.

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On 25th July 1965 the crowd at the 7th Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island had their flabbers utterly ghasted when their current idol, Bob Dylan, took to the stage wearing... an electric guitar! What happened next is so thoroughly disputed that the truth is impossible to determine; but it seems that some of the acoustic-loving folkies were so outraged that they actually booed. Well, there was some booing. But what it was all about was, and remains, hotly disputed. Pete Seeger, who was backstage, maintained that it was the atrocious sound quality that upset the audience. Al Kooper, Dylan’s electric organist at the time, believed it was because Dylan walked off stage after three numbers and had to be persuaded to go back on to do two more. But Dylan himself was convinced that the heckling was directed at his rebirth as an electrified rocker and was very upset. (He was, 20

But the audience can’t have been all that surprised: Dylan had used an electric band on one side of his third album, Bringin’ It All Back Home, in March that year; and in April the Byrds had scored a US number one with their debut single, an electrified version of Dylan’s own Mr Tambourine Man. This song had featured in Dylan’s live set since it was written in early 1964, but he had never managed a recording he thought really satisfactory; so the success of the Byrds’ electric version must have made some impression on him. Perhaps a folk festival run by a fanatical purist like Pete Seeger was the wrong occasion to “come out” electrically, and the story goes is that it was a spontaneous decision made only the day before. But Dylan had released Like A Rolling Stone only a few days earlier as a single featuring Al Kooper and noted electric blues guitarist Mike Bloomfield, both of whom turned up with him at Newport; so perhaps not quite as eleventh-hour as has been popularly supposed. Perhaps he had planned all along to plug the new record at Newport? Watching footage from that epoch-making set, there was certainly some booing, although from a minority of a largely enthusiastic audience; and in truth nobody

had anything to boo about. The opener was a storming rendition of Maggie’s Farm, with Bloomfield in blistering form and the rhythm section, supposedly borrowed from the Paul Butterfield Blues Band only the night before, in suspiciously familiar control of the material. And the sound quality was nothing like as dreadful as Seeger later claimed! The real trouble came not at Newport but on his 1966 world tour, when non-American audiences – and the British music press – proved not nearly so receptive to Dylan’s electric renaissance as his US fans. The long and gruelling tour climaxed with the famous “Judas!” heckle at the Manchester Free Trade Hall, and during the last few dates Dylan seemed increasingly weary and dispirited. Back home, with his new wife and new baby to absorb his interest and nurse his psychic wounds, he suffered his mysterious motorbike crash with its unspecified injuries, and abandoned live performing almost completely until the triumphant 1974 comeback tour.

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he Annual 2014 Pocket Money Survey by the Halifax revealed that 8 to 15 year olds received an average amount of £6.35 per week. Whilst parents or guardians were the main givers, a third of those surveyed also received pocket money from grandparents. Thirteen year olds were the most likely age group to receive weekly amounts and boys received more on average than girls. Only a third of children said they would save up for something expensive, most preferring to ask for it as a present. Other surveys such as those by Roosterbank suggest children as young as 3 are getting pocket money. Whatever the amount, pocket money given in the right way can help children to learn the necessary skills and gain the conﬁdence to handle money responsibly. If you are having trouble deciding how much pocket money to give your children, think about what you expect them to pay for from that money. You can involve your children in the decision process. Do you expect them to buy their own sweets and magazines with the money for example, and would this mean that they ended up eating fewer sweets than you currently buy for them which may lead to healthier choices? Or would you prefer to buy this type of thing and money will be for ‘special extras’ only?

Commonly a basic payment plus bonus system is recommended. This includes a fixed amount which is given as long as children do certain expected things, perhaps keep their rooms tidy and do their homework for example. It is then ‘topped’ up by extra amounts if children do additional chores or achieve something significant .Of course you will need to make the possibilities appropriate to their age, and different chores can attract different bonuses depending on the time and effort required. Many parents find that the use of a reward chart is helpful, particularly for younger children as it shows clearly the financial benefits of completing extra tasks. Having regular conversations about what children are doing with their money, what they want to buy and why they want it is also important. This can help them understand the value of things much more clearly than when you pay for things for them because they have to decide whether to buy x or y. If you can bear it, it really is best to let them learn from their financial mistakes. Whilst many children will have a splurge when they first start receiving pocket money, as they get used to it they tend to become more careful about their choices. You can also help stimulate their thinking by talking about how you budget.

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On the western shore of the Atlantic, Rio enjoys a superb location in a spectacular bay dotted with over 130 islands. Pristine sands meander around the coast, mountains rise all around and two mighty peaks compete for some of the most breathtaking views on the You don’t have to live in a continent.

250-year-old house to enjoy At the heart of the city, the timeless elegance of Corcovado, the ‘hunchback’ Georgian style. Refined and , soars 706 metres above uncluttered, its symmetry, the Tijuca rainforest, widely proportion and classicism regarded as the world’s largest looks in all kinds of are urban good National Park. There homes, Katherinewild Sorrell streams says and waterfalls, life and tropical plants and a rack railway climbing through lush scenery, with barely a whisper, to the top of Corcovado. Stretching for 3.8km, it was inaugurated in 1884 by Emperor Pedro II. In the footsteps of Albert Einstein, Barack Obama and two Popes, 300,000 visitors come here every year to see the ‘Seventh Wonder’ of the modern world, accessed from the top station by 223 steps with unbeatable views, or lift and escalator. Even when the peak is shrouded in mist, it’s well worth the climb for up on the platform, Christ the Redeemer greets you with a rare smile and arms 26

outstretched, encompassing everyone in a divine blessing. Rising to 38 metres and built with reinforced concrete covered in soapstone, the statue was inaugurated in 1931, the work of celebrated French sculptor Paul Maximilien Landowski, in Did you know with that Brazilian it was the collaboration Georgians who made us engineer Heitor da Silva modern? During the century Costa. Following a lightning or so following therestoration ascent of strike, a massive George I in 1714, our towns programme was undertaken and cities, homes and in 2010, involving 100 gardens, workers and even our leisure time were and some 60,000 pieces of transformed, and the inexorable stone from the original quarry. rise of popular culture began. Today, with finely Perhaps it ishis part of a pleated trend gown from and shoulder length hair, away pared-down the Christ stands as good as minimalism in favour of bolder new, unperturbed snapcolours, decorativeby surfaces happy visitors striking a similar and more intricate shapes, or pose, somewhat irreverently, perhaps it is simply the appealat hisclassic feet. elegance – either of way, it isthere, not surprising But up on a clearthat day,we find Georgian life and times, the panorama is as stunning and especially its architecture as the iconic statue. The city and interiors, utterly fascinating. is at your feet, nestling in But was Georgianalong the what valleys, stretching style? In ansands era that glistening andlasted around more than lagoon a century, there the lovely of Rodrigo were inevitably varietybridge of de Freitas. The a13.3km fashions, with the Bay spans thestarting vast Guanabara drama and lavishness of theon and guarding the entrance, Baroque, the symmetry the tip of athen peninsula, is the and order of Palladianism, dramatic Sugar Loaf mountain, then into the delicate, scrolling so named for its shape in the lines of Rococo, and finally heydays of the sugar the neo-Classical and trade. Greek It’s just 396 metres high but

Revival styles. But according to V&A curator Julius Bryant: ‘The prevailing mood of the period is one of classical revival, of symmetry, order, balance, space and calm – in contrast to Victorian clutter. The centrepiece of a room would be a fireplace with a prominent By Solange Hando mantelpiece, and then lovely floorboards, Turkish rugs, and for manymade visitors, it’swalnut more and furniture from mahogany, edges, impressive with thancarved the crowded stable and strong.’ Corcovado. This was, of course, the There’s no railway on the sheer age of the master cabinetrocky slopes ofnames the Sugar maker: famous suchLoaf butThomas two cable cars. The first as Chippendale and one takes you up to Morro da George Hepplewhite. Although Urca, varied a 220maccording outcrop where styles to youprevailing feel the views couldn’t the fashion, the general was for possiblypreference get any better. But fine, small, made those who light dare,pieces head for from rich near-vertical woods, oftenride featuring the final to decorative marquetry the top. Upgilding, there, it’s a true or lacquer. If youthe can’t afford bird’s eye view, marina Georgian antiques, look glistening far below, the city for Victorian or Edwardian snaking around the coast replicas, and use loose covers fringed with white sands, the to conceal unsuitable modern lush mountains andfashion rocky at pieces, as was the peaks and islands the time. Asmyriad for fabrics, cottons sprinkled bay. The and linensaround becamethe extremely ocean breeze clears air popular and a host of the beautiful printed and woven and forested trails patterns you never appeared, which knew weremany thereofinvite you to are still stroll in available, the shadeincluding and spot chintzes featuring bright tropical birds and large, butterflies. florals, boldlate stripes, spray the of But in the afternoon, flowers, Chinese scenes and best place to be is on the the monochrome images of opendeplatform forwalls, one more toile Jouy. On either unforgettable of Rio in full wood panellingview or block-printed daylight . Then the most wallpaper wouldcomes be perfect, or magical of all, when else lookmoment for appropriate paint the last from rays the of the sunhistoric sweep colours many ranges today.ocean Georgian across on thisoffer amazing ‘common’ colours included and mountainscape and just a off-white, stone, grey,the cream, a stone’s throw away, mighty wide range of earthy tones Corcovado turns to gold asand the chocolate. RedeemerGenerally smiles onspeaking, one of the the stronger the colour, the most beautiful cities on earth.

wood shutters look just right at the windows – you may even be lucky enough to have them  in place already. If not, simple curtains made from a suitable fabric work well, reflecting the fact that the later part of the Georgian period saw the introduction of French rod At the start of the Georgian era curtains that drew horizontally homes were very poorly lit, but – the forerunners of our modern by the turn of the century thereNew curtains. 74 Oxford Road, Denham Uxbridge, Middx, UB9 4DN had been great advances in Last of all, to really get things technology. Gas and oil lighting right, add one or two typical – despite being prone to the finishing touches such as occasional explosion – was classical busts or statues, the latest thing for those who romantic porcelain figures, could afford it, though candles lacquerwork screens, rococo IMAGES - Above: Georgian mirror, £249, The were still the norm for most. silver and Wedgwood ceramics. Pure Bathroom Collection from Smiths Briten, This meant that decorative light And ensure that your rooms 0845 634 4321; www.purebathroomcollection. fittings became fashionable, are arranged with a nod co.uk. which reflected light prettily to the Georgian taste, with Left top: French Green no.187, an historic in ornamental mirrors. Period an emphasis on order and colour that was hugely popular at the end of lighting can be tricky to get symmetry. You will no doubt the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries, right; either seek out good appreciate how this gracious Mylands Paints, 020 8670 9161; www. reproductions or stick to simple, and tasteful style, once the very mylands.co.uk. timeless modern fittings that cutting edge of fashion, has Left bottom:Georgian-style wing chair, £1,112, won’t clash with other pieces. become an essential element in Delcor, 0191 237 1303; www.delcor.co.uk. our interior vocabulary. In many older homes, panelled-

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  Are You Ready  To Reinvent Yourself?   by Kate McLelland  you have coped with similar changes before. Do you enjoy new beginnings? Do you like meeting new people and facing new challenges? If the answer is yes, then you’ll probably be fine. Reliance: the old expression “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater” says it all where reliance is concerned. While turning your back on unsuccessful relationships or dead-end jobs can be a positive move, things can quickly fall apart if you cut yourself off completely from the old life you have known. When you move to that new job or new place, make sure you have a support network in place to help if you encounter any unexpected problems along the way.

Resilience: when people launch themselves into a dramatic new way of life, few actually stop to consider whether they are emotionally ready to do so. If you lack resilience then new routines, different faces and unfamiliar places can leave you feeling anxious and depressed, rather than revitalised.

What does ‘reliance’ mean in practice? You don’t have to be needy, asking for help at every twist and turn of your new journey, but neither should you be too proud to ask for help if you need it. Successful re-inventors strike a balance between independence and knowing when to call on others for help.

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Even leaving a destructive relationship can lead to a feeling of loss or vacancy in our lives: it may have been a negative influence but the relationship provided a structure that is now missing.

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Gala Concert - Hillingdon 50 18th July Brunel University London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. This concert, presented in partnership with Brunel University London, will celebrate 50 years of The London Borough of Hillingdon. The programme will include Beethoven's Symphony N° 9 with choirs from across the Borough and beyond uniting with the Orchestra to perform the choral finale. Local opera star Ross Ramgobin, a graduate of Brunel, will sing a selection of famous arias and the university barbershop group will sing a cappella songs. There will additionally be a scripted entertainment featuring local people, celebrating the borough today as a great place to both live and work. This unique occasion will be hosted by Brunel University London in the stunning surroundings of their world-class Indoor Athletics Centre. This is a major concert that requires a very large chorus of singers for the famous last movement. More singers are needed to join in this event. Rehearsals have started at Ickenham United Reformed Church. Please visit the website for more details at www.hillingdonphil.btck.co.uk Concert tickets: £12.00 adults / £6.00 under 18 on the door and

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 Festival Frenzy  by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk  Ah we do love a good festival. Whether you’re off to Leeds to  watch Mumford & Sons, heading to Sundown for a spot of glamping,  or taking the whole family to Camp Bestival, you can’t beat a festival  for creating some long-lasting memories of summer. While you don’t need to pack your full make-up bag, there are still a few beauty essentials you’ll want to squash into your rucksack. Trying to keep your cool on a sweltering summer’s day, surrounded by a few thousand people, is not an easy task. A re-usable water bottle and pocket fan are pretty much essential, but you may also want to add Green People Toning Hydrating Mist to your arsenal. A lot of toning mists are formulated with alcohol, so can actually dry your skin out even more, but this one is alcohol-free and contains aloe vera, orange blossom, rose water and marshmallow extracts to give your skin a real hydration 34

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Back to the 60s Carry on New Year Party Warner Bembridge Coast Hotel, Isle of Wight Friday 8 January, 2016 • Quote: BP1-1-IA Too busy to do the New Year in December? Join us for a private party at Warner Bembridge Coast Hotel on the Isle of Wight as we extend the New Year festivities into January and take you on a trip down memory lane back to the 1960s. Our exclusive weekend, designed specially for the over 40s generation, includes a gala New Year’s Eve party, complete with Big Ben countdown to midnight and a Best of British sing- a-long with all the old favourites including Land of Hope and Glory and Auld Lang Syne. PLUS there are Free Drinks every night from 6pm-midnight to help the party go with a swing. The entertainment line-up features authentic 60s Bands The Fourmost and Union Gap, plus a tribute to Dusty Springfield with Maxine Mazumder. INCLUDED: Free drinks from 6pm to midnight every night - beers - house lager, bitter and cider; branded spirits including Smirnoff, Bacardi, Bells, Gordon’s Gin, Courvoisier Brandy, Lambs Navy Rum, Martini & Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry; wine by the glass; draught soft drinks and cordials • 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts • 1960s themed live nightly entertainment • 3 nights en-suite chalet - upgrades to main hotel available • Return car ferry crossing Portsmouth-Fishbourne or Lymington-Yarmouth

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Fans of Strictly Come Dancing and dance enthusiasts can add dance tuition, dance cabaret, social dancing, a Gala Ball and much more to this special weekend at Bembridge. Richard Still and Morgan Hemphill, 6 Times UK Ten Dance Champions, will demonstrate for us on the Friday and Saturday evenings and provide a mini Latin workshop on Saturday afternoon. With a huge 8,860 sq ft dance floor and reserved tables and seating exclusively for a maximum of 200 dance guests, comfort and space are guaranteed. Tuition - up to 8 hours - is courtesy of Philip Wylie of Ballroom & Latin Dance specialists Holiday & Dance.

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Enjoy a Great Day Out in Portsmouth including a harbour cruise and High Tea with a great view. INCLUDED: 45-minute Portsmouth Harbour Cruise • High Tea with a glass of Prosecco at the Café in the Clouds - 105 metres up the Spinnaker Tower • Free time in Gunwharf Quays • Return coach travel

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Too busy to do the New Year in December? Join us for a private party at Warner Bembridge Coast Hotel on the Isle of Wight as we extend the New Year festivities into January and take you on a trip down memory lane back to the 1960s. Our exclusive weekend, designed specially for the over 40s generation, includes a gala New Year’s Eve party, complete with Big Ben countdown to midnight and a Best of British sing- a-long with all the old favourites including Land of Hope and Glory and Auld Lang Syne. PLUS there are Free Drinks every night from 6pm-midnight to help the party go with a swing.  The entertainment line-up features authentic 60s Bands The Fourmost and Union Gap, plus a tribute to Dusty Springfield with Maxine Mazumder.

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wine by the glass; draught soft drinks and cordials • 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts • 1960s attended last years fantastic event and Southlands themed live nightly entertainment • 3 nights en-suite chalet - upgrades to main hotel LIVE 2015 promises to be even better. available • Return car ferry crossing Portsmouth-Fishbourne or Lymington-Yarmouth Holidays oﬀered by A strong line up of bands and performers includes: We’ve got a strong line up of 9 bands (many of GN Holidays whom have a connection to the area) and a DJ this Lips, Macchina Del Tempo, Sweet Panic, the in & Voyages year on the main stage. Music styles vary and volved, Kick, Periscope View, Tyrants, An Ceol, Higher Denham Just The £50pp extra • Quote: BP1-3-IA we’ve had everything from folk to rock – this years Harlings Fans of Strictly Come Dancing and dance enthusiasts can add line up also offers great variety and you can listen ABTA NoY0291 •ATOL 9362 Tickets cancabaret, be purchased from event dance social dancing, a Galabrite Ball and much to samples from some of the artists via the dance links tuition, more tohttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southlandslive this special weekend at Bembridge. Richard Still and Escorted below.& River Cruise: Morgan2015tickets16232417598 Hemphill, 6 Times UK Ten Dance Champions, will www.gnvoyages.co.uk for us on the Friday and Saturday evenings and Southlands LIVE is a family friendly event, anddemonstrate this a mini Latin workshop on £5, Saturday afternoon. a huge £7.50, children Children underWith 5 go free. year we’ve created a family ticket package so provide eve Adults Coach Breaks: 8,860 sq dance ticket floor and reserved Aftfamily costs £20. tables and seating exclusively ryone can come and enjoy the day. Children under www.gnholidays.com for a maximum of 200 dance guests, comfort and space are 5 can attend for free. guaranteed. Tuition to 8 hours - is courtesy of Philip Wylie of To keep up- up to date with our events and Southlands

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I have always felt that the idea that if there aren’t enough houses to go round, prices will rise to be a myth. There’s a simple reason for this: if it were true then the opposite would also be true; if the supply increased, prices would fall. That would mean that nobody would ever build a new house because, by the time it was finished, the price would have fallen.

Strangely, the groups of people who oppose any significant development in their neighbourhoods (the media has christened them NIMBYs) do not buy this argument. While they will normally cite factors such as “spoiling the character of the town” as justification for their opposition, the true reason is often that they believe that the value of their own property will fall. There are actually some sets of circumstances where this can be true. Where you have a popular area which traditionally has high prices and a lot of new homes are being built, resi dents who live in homes perceived to be less desir able may well see the value of their properties fall. Given the choice, buyers will opt for a new build rather than an ex council house, for example.

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Love is in the air, and everywhere you look around women are buying frocks and hats and men are polishing up their Best Man speeches. The wedding season is truly upon us and for all those blushing brides to be, here’s a selection of books that will help you with what to expect when you’re getting hitched.

The Edible Woman - Margaret Atwood Marian McAlpin has a bit of a problem, in that since she got engaged, she hasn’t been able to eat. It would appear that the concept of wedded bliss is something she physically can’t stomach! She may be marrying her heart’s desire, but her other organs definitely think it’s disagreeable. She starts off rejecting meat, but then it descends into pretty much anything that passes her lips. This is a funny and engaging novel about what happens when you’re not really listening to your gut. Love in the Time of Cholera - Gabriel Garcia Marquez It sounds simple to find and marry your heart’s desire, but if she then marries someone else, it can leave you a bit high and dry. For more than fifty years, Florentino Ariza has been pining, after being rejected by Fermina Daza. Luckily, he’s been able to find comfort in the arms of countless other women, and yet somehow they don’t measure up to his Fermina. As luck will have it (!) Fermina’s husband is killed whilst trying to rescue his parrot from a mango tree and Florentino pounces on his second chance. Can he win her love this time around? 46

Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married - Marian Keyes When a psychic tells you you’ll be married within a year, your heart starts to sing. When you don’t even have a boyfriend, your first instinct might be to demand your money back! Lucy Sullivan is already a sceptic so it’s a pretty dubious prediction, or so she thinks. Enter Gus. Swiftly followed by Chuck. Then add flirty Daniel into the mix and things really start to get interesting. Fate is playing a crafty hand here but is it Lucy who’s really holding all the cards? The Lover’s Dictionary David Levithan How do we express all the emotions that we feel when we are in love, when we lose love, or when love is unrequited? How can we possibly verbalise the internal torture, the mindblowing rapture or the most exquisite of pain? The Lover’s Dictionary is a fascinating read. We’re not talking ‘Amorous to Zealous’, but more a series of ‘trigger’ words such as ‘recant’, ‘corrode’ and ‘abstraction’ which get the Levithan treatment. It’s hard to read in parts and incredibly recognisable to anyone who has been in love or lost love. Are we all complete novices at the beginning of every new relationship? It certainly can feel that way.

Otherwise Engaged Suzanne Finnamore Eve is over the moon when Michael proposes and she can’t wait to share her happiness with everyone around her. But, inevitably, reality soon hits home and thoughts of wedded bliss turn into a full blown panic attack on the realisation that, that this is it: one man for the rest of her life. It’s time for Eve to reach for the paper bag and take some nice deep breaths as the stresses and strains of wedding planning take their toll. This is a humorous look at what happens after you agree to live happily ever after. It’s not over until somebody says, “I do”. Wedding Planning for Dummies - Dominique Douglas and Bernadette Chapman So, if you’ve read our selection of novels and it still hasn’t put you off getting wed then you’re obviously going to need a little bit of help. Everyone thinks they know exactly what their perfect wedding day will look like but surely no one would balk at the chance to save some time and money. It’s pretty much a step by step guide to getting to the church on time, picking the right flowers and making sure the cake doesn’t topple…all without having a stroke. Image credits The Random House Group Ltd

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menacing headlights of the XJ. The wheels fill the arches nicely too, always the acid test for a purposeful looking car. Inside it’s all a bit modern for a Jag, influenced more by the F Type sports car than the old world luxury of the XF saloon. There isn’t a bit of walnut veneer in sight, although there are lashings of leather. I like the sporty bucket seats front and rear. Headroom in the back is a bit restricted because of the sloping roofline, but it isn’t a major problem and at least there’s a decent size boot. The choice of engines at launch is an allFord line up. There’s a turbocharged 2.0 litre petrol with either 197 or 236bhp and a supercharged 3.0 litre V6 with 325bhp, which I’m told is turbine smooth and seriously brawny. The big seller is inevitably going to be the diesel, initially a 2.0 litre unit with either 161 or 177bhp. The more powerful version only adds £500 to the price tag and doesn’t charge a penalty in either fuel consumption or CO2 emissions; that was the one I tried. It’s a nice smooth engine but you have to rev it to access the power – there’s enough to get up to 60 in under 8 sec onds and top 130mph. The manual 6 speed is a bit notchy but the ratios are well chosen. Better still, you can easily bet

ter 60mpg and the tiny CO2 emissions bring your car tax down to £20 per year. Jaguars have always been about driving and the XE is certainly no exception. The steering is light, precise and provides just enough feedback to let you know what the car is doing as it flits from corner to corner with beautiful poise and balance. On a twisty B road it will bring a huge smile to your face. The ride isn’t perfect but it’s good enough for this class of car; on the vast majority of roads you wouldn’t even no tice. Jaguar were originally predict ing an entry level price of just under £27,000 but in the event it’s knocking on the door of £30k, still competitive against the German opposition. But have they done it, have they built a BMW beater? Well, maybe not a BMW beater but in almost every respect the XE is on a par with the 3 Series. For my money, the Jaguar is a better proposition on two counts – it’s a Jag and every other sales rep in the country hasn’t got one.   

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Glorious  Georgian By Katherine Sorrell

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You don’t have to live in a 250-year-old house to enjoy the timeless elegance of Georgian style. Refined and uncluttered, its symmetry, proportion and classicism looks good in all kinds of homes, says Katherine Sorrell

Did you know that it was the Georgians who made us modern? During the century or so following the ascent of George I in 1714, our towns and cities, homes and gardens, and even our leisure time were transformed, and the inexorable rise of popular culture began. Perhaps it is part of a trend away from pared-down minimalism in favour of bolder colours, decorative surfaces and more intricate shapes, or perhaps it is simply the appeal of classic elegance – either way, it is not surprising that we find Georgian life and times, and especially its architecture and interiors, utterly fascinating. But what was Georgian style? In an era that lasted more than a century, there were inevitably a variety of fashions, starting with the drama and lavishness of the Baroque, then the symmetry and order of Palladianism, then into the delicate, scrolling lines of Rococo, and finally the neo-Classical and Greek

more expensive it was to produce, so some people added touches of pea green, olive, lemon or pale blue, while the very well off employed brighter shades such as pink, orange, straw, deep green, ultramarine and Prussian blue. At the start of the Georgian era homes were very poorly lit, but by the turn of the century there had been great advances in technology. Gas and oil lighting – despite being prone to the occasional explosion – was the latest thing for those who could afford it, though candles were still the norm for most. This meant that decorative light fittings became fashionable, which reflected light prettily in ornamental mirrors. Period lighting can be tricky to get right; either seek out good reproductions or stick to simple, timeless modern fittings that won’t clash with other pieces. In many older homes, panelled-

wood shutters look just right at the windows – you may even be lucky enough to have them in place already. If not, simple curtains made from a suitable fabric work well, reflecting the fact that the later part of the Georgian period saw the introduction of French rod curtains that drew horizontally – the forerunners of our modern curtains. Last of all, to really get things right, add one or two typical finishing touches such as classical busts or statues, romantic porcelain figures, lacquerwork screens, rococo silver and Wedgwood ceramics. And ensure that your rooms are arranged with a nod to the Georgian taste, with an emphasis on order and symmetry. You will no doubt appreciate how this gracious and tasteful style, once the very cutting edge of fashion, has become an essential element in our interior vocabulary.

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IMAGES - Above: Georgian mirror, £249, The Pure Bathroom Collection from Smiths Briten, 0845 634 4321; www.purebathroomcollection. co.uk. Left top: French Green no.187, an historic colour that was hugely popular at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries, Mylands Paints, 020 8670 9161; www. mylands.co.uk. Left bottom:Georgian-style wing chair, £1,112, Delcor, 0191 237 1303; www.delcor.co.uk.

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How technology can keep us safe at home & when we travel

Humanity could probably survive without LED barbecue lights or USB coffee cup warmers. But technology can help to keep us safe as well as keep us pampered, and a growing army of gadgets is designed to do just that. One of the most interesting safety gadgets is the £89 Nest Protect, a smart smoke detector. The Protect can tell the difference between burnt toast and a serious problem, and it can warn you of problems by sending a message to your phone. The Nest Protect is part of a growing trend of home automation, with both Google and Apple encouraging firms to make devices that connect to our phones and help keep us safe. That doesn’t just mean sounding smoke alarms and keeping an eye on our houses. It can also mean keeping your kids safe. The My Buddy Tag (£39) is a smartwatch that alerts you if your child starts to wander off, or if it’s submerged in water for more than ten seconds. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth and you can have more than one tag if you’re looking after more than one child. Products such as the Cuff 54

smart bracelet (from around £40 via the US) are designed to share notifications from your phone, but they also have an alert mode that enables you to contact friends, family or colleagues in an emergency without having to reach for your phone. The US$120 Guardian Angel is based on a similar idea but takes a different approach: if you’re feeling uncomfortable you give it a little squeeze and it calls your phone so you can pretend you’ve been called away. Expect to see lots more such products as the interest in wearable technology increases this year, especially now the Apple Watch is on sale: developers are already working on health, safety and security apps for Apple’s wearable wonder. If you’ve ever left the house and realised you’d left something switched on, technology can help with that too. Belkin’s WeMo (from about £35) are internetconnected switches that you can automate - for example you can set heaters to go on and off according to the weather forecast or make music start playing if a WeMo with a motion detector spots movement. They also enable

you to remotely switch off anything you’d left on by mistake. Fitting your house with a bunch of WeMo switches isn’t cheap, but the price of this kind of product is already falling fast. It’s just a matter of time before internetconnected switches are almost as cheap as their traditional equivalents. Gadgets can keep you safe on the move, too. The Blaze Laserlight is £125 before you start adding accessories, but it might just save your life. It’s a waterproof, USB-chargeable bike light that uses a laser to project an image of a bike six metres in front of you. That means it warns pedestrians and drivers that you’re near, eradicating the blind spots that result in so many cycling injuries (and bumped pedestrians). LED lights that make bike wheels look like circular neon signs and paint that makes bikes shine brightly in the dark will go on sale later this year too. Images left to right: Nest Protect smart smoke alarm; My Buddy Tag smartwatch for children; Guardian Angel safety jewellery; Blaze Laserlight bicycle safety light

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By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

The media is full of people with perfectly aligned teeth, usually thanks to orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment can improve your appearance and also your bite, speech and oral hygiene. With more discreet braces and easier payment options now available, it’s become more appealing than ever. Let’s look at the options. Fixed AppliAnces Fixed orthodontic appliances remain permanently attached to the teeth, so compliance is good. However, they may break or cause mouth ulcers and irritation. They consist of brackets attached to the tooth and wires that are gradually adjusted to move teeth into the correct position. You may have to wear tiny elastic bands between the brackets for a time to encourage correct movement, and patient compliance often falters here. Stringy foods can catch on the wires, and crunchy or chewy foods must be avoided as they can bend or displace wires or dislodge brackets. Good oral hygiene can be difficult with fixed appliances, so it’s important to follow the orthodontist’s cleaning tips and use special tools or toothbrushes as instructed. Traditional Braces Traditional braces (‘train tracks’) consist of steel wires running through steel brackets attached to your teeth’s outer surfaces. Treatment period: 12-36 months; average 18-24 months. 56

Average cost: £2000-£2800. pros: Suitable for the majority of orthodontic cases. cons: Highly visible. ceramic Braces Ceramic braces consist of thin steel wires running through clear brackets attached to your teeth’s outer surfaces. Treatment period: 12-36 months; average 18-24 months. Average cost: £2400-£3200. pros: Much more discreet than steel braces. Suitable for the majority of orthodontic cases. cons: Visible, but often go unnoticed. Fastbraces Fastbraces have a patented triangular design and a heatactivated wire. Traditional braces tend to move the tooth’s crown first and the roots later, but Fastbraces immediately start moving the whole tooth into its desired position, shortening the treatment duration. Treatment period: 3 months-1 year; average 5-8 months. Average cost: £2200-£2800. pros: Reportedly cause less sensitivity and pain than traditional braces. The treatment period is shorter, as are orthodontic visits, as Fastbraces are easier to adjust. cons: Not suitable for severe jaw joint or bite problems, or extensive overcrowding/ misalignment. lingual Braces With lingual braces, metal brackets and wires are attached to the inner surface of the teeth.

Treatment period: 12-30 months; average 18 months. Average cost: £3300-£4300. pros: Basically invisible unless someone gets up close. cons: Lingual braces can be harder to adjust than traditional braces and can irritate the tongue and change its position, affecting your speech (although usually patients adapt). Only suitable for mild to moderate cases. RemovABle AppliAnces Clear Aligners (‘Invisible Braces’) The two best known brands are Invisalign and Smilelign. A series of transparent aligners (similar to retainers) are created, each shaped slightly differently to gradually move your teeth into their correct position. You’ll need to change your aligners every two to four weeks and wear them 20-22 hours per day. Treatment period: 3-12 months. Average cost: Smilelign £1600 to £1900; Invisalign £2900£3300. pros: Removable, so you can brush your teeth normally. Virtually invisible. cons: Must be removed before eating and drinking, as chewing and hot drinks can distort them. May cause minor speech distortion. Only suitable for mild to moderate cases. All braces can cause discomfort, and some mild temporary pain after your brace is tightened or your aligner changed. But the final result is well worth it.

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Finance  How to Cut the Cost  of Your Summer  Holiday 

By Ann Haldon

From currency exchange to travel insurance and car hire, it’s possible to significantly cut the cost of holidaying abroad. Here are a few tips to shave a little off your holiday spend.

As a side note, it’s advisable to inform your credit card company that you’re travelling abroad, otherwise they may stop your card in the belief that it’s fallen into the wrong hands.

Credit Cards

Prepaid Cards

The fees typically charged by credit card companies are: • Foreign exchange fee: generally 3% of the amount converted from sterling into a foreign currency. • Cash withdrawal fee: between 2% and 3% of the amount withdrawn The availability of ‘specialist’ credit cards with no, or low fees, allows you to avoid these charges when you go on holiday. The Halifax Clarity credit card is a good example. At the time of writing there’s no charge for spending abroad with this card, and no cash withdrawal fee. It’s accepted anywhere that displays the MasterCard symbol. Interest will still be charged on cash withdrawals from the date you take the money out however, until the day it’s repaid in full. Even this fee can be reduced if you’re prepared to pay off the balance via internet banking while you’re away, or if this isn’t an option, as soon as you get home. 58

Prepaid cards are pre-loaded with money before you go. The balance gradually decreases as you spend, but can be topped up again as and when you need it. With these cards the exchange rate is always set by the card provider, and applied when the card is loaded rather than each time you use it. This could work for or against you, depending on fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. If you’re thinking of purchasing one of these cards and the rate suddenly improves, you’ll be taking advantage of a strengthened Pound. Equally, you could lose out if the rate improves again later. Although very convenient, you may encounter a range of fees with a prepaid card, depending on the provider: • Application fee: generally around £10 • Renewal fee: some providers set an expiry date and then charge a replacement fee of around £5 to renew the card, even if there’s a balance remaining

• Cash withdrawal fee: check with your provider to see if they charge a fee for withdrawing cash at ATMs • Inactivity charge: usually around £2 per month if the card is not used regularly

Holiday Insurance

Buying well in advance of your holiday is the best way to save money on holiday insurance. Search a couple of price comparison sites such as Compare the Market or Money Supermarket to find the best deals. Also consider: • Whether you are planning to take more than one trip abroad during the year. If so, a multi-trip insurance policy would be the most costeffective. • Where you are travelling you’ll have to choose between worldwide or European insurance. • If you’re likely to be participating in any risky sports such as scuba diving, the policy may be loaded with an extra charge. Booking your travel insurance independently via the internet will generally work out cheaper than buying as an add on to flights or a package tour. Alternatively, ‘packaged’ bank accounts sometimes include

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‘basic’ insurance. You can find your own Collision Damage Waiver insurance though. Save some money in the process by searching online using a price comparison site - you may even get some cash back.

that includes the room plus parking for the duration of your holiday.  Despite the economy picking up a little, most of us are still being careful to find the best deals when travelling abroad. Searching for discounts can be fun, and the money saved might as well line your pockets as those of the travel agent or credit card company. http://www.halifax.co.uk/ creditcards/clarity-card/ http://www.policyexpert.co.uk/ insurance-blog/travel/cut-travelinsurance-costs/ http://www.moneywise.co.uk/ cut-your-costs/holidays/10-tipswhen-buying-travel-insurance http://www.travelsupermarket. com/blog/5-ways-cut-cost-carhire/ http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/travel/cheap-airportparking

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Another good way to save money on your insurance premium is to opt to pay a larger excess in the event of a claim.

Hire Car Charges

There are several ways to save money on hiring a car: • Book early to get the best deals • Include car hire in your package deal • Organise your own Collision Damage Waiver add-on

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) covers the excess you would have to pay if you were involved in a crash. Many hire car operators adopt a ‘hard sell’ approach in relation to CDW when you pick the car up, as this is the way they make their profit - by selling add-ons to

Airport Parking

As with car hire, booking early is the best way to save on airport parking. Even prebooking on the day of the flight could save you a little money. Turning up at the car park is guaranteed to be the most expensive.

The Money Saving Expert website is a good source of tips on where to find travel-related discounts and offers, including airport car parking. If you’re staying at an airport hotel the night before your flight, you may be able to book a package

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Last Tuesday morning I drew back our bedroom curtains and watched bleary-eyed as the summer wind sent plastic bottles, newspapers and Dominos pizza cartons swirling into my neighbour’s gardens. Cursing the litter louts who had blighted The Avenue, I turned to my slumbering beloved and said,

hands to our faces, we both screamed together: “The bins!”

“Sarah, what’s with all the rubbish outside? Should I ring the council?”

“In my jimjams? Why can’t I get dressed?”

From under the duvet came the muffled reply, “What day is it?” “Tuesday. Why?” My Dearly Beloved suddenly sprang from the matrimonial divan and stood frozen on our 80% wool twist, deep in thought. “Yesterday was a bank holiday...Tom, is Mrs Murphy out the front?” “Yes, why?” The look of horror on Sarah’s face said it all. Clasping our 62

Time was of the absolute essence. “Tom, what are you doing?” “I’m er, looking for my other sock.” “Never mind socks, just go down as you are! There isn’t time!”

“Because... you are a man, you don’t care what people think. Now go! And don’t wake your little nephew.” Heartened that my sartorial insouciance gave me licence to roam the streets half naked, I leapt quietly down the stairs, through the kitchen and out onto the patio where lay the dreaded recycling receptacles. Dropping the waste food bin (eugh) onto the cardboard bin, I stuck the one for plastic bottles under my arm and ran towards the front door. I made it just in time to

see the pink recycling lorry meandering away down The Avenue. Oh well, maybe we could just wait until next week? The bang from the window above told me that wasn’t an option. Along the road I limped, hitching the boxes up onto my shoulders as bottles and tins clattered down around me. “Mr Hughes? You’ve dropped something!” Mrs Murphy, aggressively sweeping her designated part of the pavement, shook her head as I staggered on, cursing my burden of domestic detritus. Up ahead, a swarm of tattooed bin men swung plastic boxes in and out of the open-sided van. Eventually, I caught up with the happy band of council employees at the end of The Avenue. Triumphantly, I dropped my containers at one of the Recycle Operative’s feet. Ignoring me completely, he joined up with his pals as

the lorry trundled out of my road. And there I remained, standing in my pyjamas on the corner of The Avenue and Harrington Drive, smelling of stale milk.

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Undeterred I pressed on, managing to barge my way past the lorry to dump my bins at the feet of a tattooed Hell’s Angel in a hi-viz vest. “Can you empty my bins, please?” Giant Haystack’s surly halfbrother gave me a stare and then with his massive paw began lifting up my receptacles. Thank goodness for that, now I could end this nightmare, go home and tweezer the gravel out of my feet. Wrong! The black bin crashed an

“There’s a tin can in your cardboard box bin.”

“Did you know that in China, a new coal-fired power station comes online every six months, so I don’t think one tin…” “Sorry sir, I can’t take your bin now, I’ve put a sticker on it.”

I looked down. On the side of the container was now stuck a bright yellow note – “Incorrectly Packed Bin”. Giant Haystacks shrugged his shoulders as he and his lorry rolled down Harrington Drive. The sky darkened, commuters stared. There was nothing left for it. The walk of shame

Billy, my little nephew, was sat at the kitchen table mashing his eggy soldiers as I shuffled mournfully towards the patio. “Uncle Tom, when I grow up I want to be a bin man.” “Why on earth would you want to be a bin man?” “Well, you get to wear a cool hi-viz jacket, you get a good pension, and you only have to work one day a week....” Follow Tom @groomsdaybook groomsdaybook.com

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This part of the summer is lovely. The veg plot will be in overdrive and there are some delicious fruits cropping too. But sometimes your beloved flower beds and borders, pots and planters can have a distinct mid-summer-flop. How can you keep them looking on top form for as long as possible?

Regular feeding is essential, particularly for anything growing in a container. Often crammed into a fairly small space and with compost whose fertiliser content is pretty well used up after a few weeks, by July plants in pots can be close to starving if you’ve not fed them regularly. I would still feed herbaceous perennials and annuals growing in open ground too, but don’t feed shrubs as these could be encouraged to put on new growth which will not be toughened up enough by the time winter comes. A tomato feed with a high potash level works well for anything that you grow primarily for the flowers. Deadhead regularly, both the faded flowers and if

necessary remove the flower stem too. A pair of sharp scissors makes for the quickest and neatest job. Do this as soon as the flower starts to deteriorate so that no energy whatsoever is used to form seed heads. Give perennials a trim using scissors or shears as soon as their flowering period is over. Follow it with a good feed and you can often encourage a second, later flush of flowers.

If plants have become a little too tall or there has been a lot of rainfall they can flop over, clogging up the lawn on borders next to the grass, and generally looking a real mess. Check that stakes and other supports are still doing their job and reposition them if necessary. You may even find that you need to add a bit of extra support or tie in a few of the taller or more wayward stems – the foamcovered wire works really well for this. At this time of year many flowers succumb to common diseases. This is how to deal with them: Powdery mildew: keep the plant well watered at the base but avoid wetting the leaves and spray with a fungicide Aphids: remove with a strong jet of water, introduce ladybirds or spray with an insecticide

Leaf spots: just pick off the worst affected leaves

Rusts: pick off the worst affected leaves, try to keep the foliage dry and spray with a suitable insecticide Caterpillars: pick off by hand or spray with a biological or chemical control

Weeds compete for water, food and even light. Pulling them out or hoeing them off when they are still fairly small is a much easier and more efficient way to deal with them than trying to pull out a massive, long-rooted triffid that has already done a lot of damage. If the weather is dry, regular watering is essential. To minimise water wastage and the risk of those delicate petals becoming scorched, only water in the evening or, if this is not possible, very early in the morning. A less frequent but thorough drenching is a lot more beneficial than very frequent but light waterings. So, with a little extra TLC everything in the garden can still look gorgeous for a long while yet! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com ladybirds & other biocontrols, Nemaslug, SoftTie, weeders, pop-up crop covers, , copper tape and lots more besides.

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REGULAR EVENTS... Events at Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, UB9 6AP MON Cameo Club (3rd Mon month) 10am-12pm; Indoor Bowls (Short Mat) 2pm-5pm; Harefield Wine Club (2nd Mon in the month) 7.45-9.30pm; Judo (Seniors not 2nd Mon in month) 810pm. TUES Line Dancing 10.45am1.15pm; Bingo 7.45pm - 10.30pm. WED Fitness, Fun & Dance 10.30am12.00pm; Singing for Fun (1st Wed in month) 1-2.30pm; Judo Club 6.307.45pm; Dancing Club 8.15pm10.30pm. THURS Happy Families Group 9.45-11.45am; Tea Dances 24pm; Whist 7.30-10pm; Ladies Club (2nd Thur in month) 8-10pm. FRI Line Dancing 10.30-12.45pm; Indoor Bowls (Short Mat) 7.30-10pm. All enquiries to Lynne Mogge 01895 824621 or e: hare fieldcommunitycentre@btconnect.com

e: secretary@crosierinvestment.org.uk w: www.crosierinvestment.org.uk Denham History Society Meets 2nd Tues of the month, 7.30pm St. Marks Hall, Denham Green. Call 01895 833989 Pamela@craftygiraffe.co.uk Hillingdon Decorative & Fine Arts Society Enjoy 10 expert lectures a year about art and culture from around Britain. Outings to galleries & places of cultural interest. Receive NADFAS Review, Interested? Come along to a lecture, cost £6. See www.hillingdondfas.co.uk, email: membership@hillingdonfas.co.uk or call Ann Lowe 01895 638147

Fitness League Tone & stretch exercises for the whole body, with fun dance routines to music for women of all fitness levels. Tue 7.308.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham, UB10 8AB. Call Rosemary 01628 776838 before coming. www.thefitnessleague.com Fitness Yoga Improve flexibility, strength and balance. Monday 6-7pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall. Call Sandra 07867470240 Lisa 07533549072 E: lisa.sandra.fitness@gmail.com

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Beginners Rock ‘n’Roll Jive Classes Every Monday at Harefield Cricket Club, UB9 6NE. Doors open 7.30pm, class 8pm. Fun & friendly, no experience or partner required. 1950s Rock n Roll record hop - 1st Friday of every month at St Mary's Church Hall, Harefield, UB9 6BX. 7.30pm-11.30pm. Contact: therockingrebels@gmail.com 07947106607 www.facebook.com/therockingrebels

HOBBIES... Art Classes Drawing, pastels, oil & watercolour at New Denham Community Centre Autumn, Spring & Winter Terms Tue 1-3.30pm, Wed 12.45-3.15pm and 7.30-9.30pm. Call Tony 0207 243 3787 Art Smart Weekly Art Classes at Denham Village Hall. Drawing and Painting for beginn-ers and Improvers Thursdays 1.30-3.30pm. Tutor Roz Smith call 01494 670372 Chinese Brush Painting Group Come and join our friendly group meeting on Saturday mornings. The class is guided by an experienced tutor so no experience required! You will learn how to develop your own style as well as practicing Chinese calligraphy. Find us at Harefield Library, Park Lane Village Centre, Harefield or call Phyllis Nash on 01895 476 644 / phyllnash@gmail.com Crosier Investment Club Improve personal investment skills. Meets 7.30pm, third Thursday in month at Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AA. Call 0208 427 3559,

Hillingdon Natural History Society Meets 1st Wed of the month, Scout HQ, Gatting Way, Uxbridge. enquiries@ hillingdon-naturalhistory society.org.uk Inland Waterways Associations Meets 2nd Tues of every month at Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk

Uxbridge Craft Market Every Wednesday (9am-5pm) at The Pavilions Shopping Centre Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Collectables www.uxbridge-craft-market.co.uk

KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA... Aerobics Denham Village Memorial Hall. Every Mon and Wed 4.30-5.30pm Call Jean Nisbet 01895 832063 Bagot Stack (Fitness League) Term Time Only. Vyners School, UB10 8AB, Tue 7.30-8.30pm. Also Mon & Thu in Windsor. Call Rosemary 01628 776838. www.thefitnessleague.com Boot Camp Fun and friendly exercise class held at a private location in Gerrards Cross. Every Mon, Tues, Fri 9.15-10am. Qualified Personal Trainer and Level 3 Contact Julie on 07769 311789 or visit: www.juliegxfit.com Bootcamp Circuit for Adults (Mixed) Wednesdays, 7-8.15pm Denham Village Memorial Hall. Tel: Jayne 07968 361965 Dance, Gymnastics and Free Running Classes By Futunity Uk. Ages 2-adults catered for and all styles of dance from RAD ballet to Zumba. Full class listings at www.futunityuk.com. Call 01895 251224 or email admin@futunityuk.com

Fitsteps Cha Cha, Waltz, Quickstep or Jive at Denham Memorial Hall. Mondays 7pm and Wednesdays 10am. Call 07834 197745. info@limelightdancing.co.uk General Yoga Class Higher Denham Community Hall, Lower Road, Higher Denham, UB9 5EA. Wed 7.30-9pm. Thu 9.45-11.15am with BWY certified teacher tel: 01895 820267 Harefield Amateur Drama Society Tuesday, 8-10pm. Park Lane Village Centre, Park Lane, Harefield. Call Tony on 01895 820672 Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Mon 9.30-10.30am, Tues 6.45-7.45pm. Wed & Fri 10-11am, Thurs 10-11am. Denham Village Memorial Hall Village Rd, Denham, Bucks Thurs 6.30-7.30pm Wendy Whitefoord, Tel: 07803 602142 e: wendy.whitefoord@btinternet.com www.jazzercise.com Ladies Only Kickboxing Club Wed 6.30-8.00pm, Watts Hall, Redford Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ. First Class FREE! Call Leanne Phillips on 07518 848285 e:leanne@kickboxinglondon. co.uk. www.kickboxing-london.co.uk Line Dancing At Higher Denham Community Centre, Off Old Rectory Lane, Higher Denham. Mon 7-10.15pm, starts with beginners, then onto improvers and finally from 9-10.15pm, Intermediates. Contact Christina on 07952 815076, email : c.capel477@btinternet.com, website wwww.chalfontlinedanceclub.co.uk or Facebook ‘chalfontlinedanceclub’ Modern Jive Classes Mon 8-11pm, West Drayton Community Centre and Tue & Thu 8-11pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. First Night Entry & Free Lifetime membership with this listing. Contact Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com continued overleaf...

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Social Line Dancing At St Marys Church Hall, Harefield Last Sat of the month 7.30-10.30pm

NoBiz Dance Local Musical Theatre school (based in Hillingdon ) classes in all genres of dance (Street dance, Hip Hop, Rhythm Tap, Lyrical, Singing, Drama & Musical Theatre) for children aged 4-22 years. Adult Street Dance Class for more call: Giselle 07525 857171 or Lisa 07777 611012. www.nobizlikeshowbiz.co.uk.

Tea Dance Harefield Community Centre, Priory Ave on Thurs 2-4pm. All welcome. Free car parking. Call John 01895 284428

Penny Lane Singing Lessons Monday singing classes 4-5.30pm 7yrs-12yrs and 5.30-7pm 12yrs-18yrs at Harefield Library, Park Lane, Harefield, UB9 6HW. For details see www.pennylanesinging.com or call 07951 294044.

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Pink Academy of DANCE Classes held daily at New Denham Community Centre. For boys & girls from 2 years to Adults. Call 01895 257553 Admin@pinkacademy. co.uk www.pinkacademy.co.uk or call Rockin' 8s Square Dancing Modern American style - every Thurs 8.15pm. New Denham & Willowbank Community Centre, Oxford Road, New Denham. UB9 4DW. Call Jean 01895 622859 or paul@stingproductions.com SALSA (all styles) Every Monday at Uxbridge Community Centre, 32b The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ from 7.45pm to 10pm. Come and join Mina Queen Salsa for some amazing fun. Call 07958 578962 or email mina@queensalsa.com Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class starts 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45-9.30pm Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.30-9.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Simply Walk Langley & Black Parks Every Monday Langley Park, 10am Thursday Black Park, 10am. Second Sunday of month Langley Park at 11am. See www.friendsoflangleypark.co.uk Social Dancing Ballroom Latin & Sequence Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Wed, 8pm. Beginners welcome. Call 01895 634674 Simply Walk in Denham First Sunday of every month. Denham Village Green 10.45am for 11am start. Approx. 90 minute walk, 2.5-3miles. Led by trained volunteers as part of a healthy walk scheme funded by Bucks County Council, local District Councils and Bucks PCT. For details of other walks call 01494 475367 or see www.buckscc.gov.uk/rightsofway

Uxbridge Musical Theatre Ruislip Conservative Club, 56-58, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7DQ. Tuesday 8-10pm. Call Phil Harrison 01895 636367 Email: mail@umtheatre.co.uk or see www.umtheatre.co.uk

Zumba Fitness Every Wednesday 8-9pm at New Denham Community Hall, Oxford Road, UB9 4DW. Call Martine 07788 563572 www.zumbadolls.co.uk Zumba Fitness with Danielle Every Monday 7-8pm at Harefield Baptist Church. Call Danielle 07989 128131. www.zumba-class.co.uk Zumba Gold For Older Active Adults. Every Friday 11am at Higher Denham Community Hall, Lower Road, Higher Denham, UB9 5EA. Call Martine 07788 563572 www.zumbadolls.co.uk

Zumba with Ruddy Thurs 7-8pm, St Marks Hall Denham Green UB9 5HD and Sats 9.30-10.30am at Harefield Academy Northwood Way UB9 6ET. Call Ruddy 07901 828051

MUSIC... Drumbeatz Drum tuition for beginners in Denham by Melanie Kleyn, qualified HND, now on degree at ACM. Children over 8yrs, ladies, 3.15-5.30pm or daytime only. Email: drumsmel@gmail.com or text mobile on 07757 635880 Faraday Country Music Club in Slough SL2 1RN. Country Music every Thursday for listeners, western partners, freestyle or line dancers. From 8-11pm. Contact Deb 07986 050742. www.faradaycountry.co.uk Guitar Lessons Complete beginners welcome. Contact Sam for a FREE lesson 07798 588496 sam@uxbridgeguitarlessons.co.uk Music Lessons at Little Halings Studio Piano and French Horn lessons with experienced, friendly young female teacher, Victoria Coghlan. At Little Halings Studios in Denham. All welcome. Guitar tuition is also available. Call: 07737 493980 (Victoria) E: victocoghlan@gmail.com

Stoke Poges Singers A friendly four-part choir singing a wide variety of music. New members welcome (no auditions. The ability to read music is not essential. Rehearsals on Thursday at St Andrews Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, 7.45pm. Come along or call Naomi on 07831 217575 or Anthea on 01753 662355 Sing for Fun - Adults No auditions or previous singing experience necessary. You must just enjoy singing! Higher Denham Community Hall, Wednesday (TT) 2.30-4pm. Call Avril on 07587 175640 The Windsor & District Big Bands Appreciation Society We meet on 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm, Datchet Hall, Horton Road, Datchet. Music of the big bands ‘40s & ‘50s Swing era. Two recitals from records, tapes & CDS, along with a raffle and sometimes there's even a live band. Call Derek Verrier on 01753 654398 Yiewsley & West Drayton Band Rehearse every Wednesday and Friday 8-10pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. To join or book the band for an engagement contact Lynne on 07976 824152 or email Lynne@ywdband.com Yiewsley & West Drayton Training Band Open to all ages wanting to learn to play a brass instrument or 'brush up' your skills. Every Wed during term time 6.457.45pm, St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or emailtraining@ywdband.com

PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... 2370 (Denham) Squadron Air Training Corps ATC HQ, Tilehouse Lane, Denham Aerodrome Denham, Bucks, UB9 5DN. Mon and Thurs 7.30-9.30pm. Recruiting 13-17 year old males and females. Call 01895 834522 (Mon & Thu only) 2nd Denham Scout Group Scout Hut, The Pyghtle, Denham Green Close, Denham Green Beavers Age 6-8 Thu 5.45-7pm. Cubs Age 8-10 Wed 6.30-7.45pm Scouts Age 10-15 Friday 7-9pm Tel: Linda Batten 01753 892373 continued overleaf...

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Denham & Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre Tilehouse School, Nightingale Way, Denham, UB9 5JL. Free sessions for under 5’s. Messy Play and Stay & Play sessions. Call 01895 835967. Denham Girlguides 1st Denham Rainbows (age 5-7) 4th Denham Brownies (age 7-10) 4th Denham Guides (age 10-14) For more details on meeting times visit www.gxanddenham.cfsites.org Denham Youth Club (ages 8-11 years) Higher Denham Community Hall, Lower Road, Uxbridge UB9 5EA. Thursday 6.15pm to 7.45pm. Call 01895 834313. Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Monday and Thursday 7.30-9.30pm at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (age 10-12 yrs) and Cadets (age 12-18 yrs). Fees £2 per week, courses from £5 for weekend. Visit us on Facebook, pop-in or email: sloughseacadets@yahoo.co.uk Stars at Knight After school Drama Club for children 7-18 yrs at Southlands Art Centre, 76 The Green, West Drayton. Tel: 0208 841 8940 / 07956 123626 e: starsatknightdrama@gmail.com www.starsatknight-schoolofdrama.co.uk Youths United Senior Youth Group in Denham, at Martin Bakers Social Club. Ages 12-18 years Wednesday evenings 7-309pm. Tel Joyce Haynes 01895 832643 Tiny Talk Baby Signing Classes Tuesday classes at St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Harefield UB9 6BX at 10am, price £5.00 pre-paid per family. Thursday classes at St Giles' Church Hall, 1 High Road, Ickenham UB10 8LE, 10am, 11.15am and 1pm, price £5.00 pre-paid per family Friday classes at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ, 10.30am, price £5.00 pre-paid per family. Call Bev Meier 01895 824935 or 0781 8025993 Tiny Toes Childcare Full Day Care Nursery. Call 01753 655650 or tinytoes@ivercommunity.org Activities for families with children Children aged 0-5 years offered at The Denham and Gerrards Cross Children’s Centre, Nightingale Way, Denham, Bucks. UB9 5JL. Call 01895 835967

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Karate Club of Denham For ages 5 years and up at New Denham Community Centre, Sundays 9.15-11am also at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway Wed, 5pm-7pm Tel: Dominic 07988 743725

Kung Fu Club West Drayton Every Tuesday 5.30-6.30, Friday 7.308.30, Sunday 5.30-6.30. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella: 07702 479 435 or sportsclubuk@gmail.com Shotokan Karate Sports Hall, Tilehouse Lane, Denham for men, women and children age 8+. Monday, 7-8pm. Contact Erin on 01494 758079. See www.chilternkarate.co.uk Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence art from Central Java. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm-10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or email kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com.

SELF HELP & SUPPORT... Hillingdon Brain Tumour Group Support group held every 2nd Thurs of the month 12.30-2.30pm, Hillingdon Baptist Church, Hercies Rd, Hillingdon, UB10 9LS. Call 01895 637444. Slimming World New Denham Community Centre Tuesday, 10-11.30am. To register turn up at 10am, call Mandy 07879 897578

events and weekends away. All ages 20's-60's. Visit sloughplus.weebly.com Stoke Poges Bridge Club meet at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Rogers Lane, SL2 4LN on Monday from 1.30-5.30pm for players who want to improve their game. Call 01753 642 438 www.stokepogesbridgeclub.org.uk Uxbridge Conservative Club Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Table Tennis, Lunches, Quiz & Race Nights etc. at 46 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1PJ. Contact Georgina Baile on 01895 233653 or 07778 348082, e: udcc@btconnect. com or visit www.uxbconclub.com Women’s Social Group Social group for women. We meet regularly for coffee, a chat - open women of all ages. Please call Seema on 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk

SPORT... Denham Bowls Club Denham Way, Denham, UB9 5AX. Lawn Bowling. Coaching available. Call Brian Simpson (Sec) on 01895 834007 or Jenny Johns on 01895 833845 Denham Cricket Club Playing or social members welcome. Way & Tillard Memorial Cricket Ground, off Cheapside Lane, Denham Village. Tel: Bill Nicholas 01895 834527

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Ladies Golf Every Mon & Wed, 10am at Rickmansworth Golf Club new members welcome. Email ladiescaptain@rick mansworthgolf club.co.uk for details.

Denham Lions 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 8pm at Denham Garden Village, Denham Green. 18+. info@denhamlions.org.uk

Learn to Sail! We are an RYA approved training centre new members welcome. FREE sailing tasters! www.kingsmeadsc.org.uk

Denham Wives Group Last Tuesday of each month at St. Mark’s Hall Denham Green 7.15pm. Contact Ann Collins 01895 833820 or acollins683@uwclub.net

Pink Ladies Netball Club All welcome. Training at Stockley Academy, West Drayton every Tuesday. Senior training 16+yrs 7.30-9pm Back to Netball 16+yrs 7.30- 8.30pm Under 16s for details 01895 448878 email: plnetball@hotmail.co.uk visit www.pinkladiesnetball.co.uk

Friendly Whist Drive Harefield Community Centre, Priory Avenue, Harefield. Every Thurs 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. Contact Lyn on 01923 820173 Rotaract Club of Langley & Iver Meet at 8pm every 2nd & 4th Tues of the month, the Red Lion Pub, Langley, SL3 7EN. A group of 18-30's. See www.langley-iver-rotaract.org.uk Slough Plus Meet at the Tower Arms in Iver, 4th Wednesday of the month, with weekly

Table Tennis Denham Village Memorial Hall Tuesdays 5.30-10pm. Call Richard Cottle on 01895 835292 Uxbridge Squash Club All squash players welcome. Uxbridge Cricket Club, Park Road, Uxbridge. See uxbridgesquash.org.uk or email: squash@uxbridgesquash.org.uk Tel: 01895 237571

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