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The spectacular appearance of the Perseid Shower, every year in high summer, is an event that demonstrates just how exciting watching the night sky can be. The Perseid Shower is a stream of space dust and particles that flows behind the rather unromantically named Swift-Tuttle comet, forming a glittering procession of meteors. Make the effort to get up early to watch this natural light show and you’ll have a good introduction to astronomy. Studying the stars and planets can be an incredibly rewarding hobby, whether you are a beginner, observing with the naked eye, or a tech-lover equipped with a substantial telescope and accessories such as a CCD (charge-coupled device) camera for capturing those night-sky panoramas. First steps As an amateur astronomer you’ll need to become thoroughly familiar with the night sky: understanding how it changes, not just throughout the hours of a single night, but season by season, and even when viewed from different latitudes. Most beginners will be tempted to buy a telescope, but remember if you live in an urban area where there is light pollution it’s unlikely you 8

will get a clear view of the night sky, however powerful your telescope may be. The size and quality of the lens is important, but be warned: many of the instruments sold by nonspecialist shops are simply not up to the job. The views of space you can expect with a standard telescope may not match the stunning shots taken from space (without the blurring effect of the earth’s atmosphere), but with a little effort you should be able to see the rich detail on the Moon’s surface, the rings of Saturn and the planet Jupiter’s surface contours, together with its four larger moons. Once you become more familiar with the night sky you may also be able to locate and view distant galaxies and star clusters. Learning about astronomy There are many online sources of information, books and software packages to help you get to grips with this vast subject: a list of publications is available from the Royal Astronomical Society’s website (www.ras.org.uk). If you want to make a serious study of astronomy, there are a number of distance learning courses available. The Open University offers a certificate in “Astronomy and Planetary

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ne of the many beneﬁts of internet television is that you can watch an entire series of TV programmes that for some reason you’ve never had a chance to enjoy before. Taking advantage of our Amazon Prime subscription, my older daughter decided to indulge in an orgy of Geordie Shore one Sunday evening. I was preparing the Sunday roast at the time so I kept half an eye on the telly as I stirred the gravy. After 20 minutes I was compelled to inform her that this was inappropriate viewing. “Who is it appropriate for then?” she responded. This was a fair reply so I carried on watching, hoping to work out what is the point of this programme and who it is aimed at. Geordie Shore, like TOWIE, is one of those reality shows where some of the participants’ lines are scripted, presumably in an attempt to disguise just how incredibly stupid and talentless the ‘actors’ really are. There is no point to the ‘actors’ being on the show; they’re not competing to win a prize, delivering a plot or even trying to offer some insight into the futility of existence. The ‘actors’ just move into a shared house and… well I suppose you could call it interact. Yet despite this lack of any discernible purpose, Geordie Shore does have rules. Take the girls; the rules state that they have to be terminally stupid, have very white teeth and be solely interested in clothes, makeup and getting so drunk they cannot move. Actually, they are also interested in men, but only ones with rippling abs, bulging pecs and very white teeth. Most of all, they must be interested in themselves to the exclusion of all other things. The men are even worse. They must spend most of their waking hours working out in the gym – this makes sense I suppose, otherwise the girls wouldn’t even notice they existed. They are not allowed any form of body hair and the hair on their heads must contain ‘products.’ Like stags in rutting season, they are genetically programmed

to try to procreate with as many females as possible and, for some reason, they can only have one syllable in their names. What else? They can’t wear shirts with sleeves, they only drink beer or vodka and, just like the girls, they are totally self-obsessed. Like all self-obsessed people, they assume that they must be endlessly fascinating to everyone else. I suppose this is why there is so much swearing on Geordie Shore. They need to tell the viewers all about themselves and a few swear words help to emphasise just how profound their insights into themselves really are. Either that or they have such limited vocabularies that they need some multi-purpose words to ﬁll in the gaps. The ‘actors’ spend their days going to nightclubs, drinking, procreating, drinking, swearing, procreating some more and then telling you how profound and interesting it all is. The producers have clearly hit on a winning formula here because Geordie Shore is now in its fourth year and on its tenth series. I’ve thought about this a lot and I think I now know what the point of Geordie Shore is and who it is aimed at. The simple fact is that if you put anything at all on television, it becomes interesting. Ants gathering food, Americans rummaging through lock ups, gypsies getting married – as soon as it is transferred to the small screen it becomes absolutely fascinating. This must be true, or why would Antiques Roadshow exist? As for the people who appear on these shows, they become celebrities – feted, photographed and written about in newspapers and magazines around the world. The minutiae of even their off-screen lives becomes the subject of gossip columns and the paparazzi. They are showered with money for interviews, appearances and promoting products. So come on young people, whiten those teeth, pump up those pecs and slap on that mascara. Fame and fortune await you!

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The Knight in Carpet Slippers “I was walking into my bedroom,” Violet Pinsom said, “and I felt something frightful whizz past me.” Just as the sun was setting, she’d knocked on Graham’s front door in a state of agitation. “Small, like a spider?” Graham asked nervously, surprised to find himself five minutes later cowering with her on her upstairs landing. He’d always hoped that one day he’d be given the chance to be his neighbour Violet’s knight in shining armour. He thought he might be alright with a spider, but a mouse would be a problem. He saw himself more as the sort of knight who swept his cape over puddles, not the slaying dragons type. “No,” Violet said, “it was flying.” Graham was hugely relieved. “It was probably a daddy-longlegs Mrs Pinsom. It’s that time of year. Or maybe it was a moth?” Violet shivered. “Oh dear, I’m not keen on moths, they give me the heebie-jeebies.” “It won’t harm you, I assure you,” Graham said, pulling himself up to his full height. Catching moths with a glass and a large envelope was his speciality. “I’ll have it out of your hair in no time”. At that moment a black shape swept over his head. Graham ducked and stifled a cry. 14

“There it is!” Violet cried. “Shoo moth, shoo.” If it was a moth, thought Graham, it was the biggest he’d seen. The creature flew a lap of the bedroom and then shot back along the landing with a snap of wings. At that moment, he knew it was not a moth at all. Violet clutched Graham’s arm, which he found reassuring, because his knees had gone a little weak. “I don’t want to alarm you Mrs Pinsom,” Graham said, himself in a state of alarm, “but you have a bat in your house.” Violet made a little shrieking noise at the back of her throat, which Graham sympathised with. “The little fellow won’t harm you,” he said. “In fact he’s probably more scared than you.” Though Graham thought he was probably the most terrified of them all. “But I can’t sleep with a bat flying about,” she said. “Can you catch it Graham?” Graham had no idea how to catch a bat, and feared that attempting to catch it would make it angry. He had no idea what an angry bat was capable of. “Why not leave the bedroom window open?” Graham said, with all the authority he could muster. “He’ll find his way out eventually. That’s the best way

to deal with bats.” “Will you sit with me in the lounge until the coast is clear?” Violet pleaded. Graham’s heart leaped. He could think of nothing he would like more than to sit in a lounge with Violet Pinsom. As he followed her downstairs he sensed something alight on the window pane. It was the bat. He’d never seen one up close. It had a funny little face with an upturned nose and a furry body. It didn’t seem so frightening now that it wasn’t flying. With a trembling hand he reached out and lifted the window latch. The bat calmly flew out to freedom. “Shall I pop the kettle on?” Violet called from the kitchen. “Maybe you could go back up every thirty minutes to see if it’s gone?” “That would be lovely, Mrs Pinsom.” Graham gently closed the window. He suspected he would be an awful lot braver in half an hour’s time. by Jackie Brewster

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retrieved from the bottom of the well was observed to be frothing and bubbling. Within two days the rig’s crew were certain they had a viable well; and on 21st September BP announced publicly (but very cautiously): “A test in BP’s North Sea well now being drilled by the Sea Gem 42 miles east of Humber has produced gas, but not in sufficient volume to be commercially significant. The well is being drilled deeper in the hope that commercial production may yet be encountered.”

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Sea Gem’s well was actually the fourth to have been spudded in British waters. The first had been for an American company in December 1964, and two more followed in spring and summer 1965. By September all three had been completed and found only dry wells. When Sea Gem started work a further four rigs were also drilling, but showing no signs of success. By 17th September Sea Gem’s drill had bored down to nearly 3,000 metres, and it was starting to look as though this was yet another dry hole. When its instruments began to indicate the presence of gas, nobody got too excited – it wasn’t uncommon to find small pockets as the drill went deeper. But then the fluid

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Looking for Alaska - John Green Fitting in at a new school is never easy, but Miles Halter’s life is transformed the day he starts at Culver Creek Boarding School and meets the eponymous Alaska Young. She’s beautiful and smart and funny and incredibly sexy, thinks Miles. He’s a smitten kitten but she is more than just a little bit complicated and confused. First comes love and then comes tragedy - and we’d expect nothing less from the author of the blockbusting ‘The Fault in Our Stars’, John Green. How will Miles cope with life on a rollercoaster ride? It’s a really funny book and like your first love, will stay in your heart for a long time.

Goodbye, Mr Chips - James Hilton As the students move through the years and eventually leave school, there are some masters and mistresses who live out their days in the same establishment; the school becoming as much a part of their lives as their own family. Mr Chipping or ‘Mr Chips’ teaches classics at Brookfield School and is something of an institution. The kids think classics and Latin are antiquated subjects, and that their master has perhaps ‘had his chips’, but he perseveres as a staunch believer in discipline and education. Time does move Mr Chips on though, as he falls in love with the young and challenging Katherine and worries about the world that lies beyond Brookfield as times change and life continues. 18

I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You - Ally Carter The Gallagher Academy sets itself apart as being for ‘exceptional women’ and the high achievers among us. It’s actually a school for future spies. Here the young ladies learn combat and martial arts, code-deciphering and even have the odd bit of tuition in chemical warfare. Cammie is one such highly-intelligent student who’s being primed for a life in espionage. However, she can’t escape the fact that she’s also just a girl who’s got a bit of a crush on a boy. How does she go about concealing her identity from the one person she might be falling in love with? It could be a case of mission: impossible. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie - Muriel Spark Most people would say that they have one teacher who really sticks in their mind and who had a significant impact on their future. Unconventional and unorthodox schoolmistress Miss Brodie nurtures the highachieving ‘Brodie set’ and has a great influence over her girls, through her charm and her guile. She fills her lessons with personal accounts of her love life, her politics and her unique slant on life and the future of the Brodie set. Miss Jean Brodie has become an iconic literary figure and has been brought to life both on the stage and in film, by Dame Maggie Smith no less. It’s a back to school must.

Stargirl - Jerry Spinelli Another unusual and left-of-centre teenage girl now, in the form of ‘Stargirl Caraway’. She arrives like a little sprinkling of sunshine at Mica High, strumming her ukulele and taking care of her pet rat. Leo Borlock falls head over heels for her and for a while it looks as though everyone at the school has a soft spot for Stargirl. But, teenagers are fickle, and as soon as you’re up they’ll bring you crashing back down to earth again. The one thing that might save Stargirl is the one thing that could also destroy her: Leo thinks she needs to blend in. Can you make someone be ‘normal’? Can you pretend to be something you’re not? This enchanting book celebrates our quirks and eccentricities and should be read by everyone- whether their ‘freak flag’ is flying, or it’s hidden. The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger Holden Caulfield is cheesed off. The original personification of teenage angst, he narrates a couple of days in his life after being expelled from his stuffy prep school, and generations of adults take him into their stilladolescent hearts. The fact that, to this day, it remains on banned book lists should give you some indication of the power of this antiestablishment novel. Teenagers tend to either revere Caulfield, or absolutely detest him and can’t see what his problem is. Either way, it makes for controversial reading, and a great escape from the ‘olds’ who’ll just get on your case.

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3 YEARS – FEMALE WHITE & BLACK Pretty Missy came into our care due to her pre vious owner’s health issues. She has a de lightfully playful nature and is also extremely affectionate. Missy would be a lovely family cat (though probably would n’t appreciate living with dogs) and has lots of love to offer in return for a caring home for life  and a comfy lap to snooze on! Can you offer Missy the love and life she deserves? 22

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67 YEARS – FEMALE B ROW N & W HITE SPRINGER SPANIEL Sadly Bubbles is back with us for rehoming after things didn’t work out between her and the other dog she went to live with. After so many upheavals in her life, Bubbles wants the chance to feel secure, loved and wanted without feeling the need to compete for attention. She is a sweet girl, who loves a fuss, her walks and most of all playing with her ball. We want an active local home for Bubbles, where someone is around most of the day and with no other dogs or pets and no children under 16 years of age. If you can offer all this and lots of fun and love for our special girl, please get in touch. Thank you for your support . We can’t do it without you! If you think you can offer one of our animals a loving home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon Branch on 01895 833417 or visit our website www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to download an application form and view some of the animals that are looking for forever homes.

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Home & Interiors Time To Re-evaluate Your Working  Life?  by Kate McLelland   

A Stitch In Time While The Sun Shines By Katherine Sorrell

“I don’t want to give up work when I’m older. I just won’t be able to keep working in the same way.”

Factory worker James McArdle’s words will probably resonate with many employees over fifty who are concerned by the prospect of a delayed retirement age.

James, aged 55, is currently employed at a meat processing plant near Basingstoke, a job he has held since the age of twenty-five. However, while he still enjoys the camaraderie of factory work he finds he is less able to cope with the long shifts. Maintaining the fabric of

your house – especially The state pension age for men currently 65 and the if it’sisan older property pensionable ageit,fora women – is, let’s face bit of is chore. increasing year: in a Buteach keep on top fact, government aims to of it,the especially when the establish a state pension age weather is good, and you of 66 for both sexes by the will reap the rewards, says year 2020. Katherine Sorrell

These pension changes affect You the saying about us atknow a time when age-related fixing roof the sun issuesthe such aswhile diminishing shines? keeping regular eyesight,Well, hearing loss, areduced eye on your and mobility and property a less-than-perfect repairing it when necessary memory can potentially affect – especially before the onset of our job performance. But while winter – is anisinsurance policy performance undoubtedly a against major problems. key factor when it comesNot to the only will it make life easier in employability of older workers, the long run, but itaswill save motivation is just important. money and should also help What if these workers simply 24

to maintain the value of your home. As Marianne Suhr, historic buildings surveyor and co-author of Old House Handbook, says: ‘It really don’t have the will to continue is a stitch working in the same way, at the in time. All same pace? buildings can So what are the very options if you quickly decide to change jobs inif late decline middle age, or perhaps they areopt notto work part-time? maintained 1) Asking your properly. employerWhat if starts as a you can work part-time missing roof Although you can tileask canyour lead to employer if theywater wouldingress, be willing to let youthen workdry fewer rot, hours, there is no legalwatch death obligation for them to grant beetle and your wish. If the even employer says structural ‘No’ and can demonstrate collapse.’ that your request has been carefully start? considered, thenWhere there’stolittle Get know you to can do. your home. Find out what is it made from and The good news is that if your how is it built. Are there any employer agrees to let you particular areas that might give work part-time, you Make will still cause for concern? a be entitled theout same and list, and to work howrights to tackle protections as an employee in each area, ensuring you have full-time work. equipment and the necessary skills – or, if not, in full an or 2) Looking for acall new expert. part-time job

Roofs If you haven’t changed jobs

Twice a year, in a while, youuse willbinoculars discover to check the condition of have that recruitment methods your roof and chimney. in Look changed considerably recent out for general damage, years. Most jobs are posted split leadwork, mortar, online and the loose communication missing, or search broken tiles related toslipped your job or slates and anything else (sending covering letters and suspicious. From inside your CVs, and receiving invitations loft, checkinterviews) for stains and other to attend is mainly evidence leaks, and examine conductedofvia email.

supporting timbers for signs of deterioration. Brush moss growth off roofs regularly, or else fit copper growth inhibitors. Always be very careful when attempting roof repairs yourself. It is often a better idea to commission a professional to do the work.

Rainwater goods The Age and Employment

Problems with gutters and Network (www.taen.org.uk) downpipes cause damp has published an excellent patches – but are often easily free guide for older jobseekers remedied. Wait for heavy rain which is available under the and walk around the outside ‘Resources’ section of their of your house, observing website. you don’t have where theIfwater is going to the internet you can –access is it travelling off the roof call into TAEN 0300 247 2000 and theon gutters, down (calldownpipes charges cost tothe 9p the andup into per minute onwhat a landline but drains? If not, has gone considerably more on a mobile wrong? Perhaps leaves, moss phone). or other debris have blocked your goods,Plus perhaps Yourrainwater local Jobcentre awill joint has or also become able apart, to provide maybe wateron is finding gathering in one information work, area. Metal can beand welded or self-employment training. patched while Howeverif ifnecessary, you’ve given upit is often simply to replace work easier voluntarily there may be damaged sections. a risk thatplastic benefits (including IfJobseekers’ there is sagging, you may Allowance) will need to add extra supporting be delayed. If you’re unsure brackets to create gooda about whether youahave slope. Prevention better than good enough caseis to quit your cure, however, so benefits clear gutters, job and apply for as downpipes regularly, you searchand for agullies new position, especially after the leaves you can call the Acas Helpline have fallen in the autumn, on 0300 123 1100 (charges as and keep an eye out for birds above apply). building nests. Redecorate For the moment,goods James metal rainwater when McArdle is so happy necessary, theyto docontinue not at the factory where he works corrode. but he is currently learning IT Walls skills so he will be prepared to Damp in walls might be caused re-enter the job market, and he by the ground advises otherslevel to dooutside the same. being than inside. If it As hehigher explains: is a simple case of build-up, “At back my age, change is level. going dig to the correct to happen: it’s allpersist, about being Should problems prepared.”

digging down further and laying a gravel path will create a breathing space for the wall. If exterior render has ‘blown’ due to hairline cracks allowing moisture behind it, carefully remove the loose, hollow or cracked section, leave the wall behind to dry out and re-render appropriately. Keep an eye on mortar– if it has weathered to the same depth as the joint width, or is very loose, it’s time to re-point, matching existing pointing in material and finish. As for a crack in a wall, everyone’s biggest fear, it may not be as scary as you think. Cracks can be caused by many things, most of them nothing to worry about. When you first spot a crack, mark the end of it with a pencil or take a photo and note the date, so you can keep a track on where it is going and how fast. The Building Research Establishment suggests that cracks that measure less than

5mm wide, and do not grow any larger, will generally not affect structural integrity and can simply be redecorated. If you have any concerns, contact a structural engineer for a professional assessment.

Doors and windows

Is there flaking paint on timber doors and windows? Wait for the wood to dry out, then redecorate as soon as possible. If there is rot, fill carefully or else cut out the whole section out and replace like for like. You can overhaul sash windows relatively easily, by re-aligning, replacing cords and adjusting the weights; you can even add brushes so they are soundproof and don’t rattle. Metal windows can rust, in which case they should be cleaned and, if necessary, repaired and resquared. Try planing and/or sanding sticking wooden doors and windows, and check that locks and hinges are doing their

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS Autumn Show 5th September Ickenham Village Hall, UB10 8DG. Presented by Ickenham & Swakeleys Horticultural Society. For more details see www. ickenham-horticultural.org.uk

Head Massage, Reiki or Swedish Massage. £15 for 30 mins. Prebook by phoning Vera on 01895 635224 or take a chance on the day. Admission 50p, Children Free. Good wheelchair access.

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Patronal Fayre 5th September, 12-4pm St Mary's Church, Denham Village, Denham. Art show by local artists,Classic Cars, Refreshments with homemade cakes, Raffle, Tombola,Children's corner with Bouncy Castle,Hook a Duck etc. Contact Wendy 07826 685098.

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Ruislip Stamp Fair 5th September & 24th October, Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ. Call 01895 637283 for details. Black Park Country Park Events Black Country Park, Black Park Road, Wexham, SL3 6DS. 11th September, 11am-12.30pm Teddy Bears Picnic Join us for some fun & games with your toddlers and their teddies. 13th September, 10am-4pm Annual model Boat Regatta displaying a flotilla of model boats on Black Park Lake. 27th September - 10am to 4pm Duckpond Artisan Market with an eclectic mix of stalls. For more event details visit www.buckscc. gov.uk/countryparks. RCHS Autumn Show 12th September, 1-4pm The Great Barn, Ruislip. Free entrance. Hundreds of floral displays. Refreshments including Tea and Cake, raffle, and much more do come along. Butterflies Table Top Sale & Fundraising Coffee Morning 12th September, 9.30-1pm Ickenham Village Hall, UB10 8DG. Raising funds for DELTA, supporting deaf children. Come and have a look around at the Crafts, Pre-loved items, Unwanted treasures, Cards, Home made Cakes, Books and many more. New for this month, try an Indian

Jazz on a Summers Day 13th September, 1-4pm Denham Village Green, Denham. Anne and the Dough Boys. A free event sponsored by Denham Parish Council. Lunchtime Classical Concerts 17th September, 12.30-1.30pm Church of St John the Baptist, Sheepcote Road, Harrow, HA1 2JE. Elgar - Sonata for Violin and Piano Steve Law - Violin Concerto (Premier). Mark Wilson (violin), Neil Crossland (piano), Steve Law (piano). Voices in Accord Concert 26th September, 7.30pm North Hillingdon Methodist Church, 260 Long Lane, Hillingdon, UB10 9PB. A four part harmony choir based in Hillingdon, will be presenting ‘Look at the World’, a concert of easy listening music in aid of ‘Save the Children’.

Colourdash in aid of Michael Sobell Hospice 27th September, Hillingdon House Farm Sports Ground, Park Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1ES. Wear white and get covered in colour at this fun event sponsored by Intu, Uxbridge. Run, walk or dance around the 5K route and raise sponsorship for patient care at Michael Sobell Hospice in Northwood. Registration costs £20 adults (£12.50 for 11-17 year olds and student in full time education) and includes white t-shirt and sunglasses. Sign up online at www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk or call 0203 826 2367. Lunchtime Classical Concert 30th September, 12.15pm St Martin’s Church Hall, corner of Eastcote Road and High Street, Ruislip, HA4 6DG, Ben Schoeman plays Mozart, Schumann, Chopin and Kodaly.

LIVE MUSIC EVENTS The Swan at Iver 2 High Street, Iver, SL0 9NG. 5th September Nicky B 26th September A great evening with Swing & Soul Duo Champers Bar 184 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA6 1RE. 6th September - Mariatu, stunning Soul Diva. 11th September - Back To School Disco - Fancy Dress Party with DJ Louis until 1am. 13th September - Debi Hall, Blondie Tribute. 20th September - The Consuls, Rock Trio. 27th September - Kevin Hill Junior, Swing & Great American Songbook.

OCTOBER EVENTS Talent Show in aid of Michael Sobell Hospice 2nd October, 7.30pm Watersmeet, Rickmansworth, WD3 1EH. This event is being held as part of Hospice Care Week. To book go to www.watersmeet.co.uk. HUBB Business Breakfast Event 8th October, 8am-9am Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PH. Networking in partnership with the Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce. Coffee & pastries. We would be delighted if you could join us, to book helen. thompson@wardwilliams.co.uk Charity Comedy Night 9th October, 7.30-9.30pm Denham Village Memorial Hall Denham, UB9 5AE. In aid of FODVIS (Friends of Denham Village Infant School). For tickets £10 call Wendy on 07826 685098.

DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE! If you would like us to publicise your event in our October issues contact us no later than Monday 14th September.

Beauty Shades of Autumn by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk This issue we’re looking at makeup, including the key trends for autumn/winter.

If you don’t fancy contouring, but do want to add a touch of colour to your cheeks, Colorescience Pressed Mineral Cheek Colore, £28, is a good choice. Available in five shades, including a natural looking coral, it’s easy to apply, blends well and lasts for ages. Colorescience is available from www.beauty-product-online. co.uk

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As your tan fades, you may find that you want slightly more foundation. ’Contouring’ is the art of using different shades to add definition to your face. Lighter tones highlight areas and make them stand out slightly, while darker tones add shadow and depth. If you’ve been thinking of trying contouring, but are worried that it will take hours, or make you look a bit fake, read on for our cheat’s guide…

Start with an overall base that’s the same tone as your natural skin, before adding slightly darker shades under your cheekbones and along your jawline. Use a lighter shade on top of the cheekbones, under the eyes and between your eyebrows. And don’t forget to blend well! If you’re still not convinced, try searching online for video tutorials. MAC has some great ones on its website, for example. When it comes to the product itself, a cream tends to give a fresher appearance. Iconic London’s Multi Use Cream Contour Palette, £32.99, is a good choice, as it has several easy-to-apply shades in one kit, which also double-up as eyeshadows. 30

Want to master the perfect autumnal smokey eye? Neal’s Yard Remedies tells us how*:

• Apply a tawny brown shadow over the entire eyelid and up into the socket line using a medium eyeshadow brush. Apply to the lower lash line with a small eyeshadow brush. • Using a medium brush, apply a dark hazelnut shade to the outer corner of the lid and blend into the crease of the socket line. Blend the colours using soft back and forth strokes. Apply dark brown mascara. • Press a dark chocolate eyeliner into the eyelash roots, moving along the upper lash line. Go over this with a precise line, staying close to the lashes. Draw eyeliner along the lower lash line from the outer to the inner corner.

Statement lips don’t have to be red. We love Bobbi Brown’s new Lip Trio in Twilight Glow, £39 – the perfect shade for autumn. One of the key looks for this season is ‘polished’. Think sophisticated, ‘grown-up’ make-up. The Lip Trio is perfect for this, as it gives you perfectly defined lips, with just a hint of gloss. Victoriana looks set to become another one of this season’s key looks. Forget soft romantic frills though; this is Victoriana with an edge. Think dark, gothic eroticism. If you don’t fancy going the whole shebang, you can dip your toe (or fingertip) in the water with a dark red or purple nail varnish. We like Vamp by HJ Manicure, which is £9.50 and doesn’t contain the strong chemicals often found in nail polishes, such as formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate.

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Enjoy a Great Day Out in Portsmouth including a Very High Tea with a great view and free time in Gunwharf Quays - packed with choice for Christmas shopping. INCLUDED: High Tea with a glass of Prosecco at the Café in the Clouds - 105 metres up the Spinnaker Tower • Festive shopping time in Gunwharf Quays • Return 33

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   Welcome to Infinity House - the premier hair, beauty and health destination in Buckinghamshire. More than just a salon, it’s a place of complete wellbeing!                                                                            

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Are you also sick of hearing nonsense like “you need to drink more water” or “you need to stretch more” and you want REAL real answers? Then read on... THE key to finding out why you’re waking up at night with intense and painful cramps in your legs is having the appropriate diagnostic tests. Very often the typical tests don’t pick up the problem that’s causing this to happen and in those cases all you’re left with weak advice like “you’re just not stretching enough” or “you’re not drinking enough water” Seriously, if it was an issue of not drinking enough water, every muscle in your body would be cramping all at once since they all get the same amount of water. Right? As for stretching, it does give temporary relief in the daytime, but do you want to lay in bed stretching 3am? And if it’s worse you have to get up and stretch, walk around and your sleep is completely disrupted. Who wants that? You might get lots of other advice as well, all of which is just as deeply flawed, and you’re likely to get something different from every healthcare provider that you speak to. They all have their own opinions. But opinions won’t help you stop the cramping. The solution to this problem comes from finding out what’s really going on... So what’s the answer? It’s essential to understand that a muscle cannot cramp (contract painfully, uncontrollably and spontaneously) by itself. Muscles need nerves to tell them to contract, if you cut the nerve there will be no contraction and long-term there will even be muscle wasting – you would have seen this if you know someone who’s been paralysed or suffered

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Sun 6 September, Winston Churchill Theatre A new production for families and young children, created by the team behind the hit shows Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and The Night Before Christmas.

Fri 2 October, The Stables Historian Marc Morris introduces his biography of King John, drawing on contemporary chronicles and the king's own letters.

Dr Jones Sorts It Out

Sat 3 October, The Stables An evening with some of the UKs dazzling new writing talent. Clare Mackintosh, Rebecca Whitney and Renee Knight join us to talk about their psychological debuts. Advance booking is recommended.

Sun 13 September, Winston Churchill Theatre Mark Jones studied Silliness at the School of Life and brings with his latest children’s comedy show.

Mount Kilimanjaro Fundraiser

Fri 18 September, The Great Barn Comedy from local comedians, music from a live band, a bar and raffle, with prizes kindly donated by local businesses.

Compass Kidz : Full Term

Sat 19 September, Compass Theatre Small drama workshops for 4 to 7 year olds, teaching confidence through drama, movement, voice exercises and mime.

Last Night of the Proms

Sat 19 September, Winston Churchill Theatre The Friary Guildford Band with international soprano Alexandra Regazzi Tarling, take you through many well loved West End shows.

Love Me Tinder

Sat 26 September, Compass Theatre Acclaimed writer/comedian Mark Jones brings his first full length comedy show for grown ups, looking at the perils of dating again in your forties.

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Wed 30 September - Sat 3 October, Compass Theatre Based on Melvyn Bragg’s novel, with music by Howard Goodall, The Hired Man is a musical that appeals to all ages.

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Mon 5 October, Compass Theatre An evening with some of the UKs best crime writers; Leigh Russell, Neil White and Elly Griffiths.

Did She Kill Him?

Tue 6 October, The Stables Kate Colquhoun talks about her latest book, a Victorian tale of deception, adultery and arsenic.

Lofty Wiseman: How It All Started

Tue 6 October, Winston Churchill Theatre John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman talks about survival and his 26 years with the SAS as their Survival Instructor.

Tracy Borman ‘Thomas Cromwell’

Wed 7 October, Winston Churchill Theatre Tracy talks about her latest biography, Thomas Cromwell: The Untold Story of Henry VIII's Most Faithful Servant.

Life, Death and Myth

Thu 8 October, The Stables Hear historian Nigel Jones talk about English poet Rupert Brooke.

RAF Northolt Centenary Concert

Thu 8 October, Winston Churchill Theatre RAF Northolt's centenary concert, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Two Ghost Stories

Sat 10 October, Compasss Studio Now Nunkie Theatre Company present two M.R. James classics, in a thrilling one-man show.

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THE WILDLIFE ZONE

CHARMING FINCHES  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.

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FOR many years two spectacularly coloured birds did not visit the Millstream Fork wildlife garden. Now they are both regular visitors that give us lots of pleasure. So what changes did I have to make to entice these birds back into Millstream Fork? The first reason is food. All animals, including birds need food to survive, and it is the most important task in their daily lives to find it. Following this train of thought, I increased the number of bird tables and feeders quite considerably. Now there are three bird tables and 15 feeders that create a veritable feeding station. As part of this plan, I put out different types of feeders, and bought different seeds to go in them. These additions included a couple of Negri seeders and two larger Sunflower seeders placed at the furthest point from the house. Both of these have been a dramatic success with finches; in particular goldfinch, greenfinch, chaffinch and siskin. However, when I put one type of food out in order to attract another specific bird into the garden, other animals that I did not originally focus on, also came. This happened when I tried to attract the goldfinch, but also successfully enticed another rare visitor here too - the siskin. Normally siskins are birds of conifer and mixed tree woods. However, as there are quite a few trees in the vicinity, they occasionally come into Millstream Fork. I also knew that some seeds would attract a number of birds. For example, not only do finches love Sunflower seeds but another favourite of mine, the ring necked parakeet, loves them too. This feral bird is not liked by everyone or by conservationists either. Even so, it is a beautiful. However, the resident squirrels that regularly raid food that was originally meant for birds, got in on the act. Within a few weeks they were acrobatically dangling from these new feeders, gorging on a new and favourite food, making themselves pleasantly fat. There are times such as this when I must remind myself that Millstream Fork is a garden that welcomes all wildlife. One of those two spectacularly coloured birds that I had aimed to draw into the wildlife garden was the goldfinch. It is, for many people, Britain’s prettiest bird. Fortunately it is not rare, and can be seen in gardens, fields and wasteland throughout the country. A second source of food for birds in a wildlife garden (and other animals, especially insects) is of course, wildflowers. By researching what flowers could be most appropriate for each animal I could then grow plants with these consequences in mind. One such example is teazle, a seed-bearing flower, loved by goldfinches. Bringing new animals into a site can be difficult, and goldfinches were no different. Fortunately, at Millstream Fork, the cycle of habit has taken off. It began when one or two goldfinches sporadically visited the garden which was a real treat for us. Over the following years, more and more goldfinches appeared and became regular feeders rather than rare visitors. Now the finches’ habits are well ingrained. Perhaps over the generations, family groups of goldfinches have been feeding together at the same time in the same place. These small flocks of goldfinches are known as ‘charms’ (see picture below) - a name that I find extremely appropriate for these most colourful and friendliest of birds. The second reason why finches regularly visit Millstream Fork is because they feel safe. Whilst the wildlife garden is visited by a pair of sparrowhawks, there are no other predators for finches to avoid. This includes any lovable ‘moggies’. Unfortunately pet cats often kill an enormous amount of garden wildlife. Even if they do not kill very often, a single cat may harass wild animals, and so prevent many potential visitors from frequenting the site. This is a great shame for any wildlife garden or animal feeding station, as birds are creatures of habit. When birds get used to doing something such as feeding at any one place, they will continue to do so until there is a specific reason why they should not. However, if the habit is not allowed to develop first, it means that a great opportunity to get a beneficial cycle on track is lost. A simple bell on a collar could help warn finches and all other wildlife of the cat’s whereabouts. However, it is not guaranteed to solve the problem. Not all finches do the same things, and there are some behavioural differences between them. For example, goldfinches will not get too close to the house or to people, as they find it too uncomfortable. For many Millstream Fork goldfinches the nearest they get is the bird table on the patio where some of their favourite food supply is. On the other hand chaffinches will approach much closer to the house even when I am sitting out on the patio. When I keep still and make no sudden moves, the more brightly coloured and gregarious male drops his guard and visits me. One such occasion was when I had breakfast outside on the patio during a fine summer morning. A trusting male chaffinch bobbed around on the patio quite freely for ten to fifteen minutes and even hopped onto the patio table as I finished my meal. I think most people would be thoroughly ‘charmed’ by these most beautiful of British birds.

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A Stitch In Time While The Sun Shines By Katherine Sorrell to maintain the value of your home. As Marianne Suhr, historic buildings surveyor and co-author of Old House Handbook, says: ‘It really is a stitch in time. All buildings can very quickly decline if they are not maintained properly. What starts as a missing roof tile can lead to water ingress, then dry rot, death watch beetle and even structural collapse.’

Maintaining the fabric of your house – especially if it’s an older property – is, let’s face it, a bit of a chore. But keep on top of it, especially when the weather is good, and you will reap the rewards, says Katherine Sorrell You know the saying about fixing the roof while the sun shines? Well, keeping a regular eye on your property and repairing it when necessary – especially before the onset of winter – is an insurance policy against major problems. Not only will it make life easier in the long run, but it will save money and should also help 52

Where to start? Get to know your home. Find out what is it made from and how is it built. Are there any particular areas that might give cause for concern? Make a list, and work out how to tackle each area, ensuring you have the necessary equipment and skills – or, if not, call in an expert.

Roofs

Twice a year, use binoculars to check the condition of your roof and chimney. Look out for general damage, split leadwork, loose mortar, missing, slipped or broken tiles or slates and anything else suspicious. From inside your loft, check for stains and other evidence of leaks, and examine

Rainwater goods

Problems with gutters and downpipes cause damp patches – but are often easily remedied. Wait for heavy rain and walk around the outside of your house, observing where the water is going – is it travelling off the roof and into the gutters, down the downpipes and into the drains? If not, what has gone wrong? Perhaps leaves, moss or other debris have blocked your rainwater goods, perhaps a joint has come apart, or maybe water is gathering in one area. Metal can be welded or patched if necessary, while it is often easier simply to replace damaged plastic sections. If there is sagging, you may need to add extra supporting brackets to create a good slope. Prevention is better than cure, however, so clear gutters, downpipes and gullies regularly, especially after the leaves have fallen in the autumn, and keep an eye out for birds building nests. Redecorate metal rainwater goods when necessary, so they do not corrode.

Walls

Damp in walls might be caused by the ground level outside being higher than inside. If it is a simple case of build-up, dig back to the correct level. Should problems persist,

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A member of the Career Development Institute and registered with the Careers Professional Alliance, a qualified Careers Practitioner and Trainer, she works with both private and business clients around London and the South East. Karen also facilitates workshops and offers individual coaching to Military Personnel leaving the Armed Forces at RAF Northolt and works as an Associate Career Coach and Trainer for both Right Management and SMP Solutions. Writing for a number of career focused and military resettlement magazines she regularly contributes to ‘In and Around’ every month sharing her practical experience with her local community.

The road to success is always... ‘UNDER CONSTRUCTION’ I was having lunch in the City looking out of the cafe window watching the world go by – far too quickly - when I saw this sign at the construction site opposite. I instantly loved it. It made me think about my own career path and the journey I have taken to get here. Like many people I meet, it wasn’t the path I initially envisaged and it certainly wasn’t a straight road either. I considered if I had to map out a picture of my real career path as a ‘journey’ what would it really look like? Well, it would be a very complex, windy road with random obstacles, diversions and road maintenance delays. There would be bumps and dips and a few nasty pot holes for sure along with steep inclines, twists and turns. However, some of it would be on smooth tarmac with no traffic and great views. Whereas some parts of my career path would be less comfortable with storm clouds and rough terrain. I have not yet met anyone who has set off on their career path after School or University and just sailed through their career without diverting, digressing or overcoming many obstacles and challenges. One thing is for sure, many of us don’t really appreciate the journey we have made so far, or think about what we have achieved and what we have learnt on the way. • Think about your career path and what has your journey looked like so far? • What diversions and obstacles have you faced and how have you overcome them? • What have you learnt about yourself on the way and what have you achieved so far? 56

• Where is your career path leading you now and is it the direction you planned? • Do you need to make any changes to your career path to keep it on track? It’s important to remember how your path is always under construction and you are playing the role of both Construction Manager as well as the end user – you are in charge! Obstacles, delays and challenges will always appear and it’s about how you manage them that enables you to continue in a positive way. If you come up to an obstacle ask yourself “How can I get around this?”. • If it’s too high, what help do you need to climb over it? • If it’s too steep, who can help to push you on? • It it’s too bumpy, who can help you smooth things over? • If it’s going in the wrong direction, pull in to a lay by and re-assess your options and take a different direction. Enjoy your journey, make the most of it and if you don’t like the way it’s going... change it!

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Even if you exercise regularly, too much sitting could significantly shorten your life. With employment and entertainment becoming ever more sedentary, sitting down for hours is the norm for many of us. But in the last decade, research has increasingly proved that prolonged sitting is a health risk in itself, regardless of how much or how little exercise we do, and can cause irreversible damage. Disturbing rEsEarch A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2008 estimated that for every hour we sit watching TV after the age of 25, our life expectancy decreases by 21.8 minutes, while a 2012 study in the Lancet estimated that inactivity causes 9% of premature deaths. So how does sitting shorten life expectancy? Recent studies showed a 147% increase in the incidence of cardiovascular events (incidents causing heart muscle damage) and a 112% increase in diabetes risk amongst those spending longest sitting, 58

compared to those who sat least. Inactivity is known to increase breast and colon cancer risk too - and unsurprisingly, obesity. James Levine, Director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative, has said he believes sitting is more dangerous than smoking. “We are sitting ourselves to death.” We know prolonged inactivity results in decreased bone density, and evidence now shows it reduces the action of enzymes that maintain healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Some experts have suggested the effects of prolonged sitting may partially resemble those of zero gravity, causing the accelerated ageing, bone and muscle loss that occurs in astronauts. Unfortunately, exercise sessions aren’t a “cure for too much sitting,” explains Professor Marc Hamilton, from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in Men’s Health. “The average person could never do enough to counteract the effect of hours and hours of chair time.” tackling thE ProblEm A moderately active lifestyle which includes housework, walking or gardening is ideal. Take regular active breaks from seated activities like reading and watching TV: mop the floor, take a quick walk, or do a few minutes of ‘step’ (an exercise step isn’t required. Stairs will

do). You could also consider: • Reducing your sitting time by standing on public transport, walking or biking to the station, or getting off the bus earlier. • Standing or walking while on the phone. • A standing desk, a desk that converts between sitting and standing, or a unit that converts your normal desk to a standing one. • A treadmill desk (or attach a bracket or stand to your treadmill). • Sitting on a yoga ball; your core muscles will be used constantly to retain balance. • Walking or organising a sporting activity at lunchtime. • Active Sitting. It won’t replace standing or walking, but makes sitting healthier. Try raising your heels up and down; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lower your lower leg from knee height or whole leg from hip height; swivelling your office chair using just your hips; tensing, stretching and bending your arms; rolling your shoulders. • Using the Pomodoro Technique, described here: http://pomodorotechnique. com/. This time management technique inserts regular breaks – that’s the time to get active. So next time you’re about to start something, stop. Does it have to be done sitting down? If not, then don’t sit! Bear in mind, though, that constant standing isn’t ideal either. Experts recommend aiming for a 50/50 split between sitting and activity.

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Premium Bonds were first introduced in 1956 by Harold MacMillan as a way to reduce inflation, and they remain a popular savings choice today. It is estimated that over £50 billion is held in the Premium Bond ‘pot,’ making them the largest savings product in the UK. Not a ‘standard’ savings option, bonds pay no interest and never expire. They can make you a millionaire though, if you are lucky enough to win one of the two £1 million draws each month. How do they work? Bonds up to the value of £50,000 can now be bought following a recent rise in the maximum limit. At the other end of the scale you can purchase a single bond for £1, with all bonds being entered into a monthly prize draw. Premium Bond numbers are picked at random by ERNIE (Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment), and you can check whether you’re a winner via the NS&I website from the third day of each month. The government funds the prize money by calculating a rate of interest as if the bonds were ‘standard’ government bonds, rather than using money from the sale of new Premium Bonds. You can buy them from 60

a post office, or directly from NS&I by phone or online. How much can you win? Winnings range from £25 to the £1 million jackpot, with prizes also including a percentage of £25,000, £50,000 and £100,000 wins each month. Returns average the equivalent of around 1.3% according to Moneywise, who also state that the chance of winning from a single bond are approximately 1 in 26,000.� You can be lucky though – the Guardian recently reported a £1 million jackpot winner who had held just £400 worth of bonds. For those wanting a reliable income from their savings, however, other products would be more suitable if they are willing to forego instant access in favour of higher interest rates. What are the main benefits of Premium Bonds? • All winnings are tax-free – a big draw for some people, especially as ISA rates remain low • Bonds can be cashed in with no notice needed • They can be purchased for a child or grandchild with a minimum investment of £100 (unless you are paying by standing order, in which case it is £50) • There’s no risk of losing your capital – Premium Bonds

are backed 100% by a government guarantee • You can choose to have your winnings reinvested in more Premium Bonds, which works in a similar way to compound interest in a savings account • Premium Bonds never expire Unclaimed prizes If you bought Premium Bonds in the dim and distant past, it might be worthwhile looking on the NS&I website where there’s an ‘unclaimed prizes’ finder. With no time limit for claiming, even bonds from 1957 are still valid, and there is a reported £41 million yet to be claimed. Premium Bonds cannot be passed on to someone else on the death of the holder. They remain eligible to win prizes for 12 months, but can be cashed in at any time. NS&I also provide a tracing service, not just for Premium Bonds, but for any of their savings and investment products. Should you choose Premium Bonds over traditional savings accounts? The problem with Premium Bonds is that because you are not guaranteed a return on your money, the investment could reduce in value over time due to inflation. Other savings accounts, even though their interest rate may be low, offset this issue a little.

If you are a higher rate tax payer, you may find investing in Premium Bonds useful if you have already exhausted other tax-free options. People often buy bonds after inheriting money, or sometimes when they need to ‘store’ a lump sum temporarily – a deposit on a property or an inheritance, for example. So in general terms, Premium Bonds should probably not be the first choice for savings – the main attraction for many is the potential chance of a big win. On a lighter note ERNIE has become something of a celebrity over the years. According to NS&I he receives Valentine’s and Christmas cards – possibly from bond holders trying to court favour and influence his decisions? If you do win the £1 million jackpot, don’t expect a cheque through the post. ‘Agent Million’

will call to deliver the news in person. NS&I claim that one Agent Million has informed more than 100 winners of their new millionaire status.

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Government’s wishes for Premium Bonds Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Harriet Baldwin, explained the government’s goals regarding Premium Bonds,

“Our long-term plan is all about supporting savers and boosting working people’s financial security at all stages of life… That’s why we have increased the amount people can invest in premium bonds for the second time in two years.” Although not suitable for savers looking for a guaranteed regular income, Premium Bonds offer a way to boost a nest egg. They hold a special place in the nation’s heart – along with ERNIE of course.

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Autumn Equinox

eptember 23rd is a special date in the gardening calender. The sun is directly above the earth’s equator and day and night are exactly the same length.

warm, and move them to another part of the garden, where they’ll ﬂourish when the new growing season begins next year.

Likewise, I’m planning where any new trees Because of this, September is a or shrubs will go. I’ll get them in during pivotal month in the year: it heralds September and the end of summer and they’ll be off to a the start of autumn. It’s Autumn Lawn Care flying start come also a pivotal month SWEEP THE LEAVES. I put mine Spring. in the garden. It’s a in a perforated dustbin liner, in time of endings but My garden is a dry spot and wait for them to also a time for rejchock-full rot down. uvenation. Summer of Spring RAKE Use a wire rake to pull out plants fade and enter bulbs already all the dead moss and thatch. I their dormant period, but I can put everything I collect into the while leaves take on always find compost bin. autumn hues: yet room for some SPIKE LAWN Push a garden fork autumn crocuses push more. While I’m right through the lawn into the up through the soil, at it I’ll be planting a earth below then rock it a little while bushes and trees few in pots so I can be sure to open up the lawn’s surface are laden with fruit. of a great spring display on the patio. This dual aspect to September means that on the one hand I find myself preparing my garden for its long winter sleep, but on the other I’m planning ahead for next spring.

and allow air in.

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Meanwhile I look upon all the weeding, tidying and leaf-raking that I’m doing as an investment in compostable materials for my bin and my leaf-litter pile, which when left over the winter transmogrify into rich, crumbly compost and leafmould respectively. When dug into my soil in early spring it will give my garden a much needed shot of energy with which to kick off the growing season. The autumn equinox is the gardener’s equivalent of the New Year. It’s a time to reﬂect on the past season while resolving to do even better in 2016.

BRUSH WITH TOP DRESSING This is available from garden centres. Brush it into the holes with a stiff broom. To make your own top dressing, mix 3 parts top soil with one part peat substitute and 6 parts sharp sand.

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Almost every garden has a lawn, and there is a lot you can do to keep it in good condition. Don’t wait until spring but get to work now with some autumn lawn care to keep your lawn looking healthy and green.

Large weeds in small lawns are best removed by hand, perhaps using a sturdy old kitchen knife – perfect for removing dandelions, small clumps of daisies and other weeds missed by the mower. You should also take a look at the level of moss in the lawn: when green and luxuriant it can look quite attractive, but once it dies out the lawn will look really awful. On the whole, moss in lawns is encouraged by compaction, poor drainage of the soil and lawn surface and by excessive shading, perhaps by nearby trees or herbaceous plants in adjacent borders. It is worth doing anything you can to alleviate these problems, and for shading you should prune back shrubs which overhang the lawn or have trees professionally crown thinned or lifted, so that more light gets through to the lawn. Herbaceous plants are easily dealt with by using bamboo canes and string to ease them up and away from the grass. Compaction is relatively easy 66

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to deal with, and in small areas where the problem is not too bad, you can use a normal garden fork. Drive this into the lawn every 10 – 15 cm (4 – 6 in) and ease it back and forth slightly to enlarge the holes created by the tines of the fork. This creates some drainage channels, which will also improve aeration. On very heavy sites or where compaction is bad, use a hollow tine aerator. These can be bought as attachments for some lawnmowers, or you can buy or hire a dedicated machine or piece of equipment. A hollow tine aerator removes cylinders of turf and the soil beneath, thus producing a better effect than using a garden fork. Once aerated, brush a sandy top dressing mixture into all the holes, using a mixture of sieved garden soil and horticultural sand, perhaps mixed with a small quantity of sieved leaf mould. The top dressing ensures that the holes are kept open to allow better drainage and aeration over a longer period.

before you attempt to rake it out. Raking out can be combined with scarifying, where you use a spring tined rake to aggressively rake the surface of the lawn, so that dead moss, thatch (the accumulated bits of dead grass and other lawn debris) and any other surface debris are removed. Once done, you will find that the lawn looks a lot worse than it did when you started, as it will look thinner and more moth-eaten. However, scarifying helps to ensure that the grasses receive plenty of air and allows for better re-growth; have faith, the situation will improve.

Use a proprietary moss killer if moss is really out of control, applied exactly according to the manufacturer’s instructions; you should make sure that the moss is killed off completely

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If you still have bare areas once you have improved the texture of the soil and fixed drainage problems, then re-seed or over-seed using a suitable grass-seed mixture. To improve germination and speed of growth, pin a piece of horticultural fleece or Enviromesh over the newly sown area. This will help keep it warmer and prevent birds from stealing the grass seed.

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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

Memorial Hall. Call Sandra 07867470240 Lisa 07533549072 E: lisa.sandra.fitness@gmail.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

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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.Call 07947 106607 the rockingrebels@gmail.com 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 Meets 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, e: secretary@crosierinvestment.org.uk w: www.crosierinvestment.org.uk

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, 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 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 Fitness League Tone & stretch exercises for the whole body, with 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

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 (Ceroc) Mon 8-11pm, Yiewsley & West Drayton Community Centre and Tue & Thu 811pm, Uxbridge Civic Centre. First Night Entry & Free Lifetime membership with this listing. Call Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com 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. continued overleaf...

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KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA CONTINUED... 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

mobility and general health. Beginners welcome. Tues 8-9.30pm at Yeading Community Centre, Ditchfield Road, Yeading, Hayes UB4 9BH. Contact David 0751 4998 674 david@zhong-ding.com www.zhong-ding.com

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. www.pennylanesinging.com or call 07951 294044.

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

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

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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 Social Line Dancing At St Marys Church Hall, Harefield Last Sat of the month 7.30-10.30pm Tia Chi Chuan Tai Chi is an ancient art which combines deep breathing, correctly aligned posture and relaxation with slow gentle movements. It can help with mental and physical stress, improve balance,

Uxbridge Musical Theatre Ruislip Conservative Club, 56-58, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7DQ. Tuesday 8-10pm. Call Phil Harrison 01895 636367 E 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 by Melanie Kleyn, qualified HND, now on degree at ACM. Kids 8yrs+, ladies, 3.15-5.30pm or daytime only. Call 07757 635880 Email: drumsmel@gmail.com or text Faraday Country Music Club in Slough SL2 1RN. Country music every Thurs for listeners, western partners, freestyle, line dancers. 8-11pm. 07986 050742 or see www.faradaycountry.co.uk

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 Rock Project Greater London School of Rock & Pop teaching 7-18 year olds to play guitar, bass, drums & vocals. Sessions run Weds at Vyners School, Ickenham and Thursday’s at Nower Hill High School, Pinner. Juniors (7-11) 4.15-6.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.30-8.30pm. for more info: Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 . e: uxbridge@therockproject.com. 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

Guitar Lessons Complete beginners welcome. Contact Sam for a FREE lesson 07798 588496 sam@uxbridgeguitarlessons.co.uk

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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

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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 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

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

SELF DEFENCE... 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

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

SOCIAL GROUPS...

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

Colne Valley Park Conservation Volunteers Every second weekend of the month. Hands on help to protect the wildlife and landscape of the regional park. For more details contact Steve Ord steven.ord@groundwork.org.uk or call 07718 043080. Denham Lions 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 8pm at Denham Garden Village, Denham Green. 18+. info@denhamlions.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

Tiny Toes Childcare Full Day Care Nursery. Call 01753 655650 or tinytoes@ivercommunity.org

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 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, 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 Ladies Golf Every Mon & Wed, 10am at Rickmansworth Golf Club new members welcome. Email ladiescaptain@rick mansworthgolf club.co.uk for details. Learn to Sail! We are an RYA approved training centre new members welcome. FREE sailing tasters! www.kingsmeadsc.org.uk Pink Ladies Netball Club Training at Stockley Academy, West Drayton every Tues. Seniors16+yrs 7.30-9pm. Back to Netball 16+yrs 7.30-8.30pm. u16s for details 01895 448878 www.pinkladiesnetball.co.uk Table Tennis Denham Village Memorial Hall Tuesdays 5.30-10pm. Call Richard Cottle on 01895 835292

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PART TIME TELEMARKETING PERSON Office based near Eastcote tube No Selling Involved. We require: Enthusiasm and a pleasant phone manner. Ability to work under own initiative (after training) We offer: Hours to suit. Hourly pay plus bonus Please email short resume of any past work experience to: joe@firstnationalcarsales.co.uk

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