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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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By Kate McLelland 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. But the forecast is usually so general 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. However 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 although this system was a continuation of ancient Greek and Babylonian traditions. The problem with popular astrology is that it isn’t true astrology at all. The horoscope column that appears in your newspaper is based on the position of the sun at the date of your birth. It may be fun to read, but this narrow focus is like watching your television through a rolled up tube of cardboard. 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 8

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 interpret information about your personality. The chart 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). 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 a Basic Certificate Course costing around £600. If this sounds expensive, you’ll find plenty of information online. 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. Given astrology’s popularity, it’s not surprising to find there are 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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Ford Mustang By James Baggott

coupes such as the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5 would also be on the shopping lists for Mustang buyers. Stack the equivalent V8-engined offerings up against the Ford, though, and there’s an eye-watering difference in price.

What’s it like to drive?

What is it?

A large American hamburger, served up in a European baguette with double side of Across The Pond Cheese. There’s little doubt the Mustang has a cult following - that comes with a 50-year history and more movie appearances than Clint Eastwood (probably), but is that enough for it to win the battle against something like an Audi A5? The Blue Oval thinks it is and 2015’s allocation of 1,200 cars has already been sold.

What’s under the bonnet?

Well, you can see the European influence here, because it’s not all about a V8 - there’s a 312bhp 2.3-litre four cylinder Ecoboost option too. We know that feels like sacrilege - and to be honest, it really is - but if you actually care about CO2 in a Mustang it produces 179g/km and if mpg keeps you up at night it’ll return 35.3mpg. That said, choosing the Ecoboost would be like opting for a salad in McDonald’s so instead the 415bhp V8 is the only choice. 10

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It’s thirsty at 20.9mpg and kills many, many trees with emissions of 299g/km, but this is a Mustang. It’ll hit 60mph in a shade under five seconds and go on to 155mph (limited). Oh, and it sounds good... the Ecoboost, not so much.

What’s the spec like?

It’s not bad, but we can’t help feeling it lacks the glitz of rivals. But then this car is priced extremely competitively - the V8 is a fiver under £33k, which for a V8 is a relative bargain. Ford tells us 80 per cent of its customers ticked all the other options on the specification sheet which include comfy Recaro seats and upgraded Shaker audio system.

Any rivals?

Ford insists the Mustang ‘has no rivals’. The first allocation has mostly been snapped up by enthusiasts who bought a Mustang because they’ve always wanted one. So what happens when those first adopters run out? Well, when pressed, Ford admitted German

It’s big and feels it, with a long nose that we found hard to place comfortably on the road. The Ecoboost engine particularly failed to impress, and we’d go as far to say that buying an Ecoboost should go down as a very bad life choice indeed. The V8 on the other hand sounds like a Mustang should and has the pace to match. The steering is a little light and the manual gearbox notchy, but they’re foibles you’ll probably put up with. The fastback is better looking and better to drive than the convertible too, so go for that.

The verdict

We can see why it appeals to Mustang fans but beyond them we just can’t see who’ll buy it. How many buyers want an American muscle car? We’d hedge our bets and say not very many. The Mustang might work on the streets of San Francisco, but will it have the same effect on a wet Scarborough seafront? We’re unsure. The ace up its sleeve might just be the price - at £32,995 the V8 is a lot of car for the money. But that still wouldn’t make us buy one.

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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.

The statistics bear out my theory. Look at private house building since the 1960s and, whenever prices have risen sharply, the supply of new homes has also risen sharply. The two correlate remarka bly well. This is understandable because new homes are not just bought by first time buyers, they are bought by people who are already on the prop erty ladder and, increasingly these days, by buy to Oddly enough, the latest survey by RICS reveals let investors. The buyers who are on the property that in many areas prices are being driven up by a ladder normally have to sell their existing homes lack of new builds. So what do I know! and they are unlikely to do that if prices are falling. In other words, if developers build a lot of private  houses, rising prices become a selffulfilling proph esy. 12

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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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Hillingdon Business Minds 10th July, 12.30-2pm Pump Lane Unlock your potential, develop self belief and confidence. Admission to this event is FREE. For more details email Keeley on info@key4change or call 07923 074 304. Ruislip Stamp & Postcard Fair 11th July The Ruislip Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, HA4 7DQ. For details call 01895 637283. Iver Heath Junior School Summer Fayre 11th July, 12-3pm Iver Heath Junior School. Grand Prize and Cash Raffles plus Pony Rides, Bouncy Castle, Fairground attractions, Tombola, Games, Crafts and Refreshments. Summer Fayre 11th July, 11am-2pm Harefield Infant School, High Street, Harefield, UB9 6BT. Games Stalls & fun in the sun. Hayes Carnival 11th July, starts at 12.30pm Pump Lane Come along and be dazzled by the parade. Visit www.hillingdon.gov. uk/hayescarnival. FREE Meditation Event 11th July, 2.30pm-4.30pm Ickenham Village Hall, 33 Swakeleys Road, UB10 8DG. FREE event but booking is required. Call 07970 147967 / 0208 574 3699 or visit www.brahmakumaris.org/uk

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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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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

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 mantelpiece, and then lovely floorboards, Turkish rugs, and furniture made from walnut and mahogany, with carved edges, stable and strong.’ This was, of course, the age of the master cabinetmaker: famous names such as Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite. Although styles varied according to the prevailing fashion, the general preference was for fine, small, light pieces made from rich woods, often featuring decorative gilding, marquetry or lacquer. If you can’t afford Georgian antiques, look for Victorian or Edwardian replicas, and use loose covers to conceal unsuitable modern pieces, as was the fashion at the time. As for fabrics, cottons and linens became extremely popular and a host of beautiful printed and woven patterns appeared, many of which are still available, including chintzes featuring large, bright florals, bold stripes, spray of flowers, Chinese scenes and the monochrome images of toile de Jouy. On walls, either wood panelling or block-printed wallpaper would be perfect, or else look for appropriate paint colours from the many historic ranges on offer today. Georgian ‘common’ colours included off-white, stone, grey, cream, a wide range of earthy tones and chocolate. Generally speaking, the stronger the colour, the

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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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-

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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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here are many pressing concerns facing the nation – will we still be in the EU in two years’ time; what are we going to do about Islamic State? But I am worried about a much more immediate threat to our society. That’s right, I’m talking about serving plates. As I may have mentioned before, I eat out quite a lot, not least because of the necessity to review a different restaurant every month, and I have noticed an alarming trend developing for serving up food on anything other than a good old fashioned plate. It all started with cheese arriving on chopping blocks. There is a certain logic to this; if you’re cutting off bits of cheese the knife goes into the wood rather than scraping against the plate. But hold on, you don’t worry about the knife scraping against the plate when you’re cutting a bit off a nice juicy piece of steak. Besides, a chopping block won’t fit into the dish washer and it is difficult to clean properly so, before you know it, bacteria has built up on the surface and everyone is going down with horrible bugs. But a far more disturbing trend is the habit of serving up all manner of dishes on pieces of slate. This craze has swept the country and it is now hard to find an eatery that doesn’t insist on plonking a slab of metamorphic rock with some succulent morsels of food perched precariously on top of it down on the table. There are any number of reasons why a piece of slate should not be used as a serving dish. It is flat, so there is nothing to stop food that is globular in nature from rolling over the edge. No doubt, in the kitchens of these restaurants, the waiters must have to navigate a treacherous morass of peas, capers and mozzarella balls. The surface of slate is granular and crisscrossed with cracks and imperfections, giving the dreaded bacteria millions of 22

places to hide from the pot cleaner’s brush. Finally, it is hard to think of an item less elegant than a slate, you might as well serve up a starter on a house brick. I’ve seen tiramisu lovingly prepared in coffee cups, but why; what’s wrong with handing over a nice big dollop of it in a bowl? The latest thing is to serve chips in a miniature version of the wire basket from a deep fat fryer. This is ridiculous; not only is it an extra item to buy, it’s an extra thing to wash and the diner has to carefully manoeuvre the chips out of the basket and onto the plate before spearing them with the fork. Invariably you end up eating the chips with your fingers, which is not the kind of table manners I expect to see in a decent restaurant. The whole sorry mess has finally reached its denouement in an otherwise highly rated restaurant on the Isle of Man, where they serve up their full English breakfast on a fireman’s shovel. This is meant to pay homage to the crews of steam engines who used to fry up bacon and eggs on the stoker’s shovel. This is all well and good, but how many hapless diners must have accidentally caught the handle and tipped a piping hot portion of baked beans and fried mushrooms onto their lap? Clearly, something must be done… and I’m glad to say that it has; a Twitter group has been formed demanding that slates be returned to our roofs, chopping boards to the kitchen counter and shovels to the garden shed. This should obviously solve the problem but, in the unlikely event that it doesn’t, I’m going to add my own voice to the chorus. Chefs of the nation, let the ingredients be your palate, china be your canvas and the food your painting. Bring back the humble plate, honed over the millennia to be the perfect serving dish.

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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 24

boost. It’s wonderfully refreshing and also ideal for long-haul flights and taking the burn out of shaving. A bottle costs £13.95 from www.greenpeople. co.uk and should last you for most of the summer. A good suntan lotion, that offers both UVA and UVB protection, is vital, but even if you are religious about avoiding sunburn, it’s still worth having a decent after-sun to hand. We like Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Cooling Aloe Gel, which (as you’ve probably guessed) contains aloe vera, along with a vitamin A & E complex. As well as soothing sunburn, it helps to prevent peeling, eases the itch of insect bites and hydrates your skin. It can feel a bit sticky, but it gets the job done. Pick it up for just £5 from www.FragranceDirect.co.uk If you’re planning to slum it in with the other campers, you might want to take a packet of baby wipes to freshen up between showers. Baby wipes can be a bit too harsh for your face though, so if you have space, pack some Pacifica Coconut Cleansing Wipes. One of my own personal

beauty essentials, these remove make-up gently, but effectively, and leave your skin feeling really plumped and hydrated. Order yours from www.lovelula.co.uk for £4.99, with free delivery.

that have been clinically proven to help support your immune system. It’s available from Holland & Barrett and  other health stores for £9.99.

Festivals can be a breeding ground for colds, flu and other viruses, and partying to the early hours doesn’t exactly help your body to fight them off. As well as stocking up on antibacterial hand gel, give your immune system a boost ahead of time with a decent nutritional supplement. Unbeelievable Bee Prepared Daily Defence Immune Support is a good choice. 100% natural, it contains bee propolis, black elderberry and other extracts

If you’re planning to rock-chick-it-up this summer, check out label. m Texturising Volume Spray, which gives you the texturising benefits of a dry shampoo, with the hold of a hairspray. It was one of London Fashion Week’s ‘official haircare products’ and is great for adding long-lasting volume and height, so perfect for back-combed styles. The original version has been criticised as being too light for darker hair colours, so label.m have now introduced a version just for brunettes.

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Make the most of sweet and juicy British strawberries with these divine fruit tarts. If you don’t have time to make the pastry cream then use fresh readymade custard or just top with sweetened whipped cream.

Ingredients: • 225g self-raising flour • 1tsp baking powder • 75g butter, chilled and diced

• 50g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten • 2-3 tbsp milk For the Pastry Cream and Topping

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2 medium eggs 25g plain flour 50g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 300ml milk 150ml double cream 175g strawberries 5ml lemon juice 1 tbsp icing sugar

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1. Preheat the oven to 190C, fan 170C, Gas 5. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat up. Lightly butter 6 x 8cm loose-based fluted tartlet tins (measured across the base). 2. Sift the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub into the flour to make fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, egg and enough milk to make a soft dough. 3. Divide the dough into six equal pieces and, using floured hands, press each piece of dough into the base and up the sides of a tartlet tin. Place the tins on the hot baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until risen and golden brown. Cool in the tins for 15 minutes then turn out and leave to cool completely. 4. To make the pastry cream, beat together the eggs, flour, caster sugar and vanilla extract. Pour the milk into a small pan and heat the milk to almost boiling point then whisk into the egg mixture. Return the mixture to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring all the time, until thickened. Cover the surface with greaseproof paper and leave to cool completely. 5. Whip the cream until softly peaking and fold into the pastry cream. Puree half the strawberries by pushing through a fine-holed sieve. Stir in the lemon juice and icing sugar. Slice the rest of the strawberries. 6. Spoon the pastry cream on top of the shortcakes. Top with the sliced strawberries and spoon over the puree. Serve within 2-3 hours of assembling.

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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. 30

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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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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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.

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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. 34

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

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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

annual travel insurance in their monthly fee. 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

‘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.

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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

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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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, 38

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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A strong line up of bands and performers includes: Lips, Macchina Del Tempo, Sweet Panic, the in volved, Kick, Periscope View, Tyrants, An Ceol, The Harlings Tickets can be purchased from event brite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/southlandslive 2015tickets16232417598

Southlands LIVE is a family friendly event, and this year we’ve created a family ticket package so eve Adults £7.50, children £5, Children under 5 go free. ryone can come and enjoy the day. Children under A family ticket costs £20. 5 can attend for free. To keep up to date with our events and Southlands The event caters for all tastes, although obviously LIVE you can follow us on Twitter appealing for music lovers, we’ll also have great @southlands_arts or visit our website food, refreshments (including a bar), craft stalls and www.southlandsarts.co.uk entertainment for the kids on the day.

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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 42

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.

inch away from my foot, unemptied.

awaited. I carried my still-full bins back home.

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Mrs Murphy shook her head as Sarah opened the door, took one look at my burden, then turned on her heel and went back inside. We didn’t speak until lunch.

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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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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 46

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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vengeance and causing a huge nuisance for residents in the south of the Park. We are working with the Environmental Health officers at South Bucks District Council, who are now considering a prosecution as they can get no adequate response from Thames Water. Unfortunately the sewage works are in Slough who are reluctant to take any action at all.          if you have any problems with the flies as this will be needed as evidence.

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our representations Bucks County Council granted planning permission for this and agreed that            We are questioning this decision and considering what further action we can take. The hours of operation have been set at 6am to 8pm Mon to Sat, no operation on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

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recommendations for airport expansion will be presented to the Government in the first week of July. When we know whether Heathrow has been selected for expansion we will consider our next actions. If Heathrow is selected the impact on us will be considerable in terms of noise and air pollution. Compensation and mitigation measures will be at the top of our agenda.

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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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The summer term is here again and with it some lovely weather and lots of excitement at Iver Heath Infant School and Nursery! Towards the end of last half term we had a strange arrival at the school. One morning our caretaker, Mr Lee arrived early into school as usual and discovered an enormous egg in a nest in the school grounds! The children were amazed and intrigued by the find and also by the letter that came in the post the same day form the Museum of Strange Objects. This stated that they had heard of the strange arrival and were hoping that the children could describe it for them both in words and pictures. This meant that normal lessons had to be abandoned for the day as we all studied, measured and drew the enormous egg. There were many suggestions and ideas for where it had come from and for what we should do with it, but amazingly the very next morning it had disappeared!

This half term we have begun with our World Week. This involves the children all ‘flying’ around the world to visit different countries. This year the countries visited were The Philippines, New Zealand, France, Switzerland, Vietnam and the USA. It has been a super week and the children have learnt so much! We have been particularly lucky this year to have a number of children whose families have contact with some of the countries we have been studying and so have been generously supplying us with information and resources. This morning we held a Teddy Bear’s Picnic in Nursery for all the children we are welcoming into Nursery in September. It was a beautifully sunny morning and so the children were able to have their picnic and songs and stories outside in the sunshine!

We also held our annual Grandparents morning and display afternoon before the May half term. This is always a popular event and the children thoroughly enjoy showing off their classroom and work to their grandparents. It is also an opportunity for the children to learn about the past first hand!

We have many more exciting events planned before we break up for the summer holidays amongst which will be our Year Two Sports Day and our Year Two production. This year the children will be performing a show called ‘Pirates and Mermaids’. Rehearsals will soon be getting underway and it promises to be a production worthy of the West End!

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-

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IT seemed as though summer was never going to arrive this year and even at the time of writing with a week to go until summer solstice the weather is looking distinctly un-summer like! However, even if we don’t get a barbeque summer, there are still some precautions pet owners need to take during the summer months. Take dogs out for walks in the evening and early morning on hot days, and don’t let them over-exercise. Particular care may need to be taken with some breeds with compromised breathing like Bull Breeds and breeds with very thick coats like Huskies. Always provide access to cool fresh water and, take some in a flask with a collapsible bowl on walks. A paddling pool at home is a good way to allow dogs to cool down. If you suspect your pet has overheated, wet its coat and play a fan over it to try and reduce the temperature more rapidly. If symptoms persist it is best to seek the advice of your vet. And of course – DON’T leave dogs in cars in the sun. Dogs are often tempted to jump into water to play and cool-off but blue green algae can form on standing water during periods of warm dry weather and swallowing the algae can be fatal. Also water getting into ears can be a common cause of ear infection, an ear cleaner from the vet can displace this if put in the ears after playing in water. Like us, animals, dogs especially, can suffer from hayfever (atopic dermatitis) this doesn’t make them sneeze and snuffle but causes sore itchy skin. You can reduce the problem by avoiding long uncut grass and by bathing your dog’s body and feet when you return home from walks. Cats and some dogs like to sun-bathe and those with white ears and noses can suffer from sun burn which can lead to skin cancer so it is advisable to keep them indoors or put sun-block on their ears and noses. But don’t use human sun-block, zinc in these can be toxic if licked off, products safe for animals are available from vets. Grass awns in summer and autumn are a nuisance and can cause painful problems especially in the ears and feet in dogs with long coats. Check your dog’s coat after every walk and again, avoid long grass. These can also occasionally get into cat’s eyes and cause painful corneal ulcers. Flies pose a particular problem to rabbits in the summer. Fly eggs laid on rabbits’ soiled bottoms hatch into maggots 56

which literally eat the rabbit alive. Make sure you clean your rabbit’s hutch and check their bottoms at least once a day cleaning and drying them thoroughly if they are dirty. Keep your rabbit indoors if it is prone to this problem and go to the vets for advice and to obtain the special products that deter the flies. Bee and wasp stings are another seasonal problem. Stings can cause a painful, swollen paw or urticaria (an itchy raised rash on the skin) but while these may be dramatic they are rarely serious. In rare cases, especially if the sting is in the mouth, it can cause difficulty breathing and you should seek immediate veterinary care. It may be tempting to let pets join in the barbeque but meat and fatty scraps can cause upset tummies or pancreatitis which can in extreme cases be fatal. Also be aware of corn cobs that can get stuck in the intestines.

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Brian is another of our exbreeders from Wales and is still a little nervous of new things, but loves get ting a fuss and is a real little character. He’s good The kitten crisis is upon us again the kitten epi with other dogs but would like a relatively quiet demic that shames our nation every year is under home, without young children, where he can get way please don’t be part of the problem get your used to all the good things in life at his own pace. cats neutered contact us if you need help or advise on neutering. Our branch currently has 10 nursing Could you give Brian all the love and the new start mums with kittens looking for responsible forever in life he badly needs? homes. As usual, we are also dealing with stray Thank you for your support . We can’t do it with and abandoned litters as well as kittens born to out you cats whose owners couldn’t be bothered to neuter them. But expect rescues to take in the un If you think you can offer one of our animals a lov wanted offspring and foot the bill for food, care and ing home then please ring RSPCA Hillingdon rehoming. They all deserve a future to look forward Branch on   or visit our website to. If you can offer a loving forever home to one of  to download our kittens please contact us with so many hungry an application form. mouths to feed donations of kitten food and bed RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston & ding is a godsend to us if you can help however District Branch small it can make such a big difference.

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Boxfit Saturdays 9.45-10.45am at the Evreham Sport Centre, Iver. An exciting class which uses focus pads and gloves to enhance an excellent aerobic workout. Call 01753 672610 Children's Zumba (Zumbatomic) Classes Wednesdays at 3.30-5.30pm at Iver Heath Village Hall, Saint Margaret's Close. Call Diane on 07926 854184 Futunity Street Dance and Hip Hop for children age 7-11 years. Fri's from 4-9pm call Cheryl on 01753 651754 or email childcare@ivercommunity.org Modern Jive Classes Monday 8-11pm at West Drayton Community Centre Tuesday & Thursday 8-11pm at Uxbridge Civic Centre Beginners Welcome – First Night Entry & Free Lifetime membership with this listing. Contact Alan: 0208 933 4350 or 07860 250961 www.clubceroc.com email: alanandsue@clubceroc.com Donna’s Keep Fit Iver Heath Village Hall. Call Donna 01753 674945. Tue 9.45-10.45am Fitness Club St Catherine School, Money Lane, West Drayton, UB7 7NX. Thu 6-7pm Circuits, Fitness and Boxercise. £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, 07906 087749 www.tauruspt.co.uk

INSANITY Classes Mon & Thurs 8.15-9pm. St Peters Centre, Iver. £5 per class. Call Rachel on 07745 622011. Iver Heath Drama Club Meet every Wednesday at Iver Heath New Village Hall between 7.45pm & 10pm. Contact Matt Streuli email: matt@ihdc.co.uk or www.ihdc.co.uk Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Monday 9.30am-10.30am and Tuesday 6.45pm-7.45pm. Wed, Thurs and Friday 10-11am Denham Village Memorial Hall Village Road, Denham, Bucks. Thursday 6.30-7.30pm. Contact Wendy Whitefoord, Tel: 07803 602142 or email: wendy.whitefoord@btinternet.com www.jazzercise.com Ladies Only Kickboxing Club Wednesdays, 6.30-8.00pm at Watts Hall, Redford Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ. First Class FREE! Just turn up or call Instructor Leanne Phillips on 07518 848285 email: leanne @kickboxing-longdon.co.uk www.kickboxing-london.co.uk Nordic Walking & Wellbeing Explore our borough’s green spaces . with all round exercise in the open air, 4 week courses various days and locations pre booking essential contact 07771872592 / learningmoves@hotmailco.uk Personal Training Looking for some extra help to get fit & into shape? For more info and prices call Rachel on 07745 622011 Pilates Iver Heath Village Hall on Thurs 7pm8pm call Mrs S Webb 01923 721335 Pilates Class St Peters Centre, Iver. Tuesday 7-8pm. Julie Hall 07976 966 583 continued overleaf...

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Toddler & Junior Fitness Fun Junior Trampolining Weds 4.30pm5.30pm held at the Evreham Sports Centre Iver. Call 01753 672610.

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Pinewood Fitness The Fitness Room, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, Sl0 0NH. Mon 20.00-21.00, Wed 19.30-20.30. Booking only. Various Fitness Circuits, Boxercise, Gym Work. £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, 07906 087749 www.tauruspt.co.uk Richings Players Perform three plays each year usually at Iver Village Hall. If you would like to become a member call Adrian on 01753 652843 or www.richingsplayers.com Salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class starts 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.459.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.309.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Tap Dance Mondays 7.30-8.30pm at Meadows Community Centre, West Drayton. Adult Beginner/Intermediate tap. No exams. Contact 01895 420409 / learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk Taurus Circuits Pinewood Studio. With Personal Trainer Shaun. Monday 8pm-9pm Booking only 07906 087749 Tai Chi Classes Tues 10am at the Evreham Sports Centre, Iver. Call 01753 672610 Tai Chi Classes Every Saturday 10-11am, Yiewsley Methodist Church, Fairfield Road, UB7 8EY. Call Dan 07880 601429

Yoga Iver Heath Village Hall Mon 6.30-7.45pm Jonathan Bell 07790 682238

ZUMBA Mon 7-8pm & Tues 7-8pm St. Mary's Church Centre, Langley Thurs 7-8pm St. Francis Church Hall, Langley.

ZUMBA ® Fitness Classes Mon & Thurs 7-8pm. St Peters Centre, Iver - all levels welcome! Call Rachel on 07745 622011. Zumba Fitness Weds 8-9pm at Langley Grammar School Sport Centre Reddington Drive Langley, SL3 8LL and Thurs 7-8pm at Yiewsley / West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Rd, West Drayton UB7 9JL.Call Gabriel 07735 090325, gabrielzumba@instructor.net www.gabriel84.zumba.com MUSIC... Faraday Country Music Club in Slough SL2 1RN. Join us for the best live Country Music every Thursday for listeners, western partners, freestyle or line dancers. From 8-11pm. Contact Deb 07986 050742. www.faradaycountry.co.uk Iver Singers Singing for Fun We’re a friendly group who meet every Tuesday (term time) at Evreham Adult Education Centre, between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. No Auditions. No previous experience necessary. Please contact Sara Adams: sara@ iversingers.com, 07733 466177, or visit www.iversingers.com for more. The Windsor & District Big Bands Appreciation Society Meet on 2nd Wed of each month at 7.30pm, Datchet Hall, Horton Rd, Datchet. Meetings feature the music of the big bands of the 40s & 50s Swing era. Two recitals from records, tapes & CDs, along with a raffle and

Signature A Cappella singers We meet on a Monday night at Iver Heath Village Hall, St Margaret’s Close, Iver Heath SLO 0DQ. Time 7.45-10.30 with a ten minute break for a cup of tea, a chat and a biscuit. If you enjoy singing please come along to watch us one evening or visit www.signaturesingers.com Stoke Poges Singers A friendly four-part choir with about forty members singing a wide variety of music during the year. New members are always welcome and there are no auditions. The ability to read music is not essential. Rehearsals on Thursday evening at St Andrews Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges from 8pm. Come along to a rehearsal or contact Naomi on 07831 217575 or Cheryl on 01753 655682. www.stoke-poges-singers.org Yiewsley & West Drayton Band Rehearse every Wednesday and Friday 8-10pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. To join or book the band contact Lynne on 07976 824152 or email Lynne@ywdband.com Yiewsley & West Drayton Training Band This is open to all ages wanting to learn to play a brass instrument or those of you wanting to 'brush up' your skills. Rehearse every Wed during term time 6.45-7.45pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or emailtraining@ywdband.com PETS... Iver Dog Training Club Meet Tuesday & Friday 6.30-9pm, St Andrews Church, Richings Park. Call Diana 01753 732907 Iver Heath Fields Dog Club 'Outdoor Training' every Sat at 10.15am, Wed at 11am call Mike on 01753 817852 or 07795 031335 or see website www.ihfdc.com continued overleaf...

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PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS... French for Children with La Jolie Ronde, 5-11yrs. In Iver, Saturdays. Call Estelle 07831 779888 Rainbow Guides Iver Heath Scout Hut on Tuesday, 5.30-6.30pm. Call Cindy Gordon 01753 795724 or Tracey Glynn 01895 469804 Richings Park Pre-School St Leonard's Hall, St Leonard's Walk, Richings Park Iver, SL0 9DD. Monday to Friday 9.15am-12.15pm Extended days on Tue, Wed and Fri until 2.15pm. 15 hours funding available for 3-4 year olds per week. 2yr old funding. Call 07712 477848. Shooting Stars Pre-School An innovative pre-school setting for children aged two-five years open from 7.00am – 6.00pm Monday – Friday. Iver Village Hall, High St, Iver, SL0 9NW. Call Rafia 01753 651754 or e: childcare@ivercommunity.org Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Monday and Thursday 19.30-21.30 at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (age 10-12 yrs) and Cadets (age 1218 yrs). Fees £2 per week, courses from £5 for a weekend. Visit us on Facebook, pop-in or email: sloughseacadets@yahoo.co.uk Sticky Fingers Mothers & Toddlers Iver Heath Village Hall, Wed 9.3011.30am. Call Janet Beale 01753 652375 The Launchpad A breakfast club for children aged 511 and after school club for Infants. We also offer holiday play schemes. Iver Village Hall, High Street, Iver, SL0 9NW. Call Cheryl on 01753 651754 childcare@ivercommunity.org The Pod An after school club for Junior school children combining childcare with specialist ed. activities. Iver Village Junior School, High Street, Iver, SL0 9QA. Call Cheryl on 01753 651754 or email: childcare@ivercommunity.org 66

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Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence art from Central Java, includes empty hand, traditional weapons, meditation and healing massage. 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... Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sun, 7.30pm, St Leonards Hall, St Leonards Walk, Richings Park, Iver, SL0 9DD. Call Howard 07816 315688. Slimming World Tuesday 5.30pm and 7.30pm and Wednesday 9.30am at Evreham Sports Centre, Iver Heath Contact Kate: 07432 107089

Close Quarter Combat In Richings Park. Speed, strength and conditioning training. All types of pad work combinations. Suitable for adults of all ages. 1-2-1 sessions. Call Mark 07525 366126 email: mj.wilding@hotmail.com

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Karate (Adults & Children) Iver Heath Village Hall on Tues & Thurs. Kids 7-8pm, Adults 8-9.30pm. Call Sensei R. Baker 07898 946330.

Heathway Ladies Group Every second Tues of the month at 2pm. You’re welcome as a visitor at the cost of £1.50, as we have a waiting list. Contact Secretary Tricia Cooper 01753 817749 or e: tricia.cooper3@virginmedia.com

Karate Club of Denham / Uxbridge For ages 5 years and up. Sunday 9.15-11am at New Denham Community Centre, Oxford Road. Wed 5-7pm at The Greenway, Uxbridge. Call Dominic on 07988 743725 Kung Fu Club West Drayton Great Kung Fu work out for children & adults on: Tuesday 5.30-6.30, Friday 7.30-8.30, Sunday 5.30-6.30. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella: 07702 479 435 or email: sportsclubuk@gmail.com Martial Arts Bujinkan Kuri Dojo Unit 21 Bridgeworks, UB8 2JG Tel: 07878 471124. Training: Sun 10.30-12.30pm, Tue 8-10pm, Thu 8.30-10pm www.bujinkankuridojo.co.uk

Coffee Shop At St Margarets Church, Church Rd, Iver Heath. Wed 10.45-11.45am. Enjoy a coffee and a chat in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

Iver & District Countryside Assoc., If you enjoy walks in the country and social evenings, why not join us? Call Paul Graham 01753 655183 Iver Evening Women’s Institute Iver Village Hall, meets 2nd Monday of month, 7.30pm. Call Margaret 01753 653751 for details. Iver Heath Ladies Meet on the 1st Monday of the month (exc. BHs). At 2pm in the Community Room, Iver Heath Village Hall. Call Pat Roberts 01753 647674 or email: pat@roberts3011.orange home.co.uk continued overleaf...

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Iver Heath Community Library The library is open on Tuesday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm Thursday 10am-1pm & 2pm-7pm Saturday 10am-1pm We hope that people from all three local areas will join with us to preserve this important local resource. Membership is free. Many of the facilities are free. For details contact us or, alternatively, come to one of our free monthly coffee and cake mornings and discuss with us in person. Tel: 0845 2303232 email: lib-ivh@buckscc.gov.uk

Back School Small Osteopath lead rehab excercise sessions designed to help strengthen the back with lots of self care advice. Held at Lotus Wellbeing Clinic call 01753 677 604 for further details.

King's Friends A group of older men and women enjoying life. Contact 01753 651178 for our latest programme. Probus Club of Langley & Iver is always looking for new members, we meet for lunch at the Richings Park Sports Club on the last Tuesday of the month (except Dec). We are friendly and attract retired persons of both sexes who usually are from a professional background although there is nothing rigid about background. We normally have a speaker and cover a very wide range of interests. Contact the Secretary on 01753 653571. 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 The Rotary Club of Langley & Iver Meets on Thurs evenings 6.45 for 7pm, Richings Park Golf Club. North Park. Iver. SL0 9DL 01753 655370. We are a small friendly club that welcomes everyone, from all walks of life. If you are interested in improving the lives of others and have fun doing it, visit www.rotarylangleyandiver.org. uk or email: akahold@hotmail.com Women’s Social Group Social group for women in West London. Looking to expand your social group and make new friends? We meet regularly for coffee, a chat and organised trips and welcome women of all ages. Please call Seema on 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk for more.

Basketball (starting 7th June) Drop-in sessions for adults age 16 and over. Saturdays 12-2pm. £3 per session. At the Evreham Sports Centre, Iver. Call 01753 672610. Darts Richings Park Sports & Social Club Wellesley Avenue. Men & Women Players. Tuesday & Thursday Nights. Call Gerry 07957 804204 Iver Heath Tennis Club Church Road, Iver Heath, Bucks. SL0 0RW. New members always welcome, adults and juniors, visit our website for details www.ihltc.co.uk or call John Stephenson 01895 441033 Iver Heath Bowls Club Interested in playing bowls? Ring Brian Carter 01753 817794 or Hon. Sec. Betty Hemsley 01753 651775 Iver Short Mat Bowls We are open on Wednesdays 2-5pm & 5-10pm in Iver Village Hall, experience not necessary. Age 18yrs+. Cal Bob 01753 654049 or Ron 01753 819644 or Mary 01753 654765 Iver Veterans Golf Society For men and women over 60. We meet every Tuesday morning at Iver Golf Club. Handicap not necessary. Regular competitions held at Iver and other courses. You do not need to be a member of Iver Golf Club, just come along and play and make some new friends. Special rates for IVGS members. Contact: 01753 654246 Ladies Golf Every Mon & Wed, 10am at Rickmansworth Golf Club new members welcome. Email ladies-captain@rick mansworthgolf club.co.uk for details. Learn to Sail! We are an RYA approved training centre and are open to new members, www.kingsmeadsc.org.uk FREE sailing taster sessions!

Nordic Walking Taster Session Iver Starts Wednesday 30th January, 10am-11am, £5 at Evreham Sports Centre, Swallow Street, Iver, Bucks, SL0 0HS. Session is £5 with poles included. If you would like to book onto the course or require more details call the Evreham Sports Centre on 01753 672 610. Pink Ladies Netball Club All levels and abilities welcome. Training takes place at Stockley Academy, West Drayton every Tuesday evening. Senior training 16+yrs 7.30-9pm Back to Netball 16+yrs 7.30- 8.30pm Under 16s - please Rhiannon on 01895 448878 for details email: plnetball@hotmail.co.uk visit www.pinkladiesnetball.co.uk Richings Park Ladies Badminton Club Meet at St. Andrews Church Hall, North Park, Iver. Every Monday 24pm except Bank Holidays. Intermediate standard of playing. Call Daphne Wood 01753 653404 for details. Richings Park Short Mat Bowls Richings Park Sports & Social Club Wellesley Avenue. Wed from 4pm. Just turn up - equipment provided. Richings Park Tennis Club Want play tennis? New members always welcome at our Brand New court facilities. Contact Graeme or Wendy on 01753 651071 or visit www.richingsparkltc.org.uk Run for life Richings park running and fitness club. Richings park sports club Mon and Thu 6-7pm. With Personal trainer Shaun - sessions includes running, circuits, boxing and various other exercises. Call 07906 087749. Running Club For Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner. Runs organised in the local area. Free of charge, chance to train with other runners at your level. Call 01753 677 604 for further details.

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