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I guess it’s good practice for the looming school summer holidays. Is it my imagination, or have the kids only just been off from school, and after this holiday won’t be back there for more than five minutes before they’re off again? No doubt this is just my inconvenienced adult perspective and youngsters everywhere will be telling me that they spend far too long at school and could really do with a whole lot more time off. My daughter’s firm belief is that weekends should be three days long and the work/school week the remaining four. Me personally, I could do with the week being at least eight days long. Well, I’m off to empty the laundry basket. In the meantime, do continue to keep in touch, either by telephone, email or facebook and let us know what’s going on where you are. We always do our very best to print your events and local information, and also to share it with other readers via our facebook page. Why not give us a visit and a Like!
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Evreham Theatre Club organises approximately twelve outings per year to include musical and dramatic theatre, exhibitions and other places of interest and social events, all events are advertised to members through the regular Newsletter.
travelling south towards the village of Marsworth through a number of locks. The skipper provides a commentary detailing the history of the canal and information about the surrounding area. The cruise also includes a lunch of fish and chips.
2014 membership is £7.00 for individuals and £12.00 for couples. For further information please contact Pauline Harrison (Secretary) 01753 732019, Heather Golby (Membership Secretary) 01753 541677.
A 2 3 hour cruise along the historic Grand Union Canal in the heart of the Chiltern Hills near Tring
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Something In The Air The gadgets that promise an end to airborne irritants
The arrival of better weather also means the arrival of airborne pollen and other irritants. That can mean misery for people with hay fever and other allergies. Could gadgets help? One solution promises to relieve symptoms by sticking lights up your nose - and while it may sound odd, many hay fever sufferers swear by it. The £39 Medinose may look ridiculous in use - the red light does a great job of making the user’s nose glow very red - but fans say it does a great job of reducing symptoms. As with many alternative health products, however, there are plenty of disappointed customers on sites such as Amazon who say that it didn’t do anything at all.
For many allergy sufferers, staying indoors and cleaning the air can be beneficial. Air purifiers fall into three main categories: standard purifiers, which pass air through special filters to remove small particles; air ionisers, which create negatively charged ions that attach themselves to dust and other airborne particles; and ozone generators, which produce a gas called ozone. Some models combine multiple categories, so for example you’ll often see air purifiers that 12
also ionise the air.
The third category, ozone generators, is the most controversial: while manufacturers rightly claim that ozone can kill bacteria, they neglect to mention that the massive concentrations required to do so would probably kill people and animals too. Unfortunately this is a sector where wild marketing claims abound. Generally speaking air filters and cleaners can help with really big airborne particles - dust, smoke, pollen, pet dander and so on - but they’re useless against viruses, and you can often achieve similar results by addressing the root cause. For example, if you have a pet dander allergy an air cleaner can help, but swapping from carpet to laminated flooring and banning the dog from the sofa might be a better long-term solution. Air purifiers aren’t particularly expensive - expect to pay around £20 to £40 for models suitable for small rooms, rising to £100-plus for heavy duty models. But make sure you’re looking for the acronym HEPA which stands for High Efficiency Particulate Absorption. Filters that meet the HEPA standard are
excellent at filtering airborne irritants and organisms, but watch out for sneaky marketing: filters cannot partly meet the HEPA standard, so claims such as “99% HEPA” are meaningless. Filtering isn’t the only thing you can do in your home. Dehumidifiers remove damp and reduce condensation, which can help reduce or prevent mould and mildew and humidifiers make the air more moist. While it’s possible to make your own humidifier with a bowl of water and a towel, dehumidifiers are more complex: chemical ones use a special gel that draws water from the air and are best suited to very small rooms or vehicles, while electric dehumidifiers use a refrigerant to cool the air and turn it into water. The most powerful models can be connected to a permanent hose that pipes the excess water out of your house - useful if you need to dry a lot of clothes indoors and don’t fancy emptying the water bucket all the time. Expect to pay around £10 for a chemical dehumidifier and from £30 to more than £100 for an electric one. Images left to right: Medinose Plus hay fever remedy; Vicks ioniser; Gel dehumidifier; Portable dehumidifier
Dale Lyddon is launching his own Oven Cleaning Business as part of the Oven Wizards Franchise. Dale has lived in the local area all his life, and, as he knows the area really well, he believes there will be a strong demand for his services.
Dale says “I was looking for a business idea that would be something I would enjoy doing and that would provide a great service to local people. I came across the idea of an oven cleaning business and then started to research the market. I soon realised that becoming an Oven Wizard offered me a great opportunity, particularly with the support of a successful Franchise Brand.
A recent Survey carried out in 2013 indicates that oven cleaning is one of the most hated chores in the home. Taking into account the fact that there are over 26 million households in the UK and that nearly each one has at least one oven and a hob, the growing domestic cleaning market therefore provides unlimited opportunities to delight our customers.
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thick fog at Mull of Kintyre. All 29 people on board were killed, among whom were Intelligence experts from the British Army, MI5 and the RUC and two Special Forces crew members.
five of them fatally, who were walking home from a discotheque. He also killed two male passersby. He was arrested after a shoot-out with police, during which he was shot and injured. 23rd: South Africa reclaimed its seat in the UN.
1st: Following the end of apartheid, South Africa was re-admitted to the Commonwealth.
3rd: An earthquake and the subsequent tsunami off the south-eastern coast of Java caused the loss of over 200 lives. Three days later another quake, in Columbia, took over a thousand more and on the 9th a quake in – or beneath – Bolivia was so powerful that tremors were felt from Argentina to Canada. However, because it was so deep (395 miles below sea level) it caused little damage.
2nd: An RAF Chinook helicopter, en route from Northern Ireland to Inverness, crashed into a hillside in
11th: In Stockholm a drunken army officer shot six young women,
About twenty police cars followed actor and ex-professional footballer OJ Simpson as his friend drove him through Los Angeles on 17th June. As the news media learned of this low-speed pursuit the unwelcome escort was joined by over twenty helicopters. Simpson was eventually arrested and charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman. On 3 October 1995, after a controversial trial, Simpson was finally acquitted.
Petrol was about £2.55 per gallon Average house price was about £68,000
Three of the bestselling singles this year were: Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet No Good (Start The Dance) - The Prodigy Everybody’s Talkin’ - The Beautiful South
25th: The last Russian troops pulled out of what was then East Germany.
29th: The US reopened their base at Guantanamo Bay to process Cuban refugees fleeing the communist regime. This territory had been under American control since the 1903 Cuban-American Treaty, although Cuba insists the Treaty was obtained under the threat of force and is illegal. 30th: An Airbus crashed in Toulouse, France, killing the seven crew members. They had been taking part in a test flight simulating engine failure at low speed with a maximum angle of climb.
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By James Baggott, editor of CarDealerMagazine.co.uk
Sébastien Loeb Interview
Loeb does Pikes Peak - http://youtu.be/Y20CLumT2Sg
He’s the most successful driver in the World Rally Championship’s history, with an incredible nine titles to his name. He holds the record for fastest ascent of the buttock-clenching Pikes Peak hill climb – and if you haven’t seen the video, go do it now. But most of all he’s an all-round nice guy and a massive car nut. Sébastien Loeb is a legend among rally car fans and a hero to petrol heads. After years of dominating the world’s rally stages with Citroen, the 40-yearold is now starting at the bottom rung of the ladder once more and taking on a new challenge – competing in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) with Citroen. Here, in an exclusive interview, Loeb talks crashing his first car, gives his tips for driving on the limit, tries to sell us his Lamborghini Aventador and says he simply doesn’t care how he does in WTCC as long as it’s not finishing last. My first car was a Renault 5 GT Turbo. My friends all drove BMWs, Golf GTIs and Peugeot 205 GTIs at the time I was growing up. We all loved cars. I picked the Renault because I wanted a fast small car. My grandmother helped me buy it second-hand. 16
It didn’t last too long – I crashed it. I’d had the GT Turbo for about a year before I drove it into a pole. I drove it too hard. I bought another one with a broken engine – there were lots of those around – and I swapped it over. I eventually part exchanged it for a Fiesta RS Turbo. This was no good in comparison as it had too much power going through the front wheels. It under-steered all over the place. I soon got rid of that and moved on to a Peugeot 205 Rallye, after that two 205 GTIs, then I swapped into a Saxo VTS. I have to say the Saxo was my favourite. I used it to recce rallies in it before I competed in them. I modified it with a short gearbox, big brakes, better suspension, a roll cage and sports seats. It was a road car, but very quick and great fun to drive. These days I don’t really have much of a car collection. I have my Citroen C4 WRC car that was given to me as a present. I will keep that forever – it’s very special. I like to change my other cars regularly though. I have a Citroen DS5, a Lamborghini Aventador and a Porsche 911 Turbo. I’m changing the latter for a Cayenne and am selling the Aventador – do you want to buy it? I used to drive everywhere on the limit. I realised I had a talent behind the wheel in my Renault 5 when I was quicker than all my friends. I’ve always liked to drive through corners fast and picked up the skill of sliding when my dad would take me to a field
in his old saloon and he’d let me handbrake turn it. I always enjoyed those times. My best piece of advice to upcoming rally drivers is try and get noticed. I started off in a competition in France that had 15,000 entrants. I won the regionals and then everyone was pitched against each other in a national final. I won, but the judge chose the second placed guy over me. So I tried again the following year and won it again. I then had a call from the guy who is now my team manager who spotted my perseverance. So my advice is: Keep trying. In rally you need good notes. You need to be able to anticipate what’s coming up next and you can only do that with good pace notes. You have to focus on what you’re doing at that moment, maybe that’s adjusting brake pressure, but also think about what’s around the next bend. Winning the World Rally Championship in front of my friends and family was a career highlight. Of course my first World Championship was very special – it finally felt like I’d achieved something – but when I won the final stage, in my home town, in front of my friends and family, well, that was something else. It was a very proud moment. I don’t want to be in the queue this year. World Touring Cars are very different and I’m starting from zero again and learning how to improve. Racing is different to rallying: You’ve got other cars on the track at the same time for a start and you need to be perfect everywhere, with every braking point and every corner. These are all new things to be, but I will get the rhythm. I want a good position, but I prefer finishing first…
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Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, and suddenly the talk is about elections. At a local level, Polling Cards have been dropping through letterboxes announcing the forthcoming votes for councillors and MEP’s. As far as the country as a whole is concerned, there is a byelection in Newark on 5th June (caused by the resignation of yet another MP on the take), and the parties’ election machines are also slowly gearing up for the main event, the next General Election which will take place in 2015. As my mother is always happy to tell my wife and me, people chained themselves to railings and threw themselves under racehorses so that we could vote, so we always try to make sure we exercise our democratic right. The European and Local elections represent a new departure for us, however, as we will be away on holiday on the appointed day. We were tempted on this occasion to just accept that we would not be able to vote, but in view of the fact that Europe has occupied centre stage in the news media in recent weeks we decided to apply for a postal vote. In addition, it would have been irresponsible of us not to vote in the Local election, because here in our little corner of the world (Harefield) we get a pretty good deal from local government. So, a postal vote it is. Everything was organised very smoothly and we have just sent our envelopes off. So easy, in fact, that it might be the way forward....... The Newark byelection has also been linked with the Euro elections. Early rumours suggested that Nigel Farage, the UKIP leader, might be looking to stand at Newark. In the event, however, he has decided against it, on the basis that his main priority is the campaign against Europe, and contesting a June byelection would obviously divert his attention from the Euro elections on 22nd May. Whatever your views on UKIP’s policies, there is no doubt that the party is turning heads in mainstream Britain and their share of opinion polls has steadily been on the rise. As I have mentioned here in the past, Farage’s tirades in the 18
European Parliament are often wellargued, and worth watching on Youtube for their comedy value alone. It will be interesting to see if this translates into votes on the larger stages, but I imagine the main parties are not totally unhappy that he has declined to stand in Newark. In Europe itself, yet another crossroads seems to be in sight. For the past few months the news has been largely good. Economic data has been positive, with (strangely enough) good performances from Italy, Spain and Ireland, together with the everpresent Germany. The financial markets are often a good reflection of the standing of individual countries, and in recent weeks both Italy and Ireland have managed to borrow money at interest rates comparable to those paid by the US and the UK. Perhaps this is a real sign that the Eurozone is on the mend. In the last few days, however, things might have started to wobble. Suddenly, statistics from France and Italy are pointing back towards recession, and today’s numbers suggest that, without the powerhouse of Germany, the EU would already be back in negative territory. Once again, it may be that the old rules are becoming true, namely that there are some EU countries where you should invest (well, just Germany really) and some other EU countries where you like to go on holiday, but these are never the same. In any event, we can expect the usual volley of party political broadcasts and media attention in the run up to the elections. I noticed the Green Party’s appearance on TV the other evening, but not for any reasons that would make them happy. Meanwhile, the Daily Mail is as keen as ever to point out the unacceptable side of anything foreign. Today’s leading article showed a Turkish government official assaulting a relative following the coal mine disaster. Absolutely disgraceful as it was, I couldn’t help but wonder if it had achieved headline status because the official bore more than a passing resemblance to Ed Miliband. So, Farage thinks we should be out of Europe, I understand that Cameron has promised us a referendum if he wins. The Sky weather girls tell me the sun will be shining and it will be 25 degrees this weekend. Whatever do we need Europe for ........?
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The Village Hall was alive on Saturday 17th May, with everything from face painting to fantastic jewellery, all in the aid of Thames Hospice Care and Shelterbox. Organised by the Rotaract Club of Langley and Iver the hall and the front lawn were singing with village children and their families. There were games galore and a clutch of Rhode Island Red chicks in a run with their friend the lop eared rabbit. The game was to pick the name of the rabbit from a displayed list. The white and chocolate bunny since old enough to leave its mother made friends with the newly hatched chicks, it was touching to see it laying with the chicks huddled together. Alongside was the Shelterbox tent with a team from Banbury Rotary Club displaying one of the boxes that are sent to disaster zones in both the UK and Worldwide. Each box contains a tent and enough to support a family who have lost everything. A wonderful worthwhile rewarding project that deserves everyone’s support. Thames Hospice Care ran a tombola, Cornerstone was there selling their wares with other local crafts people displaying their art, most of which could be bought. The jewellery stalls were wonderful and the chap who’s skills on the lathe had a display of plates and bowls in all manner of woods. The queue for the face painting would put an old 458 bus stop to shame. Peppa Pig. Tigers and Butterflies were everywhere. The lady with the pickles and chutneys could show the Windsor Farm Shop a few things. Drinks were available from the kitchen hatch courtesy of the ladies of the W.I. Along the length of the stage were tables of home made cakes. The side rooms played host to craft exhibitions where children could with instruction make their own articles. The treasure Hunt game kept everyone busy sticking flags in a map of Britian. The chef 22
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Who ever picked cup final day was a genius. Dad watched the footie while the kids went out and enjoyed the day. First time visitors to the Village Hall commented how lucky we all are to have such a modern clean and well kept venue, even the gardener received praise as he watered the flower beds. It is a great Hall and those of us that remember the old Victorian one further down the High Street will recall the gaps in the floor boards the mouse traps under the stage and the one outside loo without a door. How things have changed. This years Rotaract President Amanda Holdford said “ It’s been a dream for a long time to run an event bringing together Iver’s talent in aid of our nominated charities, today has gone so well and we have so much to thank everyone that helped it’s success especially Ted and Linda Holdford and James Hart for all that they did to prepare for the day”. “ People and local shops have been so generous in donating things, too many to list but we we write and thank each and everyone of them”. “ The money raised will be split between Thames Hospice Care and Shelterbox”. Rotaract is a wonderful organisation bringing together young people aged 18 to 30’s who enjoy having fun, quiz’s, nights out, meeting new people and raising funds for good causes and making a difference in the community. Fed up with watching telly or sitting at the computer ? why not go to one of their many events and see what Rotaract is all about.
Who ever said today’s young people are not like we used to be should have been in the Village Hall today. President Amanda and your fellow Rotaractor’s you are a credit to yourselves and the organisation.
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Ten years ago, 48% of British households had access to the internet and six years before that, a mere 9% had the ability to get on line. Last year some 83% of households were connected and 72% of adults accessed the internet every day; clearly the digital age is proceeding full steam ahead. The way that we get online has also changed markedly over the last decade or so. In 2013, 61% of the population accessed the internet on the go via a mobile device, compared to 24% in 2010 and virtually none in 2005. At the turn of the century, the majority of the 20% of households that could get online did so via a dialup connection; now over 99% of them use broadband. Broadband itself is evolving rapidly; 42% of connections were made using superfast fibre optic in 2013, up 12% in just one year. This reflects the massive investment now being made by the likes of BT and Virgin Media in fibre optic infrastructure. The development in both capability and availability of mobile connections has been equally rapid. The original 2G connections were painfully slow where they could be made at all. 3G was a step change improvement, even allowing users to stream live video as they walked up the street. 4G is another great leap forward, significantly faster than conventional broadband. But what about the 17% of households that have no form of internet access? The government has a vision of universal access within a fairly short timeframe so the Office of National Statistics has been doing some research into these households. They found that 59% neither needed nor wanted internet access; they are effectively opting out of the digital age. However, the remaining 41% are more of a concern; they would like to have internet access but there are obstacles preventing them from doing so. Twenty percent simply don’t have the computer skills necessary to get online and around 13% are put off by the costs of either a computer or broadband rental. The figures suggest that up to 5% of households cannot get broadband at all, either because they don’t have a phone line or their existing line is not broadband enabled. The situation is much worse where mobile access is concerned because it is dependent on mobile phone coverage. All the main networks have near 24
universal coverage in urban areas, but in rural areas the level of coverage is very much dependent on the network provider; there are large areas of the country that have no coverage at all. So, how far away are we from the dream of universal access? For starters, we should discount the 10% of households that are not online because they don’t want to be – you can’t force people to surf the net. Many of the 3.5% of people who lack the IT skills to get online are contained within the 10% who see no need to do so and most of them are over the age of 60; time and demographics will chisel away at their numbers. The cost of broadband subscriptions and computers continues to fall steadily; eventually, virtually everyone will be able to afford internet access. A story that has got a lot of coverage in the press of late concerns plans by both Google and Facebook to use pilotless drones to beam the internet into inaccessible areas where a conventional broadband infrastructure simply does not exist. These huge unmanned aerial vehicles will circle 60,000 feet above the earth. Powered by solar energy, they will be able to stay aloft for months at a time and on board will be what is, effectively, the mother of all wireless routers. The technology already exists in the main; a bigger problem will be getting the approval of whatever aviation authority runs the airspace of the country being broadcast to. To answer the question posed in the title, there will soon be internet access for everyone who wants it.
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Saturday May 10th 2014 was a momentous day for St Peters Iver as for the first time in the clubs 18 year history one of our teams was successful in a Chiltern Church League cup final! In 12 previous final appearances at varying age groups down the years our teams have always come away as second best. At Harefied United football club the losing run was broken in style as the U15 Lionhearts deservedly beat Westwood Park United to lift the trophy. An afternoon of varying weather saw the match kick off in bright sunshine but over the next 80 minutes this turned into rain and hail storms and back to sunshine. None of this dampened the determination of this group of players who having lost finals in 2 of the last 3 season were determined to go one better this time around. Westwood United began the game well but St Peters soon took control. Chances started to come and for 10 minutes we kept them
pinned into their own half but could not find the net. Mid way through the half the breakthrough came when a cross from the left picked out a St Peters player near the penalty spot, who cracked the ball home. Throughout the rest of the first half St Peters continued to create good chances and but for Westwoods goalkeeper making some great saves the half time score would have been much higher than 1-0. Even when shots beat the keeper the woodwork came to their rescue and the ball cannoned of the crossbar. A nervous time for both players and parents! St Peters dominated the start of the 2nd half, and quite quickly a second goal came from a strong run down the left followed by a shot across the keeper to double the advantage. This seemed to relax the team and from then on they were able to play their best football of the match. Even the parents started to believe that this might be the year! A number of further goal attempts were created with the closest being a header from a free-kick, however shortly before the end the scoring was completed with a stunning volley from a corner. Final Score St Peters Iver Lionhearts 3 Westwood Park United 0
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Peters played some great football and restricted Westwood United to half chances. There was a large contingent of St Peters coaches and parents present to cheer the team on, including some from other age groups within the club. We thank everyone for their support. It was fitting that amongst the spectators was our founder and current president, John Plaskett, whose vision created the club back in 1996.
The cup final victory is in addition to the team winning the U15 Division of the league this season with a 100% winning record. Overall they won all 16 games played scoring over 80 goals. Squad: Raphael Allan, Jake Batchelor, Jack Biddle, Matthew Bradford, Connor Bryant, James Buckland, Cameron Collings, Robbie Ensby, Daniel Frewin, Bayley Hall, Joshua Honke, Arun Johal, Adam Jones, Alex Khan, Charlie Merrett, Jack Pepin-Hall, David Quist, Jack Reynard. Managers: Paul Buckland & Paul Ensby.
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moisturiser and make sure that it’s fragrance and colour free. Put plenty on your knees, elbows and feet. If you are going for the DIY option, don a pair of latex gloves, squeeze a dollop of fake tan on to your hand and then work quickly and methodically, covering every inch of your skin evenly. Don’t forget to include your armpits, toes and the backs of your ankles, although you are likely to need help to do your back.
You’ve been toning up and getting into shape for months, ready to flaunt your bikini body on the beach. So, now your holiday is just around the corner, it’s time plan your holiday beauty routine. As wonderful as the long hot days are, they can really take their toll on your hair and skin, so it’s important to maintain good beauty habits while you’re away to ensure that you return from your trip looking great and not worse than before you left! Here’s our guide to looking gorgeous both on and off the beach.
Fake it First
Whatever the ‘natural is best’ advocates say, winter pale skin does not look great in a bikini. So before you reach your sun-soaked holiday destination, you’ll need to fake the golden glow. Head to the beauty salon (for best 32
results) or to the shops (if on a budget) and follow our preparation guide to get a perfect, even and naturallooking result: Thorough exfoliation is key to creating the right base, and it’s best done the night before. Take your time and concentrate on those areas prone to dryness like knees, ankles and elbows. Allow at least 24 hours between waxing and tanning. If you tan too soon after waxing your pores and hair follicles will still be open and you may find that the product builds up leaving you with dark dots. Be really generous with your
Heavenly Hair
If your hair is a bit dry, or has split-ends, a couple of weeks in the sun and in sea-water or chlorinated pools will make the matter far worse. So a trim before you hit the beach will ensure your hair remains looking healthy. When you’re relaxing by the pool, slather a leave-in conditioner onto your hair. This will help to protect against damage from the sun and will leave your locks looking thoroughly shiny, as the heat makes the product even more effective. Always rinse your tresses with fresh water after swimming in the sea or pool. Both salt and chlorine will really dry your hair out. If your hair is long enough keep it pinned up during the day and preferably covered up too. Not only will this protect your hair, put it will also protect your head which
Sumptuous Skin Unhealthy hangover Minimal Make-Up can easily burn along a parting line, leaving you with a flaky scalp. Finally add a few drops of a leave-in conditioning hair oil before bed.
The three important steps which you should follow at home are cleanse, tone and moisturise, and it’s even more important on holiday. Keeping up with those beauty rituals will keep your skin looking hydrated and flawless. Regularly apply and re-apply sunscreen. Ensuring that your entire body is protected against damaging UV rays is a must. Use a high factor, and remember to re-apply after swimming. Don’t forget to protect your lips too; use a nourishing balm that contains a sun-block. Wear a large hat on the
beach. Not only will you look chic, you’ll also be protecting the delicate skin on your face too. Always apply after-sun lotion. A long day on the beach calls for plenty of after-sun when you get back to the hotel. Keep make-up light in the day by swapping a fullcoverage foundation with a tinted moisturiser. Cover imperfections with a little concealer. Wear one coat of quality water-proof mascara on your top lashes for definition. Better still, arrange a trip to your beauty salon for an eyelash and eyebrow tint before you jet off. Sweep a peachy coloured blush over your cheeks for a
flattering look. Peach tones look fabulous with bronzed skin and are a much better alternative to pink hues which only serve to add more redness to already flushed cheeks. Keep thoroughly hydrated by drinking at plenty of water each day, more if you’re out in the hot sun for long periods of time. Of course you are on holiday so if you do indulge in cocktails and beers, try to alternate each alcoholic drink with water.
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Furnishing Finesse Is your living room looking more drab than fab? Then it’s time for an image overhaul. One or two new items of furniture, some revamps or repairs, or simply a different layout, can make all the difference, says Katherine Sorrell.
Where to start
When you are re-thinking your living room furniture, take a long, hard look at what you already have. Most of us own a collection of family heirlooms and hand-medowns, high-street buys, cheap and cheerful chainstore pieces and perhaps the odd junk-shop find or vintage treasure. Step one is to work out what you want to keep and what should be dispensed with, what needs repair and what could be revamped or ought to be replaced. Then, if you haven’t got one already, try to form an idea of your overall style –do most of your pieces look old or new, shabby chic or pristine, rustic or sophisticated, plain and slender or heavy and ornate? The key to mixing old and new is to ensure the overall look has coherence. Materials, scale and decorative style are all important, as are colour and texture. If things aren’t quite working, perhaps you can shift something that stands out badly to another room, 36
or sell it and use the money to buy a piece that fits in better. There’s always the option of repainting or recovering, bearing in mind that simple, understated colours and patterns tend to be the easiest to mix and match. If in doubt, think ‘less is more’.
What’s your style?
• Antique Key styles are Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian. The former is generally fine and slender, in rich woods and often with decorative marquetry, lacquer or gilding. Genuine Georgian pieces are expensive but beautiful, and mix surprisingly well with modern furniture. Victorian furniture tends to be heavier and on a largerscale, while Edwardian pieces are a little plainer and lighter; it may be possible to find bargains at auction or in specialist shops, but beware: their heavy look can be overwhelming unless employed with care. • Retro Furnishings from the Fifties, Sixties and
Seventies are all the rage. In bright colours and unusual materials such as plastic or wire, they’re tricky to mix with other furnishings but make an eye-catching focal point.
• Design classics Covetable chairs and other pieces by mid-20th century names such as Eames, Breuer, Le Corbusier, Aalto, Wegner, Day and Race. Originals are pricey; some reproductions are available. Again, they make a dramatic focal point. • Country Anonymous, functional wooden pieces, generally from the UK or France (the latter is more decorative). New or old, these pieces are useful, pretty and tend to work well with most other furnishings.
Designing a living room layout
Draw a plan (overhead view) of the room using graph paper or research free tools available online, marking the positions of windows, door, fireplace, radiators, sockets and any fitted furniture. If
using paper, cut out paper shapes, at the correct scale, to represent the proposed furnishings. Do they work as a whole, or can they be moved to create more floor space? Are there any ‘dead’ or crowded areas? If you’ve already moved in, you could even place full-sized cardboard cut-outs around the room in order to get a good idea of how the furnishings will work in the space.
they need to be the same sizes, if not exactly the same design. Modular seating units that run in an L-shape (or even a U-shape) are a great alternative. A single sofa can be supplemented with an armchair or two or, if you have children, perhaps a beanbag or floor cushion. In a small room, stools can double as mini-tables and be pushed out of the way when not in use. A coffee table is often seen as a living-room essential, but they take up a lot of floor space. Side tables are another option, as is a long, thin console table pushed against the back of the sofa, or even a small, slender chest of drawers, which can double as useful extra storage. Talking about storage, any living room needs the
right furniture in which to keep things such as DVDs, books, cables and the like out of sight, as well as display areas for attractive possessions. Choose plain, inexpensive bookcases that can be painted the same colour as your walls, or go for a designer option such as a sleek sideboard or modular units. Oriental and Indian-style pieces, in beautiful woods and with lovely detailing, can be found in mail-order catalogues and specialist outlets. Finally, add good-looking boxes and baskets to disguise awkward items that simply won’t fit anywhere else.
Choosing and arranging living room furniture
It was once traditional for living rooms to be arranged with the fire as a focal point. These days it’s more likely to be the TV, but you can also have subsidiary focal points, such as a work of art or a view. Placing two sofas so they face each other is both comfortable and practical;
Sometimes you just want to stretch your legs out and lounge. A side table is at hand for a drink or a book. Crumpet Chaise with solid beech frame and feather-filled back cushions, £1895; Little Loafian side table in reclaimed fir, £195; both Loaf, 0845 468 0698; www.loaf.com.
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By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk
The term ‘arthritis’ covers over 200 conditions causing joint pain and inflammation, but osteoarthritis is the most common of them, affecting an estimated 8.75 million people in the UK. It is usually most severe in joints that are heavily used, such as the knees and hips, but also often found in the neck, back, hands, wrists and big toes. Sometimes called degenerative or mechanical arthritis, it occurs when the cartilage in a joint becomes thin or damaged. Cartilage usually acts like a shock absorber, cushioning bone ends and reducing friction as the joint moves. When it deteriorates, the bones rub together, causing bone ends and surrounding tissues to thicken to repair the damage, while synovial fluid in the joint (another shockabsorber) can decrease in quantity or effectiveness. All these changes can cause the inflammation, and sometimes distortion, we see in osteoarthritis. Symptoms Symptoms include pain, 38
swelling, stiffness and reduced joint movement, particularly after resting, and often grinding or crunching sensations when moving a joint. Diagnosis Symptoms alone aren’t enough to diagnose osteoarthritis, as they can resemble symptoms of other joint conditions. An xray is usually required and sometimes an arthroscopy will be performed. This involves the insertion of an instrument called an arthroscope into a small incision near the joint, to check for damage in the joint space. An arthroscope contains fibre optics which act as both light source and camera. Arthroscopies are usually done under general anaesthetic but may be performed under a local or spinal anaesthetic. A blood test, MRI scan or joint aspiration (removal of a small amount of joint fluid for analysis) may be used to rule out other types of arthritis. Am I at risk of osteoarthritis? Sometimes osteoarthritis has no obvious cause, but your chances of developing it increase if you: • Are a woman • Are over 45 • Are overweight (not only because this increases pressure on joints, but because recent research has identified chemicals released by fat tissue that cause inflammation and affect your joints) • Have a physically demanding
job • Make many repetitive movements – once considered an occupational risk (i.e. connected to your job), but recent studies show that the repetitive movements we make when texting or playing videogames could contribute to osteoarthritis too. • Have a family history of osteoarthritis • Have had an infection or disease that causes joint damage, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis or gout • Have sustained a joint injury – particularly when you are older • Have had a major operation on a joint • Have muscle weakness • Were born with a joint abnormality or developed one in childhood Can I avoid osteoarthritis? Maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding prolonged repetitive movement will lessen the chance of developing osteoarthritis. Regular exercise to strengthen muscles and ligaments will support joints and reduce joint strain. However, it is worth remembering that rest and relaxation are important too. Treating osteoarthritis Managing Symptoms It’s important to maintain a healthy weight and avoid repetitive movement, as this will lessen symptoms and help to prevent further damage. Don’t give up on exercise – keeping muscles healthy will still be vital to take the strain off
the affected joints. Swimming is ideal as it exercises joints gently, while aerobic exercise (exercise that increases your heart rate) will stimulate endorphins, hormones which act as pain relievers. There are several types of medication that can reduce symptoms; trial and error may be required to see what works best: • Simple painkillers (analgesics) such as paracetamol • Stronger painkillers that contain opioids e.g. codydramol • Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Ibuprofen, which relieve pain and reduce inflammation. These are often available as creams too - some people find they work more quickly than tablets • Capsaicin cream, which reduces pain by blocking
nerve endings and gives a warming sensation, which many patients find soothing • Steroids that can be injected directly into the joint to reduce inflammation quickly • Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements, which some studies suggest may repair cartilage
Physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, massage, heat packs, ice packs and complementary treatments, such as acupuncture and aromatherapy, can be useful. There are also special aids and appliances which can make everyday tasks easier and less painful; you may be referred to an occupational therapist, who can assess your needs in your home or workplace and suggest solutions to make life easier. Repairing Damage In severe osteoarthritis surgery
may be necessary, from simple arthroscopy – where small instruments are used via the arthroscope to repair damaged cartilage or remove loose bone or cartilage fragments - to total joint replacements. You may also have a partial joint replacement, osteotomy (where bones are cut and realigned to improve joint alignment) or joint fusion procedure. What about diet? Foods in the allium family, such as garlic and onions, may prevent or slow osteoarthritis as they contain a chemical that limits cartilage-damaging enzymes. While experts doubt the value of many ‘osteoarthritis diets’, they agree that a more plant-based diet could be beneficial as it should reduce consumption of saturated fat, which can ontain inflammatory chemicals that aggravate your arthritis.
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7 Habits of Highly Stressed People StreSS is something our body is designed to cope with; stress was never meant to be a permanent disposition. We are meant to go into ‘stress mode’ to handle a ‘dangerous’ situation and then come out of it into ‘peace’ or ‘normal’ mode or state. truth is that most people remain in ‘stress mode’ and are now aspiring toward peace, tranquillity, happiness, nirvana, when actually happiness should be our ‘normal’ state.
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• Stressed people often have one major stressor in their life (eg work, family/marital, health, personal progress/image) which then has a ripple effect on other areas if not dealt with.
Her clients range from professionals, high net worth individuals, and solo business owners, to unemployed, single parents and women who have suffered domestic abuse. She has empowered and coached both privately and in the public sector pan London and in the Hillingdon Borough and is relentless on her mission to inspire and motivate people to release their potential and live a ‘Designer life’.
• tend to be negative in their thinking, habits and have a limited view or outlook, but will usually deny their part to play in it. • they may be too much of a perfectionist or have ‘high standards’ and find it hard to delegate, often saying “If I want a good job done I will have to do it myself” or “No one does it like I do” and finally saying to themself “I may as well do it myself it’ll be quicker than showing someone.” • Find it hard to unwind and relax often impatient and fidgety and may even think “It’s not productive!” • they may be ruminating; either stuck in the past relationship, experience, trauma, bereavement or anxious about the future or possible loss in the future eg. success, progression, money, family. • Consume quick convenience foods, and/or enjoy other stimulants, smoking, a glass (or two, or more) of something - every night, leading to a habit and thus an addiction. Stress tips that work-if you do them • Learn how and when to say ‘no’. You can learn how to do it in a way that does not offend but empowers you and does not make you feel guilty. I suggest saying ‘no’ with love and respect, but if need be, be firm. • Draw a mind map of your stress, explore where the root is, start with the word ‘stress’ then start writing words/things that relate to what’s causing your stress, keeping going till you can’t go anymore you will eventually see the root cause. • When going to bed, have a journal or notebook and write down your thoughts, it’s like emptying your head/mind. each time a thought comes in, write it down. Meditation with relaxing music can also help before going to bed. • this may sound cliché but cutting down on sugar, caffeine, processed food and refined carbohydrates can reduce stress on your body, moods and hormones massively-therefore making you feel much happier, balanced and in control. • Focus on what’s going right and is positive in your life, this will help you handle stressful situations from a stronger position.
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Life Begins Ne’er cast a clout … by Kate McLelland A reliable sign of good weather?
There were times during last winter when our normally temperate UK climate appeared to have undergone a complete change of character, creating storms and floods of almost biblical size and intensity. It’s at times like these we begin to understand the impact the weather must have had on our ancestors, for whom the difference between a good winter and a bad one was literally a matter of life and death. The only real evidence we have of their personal struggles with wind, rain and snow now exists in the form of a few, doggerel rhymes. To the modern ear these rhymes can seem childish and trite, but the fact that they have survived so long, passed on by word of mouth, gives us an indication of their importance to our forebears. Following the UK’s recent experiences of extreme weather events, it may be time to rub away the dust of antiquity and see if this ancient weather lore still has something useful to teach us. With its sprinkling of quaint, archaic words, “Ne’er cast a clout till May is out” is probably one of the most famous old adages about weather. The word “clout” means “item of clothing” so the rhyme warns us about the variable nature of
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If the month of May has always seemed quite late in the year to be finally packing away your winter wardrobe, then you’ll be glad to know that there’s some controversy surrounding the reference. Certain historians believe that the “May” in question is the may tree, or hawthorn, which actually begins to flower in April, so the meaning becomes: “Don’t shed any winter layers until the may tree blossoms.” Before the days of Met Office forecasts, farmers, fishermen and anyone else who depended upon the weather for their livelihoods would glean information from the natural environment. The maxim “Red sky at night/ Shepherd’s delight/Red sky in the morning/Shepherd’s warning” even wins a cautious endorsement from the Met Office. It’s true that a red sky can be an indicator of rain or dry weather, depending on the time of the day it occurs and the direction of the prevailing weather. Such a sky appears when high pressure arriving from the west traps dust and small particles in the atmosphere. Blue light is scattered from the spectrum
and red light remains to give the sky its distinctive appearance, indicating a dry, pleasant day to follow. A red sky in the morning simply means that this high pressure system has passed, most likely making way for wet and windy weather to come. There is, however, a lot less sanction amongst meteorologists for beliefs such as the St Swithin’s Day lore, which says that if it rains on 15th July it will continue to rain for 40 days and 40 nights. You’ll be reassured to know that there has been no occurrence of rainfall for such a prolonged period of time since records began. While we can reject long term forecasts linked to certain days in the calendar as pure superstition, it turns out that there may be more than a grain of truth in ancient lore relating to hourly or daily forecasts. When the weather’s raw power can be so intimidating, it’s good to know that our ancestors’ comforting old rhymes can still keep us in tune with nature.
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Ann Rennie is an experienced coach, mentor and trainer. She is based in Iver Heath and works through Skype and by phone with a wide range of clients. She has a corporate background which combines sales, customer service and managing major projects. Her real passion is supporting individuals in making the changes in their thinking and behaviour that produce a transformation in the results they experience. With qualifications in NLP, sales and retail management and project management she draws on her own experience of what works in the real world with best practice from current research to create bespoke solutions. Her mantra is ‘don’t get it perfect, get it done’ and her focus on taking action led a client to describe working with her as ‘like having your own personal business supernanny’.
every survey or poll into anxiety or stress and phobia I have seen quoted? It even comes above death in some of the polls! There is something about getting to your feet and speaking that triggers fear in most people most of the time. Performers report ‘stage fright’ and freezing despite it being their job. High achievers can come grinding to a halt when they have to present to their peers, customers or colleagues. Why is it so stressful? Commonly, my clients talk of fear of being judged, fear of freezing or of disappointing the audience or being boring. In other words what if they don’t like me or what I have to say. I have worked with people who have developed ways of avoiding speaking in public and then they have to do it. Maybe, to get a new promotion or as part of their job role or to get their new job they are going to have to stand up and speak. Usually the topics they are speaking about are well known to them and they are in fact experts in that area yet getting up and talking to a group of people. And, those people may be as few as 4 and already know to them. Interestingly, they describe when the fear began and it is usually back in school when we have very and as young as 6 or 7. We realise we are still playing out childhood fears as adults. These are the same wobbles we had around exams or speaking in class or bad experiences when we speak up as children and teenagers and they get carried forward to our adult story. Don’t get me wrong – a little light anticipatory flutter of those butterflies can give us the kickstart of adrenalin we need to get focused but when anxiety becomes so intense it can undermine our abilities it is time to do something about it. You notice the changes in your body just thinking about it– heartbeat thumping or sweaty palms or, as one client described it, knees knocking and voice breaking. You notice the beginning of a conversation in your head that starts you doubting and worrying and you go to pieces. 52
Is anxiety stopping you doing anything that would create immense benefit in your life? Or do you consistently under perform and not achieve your potential? You do the preparation, you put in the hours and you want the outcome and then the nerves kick in. It is horrible! And your confidence may be dented by it and you may avoid putting yourself in that position again. It doesn’t have to be that way – honest. You can learn to manage that response and find your voice and your feet. O.K. Let me debunk some things you may have heard said. 1. They are just ‘naturals’ 2. They are able to just stand up and ‘wing it’ The truth is some people will find it simpler or quicker to learn how to feel confident BUT noone is able to stand up and present with confidence without putting in effort or how to handle the ‘butterflies’. You learn to lose the fear and develop your own style to let people hear your message. You can learn the tools and techniques to transform the stress and sabotage thinking to deliver with confidence. You can learn how to take your content and structure it so people not just listen but actually hear what you have to say. My first ‘speech’ I had to hold onto the lectern just to stop from falling over and my voice sounded like Minnie Mouse on fast forward. It got better with practice and listening to others experiences and how they dealt with the nerves. Many courses you go on focus on the content and the delivery is about voice tone and posture. I am suggesting you add in a third element which will make the other parts simpler. Deal with what is underlying your fear and then the courses can teach you what to do and how to do it. Don’t start with learning what to do or what to say – because the fear will still be too strong to overcome and you will end up disappointed and may not try again. Next month I’ll share 3 easy steps to get started and then some more the month after that.
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june park events Open Farm Sunday Sun 8th June, 10.30am-5pm Rowley Farm Free event see the animals on rowley Farm and learn where your food and milk comes from. there will be guided tours, tractor rides and games too. park in Black park Car park and follow the signs.
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the world around you. You’ll enjoy a day of practical skills, exploring your potential and enhancing your ability to deal with the unexpected. Film Walk Sun 29th June, 2pm-3.45pm Black Park Visitor Centre £5 adult; £3 child; £4 cons; £14 family Black park has played host to a great number of major film, television and music productions over the years, including Harry potter and james Bond. join us for a walk around Black park to look at some of the popular locations and see screen shots from the productions.
5k Cross Country Wed 11th June, 7pm start Langley Park £5.50 (members); £7.50 (non-club) On day entry +£2 second in the three-part race series. the course is one lap of scenic parkland. parking included. visit www.fabian4.co.uk for full details and registration. Lea Barn Equestrian Sun 22nd June, 10am-4pm Langley Park, Free event Walk down through Langley park to George Green Field and watch the horses in action. For more information, visit www.leabarnequestrian.co.uk
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june events Live Music with The Flyers Fri 6th June, from 9pm The WatersEdge Packet Boat Lane, Cowley, UB9 2JS Big Band bringing you covers from through the years. For details call 01895 440550. School Summer Fete Sat 7th June, 1pm-4pm Iver Heath Junior, St Margarets Close, Iver Heath SL0 0DA Come and have some fun!
‘A Girls' Night Out’ author event Mon 9th June, 7.30pm-10pm Compass Theatre, Ickenham Featuring best selling female authors: Lisa jewell, jenny Colgan, rowan Coleman and alex Marwood. tickets: £7 includes free paperback book. available from Ickenham Library. My Writing Life Thurs 12th June, 7pm-8pm Ickenham Library. Free event. an evening with local author jason rohan. ticket required please collect from Ickenham Library. Summer Fayre Fri 13th June, 3pm-6pm IIver Village Infant School, Grange Way, Iver, Bucks SL0 9NT In aid of Friends of Iver school association. Lots of stalls including BBQ, tombolas, raffle, Cakes, Dog show. to hire a stall please contact pippa vinall on 07771 932108 or pippavinall@aol.com Butterflies Coffee Morning Sat 14th June, 10am-1pm Ickenham Village Hall all proceeds from our various events go to help the teenage Cancer trust. Family Fun Day Sat 21st June, 12-5pm St Marks Hall, Greentiles Lane, Denham Green, UB9 5HT Come join us for stalls, games, music, bbq etc. all proceed to go to Cancer research. For more info or if you would be interested in having a stall, call nicky on 07944 458147. Steve Singh sings Elvis! Sat 21st June, from 8pm North Star, Thorney Mill Road, Iver a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on! For more details call 01895 442128. Summer Bingo Evening Sat 21st June, 6.45pm for 7pm. Iver Village Hall, St Margarets Close, Iver Heath, SL0 0DA £6 entry includes Fish/Chicken & Chips supper. Come on your own or with friends, bring your own drinks, glasses etc. please book with pat 01753 64767
Bushcraft Survival Day Bushcraft & Survival Day Sun 22nd June, 10am-4pm Black Pine’s Camp, £65 join ranger andy to learn bushcraft and survival skills in the inspiring surroundings of Black park. With a relaxed and friendly approach, resident bushcraft and survival expert andy, will share his knowledge and skills. You will leave with a fresh outlook and new understanding of
Ickenham Festival Week Sat 7th - Sat 14th June, Village Hall, Ickenham, UB10 8DG there’s bound to be something of interest - pop along and see!
1940's Afternoon Tea Party Sat 7th June, 2pm-4pm Ickenham Village Hall With music from that period tickets. £5 from flowline Hairdressers. Butterflies supporting local childrens charities.
Psychic & Mediumship Demos Thurs 26th June, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tower Arms Hotel, Richings Park, Iver, SL0 9AE Carole Bromley, professional psychic Medium with guest medium sarah May. tel: 07572 108609
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Summer Fayre Sat 28th June, 12-3pm. Denham Village Infant School Bouncy Castle, Grand Raffle, Giant Tombola. Arts & Crafts stalls, refreshments with home made cakes. and lots more entrance by Donation.
and novelty classes, as well as lots of stalls to browse. All in aid of the Thames valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance.
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Den Building Mon 28th & Tues 29th July, 10am-12pm Langley Park Café £16 per family, £3 per extra Have a go at building your own den in langley park with the Country park Rangers. Bring a picnic along to eat in your newly built den!
Summer Show Sat 28th June, 1pm-4pm. The Great Barn, Ruislip Organised by Ruislip Central Horticultural Society. Come along!
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july pARk EvEnTS History Walk Sat 5th July, 2pm-3.30pm Langley Park Café £4.50 adult; £2.50 child; £3.50 cons; £12 family join writer of the popular book ‘History of langley park’, john Watson, on a walk around langley park to learn about its fascinating history.
Bushcraft Walk Wed 23rd July, 2pm-5.30pm Black Pine’s Camp, £22 adult, £17 child join Andy on an interactive walk to learn the secrets of the forest and uses for natural materials. Finish at Black pine’s Camp to put your new knowledge into practice. Max ratio of 1 adult to 2 children. Over 12s only. School’s Out for Summer! Thurs 24th July to Thurs 28th August, 11am-4pm Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham Country Park Free Fun and games on the terrace. Every Thursday during the holidays. Contact: 01895 833375.
5k Cross Country Wed 9th July, 7pm start Langley Park £5.50 (members); £7.50 (non-club) On day entry +£2 last in the three-part race series. The course is one lap of scenic parkland. parking included. visit www.fabian4.co.uk for full details and registration. Basicaly Saxes Sun 13th July, 2pm - 4pm Black Park Café Free entry (donations welcome) live music by the lakeside for your entertainment and to raise money for the Cancer Research uk. Refreshments available to purchase from the cafe. Dog Show Sat 19th July, 10.30am - 4pm Langley Park £2 per class, 3 classes for £5 The popular annual show returns to langley park. There will be pedigree
Nature Safari Fri 25th July, 1pm-2pm Langley Park Café £4 per guide Follow the self-led trail set up by our Rangers, finding the clues and learning about the animals that live here. The trail takes around an hour to complete. Start any time between 1pm and 2pm.
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Colne Valley Festival Sun 27th July, 11am-4pm Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham Country Park Some activities are free Fun for all the family with canal boat
Fun in the Park Wed 30th July, 12pm-4pm Langley Park Most activities are free The hugely popular family event is back in langley park and is going to be bigger than ever. The afternoon will be fun-packed with activities including falconry displays, sword swallowing and story telling, as well as fun games, face painting and an inflatable slide. There will be plenty of food on offer including a hog roast. The event will be complimented by the Friends of langley park’s landscape in a seed tray competition.
july EvEnTS Butterflies Vintage Tea Party Thurs 3rd July, from 1.30pm 110 Copthall Road West, UB10 8HT £4 on the gate Entry price includes Tea, Coffee and cakes, various stalls and a Raffle. All Welcome. supporting SpARkS, Research into safer childbirth Hillingdon & Uxbridge Business Breakfast (HUBB) Thurs 10th July, 8am-9am Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PH. Free event In partnership with the Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce. Continental breakfast included. please RSvp emma.zovich@wardwilliams.co.uks School Summer Fayre Sat 12th July, 1am-2pm Harefield Infants School & Nursery School Parade, High Street, Harefield, UB9 6BT. lots of fun for all of the family, refreshments, homemade cakes and lots more. Treasure Island Outdoor Theatre Sat 12th July, 6.30pm Picnics from 5pm The Courtyard, Manor Farm, Ruislip. Adults from £14.50, Child from £8, Family ticket from £40 performed by Rain or Shine Theatre Company. Tickets: 07806 766993.
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Plotting a Vegetable Garden
by Pippa Greenwood
Even the smallest garden can find space to grow vegetables. Start now and you can enjoy delicious home-grown salads all summer long. Producing useful quantities of your own vegetables doesn’t take up as much space as you might imagine. There’s a lot you can plant out or grow from seed right now that will give you some super-tasty, succulent, and top-quality salads in just a few weeks’ time. And salad leaves grown in ornamental pots can be as decorative as they are nutritious.
Before you get sowing or planting, choose the right containers. Big ones are easier to maintain than small ones; and of course bigger pots mean more produce. Go for something of at least 30cm (12in) in diameter, larger if possible. As salad crops tend to be pretty short-term there’s no need to spend a fortune on compost. Ideally choose a good-quality multi-purpose compost, but you can get perfectly acceptable results with the contents of a growingbag. I find the quality of the compost in these isn’t all that brilliant, but for the time you need it – and provided you keep it well-fertilised – it’ll be 60
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If you grow your own salad leaves you can get precisely the mix you like best. There are plenty of eye-catching lettuces such as the frilly Lollo, either a gorgeous bright-green standard Lollo a burgundytinged Lollo Rosso or a mixture of both. Treat them as cut-andcome-again crops, snipping off the leaves as you want them but not cutting into to the base, then they’ll put out new shoots and keep cropping for longer.
Baby beet leaves are a popular salad ingredient, too. Choose a variety like Bull’s Blood for the prettiest leaves or grow any of the standard varieties, and you’ll also get a great-tasting root crop later on. I generally harvest the young leaves a few at a time but let the plant produce a root too. There are still plenty of tomato plants in the shops now, but hunt carefully to find the ones that are still in top condition. If you choose an outdoor variety it can be grown in a pot on its own, and if you have a big enough container you can grow some other salad ingredients around the edge of the container. If you’re after some fire in your cooking, a chilli pepper thrives in a pot in a warm and very
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Fresh herbs can make a salad more interesting too. Choose your favourites and either grow them in a dedicated herb pot with extra grit in the compost for good drainage, or even consider popping a few in with your main crops. Vegetables, like most plants, do best in a relatively warm spot with plenty of sun, so site your containers carefully. You want them to be easily accessible from the kitchen, but it’s more important to ensure they’re sheltered from the wind yet still get enough sun. You may prefer to raise some of your crops in pots and grow them on a bit before planting them out. The garden containers will always be full and looking their best, even while you’re harvesting them. The new plantings will very quickly blend in with the old, and all summer long you’ll have a garden that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the tastebuds.
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In the Spring term, the Iver Village Junior School achieved Green Flag status. This is the highest award given by Eco Schools and means that IVJS has been recognised as an environmentally friendly school. Following the formal assessment of our paperwork, inspection of the school and a meeting with the pupils on the EcoCouncil, the assessor commented that: We are extremely proud of the whole school community for being so environmentally friendly and achieving the Green Flag award. This school year has gone so fast, we can hardly believe that we are now in the last term of the year! We will be soon welcoming in a new group of children to Year 3. We are very lucky to be able to work very closely with Iver Village Infant School
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to ensure that the transition between the schools is very smooth. During the Easter holidays parents, governors and staff painted parts of the school. When the children returned after the holidays they said it looked like a new school! This term started with the Year 3 children having an AngloSaxon day. The staff and children dressed up in costumes and took part in a range of activities including role play and pot making. Years 4 and 5 are taking part in workshops to train as a Beat Bullying Mentors. They will be trained over the next year and will get involved in lots of fun activities and learn about things that they may not have thought about before. After they have completed all their training, they will graduate as BB Mentors and we will have a mini celebration of what they have achieved. The rest of the term looks just as busy as we start to prepare for our Summer production. The Year 6 children are also getting very excited as they are about to go on their residential trip to PGL in Sussex.
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Don’t get the Summertime blues... We all love the summer weather - when it finally arrives, but how prepared are you for your pets if it gets really hot? This month we look some simple precautions to protect your pets. 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 boisterous 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. 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 hay fever (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 sunburn 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 any sun-block, this 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. Flies pose a particular problem to rabbits in the summer. Fly eggs laid on rabbits’ soiled bottoms hatch into maggots 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 intstines.
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These adorable boys are very loving and playful, despite having had a pretty appalling start to their short lives. Their previous owners grew tired of them, and they were fed only on scraps. Since coming to our centre, they have had unsettled tummies, but with lots of TLC and feeding of the correct food, they are now in a suitable routine and are much healthier and happier. Not only this, but poor Charlie also came to us with a swelling on his neck, and because it was in such a sensitive area we had to sedate him to investigate, only to find that he had been shot with an air pellet. This traumatic ordeal for both of them hasn’t stopped this gorgeous and trusting pair from loving humans! They are such affectionate boys, and are yearning for new owners who can give them plenty of time for cuddles. Can you provide the loving home that Charlie and George are searching for? If you think you can offer any of our animals a loving home then please ring the RSPCA Hillingdon Branch on 01895 833417 or visit our website www.rspcahillingdonclinic.org.uk to download an application form. 70
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flowers & gardening... iver flower Club The Coppins Room, Iver Village Hall, Grange Way, Iver, SL0 9HW. Meets 4th Thursday of month, 7.30pm. Call Jayne on 07730 249876. Visit: www.bbando.org.uk/clubs/iver
Call Rosemary 01628 776838 www.thefitnessleague.com
West Drayton, UB7 7NX. Thu 6-7pm Circuits, Fitness and Boxercise. £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, 07906 087749 www.tauruspt.co.uk
iver Heath garden & allotment Club Iver Heath Village Hall. Every 2nd Monday of the month at 8pm. Call Barbara Thompson Programme Secretary 01895 235213. Contact email address is Ann McCullough Secretary amcc100@gmail.com Hobbies...
bobbin lace Making group Every Thu 7.30pm at Southlands House, The Green, Swan Road, West Drayton. Call Julie 020 8897 9368 or Margaret 01895 851349 Chinese brush Painting group Come and join our friendly group meeting on Saturday mornings. The class is guided by an experienced tutor so no experience required! You will learn how to compose and develop your own Chinese painting style as well as practicing the finer points of Chinese calligraphy often seen on paintings. Find us at Harefield Library, Park Lane Village Centre, Harefield or contact Phyllis Nash on 01895 476 644 / phyllnash@gmail.com inland waterways association Meet 2nd Tues of every month at Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QX, 7.30pm. middlesex.social@waterways.org.uk keeP-fit, danCe & draMa... adults Zumba Classes Running on Wednesdays 6-7pm at Iver Heath Village Hall, Saint Margaret's Close. Call Diane on 07926 854184 bagot stack (fitness league) Term Time Only. Vyners School, UB10 8AB on Tue 7.30 - 8.30pm. Also in Windsor Monday & Thursday.
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ballet Classes Iver Heath Village Hall, Friday 4.457pm. Call L Killian 01753 814280
bokwa fitness tone & Core The latest craze - hits all your fitness targets in one - 07771 872592 learningmoves@hotmail.co.uk
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 evreham adult learning Centre Please call 0845 045 4040 to book any of the following… Gentle Exercise 60+ Tue 10-11am and Fri 13.3014.30 Gentle Yoga Wed 13.30-14.30. All classes suitable for beginners to inter-mediate level. Cost £50 for 10 weeks. Fully qualified Exercise To Music Instructor. fitness Club St Catherine School, Money Lane,
Hour of Power - Ultimate workout Wed 7pm at the Evreham Sports Centre, Iver. Call 01753 672610. 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. Wednesday 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 line dancing Tuesday 7.30-10pm, Iver Village Hall. All ability levels welcome. £5, £2 kids. Call Stephanie 07958 643307 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 continued overleaf...
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toddler & Junior fitness fun Held at the Evreham Sports Centre, Iver. Call 01753 672610 for details. Junior Spinning - Mon 6-6.45pm Parent & Baby morning every Monday 9.30am-11am Junior Trampolining every Wednesday 4.15pm -5.15pm Toddler Trampolining every Thursday 9.30-10am and 10-10:30am Game Zone - Sat 10.30am-12:30pm
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 or would like to find out more about us, please come along to watch us one evening or visit www.signaturesingers.com
pilates class St Peters Centre, Iver. Tuesday 7-8pm. Julie Hall 07976 966 583 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 ® fitness classes Mon & Thurs 7-8pm. St Peters Centre, Iver. £5 per class - All levels welcome! Contact: Rachel 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 07735090325 or 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 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 sometimes a live band. If you like to reminisce, do come along and join us! Contact Derek Verrier on 01753 654398
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 for an engagement 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
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followed by a buffet at the British Legion Club House. of Iver and Iver Heath service men and women who fell in this conflict, together with their stories so that we can make a visual display at the Clubhouse to commemorate them. We are also happy to have photos of the service people who survived the conflict. We will need to have the information by so that we have time to put the exhibition together and we will return it after the exhibition.
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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 educational activities. Iver Village Junior School, High Street, Iver, SL0 9QA.
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Call Cheryl on 01753 651754 or email: childcare@ivercommunity.org Tiny Talk Baby signing classes Tuesday classes at St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Harefield UB9 6BX, 10am, price £5 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. Please call Bev Meier to book 01895 824935 or 0781 8025993 Tiny Toes childcare An inspirational full day care nursery for children aged six weeks to five years open from 8.00am – 6.00pm Monday – Friday. Evreham Centre, Swallow Street, Iver, SL0 0HS. Call Susan on 01753 655650 tinytoes@ivercommunity.org selF deFence... close Quarter combat Based in Richings Park. Specialising in speed, strength and conditioning training. All types of pad work combinations. Suitable for Men and Women of all ages. 1-2-1 sessions. Call Mark 07525 366126 email: mj.wilding@hotmail.com karate (Adults & children) Iver Heath Village Hall on Tues & Thurs. Kids 7-8pm, Adults 8-9.30pm. Call Sensei R. Baker 07898 946330. karate club of denham / uxbridge For ages 5 years and up. Sunday 9.15-11am at New Denham Community Centre, Oxford Road. Wednesday 5-7pm at The Greenway, Uxbridge. Call Dominic on 07988 743725 kung Fu club West drayton Great Kung Fu work out for everybody, attractive trainings 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 selF help... Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sunday, 7.30pm at St Leonards Hall, St Leonards Walk, Richings Park, Iver, SL0 9DD. Contact Howard on 07816 315688 "if alcohol is costing you more than money, you should meet us" slimming World Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm Evreham Sports Centre, Iver Heath Contact: Jo 07432 107089 sociAl groups... 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. 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 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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social groups continued... 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 including internal and external advertising features that can be used for local charity events. 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 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 any member for more info or the Secretary on 01753 653571 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 78
Seema on 07730 898635 or email seema@seema.co.uk for more. sport... 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. 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 Fencing for 8-14 years Saturdays 9.30-10.30am at the Evreham Sports Centre, Iver. Call 01753 672610 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
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. 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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