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Well, we’re definitely bang in the middle of summer now and already the longest day of the year is behind us. Having taken a quick glance back at July ramblings of previous years, we noticed that a common theme has been our dissatisfaction with the previous month’s weather. This year we’ve seen some beautiful weather, the bbqs have been out in force for weeks and the plants in our gar dens are flourishing nicely. A stark contrast to this time last year, when everything had virtually turned into a sodden mush. Like most parents, we’re now keeping our fingers crossed for continued sunshine throughout the coming school holidays. Even Angela’s teenage daughter, who will turn fifteen this month, can only watch so much television in a six week period. Right, well we’re off to clean the bbq, cut the grass, get the garden parasol out and pour our selves a large gin and tonic! 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. W e always do our very best to print your events and local informa tion, 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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Finance How to Deal Effectively with Debt By Ann Haldon www.cornerstonewebcontent.com They also provide their services via email, the internet and telephone if preferred. An excellent online source of information is the StepChange Debt Charity, which you may know under its former title of the Consumer Credit Counselling Service. They provide information and advice about all aspects of debt, including tips to avoid it, dealing with it effectively, and what to do if you are overwhelmed by money worries.
amount and type of debt concerned. There are ways to quickly reduce household expenses and interest charges though, so think about switching your energy supplier if you aren’t locked into a deal, and move all credit card debt onto a 0% or low interest card if you can. Below are some easy things to do that will help gain control over your finances: • Make a detailed list of all household income and expenditure, including items such as birthday and Christmas presents • Cancel all unnecessary direct debits and standing orders, and cut back on nonessential spending • Once your outgoings have been reduced or consolidated, make a strict budget to include basic household and living costs • Consider keeping only one credit card, which should be used purely for emergencies
During the year to September 2013, Citizens Advice Bureaux in England and Wales dealt with 7,015 new debt problems every working day. This is the rather startling figure by financial capability issued organisation, The Money Charity, and it illustrates just how people in the UK are struggling to keep on top of money issues.
Where to go for reliable advice The internet provides a valuable source of information and advice on debt and how to deal with it, but sometimes it can be more reassuring to sit down with a financial expert and let them explain the solutions available to you in person. The Citizens Advice service is the obvious choice for debt help, with over 3,300 bureaux around England and Wales. The charity offers free independent advice to all, in confidence, at high street locations including dedicated offices, doctors’ surgeries, courts, and even prisons.
Reasons for getting into debt
StepChange states that “Overspending is not the main cause of debt problems” and accounts for only 10% of the cases they deal with. So what are the main causes? Well, they could occur for a number of reasons: • Unexpected redundancy, job loss or reduced hours • A life event, such as divorce or separation • Injury or illness • Reduced income • Failure to budget effectively In recent years, job losses and redundancies have accounted for many of the debt problems in this country. The loss of income may have been sudden, and coupled with spiralling living costs, debt can become unavoidable.
What are the best ways to tackle debt? This largely depends on the
But what if it’s already too late? There are actions you can take as a last resort, such as Individual Voluntary Arrangements, Administration Orders, or declaring bankruptcy. These are all big steps, however, and you need to take professional advice before making such a decision. An important consideration in all this is choosing the right people to help you. You need to approach a charity or other non-profit organisation with counsellors who are paid to help you, rather than make money from you.
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But what if it’s already too late? There are actions you can take as a last resort, such as Individual Voluntary Arrangements, Administration Orders, or declaring bankruptcy. These are all big steps, however, and you need to take professional advice before making such a decision. Let’s take a look at couple of these solutions in a little more detail: Administration Order If you have a County Court Judgement against you and cannot afford to pay, this may be a viable option as long as there is less than £5,000 of unsecured debt owed to a minimum of two creditors, and you are able to prove that your income will cover the repayments. This works by making a single monthly payment to your local
court, which is then divided between all creditors. Pros • your debts are consolidated into one monthly payment • negotiations with creditors are carried out by the court on your behalf Cons • money can be taken from your wages if you do not keep up the payments • the Administration Order will be noted on your credit file for a period of six years
Individual Voluntary Arrangement An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) is administered by a professional Insolvency Practitioner who negotiates with creditors on your behalf. A repayment amount is decided upon, and if 75% of your creditors agree with this figure, one onthly payment is made to the
Insolvency Practitioner, who then divides it up between the creditors as arranged. Pros • there is no contact between you and your creditors • debts are consolidated Cons • a note will be placed on your credit file, and re ain there for six years • there is a small handling fee for each payment made • the IVA will be noted in the Individual Insolvency Register, which is a public record, and is not removed until three months after the end of the IVA An important consideration in all this is choosing the right people to help you. You need to approach a charity or other non-profit organisation with counsellors who are paid to help you, rather than make money from you.
Beauty Perfect Nails
By Helen Taylor lamp between coats. When you leave the salon your nail polish will be completely dry and you can enjoy chip-proof, glossy, lasting colour that stays looking great for at least 14 days.
and with a waterproof seal, they won’t get damaged when you swim, bath, wash-up or do any other day-to-day tasks. The seal is only broken when they are removed. They’ll last around 14 days.
When you are ready to have the Shellac removed, a set of foils soaked in acetone are wrapped round your fingers, although some salons may speed the process by asking you to put your fingertips into a bowl of acetone. This soaking process takes about 10 minutes and then the old polish is gently scraped off and nails buffed to prepare for the new coat.
Removal is easy - the product is heated up, the seal is broken and the Minx is peeled off.
You spend a lot of time and money on your hair, your skin and your makeup. But are you letting your image down by not giving the same attention to your nails? It’s worth establishing a hand and nail care routine and then planning a time every couple of weeks when you can treat yourself to a visit to your local nail salon. There’s more than one option though so we’ve taken a look at three of the most recent - and popular - nail services.
CND Shellac Nails
hellac has definitely been one of the most popular nail services of recent years. Its simple application, smudgeproof finish and effective staying power have secured legions of loyal followers. Applied much like a regular nail polish, Shellac only requires a few minutes of curing time under a special UV
here is no infill’ option even if your polish still looks great, when it has grown out you’ll need to start again.
Minx Nails
If it’s statement nails you’re after then Minx Nails are the perfect choice for you, offering a vast choice of designs in show-stopping colours, patterns and prints. Minx ‘foils’ work on both natural and artificially enhanced nails. Before application nails are given a basic manicure. Minx is a solid fil with an adhesive backing that is heat activated. The heat allows Minx to take on the natural curve of the nail and bond to the surface effectively. While still underneath a special infrared lamp, the Minx is s oothed out and filed to fit with the nail. The process is very gentle on natural nails
Long lasting Nail polish
There are several reasons you might still opt for traditional nail polish. Firstly you might want a shade for a special occasion or to go with a particular outfit, without necessarily wanting to keep the same colour for weeks. It’s quicker to put on normal polish and much quicker to take it off. This not only saves time, but will usually be a lower priced treatment or you can do it at home. Particularly for a pedicure, when normal polish will often last weeks anyway, this might be a better option. And the choice of colours is much greater so you can get that perfect match if you need it. Some of the new salon polishes dry very quickly too (such as CND’s Vinylux), so whilst it won’t be as instantly ‘set’ as Shellac or Minx, your finger and toenails will be complete dry and hard within a couple of hours.
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Here is a vision of the home of the future. The house’s occupants are beavering away in their high powered obs and it is a warm and sunny day. The window blinds automatically lower themselves to keep the interior cool. The master of the house leaves the office and he uses an app on his phone. The house cranks up the air conditioning in the living area to bring down the temperature to a comfortable 22⁰C. As he turns into his road, he uses the app again. The electric gates open, the alarm is disabled and 30 seconds later the front door unlocks itself. The man wanders into the kitchen and fixes himself a well earned G&T. He goes into the lounge and says, T , Channel 4. A mirror on the wall slides aside to reveal the television which is already switched on to the Channel 4 news. Meanwhile, his wife arrives and uses her own app. The kettle switches itself on, because she likes to have a cup of herbal tea when she gets home. That night as they are watching a film, an intruder breaks into the back garden. The doors and windows lock themselves automatically and the alarm primes itself to go off if someone enters the house. A CCT image of the back garden replaces the film on the home cinema and all the T screens in the house, while an email is automatically sent to the security company who dispatch a patrol. Except, this is not the home of the future, it is a townhouse in an upmarket enclave of Manchester. There is a catch, however the owner paid over 100,000 to automate his home. All of the equipment I described is readily available at an increasingly affordable price for instance, a kettle that you switch on remotely using an app can be yours for less than 100. Where the big money was spent was on
integrating everything together which involved installing a central server and coding bespoke software, not to mention creating a customised app. Then, of course, there were kilometres of cable to be routed and cameras, servos, sensors and much more to be put in place. The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to introduce some smart technology into your home. Take central heating for instance it is much more economical to be able to turn your heating on half an hour before you get home than have it on a fixed timer. Smart thermostats such as Nest go one better and actually learn your lifestyle patterns. Burglar alarms can be set and cancelled in the same way via a phone app no need to worry about whether you set the alarm before going on holiday anymore and you can upgrade your existing panel at minimal cost. Smoke and fire alarms can automatically notify someone if they are activated while you are out of the property and electric appliances ranging from ovens to coffee percolators can be operated remotely via your phone or computer. The challenge for tech savvy homeowners will be integrating all the different devices. Nobody wants ten different apps on their phone they’ll be turning on the T instead of the kettle or opening the garage door instead of turning up the heating. Obviously, it is not going to be cost effective to pay a specialist to devise a bespoke system as described above, but there are several ways it could happen. One manufacturer could make lots of different devices with a common control system, but then buyers wouldn’t be able to pick and choose between devices, not ideal. Much better would be a common control app that works on any platform and the device manufacturers could make their equipment compatible with the app. This has already happened with the DLNA collaboration that allows a Samsung laptop to integrate with a Sony T . Most tellingly, Google, the king of All Things Internet, has recently bought Nest Controls. The future is ust around the corner.
Have a Healthy Holiday www.alison.runham.co.uk By Alison Runham
You’ve booked the perfect holiday in the ideal destination. In your dreams you’re already there, sunbathing, sightseeing and relaxing with a good book - but it could turn into a nightmare unless you ensure you’ve got your holiday health covered beforehand.
Holidaying in the UK
If you’re holidaying in the UK, it’s easier; food, drink, transport and healthcare are all familiar and there’s no language barrier. You should still arrange travel insurance though, in case an accident or illness means your holiday is cancelled or cut short. If you’re planning to go way off the beaten track or hill climbing, check the weather forecast first ear appropriate footwear and ensure you take your mobile (fully charged), warm waterproof clothing and a first aid kit ake a ap too and make sure everyone knows the route (if only one person does, what happens if they’re injured and lose consciousness, or can’t walk?). Plan walks realistically as you’ll be slower over rough terrain. These things sound simple but many deaths are caused every year by ignoring these precautions. If you’re going to a beach that’s out of the way, check it’s safe for swimming. Concealed rocks and debris can be dangerous
and the UK coast harbours creatures that can deliver a nasty sting – check the useful guide to them here: http://bit. ly/1m9uFYJ
Holidaying Abroad
Read your guidebook and information from your travel company well in advance and visit http://www. fitfortravel nhs uk at least weeks before departure for specific precautions for your destination. Make sure you’re aware of: • Air travel healthy and safety Newborn babies and women over 36 weeks pregnant (32 weeks if it’s a multiple pregnancy) can’t travel by air, and it’s also not advised if you’ve had a recent stroke, heart attack, surgery or trauma, or if you have a communicable disease or certain conditions affecting your ears, chest, head or cardiovascular system. Insurance can become void if you ignore advice about pre-existing conditions or conceal them, so check with your doctor. Inside aeroplanes the air is very dry. Stay well hydrated and avoid alcohol, as this will dehydrate you and altitude increases its effects. Ask your doctor’s advice if you are concerned about DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or if
you’ve given birth in the last two months. The risk of DVT can be reduced by walking, stretching, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and keeping well hydrated. Compression stockings may also help if fitted and worn correctly • Local laws and customs eware different traffic signals and different laws particularly about standards of dress. • Food and water safety Always wash your hands before and after using the toilet or handling food, and pack sanitizer gel or wipes in case hand-washing facilities are unclean or nonexistent. If you’re not sure the water is safe, don’t drink it or use it for brushing teeth unless it’s boiled or treated with purification tablets – otherwise stick to bottled water. Avoid ice cubes too. Choose well-cooked, freshly prepared food where you can (especially if buying from street vendors), and avoid salads, shellfish and ice-cream (unless it’s from a large commercial manufacturer). Thoroughly clean or peel fruit and vegetables. • Health precautions Depending on where you’re going, there may be a risk of malaria and it shouldn’t be taken lightly; it can be
fatal. Use repellents on exposed skin and repellents and/or insecticides around your room and on mosquito screens and your clothing, as mosquitoes may bite through it. Wear long trousers or long-sleeved tops, particularly after dark. Anti-malarial tablets need to be started before you go and must be continued (sometimes for up to 4 weeks) when you return. Pack a supply of diarrhoea medication so it’s close by if needed. • Vaccinations Again, requirements depend on destination; check http:// www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk at least 8 weeks before travel to find specific guidelines for the country you’re visiting as some vaccines are given in several doses, and factor in other countries you may plan to visit on holiday. Carry
proof of vaccinations – some countries will require an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP). Hepatitis A, cholera, typhoid and DTP (diphtheria, tetanus and polio) should all be free, but you’ll have to pay for yellow fever, encephalitis,
meningitis, rabies, tuberculosis and hepatitis B (unless it’s given as a combined hepatitis A and B vaccine). • Rules about prescribed medication
Always take a copy of your prescription and a doctor’s letter too, including your personal details, travel dates and details of medication you’re carrying. • Your healthcare entitlements If you’re travelling to Switzerland or a country that’s part of the European Economic Area (EEA), apply for an EHIC (European Health Insurance) card which entitles you to healthcare equivalent to that provided for residents. Outside the EEA, medical care is usually dependent upon your insurance. • Sun Protection Most people still aren’t careful enough about this. In hot sunny climates wear a hat and sunglasses, avoid midday sun, stay hydrated and apply high factor sun lotion regularly.
Home & Interiors Double-Up Your Space
By Katherine Sorrell
When you have run out of space and it’s not possible to extend, the time has come to think creatively. With the right approach, you may even be able to make two rooms out of one.
Had a new baby? Children growing up? Started working from home? Every year it seems like there’s more pressure on our living space. And while it’s not always possible to move up the property ladder to a ten-bedroom mansion, there is always a way to make your current property work better for you. It’s called doubling-up – and it’s all about giving your home a new lease of life with some thoughtful rearrangements and careful additions, resulting in multifunctional rooms that are entirely practical and yet also utterly stylish.
Take a long, hard look at every room in your home and, even in the smallest of apartments, it will soon be possible to see which spaces can e modified so as to serve more than one purpose. We’re not talking about expensive extensions or complex loft conversions, but simply about making the most of what you’ve already got. Like adding a dining area to a kitchen, a home office in a edroom or a hideaway guest bed in a living room. The trick is to forget your preconceptions about where you live and be creative with the space. To get the most out
No room to sit down and eat? Turn a small kitchen into a kitchen/diner with a foldaway table and chairs. The table is attached to a wall with dowels, while the chairs can be hung on a wall hook, nicely out of the way.
Calligaris Quadro white lacquered bar table, £111; Calligaris Olivia solid wood folding chairs in wenge or beech, £80 each; all Lime Modern Living, 01892 512611; www.limemodernliving.co.uk.
By raising a child’s bed you create two rooms: one for sleeping, and one below for playing, studying, relaxing or for sleepovers. The same goes with an adult bedroom – if you have high enough ceilings, consider building a mezzanine sleeping space, leaving room underneath to use however you wish. Loft bed by Oliver Furniture, £995, Nubie, 01825 724160; www.nubie.co.uk.
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Come with us on a charming break taking in the spectacular Zundert Flower Parade and Antwerp. The parade is made up of breathtaking displays entirely created by volunteers using dahlias - the largest of its kind in the world. Many of them are animated, giving a truly realistic appearance. The town is also renowned as the birth place of Vincent Van Gogh. Antwerp, Belgium’s second biggest city, is our base for this break and is a true architectural wonder.
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USSR joined Nikita Kruschev at the Kremlin for a chat and a few vodkas, during which the Russian President warned him against joining France and the US in going to war over West Berlin. “Six hydrogen bombs would be quite enough to annihilate the British Isles,” he said, affably, “and nine would take care of France.”
1st: At 7.45 pm in Sandringham, Norfolk, Frances Spencer gave birth to a baby girl. The child was christened Diana Frances Spencer, but the world would know her as Princess Diana, or simply Diana. 2nd: American author and journalist Ernest Hemingway rose early, without waking his wife, and took a shotgun from a cupboard. Then the Nobel prize-winner, whose talents and accomplishments would fill this page, took his own life. British Ambassador to the
8th: American defector Lee Harvey Oswald travelled to the American Embassy in Moscow to ask for the return of his passport. His wish was granted and he returned to the States. And assassinated the President. Identical triplets were born at Long Island Jewish Hospital and subsequently adopted by three separate families, each unaware of the multiple birth. The siblings met by chance in 1980 and discovered they had been the subject of a secret study into separation of identical twins and triplets by the Louise Wise Agency.
A gallon of petrol was about 4/- 10d The average cost of a house was about £2,800
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19th: he world’s first in ight movie, By Love Possessed, starring Lana Turner, was shown during a A ight ut only to its first class passengers. 21st: Piloting the MercuryRedstone 4 capsule, Gus Grisson became the second American in space. During the splashdown the door opened prematurely and the capsule egan ooding. He managed to swim clear but his space suit was now ooding. He was rescued by helicopter in time to disappoint a hungry shark which had been closing on the scene. Gus was killed in 1967 when the capsule of Apollo 1 caught fire. 25th: Following increasingly threatening rhetoric from the Kremlin, President Kennedy gave a speech to the nation. In it he vowed to redouble the country’s military capability and take whatever action necessary, including nuclear, to counter threats to West Berlin and the free world. 31st: IBM introduced their Selectric typewriter, or the ‘golf ball’ as it was more commonly known. Surely technology cannot advance further than this, I remem er thinking when I first saw this marvel.
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Deep in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), Inle, ‘the blue sea in the Shan hills’, is a truly magical place glistening at nearly 3000 feet in the first foothills of the Himalaya. Stretching for 11 miles and crisscrossed by myriad channels, it’s unlike anywhere else in the country, a cool escape for visitors who relax in lu urious oating hotels and a lifeline for the locals who toil in villages perched on stilts above the water. Rice and sugar cane glow all shades of green on the banks but for the Inthar people, the lake is the soul of the community. rom morning to night, lonely fishermen ply the waters, standing as still as herons in their tiny skiffs, rowing with one leg now and then so they can cast and pull the net with oth hands. Placid or choppy at times, the lake is a bustling highway where tourists in long-tail boats bounce in showers of spray, children paddle their canoes to school, red-robed monks make their way to secluded shrines and women sheltering under conical hats head for the oating market to sell eads and T-shirts to visitors or fresh vegeta les to the locals.
or it isn’t ust the fishermen who make good use of the lake. he hard working Inthar produce much of their food in ingenious oating gardens which they build with silt and weeds. Anchored deep down, long bamboo poles keep the allotments in place but they can be moved around, extended, strengthened with an extra layer, and best of all, there’s no need to worry about watering crops. All sorts of vegeta les and fruit are grown on the lake but the small Inle tomatoes are said to be the sweetest anywhere and come spring or summer, great swathes of owers loom on the water. Meanwhile, a housewife scrubs her laundry on a rickety pontoon, children shampoo their hair at the water’s edge and a buffalo waits for its turn to have a ath. Huts and gardens mingle their re ections in shimmering colours, framed by the blue and purple hills silhouetted against the sky. All is uiet ut no one is idle. Every village hides a sprinkling of workshops where cottage industries have long ourished, handed down through generations. pinning, weaving, painting paper umbrellas, crafting silver bowls
and figurines, clay ornaments and pots, it’s a hive of activity but pride of place goes to extracting and weaving silk from lotus fi re. A hundred years ago, according to legend, a girl offering a lotus bloom to the Buddha began to weave the thread trailing from the stem to make a robe for the local A ot. oday, highly valued and uni ue to yanmar, lotus silk is woven into luxury items as well as monks’ robes and drapes for precious statues. The people of the lake are devout Buddhists and many shrines and pagodas peep along the shore, the most important being the glittering Hpaung aw o with its stepped roofs and golden dome mirrored in the water. evotees have covered the Buddha images with so much gold leaf you can no longer see their shape but once a year at festival time, they are gloriously paraded all around the lake on a magnificent golden arge resem ling a holy ird. here are devotions and prayers, legrowing races and traditional dancing and for a few days, Inle comes into its own as one of the most colourful places in the land.
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Peach Gallette This divine summer dessert just couldn’t be easier to make – no flan tin and no baking blind! Make sure you have a good solid baking sheet to bake the galette on as this will ensure a crisp pastry base. You can replace the fresh peaches with drained canned peaches, if liked.
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Short Story Wedding Bells by Jackie Brewster
When her niece, Chelsea, finally decided to tie the knot, anda had missed out on the last room at the hotel. Cousin ev offered her a ed for the night, and the loan of a sleeping ag. It was only when they arrived that she realised what she’d let herself in for a night under canvas. hey had the field to themselves and udging y what was left ehind, it had only recently een vacated y cows. itching the tent had caused all kinds of arguments, making anda hot and irrita le. he tepid shower in the farmer’s outhouse had een esieged y spiders, and the sausages ev cooked over a gas stove had ended up covered in grass clippings. he had nowhere to hang up her wedding outfit or plug in her heated rollers. hat’s more the midges had developed a taste for her. he cold crept in, after darkness fell. An owl hooted, and a fo cried out. anda shivered, una le to sleep. ver the sound of ev’s contented snoring she thought she heard footsteps coming across the field. ay e one of the cows had made an escape and was am ling lindly towards them in search of heat he footsteps grew louder. At any moment a half tonne east could sit on the thin tent and s uash them at. omething ig tripped over a guy rope and anda tried not to scream. on’t let it know
you’re in here she told herself. anda pulled her sleeping ag up under her chin in terror. he tent ipped open.
anda let out a shriek that would have woken anyone other than ev. A right light shone inside. Aunty anda is that you someone whispered loudly. ho’s there anda cried, linded y the light. It’s me, Chelsea . Her niece clim ed awkwardly inside. hat are you up to anda snapped, ou frightened me out of my skin . orry Aunty, I needed to talk . he girl shivered, I’m getting cold feet . ell I’m cold all over ut you don’t hear me complaining . anda grum led, then realised what Chelsea was saying. one of this surprised her, even as a a y Chelsea couldn’t make up her mind which thum to suck. It was anda’s o to save this wedding. hat’s trou ling you honey she asked soothingly. I want to get married , Chelsea frowned, ut I hate eing the centre of attention, it terrifies me . y dear girl , anda took her hand, o one’s going to even notice you, all eyes will e on me . he laughed, I’ll e covered in midge ites and grass clippings, wearing a
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Sunny Summer
Days... Or Not By Ted Bruning
Ahhh, it’s sunny July at last; the sky is blue; the air is warm and your neighbourhood smells delightfully of sun-tan lotion and barbecue. Of course, being British, we understand that our summers are never a glorious succession of hot dry days and long evenings of tennis and Pimms. Indeed, it has even been known to rain sometimes. But let’s forget about the weather for a moment and focus on the climate – the difference being that the weather is what actually happens to you, while the climate is what weather becomes when people start analyzing it. The other difference is that climate is almost predictable but weather most certainly isn’t. The wedding planners, barbecue chefs, church fête organisers etcetera want to know when is the best time for the wedding/barbecue/fête/ day-trip or whatever? But the best answer is – and it’s a truly British answer, this – none of them. And any of them. So let’s narrow it down. Which is usually the least rainy month of summer? It has to be July, surely. Wrong! July is usually the wettest, actually, with an average of mm over the five years 2008-12. Then – another
big surprise – was August with 91.6mm, then September with 77.1mm, and taking gold by a healthy margin, was June with only 50.5mm. Mind you, June 2012 was also the rainiest month of all five summers in the sample with a squelching 157.8mm, and the two biggest rain induced ash oods in living in memory weren’t in July but August – Lynmouth in 1952 and Boscastle in 2004. This, of course, being the difference between weather and climate. All right then, which is the sunniest, i.e. which has the best average of sunny hours per day (which we shall call SHPD for the sake of brevity)? This one has to be July, right? Uh-uh. The 10-year average for July is 6 SHPD, better than August at 5.5 SHPD and September (when of course the days are shorter anyway) at only 5 SHPD; but the winner is once again June with 6.9 SHPD. Still, July 2013 racked up an average of 8.2 SHPD, which is a record in recent years. July is, at least, the warmest month of summer, with average temperatures ranging from 13.7-23.4C over the past 20 years; but only just. August has been a close challenger, with an average low just edging ahead of July’s at 13.8C but an
average high just missing at 23.1C; so not much in it there. June and September, though, fall woefully short with ranges of 11.8-21C and 11.4-20C – it’s almost as if they aren’t even trying. All this, of course, depends on where you are. The further north you go the colder it gets, right? Well, yes; but not directly because you’re north – England has vineyards at the same latitude that Canada has polar bears. The skies above us are a battleground where four sets of weather fight for supremacy Western Scotland gets its from the Maritime Polar region (cold and wet); Eastern Scotland and the North of England get theirs from the Continental Polar (cold and dry); Wales and the West Country are at the mercy of the Maritime Tropical (warm and wet); and East Anglia and the South of England bask in the Continental Tropical (warm and dry). Hence the hottest day on record was 10th August 2003 in Faversham, Kent (38.5C), while the coldest was 30th December 1995 at Altnaharran, Sutherland (-27.2C). Well, that’s me decided, then. This year’s barbecues will be in Faversham. Which is handy, because that’s where my Mum lives.
Mediterranean Magic
If you can’t get away this year, how about creating your own Mediterranean hotspot in your garden? Even if you do manage to escape to the sun for a week or two this year, you’ll still have the rest of the summer at home and a little slice of Italy, France or Greece outside your back door will ring happy memories ooding back. he first thing to do is to choose the sunniest spot available – it’ll not only make sitting out there more enjoyable, but will also mean that you can install some serious sun-loving plants too. Painting the nearby house, shed or garage wall with white masonry paint will help to create the right atmosphere and look. At the same time it will help to re ect our sunlight – often a bit washed out compared to more southern climes - so providing a stronger light for the type of plants that appreciate it.
by Pippa Greenwood want to make brand new pots look more weathered try painting them with a solution of plain yoghurt as this will help to encourage rapid colonisation by mosses, algae and lichens. Any new hard landscaping such as wall, paths or patios and terraced surfaces will look best in natural stone and there are now also terracotta tiles available that are suitable for use in the garden. Terracotta tiles can also have a storageheater effect too – after a long, hot day they will have absorbed a good deal of heat and this will then be released gradually in the evening. Add interest to a vertical surface by planting a vine. They have attractive leaves and there are plenty to choose from that will fruit well in our climate. You may not be able to create your own vintage but the vines will look particularly authentic when draped with a few bunches of grapes.
Mediterranean gardens often make full use of the walls and any other vertical surfaces, so put up hanging baskets, pots and wall baskets and cram them full of plants.
Glazed tiles, wall-hangings and even the odd ornament or two can also add to the Mediterranean look, but make sure you choose items that won’t be instantly bleached by the sun.
Plants in pots are a must and if possible choose stone or terracotta containers. If you
Try growing your own oranges or lemons. With our generally milder winters some gardeners
are even managing to keep these plants outside all year round with only the minimum of protection. Growing your citrus tree in a good-sized terracotta pot means that you can move it into a more protected spot if necessary. With their wonderful silvery grey leaves and their often rather untidy or gnarled shape, olives too are a plant well worth considering. Olives are best grown in a large container unless you have a warm garden and a very well-drained soil as they hate winter wet. Some plants just spell out Mediterranean Magic – try geraniums and pelargoniums, aeoniums and sempervivums, rosemary, thyme, oregano and pretty well anything with silvery foliage. Go for the rightest coloured owers and your new holiday destination will also enefit from a su tle Mediterranean aroma too. Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for her ‘Winter thru’ Spring’ vegetable collection, great plants for September and regular advice emails from Pippa, and a super range of gardening products including Nemasys caterpillar, slug, ant and other biological controls, Enviromesh & Envirofleece
The Mercedes C Class can trace its lineage back to 1982 and the launch of the 190. It has always been a solidly built, prestigious and comfortable midsize saloon and it has always been a solid, if unspec tacular, seller. Unfortunately, it has also long had a problem: compared to the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4 it has always been the plain and slightly boring sister, the one that will make a good wife but never gets to date the captain of the football team. Can this all new version do anything to address that?
Inside, the big story is all about the touch pad controller (standard on all models) and the exciting graphics that ap pear on the centrally mounted 7 inch screen. For me, the sublimely comfortable seats, the quality of materials and the impeccable fit and finish are a bigger deal, but Mercedes wants to emphasise the tech nology which is comprehensive and hugely impressive, particu larly the collision avoidance system which automatically brakes the car if it thinks it is going to hit something.
It is immediately obvious that the C Class is not trying to beat the 3 Series at its own game, it is playing to its own traditional strengths. Take the styling; long and sleek with deeply sculpted side panels and a shapely front end, it looks like a scaled down S Class – hand some rather than overtly pretty. There’s lots of aluminium in the new body panels which means that, despite being larger than the outgoing model, it is con siderably lighter. But Mercedes hasn’t used this weight saving to make the C Class more agile; instead it is more eco nomical. It is the same story with the new 2.1 litre diesel engines, badged 220 Bluetec and 250 Bluetec. They are significantly more powerful than before but Mercedes isn’t talking about performance, it is all about greater refinement and economy.
Unusually, I was driving a high spec car with plenty of options including air suspension and a 7 speed automatic gearbox. The 2.1 litre diesel produces a weighty 202bhp but is most impressive for its effortless torque; linked to the smooth shifting auto, it holds onto the higher gears and is beautifully refined at speed. This is a fast car, hitting 62mph in a little over 6 seconds and capable of topping 150, but it still man ages over 70mpg – take that BMW! The air suspension is a revelation, well worth every penny of the £895 upgrade cost. The ride comfort is aston ishingly good, far better than anything I have ever experi enced in this class of car. It goes over even quite large bumps as if they just don’t exist, yet there is no wallowing and minimal body roll. The handling is extremely com
posed too; it won’t make you feel like a racing driver but you can carry a huge amount of speed through a corner in un ruffled calm, even if you lift off mid bend. Whether you buy a C Class depends very much on what you are looking for in a car. It can’t match the driving dynam ics of a three series and it is not as good looking as an A4,nor is it such a complete all rounder as the BMW. However, it is laden with world beating technology, has very strong performance coupled with quite astonishing fuel economy and, most importantly for many, it is supremely comfortable. There is also the solid build quality and that perceived sense of prestige that is so much a Mer cedes hallmark. For me, though, the greatest selling point is the feeling of under stated class that comes with this car. That is something that BMW and Audi cannot match; they are too ubiquitous, too commonplace. They may be very good but they are not special and that is what you want when you spend over £30,000 on a car, something a bit special.
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Come with us on a charming break taking in the spectacular Zundert Flower Parade and Antwerp. The parade is made up of breathtaking displays entirely created by volunteers using dahlias - the largest of its kind in the world. Many of them are animated, giving a truly realistic appearance. The town is also renowned as the birth place of Vincent Van Gogh. Antwerp, Belgium’s second biggest city, is our base for this break and is a true architectural wonder.
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july park EvEnts 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.
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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 and novelty classes, as well as lots of stalls to browse. all in aid of the thames valley & Chiltern air ambulance. 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. 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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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
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 trips, face painting, crafts, games, model air planes a funfair and much more. Contact: 01895 833375 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! 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.
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
school summer Fayre sat 12th July, 11am-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.
a Vintage affair sun 13th July, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm michael sobell Centre, mount Vernon hospital, Gate 3, off White hill, northwood, middlesex ha6 2Rn variuos bands will be playing, tea rooms, Classic Cars, Gift stalls, rock Chorus, Dancing and more... For tickets call 01923 844730 (see main advert above)
Happy Snapping How to get the best from your phone photos and videos
Think of the last time you took a photograph or recorded a video. What did you use? For most of us, the answer will be “my phone”: in a very short space of time phone cameras have replaced traditional cameras for most people’s everyday shooting. However, not everyone is getting the most from their phone’s camera - and a few apps and accessories can make an enormous difference. One of the most common problems with smartphone clips is the washed-out effect you get when you use the ash. hile some recent smartphones use E ashes to try and address this, it’s etter if you ust turn the ash off altogether: apps such as Google Camera, Apple’s iPhoto and Camera+ enable you to change the exposure, which affects how much light the camera lets in: the longer the exposure, the better the lowlight performance. Another problem that affects many photos and videos is camera shake. While many phones attempt to compensate for this they can’t get rid of it completely, so if you’re finding blur is a problem it’s a good idea to invest in a phone tripod such as Joby’s GripTight (around £20), which can grip
to almost anything and ensure shake-free shooting. If you fancy getting creative with your camera there are lots of options to choose from, from cheap and cheerful wideangle lenses to Sony’s truly impressive QX10 Lens. It isn’t cheap - the RRP is £179 - but it adds a wireless, 18 megapixel lens with 10X optical zoom to deliver photographs you simply won’t believe came from a smartphone. Another way to get creative is to use specialist apps. The aforementioned Camera+ and iPhoto enable you to apply filters that make your images look ancient, while 8mm does the same for video by applying vintage camera filters ranging from Super 8-style footage to what looks like an early black and white movie. iStopMotion makes it easy to create Wallace and Gromit-style stop motion videos, while Filmic Pro offers a range of professional video features that turn an iPhone into a powerful high definition video camera. There’s one big problem with smartphone shooting, though, and that’s the smartphone itself: the screen is too small and the speakers too quiet for you to spot audio and video issues that are really obvious
on a big TV. For best results it’s always a good idea to edit your images and video on your computer, and there are several ways to transfer it: via the USB cable that came with your device, or by taking out the memory card (if your phone uses one) and popping it into a card reader. Many recent PCs have memory card slots that take the industry standard SD/SDHC memory cards, but if you don’t have one or you want the option to use multiple memory card formats it’s worth investing £10 or so in a memory card reader that plugs into a spare USB socket. There’s no shortage of software for editing images on PCs and Macs: both Mac OS X and Windows have decent built-in image editors, while the free paint.net (on PC) and The GIMP (PC and Mac) deliver professional image editing for free. You can get decent video editing for free too: Lightworks on PC is great, as is Apple’s own iMovie. Both programs make it easy to clean up and edit your clips. Images left to right: Sandisk memory card reader, The GIMP image editing software, Joby GripTight smartphone tripod, Sony QX10 smartphone lens system
As happens every year when spring moves to summer there is an explosion in the cat population and many thousands of these have no home so end up in the care of animal rescue charities such as ourselves here at the Middlesex North West Branch. Every year we keep hoping that all the work that has been done to get cats neutered and microchipped will make a difference in reducing over breeding and stray cats but sadly there are no signs this year of this happening. The Middlesex North West Branch of the RSPCA currently have over 75 adult cats and 40 kittens all under 6 months old in our care waiting to find a new home for life. The kittens are a mix of colours and ages and we have both boys and girls looking for their home for life. They range in nature from the very bold and inquisitive that would suit a family with children to those that are a little quieter and would be better suited to a home with ust adults living there. The adoption fee for kittens is 80.00 which includes the cost of neutering when the kitten is old enough and the first vaccination. If you would like to find out more about giving one or more of the kittens we currently have in our care or one of our other 70 plus feline guest’ a new home then call now on 020 8966 9688, email us at: info@rspcamiddlesex.org.uk or visit our website at: www.rspcamiddlesex.org.uk
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regular & local events...
Quiz night Every Tues & Sunday from 8.30pm at the Coach & Horses, Ickenham
oaken leaves english Folk Dance club Meet every Thursday 8.15-10pm at Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road, Ruislip. Beginners welcome call Joan 01895 638008. events at eastcote royal British legion club, southbourne gardens Zumba Tue & Wed 7-8pm £5. Contact Hayley 07835 120642 or email: hayleyzumba@gmail.com Karate for all levels, beginners welcome contact Frank on 078335 33569 Sats 10am and Mons 6.30pm Weekly Quiz Night ! Every Thurs. comeDy... comedy Bunker Ruislip Golf Centre Ickenham Road Ruislip HA4 7DQ for more details of visit: www.comedybunker.co.uk
Saturday of the month and on every Friday (except the Fri before the first Sat). Experienced help available. See www.hfhs.co.uk or contact Mrs Pat Reynolds 01895 444442 e: hillingdonfhs@onetel.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
ruislip, northwood & eastcote local history society The Society meets on the third Monday of the month from September to April at St Martin's Church Hall, Ruislip High Street, at 8.15pm. See RNELHS website for details. Susan Toms, 01895 637134 or e: toms.susan@gmail.com ruislip & District natural history society Meet last Monday of the month from Sept to April (except Dec) in Guide Hut near Ruislip Library. Contact: John Matthews 01895 636215.
comedy nights The Empire Comedy Club at The White Bear, Ickenham Road HA4 7DF every Thurs night. Pete 01895 675293
ruislip central horticultural society Talks and advice for local gardeners , new members welcome. for more info call Warren Reeves on01923 451616 or email rchstalks@gmail.com
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ruislip & northwood Flower arrangement society Meet every 1st Tues of the month excluding Jan and August at Northwood College, HA6 2YE. Call 01923 829621 for further details.
Brushstrokes art classes with sue Friendly weekly classes with tuition. Beginners welcome. Hayes, Ickenham & Ruislip. Ring Sue 01895 639294 or 07949 805246 chiltern aviation society Meets every 4th Wednesday, Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. Call Keith Hayward 01895 637872 harrow & hillingdon geological society Meet for lectures at 7.30 for 8.00pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4 9PG. All are welcome, visitors £3 donation, please. Refreshments available. For information contact: Jean Sippy, Secretary Tel: 020 8422 1859 www.hhgs.org.uk hillingdon arts & crafts club Meet every 2nd & 4th Fri in The Parlour at the URC Church in Swakeleys Road from 9.45-11.30am. £3pp. Call Sue Williams 07799 054444. hillingdon Family history society At Hillingdon Park Baptist Church, Hercies Road, Hillingdon. Research room is open (10am-1pm) on the first
uxbridge & ickenham Floral art society Meets in the village hall, Swakeleys Road. Call 01895 850943 for details. keep-Fit, Dance & Drama... argosy players theatre group Meets at Ruislip Conservative Club, Ickenham Road, West Ruislip. Every Thurs, 8pm. Call 07972 394702. classical pilates Mat classes for beginners through to advanced levels, based in Ruislip. Contact Tonja Osborn 07766 011036 or email TonjaOsborn@gmail.com Dance, gymnastics and Free running classes By Futunity Uk in Uxbridge Town Centre & Hillingdon Sports & Leisure centre. Ages 2-adults catered for and all styles of dance from RAD ballet,to Zumba. Check out our website for full class listings www.futunityuk.com.
Contact 01895 251224 or admin@futunityuk.com
eastcote exercise classes Metabolic workout class, 45 minute stretch class. Mon, Tues & Sat mornings. Contact Virginia King 01895 232551 or email virginiaking@vking2468.freeserve.co.uk Fusion pilates+ classes Mon 10-11am, St Lawrence Church, 2 Bridle Road, Eastcote, HA5 2SJ and Wed 8:30-9:30pm, Cannon Lane Methodist Church, Pinner, HA5 1JD. Classes run throughout the year. For details contact Lenka 07929 472 194 or email rybickova.lenka@gmail.com Fitness league Tone & Stretch exercises for women of all fitness levels. Tues 7.30-8.30pm at Vyners School, Warren Road, Ickenham UB10 8AB. Call Rosemary 01628 776838 before coming. www.thefitnessleague.com images school of Dance RADA ballet classes held every Saturday. Call 07763 850744 info@imagesschoolofdance.co.uk irish Dancing classes For boys and girls from age 5 upwards. Beginners and advanced classes available. Monday, 6pm at Hayes Conservative Club, Church Rd. Wednesday, 6pm at Greenford Visitation Catholic church hall. e: Deirdreosullivan@hotmail.co.uk t: 07956 346383 Jam2000 performing arts & agency An explosive and exciting Performing Arts School. Classes available from 2.5 years to adults, male and female at The Windmill Studio Centre. T: 01895 624755 www.thewindmillstudio.com E:thewindmillstudio@gmail.com Jazzercise Dance fitness classes 9.30am and 10.30am every Wed at Ruislip Manor Sports & Social Club, Grosvenor Vale. Call Kelly on 07833 941497 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 continued overleaf...
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passion dance Group Based at Queensmead Sports Centre & Highgrove Pool. Classes include: Street Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Minie Me’z (3-6 years Ballet, Tap & Street), Kids Parties. We offer Shows , Workshops, Competitions and Assessments, Age 3+ all abilities welcome. Call 07882 413428 ruislip dramatic Society Meets at South Ruislip Methodist Church. Mon 8pm & Thurs 8.15pm. Call 07854 284508.
Salsa classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class starts 8pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.45-9.30pm Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/Intermediates: 8.309.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm Showcase amateur dramatics Do you like singing & dancing or maybe some acting? Come along to one of our rehearsals. We are an amateur musical theatre company. Rehearsels every Fri, The Sacred Heart Church Hall, 73 Pembroke Road, Ruislip Manor 7.30pm-10.30pm. info@showcasemusicaltheatre.org.uk the pilates club St Giles & The United Reformed Church Halls, Ickenham. Call 07968 920070 www.thepilatesclub.co.uk uxbridge musical theatre Ruislip Conservative Club, 56-58, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7DQ. Tuesday 8-10pm. Call Phil Harrison 01895 636367 Email: mail@umtheatre.co.uk or see www.umtheatre.co.uk Yoga South Ruislip Community Association pregnancy yoga classes 9.45-11.15am at Deane Park Hall, Long Drive, South Ruislip. Call Katja on 07951 763851 marketS... duck pond artisan food & craft market and farmers’ market Artisan Market - on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 10am-3pm,
Farmers’ Market - first Sunday of each month from 10am-2pm. Both at the Great Barn, Ruislip. Free parking & friendly dogs are welcome at both events. www.duckpondmarket.co.uk
mad cat crafts Hand painted and decorated objects for the home & garden. Wed to Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm at the Great Barn, Ruislip HA4 7SU. www.madcatcrafts.co.uk northwood craft market First Saturday of each month 10am-2pm, Methodist Church Hall, Oaklands Gate, Northwood. Beautiful crafts. www.northwoodcraftmarket.co.uk
ruislip country market Every Fri 10-11.30am - car park at St Martins Approach, Ruislip. Fruit, veg, eggs, honey, hand made cards and jewellery, cakes, pies and much, much more... muSic... eastcote choral Society Rehearses every Tuesday from 8-10pm at Ruislip Methodist Church, Ickenham Road. New singers welcome. Call 01895 904556. capital connection Ladies Harmony Singing Meets every Wednesday evening at South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Drive, HA4 OHS. Visit www.capitalconnection.org.uk or call Jean on 01895 474877 the Harrow apollo male choir Rehearse every Tues 7.30pm-10pm in the Belmont Room at the Harrow Arts Centre Hatch End. New members welcome. For further info go to: www.harrow-apollo-male.choir.org or Tel: 020 8959 1244 top Jazz at the fairway Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Rd, West Ruislip. Last Monday of the month, top UK musicians. Tel: 01895 632394 or visit: www.jazzwestlondon.com pre-ScHooL & kidS GroupS... Sing & Sign Britain’s favourite Baby Signing Classes from 6 months Wed at Uxbridge Leisure Centre, Fri at The White Bear, Ruislip. FREE TASTERS BOOK NOW contact Cathy 07712 047621 or email: cathyseddigh@singandsign.co.uk
SeLf defence...
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 e: kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail.com. SeLf HeLp & Support... ear4u Help, support and advice. Meets every Monday at the Orange Couch Café (formerly the D spot), Ruislip Manor from 10am-2pm. Call Ann on 07890 315156 or 01895 672706
rosemary conley Mon 6-7.15pm Hillside Junior School, Northwood HA6 1RX. Tue 10-11.15am & Wed 7-8.15pm North Harrow Methodist Church, Pinner Road HA2 6EQ. Thurs 5.306.30pm Eastcote Methodist Church HA5 2QU. Call Sam 01895 460766 sam.simon@rosemaryconley.com. SociaL GroupS... crosier investment club Learn about the Stock Market and improve personal investment skills. Meets 7.30pm, 3rd Thurs in month at Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner HA5 1AA. 0208427 3559 e:secretary@crosierinvestment.org.uk w: www.crosierinvestment.org.uk friends of Shenley park Improving the wellbeing and maintenance of flower beds, shrubs and the new flower garden and seating area created last year, the group won a people’s choice grant to purchase playground equipment. We are actively seeking volunteers to help with regular action days in the park. Anyone interested please contact Geoff 07931 561020 or Louise 07966 220995 ruislip afternoon Group for Women Meets 1st Thursday of every month. Talks, Lunches & outings. Methodist Church Hall, Ickenham Road 2-4pm. Call Mrs R Hall pm 01895 633782 ruislip common Wi All ladies welcome. We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2pm in Room 1, Methodist Church, Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7BZ. Visit: ruislipcommonwi.weebly.com
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World Cup 2014
Fantastic Footie Food AT Slimming World we are kicking-off the World Cup celebrations with Food Optimising footie-favourites like pizza, burgers and hotdogs! Slimming World members are replacing the takeaways they used to have with fakeaways (healthy home-cooked versions of the same meals). Every week in group our members swap recipes and food ideas, often talking about the different meals they’ve tried that week, and fakeaways are definitely a big hit – really popular ones at the moment are Chicken Tikka Masala and Doner Kebabs. Better yet, these fakeaways are much cheaper than the meals people used to order in for themselves and their families so members are not only losing weight and eating more healthily but saving money too – what’s not to love! Who says you need bread to enjoy the burger experience? This clever recipe has everything but the roll: Juicy beef mince, a stunningly tasty sauce and plenty of fresh salad vegetables too.
Burger in a bowl
Serves: 4 Ready in: Less than 30 minutes Syns per serving: Green: 9 / Original: 1 / Extra Easy: 1
Ingredients
For the SW Super Sauce
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• 3 level tbsp extra-light mayonnaise • 5 tbsp fat free fromage frais • 1 level tbsp American-style mustard • 2 tbsp tomato purée • 2 tsp white wine vinegar • ½ tsp garlic salt • ¼ tsp onion granules • ¼ tsp sweet smoked paprika
Low calorie cooking spray 500g lean beef mince (5% fat or less) 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ iceberg lettuce, roughly shredded 8 gherkins, sliced 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 Spray a large, heavy-based non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a high heat. Add the beef, onion and garlic and stir-fry for 6-7 minutes or until the beef is cooked through and the onions have softened. Season well. 2 Meanwhile, put all the SW super sauce ingredients in a bowl with 4 tablespoons of water and whisk until well combined. 3 Mix together the lettuce, gherkins, onions and tomatoes and divide between four wide bowls. Spoon the beef mixture on top, drizzle over the SW super sauce and serve hot.
social groups continued... social groups continued... ruislip social club Tropic Ruislip at Ruislip Social Club ruislipatsocial club Grosvenor Vale Ruislip HA4Social 6JQ for Tropic at Ruislip at Ruislip Club Fridays and occasional other6JQ nights, Grosvenor Vale Ruislip HA4 for live bands & tribute bands for more Fridays and occasional other nights, details visit&www.tropicatruislip.co.uk live bands tribute bands for more contactvisit and www.tropicatruislip.co.uk ticketline 0208 707 2256 details contact and ticketline 0208 707 2256 ruislip Wi Fancy different but not too ruislipsomething Wi taxing, yet fun? We meet every 1sttoo Fancy something different but not Thursday the month at every Upper1st Room, taxing, yetoffun? We meet Club, West End GAA Sports Social Thursday of &the month at Upper Room, Road, South&Ruislip Club,7.20pmWest End GAA Sports Socialfrom 10pm.South Kim Murphy 558925 Road, Ruislip 07989 from 7.20pmemail ruislipeveningwi@gmail.com 10pm. Kim Murphy 07989 558925 email ruislipeveningwi@gmail.com Women’s social group Social group for women Women’s social group in West London. We meet regularly for coffee, Social group for women in West a chat and organised trips and London. We meet regularly for coffee, welcome women of all ages. Please a chat and organised trips and call Seema on 07730 898635 or welcome women of all ages. Please emailSeema seemaa@seemaa.co.uk call on 07730 898635 or email seemaa@seemaa.co.uk sport... sport... Back to netball Thurs 7-8pm at Queensmead Sports Back to netball Centre7-8pm £3 perat session for more info Thurs Queensmead Sports email Centresportsdev@hillingdon.gov.uk £3 per session for more info email sportsdev@hillingdon.gov.uk
Badminton club At St Pauls Church Badminton club Hall, Tiverton Road, Ruislip Manor. EveryHall, Wednesday At St Pauls Church Tivertonat Road, 8pm and 10pm. Call Wednesday Tony or Annat Ruislip Manor. Every 01895 472578 8pm and 10pm. Call Tony or Ann 01895 472578 Badminton club Requires additional players of average Badminton club standard! Every Tuesday evening 7.45 Requires additional players of average to 9.45 at Vyners School, evening Ickenham. standard! Every Tuesday 7.45 Interested? Then email John on to 9.45 at Vyners School, Ickenham. turksclub@hotmail.co.uk Interested? Then email John on turksclub@hotmail.co.uk Badminton The Badminton Hall, Kings College Badminton Road, Ruislip HA4 7JZ. Tuesday from The Badminton Hall, Kings College 10am.Ruislip Call John 630199 from Road, HA401895 7JZ. Tuesday 10am. Call park John Bowls 01895club 630199 Bessingby Every Tues park & Thurs, 2-4pm. Bessingby Bowls club Call Jack on&0208 845 1469. Every Tues Thurs, 2-4pm. Call Jack on 0208 845 1469. Bikewise Bike rides setting off from 61 Bikewise Swakeleys Road. 2nd and 4th Bike rides setting off from 61 Sun of every month to various destinations. Swakeleys Road. 2nd and 4th Sun of Email@bikewisegb.com or call 01895 every month to various destinations. 675376. Email@bikewisegb.com or call 01895 675376. Bowls Deane Park Bowls Club, Bowls Bessingby Park, Ruislip. Deane Park Bowls Club, Call Mrs Lathwell on 01895 639489 Bessingby Park, Ruislip. Call Mrs Lathwell on 01895 639489
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