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West Berkshire Council announces Public Consultation on Proposed Submission for Minerals and Waste Local Plan Residents in West Berkshire are being asked for their views on proposals for a planned, sustainable framework for minerals and waste management in the district up until 2037. To help guide future development across the district, West Berkshire Council sets out the policy context for assessing planning applications for minerals and waste development following the national planning policy. Known as the Minerals and Waste Local Plan (Proposed Submission), the document also proposes where minerals can be extracted within the district and consider the need for the management of domestic, commercial and construction waste. A consultation has been launched to read the plan, the supporting evidence base and take part in the consultation, residents are invited to visit the link Minerals and Waste Local Plan - Proposed Submission. The plan proposes new sites for extracting sand and gravel at Tidney Bed, near Sulhamstead and another for sand extraction behind Chieveley Services. Given that the minerals are a finite resource, the plan also encourages the construction industry to use recycled and secondary aggregate materials as well as seeking alternative construction methods. No new waste sites are proposed under the new plans, as
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existing needs are met. Speaking about the plan, Councillor Hilary Cole, Executive Member for Planning and Housing, said: "Living in a mostly rural and very beautiful area we need to think carefully about where we allow minerals to be extracted. In West Berkshire, we mostly have sand and gravel, which are vital for maintaining and building roads and homes for our communities. We need to strike a balance between allowing some mineral extraction and at the same time minimising the impact on the local area. "This includes promoting the use of recycled and secondary materials and other construction methods that don't use precious resources. The Minerals and Waste Local Plan will help us to achieve these aims with a sustainable development approach, and I would encourage residents to read the plan and share their views on it with us." The Minerals and Waste Local Plan makes up part of the Development Plan for West Berkshire, a series of documents which sets out how the district will develop until 2037. It ensures that future development is coordinated and sustainable, as well as protecting development outside of the plan. The plan includes specific policies for minerals and wastes development to minimise disruption to local communities and the natural environment. These include: • Natural environment - mitigation against flooding and climate change
• Transport - ensuring safe access to the site and that the road network can cope • Public Rights of Way - preserving Public Rights of Way and ensuring suitable diversions can be accommodated • Agriculture - protecting the district's best and most versatile farmland. Once activity at mineral and waste sites has concluded, site operators need to complete high-quality site restoration which could include landscaping, enhancing biodiversity in the area or by providing new or enhanced recreational or green space. Following the consultation, the plan will be submitted to the Secretary of State for examination. Once adopted the Minerals and Waste Local Plan will replace the Replacement Minerals Local Plan for Berkshire incorporating alterations adopted 1997 and 2001 (RMLP) and the Waste Local Plan for Berkshire adopted 1998 (WLPB) for planning decisions in West Berkshire.
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Landowners, land managers, local authorities and public bodies can apply to the Forestry Commission for support to plant large-scale productive woodland under the Woodland Carbon Fund (WCF). Up to 40% of the remaining fund will be made available to public bodies and the remaining 60% will be available for applications from private owners. Public bodies other than Forestry England are now also eligible to include the second stage payment (see below) in their applications.
As part of the next stage of the national response to the Covid-19 pandemic, local authorities have to develop Local Outbreak Control Plans (LOCP) to prevent and control local outbreaks of the virus. We have worked with partners to publish our LOCP. The plan summarises how we will aim to protect our residents and communities by minimising further spread or recurrence of Covid-19 across West Berkshire. We know that Covid-19 is likely to be with us until better treatments and/ or a vaccine is available. It is therefore important that we all play our part in remaining vigilant and follow national and local guidance to keep us all safe. The key aims of the plan are to detail roles and responsibilities in the prevention and management of Covid-19, recognise and respond to outbreaks and prevent the further spread and recurrence of infection. Coordinated communication with the public, partners and the media will also be an integral part of the Outbreak Control Plan.
The scheme offers capital funding for the creation of new productive woodland for carbon sequestration. This includes the planting of trees and costs of protection items including tree guards, fencing and gates. You can also get funding for the installation of forest roads and recreational infrastructure. A one-off capital payment of £1,000 per hectare is available in year 5 following successful establishment. This payment will not be available on land owned by Forestry England, but is available on land owned by other public authorities including land owned by the State, the Crown, County Councils, District Councils and Local Authorities.
How it works • You can get capital funding for: • planting trees • protection items - tree guards, fencing and gates • forest roads for maintenance access and infrastructure that encourages public use of the woodland • £1,000 per hectare in year 5 after you’ve successfully established your woodland
Frustration, hope and a new chapter in our island story 2021 so far has given us a mixture of frustration, hope and a new chapter in our island story. We have patiently been navigating another lockdown, although unlike previous lockdowns there is the light of hope at the end of this long tunnel: The vaccines continue to be injected into people’s arms at pace thanks to the collaboration of the army, NHS and local councils. It’s a huge and challenging task, and every jab is bringing us a step closer to defeating this terrible virus. We are also embarking on a new chapter outside the EU. We left with a great deal, something many said couldn’t be done so quickly. This was quite a moment for our nation and whatever your views of Brexit, credit is due to our brilliant negotiating team and Prime Minister. In a nutshell, the trade deal is worth more than £600 billion, has zero tariffs and quotas and will protect thousands of British jobs - including here in North West Hampshire. We now take back control of our laws, borders, trade and waters. We are out of the Customs Union and Single Market. We have ended the free movement of people and will replace it with a fair and compassionate points-based immigration system. We promised to get Brexit done at the last election, and now we are a dynamic and sovereign nation with that promise fulfilled. Whichever way you voted, I hope we can all now come together and move forward in unity.
Find out if you are eligible online access the full guidance www.gov.uk/guidance/woodlandcarbon-fund
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I am worried about going out to buy food. Most large supermarkets offer home delivery services, and you can contact them to order food and book delivery slots to have your groceries delivered straight to your home. Alternatively, you can ask a friend, relative or neighbour to do some food shopping for you.
I am worried about going out to collect my prescription. Your local pharmacy may offer a prescription delivery service. Give your pharmacy a call and see what support they can offer. If your pharmacy doesn’t offer this service you may want to use
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a different pharmacy or you can ask a friend, relative or neighbour to collect your prescription for you.
I don’t have anyone to help me. The Hampshire Coronavirus Support and Helpline operate from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 4.30 pm on Fridays and between 10 am and 3 pm at weekends. You can contact the helpline on 0333 370 4000 and someone will be able to provide you with advice or refer your request for support to the local community hub.
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A When the Curtain Falls by Carrie Hope Fletcher
Somewhere in every town or city is a special place. A place where real life is suspended and you can forget about your problems. A place that shows us life in all its details. The ups and downs, love, death, joy and sadness. It shows us life as we wish it was and life as we hope it will never be. That place is, of course, the theatre. This novel catapults you into that world and provides a fascinating glimpse of life backstage where the audience usually never get to venture. Part romance and part ghost story, When the Curtain Falls switches between the present day and 1952, where two young lovers try to steal moments together backstage as life begins to echo the drama being played out on stage. Tragedy strikes and one of them is destined to remain forever haunting the dressing rooms and fly floor high above the stage. Nearly 60 years later and their fateful play is revived at the same theatre. Among the cast are Olive and Oscar, also stealing moments together to keep their budding romance secret. But strange things start to happen as a previous occupant is reawakened. 10
good read! Sometimes (especially right now) you need a light, easy-to-read, novel for a bit of escapism. When the Curtain Falls fills that brief. It won’t win any literary awards, and sometimes the character development feels rushed, but it has a certain level of charm. Fletcher herself has grown up in the theatre and anyone who knows her cannot help but picture her when Olive is described. But that only adds to the fun.
Into the Spotlight by Carrie Hope Fletcher
they learn of the Fossil children, Pauline, Petrova and Posy. For fans of Ballet Shoes, this offers an insight into their lives after the end of the original story and you find out if they fulfilled their dreams. But their excitement at reading the diary is soon dampened when they learn that the theatre is losing money and will have to be sold. Can the three children help to save the theatre they love so much? Once again, Fletcher brings her experiences of being a child in the West End to this story and does the legacy of the Fossils proud.
Yes, that’s right: Fletcher has also written our children’s novel this month. Published in September last year, we were eagerly awaiting its arrival, having pre-ordered it six months earlier. Why? This story tells of the three Pebble children who live in a theatre. Not related by birth they were adopted when they were found by Brilliant Aunt Maude – or BAM – in her various travels around the world. If you think this sounds as if it might be the opening of another story, then you might be right. This novel is inspired by Noel Streatfield’s classic, Ballet Shoes: a story that helped to give many young readers a love of the theatre. Whilst playing in an old dressing room in the theatre, the Pebbles find an old diary and in its pages, 11
Are your
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Do you struggle with setting and a
If yes, you are not alone. Goals have become the only way of achieving dreams by holding people to account, however, they work well for some but not so much for others.
usually set goals because they think they want them, but generally, it is to meet an expectation from somewhere else. It is not really something they want to do.
Goals – The Upside
By setting them for the wrong reasons, more effort must be invested in making them happen, more will power, more motivation which can then lead to disillusionment. Because somehow even if you set them, they can soon become a chore.
Everyone knows that setting goals is a way to achieve what you want. They are used to measure, motivate and create a sense of accountability, a sort of judgement of a person’s worth.
Goals – The Downside But many people struggle with them, you can almost hear the inward groan of despair at the mere mention of goals.
Why? I believe people set goals because they think they ‘should’, ‘could’, "must", "have to", however it is not really what they WANT. Think New Year’s Resolutions? Perhaps there is a good reason they do not last beyond the end of January! People
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What’s the alternative? I believe by changing the word to INTENTIONS changes perspective. It implies less pressure than a goal. Notice (mindfully) the subtle and more positive difference in the energy around the word? It feels less constraining, more flexible, doesn’t it? Intentions can still be a plan, still be SMART, still be monitored, but are less of something to beat yourself up with – the only person setting the requirements after all, is you!
Commitment After setting your intention, you still need commitment, right? – How much do you really want it? One way is to rate yourself out of 10, with 10 being absolute commitment to 0 – highly unlikely.
Over 8 – Well done you! You are on your way! Between 5 – 7 – Good job! Knowing you have room for growth and still be human, will allow you to be kinder for those times when you slip up. Under 5 – who is this
really for? You may believe it is for you, but is it really? Have a rethink about what you want instead? This is not about letting yourself off the hook, but it is about being more realistic, you still have a life to lead! Rather than give up, know there is always tomorrow!
evant?
achieving goals?
Summary Goals are still relevant, but for those who struggle, changing to intentions, can open a whole new perspective, giving you more freedom in how you succeed. In addition, focussing on what you WANT, rather than MUST, leads to a greater chance of success!
Kim Searle Emotional Mastery Helping people to clear emotional and mental baggage that is causing them issues in life, freeing them up to become happier, healthier and wealthy. Questions or advice, please send an email to info@localbuzzmagazine.com.
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Proof that
Lifelong Chol
Reduction Prevents Heart
We know LDL, the so-called bad cholesterol, plays “a central role” in the initiation, development and progression of heart disease. In fact, more than 100 prospective studies involving more than a million people have demonstrated that those with higher LDL levels are at higher risk. In a long-term study, young men 18 through 39 years of age were followed for up to 34 years and their cholesterol levels, even when they were young, predicted long-term risk of heart disease and death. Men in their 20s and 30s who have a total cholesterol just under 200 have a “substantially longer estimated life expectancy”- around 4 to 9 years longer than those with levels over 240. Evidence from observational studies, however, is vulnerable to confounding” factors. Eating a diet that is plantbased enough to lower cholesterol below average, for example, may add years to our lives regardless of what our cholesterol actually is. Ideally, we would have a long-term, randomized,
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controlled trial. Luckily, nature may have actually set one up for us. Each of us, at conception, gets a random assortment of genes from our mother and our father and some of those genes may affect our cholesterol levels. Just like there are rare genetic mutations that result in unusually high cholesterol levels, there are rare genetic mutations that lead to unusually low cholesterol levels, “providing an ideal system in which to assess the consequences of low LDL cholesterol levels independently of other factors that may modify disease progression,” such as confounding diet and lifestyle factors. About 1 in 40 African Americans have a mutation that drops their LDL cholesterol from around 130 down toward more optimal levels. This group didn’t eat healthy to achieve that drop. It’s just in their genes. More than half had high blood pressure and there were a lot of smokers and diabetics in the group, yet those with genetically low LDL levels still had a significant 88 percent reduction in the incidence of coronary heart disease, even in the
presence of all those other risk factors. The same 20 to 40 point decrease in LDL from drugs only reduces risk around 30 percent. Makes sense, though, because the people with the mutation had low levels their entire lives. They didn’t simply start taking a pill when they were 60. “Therefore, a primary prevention strategy that promotes keeping LDL [cholesterol] levels as low as possible, beginning as early in life as possible, and sustaining those low levels of LDL [cholesterol] throughout the whole of one’s lifetime has the potential to dramatically reduce the risk of CHD,” coronary heart disease. If you don’t know your cholesterol level, you should get it checked maybe even starting in childhood.
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Dr. Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
His latest books: How Not to Die, the How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet all became instant New York Times Best Sellers. 100% of all proceeds he has ever received from his books, DVDs and speaking engagements have always and will always be donated to charity.
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Corn Cho This chowder can be as thick and creamy as you like, depending on how much of the soup you puree.
Serves – 4
Ingredients
Method
• 1 onion, chopped
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• 2 celery ribs, chopped • 2 potatoes, diced • ¼ cup nutritional yeast • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika • ½ teaspoon dried thyme • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper • 4 cups light salt-free vegetable broth • 1 pound fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels • 2 teaspoons white miso paste • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley • Salt-Free Hot Sauce (in the cookbook), to serve (optional)
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Heat ¼ cup of water in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and potatoes.
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Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until softened.
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Stir in the nutritional yeast, paprika, thyme, black pepper, and vegetable broth.
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Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low, stir in the corn, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
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Scoop 2 cups of the soup solids into a high-powered blender, add the miso paste, and blend until smooth. Stir the pureed mixture back into the soup. Add the lemon juice, then taste and adjust the seasonings, if needed. If you prefer a thicker chowder, puree another cup of soup solids and add it back to the pot. Heat the soup until hot and serve sprinkled with parsley and with Salt-Free Hot Sauce on the side (if using).
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Spicy Vegetable Fajitas Make a meal of your crĂŞpes by setting out bowls of your favourite veggies, herbs and spices and getting everyone to wrap and roll.
FOOD CrĂŞpes Suzette This simple, zesty classic is a quick way to please everyone. Add your own tropical twist by using sliced mango, tropical juice and fat-free Greek yogurt instead of traditional orange.
Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Banana Chicken & Leek
Chocolate and banana make a create combination, adding peanut butter adds another dimension. The kids will love this gooey filling!
Turn your pancakes into a healthy, filling meal by making these chicken and leek pancakes. The mixture of chicken and leek in a creamy mustard sauce is sure to please everyone. Serve with a crisp green salad.
Salmon & Quark Adding Quark to salmon offers a healthy and creamy alternative.
Raspberry These raspberry pancakes have such a simple filling, you'll wonder why you've never done it before. The tartness of the raspberries works so well with this sweet pancake recipe - plus it's super speedy to whip up too.
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Preparation time: 30 minutes + chilling time Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Makes: 6-8
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Preheat the oven to 170C / gas mark 3. Divide the chilled dough into two equal portions. Place one portion between two lightly floured greaseproof paper and roll the dough to approximately a 4mm thickness. Repeat with the second piece of dough. Remove the top sheet of paper.
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With a large biscuit cutter, cut the dough into an even number of discs. Using a small heart cutter, cut out and remove the centre of half the biscuit discs.
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Place all the discs on the baking sheets. Bake for 15–20 minutes until just firm and barely coloured. Don’t thoroughly bake yet.
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Remove from the oven and place a teaspoonful of jam in the centre of each whole biscuit round. Spread to 1.5cm from the edge. Place the heart cut-out rounds on top. Return to the oven and cook for a further 5–6 minutes by which time the biscuits will be evenly cooked and the jam sufficiently hot to stick the two halves of the biscuits together.
Ingredients • 175g plain flour • Pinch of salt • 75g icing sugar • 125g unsalted butter, diced • 1 egg yolk • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 75g raspberry jam • 75g apricot jam
Method
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Sift the flour, salt and icing sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub it lightly into the flour mix, using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk and vanilla extract lightly together. Make a well in the centre of the flour mix. Add the egg and vanilla and work together to form a soft, smooth dough. (You can use a food processor if you have one). Place the dough in a polythene bag and place in the fridge to rest for 30 minutes.
Leave the biscuits to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
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Choc and Chi
Perfect partners for V
The Aztecs valued chocolate so much their taxation was levied in cocoa beans! The hot frothy drink they made was reserved for warriors, nobility and priests and was said to confer wisdom and vitality. Emperor Montezuma, not one for moderation, drank 50 goblets a day. Scientists have suggested that the antioxidants and flavonoids in chocolate with at least 70% cocoa improve verbal and visual memory, reaction times, balance certain hormones, help to relieve blood pressure and boost serotonin levels, our brain’s natural antidepressant. All good reasons to indulge a little, especially this month. What could be nicer on a cold Valentine’s Day than snuggling up with your romantic other and a cup of hot
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chocolate? Use high-quality cocoa powder, preferable organic and fair trade, and make a hot drink, sweetened with honey. Then cook the object of your affections an authentic Mexican chilli dish by adding cocoa to the sauce. The nutrient capsaicin, found in chillies, is a powerful antioxidant which helps to prevent many conditions such as high cholesterol, heart and lung diseases as well as cataracts. It also stimulates blood circulation, which boosts the immune system and it even relieves pain. Chocolate and chillies both encourage the secretion of endorphins, natural chemicals which relax muscle tissue and act as mood enhancers.
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Trevor Langley Wine Appreciator
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Wine Gems of
French cuisine is legendary, and there are various fabulous French wines to complement it. France produces wines for all occasions and to suit all palates. From whites to sparkling and great reds, France supplies superb wines, worldwide, many of which are multi-award-winning. For this quest, I searched for a family producer of well-presented high-quality wines, with previous generations' knowledge and experience. Productions of Ferraud wines have been ongoing since 1882. The wines produced express the personality and characters of the different appellations and areas of wine productions. Emphasis on taste, quality and consistency are paramount and many awards have been won by this company for their exceptional wines. The following are some selections, from their impressive range.P. Ferraud & Fils Saint-Véran La Chardonneraie I found as an excellent white wine.
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The designation of Saint Véran was recognised during 1971, with Pierre Ferraud being the main character for its promotions and recognitions. Utilising the Chardonnay grape variety, to great advantage, this wine will not disappoint and has many followers.
A delightful bouquet precedes the great mouthfeel. Superb with white meats, fish and seafood dishes. P. Ferraud & Fils Brouilly Domaine Rolland, located amongst their splendid wine range is a very popular red production. The deep ruby-red colour entices the wonderful bouquet and mouthfeel, to follow. This powerful and well-balanced wine has a great palate sensation and finish. P. Ferraud & Fils Morgon Domaine Ferraud Les Charmes is a further example of this producer's quality wines. Again, the bouquet satisfies the
nasal experience, very well indeed. The flavours on the mouth come through as rich and fruity.
This full-bodied, robust red wine is trendy, has a long finish and many devotees. Other superlative wines include their Beaujolais Villages Les Merrains and Saint-Amour Cuvée Ensorceleuse. The red wines, utilising the Gamay grape, are great with red meats, etc. Very popular, they are chosen regularly and grace many dining occasions repeatedly. A company dedicated and committed to producing high-quality wines that will satisfy and impress. www. ferraud.com
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Pancake day! While you’ve been dreaming of gooey syrup and nutty chocolate pancakes, we’ve been digging up some delicious facts about the day.
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As it turns out, there is a lot more to Pancake Day than just about sugary delights from breakfast to supper. So, before you stuff yourself with copious quantities of egg, flour and milk mixture, here are a few flipping fun facts about the fantastic day that is Shrovetide…
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The first pancake recipe appeared in an English cookbook in the 15th century. Long live the pancake! The largest pancake ever made and flipped measured 15m wide, 2.5cm deep, weighed 3 tonnes and contained a staggering 2 million calories! We dare not think about how many we are going to eat… It is estimated that us British people use a staggering 52 million eggs on Pancake Day – 22 million more than on a regular day.
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Pancakes were originally invented as a way of using up all the leftover fatty and rich foods before Lent began on Ash Wednesday. The world’s most expensive pancake was made at Opus in Manchester costing a whopping £144! For that you got a taste of edible gold leaf, finest champagne and dosing of wobbly jelly. On average, we consume two pancakes per person on Pancake Day. As a nation, it means we get through 117 million pancakes in one day!
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Conspiracy
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Three of the best from 2020
Conspiracy theories have abounded since people sat around a campfire talking about where the sun went every night. 2020 has been a particularly good year for conspiracy theories and if you are looking for something to talk about over Christmas dinner look no further than the craziest conspiracy theories of 2020.
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Theory 3 2 The Bill Gates theory
The 5G theory
It's biologically impossible for viruses to spread using the electromagnetic spectrum. But that isn't the point — conspiracy theorists love to link two things which at a cursory glance may appear to be correlated. However, correlation is not causation. The rapid rollout of 5G networks was taking place at the same time as the pandemic hit: cue conspiracists, mainly antivaccine activists spreading fears about electromagnetic radiation. The World Health Organization (WHO) points out that viruses cannot travel on mobile networks, and that COVID-19 spread rapidly in many countries that do not have 5G networks. This didn't stop certain celebrities from spreading misinformation among their followers, culminating in mobile phone towers being vandalised.
Mr Gates, who became a target of disinformation after he criticised the defunding of the World Health Organization. Conspiracy theorists dragged out a 2015 Ted talk given by Gates, where he discussed the Ebola outbreak and warned of the probability of a future pandemic. They claimed he must have had advance knowledge of the COVID pandemic or even that he caused it. One variation of this theory, particularly beloved by anti-vaccination activists, is that Gates is plotting to initiate a programme to vaccinate the world's population and use this to implant digital microchips that will somehow track and control people. As vaccinating much of the world's population may well be the only way to end this pandemic there is a kernel of truth, but once again correlation is not causation.
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The Chinese laboratory theory
This one at least has the benefit of being plausible. The original epicentre of the epidemic, the Chinese city of Wuhan, also hosts a virology institute where researchers have been studying bat coronaviruses for a long time. One of the researchers, Shi Zhengli, a prominent virologist, was sufficiently concerned about the prospect that she spent days combing through lab records to see if anything had gone wrong. She was relieved when genetic sequencing shoed that the new SARSCoV-2 coronavirus did not match any of the viruses sampled and studied in the Wuhan Institute of Virology by her team. But the coincidence of China's lead institute studying bat coronaviruses being in the same city as the origin of the COVID outbreak proved irresistible to conspiracists and the theory has tipped into the mainstream, being reported in the Times and many other outlets. Conspiracy theories can take hold quickly. It's essential that we don't just pass them on unthinkingly but investigate the facts for ourselves and speak out to combat misinformation, and not just about COVID. 29
How to banish
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working from home For those not furloughed, the majority of us will invariably have spent the last few months working from home, to varying degrees of success. The plus sides – no commute and a more flexible work/ life balance. The downsides? Lack of motivation, feeling disconnected with our colleagues and the worst of all – imposter syndrome rearing its ugly head, even during lockdown. Yes, despite the fact we've been in the midst of a global crisis, many of us working from home will have suffered or currently be suffering from imposter syndrome. Likely due to the fact that so many people have either been made redundant - as many companies struggle to stay afloat during the pandemic - or have had to take a large pay cut. If we are lucky enough to still have a job, it might not feel as secure as it once did. Combine that with the fact that all communication with our colleagues is now digital, contributing to the feeling of always having to be available, and the constant guilt that we are - in fact - allowed to work in our pyjamas
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every day, is a recipe for feeling like an imposter whilst working from home.
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What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome describes the invasive thoughts of selfdoubt which come about in a situation where you feel like your worth has been overstated. In this new world, where a quick chat with a colleague to soothe our feelings of anxiety is off the cards, thoughts of self-doubt can build into a whole identity of their own. This is called 'confirmation bias,' where your brain 'cherrypicks' pieces of information from an event or interaction, to confirm our existing negative beliefs or ideas. So, how can you move past these feelings of selfsabotage? 3 steps you can follow to help overcome imposter syndrome:
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Speak to the fear Taking note of when these thoughts of self- doubt arise, is the first step in working through the moment when you feel your worth has been overstated. Keep a note or message a friend to break the spell of shame around these thoughts and feelings.
Beware of the bias trap Get smart about confirmation bias - the brain’s way of cherrypicking information that confirms our existing beliefs or ideas. Write out all of the reasons why you feel like an imposter and play devil’s advocate. Ask yourself what you'd like to believe instead and accept each compliment as evidence that this is the reality you are denying yourself.
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Give yourself permission to be a work in progress So many of the fears that feed imposter syndrome arises from the desire to be perfect or to be the finished article, often in accordance with someone else’s definition of success. Give permission to the idea that even the people you admire are still working on the things you strive for and that failure is part of any growth journey and no one is perfect and never will be.
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When the precocious son of the founders of LetsLocalise started at a reputable state school in Berkshire, he was shocked and more than a little disappointed by what he found. Despite the limitless energy and creativity of the teaching staff, he found the school to be in a shabby condition, its equipment often aged or broken and the opportunities to engage pupils in external trips and activities that might broaden their horizons to be limited at best and non-existent at worst. The conversations at home triggered by these observations led to an idea with the potential not just to transform the prospects of state schools; it also offered an opportunity to strengthen local communities, by bringing multiple people, organisations and businesses into close relationships with their local schools. The lightbulb moment for Gaurav and Divya Garg, based in Wokingham in Berkshire, came when surveys prompted by their son’s observations showed that in excess of 60% of people in a given community wanted actively to help their local schools. They just had no idea how to do so. What if this reservoir of goodwill could be tapped into and piped into local schools?
Given the background of the Gargs and friends and colleagues in innovation, technology and community activities, the solution emerged in the shape of a digital platform, LetsLocalise, that could highlight the demand in schools and connect it to ‘supply’ out in the community. A critical perception in the framing of the idea came in the realisation that support for schools needed to come in a variety of formats. Yes, financial support would be important but so too would be volunteer time, expertise, work experience – in fact, anything that would help pupils get a clearer window to the world beyond the core curriculum. The idea behind the concept is that state schools register on the platform and headteachers and their teaching teams identify the programmes and activities that they would most like to pursue but currently cannot, due to insufficient financial or human resource. A typical selection for a single school might be a campaign to raise funds for basketball hoops, a request for help with painting and decorating, an appeal for volunteers to act as exam supervisors, an appeal to experts to talk about their chosen profession and a request for internships or work experience opportunities for pupils.
Once a school has posted the details of these programmes on the site, individuals in the local community, local organisations and local businesses are approached and asked to register on the platform too. Those registering can then browse through the range of requests across a range of schools and choose how best they can help. A critical stage in the development of these school-community connections is in finding ways of reaching beyond pupils’ parents and bringing in support and resources that would not normally find their way into schools. Reaching the very people without school-age children, who said they wanted actively to help but did not know how.
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Let's Localise today! LetsLocalise has managed to break down ways of supporting schools into neat categories, which can be easily navigated on the website. So, for example, there is Pledge a Penny, Pledge a Minute, Pledge a Resource, Working with Schools, Expert Time and Corporate Connect. No headteacher or teacher will ever have had access to a platform with the scope and range of LetsLocalise in their professional lives. It is a multi-sided platform that enables multiple participants to engage at the same time. So, instead of Websites through which schools can simply share information with their pupils’ parents, LetsLocalise can bring individuals, organisations and businesses onto the platform simultaneously, creating multiple connections and offering scope for engagement between schools and would-be supporters in a wide range of relationships. The LetsLocalise story moved from the drawing board to the real world in November 2019, when the founders and the team of colleagues and supporters they had built up, launched a pilot across seven schools in Berkshire. In fact, the company had to cap the number of schools it first engaged with because virtually every headteacher to whom the idea was outlined wanted to participate. “Like all brilliant ideas, the LetsLocalise concept is rooted in
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simplicity. Headteachers can see that tapping into that reservoir of goodwill that we are convinced exists out there in every community is a ‘no brainer’. Why would a school not want to tap into the support networks that can be constructed from their local communities?” says co-founder, Gaurav Garg. LetsLocalise is a service offered free of charge to all state schools.
Testimonials: Shirley Austin Headteacher at The Forest School, Winnersh, Berkshire "I would say it’s a great opportunity to link in with your community, to work with great people. It’s a unique opportunity because not many people step forward and give up their time like this company does, so I would say grab hold of the opportunity, publicise it lots, be patient and stick with it, and work hard with the team around you because they’re there to help you.”
Simon Cope Headteacher at Wildridings Primary School Bracknell, Berkshire
“I think LetsLocalise is just such a fantastic project. It does take time to get it up and running – but once it is up and running, keep pushing. At the end of the day, the only people that are going to benefit are the children of the school so it’s definitely a worthwhile project. I would recommend it to anybody that’s looking to get involved with them. “For me, it’s a no-brainer to get involved with LetsLocalise and we’re very excited about the future.”
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10 romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day at home
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Here are 10 creative ways you can turn your home into a romantic sanctuary and celebrate your love:
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When was the last time you and your sweetheart went dancing? Move aside the living room furniture to create some space, cue up some music and dance the night away. You can learn traditional ballroom dance moves like the Tango or Salsa with online courses such as LearntoDance. com. Or just freestyle it with your favourite music.
Most of us have a favourite recipe from our favourite website - the one we crave time and time again. Have you ever tried to recreate a recipe at home? If you’re not sure where to start, try this recipe click here
Not everyone has the time or money to spend a day at a fancy spa. But you can pamper yourself and your partner by creating your own spa at home. Light some aromatherapy candles, draw a bubble bath or take turns giving each other a back massage. For do-it-yourself recipes for bath bombs, hair conditioners, mud masks and more, check online free recipes.
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Take a trip around the world without leaving home Perhaps you’ve been dreaming about a romantic wine tour in Italy or a relaxing trip to a far-away beach. Bring those adventures right to your doorstep by organizing a themed date night at home. If Italy is your dream, you could use these tips from Tuscany Tonight to host an Italian wine tasting party. Likewise, if you’re longing for summer weather and sandy beaches, you can bring some vacation rituals into your home using idea from Houzz.
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Cuddle up and watch a movie. There’s no better excuse than Valentine’s Day to snuggle under a blanket and watch a romantic movie. Lifehack made a list of the 23 most romantic flicks for Valentine’s Day - and some of their choices may surprise you! Or, for something more personal, you could snuggle and watch home movies or look through old photo albums.
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Surprise your partner with a backyard picnic There’s something romantic about a picnic for two. If you live in a mild climate, create a backyard picnic and stargaze with your sweetheart. Lay out a quilt or blanket and feast on a variety of portable foods, such as these suggestions from Food Network. If the weather outside is frightful, you can host a picnic indoors by candlelight or by the fireplace. Lay out a blanket and pillows to make it cosier.
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Channel your inner pastry chef Nothing is sweeter than preparing a fancy dessert with your partner. Elevate your baking skills with one dessert recipes. Or create a simple, romantic dessert such as chocolate-dipped strawberries paired with champagne. Just dip fresh strawberries into melted chocolate (semisweet chocolate chips melted in the microwave work great) and place them in the refrigerator to harden for an hour before serving.
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Being playful and having fun isn’t just for children. Research shows that adults benefit from games too. They’re a source of relaxation, and they build your problem-solving skills, which can help strengthen your relationship. On Valentine’s Day, dust off your favourite board games, grab a deck of cards or play a round of Truth or Dare with your partner.
Tap into your creative side and make some artwork together as a couple. You could create a collage of photographs of each other, write a poem together or gather some paints and a canvas and paint a romantic image like these from Pinterest. No matter what you create, display it as a reminder of your love for one another. Of course, these ideas also work for date nights at home, not just on Valentine’s Day. So, keep them handy year-round to celebrate the person you love the most in the place you love the most.
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Stitch Sainte Luce is a women’s Cooperative in Madagascar, supported by the charity SEED Madagascar, which has taught embroidery, as well as business skills in maths, sales and English language, to over 100 women, so that they can produce and sell the products to help bring an income to families in the poorest country in the world, where almost 80% of the population lives on less the $1.90 per day. Stitch Sainte Luce has brought much more than an income stream to the women involved in the project and the craft skills they have learnt have also helped to empower them and given them hope for the future. The women have always been encouraged to develop their own style, rather than being pushed towards Western designs, helping to build their self-confidence and allowing them to progress as artists. Many of the women are exceptionally creative and through collaborative pieces, where several women work on the same article, the Cooperative produces highly detailed and delicate pieces of artwork that are desired by a whole range of customers – from interior designers, schools, African collectors, fellow embroiderers and artists.
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The result is that these women not only now create one of a kind pieces of art, but have built a closer women’s community, have closed the gender income gap within their households and have established lifelong skills that ensure financial stability. Each of the products that is produced by Stitch Sainte Luce is one of a kind and every item is unique. Below are some examples of products that can be bought from the Cooperative’s website www.stitchsainteluce.org/shop, where you can also learn more about the project and the women involved.
We must step in to prevent mass famine in Madagascar Due to consecutive years of drought and price rises on imported foods due to the pandemic, there is growing concern that people in some parts of Madagascar are facing a famine situation. SEED Madagascar have set up a campaign, looking to raise £15k to distribute food through local health centres in the south of Madagascar, with support of local nurses, doctors and midwives, to focus on the distribution of essential food to pregnant women and women with young children. To learn more about the campaign and to donate please visit the SEED Madagascar website www.madagascar.co.uk
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Keep going Do not let life's changes throw you off track but remember that most extenuating circumstances are temporary. Gain more clarity by staying the course and channelling your energy in a positive direction.
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Trust yourself Believe in your inner resources, no matter what, and you will grow from the experience. I believe that the answers usually lie within and you are probably smart enough to figure out what you need to do. Give yourself a little time and have patience.
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Be friends with life Remember that the world is not out to get you and it does not punish you. You do that to yourself. Learning to focus on other opportunities or in another direction can give you some perspective.
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Watch your thoughts Your thinking will never be 100 percent positive. You must learn to dismiss the negative thoughts and stay open to other ideas that will help you move in a positive direction. Start recognizing negative thoughts and use your mind to quell them.
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Summon the strength you have inside Learn to access and direct your strengths to the highest good for all concerned. Believe that your strength and intelligence can help you deal with anything. Remember that you have survived worse.
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Learn to love yourself You do not have to be who you are today, and your life is not scripted. Changing how you feel about yourself means creating a strategy, gathering some new tools, and making yourself into the person you want to be. A good way to start is to stop doing things that hurt.
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Desire can be a powerful motivating tool but wanting something too much can be very painful and very expensive, so do not live beyond your means or covet the unattainable. Seek your desire but keep your integrity.
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Recognize that disappointment is part of life Even the most successful people must deal with disappointment, but they have learned how to use it to get to the next level of life. The trick is to process your feelings, then act.
Deal with your fears Overcoming fear makes you stronger and being a little scared can make you better. You want to have butterflies; you just want them flying in formation. It helps to understand and admit your fears. Then you can kick them to the curb. Feel good about yourself, no matter what life brings. Know that each time you wake up, you have another chance to make things better. Do not waste it.
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Ralph Mullan, the founder of the Shed Session, owner of The Shed Studio
Are you unsigned and talented talented?? The Shed Session is an exciting new YouTube platform that was launched on the 5th January this year with the sole purpose of promoting unsigned and talented musicians nationally. www.theshedsession.com
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Unsurprisingly The Shed is a (large) garden shed in Brentwood, Essex that has been converted into a recording studio and multimedia space. It boasts professional grade equipment to allow the recording and production of audio visual material. As you might expect this happens via a live performance of original material where a band/artist get to strut their stuff in front of the camera and have it professionally recorded for YouTube. Ralph Mullan, the founder of the Shed Session, owner of The Shed Studio and self-confessed music addict, has played and worked with unsigned bands for many years. He has wanted to turn a dream of owning a studio and his desire to help gigging unsigned talent to climb the super tough music ladder into a reality for many years. Ralph recognised the insatiable appetite of today’s social media platforms for content and saw The Shed Session going some way towards satisfying this must have for any aspiring talent. The Shed Session welcomes and encourages diversity and wants to showcase people from all walks of life, all ages and all styles. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to think that their music is not right for the channel. To get involved you’ll need to contact Ralph at The Shed via one of the platforms listed at the bottom of this article provide an appropriate link to your material and social media sites. From there it’s a matter of being selected based upon your diversity and talent which was mentioned earlier in the article. Once selected you’ll need to make the journey to Brentwood, Essex for your day in the studio. If selected it is worth noting that The Shed Session is free, YES FREE!! If you are not a performer or maybe you are not selected there is still some great music to be enjoyed on the channel so why not like and subscribe to the fortnightly releases?
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Who are they? What are their pain points? Why will they be interested in what you want to say? Over 300 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute so you need to give your audience a really good reason to watch your videos.
Videos are a brilliant way of showing what you can offer, telling the stories behind your business and helping you to stand out from the crowd. Here are five easy steps to make sure your videos look good and do a great job of promoting your business.
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Decide on the business goals for your videos What would you like to achieve with your videos? Do you want to let more people know that you exist? Generate more leads or enquiries? Convince more people to go from “just looking” to actually buying? Focus on one goal for each video.
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What do you want to say and why will your audience listen? What are the two or three key points you want to get across? Don’t try to cram too much into one video, it’s better to create several short videos. Think about your audience.
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Choose the right video sharing platform Find out where your audience goes and create the right content for that platform. One size doesn’t fit all – what works on YouTube may not be right for Facebook; Instagram and Tiktok are different again.
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Tell a story A good story creates an emotional response; it’s a kind of bonding experience. Using a story helps your audience to remember your key messages, but keep it as short as possible to avoid losing viewers.
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Make it sound good and look great Being informal and authentic isn’t an excuse for wobbly camera work and bad sound! A cheap tripod will keep your phone or camera steady. Make sure that the people and objects on screen are well lit and that the sound is clear. Use a simple video editing tool to trim off the bits you don’t need and add a title and end screen with your logo and contact details. If you’d like more inspiration, please get in touch to book a free 45 minute discussion. Tell me about your business and I’ll recommend three ways that you could use video to help your business grow. David Perry Video Producer at David Perry Media
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Photography Whether it’s LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or your own website, promoting yourself or your business is all about creating a great impression online. A striking and professional head-shot, picture of the products you sell or a series of images that tell the story of your business - good photography can have a huge influence on how potential clients perceive you and ultimately whether they choose to do business with you. With many people finding themselves job-hunting this year, a stand-out headshot can really add value to your LinkedIn profile. Have a look at your current photo and see how it compares with your peers. Does it reflect the image you want to portray to potential employers?
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Steven Parker, a Newbury-based professional photographer specialising in headshots, personal branding photography and product images, offers his tips on creating a great profile picture:
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Look at the camera and smile It makes you look approachable and confident.
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Whether your industry favours jeans and t-shirt or suit and tie, dress to impress but make sure it’s something you feel comfortable in.
Keep it plain and simple, steering clear of ‘busy’ backgrounds so that the focus is on you (and also avoids a lampshade or plant accidentally sticking out of your head).
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If you’d prefer to put yourself in the hands of a pro, Steven offers flexible studio options and competitive prices.
Position yourself either facing or side on to a window to make use of the natural light.
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LET'S MAKE BRITAIN KIND AGAIN!
#KIND20 is a global movement for social empathy and worldwide kindness. We use all social media and invite people to share photos and videos of their acts of kindness and/or express gratitude towards any kindness done to them. Furthermore, we recognise and showcase these stories and music to inspire to MAKE BRITAIN KIND AGAIN! This revitalising movement has so far reached over 2.5 million people. Kindness seems to be the new currency in our new KINDemic world. Our #KIND20 campaign has metamorphosed from the global foundation, tuff.earth who championed social integration and community cohesion locally and globally for the last10 years. This campaign started only 12 weeks ago from the back streets of London, it has now reached the coastlines of Australia , the valleys of Kashmir, the Shantytowns of Uganda, the geysers of Iceland right across the Atlantic to the Rockies in the USA. #KIND20 plans to ensure by the year-end there will be more cases of kindness than cases of COVID19. Many Unsung Heroes globally are being honoured as KIND20 Champions for their
selfless services. Now we would love your support to spread the message of Being Kind to your family, friends, even strangers, particularly in your local community and the nation by abiding by all the guidelines in place designed to protect all our citizens of the UK. Let's support our neighbors in their time of need and spread the message of positivity and kindness. We would love you all to enthuse people of all cultures in and around Britain to find their local champions in their towns and cities, so together we can MAKE BRITAIN KIND AGAIN and let's turn the year of 2020 into #KIND20. We are also looking for PR Marketing firms who are happy to find sponsors for the new currency of the world called kindness. Because there is no price to help deliver a better BRITAIN for all our children.
KIND20 is on a mission to bring positive teams on board to steer people to a kinder alternative and to ensure that we as multi-cultural Britain walk into 2021 and the decade with Hope and Optimism, so MAN-KIND can transform into KIND-MAN. Currently tuff.earth is partnering: NEEDS Marketing in Reykjavik, Iceland; Plane Crazy in Mumbai, India; Civic Reputation in Melbourne, Australia; My Passion My Life Media, Nigeria, Africa, French Consultancy U.K Mr. Geoff Baker UK (former publicist of The Beatles & Sir Paul & Linda McCartney). We look forward to welcoming you all on board to grow our local teams globally with your fresh ideas of what kindness can do for the BRITISH people, so let's turn 2020 into #KIND20 SO LET'S MAKE BRITAIN KIND AGAIN!
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Based in Swindon, SupportWise are an IT company who work with businesses of various sizes and industries, as well as the public who require IT support, consultancy and repairs from Swindon to Andover and everywhere in between.
Why not give SupportWise a try? For a free quotation, please contact Chris Goodchild on 0330 113 7749.
aim is to make IT support affordable and inclusive for both business and home users, so they provide bespoke solutions to suit all needs and budgets on a per customer basis, enabling them to keep their systems reliable, efficient and secure without needing to pay for any unnecessary extras.
they have recently launched a web hosting service. They host and manage their customers’ websites securely through Europe’s most connected data centre, ensuring they are all hosted within the UK and kept secure 24/7; this also means they are green energy certified.
When customers entrust their IT support to them, they guarantee there will always be an approachable and professional voice at the end of the phone. Every call they receive is guaranteed to be answered by a qualified technician.
Their services include support for IT needs of all types comprising expert advice on existing software and jargon free support for both software and hardware installations, as well as providing maintenance for systems and processes giving their customers confidence they are compliant and protected from cybercrime. Furthermore, they are Microsoft partnered which enables them to provide several Office 365 packages as well as migrations.
SupportWise will also help keep business running smoothly regardless of the where their employees are based, ensuring business can still communicate smoothly by providing services such as Circleloop and Microsoft Teams.
Whilst 91% of issues can be solved remotely, the fact they are local, provides also an opportunity for a technician to be onsite, same day, if necessary, giving their customers the knowledge that come rain or shine, they will be there to support them. Their
Constantly adapting with the times to ensure their customers’ IT infrastructure is kept up to date come what may, SupportWise has also revised the way they work due to Covid-19. They believe businesses need to change and adapt to keep services running, and as such,
With ten years SupportWise aim to leave their customers feeling assured that their IT requirements will be handled professionally and securely by the team. At SupportWise, the emphasis is on bringing the human touch back into the IT industry. With many companies opting to direct customers to call centres, often outside of the UK, they are hoping to change that standard by providing customer-focused support from a local base.
Part of their strategy is to plan and respect that businesses evolve quickly and they can scale according to what their customers require. If their clients need to increase or decrease their monthly service, they simply adjust to their requirements. Moreover, they offer options of a 30-day rolling contract or 12 months contract and therefore giving their customers the power and freedom to decide how long they require IT support for their business. 55
Top 5
Interior Design trends for 2021 Nordic minimalism
Experts at Good Move compile their top five interior design trends for your home in 2021.
Want to refresh your home for the New Year? As we spend more time at home, experts at Good Move reveal the top interior design trends for 2021 and offer top tips on how you can recreate them in your home.
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Nordic minimalism A firm favourite, this style collates all the positive elements that have made Scandanavian interiors so popular. It’s all about clean lines, muted colours and uncomplicated living, and is particular suited to smaller spaces – great if you live in a flat or shared space.
Get creative with colour A splash of colour on the walls can totally revive a room and is an easy and simple way to change up the style of a room. Pantone have chosen two colours for their Colour of the Year 2021, yellow and gray, which they
describe as independent yet complementary, so it might be worth trying to incorporate these shades more into your home if you can. Similarly, pastels and sorbet shades have been a long-time favourite for interior colours, and help to create a soft, calming environment. If that doesn’t sound like you, earthy tones are also on the rise for 2021 thanks to ‘Brave Ground’, a warm and neutral beige, taking the crown as Dulux’s colour of the year. Combine this with neutral accessories and appliances creates a charming warmth across your home office, living room and bedroom.
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Cottagecore Chic If you’re into ‘Bridgerton’ and anything Austen-related, this is the aesthetic for you. Cottagecore has become more popular within the last few years with an emphasis on soft tones, repurposed materials, and agricultural aesthetics. Achieve your farmhouse fantasy by filling your home with rustic woods, metals and rich fabrics. If mindfulness and serenity are priorities, especially within a work-from-home office environment, combine neutrals with natural elements and leafy greens.
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4 Vintage While many home interior styles come and go, vintage styles are elegant and timeless, and will see you throughout 2021. Easy ways to execute a vintage feel in your home are through your choice of accessories, fabrics, and colour palette. Think rustic antiques, repurposed retro, and just about anything considered classic chic. Upcycling old furniture is also a great way of breathing new life into your pieces, and is a great task to help fill in your time during lockdown!
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Shabby Chic Want your home to ooze elegance and comfort? Shabby chic may be exactly what you’re looking for. Somewhat of a toned down vintage style, this is another timeless trend that offers a sense of luxury which can be achieved by a combination of both new and vintage pieces. Add personality to your home with some antique decorative accessories, such as an aged chandelier or some worn furniture that has a little wear and tear. The key here is to make sure they only look distressed and are, in fact, going to last.
To conclude, Nima Ghasri, Director at Good Move, says: “Redesigning your home is an exciting process, and breathing new life into your home through new interior choices can be a great way to ring in a New Year. What’s more, if you have the time, capacity and funds, redesigning your home can be a great lockdown project. “We all have our own individual style and our homes are the perfect place to express that creativity. Our homes should reflect who we are and hopefully these ideas and tips will help you get excited about redesigning your home for 2021.” For more information on ways to spice up your home in 2021, please visit:
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NEW YEAR
New Susan Mannion, local business owner of Style by Suze, is a style consultant for the French fashion brand, Captain Tortue. Captain Tortue has been established for over 25 years and provides beautiful, stylish, chic clothing creating a fabulous capsule wardrobe. The latest Spring/ Summer 2021 collection is about to be launched and Style by Suze would love to share this exciting clothing range with you. Style by Suze offers a no-obligation, free, 1 to 1 shopping experience, or alternatively can also offer personal shopping experience for a group of friends, or colleagues, so they can enjoy shopping together in the comfort of their own homes (currently via Zoom).
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As a hostess, you will enjoy discounts against sales and may also qualify for free gifts. It is a great way to be introduced to the brand and also receive the clothes you love at a discounted rate. Style by Suze is also looking for likeminded ladies who have a passion for clothes and accessories and who would be interested in joining her team. There is no financial outlay to get started, you will receive free clothes and full support and training for you to trial the business without any obligation. If you are looking for an interesting part-time job, side hustle, or full-time career, Style by Suze would love to hear from you!
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services management, process creation and admin as well as some more specialised work. Theoretically, a virtual assistant can do anything that another support staff might do. There are limitations, but technology is increasingly offering ways to work around those limitations. For example, they may not be able to physically bring you coffee in the morning, but they can place a coffee or lunch order through a food delivery service. Virtual support duties are not limited to clerical work. They may assist with marketing, web design, bookkeeping
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With Chelsea Flower Show cancelled for the first time in its history, Wren Kitchens reveals the best houseplants to boost your mood until autumn
• Indoor plants can reduce 87% of toxins in the air, reduce blood pressure and make you feel calmer It’s a well-known fact that spending time in nature is good for your wellbeing, so what better way to boost your mood than to bring nature inside. With search volumes for “house plants delivered” increasing by 400%, and “buy houseplants online” by 200% since lockdown, Wren Kitchens have revealed the best houseplants to have in your home to help boost your mood. Covid may have canclled the Chelsea flower show, but it can't cancel your home show.
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Aloe vera The gel from aloe vera can help to soothe acne, burns and dry skin, helping you both physically and mentally. To allow your aloe vera plant to thrive, place it in bright but indirect sunlight, and let it dry in between watering.
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Snake plant Had issues in the past with keeping plants alive? Try a snake plant – they need minimal care, but can really help to improve your wellbeing as they add moisture to the air and release oxygen. They’re particularly ideal for people who suffer from allergies – and interestingly, they were the most Googled plant in lockdown!
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Monstera plant You’ve likely seen the Monstera (also referred to as a Swiss cheese plant) clogging up your Insta feed, but they can actually boost your mood. They purify the air, making
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Get moving Even a little regular exercise can help ease stress, boost your mood and energy, and improve your selfesteem. Aim for 30 minutes on most days, broken up into short 10-minute bursts if that’s easier.
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Eat healthy food A healthy diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and omega-3s can help support your mood and improve your energy and outlook. And you don’t have to spend a fortune; there are ways to eat well on a budget.
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