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Local theatre school offers online platform to support students The closure of schools across the UK is having a huge impact on families.

The disruption to daily life is simply unprecedented and the cost in terms of both physical and mental health and wellbeing is unknown. Razzamataz Newbury and Reading are part of a large franchise that has been working with children for the last twenty years and understands that performing arts can be crucial in helping young people to make sense of the world, especially important in today’s challenging climate.

With the onslaught of COVID-19, Razzamataz made the difficult decision to close all schools but not close classes or opportunities for their thousands of students. “This is a very confusing time for children and exceptionally challenging for families trying to maintain some sort of structure,” explains Debbi Ledwith, Principal of Razzamataz Newbury and Reading.

“We get hundreds of testimonials from students and their families to say that Razzamataz is the highlight of their week so we have thought long and hard about how we can keep our families and their communities safe and still deliver the service to children that they love.”

Razzamataz has now gone online, until the Government gives the go-ahead to allow schools back. As well as the regular classes, there will be some special additional opportunities including fitness classes that parents can join in with too.

As well as all the free social content, Razzamataz has been working tirelessly to produce an online platform so students can access their performing arts lessons in small virtual groups.

Classes start from as little as £12 per month and will be taught by inspiring and highly experienced teachers who will be able to tailor their feedback, ensuring that each student reaches their potential in their virtual lesson. It will replicate a real class as much as possible, with dedicated time throughout so children can ask questions to teachers, connect with their classmates and become confident performers on screen. For parents, there is a pay as you go option, with no monthly commitment or direct debit so families can dip in and out depending on their circumstances. The classes are open to existing and new students.

“As well as all of our existing classes, we will be supporting our friends in the performing arts industry by hosting several masterclasses with professional performers,” adds Debbi. “We often have masterclasses in our school and now it is even more important to reach out to provide opportunities for all the professional performers who are finding themselves in very difficult positions with so many shows being put on hold. We know our students find these workshops really inspiring and it’s wonderful way to bring the best of the West End musical theatre and commercial genres to our students.”

These will be announced in due course.

With many years of experience, Razzamataz is going to be utilising all of their contacts in the industry to maintain the standards for students across schools. “We need to reach out to our families and young people to protect their emotional and physical wellbeing,” adds Debbi. “We believe that taking our classes online will give children some stability and allow them to continue to enjoy their performing arts. By participating in our online classes, they can maintain their close connections with their Razzamataz family, be physically active and be challenged mentally too.”

The first guest workshop was with Brian Costello from Headstrong who is a coach and motivational speaker. Brian has already worked with our students, Principals and staff across the network and he went LIVE on Facebook @ RTSLtd to talk to our community about how to cope with isolation. The classes will take place via Zoom and be kept very small so they can be as interactive as possible. There will be small charge of just a few pounds a class to cover expenses. There will also be lots of free content, such as the coping with isolation session, offered to the wider community.

“We want to do our bit to help families get their children moving and inject a bit of happiness into everyone’s lives,” adds Debbi. It’s a horrible and scary time for everyone but we hope that we can bring a little joy, structure and fitness challenges in these difficult times. We want to get everyone moving, singing and just bring a little light relief and reach out to as many people as possible. We’ve already been contacted by parents who don’t have children currently in our schools but who are desperately looking at ways they can be engaged in small class sizes and actively learn.”

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West Berkshire Council Launches Emotional Health Academy Helpline West Berkshire Council has set up a dedicated telephone helpline for young people experiencing issues and concerns relating to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The helpline, which is linked to its Emotional Health Academy (EHA), will offer the district's young people self-help support, advice and guidance from trained EHA workers.

EHA workers will use active listening skills to support young people in dealing with difficult feelings around Covid-19 and provide signposting and self-help support for their general wellbeing.

who can offer advice and self-help tools and provide support to manage 'low level' problems. It is not a crisis line and does not replace other services such as the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

The EHA helpline will be open between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday and young people aged 11 to 18 can use it to access advice and support by calling

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This hub page will help you find out what the community is doing to help those affected by coronavirus. Whether that be those in need of help or those that can offer help, the information on this hub page will be updated regularly with details of the individuals, groups and businesses offering help across the district. We are welcoming and embracing the great community spirit 8

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has temporarily closed its athletics track at Down Grange in line with the government’s latest guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the restrictions last week, stating that people can only leave their homes for four reasons - to exercise once a day, to travel to and from work where "absolutely necessary”, to shop for essential items and for any medical or care needs.

This local helpline is a short-term service and will be available only during the Coronavirus pandemic, to provide 'in the moment' support to children and young people. It will provide access to trained EHA workers

In partnership with Volunteer Centre West Berkshire and Greenham Trust, we have created a Community Support Hub page to give guidance and help coordinate organisations representing their communities. As the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak continues, communities across West Berkshire have united together to support their families, friends and neighbours in need.

Athletics track temporarily closed to protect safety

and it is this very ethos of being a 'good neighbour' that in times of struggle, communities can learn to mutually support each other.

However, we are also concerned that people with criminal intent may seize opportunities to take advantage of the elderly and vulnerable.

We believe that by working with established groups, we can help to safeguard against this potential risk.

The Community Support Hub will be encouraging people to contact experienced and established groups with offers of help and we ask that you consider ways in which you or your organisation may be able to use the Community Support Hub as an additional resource to help those in the community. For more information please email westberksbct@westberks.gov.uk or call 01635 503579

Despite the closure of play areas and outdoor equipment, residents have still been able to enjoy a daily walk or run at a safe distance from others to get essential exercise in the borough’s parks and playing fields.

Down Grange athletics track has remained open for people to exercise, however the council has seen an increase in the number of people using it. The facility has now been temporarily closed to protect people while taking their daily exercise.

The borough council’s Safe Space campaign is encouraging people to exercise safely if cycling, running or walking in public by keeping at least two metres away from each other.

The council’s Community Safety Patrol Officers are working closely with the police and taking appropriate action to break up any gatherings in public areas. For more information about the council’s response to COVID-19, please visit www.basingstoke.gov.uk/ coronavirus LOCAL BUZZ

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Issues Be vigilant to pest infestation during the coronavirus crisis.

National trade body, the British Pest Control Association (BPSA) is advising people to carefully manage their household rubbish to stop rats from taking hold.

The trade body has outlined some basic precautions to help residents take control of their situation and prevent an infestation. Residents have been urged to keep bin lids properly sealed and keep all food waste in a container and wrapped up bin bag, plastic bag or refuse sack, before placing it in a wheelie bin to help contain odours to keep the pests away. Where possible, it is also advised that bins should be kept away from windows and doors and out of direct sunlight to reduce smells and decrease the rate of decomposition.

Dee Ward-Thompson, BPCA Technical Manager, believes the "last thing this country needs" is a rat problem alongside the global coronavirus pandemic.He said: “Householders should be mindful of what can happen by failing to take simple preventative measures.

“Pests like rats, flies and urban foxes feed on the leftovers in our bins. Rats in particular carry many diseases which can be easily spread to humans through their urine, including Toxoplasmosis and Weil’s Disease.

“The last thing the country needs right now is a plague of rats alongside the pandemic. Rats and mice can reproduce incredibly quickly given access to a plentiful supply of food, such as food waste. “If environmental conditions are preferable, a female rat can reproduce every six weeks with litters consisting of 6-8 offspring. The professional pest management sector is still working hard to protect homes and key sectors during this pandemic."

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The ‘rough sex’ defence refers to the situation in which a perpetrator inflicts injuries upon

a victim, but defends the actions through a justification that the victim consented to the injuries during intercourse.

Laura is also a lead signatory to a series of new clauses which would strengthen the Bill to provide greater protection to victims of Domestic Abuse. Laura is working with Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum to support these crossparty amendments, including Harriet Harman MP (Labour). Laura Farris said in her speech: “[This Bill] shines a spotlight in the darkest corners and puts victims centre stage.

“I speak in support of the Amendments that are jointly proposed by the Mother of the House [Harriet Harman, Lab] and my Honourable Friend the Member for Wyre Forest [Mark Garnier, Con].”

“And that is “the rough sex defence” – where acts of extreme violence are given a different complexion because it is said the victim wanted it.”

Speaking to the worrying trend of the ‘rough sex defence’, Laura Farris said: “Under the current law, the Defendant may well establish consent even if the victim does not live to tell the tale.”

It’s certainly been a very different kind of Easter weekend this year. Not being able to visit loved ones and being cooped up inside during this glorious weather has been challenging for us all but, thank you for staying at home. By doing so, you are helping to slow the spread of coronavirus, saving lives and protecting our NHS. The government continues to ramp up testing, and at the time of writing, nearly 300,000 people have been tested, some 88,000 of those came back positive, and around 11,000 people have lost their life to the virus.

This is desperately sad news, however, we are beginning to see glimmers of light at the end of the tunnel.

The social distancing is working.

Projections show we are approaching the peak, and then hopefully we will see a plateau before the situation improves. There is much more to be done, but we will get there.

Meanwhile let’s not forget the best of British happening around us. People are coming together to help their neighbours, delivering food and prescriptions to vulnerable people.

Businesses are evolving the way they serve their communities, pubs for example are delivering takeaways.

Restaurants are donating meals to NHS staff. I’m incredibly proud of the community spirit taking hold in North West Hampshire, and I feature some of the great work happening on my podcast (The Maltcast – available in all the usual places like Spotify and Apple). Please don’t underestimate how difficult I know this is for you all but, we will get through this together.

And until we do please remember:

“The Natalie Connolly story is a case in point. I cannot imagine how hard it was for her family to hear how John Broadhurst inflicted more than 75 injuries on Natalie, sprayed bleach in her face and then left her to die”and we must put an end to such injustices.

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Community News and updates West Berkshire District Council update on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting West Berkshire West Berkshire District Council have published an update on their website on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting West Berkshire and how the council are responding.

Some key points to note include: A new Facebook page has been set up which can be used as a source of support for community groups and volunteers.

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Funding allocations for the grants announced for retail, hospitality and leisure industries has now been received.

Residents are being encouraged to remain vigilant to the increase in targeted scams.

Waste collections will continue.

Residents are being asked to place their bins outside their property by 6am instead of 7am.

Parents and carers who are finding it financially difficult during this time are being offered the option to apply for a refund on fares payed for school transport.

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Car parking charges have been suspended in all car parks.

There have been changes to some bus routes in the district.

Emotional Health Academy is launching a helpline specifically for young people who are experiencing emotional difficulties during this time.

To access the full response and to find more information about anything mentioned above, please follow the link below: https://info.westberks.gov.uk/ coronavirus-weeklyupdates

West Berkshire Council issue Covid 19 volunteer community Groups' Float West Berkshire Council has issued a news scheme to make a small amount of money available as a refundable float for community groups and their volunteers that are supporting households who cannot shop for themselves during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The float is designed to ensure that volunteers are not personally out of pocket if they have made any personal payments for shopping they have carried out for a vulnerable person. The community Group will be responsible for requesting reimbursement from the vulnerable person to be made to the Community Group’s bank account.

To access this float, the community group will need a bank account for West Berkshire Council to make the electronic payment into. The organisers of the community group will need to sign for the float which will state what the float can be used for and have a nominated person responsible for the operation and management of the float.

West Berkshire Council announces refund for school transport West Berkshire Council have taken the decision to assist parents and carers who are finding it financially difficult during this time by offering the option to apply for a refund on fares paid for school transport.

This is in response to the current directive from the Government to close schools during the Coronavirus pandemic.

A refund will be given to those who have bought a farepayer seat on home to school transport for the two weeks from 23 March 2020 to 3 April 2020. To qualify for this refund parents and carers will need to complete the dedicated refund form available online.

The information needs to be completed correctly as the payment will be made by bank transfer.

If you have any further questions or would like to access this float, please contact West Berkshire Council’s Community Support Hub westberksBCT@westberks.gov.uk or call 01635 503579

A decision will be made regarding an automatic refund for the last two terms of school, from 20 April to 22 May 2020 and 1 June to 17 July 2020, once central Government have issued further guidance on school attendance for these periods. Completed forms must be returned to: transport@westberks.gov.uk

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Automate With the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, company’s employees have been forced to work from home, creating a mass movement in working with technologies both old and new. The biggest swing so far has been of course, web-based conferencing systems. During the first quarter of 2020, Zoom’s daily user count has risen from ten million to 200 million.

Although some of these changes happened literally overnight, this tech is here to stay. The investment made in such tech will ensure that it remains in use for the foreseeable future, so this will have a knock-on effect in the way businesses operate in the future, fewer flights, trains and planet killing car journeys will be made. These unprecedented times have shown us how simple it is to connect with a screen and a microphone.

It may also mean that staff who have previously been office based for their entire career will now have the chance to work from home more frequently when this virus is behind us. What we have seen so far relates to what we call “disruption” Netflix, Uber, Airbnb are also examples of where something had been done the same way for decades and then a disrupter comes along and throws a curve ball.

Disruption means that 440 of the Fortune 500 companies from 1955 were not there in 2019 and we have seen many UK household names disappear

in recent times due to the likes of Amazon, Netflix et al. So where is this leading to? The message is simple, change or die, if you don’t change, be dynamic and adopt new technology; you will be like many other dinosaurs before you and simply cease to exist.

Another such area which is growing exponentially is Robotic Process Automation (RPA). RPA, despite being the new kid on the block is a very simple concept, let’s get the computers to do the repetitive, process-driven rules-based tasks that each and every one of us does every day, filing, adding clients to CRM, invoices, delivery notes, refunds, returns, lead generation to name but a few.

This allows salespeople to sell, customer services to serve customers and even Police and NHS staff to help more people rather than filling in forms, reports and charts. “The global robotic process automation market size is expected to reach USD 10.7 billion by 2027,

the ordinary to become extraordinary! expanding at a CAGR of 33.6% from 2020 to 2027, according to a new report

by Grand View Research, Inc. “ The demand for RPA was already very high before we all moved to a home working model and although it won’t help with home-schooling or cook the fish fingers, it can really help by giving you more time to do what you do best, rather than worry about the minutiae of legacy, admin processes, which quite frankly don’t need the level of expertise that many of your staff have.

Imagine for instance, that you need to change your employees’ workplace from your corporate office to their home address, for tax and travel purposes.

You already have the office address and the home address on your internal HR Information System, but then somebody must go into every employee record and manually change the place of work. With RPA you teach the robot to

do it once and it will continue through all of your staff, whether 100 or 10,000 of them exist, thus saving your HR team days of manual labour.

RPA can also fix much more complex issues, fast! New staff members can be given their own robot to help them access parts of the systems they haven’t been trained on. Imagine a new employee needs to create a task in a CRM system they have never seen before.

You could train them, but that would require at least two members of staff and it may be easily forgotten, but if you used the robot instead, it will perform all the necessary steps with 100% accuracy, 100% of the time.

them to the network, add their printers and scanners, create their entry in HR system, set up their bank, next of kin, hourly rate, P45, Tax Code, add DBS checks and training certs, all automatically at the push of one button!

So in summary, the world is changing and many of us have been forced into a working paradigm we had not planned for, maybe it’s now time to start looking at how having a digital assistant can help you achieve the same results with fewer staff, who don’t have access to all they would have in their office environment.

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Some favourite Tipples It is always a good idea to have a range of drinks available to welcome guests. Look for something to please before a meal if dining and to pair with starters - leaving main course wines to everyone's own choice - and making suggestions for dessert accompaniments, I located the following.

Many people like to be greeted with a sherry. Dry, pale, cream or sweet - each to their own. Also, something sparkling is always a good 'intro' and sparkling wines are regularly served at events and occasions.

Asti Martini ticks this box, admirably. This Italian production is aromatic and sweet, using Moscato Bianco grapes to great advantage.

Fruits are very pleasantly evident on the mouthfeel, for this popular sparkler. Moscato (sparkling) is a further suggestion from Italy, which is often chosen, by many. Again, having a lower alcohol content than numerous other wines, this is a great 'pleaser', too.

Leaving main course wines to everyone's individual preferences, we now come to the dessert pairings and end of meal experiences. Gin is very much in

favour (and flavour) right now. Truth is, it has always been a regular choice for a lot of connoisseurs.

Raspberry & Rose Gin Liqueur is produced using raspberry and rose flavours. Pink Grapefruit & Elderflower Gin Liqueur has the natural flavours of pink grapefruit and elderflower. Gingerbread Gin Liqueur is made by incorporating ginger and cinnamon flavours.

Flavoured gins are extremely popular and have regular 'devotees'.

Further interesting and very satisfying flavoured gins are available, also. Should a tonic/soda water be preferred with a liqueur then Blood Orange and Rosemary tonic water or soda water with a hint of lemon (Sicilian) will most certainly not disappoint. For a great number of lovers of various drinks, including gins, adding a tonic or soda water extends the pleasure(s).

Of course, there are many dessert wines and liqueurs available, which will fill this last category. I sourced these productions at an Asda store, where I always find great value (and expert advice, if required). Very worthwhile locating. For all details and information www.asda.com

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Ways to Enjoy wine like an expert!

Clueless about wine? Don't feel bad. Wine can be a perfect storm of the confusing and the obscure. Nobody's born with a seasoned palate for fine wine or a working French vocabulary. To prepare you for holiday libations, we have seven tips sure to jumpstart your path to wine enlightenment.

Wine basics Wine basics Here's a thirty-second crash course on the basics: Wine is either white or red.

There are other kinds — rosé, sparkling, etc. — but more often than not white vs.red is what you've got to worry about.

Food pairings are straightforward: White wine with white meat, light vegetables and fish.

Red wine for red meat and rich, roasted veggies. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are popular and reliable choices for whites and reds, respectively.

Not too much!

If you've bought a bottle, your server will pour your first glass and refill you periodically. Pay attention to how high they fill the glass. If you top yourself off, don't exceed that level. Filling your glass to the tip-top

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is a rookie mistake. Wine glasses aren't just shaped for looks — they're there to make sure you can get a big whiff ("the nose") of whatever you're drinking. Taste is like 40% smell. If your wine can't breathe, it won't taste the same.

How much to pay Pay whatever you're comfortable paying. Expensive wine isn't always better wine. It's just more likely to be more complex. Even experts agree that you can drink something excellent for less.

What’s the deal with the taste test?

When a bottle shows up at your table, your server is probably going to pour you a little bit and present it to you. This isn't so you can taste it and figure out if you like it! By the time the cork is out, you've bought it. If you don't like it, it's too late to turn back. What you're testing for is whether the wine is spoiled. As many as one in twelve

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bottles are "off" in some way. Usually, they've been "corked", meaning the cork didn't quite do its job. Corked bottles won't make you sick, but they will smell and taste a little bit like damp cardboard. That's what you're looking out for. Or smelling out for, as the case may be. That said, it's pretty unlikely.

Think twice (or three times) before sending a funky-smelling wine back, especially if you're unfamiliar with what a slightly spoiled wine smells like.

Give it a sniff, and unless something is wrong, give your server the OK.

Don’t be afraid to ask It's OK not to know everything or anything. You're only going to look like a knucklehead if you pretend to know more than you do. Your server is there to suggest pairings and give you some info on what you're about to order.

They've got your back when you order a drink, just like they do when you're ordering your steak.

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Ingredients • 8 oz 100% wholegrain or bean pasta • 4 cups chopped kale • 2 cups diced tomatoes • 2 cups chopped broccoli • Cup water • 1/2 cup raw cashews • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or to taste • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon white miso paste • Black pepper to taste • Nutty Parm optional

Veggie Mac & Cheese This recipe comes from NutritionFacts.org’s Director of Nutrition and Social Media Strategy, Kristina. A cruciferous spin on macaroni and cheese, this recipe takes comfort food to a whole new level, and is a tasty way to check a few servings on Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen checklist.

Servings: 4

Instructions the pasta according to 1. Prepare the directions on the package, then set aside. the kale, tomatoes, 2. Sauté broccoli until lightly cooked.

Use 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time if needed to keep the veggies from sticking to the pan.

a blender, combine the 3. Inwater, cashews, nutritional yeast, turmeric, black pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and miso paste. Blend until smooth. the veggies to the pot with 4. Add the pasta. Pour over the cashew sauce and stir. Cook the dish lightly until the sauce warms up, then serve.

Notes Feel free to add crushed red pepper or other herbs and spices you enjoy.

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For more, see my video Do Fleixtarians Live Longer on NutritionFacts.org.

Do “Flexitarians” Live Longer?

Dr. Michael Greger M.D. FACLM

In a report of health effects of a Mediterranean-style diet published in 2009, the most important component was the high consumption of plant foods. In contrast, seafood consumption, the only animal foods promoted in the Mediterranean diet, did not seem to help.

The longest-living populations in the so-called Blue Zones have several things in common: social support and engagement, daily exercise and centering their diets around plant foods, reserving meat mostly for special occasions.

In fact, the population with perhaps the highest life-expectancy in the world, the California Adventist vegetarians, doesn’t eat any meat at all.

We know vegetarians live longer, but since a pure vegetarian diet might not be easily embraced by many people, maybe it would be easier if we just tell them to increase plant-based foods and decrease animal-based foods.

Researchers thought of this food pattern as a “gentle approach” to vegetarianism, figuring that if it improved survival, it would be an easily understandable message for health promotion: more plant foods, fewer animal foods.

On this provegetarian scoring system, you get points for eating fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, beans, olive oil and potatoes, and docked points for any animal fats, eggs, fish, dairy or any type of meat or meat products.

you eat. That’s why I prefer the term “whole-food, plant-based diet”, since it’s defined by what you eat, not by what you don’t eat. When I taught at Cornell, I had “vegan” students who apparently were trying to live off French fries and beer; vegan does not necessarily mean health-promoting.

The maximum provegetarian score is 60, but scoring 40+ was associated with a 40 percent drop in mortality. This is evidence that simple advice to increase the consumption of plant-derived foods with reductions in the consumption of animal-based foods confers a survival advantage.

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Chilli

with black A healthy, hearty recipe Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 30-40 mins Serves 6 Ingredients • Chilli • 2 tsp cumin powder

Salsa

• 2 tsp ground coriander

Three large ripe tomatoes Small red onion

• 1-2 tsp hot chilli powder • 2 tsp sweet paprika

Avocado

• 1lb 2 oz / 500g pack extra lean steak mince

Handful of coriander leaves (reserved from the bunch)

• 1 tbsp flour • 4 garlic cloves, chopped • 400g can chopped tomatoes • 1 beef stock cube • 2 tbsp tomato purée • 2 onions, finely chopped • 3 red peppers, deseeded and diced • large pack coriander (stalks for the chilli, leaves for the salsa) • 2 x 400g cans black beans • Salt and pepper to taste • Lime and plain yoghurt to serve

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Method

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Strip the coriander of its leaves and reserve in a bowl. Finely chop the coriander stalks.

Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion, coriander stalks and garlic together. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Dry fry the mince in batches until browned. Add the spices and cook for a further minute. Return the onions and coriander stalks to the pan, stir to mix. Add the flour and cook for another minute.

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Add the tomatoes and a can of water, crumble in the stock cube, then stir in the tomato purĂŠe and chopped peppers.

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Serve with rice, lime wedges, yoghurt and a fresh salsa of chopped tomatoes, avocados, red onion and coriander leaves.

Cover the pan and cook for 15 mins. Stir in the drained black beans. Cook for a further 20 mins more until everything is reduced and tender.

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What can I use

instead ...?

Empty supermarket shelves require some kitchen creativity It’s frustrating when you want to bake but don’t have some of the ingredients.

You don’t want to make an unnecessary trip out to the supermarket at the moment, and you’re not sure they’ll have what you need when you get there anyway!

Or maybe you’re in the supermarket and they don’t have exactly what’s on your shopping list. Here are some substitutions you might be able to make.

Buttermilk You can substitute plain yoghurt. If you only have thick yoghurt you can thin it with a little milk or water. If you don’t have yoghurt you can use 240mls (1 cup) of milk mixed well with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.

Butter If your cake calls for butter and there is none, use coconut oil or vegetable oil instead.

Dark Brow Sugar Use ¼ cup of treacle to 1 cup of granulated sugar, or 1 tablespoon of treacle to 1 cup of light brown sugar.

Double Cream Evaporated milk can be substituted 1:1, or use 120mls milk + 80mls melted butter.

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Caster Sugar If you have granulated sugar you can blend it in a mini-blender, but it’s best reserved for muffins and coarser textured cakes rather than fine sponges.

Eggs Amazingly you can get away without eggs in some cakes. Try substituting ¼ cup of mashed banana or ¼ cup vegetable oil. If substituting two eggs I would mix the banana option with the vegetable oil option. You can also use 1 tablespoon of ground or milled linseed /flax seed to three tablespoons of water to replace one egg. Mix together and leave to stand for a few minutes. This is a well-known vegan substitute for eggs which can come in useful if you keep a pack of ground linseed on standby.

Baking Powder Mix ¼ teaspoon baking soda with ½ teaspoon cream of tartar to make 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Vinegar Replace the vinegar with the same amount of lemon or lime juice, or double the amount of white wine.

Yoghurt Sour cream and buttermilk are interchangeable when baking.

Rhubarb

Rhubarb's season lasts until about the end of June. Its colourful pink stalks screams summer like nothing else.

Chop the stalks, simmer with some water and sugar and add to porridge and yogurts.

Also rhubarb freezes really well so you can make it last all summer long.

Seasonal food tastes better!

Asparagus May brings a delicious vegetable treat in the form of homegrown English asparagus. This is wonderfully crisp and juicy when freshly cut from the garden or a pick-your-own farm and economical as well.

SFOOD easonal

Salads

Combinations of classic salad leaves with fish, seafood, fruit, meat or cheese

As May dawns, we're officially settled into spring time, with the temperature finally starting to turn towards sunnier spells.

Here's what to eat in May to keep your diet seasonal, healthy and above all, delicious.

May is the perfect month for creating salads using light dressings and fresh herbs. Salad ingredients are now available throughout the year, but as summer approaches, the emphasis moves away from serving them as accompaniments and towards making salad meals.

Elderflower

Elderflower is one of the quintessential tastes of summer but its season ends in early July.

Make them last over the summer – make a cordial for cocktails, sparkling wines and pop the cordial into ice cube trays for ice cubes with a flavour.

Gooseberries Broccoli Broccoli is rich in vitamin A, E, C, B2, B3, calcium, phosphorous, iron and proteins. It has diuretic, laxative and antianaemic properties. It also helps invigorate the nervous system and is a valuable ally in fighting cancer.

Blackberries is perfect for jams, crumbles and summer puddings.

Or simply stew and dribble over porridge.

It supports our body’s nutritional needs according to season

Due for a big revival, the juicy, tart and full-flavoured gooseberry will last just as long as the British strawberry.

But what to do with them? Try a Yorkshire classic and pair with mackerel – just poach the berries with a little water and sugar. Gooseberries are perfect for jam-making because of their high pectin content.

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At the time of writing this, the UK will have been in week 6 of lockdown – an unprecedented scenario and one which everyone is trying to adapt to. It is looking likely that we will remain in some form of lockdown for a while longer …

Having been locked down inside our homes for such an extended period, the majority of us will have learnt something about them ….

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By the time you read this article two things may have happened:

1. WFH - Working

a) the UK is in week 8 of lockdown or b) the UK has started to come out of lockdown albeit slowly …

Writing this article from the perspective of interiors, regardless of whether we’re in scenario a) or b) of lockdown, the majority of us will have learnt something about being inside our homes for such an extended period …. We either love it or want to list it (if you’ve not seen Phil & Kirsty’s Love or List It #LIOLI on C4 go take a look – it’s a fascinating watch).

Love it So, what kind of things have we learnt?

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Working from home is not at all easy - so we’ve tried to list out some helpful top tips for you to try.

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You love your home, but the lockdown is killing the love.

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You love the location, but you’ve discovered there isn’t enough space.

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You’ve suddenly started to appreciate and spend more time in the garden …

from home or hell – making it work for you The secret here is to create a defined space to work – even if it’s temporary (desk vs dining table, learning zone vs living room, boardroom vs bedroom).

Some of us may be fortunate enough to have a dedicated room in the house or garden from which to work; others may have a nook which can be used for this purpose (has anyone spotted the journalist on the BBC using the top landing of their property); some of us might not have that luxury so it’s the kitchen table, part of the lounge or a space in a bedroom. Regardless of the physical space, here are some top tips for the place you have available ….

Zoning – both physically and

virtually. If you’re sharing the kitchen/dining table with your other half and/or kids, then you

may need to allocate time zones for when each of you use the space. Equally, you may decide that you can work together at the same table but each of you has a dedicated space.

Try to clear the table when everyone’s finished working – find a place to store everyone’s things so that the table can be multipurposed for eating, food preparation, play time etc. There are great temporary storage solutions available online – see Argos, Wayfair, Wilko, Amazon, Dunelm etc.

Zoning isn’t just for work – it’s for all the other aspects of our lives that are now centred around being in the house – home gym, school room, playroom, salon, bar etc … the list goes on so try to work out how you can either dedicate space to these separate activities, or whether you need to make your rooms multi-task throughout the day.

This is where creating virtual zones will be key. Agree who, how and when different parts of the home will be used for which activities.

Surface space – have you got enough

- love it or list it … room to layout your tools/computer, your papers or whatever else you need to do your work? If you feel hemmed in physically, you will feel hemmed in mentally and you won’t do your best work that way.

Vista – what do we see when we look

up from our workspace? – is it calming, inspiring, chaotic, cluttered … like our work surface, the more our vista inspires or calms us the more motivated we will be to do the work. Faced with chaos, clutter or mess makes it hard for us to start or stay working.

Lighting – Some of us are early birds whilst others are night owls – is your work well lit either by natural light or artificial light? – poor lighting can lead to squinting and give us wrinkles, deteriorating eyesight or crooked necks. So, make sure you either find a well-lit space or put more light into the space you’re using.

Comfort – do you sit at a chair or stool

and is it the right height/supportive?

How’s the desk or bench height and does this help or harm our posture? Is it warm or cold? Is the space noisy or too quiet? It’s generally thought that the more comfortable we are the less stress and worry we experience, so try to

make the space as comfortable as possible.

2. Lockdown lunacy Has being in lockdown driven us mad? If you say no, boy you’re lucky!

The majority of us will have experienced an element of claustrophobia during lockdown – the concentration of people, sounds, and space in one home – something is likely to have made lunatics of us all at some point! Our homes are ideally our sanctuary from the rest of the world … the place we retreat to - but lockdown will have flipped that on its head and the chances are it’s no longer feeling like a sanctuary – more like a lockup! But don’t let lockdown ruin your love for your home – what you probably need to do is hit the “reset” button and give your home a refresh … start planning now: re-decorating; changing the styling or layout; introducing a new colour scheme/furniture. Get great inspiration from Instagram, Pinterest, online interiors magazines or interiors websites.

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Top tips 3.

When you want to start social distancing at home …

Some of us will discover that social distancing isn’t just something we want to practice outside the house!

Haha – we love our family to a degree but it’s been testing our patience!! … here’s a quick list of options to consider in preparation for lockdown let-out (#lockdownletmeout) if this is you:

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A garden room – have you got space/money to build a man/ woman-cave/kids’ den at the end of the garden? – a space to get away from the rest of the family Extension/conservatory – consider building a new room or space to ease the squeeze

The fifth room …

Kitchen = the Hub, Bedroom = the Nest, Living Room= the Action, Dining Room = the Eatery. Each room provides a function to keep the family moving. But what if there was a "Fifth Room" for rest, relaxation, and recreation? Well there is … you just have to step outside!

Some homeowners are taking their living outside and creating spaces that almost resemble the interior of their homes. Shady pergolas or gazebos, beautiful furniture, fireplaces and outdoor cooking are just some of the elements that people are using to seamlessly transition life to the exterior of their home.

In some cases, it’s a balcony whereas others have use of a garden. Creating a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors extends the entertaining space, maximises the space available in the property, and encourages a connection with nature which promotes well-being, health and emotional comfort.

for your 5th room:

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Create an alfresco dining area

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Add lighting and a heat source to keep using it after the sun goes down

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Consider an extra room/storage area

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If you have the room, zone your space into different areas – dining, lounging, play …

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Decide whether you want low or high maintenance upkeep

So, there you have it! Do you love your home or are you ready to list it?!

List it If the location is not right and the house is not working for you, then possibly it’s time to list it …

But if you love the location, the chances are that a re-think of the space will help you fall in️ with it again. Don’t let lockdown-lunacy lose your love for your sanctuary! Have a friendly chat with a designer or architect to reinvigorate your thinking …

Vicky Tallon of Tallon Perry Interiors helps design amazing interiors - if you’d like a guiding hand feel free to contact Vicky at vicky. tallon@tallonperryinteriors.com or 07990 978611.

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ARE YOU READY to make our new world a better place?

Let's Make COVID19 into #KIND20 What kindness means to you?

#KIND20

The Action

“A person shopping for me. I am elderly and neighbours have been so sweet to me. I didn’t know them before and they are so nice.”

This campaign will highlight all the wonderful Acts of Kindness people are already doing for each other, inspiring and furthering this momentum, moving from Covid19 to #KIND20. Millions of people from all backgrounds will showcase the very best of this planet.

Inspiring all to spread kindness through social media and strengthen our society with the positive actions we need to beat this virus. This is no war on terror, nor climate change but it is a war on our very existence, right now!

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Everyday Acts of Kindness will be sent by the public to TUFF's social media platforms and shared around the world (using #KIND20)

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Media outlets would be encouraged to select and present various ‘acts’ on their news segments throughout the day.

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The net outcome being a showcase to the world on how people everywhere are becoming kinder to each other, connecting with their communities and countries.

The Plan To inspire communities from all faiths, services, and cultures worldwide to be KIND to each other. Working together for the greater global good, with media campaigns as One Family, One Humanity.

All sectors must come together, in a way never seen before, to deliver a joint positive campaign. Just one small Act of Kindness can impact the lives of those around us.

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IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE FOR THE

Mind

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We need to focus on the stuff we can control ... one of those, is to Keep Moving!

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What motivates us to stay active?

The enormous sense of well-being it provides.

• More energy • Improved sleep quality • Cognitive function • Feeling more relaxed • Healthy boost to your overall mood

Prevent complications further down the line Keep mobile and think posture!

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for lack of movement and bad posture which can cause unnecessary stress on muscles and joints.

At a time when we are exercising at home, know your limitations. We are all very different; mind and body. Every person will have a different starting point. For instance, a leisurely walk, speed walking, jogging, burpees, lifting or balance training.

Please don’t jump straight into new exercise. Set your own challenge and enjoy working towards it. Exercise is not all cardio and muscle strength; exercise improves your physical and mental health as well as physique. You don’t need to have full mobility to reap the rewards of exercise.

Hydratio

We would never turn up to the gym or exercise class without water and refilling the water bottle post session too. Utilise your water bottle at home and sip during the day.

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Exercise at home or take your workout into the garden. Unsure of what to do, look online or contact me.

Try shuttle runs with the family, squats, jumping jacks, lunges, high knee steps, tennis and kicking a ball.

Bring out old favourites such as Hula hooping or skipping.

Remember, stretching is just as important as the exercise. Combining enough challenge with enjoyment of exercise will lead to better results and lasting habits.

Your goals and fitness level are not static, be prepared to increase and possibly decrease what you do.

Give virtual sessions a go; Pilates, Cardio, Strength, Rehabilitation ‌ whatever is the right form for you.

Consider how long you are sitting at your desk or laptop. Be pro-active, set a reminder to take a few steps, stretch your chest and mobilise your shoulders.

Health & safety at work is a hot topic and this is your body, take care at home too.

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If we have to cocoon, let’s at least emerge as butterflies

Beaut iful

Continue to stay

during self-isolation Hello ...

I’m Yvette, a Skin Health and Beauty Therapist at Baytree Beauty. Over the coming months I’m going to be talking all things Skin Health and Beauty related. Questions or advice, please send an email to info@localbuzzmagazine.com.

Skin care Tips!

As lockdown continues, have you committed to caring for your skin using my example of a daily skincare routine given in April’s issue? If so, I am confident that your skin will have started to reap the benefits and be fresh, glowing and hydrated. Time now to enhance those routines with the addition of exfoliation and masks. By introducing these into our skin care, we can improve the skins surface and deeper layers.

Exfoliation

Face Masks

On a regular basis will stimulate and increase the natural process of cell renewal. Improving skin texture and removing the barrier of dead skin cells that can clog pores causing the skin to look dull. Products applied after will penetrate more deeply providing an increased effect.

Help address specific skin concerns; are problem solving and/or give a dramatic boost to the skin. They can deep cleanse or provide intense hydration and nourishment. Again, be guided by your skin. You can ‘multimask’ ….apply different masks to different areas of the face to address specific concerns.

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Exfoliator products can be physical scrubs/brushes/mitts that remove the dead surface cells or chemical ingredients within a product that break down the bonds between cells allowing you to wash them away.

Skin is unique so be guided by your skin condition and chosen exfoliant as to how often to exfoliate. Some will be suitable for daily use (if your skin needs it) or maybe 2 to 3 times per week.

Cleanse first, then exfoliate.

If using a mask incorporate next or go straight to toner, serums and moisturisers.

Always apply to clean skin, dry or damp, with clean hands to avoid the transfer of oils or bacteria.

Alternatively, use a brush such as a clean flat foundation brush. Apply one even layer – less is more! Leave for the advised time… longer doesn’t mean it works better! Remove as advised and follow with toner, serums and moisturisers.

Use consistently to reap maximum benefit, up to 3 times per week. Banish the idea that a face mask is just a treat!

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Are your Do you struggle with setting and achieving goals?

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.

Goals – The Upside

Goals – The Downside

What’s the alternative?

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.

But many people struggle with them, you can almost hear the inward groan of despair at the mere mention of goals.

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?

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 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. 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.

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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!

Goals

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One way is to rate yourself out of 10, with 10 being absolute commitment to 0 – highly unlikely.

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are on your way!

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job! Knowing you have room for growth and still be human, will allow you to be kinder for those times

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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!

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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Want something to look forward to when the world returns to normal? Plan a fun trip to Poole, Bournemouth and their surrounding areas – there are places galore to explore…

The Barn Café thebarncafedorset.co.uk Set in a charming courtyard at Bere Farm, homemade comfort food is the order of the day in this cosy eatery serving breakfast, lunch and tempting treats. Think bacon baguettes, hearty soups, cream teas and eat-me-now cakes.

The Jetty

thejetty.co.uk This award-winning restaurant perched on the water’s edge will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary in August. Not only is the food a delightful feast for your belly, the stunning harbour view also provides a beautiful feast for your eyes.

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If kooky is your bag then this eccentric tea room – bedecked with retro furniture, ornate lamps and the odd stuffed deer head – is for you. Tuck into your homemade cake, cream tea or savoury snack, then browse the random treasures in the emporium next door.

Drgnfly drgnflygroup.co.uk

Chococo

chococo.co.uk/our-chocolate-houses/ swanage Chocoholics rejoice! This enticing ‘chocolate house’ will get your sweet tooth a-tingling, with brownies, chocolate fondue, carrot cake, millionaire’s shortbread, flapjacks, gelato, biscuit cake, scones – and all manner of other tempting treats – just waiting to melt in your mouth.

Transport yourself – and your taste buds – to another world in this Pan-Asian restaurant and bar.

Share small plates like gyōza and sushi with your table, or order a big plate like katsu curry or salmon teriyaki. Wash them down with a unique cocktail – hazelnut martini, anyone?

The Courtyard Tea Rooms

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Boasting 24 flavours of tea on the menu, this charming tea room also serves up scones, cakes and comforting savoury bites such as ploughman’s, jacket potatoes, frittata and sandwiches named after local sights. Who’s for a Brownsea or a Pottery?

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Restaurants, cafes, bars & tea rooms

Karma

wings while overlooking the lush countryside and the iconic Corfe Castle.

www.karmapoole.com The food served in this Meditteranean grill and bistro will throw a party in your mouth! The dishes are delectable, with the likes of juicy lamb cutlets, vegetarian moussaka and prawn casserole all vying for your attention.

And you must share a mezze platter.

The Custom House Cafe

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In a prime position on Poole Quay, with its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, this cafe, bistro and bar will have you covered whatever time of day you’re looking to refuel. Or simply sip a tipple from the bar as you watch the boats glide by.

Tin of Sardines www.tinofsardinespoolequay. co.uk Calling all gin lovers! With a selection of more than 300 gins – everything from Bakewell Gin to Ginger Ninja to Masons Tea – it’s a good job this snug bar also offers cheese- and meat boards to soak up all the juniper juice.

Jerk Shak thescottarms.com/jerkshak Promising the taste of Jamaica in Dorset, the Jerk Shak is set in the beer garden of the quintessentially British pub The Scotts Arms.

Tuck into jerk chicken, pork, prawns, lobster or Jerk Shark

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Hotel Celebrity

This family friendly spa hotel in the New Forest is the perfect spot to recharge your batteries. Kids – and parents – will love the complimentary crèche and den sessions, as well as the cinema room complete with table football, board games and books.

Have you always dreamed of sleeping with George Clooney, Jude Law or David Beckham? Now’s your chance!

This quirky hotel has 59 celebritythemed bedrooms, with stars ranging from Bob the Builder to Batman, James Bond to Julia Roberts.

Random but fun.

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Knoll House Hotel

Urban Beach

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Enid Blyton – author of the Famous Five and Noddy books – stayed here every year for several weeks throughout the ’50s and ’60s. She used the surrounding landscapes, buildings and locals of Purbeck as inspiration for her world-renowned tales.

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Knoll House Hotel

An award-winning boutique hotel five minutes walk from Bournemouth beach. The owners’ ethos is ‘relaxed luxury’ and they go out of their way to offer exceptional service, a warm welcome and chilled vibes. Let your inner surfer-dude out.

Carey Manor Hotel

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A luxe country retreat in the New Forest, this is the perfect getaway if you want to relax to the max. The Thai SenSpa will leave you utterly pampered and, when your tummy’s rumbling, you’ll be spoiled for choice with the three on-site restaurants. Bliss!

The Chocolate Boutique Hotel

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When a little chocolate on the pillow just won’t cut it, book yourself into one of the chocolatethemed rooms here. Indulge in chocolate wine, a chocolate fountain, chocolate hampers and their chocolate pancakes for breakfast.

Willy Wonka, eat your heart out.

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Hazelhurst Farm

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Owned by the former bass guitarist of Dire Straits, John Illsley, this traditional country pub, restaurant and hotel is known for its delicious food, locally brewed ales and relaxed atmosphere. Which is music to our ears.

A recently converted dairy farm, the family-run Hazelhurst Farm not only caters for your comfort with its homefrom-home rooms, it also aims to keep you entertained, with wood-fired feasts, foraging expeditions, forest tours, horse-riding hacks, cookery lessons and bushcraft sessions.

Balmer Lawn Hotel

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As well as a squash court, outdoor heated pool and the perfect base to explore the New Forest. Oh, and a whopping great lawn out front.

Loose Reins

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This extraordinary theatre is carved out inside a hill (yes, really!) and is held up by 21 huge oak trees. Watch, transfixed, as a professional storyteller and a band of musicians entertain you with tall tales while the central fire crackles.

Forget-Me-Not Walled Garden www.facebook.com/Forget-menot-walled-garden-1848489751887110/ A delightful Victorian walled garden, your green fingers can pick up an array of plants, flowers, shrubs, small trees, herbs, hanging baskets and garden ornaments. You can also wander around the ‘showcase’ flowerbeds to find some gardening inspiration.

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Once home to one of Poole’s most notorious smugglers, Isaac Gulliver, this artisan cafe, shop and deli are now totally legit. They’re big on being green, buying local and encouraging reusing and refilling both with their coffee andon-tap wine.

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Barford Farmhouse Ice Cream

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No need to head to France. Be transported to cloud wine on a tour of this lovely vineyard specialising in fizz. It produces three white sparkling wines and one rosé, each named after a type of oak tree.

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Get the scoop with one of the 18 flavours served up, then enjoy your treat in the quaint ice cream garden. As well as the standard flavours, they offer the likes of pear sorbet, liquorice, and whisky and orange marmalade. Mmm! English Oak Vineyard

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Find the hidden button on the faux bookcase inside the Bermuda Triangle Pub and it will magically open and lead you upstairs to a cool bar serving 20 different gins, 14 different whiskeys, 12 different rums and seven different tequilas.

Keyneston Mill

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Take a tour around this sweet-smelling ‘perfume farm’ to discover how it uses the flowers, herbs and other plants of the English countryside to produce its high-end Parterre Fragrances.

Or join a hands-on workshop and concoct your own.

Named after local philanthropist Lady Wimborne, this magnificent 1853 bridge is tucked away in the woods.

It’s well worth the effort to seek it out, if only to see some of the most ornate carvings of any railway bridge in the country.

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Stand on the viewing platform here to see the beautiful fallow deer congregating in the large meadow.

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Having a business blog is a great way to increase the visibility of your company.

Not only does it keep your audience engaged but it also increases direct sales.

60% of people are inspired to seek out a product after reading about it. But it will only work if you post regularly and effectively.

Creating relevant blog posts increases the loyalty of your existing customers.

They’ll stay with you because you appeal to them. You can also attract new clients by expanding your social media reach.

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Here are some tips to get your business blog working for you.

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Your blog is for your customers, not for you. Who are they and what are they interested in?

Working out who your ideal client is, will help you create perfect blog posts for them.

Think long term Plan a series of blogs rather than making them up week to week.

Remember seasonal trends and new product releases when you are planning. This gives you time to create a great blog post exactly when your audience will want to read it.

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Get the structure right People scroll through content so make it easy for them to read.

Include the important information in the opening paragraph and elaborate later on. Spend time planning a heading that will hook them in. Break your writing into small, easy to digest chunks using subheadings. Articles with visuals get 94% more views, so include images from a free site such as unsplash.com.

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Promote your blog posts on your social media accounts and add relevant hashtags to reach further. Keep resharing the same posts for months and even years with quick updates. Make sure you are actively present on the same social platforms as your customers so they can find you.

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Analyse which blog posts work best for your company by tracking the likes and shares they receive.

Post at different times of day to see when people are reading them. This will help you publish when your customers are checking their social media accounts.

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Are you unsigned and 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 contact@theshedsession.com The Shed Session 42

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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.

music is not right for the channel.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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Corona The coronavirus is overturning everything from aviation to the economy — and it's also having a big impact on the environment.

Some of those are positive — a big drop in CO2 emissions as factories shutter and the economy sputters — while others are negative — growing piles of possibly infected waste like tissues and old face masks.

Here are five ways coronavirus is already having an effect on the environment:

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Improvements in air quality A drop in air pollution was first observed by NASA in China’s Hubei province, where the coronavirus outbreak began in December. The Chinese government on January 23 put Wuhan and other cities on lockdown to contain the virus, leading to a standstill for normal life.

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Greenhouse gas emissions Slowing economic activity also drives down emissions — if only temporarily. As countries order the closedown of schools, shops and factories, emissions are expected to fall.

The last time carbon emissions fell was during the economic crisis in 2008-2009. But as the economy picked up, so did demand for coal and other fossil fuels — especially in China, the world’s largest emitter.

A study by specialist outlet Carbon Brief found that in China, carbon dioxide emissions have fallen by around 25 percent.

Another factor that could dampen emissions growth is lower oil demand.

The International Energy Agency said Monday that global oil demand is expected to decline this year “as the impact

of the new coronavirus spreads around the world, constricting travel and broader economic activity.”

The pandemic affects energy markets more broadly, but oil markets are most severely hit by “dealing a heavy blow to demand for transport fuels,” especially in China, the world’s largest energy consumer, said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

“While the repercussions of the virus are spreading to other parts of the world, what happens in China will have major implications for global energy and oil markets.”

Europe — where industrial emissions have largely stagnated but transport emissions have gone up in recent years — might also experience a dip in emissions as more governments order lockdowns.

Coronavirus is set to leave a vast imprint in Europe and that includes on its environment.

avirus is changing the environment 3.

Mountains of waste Coffee chain Starbucks decided to stop accepting reusable cups from its customers — only serving drinks in disposable single-use cups that are not yet recyclable in a bid to prevent the spread of the virus.

There have also been warnings to err toward eating prepackaged foods, for example at work functions — despite an effort by the European Food Safety Authority to reassure people that, so far, there is “no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus.”Meanwhile, China is drowning under medical waste produced by hospitals including face masks and single-use tissues. In the city of Wuhan, the volume of medical waste is reported to have quadrupled to more than 200 tons a day. Single-

use medical items that have been in contact with infected patients must be burned to prevent further contamination that could occur during recycling.

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on-board its buses in a bid to reduce spread of germs; STIB promised cleaners will give special attention to handles and buttons, and Transport for London announced plans to roll out extra-strong anti-viral cleaning liquids.

More room on the metro Madrid’s metro operator said ridership fell 35.8 percent on Wednesday compared to the week before. The Belgian government also advised people to avoid peak-hour travel, although Brussels’ STIB said it doesn’t yet have data available on any drop in riders.

A surge in working from home may lead to changes in people’s long-term habits or a loss of services in some (relatively) cleaner forms of transport.

At least those who do take public transport should find it cleaner. Berlin’s BVG won’t allow riders to buy tickets

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Stalled airline emissions Air traffic has taken a nosedive since the virus spread to Europe.

Despite previous projections of growth, 67 million fewer passengers flew in the first three months of 2020 compared to the year before. Policymakers and industry are still trying to figure out how much worse it will get, but airlines are canceling an increasing number of flights as the virus continues to spread and countries introduce travel restrictions.

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Exposure to germs helps the diversity and capability of our immune system to 'coach us' out of bad situations.

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Laugh more Have you laughed yet today?

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Clean your toothbrushes Viruses spread between toothbrushes. Clean your toothbrush in a cup of mouthwash for 30 seconds or put 2 tsps of baking soda in a cup of water and do the same.

Minimise food chemicals Pesticides, antibiotics for animals, chemical additives etc. aren’t recognised by your body. If you can’t buy organic, wash nonporous fruit and veg in 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar for 20 mins and check food labels;the more ingredients you don’t recognise on a label, the more you should leave it on the shelf

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Frimley trust hospital is setting a new trend for the most stylish doctors scrubs.

When local designer, Catherine Prevost, was told by dress maker Lynda Yong of South Ascot that the hardworking, amazing NHS staff at Frimley Trust were running out of scrubs, Catherine immediately opened up her storeroom and donated her surplus cotton and bamboo fabrics. Catherine’s bespoke and exclusive prints are colourful and uplifting - just what we need at this time to keep morale high and patients smiling.

Since then Lynda’s army of seamstresses has grown to an incredible 400 volunteers. This community lead sewing collaborative has now made and sent 1700 sets of

scrubs to Frimley Hospital over the past 3 weeks, the original request was for 2000. The volunteers range from 5 years old to 95 years old, from local Brownies and Guides to top west end costume designers and also Basil Brush’s costume designer is making sets too!

Lynda and her team are generously donating their time and skills for free to make the scrubs. As well as the kindness of Catherine Prevost we have had fabric donations from John Lewis and also the Queen’s couturier Stewart Parvin who has also been making sets of scrubs too.

We have our funds coming directly from the amazing 11 year old Noah Evans, DJ Chris' son who lives locally too. Noah is sleeping under the stars in his garden on his own (!) for 1 month and all of his charity donations are going directly to Scrubs Glorious Scrubs.

So far he’s raised £18k in 2 weeks.

He is doing a daily vlog with his funny updates all about his adventure which is played on his dad’s Virgin Breakfast Show every morning.

We have had wonderful support from local celebrities as well as Chris Evans, Susie Amy, Di Dougherty and also Kirsty Gallacher who came to meet and greet some of our amazing Dr's & to receive 100 sets of scrubs made by the local Brownies and Guides, Kirsty has known Lynda for many years so was keen to show her support.

Ross Kemp also came down to film for a documentary about the work of unsung local heroes around the country like Lynda and her troupe of volunteers.

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The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has swept the world off of its feet, both metaphorically, due to the emotional strain and confusion it has caused, as well as physically, forcing individuals to stay off of their feet and remain at home.

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an unprecedented scale of terror, gripping nations from their television screens, with shocking statistics and anecdotes of others who are battling the virus.

from not leaving the house. However, symptomatic of the coronavirus is also the sense of community and coming together that has been evoked. Many windows are clouded by banners Whilst our attentions are focused upon an thanking key workers, as well the endpoint to the coronavirus and the current incredibly emotional tribute, Clap situation, which is enough make anyone as For Our Carers, with many taking to tense and stress-ridden as a hedgehog on a their doorsteps to applaud the NHS highway, realistically, it is sensible to adopt amongst their neighbours. This is a some long-term changes to best adapt to truly disconcerting yet the current climate. humble climate, Paramount to a long-term plan should however, with be a solid sleep pattern, to ensure the continued a sincere rest. Further to this, key cooperation of to implementing a degree of individuals, a normality amidst this time, could downward trail be to construct a daily timetable. of coronavirus is This will emulate a sense of sure to prevail. structure to one’s day, a feeling that is exempt for many, due to the Abbie Cooper Davis notion of unlimited time that stems Columnist abbie@localbuzzmagazine.com

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Under the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant (RHLG) eligible businesses in England in receipt of the Expanded Retail Discount (which covers retail, hospitality and leisure) with a rateable value of less than £51,000 will be eligible for a cash grants of £10,000 or £25,000 per property

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