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Coming up... Fierce and Fresh - We’ve made it to Issue 4!!! A short roundup of what’s on in this month’s magazine.
Fierce Future Future Teenagers of the future Finance Finance
How the NCS can help your future Spotlight on Josh Holidaying in Greece - what you need to know about the Greek crisis Keeping your money safe abroad
Fierce and Fabulous Make up What to take Staying Sun Safe Looking good
5 beauty tips to beat the heat What you can and can’t pack in your hand luggage Advice from the Teenage Cancer Trust about being Sun Safe How to up-cycle your outfits and not spend a fortune
Fierce non Fiction Spotlight on...
The best teen reads around
Fierce Feelings Teen talk Charity spotlight on...
How eating properly and exercise can help your mental well-being Teenage Cancer Trust
Fierce Fun Holiday ideas Spotlight on... Advice Advice Travel Travel
How to survive the long summer holidays The best bits from our Facebook page Holiday tattoos - a good idea or not??? How to stay safe when travelling abroad The best places to go on holiday First time away without the parents.
Fierce Food Recipe The perfect meal How to...
Campfire Cones Safe BBQ cooking - how to minimise food poisoning!!! Being safe with a BBQ
Fierce Contributors Who’s written what... Jet - www.FierceandFresh.co.uk The brains behind Fierce and Fresh, Jet is a teen and beauty photographer based in Hertfordshire, and has also written for many blogs. Jet’s photography style has been described as fresh and clean, whilst drawing out the ‘real’ teenager. Email Hello@FierceandFresh.co.uk for more information on Jet’s teen shoots.
Ele - The Barefoot Accountant - www.thebarefootaccountant.co.uk Ele is probably the coolest accountant you will ever meet. Yes, the words ‘cool’ and ‘accountant’ have just been used in the same sentence.
Michael Brennan - thesoapbowl.wordpress.com Michael is an international make up artist, as well as writing his blog The Soap Bowl, for all your male grooming questions. Michael is also a published author, writing short stories.
Liz Turner Liz will be running the retro/vintage clothing sale in Chesham on 10th and 11th July at The Little Theatre by the Park, Church Street, Chesham, HP5 1HU
Projects Abroad - www.projects-abroad.co.uk For over 20 years Projects Abroad have been experts in volunteering abroad, work experience and gap year placements. Founded in 1992, Projects Abroad has now sent over 50,000 volunteers from all walks of life to volunteer projects in the developing world.
Nicola Benson - Travel Counsellor - www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/ Nicola.benson With over 25 years working within a customer service based industry, Nicola knows how important it is to keep her clients happy providing the highest possible levels of personal service - and this includes keeping students (and their parents) happy too!!!
Clare Suttie - Atlas Translations - www.atlas-translations.co.uk
Clare and her team at Atlas Translations are a translation company based in St Albans. As well as having high profile clients, they also run a (free) service in case you urgently need a translator, eg in case of an unexpected hospital visit, or a visit to the local police station. See more information here http://www.atlas-translations.co.uk/our-translation-services/247-telephoneinterpreting This month’s teen shoot spotlight stars are Felicity, Charlie and Natascha Front cover star is Meg. Hair and make up by Clare at http://clarepinkney.co.uk . All photography by Fierce and Fresh Photography unless otherwise stated
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School’s Out For Summer!!!
Well, it will be soon, and even though the thought of the long summer holidays seems like bliss at the moment, we bet you will soon be bored and desperate to get out the house. There is only so much X-Box or Snapchat you can do in 6 weeks. In this issue we cover everything from what happens to your money if you are going to Greece on holiday, to what to look out for if you want to get
a holiday tattoo. Whatever you do, remember to always stay safe, and hopefully some of these tops tips will be useful to you.
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How the NCS can help your future Taken from http://www.ncsyes.co.uk
What is National Citizen Service (NCS)? NCS is a once-in-a lifetime experience open to all 15 - 17 year olds across England and Northern Ireland that helps fast track your future. It is a unique two or three week full-time programme focused around fun and discovery, plus 30 hours committed to a social action project that benefits both young people and society. On this programme, participants build skills for work and life, while taking on new challenges and adventures, making new friends, learning new skills and contributing to their community. NCS takes place out of school time during the autumn, spring and summer terms and represents great value for money for parents as participants spend time away from home with all meals and activities covered. Government backing means the most you will ever pay for NCS is £50 for the whole experience, including food, activities‌ everything. You will learn how to be self-sufficient, developing new life skills such as first aid, managing a budget and cooking for yourselves and your new friends. Launched in 2011, to date over 130,000 teenagers have taken part in NCS and 3.3 million hours have been dedicated by NCS graduates to social action projects designed to improve their local communities.
What does NCS involve? Working in teams of new friends, you will experience a wealth of exciting challenges and experiences designed to provide you with life skills that are invaluable to your future. In the first stage of NCS, you will live away from home in an activity-centre with a team of 12-15 young people. You’ll experience a wide range of team-building outdoor activities, including camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking or abseiling.
Does this interfere with my academic studies? The NCS summer programme takes place in the summer holidays. Our shorter autumn and spring programmes can take place at any point during the autumn or spring terms, including half-term. Please email us here with your area details and we’ll put you in touch with your local provider for more details. In the second stage, you’ll be closer to home (usually at university halls of residence), where you’ll have the opportunity to work with local businesses and learn project planning, budgeting and other important skills, whilst also getting your hands dirty in the kitchen - cooking for yourselves and your teams. Finally, you return home, but continue to work with your team to give something back to the community through the creation and execution of a project, centred around a social issue you’re passionate about.
How do I get involved? Enter your details here. Once registration is complete, you will be contacted by your local NCS provider.
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Teenagers of the future - ones to watch Josh, aged 13, Leverstock Green Hertfordshire doesn’t seem the obvious choice of location for winter sports, however with the opening of The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead in 2009, this has given everyone the opportunity to try their hand at extreme winter sports. Here, Josh from Leverstock Green tells us a bit about himself and how he got started in Freestyle Skiing.
When did you start skiing? I started skiing when I was about 3 but hated the snow until I was about 5 when I went on lots of mountain holidays- My friends and family introduced me to freestyle skiing, and I have loved it ever since!!!
Photo credit - Josh’s selfie!!!
Why do you enjoy freestyle skiing? I like freestyle skiing because everywhere you go and every time you ski you meet new people. I love landing a new trick, getting filmed for Insta edits and longer edits and just skiing in general is pretty awesome!!!
What other talents do you have apart from skiing? When I'm not skiing you can find me on a rugby pitch or on a trampoline. I can also juggle!
What’s your favourite music? Anything that works with my edits
You have managed to get some sponsors for your freestyle skiing. Who are these? I am really proud to say that The Snow Centre, Absolute-Snow, and Finest Hour Clothing all sponsor me.
Photo credit - Waxed Up
What competitions have you recently been in? I’ve been in quite a few, but the ones that stand out for me are 3rd in the U16's Gap Nation, 2nd in the Gangs of Gloucester, 1st in the U18's Varsity Jam - Open ski, and 3rd Overall Varsity Jam. I also came 3rd in the U16 Slope Style Enviro Jam, and 1st in the Kid’s Jam where I won a new pair of Faction ski’s!!!
How often do you practice? I ride at The Snow Centre twice a week and love it. It’s great fun, a great atmosphere and I love skiing with my Photo credit - Dave Allen mates too. It is tough fitting it in around my school work, as well as my rugby and other sports, but because I love it so much, I don’t see it as practice.
What is your favourite food? Fruit, curry and a Cheeky Nandos!!! I eat pretty much anything really!!!
Who is your biggest idol Gus Kenworthy and Jesper Tjader
Do you have any top tips for people wanting to learn freestyle? My top tip for learning freestyle is to practice, practice and practice over and over again to perfect the trick, but most importantly have fun!!! If you don’t enjoy it, you will end up hating it.
And lastly, what is your ambition? My aim is to make it to semi-pro to start with, and then go professional, with the main goal to compete in the Olympics. You can see more of Josh in action at:https://vimeo.com/128671105#at=20 Instagram - _JoshYeo Photo credit - Dave Allen
You can find more about skiing and snowboarding at The Snow Centre here - http://thesnowcentre.com.
Check out The Snow Centre’s regular Freestyle nights on Friday evenings, and if you get the bug, Thursday and Friday evenings throughout the winter they offer a progression, beginner to intermediate freestyle park on the Main Slope. This is great if you're just starting out in freestyle skiing or snowboarding or if you want to nail that trick on the rails, boxes, bibbys and kickers. During the Summer, Friday’s park set-ups grow in size, offering a wider range of features for beginner to advanced freestyle ability across the Main and Trainer Slope.
Fierce Future Finance
Holidaying in Greece - what you need to know about your money Information taken from the websites detailed below.
By now you should be aware that there is a bit of a financial crisis going on in Greece. So, with this being one of the most popular holiday destinations, both for families and for teenagers traveling either alone or with friends, what does that mean for you??? Here are a few tips on what to do if you are holidaying in Greece in the next few weeks or so. 1.
Phone or email your hotel before you go to make sure they are accepting bank cards. Even if the hotel says it is fine, take extra money with you to be on the safe side. The Foreign Office website states that there is the “possibility that banking services – including credit card processing and servicing of ATMs – throughout Greece could potentially become limited at short notice.”
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Check your travel insurance to make sure the money you bring with you is covered if it was lost or stolen. One in ten policies won’t cover cash losses, according to comparison site GoCompare. Though cards are taken in Greece, they are not accepted everywhere.
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The guidance from the UK Government is to steer clear of trouble-spots. It’s likely your insurance won’t cover you if you get caught up in a protest.
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You also have an obligation to keep up to date with any strikes, and should check your insurance policy for its small print on transport delays. The problem if you don’t know what’s going on — as most tourists won’t — is that strikes and protests can sneak up on you.
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Andrew Brown, spokesman for Post Office Travel Money said: “We are advising our customers to be prepared and ensure that they budget carefully, taking enough cash in euros to see them through their holiday.” He suggested that once people arrive in Greece they should use safes and deposit boxes to store cash and split money between family members so that no individual was carrying too much around with them.
Even if Greece does leave the eurozone, the euro will continue to be the country’s legal tender for some time to come. By the sound of it, the islands are pretty trouble free, and the main problem will be obtaining cash from cash machines. Read Ele’s top tips on how to keep your cash safe while abroad, and remember to always have the details of the British Embassy with you just in case you should need any help at all. More information can be found from:http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/28/tourists-greece-warned-foreign-office-bankingservices-limited http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/holidays/article-3136509/How-survive-Greek-holidaybring-cash-possible.html#ixzz3eXObgePr
All images taken from http:// www.huffingtonpost.com/ 2015/06/29/greecephotos_n_7690132.html Photo credits on photos and via the link.
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Top tips for keeping your money safe abroad... Ele - Barefoot Accountant
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Book your flight on a credit card – you should then be protected if your airline goes out of business before you travel (check card issuer for details)
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Shop around for the best exchange rate. There are several price comparison websites you can use but I like this one http://www.money.co.uk/travel-money/best-high-street-exchange-rates.htm
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Get a prepaid currency card from the Post Office, or if you have an Osper card, you should be able to use this. Do your research and check before you go!
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Get some cash in the local currency. Try to avoid large denominations as these can attract attention from unsavoury types. Just think about how often you have £50 notes in your wallet (no me neither) and how much attention it would attract if you did! It is no different abroad.
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Don’t take unnecessary valuables with you, you’ll just have more to lose
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If your hotel has a safe – use it! Don’t carry your valuables around with you.
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Carry most of your money in a belt bag, and only a small amount in a wallet. That way, if your wallet is stolen, you have not lost everything. If you need to access your “belt bag” money, find a toilet cubicle and transfer some into your wallet.
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If you need to use a cash machine, use it during the day, always with a friend and in a busy area
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Girls – try not to keep purses in handbags. These are easy to steal! If you absolutely have to have a bag, it is much better to have one with an across body strap and don’t leave it undone.
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Take an empty (washed out!) sun lotion bottle to the beach. It is a perfect size to hold your keys and money, and keep them safe while you swim.
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5 beauty tips to beat the heat Taken from the Huffington Post - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ 2015/04/23/beauty-tips-hot-weather_n_7125702.html During the summer months, you can't go wrong with wearing little-to-no makeup, but it does get tricky when choosing formulas and products that can withstand heat, humidity and even sweat. To help you avoid hot-weather beauty blunders, Jessica Scantlin, the head makeup artist at Blushington Makeup and Beauty Lounge, shares her tips and tricks.
1.DO invest in waterproof makeup. Makeup has come a long way since the bulletproof-but-heavy liners, lipsticks and mascaras from the '80s. Thanks to cosmetics companies like Stila, Kevyn Aucoin and Bobbi Brown, consumers have access to a wider range of products that truly stay put where you put them, without clogging your pores.
Becca Beach Tint, Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner, Kevyn Aucoin Curling Mascara, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick, CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick
2. DON'T use powder products. "Have you ever baked and placed flour in water without mixing it?" Scantlin asks. "It separates and forms in a clump, which is exactly what powder does to you in the summertime after a long day." Your skin is extra hydrated in the summer and you will naturally sweat more, so that's why this pro believes that creams are hands-down the best option. Unlike matte powders, which sink into the fine lines and creases of your face, cream-based eyeshadow, blush and foundation glide on smoothly and help to create dewy, naturally flushed or bronzed effects.
3. DO set your makeup with a setting spray. This product provides a light layer of protection to keep your makeup from sliding down your face. Cooling mists also work great to set makeup and leave your skin refreshed during those hot summer months. Scantlin likes to store hers in the fridge to ensure an extra cooling effect. Bonus: Most setting sprays smell great.
Julie Hewett Cucumber Water, Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, NYX Dewy Finish Setting Spray, The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist, Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray
4. DON'T wear thick facial creams. "Never use a thick cream in the summer as this will make your makeup slide right off your face," said Scantlin. "Use something lighter and make sure to let it absorb before applying your makeup for the day." She swears by moisturizers with SPF that are lightweight, yet still give your complexion a boost of radiance and hydration.
Eve Lom Daily Protection+ SPF 50, CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Pure Mineral Sunscreen Moisturizer, Sun Bum SPF 30 Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, La Roche Posay Anthelios SX Moisturizer SPF 15
5.DO go the DIY route to combat under-eye puffiness and oily skin. Don't toss your tea bags! After steeping them in a pitcher of iced tea, let them cool and lay them on your eyelids. The caffeine from the tea helps to shrink blood vessels, thus minimizing puffy undereyes and dark circles. Want to create a great natural mask for oily skin? Grab some papaya. "Just simply mash it up and apply it to your face. The natural enzymes in papaya help pull out the oil without stripping the skin," said Scantlin.
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Holiday Hysteria - What you can and can’t pack in your hand luggage by Michael, Make up artist and blogger, https://thesoapbowl.wordpress.com Going on holiday can be stressful. It’s reassuring when travelling to know you have your essentials at hand. But everyone’s essentials are different. If you’re not sure what you may need when travelling far and wide for the summer, here are some suggestions:
What can and can’t you take in your hand luggage??? The confusion stops here, guys and girls. When you’re taking liquids on to a flight you’re allowed 100ml or less. AND they must be packed in a transparent bag. All of this can be bought in Boots or Tesco. Something similar to this is your ideal hand-luggage toiletry bag. Moisturiser Whether your flight is 2 hours or 22 hours, the atmosphere on board an aircraft is very drying for your skin, so it’s important to drink plenty of water and look after your skin. An ideal product for this is Nivea soft. Available in a travel-friendly size, this refreshing cream will soothe dry faces, hands and lips. Or, for a more luxurious option, Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream is a long lasting fantastic dry skin treatment. This oil free concoction has a heavy texture and works great on dry elbows, eye lids, lips and even sunburn! Dry Shampoo Keep your hair fresh and grease free by keeping a travel size Batista nearby.
Tissues / Wet wipes. Trust me, you don’t need a cold to have a sneezing fit. Aeroplanes can be very dusty places, the air con can irritate your sinuses and the last thing you want to do is ask; “Can I have another handful of serviettes, please?” Plus, they’re just handy to have
A change of underwear Always advisable to pack for a long haul flight. If you have any accidents, spillages or general discomfort during your flight then you have the option to slip in to something more comfortable. Or if you’re a real comfort freak – why not pack your PJs too!
Power Bank You know that feeling of panic and doom when your phone battery is low? Well you can avoid that by having your power bank at hand. You can charge your phone / ipad / laptop and stay entertained all the way to your final destination.
Decongestants These are a God-send if you struggle with the air pressure whilst flying. Decongestants will clear your sinuses to ease stuffy/runny noses, watery eyes and aching ears.
Medication Any medication you take / are taking is advisable to keep with you. Certain medications may require a doctor’s note to show airport security, but your doctor can advise you of this.
Deodorant Aeroplanes are either freezing or sweltering, keep a mini deodorant in your bag to stay fierce, fresh and fragrant.
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Advice from the Teenage Cancer Trust about being Sun Safe https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/support-us/spread-word/ shunburn-stay-safe-sun
SHUNBURN: STAY SAFE IN THE SUN It’s the damage done to your skin when you’re young that could lead to skin cancer developing in later life, so it's vital to get clued up now and protect yourself from the sun.
Love the sun, respect your skin Avoid the pain and shame of the lobster look by following our five simple steps. Worried about skin cancer? Find out more.
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Cover up your skin. Throw on a long sleeved shirt or top that ideally has a collar and a sarong or long shorts to banish those burning rays.
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Slap on the suncream. Apply generous amounts of water resistant suncream of at least SPF30 and above, to clean, dry skin before going out in the sun. Make sure you re-apply regularly throughout the day.
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Wear a hat or cap. Whether it's a stylish fedora, a trilby or a baseball cap, all can help to keep the heat off your head, face, neck and ears.
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Style it up with shades. Slip on those sunglasses to make sure your eyes are protected from the strong rays of the sun.
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Chill out in the shade. When the sun’s rays are strongest between 11am and 3pm, find a shady spot to avoid the burn.
Fake it! Just one session a month on a sunbed can increase your risk of skin cancer by more than half. Check out your local chemist or department store for fake tans that give great colour without the grave health risks. Fake tan products don't offer sun protection, so keep your five steps for sun safety in mind when you use them.
Watch this 5 minute Shunburn film, presented by Channel 4's T4 presenter Jameela Jamil talking about five easy ways to stay safe in the sun. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn4tJK4cOXY
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How to up-cycle your outfits and not spend a fortune by Liz Turner
This month’s shoot spotlight features some of the clothes that will be on sale at the costume and retro/vintage clothing sale in Chesham on 10th and 11th July. Here, Liz Turner tells us how to get the best out of your vintage finds. Tired of wearing the same boring clothes as everyone else? Then why not look for some holiday bargains at a costume and retro/vintage clothing sale in Chesham on 10th and 11th July? Local Amdram group Chesham Bois Catholic Players has been going for over 60 years and is having a clear out of their costume store. Hundreds of ‘one of a kind’ items will be on sale alongside men’s, women’s and children’s vintage & retro clothing . There will be dresses, shirts and blouses, shorts and trousers from the 1950s onwards. Uniforms will also be on sale alongside tailcoats which are over 100 years old, waistcoats and top hats – and so much more. You can try on shoes, hats and jewellery too. Prices from only 50p! The clothes that Felicity, Charlie and Natascha are wearing throughout Fierce and Fresh will be on sale during the weekend, but please note, everything is a ‘one-off ’ so once it has gone, it’s gone.
Culottes/flares - £5 Apriocot hand-knitted top - £5 Necklace - £4
Black skirt - £5 Cream lace blouse - £7 Customised denim waistcoat £6 Bangle - £2 (Hat models own)
Long blue/floral 1970s Susan G dress - £15 Pink necklace - £1
Why buy retro? Cheaper and better made than new – and recycling is environmentally friendly Create your own style Mix styles and create your own look – Charlie looks great wearing her lace and denim combo, or wear a floaty dress with big boots. The choice is yours!!!
How to make the most from retro clothes See what it’s made from. Can you wash it or is it going to be expensive to dry clean? Check sizing – often clothes were made to different sizing – an old size 12 might be a modern 8 Think how you could change something … take the sleeves off, change the buttons, stick a belt on it, make it shorter – use iron-on hemming tape instead of sewing, have fun! Create your own look by coming to the sale - all stock will be on sale Friday 10th July 7pm-9pm and then again on Saturday 10am-2pm at:The Little Theatre by the Park Church Street Chesham HP5 1HU.
Make sure you bring cash only as they don’t have the facility to take cards.
Natascha Black and white spotted dress - £6 Blue belt - £2 Felicity Green floral shorts - £3 Embroidered blouse - £5 Charlie 1960s Radley of London dress - £15
Thank you to Natascha, Felicity and Charlie for being our fabulous models for the day. More information about the sale can be found - https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Chesham-Bois-Catholic-Players/ 692088180825325?fref=ts Or publicitycbcp@gmail.com
Fierce non Fiction Teen Read recommendations
5 of the best newly published reads for teens Synopsis’ taken from http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk The Forbidden City (part of the Infinity Drake Series) by John McNally (HarperCollins) Publishing date - 4th June 2015 Age range - 11+ Infinity Drake, aka Finn, gaming fan, just about to turn thirteen, and only 9.8cm high (he was shrunk to join a tiny military kill team out to destroy a wasp/bioweapon and is now stuck at this size) is about to take on a new mission. Arch villain Kaparis has another plan for world domination, only Finn and his band of bullet-sized heroes can stop him. What follows is 400 pages of action-adventure, gadgets, technology, jokes – and surprisingly informative foot-notes. An absolute treat for gadget-mad techies, this is sharp stuff. (Review by Andrea Reece)
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg (Pushkin Children’s Books) Publishing date - 4th June 2015 Age range - 11+ Claudia Kincaid is fed up - as the oldest child, and a girl - with life’s injustices. So she runs away to the Metropolitan Museum in New York, taking her second youngest brother, Jamie, because he’s the best with money. It’s a marvellous adventure – they mingle with tourists, sleep in a medieval bed after everyone’s left, bath in the café fountain and scoop up change from its floor to boost their coffers! When a new exhibit is unveiled Claudia turns detective, determined to prove it the work of Michelangelo. Success will send her home a heroine, and that’s really important. The children’s search leads them to the statue’s original owner, the eponymous Mrs Frankweiler, someone who understands Claudia exactly and can give her what she needs. (Review by Andrea Reece)
Minus Me by Ingelin Rossland (Oneworld Publications) Publishing date - 4th June 2015 Age range - 13+ 12 year old Linda lives in Norway, she is popular, athletic and fast approaching her 13th birthday. Linda discovers she has a life threatening heart condition and her life instantly changes as she meets an unusual boy and starts to consider the implications of death. There is a mystery weaving through the pages, it initially nudges your attention and encourages a wider thought process before becoming a major aspect of the story. Challenging observations about death and what could be beyond, this is a sad, yet ultimately hopeful and captivating tale. Warning, this book contains very mild swear words. (Review by Liz Robinson)
It’s Above Love by Steven Camden (HarperCollins) Publishing date - 4th June 2015 Age range - 13+/Young Adult It’s About Love is a kind of Romeo and Juliet story. Two young people, from different sides of their town and with different backgrounds, meet studying film at college, and are instantly drawn to one another. It could almost be written in the stars: he’s Luke, she’s Leia. As they work on an idea for a film, each uses the script to explain their histories to each other and themselves. Just as with Romeo and Juliet, it’s a story of violence and revenge as well as love. References to films old and new are woven throughout the story, but Luke and Leia’s story belongs to them alone.
DYSLEXIC FRIENDLY Who’s a Big Bully Then? by Michael Morpurgo (Barrington Stoke Ltd) Publishing date - 15th August 2012 Age range - 8-12 (reading age 8+) How do see off the school bully? Sick of being picked on and called ‘chicken’ the narrator of this story thinks up a dare to show up Darren Bishop, the school bully. A farm boy himself he is quite at home with the big bully Olly and he dares Darren to come up close too. When Darren Bishop flees from the field his bullying days are over but there’s a twist in the tale…Is anyone really safe from the bully? A gripping story with a surprising ending.
Fierce Feelings How eating properly and regular exercise can help with your mental well-being
Taken from Young Minds - http://www.youngminds.org.uk/ The school holidays means the chances of structured mealtimes goes out the window. For many, you are left to feed yourselves until an adult comes home from work, and this can lead to a diet of junk food and microwave meals. Young Minds have a few top tips to eating and exercising well.
EAT WELL, FEEL BETTER Did you know good food is good for your mood? It's not just your body you're feeding - your mind is affected by what you eat, too. There is increasing evidence of a link between what we eat and how we feel. This is called the ‘food – mood’ connection. How we feel influences what we choose to eat or drink – and a healthy diet can protect our mental health.
HOW DOES FOOD AFFECT MY MOOD? BLOOD SUGAR Glucose from the carbohydrate-containing foods we eat provides the brain’s main source of fuel. Without this fuel, we can’t think clearly. Some carbs are better than others. Sugar, white pasta and biscuits will only give you a short burst of energy. You'll feel tired and grumpy when the sugar high wears off. "Complex carbohydrates", such as wholegrains, beans and vegetables, are a better choice because they give you sustained energy. If you eat lots of sugary foods, fizzy drinks and stimulants such as coffee, tea or alcohol, your blood sugar levels go up and down. This can make you irritable, anxious, and dizzy, It can also lead to poor concentration and aggressive behaviour. PROTEIN Proteins found mainly in meat, fish and soya products are broken down in the body to be used as amino acids, which are vital to good mental health. Brain messengers are made in the body from the proteins that we eat. If we don't get enough amino acids can lead to feelings of depression, apathy, lack of motivation or tension. GOOD FATS Essential fats, found mainly in oily fish, seeds and nuts, cannot be made within the body, so we have to get them from food. Sixty per cent of the brain is made of fat, and the fats we eat directly affect its structure. A lack of omega-3 fatty acids has been linked to various mental health problems, including depression and lack of concentration.
HOW DOES EXERCISE AFFECT MY MOOD? Everyone knows that exercise is good for your body - but did you know that it's important for your mental health, too? Scientists have discovered that exercise makes your brain release chemicals that make you feel good the same chemicals that you get from antidepressants. For mild depression, research shows that physical activity can be as good as antidepressants or psychological treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). HOW MUCH EXERCISE? For good mental health, you should aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five days a week. Don't panic - this isn't as bad as it sounds! The key word here is moderate. Moderate exercise means you're working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat, but you can still talk. It could include things like: ■ ■ ■ ■
walking the dog riding your bike skateboarding or roller-blading walking to college instead of getting the bus, or getting off a few stops early
You can do it as one 30-minute session, or break it up into shorter 10- or 15- minute sessions. Choose something you enjoy - if you hate it, you won't stick to it. Find something that fits into your day and is right for you. Of course, when you're feeling down, exercise is often the last thing you feel like doing. That's why it's useful to exercise with a friend, so you can motivate each other. Set goals and measure your progress, so you can see the difference it makes.
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Our 28 specialist units within NHS hospitals bring young people aged between 13 and 24 together, to be treated by teenage cancer experts in a place designed just for them. ‘We know that being treated by teenage cancer specialists with other young people makes a world of difference, and provides comfort for young people who are facing the challenges of cancer. We want every young person with cancer to have access to this specialist support, no matter where they live’. The most local unit to Herts, Beds and Bucks is The C9 Teenage Cancer Trust Unit and Oasis Centre at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. This specialist unit is for 14-24 year olds and has 8 in-patient beds and dedicated day–care facilities. All bedrooms are equipped with soft furnishings, bespoke furniture, TV, DVD and gaming facilities, and there is dedicated Teenage Cancer Trust Wifi with laptops provided. ‘The Oasis Centre is located away from the main unit and is a drop-in facility for young people to access information and support when they're not an inpatient. Some of the activities led by the Youth Support Coordinator are held at the Oasis Centre.’ Jacob’s Ball, sponsored by Casino Hire UK, have been supporting Teenage Cancer Trust, this is taken from their website. ‘Teenage Cancer Trust have provided support to allow for the funding of specifically trained staff, but the charity also provide practical and exceptional resources for the young people and their families. This includes medical advice and emotional support, not only for the young people themselves, but for their parents, siblings and friends too. Looking round the Teenage Cancer Ward, it is evident to see the support and ideas they have put in place, to not only enhance the teenager’s stay whilst treatment is being carried out, but to also ensure that the families feel comfortable and have a place to relax too.’
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Fierce Fun How to survive the long summer holidays taken from http://www.safeteens.org The summer holidays must be the best time of the year right??? No having to get up to go to school. No routines. No timetable. Just freedom. Which is great after about 2 weeks, but then it gets a little boring. Frustrating even. There is only so much time you can spend in your room or glued to the X Box. Safe Teens.org have a few ideas to keep you entertained during the summer, should you get bored... ‘It’s important to make sure you have a balance during the summer, so that you’re not bored, but you’re also not getting the chance to relax and spend time with family and friends. Here are a few of our tips on how to make this summer awesome: •
Sleep in a little. It can be hard for teens to get up early during the school year, so take this chance to get a little more rest. Just don’t sleep the day away! Set your alarm so that you get up at a consistent time.
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Get a part time job. Working, even just a couple of days a week, can get you out of the house and keep you from being bored. Plus you’ll earn some money. Maybe it’s time to start saving for Christmas and birthdays.
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Take on a project or two. Do you hate the colour of your room? Save some money to buy paint and give it a fresh coat! Want to eat healthier? Try growing your own veggie garden!
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Exercise. Nothing helps kick boredom like working up a sweat. You’ll feel better and have more energy for everything else you’re doing during the summer. Even riding your bike or taking a walk can help energize you. •
Plan something fun! Why not plan a fun trip with your family, and another with your friends? Maybe you can all go camping, or have a family picnic. Ask your parents if you can help organize and plan a get together or holiday over the summer.
With a little bit of planning, you can have a summer holiday that’s fun and exciting. Enjoy the time off and try something new!
Fierce Fun The top 10 destinations to holiday with your mates By Nicola Benson from Travel Counsellors -
First time away without the parents??? Here are my Top 10 holiday destinations for holidaying with your mates...
SPAIN Ibiza San Antonio is popular with the upmarket clubbing scene as it can be quite expensive as this is where the ‘want to be seen crowd’ party Magaluf Blue flag beach and close to city of Palma if you want a bit of culture. Plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy Benidorm Think Blackpool in the sun! Nightlife offering anything from karaoke, drag queens to tribute bands Tenerife Veronicas Strip in Playa de las Americas is the place to party! Reasonably priced and sunshine all year round
GREECE Crete Malia is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, very reasonably priced & attracts great DJs.
Rhodes Faliraki is home to Europe’s largest waterpark. Nightlife aplenty, draws a big crowd for its gorgeous beach Kos Kardemena is a smaller resort for those who don’t want massive crowds – all bars and nightclubs are centred around the main square Zante Laganas has state of the art nightclubs that fly in international DJs throughout the summer – quieter beach as turtles nest here Corfu Kavos is great for watersports and is famous for its nightlife, you can bungee jump on the beach CYPRUS Ayia Napa Famous for its nightlife, if you are looking for foam parties, 2 for 1 drinks and buzzing clubs then this is the place for you
Please note that in order to book a holiday, an 18 year old needs to take the legal responsibility on the booking
If you would like advice on booking your holiday, then check out Nicola’s website http://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/nicola.benson Photo credits various on-line sources
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A round up of what’s hot from the F&F Facebook page... Harry Potter and the Cursed Child coming to the West End next year!!! Excited??? Us??? Hell yes!!! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will run at the Palace Theatre in the summer of 2016, with tickets on sale this autumn. Look out for ticket sales!!! According to the best-selling author 'Harry Potter and The Cursed Child' will tell the untold story of the young wizard including the lives of his parents who were murdered by Voldemort. http://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/books/jkrowling-new-writing-harry-potterchristmas-2014/#JprLUXaWqCG9WGr8.97
KidZania, in Westfield, London, is an educational child-sized indoor city Now this is amazing. 'At KidZania, in Westfield, London, children aged between four and fourteen can try out a range of professions - playing a surgeon, firemen or fashion stylist for the day - in an ultrarealistic, indoor replica of a city. Built over the course of one year the 75,000sq ft. child-sized city, which opened on Thursday, is the equivalent in size to Leicester Square, with the ceiling height of Heathrow Terminal Five. Don't worry - this isn't like the 'home corner' in nursery - this is way more realistic and interactive. And what's more, you don't have to be dragged round the shops with your parents either!!! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3139164/No-ridesmummy-new-London-theme-park-children-young-seven-ditch-parents-JOBS.html
Possibly the best mash-up - ever??? We've got this on full blast in the F&F Office on repeat, and LOVING IT!!!!!!! As it says - this is literally the best 2014 mashup - ever from DJs From Mars!!!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=912822062063934
SmartSun UV Wrist Bands The Smartsun wristband is a one a day use UV indicator, meaning it measures the amount of UV radiation you are exposed to over the course of the day. If you’re safe to stay in the sun, the band will stay yellow; if it’s time to top up on sun protection it will go beige, and once it’s time to avoid the sun the wristband will turn pink. The wristband is discreet and comfortable. In fact, you’ll forget you’re wearing it until you notice it change colour. No more guess work when it comes to sun cream application- the wristband is accurate and reliable, and will help you and your family stay safe in the sun. Available in packs of 5 from Amazon - £4.99. http://www.amazon.co.uk/SmartSun-UV-Wrist-Band-Indicator/dp/B00JYBR6U8
We love Siri even more now... At least 90% of all Siri use is for the novelty responses by this point, and one that is new to iOS8 has had Twitter in hysterics. Ask Siri 'what's zero divided by zero?' and you get this nuanced mathematical response: "Imagine that you have zero cookies and you split them evenly among zero friends. How many cookies does each person get? See? It doesn’t make sense. And Cookie Monster is sad that there are no cookies, and you are sad that you have no friends." Here are some other classic responses from Siri... http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/siri-now-has-theability-to-mock-your-social-life-10354672.html
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Saracens Summer Rugby Camp at Harpenden Rugby Club. Date - 17th - 21st August Ages - 6-14 Price - £150 (£135 if booked on line) Book now to secure your place
Fete du Velo Redbourn Common Sunday 5th July 12-8pm Once again organised by The Hub Redbourn. Lots of bike related events, food and entertainment. For more information, or to enter to race (youth cyclists can enter on the day), see https:// www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/ details/133612/Fete-du-Velo
Play Baseball in Hemel Hempstead With teams in every league of the British Baseball Federation, our club welcomes new adult and youth players regardless of previous experience – from complete beginners to elite players. Boys and girls aged between 4 and 18 play in the British youth baseball leagues. Men and women between 14 and 50+ years of age play in the British adult baseball leagues Based in Hemel Hempstead. http://hertsbaseball.com/ contact-us/join/#
Camp 1 Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July Camp 2 Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th, and Wednesday 19th August Time 10am - 3pm (early bird from 9am) Location Potten End Cricket Club Age 6-13 Prices: 1 day - £15 2 days £30 3 days - £40 4 days - £50 Email Kieran_turner@outlook.com for more information.
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How to stay safe when travelling abroad By Projects Abroad -www.projects-abroad.co.uk Travelling to a foreign country is an exhilarating and exciting experience and an ideal opportunity to let your hair down and relax. But it's also a time to be extra careful and vigilant as you find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings without the support system you have back home. This needn't deter you from packing your bag and booking that flight though. The well-travelled team at volunteer organisation Projects Abroad have put together a list of their top 10 tips for keeping safe while travelling overseas. •
Separate your cash - Don't carry all your spending money for your trip in one place. Tourists are sometimes the targets of local petty thieves or you could simply leave your wallet at a bar or on the bus by mistake. Also, don't go out for the day with both your debit card and your credit card. Leave one behind in your luggage for safe keeping.
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Avoid looking like a tourist - As lovely as it is to take pictures of all the sights while on holiday, don't be too flashy with your camera. Equally don't keep your wallet or phone in your back pocket and always make sure the zip to your backpack is secure.
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Do some research and ask locals about unsafe areas - Chatting to the local people can be a great way of finding cool places to eat and exciting things to do but it also helps establish which areas are not safe and should be avoided. Trust the locals on this one.
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Don't get horrendously drunk - Being vigilant of your surroundings and those in it is so important when overseas. Many tourists who are mugged have made themselves an easy target as they’ve drunk too much. Stay sharp.
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Copy your documents - Make copies of all important documents such as your passport, bank cards and travellers cheques. Keep a set in your luggage and a set on you. Therefore, if the originals get lost or stolen, you will have backup documents on you while away. You might also consider scanning them and emailing them to yourself too.
Image taken from https://www.bkrm.com/en/blog/across-theglobe-a-backpackers-playlist
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Give people back home your itinerary and check in with them - This one is especially important if you're travelling solo. Make an itinerary of your holiday and contact people back home frequently to let them know where you are and if your travel plans change.
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Learn the local ways, customs and laws - Familiarise yourself with not only the culture of your destination, but also its laws. Read up on the customs and ways of the local people to avoid any unnecessary altercations which could ruin your trip. Posing for a quick, cheeky, naked photo may not be a big deal to us, but recent events in Malaysia have shown just how offensive this can be to the locals, and you really don’t want to end up in a foreign jail!
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Don't be too trusting of overly nice strangers - While we're all for making friends with the locals, be extra aware of super friendly strangers who approach you for no reason. It often happens that while someone is trying to sell you something or beg for money, they'll also be eyeing up your watch or wallet.
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Get travel insurance - This one is a no brainer. Should you find yourself in the unfortunate position of becoming ill while abroad or having your rucksack stolen, you’ll be glad you forked out the extra cash for this before your trip.
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Get vaccinated - Get the necessary vaccinations applicable to your destination before you leave home. Ideally visit your doctor or travel clinic 2 – 3 months before your trip. Additionally, if you suffer from any medical conditions make sure you bring your medication with you instead of assuming you’ll be able to find it in the country you’re visiting.
Keep these tips in mind while you’re abroad and you’re sure to stay safe while having fun! Read more here about Projects Abroad’s advice to women travelling solo and what to do if you lose your passport abroad. Projects Abroad offers volunteer projects and gap year trips overseas in 29 destinations around the world. Visit their website for more information: www.projects-abroad.co.uk
Image taken from http://blog.a1travel.com/tips-holidaying-teenagers/
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Footloose, fancy-free and NO PARENTS!!! By Clare Suttie, Atlas Translations - http://www.atlas-translations.co.uk
So no more traipsing round museums and doing the boring stuff – you’re off on your own holiday with your own agenda – yay! But have you thought about the local lingo? Luckily language experts Atlas Translations Ltd have 7 top tips for you, so look no further. Voilà!
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Before you go, check out some language learning apps and websites. Duolingo is completely free (https://www.duolingo.com) and you can pick up some basic words, Memrise is also free and pretty popular. (https://www.memrise.com)
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If you can, try and do a language barter – either face to face or online – where you exchange lessons with someone who wants to learn English. This will really help pronunciation and is an effective learning method. At the very least you can impress with your drinks ordering abilities. Even saying hello and thank you goes a LONG way to impress locals and bystanders alike. http://www.mylanguageexchange.com/ for example helps you find a match, and also has games to practice what you’re learning.
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If you’re going somewhere remote with limited internet and charging options, you may not be able to rely on your phone to help out. GoogleTranslate is great for checking menus, but you may want to consider a pocket dictionary too. And don’t forget if you do opt for online help, you may incur large additional costs from your phone provider.
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Remember some languages are written in completely different alphabets – like Greek, Chinese and Arabic. So you won’t be able to “read” them or type them in for an online translation. An app like Photo Translator Free will help – take a photo of the text and bingo, it will scan and translate for you. Available in many languages (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/photo-translatorfree/id478334807?mt=8) .
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GoogleTranslate will give you the gist of straightforward situations, but do avoid slang and keep it simple to avoid any misunderstandings – or even zero understanding. Anyone remember the story of the American who asked what a “Cheeky Nandos” is?! http://www.buzzfeed.com/alanwhite/going-towestfield-with-the-archbishop-ofbanterbury#.twGPZQAAl
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And whatever happens, be very careful if you opt for a souvenir tattoo in another language! http:// i.imgur.com/fe5MtW2.jpg. David Beckham famously pledged his devotion to VB with a tattoo of her name. He chose Hindi script and it didn't go quite to plan – the resulting tattoo actually spelt 'Vihctoria'
AP Photo; Inset: Antonio Calanni / AP Photo
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If an emergency does happen and ou need heop fro hom - perhaps after an accident or theft, 24 hour telephone interpreting services do exist. Phone a number, ask for an interpreter and 90 seconds later you are connected to an interpreter who can help you along. You can set up this for free before you even leave home, and there is no charge if you don’t use the service. http://www.atlas-translations.co.uk/our-translation-services/247-telephone-interpreting/
Fierce Fun Holiday tattoos - a good idea or not???... Holiday tattoos. We’ve all seen them - and heard the tale as to how they came about. One of the F&F team (we’re not saying who) has a very fetching tattoo of a sheep wearing green wellies under a raincloud tattooed upon their person. Luckily for them, it’s in a place where not many people get to witness it - unless it’s a Friday night after a few too many sherbets...!!! If any of you have seen the TV programme ‘Tattoo Fixers’ (10pm Tuesday’s on E4 - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/tattoofixers ), you would see how many of their clients are wanting dodgy holiday tattoos covered up. It might seem a good idea at the time - and fuelled by alcohol - however just remember that these cannot be washed off when you get home. Also take into consideration where you have the tattoo done - we know you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, but do think about your future employers. Having a swear word tattooed on your forehead may not be the best decision when you come to have that all important interview. Here in the UK, we are very lucky to have stringent health and safety procedures in place, and if you are getting tattooed at a fully licenced premises, the chances of contracting a series infection are pretty remote. The same cannot be said for other counties. World First Travel Insurance Specialists have the following advice about getting a tattoo abroad. ‘The risk is that tattoos and body piercings can spread blood-borne diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. If you are considering getting a tattoo or having your body pierced while abroad, ask staff at the establishment what procedures they use to prevent the spread of blood-borne infections. Any equipment that pierces the skin, such as tattoo needles and piercing needles, should be used once and disposed of safely. Reusing them is not safe. Some tools can be reused, but it’s important to check that these have been properly sterilized and cleaned to remove viruses and bacteria. You’ll also want to make sure that the person carrying out your tattoo or piercing is wearing clean disposable gloves. Sure, it sounds cautious. But you have to be cautious when life-changing diseases are at stake. Don’t be swayed by the novelty value of getting a tattoo or piercing abroad. If you are unsure or have any doubts about the procedure, wait until you are back in the UK. Infection with HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C poses a very real threat in some countries. Getting caught out will leave you with a holiday you’ll never forget – for all the wrong reasons.’
Information taken from http://blog.world-first.co.uk/2889/thinking-of-getting-a-tattoo-while-onholiday-be-very-careful. Other useful blogs to read are http://www.travelettes.net/a-do-and-dontguide-to-getting-a-tattoo/ and http://www.ytravelblog.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-getting-a-tattooon-your-travels/
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Taken from http://www.centercutcook.com/campfire-cones/
Campfire Cones filled with your favorite s’more ingredients can be made on the grill, in the oven, or heated over a campfire! If you haven’t tried Campfire Cones before, you my friend, are missing out! Don’t let the name deceive you either, you do NOT need a campfire to make these fun s’moreslike treats! Campfire Cones can be made on the grill and in the oven in addition to the option to heat them over a campfire. Recipe: http://www.centercutcook.com/campfirecones/
INGREDIENTS Ice Cream Cones Aluminum foil Favorite s’mores toppings: peanut butter, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, etc.
DIRECTIONS Line each cone with peanut butter if you wish. Fill with your favorite toppings, (our favourite is chocolate chips and mini marshmallows). Wrap each cone tightly with foil. Oven directions: Bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes. Grill directions: Place on a heated grill for 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Campfire directions: Heat the foil-wrapped cones over a campfire for about 3-5 minutes, or until the chocolate and marshmallows have melted.
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Cooking meat on a BBQ safely Taken from http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Summerhealth/Pages/ Barbecuefoodsafety.aspx Yep, it might sound obvious, but when you’ve got a garden full of mates, and you are in charge of the food, the last thing you want is for someone to come down with food poisoning. Read these tips to stay safe while bbq-ing.
Cooking meat on a barbecue When you're cooking any kind of meat on a barbecue, such as poultry (chicken or turkey), pork, steak, burgers or sausages, make sure: •
the coals are glowing red with a powdery grey surface before you start cooking, as this means that they're hot enough
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frozen meat is properly thawed before you cook it
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you turn the meat regularly and move it around the barbecue to cook it evenly
Remember that meat is safe to eat only when: •
it is piping hot in the centre
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there is no pink meat visible
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any juices are clear
Some meat, such as steaks and joints of beef or lamb, can be served rare (not cooked in the middle) as long as the outside has been properly cooked. This will kill any bacteria that might be on the outside of the meat. However, food made from minced meat, such as sausages and burgers, must be cooked thoroughly all the way through. Burnt does not mean cooked!!!
Keeping food cool It's also important to keep some foods cool to prevent food poisoning germs multiplying. Make sure you keep the following foods cool: • salads •
dips
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milk, cream, yoghurt
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desserts and cream cakes
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sandwiches
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ham and other cooked meats
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cooked rice, including rice salads
Don't leave food out of the fridge for more than a couple of hours, and don't leave food in the sun.
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Reading Festival’s information guide to keeping safe when using a BBQ http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/advice/seasonal_advice/bbq_safety.aspx
For many of you, it’s the first time you have been away without an adult, and where you have to do the cooking. Please take five minutes to read this information as it could just save your life. In recent years there have been a number of fatalities and injuries as a result of people bringing BBQ’s into enclosed spaces and being overcome by carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous substance which is created when fossil fuels such as gas and solid fuels like charcoal and wood fail to combust fully due to a lack of oxygen. You can’t see it, taste it or smell it but it can kill quickly with no warning. If you’re planning on using a BBQ , whether it’s a disposable one, gas or charcoal make sure you keep yourself safe and don’t put yourself at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Follow these top tips for BBQ safety: • • • • • •
Never take a smouldering or lit BBQ into a tent, caravan or cabin. Even if you have finished cooking your BBQ should remain outside as it will still give off fumes for some hours after use Never use a BBQ inside to keep you warm Never leave a lit BBQ unattended or while sleeping Place your cooking area well away from your tent. Always ensure there is an adequate supply of fresh air in the area where the BBQ is being used Only use your BBQ in accordance with the operating instructions Remember the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning – headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and loss of consciousness.
If you’re using a gas BBQ or gas camping equipment follow these extra tips to help you stay safe: •
Check that the appliance is in good order, undamaged and that hoses are properly attached and undamaged. If in doubt get the hoses replaced or don’t use it • Make sure the gas taps are turned off before changing the gas cylinder and do it in the open air • Don’t over-tighten joints • When you have finished cooking, turn off the gas cylinder before you turn off the BBQ controls – this means any gas in the pipeline will be used up • Read the manufacturer’s instructions about how to check for gas escapes from hoses or pipework, e.g. brushing leak detection solution around all joints and looking for bubbles • Never take a gas stove, light or heater into a tent, caravan or cabin. Take care this summer and don’t put yourself, your family or friends at risk.
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