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Hello... This month we are celebrating that school is out for summer with fabulous features, and two huge competitions to get you in the mood for the long, hot, summer days! Our homes feature will give you all the tips and advice you need to make sure that your guest room looks the part this summer for any house guests who might arrive. Our cover story features the hit musical MAMMA MIA! featuring the music of Swedish superstars ABBA which comes to the Brighton Centre, and we have tickets for you to win! As if one competition is not enough, we have a second competition for you as girl band Little Mix are set to perform at the South of England Event Centre and we have tickets to win! Enjoy August with us, now that school is out for summer, settle down and catch up with our lifestyle features and local community content, specific to your hometown, village or hamlet. Don’t forget you can contact our community writers by emailing featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk if there is something you would like to see in the magazine next month. It’s over to you! The RH Team
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Community Articles, News & What’s On 12
COVER STORY
MAMMA MIA! Comes To The Brighton Centre 14
PET CARE
Helping Your Pet Stay Cool This Summer 16
CHILDREN
What To Do If You Did Not Make The Grade 21
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Smartphone Apps To Save You Money On Your Car Insurance 22
GARDENS
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Designing A Child-Friendly Garden 24
HOMES
How To Create The Perfect Guest Room 28
HEALTH
How Can An Osteopath Help Your Sporting Life?
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Crawley Wasps Ladies Football Club Women’s football has grown in popularity in recent years, and Crawley Wasps, one of the biggest women’s and girls’ clubs in the South East has benefited from that increase. Last season, in the club’s 25th anniversary season, there were more than 100 players – from under-11s to ladies on the books, and the club secured a sponsorship deal with Thales. By Jacob White
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n the field, Wasps are enjoying continued success – the ladies first-team equalled the club’s highest-ever league finish and reached the Sussex Women’s Challenge Cup final for the second year in a row, losing to Women’s Super League side Brighton. Promotion to the FA Women’s Premier League, which would bring opportunities to grow the club is the target. Wasps’ Under-15s attracted nationwide attention last season when they entered a boys’ league, for a one-off season, having gone unbeaten in girls’ football since 2013. The club’s youth set-up proves to be a real asset with a number of Wasps’ youngsters having gone on to join Brighton’s academy and been called up for the Sussex FA’s junior representative sides. Dawn Keegan, the club’s child welfare officer, said: “We’ve always taken safeguarding very seriously. All our coaches are suitably qualified and thoroughly checked before they take any role with the children. In terms of playing, we don’t hold trials until they reach the Ladies section, so you can just turn up for good-quality coaching.” Crawley Wasps is an FA Charter Standard Club, meaning they offer football in organised and safe environments, supported by FA-qualified coaches, and adhere to FA child protection guidelines – the club also has
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a code of conduct for players, coaches and officials. Thanks to an excellent relationship between the club and Crawley Borough Council, players from all teams train at Wasps’ dedicated facility at Ewhurst Playing Fields in Ifield Drive, where the youth and reserve sides also play home matches, with the Ladies’ first team playing their games at Oakwood Football Club in Tinsley Lane. Wasps’ vice-chairman Paul Walker, who is also the Ladies’ first-team manager, says: “Football is about educational and social, as well as sporting, development.
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We would love more local businesses to help support the aims and objectives of Crawley’s premier ladies and girls football club, whose name is regularly carried locally and across the South East in the media. It’s never been a better time to be involved with Wasps - on and off the pitch.” As well as a major sponsorship deal with Thales, further support has come from local restaurant Tarana, Basepoint Business Centre, Wallace Walker management consultants and the Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort, though the club is hoping to attract more partners.
Would You Like To Kick-Off In The 2017-18 Season? Wasps’ Ladies section will be holding trials and training sessions throughout August - the club is open to all, from the age of seven. To discuss joining the club, as a player or sponsor, call Paul Walker on 07710623980, or to enquire about the youth section, email: dawn.keegan@crawleywasps.com. For information about Crawley Wasps Ladies Football Club, visit: www.crawleywasps.com on Facebook: facebook.com/crawleywaspslfc or @crawleywaspslfc on Twitter.
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Crawley Author Reaches For The Skies With New Book Unto The Skies: A Biography Of Amy Johnson, by Crawley author Karim Lalani is the compelling story of the lone British flyer who set out to break a record and then became the icon for a generation. By Jacob White
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uthor Karim Lalani, who lives in the Pound Hill area of Crawley and who is currently between jobs has been writing and submitting material to publishers since his early twenties. He says he enjoys the free rein writing gives him and his imagination and that at school English was his best subject. Karim’s newest book is a biography of pioneering British aviator Amy Johnson, who was the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia. Flying solo or with her husband, she set numerous long-distance records during the 1930s, and in the Second World War she was a part of the Air Transport Auxiliary. The inspiration to write about the remarkable life of Amy Johnson began for Karim whilst he was still at school. He says that in an assembly in the 1980s his head teacher was talking glowingly about a former typist turned flier who embarked on a solo flight to Australia 50 years earlier. Time passed and the inspiration lay dormant, before in late 2000, Karim saw a news item on BBC South East about
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an attempt to establish what happened to Amy Johnson after her plane ditched into the Thames Estuary in January 1941, veering off course in adverse weather conditions. That BBC news item sowed the seed for Karim, and he began to believe that the book was one he was destined to write. However, despite a huge admiration for Amy Johnson, and her phenomenal aviation achievements the writing and publication of the biography was far from an easy ride. Karim, said: “The biggest challenge to me in writing Unto The Skies was the necessary research whilst being employed full-time. I took a lot of Fridays as annual leave to immerse myself in a project that took from start to finish over five years, the challenge since has been securing publication.” On his writing, Karim, says: “I always find time to write even for just half an hour a day.” His advice for aspiring writers is simple, he says: “Be prepared for the disappointment of rejection and although it’s a cliché, whatever project you’re working on, get it written. Go back and edit later to get it right.”
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As well as Karim’s work, Amy Johnson has appeared in dozens of pieces of popular culture, including: In 1942, a fi lm of Johnson’s life, They Flew Alone, starred Anna Neagle as Johnson. The fi lm is known in the US as Wings and the Woman. Amy Johnson inspired the song Flying Sorcery by Al Stewart. Queen of the Air by Peter Aveyard is a musical tribute to Johnson. In 2013, Doctor Who Magazine ran a comic story entitled A Wing And A Prayer, where the time-travelling Doctor encountered Johnson in 1930.
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Crawleys’ Of The World The summer holidays are upon us, have you got a trip away booked? Whether you have or not – this month, RH History Uncovered looks at the communities of the world which share their name with our West Sussex town from the United States to the land Down Under in Australia, no passport required! By Jacob White Crawley, West Virginia Crawley is a small town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, located on the US Route 60. The state of West Virginia is in the Appalachian region, bordered by Virginia to the south east, Kentucky to the south west, Ohio to the north west, Pennsylvania to the north, and Maryland to the northeast. The state is the 9th smallest by area, 38th in population, and has the second lowest household income of the 50 United States. The state’s capital and largest city is Charleston with a population of 50,821. West Virginia Population: 1,844,128 (2015) Nickname: Mountain State Slogan: Wild and Wonderful Motto: Montani semper lineri (Mountaineers Are Always Free) State Governor: Jim Justice (Democratic)
Crawley, Western Australia Crawley is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the city of Subiaco, it is home to the University of Western Australia, the state’s oldest university. Western Australia occupies the entire western third of Australia, bound by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south east. It is Australia’s largest state with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres, and the second largest country subdivision in the world, this is only surpassed by Russia’s Sakha Republic. Western Australia Population: 2,613,700 (2016) Nickname: The Wildflower State/The Golden State Premier of Western Australia: Mark McGowan (Labor)
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Summer Shout Out!
Little Mix’s energy, passion and hit songs come to Sussex in an exciting and fun evening! By Jacob White
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he world’s biggest girl band, Little Mix comes to Sussex! On Friday, September 1, the stars will be performing at the South of England Event Centre, Ardingly as part of their Summer Shout Out shows. 2016 was an incredible year for the band with their massive number one single Shout Out To My Ex, and their album Glory Days shot straight to number one on the Official Albums Chart.
The album spent five weeks at the top of the charts and is the quickest selling album in the UK charts by a girl group. Growing bolder with each album, Little Mix understands the brilliance of music and how it relates to their fans. The girls will perform their signature hits including – Shout Out to My Ex, Black Magic, Hair and Wings, along with tracks from their new album Glory Days in an amazing evening in Sussex.
Tickets for the show are on sale! Tickets are: £39.50 & bookingfee (General Admission) and £55.00 & booking fee (Golden Circle), children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are all standing, disabled tickets are available from Ticketmaster, call: 0800 988 4440. For more information about ticketing, see: www.little-mix.com www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.southofenglandeventcentre.co.uk
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YOUR LOCAL NEWS UNCOVERED RH Uncovered is all about living local and loving local. Send your news and events to featuresdesk@mantramagazines.co.uk Crawley Charity Appealing For Support From Parents Family support charity Home-Start CHAMS is looking for parents with a few hours to spare each week, to enrol as volunteers giving friendship and support to vulnerable families. Home-Start is a charity supporting families with children aged five and younger, where parents are experiencing difficulties. There is now the opportunity to become a volunteer - visiting a family in their home to help prevent crisis and family breakdown so the children will not suffer and can be given the best start in life. Volunteers are provided with training – topics such as safeguarding, confidentiality, bereavement, depression, child development and the power of play. Home-Start is enrolling for their course next month. One of their Home Visiting Volunteers, said: “Volunteering has given me a real sense of satisfaction. My work with Home-Start gives me the opportunity to help others, as I’ve been helped in the past.” Another volunteer, said: “The work I’d done at Home-Start definitely helped me to secure the place at university, I’m sure of that. It allowed me to show the sort of things I could deal with and gave me more confidence about what I was going into.” For
more information on the course, call: 01293 416327, or visit: www.homestartchams.org.uk/ home-visiting/ Crawley Town Kick-Off Crawley Town will kick-off the 2017–18 season, the 122nd season in their history and their third consecutive season in League Two with a home match against Port Vale – a team supported by former Take That star and music megastar Robbie Williams. Other key fixtures include a Boxing Day home clash with Colchester United before concluding the season with a visit to Nottinghamshire to face Mansfield Town. The club is in fine spirits going into the new season following the appointment of former Australian international and Leeds United and Liverpool star Harry Kewell. Gatwick Airport’s St Catherine’s Hospice Support Is A High-Flyer St Catherine’s Hospice is celebrating the most successful charity partnership in its history after Gatwick Airport raised a staggering £74,000 for the hospice in a year. The hospice
General Election 2017 In June’s General Election Henry Smith was returned as MP for Crawley, though with a much-reduced majority of 2,457 votes. Speaking after his count, Henry said: “It’s always thrilling to win an election. I think I know Crawley politics and Crawley as a town pretty well - mess with Crawley at your peril - I’m here to serve Crawley so, a brief celebration but there’s lots of work to be getting on with.” Majority: 2,459 | Turnout: 68.5%
which provides end of life care and support to terminally ill people and their families across Crawley, Horsham, East Surrey and Mid Sussex was selected last year by Gatwick as the airport’s local charity of the year, and the two year partnership has already exceeded all expectations. Gatwick has smashed its fundraising target, thanks to inventive fundraising activities including auctioning Amoolia Earhart, a decorated cow that stood in the South Terminal, selling discounted old laptops to staff and entering a 15 strong Gatwick’s airside operations team into Tough Mudder. Melanie Wrightson, community engagement manager at Gatwick Airport, said: “We’re thrilled that we’ve managed to raise such a fantastic amount for St Catherine’s and would like to thank all our staff for their individual and combined fundraising efforts. St Catherine’s is Gatwick’s local hospice.” Lucy Bowden, philanthropy manager at St Catherine’s, said: “It’s been fantastic to engage with local staff at one of the biggest employers in our area, and we can’t thank Gatwick enough for their enthusiasm and incredible support.” For more information about St Catherine’s Hospice, visit: www.stch.org.uk
Result: Henry Smith, Conservative. 25,426 votes 50.6% share of the vote Tim Lunnon, Labour. 22,969 votes 45.7% share of the vote Marko Scepanovic, Liberal Democrat. 1,878 votes 3.7% share of the vote The Green Party announced Richard Kail as their candidate, but he did not stand
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A mother, a daughter and three possible fathers, and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
MAMMA MIA!
Comes To The Brighton Centre The sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA! will come to The Brighton Centre for a two and a half week run from Tuesday, August 15 – Sunday, September 3 as part of the show’s first UK tour. By Jacob White AMMA MIA! is musical theatre producer Judy Craymer’s ingenious and creative vision of staging the much-loved story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs with an enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolding on a picturesque Greek island paradise where things do not quite go to plan. To date, the show has been seen by more than 60 million people in 50 productions in 16 different “MAMMA MIA! is a tremendous feel good languages. MAMMA MIA! The Movie, released in show with a fantastic soundtrack so we’re sure 2008 and starring Hollywood superstars Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan, is the highest worldwide it will be as big a hit on the coast as it has been in the capital, and we’re really looking forward to grossing live-action musical film of all time. welcoming the cast and crew to Brighton.” From London’s West End to true global With music and lyrics by Benny Andersson phenomenon, the London production of MAMMA and Björn Ulvaeus, MAMMA MIA! is written by MIA! has now been seen by more than 10% of the Catherine Johnson, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and entire UK population. It has the high accolade of being one of five musicals to have run for more than choreographed by Anthony Van Laast and features a funny tale on a Greek island – on the eve of 10 years both on Broadway and in the West End. her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the Further historical achievements of a cultural true identity of her father brings three men from nature followed in July 2011 when the hit show became the first Western musical ever to be staged her mother’s past to the island they last visited 20-years-ago. in the Mandarin language in the People’s Republic The MAMMA MIA! UK Tour is produced by of China, in Shanghai’s world famous Grand Theatre Judy Craymer, Richard East and Björn Ulvaeus for – it had previously been performed in English. Littlestar in association with Universal and NGM. Rebecca Esteves, revenue and commerce With the story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless manager at the Brighton Centre, said: “We’re really songs, this enchanting tale of love, laughter and excited to be welcoming such an established show friendship ensures every night everyone’s having to the Brighton Centre. Having wowed crowds in the time of their lives and leave The Brighton the West End it’s a great honour to be among the Centre thanking ABBA for the music! venues that will be featuring it during its UK tour.’
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Competition Time! We have teamed up with The Brighton Centre to offer you the chance to WIN a family ticket to see MAMMA MIA! For more information on how to win, visit our website: www.rhuncovered.co.uk TERMS & CONDITIONS:Tickets are valid to see MAMMA MIA! at The Brighton Centre on Wednesday, August 16 2017 at 7.30pm only. Family ticket can be used by any combination of a total of 4 adults and children. At least 1 adult must be present. No purchase necessary. Tickets are non-exchangeable. Closing date for entries is 12.00pm on Wednesday, August 9 2017, entries received after this will not be counted. Winners will be required to collect their tickets from box office on the night of the show. Any travel and accommodation will not be included in the prize.
“Fantastic fun!” Classic FM Ridiculously enjoyable!” The Daily Telegraph “One of the most successful musicals ever.” Evening Standard For more information about MAMMA MIA! visit: www.mamma-mia.com or see Facebook: www.facebook.com/mammamiamusical or Twitter: www.twitter.com/MammaMiaMusical. For tickets at The Brighton Centre, visit: www.brightoncentre.co.uk/whats-on/2017/mamma-mia/
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Helping Your Pet Stay Cool This Summer When we get hot we can remove a layer - however, our furry friends are less fortunate. Follow these tips to keep your pooch or puss cool this summer. By Shelley Welti
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ummer is here! However, while we have all been longing for scorching summer days, our pets can get hot and bothered quickly. In fact, all it takes is a matter of minutes for cats and dogs to overheat, which could lead to them needing vet treatment. To keep your furry friend happy and not too hot this summer, we have out together our top tips: Watch When You Go Walkies It might be more convenient to go for a walk after lunch or when picking the kids up from school, but it could be too hot then for our pooches. Instead, pound the streets in the morning or the evening when it is cooler – making for a relaxing start or end to the day too! Find Them A Shady Spot Ensure there are shady spots in the garden and encourage your pet to sit in the shade. Let them keep cool under a tree, a table or even a parasol for afternoons enjoying the warmth, without getting too hot. Make Sure They Are Well-watered Water is vital for keeping your pet healthy and never more important than in summer. Put out extra bowls, swap dry food for wet and check they are drinking enough.
Keep An Eye On At-risk Breeds Cats and dogs with snub noses, like Persians, and bulldogs have smaller airways, making it harder for them to release heat when they pant. If you have an at-risk breed, keep a close eye on them, as they are more likely to struggle when it is warm. Give Them A Good Brush Not only a bonding activity, and a necessity for furry friends, but brushing detangles matting which can keep heat in. However, do not go crazy with the clippers, speak to your groomer – fur that keeps our pets warm in the winter can keep them cool in the summer. Never Leave Them In A Car We have all heard the saying dogs die in hot cars, and many dogs still die each year from being left in hot cars. Temperatures still soar even with the window open, . Leave your four-legged friend at home where they are safe and in the shade! Visit Your Vet Should you have any concerns about your furry friend, it is always best to visit your vet. Signs of heat stroke include panting, dehydration, drooling more than usual, no or little urine, red gums and rapid heart beating. If your puss or pooch has any of these signs, take them to your vet for a check-up.
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What To Do If You Did Not Make The Grade The exams have been sat and the results are in. After weeks of exams, months of revision and years of studying the hard work is over but the tough choices about the future are only just beginning and those choices can become a lot tougher if you did not get the exam results you were hoping for but we a handy guide to what your next steps should be if your exam results are more “argh!” than A*. By Jacob White
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or those who have just received their GCSE exam results and fallen short of expectations or the necessary grades needed to gain entry into a chosen school sixth form or further education college: Talk To Your Sixth Form Or College If you did not get the grades needed, they might still be able to accept you or they may offer you a place on a different course at their institution. They may also be in the position to recommend other local colleges elsewhere which have entry requirements that would suit your exam results better. Re-sit Your GCSEs While it might be difficult to come to terms with doing the work you have already completed, if you need certain grades to get the job or university place you want, your best option could be to re-sit your GCSEs. This does not have to
mean re-doing them in school – you can take online GCSE courses that will allow you to fit them around work, A Levels, or other commitments. There are online GCSE courses, but bear in mind some have strict deadlines just like at school. If you are planning on working or taking A Levels at the same time as studying for GCSEs, it is best to find a flexible course with no deadlines. Think About An Apprenticeship Rewarding and well-paid careers can come out of apprenticeships – they allow you to study for your qualification while gaining practical experience working in your chosen industry. Typically, you work four days and study one. Some require certain grades at GCSE, check which apprenticeships you are eligible for. For more information, visit: www.gov.uk/topic/ further-education-skills/apprenticeships
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Maidenbower United FC Youth Players of good standards are required for all age groups Maidenbower United Football Club in their 11th year are shortly to become an FA chartered club, we pride ourselves in the way all of our teams are highly organised and well run. Our aim is to continually grow our amount of youth teams at younger age groups including – girls teams, so we are actively looking for new teams and coaches to come on board, to join our fantastic pro-active club. Our yearly fees are one of, if not the lowest in Sussex and Surrey. This includes home and away kits, separate training kits, jackets, bags, and winter floodlit training. Our U-14s age group is open to players showing talent to play in higher leagues within our own club. Boys can move down if appropriate to their own personal development and game time. An example is our Sussex Division 3 and 4 teams swapping players and Division 3 Blacks releasing a star boy to our fantastic Division 1 U-14s youth. All our coaches must be qualified to at least levels 1 and 2. New coaches/managers FA courses are paid for by Maidenbower United Football Club.
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By Oliver Harley, Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon MBBS, BSc, MBA, FRCSEd(Plastic Surgery)
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id you know that it is possible to do joint replacements for fingers? You probably know at least one person who has had a hip or a knee replacement for arthritis. Similar technology, on a much smaller scale, is available for finger joints which become painful as a result of arthritis. The hands are a very common place to get arthritis due to them consisting of 27 bones each separated with cartilage. The most frequently affected joints are those in the fingers. However, a finger joint replacement is much less common than hip and knee replacements due to the miniature size of the of finger joints. Despite this, the pay off for a patient suffering from severe arthritis can make this a very worthwhile option for treatment. There are three joints in each finger - the joint at the base of the finger, the joint in the middle of the finger, the joint closest to the fingertip. Arthritis can affect any of these three joints, it can affect a single joint on a single finger or several joints and fingers. It will cause various combinations of pain, deformity and loss of movement. This pain and loss of movement can have a serious impact on everyday life and make simple tasks such as making a cup of tea or writing very difficult. Arthritis is typically easy to diagnose based on the symptoms and the appearance of the finger. X-rays help to confirm the diagnosis. Arthritis pain is often noted for the first time after a minor knock or sprain which takes longer than expected to settle down. Before considering surgery painful finger joints may respond to painkillers applied as creams or taken by mouth. Pain killing injections (steroids) may be given directly into joints in clinic when you see a hand specialist at The McIndoe Centre or The Horder Centre. If pain persists despite the use of painkillers it may be time to think about an operation which offers long term pain relief in at least 90% of cases. The decision to get a finger joint replacement is largely down to the level of pain caused and how much this impacts on everyday life.
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There are two types of operation which are helpful for arthritic fingers: Fusing the joint (arthrodesis) or joint replacement (arthroplasty). These are day case operations which can usually be done by ‘awake surgery’ using local anaesthetic. The artificial joint is made of silicon plastic is similar to a miniature artificial knee joint in appearance. Some patients will have more than one finger joint replacement in a single operation. A small incision is made in the finger and the damaged joint is removed. The artificial joint is inserted and cemented into place. It functions in the same way as a healthy joint, a bit like a hinge on a door, although, the movement is typically about half the range in a healthy joint. Alternatively, fusing the joint means that it is set in a fixed position and no further movement is possible. Both types of operation reliably remove the pain from arthritis but of course have different results regarding the freedom of movement in the hand. After surgery, some hand physiotherapy is necessary for several weeks and protective splints are often required during this period but typically these may be removed at times to do light activities as well as physiotherapy exercises. After about 8-10 weeks patients should be able to resume usual activities including golf, tennis and gardening, for example. Mr Oliver Harley is a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon specialising in both cosmetic and hand surgery. He has clinics at The Horder Centre in Crowborough (hands) and at The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead. Please call 0800 917 4922 or visit themcindoecentre.co.uk for further information about our orthopaedic services or to arrange a consultation.
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he technology means you can get an app that will sit somewhere between Angry Birds and Snap Chat - other apps are available, that will monitor what you are up to behind the wheel and then, taking circumstances into consideration score your driving accordingly. Using GPS technology the Octo U app tracks the driver’s speed, braking, cornering and acceleration. While it is doing this, it keeps an eye on what time of day it is and what the weather and traffic are like, and possibly
even what you are listening to on the radio. After 100 hours of driving the app sends your score to your insurance company – the aim of the game, this is what it has become now, is to get a good score. Unlike a real driving game, you do not win by driving fast, the better you drive, the better the score is. A better score helps to reduce your insurance premiums, and Octo U reports that by using this app, drivers could save up to 30% on their annual car insurance premiums. Quite a lot when you consider
that the average under-25-yearold pays around £1,700 for insurance. The app is free, however, it cannot tell if it is you or a friend driving, so if you have any mates that are bad drivers, leave your phone at home for that journey. Currently, only three UK insurers take data from the Octo U app, but it could still be worth considering when renewal time comes around for young drivers hitting the roads.
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Designing A Child-Friendly Garden For children the summer holidays and the garden go hand-in-hand – a great place for smashing balls around, running about with the dog, or having friends round for fun and games. However, this can be at odds with the view of a garden to parents or grandparents, so, what can you do to help this? By Jacob White
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or most families, the first area of priority is somewhere to relax, eat or entertain outside - a sitting area where you can put out garden furniture and set up the barbecue is the answer, screened off with a low hedge, or some heavy containers, filled with easy-going plants – herbs are a good choice. Most people make their seating area close to the house, usually right outside patio doors where it is convenient but when the back of the house is in shade for most of the day, it is often better to put the seating area further down the garden, where it catches the sun for the longest amount of time. Think about a dedicated play area which relieves the adult garden of a lot of wear and tear. If you are looking to mark out sports pitches or place climbing frames or a playhouse use a ground surface with hard-wearing rye-grass or bark chippings. A lock-up garden chest is a good idea for garden toys. To prevent balls, dogs or small children in neighbours’ gardens, plant banks of shrubs around boundaries. Choose hardy varieties such forsythia or philadelphus, avoiding prickly ones such as berberis or pyracantha. Other ideas include climbers such as honeysuckle or thornless blackberry. The adult area of the garden is where you can house the more delicate features such as perennial flowerbeds, container garden, raised flowerbeds,
greenhouse or decorative vegetable patch. These are best safely separated from the places children play by a soft barrier that is ball and bike proof! A row of fruit trees, a hedge or an ornamental tree and shrub border makes an attractive and at the same time, practical divider. Alternatively, use ornamental trellis with climbers. If limited for space, a row of woven hazel or heather panels with an arch through into your next area does the trick! A child-friendly garden does not have to remain the same, keep it under review. As the children grow older, you might like to replace the play area and introduce an area for them to find a quiet space for them to complete their homework or meet friends in a relaxed and safe environment.
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How To Create The Perfect Guest Room The summer holidays are here and the number of guests passing through the home is up, but just how do you create the perfect guest room? Here are some ideas to make your guest feel at home! By Jacob White
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hether you are hosting friends, your mother-in-law or your parents are spending the summer holidays with you to help with childcare, or if it is your children returning home from university for the summer, what simple additions can you make to a spare room make sure it has a wow factor? Bags of Books One of the most enjoyable pastimes when visiting someone else’s home is rummaging through their book collection. Whether you have wall-shelving or a bookcase, stock with a variety of good quality reading that appeals to all tastes. Do not forget to add some bright bedside lamps or reading lights! Case Closed Add a fold-up luggage stand, this hotel-inspired touch saves guests from having to squat on the floor to rifle through their suitcases for items. Make sure it is accessible and ready at the foot of the bed. Accessorise Whether you put them in the bathroom or in the bedroom, little extras make guests feel special. Taking more inspiration from hotel visits - include toiletries and niceties in case of forgotten items such as mini toothpaste, an extra toothbrush, emery boards and small bottles of hand lotion.
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Pillow Delight Some like them flat, some like them fluffy. Keep a range of pillows ready to satisfy guests’ individual tastes and do not forget to invest in tasteful blankets, you never know with the British weather! Get Hooked Your guests will not have a designated spot in your home to tuck away jumpers, purses and car keys. Make it easy for them by mounting hooks and wall racks on the backs of doors, or in easily accessible areas of their guest room. Remember to have plenty of coat hangers available for outdoor clothes. Say It With Flowers There is nothing as welcoming as freshly cut flowers, keep the arrangement simple though. Stick a few cut blooms from your garden in a jug for a fresh
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How Can An Osteopath Help Your Sporting Life?
Whether you are an athlete or cricketer drawing the season to a close, or a footballer or rugby player gearing up for the new season, how can an osteopath help make sure that you are match-fit and ready to go? Also, what can they do to help you post-match to make sure you feel a sense of wellbeing? By Jacob White
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laying sport and doing regular exercise is good for your health, but sometimes sport can result in injuries caused by a fall or heavy blow, not warming up properly, using inappropriate equipment or poor technique or pushing yourself too hard. Almost any part of the body can be injured including the muscles, bones, joints and tissues such as tendons and ligaments. The most commonly affected areas vulnerable to both summer and winter sports injuries are the ankles and the knees. What Is Osteopathy And How Can Osteopaths Help? Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating and preventing health problems by moving, stretching and massaging muscles and joints based on the principle that health and wellbeing is based on bones, muscles, ligaments and tissues working together. An osteopath’s aim is to: • Increase the mobility of joints • Relieve muscle tension • Enhance blood supply to tissue • Help the body heal An osteopath can help with: • Lower back pain • Neck pain • Shoulder pain • Arthritis • Problems with the pelvis, hips and legs
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Does osteopathy work? Many patients argue that it does work and it is especially effective in treating persistent lower back pain and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends the treatment for those with the condition. Who can treat me in osteopathy? Osteopathy is not widely available on the NHS but your GP should be able to tell you whether it is available in your area but most patients pay for osteopathy treatment privately with treatment costs varying for different sessions. You do not need to be referred by your GP to see a private osteopath, a top tip is that most private health insurers provide cover for osteopathic treatment but do see your policy for more details. Importantly, when you are looking for an osteopath, only practitioners registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) are allowed to practise as osteopaths or call themselves osteopaths.
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