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Dear Readers, Welcome to the Spring edition of this handy little companion! If you’re just browsing you may not realise that it’s always worth keeping this magazine to hand. As well as emergency phone numbers and school term dates you’ll find a good range of local services. Please support local businesses if you can.

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This issues highlights . . .

Jog On:

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Taking up running? Take some tips from our resident fitness expert . . .

Quiz Corner:

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Take some time out to irritate our irritating quizzler . . . .

Deep Mystery:

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The beginners guide to running

running on your toes as this will give you sore calf muscles.

6. At the end of each run give yourself time to cool down taking yourself back to a walk and doing some gentle leg stretches.

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7. To help with motivation find yourself a running buddy. You’ll encourage each other when you’re not so keen to run, as you won’t want to let your partner down and this will help to keep you both motivated.

Spring is in the air, with the first signs of warmer weather and increase in daylight many people feel inspired to dust off their trainers and start pounding the pavements and trails around the county. Running is not only great exercise but its also fantastic for enhancing your mood too.

8. Aim to run at least twice a week if you are consistent you’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll start to progress.

If you are a beginner here are 10 simple steps to help you get started, avoid injury and stay motivated.

9. Keep your running interesting by adding variety. Running the same route over and over again can become boring.

1. If you are recovering from an injury or have any health issues its always advisable to consult your GP before starting any exercise programme.

10. Set yourself a challenge, training for a charity run or race is a great way to stay motivated.

2. A good pair of running shoes that are suitable for your foot type is crucial to reduce the risk of injury. Shin splints can be a common problem that beginners can experience from wearing the wrong type of running shoes.

There are many types of trainers on the market, so its best to get advice from a specialist running retailer who will assess your foot and find the right shoe for you. The shock absorbers in trainers weaken over time, increasing your risk of injury. It’s advisable to replace running shoes every 300 miles (482km).

3. Before each run, begin with a gentle warm-up of at least five minutes. This can include quick walking, marching on the spot, knee lifts, side stepping or climbing stairs.

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Sixty years ago, the Russian ship Ordzhonikidze docked in Portsmouth. On board was the new leader of the Soviet Union, Nikita Khrushchev and his predecessor, Nikolai Bulganin who were on a good will visit to Britain.

At the time Britain and Egypt were locked in a disagreement over the ownership of the Suez Canal and the Russians were known to have provided weapons to the Egyptians, which meant it was important for Britain to keep relations with Russia as amicable as possible.

On the other hand, the ship was of particular interest to British Naval intelligence who were desperate to discover how it achieved its superior manoeuvrability compared to similar ships in the British fleet. It was said that the Ordzhonikidze was the fastest ship in the Soviet fleet. An earlier examination of a similar Soviet cruiser, the Sverdlov revealed a circular opening at the ship’s bow which housed a large propeller that could be directed to give thrust to the bow. By now military intelligence had also learned of Soviet plans to build another forty of this prototype which, supported by the Stalingrad-class battlecruisers and aircraft carriers, represented a significant threat to the Royal Navy, especially in the North Atlantic.

Meanwhile, inside Whitehall in London, the British Government were eager to gauge the current mood in Moscow in the hope they could find some common ground. Naturally, when Prime Minister Anthony Eden was informed of MI5 and MI6’s proposed operations during the visit, he was horrified. These were said to include bugging the Soviet residence at Claridges, hiding microphones in motor vehicles, the special hiring of interpreters and the proposed underwater inspection by navy divers of the Ordzhonikidze which was one of three Soviet ships anchored in Pompey. Eden immediately called a Cabinet meeting and the

Busters final dive! head of MI6 and other special intelligence forces were warned against any covert operations during the Russian visit.

However, influences in the upper echelons of the British military deemed the inspection of the craft to be of vital importance. They needed to learn the Soviet secret. The obvious answer was that if all military personnel were excluded from any operation, someone else would need to be found, someone with the necessary experience, someone who’d done this thing before, someone who had moved on.

The perfect man seemed to be Lionel ‘Buster’ Crabb, a Londoner. He served as an army gunner at the outbreak of World War II and later joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve in 1941. Despite being a poor swimmer, he had a passion and skill for sea diving, becoming part of the Royal Navy’s new diving unit which was sent to Gibraltar to remove the unexploded limpet mines from the hulls of Allied vessels.

The task was difficult and dangerous but Crabb was extremely proficient. In recognition of his bravery and diving prowess his colleagues nicknamed him ‘Buster’ after the American Olympic swimmer and action hero ‘Buster Crabbe’. By 1955, the Cold War was well under way, and it was Crabb who dived under Soviet ship Sverdlov, with his companion Sydney Knowles, who stated that they had been tasked with investigating the hull of the ship. By March 1955, Crabb’s age and extreme fondness of cigarettes and alcohol forced him to retire. His wartime accolades included the George Medal and promotion to Lieutenant Commander in charge of all mine removal operations on the Italian coast. After the war Crabb got an OBE, and although he’d left the forces he remained in close contact with his military comrades, assisting with a number of naval projects.

Crabb’s final dive is clouded in mystery. What is known is that on April 17, 1956, Crabb, who was short of money, and another man identified as “Matthew Smith” but believed to have been Ted Davies, a navy liaison official from MI6, checked into the Sally Port Hotel in Old

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Portsmouth under instruction by Nicholas Elliott, an MI6 intelligence officer. Two days later, Crabb and his companion ventured into the harbour and made a successful preliminary dive next to the Ordzhonikidze. Crabb came back to brief his companion and pick up an extra weight for his next dive, but never returned. Having allegedly told friends that he was “going down to take a ‘dekko’ at the Russian bottoms” for a fee of 60 guineas, it came as a complete shock when 10 days later the Admiralty reported Crabb “missing, presumed dead during trials of certain underwater apparatus” at Stokes Bay, a few miles away from Portsmouth. Less than a week later, the Russians complained to the Foreign Office that the crew of the Ordzhonikidze had seen a ‘frogman’ or combat diver in the water near their berth, plunging Britain into an almighty international incident which remains unsolved to this day.

When grilled in the House of Commons, Britain’s Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden, only fueled the mystery surrounding Crabb’s disappearance when he stated that “It would

not be in the public interest to disclose the circumstances in which Commander Crabb is presumed to have met his death.” Eden made it clear that Crabb’s supposed spying mission had taken place without his knowledge or consent.

Accepting responsibility, his retaliation to the flagrant disregard of his orders saw the Head of MI6, Sir John Sinclair take early retirement.

Just over a year later, the body of a diver was brought up in some fishing nets near Pilsey Island in Chichester Harbour. Mysteriously, the remains had no hands and no head, making it impossible to identify at that time.

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The April sporting calendar just wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the Aintree Grand National. Whilst there are plenty of past heroics that we may remember, it’s only fair to stop and consider heroes who may have made the record books for the wrong reasons.

In this 4 mile epic, few jockeys have been more regularly parted from their horse than the Duc of Alburquerque.

In 1963 he made racing history when bookies offered odds of 66 to 1 against his finishing the Grand National on horseback. Dividing his time equally between the saddle and the stretcher, this Spanish aristocrat entered the National seven times with consistently impressive results. Generally, he would start with the others, gallop briefly and then wake up in the intensive care unit of the Royal Liverpool Infirmary (RLI). Mainly, it was the fences that caused him the most trouble. In 1952 the Duc fell at the sixth fence and almost broke his neck. In 1963 he was unscathed

The duc . . . until a mishap at the fourth. In 1965 his horse collapsed (some say it actually chickened out!) and in 1973 he said his stirrup broke. Bravely, he clung on for eight fences before being sent into inevitable orbit.

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Eleanor’s legacies

The Monuments: before her sad demise in 1290, Queen Eleanor’s express wish was that her heart to be taken to the Black Friars in London. Her organs are believed to be buried in St Catherine’s Priory and Lincoln Cathedral.

As Edward’s beloved queen, her body’s final resting place was to be Westminster Abbey.

Edward decided that crosses bearing statues in memory of his Queen be erected at places where the procession stopped. The King commissioned his Master Mason to design twelve crosses, each to have a plinth of steps and built in three stages: the lowest featuring carved shields of Eleanor’s heraldry, the second a platform with statues of his Queen and the highest level a column with a cross.

The first cross was built near St Catherine’s Priory, Lincoln but was destroyed during the Civil War. However, a fragment can still be seen in the grounds of Lincoln Castle.

Landmarks at Grantham and Stamford fell victim to Oliver Cromwell’s forces but the cortege’s resting point at Geddington, near Kettering, where the Queen’s body was received into the church of St Mary Magdalene, was commemorated with the Geddington Cross, built in 1294. Despite being damaged in the 18th century it was repaired and to this day stands proudly in the heart of the village.

It is believed to be the best preserved of the remaining crosses. It’s distinct triangular shape and richly decorated appearance includes three recessed statues of Queen Eleanor.

By the 9th of December the funeral procession had reached Northampton and the Queen’s embalmed body lay for the night at Delapre Abbey, just south of the town. The Hardingstone Cross, as it was then known, was built south of the Abbey entrance on a slight hill where it could be seen by passing travellers. The monument has undergone several renovations over the years and despite having lost its third level still remains a striking landmark.

Records also suggest the cortege stopped in Stony Stratford and Woburn where monuments were destroyed, presumably in the civil war.

Very little is known about the one at Woburn.

In Dunstable, a site for the Eleanor Cross, near the entrance to Church Street, was carefully chosen and the ground sprinkled with holy water. This monument has also disappeared, but the Queen is still remembered by the ‘Eleanor Precinct’ which is named after her.

Likewise, the statue near the abbey in St Albans no longer stands today. It is known that the Abbot and his monks escorted her body to the abbey. Later, Cromwell’s troops destroyed the top of the St Albans cross and townspeople demolished the rest in the early 18th century.

Waltham was the tenth resting place and its hexagonal Eleanor Cross survived the Civil War and still stands in a pedestrian precinct.

Meanwhile, the King, with his courtiers and clergy, had ridden ahead so he could receive the body of his dead wife. The procession stopped at various monasteries in the city of London. Eleanor’s body was held briefly in St Paul’s Cathedral and Masses were said in memory, and then, in accordance with her wishes, her heart was taken to the Black Friars.

Cheapside was the site of the penultimate Eleanor Cross and although it was a great London landmark, it fell into ruin after attack by anti-Catholics in the late 16th century. Puritans finally completed its destruction.

History states the funeral procession rested at Charing before entering Westminster Abbey. The cross by the station is a later version of the cross at Cheapside and is very elaborate being originally sited where Whitehall meets Trafalgar Square.

The replica (pictured right) in all it’s splendour, was finished in 1863 and has eight statues of Eleanor with kneeling angels.

The journey of the “Queen of Good Memory” as her legend became known, ended at Westminster Abbey . . . her final resting place.

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It’s something every parent experiences. The day that their child starts asking if they can go out on their own or with friends. It’s just a natural part of their growing independence and, like every part of growing up, it can be a challenging hurdle for a parent to overcome.

Just like deciding when a child’s old enough to be left at home on their own, there’s no set age when you know it will be safe for them to go out without you. Obviously, toddlers and young children will require supervising, but older children have different levels of maturity.

So some 11 year olds will be quite capable of going to the park or the shops on their own but others might not.

As we all want our children to be as safe as possible, you really need to feel comfortable before letting them go out on their own. If you’re not sure, try asking yourself a few questions. Where and when do they want to go? What do they want to do there? Who’s going to be with them? How far away are they going? What time will they be back?

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6. What unusual occurrence happened on the morning of 11/11/2011? a) At 11:11am the scoreboard indicated that South Africa needed 111 runs to win b) At 11:11am South Africa batsman Shaun Pollock was out for 111 c) At 11:11am South Africa bowler Shaun Pollock had conceded 11 runs off one delivery 7. Who is the only test bowler to take a hattrick on his birthday? a) Peter Siddle (Aus) b) Stuart Broad (Eng) c) Imran Khan (Pak) 8. What is West Indian test cricketer Leslie Hylton’s claim to fame? a) He is the only West Indian cricketer to play & umpire in the same match b) He scored the fastest first class century in singles c) He is the only test cricketer to be hanged for murder 9. Who is the only batsman to have scored centuries in both the Semi-Final and Final of a World Cup? a) Kapil Dev (Ind) b) Mahela Jayawardene (Sri L) c) Jacques Kallis (S.Af.)

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1. Who is the only batsman that has hit a six off the first ball of a Test match? a) Graham Gooch (Eng) b) Chris Gayle (W.I.) c) Keith Stackpole (Aus) 2. Which is the only country to win the 60Over, 50-Over and 20-Over World Cup’s? a) Australia b) India c) Sri Lanka 3. Former England captain & wicketkeeper Alec Stewart achieved which of the following: a) He was born on 8/4/63 and scored 8463 runs in his test career b) He was born on 8/4/63 and scored 3648 runs in his test career c) He was born on 8/4/63 and scored 8463 runs in his first class career 4. Which Australian captain played in 153 consecutive Test matches? a) Richie Benaud b) Ian Chappell c) Allan Border 5. The first ever cricket Test between England and Australia had the same outcome as as the Centenary Test in 1977, Was it: a) Australia beat England by 45 runs b) England beat Australia by 45 runs c) A wash out.

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Please join me to celebrate Top Dogs silver anniversary year and our first birthday at our new Adnitt Road shop. I am raising funds for 2 amazing charities: 1. Animals in Need in Irchester, an incredible sanctuary that rescues dogs from ‘death row’ (who’s time is up at kennels), and pays for vets treatment of injured wildlife and more.

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Buying & selling a car . . .

Most of us know that depreciation is the difference between a car’s value when you buy it and when you come to sell it, but what can you do about it? The drop in value tends to vary between makes and models, but typically is between 15-35% in the first year and more significantly, up to 50% or more over three years.

Most motoring experts say that choosing a car that holds its value delivers much bigger savings over time than focusing on fuel efficiency.

What Car? magazine says a typical mediumsized family car bought three years ago will have lost £12,559 in value by now. But the car’s fuel costs during the three years will only have been around £4,000, based on 12,000 miles a year.

So what affects depreciation rate and why do some cars depreciate more quickly than others?

Primarily, mileage is very important and the average mileage is considered to be around 10,000 per year. Remember, the more miles, the less the car is worth. Similarly, the number of owners has a bearing with the fewer the better. If you’re buying a car always check the number of previous owners on the car’s logbook or V5C registration document. Fuel economy is another factor and obviously the more miles per gallon the more attractive the car will be to any potential buyer. Secondhand diesel cars used to hold their value slightly better than petrol cars, but the efficiency of petrol engines is improving all the time. Needless to say, the general condition of any vehicle is also important outside and inside!

Of secondary importance, but still a factor are details like service history – the more complete this is the better. The service book should have stamps or receipts showing servicing in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Then check the length of warranty! Three years is good. However, some manufacturers now offer as long as seven years which is a real bonus if you’re selling a car.

Other factors include the size and desirability of the vehicle as some models are ‘face-lifted’ or replaced every few years, while others go on for 10

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The more recent the model, the better it will hold its value.

Big luxury cars tend to depreciate more than smaller cars because they cost more to run and have higher bills.

Also consider the cost of Road Fund Licence (road tax). Most fuel-guzzling cars cost much more to tax each year, which makes them less desirable in the secondhand marketplace.

If you’re planning to sell a vehicle at some stage try to keep the mileage down and look after it.

Look to sell well before the cars replacement model arrives in the showrooms. If you have the time, keep up to date with the latest news on websites or magazines like What Car?, Autocar or Carbuyer. Another point to consider is selling at the right time of year – convertibles in the summer and 4x4s in the winter . . . and remember to keep your car documents and receipts in one handy place.

If you’re going out on a car hunt do your research before buying any car. The What Car? Website carries the most up-to-date car depreciation tables and be mindful that buying a nearly-new or used car will help you avoid the steepest depreciation.

While we all like to look cool when we’re on the road, steer clear of ‘boy racer’ modifications such as spoilers, wide wheels, flared wheel arches and stick to popular colours – an outrageous shade may appeal to you, but will put off many buyers when you want to sell your car. Finally, remember to choose the right options when you buy – for example, metallic paint and leather are best on executive cars, while built-in sat nav and air con are desirable on mainstream cars. Think it through properly . . you may see a car that really appeals to you but just take a moment to consider what your chance of reselling it is.

PS. To avoid depreciation consider leasing a car.

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According to a recent survey, we waste £12.5bn a year on food which we buy and then just throw away. Understanding the difference between ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates and knowing the best way to store food to keep it fresher for longer can help save pounds. Here are a few facts that might prevent confusion: ‘Best Before’ dates refer to quality rather than food safety. Foods with a ‘best before’ date should be safe to eat after the ‘best before’ date, but they may no longer be in prime condition.

‘Use by’ dates refer to safety. Food can be eaten up to the end of this date but not after - even if it looks and smells fine. Always follow the storage instructions on the packaging.

Why not keep track of ‘use by’ dates on canned produce with a marker pen. Write the year on the top of the cans in your cupboard and you can easily see what needs using soon.

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Fill the trays with foods like baked beans in sauce, tinned vegetables in brine or fluid, liquid foods or anything that fits. Once frozen, they can be decanted into fresh storage containers releasing the trays for further use. Make a note of how many cubes are used for one serving, so you can defrost exactly what you require.

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Top Tips for Hanging Basket success

This month at Cramden Nursery we are planting up our hanging baskets.

April is a great time of year to begin to plan your summer garden display.

If you can start your hanging baskets off now they will look great by the time you are ready to hang them out in your garden at the end of May (when the risk of frosts should have passed).

Where to grow you basket?

What you will need first is somewhere with plenty of natural light and a warm environment for you hanging basket to get growing. A heated greenhouse, conservatory or a warm porch is ideal. The more warmth & light you can give your basket the quicker you plants will grow.

What size basket?

The bigger the basket , the bigger the display will potentially be. Bigger baskets will need less regular watering in summer too due to its larger water capacity. However, make sure your basket has a suitable bracket. These things can get quite heavy once watered. So think about strength and make sure it holds the basket way from your wall!

Which Compost?

Use a good coarse compost, this will keep an open structure for you roots to grow through and aid drainage. A good idea would be to incorporate water retaining granules or gel into your growing medium as hanging basket always dry out quicker than pots on the ground or plants in the borders.

How many young plants to use?

How many plants to use will depend on the size of basket you have and when you are planting it up.

The earlier you start your basket the less plants you will need as you are giving them time to grow and fill out into your basket. Don’t be tempted to squash too many plants in as they do need room to grow.

To give you an idea of how many plants we use at Cramden nursery, a 14” basket in April will be planted up with 6 young plants.

We like to fill our hanging baskets with just Ivy leaf Pelargoniums and find there is no need to use an upright plant in the middle of the basket as the Ivy leaf Pelargoniums will fill the basket top and then tumble over the edge for us beautifully.

How to put it all together If you are using a wire basket don’t forget that it will need a liner.

Fill the basket with your compost, try not to push the compost down as you will squash out that essential air/oxygen for the roots. Fill to the top but not over flowing.

Lay out your plants evenly round the edge of the basket leaving 1 or 2 plants to go in the middle.

Using 2 fingers make a hole for your rooted cutting root ball and pop it in. Do not firm or push your plant down into your compost, the watering at the end will do that for you.

Once you have all your plants in place, your basket will need a water. Using a rose on the end of your hose or watering can will prevent compost being “splashed” out of your basket. Give your hanging basket a good initial water. Here at Cramden Nursery we always give our newly planted baskets a double watering to ensure all the compost is completely wet .

If this all sounds like too much hard work or you do not have the space, wait until the frosts have gone and plant up your baskets with mature plants for that instant impact.

If you are still a little unsure visit our You Tube channel, geraniumtv, for a hanging basket tutorial.

Look for the video “planting a hanging basket with Pelargoniums”.

If you have any questions on then do please get in touch, you can find us on facebook for a quick Question and answer session www.facebook. com/cramdennursery, or you can email me at emily@cramdennursery.co.uk. You can always pick up the phone for a chat on 01604 842365 and of course you are always very welcome to drop in to the nursery with any queries you have. We are ready to help you make the most of your garden here at Cramden Nursery.

Happy planting.

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Kurt Cobain was the face of the nineties, the leader of Nirvana, the multi-platinum grunge band that redefined the sound of the nineties.

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In 1974, after the split, Cobain found himself being shunted between various relatives and, at one stage, he was living rough under a bridge.

At eleven, he was captivated by the Sex Pistols and after their self-destruction, Cobain and friend Krist Novoselic continued to listen to the wave of British bands including Joy Division, the nihilistic post-punk band that some say Nirvana are directly descended from in mood, melody and lyrical quality.

By 1985 Cobain was living in Olympia, Washington where he formed a series of bands before an uneasy alliance with bassist Krist Novoselic and eventually drummer/multiinstrumentalist, Dave Grohl became Nirvana.

By 1988 they were doing gigs and demo tapes.

A year later came a rough-edged debut album ‘Bleach’ under a small time local label, Sub-Pop. In Britain, Nirvana received much recognition and in 1991 they signed to the Geffen label releasing ‘Nevermind’ - a series of different, crunching, screaming songs that along with their first single ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ would propel Nirvana to mainstream stardom. The single became Nirvana’s most highly acclaimed and instantly recognisable song. Not many people can decipher its exact lyrics but Cobain used a seductive hookline to hook the listener.

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In todays innovative world much noise has been made about the lack of affordable housing, especially in cities. Take a look at this 9-story modular building in Kips Bay, New York which was erected last year and contains 55 “micro” apartments that range in size from 260 to 360 square feet. Some rent for just $3,000 a month . . . and that’s in New York! Designed by Narchitects, these modular units were built by Capsys Construction whose proposal, entitled “My Micro NY,” was one of 33 submitted to the city’s Department of Housing Preservation that sponsored the plans to permit smaller housing units in New York.

It was the winning entry in the city’s ‘adAPT’ micro-apartment design competition and has generated massive interest from cities across the United States and all continents around the world.

The modular units were manufactured at the Brooklyn Naval Yard, then stacked and bolted together at the Kips Bay site along with stairs, an elevator and other shared spaces. Essentially, it is a mid-rise modular building of receding dimensions that steps upward in a northerly direction.

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to help shift food stains, whereas a solution of three parts salt to one part lemon juice may clean copper and brass. Stains on wooden chopping boards and cloths may be removed by mixing lemon juice with water, applying and rinsing. Neat lemon juice can act as a degreaser. I’ll give it a go!

Now here’s a dicey one! Make your own furniture polish from 1 part lemon juice and 2 parts cooking oil! Personally, I’d test it first as furniture can have added lacquers or other enhancements. Riskay!

Here’s an old wives tale: an eco-friendly, all-purpose / window cleaner can be made by mixing equal parts of lemon juice and water in a spray bottle or instead of washing up liquid, try soaking a cloth / sponge in lemon juice before giving the dishes a scrub. Rinse in warm water and stand to dry. Hard work, but cheaper than using the dishwasher!

And now an old granny’s tale: Cut a lemon into slices and leave on limescale stains around taps for 10 minutes (or longer). Scrub and rinse. Use lemon juice to help clean dirty toilets rather than commercial products. In summer, try rubbing mildew-stained clothes with a lemon. Leave in the sun for 12 hours or more. Remove rust stains from clothes by applying lemon juice, then dry under a hot sun. Make your Whites even whiter by mixing lemon juice with water or simply add a teaspoon of lemon juice to your wash to make clothes smell fresher. Apparently, women get the best results!

Sometimes you may have part of or a few slices of lemon leftover - so bin it! Throwing lemon peel in the bin from time to time will keep it smelling fresh . . . or fridge it! . . . cut a lemon in half and let it absorb any fridge smells . . or bowl it! . . add dried peels to your pot pourri as a top up . . . or even bake it! After cooking, use residual oven heat to bake discarded orange or lemon peels until they darken. Apparently this creates natural, fragrant firelighters! Might be good for the barbie!

Have you ever realised just how versatile a ripe Something tobeconsider lemon is? Apparently, it can used as a health aide, a cleaner or a cooking aide. Some of the hints that follow may surprise you as much as they do me. I hasten to add that the suggestions below have yet to be tried and tested by myself! So tread carefully if you are tempted to experiment.

Apparently, a lemon has many health benefits: Your hair can be extra shiney by diluting 1 teaspoon of lemon juice in a cup of water. Then use to rinse your hair after shampooing. Dandruff sufferers may find relief by mixing 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in 2 cups of water and using as a rinse after shampooing. Sounds refreshing, sadly I’m bald!

If you fancy making an excellent exfoliating body scrub, mix chopped lemon peel, half a cup of sugar and enough olive oil to make a paste. This hint says to use on rough skin such as feet and elbows or press elbows into half a lemon for two minutes!

Similarly, hands can be freshened and destained with a rub of lemon juice and fingernails can be whitened with a rub from a wedge of lemon - in all cases rinse well if you want to avoid smelling like you’ve just cleaned a lavatory!

Medicinally, it’s claimed that using a paper towel dabbed with lemon juice on spots and blackheads can work wonders and although it may sting, a dab on scratches and scrapes can act as a disinfectant. Likewise applying lemon juice to a wasp sting can nullify the discomfort. Worth a try.

Also, sore throats and coughs could be eased by consuming a mixture of 2 teaspoons of lemon juice with half a teaspoon of honey. Alternatively you could add the juice and honey to some hot tea. Drinking lemon flavoured water on a daily basis could act as a health boost, topping you up on vitamins and minerals - however, take care as consuming too much could act as a laxative!

If you can stand the taste, apparently, sucking a slice of lemon can repel travel sickness and avoid nauseousness. Also combats compulsive talkers!

Now consider a lemon as a cleaning aide. So I am told, stained plastic such as food containers or tupperware benefit from a rub with lemon juice

Now a summer snack idea: try a simple healthy salad dressing by blending lemon juice and olive oil. Then make lemonade by removing pips from crushed segments of 3 lemons. Add water and sugar to taste. Pop into a blender, strain, add ice and serve. If you get the blend right its very refreshing! Lastly, why not freeze your leftover lemon quarters or slices? All clever ideas!

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Ekins allotment field in Northampton, which is between Birchfield Road and the Wellingborough Road near to Bush Hill, has now been used as allotments for 160 years.

A charity was formed in 1856 by the Ekins family of Weston Favell and the ground at the time extended from the Wellingborough Road to the town boundary (marked by a post in Bushland Road). Originally, it was intended for the use of villagers of Weston Favell at a cost of 5 shillings (25p) for a plot of 10 pole (approx..

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In 1930, nine acres of the site was used to build the Headlands Primary School.

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As we look forward to spring and the prospect of warmer weather and longer days, the park once more comes into its own.

Friends are working hard to continue to improve facilities and ensure that the natural environment is preserved and protected. Most important of all is that the park is safe place and secure space for everyone to enjoy open space and freedom.

When the Friends clear and clean and the gardener, Ranger and others carry out works such as pruning of bushes or trees this is often not only to tidy and maintain order but also to create open vistas and clear views across areas of the parkland in order to improve safety for visitors.

Over the years we have had debates and taken advice on how to maintain safety in the park.

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Increased CCTV? We always come to the same view â&#x20AC;&#x201C; that it is those of us who use and visit the park that keep it safe. An active and busy park is a safe place.

It was then very pleasing to hear from our PCSO at our last meeting that the park is very safe and that the police have had no serious incidents in the period since last October. Despite reports of domestic crimes and robberies, it is good to know that the park itself is safe. But as you enjoy the fresh air, do remember to leave your home safe and secure as you do so! Window and door security are especially important. To know more about safety, call the Police non-emergency number on 101 or contact the police station where you can obtain a lot of useful information.

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A young guy with attitude named Eric told his boss that he knew a lot of famous people. Not surprisingly, his boss laughed it off, so Eric promised to introduce him to some of them.

Eric said ‘Would you believe me if I took you to meet Arnold Schwarzenegger? ‘Maybe’ replied his boss. On the Saturday they drove to a private mansion where Arnie answered the door. ‘Hey! Eric! How are you doing? Long time no see! Why don’t you and your friend come in for lunch’. After two hours they left. Eric said to his boss ‘Convinced?’ ‘I’m not sure’ said his boss. ‘Arnie’s a naturally friendly guy’.

Eric replied ‘Would you like to meet Madonna then?’ Surprised, his boss said ‘Of course’. So a week later they went to London and taxied to Madonna’s house. ‘Eric! Great to see you again’ said Madonna. ‘Who’s this creep?’ ‘This is my boss’ said Eric. ‘Come in. I suppose any friend of Eric’s is a friend of mine’. After an hour they left.

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Local Football Update

by Andy Goldsmith

Down at the mill, Northampton Spencer are searching for a new chairman after Graham Wrighting decided to stand down from his position at the end of the current season after a marathon 33 year stint in the role.

Graham took over in 1982 with the club at a low ebb following relegation to Division One and during his time in charge saw the club bounce back to the top flight and become a force in the Premier winning the title in 1992 and the Knockout Cup two years later. During his tenure, Spencer have also won the prestigious Northants Senior Cup and also the UCL Division One title twice. Graham states that he is looking for someone with new initiatives to ensure that the club is in good hands for the next chapter in its history. Anyone interested in the post should contact the club at the Kingsthorpe Mill ground.

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their efforts were rewarded in the dying minutes when Stuart McMichael broke away down the right and cut inside.

His thumping low drive reduced the arrears but proved to be too late for a dramatic comeback.

The win cements Spencer in the top half of the table, whilst the defeat leaves Sileby in amongst the relegation candidates.

However, the Fernie Fields men have introduced three new newcomers in a bid to bolster their battle against the drop from the Premier Division.

Two recruits came in from the UCL Under 21 Division and were quick to make an impact.

Midfielder Adam Moussi (from Kettering) scored twice on his debut against Cogenhoe while Karlos Augustine, top scorer for AFC Rushden & Diamonds Under 21s, netted the winning goal at Rothwell Corinthians on his Sileby debut.

There were also excellent draws at Deeping and Newport Pagnell that have increased confidence.

Better news at the mill was that the February ‘Goalscorer of the Month’ award was won by Ryan Ansell, the Spencer striker who bagged six goals in the Millers’ four matches during the month. The inform striker scored in every match with singles in the win over Holbeach and back to back derbies with Wellingborough, but it was his decisive hat trick in the win over Deeping on the final Saturday of the month which took him clear of his rivals for the prized accolade.

Meanwhile in Division one, ON Chenecks remain in the promotion places after a six game unbeaten run through February, which keeps them close on the heels of the leaders, Peterborough Sports. The highlight being a 2-1 away win at p r o m o t i o n rivals Stewarts and Lloyds Corby which gave O.N’s a breathing space. A 58th minute Ash Ogden goal put them ahead and Tom Caton doubled the Chenecks lead five minutes past the hour. Michael Byrne’s 82nd minute reply put the Corby side back in the hunt but they were unable to salvage a point. Fighting draws at Blackstones and Oakham followed the 2-1 home win against Irchester. At the time of writing, Graham Cottle’s men were second in the table, but their rivals all have games in hand that could make for a tight finish.

The first ever UCL top flight clash between two Northampton teams took place on the 5th March.

Two first half goals gave Spencer the local bragging rights in the Northampton derby at Fernie Fields.

In was the visitors who bossed the first half and took a deserved lead on 17 minutes, when Matt Long broke down the left and squared to Ansell whose shot was blocked, but Ryan Dove was the quickest to react to score from 6 yards. Spencer doubled their lead with the last action of the half when the prolific Ansell scrambled the ball home after persistent work down the right hand side

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Northampton School for Girls Centenary Celebrations Lenticular Text Painting

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Northampton School for Girls has been educating the girls of our town for 100 years. The school has celebrated the centenary by commissioning Jamie Poole, a local artist, to create a very different kind of painting. Jamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intricate painting is made entirely from the names of students who attended the school in 1915 and in 2015. Each name has been cut out and glued down individually to form two pictures which can viewed from different angles in the same artwork (lenticular). The idea behind it is that as you walk past the picture, it changes from a classroom in 1915 at St Georges Avenue to an image of the orchestra at Spinney Hill Road where the school is currently based.

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is coming alive with colour and it is Emily’s favourite time of year. “The anticipation of the summer to come is so exciting, it is as if anything is possible.”

Emily goes on to say “a very practical approach to planning your pots and baskets for the summer would be to use young plants, sometimes known as plugs.”

A wide range of colours in both up right and trailing Pelargoniums (aka Geraniums) can be found at Cramden, all at a great value price of just £1 each. Plant them into your baskets or pots and keep them sheltered from the frosts at this early time of year.

The friendly nursery staff are on hand to help you, even if it is just a matter of colour coordination. All their plants are home grown and healthy. There is plenty of parking on the nursery.

The nursery is open 9-5pm Monday - Saturday, and Sundays 10-4pm. All their plants are home grown and healthy. Cramden Nursery is well worth a visit for all gardeners. Go and see what you have been missing.

Kingsthorpe’s best kept secret Cramden Nursery is a little gem of a family business. It was set up over 50 years ago by John Mitchell. Today the nursery is run by his daughter Emily and her partner Nic. April & May are exciting months at Cramden Nursery. Spring is the time to wake up your garden and your ideas about what you plan to grow this summer. At the moment the nursery

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Dragon Boat Festival 2016

No previous Many families enjoy a day out watching the experience races come and be one of them. The admission needed fee is only £5 per car.

Each team is given an area where you can pitch a Gazebo and also bring a Barbecue and be part of Northampton’s largest Community Event with net proceeds going to the local Air Ambulance and also local charities.

On Sunday July 17th 2016, the 13th annual Rotary Dragon Boat will take place at Billing Aquadrome. Last year 45 teams took part and this year we are hoping to increase that number to 60 teams.

For more information go to our webpage at: http://www.rotarydragons.org.uk/ or contact Paul Simpson on 07791 030571

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If you wish to take part you will need a team of at least 11 people, 10 paddlers and one drummer to beat time. Each team will have at least three races over the 250 metre course across the Main Lake. The cost is a Boat Registration fee of £400 and each team member is expected to raise £50 sponsorship or if you have difficulty with the Boat Registration Fee we accept an undertaking for each of the team members to raise £100.

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1 May Northants v Derbyshire (CC) at County Ground 1 May Rushden Town Band at Ab Pk Bandstand 3-5 May Rising Talent at Cripps, NSB Free 3-7 May Joseph at Derngate 5-7 May The Complete Deaths at the Royal 7 May O.N’s 1st XI v Stony Stratford at Billing Rd (12) 7 May Antiques & Collectors Fayre at Abington Church rooms, Park Ave North 10-4pm 8 May Daventry Brass Band at Ab Pk Bandstand 9-14 May Heartbeat at Derngate 10-14 May The Tragedy of Madame Bovary at Royal 13-15 May Beer festival at Tennis Club, Weston Favell 14-15 May Food festival at Beckets Park 10am-6pm 15 May Northants v Kent (CC) at County Ground 15 May Hitchin Band at Ab Pk Bandstand 19 May The Illegal Eagles at Derngate 20-30 May Soul at the Royal 21 May O.N’s 1st XI v Horton House at Billing Rd (12) 22 May Moulton 77 Band at Ab Pk Bandstand 23-28 May Chicago at Derngate 27 May Northants v Derbyshire (T20) at County Ground 28 May Northants v Essex (CC) at County Ground 29 May Northampton Concert band at Ab Pk Bandstand 30 May Dog Show at Racecourse 11am-4pm, 12 start Health Walks at Kingsthorpe Community College 9.3010.15am; Apr 5, 12, 19. 26 May 3, 10.

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. . . . . Ganderton’s bakery and general provisions, just along the Harborough Road, opposite Kingsthorpe recreation ground? The shop opened for business in the early part of the 20th century, circa 1915, and was still fourishing until a few years ago. George Ganderton and his wife Harriet, known as Hetty, raised a family of three boys and a girl. The shop sold everything from shoe polish to foodstuffs, with bread baked on the premises in the early days. On Sundays the baking ovens were used by some of the locals to cook their dinners. This ensured that the ovens never went completely cold for bread baking.

Today the premises has been recently opened as THE OLD BAKEHOUSE, an art gallery and cafe, serving a selection of light meals as well as a ‘full English breakfast’ at just under a fiver.

A scrumptious afternoon tea for two is on offer at £20 with a good selection of sandwiches, cakes and beverage of your choice. The Italian coffee here is an excellent brew. The cafe/ gallery is closed on Mondays.

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friendly service from the present owner. The art gallery has an interesting display of works for sale by a local artist whilst Annette Gibas told us that she too has recently taken up her own paint brushes again.

Kingsthorpe is well blessed with a good range of ‘eateries’ ranging from take-aways of several different cultures, as well as a branch of T & 2 Sugars which offers a great Sunday luncheon deal, in addition to a daily menu of cafe favourites. One of the few independent bakeries still operating in the area is GARDNERS which is also along the main Harborough Road, specialising in the production of celebration cakes as well as delicious bread, having worked in the trade for very many years.

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