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New retirement lifestyle in the heart of Banbury Back to Black Father’s Day GIFTs Keeping fit and healthy JUNE 2019 | Issue 36

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HERE & NOW 07 See the UK’s top riders at Masters of Midshires

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08 Going back to black

FATher’s DAY 20 Find the perfect gift for Father’s Day

Senior LIVINg 24 Keeping fit and healthy

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KEEPING ACTIVE 28 Gylnis Dray takes us on a walk around Alvechurch

WHAT’s ON 30 What’s on in Warwickshire in June

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA

Billy Bragg to headline Warwick Folk Festival Billy Bragg will headline the hugely popular Warwick Folk Festival which returns for its milestone 40th spectacular year from Thursday 25 – Sunday 28 July at Warwick School and the surrounding town.

The successful family friendly festival will bring together other leading names from around the world including Skerryvore, Karan Casey, Calan, Will Pound & Eddy Jay, Breabach, O’Hooley & Tidow and Nancy Kerr for a 4-day music and dance extravaganza.

Visitors can enjoy a full programme of energetic ceilidhs, concerts, singarounds, dance, intimate acoustic performances or full on gigs. Soak up the atmosphere, sit in the beer tent, join in with the sessions, shop in the craft stalls, learn a new skill, taste street food, or simply relax with friends in the wine and cocktail bar. Generations can spend time together and enjoy a host of performers and entertainment for families plus a full programme of activities for 12 - 18 year olds. In the town centre there will be a vast array of colourful dance displays, pub

music sessions and open air concerts.

Billy Bragg will perform on the Thursday in the main marquee. Billy has been a fearless recording artist, tireless live performer and peerless political campaigner for over 35 years. Honoured with the PRS Outstanding Contribution to British Music award at the Ivor Novello awards in 2018, he is regarded as a valuable statesman.

To help celebrate their 40th year the organisers are asking people to send in photographs capturing memories of earlier festival moments such as engagements, births, chance meetings that have sparked musical and personal projects and generations growing up with the festival. Please send images by email to info@warwickfolkfestival. co.uk” email to info@warwickfolkfestival. co.uk or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/ warwickfolkfestival

advised to book their tickets ASAP and take advantage of the savings. Visitors to the festival can choose from Friday-Sunday tickets, Thursday-Sunday tickets or just visit for the day, plus under 14s go free!

There are a few Super Early Bird Tickets available but are expected to sell out in the next few days. Festival goers are therefore

Tickets can be booked online. For more information visit www.warwickfolkfestival. co.uk

Explore over 100 acres at Ryton Pools Country Park Ryton Pools Country Park (CV8 3BH) has over 100 acres to explore. The park has miles of flat, surfaced footpaths, picnic areas, lakes, 2 exciting adventure play areas, and a permanent Pirate Trail Adventure.

There is a gift shop, bike hire, and café and kids can have their birthday parties here with parties ranging from fairies to den building. Less able visitors can hire mobility scooters and there are volunteering opportunities monthly for anyone wanting to get more involved in the work of the park.

The park is pay & display, so you can decide how long you want to visit. During the school holidays there is a whole programme of events which can be booked through Eventbrite.

This August we also have the outdoor cinema returning on 1st August with ‘Gangsta Granny’ tickets available from https://www.heartbreakproductions. co.uk For more information please visit website http:// countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk/2016/05/17/ whatson n 4 | South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now | Issue 36 | June 2019

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Treat your dad to a day out at Motor Museum

The British Motor Museum has plenty of ideas for Father’s Day on 16 June, whether it’s a special day out or a unique gift that you are looking for. Treat Dad to a day out at the Museum admiring over 300 British classic cars, or why not sign him up to one of the motoring related autumn workshops.

Tickets can be bought online or visit the online shop to purchase a Museum Gift Voucher which includes two Museum admission tickets and a souvenir guide book. Those visiting the Museum on Father’s Day itself can also enjoy the spectacle of 500 vintage and veteran motorcycles at the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Banbury Run. If you’re looking for the ideal gift for an owner of a cherished classic car, then take advantage of a number of Father’s Day discount offers on Heritage Certificate products. Heritage Certificates are the official ‘Certified Copy of a Factory Record’ for a classic car showing the car’s specification as it left the production line. Get 20% off all premium products including Technical Specifications, Heritage Document Wallets and Aston Martin Folders. For more on this offer visit britishmotormuseum.co.uk and click on the ‘Heritage Certificates’ tab. Please use the code FDPP2019 at the checkout. Orders placed by 19 May can be prepared in time for Father’s Day, however the 20% off offer on all premium products will run throughout the summer, ending on 18 August.

The Museum’s online shop also stocks a range of gifts from DVDs featuring marque specific archive footage, to car models and novelty motoring themed items including many unique products to mark Minis 60th Anniversary. To find out more about Father’s Day gift ideas and the British Motor Museum please visit www.britishmotormuseum. co.uk or call 01926 641188.

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA

Unsigned talent invited to play at Birmingham arenas Arena Birmingham and Resorts World Arena are offering a unique opportunity for unsigned talent to play at their venues.

The Arenas are seeking emerging local talent to play in the pre-show entertainment area of the venues before main shows, giving the lucky chosen acts the chance to perform for an audience of up to 15,800 people. Two of the UK’s leading live entertainment venues, Arena Birmingham and Resorts World Arena open their doors to millions of fans every

year and host some of the world’s top artists.

The pre-show stages, the Unsigned Stage at Arena Birmingham and the Amstel Stage at Resorts World Arena, have hosted over 150 local acts in the last year who have entertained audiences with music, dance and comedy.

Alan Goodman, general manager of the Arenas, said: “We’re really keen to support emerging talent and this is a great opportunity to have your act seen by large and varied audiences. We have welcomed all

manner of acts to our stages and encourage any ambitious unsigned performers to get in touch with us – they may even go on to perform on the main stage one day!”

Acts wishing to submit material for consideration can do so by sending a short video of their act to communications@ necgroup.co.uk. Submissions will be reviewed and a representative from the Arenas will be in touch with selected applicants.

See the UK’s top riders at Masters of Midshires On Sunday June 23rd, Midshires Grasstrack Club are hosting this years FIME Euro solo Semi Final plus their ever popular annual MASTER OF MIDSHIRES event at Lower Fosse Field, Fosse-way near Leamington Spa, CV31 1XJ. This is a great family day out with over 30 races taking place. Many of the U.K’s top riders will be on show along with the very best from France, Germany, Sweden, Holland and the Czech Rep. Included in the days racing will be the awesome 1,000cc Sidecars, with all the top outfits again doing battle. Trackside parking is available, and there is hot & cold food, a Public Bar and toilets on site. Entry is just £15 for adults, and kids 16 and under are in for free. Free camping is available on site from Friday, June 21st. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. This sport must be seen to realise the speeds and acceleration that are produced from lightweight machines with no brakes!

Practice starts at 8am with the first race due off at 1.30pm, with a finish time of about 5pm. Visit midshiresgrasstrack.com for further info and past galleries, or call 07444 403230.

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Home & Garden Black doesn’t have to be boring, but it can be daunting with the main colour being the darkest shade possible. One of the biggest bathroom trends of 2019, however, is to move over to the dark side, bringing drama and luxury to the most private room of the house.

We take a look at the key design features to help reinvigorate your bathroom this summer.

Bamboo Ladder, matte black www.raftfurniture.co.uk

Taking the plunge Choose a black bath to really make an impact. Whether it’s traditonal or contemporary, stone or tin, feet or no feet, a freestanding bath can really make a statement when redesigning your bathroom. The bow freestanding bath from Frontline Bathrooms in graphite with a brass plinth, beautifully combines form and function with sumptuous styling.

The exquisite model is twin-skinned and double-ended with a traditional bateaustyle shape. Ideally place your new tub next to a window, so the natural light can filter in while your having a relaxing soak.

There are many benefits for having a bath in your bathroom, but many houses are tight on space and opt instead for a walk -in shower.

Lusso Stone offer a range of bathroom furniture including the Industrial shower enclosure range. The walk in enclosure has a unique matte black framed design and a low profile polished white shower tray. Designed in Britain and based on an exclusive design that has revolutionised the bathroom industry. It offers flexibility in design, with its reversibility, along with safety in mind.

Elegant touches If the thought of going completely black frightens you slightly, opt instead for subtle , black accessories, like this Bamboo ladder from Raft (shown opposite); a fantastic place for hanging towels and throws, or simply as an ornamental piece.

Aplaceforeverything.co.uk has an array of matte black accessories perfect for just a hint of drama including soap dishes, bathroom tumblers and pedal bins. Use natural wooden accents to complement the room. Light wicker baskets for laundry, pale wooden shelves or a seagrass toilet roll holder can add a sophisticated touch Monochrome Whether you’re looking for simple patterns or intricate designs for your bathroom, keep it monochrome. Black and white Continued over the page

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Brooklyn Umbrella Pendant 8inch Pewter; Brooklyn Outdoor & Bathroom Dome Wall Light Pewter & Brass; Sleek Large Pewter www.industville.co.uk

geometric patterns will make a room more chic and stylish. Add unique style to your home with the Mardi Gras vinyl flooring range from Carpetright (shown below); the Sagres vinyl flooring is stylish and guaranteed to be the talking point of your home.

A black, white and grey marble finish gives a timeless take on the monochrome theme and this can be applied to the walls as well as the floors. If you are brave enough, paint the walls black or use high gloss tiles to give a crisp shiny finish. Set the walls off by large pieces of art or a statement mirror to add the illusion of space.

Bright lights Whether you want to create a relaxing environment or a bright open space to get ready in the morning, how you illumiate your

bathroom is very important. Mood lighting with dimmer switches can help you relax, perfect if you want to mimick that spa feeling.

Counteract the dark shades with big, bold lighting. Combine a sleek matte black finish with brass and pewter by using these impressive light fittings (shown above) from Industville. The urban finish of the Umbrella light lends itself to use in any space. It comes with 1m of Black Round Fabric Flex, meaning you can suspend them from a height that’s right for you.

conditions. Orchids are also perfect for being a natural focal point as well as easy to maintain. The bathroom mimics a natural rainforest, making it easy for the plant to survive. Aloe Vera is also a good choice as it not only has beneficial health properties but it absorbs moisture and is easy to look after.

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Pick the perfect plant Aloe Vera, Bamboo and Ivy are ideal for adding a hint of colour to your bathroom, with the added bonus of being environmentally friendly. The Dracaena plant (lucky bamboo) is a natural humidifyer and benifit from humid

Mardi Gras 599 Sagres Vinyl www.carpetright.co.uk

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Chemical-free weed killers Experts at BillyOh.com reveal the store cupboard essentials to keep weeds under control this season.

British gardeners are being urged to consider homemade and chemicalfree alternatives to keep weeds under control this spring and summer.

Hours in the garden pruning and preening can soon be ruined by pesky weeds like dandelions and white clover, so experts from BillyOh.com have revealed the best weed killers which can be fashioned from common store cupboard essentials.

Vinegar, salt, and baking soda all contain properties which starve, dehydrate and ultimately destroy troublesome plants, so that gardeners can enjoy healthy lawns and weed-free driveways for longer.

A spokesperson for BillyOh.com commented: “Not only will these products and concoctions save the expense of commercial products, it also means you can avoid using chemical sprays.

“Products with high acidic values are usually effective, but you should avoid spraying them directly on soil, as substances like vinegar can break down the soil structure and kill beneficial microorganisms.”

1. Vinegar Vinegar is non-selective and will kill everything it touches, but it won’t work on deep rooted perennials and may just ‘burn’ the visible parts of the weed. It’s highly effective on small weeds, but it can also alter your soil to prevent things from growing there in the future, so it’s best to use this on block paving and gravel driveways only. Simply add it to a sprayer and squirt onto the leaves and stems of weeds.

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2. Salt Salt has been used as a herbicide and pesticide for hundreds of years and is very effective. Dilute three parts salt with one-part water, mix and leave to stand for 10 minutes to make sure the salt has dissolved.

Spray the desired weeds with the salty solution, but don’t use on lawns – salt can be absorbed into your soil and prevent future growth.

3. Boiling water Scalding water can destroy growing weeds, but also any other greenery nearby, so make sure to keep it as close to the weeds as possible.

4. Baking soda Use baking soda on pesky weeds, particularly those growing in cracks to avoid killing healthy grass and other vegetation.

5. Mulch Layer mulch with newspapers or cardboard to eliminate existing weeds, whilst also stopping the next generation of weeds from growing, too.

6. Cornmeal Cornmeal gluten acts as an organic herbicide and is free of toxic chemicals, so should be scattered over soil to prevent crabgrass and dandelions from growing.

7. Rubbing alcohol Mix two tablespoons of rubbing alcohol with a litre of water, and then pour the mixture into a spray bottle. The alcohol will remove the moisture that weeds need to survive.

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Flower Show favourites As Chelsea Flower Show geared up for its most popular edition yet, garden centres across the nation are bracing for a surge in sales as Brits recreate their own show gardens at home.

The world-renowned event had unprecedented ticket sales due to the ‘Kate Middleton effect’, with gardening enthusiasts eagerly awaiting their first viewing of this year’s prestigious designs.

Wyevale Garden Centres has identified the plant champions of Chelsea for 2019: the affordable, accessible and easy-to-grow ‘Chelsea favourites’ that gardeners can readily introduce to their outdoor space this summer.

These are the plants predicted to infiltrate social media feeds and news threads over the coming weeks, feeding into the biggest gardening trends for 2019.

Julian Palphramand, Plant Buyer at Wyevale Garden Centres, says: “Chelsea Flower Show has long been a highlight on the calendar for the gardening community, but its influence now extends to millions via social media, where we know over a fifth of Brits get their gardening inspiration. Last year we witnessed a huge demand from customers wanting to ‘get the Chelsea look’ and have curated a section in centres that brings together show-stoppers suited to all garden styles and sizes.”

With a central message to ‘reconnect with nature’, themes at Chelsea this year include sustainability, climate change, pests and diseases, as well as wellbeing and the mental and physical benefits of gardening. Colours that evoke a sense of calm and happiness, such as greens, whites and yellows, will be prevalent; while the resurgence of traditional plants, which Wyevale Garden Centres defined as a key trend in gardening for 2019, will also reign strong.

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“Beloved classics will continue to make their way into the limelight. We expect to see increased sales of foxgloves, geraniums, delphiniums and irises, which will feature in abundance at Chelsea, as well as paperplants, ferns, hydrangeas and New Zealand flax. With the removal of oak, olive and almond trees from this year’s show, acers and birches are expected to move into the forefront.”

Wyevale Garden Centres’ top five ‘Chelsea Favourites’ to introduce to your garden: 1. Agapanthus Joe Perkins, creator of The Facebook Garden, has hinted that this will be a prominent plant in his design. With beautiful flower heads held above lush, strap-like green foliage, the agapanthus will no doubt take social media by storm this summer. This plant is a sun worshipper that grows best in well-drained soil (it will suffer if sitting in moisture) and can reach a height and spread of 45cm x 45cm after a couple of years.

2. Alstroemeria (Peruvian lily) This continues to be a popular choice year after year.

Its decorative and exotic flowers are available in a wide range of colours and bloom from May until the first frosts, guaranteeing long-lasting enjoyment and value for money. Hardy and easy to grow, this plant thrives best in sun or part shade. To keep yours at its best, plant in rich fertile soil (neutral to slightly acidic) and feed with a high potash feed each week during the growing season.

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Home & Garden gardens featuring natural, woodland shrubs and plants with interesting foliage. Ticking all the boxes, this clump-forming evergreen perennial has attractive variegated foliage tipped with white edging, and is perfectly suited to both patio pots and mixed borders. Keep it well watered and ensure it is in a sheltered spot for the colder months.

4. Salvia ‘love and wishes’ With French lavender and rosemary banned from Chelsea this year, this plant is predicted to gain ground. First launched at the event in 2015, this fragrant sage has since appeared in several gardens across the show. The colourful and robust perennial features flower spikes in red and purple held above small aromatic foliage. It grows best in full sun and is fairly drought resistant, making it a great addition for pots and containers during the summer months.

5. David Austin Roses English roses are always a firm favourite for gardeners, and with two new David Austin Roses being unveiled at Chelsea this year, their popularity is expected to boom. Renowned for their fragrance and beauty, the wide selection of David Austin roses includes hybrid tea roses, climbing roses and patio roses, with trending colours at Chelsea predicted to be pastel apricots and yellows, and deeper shades of pink.

Over 400 different plant varieties will feature in the ‘Chelsea favourites’ section at Wyevale Garden Centres, capturing the inspiration and essence of Chelsea ready for gardeners to recreate at home.

For more information and to find your local centre, visit: www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

Happy Father's Day! From his favourite tipple to kitchen gadgets, take your pick from these gifts anf treat your dad on Father’s Day (June 16)

THE ADVENTURE SEEKER

Seiko Prospex designs challenge every limit perfect for the strongest man in your life Sports lovers will love this range of modern and tecnically reliable timepieces that are perfect for expeditions in the water, sky or land. www.seikowatches.com

THE GENTLEMEN’S HAMPER

There are times when you may wonder just what to buy the gentleman in your life, especially the one who seems to have everything.

A robust coffee, a sturdy breakfast tea, cheese biscuits and accompanying chutney, biscuits of the salted caramel variety and the most traditional of Mint Imperials. An ideal gift to spoil dad! www.cartwrightandbutler.co.uk

BLEU DE CHANEL

Bleu De Chanel Parfum opens with an aromatic freshness and lingers on the warm, addictive fullness of cedar and sandalwood from New Caledonia. A powerful and refined composition, a deep blue hue. www.chanel.com

ANY SHARP TWIST

Make light work of even the bluntest kitchen knives with the AnySharp Twist. Comprising a fresh new, modern look just like its name you can certainly admire the beautifully curved silhouette of the Twist. www.amazon.co.uk

BOOJA BOOJA

Keep it deliciously simple this Father’s Day and treat your dad to an exquisite Booja-Booja chocolate treat. They are dairy free, gluten free, soya free, organic and vegan. Single flavour boxes of multi award-winning Booja-Booja Hazelnut Crunch Truffles are available from selected Sainsburys stores.

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COTSWOLD SINGLE MALT WHISKY

Our Cotswolds Single Malt Whisky is the first whisky ever distilled in the Cotswolds.

We use 100% locally grown, floor-malted barley and mature the whisky in first-fill exBourbon barrels and reconditioned red wine casks. Rich, fruity and sippable. www.cotswoldsdistillery. com

PERSONALISED WORKSHOP MANUAL

This Father’s Day, Haynes has got it covered when it comes to choosing the perfect gift for dads. To mark the special day, Haynes has a novel way of gifting its market-leading stepby-step workshop car manuals by offering a personalisation service that allows people to custom-build their own Haynes Workshop Manual for 210 cars. www.cpiyourway.co.uk/ ustorehaynes/

BLISSFUL BLOCKS

Treat yourself to a touch of decadence this spring with Thorntons melt-in-the-mouth chocolate blocks. Each block is packed full of the finest whole ingredients enveloped in thick chocolate.

Thorntons blocks will be available in all major supermarkets in the UK and Ireland from June.

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Entrepreneurial business to give High Street a ‘Bare Faced’ Boost Experienced aesthetician Zoe Myers is dedicated and passionate about skin health.

Her new skin health and aesthetic clinic in Kenilworth - Bare Faced Aesthetics - bucks the trend by proving that there are still local entrepreneurs out there prepared to open new, vibrant, viable businesses on our High Streets for the local community.

After seven years working in medically led aesthetic clinics, 24 year old Zoe has decided to go it alone and open her own unique aesthetic clinic in Kenilworth focusing on an ethical and non-invasive approach to skin health and beauty.

Mirroring the Botox backlash and celebrity trend for less obvious procedures, Bare Faced Aesthetics has a ‘no-needle’ policy. Instead, the clinic focuses on using cutting edge technology and the latest development in skincare to help customers tackle blemishes, pigmentation, fine lines and skin luminosity.

Zoe says, “Bare Faced Aesthetics approach to skin health and beauty revolves around boosting the skin with proven, natural, non invasive treatments. We don’t just tell people what treatment they should be having, we educate them about their skin’s conditions and explain how we can help them with a range of effective aesthetic treatments.

“There are no injectables (Botox or fillers) at

Bare Faced Aesthetics”, adds Zoe. “We focus on supporting skin health so that it can more effectively stave off the effects of ageing, pollution and UV damage in a less intrusive way.”

The cornerstone of this non-invasive treatment regime is the world-renowned HydraFacial system; the only one in Kenilworth at present.

A globally successful phenomenon, and used by thousands of dermatologists worldwide, HydraFacial is an aesthetic facial treatment that can treat skin of any age, type or tone for anti-ageing, UV and pollution damage, acne and pigmentation problems; giving instantly visible results with significantly little or no downtime after treament.

Customers can experience a range of aesthetic treatments including Perk Lip and Eye, Innopen Needling, ACP electrolysis blemish removal, ZO Skincare and Heliocare sun protection. To book a consultation with Zoe or discover more about HydraFacial Aesthetics visit www.barefacedaesthetics. co.uk

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Good podiatrists Do you remember your 12th birthday? Its that last one before you are officially a teenager.

The one where you are two thirds of the way to adulthood with all of the excitement and fears growing inside you. My son is at that pre-teens stage, and my focus is to encourage a lifelong love of learning for him. By showing what can be achieved with knowledge, he will hopefully enjoy a life journey of understanding, fulfilment and happiness for himself, but also he can share that to help others. For example, he is a Junior Instructor for his self-defence club and sees the pleasure each week that comes from enabling others to grow.

This learning and growth is what my son has observed throughout his life, including seeing his father do the same. I am often engaged with CPD (continuing professional development) and this time of year is particularly busy with podiatry-related conferences and courses that challenge the old grey matter, improve my professional practice, and update my clinical knowledge

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as the boundaries of medical science are forever pushed forwards. Its really important that I do this CPD in order that I can keep my patients safe and provide the most up-todate treatments available to solve their foot and gait-related problems.

Without this CPD, then I could not honestly say that I am doing the very best for those who seek my expertise, and that is an important standard for me and my clinic. As I started my “foot” studies in 1987, that means any patient who comes to see me receives 32 years of learning from me, in order that I can help them as much as possible. This is exactly what reviews say about me such as this one left for us on Google earlier this year: “Specialist advice from a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional - bridging the gap between podiatry and physio for successful outcomes of foot issues” Unfortunately for the public (and that includes those who kindly read my articles), some healthcare providers think that obtaining a qualification means they can stop learning,

My son learning the importance of trusting in a safe pair of hands that has your best interests at heart. This is exactly what you want from any health care provider you see.

and I’ve seen many such “competitors” sit back on their laurels and never grow for the benefit of their patients. This is the exact opposite of what I’ve done and what I am encouraging my son to do. Together we are loving learning and loving sharing knowledge with others.

Jonathan Small, Lead Podiatrist & Mentor, Health First Foot & Gait Clinic www.healthfirstsoutham.co.uk health1first@aol.com, 01926 811272

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Keeping fit and healthy How much physical activity should older adults aged 65 and over need to do to keep healthy? We take a look at the NHS guidlines for older adults aged 65 and over.

How much physical activity do older adults aged 65 and over need to do to keep healthy?

To stay healthy or to improve health, older adults need to do two types of physical activity each week: aerobic exercise and strength exercises.

The NHS guidelines for older adults aged 65 and over are that those who are generally fit and have no health conditions that limit their mobility should try to be active daily.

You should do at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity such as cycling or walking every week and strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).

Or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity such as running or a game of singles tennis every week and strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).

Or a mix of moderate and vigorous aerobic activity every week (for example, two 30-minute runs plus 30 minutes of brisk walking equates to 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity. Also, strength exercises on two or more days a week that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms).

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vigorous activity provides the same health benefits as two minutes of moderate activity.

You should also try to break up long periods of sitting with light activity, as sedentary behaviour is now considered an independent risk factor for ill health, no matter how much exercise you do.

Older adults at risk of falls, such as people with weak legs, poor balance and some medical conditions, should do exercises to improve balance and co-ordination on at least 2 days a week. Examples include yoga, tai chi and dancing.

So what counts as moderate aerobic activity?

Examples of activities that require moderate effort for most people include: • walking • water aerobics • ballroom and line dancing • riding a bike on level ground or with few hills • playing doubles tennis • pushing a lawn mower • canoeing • volleyball Moderate activity will raise your heart rate and make you breathe faster and feel warmer.

One way to tell if you’re exercising at a moderate level is if you can still talk but can’t sing the words to a song.

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SENIOR LIVING Daily chores such as shopping, cooking or housework don’t count towards your 150 minutes because the effort isn’t enough to raise your heart rate. But this type of activity is still important, as it breaks up periods of sitting.

What counts as vigorous aerobic activity?

There’s good evidence that vigorous activity can bring health benefits over and above that of moderate activity.

Examples of activities that require vigorous effort for most people include: • jogging or running • aerobics • swimming fast • riding a bike fast or on hills • singles tennis • football • hiking uphill • energetic dancing • martial arts Vigorous activity makes you breathe hard and fast. If you’re working at this level, you won’t be able to say more than a few words without pausing for breath. In general, 75 minutes of vigorous activity can give similar health benefits to 150 minutes of moderate activity.

What activities strengthen muscles?

Muscle strength is necessary for; all daily movement, building and maintaining strong bones, regulating blood sugar and blood pressure and maintaining a healthy weight.

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Muscle-strengthening exercises are counted in repetitions and sets. A repetition is one complete movement of an activity, such as a biceps curl or a sit-up. A set is a group of repetitions.

For each strength exercise, try to do: • at least 1 set • 8 to 12 repetitions in each set To gain health benefits from strength exercises, you should do them to the point where you find it hard to complete another repetition.

There are many ways you can strengthen your muscles, whether at home or in the gym.

Examples of muscle-strengthening activities include: • carrying or moving heavy loads, such as groceries.

• activities that involve stepping and jumping, such as dancing.

• heavy gardening, such as digging or shovelling.

• exercises that use your body weight for resistance, such as push-ups or sit-ups.

• yoga • pilates • lifting weights For a series of free videos to inspire you visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitnessstudio/

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Quality care for 30 years During May, Helping Hands Home Care will celebrate the company’s 30th birthday. The company has been providing quality care for three decades and celebrated with the help of two of the company’s longest standing customers.

To commemorate this milestone, Chairman Tim Lee visited Julie and Jean, two customers who have collectively received care from Helping Hands for nearly 40 years in Warwickshire.

Jean, a Helping Hands customer for 23 years, and Julie who has received both live-in and visiting care over the past 16 years was visited

by Tim, Area Manager Joanne Broderick and the benefit she feels by having someone there their respective visiting carers. to support her; it means the world to her that Mandy Baylis has been supporting Julie for the she can be independent at home.” full 16 years that she has been with Helping Hands and said: “It’s been an absolute Tim Lee said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be pleasure looking after Julie all these years. celebrating our 30th year and I am so proud She’s a wonderful lady and we have a great that we are now considered one of the nation’s relationship. Our visits are more like a catch up leading providers in home care.” between old friends than care. I see first-hand

Later this year, the company will open its

one hundredth branch, enabling even more people to remain in the comforts of their own home - regardless of age, disability or geographical area.

Tim concluded: “It’s a fantastic achievement and we couldn’t think of a more fitting way to mark this special year by spending time with two of our most loyal customers.”

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Start / Finish: Walk starts/ends at Alvechurch Railway Station.

Public Transport: Alvechurch has its own railway station and is also served by buses. Please check ‘Traveline’ and current timetables.

Parking:- Try arriving by train! There are parking spaces in roads nearby but do not use Station Car Park needed for rail travellers. Alternatively, you can park in Alvechurch starting the walk at point 3 .

O/S Map: Explorer Map 220. Note: A small part of the walk is on map 219 but this section is clearly shown on the sketch-map here.

Distance: The main walk is 6 miles. Shorter options back along lanes.

Time: Allow all day to do this pretty country and canal walk Refreshments: You could take a picnic or call in at ‘The Crown Inn’ - walkers are welcome and organized groups can park and eat (not Sundays) or have coffee by prior arrangement (Tel. 0121-445-2300).

Terrain: This walk is undulating in the country and level along the canal. Apart from around Alvechurch Village, it is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

There are gates, stiles and some lanes.

History: The old Alvechurch Railway Station is a private house. The Church is large and has a prominent setting on a hill. Alvechurch has some picturesque timber-framed buildings. The village is bordered on its western side by the Worcester and Birmingham Canal which, in 2015, celebrated its bicentenary.

The walk goes up over the ‘Shortwood Tunnel’ which is 614 yards long and has no towpath so those on barges and narrow-boats had to ‘leg’ their way through this dark tunnel. The walk passes ‘Anglo-Welsh Canal Boat Hire’ where you can get snacks and ice-creams on most days.

Canal and country

near Alvechurch

1. From Railway Station, walk towards car park briefly to footpath on left. This old path linked earlier station to village but historically it lines up with an old route from Stoney Lane, down Scarfield’s Dingle to Parish Church of Alvechurch and village centre beyond. This path exits on Station Road.

to lane below.

2. Turn right briefly then right along School Lane and left passing St.Laurence’s Church (worth a visit if open). Walk beyond Church to path on left and turn right down Bear Hill, passing ‘The Old House’ on left to arrive in village centre with its ‘Square’.

you can get snacks and ice-creams!

3. Alvechurch is a pretty village but take care of traffic while you explore. Alsoyour last chance to stock up on provisions for walk!

Leave village in northerly direction along Red Lion Street. At Red Lion pub, turn left along Tanyard Lane and climb gently to Snake Lane then up Callow Hill Road to canal.

4. Before canal-bridge, turn left down steps onto towpath of 200 year old Worcester and Birmingham Canal.

After 500 yards, just under railway bridge, walk leaves canal for while and goes over canal bridge (61) at ‘ Crown Inn’. (Walkers are very welcome here).

5. From ‘ The Crown Inn’ walk up lane through hamlet of Withybed Green and through kiss-gate at end. Cross field to another kissgate and walk up valley, veering right to top corner of field, over a stile and up lovely swathe of grass. Veer right through avenue of trees towards ‘Foxhill House’ then left, over stile and along path onto Foxhill Lane. Cross lane to footpath opposite, over series of stiles to Scarfield Hill (opposite ‘Top Barn’). Turn right for few hundred yards. At junction curve left along Wheeley Road for short distance up to Wheeley Farm.

6. Take footpath on left, past cattle-grid and step over gate. On clear day you can see Malvern Hills ahead on right. Walk along this lovely track rising to nearly 600 feet then downhill to Cattespool.

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7. Note: Briefly you go onto O/S map 219 but sketch-map with these walk notes should suffice). At junction turn left along Agmore Lane then cross diagonally to Wharf Lane and walk down to path on left just before you reach ‘Anglo Welsh Canal Boat Hire’, where

8. This path cuts through to canal tow-path. Follow it round to left and alongside canal for 1/2 mile towards ‘Shortwood Tunnel’. Note: there is no tow-path through this tunnel!

9. Path veers left to gate and on well worn path diagonally across field. Go through gateway and right, gently uphill to woodland.

Follow path downhill, crossing eastern tunnel portal before turning left down to towpath.

Written and Illustrated by Glynis Dray

A 'Treasure trove' of toys uncovered A ‘treasure trove’ of toys unearthed in the Midlands includes an unused Christmas present from the 1930s – still in its festive paper.

A Meccano Engineering For Boys set from 1936 was uncovered by toy valuer Steve Fulford – and he was astonished to find it had never been played with. It was found loosely wrapped in its original brown festive paper featuring Christmas stickers and the playset inside was unopened. All parts were still wired into the box.

Mr Fulford: “It’s as good as new. I don’t suppose we’ll ever know why it wasn’t played with by the youngster it was meant for all those years ago. However, its perfect preservation allows us to see a toy made decades ago in pristine condition. It was part of an amazing collection unearthed in Knowle – an absolute treasure trove of toys.

We also uncovered a rare 1934 Pickfords Removals and Storage Van, which has an estimate of £1,000-£1,500, and some marvellous pre-war Dinky Toys.”

This Meccano set from the 1930s was found in its original Christmas wrapping paper.

A Dinky mechanical horse and trailer set has an estimate of £300-£400, an RAC Hut with motorcycle patrol has a guide price of £200£300 and a 1930s petrol pump set has been valued at £80-£120.

Mr Fulford said: “People may be surprised to learn that the Meccano set has a humble value of £30-£40 but, who knows, complete with its festive wrapping paper and feelings of nostalgia, the price may soar at auction.”

Meccano was created by Frank Hornby (18631936), an English inventor, businessman and politician. He was a visionary in toy development and manufacture, and though

This 1934 ‘Pickfords Removals & Storage Van’ has an estimate of £1,000/£1,500.

he had no formal engineering training, he was responsible for the invention and production of three of the most popular lines of toys based on engineering principles in the 20th century - Meccano, Hornby Model Railways and Dinky Toys. He founded Meccano Ltd in 1908 and his inventions made him a millionaire by the 1930s.

Hansons offer home visits for large collections.

Knowles next valuation day is on the 2nd July.

For more information email arathbone@ hansonsauctioneers.co.uk

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JUNE Thursday 6th- Saturday 8th Bob Wilson’s Funfair Experience all the fun of the fair with the return of Bob Wilson’s Funfair to Tudor Grange Park. Featuring rides suitable for all ages, candy floss, hot dogs and much more, this event is fun for all the family! Admission is free, with individual charges for the rides. For more information, follow the funfair on Facebook. The event takes place from 5-10pm on Thursday and Friday and 11- 10pm on Saturday.

Saturday 8th Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra The Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra will be visiting France to find the music for its concert at Warwick Hall on 8 June 2019, playing some masterpieces from French composers Debussy, Poulenc and Chausson and Canteloube. Conducted by Roger Coull, the orchestra will be joined by soprano Donna Lennard for a selection of songs from Canteloube’s, ‘Songs from the Auvergne’. The concert is 7.30-10pm.

Tickets are £14 & £18 for adults and half price for students and children.

They are available from Presto Classical in Leamington, from www.wso. org.uk or by calling the ticket secretary on 01926 850385.

Big Victorian Picnic Bring a picnic and a blanket and take a step back in time to the Pump Room Gardens in its Victorian heyday! Free to enter and includes music from the newly restored bandstand, Victorian-style

OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH ‘summer fete’ activities, face painting, ‘Have-a-go’ pottering in the Pump Rooms Art Gallery & Museum and a range of stalls selling ice-cream, picnic items, drinks and crafts. The event is open 115pm.

Warwick Farmer’s Market If you enjoy cooking with the very best ingredients, then you can’t beat the fresh local produce we offer. Our certification ensures you are buying local produce direct from local farmers, growers and producers, all using locally grown and raised ingredients where possible. Our Markets are a wonderful place to shop, meet people, and learn more about the area. The markets are full of good food and great fun for all the family. As well as an array of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, you will also find a whole host of other delights such as fresh meat, eggs, pickles, chutneys, cheese and sausages. The market also offers freshly baked breads, biscuits, cakes, pies and pastries and an array of wines and ciders. Our speciality producers and growers will be happy to tell you how your food was grown, and how you can prepare it and cook it when you get home. The event takes place in the Market Square, Warwick, 9-4pm. Admission is free.

Solihull Carnival Celebrate the Carnival with the Solihull Lions! Entertainment includes Bob Wilson’s Funfair (on site from Thursday 6 June); a dog show; singer, dancers and much more! There will be plenty of other attractions and stalls to enjoy. Free entry – charity donations welcome. For more information, contact www.solihulllions.org.uk

Big Victorian Picnic Saturday 8th

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History of Theatre Thursday 20th Sunday 9th Two Castles Run The 2019 Two Castles Run will be held on Sunday 9th June. Online registration will open at Midday on Friday 1st March. The Two Castles Run is organised by the Rotary Club of Kenilworth and Leamington Spa Cycling and Athletic Club, entirely by unpaid volunteers, with all proceeds being donated to charitable causes. There are three public car parks, which are 20 minutes from the Start, at Warwick Castle, which participants can use. There is minimal on-street parking near the Start.

Alternatively, participants can be dropped off at Warwick Castle’s Stratford Road car park. Aim to arrive at the start by 7.30 am at the latest. The Run will start at 9am. Access from Warwick Castle’s Stratford Road car park to the Castle grounds will be closed at 8.45 am. If you arrive after 8.45 am, you will not be permitted to join the Run. For more information, go to www.twocastlesrun.org.uk

Wednesday 12th Octavian Droobers Orienteering Those who enjoy walking, jogging or running can try the outdoor adventure navigation sport of orienteering with the local club, Octavian Droobers. There are courses available to suit all abilities and ages.

A large scale map and electronic timer are also provided – bring a compass if you have one. Cost £5 per adult, £1 per child or student.

To find out more, visit club website www.octavian-droobers.org or telephone 01926 632189.

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first hill-top finish in race history. Stage four of Britain’s most prestigious women’s race around Shakespeare’s Country will take on a feel similar to that of the Belgian one-day spring classics, as the world’s best riders tackle two laps of a challenging 12.6-kilometre circuit to culminate a spectator-friendly day of racing that begins in the historic town of Warwick. For more information, visit www.womenstour.co.uk/stages/ stage-4/

Friday 14th Gardener’s Guided Walk at Hill Close Gardens Come and join the Gardens Supervisor in an informal walk round Hill Close Gardens, which are under his professional care. The focus of the walk is on plants of seasonal interest as well as the new developments in both planting schemes and layout of the different individual gardens.

The walks are tailored to match the interest of the participants with plenty of time for discussion and questions. Old varieties of vegetables are grown and are for sale when in season. For more information, go to www.hillclosegardens.com/events.html

Saturday 15th - Sunday 30th Warwickshire Open Studios Over 300 artists are ready to greet you at 151 venues to share and sell their work as part of the region’s largest free art event. As the biggest art event in the area, Warwickshire Open Studios has an outstanding reputation for representing some of the best art in Warwickshire and Coventry. From sculpture to painting, drawing to photography, printmaking to jewellery and much more, you will find a large range of art forms represented at the event. Venues range from artists’ homes, studios and gardens to pop-up exhibitions in churches, cafés, pubs, shops and galleries; talk directly with the artists about their work

WHAT’S ON and celebrate the creative talent that can be found locally. For more information, go to www.warwickshireopenstudios.org

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th Classic Nostalgia Classic Nostalgia is a two-day motorsport festival featuring competition for pre-1980s cars, demonstrations, parades, displays, live music, entertainment and food. Classic Nostalgia is the flagship event at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb and is now one of the main events on the west of England’s social calendar. To buy tickets, go to www. classicnostalgia.co.uk/tickets

Monday 17th Reckless Comedy Reckless Comedy is back in Leamington Spa on the third Monday of every month! Please get your tickets in advance as it’s a small room!

One of the finest new material comedy nights in the country, Reckless Comedy brings you a mix of performers ranging from professional TV comics trying out new jokes to local acts taking their first steps in the comedy world. Th e night takes place at The Royal Pug Pub, entry £3.50 (+ 35p booking fee).

Thursday 20th History of Theatre From pageant wagon to play, from talented to terrible, this evening will explore the history of theatre and performance focusing on Warwick Castle and its owners. The lecture will explore how history has been passed down through generations in the form of storytelling and performance.History team expert, Mark Winnett, will focus on the wider history of theatre as well as Warwick’s own performers in this engaging and informative lecture. The talk is in the State Dining Room at Warwick Castle. Light refreshments provided, starts at 6pm. For

Women’s Cycling Tour Thursday 13th more information, go to www.warwick-castle.com.

Saturday 22nd The Spirit of Elvis in Concert 2017 Ultimate Elvis tribute artiste, endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Gordon Hendricks brings you “The Spirit of Elvis in Concert”. This original presentation of Elvis’ fantastic musical career takes you through the 68 special and Elvis in Concert years to a special section featuring beautiful ballads and gospel numbers recreated for the audience in an intimacy which could only be performed by a singer of huge talent and is not presented by any other artiste in the World. After the interval it’s into the jumpsuit and enjoy all of Elvis’ iconic numbers in a set that takes you through the Vegas era with all those favourite numbers including You Gave Me a Mountain, Suspicious Minds, American Trilogy plus many more which will make you believe you are there with

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Elvis. The night starts at 7.30pm and finishes at 9.30pm on the Main Stage at The Royal Spa Centre. For more information, go to www. warwickdc.gov.uk/royalspacentre

Armed Forces Day Saturday 29th

Sunday 23rd Bands in the Park Warwick District Council Events Team has arranged a series of free band concerts to entertain you in our parks this summer. Bring along a picnic and chairs and just sit back and enjoy the music! With lots of other attractions in St Nichiolas Park in Warwick, including cafés, play areas and skateboarding you could enjoy a great day out.

Here come the Girls An all new show ‘Here Come The Girls’ brings an exciting mix of individual performances and group numbers with their supporting dance partners. The show will have a mix of Ballroom and Latin routines and has been choreographed by Patrick Helm, this show promises to be a fresh and innovative with amazing routines to dazzle and wow you. Patrick will also perform on the show with Dianne! There is a meet and greet opportunity pre show to meet the Pro dancers, so don’t miss the limited opportunity for one these. Meet and Greet from 6pmlimited to 40 people at an additional £31 to ticket price. The event takes place on the Main Stage at the Royal Spa Centre. For details and booking go to http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/royalspacentre Three Guitars This exciting and varied concert at Stratford Play House will feature solo performances from three international guitarists and masters of their respective genres. They will close each set with collaborations on guitars, oud and dulcimer giving the concert a world music twist.

Their workshops are a must for guitarists! Learn tricks of the trade from three international players and masters of their respective genres. In three informal seminars, each player will discuss their instruments, techniques, music and much more and will be open to answer questions. You do not need to bring instruments. Workshop is 3-5pm, with the concert from 7.30pm, tickets: Concert only £12 , Workshop & Concert £20. For more information call 01789 333990.

Saturday 29th Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day, organised by Shirley Royal British Legion, returns to Shirley Park, 10-5pm. The event features entertainment including live music, a performance from Dance Academy, and military displays from the air, sea and army cadets. Face painting and children’s rides are also available for younger visitors, along with stalls and refreshments.

Entrance costs £3 per adult, £1 per child under 15 and free entry for children under 5. For more information, contact AFDShirley@gmail. com or follow Shirley Royal British Legion on their Facebook page.

Olton Parklife Join the Olton Residents’ Association and local community at this fun-packed free event, back for a second year in Langley Hall Park!

Entertainment includes a dog show; live performances; DJ’s; donkey rides; catering; children’s rides, a beer tent and stalls galore. Why not enter the fancy dress competition (the theme is ‘Parklife’) for the chance to win a prize? Parking and access to site is available at Langley n 34 | South Warwickshire and North Cotswolds Now | Issue 36 | June 2019

Secondary School. The event runs from 12-4pm. For more information, contact oltonparklife@gmail.com Solihull Early Summer Craft Fair Enjoy the best of local produce at the Farmer’s Market, on the first Friday of every month at High Street and Mill Lane and find artworks and craft items by regional artists at the Fine and Local Food Fayre on the third Saturday of the month. The occasional Craft Fairs offer artefacts from home and abroad, alongside clothing, jewellery and street food. For more information, visit www.sketts.co.uk

Sunday 30th Warwick Myton Hospice Summer Fete.

The Myton Hospices will be transforming their beautiful grounds at Warwick Myton Hospice into a world of fun and adventure for this year’s Summer Fete. Visitors are invited to explore all Alice’s wonderland has to offer whilst also enjoying a range of activities and entertainment for children and adults such as a bouncy castle, pony rides, an auction, a giant game of chess, live music and a face painting station, to name a few! A selection of seasonal refreshments, including our delicious BBQ, will also be available to purchase throughout the day. If all of this wasn’t enough, we will also have a number of stalls selling a range of products from crafts and books to The Mad Hatter’s tea pots and saucers.enjoy a great day out. Enquiries@mytonhospice.org, 12 – 4pm.

Admission £1 Adult – children free.

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