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HOMES • GARDENS • EDUCATION • HEALTH & BEAUTY • PUZZLES • SENIOR LIVING

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HERE & NOW 04 What’s going on in Warwickshire.

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HOME & GARDEN 08 Smart heating for the home

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FASHION 16 Treat yourself to a cosy jumper this autumn

EDUCATION 22 News from Warwickshire schools

WHAT’S ON 26 All the latest events this October

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA Wear it Pink this October 22nd for breast Cancer Now What is wear it pink?

Wear it pink is one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events. Each year thousands of people across the UK wear pink and fundraise for Breast Cancer Now. 2021 is its 20th year, with over £36 million raised since 2002. However you wear it pink this October, you can help to make sure that our life-saving research and life-changing care continues. From pulling on something pink at home, to raising money with a pink event, your support will mean we can continue to be here for anyone affected by breast cancer.

When is wear it pink?

Wear it pink will take place on Friday 22 October 2021, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Why wear it pink?

People affected by breast cancer need us, and they need you too.

Since March 2020, the doors to hundreds of our community support events have had to close and our researchers were kept out of their labs for 100 days or more. It’s taken away vital lifelines from people

that need them, and our research is at risk of slowing.

That’s why we’ve only become more determined to make sure we’re there to support people when they need us, and help make the breakthroughs in research that will continue to drive forward progress. Together we can wear pink, raise money and help make life-changing breast cancer research and care happen.

How to take part If there ever was a time to put on that pink top, proudly drape that pink feather boa around your neck or pull up those pink socks, it’s now!

Wear pink on Friday 22 October, raise money and help make lifesaving breast cancer research and life-changing care happen.

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Warwick Words History festival shines lights on local past As part of its In and Around Warwick series, this year’s Warwick Words History Festival includes walks and talks charting life in Warwick and Warwickshire from Tudor to modern times.

The Festival runs from 1 – 10 October and offers a wide range of national and international history-themed talks presented by highly regarded guest speakers.

Festival Executive Director Helen Meeke said, ‘Warwick Words is delighted to be able to stage this year’s events live and in person and we are looking forward to welcoming festival-goers back. Our priority is to ensure their safety and that of our guest speakers, volunteers and all venue staff, and we will observe any corona virus restrictions or guidelines in force at the time. Some events are already sold out so n 4 | Warwickshire Now | Issue 57 | October 2021

it’s best to book early to avoid disappointment.’

Warwick Words History Festival takes place from 1 – 10 October 2021.

Events run throughout the day at various venues in the town. For the full Festival programme please see www.warwickwords.co.uk Tickets available from: Festival Box Office Box Office, Visitor Information Centre, The Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa 01926 33 44 18. Visitor Information Centre, Jury Street, Warwick CV34 4EW To book on line go to www.warwickwords.co.uk.Tickets can be purchased at the event subject to availability. For the full Festival programme and to join Warwick Words History Festival mailing list go to www.warwickwords.co.uk n

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HERE & NOW

Hampers offer a luxurious taste of Britain Artisan food and drink producers are being showcased in a new initiative from British Regional Hampers, with the focus on a different part of the UK each month.

Hampers including produce from Warwickshire and Worcestershire are currently available, together with four specially-selected Christmas and New Year hampers. Regions to be covered in the early part of 2022 include the Cotswolds, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Oxfordshire and Wales.

Each hamper contains approximately 20 products, including wine, spirits, cheeses, meats, accompaniments, chocolates and desserts.

The accompanying magazine includes a full profile of each supplier and the details to be able to re-order any products directly, thus continuing the sustainability and ‘eat and shop local’ ethos of the company.

The hampers are designed for all lovers of food and drink: as a gift

for family and friends, corporate clients or yourself. They can be purchased individually or as part of an annual membership scheme, with the 12th hamper free. Each hamper offers an insight into the diverse regional specialities available throughout the UK. They are packed in luxury navy blue boxes, perfect for re-using or re-gifting, and with sustainable packaging including the fully-recyclable WoolCool insulation.

Each box is available in limited-edition numbers, due to the nature of the various producers, many of whom work alone or in small teams, selling via farmers’ markets, in local shops or online, with products that are not usually available to the mass retail market. The initiative will offer producers a shop-window to new customers, and celebrate the extraordinary talent of smaller, independent companies with a true passion for their work. n www.britishregionalhampers.co.uk

Visit the Great British Model Railway Show The British Motor Museum is to host the Great British Model Railway Show, a family friendly show which is one of the biggest model railway shows in the Midlands. Dedicated to model trains and layouts, the show will take place on Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 October. The show is sponsored by Hornby Hobbies who will have an exclusive Members Lounge for Hornby Collectors’ Club members.

This superb event will feature more than 30 top-quality railway layouts in a variety of scales across the eras and ranging in size including Kimble, an extensive ‘O’ gauge, 7mm scale layout, presented by local club, Leamington & Warwick Model Railway Society and Corwenna, a ‘OO’ gauge, 4mm scale layout depicting the China Clay industry in the 1950s/early ‘60s.

Visitors can ‘have a go’ with the Hornby Live Steam ‘OO’ layout, while fans of TV’s Great Model Railway Challenge will be able to meet finalists, ’Team Grantham’, who will be bringing two of their layouts that featured in the programme. In addition, there will be over 10 modelling demonstrations showcasing skills such as making realistic trees and structures. There will also be up to 25 trade and society stands selling everything from complete train sets to scenic materials.

Free courtesy buses will operate on the Saturday connecting the

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show with the main line network at Leamington Spa train station.

The Show opens to the public at 9.30am both days, with admission by advance tickets only. For just the cost of standard Museum entry, visitors can enjoy the show and explore the Museum too. Tickets cost just £14.50 per adult, £9 per child, £12.50 per concession and £40 for a family. All tickets must be pre-booked.

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HOME & GARDEN

Gira System 3000

Smart heating for your home With more and more of us getting back to the office, its vital that our homes are ready, warm and inviting for when we get back.

Gone are the days when we had to arrive back home after a hard days work, to find the house cold and miserable. You can now press one button on your phone that will time your heating to come on ready for when you step back through your door. It seems like a futuristic dream that you can control everything in your home by a single button and can be daunting when applying the practice in your own home. We take a look at how easy it is for you to swap to a more energy efficient and comfortable heating choice.

How it works The smart thermostat allows access through your main heating system and controls the temperature through an app or smart device.

You can adjust the temperature or air conditioning through your phone; making sure the temperature is regulated throughout the day.

You can even set it so it turns off automatically when you leave the house.

Make life easier The product is there to make your life easier. Creating a simpler life in order to maximise how efficient you are throughout the day. On colder mornings, instead of getting up into a freezing house, you can set a timer to make sure it comes on well before you are ready to get up. The Duux Threesixty is a stylish, innovative and affordable ceramic smart heater. The compact model offers the ultimate in personalised heating. Featuring a dynamic built-in fan, it balances power with efficiency to evenly distribute air; warming a 30m² CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE

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HOME & GARDEN room twice as fast as conventional heaters. With WIFI connectivity, smart app compatibility and adjustable temperature and ventilation settings, Threesixty features a tip-over safety switch and overheat protection for 24/7 heating. You can even control your radiators through an app on your phone. The Radiator Centre have just extended their popular range of Campa radiators that are not only enery efficient but come in many stylish designs and can be operated remotely via a free app.Perfect for open plan living, this stylish collection is suitable for all rooms of the house and offers designs that can be used to create truly sophisticated interiors. For the smart, connected home, the Campa collection also comes with Open Window Detection for fully automated, intelligent heating without wastage.

compatable with your current heating system and with any devices connected to your home. For example, there’s no point in choosing an automated heating sysem that doesn’t work with an Amazon Alexa or Google Nest Hub, if that’s how you plan to connect your devices together. Compatible with 95% of all heating systems the tado° Smart Thermostat is easy to install, it connects to the internet and is ready to control your heating smartly in just a few minutes.The expanded Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+ Starter Kits offer unmatched integration and control of all kinds of boilers from any manufacturer. n

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Save energy Having an energy efficient product in the home is always a good choice when looking to update your home, and a Smart thermostat controls how efficient you are being with that energy. Its important that we are using the right amount of energy in our homes throughout the year and by controlling the energy we expell we can become more efficient and save the planet!

Increase comfort Temperature control is critical to your comfort, especially with the changing seasons. From one week to the next could see a significant rise or fall in temperature. One of these products is the Gira System 3000. It is able to help UK homeowners prepare for autumn and winter with the launch of its Gira room temperature controller. The Gira System 3000 is designed to be used seamlessly with the exclusive Gira smart home app, which offers market-leading security and data protection, while keeping your homes HVAC how you like it, when you like it.

Compatability When choosing a Smart device, you should make sure that it’s

The Radiator Centre

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Duux Threesixty

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HOME & GARDEN

Crimestoppers appeals for anonymous information on those harming the West Midlands region's countryside Charity’s appeal follows new NFU Mutual report revealing highly-organised criminals plaguing rural areas during the pandemic.

The charity Crimestoppers has launched an appeal for anonymous information to help protect hard-pressed rural communities across the wider West Midlands region. It calls on everyone to play their part in stopping rural crime as more of us are visiting the countryside during the pandemic.

know what it is, why it’s a problem and what the public can do to help. The charity’s 4-week local and national campaign is supported

by NFU Mutual, RSPCA, Countryside Alliance, NFU, Openreach, FireStoppers, Link, National Wildlife Crime Unit, Environment Agency, CLA and the Angling Trust.

Criminal gangs exploit local wildlife, environment and communities in many ways: rural residents often feel unsafe in their own homes; farm owners have to foot the bill for criminal damage; and local businesses in rural areas can see their income and cashflow adversely affected.

Key themes will focus on wildlife crime, environmental crime and theft, all of which have a detrimental and often crushing affect rural communities.

Rural crime is repetitive and organised - without information it can’t be tackled – and yet visitors to the West Midlands region, including the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire can help by being the eyes and ears of these more isolated communities and report anonymously what they see.

In the year to April 2021, Crimestoppers nationally received nearly 2,700 anonymous reports about rural crime. Whilst this is a 14% increase on the year before, it suggests a degree of under-reporting – hence why the charity is launching this awareness-raising campaign to encourage more people to speak up. Last year, our charity passed on over 18,300 anonymous pieces of information given to us from the people across the West Midlands region.

Here are some anonymised examples of information the charity has recently received from across the UK: •

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A named man is using aggressive dogs to carry out illegal hunting of deer and game including rabbits. He goes hunting across the fields at named location.

Local tradesmen at (address given) are burying asbestos in earth mounds on the field (as given). They are also dumping and burning rubbish.

Named men all involved in the theft of plant machinery from building sites and farms. They are involved in stealing diggers, caterpillars, bobcats and tractors that do not have trackers on.

They have been doing this for many years. They sell the stolen goods to others including across Europe.

From its latest claims’ statistics issued last week, NFU Mutual estimates that rural theft cost the UK a staggering £43.3m in 2020.

Indeed, Shropshire was seventh in the top ten worst affected counties for rural crime, with a cost estimated at £1.3m.

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Initially, the campaign will explore hare coursing, poaching and badger baiting, with advice on how to spot the signs, sharing prevention advice and hearing from organisations who work with the police and other partners to prevent and solve these crimes. The campaign will also share guest content from partners in the police to learn what they’re doing and how your anonymous information can help police investigations.

To report rural crime 100% anonymously, visit the charity’s website Crimestoppers-uk.org and fill in a simple and secure anonymous online form or call their 24/7 UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111, 365 days of the year. In an emergency, always call 999.

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New homes for first time buyers in Warwick L&Q unveils highly anticipated Beauchamp Park development A new housing development is just a month away from launching in Warwick and with the first release including three bedroom Shared Ownership properties, first time buyers and those who have previously been unable to get onto the property ladder can now buy their first home in one of the country’s most desirable market towns.

L&Q is one of the UK’s leading housing associations and residential developers and its latest development - Beauchamp Park at Gallows Hill – is a new 450 home development which forms part of the 1,600 homes at Warwick Gateway urban expansion, which will also provide a community centre, primary school and country park.

L&Q has a proven track-record of creating thoughtful and considerate neighbourhoods and Beauchamp Park is no exception, the local community and future residents will benefit from a variety of beautiful and scenic public open spaces, footpaths and cycleways, and children’s play areas. The first release of properties includes a selection of three bedroom Shared Ownership homes with prices starting from just £133,875 for a 35% share and a deposit from £6,694*.

L&Q’s Shared Ownership scheme offers a cost-effective way for aspiring homeowners to take the first step, by part-owning and partrenting a property. With the scheme, buyers are only required to pay a deposit on the percentage share they buy, rather than the full value of the home.

At Beauchamp Park, L&Q has paid particular attention to the overall look, feel and design of the development to ensure it’s in keeping with the local area. Homes are architecturally stunning, influenced by the Georgian, Regency and Tudor-style properties typically found in Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick which are characterized by a stylish geometry. Properties are well proportioned and elegant and built in a mix of brick, render and striking metalwork, L&Q has created truly stunning streetscenes that tie in with the local area and mark the gateway to Royal Leamington Spa. Homes include high-quality specification at no additional cost to the homebuyer, to ensure they have everything they need from the get-go, from white goods to a turfed garden with a shed, so they’re ready to move into as soon as they receive their keys. Beauchamp Park enjoys an enviable setting in one of the country’s most desirable locations and some homes at the development enjoy views of Warwick Castle. The development is in a semi-rural location in the heart of the English Countryside, around two miles from Royal Leamington Spa, with convenient and easy access to the M40 on the

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doorstep plus a variety of amenities in the scenic, historic market town of Warwick.

Beauchamp Park will cater to a diverse mix of buyers, with a variety of house types with an exclusive collection of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses and apartments available with Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, private sale and Part Exchange to suit needs of every buyer.

Shared Ownership prices start from £133,875 for a 35% share of a three-bedroom house (FMV: £382,500). For more information visit https://bit.ly/Beauchamppark , email beauchamppark@lqgroup.org. uk or call 01789 430 165. *L&Q Shared Ownership terms and conditions apply. All prices correct at time of going to press. n

HOME & GARDEN

Are you fed up with clutter?

Do you need more storage space?

Well the answer could literally be under your own roof!

For many home owners, the loft is an underutilised area because it can be difficult and dangerous to reach. Warwick based loft ladder installer Access4Lofts (whose slogan is ‘creating space the easy way’) can change all that, often in less than a day!

Access4Lofts provides a free survey and quote service so you can find out what is achievable with your loft area. The majority of properties have an access hatch to the space in the loft.

Access4Lofts create space the easy and affordable way.

They can supply and install a new loft hatch and a safe, sturdy aluminium loft ladder in your home in just one day! That means that your dark and dismal roof space suddenly becomes a useful storage area for all that family clutter. “My experience enables

fitting the ladder and converting the access hatch, in double-quick time the space is accessible and I leave no mess behind” explains Wayne Reid, Access4Lofts Warwick.

For extra peace of mind, Access4Lofts is an approved Which?

Trusted Trader which means they have been assessed by Which? and passed their stringent checks. For added confidence, they also have full public liability insurance , are DBS checked, and all work carried out comes with a Lifetime Guarantee.

To find out how Access4Lofts can create more space for you and your family or to book a free survey and quote visit www. access4lofts.co.uk/warwick or call 01926 679591.

You can also find them on Facebook @Access4LoftsWarwick.

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FASHION

Jump into Winter Get ready for those colder months as we dive into the best out there for knitwear.

ADRIAN ALL OF MY HEARTS CARDIGAN IN OATMEAL £65 This heavy knit is perfect for Autumn. It features a heart print at the base of the cardigan and a front button up detail. www.sugarhillbrighton.com

JACQUELINE CABLE HIGH NECK JUMPER £75 An evergreen staple of the autumn wardrobe, the Jacqueline Cable High Neck Jumper has a cable-knit texture and soft construction finished with a high neckline. www.frenchconnection.com

BLUE ARGYLE FLUFFY JUMPER £23.99 MIRANDA KNITTED INTARSIA CREW NECK JUMPER £59.95

It’s hard not to smile when you see our Miranda jumper with its eye-catching intarsia artwork. The style, that’s been bringing joy to wardrobes for many seasons, is back with all-new, charming characters and colours to choose from, as well as the same muchloved cuff and neck detailing. www.joules.com,

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Super-cosy and super-stylish, make your other knits jealous with this blue argyle jumper. www.newlook.com

FASHION

LUREX STRIPED CARDIGAN £39.99 This cardigan is a must have for your transitional wardrobe, featuring a cosy knit fabric, long blouson sleeves and a lurex stripe panel to add a touch of sparkle. www.mandco.com

ROSIE MOHAIR BLEND JUMPER £135 The Rosie jumper is back by popular demand for AW21 - even softer than before. The mohair and wool blend jumper has a super relaxed fit and dropped sleeves it for a perfect casual fit. With a short body length, and carefully ribbed lower hem Rosie is designed to work with dresses or jeans, finishing on the waist. www.guinealondon.com

POLKA DOT CREW NECK JUMPER £15 Colourful polka dots bring a playful touch to this jumper. It’s designed in a comfy regular fit with a classic crew neckline.

Ribbed trims create a cosy feel. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

HEBDEN www.marksandspencer.com

BARBOUR KNIT £99.95

An unwavering layer to any outfit, the Barbour Hebden knit is crafted from a woolrich blend for a warm layer.

Boasting a Scandanavian inspired design to the chest, a roll neck and deep rib trims for elite comfort and style. www.barbour.com

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SENIOR LIVING

Quality care in Stratford-upon-Avon

you can trust

When a family is thinking about care for a loved one, they want the best - they want to know that the care home they choose will put their loved one’s safety, happiness, and wellbeing first.

Care UK’s Ambleside care home in Dodwell and Priors House care home in Leamington Spa provide residential, dementia and nursing care, giving families peace of mind that their loved ones can stay living at the home should their needs change.

Living in a Care UK home is all about quality of life. Every colleague in the home is passionate about enabling residents to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, tailored around their unique needs and preferences. The lifestyle team organises a huge variety of group and one-to-one activities, with plenty going on each day.

Often families are so caught up in the day-to-day care of their loved ones that the personal relationship they share can take a step back. Once their relative has settled into our homes, they are able to focus on spending quality time with them again just enjoying each other’s company.

With the extra support that our care home offers, new residents are often surprised at what they can do, whether that’s being able to continue with an activity they’ve enjoyed in the past, or even discovering new hobbies with our daily activities. Whether your loved one enjoys a quiet cup of tea in bed before starting the day, loves going for strolls in nature, or enjoys a chat over a beer, the teams will spend time to enable them to continue living life the way they want to.

Ambleside and Priors House are part of award-winning provider, Care UK – one of the UK’s most successful care home operators* with over 35 years’ experience of delivering high quality care to older people.

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Ambleside care home, Dodwell CV37 9TG care.uk.com/ambleside Email: Julia.joy@careuk.com Priors House care home, Blackdown CV32 6RW care.uk.com/priors-house maria.cridge@careuk.com *As rated by the Care Quality Commission in England and the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. n

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National Cholesterol Month How to lower your cholesterol levels

Eating a healthy diet and doing regular exercise can help lower the level of cholesterol in your blood.

Adopting healthy habits, such as eating a healthy, balanced diet and keeping active, can also help prevent your cholesterol levels becoming high in the first place.

It’s important to keep your cholesterol in check because high cholesterol levels increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. If you’re concerned about your cholesterol, talk to your GP. If you’re aged 40 to 74, you can get your cholesterol checked as part of an NHS Health Check. If your GP has advised you to change your diet to reduce your blood cholesterol, you should cut down on saturated fat and eat more fibre, including plenty of fruit and vegetables.

Fats and cholesterol: Saturated and unsaturated fat There are 2 main types of fat: saturated and unsaturated. Eating too many foods high in saturated fat can raise the level of cholesterol in your blood. Most people in the UK eat too much saturated fat.

Foods high in saturated fat include: • meat pies • sausages and fatty cuts of meat • butter, ghee and lard • cream • hard cheeses • cakes and biscuits • foods containing coconut or palm oil • Eating foods that contain unsaturated fat instead of saturated fat can actually help reduce cholesterol levels.

Try to replace foods containing saturated fats with small amounts of foods high in unsaturated fats. Trans fats can also raise cholesterol levels. Trans fats can be found naturally in small amounts in some foods, such as animal products, including meat, milk and dairy foods. Artificial trans fats can be found in hydrogenated fat, so some processed foods, such as biscuits and cakes, can contain trans fats.In the UK, manufacturers and most of the supermarkets have reduced the amount of trans fats in their products. Most people in the UK do not eat a lot of trans fats, but you should keep checking food labels for hydrogenated fats or oils.

Reducing total fat Reducing the total amount of fat in your diet can also help reduce your risk of heart disease.

Fibre and cholesterol Eating plenty of fibre helps lower your risk of heart disease, and some high-fibre foods can help lower your cholesterol. Adults should aim for at least 30g of fibre a day. Aim to eat at least 5 portions of different fruit and vegetables a day.

Foods containing cholesterol Some foods naturally contain cholesterol, called dietary cholesterol.

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saturated fat you eat does. If your GP has advised you to change your diet to reduce your blood cholesterol, the most important thing to do is to cut down on saturated fat. It’s also a good idea to increase your intake of fruit, vegetables and fibre.

Get active An active lifestyle can also help lower your cholesterol level. Activities can range from walking and cycling to more vigorous exercise, such as running and energetic dancing. Doing 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week can improve your cholesterol levels.

Moderate aerobic activity means you’re working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat. One way to tell whether you’re exercising at a moderate intensity is if you can still talk but cannot sing the words to a song. Read more about getting more active and achieving your recommended activity levels.

Cholesterol-lowering products If your doctor has told you that you have high cholesterol and you can lower it by changing your diet, there’s no need to buy special products to lower your cholesterol. These products are not recommended by doctors and are no substitute for a healthy, balanced diet. There are foods specially designed to lower your cholesterol, such as certain dairy spreads and yoghurts containing added ingredients called plant sterols and stanols.There’s some evidence these ingredients may help reduce the cholesterol in your blood, but there’s no evidence they also reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke. These products are designed for people who already have high cholesterol, but it’s not essential to eat plant sterols or stanols to help manage your cholesterol. There may be other, simpler and less expensive changes you can make, such as eating a healthy, balanced diet and being more physically active. There are some groups of people these products are not suitable for, including children and pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you do eat foods designed to lower your cholesterol, read the label carefully. These foods need to be eaten every day and in the right amount, as having too much could be harmful.

Statins Statins are medicines that can help lower your cholesterol. They’re usually offered to people who have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease or another cardiovascular disease, or whose personal or family medical history suggests they’re likely to develop it during the next 10 years.

Over-the-counter statins If you have high cholesterol, you should talk to your GP about how you can lower it. People who need statins can be prescribed them, and your GP can also advise you on healthy lifestyle changes. Some pharmacies sell low-dose statins, which you can buy without a prescription, but they’re no substitute for lowering your cholesterol by eating a healthy, balanced diet and being active. Speak to your pharmacist if you’re considering over-the-counter statins. If you have high cholesterol and need statins, your GP will prescribe them and monitor how well they’re working.

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EDUCATION

LIVE Sixth Form Open Evening at Alcester Grammar School

Currently, students from all over the county and beyond are invited to join us LIVE to find out about all of the opportunities available, including the 25 A level courses we offer. Please check the website for any updates on this event.

No restrictions are put in place for any student regarding their choice of course – choose ANY four you like - but guidance will be on hand to help you make the right decision. We are one of the few remaining schools who offer the absolutely crucial flexibility of starting four subjects (before dropping one to finish with three).

Through advice from teachers and senior students, Open Mornings and our unique Subject Sampling event, you can be assured that you will make the right choices. That said, the

flexibility of starting four is still essential in maximising your final three A level grades (plus gaining an extra AS).

Opportunities outside of the classroom are endless at AGS; from expeditions in Central America to Gold Duke of Edinburgh to acting, music, public speaking and 18 sports.

AGS aims to engage all students in pursuits that will develop them as well rounded people. While the school clearly has an outstanding academic pedigree, we know it is vital to give our students every opportunity to develop beyond the classroom.

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SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING Alcester Grammar School November 25th 2021

Currently, students from all over the county and beyond are invited to join us LIVE to find out about all the opportunities available, including the 25 courses we offer.

For updates on this event visit www.alcestergs.co.uk

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King's High Warwick is Top of the Class King’s High Warwick is celebrating a host of national award nominations, and a glowing report from one of the UK’s leading school guides.

Tatler Schools Guide 2022 declares: ‘King’s High is a school of the future.’ The Guide describes how ‘Our seasoned researcher saw pupils cloning cabbages in Biology, enacting exciting scenes from literature in English, and cooking up a storm in an enormous room full of ovens that was as far from old-fashioned cooking classes as one could possibly imagine’.

Performing Arts (Music and Drama) in the Independent School Parent Awards.

Dr Burley says: ‘We are hugely proud of these accolades, and delighted that our wonderful pupils and staff are being recognised nationally. We are equally proud that we are educating the Changemakers of the future – young women who will go out into the world and make a positive difference, inspired by strong values and a powerful sense of social responsibility.’

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Tatler Schools Guide 2022 goes on to praise Head Master, Dr Burley: ‘Parents rave about new Head Stephen Burley, describing him as a warm, calm, kind and inspiring leader who genuinely understands the specific needs of both pupils and parents.

‘His sterling senior leadership team includes a Director of Digitally Enabled Learning and a Director of Co-curricular Activities. Said activities – from Drama, Music and Equine Therapy to CCF and Clay Pigeon Shooting – are undertaken with the boys from Warwick School. There is a shared Sixth Form space too, with a careers hub and an uber-cool roof garden to hang out in.’

The Guide concludes: ‘A recent visitor was ‘blown away’ by the confidence and polish of the girls, who have a ‘cracking sense of humour’ without a trace of arrogance, despite achieving stellar results and moving on to top universities. But, as the proud Head explains, far from being identikit high achievers, these girls are united by ‘their commitment to making a positive impact on the world around them.’

In addition, King’s High has been shortlisted for Senior School of the Year in the prestigious Independent Schools Association Awards (ISA). Also shortlisted for Excellence and Innovation in the Performing Arts, King’s High was highly commended for Outstanding Sport and Excellence and Innovation in Fine Arts. This follows on from the school recently being shortlisted for UK School of the Year in

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OUR GUIDE TO THE BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH

OCTOBER

Colin Richmond (Wendy & Peter Pan). The work of the RSC Literary Department is generously supported by The Drue and H.J. Heinz II Charitable Trust. For tickets, go to www.rsc.org.uk

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Craft Fair On October 2nd there will be a craft fair at Radford Road Church in Leamington Spa. Running from 11-2pm, there will be lots of original gifts including wood turned items, fabric items, jewellery, a raffle, jigsaws, and ‘you can’t judge a book by its cover’. Refreshments served all day. Free admission with craft activities for children. Come and enjoy!

Saturday 9th Horrible Histories We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage at The Palace Theatre in Redditch with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians! Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king? Can you see eye to eye with Admiral Nelson? Does the Duke the Wellington get the boot? Dare you dance the Tyburn gig? Will you be saved by Florence Nightingale? Find out what a baby farmer did and move to the groove with party Queen Victoria!Don’t miss this horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in! Tickets are from £`13. To book go to www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk

From October 14th - January 1st 2022 The Magicians Elephant Baltese is a town where nothing extraordinary ever happens.

Recovering from a recent war, it’s a lonely place, where young Peter lives a harsh life. Then one day, a magician conjures an elephant from the sky. The creature’s appearance sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that it changes Baltese forever. Peter is catapulted into the quest of his life, overturning everything he ever thought he knew, and discovering that happiness can come from the most unexpected places. This brand new musical for all the family reminds us all that even the impossible can be possible when we open our eyes and hearts to those around us. The Magician’s Elephant will be performed at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford and is adapted from Kate DiCamillo’s prize-winning novel, directed by Sarah Tipple (Associate Director The Boy in the Dress) and designed by n 26 | Warwickshire Now | Issue 57 | October 2021

Oktoberfest at Leamington Spa Oktoberfest is coming to Leamington Spa for a day and night of beers and cheers! Prepare your lederhosen and dirndls because it’s time to grab a stein and have a sing-a-long. Inspired by a genuine love of the traditional Bavarian festival and great beer, Oktoberfest Comes to Leamington Spa, bringing authentic German food and live entertainment all evening long. General admission is £16.64, to book go to www.skiddle.com

Thursday 21st The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston starring Belinda Davids Fresh from her show-stopping Britain’s Got Talent finals appearance, Belinda Davids returns to the UK with her acclaimed stage show.

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”.

Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – a RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa – who has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica and featured on Fox TV’s ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ and BBC1 TV’s ‘Even Better Than the Real Thing’. With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists and choreographed dancers, plus state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. The two-hour production at The Royal Spa Centre in Leamington Spa will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘How Will I Know’, ‘One Moment in Time’, ‘I Have Nothing’, ‘Run to You’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘Greatest Love of All’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘Queen of the Night’, ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’, ‘Million Dollar Bill’ and more. For tickets go to www. warwickdc.ticketsolve.com

Saturday 23rd-31st The Haunted Castle Join the ghosts, ghouls, wizards and witches of Warwick Castle and

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prepare for a Halloween brimming with spooky tales and family-friendly frights. Meet the famous Witches of Warwick and find out which secret spells they are concocting in their cauldron!Uncover eerie experiences around every corner and explore the gruesome truths of history in the Horrible Histories® maze. Search the spooky mansion, navigate the Haunted Hollows and discover even more quirky characters in their spellbinding shows and activities! For more details and to book tickets, go to www.warwick-castle.com

Thursday 29th Halloween Falstaff’s Ghost Hunt Set in a little cobbled road in the heart of Stratford Upon Avon is a medieval building called The Falstaff Experience, a tudor building that hides dark and sinister secrets. This building is famous for its hauntings

and really is one of the most intense buildings that Haunted Happenings have worked in. Our team have been left frightened and daunted at the prospect of returning here for another ghost hunt. Whispering voices, heavy footsteps and a truly menacing spirit with evil intent is not afraid to make his presence known. This is a fantastic location for all those brave enough to ghost hunt overnight here but is definitely not for the faint hearted. Haunted Happenings ghost hunts at The Falstaff Experience are full of menacing surprises. Join us here for an overnight ghost hunt where you can take part in vigils and experiments using our up to date ghost hunting equipment.

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