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Dear Reader, Welcome to the latest local Retired magazine which we hope you will sit back and enjoy at your leisure. Our journalists Angela Kelly, Graham Smith and Sheila Alcock are continuing to keep you well informed with their celebrity interviews and lifestyle tips and ideas. We know you will also be left with a smile on your face after reading Graham’s observations on life! If you know of an event which would benefit from free publicity please feel free to let us know and we can consider including it in our next issue.
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Graham Smith has a Tweet But what is he twittering about? There was the Swansea lady who decked out her living room ceiling with 1,700 Christmas baubles. She starts decorating at the end of September and doesn’t usually finish until Christmas Day! You couldn’t make it up could you? Our beleaguered country can always throw up a laugh. Did you see the one about the internet dating sight which was auctioning a date with a busty Virgin Mary or a hunky Joseph! Dogs are always good for a laugh too. A Chinese man, whose name I cannot possibly spell and you couldn’t say it if I did, has a four-year-old Pekingese dog which walks backwards on its hind legs for two kilometres a day. What is the point of that I ask and what does it do when it wants to spend a penny? The mind boggles.
When is it Christmas? If it’s June when you read this don’t worry Christmas isn’t coming any time soon.
Lost pussy causes a headache! Those of us of a certain age will remember Mrs Slocombe of the BBC sitcom “Are You Being Served” having various problems with her pussy. They were nothing compared to those of a small village where residents spent the best part of three days digging to rescue a cat whose meowing could be heard clearly. Everyone turned out to help and eventually the animal was found. A large orange plastic moggy with a tape recorded cry which was permanently switched on! Stories like this warm my heart in troubled times. Half the population can’t afford a can of cat food but they will dig for three days to rescue what they thought was a genuine animal in distress.
Astronomers have calculated that Christmas should be in June by charting the “Christmas Star” which the Bible says led the Three Wise Men to Jesus. The have decided that the bright star pinpoints Jesus’ birthday as June 17th rather than December 25th. Well that’s just going to upset a few turkey farmers and artificial snow manufacturers isn’t it? And what a mess they’ve made of the carol service. How can “snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even”, and what about the poor old beggar bringing in his winter fuel? There’s no holly and ivy, the shepherds can’t be watching their flocks because it’s still day light and I just cannot listen to Bing Crosby in June! Which silly old goat with a white beard and a red suit is going to traipse reindeer and a sleigh about in 20 degrees of heat? I don’t eat sprouts in December so I’m surely not about to in June. “All is calm, all is bright”, well it will be in June, new legislation could mean it’s daylight until four in the morning so the poor little beggar will be throwing his swaddling clothes off and tipping the sheepdog out of the manger.
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Timeless
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Sitting proudly on the calm blue waters of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik is one of the world’s most magnificent fortified cities. Today a UNESCO world heritage site and Croatia’s most upmarket destination, it was once the capital of the wealthy seafaring Republic of Ragusa (1358-1808). During its Golden Age in the 16th century, it had one of the largest merchant naval fleets in the world. Dubrovnik is clearly special. Lord Byron was not overstating the matter when he proclaimed Dubrovnik ‘the pearl of the Adriatic’. Magnificent curtains of walls surround marble streets and baroque buildings that exude a pearly light in the Adriatic sun. The main pedestrian thoroughfare, Placa, is a melange of cafés and shops with outstanding monuments at either end. Churches, monasteries and museums ornamented with finely carved stone recall an eventful history and a vibrant artistic tradition. As the sun rises over the terracotta roofs the square awakens to the sound of barrow loads of fruit and vegetables bouncing over the stone cobbles. The ‘green market‘, as the locals call it, offers freshly picked produce as well as jars of homemade jams, pickles and spices. However, Dubrovnik shows her true magnificent colours during the winter months as well as the city looks wonderful “out of season.” True beauty is ageless and timeless. Beyond the city is a heavenly landscape of beaches, wooded peninsulas and a sea strewn with lush islands. Rector’s Palace: Right off Luza Square is the Rector’s Palace. It was the seat of the Ragusan government, where the Rector lived and worked. After Napoleon’s army dissolved the Dubrovnik Republic the Rector’s position was reduced. The original palace was modelled after the Roman imperial palace, with some influences from Venetian palaces. In 1435 there was a gunpowder explosion that demolished the structure. It was rebuilt in a late-gothic style. There was another explosion in 1463, and a an earthquake in 1667 that severally damaged the city. What you see now is the final redo that took place at the 6
end of the 17 century. The central portico features beautiful archways and a second story mezzanine. Pile Gate: This is the north gate into the city. It features a stone bridge with two gothic arches. If you exit towards the outside you can get to Tower Loverjenac. On entering, the outer draw bridge is met by an internal bridge that leads into the city. Some great shots are to be had with your camera from Pile Gate. War Photo Limited: Dubrovnik’s sturdy fortifications have been put to the test several times during the centuries, most recently during the bloody break-up of Yugoslavia. This modern gallery is dedicated to stunning photojournalism from war zones around the world, and attempts to offer unbiased reporting with a human element. Antuninska 6. www.warphotoltd.com. Daily 9am-9pm (JunSep); Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm (May and Oct); closed (Nov-Apr). Entry is 30Kn. Dubrovnik Cable Car: The best views of Dubrovnik and the surrounding area are seen from the top of the Srd Hill where the Dubrovnik Cable Car was built back in 1969 and boasts the most beautiful panoramic view. On a clear day, you can see up to 60 km (37 miles)! For this reason the neighbouring Fort Imperial was strategically built on this privileged spot way back in the early 19th century. http://dubrovnikcablecar.com. The Dubrovnik Summer Festival (www.dubrovnik-festival.hr) runs from mid-Jul to mid-Aug, staging concerts, theatre and opera at various open-air venues in the old town. Pat line-ups have included the Warsaw Symphony Orchestra, Mexican tenor Ramon Vargas, and Australian-born British classical guitarist John Williams. Nearby places worth visiting include the Renaissance gardens of Trsteno arboretum, the vineyards of Peljeac peninsular, the seaside resort of Cavtat, the tiny car-free Elafiti islands ,
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the island of Mljet (one-third of which is a national park), and neighbouring Montenegro. EATING/DRINKING There is a wide range of restaurants in the Old Town, mostly offering a very similar menu of local seafood and some meat dishes. The cuisine may not be very imaginative, but it is usually of good quality and very fresh. Restaurants can be crudely separated into (slightly) cheaper tourist-trap haunts, and more expensive but first class gastronomic restaurants. There are a few pizzerias, mostly wood-fired and acceptable. The Kraš chocolate sold at stores is delicious too! Note that in the off peak season of November to March nearly all the top-end restaurants close, leaving only a handful of desperate tourist trap enterprises operating and still charging high prices. You can however still eat well and best of all, discounts can be negotiated. Dubrovnik cuisine is characteristically not very spicy and is famous for traditionalism. Many popular meals are characteristic of Dubrovnik such as zelena menestra (it is the name for many sorts of cabbages and other vegetables with meat), pasticada and the famous delicacy dubrovacka rozata. The most popular alcohol in Croatia is homemade rakija. This is a very strong distilled tipple made from a variety of fruits. Examples include sljivovica, made from plums, loza, made from grapes, and orahovica, made with walnuts. There are many excellent local wines from both the Peljesac Peninsula and Konavle and it is often less expensive than soft drinks. However, be careful when purchasing wine from unlicensed dealers as it can sometimes be of low quality! SLEEPING Hotels in Dubrovnik include two, three, four and five-star hotels. Private rooms are a good option for those on a budget; the downside is that they may be far from the Old Town, so make sure to check the location. Owners letting out these rooms accost buses at the bus station, so you can ask around and even bargain a little. DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT VISITING… Cafe Buza: This place is little known but definitely the find in Dubrovnik. Indeed, you will have to wander down an alleyway along the main western wall where you’ll find a nondescript door. Enter it to find the most amazing bar you might ever enjoy a beer in. The cafe is built on the side of the rocky cliffs, hiding inside the Dubrovnik wall. Relax and enjoy the view as the dramatic wall rises above your head; or, as you are so near the small beach why not dip your toes in the water! Fact file: Dubrovnik has an international airport, located approximately 20 km (12 miles) from Dubrovnik city centre. There is no train to Dubrovnik. A narrow gauge line used to link Dubrovnik to Sarajevo but was closed in 1976; however, buses connect the airport with the Dubrovnik old main bus station in Gruž and Croatia Airlines even operates buses between the airport and the main bus station in Kantafig (takes approx. 45 minutes), which is 2.5 km northwest of the Old Town. Taxis from the airport to the centre will cost 220 kn. The bus passes close to the Old Town en-route to the airport; you can board the bus at the stop on Petra Kresimira 4 just above the Old Town, by the lower cable car station. Make sure you wave furiously otherwise the driver may not stop!
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The main bus station is in Kantafig, near Port Gruz and the Tudjman Bridge, 2.5 km northwest of the Old Town. Local bus 7 operates between this station and Babin kuk, and bus 1 serves the Old Town. On buses you pay a separate fee of 10 Kn to the driver for luggage, so keep some change handy. Taxis in Dubrovnik are available around the clock and you can easily pick one up at one of the many taxi stops. The good news is that a taxi service will never cost you more than 100 Kn (approx. £11) in any direction within Dubrovnik city limits! If you are planning to drive a car in Dubrovnik, be aware that lots of streets are one way. If in doubt, passersby will gladly direct you. Dubrovnik is easy to cover on foot; in fact it will take the averagely fit person less than 1.5 hours to walk from the historical centre to the very end of Lapad peninsula. Climate: The climate along the Dubrovnik Region is a typical Mediterranean one, with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. However, it is perhaps distinct from other Mediterranean climates because of the unusual winds and frequency of thunderstorms. The Bura wind blows cold gusts down the Adriatic coast between October and April. The air temperatures can slightly vary, depending on the area or region. Typically, in July and August daytime maximum temperatures reach 29°C (84°F), and at night drop to around 21°C (70°F). More comfortable perhaps, is the climate in Spring and Autumn when maximum temperatures are typically between 20°C (68°F) and 28°C (82°F). Language: Croatian is the official language spoken in Dubrovnik. English is taught as a second language in schools however, and other international languages are also fluently spoken. Currency: Kuna (Kn.) £1 British pound is worth approx. 8 Kuna. The word “Kuna” means “marten” in Croatian since it is based on the use of marten pelts as units of value in medieval trading.
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How Michael stepped up to the mike When the young Michael Aspel headed for Cardiff, his father thought it was to develop his career with a bedding company, but Michael had other ideas, as James Pringle discovered Who would expect a highly experienced broadcaster like Michael Aspel to be dogged by moments of doubt?
they were looking for continuity announcers at the BBC TV’s Lime Grove Studios. “There was just this one gigantic dinner suit between all of us. We wore whatever we liked below – it could be tennis shorts or whatever, because the picture never cut below the waist.
“For some years I was very cocky and full of myself, yet I’ve always been very nervous,” he tells Retired. “Luckily I was able to handle awkward situations, but you get less and less confident as you grow older.” Such feelings are not helped by television’s fondness for young faces, and Michael is now a wellpreserved 78. But when the 100 Years of Us series earlier this year highlighted changes in society during the first century of the National Census, he was “well qualified to be the front man, having been around for most of that time”. Indeed, for many of us, Michael has always been on the airwaves, but he was a teaboy for a London publisher before National Service in the King’s Royal Rifle Corps in the early 1950s. “When I came out of the Army, I wanted to be an actor,” he recalls. “My father was very sympathetic. He said: “Get a job or get out’. I took a job with a bedding firm that had contacts in Cardiff with a big store there. I went down there ostensibly to learn the bedding trade and the sales business, but that wasn’t my intention at all. I auditioned for radio drama at the BBC in Cardiff, and they gave me occasional work while I waited for a place to come up on the BBC drama repertory company. I did all sorts of jobs – including drainpipelayer and gardener – that I could drop at a moment’s notice when they required me for a freelance broadcast. I would rush straight from the building site and be in things like the Children’s Hour serial.
“That was a wonderfully happy time. It was quite different from Lime Grove or the later Television Centre – partly because it was news only and partly because it was such a historic place, where television began, and physically cut off from the rest of the BBC, and you could not get a better bunch of workmates.” Michael remembers a time he made news himself. “I went on one night with a black eye. I’d been playing in a charity cricket match the day before and got the ball in my eye. The response was incredible – it was even in the papers in France and America.”
Michael joins Lance England in the studio of community station Brooklands Radio
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Lime Grove was the BBC TV’s main London base, but the news department was at Alexandra Palace. When Richard Baker was indisposed, Michael was drafted in to read one weekend’s bulletins and ended up staying for eight years.
Michael never did become an actor – except that “occasionally theatres let people from the telly do plays, to put bums on seats, and I’ve done a few”. He hosted Ask Aspel, Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, Miss World, Come Dancing, Give Us a Clue, The Six o’Clock Show, This is Your Life and Antiques Roadshow and his mellow tones were also heard on the radio.
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I N T E RV I E W silly, unnatural arrangement. Someone would originally come in with a good anecdote and tell it to the researcher, who would type it out and give it back to the person as a script.
“When I did something for the BBC after that, they asked if I’d like to self-op and I said I would – but their controls worked the other way round and I said ‘Good morning’ and switched myself off.
“They would then try to learn it, and come stumbling on, trying to remember the script of their own story. That didn’t always work, so you would have to gently nudge them, hopefully without giving away the joke.”
“Capital was exciting and I did things I never dreamt I would do. There was a brilliant young producer called Simon Booker and the station’s chairman was Richard Attenborough, who would get us tremendous guests with his contacts. “That kept going with the television chat show, although, to be honest, that was a great disappointment to me. It didn’t compare with the shows I did on Capital, because there were various restrictions and I wasn’t as confident. “At the radio station my researcher – a woman who had a PhD in mediaeval French – provided me with information on people and I would then prepare the interview. When I started the chat show on Thames, I found there was an agreement between representatives of the guest and our people as to what line the interview would take.” Who were the most difficult people to interview? “Actors like Elliott Gould – he was utterly impossible – and others just weren’t very good at it. “Tony Curtis was every interviewer’s gift most of the time, but occasionally he would lose interest and he did that on one of my shows. When I said: ‘Did this make you the happy man you are today?’ his reply was: “Who said I was happy?’ Then he said: ‘And with that, I bid you goodnight’ when we’d only had about three minutes. He walked off and we had to fill in.” Another live show guest was an inebriated Oliver Reed. “I wasn’t as horrified as I was reported to be,” Michael points out. Always at the back of your mind, in a situation like that, is that ‘This is good telly’. “The worst experience was the very last chat show we did. It was taken over by Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis, who’d put money into opening a restaurant in the West End. The whole thing became an advert for that and it was just ghastly. I lost control of it and felt very low by the end.” When Michael hosted Crackerjack and This is Your Life, his laid-back style contrasted the anxious manner of his predecessor, Eamonn Andrews. “For a big burly man and an ex-boxer, he was amazingly sensitive and easily embarrassed,” says Michael. “When This Your Life and guests wandered from the point, I tried to laugh it off. But it was the most
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Michael lives near Weybridge, Surrey, with his partner Irene Clark. Retirement has never figured in his plans. He will be among the stars at this year’s Parkinson’s UK charity Christmas Concert at Central Hall, Westminster. Recent years have seen him guest hosting Have I Got News for You and making a documentary about his wartime evacuee experiences. He has taken to the stage in a Rocky Horror Show tour, as well as appearing in several pantomimes. “Because of some kind of imaginary gravitas that you bring to the stage, the thing works and you can still have the time of your life while being this old codger.”
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INTERIOR DESIGNER? By Sheila Alcock
Sometimes, it’s a raw new house which needs a designer touch. Or a beautiful old home which needs interior remodelling and modernising. Sometimes, a change of lifestyle has created the need for a new look for your home, or maybe your home is looking tired and old fashioned and could do with a serious update. But you have a busy lifestyle, and very little time. The thought of sourcing builders, plumbers and decorators is overwhelming. So where do you start? Simple. Bring in an expert. Bring in an Interior Designer/Project Manager who can lead you through the intricacies of finding reliable tradesmen, and leave you free to consider ways in which your home can reflect your personality and lifestyle.
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Not Just About Cushions and Curtains The title Interior Designer can be misleading, and in fact, anyone can give themselves the title of Interior Designer by taking a six week study course on how to build a samples board. This does not cover the skills acquired from undergoing a degree course in Interior Design and Furniture. Louise Putman BA (Hons), MCSD, is a graduate from Middlesex University, having completed a four year degree course in Interior Design and Furniture. This covers the full design process from concept to completion, and she also provides project management, which includes liaison with electricians, builders, furniture manufacturers/ suppliers, fabric and lighting. This is followed by costings, quote comparisons, a programme detailing time scales and completion dates. After graduating, Louise worked on a number of large corporate Headquarters and hospitality projects, including hospitality areas for All England Lawn Tennis and
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MY WORK BEGINS WITH THE CREATION OF A MOOD BOARD, WHICH SHOWS A VARIETY OF INTERIORS OF DIFFERENT STYLES AND COLOUR SCHEMES. THIS IS ACCOMPANIED BY SAMPLES BOARDS SHOWING FABRIC SWATCHES, WALLPAPER SAMPLES,
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Croquet Club at Wimbledon, and Executive areas at the London Headquarters of Royal Bank of Scotland. In 2009 Louise set up her own design consultancy, Recreate Interiors.
will take the drudgery out of your project, inject flair and creativity to produce the wow factor you’re looking for, and ensure that it’s completed on time, on budget, and exactly how you imagined it.
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“My first priority is to understand my client’s taste and vision for the style they want to achieve. Recently, I had a client who wasn’t sure of the sort of interior she wanted,” Louise told me. “The Eureka moment arrived when she studied my mood boards, beamed, and said, “ I didn’t know what I wanted, until you showed me.” That was the moment when I could really focus on the work in hand, and establish rough guidelines on general style, budget and timescale.
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My work begins with the creation of a mood board, which shows a variety of interiors of different styles and colour schemes. This is accompanied by samples boards showing fabric swatches, wallpaper samples, carpets, finishes and options. These are discussed, the client makes a choice and at that point, I can set up a detailed summary of costings for each room to be treated by providing a detailed schedule of works to obtain ‘like for like’ quotes from tradesmen, followed by a cost plan including furniture, window treatments, finishes, fixtures and fittings, and my designer’s fees.”
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“So there’s a lot more to interior design than sourcing fabrics and carpets,” I said. Louise smiled.
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What is the Hull Reablement Service? The Hull Reablement Service is a short term service which provides assessment, practical help and advice to people and support for their carers. We help people to regain confidence and improve the skills they need for everyday life, giving them greater independence to be able to live their lives in the way they want. We work with people at home, often at times of crisis or significant difficulty. This could be following a stay in hospital, after a fall or when a family carer is ill
Older People’s Mental Health What is the Older People’s Mental Health Service?
The OPMH Team has recently been established to provide more specialist support and care for people who suffer with a functional Mental Health condition or a Dementia. We help people to enhance their quality of life and have personal choice and control or influence over decisions about their lives. We provide support to other professional carers to reduce the likelihood of crisis.
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Supports people to regain as much independence as possible Enables people to leave hospital Prevents inappropriate admission to hospital or residential care Stabilises people’s care arrangements
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Social workers who will take the lead in assessing your needs Social Work Assistants who help in reviewing the support you need Home Care Organisers who arrange the help or support you need and ensure you receive it on a daily basis Home Care Assistant who provide the day to day support to you at home.
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Prevent the breakdown of caring support arrangements Give people increased choice about remaining in their own home Prevent unnecessary hospital or long term care admissions Improve support structures and partnership working with family carers Support Residential Care placements
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Approved Mental Health Professionals who are available to make decisions under the Mental Health Act Specialist Social Workers who take the lead in assessing needs within a legislative framework and support people to make decisions. A Specialist Occupational Therapist who provides advice on adaptations and specialist interventions. Trained Support workers who can support both the individual and their carer to live as independently as possible in the place of their choice. Also support Residential Care Home staff to improve their knowledge and understanding of Dementia and associated behaviours.
How you contact us...
How you contact us...
If you think our service could be of help to you or someone you care for, you can make your enquiry by calling in at any Customer Service Centre, phoning the Hull City Council Connect Centre on 300300 or emailing us at highfieldresourcecentre@hullcc.gov.uk
If you feel our service may be able to help you please make your enquiry by calling in at any Customer Service Centre, phoning the Hull City Council Connect Centre on 30030 or emailing aldersonresourcecentre@hullcc. gov.uk
Telecare
What is Telecare? Telecare is a service that combines equipment with a monitoring and response service that can help individuals remain independent at home. There are a lot of different types of equipment/systems available that both link to a call centre or just for use locally. This equipment can be used to detect emergencies and to alert vulnerable people, their relatives or carers. The service is linked to the Kingston Care Lifeline Service.
Telecare can help :
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Reduce the personal and environmental risks associated with independent living. Delay/avoid care home admission Reduce hospital admissions Reduce the duration of hospital admission Support carers by contributing to reducing anxiety and stress
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Telecare Co-ordinators who assess people in their property to find the most suitable equipment to assist them and their carers. Telecare Technicians who visit and install the equipment and coach people on how it is used.
How do I get Telecare? If you already have a community alarm system that links into Hull City Council’s Kingston Care service then speak to the monitoring centre by pressing the red button on your community alarm box. If you are unsure on who provides your community alarm then ring 01482 300300 If you don’t have a community alarm and would like Telecare or you would like an assessment on specific Telecare equipment then contact 01482 585166 or email telecare@hullcc.gov.uk
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Rick Stein's Mediterranean Escapes Recipes Rick Stein’s passion for fresh well-sourced food has taken him from continent to continent, across magnificent shorelines and to the very best produce the coast has to offer. Rick remarks “My greatest enthusiasm in life has been finding dishes that change my perception of cooking, that reveal a whole new vista of flavour combination. I think we all enjoy that. I’m just someone with an enthusiasm for food and a curiosity that’s sent me sniffing around all over the place looking for lovely dishes in all corners of the globe” Taken from his book ‘Mediterranean Escapes’ (BBC Books, £20) here are three of Rick’s favourite recipes inspired by flavours of the Med.
SERVES 8-10 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving 1 large onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 large leek, cleaned and cut into similar-sized pieces 250g dried borlotti beans, soaked overnight 450g waxy potatoes, such as Charlotte, peeled and cut into 1- cm dice 250g peeled carrots, cut into 1-cm dice 2 celery sticks, cut into 1- cm dice 1 ripe beef tomato, skinned and chopped Leaves from 1 small rosemary sprig, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1.2kg smoked ham hock 250g green beans, trimmed and cut into 1- cm pieces 2 medium-sized courgettes, topped and tailed and cut into 1- cm dice 1/2 small cabbage (about 500g), core removed, thinly sliced 75g dried tagliatelle, broken into 5-cm pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano A small handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 18 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Minestra: Corsican Vegetable Soup with Smoked Ham, Cabbage and Borlotti Beans Heat the oil in a really large pan, add the onion, garlic and leek, and cook gently for 3-4 minutes. Drain the soaked beans and add to the pan with the potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato, rosemary, dried oregano and 2 litres of water. Cut the ham hock in half lengthways to one side of the bone, add to the pan and press the pieces down well into the soup so they are totally submerged. Bring everything to a simmer and leave to cook, uncovered, for 1 hour. Then add the green beans, courgettes, cabbage, tagliatelle pieces and fresh oregano and simmer for a further 15-20 minutes until the soup is thick. Remove the pieces of ham hock, pull the meat off the bone, and pull it into small chunks. Discard the skin and bone. Stir the ham back into the soup with the parsley and approximately 500 ml more hot water to loosen it slightly and season with salt and pepper. Service in large warmed soup bowls, drizzled with a little more olive oil.
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SERVES 4 400g dried spaghetti 175-g piece smoked pancetta, rind removed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped A handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped 3 large eggs, beaten 50g finely grated pecorino sardo maturo Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara: Pasta with Pecorino Sardo, Pancetta, Parsley and Eggs Bring 4.5 litres water to the boil in a large saucepan with 8 teaspoons salt. Add the spaghetti and cook for 9 minutes or until al dente. Meanwhile, cut the pancetta into lardons (short little strips), about 6mm wide. Heat a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat, add the oil and the pancetta and allow it to fry until lightly golden. Add the garlic and parsley and cook for a few seconds, then remove from the heat and set to one side. Drain the spaghetti well, tip into the frying pan with the pancetta, garlic and parsley, add the beaten eggs and half the grated pecorino cheese and toss together well. Season to taste with a little salt and black pepper. The heat from the spaghetti will be sufficient to partly cook the egg but still leave it moist and creamy. Take to the table and serve in warmed pasta bowls, sprinkled with the rest of the cheese.
SERVES 6-8 2 x 1-kg shoulders of lamb, each one cut into 3 large chunks through the bone (get your butcher to do this) 2kg waxy maincrop potatoes, such as Desiree, peeled and cut into 5-6cm chunks 1 head of garlic, outside papery skins removed, cut in half through the middle 1 tablespoon dried oregano, Greek if possible 3-6 fresh bay leaves 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or marjoram leaves 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Juice of 2 large lemons Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kleftiko: Slow-cooked Lamb with Garlic, Oregano, Lemon and Potatoes Preheat the oven to 1900C/Gas Mark 5. Combine the meat, potatoes and garlic in a large ovenproof casserole dish. Sprinkle with the dried and fresh herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, 100ml water, 2 teaspoons of salt and plenty of black pepper and mix together well, then nestle the pieces of meat down in among the potatoes. Drizzle with a little more oil. Cover the casserole tightly with foil and a well-fitting lid and bake for 3 hours until the meat is falling off the bone. However, check after a couple of hours to make sure it doesn’t need a little more water. www.retiredmagazines.co.uk
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Should the NHS be paying your care home fees? With care home fees rising families can find themselves paying on average a costly £36,000 a year for individual care. Residents are currently funding their own care with many not aware that the NHS could help. If you or a relative are in a care home because of physical or mental health needs you may be paying fees that should have been funded by the NHS. This is the case even if the individual has sadly passed away. Hugh James are the leading national experts in recovery of wrongly paid care home fees. Our nursing care legal specialists have successfully recovered over £20 million for families like yours.
What is NHS Continuing Healthcare? The NHS is responsible for meeting the full cost of care home fees for individuals whose primary need for bring in the care home is because of their health. This is called NHS Continuing Healthcare and is often described as ‘fully funded care’. Every person should be properly assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Initially this should look at the medical and health needs only and not the individual’s ability to pay.
The McConnell family received over £117,000 in wrongly paid fees Following a seven year fight with the help of Hugh James nursing care, the NHS admitted that their decision on care fees was wrong and the family of Mrs Evangeline McConnell was reimbursed £117,000 in wrongly paid care home fees.
At the age of 88 Evangeline McConnell suffered a severe stroke and was admitted to hospital. Evangeline could not return home as she needed 24 hour nursing care and was admitted to a care home in April 2003. Due to Mrs McConnell’s capital and income, the family were told that she would have to pay for her own care home costs and was found not eligible for NHS Continuing Care, despite her obvious health needs. The family then found themselves having to pay fees of £2,000 a month and were forced into selling the much loved family home to help fund this cost. Mrs McConnell had suffered a catastrophic stroke which resulted in her being immobile, incontinent, unable to communicate and swallow. She was totally reliant on two to three carers to attend to all her needs. The family, helped by Hugh James, had to prove that her health and living needs meant she should never have had to pay her own care home fees. Finally, in January 2008 Mrs McConnell was assessed as meeting the criteria needed and all her future fees were to be paid by the NHS. Fortunately Evangeline and her family later received all the money that they had wrongly paid for her care home.
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Our team is the most experienced in this niche area and each case is dealt with by lawyers specialising in reclaiming care home fees
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How Hugh James can help you... There are lots of reasons why NHS continuing healthcare decisions may be wrong. If you or a relative have been paying for care since April 2004 then you may be able to reclaim these fees. Contact us for a free and confidential assessment and we can let you know if you have a claim. Our free assessment will help you decide whether to challenge the decision on your care home fees and there is no obligation to proceed.
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You don’t need private medical insurance to get private treatment at your local Spire hospital Did you know that you can get private treatment, when you want, without having private medical insurance? You can be seen and treated quickly. You can even choose your consultant and the times of your appointments and treatments. Private self-pay treatment at Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital lets you pay for medical treatment when you need it.
Call 01482 672412 today, or visit www.spirehull.com
Typical self-pay medical treatments you can pay for. • Knee, Hip or Shoulder surgery • Varicose veins including laser • Hernia and Colorectal conditions • Prostate problems • Male/Female incontinence • Tests and scans • Cosmetic surgery • Weightloss
Ask your GP about self-pay treatment
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Why wait to see clearly? Are you suffering with cataracts or fed up with being on a waiting list? At Spire Hull and East Riding we are open to everyone. If you don’t have private health insurance you can pay for your own consultation and treatment.
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out & about Fitter for longer over 55’s keep fit class at Hull YPI Sports Centre, Chanterlands Avenue, Hull, North Humberside HU5 4EF Wednesdays, 12noon - 12.45pm Fitter for Longer is a fantastic keep fit class for over 55’s. Incorporating movement to music, seated and standing, toning, stretching, joint movement. Discussion and health topic interest of the week. A wonderful social get together and costs costs just £4.50. Afterwards you may want to have a tea/coffee in the bar area maybe some lunch. Large free Car Park.
For more information please contact email janine@burley2.karoo.co.uk T:01482 377889 M:07738 419545
5 mile walk
19th August 2012
Enjoy the lifestyle you’ve worked for... With 19 suberb rural and coastal locations to choose from Tingdene Park home living is all about quality of life with a traditional village feel. For more information call 0845 337 0395 or visit www.tingdene-parks.net
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With a warm send off from Settle Market Place, walkers will head through the heart of the spectacular Attermire Scar on this exciting 5 mile walk. The 5 mile walk, although shorter in distance, is an equal challenge to walkers who find the longer distances a bit daunting. This route takes walkers along paths and through fields on this more scenic walk.
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Hornsea Carnival 2012 20th, 21st & 22nd July 2012 The 1st Hornsea Carnival took place on the 22nd and 23rd July 1967. There was a procession of decorated floats and fancy dress which the Holderness Gazette stated as a mile long.
In 1970 Joan Wadsworth of Hornsea was chosen as Carnival Queen by non other than David Hamilton and Tony Blackburn, (how times change, I don’t know if Radio 1 knows where Hornsea is now)
Coulson Builders produced the best float. There were events in Hall Garth Park and an estimated 10 thousand people attended. On Sunday the emphasis moved to the sea front with a treasure hunt and sand castle competition. During the afternoon the North Cliff Boating and Water Skiing Club mounted an invasion of the beach with the defence being in the hands of members of the Hornsea Sunday Youth Club. It was estimated there were 20 thousand spectators. The Carnival ended with a dance in the Floral Hall
Since then the Carnival has run very successfully with few changes. One of the most memorable Carnivals in recent years was when the Red Arrows gave a spectacular display on the seafront, unfortunately funds have not allowed us to have a return visit.
In 1968 on the Friday there was a torchlight procession, bonfire and Hawaiian BBQ with dancing to The Blue Circle on the sea front. On Saturday, 42 floats together with children in fancy dress and decorated bicycles took part in the Carnival procession. The best float was by the residents of Ashcourt Drive, whose theme was The Old Woman who lived in the Shoe. In Hall Garth Park the main attraction was “It’s a Knock Out”.
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As far as I can recall, the only time the Carnival has had to be cancelled was 2007 when heavy and prolonged rain flooded Hall Garth Park. An alternative location was secured on the seafront behind the boat compound, but that area also flooded. Although many Committee members have come and gone, they always remain very dedicated and give time and experience freely. Long may it continue.
For more information please visit www. hornseacarnival.moonfruit.com
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Your Questions Answered on dental implants... Q: What are dental implants?
Q: How would I know if I am suitable?
A: Implants are in effect small titanium roots which replace natural teeth.
A: We provide an initial informal consultation first of all. The majority of our patients will be able to decide at this point whether implants are for them. However, before treatment begins, everyone benefits from an in depth assessment and a report detailing what the treatment options are, the number of likely visits and the fees involved. We make sure that our patients are fully informed so that they can make the right choice about their treatment.
Q: What can they be used for? A: Implants can be used to replace an individual tooth, avoiding the need for drilling in to a healthy tooth to create a bridge for a denture. They can be used to stabilise dentures where the patient’s natural teeth have been lost. This stops the problem of dentures moving or dropping whilst eating or talking and, as you can imagine, this is one of our most popular requests.
Q: Is the procedure uncomfortable? A: The overwhelming majority of patients report mild or no discomfort at all. Placement of an implant is a small surgical procedure so a local anaesthetic is used in a similar way to if the patient was having a filling.
Q: How successful is it? A: Very! Typical success rates for healing of implants is in the region of 99%.
Q: How long does everything take? A: This depends on a number of factors. Some techniques and treatments, where suitable for the patient, allow us to place implants and attach fixed bridges all at the same time, giving instant results. At the other end of the scale, healing can take longer and be generally spread over 6-9 months.
Q: I understand implant treatment is very expensive? A: Initially implant treatment has a higher investment than traditional forms of treatment but over the longer term it can be better value. For many people this investment is worth making for the benefits mentioned earlier. We offer interest free facilities and extended payment options which many people find useful. The improvement in quality of life is more difficult to put a price on.
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DISCOVER THE FREEDOM RENTING IN RETIREMENT CAN BRING… Choosing the ideal retirement location can be challenging, particularly when trying to find that perfect property in an interesting location, which also offers long-term security, comfortable living and friendly neighbours. If you love Yorkshire, then Market Weighton is a great choice. Located in the picturesque chalk hills of the Yorkshire Wolds, midway between York and Hull, the surrounding area is a popular destination for countryside walks. All Saints Court, Market Weighton, is situated just behind the main high street, within easy walking distance of local shops and amenities and features a communal residents’ lounge, communal laundry and a guest suite for visitors’ use. The recent recession has had a detrimental effect upon house sales and savvy retirees are finding alternative ways to move into their chosen retirement property by letting out their larger homes, either privately or through a social housing provider. This creates an income enabling them to rent a more manageable, purpose built, energy efficient, retirement property. Contrary to popular opinion, there are clear benefits to renting in retirement. Residents are not constricted by house prices and are free to move wherever they like. Renting also allows homeowners to sell their property outright to release capital. Mr & Mrs Honour, Girlings’ residents commented: “Renting in retirement has given us greater financial freedom and the flexibility to relocate. We have saved so much in terms of moving costs. We sold our house and we have retained that capital which has given us an investment for the future. We are now committed to renting and we love the fact that we have an assured tenancy so we essentially have the same security as homeowners.” An added benefit for older renters is that Girlings lets the majority of its properties out on a life-long (assured) tenancy, which allows the tenant to stay in the property for as long as they wish.
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Girlings co-owner and CEO, Peter Girling said: “A life-long (assured) tenancy offers great security and long-term peace of mind. In the private rental sector, it is common for properties to be let on an assured shorthold tenancy basis which enables the landlord to regain possession of the property after the initial agreed fixed term. “Renting on a life-long tenancy basis offers the same security of tenure as most social housing providers, only without the associated waiting lists. What’s more, service charges and maintenance are included in the monthly payments.”
For more information, please visit www.girlings.co.uk or contact the lettings team on 0800 525 184.
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Discover the freedom renting in retirement can bring... 55+? Did you know you can rent private retirement property on a Life Long Tenancy which gives you the right to remain living in the property for as long as you wish, with service charge and maintenance included in the rent? Freedom in Retirement
Peace of Mind • Independence • Flexibility • Choice Call: 0800 525 184 or visit www.girlings.co.uk Yes, I am interested in renting a retirement property. Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Other Name: ....................................................................... Address: .......................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... Postcode: .................................. Telephone: .................................................. Email: .............................................................................................................. Please return to: Girlings Retirement Rentals Ltd, FREEPOST (SWB10475), Taunton, TA2 6ZA
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90 years of Insulin
“Insulin is a wonderful thing and those who use it must respect it” 23 January 2012 marked the 90th anniversary of the first successful use of insulin, arguably one of the greatest medical advances of the twentieth century. Since then, millions of people worldwide have used insulin, usually in the form of injections, to regulate their blood glucose levels and stay alive. Not long after the first insulin treatment began on a 14-year-old boy, in 1934 novelist HG Wells and his practitioner Dr RD Lawrence, both of whom had diabetes, set up the Diabetic Association aiming to make sure that everyone in the UK could gain access to insulin. This charity later became Diabetes UK. Today Diabetes UK is the leading charity for over 3.7 million people in the UK with diabetes – 2.9 million diagnosed and an estimated 850,000 who have diabetes but do not know it - their families, friends and healthcare professionals. The charity cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of all people affected by and at risk of diabetes. Richard Lane 68, President of Diabetes UK, has been taking insulin for more than 35 years and has seen the technology in administering insulin advance in leaps and bounds: “I used to use glass syringes which would have to be boiled and their needles sharpened. A lot has changed since then and I now use a state-of-theart insulin pump and sensor. It provides me with a remarkable amount of information about my blood glucose levels, which is transmitted wirelessly from a sensor to the actual pump which feeds me insulin. Data can be downloaded onto a computer and a detailed profile of my condition is put together. This life-changing technology means I can now keep a closer eye on my diabetes and manage it well.” 28
Richard says he feels “humble” to have access to this modern technology and is concerned that hundreds of people are denied insulin sensors and pumps and strongly believes that they should be available for all people if they are suitable. Richard is very conscious that insulin keeps him alive and without it he wouldn’t be able to live the active life that he does: “Insulin is a wonderful thing and those of us who use it must respect it. We have to be aware of how to use it and how things could go wrong if we don’t treat our condition properly.” In addition to self-managing diabetes, it is important that people with the condition are provided with the right care from their healthcare professionals. Diabetes UK has launched the 15 healthcare essentials initiative to identify the 15 care checks which all people with diabetes should have access to.
For more information, visit their website: www.diabetes.org.uk Read Richard Lane’s blog to see who he’s been sharing his experiences with across the world recently: http://blogs.diabetes.org.uk/?cat=241
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Plan ahead
A thoughtful decision
There comes a stage in all our lives when it’s natural to think about when we won’t be here. We wonder about loved ones and what to leave them.
A Golden Charter plan will bring you peace of mind
There are some things, however, that we wouldn’t wish to leave them. These include the burden of high funeral costs and the worry of deciding on the funeral arrangements. If you have concerns about such matters, a Golden Charter funeral plan will bring you peace of mind.
So many reasons to choose Golden Charter: Consideration for loved ones is the most frequent reason for purchasing a Golden Charter Plan. A Golden Charter plan covers all the costs within our independent funeral directors’ control.
Consideration for others is the most frequent reason for buying a Golden Charter funeral plan. With Golden Charter you know that your loved ones will be spared some of the burden of bereavement. You’ll have specified every detail of the funeral in advance, selected the funeral director and made provision for the costs. More than 160,000 people in Great Britain have planned their funerals with Golden Charter, an independent company that is British-owned and run. They know that their money is secure and their funeral director’s services are fully guaranteed
A guarantee A Golden Charter plan covers all your independent funeral director’s services
Your payment will be held by an independent Trust Fund on behalf of your selected funeral director.
Once you’ve paid for your Golden Charter plan, you can be sure that neither your loved ones nor your estate will be asked for a penny more for the services within the control of your funeral director - no matter how much these costs may rise in years to come.
Proven value
An allowance for disbursements
On past evidence a Golden Charter plan is better value than a high-interest building society account.
Some costs are paid on your behalf by the funeral director but are not within his control. Known as disbursements, they include the fees of cemeteries, crematoria, doctors, clergy, newspaper notices and memorials. Only if the increase in these costs were to exceed the disbursements amount allowed for in the plan might there be a balance to pay at the time of need.
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Freedom of choice There are no restrictions on your choice of funeral director.
Woodland Trust A free feature of every plan, unique to Golden Charter - when you purchase a plan, a tree will be planted on your behalf by the Woodland Trust.
Financial security Your payment will be held in an independent trust fund. Your payment will go directly to the Golden Charter Trust, which will hold the money for your funeral on
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behalf of participating funeral directors. This is why your funeral director is able to provide a legally binding contract, guaranteeing that your selected arrangement will be carried out when required.
In 1926, Herbert expanded the company by purchasing a property in Hallgate, Cottingham. The house which was fronted by a shop, originally housed his father and later passed through the generations to Herbert’s son, Eardley.
The Trust Fund is a legally separate entity from Golden Charter. In the unlikely event of something untoward affecting the company, the Fund would continue until every plan has been carried out.
By 1932, the Cottingham-based property became a workshop and then, once extended, a chapel of repose. The Kemp family later decided to move all of its business to the Cottingham area purchasing several more properties in Hallgate.
When someone has purchased a Golden Charter funeral plan they know that the family they have left behind need not worry about the cost of the funeral and making difficult decisions in order to keep their loved ones wishes at an emotionally stressful time.
Today, owner, Geoffrey Kemp, Eardley’s second son, runs the business along with his own son, David, and offers a complete funeral service for the whole of east Yorkshire.
If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Still going strong When a loved one dies, arranging the necessary arrangements can be difficult. Placing your trust in a company to organise the funeral arrangements is not the easiest decision to make. H. Kemp and Son Funeral Directors, in Hallgate, Cottingham, is a family-run business with a history spanning 116 years and has built a reputation as one of the oldest and best personal services in the region.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: H. Kemp and Son Funeral Directors in Waterloo Street, Hull.
The business, which was founded in 1893 by Herbert Kemp, who was 23-years-old, was originally based in Waterloo Street, Hull. It was a joinery company which then developed into an undertaking business.
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