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Reading the entire collection of Health and Safety rules which dictate our lives today would be a suitable prison sentence for murder. New ones are added daily by some overpaid barmpot in Whitehall and two I came across recently are worthy of mention. In the beautiful Bronte village of Haworth there is an annual event in June to celebrate the 1940s. Everyone and their granny descends on the village, some villagers have been known to move out for the weekend to avoid the crush, and many dress in period costume singing “We’ll Meet Again” increasingly loudly as the local brew takes effect. Until three years ago part of the spectacle was a fly past by retired World War Two aeroplanes, usually a Spitfire, a Hurricane or a Lancaster Bomber. Now these planes are still air worthy after seventy years but some clown in Bradford Council’s Health and Safety asylum decided there was a problem. The Spitfire won the Battle of Britain. Hitler and his army eventually chucked the towel in because they couldn’t down enough of the planes to win. It’s a good job Bradford Council wasn’t on his side or he’d have won. The organisers of the Forties Weekend had to conduct a Health and Safety and feasibility study and here was one of the questions:-
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“What was the likelihood of one of the planes crashing onto the village during the flypast?” Now we don’t see many Fokkers or Messerschmitts over Haworth these days and the Home Guard was disbanded some years ago. The only aerial threat we have is from rooks and the occasional duck with a dicky tummy, which might necessitate wearing a tin helmet on windy days. I think we had the greatest confidence that the pilots would have successfully cleared the village without a mass slaughter of the population, but, no, we couldn’t have a fly past. 10,000 people squeezed onto our tiny cobbled streets that weekend. Traffic management had a pink fit as the hordes parked their cars anywhere and everywhere. Hermann Goerring was spotted having a pint in The Fleece but we couldn’t have aeroplanes using the only empty space in the valley…the sky. Were all flights from Leeds-Bradford airport suspended for the day in case the lunch time Ireland plane crashed in Central Park? They were not. There was a famous wartime phrase which said, “Your country needs you”. I suggest the same does not apply to the Health and Safety nitwits of today.
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trung along 18km of serrated cliffs between Levanto and La Spezia, the Cinque Terre is one of Italy’s treasures. These five higgledy-piggledy villages Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore are cut off by mountains, choked with olive groves and dry-stone-walled vineyards, where farmers have eked out a living over the centuries. The Cinque Terre became a Unesco World Heritage site in 1997, which includes a protected marine area, and became a national park (Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre) in 1999. Wine growers still use monorail mechanisms to ferry themselves up and the grapes down these unique lands, and in some cases have to harvest by boat as access is restricted. If the terraced hillsides are not worked, they will quite literally slide into the sea. National park status has spared the area from a propagation of tourism and the tacky souvenir stands that come with it and saved it from environmental destruction. Cars and motorbikes are not allowed in the villages, instead they are connected by train. In the villages, electric buses scale the sheer streets. Park authorities close walking paths when numbers become too great, so it s best to arrive in the cool and relative calm of the early morning.
EATING/DRINKING Grapevines and olive trees cover the hillsides, so wine and oil are a must on the restaurant tables. They prove excellent companions for the salted anchovies of Monterosso served in olive oil as well as the many specialty fish dishes and authentic gastronomic delights. 6
The cuisine of the Cinque Terre almost perfectly conserves the characteristics of yesteryear; the respect for the flavours and fragrances of the primary ingredients. Trofie is a kind of pasta made from chestnut or wheat flour, It’s condiment is still pesto sauce, an original Ligurian sauce made from basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, grated parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Torte di verdura - vegetable pies -are prepared with a stuffing containing parsley, marjoram, wild local herbs, artichokes, zucchini, potatoes and leeks, combined with egg and ricotta cheese or with stale bread soaked in milk or béchamel sauce and parmesan cheese. The pie crust is very thin, because flour was a very precious commodity. Torta di riso - rice pie - is a specialty of every Italian grandma in the region. Frittate - flat omelettes - are popular today as the ‘frittata’ has been rediscovered as a tasty antipasto. Another important dish on the tables of the Cinque Terre population was cotoletta di acciuga, anchovies stuffed with a breadcrumb based filling and then fried. The fritelle di bianchetti, fritters made from tiny newborn anchovies or sardines, were also highly appreciated. Following the seamen’s gastronomic traditions, other dishes included stewed cuttlefish, stuffed calamari and spiced octopus.
SLEEPING Numerous villagers have rooms to rent: look for signs reading camere (rooms) or affittacamere (rooms for rent). Accommodation booking offices in Riomaggiore are really helpful and can help you organise a room ahead of time. The town of Levanto is bigger and has a lot of accommodation including hotels, bed & breakfasts www.retiredmagazines.co.uk
T R AV E L and even camping areas where you can rent a tent with two beds and linens for very low prices! Note: Breakfast in an Italian hotel or B&B will be some slices of bread and a croissant, butter, jam and coffee with orange juice if you are lucky. This is a typical Italian breakfast so if you can get a room without breakfast and head down to the nearest cafe where there is a larger choice.
GETTING AROUND Take the train to La Spezia and change onto the regional (“Regionale”) train that makes all the local stops in the Cinque Terre mostly through tunnels. All the Cinque Terre towns have their own train station. Almost all the trains from La Spezia stop in Levanto. The train represents the best way to visit all the villages of the Cinque Terre. Until the end of the 19th Century these towns were completely isolated and reachable just on foot or by sea. In 1860 (works ended in 1874) the first tunnel of this track was built connecting Genoa with La Spezia and crossing almost entirely all this territory through tunnels (32 tunnels were built here!). This means of transportation gives you the possibility to visit the villages in a discreet and easy way and as the train emerges from another tunnel you are treated to another stunning view of one of the best secrets in Italy.
DONT LEAVE WITHOUT The Cinque Terre boasts some of the best coastline hiking trails in the world. The path from Riomaggiore to Manarola is called the Via Dell’Amore - or Lovers Walk. The beautiful trail along the shore is very easy to hike. Along the way, you’ll witness where lovers have written their names on the rocks and trees surrounding the walk. In the middle of Riomaggiore and Manarola you will come across ‘The Lover’s Lock’ which is a place to seal your eternal love. At this point there is a concrete throne in the shape of a male and female locked in a kiss, where many people duplicate this creating a lovely photographic opportunity. The next hike from Manarola to Corniglia is also easy. However, there is an up hill hike and a large zigzag shaped staircase with 385 steps which can be quite a mission in the midday sun! The trail from Corniglia to Vernazza offers incredible views of shore and is only steep at certain places. The trail from Vernazza to Monterosso is the steepest (you need a reasonably good level of fitness - there is over 250m of climbing over very uneven rocks, totalling approx. 750 ‘steps’ - not easy!), winding through olive orchards and vineyards and offering dramatic ocean views. The paths are narrow, with a very real danger of falling 12 to 15 feet if you lose your footing. If you attempt this hike, take some water, and be prepared to build up a sweat.
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Monarola at Sunset The walk between all the villages takes the better part of a day. For those that would rather not walk (or not walk the entire trail), a pedestrian ferry service runs seasonally to all five villages, plus Lerici. The price is reasonable, and gives a nice view of the villages from the water. The milk train that connect all the villages is also a quick way to hop among towns. It is advised that you attempt the walk as early as possible to avoid the hottest part of the day during the summer period. Sneakers or suitable walking shoes are essential. You must purchase a pass for the hike. It is also possible to purchase a hiking and train pass in one if you wish to catch a train to the next town. Hiking Times around the Cinque Terre: Monterosso - Vernazza: 90 minutes. Vernazza - Corniglia: 90 minutes. Corniglia - Manarola: 45 minutes. Manarola - Riomaggiore: 20 minutes. Manarola also has its own beautiful vineyard walk.
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and why is it important? Everyone knows you should write a will to make sure your loved ones are provided for when you die, but what happens if you are left mentally unable to make decisions because of accident or illness? If for any reason, someone becomes incapable of making decisions for himself or herself, a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives another person or persons the right to make decisions on his or her behalf. For many people, it is as they become older that they seriously consider what they would wish to happen to them should their condition deteriorate. This could be because the first signs of dementia or another neurological disorder have been diagnosed or perhaps they have suffered a mild stroke and want to prepare for the possibility of a second, more serious attack.
What happens if I don’t have a Lasting Power of Attorney? If your loved one becomes incapable of making decisions for himself or herself and has not appointed another person as an LPA, his or her personal affairs would become the responsibility of the “Court of Protection”. At the present time, it is estimated that 55,000 people are registered with the Court of Protection who are deemed mentally incapable of dealing with their own affairs. Their affairs are placed under the jurisdiction of the Court which appoints a Receiver to act on their behalf, and the Receiver is answerable to the Court. In practice, if your loved one had a serious stroke, the Receiver would have to be asked to release funds for you to carry out everyday financial matters for your loved one. Not only would you and your family have to come to terms with the grief and emotion of the illness, you would also have the added strain of dealing with officials for every decision. Also, you would have no official say about your loved one's medical treatment even if you knew what his or
her wishes would have been. Although you can apply to the Court to become the Receiver, this takes time and money. And even when you are appointed as Receiver, there are still restrictions on what you can do without the Court's permission. The Court of Protection is important to safeguard the interests of people who don't have close family or friends, but if at all possible, you should ensure that your loved one has appointed an attorney while he or she is still capable of doing so.
How does a Lasting Power of Attorney work in practice? There are 2 different types of Lasting Power of Attorney – Property and Affairs and Personal Welfare.
Property and Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney You can make a property and affairs LPA to enable someone you trust (the attorney) to make decisions on your behalf about your property and affairs at a time when you are no longer able or lack the mental capacity to take those decisions yourself. This can include paying your bills, collecting your income and benefits or selling your house, subject to any restrictions or conditions you might have included. It can only be used once it has been registered at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
Personal Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney A personal welfare LPA allows the person/s you have chosen as your attorney to make decisions on your behalf about your personal welfare, e.g. where you live. It can include the power for the attorney to give or refuse consent to medical treatment. A personal welfare LPA can only be used once the form is registered at the OPG and you have become mentally incapable of making decisions about your own welfare.
Who can make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
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Anyone aged 18 or over with the capacity to do so can make an LPA appointing one or more attorneys to make decisions on their behalf.
Who can act as my Attorney? You can choose anyone you trust to act as your attorney provided they are over 18 and not bankrupt when they sign the form. You can appoint more than one person to act. You can also appoint replacement attorneys. If you appoint more than one person, you can choose whether they can act together or together and independently. You can state that your attorneys must act together for some decisions but for others they can act independently. Your attorneys must follow the principles set out in the Mental Capacity Act when they are making decisions or acting on your behalf. They must always act in your best interest and consider your needs and wishes as far as possible.
At Peter Lynn and Partners we pride ourselves on offering simple uncomplicated legal advice. If you would like to speak to someone about the preparation of a Lasting Power of Attorney then please contact our Private Client team on 01792 310731 (email: jonathan.cudd@ peterlynnandpartners.co.uk) who will be happy to help. We look forward to hearing from you.
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LYNDA BELLINGHAM Lynda Bellingham was trying to sort out her home “after a hell of a week” rehearsing someone new on the latest tour of Calendar Girls and spending rare time in domestic bliss. “Because my life tends to be all over the place outside the home, I like relative order in it,” she explains in those immediately identifiable sexy tones that have ensured a fascinatingly varied career including a wealth of radio and TV voice-overs. She is now 62, still glamorous but with the kind of accessible personality that makes women like her and men fancy her. The fact that she has spent the past two years taking her clothes off on stage – twice on Saturdays – has, surprisingly, endeared her to both. “We’re not actually nude, of course,” she laughs, “but that’s how it looks. Calendar Girls is a marvellous play – Tim Firth (who wrote the film and the play) has done a fantastic job with it and wherever you go you can feel the audience’s sense of excitement and anticipation because of the ‘nude’ scenes.” If you’ve been hiding in a cave in the Himalayas for the past couple of years you might not have heard of the true story of the ladies of a Yorkshire Women’s Institute who decided to raise money for charity after the husband of one of them died from leukaemia. Their idea of a nude calendar made them iconic figures worldwide, and spawned both a hit film and the highly successful play. Chris Harper is the main driver of this campaign (mostly played on stage by Lynda although casts have varied) and the actress is still a great admirer of the original role model. “It took someone like her to make it happen, I think. Having met her several times, I can see why.” So could Lynda herself have been that driving force in the same situation? “Yes, I think I could,” she states. “I think I’m a bit determined like that.” A glance back at Lynda’s own life reveals the truth of that statement. She was born in Montreal, Canada, but adopted by an English couple at the age of four months and brought up in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. 10
“I had a wonderful childhood, very happy,” she recalls. “I think my generation got used to accepting things – the Pill, sexual freedom among them – and that has stood us in good stead for today’s changing world.” She got her big break as a nurse in ITV’s ‘70s afternoon soap opera General Hospital and appeared in films including Confessions of a Driving Instructor and Sweeney! During the ‘80s, though, she became famous as the head of the family in the Oxo TV adverts. “Of course they wanted me to be warm and motherly, while what I really wanted as an actress was to be edgy and different!” she says with a husky laugh. “It was fine doing the adverts but it can be a doubleedged sword - my profile among agents and casting directors for a long time was this type of person.” This worked in her favour, though, when she played vet James Herriot’s wife (replacing Carol Drinkwater) in telly favourite All Creatures Great and Small, and her comic timing was also recognised in situation comedies Second Thoughts and its sequel Faith in the Future.
She starred in the 14-part Doctor Who serial The Trial of a Time Lord playing against type as the Inquisitor, reprising this character for an audio series. And from 2000 for three years, she played compassionate accountant Pauline Farnell in the hit TV series At Home With The Braithwaites alongside Amanda Redman and Peter Davison. For several months in 2004, however, she enjoyed a recurring role in The Bill as villainess Irene Radford, offering fans a chance to see a different side of Lynda’s acting skills. “I really loved doing that!” she exclaims. “Unfortunately, there really aren’t that many good roles for women of a certain age, and there are quite a few of us after the few that there are.” Lynda, has, however, had an interesting range of roles in the theatre, and has also raised her own profile on TV as a quick-witted regular on the award-winning Loose Women programme where she is just herself. In her private life, she has been married three times, her last – “and final” – marriage to Michael Pattemore (a Spanish-based mortgage broker known on Loose Women as “Mr Spain”) on her 60th birthday. She has two sons and a stepson, all in their 20s, two of whom live with the couple in London.
OF COURSE THEY WANTED ME TO BE WARM AND MOTHERLY, WHILE WHAT I REALLY WANTED AS AN ACTRESS WAS TO BE EDGY AND DIFFERENT!
“Michael has always come touring with me, which is lovely because you can be away from home for a while,” she states. Her autobiography Lost and Found proved a literary hit, and the paperback version was out in March. More appearances in Loose Women and more theatre performances are also on the cards for this year, although Lynda says that Calendar Girls will be “rested” after a three-year run and she’s fine with that. She has also become an active campaigner and spokeswoman for the Alzheimer’s Research Trust and Age UK after both her adoptive mother and her birth mother suffered from this debilitating dementia. “It’s funny because you can get quite nervous talking about yourself, as I’ve been doing promoting my book at literary festivals and the like,“ she says. “But I don’t find it difficult to talk about the charity and the importance of getting more people to understand about Alzheimer’s.” As for having her own “role models”, Lynda reckons that she would really like to have the kind of serious roles that comedian and presenter Matthew Kelly has moved into latterly. “Now get me some female Matthew Kelly-type roles and I’ll be happy”, she insists. And that warm voice breaks into the kind of laughter that makes you realise that the likeable image you see is actually what you get with this talented actress whose career is set to continue delighting fans for a long time to come. 11
Other activities you can enjoy As well as the gym and pool, Active Swansea venues offer racquet sports and fitness classes. At Penlan Leisure Centre, you can enjoy adult recreation mornings for just £3.60 concession (£4.80 full price) which allow you access to the pool, some classes and racquet sports. Arfon Davies, aged 74 from Gorseinon says:
Keeping fit in your retirement Fitness levels as we get older vary dramatically. Where one 60 year old might be running marathons, another may find it difficult to walk any distance without help. It’s getting started that is the most important thing – something to focus on which has healthy benefits for you and your routine.
Joining an Active Swansea gym… Our fully trained gym staff are on hand to advise you before you use the equipment, and set up a programme tailored to your individual needs. If you haven’t exercised in a long time and/or have health problems, your GP should be your first port of call. Take a look at www.swansea.gov.uk/positivesteps for further details.
Get in the water Three of our centres have pools offering a variety of water based activities including adult swimming lessons and aqua aerboics. Swimming is great as you get older as it doesn’t involve putting pressure on your joints like some other activities.
Did you know that those aged 60 years and over and can swim for free at Active Swansea pools during public swim sessions? Ring Penlan Leisure Centre on 01792 588079 for further details or take a look at
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Places must be booked in advance and will be subject to availability. Only one offer per customer. Valid until: 1st July 2012
“When I retired, I knew about the importance of keeping active, both mentally and physically. I took care of the mental part, reading books, working on the computer, and refining my cooking skills. But, I neglected the physical part. I figured that doing things around the house would provide enough exercise for me. It didn’t. Four and a half years after retirement, I am finding out that some activities that were routine now pose a bit of a challenge. Muscles need to be exercised to keep their abilities up, and walking through the house and occasionally shopping do not provide sufficient exercise. Fortunately, I can recover by exercising regularly, and I actually look forward to it now that I know the benefits and the results you can achieve from exercising regularly.” Amy Lloyd, fitness manager at Active Swansea says: “There are people of all abilities using
our facilities, and our staff are more than happy to offer advice so people get the most out of their visit.“ “We work to people’s capabilities, and then encourage them to go that little bit further. To someone who can only walk for a few minutes, walking for an hour is great progress. We help all our members reach their individual goals.”
For a full list of activities at each centre, take a look at www.activeswansea.com or ring one of our centres. Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centre Bishopston Sports Centre Morriston Leisure Centre Penlan Leisure Centre Penyrheol Leisure Centre
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Whether you have lived here all your life or recently moved to the city in search of a more relaxing retirement by the sea make some time to enjoy a whole host of seasonal events and explore Swansea’s cultural heritage.
Enjoy some great events
Swansea plays host to a number of fantastic events throughout the year for you and all your family to enjoy www.swanseagov.uk/whatson
St David’s Week, 25 February – 3 March
Join us when we commemorate our Patron Saint and celebrate Swansea’s rich Welsh heritage with a week-long festival of music, food, dance, poetry and culture. The week features an exciting programme of events. Swansea Bay Summer Festival May – September Swansea comes alive with a whole host of events during the summer and with a packed and varied programme there is plenty for you to enjoy. www.swanseabayfestival.com
Discover more about Swansea
Swansea has a diverse and intriguing heritage which you will definitely want to explore and our cultural venues are open all year round.
Learn about Swansea’s most famous son
After Shakespeare, Dylan Thomas is the most quoted writer in the English language and if you visit the Dylan Thomas Centre you
can find out why he holds such global appeal. The ‘Man and Myth’ exhibition captures the essence of Dylan’s life through original letters, books, photographs and sound recordings. The Centre also hosts regular events such as poetry readings, and the annual Dylan Thomas Festival.
Explore Wales’s oldest museum
Swansea Museum, the oldest museum in Wales, is home to many wonders, such as ‘Hor’, the Ancient Mummy who has been a resident since 1887 and is the centrepiece of our Egyptian exhibition. Visitors will be fascinated by the local history exhibition, collection of Swansea ceramics and Tram Shed, as well as the floating exhibitions in the adjacent Marina. If you wish to see more, the collections centre at Landore opens its doors to the public every Wednesday. Trace your family history Family history has become more and more popular in the last few years and if you want to delve a little deeper you can always visit the West Glamorgan Archive Service. Based in Swansea’s Civic Centre, the archives are the ideal place to trace your family tree, explore the history of your local area, learn more about Swansea’s maritime and industrial heritage or even discover the history of your house.
Express yourself
The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is running free art classes for adults at venues across Swansea during the Gallery refurbishment. This creative workshop series is suitable for all abilities and if there is a particular skill you are interested in learning, this can be discussed in the class. Brangwyn Hall Experience a musical extravaganza If music is more to your liking then look no further than the Brangwyn
Hall. Located just minutes away from the beautiful sweep of Swansea Bay, the hall has excellent acoustics and regularly hosts internationally acclaimed orchestras and some of the biggest names in contemporary music. Find out more at www.discoveringswansea.com or call the venues: Dylan Thomas Centre 01792 463980 Swansea Museum 01792 653763 West Glamorgan Archive Service 01792 636589 Glynn Vivian Art Gallery 01792 516900 Brangwyn Hall 01792 635432 Join our electronic mailing list If you would like to be kept up to date with events and activities in Swansea, then subscribe to the free My Swansea mailing list at www.myswansea.info.
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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.Â
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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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eb Mood and sampl 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.
Eureka Moment “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. 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.” “So there’s a lot more to interior design than sourcing fabrics and carpets,” I said. Louise smiled. “We’re the ones who plod across the site with the builders. We produce detailed space plans to indicate now the space can be better utilised. We’re the ones to sort any problems with decorators and plumbers or the electricians. We discuss their problems and resolve them quickly, so that everyone knows exactly where they are, and completion dates are as stipulated.”
CARPETS, FINISHES AND OPTIONS.
We’ve all heard horror stories of missed completion dates, shoddy workmanship and nerves at screaming point over incorrect fittings and soaring costs. A qualified Interior Designer will ensure this never happens. From the update of a single room, to the remodelling of a complete house, an Interior Designer 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.
“German Fuel Crisis Solved by Royal Intervention” This was probably the headline in local German newspapers in 1763, when Frederick The Great of Prussia held an engineering competition to find a better way of burning wood. The invention that cut the burning of wood by two thirds, and which won the Royal competition was a new type of heating stove called a Kachelofen and there are still some around today. Three things made the Kachelofen so effective and economic, compared to other stoves: The reduction in size of the burning chamber, the greatly increased surface area and the use of a natural chamotte claylined interior. Our modern electric version also has a big surface area, achieved by using deep flutes, as well as a low electricity input requirement, achieved by embedding pure tungsten elements into a natural refractory chamotte clay core. In 1991, the year of our last design change, a new slimmer radiator (just 80mm deep) was introduced with scientifically optimised hollow flutes to provide even more effective heating.
Photo by Werner Willmann Schloss Hoheraschau c. 1775, Upper Bavaria.
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The onslaught of severe cold is a problem faced by central European homes every single year. For 65 years, one German manufacturer has been perfecting heaters that tackle all the factors we worry about in Britain.
guarantee and needs no servicing ever! All over Get your FREE brochure by calling our Europe more people are choosing to heat their 24hr Brochure Line homes and offices with this very special form of on: 0800 158 8270 electric heating in preference to oil gas or E7. In or email: info@sunflowltd.co.uk our area, more and more people are making that same decision and when you see this incredible heating for yourself you could be next!
Total control and low input radiators allow us to regulate our heating and reduce fuel Although relatively new in the U.K. these low input electric heaters have been used in Germany costs by up to 40%. and Austria for a very long time. Being able to control individual rooms means you can put the heat exactly where you need it. Our heaters are slim, quality built and are available in a range of over 200 colours. Replacement Service
For years, this country has focused on wet central heating with its constant servicing and replacement parts. The high maintenance costs, as well as rising energy costs, means that now is the time to look at Sunflow’s quality German heating which comes with a 12 year
Requiring no special wiring (they simply plug in), you can use them with existing heating or as a complete solution. Whether you have a cold spot, cold rooms or a cold house - it is time to look at Sunflow for the warm and cosy way to reduce energy use in your home. Sunflow Ltd. offer a complete solution which can include disposing of your old central heating system, even oil tanks! Discover for yourself this incredible German heating.
Sunflow can take the worry out of disposing of old central heating systems or old night storage heaters. We have a package price that includes the safe and certificated removal of oil, lpg and gas systems, even old oil tanks! Questions?
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Coping with the
Winter Months Cold or Flu?
Colds and flu share some of the same symptoms (sneezing, coughing, sore throat), but are caused by different viruses. Flu can be much more serious than a cold. If you’re generally fit and healthy, you can usually manage the symptoms of a cold or flu yourself without seeing a doctor. Look after yourself by resting, drinking non-alcoholic fluids to avoid dehydration and avoiding strenuous activity. Painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol can relieve aches and pains. Some people need to take extra care as they’re more at risk of serious chest complications, such as pneumonia and bronchitis. People over 65 are more at risk of complications. People under 65, including children, are more at risk of complications if they have serious heart or chest complaints, including asthma, serious kidney disease or liver disease, diabetes, lowered immunity due to disease or treatment or have had a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA).
Flu Flu usually comes on much more quickly than a cold, and symptoms include sudden fever of 38-40°C (100104°F), muscle aches and pains, sweating, feeling exhausted and needing to lie down, dry & chesty cough and sneezing.
Symptoms
Flu symptoms appear one to three days after infection and most people recover within a week, although you may feel tired for longer. A severe cold can also cause muscle aches and fever, so it can be hard to tell the difference.
There are around 200 viruses that cause colds and three that cause flu. There are many strains of these flu viruses, and the vaccine changes every year to protect against the most common ones.
Whether it’s a cold or flu, get medical help if you have a chronic condition (such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease), or if you have a very high fever as well as an unusually severe headache or abdominal or chest pain.
Colds
Stop the viruses spreading
Everyone in an at-risk group is eligible for a free flu vaccination. This is the best protection against the virus.
Symptoms of a cold include a runny nose, beginning with clear mucus that develops into thicker, green mucus as the cold progresses, blocked nose, sore throat, sneezing and a cough. People with a cold may also suffer with a mild fever, earache, tiredness and headache. Symptoms develop over one or two days and gradually get better after a few days. Some colds can last for up to two weeks. Help prevent colds and flu from spreading by sneezing or coughing into a tissue, throwing the tissue away, washing your hands and getting the flu jab if you’re eligible. According to the Common Cold Centre in Cardiff, a cold is most contagious during the early stages when the person has a runny nose and sore throat.
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Cold and flu viruses are spread by droplets that are sneezed or coughed out by an infected person. Other people can breathe in these droplets or transfer the droplets to their eyes or nose on their fingers. Again protect yourself and others against colds and flu by coughing or sneezing into a tissue, throwing a used tissue away as soon as possible, washing your hands as soon as possible and having a flu jab every year if you’re in an at-risk group.
Please visit www.nhs.uk for further details.
How important is your sight? IF we were asked to describe which of the senses we could not bear to lose research shows that 90 per cent of us would most fear losing our sight. Our eyes are our link with life around us, our guide to inter-action, and the idea of losing that daily visual connection is naturally frightening. But, with that in mind, do we really take enough care of the precious gift of sight? And are we aware of the problems that can affect it as we grow older? It’s a fact that nearly two million people in the UK today are blind or partially sighted, and that every 15 minutes someone, somewhere begins to lose their sight. Such worrying statistics should make us want to rush out and do something practical about caring for our eyes, but the reality is that many of us simply don’t know how to. There are, however, some simple things that we can do to help our vision and look after our eyes. And, just like any other part of the body, exercise is important. Yes, strange as it may sound, a workout for the eyes can definitely tone eye muscles which can help our eyes focus more easily and may alleviate eyestrain. Try this easy Eye Workout two or three times a day. But before you start, ensure you remove your glasses or contact lenses, bathe your eyes so they don’t feel dry or scratchy, and relax, breathing deeply and focusing on your eyes.
EYE WORKOUT: THE CLOCKFACE
Look straight ahead, imagine that you are looking at the face of a giant clock. Keeping your head still, move your eyes slowly to each number on the clockface in a clockwise direction then repeat the movement anticlockwise. Next, look up at the number 12, stretching your eye muscles as much as you can, then down at the 6, then stretch to 3 and across to 9.
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THE SQUEEZE
Squeeze your eyes into a tight ball and hold there for three seconds. Open your eyes and stretch them as wide as you can for three seconds. Repeat the exercise five times.
SHIFTING FOCUS
Hold up a finger in front of your face, about six inches away. Select another object – a tree or building, for example – at least 20 feet (6 metres) away. Then alternate between these two points, far and near, looking at each for around two seconds at a time. Repeat the exercise for two to three minutes.
DARK TO LIGHT
Place your cupped palms over your open eyes and hold them there for 20-30 seconds. Allow your eyes to relax in the darkness, take long deep breaths then remove your hands and blink slowly. Just like any other element of personal health, good nutrition is necessary to help our bodies grow properly, repair wear and tear, protect against infection and function correctly. And the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) points out that antioxidant vitamins found in certain foods have been linked with eye health, helping to maintain healthy cells and tissues in the eye. This mainly involves antioxidant vitamins A, C and E which can be found in different types of fruit and vegetables including oranges, kiwis, grapefruit, dried apricots, tomatoes, peppers, raw carrots, kale and spinach, green peas and beans and brussel sprouts. They are also in nuts, seeds, dairy products and eggs. The RNIB says it has also been suggested recently that two types of antioxidants known as carotenoids, and called lutein and zeaxanthin, may also help with eye health. Some studies have found that people who have a good diet rich in carotenoids, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin, have a lower risk of developing Age-related Macular Degeneration - an eye condition resulting in the loss of central vision.. Lutein can be found naturally in vegetables and fruit including yellow peppers, mango, bilberries, kale, spinach, chard and broccoli. And zeaxanthin can be found in orange sweet peppers, corn, lettuce (not iceberg), tangerines, oranges and eggs.
A regular eye test can identify any early indications of diseases such as Cataract, Glaucoma and Agerelated Macular Degeneration. It can also identify other problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure for which the optometrist can refer you back to a GP. For general inquiries about sight problems contact the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or go to www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
TOP TEN TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR EYESIGHT 1. Wear sunglasses – Ultra violet light from the sun’s rays can cause damage to your eyes. To reduce risks always wear a pair of sunglasses outside in the sun. Check your shades have a UV factor rating and carry the CE mark indicating they meet European safety standards. 2. Take regular screen breaks – If you use a computer, take frequent breaks from your screen – at least one an hour. Resting your eyes can avoid headaches, eyestrain, soreness and double vision. 3. Eat the right food – Some foods can prevent eye conditions. 4. Know your family eye history – Glaucoma, a condition which causes sight to become patchy and may lead to tunnel vision can, if detected early, be treated and controlled. It can be hereditary, although it may skip generations. So if members of your family have the condition, go and get yourself tested. 5. Clean your contact lenses – Only use commercially prepared solutions for contact lens care and never use tap or distilled water, or saliva. If you don’t stick to a strict cleaning routine, your eyes can become infected and you risk corneal disease, or
Information from National charity Action for Blind People
even the loss of an eye. You should never borrow or use anybody else’s contacts and never sleep in your contacts unless advised you can by the optometrist. 6. Wear safety glasses – Cleaning, DIY or gardening can be hazardous to your eyes as chemicals, garden debris or nails and splinters can all cause injury. Consider wearing safety goggles. 7. Take care with cosmetics – Be careful when using eye make-up remover or any other cream around your eyes. Also, close your eyes or turn away when spraying perfume or hairspray. 8. Know your first-aid – Never guess about the severity of an eye injury. Seek medical attention as soon as possible following an injury, particularly if you have pain in the eye, blurred vision or loss of vision. 9. Diabetics – Although the majority of diabetics never experience any eye problems at all, people who have diabetes are at risk of losing vision through a condition called Diabetic Retinopathy. 10. Visit your optician – More than half of all sight loss is avoidable if the cause is caught early. It is recommended that people have an eye test every two years – free to anyone under 16 or over 60 – but research shows that one in four of us fail to do this.
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OPTICIANS Concerned about macular degeneration? Bater Opticians now have the Mpod which helps in the early detection of macular degeneration. This assessment is free with a sight test.
For advice on this and other eye conditions ring 01792 773109 Find out why most of our patients come to us on personal recommendation.
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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 two of Rick’s favourite recipes inspired by flavours of the Med.
SERVES 4 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon crushed dried chillies 1 mild green chilli, stalk removed and thinly sliced 225g fresh porcini mushrooms, cleaned and thickly sliced 2 large, ripe vine tomatoes, skinned, seeded and sliced 400 g dried spaghetti 1 kg small clams, such as carpet-shell, washed 60 ml dry white wine A large handful flat-leaf parsley, leaves finely chopped Salt
Vittorio’s Pasta with Clams and Porcini Bring 4.5 litres water to the boil in a large saucepan with 8 teaspoon salt. Meanwhile, put the oil and garlic into a deep sauté or frying pan and place it over a medium heat. As soon as the garlic begins to sizzle round the edges, add the crushed chillies, green chilli and sliced porcini and cook briskly for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another minute or two. Set to one side and keep hot. Add the pasta to the pan of boiling water and cook for 9 minutes or until al dente. Heat another large pan over a high heat. Add the clams and the wine, cover and cook over a high heat for 2-3 minutes until they have all just opened. (Discard any that stay closed.) Tip them into a colander set over a bowl to collect the clam juices. Add all but the last tablespoon or two of the clam cooking liquor (which might be gritty) to the porcini sauce, return to the heat and simmer rapidly until it has reduced by half to a well-flavoured sauce. Drain the pasta and return to the pan with the cooked clams, the porcini sauce and parsley and toss together well. Serve immediately.
Pastitsio: Beef and Macaroni Pie with Cinnamon, Red Wine and Kefalotiri Cheese SERVES 8-10 500 g tubular pasta, such as rigatoni, tubetti or tortiglioni 2 eggs, lightly beaten 50 g finely grated Greek kefalotiri cheese or parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons melted butter 10 g fresh white breadcrumbs For the white sauce 115 g butter 115 g plain flour 1.2 litres full-cream milk, plus a little extra 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg For the meat sauce 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 1kg lean minced beef 200 ml red wine 400-g can chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato purĂŠe 10-cm piece cinnamon stick 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 tablespoon dried oregano, Greek if possible 2 tablespoons fresh copped oregano 3 fresh bay leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the meat sauce, heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pan, add the onion, garlic and celery and fry until just beginning to brown. Add the minced beef and fry over a high heat for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any lumps with the wooden spoon as it browns. Add the red wine, tomatoes, tomato purĂŠe, cinnamon stick, ground cloves, dried cloves, dried and fresh oregano, bay leaves, 100ml water, 11/2 teaspoons salt and some black pepper, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring now and then, until the sauce has thickened but is still nicely moist. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaves. Bring 4.5 litres water to boil in a large saucepan with 8 teaspoons salt. Add the pasta and cook until a al dente - about 13 mins, but take care not to overcook as it will cook a little further in the oven. Drain well, transfer to a large bowl and leave to cool slightly. For the white sauce, melt the butter in a medium-sized non-stick saucepan, add the flour and cook, stirring, over a medium heat, for 1 minute. Gradually beat in the milk, then bring to the boil, stirring, lower the heat and leave to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with the nutmeg and some salt and pepper to taste. Preheat the over to 1800C/Gas Mark 4. Stir 250ml (about one-fifth) of the white sauce into the warm pasta with the beaten eggs and half the grated cheese. Keep the remaining sauce warm over a low heat, stirring now and then and adding more milk if it begins to get a little thick. Use the melted butter to grease a large, shallow ovenproof dish that measures about 23 x 33 cm across and 7cm deep. Spread one-third of the pasta over the base of the dish and cover with half the meat sauce. Add another third of the pasta and then the rest of the meat sauce, then cover with a final layer of pasta. Spoon over the remaining white sauce. Mix the remaining grated cheese with the breadcrumbs and sprinkle them over the top. Bake for 40 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
Service with Compassion “Service with Compassion“ has been the maxim of John Edwards Funeral Directors, the family run firm based in Swansea, since its start after the end of the Second World War, and continues to be its focus, inspiration and guiding light in this, its 60th anniversary celebration year of 2007. The firm is proud to be an independent family business that remains a community service organisation, with the same integral traditional values that were established by John Edwards himself at its inception in 1947. Helped by his wife, Ceridwen, they developed an excellent reputation for providing a funeral service that was dignified and sensitive to individual needs. Seven years ago John retired and the business is now managed by his son-in-law Alan James. He said, “Although there have been a lot of changes in the profession over the last 60 years, the actual duties, care and responsibilities are unchanging. We are here to serve, help and support families before, during and after the funeral.” John Edwards Funeral Directors is very much a 21st Century funeral firm and embraces the changes of the industry by offering a comprehensive range of both traditional and contemporary funerals, religious and non-religious.
now Alan estimates that 90% of the funerals he undertakes are cremations. Along with the traditional burials and cremations using oak, mahogany or veneered coffins John Edwards Funeral Directors can also cater for those who have specific requirements such as environmentally friendly burials (or green burials) using biodegradable coffins e.g. wicker, bamboo, or cardboard and the deceased can be buried in a dedicated woodland area. And if you’re a Swansea City Football fan you could have a “Swansea Jack” funeral with a coffin in club colours and a funeral tea at the Liberty Stadium - Swansea Till I die and after!! (Other Clubs are available) Alan was the first to provide a “No Frills” Funeral. He said, “Some people prefer a simple basic funeral, dignified but low cost. Whatever is chosen we apply the same professional expertise and care for the deceased and bereaved”. John Edwards Funeral Directors offer private Chapel of Rest facilities. The chapel is open to relatives and friends and they can be accompanied by a staff member if they prefer.
The company was among the first in Swansea to offer the services of a qualified lady funeral director, Sian Martin, and she helps at each stage of planning and conducting a funeral, as well as being a source of comfort and support.
A major and helpful development in the industry is the growth of pre-paid funeral services. “We provide several well respected, nationally recognised funeral plans from “Golden Charter Funeral Plans”, said Alan. “These are becoming an increasingly popular option because, when people arrange and pay for their own funeral, they know they are saving loved ones from having to do this for them in the future”.
JEFD was the 1st independent company to develop a website to help people at the death of a friend or family member. You can find them at www.john-edwards-funerals.co.uk
John Edwards Funeral Directors is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and now, as always, offers a 24 hour service, every day of the year.
“People now have greater choice in choosing a funeral that best suits their needs”, said Alan. “We are finding that family and friends want to get a lot more involved with the arrangements”. They like to read or to speak individual tributes and poems and to play their personal part as fully as possible. The funeral business has certainly seen a lot of changes since John established the firm, particularly in the type of funeral. Sixty years ago all the funerals they performed were burials,
The friendly team at the John Edwards Funeral Directors is always ready and available to offer advice and guidance, as well as care and compassionate support for the sorrowful and bereaved in their time of need. Our desire is to offer the best in the future just as we’ve done over the past 60 years.
Have you lost a loved one? Here are seven reasons why you should allow us to serve you • You can trust us completely • You will be cared for • You will learn that we are cost competitive • You will find us honest in all our dealings • You have a choice of funeral packages • You could choose a lady funeral director • You will be dealt with personally so if you care about your loved one call Alan or Sian today
An independent family business that has served the community since 1947
“When you plan a kindly deed Act now, use all your skill”
Why pay for my own funeral now? • For my own peace of mind ... • To make things easier for my family or friends … • And to beat inflation ... John Edwards Funeral Directors have a reputation for providing friendly and informative advice. Our experience will help you to choose the outline of a plan and to identify the specific details personal to you. To make planning easier we have identified the most popular arrangements in funeral requirements, and encompassed the detail into a variety of all-inclusive plans.
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Green Funerals We are pleased to offer a funeral which • Is Environmentally friendly • Can include a Natural burial in a woodland • Uses sustainable materials • Include Bamboo or wicker coffins • Is a creative and personalised event with increased participation from mourners • May be pre-paid
For more information call Alan or Sian today...
Fixed Price Funerals The Pearl Cremation Package* includes • Hearse & One Limousine • Administration • Quality Oak Veneer Coffin • Chapel of Rest • Ministers & Doctors Fees • Crematorium Fees • Professional Fees • Local removal • Bearers
£1996 Call now for written quote *Other Packages Available
Thought about a Motor Bike Funeral From £2990 Includes: • All Funeral Directors Fees • Provision of Motor Cycle Hearse • Oak veneer Coffin • Crematorium Fees • Minister’s Fees • Doctors Fees • Newspapers Notice
Telephone: 01792 771232 web: www.john-edwards-funerals.co.uk e:alanjames2@btconnect.com
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