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Why anxiety is on the rise – and how to beat it

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lthough I don’t suffer from anxiety and depression, I have friends and family who do, so I know just how debilitating these conditions can be. What’s worrying is that anxiety is now more common than depression and is no respecter of age. It strikes young and old without mercy and is very difficult to deal with without good support and treatment. We explore the issue in Worried sick (p32), and I’d love to hear about your experiences of living with this illness.

Autumn and winter can be hard on the hands if you do a lot outside. Last year, I really struggled to find a hand cream up to the job, but won’t this year after including hard-working products in our Tried and Tested feature this month (p43).

October is also a great time to be looking up at the skies, so be inspired by our fascinating behind-the-scenes piece about the Royal Observatory Greenwich in Stars in their eyes (p26). From the heavens to the home, I’ll be heading to the kitchen for the latest creations food editor, Catherine Hill, has come up with in Classics with a twist (p70).

Until next month!

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32 Worried sick Our report into why so many people are 14 Leading lady Claire Danes suffering from anxiety disorder talks about her role in Homeland, 38 Grim and bear it Lucy her family and loving New York Sweet on why Halloween parties give her the heebie-jeebies 26 Stars in their eyes We 40 Inspirational people Judy go behind the scenes at the Murray on being mum to tennis Royal Observatory Greenwich champions Jamie and Andy and to discover the history of time, a role model for young women astronomy and navigation Features

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18 It’s a wrap One Candis reader shows just how this season’s practical winter coats can make a stunning style statement 24 Wrap up warm Stylish accessories to keep you toasty, plus your chance to WIN a cashmere hat, scarf and gloves PLUS 15% off at Celtic & Co for every reader 50 Beauty notes Top tips to pamper your décolletage, the latest foundation, anti-ageing must-have and seasonal scents, plus three of the best buys that support a cancer charity 53 Help us to look fabulous We treat three super-busy readers to a hair makeover

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a fresh take on old classics 43 Tried and tested We rate dashcams, hard-working hand cream and ready-made icing Health & well-being

60 Health news A machine to fight cancer, home blood pressure monitors, an app that turns phones into thermometers and treating water retention 64 “I had to pull myself up the stairs” One reader suffered for a decade before she was diagnosed with osteoarthritis 66 6 ways to cut down on sugar Simple steps to wean yourself off the sweet stuff 122 A problem shared…

Pat Godfrey on money worries at work, a sister getting all the attention and a mum’s desperation to become a grandmother

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76 Comfort cooking Warm up these chilly autumn days with our fabulous full-flavoured food 68 Catherine’s kitchen The lowdown on panko breadcrumbs, 80 Bright ideas Create winter tips on making choux pastry, the cheer by growing colourful plants in containers, plus our four essential vinegars to have climber of the month, new peas plus three quick meal cheats 70 Classics with a twist Five to plant and jobs for October 86 Land of the Midnight of our favourite dishes get Sun From the snow-covered a modern makeover – perfect landscape to the rich culture for a weekend get-together

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October Ideas for what to see and do this month, our book, TV and film recommendations plus a chat with the author of Prime Suspect, Lynda La Plante 92 The blame game Enjoy our exclusive short story by bestselling author Fiona Walker 98 Take a break Puzzles galore, plus cash prizes to win 119 It’s all about you! We share your feedback, top tips for the home and celebrations 124 Your horoscopes What’s in store for you this month?

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October While autumn officially starts on 22 September in the northern hemisphere, it isn’t truly felt with all our senses until October with the spectacular colours of the turning leaves, the smell of wood and leaf fires, the fresher, cooler morning air and the sounds of crunching leaves underfoot.

It’s a great month for spotting intricate spiders’ webs on frosty mornings, having a go at pumpkin carving, or admiring the skill of others, getting the casserole pot out and dusting off the pressure cooker ready to make the most of root veg and rich slow-cooked dishes. Halloween and ghostly events abound and charity fundraisers show no sign of abating, so pick what appeals to you and get involved. Especially as we all get an extra hour to enjoy on 29 October, when the clocks go back one hour at 2am.

As LM Montgomery wrote in Anne of Green Gables, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

What’s not to love about October?

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DIARY DATES

Our pick of what to look our for during the month of October, from thrills and chills to cakes and crafting

6th See Britain’s favourite chefs and enthusiasts at The Cake and Bake Show, ExCeL in London (6-8 Oct). Enjoy the Cake & Bake Super Theatre and Baking Academy with live demos, skills classes, competitions and baking markets. thecakeandbakeshow.co.uk

7th It’s Scarefest at Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire! With selected rides open until 9pm, the park will also be home to two Scare Zones, ‘Dark Apocalypse’ and the new ‘Freak Show’, each filled with its own gruesome and chilling residents. October dates include 8, 14-15, 20-31. altontowers.com

Until 8th Head to The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell in Cornwall, for the Heligan Harvest Celebration (starting 23 September).

Expect demonstrations of gardening, craft and cookery plus harvest displays. heligan.com

10th It’s World Mental Health Day and the aim of this year’s campaign is to bring mental health issues at work out into the open so employers gain a greater understanding of problems that can be faced by employees. wfmh.global

11th Looking for inspiration for your next craft project? The Knitting & Stitching Show is being held at Alexandra Palace in London (until 15 October). One of the UK’s biggest events for the arts, crafts and design community, be inspired, learn new skills and meet like-minded people. theknittingandstitchingshow. com/london

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Nature Watch

Support our lifeboat crews by taking part in the RNLI Fish Supper 2017. Rustle up a tasty fish recipe and invite friends over to enjoy and donate. rnli.org

Dormice

25th Visit Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire for a week of spooky fun as costumed characters tell dark tales of grave robbers and witches in the dramatically illuminated abbey along with live performances of Dracula. english-heritage.org.uk/events

Half-term fun Chester Zoo has 15,000 animals within its 125 acres, making it a fabulous place to have fun, learn and explore during half-term. Try the new guided tours, including the Dawn Segway Tour and Early Morning at the Zoo. chesterzoo.org

This month, dormice, hedgehogs, bats and queen bees prepare to hibernate for the winter. Hibernation is a state of inactivity and decreased metabolism, meaning body temperature drops and heart rate slows, as does breathing. This allows these creatures to save energy – surviving the winter months on the fat reserves they built up during summer.

Dormice hibernate from October in an underground nest after having gorged on hazelnuts, buds and seeds as well as spiders and woodlice. When they emerge next April, they will be half the size they were. As nocturnal animals, they are hard to spot, and populations of the cute hazel dormouse are in decline.

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THIS MONTH

On trend now Knitting Relax, create something gorgeous and give your brain a workout – knitting decreases the odds of cognitive impairment and memory loss by 30-50 per cent. We love this Luca Pom Hat Beginners’ Knitting Kit (£35). stitch andstory.com

Sobriety Go Sober for October and you can help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support (macmillan.org. uk). Donations are used to offer medical and financial help to those living with cancer. gosober.org.uk

Bird feeders Fill them with a variety of seeds from now until spring to give wild birds a better chance of surviving the winter. Watch out for marauding squirrels, too!

Five minutes with...

Lynda La Plante We chatted with the Liverpool-born author, screenwriter and actress to find out what’s on her horizon Your latest Jane Tennison book, Good Friday, Friday is set in the Seventies – was it fun to research that era?

I’ve enjoyed finding out about 1970s’ London and talking to policemen and women who were serving at the time.

The film Widows is due out next year. Are you excited?

Very much! They filmed it in Chicago with Viola Davis and Liam Neeson. I have also rewritten and edited the original novel of Widows, which is out next year, too.

Who is your favourite of the characters you’ve created?

It has to be Jane Tennison – it is interesting to take her from a young WPC to DCI Tennison, the character portrayed on TV by Helen Mirren in Prime Suspect.

Are we likely to see you acting again in the future?

No, I have not acted in many years and I get too much enjoyment from writing. I love meeting readers at events and seeing their feedback through social media.

What are you reading and watching at the moment?

I watched Big Little Lies, which I thought was excellent – great performances by a very strong cast. I am reading Ripper by Patricia Cornwell; the amount of research she did is quite astonishing and it is a fascinating read.

What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?

You’ll have success on stage and screen, but one day you’ll write a synopsis for a TV series. Make sure you send it to Verity Lambert at Euston Films. And don’t buy racehorses – invest in property!

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Be inspired by our book choices and lose yourself in some great reads this month

The Angel

book of the month Keep You Safe

by Melissa Hill (£12.99, HQ)

Set in Dublin, single mum Kate O’Hara can’t have daughter Rosie immunised due to a medical condition. She can only hope that herd immunity will keep her safe. Successful blogger Madeleine and her husband opt not to have daughter Clara vaccinated, fearing adverse side effects. When both girls catch measles, Clara recovers but Rosie becomes extremely ill and has to be hospitalised. The ensuing legal battle is heartbreaking, bitter and compelling as each mother justifies why they did what they felt was right for their child.

Unexpected twists and turns makes this gripping novel an ideal book club read.

BOOK SHELF

by Katerina Diamond (£7.99, Avon)

DS Imogen Grey and partner DS Adrian Miles investigate after a body is found in a signal box.

They arrest a suspect, but when a double murder is committed, it seems they have the wrong man.

My Mother’s Shadow

by Nikola Scott (£7.99, Headline)

In 1958, Liz’s mother is dying, so she is sent away to stay with the Shaw family. Decades later, Liz’s daughter Addie is stunned when a stranger claims to be her sister.

The Red Ribbon

by Lucy Adlington (£10.99, Hot Key Books)

In Auschwitz, teenagers Ella and Rose survive because they create clothes for the Commandant’s wife. Despite the dark situation, the friends’ compassion, friendship and humanity win out.

LITERARY NEWS It’s Bookshop Day on 7 October and the start of a national campaign, Books Are My Bag, a collaboration between publishers, bookshops and authors to promote reading. Bookshops across the UK and Ireland will host author talks, book signings and special events, and the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards will be announced later in the year – watch this space for news. booksaremybag.com CANDIS.CO.UK | OCTOBER 2017 11

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Enjoy evenings on the sofa with the latest dramas – and a great night out with our film of the month

Our Girl, Series 3 BBC One Michelle Keegan is back as feisty army medic Lance Corporal Georgie Lane. We last saw her leaving fiancé Jamie at the altar while she and her ex, Elvis, foiled a bomb plot. With her love life still in turmoil, Georgie works in emergency disaster relief and her first mission is in Nepal in the aftermath of an earthquake.

Luke Pasqualino and Ben Aldridge return as Elvis and Charles, joined by Shalom Brune-Franklin as Private Maisie Richards.

Lucifer, Series 3 Amazon Prime British actor Tom Ellis returns as the Devilturned-club owner Lucifer Morningstar in this US fantasy police drama. The ex-Lord of Hell is trying to discover who kidnapped him in the last series – and how he got his wings back. Meanwhile, new cop Marcus Pierce (Tom Welling, the young Superman in Smallville) seems to be charming Lucifer’s favourite LAPD detective, Chloe Decker.

DID YOU KNOW? In 2007, Imelda Staunton, her husband, Jim Carter, and their daughter, Bessie Carter, all appeared in BBC series Cranford. Staunton played gossip Octavia Pole, Carter was Captain Brown and Bessie was a maid.

FILM of the month

Finding Your Feet When snooty Sandra (Imelda Staunton) realises her husband of 40 years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks the advice of her bohemian older sister, Bif (Celia Imrie), who lives on a council estate. Bif talks her sister into trying the community dance class and to everyone’s surprise she begins to enjoy herself and ‘find her feet’. This is a truly heart-warming comedy with a top cast that includes Timothy Spall, John Sessions, David Hayman and Joanna Lumley.

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CELEBRITY INTERVIEW

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I really love being married to Hugh. We are each other’s best friends, and our trust in each other deepens as we go along

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season. And I’d much rather be challenged than bored.”

It is reassuring to discover that Claire is about as far from Carrie as is possible – smiling and relaxed, with an infectious laugh and a relaxed attitude to her work.

She’s also very nice. She’s been acting for as long as she can remember and has been famous since she starred in Best known for her demanding role teen drama My So-Called as the beleaguered Carrie Mathison Life at 15. If life in the show in Homeland, Claire Danes reveals business fast lane was about her lighter, charming and homebody to go to her head, it seems to have got itself thoroughly side to GABRIELLE DONNELLY as lost on the way there. they catch up in New York “I have to credit my parents with keeping my feet on the ground,” she says, smiling.

“They weren’t stage parents actress portraying her, the or seven years now, task would grow more than by any means – I was the one Claire Danes has been intriguing us as a little draining after a while. interested in this career, not them – but they didn’t try to On the contrary, says Carrie Mathison, the fierce, intervene, or keep me from Claire, she’s having the flawed yet irresistibly doing it either. But they were watchable CIA agent of TV’s time of her life with the also very concerned that Homeland. Her character has part. “There’s always I remained safe in this very battled bipolar issues as well something new to think demanding, potentially scary as enemies of the state, been about because every year industry, so they were always betrayed professionally, had she’s different. Every year we’re in a new environment, with me on sets, checking to her life threatened more make sure I was OK. times than we can count and every year we’re facing a “If I was feeling a little watched her lover – Damian different circumstance and overwhelmed, they’d take me Lewis’s deliciously tortured every year we’re unveiling on a little walk until I calmed a new dimension to her Nick Brody – hanged in a down. They made sure I had character. It has remained public square in Iran while my education and found me very fresh, and I’m both she was pregnant with his really great tutors. And they surprised – and relieved daughter. As characters go, were adamant that I go to Carrie is not, to put it mildly, – to find I feel every bit as college, which I did, and had challenged to play Carrie a barrel of laughs, and you now as I did during the first a great time there – even would imagine that for the

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though I dropped out after two years. They were very loving and conscientious, and I’m still grateful to them for that.”

She was born and raised in New York City, the daughter of photographer and computer consultant Christopher Danes and his artist and sculptor wife, Carla. They believed in letting both Claire and Asa, her older brother by seven years, develop according to their own individual needs.

Something, she says laughing, that backfired on them in the case of the sports-mad Asa. “They tried not to impose their own personalities on us, and were comfortable with me keen to dance and act, as they understood it. But Asa was interested in sports which they had no clue about. They encouraged him, and dutifully took him to soccer practice, basketball games and athletic meets and stuff… but they really didn’t understand the sporting kind of life!”

Meanwhile, Claire was most happily doing her own thing.

A performer to her bones, she began studying dance at six, and by ten was taking acting classes at the renowned Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. “And I was probably the only person there who took it seriously,” she remembers

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I feel very much rooted in New York. I’m still surrounded by all of my oldest friends who predate any of this show business nonsense in my life

now. “A lot of the other kids there were forced to go there because their parents needed some time on Saturdays to themselves, but I was really involved and really earnest in my pursuit of The Method.

I remember doing things like trying to raise sense memories, to feel the wind or cold when it wasn’t there, and I remember trying so hard to do so. I don’t know if I ever really did feel it, but I really, really did try.”

Obviously, the lessons have paid off – today, she is one of the most in demand actresses in Hollywood. But ask her if she ever intends to up sticks and move to Hollywood and the answer is an emphatic no.

“I feel very much rooted in New York. I’m still surrounded by all of my oldest friends who predate any of this show business nonsense in my life.

I’m in a book club with the friends I’ve had since I was a child. They’re not actresses

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– they’re doing all sorts of different things professionally, and that kind of plugs me in to different parts of the world and different ways of thinking, which has been a real gift.

They keep me sane, which is not easy for an actress. It helps that I feel so connected to the people in my personal life, which is a great balancer. I’m very lucky to have the friends I have.” She stops, and looks bashful. “And I married a very nice man, too,” she adds. “So I’ve been lucky there as well.”

The very nice man is oh-soBritish actor Hugh Dancy – son of philosophy professor Jonathan Dancy, educated at Winchester College and Oxford, and best known on television for playing FBI profiler Will Graham in the TV series Hannibal. They met on the set of Evening, the 2007 romance, in which she played a struggling cabaret singer while he was a drunken rich

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surprising since we come from different countries, but there are more similarities than differences because our core 1 values are the same. We both 2 like art and literature, and we want Cyrus to be respectful to others, so he has to say his pleases and his thank yous.

With the basics covered, we just build up from there.

Despite her early success in “Cyrus is changing so much This So-Called Life (1) and at this age that it seems like more recently in Homeland there’s constantly a whole set (2), Claire has no wish to of different challenges, but move to Hollywood, prefering I think that as parents, Hugh to remain in New York with 3 and I are good collaborators. husband Hugh Dancy (3) Whose accent has he picked up? I think we’ve all absorbed each other’s accents by now – quickly becomes plain, is the kid, and married in a quiet, I’m sure I sound more British light of her life. “It’s like, and private ceremony in France. than I used to and Hugh Eight years later she says they then there were three, you know?” she smiles. “It still feels sounds more American – so are happier than ever.

“We’re not as infatuated with surreal – I sometimes look at Cyrus is all over the place!”

When not working, Claire Cyrus and then I look at Hugh each other as we were when says, she likes to relax the way and I say, ‘You know, that’s we first met, and thank God because that’s just exhausting! ours, we made that’. It still feels most of us do. “I like to go to art museums, I like to run and But I really love being married impossible and miraculous and wonderful all at the same I like to take long walks on to Hugh. We are each other’s time. And he’s a wonderful kid, the beach. I love being outside best friends, and our trust in each other is deepening as we a cheerful little dude and very whenever I can. I love to read, although I can’t really read go along. We’re very supportive easy going. I knock on every a novel when I’m filming bit of wood on the face of the of each other professionally because I can’t hold two stories and personally. I feel safer with planet when I say this, but in my head at the same time, Hugh and I got really lucky.”

Hugh than I ever have with so I do a crossword or play American versus English anyone, and that allows me Scrabble. Just basic human styles of parenthood? Not to give more energy to other stuff, you know?” a problem, she says. “Our things, like my job. ” And the very human Claire views of parenting are very Five years ago, they were smiles most contentedly. joined by a son, Cyrus, who, it similar, which might sound CANDIS.CO.UK | OCTOBER 2017 17

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SLUG STYLE FASHION FIX

I t’s a wrap Fur coat £60, 8-22, Peacocks Dress £34, 6-22, Next Boots £68, Next Necklace £85, Lola Rose Ring £50, Lola Rose Tights £5.99, UKtights.com

This season’s winter coats come in luxe fabrics, sophisticated patterns and pops of colour. Reader Faye Coughlan shows us how practical can also make a statement

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Snuggle up in a super-soft coat made in a heavenly fabric – a luxurious way to stay warm

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1 Boucle coat £35, 8-22, George at Asda 2 Padded coat £40, 6-20, Matalan 3 Short fur coat £35, 6-20, Matalan 4 Suedette coat £30, 8-22, George at Asda 5 Lambswool-style coat £49.99, 8-22, New Look

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FASHION FIX

1 Blue coat £29.99, 8-16, TK Maxx 2 Cerise pink coat £65, 8-22, Wallis 3 Teal coat £69, 8-20, Red Herring at Debenhams

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4 4 Red coat £165, 8-20, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams 5 Mustard coat £75, 6-16, Miss Selfridge

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Brigh t is righ t Bored of classic grey, or safe black? Then try a bold colour to brighten up winter

Red pea coat £49, 8-22, M&Co Polo neck £18, 8-22, M&Co Jeans £16, 8-22, Peacocks Boots £48, Next

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FASHION EDITOR JUSTINE BRENNAN STYLIST LINDSEY BAKER

Choose pretty prints and opulent patterns for a coat that looks uber expensive

Check coat £39, 6-20, F&F at Tesco Shirt £12.50, 6-24, M&S Collection at Marks & Spencer Jumper £20, 8-22, Peacocks Trousers £37.99, 8-22, Bon Prix Bag £17.99, Mango Heels £59, Autograph at Marks & Spencer Watch £139, Paul Hewitt

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FASHION FIX

1 Embroidered check coat £95, 6-16, Miss Selfridge 2 Floral coat £89, 8-22, Per Una at Marks & Spencer

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3 Tapestry coat £69.99, 8-18, New Look 4 Embroidered coat £149, 8-18, Monsoon 5 Dog’s tooth check coat £99, 8-22, Autograph at Marks & Spencer

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Pom-pom beanie hat £15, Accessorize Leopard print gloves £8, M&Co Two-tone scarf £16, M&Co

WRAP UP WARM! Give a classic winter coat a style overhaul by adding an on-trend accessory or two

Mustard check scarf £16, M&Co

Zip tassle gloves £22, Accessorize

Beaded beanie £24, John Rocha at Debenhams Fluffy scarf £20, Accessorize

Pom-pom gloves £40, Dune

Baker boy hat £15, Collection at Marks & Spencer

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STARS IN THEIR EYES The Royal Observatory Greenwich has played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known as the location of the Prime Meridian, or Longitude 0º, which we know as Greenwich Mean Time. BEVERLEY D’SILVA went along to explore Britain’s oldest scientific institution

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BEHIND THE SCENES

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itting majestically on the green and pleasant upper reaches of Greenwich Park in south-east London is the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

Its magnificent centrepiece is Flamsteed House, an elegant 17th century building designed

by Sir Christopher Wren and where the original observatory once was sited.

Just south of here lies the Astronomy Centre with its world-famous Peter Harrison Planetarium. Each year, more than three-quarters of a million visitors pore over paraphernalia relating to time, longitude and the oceans, and take photos of themselves astride the Prime Meridian.

Curator of the Royal Observatory, Louise Devoy, says, “When the Observatory was founded in 1675 by Charles II, it was tasked with producing accurate star charts for navigation at sea.

These were crucial at a time of emerging trade routes between Europe and Asia, Africa and the Americas.”

Once navigation was sorted out, the focus moved on to questions of astronomy – how old are the stars?

What are they made of? How far away are they? And these questions are precisely what many visitors still come to the Royal Observatory to find answers to for themselves.

FAMOUS FACE

The Shepherd 24-hour Gate Clock, set into the outside wall to the left of the Observatory gates, is controlled by a quartz mechanism inside the building. Installed in 1852, this beautiful clock was the first to show GMT – where the counting of the 24 hours of each day begins at midnight – directly to the public and was at the heart of Britain’s time system.

GMT is the yearly average (or ‘mean’) of the time each day when the Sun crosses the Prime Meridian at the Royal Observatory. The Shepherd clock’s time was promptly sent by telegraph wires to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, Belfast and the USA. In terms of sending out accurate time to the public, it’s one of the most important clocks in history.

PUT THE FLAG OUT

Every morning, the Union Jack flag is hoisted to signal that the Observatory is about to open to the public. Here, Sandra Jupe, one of a team of supervisors tasked with the duty, is tying a knot in the flag rope with a little help from a visitor experience manager. ‘I’m not a nautical knotter, though,” she jokes. “I do it my way.” The flag is raised every day at 10am and is taken down when the Observatory closes at 5pm.

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LONGITUDE ZERO

Just inside the Observatory gates, cut into the cobbles, lies the Prime Meridian. This is the line that bisects the Earth from north to south pole, dividing it into eastern and western hemispheres. Visitors travel thousands of miles to stand astride the line founded in 1851 by the Astronomer Royal Sir George Airy. Engraved into the tiles on either side of the line are some of the countries it passes through from Greenwich, including France, Spain, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Ashantiland Peninsula and Queen Maud Land in Antarctica.

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ROOM WITH A VIEW

Inside Flamsteed House is the beautiful Octagon Room, one of the few Christopher Wren-designed interiors still in existence. Visitors can look through a replica of a telescope that would have been used by the Astronomer Royal to observe the night sky, which is why the room has huge windows.

In the Time and Longitude gallery, Richard Dunn, Senior Curator of History of Science, winds up the John Harrison clocks. This particular clock, the H1, was made in 1735 and first went on a sea trial in 1736 to Lisbon and back.

Harrison created the first sufficiently accurate clock (chronometer) to determine longitude at sea in 1773. The clocks are one of the Observatory’s biggest attractions, and are made of metals that don’t need any oiling.

A LIFE SCIENTIFIC

On the balcony outside the dome, curator Louise Devoy enthuses about the Observatory’s collection, “The instruments on display are really just the tip of the iceberg – we have about 3,000 astronomical components, anything from a giant 1890’s telescope to a tiny copper washer, and the majority are in storage.” In the 17th century, Greenwich had good visibility, but by the late 19th century, smoke and light pollution clouded the skies. Then electric railway lines were a disaster for the sensitive magnetic instruments. So, after the war, the Royal Observatory was moved to Herstmonceux in Sussex.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

INCREDIBLE INSTRUMENTS

Next to the Observatory is the Great Equatorial Telescope. Anna Rolls is oiling it – a job that’s done every six months, while on a ladder 20ft up in the air. At 28 inches in diameter, it’s the UK’s largest refractor, which means it uses lenses to collect light as opposed to mirrors. As Scientific Instruments Conservator, Anna looks after all metal objects, from ship’s engines to silverware.

“A lot of my work is the instruments’ care and maintenance, lubricating and cleaning them.” Which includes cleaning pigeon droppings up after birds have flown into the dome! “In winter, we use this telescope for our Evening With the Stars events, so it’s important to keep it in good condition,” she says.

AROUND THE CLOCKS

In the Horology Workshop, curator Rory McEvoy is taking apart a clock so valuable he can’t put a price it. It’s a German piece from the 1580s, and he has laid out its innards, including four metal bears that decorate it, for renovation. He looks after all the clocks, “in an intellectual and, occasionally, physical capacity, like today,” he says. Part of the workshop is visible from the public area, but, the two clocks that gave the signal to BBC radio – the Greenwich Time signal, or the ‘pips’ still used to mark the hour – are not on display. Rory spends a fifth of his time in the Horology Workshop; the rest of the time he does research, writes articles and gives talks on horological techniques and conservation practice.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

STAR TURN

The bronze cone of the Planetarium is one of the single largest use of this metal in the world. A host of courses and talks take place at the site, led by Lead Astronomy Education Officer Radmila Topalovic.

She has taught GCSE astronomy, creates workshops, lessons for schools and coaches teachers who, she says, “can be nervous about teaching the subject.”

She adds, “We want to make astronomy accessible to everyone,” and cites Professor Brian Cox as a huge influence in popularising the subject.

Astronomer Tom Kerss sits behind a bank of digital equipment, creating the shows that thrill visitors to the Peter Harrison Planetarium. He spends two days a week here when the auditorium is off limits to the public, developing shows such as the popular Sky Tonight Live. “We can visualise and simulate the entire observable universe,” says Tom. “We’ve reproduced solar systems from sci-fi films like Alien, but mostly we focus on travelling round the real universe.” This year is Star Season at the Planetarium, with a focus on the Sun, while the Solar Superstorms show simulates what it might be like to go inside our closest star.

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THE SKY AT NIGHT

The constellations, such as Aries, Taurus and Capricorn, are projected on to the Planetarium’s domed ceiling. Tom Kerss explains the reason constellations are named after animals – because, historically, astronomers looked for animal shapes in the night sky. Leo is one of the oldest, he says, adding, “Over 6,000 years ago, a lion in the sky was depicted by many cultures across the northern hemisphere because lions used to be the second most widely spread large mammal after humans.”

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With more than 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK and more than one in ten people likely to have a ‘disabling anxiety disorder’ at some stage, MANDY APPLEYARD investigates why there seems to be an anxiety epidemic

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hoping it would disappear. people in this country now aking in When it didn’t, she consulted the middle suffering from the disorder. her doctor, who prescribed of the night, Our struggles with mental citalopram antidepressants gasping for health problems are on an unprecedented scale – a recent for six months. He also referred breath, Erica Lewis thought her for several sessions with Cambridge University study she must be having a heart a counsellor, in which she found that one in every 25 attack. What else could learnt the difference between of us has anxiety, making explain the severe sweating , anxiety and depression it the most common form painful palpitations and – the former is about negative of mental illness. overwhelming sense of forward thinking, while the Erica’s anxiety began when panic that gripped her? She latter focuses on the past. she was 47, shortly before was fretting about a meeting “Being able to talk really at work the next day, worried the start of her menopause. helped me – having a safe “I’d been quite carefree as she might not be able to space to talk about my remember her facts. Unable darkest fears helped to get back to sleep, make them seem she began thinking ONE IN EVERY 25 OF US less threatening,” about her son’s HAS ANXIETY, MAKING IT says Erica. cough – he’d had THE MOST COMMON FORM Feeling anxious it for such a long OF MENTAL ILLNESS from time to time is time, maybe it was crucial to our survival, a sign of something otherwise we might try to more sinister? He had a younger woman, but in walk alone down dark alleys, been a smoker as a teenager, middle age I became terrified or step out in front of buses. after all. Erica’s mind turned of showing myself up at work, Our anxiety is there to keep us to the risk of the broken worried about loved ones safe. Where it’s a problem is roof tiles she hadn’t had time dying, about falling seriously when it rushes to protect us to get fixed falling off and despite there being no danger. injuring someone. She couldn’t ill, about finances,” she says.

“It was overwhelming, I felt If you watch your son drive off shake the random fears and on his first motorbike, anxiety thoughts that tumbled on top like the walls were closing in of each other and she was still on me. I had a constant sense is a normal reaction. If you of impending doom, convinced are checking 50 times a day awake when dawn broke. the worst would happen in whether you have turned the The 57-year-old secretary oven off, you have a problem. from Lancaster was eventually any given situation.”

Erica battled with her The main sources of anxiety diagnosed with anxiety – one anxiety for nearly a year, are two neural pathways in of more than eight million

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can happen?’ has a huge effect medications. People with the brain – the cortex is the on how you face life.” a higher IQ and a tendency pathway of sensations, logic, “Women are twice as likely to perfectionism and high thoughts and imagination. achievement are predisposed to experience panic and social The amygdala pathway anxiety as men, and three to anxiety. Genetic make-up, creates the physical effects times as likely to suffer from family experience and anxiety has on the body agoraphobia,” Dr Mantell personality also play a part.

– a surge of adrenalin, says. “About 6.6 per cent of Consultant clinical increased blood pressure, women will have generalised heart rate and muscle tension. psychologist Dr Sally Austen anxiety disorder, compared The physiological effects can explains. “If you were born to 3.6 per cent of men. genetically sensitive to be extreme. Fear, irritability This is because oestrogen and jumpiness are common, interacts with serotonin while physical symptoms (a neurotransmitter affecting include muscle tightness, mood) in ways that leave a racing heart, dizziness, women more vulnerable breathing and sleeping to anxiety. Menstruation, difficulties, trembling, pregnancy and and sweating. In menopause all affect severe cases, hormones anxiety can ABOUT 6.6 PER CENT OF and mood.” cause nausea, The world vomiting and WOMEN WILL HAVE GENERALISED around us also diarrhoea.

ANXIETY DISORDER, COMPARED influences how Psychological TO 3.6 PER CENT OF MEN anxious we are, symptoms include explains Dr Mantell. difficulties with concentration “Technology separates and an inability to let go of more people than it brings thoughts and hurt feelings. perceptions of danger, but together. Society is seemingly Clinical psychologist were raised in a family of more focused on preventing Dr Michael Mantell defines pragmatic copers and have bad than doing good, and anxiety as our reaction to taken a decision to face your events in the future we fears, you are likely to thrive,” terrorism creates a fearful climate.” Dr Austen adds, believe will be terrible, she says. “However, even the “Anxiety is caused and sparking feelings of distress most robust of genetic starts perpetuated by thoughts, and or dread. Among many will be negatively affected our primitive fight-or-flight predisposing factors are by families where avoidance mechanism is too basic for a chemical imbalance in is encouraged and negativity 21st-century living. It was the brain, past trauma, the norm. Whether you were a strategy to help primitive substance abuse including raised on ‘Don’t take any humans stay safe from alcohol, a family history chances, better safe than of mental illness and the sorry’, or ‘You don’t know until dangers such as animals – ‘There is danger, so I feel side effects of some you try, what’s the worst that

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situation. For others, cognitive fear; there is no danger, so I do point, managing it as best behavioural therapy works.” we can. But when it starts not’ – but life today involves CBT is a type of talking to interfere with daily life, worries about what we look treatment that focuses getting in the way of work, like, how we think we should on how your thoughts, beliefs or family life, treatment feel or behave, what others and attitudes affect your may be necessary. A doctor think of us. The lack of feelings and behaviour, and can prescribe beta-blockers sabre-toothed tigers means teaches you coping skills our adrenalin is often primed (drugs that address the for dealing with problems. physical symptoms of by social anxiety – ‘I won’t With treatment, an estimated anxiety, such as rapid know anyone at the party’, 50 per cent of people with or ‘Everyone will stare at me’.” heartbeat, but not anxiety will recover. the psychological Anxiety can spoil Ten years on, Erica ones), tranquillisers, relationships, disrupt sleep Lewis is managing hers cognitive and appetite, and leave you to a point where it feeling out of control. Common behavioural no longer blights triggers range from pressure at therapy (CBT), her life. She now work and financial concerns to or antidepressants. works part time, relationship problems, health eats a healthy diet, gets and how others see you. plenty of sleep and Common forms include WITH TREATMENT, AN enjoys country generalised anxiety walks with friends’ disorder, obsessiveESTIMATED 50 PER CENT dogs, which, she compulsive disorder, OF PEOPLE WITH ANXIETY says, always puts post-traumatic stress WILL RECOVER a smile on her face. disorder, social Dr Austen treasures anxiety disorder, something sent to her by panic disorder and a former patient who was “The most common specific phobia anxiety. housebound for 12 years with Often there is no clear reason medications for anxiety disorders are antidepressants,” severe agoraphobia. “With for someone to be anxious. an antidepressant medication explains Dr Austen.

They’re well-off but agonise to give her a base to work “Depression often has a about money, they’re healthy from, coupled with a gradual component of agitation, but torture themselves with desensitisation programme and the medication works thoughts of fatal illnesses, to get her out of the house on anxiety in the same or they’re successful at work (days and days of getting as but worry about being sacked. way. Managing anxiety will far as the dustbins, then the The irony comes as they know depend on what’s making you anxious. For most people, garden gate, then the lamp the act of worrying doesn’t post), she made slow but make sense, but their anxiety understanding more about steady progress. Two years the mechanics of anxiety has become an illness. later, she sent me a postcard will give them confidence Many of us may drag our – from South America!” to manage their own anxiety through life at some

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WAYS TO TACKLE ANXIETY Dr Michael Mantell says:

especially ‘shoulds, musts and oughts’ – the demands we make on ourselves to be perfect.

Learn to replace irrational core thoughts

with more rational, balanced, accurate, realistic, calming and positive statements.

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Eat right. Avoid fried and salty food,

high-glycaemic carbs, refined sugars, caffeinated drinks and alcohol, which can amplify heart palpitations, dips in blood sugar etc. Instead, eat wholegrain foods, dark leafy greens, blueberries, almonds, milk, bananas and peanut butter.

6 The most common thoughts related to creating anxiety are ‘I must win the approval of others or else I am no good’, ‘Everyone should treat me kindly’ and ‘Life must be fair’. Let go of these thoughts.

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Be physically active. Aerobic exercise

is good for your head as well as your heart. It lifts your spirits and calms you down, easing depression and anxiety.

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Get more restorative sleep. Just before bed, do some deep

breathing and clear your mind. Be sure you’ve had enough physical activity early in the day (not right before bedtime), take a warm bath, keep your bedroom cool and dark and don’t use digital devices 30 minutes before bedtime.

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Smile and laugh. The more you smile, the less anxious you’ll feel. Hearty laughter relieves physical tension and stress, and helps relax muscles. Research suggests when people see someone smiling, their own smile muscles cannot help but switch on too.

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Grim and bear it Some people love Halloween – they relish the opportunity to hit Quidland and slap on a Scream mask, or to plan an elaborate party complete with themed food and games. But not I, explains LUCY SWEET

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es, as you may have already guessed, I’m a Halloween Grinch. The whole thing makes me extremely stressed and anxious. Firstly, it’s about death. Secondly, it brings out the exhibitionists and the opportunists and the door knockers and children with terrible face paint. Thirdly, it invades your privacy at home and assaults your eyes when you’re out. Fourthly, there are so many things that can go wrong in general, aren’t there? Will you hack your hand to bits trying to hollow out a root vegetable with a blunt knife? Or will you open the door to find 12 hairy teenagers threatening you for Haribo and cigarettes?

Even though this Americanised version of Halloween was once as welcome on our shores as rabies, it has continued to fester and grow and glom on to our culture like a wart on a witch’s chin. These days, it’s not as straightforward as leaving some treats on the doorstep,

eggy eyeballs and catering for a house full of (genuinely scary) overtired toddlers?

Then there’s sexy Halloween, which is an excuse for women to dress up in dominatrix gear and cat ears and devil horns. This interpretation of Halloween is as mysterious as the popularity of HD brows and contouring, and can only be achieved if you’re 22 and can get into a PVC catsuit By the without needing a forklift truck, time Halloween a bucket of margarine and a night has come, I’ve course in manual handling.

There’s even a new kid on turned into a witch the block – hipster Halloween, without needing which involves posting photos any make-up or of intricately carved gourds on a pointy hat social media, talking incessantly about pumpkin spice lattes and going to great lengths to dress wrapped in pastry bandages as characters nobody knows the followed by a game of apple names of from horror films that bobbing and the dispensation few people will ever see. Bonus of healthy snacks like raisins, points if you dress your baby which always get thrown into as a Jedi/Donald Trump, or the hedge by annoyed trick draw Mexican Day of the Dead or treaters. I tried this for a bit, skulls on your gym-sculpted but I have to say it got tiresome upper abdominal muscles. really quickly. Who wants to Finally, there’s your regular spend their time fashioning Broken Britain Halloween that or hiding under the table and pretending to be out. There are now several types of Halloween, and it only seems to be getting more and more convoluted.

Where to start? Well, there’s middle-class family Halloween, with an elaborate buffet full of quail eggs posing as eyeballs and cocktail-sausage hands

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a party! Be a vampire!

Be a sexy vampire! Enjoy yourself, or else! It’s as time-consuming as having an actual job, and it’s all flimsily based around a cynical smash-and-grab for sweets. By the time Halloween night has come, I’ve turned into a witch without needing any make-up or a pointy hat.

All I need to do is answer the door and it’s like a deleted scene out of Macbeth, featuring hubble, bubble, toil, trouble and a terrifying Grotbags lady holding a tin of Celebrations with a white-knuckle grip.

Why do we do it to ourselves?

What’s the point of all this wearing. Every year I fail to factor enforced, death-related jollity? can be all yours for the price of in the amount of work required It’s not magical like Christmas, a glow-in-the-dark skeleton for your average Halloween, or joyfully springy, like Easter. costume from B&M. Deck your And it’s not hugely religiously house out with furry spiders, LED and I’m run off my feet trying significant either, unless you’re cobwebs and flashing mummies to make original costumes for a very observant Christian, or and send your semi-feral kids out school discos (last year, a child came as a fully operational traffic you’re an actual pagan (in which so they can do battle with the case, happy Allhallowtide!). local toughs over mini Mars bars. light, so the stakes are high).

Then there’s the pain of listening Most people, though, don’t To top it off, just to be on the to your trick-or-treating child spend time celebrating the lives safe side, invite all your friends repeat the same joke about of the dead saints, or gathering round to get drunk and sing around bonfires doing magical Thriller on the karaoke until 3am. a ghost at least eight times as divination rituals, and it’s a lot of Despite seeming disparate, all you follow them in the rain to people’s houses, wishing the hard work and fuss for one night these Halloween choices have ground would swallow you up. of pointless roaming about. You one thing in common – they Add to that a build-up to rival don’t even get presents. Unless involve thorough commitment Christmas morning, and blood your idea of a gift is a garden full and preparation, shopping, pressure goes through the roof. of abandoned sweet wrappers researching and, of course, Decorate your front door! Have and a splitting headache. almost compulsory costume CANDIS.CO.UK | OCTOBER 2017 39

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PUT EVERYTHING INTO ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS I didn’t start out thinking my sons would be tennis champions. I just wanted them to do something they enjoyed. I encouraged them to believe anything is possible if you’re prepared to work extremely hard. You can’t suddenly go from being a good ten-year-old to winning Wimbledon. It’s a long, long road.

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TRIED AND TESTED This month our testing panel put intensive hand creams, ready-made frostings and dashcams through their paces to find the best value product for your needs

Intensive hand creams m Hands bear the brunt of our day-to-day lives more

than any other part of our bodies. Exposed to the elements, they can easily become dry, cracked or sore.

With the cold weather approaching, they may need extra protection to keep them in shape. Our testers from all walks of life – nurses, gardeners, chefs and eczema sufferers – tried out some of the most intensive hand nourishers around. See how they fared on page 44.

ready-made frostings m Whether you’re young or old, a cupcake isn’t a cupcake

unless it has frosting. And at this time of year, when cakes are in demand for school fairs, fundraisers and treats for kids, it makes sense to have a ready-made version on standby for the ‘Mum, I need to take cakes into school tomorrow’ late-night statement.

Our tests discovered which are worth buying – see page 46.

Dashcams m Dashcams are becoming increasingly popular with drivers

as they can save a lot of time, stress and money if video footage can be produced as evidence after an accident. Some of the larger insurance companies even offer a discount if a goodquality dashcam (offering clear footage) is fitted to the vehicle.

There are lots of models available and a basic one starts at £50.

We put four brands through our rigorous testing for ease of use and value for money. If you’re considering investing in a personal road safety guardian, turn to page 48 for the results.

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HARD-WORKING HAND CREAMS What they say

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands m £8.49 (85g) m Boots, Superdrug

LOVES

The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector

m £5 (30ml), £12 (100ml) m The Body Shop

Dr Ceuticals Hand SOS Intensive Balm m £9.99 (50ml) m Boots

Yes to Coconut Dry Skin Hand and Cuticle Cream m £6.99, (85ml) m Superdrug

Hope’s Relief Intensive Dry Skin Rescue

m £17.49 (60g) m hopes-relief.com, Amazon

HIGHLY RATED

Key ingredients

A concentrated, moisturising hand cream guaranteed to heal, relieve and repair very dry, cracked hands.

Comes with a 100% money-back guarantee.

Glycerin and allantoin.

Helps to soften, relieve and protect hands.

Dermatologically tested for very dry skin. Offers heavy-duty hydration.

Community Trade hemp seed oil.

This moisture-enriched formula gives dry hands the perfect recovery.

Will leave hands feeling more comfortable and looking healthier.

Dermatologically tested.

Glycerin, lanolin, shea and cocoa butters and allantoin.

This 97% natural, non-greasy, super moisturising hand and cuticle saver helps to restore and protect cracked, dry, chapped hands and cuticles.

Coconut, avocado oil, jojoba seed oil and sweet almond oil.

Formulated for babies and adults prone to eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

Dermatologically tested, hypoallergenic and clinically proven.

Organic manuka honey NPA 10+, gotu kola, aloe vera, organic calendula and liquorice root.

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Application

Once applied

CONCLUSION

A strangely textured white, almost solid cream that melts into hands.

Easy to work in, absorbed well, leaving a matt texture and no scent. Only a small amount needed.

Skin feels instantly soft. Absorbed so well that our testers felt able to do hair, make-up, prepare food and use a smartphone without worrying about residue. Testers’ hands were dry and quite cracked; with regular application, improvement was visible after 48 hours.

The unscented cream and utilitarian packaging appeals to men and women – especially those who are outside a lot or need to wash their hands often, such as nurses or kitchen staff.

Excellent results and non-greasy.

Has an interesting, unisex, earthy smell.

Lovely, thick and creamy texture.

Just a pea-sized amount is needed for both hands.

A little oily to begin with but soaked in after about 10 minutes. Hands felt smooth and instantly moisturised. They continued to feel protected after more than one hand wash. Regular twice daily usage did result in softer, smoother skin.

A little goes a long way. Testers were split on the distinctive smell but overall found it natural and not overpowering. Long-lasting effect and reasonably priced.

A good budget buy.

Rubbed in easily and had lovely fresh yet not overpowering smell. Quite rich in texture. Needed only a 5p-sized amount for both hands.

Skin felt silky to the touch and hydrated. However, hands retained a slightly greasy-moist feeling, which disappeared only after washing – when some testers said they’d normally add another application.

Good for very dry skin as high moisture levels made for instant hydration.

Small, handbag-friendly tube. Probably better to use at night due to the greasier residue.

Testers either found the scent pleasant and reminiscent of holidays or felt that it was slightly synthetic.

Nice, thick consistency.

Gave a good coverage and absorbed fairly well. Left a slight residue on a smartphone five minutes after application, but seemed to have absorbed after 15.

Hands felt hydrated afterwards, but less so after washing hands.

Our testers liked that it was made almost totally from natural ingredients. Also great value for a good-sized tube – a little goes a long way. Moisturised well, with frequent applications.

Some testers weren’t sure about the scent.

Gave instant and soothing relief to those with eczema patches. Skin felt nicely moisturised.

Cream was visible on skin but not greasy. Regular OUR D REA twice daily use FULL REVIEW saw itchiness at CAN DIS.CO.UK/ and redness reduced. dcreams

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We used a mixture of testers with and without eczema and those with skin issues chose this product as their favourite. No stinging or irritation, very soothing and good for general use on moderately dry hands. Most expensive tested.

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READY-MADE FROSTINGS Ingredients

Cake Décor Two Colour Stripes Cupcake Frosting in Strawberry and Vanilla

Sugar, glucose syrup, water, palm oil, rapeseed oil, maize starch, anti-caking agent, palm kernel oil, rice starch, maltodextrin, strawberry flavouring, concentrates (sweet potato, safflower, apple),lutein, salt, preservative, bourbon vanilla extract, citric acid, pectin, sucrose.

Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Icing

Sugar, water, palm oil, fat-reduced cocoa powder (8.5%), inverted sugar syrup, emulsifiers: E471, E435, E481, salt, preservative: E202, stabiliser: E450, acidity regulators: E330, E524.

Suitable for vegetarians.

m 275g, £3.19 plus delivery m cakecraftworld.co.uk m One tube pipes approximately six to ten cupcakes depending on the size of swirl and cake

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m 400g, £2.50 m Tesco, Sainsbury’s m Contains enough icing to cover and fill an 8in cake (serves 12) or decorate up to 27 cupcakes

Lakeland Sweet Treats Frosting Duo in bubblegum and candy floss m two 200g tubs, £3.49 m Contains enough frosting to ice six cupcakes per tub

Tesco Ready to Pipe Vanilla Flavoured Frosting m 400g, £2 m Contains enough frosting to fill and top a 20cm (8in) round cake or 12 large cupcakes

HIGHLY RATED

Sugar, palm oil, humectant (sorbitol), water, flavouring, colour (beetroot red), emulsifiers (mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, polysorbate 60), preservative, (potassium sorbate), acidity regulator (citric acid).

Suitable for vegetarians.

Sugar, palm oil, water, maltodextrin, glucose syrup, dextrose, fructose, emulsifier, salt, acidity regulator, flavouring, preservative, beta-carotene, sugar, tricalcium phosphate, sodium ferrocyanide.

Suitable for vegetarians.

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First impressions

Application

Taste and texture

The attractive packaging and handy nozzle (contained in the lid) makes this look like a quality, user-friendly product, as does the promised two-tone swirl effect.

Quite tough to squeeze out of the tube to begin with, though this got easier with each cupcake. It was a bright ‘bubble gum’ pink colour (with a white stripe) and the consistency looked smooth, even and swirls initially held thier shape. The smell was more strawberry than vanilla.

Despite initially holding its shape, it began to melt after ten minutes and after another ten minutes it looked droopy. First taste impressions were of a pleasant strawberry flavour, but some testers reported an unpleasant aftertaste. Most found more than one bite too sweet and sickly.

Packaged in a good-sized tub, this had a pleasant chocolatey smell upon opening. It looked rich and chocolate fudge-like with a smooth, dense texture.

Easy to scoop and pipe (using a sandwich bag), if a little sticky!

The icing flowed well from the bag. One expert tester found it worked better if beaten in a bowl beforehand for an even smoother look. We liked the fact that unused frosting can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Sweet but with an authentic chocolate taste. Testers unanimously loved the texture and look of finished cupcakes, which held their form well, describing them as luxurious and professional yet still with a home-made feel. The best-tasting of all on test.

Packaged in tubs rather than pouches, no sooner have you opened the lids than the sweet scent of each is immediately apparent. Each a different yet pleasing shade of pale pink, the texture appears thick and mousse-like.

Testers used a sandwich bag to pipe frostings.

Piping consistency was excellent and held its form well. Combined with the pretty colours, testers all felt they looked very professional!

Our testers were unanimous about the lovely light, airy texture, which meant it wasn’t too heavy or ‘claggy’ likesome others.

Each duo had a distinct and identifiable taste. The delicate taste of candyfloss was a clear winner as some found the bubblegum flavour a bit too sweet.

This soft pouch is a good size A certain amount of strength was and comes with three needed to extract the frosting, shaped nozzles to give which, when it came out, was three piping effects, a pleasant cream colour. so is useful While it looked READ OUR if you don’t silky and smooth, have piping it also looked quite FULL REVIEW at equipment thin, and like it / .UK CAN DIS.CO at home. might melt quickly.

frosting

Sure enough, this frosting began to ‘wilt’ slightly after about 15 minutes, so frosted whirls looked a little soft. However, what it lacked in form, it made up for in its pleasant and ‘natural’ vanilla taste and smooth texture. Testers complimented it for its palatable flavour and lack of aftertaste.

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DASHCAMS

READ OUR FULL REVIEW at CAN DIS.CO.UK/ dashcams

Motorola MDC100 Rose Gold m £49.99 m Argos HIGHLY RATED

Nextbase 312GW Deluxe

m £99 m Argos

Philips ADR 810

m £139.99 m drivesafe andlegal.co.uk

MiVue Drive 55 LM LOVES

m €239.99 (£218) m eu.mio.com

Functions

2.7in TFT LCD touchscreen display m 120-degree viewing angle m 1080p HD display m Auto On and Record function and screen dim after three minutes, good audio, night vision, and auto parking motion detector – if car is bumped when engine is off, it records for 30 seconds automatically m Single-lens camera suitable for front or rear m No Wi-Fi or GPS

2.7in LED screen m 1080p HD display m 140-degree wide-angle viewing m Includes Wi-Fi m Use the free Nextbase app to view/delete/download videos m Device can take individual photos for further evidence following an accident m The Nextbase SOS data protection app prevents the impact/event recording from being deleted Automatic collision detection m Driver fatigue warning function m 156-degree wide-angle lens m 1080p HD display m Emergency one-touch recording button on power plug m Night-vision sensor will record if anyone touches car when it is parked m Recorded files can be put on a PC or phone and played on dashcam m HDMI video output lets you watch recordings on TV Two advanced driver-assistance systems – lane departure warning system and forward collision warning system m Fixed speed-camera warnings as standard with lifetime map updates m 140-degree wide-angle lens m 1296p extreme HD display m The unit unclips to enable you to take photographs, which could provide crucial evidence in the aftermath of a collision

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Ease of use

Footage quality

CONCLUSION

Clear instructions are included: plug the 12V adaptor into the cigarette lighter and off you go. Easy to navigate menus and settings. Has an extra-long lead which could be hidden around rubber surrounding windscreen for neater use. An easy-to-attach windscreen mount is included.

Impressive HD video quality with embedded time and date. It records on a loop and continually overwrites previous recordings, handy as you don’t have to delete unwanted footage from the SD card. Crucially, it will save footage if the G Sensor senses an accident has occurred.

Compact, uncomplicated, the perfect first dashcam. Downside: the micro SD card is not included so you need to buy a 32GB Class 10 micro memory card. Battery lasts around 30 mins unplugged, which might be an issue if phones are being recharged. However, it’s good quality and great value.

Has a concise quick-start guide.

You set the time and date then just plug into a 12V cigarette lighter. The first dashcam to have a Powered Magnetic Click & Go car mount for easy installation, which testers really liked.

Direct downloading of data to an iPhone is very user-friendly.

Excellent – very clear, day and night. We liked the GPS and G-force recording system, which tracks your location so you can watch your footage back with speed, location and G-force data shown alongside. It works on a loop, ensuring it is recording at all times.

We liked that this hi-tech, slimline model can easily be tucked away behind the rear-view mirror for unobtrusive use. It has great video quality. Downsides are you can download a video only into the app, not into your phone, and you need to buy a 32GB Class 10 micro memory card for it to work.

The menu system is easy to navigate. It was easy to position with the provided mount and ‘clip-on’ ball joint. The camera has no internal battery and must be plugged in all the time, via the 12V adaptor in the cigarette lighter – annoying if you need to charge your phone.

With 1080p HD and a wide-angle lens the video quality was great with lots of sharp detail.

The optimised night-view function means the camera constantly adjusts itself to match the lighting outside, which ensured that the footage was clear even in low light.

The sound quality could be better and the settings in the clock are lost if the camera is not powered for more than five days. For the price, we feel it should have GPS and come with an SD card.

We loved the wide-angle lens, however, and liked the option for one-touch emergency recording.

Pop in the 16GB micro SD card (supplied) and plug into the cigarette lighter for instant use.

If you want to use the advanced driving assist features you need to go into the main menu to enable them to work, which isn’t difficult. Testers felt overall set-up was straightforward.

The video footage is crisp and clear in extreme HD. Can zoom into an image to capture a number plate. Lens is adjustable so you can obtain the best view of the directions on the satnav while filming the road – an amazing feature, not currently as standard in dashcams.

We like that this is a dashcam and satnav in one, especially as separate devices generally each need plugging in to a power point. We also liked that the built-in battery allows you to use it unplugged. The view of the road is excellent. It has numerous potentially life-saving features.

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Beauty NOTES

Our beauty editor JUSTINE BRENNAN sifts through the latest innovations and products

A delightful décolletage Neglect the skin above the bust at your peril – without a little TLC it’ll give your age away no matter how youthful your face or figure appear. Here’s how to tame the crinkles * DON’T SLEEP ON YOUR

SIDE! Over time, the creases the foetal position causes to your chest while you’re asleep won’t drop out during the day.

Lying on your back helps to slow the formation of wrinkles.

Tip: Put two pillows next to your body, under your arms, while lying on your back. * AVOID SPRAYING

SCENT ON YOUR CHEST Perfume contains alcohol, which dehydrates; dehydration causes wrinkles. Spritz on the

LOVES

pulse points: wrists, the side of your neck, behind your knees and inside your elbows.

These areas naturally diffuse the scent.

Tip: Body oil applied to damp skin moisturises, conditions and scents.

Go for ones containing essential oils with anti-ageing properties. * WEAR SPF DAILY Most

clothing exposes the décolleté, making it more prone to sun and weather damage. Apply

an SPF – we like L’Oréal Age Perfect Lotion Face, Neck & Décolleté SPF 15, £12.99.

Tip: Have excess face cream, serum or hand cream on your hands? Smooth over your upper chest, where the moisture will be absorbed.

EYELASH GROWTH SERUM, £39.99, Hairburst Lashings of mascara, eye make-up remover and, as always, age, will take their toll on your once-Bambi-esque eyelashes. But all is not lost! This genius serum stimulates hair follicles, encouraging growth and fuller-looking lashes within six weeks. Plus, it’s made with 98% natural ingredients, so no need to fret about nasty chemicals.

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BEAUTY NEWS

Seasonal treats

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ANTI-AGEING MUST-HAVE Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Oil, £65 for 15ml The award-winning ProCollagen range from Elemis now includes this indulgent oil.

It gives an immediate, as well as long-term, anti-ageing effect, thanks to its trio of wrinkle-busting seaweeds.

Just a few drops work their magic overnight to reveal radiant, super-smooth skin.

3 of the best Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask, Mask £25 (£4 to BCRF) * Ultra-rich and replenishing, this overnight mask contains nourishing avocado, reparative Japanese seaweed and apricot kernel oil to moisturise.

Studies show the smell of vanilla reduces stress and anxiety. Add the scent of pumpkin with tonka bean, hazelnut and maple syrup thrown in and you can’t fail to feel joyful when you sniff the new Vanilla Pumpkin range from The Body Shop. The Limited Edition line comprises a Hand Cream (£4), Shower Gel (£5), Shimmer Mist (£12) and Body Butter (£15) and is out now.

DREAM FOUNDATIONS The new bareMinerals BAREPRO Performance Wear Liquid Foundation, £29, ticks all the boxes. Its formula gives full coverage, plus it’s water-resistant, contains SPF 20, comes in 30 shades and is suitable for all skin types. For best results, apply with the Luxe Performance Brush, £24, which mimics the shape of your fingertips.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS BUYS This October, treat yourself to one of these beauties and support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) Bobbi Brown Pink Peony Illuminating Bronzing Powder set, £35 (£7 to BCRF) * Swoop this shimmery powder all over or just on cheeks for a rosy glow. Includes this fab soft pink blending brush.

Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne, £88 for 100ml (£20 to BCRF) * This romantic scent is a sweet blend of seven different types of rose with hints of lemon, mint and crushed violet leaves.

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HELP US look When life gets busy, looking after your hair is hardly a priority. Enter award-winning hairdresser and colour expert Karine Jackson to treat three readers with super-busy lives to a well-deserved hair makeover…

! s u o l u fab

“HELP MY BARELYTHERE HAIR!” LALITA GOTHARD 44

“I WANT TO LOOK FAB, NOT DRAB!” KATY REID 37

“I’VE LOST MY WAY!” LIZ SILVESTER 55

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G oing glam

Looking after three children leaves Katy with little time for styling her hair; a quick blast of the hairdryer and she’s out the door. Karine wanted to give Katy a glossy, youthful colour that’ll leave her hair looking fabulous with minimal effort, plus tips on achieving superstar style for nights out.

* KARINE GETS COLOUR CLEVER… After a quick skin analysis, Karine decides Katy’s cool skin tone lends itself to a creamy toffee all-over hue with soft beige pieces to add depth. Opting for fashionable balayage – a low-maintenance hand-painted colour technique that minimises obvious regrowth – Karine applies a toffee shade on the roots and then with beige balayage slices higher in the front to contour Katy’s face.

* A CUT ABOVE… Katy has exceptionally thick hair, so in order to reduce her blow-drying time Karine reduced the weight by cutting a ‘haircut within a haircut’.

This technique helps to take hair out without creating too many lines.

Removing 6in from the length made Katy’s hair more manageable and then shaping it away from the face highlighted her eyes and cheekbones.

Adding shine and depth to Katy’s thick hair with balayage “colour has given it an enviable celeb-style quality Karine ” * THE FINISHING TOUCH…

Prepping hair with OCS Thermal 2 Twenty to protect and add shine, Karine rough-dried the roots. Then, using a round brush, she blow-dried Katy’s hair in large loose curls for a red-carpet glam finish, advising Katy to invest in large-barrelled tongs to achieve similar results at home. Finally, to hold the look, a spritz of Elnett Flexible Hold Hairspray.

PERFECT PRODUCTS

Elnett Flexible Hold Hairspray £6.70

OCS Thermal 2 Twenty £12.95 Denman Head Hugger Large Hot Curl Brush £11.50

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MAKEOVER MAGIC

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Adding oomph!

Overprocessing, neglecting trips to the hairdressers and the age-old complaint of not having enough time have left Lalita’s locks looking unloved. Karine injected a clever colour combo, a new cutting technique and some styling tricks to reveal a new look for Lalita with lift and life.

* KARINE GETS COLOUR CLEVER…

* A CUT ABOVE…

Lalita has very fine hair that, due to overbleaching, has become frazzled at the ends.

To give her locks a lift and make them look fuller, Karine created alternating golden blonde and chestnut brown highlights. The contrast of the two shades gives Lalita’s fine hair a thicker appearance and the warm tones give her skin a fresh radiant glow.

Everything about this look was devised to reinstate volume with simple styling techniques and minimal effort. Using her latest cutting technique, which Karine named the MoMu for longer hair, she took 4in off the length to keep it solid and looking healthy, then the top was taken shorter in a brave disconnected layer to keep the thickness and make the hair look fuller.

* THE FINISHING TOUCH… Lalita has four children and a busy morning routine, so styling must be quick and simple.

Fortunately, fine hair lends itself to speedy drying, so a quick spritz of Curl Memory spray on the roots gives an instantly fuller feel. Massaging the root area by blow-drying with the fingers creates a great foundation and root lift that holds all day. Using soft curl tongs from GHD, Karine created volume and explained that at home Lalita can add Velcro rollers to damp hair, allow it to cool and then finger-tease the style in place.

PERFECT PRODUCTS

Kérastase Resistance Thickening Effect Shampoo £13

OCS Keep Curl Memory Spray £11.95

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MAKEOVER MAGIC

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Thin hair shouldn’t be overgrown or overloaded with conditioner or products – keep on top of cuts for healthy, young-looking hair and invest in a fortifying shampoo Karine

”

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G olden girl

Although Liz was blonde in her 20s she felt being blonde belonged to a younger version of herself. Karine convinced her that a new golden blonde colour would be flattering and age-appropriate and when combined with a funky new cut Liz would be transformed back to her true rock-chic roots.

* A CUT ABOVE…

PERFECT PRODUCTS

Liz’s hair was cut into a short modern mullet, perfect for Liz as she wanted plenty of volume and shape around the face. As her hair is fine, Karine cut a short layer within the haircut around the widest point of the head to help to lift the top layer and give the illusion of thickness.

* THE FINISHING TOUCH… Karine worked OCS mousse mixed with a drop of argan oil evenly through the hair for shine and volume. She created lots of volume at the roots by drying with fingers and lifting away from the scalp, then pushing and drying all the hair forward. To finish she then teased the style into shape and held in place with a fine veil of lacquer.

OGX Moroccan Argan Oil OCS Control Volume £7 at Waitrose Mousse £11.95

TAOH Super Hold Finishing Hairspray £12.99

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO KARINE JACKSON AND HER TEAM. For appointments at the Karine Jackson Hair & Beauty Salon, 24 Litchfield Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9NJ call 020 7836 0300 or go to karinejackson.co.uk

MAKE-UP ANNABEL HOBBS AND JULIE READ

Liz wanted to go from dark hair to a golden blonde. “It’s a big colour process and managing expectations is the most important thing to do as this shade is not always achievable,” said Karine. To bring Liz’s look up to date, Karine used a colour-meshing technique – where the roots are kept a different colour. Once the old colour was removed using a non-ammonia colour cleanser, Karine coloured the roots a dark golden blonde and a light golden blonde on the ends before meshing the shades together.

BEAUTY EDITOR JUSTINE BRENNAN PHOTOGRAPHY NEIL MACKENZIE MATTHEWS

* KARINE GETS COLOUR CLEVER…

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MAKEOVER SLUG MAGIC STYLE

It’s a big colour process “and managing expectations is the most important thing to do as this shade is not always achievable Karine

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HEALTH NEWS Health editor Charlotte Haigh has all the latest medical research and advice to keep you and your family fighting fit

Full beam ahead for cancer treatment

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or the first time in the UK, a machine has arrived that can deliver powerful proton beam therapy (PBT) to treat cancer.

It will be housed at a unit opening in Manchester’s Christie Hospital in 2018, while University College Hospital London will offer PBT from 2020. At the moment, the NHS sends some patients abroad for PBT, normally to either the USA or Switzerland, at a cost of about £114,000 per patient.

“This type of therapy delivers a powerful dose of radiation right inside the tumour,” says Dr Justine Alford, Cancer Research UK’s senior science information officer. “Unlike conventional radiotherapy, the radiation doesn’t go any further into the body, so there’s less risk of damaging healthy tissue. It’s safer for people whose tumours are near organs like the brain, or for children who are vulnerable to long-term side effects. It’s very good news that some cancer patients will be able to have it in the UK from next year. Offering the treatment here will help lower costs, reduce stress for patients and make it available to those who are too unwell to travel. Having PBT in the country will also

mean British researchers can find out more about who might be helped by this technology.”

But, she explains, PBT isn’t the answer for all cancers. “Right now there isn’t evidence PBT benefits people with cancers that are normally and successfully treated with conventional radiotherapy, such as breast cancer or prostate cancer, but it is an exciting treatment option.”

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HEALTH

UPDATES

IS IT BETTER TO… DO AEROBIC EXERCISE OR STRETCHES FOR A HEALTHY HEART? We’re often told cardiovascular exercise is the way to a healthier heart, but studies now show flexibility counts too. Research from both the University of North Texas and the National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Japan, found older people who were unable to touch their toes in a seated position may be at higher risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Researchers think improving flexibility might help keep arteries more flexible, keeping blood pressure lower. Their advice? Aim for 150 minutes of aerobic activity plus simple stretches each week.

CANNABIS GUM FOR MS?

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Pharmaceutical company AXIM Biotech is developing a chewing gum containing cannabinoids to treat MS. The substances – derived from the cannabis plant – may help ease the pain linked with MS. The company hopes trials will be complete by 2019. If the studies show the medicine is safe and effective, registration of the gum as a treatment could happen soon after. So why a gum rather than pills?

“The act of chewing encourages the release of reward hormones such as dopamine and serotonin. Gum also delivers a greater yield of the medicinal substances while reducing toxic metabolites,” says Dr George Anastassov, CEO at AXIM.

49% of people in the UK say dementia is their biggest fear for a loved one*

In October THROW OPEN THE CURTAINS: Getting some early morning light is one of the best ways to cheat the winter blues, according to mental health charity Mind.

CUT DOWN ON FOOD PACKAGING: Elizabeth Salter Green, director of CHEM Trust, says, “BPA can leech out of tins and plastic packaging and into foods.” The chemical has been linked with neurological problems and Type 2 diabetes.

STAND UP: Sitting down all day? Take ‘active’ breaks every 30 minutes to avoid circulation issues and serious health conditions. Sedentary lifestyles are linked to inflammation that is associated with heart disease.

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DID YOU KNOW?

FUTURE PROOF AGAINST BREAST CANCER A recent review of studies has found three key factors could help lower your risk of breast cancer.

The first is to exercise regularly.

Women with the highest amounts of daily activity – including housework and gardening – cut their risk by 13 per cent. However, scientists also found it’s important to stay active throughout the day rather than just having a single burst of activity. Avoiding alcohol is another key step – even one drink a day can slightly increase your risk factors. Finally, keep to a healthy weight – being overweight can also raise your risk.

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Between 17 and 46 per cent of houses in Britain have signs of damp and mould. This could trigger respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Along with making sure your house is well ventilated you could also try new Puressentiel Purifying Air Spray (£19.99 for 200ml, from Boots and Amazon).

It is a biocide, containing essential oils that are reported to help fight mould and tackle toxins in the home.

AGAINST BREAST CANCER TRY THIS! Three-quarters of us sleep less than seven hours a night, and one in ten don’t even manage five hours. If you’re one of them, try The Sleep Council’s new 30-Day Better Sleep Plan. Devised with leading sleep expert Dr Chris Idzikowski, you answer some questions to give an accurate picture of your sleep pattern, then a tailored plan is developed for you, including tips on diet and activity to help lull you into a sounder slumber.

Visit sleepcouncil.org.uk/30-day-plan.

The tapp is a smartphone thermometer that takes your temperature

£39.99, amazon.co.uk in seconds and stores it, so you can keep an eye on the progress of

any fever. It also doubles up as a medication reminder. Download the app, then attach the small device to take your temperature by placing it on your forehead or in your ear. It can also read the temperature of liquids in baby bottles, bathwater and hot drinks.

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3 ways to treat...

WATER RETENTION Kate Taylor, from Lloyds Pharmacy, says, “Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, some blood pressure medication and hormone replacement drugs can all make water retention worse. Reducing your salt intake can help as will gentle exercise.. If your feet are susceptible, keep them elevated, which may reduce the swelling.”

The pharmacist

Are home blood pressure monitors worth it?

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any of us rely on home monitors to keep an eye on our blood pressure, but a small Canadian study suggests they may give the wrong reading seven times out of ten. So, should we still be using them? Yes, says Katharine Jenner, chief executive officer of Blood Pressure UK. “While the findings from the study are of potential concern, blood pressure is one of the most preventable and treatable conditions, but remains one of the leading causes of death. That’s why it’s extremely important to regularly check your blood pressure to minimise the risk of stroke and heart attack. Many people find using a home blood pressure monitor helps them feel more in control of their condition. It can also give your doctor or nurse a more complete picture of what your blood pressure is like from day to day. ” She advises making sure your device is clinically validated by the British and Irish Hypertension Society. “This means it has gone through a series of tests to make sure it gives results you can trust.”

Alison Cullen says, “The simplest way is to drink plenty of water. The body reacts to a lack of fluids by conserving water in your body. Aim for 1.5 litres of water daily. Potassium regulates fluid levels so eat fennel and celery to increase potassium and avoid caffeine, which drains it.”

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Lucinda Careswell says, “You could try manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), a specialised form of massage designed to help reduce fluid retention. It helps to clear excess fluids with sweeping movements along the lymphatic pathways. Visit mlduk.org.uk to find a therapist near you.

The massage therapist

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“ I had to pull myself up the stairs”

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hroughout my teenage years, my hips were painful and clicked when I walked. Once, during an exercise class at college, I was doing star jumps when my right hip gave way. I collapsed on the floor and could hardly walk. A chiropractor gave me some exercises, but the pain remained.

By my 20s, I’d seen my GP a lot.

Each time I was told I was too young to have osteoarthritis.

Despite knowing the condition runs in my family – my mum had a hip replacement when she was 53 – they insisted arthritis was not hereditary and told me to take everyday painkillers when the pain became too much.

I was in my mid-30s when I persuaded my doctor to send me to hospital for an X-ray. At Colchester Hospital I discovered I had osteoarthritis in both hips with moderate damage in my right hip, slight damage to the left and my right leg was 1cm longer than my left.

A consultant hip surgeon recommended a hip replacement right away. But I felt hesitant

because my children were only young at the time and decided to soldier on. While I knew my mum’s hip surgery had changed her life, I also knew that new hip joints had a limited lifespan of around 15 years, so I thought I’d put it off as long as possible to save further surgery later on.

DID YOU KNOW? Arthritis is one of the oldest diseases known to humans and has even been discovered in the remains of people living more than 500,000 years ago My own research unearthed self-help groups and charities, which provided exercises to do at home. These helped at first, but nothing lasted.

I tried heat packs and pain relief gels which rarely worked.

Occasionally, I took ibuprofen when the pain got bad. I tried a

Tasmin McCulloch, 42, from Colchester, lived with osteoarthritis symptoms for more than ten years before she was diagnosed six-week acupuncture course after one of the charities suggested it and had three months with reduced pain, which was more manageable.

However, my condition soon reached the point where I had to cling on to the banister to drag myself up stairs. Driving became difficult too. Every time I got in the car, I had to sit with my right leg sticking out, then lift it and swing it into the car. When I sat down, I was sticking my right leg out at an angle as that was less painful. And bending over to put my shoes on was impossible.

When the children started fun activities like ice skating, I’d join in but couldn’t walk for two or three days afterwards. By last September I accepted the time had come and by February this year, I let my hip consultant book me in for the procedure.

On the day, I was terrified but I knew I had no choice. The operation took one-and-half hours under general anaesthetic.

The surgeon removed the existing hip joint as well as the upper part of my thigh bone. A

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REAL plastic socket and hip joint was then fitted into the hollow in the pelvis. When I came round, I could see a 10-inch scar down the side of my hip. Initially, painkillers eased the pain, but once they wore off, I was pain-free for the first time in nearly 30 years. It felt amazing!

My right leg with the new joint had been lengthened to reduce the chance of it dislocating. This made my right leg 3cm longer than my left one so I had to have built-up shoes made specially. I

life-changing. Whereas just walking was a painful challenge, I can now go swimming and I’ve joined a walking netball group.

I’m also able to kneel on the floor to alter wedding dresses, although I sometimes have to heave myself up again by holding on to the furniture!

I know I will need to have my left hip replaced in the near future but, after having gone through the operation once and reaping the benefits, I am far less anxious about it now.

OSTEOARTHRITIS

What is it? Arthritis causes pain and inflammation inside a joint. In osteoarthritis the cartilage becomes thinner and this change causes inflammation, which in turn causes pain and damage. Eventually the joint becomes stiff and hard to move.

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didn’t mind, it was a small price to pay for pain-free walking.

I spent 10 weeks with crutches, then used a stick. I couldn’t do my job as a dressmaker at first.

It was hard to crouch down but I was given lots of gadgets at home to help. I still couldn’t bend to put my shoes or socks on at first, but if the children or my partner weren’t around to help, I had a special gadget to help me slip socks on.

Seven months on and I have to say the operation has really been

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What are the symptoms?  Joints feel stiff, painful and difficult to move  Swelling, pain and discomfort around the joints  Pain varies from infrequent to intense  Joints can become knobbly around your bones forming bony lumps  Weakness and loss of muscle  Experiencing a limited range of movement in your joints.

What causes it? Osteoarthritis is caused by several factors acting together.

Previous injuries, a family history, a physically demanding job with repetative movements and lifestyle factors may play their part too.

How is it diagnosed? It is a potential disgnosis if you’re 50+, suffer joint pain that worsens with use, get joint stiffness for about 30 mins in mornings. X-rays and blood tests may rule out other causes, such as fractures.

What treatments? Although no cure, it’s managed by regular and safe exercise, and keeping a healthy weight. Medication for pain-relief and topical gels can also be used.

Where to go for help Arthritis Research UK has a video series of exercises to help people with joint pain moving. Visit arthritisresearchuk.org/everydayexercises.

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NUTRITIONAL

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HEALTH

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CUT DOWN ON SUGAR

Banish it from your diet for a healthier life

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e know eating too much sugar isn’t good for us, but as it is highly addictive – some claim it is more addictive than cocaine – reducing the amount you eat needs a strategy.

Too much sugar can lead to stubborn tummy fat, chronic fatigue, hormone imbalance, insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar interferes with immunity, putting our system on alert, which contributes to the development of

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chronic inflammation, anxiety and depression.

Over time, chronic inflammation makes your arteries more likely to collect plaque, which can lead to heart disease.

Sugar also disrupts the natural balance of gut flora, as it’s the food of choice for bad bacteria.

Health coach Fran McElwaine uses food as medicine to help her clients overcome chronic illness. Here, she reveals practical steps to wean yourself off sugar…

STOP BUYING PROCESSED AND PACKAGED FOODS. Most of the sugar we consume comes added to processed foods such as breakfast cereals, soups, sauces and baked goods, but it can also be found in the most unexpected places – processed meat, mayonnaise and cheese. If you only do one thing, cook everything from scratch and you will be well on the way to controlling your sugar intake.

EAT MORE GOOD FATS AND STOP EATING LOW-FAT FOODS. Low-fat foods usually contain sugar to make them taste nicer. Healthy fats from avocados, olives, coconuts, tree nuts and organic grass-fed animals keep our neural pathways – which allow our brain to communicate with our bodies – functioning, support our immuneboosting gut flora and help us manage cravings by staving off hunger.

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Cut down on refined carbohydrates.

Your body can’t tell the difference between white bread, white rice and sugar, so even if you don’t eat puddings or add sugar to food, your organs could still have too many sugars to deal with. Instead, eat wholegrain breads from ancient grains like rye and spelt instead of white bread, opt for brown rice and pasta and swap cakes and biscuits for fruit and nuts.

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MANAGE YOUR CRAVINGS. While you wean yourself off a sugar dependency, cravings for sweet things or carbohydrates are normal. Manage them by having alternatives handy – a handful of nuts, a couple of dates, fresh fruit or small squares of 80 per cent dark chocolate will all help to stave off a craving. Buy, or make your own, protein balls too – the healthy fats and fibre help delay the release of natural sugars into your system, which makes them a healthier alternative to refined sugar and carbs.

Gradually, as you consume less and less sugar, those cravings will fade.

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EAT A VARIED DIET. Sugar cravings also come from depleted nutrition reserves. Boost the amount of nutrients in your body by eating as many different vegetables as possible. All the phytonutrients, minerals and vitamins in vegetables help stabilise blood sugar, which makes it easier to resist the urge to splurge on chocolate.

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Drink more water.

It’s surprisingly easy to misread thirst for hunger. By drinking at least eight large glasses of water a day, you’ll not only stay hydrated but you’ll flush out toxins, manage hunger pangs and beat cravings.

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CATHERINE’S KITCHEN This month, food editor CATHERINE HILL brings you top tips for perfect profiteroles, great ideas to glam up your crumble plus some fab supermarket goodies…

Super crumbs!

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ur recipe for chilli Scotch eggs on page 73 required more than a little research and experimentation! Once I’d mastered the timings for cooking the perfect boiled egg to go inside a Scotch egg, I experimented with Japanese panko breadcrumbs for a crispier coating. If you haven’t tried these miraculous, lighter-than-air dried breadcrumbs, it’s time to get your hands on them – especially now they’re in major supermarkets.

Try using them for crumbing chicken, pork, aubergines – you name it. They’re even fabulous on top of gratins and baked pasta dishes.

Because they’re so fine they have a wonderful crisp texture that creates a tight, light casing on ingredients that seems to prevent the oil from soaking in. My new favourite kitchen staple!

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Three ways to turn your favourite crumble into a real showstopper…

Make a crumble mix by pulsing 80g plain flour and 50g butter in a blender. Stir in 50g each jumbo oats and demerara sugar and then crumble in 50g amaretti biscuits. Delicious over apple crumble.

Sweeten cooked pears with the syrup from stem ginger and top with your favourite crumble topping pepped up with some extra chopped stem ginger.

Serve your favourite apple crumble with a heavenly Calvados cream! Stir 2 tbsp icing sugar into 2 tbsp Calvados and fold through a pot of velvety-smooth clotted cream. Heaven!

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FOOD NEWS

OFF THE SHELF making life a little easier..

Fancy something different and totally gluten-free? I Sea Pasta is ‘tagliatelle’ made from organic seaweed. £5.99 for a 100g pack (feeds four) from Planet Organic.

Kitchen insider...

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SHERRY VINEGAR

The lovely, rich nutty flavour works well with game, beetroot and full-flavoured salads.

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BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Look out for tradizionale and avoid any that contain caramel. Perfect over roast veg, it makes a delicious marinade paired with olive oil, garlic and rosemary for lamb or chicken.

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Fancy making our lovely profiteroles recipe on page 74? Here are my tips to choux perfection Melt butter in water over a low heat before boiling.

Sift the flour three times to ensure it’s light and fine.

Once the flour is in the pan, stop beating when all the mixture comes away from the side of the pan.

Let the flour mixture cool before beating in the egg.

Don’t open the oven door too fast or the choux will collapse.

To dry buns, prick the bases, invert and return to the oven.

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Every kitchen should have a bottle of malt vinegar to help boost that fish-and-chip supper, but here are the other four essentials…

Check out M&S’s first-ever vegan wrap.

The Butternut Squash and Tabbouleh wrap is bursting with Middle Eastern flavours with squash, tabbouleh and spicy slaw in a harissa spread wrap. £2.50 each.

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Bonne Maman’s new Salted Caramel Sauce is amazing over ice cream or our profiteroles. £2.39 for a 220g jar, from Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado.

VINEGAR

CIDER VINEGAR

Good with braised cabbage and apples, pork dishes and salads with fruity ingredients.

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RICE WINE VINEGAR

Clear liquid used on sushi rice and perfect in Asian marinades and dressings.

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WEEKEND COOK

CHICKEN KIEV TRAY BAKE

If you love the flavour and texture of chicken Kiev but don’t fancy the faff, this is just the thing for you Ready in 30 minutes  50g butter, softened  2 garlic cloves, crushed  4 tbsp finely chopped parsley  zest 1 lemon  100g coarse fresh breadcrumbs  4 skinless chicken breasts

1 Preheat the oven to 200ºC/R6. In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, parsley and lemon zest. Season with black pepper, then dot half the butter mix in the bottom of a shallow roasting tin that will hold four chicken breasts.

2 Place each chicken breast in a sturdy food bag and batten out until about 3cm thick. Place each in the roasting tin. Add the remaining butter mix to the breadcrumbs, combine loosely and scatter over the chicken. Bake for 20 minutes until golden, bubbling and cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges and plenty of salad and chips!

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Classics with a twist We’ve given five favourites a modern makeover for a fresh take on food made for enjoying with friends

MOULES MARINIÈRES – CANDIS STYLE! We’ve given the classic mussel dish an aniseed pep with the addition of fresh fennel and a sprinkling of chopped dill Ready in 15 minutes  3 shallots, finely chopped  1 head fennel, trimmed and finely shredded  300ml dry white wine  2kg mussels  50g butter  4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley  2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

1 Place the shallots, fennel and wine in a large pan with a tight-fitting lid. Bring up to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until tender.

2 Turn the heat up to high. Once boiling, tip the mussels into the pan and immediately cover.

Cook for 3 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally until all the mussels have opened.

3 Add the butter to the pan, cover again and simmer for 1 minute more. Shake the pan and scatter with the fresh herbs.

Serve straight away with fries, crusty bread and a pot of mayo.

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SLUG STYLE

CREAMY SQUASH CARBONARA

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1 Heat the oil in a large pan, add the pancetta and cook for 4 minutes. Add the sage and cook for 2 minutes until crisp.

Remove and set to one side. Add the squash, onion and garlic to the pan and gently cook for 15 minutes until onion is softened.

Simply delicious and so much 2 Add the stock, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15-20 healthier than the traditional minutes until tender. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before creamy carbonara whizzing to a purée with a stick blender. Season well.

Ready in 50 minutes 3 Meanwhile, cook spaghetti until just tender. Drain and reserve  2 tbsp olive oil  160g pack chopped about 100ml of the cooking water. Add pancetta or smoked bacon lardons the cooked pasta to the puréed squash and  8 sage leaves, shredded  700g Make it v butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and combine well, adding a splash of the water if needed. Add three-quarters of Simply omit eggie cubed  1 onion, finely chopped the the pecorino, scatter with the pancetta and use a lig pancetta,  3 garlic cloves, chopped  300ml ht vegetable and sage and stir. Serve in warm bowls light chicken stock  350g spaghetti stock and veggie hard then scatter on the remaining cheese.

100g pecorino, finely grated  cheese instead.

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WEEKEND SLUG STYLE COOK

CHILLI SCOTCH EGGS

1 Place 6 of the eggs in a pan of cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove Home-made Scotch eggs from the pan and place in a big are a hundred times better than shop-bought bowl of cold water to cool down.

Peel and set to one side. ones. Prepare to fall in 2 Squeeze the sausage meat out love with the real thing! of their casings and into a large Ready in 30 minutes bowl. Add the mince, herbs, chilli  7 eggs  250g really flakes and paprika. Season well. good-quality sausages  200g Using your scales, divide the pork mince  3 tbsp oregano, mixture into six equal-sized finely chopped  3 tbsp parsley, balls. Pop the flour in one dish, finely chopped  ¼ tsp chilli a beaten egg in another and the flakes  1½ tsp sweet smoked paprika  50g plain flour  100g breadcrumbs in a third dish.

3 Shape the ball of meat into a panko breadcrumbs  rapeseed oil for deep frying large flat patty on your hand.

Lightly flour the egg and place on top and then work the meat around the egg until encased.

Repeat with remaining eggs.

4 Roll the meat-covered eggs in the flour, dip in the beaten egg and then coat in breadcrumbs.

Heat a pan of oil to 150ºC – if you don’t have a thermometer, a cube of bread should take 1 minute to crisp and turn golden.

Add the eggs in batches and cook for around 4 minutes – 5 minutes if you like the yolks fully set – turning occasionally until golden and the meat is cooked through. Drain on kitchen roll.

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MINI PROFITEROLE DIPS We’ve teamed cream-filled mini profiteroles with warm salted caramel sauce and warm chocolate sauce. Perfect for sharing fondue style Ready in 1 hour plus cooling  85g butter, cubed  220ml water  105g plain flour  a pinch of salt  3 eggs, beaten  For the filling: 300ml double cream, lightly whipped  For dipping: 200g dark chocolate  250ml double cream  200g jar salted caramel sauce, warmed

1 Place the butter and water in a saucepan and simmer until the butter has melted. Meanwhile, sift flour and salt over a bowl – repeat three times to aerate it.

2 Once the butter melts, turn up the heat and bring the mix to the boil. Once boiling rapidly, turn off the heat and add the flour.

3 Using a wooden spoon, beat the mix until it comes away from the pan and forms a ball.

Tip on to a plate, flatten out and let it cool for 10 minutes, or until just warm to the touch.

4 Return mix to the pan and beat in the eggs a tablespoonful at a time. Keep adding egg until the mix almost drops off the spoon.

5 Preheat the oven to 200ºC/R6 and lightly grease some baking sheets. Spoon teaspoon-sized rounds of the mixture on to the sheets. Use wet fingers to shape them into rounds if needed.

6 Bake for 20 minutes until golden and puffed up. Make a little hole in the bases with a knife tip. Return to the sheets, hole side up, and pop back in the oven for 5 minutes to crisp up.

Once cool, open each ‘ball’ up a little and spoon the whipped cream inside. Place on a platter.

7 To make the sauce, place the cream and chocolate in a small saucepan and gently heat. Once melted, beat well and pour into a warm jug. Pour the warmed caramel sauce into a dipping bowl. Serve with the profiteroles.

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COMFORT COOKING

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When there’s a nip in the air, a plate of full-flavoured food is the epitome of home comfort.

Tuck in and enjoy!

ITALIAN COTTAGE PIE

Classic cottage pie gets an Italian flavour with a rich tomato sauce, mozzarella and a crisp Parmesan topping Ready in 1 hour 10 minutes

 500g beef mince  1 tbsp olive oil  3 carrots, finely diced  2 garlic cloves, chopped  660g jar tomato and basil pasta sauce  300ml beef stock

 For the topping: 1.2kg floury potatoes, peeled and cubed  50g butter  3 tbsp milk  100g mozzarella, torn  25g fine breadcrumbs  25g Parmesan, grated

1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the beef and cook over a medium-high heat for 5 minutes until browned. Reduce the heat and add the carrots and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and beef stock. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a pan of water, bring to the boil and then QUICK simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Drain well.

SWAP… 3 Preheat the oven to 190°C/R5. Mash the potatoes with the butter and No mozzarella? Ad d milk and season well. Spoon the mince into an ovenproof dish and dot some coarsely grat ed the potato over. Dot with the mozzarella and then smooth over a little to Cheddar and swirl completely cover the mince. Scatter with the breadcrumbs and finely through the mash grated Parmesan and bake for 25 minutes until piping hot and golden. instead.

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MIDWEEK MEALS

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PAPRIKA CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

A delicious smoky, citrusy marinade that is heavenly with chicken Ready in 45 minutes plus marinating

 12 chicken drumsticks  2 tbsp olive oil  2 tbsp lemon juice  1 tbsp white wine vinegar  2 tbsp soft brown sugar  2 tsp smoked paprika  For the wedges: 900g baking potatoes  2 tbsp olive oil  sprig rosemary

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/R6.

Combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and paprika in a non-metallic bowl and season. Slash the thickest part of the drumsticks and add them to the marinade. Marinate for 10 minutes, or up to a couple of hours.

2 Tip the chicken and marinade into the tin. Spread out and then roast

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Li ne your roasting tin 3 Cut baking potatoes into thick non-stick foil to cu with wedges, drop into boiling water t do on scrubbing stuc wn and cook for 5 minutes. Drain well, k-on juices later. tip into a shallow roasting tin, drizzle with oil, add rosemary sprig, season and roast for 30 minutes until crisp.

GARLICKY WINTER CABBAGE AND BACON SPAGHETTI

Your seasonal go-to recipe when you want something that satisfies hungry tummies in minutes Ready in 20 minutes

 150g shredded Savoy or black cabbage  350g spaghetti  200g smoked bacon, chopped  2 tbsp olive oil  2 garlic cloves, finely chopped  350g pasta sauce  50g Parmesan, finely grated

1 Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the cabbage and cook for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain and set aside. Bring the water back to the boil, add the spaghetti and cook. Drain and set aside.

2 Heat a large non-stick frying pan, add the bacon and cook for TRY THIS… ge 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Add the oil I use Seeds of Chan esan to the pan, stir in the garlic and gently cook for a minute or two. rm Pa d an o Cherry Tomat 3 Add the pasta sauce to the pan and stir in the cabbage. Simmer rsting with sta sauce as it’s bu vourite Pa gently for a minute or so until piping hot, adding a splash of water fa tomatoes, but your sauce if necessary. Add the drained pasta to the pan, combine well and a st pa e ad m readyscatter over the bacon. Divide among four warmed shallow pasta will work too. dishes and serve with the Parmesan.

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AUBERGINE AND CHICKPEA PILAF Don’t be put off by the ingredients list – this wonderfully aromatic pilaf is a doddle to make Ready in 30 minutes  3 tbsp rapeseed oil  1 large aubergine, diced  1 large onion, finely chopped  2 garlic cloves, chopped  1 tsp cumin seeds  1 tsp black onion seeds  1 tbsp tikka curry paste  225g basmati rice  400g can chickpeas  500ml vegetable stock  4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

1 Heat half the rapeseed oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the diced aubergine and cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring every now and then, until golden and softened.

Remove from the heat and set to one side.

2 Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and gently cook for 8 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Stir in the garlic, cumin and black onion seeds and cook for 2 minutes.

RICE Stir in the tikka curry paste and cook for a further two minutes.

ADVICE… 3 Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the chickpeas and stock ater for w ld co in e and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, cover and reduce the ric ak So cooking to re fo be es heat. Simmer for 10 minutes until the rice is just tender. ut in m 10 ce cooking, Gently stir in the aubergine and cook for a few minutes more. reduce starch. On ly with 4 Fluff with a fork and allow to sit for a minute, scatter with only stir very light the coriander and serve with mango chutney and yogurt. a fork if necessary.

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 4 x 150g salmon fillets  1 small orange, sliced  2 tsp toasted sesame seeds  For the marinade: 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated  juice ½ orange  2 tsp toasted sesame oil  2 tbsp soy sauce  1 tbsp rice wine vinegar  2 tsp brown sugar

1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/R6 and line a shallow roasting tin with non-stick foil. Arrange the orange slices over the tin and top with the salmon, skin side down.

2 Combine marinade ingredients

before drizzling over the salmon.

Roast for 15-20 minutes until nicely browned and cooked through. Serve scattered with the sesame seeds and pour juices over boiled rice.

SPECIAL TREAT… This marinade ta fantastic with fresh stes se Allow two small fil a bass. lets per person and cook fo r just 10-15 minutes.

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When you fancy something a little bit special, or have friends coming round, this will really impress! Serve with boiled rice and stir-fried greens Ready in 25 minutes

ALL RECIPES SERVE 4 CREATED BY CATHERINE HILL

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Bright ideas There’s no need to consign the winter garden to dullness. Set aside a couple of weekends to plan and plant a few well-placed containers to reap the cheerful benefits of colourful pots in your garden or patio, says ANNE SWITHINBANK

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ow is the time to clear away the remains of any summer bedding in pots, troughs and baskets that are starting to look tired and out of place against the rich opulence of autumn leaves and fruits. Refill containers with fresh plant stock for the autumn to winter period. The palette is more restricted, but small evergreens and a variety of weather-resistant pansies, polyanthus, dainty violas, fluffy bellis ‘Pomponette’ and

bulbs will bring smart outlines and a good spring show.

Emptying and refilling a large number of containers with fresh compost can be costly, so can any of the old, root-filled mix be left behind and re-used? The previous occupants will have taken the nutrients, but I would say yes.

Remove the top third, wet the rest and loosen it by chopping with a trowel. Add in a few controlled-release fertiliser granules (temperature will control their availability) and

top up with fresh compost, ideally half-and-half John Innes No 2 and a multipurpose mix with a little added potting grit. To avoid diseases, don’t repeat the same type of plants in used compost, so no whiskery-faced violas where summer pansies were growing.

Plants like polyanthus and pansies demand good winter drainage, so place crocks to arch over the drainage holes or a layer of shingle in the base.

Water needs a free escape, so raise containers on tiles,

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shallow bricks or specially FIVE OF ... FOR WINTER CONTAINER COLOUR designed pot ‘feet’. In drier E ST areas of the country, make THE B BELLIS DAISY MIXED sure roots are moist and Bellis are part of a small band of ‘winter water thoroughly if necessary. bedding’ happy to put out a few blooms Slugs and snails might nibble in autumn and a good show in spring. the edges of viola now and This mix delivers tightly quilled double daffodil petals in spring, so if this happens, tuck a few ferric 1 flowers in bubblegum pink, red or white, reaching 15cm tall. J Parkers phosphate-based slug pellets under the base of the pot.

BLECHNUM SPICANT For a classic winter display, The hard or deer fern is one of the native arrange small hardy evergreen evergreen kind sometimes seen in woods. shrubs such as skimmia or In the good compost of a container the euonymus and fill in around neat, deep green fronds can reach 50cm them with flowering plants high. This fern enjoys part or even deep and smaller evergreen ivy, 2 shade and a slightly acidic soil. Crocus bugle or lamium. Slot bulbs of short narcissus, tulips or scilla HYACINTH ‘DELFT BLUE’ between the plants and make The fat candles of fragrant, soft lilac-blue sure all are sitting at the flowers push up in early spring, perhaps correct height before filling in through pale pink bellis (see above), or with compost and watering. skirting a festive variegated Euonymus Large pots, or caisses, filled fortunei ‘Silver Queen’. For outdoor work, with forget-me-nots, with you don’t need prepared bulbs. De Jager 3 tulip bulbs planted 13cm apart and deep between them, PRIMULA VULGARIS ‘AVONDALE’ will give a magnificent spring Polyanthus bear several flowers to display. For a woodland look, a tall stalk instead of producing them place evergreen soft shield fern individually as primroses do. This hardy (Polystichum setiferum), hart’s new variety produces white-flashed, tongue or hard fern (Blechnum mauve-pink, scented flowers from 4 spicant) with Christmas rose February to May at 15cm tall. Kelways (Helleborus niger), Christmas box (Sarcococca humilis), SKIMMIA JAPONICA ‘RUBELLA’ marbled arum (Arum italicum Skimmias for containers are sold in many ‘Marmoratum’) and hardy sizes and have cream, or in this case, red Cyclamen coum. Feed these buds all winter, opening to white flowers long-lived plants in spring in spring. They prefer a north-facing and leave them in for another position and enjoy lime-free compost, 5 year, or plant into borders in so use an ericaceous mix. Crocus spring to free up containers.

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THE KITCHEN GARDEN

THE FLOWER GARDEN Lift and divide large clumps of herbaceous perennials like doronicums, achillea, phlox and geraniums, setting smaller sections 30cm apart in groups or drifts.

Sort out summer-fruiting raspberry canes by pruning to ground level those that have fruited. For each plant, select six to eight new canes, tie them in and remove the rest.

Plant garlic before the weather turns cold. In wetter areas, plant into mounds for better drainage.

Set cloves of varieties like ‘Solent Wight’ just below the surface 15cm apart in rows 30cm apart.

Apples are ready to pick when they come away easily, stalk attached, when gently lifted and twisted. Mid-season varieties keep well for a month or so, stored in a cool place.

Make a flowering lawn by planting short narcissus, such as ‘Jack Snipe’ and Crocus tommasinianus. In sandy soils, try Anemone pavonina, pavonina but soak the tubers first. Don’t cut grass until six weeks after flowering.

Plant new herbaceous peonies into good, open soil, making sure not to bury the growing point more than an inch. This is also the best time to move peonies.

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IF IN DOUBT, HAVE IT OUT! Professional gardeners don’t take prisoners and are quick to grub out failing plants, so gardens stay fresh and beautiful for visitors.

Never be scared to clear away roses permanently stricken with mildew, yellowing shrubs or inherited plants you don’t like. Dig and condition the soil before adding plants that suit your garden.

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CLIMBER OF THE MONTH

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mall gardens may not be ideal for mature red oaks and liquidambars known for autumn tints, but try them in containers. Or choose smaller shrubs with fiery tints. Shrubby plumbago (Ceratostigma willmottianum) bears blue flowers against reddening autumn leaves; dwarf winged spindle (Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’) is a splash of red, while lime-hating witch alder (Fothergilla gardenii) flames yellow, red and orange.

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Peas please The variety of veg seeds available seems to expand year on year. Peas are no exception, and alongside old favourites like ‘Onward’, we’ve grown the tall, productive ‘Telephone Pea’, an old Carters variety; tall ‘Clarke’s Beltony Blue’, originally from Co Tyrone with pink and maroon flowers followed by

purple pods. And this year everyone has been raving about ‘Rosakrone’, an heirloom variety from Sweden (realseeds.co.uk) reaching 1.2-1.5m tall, with pink and red flowers and plenty of tasty peas.

Clematis tangutica ‘Bill Mackenzie’

This large-flowered form of lemon peel clematis produces pretty, nodding yellow blooms from summer into autumn. Each then turns into a fabulous ‘old man’s beard’ seed head persisting well into winter and looking fabulous beaded with dew, or rimmed with frost. This unfussy climber prefers a moist, slightly alkaline soil and a tree, shrub, or trellis to climb.

If you feel pruning is necessary, do so in late winter, or spring.

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LAND OF THE

Midnight Sun

As Finland celebrates its 100th anniversary of independence, there’s never been a better time to visit.

LUCY HIGGINS heads to Helsinki to find out all the capital has to offer...

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inland has a turbulent and interesting history.

Pre-1907, the country was part of the Russian Empire, and before that was a part of Sweden.

Now fully independent, the Finns are only too happy to celebrate their centenary year – and welcome visitors to join them. Concerts, festivals and special events are taking place throughout the country, so visit suomifinland100.fi to join locals in the ‘Finland 100’ celebrations right into 2018.

Traditionally known as the Land of the Midnight Sun, you

could think a country as spread out as Finland might make exploring difficult, but getting around, especially in the major cities, is near flawless. Trams in Helsinki make travelling around the city a pleasure, and travelling further afield by train is stress free, offering stunning snow-covered vistas and a chance to see more remote parks and forests.

When in Helsinki, however, you’ll be right in the thick of it, so take advantage of the city vibe and everything it has to offer. It’s a city with a rich history, and the Panorama

Sightseeing bus is a good way to discover the hotspots.

English-speaking guides will drive you around, pointing out buildings of note and revealing fascinating facts – the country has almost 200,000 lakes, no payphones and even boasts a National Day of Failure – on October 13, if you’re interested!

One of the city’s highlights is the Temppeliaukio Church (or, its easier-to-pronounce name, the Rock Church). Looking like an alien space ship that’s crash-landed into the ground, its bunker-like appearance

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from outside belies the truly breathtaking interior where it’s light, airy and modern, and is saved from feeling claustrophobic thanks to the high ceilings and balconies.

A pretty and peaceful place to visit, it’s also the home to free concerts throughout the year, and is a definite must-see for anyone with an interest in architecture or history.

Whatever the weather, Finns love to embrace the great outdoors, and winter in Helsinki is no exception.

The new outdoor swimming baths, which only opened

last year, are already one of the city’s most popular spots to while away an afternoon. With a floating cold seawater pool of 2˚C, and a steaming warm pool of 27˚C, you can choose whether you want your dip to be refreshing or warming.

And if all else fails, to warm up, head to the three public saunas next to the pools.

Finns know how to make the most of their beautiful country, and are only too proud to show it off to you, leaving holidaymakers feeling welcomed, inspired and, undoubtedly, impressed.

Get the most from your visit to Helsinki with a bus tour (top) where you can learn about the Temppeliaukio Church (above), or the outdoor baths (below)

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EXPLORING FURTHER AFIELD

Dine on the traditional

– and the not-so-traditional

Finland is fast becoming better known for its diverse food and, even more, its drink options.

However, traditional Finnish or Scandinavian food is still the most popular, and with good reason. Reindeer is on most menus (try it as a steak, or even on pizza), as is fresh fish – don’t leave without trying salmon soup, a national delicacy often made lake-side on fires with salmon pulled straight from the water and added to a creamy veg broth.

As for snacks, make sure you try a Karelian pasty. These savoury rye pastries, filled with rice and enjoyed with egg butter, are a favourite with locals and tourists alike.

Cinnamon buns, known as pulla, are also plentiful across the city, either in cosy cafes or from market stalls in the many parks. As the world’s biggest drinkers of coffee per capita, make sure you wash them down with a black, filter coffee. Or take a tour around one of the many microbreweries and distilleries thriving around the country. Napue gin is made by a tiny distillery and has one notable difference – it’s made with rye.

Winning first place in the Gin & Tonic category of the International Wine & Spirit Competition, it’s now a firm favourite throughout Finland. What better excuse to try it?

If there’s one place guaranteed to take your breath away, it’s KOLI NATIONAL PARK. About 500km east of Helsinki, it’s easily accessible by trains and shuttles, but is like stepping into another world. It’s one of the most southerly places from which to see the aurora borealis – the journey from the closest train station, Joensuu, affords the first glimpse of the breathtaking lights to lucky travellers. The trip gets even better as you reach the heart of Koli – Lake Pielinen stretches almost 5,000 square miles and is dotted with many islands.

In winter, it is frozen and the purest, whitest snow covers every tree and mountainside.

The only tracks are those of lynx and bears (both stay away from humans), or from someone skiing or hiking in snowshoes. The few hotels and cabins dotted across the park are well-equipped with cosy restaurants, toasty socks and glögi, a type of mulled wine, to keep you warm.

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BREAK SOKOS HOTEL KOLI (sokoshotels.fi) Must be one of the cosiest hotels in Finland, with a knitting corner, slippers for guests and the most luxurious spa we’ve ever stepped foot in.

On arrival you are given a special bath bucket, known as a kiulu, with beauty products and a bottle of wine. Sitting in one of the warm outdoor spa baths with a glass of wine and the snow falling gently behind you, you’ll feel enveloped in your very own winter bliss.

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TAKE TO THE SEAS One of Helsinki’s selling points is its proximity to other countries.

Sitting on the edge of the Gulf of Finland, it’s just a boat ride away from other cities. Cruise company Tallink Silja Line (tallinksilja. com) offers trips from Helsinki to Tallinn and Stockholm, as well as other Finnish cities – and thanks to a stop in Åland (a region of Finland that’s autonomous), the boats benefit from tax-free shops. The journeys are far from ‘booze cruises’ and more akin to five-star luxury cruises. There’s something special about boarding a ship in the evening, dining on superb seafood, or relaxing at the wine bar, then retiring to an expansive cabin, only to wake up to find yourself cruising through the archipelagos by sunrise. It’s surreal and simply stunning.

CURRENCY: Euros TIME DIFFERENCE: GMT+2 POPULATION: Almost 5.5 million, with one million in and around the capital, Helsinki VISA: Not required CLIMATE: Warm, dry summers (June to September), with temperatures up to 30˚C, and sunlight for around 19 hours a day.

Conversely, winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures averaging -6˚C. Expect short, dark days, with an average of six hours of daylight.

GETTING THERE: AirBaltic.com, FinnAir, Norwegian Air International and British Airways all fly direct from a number of UK cities to Helsinki.

Finland Tours specialises in stays in and around Helsinki and Finland, offering trips from a day to a week, or more. See finlandtours.fi to view the range of packages.

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Running a B&B gets harder as online reviews become malicious. Colin wants to save the business – and his relationship – but at what cost? An exclusive short story by FIONA WALKER, author of The Love Letter and The Country Escape

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hen Colin caught his wife Tess cleaning the bathroom taps with dental floss at one in the morning, he knew why. She’d been at the computer updating online bookings when he came to bed. Her round cheeks bore tear streaks, hurt morphing to self-blame as she garrotted the brass fittings, dislodging tiny shards of limescale. This level of deep cleaning meant just one thing.

“Another bad review?” he asked with a sigh.

“Awful.”

“What did they complain about this time?”

“A short and curly in the shower.” Tess couldn’t look at him, shame etched into her forehead, mortified that her fastidious eye had failed to spot the B&B owners’ nemesis. “Plus noisy pipes,

curdled milk on the welcome tray – it’s always fresh from the dairy – and they whinged about the mud on the drive.”

“We’re a working farm – do they know how long I spend applying that mud to look authentic?”

Once, Tess would have laughed, but the throaty burst of joy that Colin loved to hear rarely escaped her lips. He clicked the offending web page, which read, ‘Perry Farm Bed & Breakfast. One Star. Such a disappointment given its rating’.

It was Perry Farm’s third one-star review this month, yet they had only catered for two guests so far. Colin might not have been a great mathematician, but he knew that it just didn’t add up, and he was certain who was behind it – Justin and Gaynor West from White Gates Guest

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Short story he would do something. “White Gables Guest House. According to village gossip, the Wests had been outraged when their rivals were awarded just House. One star,” he composed in his head. “I’d like to see the Wests taken by the short and curlies and four tourist stars to Perry Farm’s five. Bad online thrown in mud for calling a dairyman’s milk sour.” reviews had started immediately afterwards.

Later that morning in Colin’s milking parlour, as At ultra-modern White Gates, where things were Tess slept, he knew he wanted to suck the blood kept balletically en pointe, no intimate body hair from the Wests’ cold hearts. He lifted a teat cup and dared stray into clinically clean en suites. Sleek watched the white liquid pulsing through the pipe. perfection contrasted to their neighbours’ warm, Recently, fantasies of macabre revenge had muddy welcome. Perry Farm’s guests slept in become daily entertainment during his early antique beds from Colin’s family’s wealthier morning milking. The rhythmic suck and hiss of times and enjoyed breakfasts so generous they the machinery calmed him down eventually, almost spilled over the plate. Nothing was high although he rarely hitched up the muck trailer tech, as a recent review highlighted. ‘Perry Farm Bed & Breakfast. One Star. If rattling cisterns, noisy without an urge to transform those gleaming White Gates to slurry brown. But Colin was a cows and tractors at dawn are your thing, Perry Farm is for you. Very draughty and smelled of wet mild-mannered man. His family were known for possessing the milk of human dog. Such a disappointment Tess believed the reviews kindness, and for producing it given its rating.’ for three generations. The In his mind, Colin penned were genuine and just as retaliatory reviews in a war each one broke her spirit a Perrys rarely rose in anger, but when they did it was of cyber attrition, but as a one-fingered typist struggling little more, so it broke Colin’s Armageddon – as shown heart to see his hard-working by Colin’s father when his to master email, he knew younger son, Cliff, told them wife blame herself his limitations. Tess was the he wanted no part in dairy internet whizz, but she farming. For years afterwards, was too kind-hearted to father and son barely spoke, and only reconciled blame the Wests. They were friends, she insisted; weeks before their father died. they belonged to her book club. Not that Tess “No use crying over spilled milk.” Cliff had never had time to read books. She’d worked tirelessly to make the B&B a success. Combining 80-hour weeks tired of the joke.

The family rebel had built a good business in the with raising children, she cleaned, cooked, helped construction trade as a plumber-turned-propertyon the farm and welcomed all-comers, naturally development-hotshot. A few years ago, he’d gregarious. Her attention to detail earned the farm its top grading. But she believed each review enraged the village by building modern eyesores was genuine and just as each one broke her spirit along the riverside. White Gates had been one of those houses. a little more, so it broke Colin’s heart to see his All Cliff’s new builds had White in their names: hard-working wife blame herself as bookings White Villa, White Gables, White Chimneys. His dried up. How dare the Wests take that one own place, as oversized and flashy as his car, was star difference and throw it back at them The White House which, Tess good-naturedly in spiteful online reviews? grumbled, was because Cliff saw himself as Later, lying beside his crestfallen wife, listening the most powerful man around. Pragmatically, to her pretending to sleep, Colin determined that

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Short story Colin assumed it was because he liked white paint. Tess. “I’ll make it better, love. You’ll see.”

Tess remained wary of Cliff, but the Perry brothers The next day there was another review. ‘Perry Farm Bed & Breakfast. One Star. Lumpy beds; had grown closer since their father’s death. The cowboy and Indian who’d done battle through the breakfast was cholesterol on a plate, and I found fields as children united in the big chief’s absence. mouse droppings in the wardrobe. The place is a “Might need someone to look at the plumbing,” disgrace. Such a disappointment given its rating.’

White Gables wasn’t on the local milk round; its Colin told his younger brother on the phone later that morning. “Tess had a complaint that the pipes owners preferred their skinny filtered organic delivered once a week by an Ocado driver. But a are playing up.” week later, while Gaynor and Justin West were in “I’ll send one of my lads round. Tell Sybil Fawlty the pub snug with the local book club, the guest not to worry. Gotta keep the guests happy.”

Cliff thought about the Wests, his fury reigniting. house received an unexpected delivery of warm, fresh whole milk.

“I’ll get him to quote you for some underfloor heating if you like,” Cliff offered. “I install it in all my Like many B&Bs, its front door worked on a key builds. Then again, you’ll have a life of leisure if you code combination; it hadn’t been hard for Colin to find out the numbers. The Wests had no guests, take my advice...” He made no secret of wanting and the house was silent as Colin to sell the herd so he Colin knew suspicion he slipped inside, carrying an could convert the barns at Perry Farm into des reses. would eventually find him air compressor that cleaned “I’ll die in my gumboots but the longer it remained the pipes in the farm’s parlour.

Earlier that evening, he’d first!” said Colin. “So how a mystery, the more towed a small bowser does this new-fangled floor righteous and noble through the water meadows heating work, then?” where his cattle grazed “Nothing new about he felt in summer and parked it underfloor heating, Col; the among the thick elders Romans invented it.” Enjoying the sound of his own voice, Cliff happily held forth next to the Wests’ garden fence.

Colin was an Ocean’s Eleven mastermind of on the advantages of first fit over retrofit, and dry milkmen, playing by his own three rules – don’t versus wet-sealed systems.

“Which one did you use for riverside?” he asked. hurt anybody; don’t seek revenge unless they deserve it; drive the fastest milk cart in the west.

Colin quizzed Cliff on the development that He quickly located the system manifold in the included White Gates. Hadn’t planners demanded utility room and set about flushing each loop of the environmental initiatives to pass eco thresholds? heating hose buried beneath White Gates’ tiles.

Cliff laughed bitterly. Heat exchangers, air When the system was drained, he hurried to the exchangers, photovoltaics and reed beds had all been in the mix. “Sometimes I wish I still only put hidden quad bike, pulling the spiral hose from the full bowser and carrying it back to the house. The the pipes together and turned on the taps. Like pressure was very low and the mess was terrible, you milking the herd, Col.” but he’d washed down the milk parlour enough The gibe wasn’t lost on Colin, but he was to know he could remove all trace of his visit. already riding into battle in his mind’s eye.

“No point crying over spilled milk,” Colin “Never underestimate the power of milk, Cliff.” reminded himself as he watched the white liquid That night in bed, he curled an arm around

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pump slowly into the underfloor heating system to refill it.

The review sites soon teemed with complaints. ‘White Gables Guest House.

One star. Terrible, terrible smell! NOT recommended.

We had to leave early.’

The stench at White Gables worsened until it was beyond the help of scented candles. Eventually the Wests were forced to cancel every booking.

Colin knew suspicion would eventually find him, but the longer it remained a mystery, the more righteous and noble he felt. Clever, joyful Tess would surely laugh again soon.

But Tess didn’t laugh. White Gates’ downfall made her sad and frightened. She saw the Wests as allies in a bitter war waged against them both and their own reviews were getting worse, she pointed out.

“Trying to cover up the smell of sour grapes,” Colin insisted, but his dark secret made him uneasy.

Soon, another review appeared. ‘Perry Farm Bed & Breakfast. One Star. Freezing cold room. Terrible heating. Felt damp. The barns outside are eyesores.

Such a disappointment given its rating.’

Cliff’s flashy car delivered a man on a mission.

“I’ve just been to White Gates. Got my boys working there. Terrible mess. Insurance job. I told them, all sorts of nasty fungi can grow in those underfloor pipes if you don’t add a corrosion inhibitor.” The smile fixed on his older brother.

Colin looked away.

Cliff stepped closer, his voice lower. “The Wests have shut the guest house. Too many bad reviews.

Such a disappointment given its rating.”

Colin looked down at his boots, processing what his brother had just said.

“Shame really because they were about to jack it in anyway,” Cliff went on. “Too much like hard work, they said. You and Tess should take

their lead. We can all make enough to see us good if we convert these old barns.”

‘Such a disappointment given its rating’.

The truth finally hit Colin. His brother, who saw no future in small-scale dairy farming, knew that Perry Farm only survived through its paying guests and if it failed, he could redevelop its buildings.

“You’re the one behind the bad reviews!”

“No idea what you’re talking about,” Cliff blanked.

“How could you do this?” he asked. “To Tess?”

“I have to say I’m impressed. My best plumber would struggle to recommission a buried heating system that fast, let alone with milk in it. Didn’t think you had it in you.” Cliff said slyly.

“What are you planning to do?” sighed Colin.

“Milk it, Col. Milk it until you give in.”

A new review emerged: ‘Perry Farm B&B. One Star. Mein host is a stubborn, grumpy sod. Such a disappointment given its rating.’

Later, Colin confessed his dark secret to Tess, and shared the truth behind his brother’s campaign.

“I’m so ashamed. I’m sorry I let you down.”

“Never.” Tess held his hands forgivingly in hers.

“You’re a five-star husband. Always. You defended us as you thought best. Justin and Gaynor wanted out anyway. This is Cliff’s fault, not yours.”

“What do we do now?”

Tess opened her laptop and went online, Googling before starting to type. ‘CP Property Development. One star. Cliff Perry is a corrupt...’

Colin didn’t know much about computers, but he knew how to close the lid. “Some battles can’t be won with words, love,” he told her, a strange sense of empowerment coursing through him. “Let’s hitch up the muck spreader. It’s time to pay my little brother a visit and sling some real mud.”

Oh, how Colin loved the deep, throaty burst of joy of his wife’s laughter filling the house for the first time in months.

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“Anything that helps Ellie helps us too”

CHARITY NEWS OVER £55 MILLION TO HEALTH CHARITIES SINCE 1962

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SeeAbility has been helping Ellie Farrell, who has congenital CMV, since 2013

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SeeAbility TOTAL RAISED £56,036 THE FACTS People with learning disabilities are more likely to have sight loss and less likely to get the help and support they need. SeeAbility has been supporting people with sight loss and multiple disabilities for more than 200 years.

This month marks the fourth anniversary of the SeeAbility sighttesting programme that money from Candis Big Give is helping to fund.

SeeAbility is currently running this programme in nine special schools, across London, Buckinghamshire and County Durham. This year it has also started testing in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

SeeAbility works with individuals to realise their potential and help to fulfil hopes and ambitions.

Visit seeability.org for more information.

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SeeAbility uses specialist technology to aid children in nine schools across England

her eyes. She expresses her choices with her eyes, and at school she uses eye gaze technology to demonstrate he challenges of caring for her understanding of what is being a child with complex special taught. Her eyesight isn’t too bad – she’s needs are many and can put huge pressure mildly long-sighted with a slight squint – but she may have visual-processing problems, where her on family life. Time spent travelling to, or brain struggles to process what the images are. waiting for, medical appointments is stressful for the child and time-consuming for the parents, who Her glasses help her to focus on any close-up work, often also have other children to consider. Ellie, 11, but Ellie can’t tell us if her vision is blurred, or if her has congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common eyes are sore, so she’s had regular check-ups with virus that can be passed from mum to baby either an ophthalmic surgeon – typically at a hospital – since she was diagnosed at ten months old. during pregnancy, when the virus passes to the I generally collect Ellie from school to attend baby in the womb, or after birth, when it may be a hospital appointment, and this usually includes passed via breastfeeding. In most cases, there is driving around the car park to find a parking space no damage to the baby, but one to four babies in that can accommodate our wheelchair-friendly car. every 200 will be born with congenital CMV. Ellie is smart and therefore aware that some of the Ellie has lots of hospital appointments with appointments may involve a degree of pain, so she a long list of specialists – a developmental gets anxious, and as we are hardly ever seen on paediatrician, physiotherapists, occupational time at the hospital, this causes more unnecessary therapists, speech and language therapists, upset for her. Although the doctors and specialists dietitians, audiologists, gastroenterologists, caring for Ellie are all kind and committed, we orthopaedic surgeons, general paediatric rarely see the same doctor twice, which means surgeons and eye specialists.

A common side effect of congenital CMV is sight we can’t form any kind of relationship.

Ellie’s older brother, Tom, 14, has been a godsend. problems. These may not occur immediately She absolutely adores him, probably because and can happen gradually. As Ellie doesn’t speak, he’s so understanding and attentive towards her. communication is through facial expressions and

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to us that although she was born with the virus, it has now gone so she’s not ‘sick’ at all and won’t degenerate. Everything she learns to do now will stay with her, she won’t lose the abilities she has, and although her progress may be very slow, she is improving, so the future is quite positive.

I’ve learnt that when you’ve got a child with special needs, you should take every opportunity to make life that little bit easier for yourself and your family to take the pressure off. Four years ago, we admitted we needed some help caring for Ellie, for both her and Tom’s sake. We used some of the funding towards her care to pay for a part-time nanny, which meant that a few evenings a week someone else gets Ellie ready for bed and reads her a story, so Paul and I can spend time with Tom. Even if it’s just picking him up from sports practice, it makes such a difference not to have to take Ellie in the evenings after school when she’s tired. And that’s another reason why SeeAbility’s initiative has meant so much to our family. It has given us that little bit more time together, and nothing is more valuable than that.

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Tom came along to hospital appointments when he was younger, he’s so patient and supportive and never once complained. Ellie’s condition also means we’re very restricted on where we can go for holidays and family days out. My husband, Paul, and I don’t just worry about Ellie, but also about not being able to spend as much quality time with Tom as we would like.

We’ve been lucky enough to get a place for Ellie at Perseid School in Surrey, which specialises in teaching children with learning difficulties and complex medical needs, but a typical hospital appointment usually takes half a day out of school time, which means her attendance isn’t good. Last year, she had a lot of time off when her weight dropped dangerously low and we had to prioritise her feeding issues. This meant that the non-urgent appointments then had to be postponed, a cycle that we repeat quite often due to Ellie’s complex condition. So we were delighted when, in 2013, we learnt that SeeAbility would be visiting Ellie’s school to pilot the idea of tailored, expert sight tests for children with complex special needs during the school day.

Ellie was one of the first children to be seen by SeeAbility, and she has developed a bond with the staff, who are all lovely. What’s more, it takes only around half an hour and means that she doesn’t have to miss lessons or go through the anxiety of yet another hospital appointment.

The last time Ellie had an eye test at school with SeeAbility, it changed her prescription and her glasses. The first I knew about it was when she came back from school with a new pair! The staff are so helpful and efficient. I’m an advocate for sight tests to be done in all special schools and hope that this incredible service will one day be available to all who need it.

Life for Ellie isn’t as bad as it is for some. When we got Ellie’s diagnosis, the doctor explained

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“ I couldn’t be a ‘hands- on’ dad” lfast, Tony Jones, 50, from Be reveals how Muscular d Dystrophy UK has helpe ars him for more than 25 ye

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Tony Jones, his wife, Jennifer, and their twins, Ross and Emma, are always there for each other

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laying sport has always been my thing – I was a good all-rounder, playing rugby and enjoying rowing at school, sailing with my family and water skiing with my best friend, Mark. Looking back, there were telltale

Muscular Dystrophy UK aims to bring individuals and families together to eliminate muscle-wasting conditions through research and the development of effective treatments.

The charity supports 70,000 people in the UK who are living with a muscle-wasting condition.

Money raised will support and fund neuromuscular researchers, PhD studentships and young scientists wishing to specialise in this field.

The charity selects only the most promising research projects through a detailed peer review scheme.

For more information, visit musculardystrophyuk.org. signs that things weren’t quite right with my lower limbs; as a child I walked on tiptoes, which I have since discovered is due to muscle weakness, or atrophy, which can occur in the upper arms, too. I also suffered with

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CHARITY NEWS strength, he explained I had a milder form of muscular dystrophy called EmeryDreifuss. I was told that as long as I Tony worried about whether looked after myself and made he’d be able to sensible choices, I shouldn’t have any play with his children major issues besides a slow and as they grew up gradual weakening of the muscles in my limbs and back.

After the diagnosis, I had a pacemaker fitted as a precaution in case my heart rate dropped, and I was also put in touch with Muscular Dystrophy UK at Belfast City Hospital.

The charity arranged for me to have regular physiotherapy to help maintain the available function in my limbs for as long as possible.

I also benefited greatly from hydrotherapy – the weightlessness in the warm water helped to arrhythmia in my late teens and early ease my muscles, which made partial weight20s – another symptom of muscular dystrophy. bearing activities possible.

Then, when I was 25, my brother, Roger, and Aside from the therapies, life carried on pretty I were away with our parents on a golfing break. It much as normal – I met my wife, Jennifer, and was a hilly course and towards the end of the game my legs and calf muscles became very tired, our twins, Ross and Emma, were born when I was aching and sore. I assumed I’d over-exerted myself 32. Unfortunately, that was also the time when I became aware of the weakness creeping into but decided to get checked out as they were so painful. I was referred to an orthopaedic surgeon, my body. I was losing strength in my arms, and the lack of control over the physicality of my who, after examining me, said he couldn’t help me as he thought I had muscular dystrophy. I was condition was becoming more prevalent. stunned to receive such a scary diagnosis and went I was gutted when I realised I was unable to carry our babies up the stairs in my arms. back to work in total shock. Fortunately, a close Determined to find a solution, we opted for friend of our family’s was a matron and she made a sling to enable me to carry the children upstairs a few phone calls to the Royal Victoria Hospital without risk of dropping them. The realisation in Belfast, getting me referred to a doctor there. that I was deteriorating upset me, though, Within a few days, I was seen and then referred and I worried about whether I’d be able to play on to Victor Patterson, a consultant neurologist with my children as they got older. in Northern Ireland and an expert in muscular dystrophy. I was admitted for three days of testing, My consultant suggested counselling might including a muscle biopsy, blood tests and various help. I saw a private counsellor, who helped me to accept I wouldn’t have control of what was nerve tests that entailed electroshock treatment.

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CHARITY NEWS on what I could do, concentrate on the positives comfortable in an SUV as they’re higher and easier for me to get in and out of. and the loving, close relationship I had with As for the twins, they are now 18 and my children. I realised I had much more to offer Jennifer and I are so proud of the amazing than the physical side of the relationship with young adults they’ve become. I needn’t have my children and we could interact and bond worried about the relationship I would form with together in numerous other ways. them – we’re a loving, close-knit family who are I continued with the physiotherapy, too, always there for each other. Thankfully neither of requesting additional treatments whenever them is affected by muscular dystrophy, though I noticed a change in my condition – when I’ve my daughter may be a carrier of the faulty gene, been in pain or struggling in any way, for which we’ll investigate further when she’s older. example – which always seem to get me Thanks to Muscular Dystrophy UK, I still have back on track. regular physiotherapy, though unfortunately I’m Due to the ongoing deterioration in my lower unable to continue with hydrotherapy as I can no limbs, last year my diagnosis changed to longer get in and out of the pool. Nevertheless, titinopathy- in which the muscular weaknesses the charity’s support has meant a great deal to worsen very slowly and mainly affect the lower legs and the arms. My condition has never got in me and has enhanced my mobility. I’ve tried the way of my work as the managing director of to give something back over the years our family packaging firm, though by arranging fundraising initiatives and I use a walking pole full time and we’ve I donate annually to the charity via The had a lift fitted at work for me to get Big Give. It’s important to me that Tony and others with the condition are given to the office on the first floor. I’m Jennifer are proud fine with driving, but find I’m more the same assistance that I have of the young adults been given to have the best life that Emma, pictured, that is possible for them. and Ross have

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DONATIONS TO DATE We never forget it’s YOUR subscriptions that enable Candis Club to give huge amounts to charities.

Our running total shows how much

£31,620,386

to the Cancer and Polio Research Fund (1962 to 2002)

£4,429,597

to the National Asthma Campaign (1990 to 2002)

£5,500,979

to Marie Curie Cancer Care (1998 to 2012)

£3,304,767

to Macmillan Cancer Support (1993 to 2013)

£3,309,982

to Bliss, the special care baby charity (1990 to 2009)

£2,190,977

to Liverpool University’s Cancer Tissue Bank Research Centre (1989 to 1993)

£1,549,998

to the British Heart Foundation (2002 to 2008)

£829,053

to local groups via the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) (1990 to 2009)

£220,000 to I CAN (1989)

£246,876

to Tommy’s, the baby charity (2006 to 2009)

£303,774

to Children’s Hospices UK (2008 to 2010)

£1,500,000 to charities in The Candis Big Give

TOTAL TO DATE £55,341,388

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Make a difference We’ve highlighted some of the big names taking part in The Candis Big Give. For a full list of charities and the life-changing projects they’re raising money for, visit candis.co.uk/charity Christopher’s Smile What it does: Carries out research into treatments for childhood cancers Candis Big Give project: To fund a researcher to analyse data Location: Surrey Total raised: £23,853 Haven House Children’s Hospice What it does: Cares for ill children Candis Big Give project: To employ another nurse Location: Essex Total raised: £35,717 Livability What it does: Delivers care and training to promote well-being Candis Big Give project: To fund projects for those with disabilities Location: National Total raised: £7,558 Rett UK What it does: Supports families of children with Rett syndrome Candis Big Give project: To fund knowledge hubs Location: National Total raised: £10,666 Wiltshire Air Ambulance What it does: Provides an ambulance service to the Wiltshire area and nearby

Candis Big Give project: To equip fully a flight room at its new air base Location: Wiltshire Total raised: £21,061 The Road Victims Trust What it does: Offers support to victims of road collisions Candis Big Give project: To give support to those affected by trauma Location: Beds, Cambs and Herts Total raised: £43,683 St Peter & St James Hospice & Continuing Care Centre What it does: Provides specialist care for the terminally ill Candis Big Give project: To offer counselling to reduce anxiety Location: Sussex Total raised: £49,732

How BUYING A SUBSCRIPTION helps..

In 2017, Candis Club will donate a minimum of £250,000 from members’ magazine subscription revenue, via The Big Give, to health charities taking part in The Candis Big Give. Any additional monies will go to charities at the discretion of the General Committee of Candis Club.

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YOUR LETTERS

IT’S ALL ABOUT

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Welcome to your pages where we’ll share your stories, tips and feedback with other Candis Club members. There’s £50 in HSV for our top reader tip and star letter, as well as a special gift for everyone featured overleaf!

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y mum gave me a subscription to Candis for my birthday last year and I love the diverse and interesting features. But my go-to read is Lucy Sweet’s hilarious takes on life. Grand delusions in August made me laugh out loud, as I watch or record every DIY and property TV show possible, including DIY SOS, Location, Location, Location and Linda Barkers’ series, The Home Game.

I idle away my spare time browsing luxury homes for sale online – so I know exactly which house I’ll buy when I win the lottery! Don’t get me wrong, I do love my own home, but as Lucy says, it’s good to keep an eye on the £50 property market – just in case!

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Freeze soft bananas in their skins and use them to make banana bread later.

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Carving pumpkins this Halloween? Use an ice cream scoop – the sharp edge cuts through the fibrous insides.

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Keep money-off vouchers in a wallet in your handbag so you’ll always have them to hand when out shopping.

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Cloudy vase? Fill with hot water, drop in a dishwasher tablet and leave overnight.

Rinse and it will sparkle!

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CELEBRATIONS Guess who’s 50?

Happy 60th birthday..

SALLY HAZELHURST’S lovely daughters, Chloe and Brittany, are planning to have a shopping spree in Liverpool with their mum on her birthday – 2 October – followed by afternoon tea with their nan Jean and maybe a glass of fizz or two for them all!

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Want to see your birthday, anniversary, celebration or important achievement here?

Email sally.evans@newhallpublishing.com

…to LINDA LUNN from HULL who will be celebrating her birthday on 20 October with treats planned by her husband, Steve, and her closest friends and family.

Hip, hip hooray Happy 80th birthday to MRS MOIRA SMITH from HARROGATE who celebrates her big birthday on 8 October.

Moira has been married to Charlie for 57 years. They are long-time members who’ve loved travelling and still enjoy a bit of friendly rivalry when tackling Candis puzzles together!

DOROTHY CIVIL FROM SHEFFIELD

I’ve been a member of Candis – and enjoyed the magazine – for many years. I always turn to the Take a Break section first, as I’m fond of problem solving and puzzles and love the challenge of finding the Three Little Pigs hidden on the pages. For a bit of fun, I like to read my children’s horoscopes to them. I’m also always interested to read any health-related updates, Nature Watch and celebrity interviews – I enjoy it all! Thank you for producing such a diverse magazine and for all the support you offer so many health charities.

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The Big 4-0!

MRS JOSIE TWIDDLE from YORKSHIRE is 40 on 25 October and will be celebrating her 40th by taking her friends to a pottery class. We hope they all have an amazing day together.

Three score years..

ROSALIND GEDDES from WREXHAM is looking forward to celebrating her 60th birthday on 22 October with an indulgent top-to-toe pampering break with her closest friends.

Many happy returns!

Karen Gray got in touch to say her mum, SALLY GRAY, from ESSEX, will celebrate her 70th birthday on the 17 October and would love to see her name in her favourite magazine.

We wish Sally all the very best!

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We are family CAROL LEECH celebrates her 70th birthday on 19 October and big family celebrations are the order of the day, as Carol’s nearest and dearest gather to join her on a fun day out and then a delicious evening meal.

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A problem shared...

Got a worry or dilemma that’s keeping you up at night? Let our trusted agony aunt PAT GODFREY solve your woes with her insightful advice

“I despair whether I’ll ever be a grandma!”

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y son and his wife are waiting too long to start a family and I’m worried. My son is 28 and she’s 33. They say they want children one day, but their focus seems to be on their high-paid careers. From experience, I know getting pregnant isn’t easy and I hint at how great it is to be a mum but my son just says, ‘All in good time’. I feel frustrated – I’d like to enjoy being a grandma while I’m still young. JULIE

PAT SAYS: I know you mean well but you need to back off a little. Deciding to start a family and all that entails – or not – is an intensely personal matter.

Dropping hints won’t help. I understand why you’re worried, but many women do start their families later these days, even if their fertility is already falling by their late 20s. Your son and his wife may already be trying – and worrying – if it is taking longer than expected. Don’t add to their stress or take it

personally if they don’t discuss it with you. Of course, they may have decided the timing just isn’t right and while that may be hard to accept, in truth, it’s nobody’s business but theirs. If you think they would welcome advice, choose your moment carefully. Expert support can be found at Fertility Network UK (fertilitynetworkuk.org, 0142 473 2361) – and then leave it at that. In the meantime keep busy with projects you enjoy to take the pressure off yourself.

“Collections at work cost too much”

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oing back to work after six years while my three sons were small, has been great.

However, I’m getting annoyed by the number of times I get asked to contribute towards various whip rounds. I’ve been asked to give money for leaving gifts, donations for flowers when a colleague was sick, even a gift for the baby of someone I’ve not even met! I’ve tried saying I haven’t got enough in my purse, only to be told ‘tomorrow would do’, to give me time to pop by the cash point!

I don’t want to seem mean but I really don’t have the money to spare.

How do others deal with this situation? LYNNE

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YOUR PROBLEMS

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You can send your problems to Pat at the address given on page 121 or email pat@candis.co.uk Pat will endeavour to send a personal reply to every letter she receives.

PAT SAYS: I do sympathise.

Money is tight for a lot of people and it’s no cause for shame. I expect you will already be paying out for non-uniform days, raffle tickets and plenty more besides at your son’s school – all for good causes but still making a big hole in the budget. Try not to be intimidated. Just give what you can or have a quiet word and explain that having three sons in school is expensive enough as it is. I bet you’ll find you’re not the only one feeling this way.If you bring it out into the open you may find colleagues would be just as happy with a simple card with their co-worker’s good wishes.

It’s low cost, personalised and even better, it won’t take up space! It’s important to stick to your guns and create personal boundaries so you don’t feel resentment about being drawn into these collections. Being confident enough to say how you feel you will also garner respect. After all, you go to work to earn money, not spend it.

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“My sister’s misery is dragging me down”

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y sister looks sad all the time, so she gets all the attention from neighbours and friends. My life’s been much tougher, but nobody asks how I am. I’m 45 and my partner moved out when my two sons were young, so I brought them up alone and got on with it – all the time keeping a smile on my face.

My sister is 42, has two lovely girls and a devoted husband who does housework while she’s out and about. When our mum died last year, it seemed like everyone consoled my sister; only my two closest friends cared about me. I’m not jealous, but I wish people would stop feeling sorry for her and spare a thought for me. Should I be honest and say so? JOANNE

PAT SAYS: I doubt being so honest about your sister would make you feel better.

It’s a sad fact of life that we can’t control others and it’s wise not to try. What does interest me is how people treat you. It’s hard raising two sons alone and you can be proud you managed to cope. But I’m wondering if you have found it difficult to ask for help in the past? Did you feel you had to prove you could deal with whatever life threw your way? Showing no weakness can be a useful coping mechanism but over time, this habit may have inhibited you. If a neighbour asks how you are, do you

always say you’re fine? If you’re convincing, they will believe you’re OK and you’re coping well with the stress.

Try something new. If people ask about your sister, try, “Don’t worry, she has lots of support, but I’m not feeling too great myself.”

It’s OK to show weakness sometimes. Let your guard down and allow yourself to be honest. Say, “I’m worried” when you are. You’re only human, like everyone else.

You might be surprised at the difference it makes. Be prepared that this works both ways though; they may feel that they can share their worries too.

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Your horoscope What do the stars have in store for you this month?

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LIBRA (24 Sept-23 Oct) Be good to yourself. Getting a massage will help release tension that has been building. This would be a great time to treat yourself to a new hairstyle and to add to your wardrobe. Not only will you find styles and colours that enhance your best features but you’ll get some great bargains, too. Check your cupboards before heading for the shops. Make notes of what you have and what you need. If you’re in a relationship, go out for a special dinner with your amour as October ends. You might enjoy trying a new restaurant in your area or exploring unfamiliar places together.

Exercising with other people will keep you physically healthy, socially active and happier too. Someone’s success story could inspire you to embark on a new health regimen. As always, no matter what works for others, you should go with what suits you. You might go for a light workout at the gym or take walks through a park or beautiful neighbourhood. Trust your instincts regarding your health. Focus on balancing mind, body and spirit over the weeks and months ahead to ensure future wellness.

SCORPIO (24 Oct-22 Nov) Jupiter entering your sign promises so much in terms of travel, foreign deals and future planning. This marks the start of an auspicious cycle for Scorpios. Be ready to make the most of it. Project energy and enthusiasm in all you do. This will attract luck in all forms, especially financial. Slowly but surely you will radically transform. You will be breaking with the past and you will need to prepare yourself mentally and physically for a new future.

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SAGITTARIUS (23 Nov-21 Dec) You’ve been helpful in mentoring a group of trainees – a serious responsibility.

They’re on their own now and this month they will get the chance to show what they have learned under your guidance. There’s some excitement mid-October but this won’t make you impulsive and you will turn down an offer around the 21st if the risk is too high.

When thinking of the future, plan intermediate goals rather than focusing on longer-term aims.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec-20 Jan) Your job and other responsibilities need top priority. You want to catch up with work that has fallen behind and you intend to do a good job. Cutting corners is not an option. By the 7th you will be on top of it all. October will bring many interesting things for you to do. You may hear some bizarre stories and several bits of juicy gossip at this time too.

Eating well and getting a little exercise every day will make you more mindful of your body.

AQUARIUS (21 Jan-19 Feb) It may be necessary to overhaul your lifestyle or change your eating habits. Even the smallest effort to improve your quality of life will make a difference long-term, as long as you stick with your intentions. Small changes such as reducing your alcohol intake, taking more walks or cutting out certain foods will make you feel you are positively enhancing your well-being. Regular exercise and ample rest and recreation is recommended as October ends.

PISCES (20 Feb-20 Mar) You won’t be missing out on a lot if you opt out of attending social gatherings early in the month. Get-togethers are fun but will interfere with your aims. You can be really hard on yourself when you fall short of your expectations. Hard work and dedication will make a success out of an important assignment. You are putting a lot of thought into your future goals and will make the right choices even though this may mean big changes to come.

ARIES (21 Mar-20 Apr) Conversations on Facebook or Twitter could lead you to end friendships that are no longer meaningful. You’ve been spending too much time on social networking sites.

Switch off your computer and visit outdoor centres offering fun activities for people of all ages. Joining youngsters in the family in pastimes you used to enjoy as a child will be uplifting.

Helping vulnerable members of the community is also a good to integrate your mind, body and spirit.

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TAURUS (21 Apr-21 May) A heavy workload is taking a toll. You always take responsibilities seriously and when there is a lot going on in life, you could forget to take care of your health. If you haven’t much time to exercise, try walking to work or using the stairs instead of lifts.

Keep your body moving and watch what you eat. If your energy flags, take a break. Relaxation is the natural answer to stress and towards the end of the month, you should make time every day to relax.

GEMINI (22 May-21 June) Having time alone is not a sign that you’re anxious or depressed. Withdrawing from the mainstream when you feel tired or overwhelmed can be therapeutic. Take some quiet time to restore your equilibrium. Around the 11th, something may prevent you from making progress with work requiring a lot of energy. If you aren’t in the mood for chores, leave them. Why force yourself to do what you don’t want to? Listening to soothing music will relax you.

CANCER (22 June-23 July) Racing from one month to the next, trying to do everything yesterday, means you can’t stop and smell the roses. Dealing with erratic people drains your energy. Your inbox is heaped with messages and the phone won’t stop ringing, leaving you feeling slightly brittle. Take a few days off to recharge your batteries. Never feel guilty for needing to take it easy. After all, you can’t work flat out all the time. Think about adding some me-time into your days.

LEO (24 July-23 Aug) You could be surprised by how little time you have to yourself. From the start of the month, so many people want so many things that you don’t know whether you are coming or going. You could be more susceptible to any coughs and colds doing the rounds around the 19th. Vitamin C or a good multivitamin might help ward off such issues. Some good news about a neighbour or relative will cause you to breathe a sigh of relief as October ends.

VIRGO (24 Aug-23 Sep) Something going on in the background could prevent you from progress in a private project. Whether it is a person or an unexpected hurdle, persevere and you’ll get there. Your assertive mood and can-do spirit will help you overcome difficulties.

People enjoy your earthy sense of humour. You will be entrusted with important information around the 28th. People know they can trust you. Steer clear of a colleague who gets embroiled in a scandal.

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L Lola Rose G George at Asda direct.asda.com/ george/ GHD ghdhair.com H Hairburst hairburst.com J Jo Malone jomalone.co.uk J Parkers jparkers.co.uk K Kelways kelways.co.uk Kérastase kerastase.co.uk

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Filled with assorted chocolate including Sea Salt Caramels and Honeycombe Clusters, this delicious hamper makes an ideal gift. £29.95, chococo.co.uk

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