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Contents

Gardening advice

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New Beginnings

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Beau fil Bulbs

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Quick Crossword

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Tax Return Deadline 31 January 2019 18

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One Pan Lemon & Herb Chicken Roast

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Tracing your Family History

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Na onal Savings Interest Rates

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Quiz – Fruit and Veg

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New rules about pensions

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Nicky Morgan MP

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Every cloud has a silver lining, for sure, but you do need clouds for that, and this summer we didn’t have many of those, did we?

It started, for Mary and I, on May 28th with a trip to Broadway in Worcestershire for a ride on the newly extended Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Heritage Railway from the new Broadway sta on with GCR’s Oliver Cromwell ­ on loan to them for their Return to Broadway Steam Gala. It was in the 80’s that day!

Then we went to Belfast for a few days in the first week of June and were basking in the longest spell of dry weather they had had in many years. A local taxi driver quipped, “Normally, the only thing missing in Belfast is a roof over it ­ to keep the rain out!”

Upon our return, because the weather looked set fair, we thought we’d snatch another few days in a friend’s apartment in Whitby a er our next deadline at the end of June. We visit Whitby about once a year and take the opportunity to catch up with our graphic designer Ali, and her husband Simon, who live just north of there.

“We’ll have to come down to yous two next me," said Ali in her mild Auf Weidersein Pet accent (to our untrained ear).

And s ll the weather held…

At the beginning of August, as Ali and family were holidaying in Sherwood Forest north of Newark, we arranged to meet on our home turf. I hired a li le narrow boat from Sileby Mill, booked us in for lunch at The Waterside in Mountsorrel and, luckily, s ll the weather held. We had a great day tootling up and down our lovely namesake, the River Soar.

Later that week a cousin from Australia stayed with us for a few days and we did the local sights in and around Loughborough. We took her on a diner train on a beau ful summer’s eve and showed her Queens Park on a glorious Sunday a ernoon, giving us a glimpse of what our valley has to offer through another’s eyes.

Then, on Tuesday 7th August our summer came to an abrupt end with an opera on to mend Steve’s long term injured shoulder… followed by another deadline and the return of those bothersome clouds. Grrr...

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New Beginnings Although autumn feels like the end of things in the garden in a way it can be a new beginning, especially where bulbs are concerned. So as you put your garden to bed don’t be downhearted, plant some bulbs knowing they will herald an end to dark winter days, bringing a welcome splash of colour to the garden when few other plants are in flower.

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Beau ful Bulbs Why not make your house all the more special this winter with some colourful bowls of bulbs, perhaps with some gorgeous perfume too? You can buy ready­planted bowls of bulbs later in the year, but act now for a stunning display at a frac on of the price.

The best bulbs are those described as ‘prepared’, which means they will flower well, reliably and uniformly indoors. Although o en pricier they are s ll great value, as results with standard bulbs may be unpredictable. I like to use prepared hyacinths, but I have bowls of non­prepared bulbs too.

Visit your local garden centre now and you should see a good array of bulbs for sale, plus all the other things you need. Special bulb bowls are a good buy, and are available in many colours. They’re like huge soup bowls, but in plas c or china, and have no drainage holes. You can use normal flower pots, but put a fully waterproof container or saucer beneath each pot to protect your furniture.

Bulb fibre or special compost formulated for indoor bulb plan ng performs be er in containers without drainage, but is more expensive, and you can use standard mul ­purpose compost if you wish.

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Fill your bowl about one third full of compost for larger bulbs to one half full for smaller bulbs. Firm the compost gently and posi on the bulbs pointed end uppermost. They can be quite closely packed, but not so they touch each other or the sides of the bowl. Nestle the bulbs gently into the compost and then top up with compost so that just the noses are poking out. Water the compost lightly un l moist but not waterlogged. Cover the bowls loosely with a

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Tax Return Deadline 31 January 2019 It may seem too early to be worrying about the tax return deadline just yet but it really is just five months away! Once the children are back at school it won’t be long un l we are ge ng ready for Christmas and we are all aware the self­ assessment deadline is just around the corner once the fes vi es are over.

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Ease the skin away from the chicken thigh por ons and gently push about 1 tsp of the herb and garlic bu er under the skin of each por on then smooth the skin back down. Place all the chicken por ons in a large roas ng n.

Toss the potatoes in half the olive oil and season. Sca er around the chicken along with the rosemary sprigs. Cut the second lemon into thin wedges and nestle them in between then chicken and potatoes. Drizzle over the rest of the olive oil.

Roast in the pre­heated oven for 55 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes un l the chicken is golden and cooked though and the potatoes are crisp and tender, turning the potatoes and bas ng the chicken with the pan juices once or twice.

Serve from the roas ng n with steamed green vegetables, if liked.

You can use any combina on of mixed herbs for the garlic and herb bu er – thyme, parsley and oregano all go par cularly well with chicken. Or just choose one strongly flavoured herb such as tarragon.

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Ingredients: • 50g bu er, so ened • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 3 tbsp fresh chopped mixed herbs (see Tip) • 2 lemons • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 8 chicken thigh por ons • 500g baby potatoes, halved • 2 tbsp virgin olive oil • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, broken into small sprigs

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NASA’s CubeSat Launch Special Events Calendar for September 2018: Early September sees Venus valiantly shining at mag ‐ 4.5 low down in the west at dusk twilight, but a er six months as our brilliant Evening Star she fades throughout the month and sinks below the horizon by the end. The bright object to the upper le of Venus is Jupiter at mag ‐ 1.9 and sets around 9pm.

Saturn lies low in the south shining at ‐ 0.4 and sets around 11.30 pm. Mars follows, se ng around 1.30 am and is a fading jewel now dropping from ‐ 2.1 to ‐ 1.3 during September. You might see Mercury between 5th and 10th September at mag ‐ 1.3 very low in the eastnorth‐east at about 5am before it disappears in the twilight glow.

Calendar for October 2018: October - 8th/9th Draconoid meteor shower. Usually nothing spectacular but this year could be something a er a close fly by of last month’s Comet Giacobini‐ Zinner.

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“Hey you!” The man striding towards them was Mr Byard, who considered himself a very important person at Maxspeed Sportswear. “I need a word with you both.”

Dave winked at Barry and gave the sill one last cursory wipe with his chamois.

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“Pigeons have been busy.”

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“Indeed.” Mr Byard ran his hand through his thinning hair. “I’m afraid we have a small problem.”

“Why’s that?” Dave frowned. “I saw them recep on windows when we pulled up in the van, proper smeary.”

Barry nodded in empha c agreement.

“I don’t suppose you no ced,” Mr Byard coughed, “but we’ve got a lot of very expensive vehicles in the car park today.”

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“We’ve got our most important shareholders arriving in recep on.”

“Business must be booming,” Dave said.

“It does have the poten al to go boom,” Mr Byard grimaced.

“And that’s the problem.”

“Anything we can help with?”

Dave said, folding up his chamois.

“It’s a li le awkward,” Mr Byard flushed, “but would you gentlemen mind awfully removing your sweatshirts?”

It seemed for a moment that even the pigeons fell silent.

“Mary in Marke ng no ced you’re both wearing Burn­Sure sweatshirts, and the problem is they’re our main compe tors,” Mr Byard stu ered.

There wasn’t a single person in town who didn’t know that Maxspeed and neighbouring Burn­Sure were bi er rivals in the luxury sportswear industry.

“Fair point.” Dave nudged Barry.

“We’ll whip these right off.” Each man began pulling his sweatshirt over his head.

“Whoa!” Mr Byard cried, as it became clear from the flash of two hairy bellies that both men were naked underneath. “That’s actually worse!”

“Sorry, sir,” Dave said. “I don’t know what else to do? We don’t carry spare clothes in the van, do we Barry?”

Barry shook his head. “We don’t – it’s a right conundrum.”

“I have a solu on.” Mr Byard was used to taking control in a garment crisis. He brusquely rapped on the office window.

“Mary, pass me out two of our latest sweatshirts – large size.”

He turned back to Dave and Barry. “Would you mind wearing our product while you’re on our property?”

“Window cleaning’s a dirty business.” Dave held up his hands. “We wouldn’t want to borrow your clobber and give it back all filthy.”

“Good point.” Mr Byard’s exaspera on was reaching its peak. “You know what, just keep them.”

“Only if you’re sure?” Dave said.

“Mine’s an extra­large.”

The window slid open and a hand, presumably belonging to Mary, passed two sweatshirts out towards them.

“Proper quality garments these,” Dave said, changing into his new sweatshirt, “not like that Burn­ Sure rubbish.”

“It’s an honour to wear it, sir.”

Barry bowed as though he’d just been given a medal.

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The men waited un l he’d disappeared back inside the building.

“You were right, that worked like a charm,” Barry laughed. “This top is worth a few bob.”

“Remember to wear it next me we clean Burn­Sure’s windows,” Dave chuckled. “I’ve never had to pay for my sweatshirts once.”

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Why do I see so many different prices for the same airline seat?

Most mainstream airlines, other than the Easy Jets and Ryanairs of the world, have First Class, Business Class and Economy Class. Within these classes there are pricing classes: the same seats, same meals and same baggage allowance but each has different rules a ached in terms of can they be exchanged or refunded, can the dates be changed and if so at what charge. The airline’s revenue control ‘balances’ the revenue on the flight by opening or closing pricing classes in line with demand. There can be a wide price varia on between a cket that is fully refundable/exchangeable and one that isn’t. Travel companies like ours also have access to some special fares not normally available to the general public.

These tour operator fares cannot be sold as seat only and must be sold as part of a package. The big advantage is they can be secured with a deposit only and the balance paid much closer to departure.

Generally speaking, for flights other than a simple East Midlands to Paris trip, your travel professional will find you a be er deal than using the internet.

Certainly this is the case if accommoda on is involved and you can speak to a real person! Also, on average, the earlier you book the be er the price of your cket. That is why we are booking so many seats for summer 2019 now!

Is it safe to travel to Zimbabwe?

Most Bri sh visitors will only travel in the southern half of this fascina ng country and most will only visit Victoria Falls. Without hesita on we can confirm that Victoria Falls is, and always has been, completely safe. Care should be taken when travelling to the northern parts and to large ci es, as

in all countries the trouble is normally where the popula on is dense. When we use parks and safaris in the northern parts such as the Manna Pools or Hwange Na onal Park our clients are either flown or escorted. Please go and enjoy this wonderful country.

Do I need to take out travel insurance?

The simple answer is YES! Travel insurance is seen by many as a waste of money and something you do not need. “I am only going to Europe and I get medical coverage under the EU.” That might be the case ll next March but even now it only covers a small por on of what good travel insurance takes care of; coverage is really split into 3 areas: pre­ travel, during travel and post travel.

Pre­Travel: Covers any costs if you have a medical issue that prevents you and others within the party travelling. This important cancella on cover returns any cost that cannot be refunded. Remember that normally by 80 days before travelling you have paid in full and that money is not going to be refunded by any tour operator.

During Travel: Covers things like travel delays including delayed baggage and the associated costs.

It covers the cost of any emergency health treatment needed and if required the cost of an earlier flight home, even if this requires an Air Ambulance.

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I hope this proves that good insurance is worthwhile.

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1992 was when UK cars started to be fi ed with steering­wheel airbags. It’s now universal on all volume manufacture models, so most people now drive a car that, when it detects an impact at as li le as 16mph, will eject an airbag at up to 200mph!

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Story 1 has been confirmed by paramedics a ending car accidents where the airbag has deployed, and the driver’s arm was over the steering wheel on impact. In one instance the airbag threw the driver’s arm into the roof, breaking it in several places.

On another occasion, the driver’s arm was dislocated from their shoulder socket.

Story 2: A driver was involved in a low­speed crash – that they should have walked away from – and the airbag deployed. They had their hand over the steering wheel and a large watch on their wrist.

Their arm and watch impacted with their forehead, causing a brain injury.

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Introducing the MMC You’ve probably heard that we, Soar Valley Life, are moving into one of the new units in the brand new 4 million pound Mountsorrel Memorial Centre (MMC). As it stands at the moment we will be ready for business some me in October as there is a good deal of work to be done by us to make it fit for purpose.

In the mean me we are forging ahead making the most of the new opportunity to work together and promote the ac vi es of the centre.

We will have a What’s On sec on, sponsored by the MMC and including three months worth of events and ac vi es star ng in the next magazine, but we decided to start off as we mean to go on by introducing the centre to our readers and provide a taster of all that’s coming. So, here goes: The Mountsorrel Memorial Centre was conceived as a community project; building on the history

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and the importance of the Memorial Hall, the centre has been designed to serve the people from the parish of Mountsorrel.

“It took a long me to build by so few, but Chris and Linda Reeves and their team at the new Mountsorrel Memorial Centre are making sure that all the people of Mountsorrel and the surrounding area are going to enjoy many top events, from Pantos to Bands, Markets to Weddings, Fundraisers, Films and lots more, it is there for the community”.

The centre which opened to the public on January 2nd is already inundated with bookings for private par es and events and is now hos ng various exercise classes such as Zumba, Yoga and Clubbercise and has become a local base for many of the villages clubs and socie es.

At the centre of this project is the large auditorium sea ng more than 200 people in air­ condi oned comfort, with retractable sea ng this space is versa le and will provide for year­ round events. In addi on, there

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There is a Website and a Facebook page which is updated daily with news and events.

Around 2500 a ended the Christmas Food and Gi Fair and lights switch on back in December 2017 which was a fantas c opportunity to showcase the new centres poten al. Chris and his wife Linda have already fully booked a year’s worth of bands and events for the whole community. www.mountsorrelmemorial centre.co.uk/ Facebook – Mountsorrel memorial Centre Also on Instagram and Twi er The Mountsorrel Memorial Centre, 105 Leicester Road, Mountsorrel LE12 7AJ Tel: 0116 230 4877 Facebook: h ps://www.facebook.com/ Mountsorrelmemorialcentre/

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Home Absolute Window Solu ons Ltd ................................... 28 Ady's Windows Ltd ...................................................... 22 Ancient & Modern Furniture Restora on .................... 41 Aquafit Kitchens and Bathrooms ................................. 52 Carpets of Choice ......................................................... 42 Charnwood Windows .................................................. 51 Custom Conservatories & Windows ............................ 63 Delta Aerials ................................................................ 24 Dream Doors Leicestershire ......................................... 23 Fab Plumbing ............................................................... 63 Gas­Servwell (Charnwood) Ltd .................................... 52 Hart Property Services ................................................. 62 Hardwick Windows ...................................................... 26 Hassall Aerials .............................................................. 63 Hollydan Plumbing & Hea ng ...................................... 45 Inter i­care Gas & Electrical Services ............................. 4

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JS Plastering ................................................................. 24 Keith Urry & Son ­ High Class Decorators .................... 30 Kevin's Domes c Appliances ....................................... 24 Lined So Furnishings .................................................. 41 Mini Job Maintenance ................................................. 24 More Than Lo Ladders ................................................. 8 Oven Care ­ Cooker & Oven Repairs ............................ 24 Perfect Price Carpets ...................................................... 4 Richard Watson Painter and Decorator ....................... 24 Simon Hewi Joinery ................................................... 45 SJS The Professional Carpet Cleaner ............................ 44 Smashgard Window Films ............................................ 43 Soar Valley Aerials ....................................................... 45 "Strip­It" ­ Paint Stripping Service ................................ 40 TLC Kitchens ................................................................. 17 Whelband Windows .................................................... 67

Motoring ADT Taxis ........................................................................ 2 Garolla Roller Shu er Doors .......................................... 9 Smashgard Car Window Tin ng ................................... 57 Loughborough Kia ........................................................ 68

Pet Care Posh Dogs Canine Grooming ....................................... 45

Prin ng Automedia ................................................................... 19

Professional Services Agora Marke ng ............................................................ 8 Baker & Co Accountants .............................................. 29 CP Accountancy Ltd ..................................................... 18 Dowding Solicitors ....................................................... 40 Elvin Moore & Partners ............................................... 27 Intelligent Financial Advisory Ltd ................................. 29 Moss Solicitors ............................................................. 25 Straw & Pearce Conveyancing ..................................... 43 Straw & Pearce Solicitors ............................................. 19 Westminster Law ­ Estate Planning ............................... 9

Shopping & Retail A Life on Fire ­ Bill Ford's Story .................................... 56 Appliance City ­ Appliance Exper se ........................... 21 Picture This Gallery & Bespoke Framing ...................... 61

Technical Services iTech Repair Ltd ........................................................... 45

Travel and Leisure Archery Legends Experience ........................................ 34 English Ancestry .......................................................... 22 Fosse 107 ­ Just Great Music! ...................................... 33 Great Central Railway .................................................. 49 Mountsorrel Memorial Centre .................................... 58 Pillings Lock Marina ..................................................... 65 The Independent Traveller ........................................... 55

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