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Keep your skin glowing and hydrated this winter with these active skincare ingredients that do all the hard work for you.
As far as complexion goes, winter can be a hard and unforgiving season. The fl uctuations between indoor and outdoor temperatures ask more of our skin than any other time of the year, so start planning now how to counter the chills and chaffs.
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Vitamin C We all know how powerful vitamin C can be in banishing a nasty cold, but what is l esser known is the miraculous results it can have when applied topically.
A supremely powerful antioxidant, it counteracts the effects of pollution whilst also improving overall skin tone by lessening dark spots and plumping collagen to reduce wrinkles and other associated sun damage.
Suitable for all skin types, vit C is like sunshine in a bottle and can be applied in various ways depending on your needs. A vitamin C sheet mask is a great way to brighten dull skin after a big night out or in a light moisturiser (alongside SPF) for those under the age of 30. After which, you’ll want to start considering daily application of something a little stronger like a serum or rich moisturiser which really delivers all that complexion-boosting goodness directly where it’s needed, every morning.
Calming, revitalising, and illuminating, vitamin C is a must to beat the January blues.
Acids They might not sound like the most alluring addition to your skincare routine, but acids make the micro-bead and apricot seed exfoliators of yore look amateurish. Though not to be used with entirely reckless abandon, acids safely stimulate cell-renewal and work wonders on several issues: scarring, blemishes, pigmentation, dullness, collagen-boosting and even hydration.
Alpha-hydroxy acids, or AHAs, work by dissolving dead skin cells and encouraging the dermis to speed up cell rejuvenation. Particularly suitable for dry and lacklustre complexions, skin is instantly brightened and improved. This process can create a slight tingle, which is why such solutions and serums should be used no more than twice a week and sparingly at fi rst, particularly if you have sensitive skin.
Beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) work in a similar way but penetrate more deeply to clear away embedded dirt, meaning they are ideal for acne-sufferers and more oily skin types. Other acids include malic and citric acid which both help to reduce sunspots and pigmentation; mandelic acid which is antibacterial and azelaic acid which is anti-infl ammatory and great for reducing rosacea.
seed exfoliators of yore look amateurish. Though not to be used with entirely reckless abandon, acids safely stimulate cell-renewal and work wonders on several issues: scarring, blemishes, pigmentation, dullness, collagen-boosting and even hydration. Alpha-hydroxy acids, or AHAs, work by dissolving dead skin cells and encouraging the dermis to speed up cell rejuvenation. Particularly suitable Retinol Last but not least, we have retinol, a formidable powerhouse which has potent skin-reparative and agedefying benefi ts. A vitamin A derivative, retinol re-energises sluggish fi broblasts and boosts the collagen, hyaluronic acid
and elastin that keep skin smooth and supple making it a worthy foe for wrinkles, acne, sun-damaged and pockmarked skin. In other words, it boasts nearmagical properties.
Such formidable power, however, also has its weaknesses. Many retinol formulas are specifi cally designed to be used overnight and the primary reason for this is because they increase sun sensitivity. Retinoids also have a reputation for causing unsightly redness and peeling – Sex and the City fans may recall Samantha’s chemical peel which left her literally red-faced at an A-list event – however modern formulas in milder strengths have largely eliminated this problem.
Unless you suffer from any of the previously stated conditions (acne scarring, sun-damage etc.), you probably won’t need to include retinol into your skin regime until your late twenties/early thirties, and even then it’s worth applying a weaker solution every other night to build up tolerance.
When it comes to skincare, prevention is better than cure, and when your 50-something façade is getting all the compliments, you’ll be glad you invested.
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I’m dreaming of a light Christmas
How to get through the festive period without piling on the pounds.
Nobody wants to be a bore at Christmas. For so many of us, it’s time of the year reserved for throwing caution, exercise routines and diet plans to the wind, where we can reflect, relax and treat ourselves.
And yet there is a downside… of course! What follows in New Year is a bevy of mind-bending marketing telling us to get into shape and change habits for the better.
The good news is, rather seeing Christmas as an expression of hitting rock bottom in our health wealth, we can actually use it as a springboard for improvement in 2023.
So here are five ways you can have a first-class festive season where health and fitness are at the forefront of your thinking… not tucked down the side of the sofa with the Cadbury’s Roses wrappers!
1. Drink plenty of water Make sure that you keep hydrated throughout the festive period… with water!
Okay, so it’s no crime to treat yourself to the odd tipple or three, but taking on other regular fluids, and water in particular, will balance your body out, helping your liver at a time when it takes most punishment, whilst aiding digestion too. And on that note, it’s worth remembering that drinking water can stop your hunger from getting the better of you. Research shows drinking a glass of water prior to eating will reduce appetite by a third.
2. Lessen your cheese overload It’s a fair assumption – rather than investing in large portions of chocolate cake or the decorative delights of selection box sweets, switch instead to a dairy option, and the light delights of the cheese and cracker combination.
Unfortunately, while cheese obviously has less sugar, it also contains more calories.
The solution, and one that will also ensure you feel sated in your fromage frivolity, is to have a smaller quantity of a strong cheese (Roquefort or Stilton, for instance) – the strength has actually been proven to act as a tastebud deterrent after the first few mouthfuls.
And if you just can’t resist chocolate, ensure it’s dark chocolate, which is proven to lessen the chance of heart disease due to the presence of antioxidants.
3. Go nuts and not crackers Look at avoiding crisps and baked snacks as much as you
possibly can and, instead, try satsumas and nuts. Both contain high quantities of vitamin C and healthy oils, and are much lower in fat.
Replace crackers with oatcakes - their slow-release sugars mean you feel fuller for much longer. Oatcakes also have soluble fibre that’s friendly on the heart, assisting in cholesterol-shifting from the bloodstream.
4. Veg out Of course most of us prefer the protein and carbohydrate elements when it comes to big meals over the Christmas period – potato-based elements and meat can, for some of us, feel even more resistible than usual, particularly on a cold, dark day; yet the better your vegetable ratios, the healthier the meal.
In fairness, as far as Christmas Day lunch goes, it’s often the sheer mass of food that actually makes it unhealthy, although steering clear of things such as crispy turkey skin and chipolatas will undoubtedly help.
5. Fish risk
Smoked salmon is always a festive favourite, in various forms, but try to avoid butter; and instead of hollandaise sauce, make it with freshly squeezed lemon and black pepper.
Similarly, for prawn cocktail, use Greek yoghurt instead of the typical high-fat mayonnaise option.
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Nigella Lawson’s Yule Log
Introduction
No one does Christmas like Nigella, which is why this glorious yule log is the ideal centrepiece for your festive lunch.
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/gas mark 4/350ºF. In a large, clean bowl whisk the egg whites until thick and peaking, then, still whisking, sprinkle in 50g / ¼ cup of the caster sugar and continue whisking until the whites are holding their peaks but not dry. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and the remaining caster sugar until the mixture is moussy, pale and thick. Add the vanilla extract, sieve the cocoa powder over, then fold both in. Finally, gently fold in the egg whites.
2. Line a Swiss roll tin with baking parchment, leaving a generous overhang at the ends and sides, and folding the parchment into the corners to help the paper stay anchored. Pour in the cake mixture and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Let the cake cool a little before turning it out onto another piece of baking parchment. If you dust this piece of parchment with a little icing sugar it may help with preventing sticking, but don’t worry too much as any tears or dents will be covered by icing later. Cover loosely with a clean tea towel.
3. To make the icing, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water, then let it cool. Put the icing sugar into a processor and blitz to remove lumps, add the butter and process until smooth. Add the cooled, melted chocolate and the tablespoon of vanilla extract and pulse again to make a smooth icing. 4. Sit the fl at chocolate cake on a large piece of baking parchment. Trim the edges of the Swiss roll. Spread some of the icing thinly over the sponge, going right out to the edges. Start rolling from the long side facing you, taking care to get a tight roll from the beginning, and roll up to the other side. Pressing against the parchment, rather than the tender cake, makes this easier.
5. Spread the yule log with the remaining icing, covering the cut-off ends. Create a wood-like texture by marking along the length of the log with a skewer or sharp knife and fi nish with a handful of cranberries.
Ingredients
(serves 12) For the cake
• 6 large eggs (separated) • 150 grams caster sugar • 50 grams cocoa powder • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Cranberries (to decorate)
For the icing
• 175 grams dark chocolate (chopped) • 250 grams icing sugar • 225 grams soft butter • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Top Tip
Don’t expect perfection. Remember that trees are naturally wonky and fl awed. Be sure not to over stir the cake mix; you want it light and airy.
Have Yourself a Very Eco-Christmas
It may be the ultimate consumer holiday, but Christmas doesn’t have to cost the earth – in either sense of the phrase.
The festive season is expensive and wasteful, and most of us will reference calming things down in the following year.
Yet that may not be totally necessary – not least if all the joy of Christmas can be experienced in a way that is good for the soul, the wallet, and the environment.
Here are fi ve ways to go about achieving that:
1. Re-deck the halls
One of the best things about Christmas decorations is that they are reusable, though there are still ways to make them even more sustainable.
Choose wooden over plastic ones, purchase them from local craft fairs rather than supermarkets, and invest in baubles and ornaments that are of a decent quality so they can be reused for years afterwards. In time you will have a sizeable collection of unique trinkets that tell your family’s own Christmas tale.
2. Tree-t yourself
If you’re planning on buying a new one for this Christmas perhaps consider either a pre-loved fake one, or a potted real tree that’s designed to last beyond the festive season. Even better, you can now rent trees that can be replanted in January, helping cut back on the seven million that are dumped each year.
3. Invent an advent
What if you provided your loved ones with advent calendars that were not only personalised, but also more environmentally friendly?
Online marketplace Etsy sells wooden calendars that are personalised and can be refi lled every year. Or you can make your own out of old fabric, leftover cardboard boxes or even just envelopes with craft activities in.
4. Wrap resourcefully
In a world that is becoming wiser and more sustainable, it is easier than ever to buy wrapping paper that is either recycled, or easier to recycle – which means no glossy fi nish or glitter, I’m afraid.
Another option is using old newspapers, magazines or comics; or investing in cotton wrapping cloths, which are fast becoming a trend and will look stunning under the tree.
5. Feast mindfully
It’s easy to go overboard when it comes to Christmas dinner, but why not save yourself the hassle and stick to the basics.
Firstly, only make enough food for the number of people you have coming (though Christmas leftovers can be sublime!). Secondly, buy produce as locally as possible to save on food air miles. And fi nally, avoid purchasing products that feel festive but are actually not very popular… cheese footballs, I’m looking at you.
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Pinch of Nom
by Kate and Kay Allinson The healthy eating phenomenon that is Pinch of Nom returns with another hundred scrumptious recipes – from fakeaways to desserts – that are both tantalising to the taste buds and good for the waistline.
Enjoy more of the food you love. Never feel like you’re missing out, from all-day breakfasts to scrumptious desserts, with crowd-pleasing foody fests so satisfying and delicious you’d never guess they are also slimming-friendly. Published by Pan Macmillan on December 8th
Grannysaurus
by David Walliams Bursting with David Walliams’ anarchic sense of fun and blessed with Adam Stower’s vibrant illustrations, Grannysaurus is a roarsome picture book about unpredictable grannies, dinosaur discos and staying up late.
A boisterously funny new festive release from the duo, this is perfect for young dinosaur fans! Published by Harper Collins on December 8th
Never Give In: The 12 Commando Rules for Life
by Scotty Mills A sudden downpour while Scotty Mills was walking down a street in South London sent him diving for cover into the nearest shop. It turned out to be a recruitment centre for the Royal Marines and, after a few minutes’ conversation while waiting for the rain to stop, Scotty was hooked and signed up to join the elite force. It changed his life and set him on a new direction that would end up with him leading the Marines on operations around the world, becoming an Olympic fl ag bearer in 2012 and dining at Buckingham Palace with the Queen and the royal family.
Scotty shares his lessons of performance and resilience with the reader, inviting them into the secrets of elite culture. His compelling story is one that combines tragedy with remarkable insight about the power of human inspiration. Published by Simon & Schuster on December 8th
Wild Women: A Collection of First-Hand Accounts from Female Explorers
by Mariella Frostrup A collection of the greatest women’s travel writing selected by journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup.
From Constantinople to Crimea; from Antarctica to the Andes - throughout history, adventurous women have made epic, record-breaking journeys under perilous circumstances.
In curating this collection of fi rst-hand accounts, broadcaster, writer and traveller Mariella Frostrup puts female explorers back on the map. Her selection includes explorers from the 1700s to the present day, from iconic heroines to lesser-known eccentrics, celebrating 300 years of wild women and their amazing adventures over land, sea and air. Published by Head of Zeus on December 8th
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Tea Time Tales are being held in Grove House, 67 High Street North whilst Priory House is being repaired. Talks of local & national interest with refreshments
1st December A Woman's World 1894 By Kay Kempster
15th December A Christmas in Jane Austen's Era By Janet Stow
5th January 53 year of straw hanging By David Underwood
19th January Rothschild Women By Carol Hardy 2nd February A Saint and a Sinner By Tony Woodhouse
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Festive Friday Nights
2, 9, 16 & 23 December 5pm - 7pm £5 per person. Pre-booking required. Children under 3 are free and do not require a ticket. Late night entertainment and shopping Join us in the courtyard for an evening with music, late night shopping, The Nutcracker Breakout Trail and family craft activities. Tickets include a glass of mulled wine for adults.
Christmas Lunch
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17th - 23rd December 9:30am - 11am £9.25 per adult and £5.95 per child. Pre-booking required. Join us for breakfast with the elves. Enjoy a cooked breakfast in one of our festive booths and get greeted and served by our elves. For tickets go to the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk
LOCAL COURSES TASTER SESSION:
The Dunstable Tuesday Group started life as the Dunstable branch of the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA), a charity which has been in existence for more than a century, specialising in adult education. Although we are now independent of the WEA, we continue to employ WEA tutors to deliver our courses, and so the quality of courses we offer is still extremely high. As an example the courses we have run over the last year are:Scientists and Engineers through the Ages; Chiltern Country Houses; Family and Community History and how to research; A History/travelogue of five, lesser visited, countries.
The courses we have coming up are:-
Effects of Transport Changes on Families and the Community. Commencing 10th January for five weeks; Important Scientists from 1600 to the present. Commencing 28th February for five weeks.
We are offering a FREE taster session on Tuesday 6th December, where several tutors will speak for twenty minutes/half an hour to give a flavour of the types of courses we offer. The session will last two hours and we will have a break for coffee/ tea and cake. Date: Tuesday 6th December Time: 10.30 to 12.30 Venue: The Pioneer Hall, Dunstable Community Halls, Manchester Place, LU6 1HT To register to attend please call or email Carole on:07917 083850 / smart.carole@talk21.com
