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By Maulia Selvarajah, BSc (Hons) MCOptom
Diabetes is the third leading cause of sight loss in the Eye diseases are also a common find at the opticians. country (source: www.RNIB.org.uk). In the UK alone They can occur at the back of your eyes, without there are 2.9 million sufferers, according to the NHS causing any symptoms for you to be aware of. It is and about 850,000 people who have the condition only in the late stage of eye diseases, like, glaucoma but are undiagnosed (source: www.NHS.co.uk). How and retinal detachments that you notice sudden would you know? Of course, seeing the GP would problems in your eye. This just shows how vital it be the most obvious answer. But don’t worry if you can be to get your eyes checked out. For example are one of many who don’t like paying the GP a visit, retinal detachment is when a layer at the back of the there is another answer. That answer is to have an eye slowly begins to peel away. Sounds creepy right? eye test with your local optician. It doesn’t happen in everyone, but the risk factors When was the last time you had a health include being very short-sighted, or playing check? For most people visiting the a lot of contact sports. The only changes g in e Se GP for regular health checks is a bit a person may be aware of is bright ’t n is the optician daunting. Nevertheless visiting white flashes of lights in the corner of ses, s la g t the local opticians can be more their vision and an increase in black u o b a t s ju comfortable and can also answer dots that come in different sizes and t u o b a s it’ many health related questions you shapes and appear to float about in your the may have. vision. Usually when optometrists taking care of Going to the opticians isn’t just about see these signs you can expect to sit in lth a e h eye checking if you need glasses or not. hospital on the same day. Now don’t start Many people think it’s expensive. There are panicking, the treatment the hospital will give is many opticians that provide free eye tests and offers highly successful so it should be alright. or discounts on the frames. Nowadays seeing the It is very important to get children tested as well. Eye optician is more than just glasses, it’s about taking tests usually start at 3 years old. The tests done will care of your eye health. probably be slightly different to an adult test. Looking There are various tests that can be done by the at 3D pictures, and checking colour vision is all part optometrist. One of them includes looking into the of the eye examination. Tests can be done to spot back of the eye and checking for health problems early signs of a lazy eye. If your child is getting freand eye diseases. Health conditions such as diabetes, quent headaches, an eye test should be done to rule high blood pressure and high cholesterol can all be out glasses. Children don’t always know if what they detected just by checking the back of the eye. In most see is blurry or clear, and the sooner they are seen by opticians now they have a ‘Fundus Camera’ this is a an optometrist the better it is. clever piece of equipment that allows the optician to Eye tests should be done every two years for adults take a photo of the back of the eye. Optometrists can unless specified by the optometrist. Children should then sit down and talk to you about your photos and be seen every year. So if you haven’t had a test yet, show you if there is any problem. Pretty clever right? get yourself to your opticians! 8
Local Charity Offers Specialist Physio Service Many local people will know about the physiotherapy services in Chaul End, Luton offered by Herts MS Therapy Centre. The charity has been providing specialist physio and fitness support for local people with MS, Parkinson’s and after stroke. In fact, they help anyone with a long term or neurological condition. Good news! The service available locally is going to be even better than before. It will be able to help even more people! Instead of treating people in a mobile clinic, services will now be upgraded to be available from permanent, local premises. Home visits will also be available too, offering a huge advantage to many people with mobility or transport problems. Top class physio and exercise support could be on your doorstep – literally!
All this is possible because the team has a new Clinical Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist on the team. Kate Fitzmaurice is very skilled and has 13 years of post graduate, specialist neurological physio experience. “I am very excited about the physiotherapy service we can provide people in Luton” says Kate. “We’ve improved in every way – seeing people faster, offering specialist help tailored to individuals and moving to permanent premises.” “Our goal is to help as many people with neurological conditions as possible” adds Kate. “Everyone can benefit from a physiotherapy guided exercise programme. The changes we have made mean that we can increase treatments both at our clinics and at people’s homes. The sky is our limit!”
To find out more about how - and where - specialist physio and fitness can help you – or someone you know, contact Mark or Claire on 01462 684214. Image: physio session in progress, Kate Fitzmaurice
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Cna yuo raed tihs? Unfortunately many children can not, with 75,000 children in England leaving primary school last year struggling or behind with their reading. Would you enjoy developing a love of books and reading with children in the Luton and Dunstable areas, providing children with a lifelong skill? Beanstalk Charity is looking for Reading Helper volunteers to support children with their reading in schools and you could help. Beanstalk is a national charity that has recently launched in the Luton and Dunstable areas to support some of the 75,000 children that leave primary school every year in England behind with their reading. There is a strong need for volunteers in the Luton and Dunstable areas and if you feel you could help in any way please get in touch. Each Reading Helper works with 3 children, for 30 minutes each, twice a week and continues to work with the same children throughout the school year, enabling the Reading Helper to see the children grow in their enjoyment and confidence of reading.
If you feel you could make a difference to a child’s life or to find out further information about Beanstalk you can call us on 01604 720969, email bedfordshire@beanstalkcharity.org.uk or visit our website www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk/reading-helpers.
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Consumer Clinic
By Jonathan Vernon-Smith
How to Get Ripped Without Being Ripped Off If you’re anything like me, you’ll have completely overindulged during the festive period. In fact, I think I ate about 17 turkeys and drank my bodyweight in Harvey’s Bristol Cream. Sadly, the result of this gluttony is that the New Year requires a little vigorous exercise and healthier eating to get back in shape. You can listen to The JVS Show every weekday morning from 9am on BBC Three Counties Radio
Indeed, it’s generally this time of the year when many of us look in the mirror and race to the nearest gym, happy to sign ourselves up to expensive, long term contracts. But how do you protect yourself against getting ripped off in the process? Over the years, I have dealt with many complaints about gym membership deals. Sometimes this is because gyms are unreasonable in their approach but sadly, more often than not, it's down to pure naivety from consumers. Gyms are businesses, not charities! They have sales advisors in most gyms whose sole responsibility it is to sign up new customers. They are generally paid by commission, and are highly trained to persuade you to sign yourself up for at least a years’ worth of keep fit expense. They seem so nice, so friendly, so understanding and so kind. However, don’t underestimate them. Without you agreeing to join the gym, they don’t get paid. That is their motivation. Be aware that when you sign up to a gym membership, you are entering a legally binding contract. Unless there is a cancellation period outlined in the terms and conditions, you are legally 14
obliged to pay your membership fees for the entire length of the contract. If you're concerned that you'll only bother to go for the first two months, then agreeing to a year long (many contracts are 18 months or two years) is a pretty stupid thing to do. If you decide to cancel, you'll probably be liable for hundreds of pounds worth of fees. What about exceptional circumstances though? Often consumers will come to me saying "I took out gym membership and then lost my job the following week" or "I signed up to a gym but had a bad car accident and haven't been able to use it for 6 months". Of course exceptional circumstances can help your case when attempting to cancel, but unless it states that cancellation is allowed under exceptional circumstances in the terms, you'll still be liable for the full membership costs. So when CAN you cancel a gym membership? Obviously if the service you receive from the gym is poor (for example many of the machines don't work) then you can make a good case for cancellation of the contract. Also if you can prove that some of the terms and conditions in your membership agreement are
unfair you may stand a chance, but be prepared for a fight. In my experience gyms can be some of the most aggressive organisations to fight as a consumer. They often have legal departments that are very used to arguing with unhappy gym goers who want a quick way out. If you are uncertain over your motivation to attend the gym, it is worth noting that many gym chains will offer special memberships that can be cancelled easily, or are on a pay as you go basis. It may be best to start with one of these until you've properly decided whether you like it or not. You may conclude from this month’s article, that I'm an antigym person. I'm not! Honestly! If you are motivated, they can be fantastic places to fight the flab, feel better about yourself and improve your health. Just approach gym membership with your eyes open and you'll not come unstuck months down the line. Happy Fat fighting!
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Bedfordshire’s Night Sky Looking Up!
February & March 2015
By Seb Jay Image by Jeff Barton
See Venus & Mars tango over the western horizon: Don’t miss out on the March Solar Eclipse! Friday February sees a celestial encounter fit for Valentine’s night romance as Venus and Mars tango over the western horizon at dusk. On 14th February look low to the west from an elevated location like Dunstable Downs. Bright Venus is unmistakable in the fading twilight. By 6:20pm Mars will be obvious too as a dull orange ‘star’ located slightly above and to the left of Venus. The two planets draw even closer together over the ensuing week, so do keep watching them if you have the chance.
Discover amazing Jupiter in a telescope:
As darkness falls over Bedfordshire in February and March this year another bright ‘star’ will be shining over towards the east and south-east. Jupiter is a must-see object in a telescope. Even a small telescope reveals Jupiter’s four Galilean moons in orbit around the giant planet, while larger telescopes let us glimpse cloud detail in Jupiter’s atmosphere.
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20th March 2015 sees the UK experience a deep partial eclipse of the sun. From Bedfordshire just over 85 per cent of our warm yellow friend will be temporarily consumed by the moon’s disc. The event begins at 8:30am and lasts until 10:30am. Mid-eclipse, and the deepest darkness, is at 9:30am.
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& The Art Of Wallpaper
At Home In The Garden Go along to any DIY store or specialist decorating shop and you will see lots of different types of wall coverings, but how did they originate? The first type of paper was introduced in Egypt around 4000 BC and was called papyrus. It was from about 200 BC that the Chinese started to put glued rice paper onto their walls, and around 105AD that they began to make paper from textile waste. Knowledge spread from the Chinese to the Middle East via prisoners in the eighth century. It took until the twelfth century for papermaking to reach Europe. English manufacturing methods became world famous, and in the eighteenth century wallpapers from London workshops were highly sought after. Initially, hand painted papers imitated architectural details or materials like marble and stucco, but eventually other patterns emerged. The 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are known as the Golden Age of Wallpaper as some 400 million rolls were sold during that period. The industry was revolutionized after WW2 when plastic resins were added to make wallpapers stain resistant, washable, and more durable. Whilst the popularity of wallpaper has ebbed and flowed in the intervening years, there is now more variety than ever and a wide price range. The choice of wallpaper can affect the mood and style of a room and can influences the selection of furnishing. To get the best effect from any paper however, it is important to hang it correctly, so we have â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pastedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; some great tips opposite... 20
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In The Garden
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greenhouse has many benefits, chief of which for me is that it extends the gardening year. With a greenhouse you can potter in your garden all year round, and grow a range of plants which simply wouldn’t thrive without the extra protection. Before choosing a greenhouse you will need to check whether your local planning authority imposes any restrictions. While you don’t normally need planning permission, building regulations do have to be adhered to. Buy the biggest greenhouse you can afford that will fit comfortably on to your plot - you will always fill it! But even if you can only afford a tiny one - my first one had a base of just 4’ by 5.5’ (1.2m by 1.7m) - it will still be a worthwhile investment. The aluminium- framed types are very sturdy and relatively cheap. Wooden-framed constructions are more attractive though, and often better in a small garden where everything has to earn its keep. Western red cedar is good because it lasts a long time and weathers really well. Greenhouses are even more useful if they are heated. I started out with paraffin heaters, but found they produced a lot of condensation and were messy and smelly. Electric heating is best, and very economical if you fit a system thermostat so that it only switches on when necessary. Apart from heat the most important factor is ventilation. In high summer this is vital to prevent your plants from cooking. Automatic arms which open the vents at a pre-designated temperature are really useful. External blinds are also very good as they prevent sun scorch. Finally, fit staging along one edge of the greenhouse for your pots, and dig a soil or gravel bed on the other side for things like tomato plants. Now all you have to do is plant some seeds and invest in a few tender perennials.
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Great Greenhouse Tips Fit your greenhouse to level foundations. Orientation isn’t important , but make sure it isn’t in the shadow of the house, or overhanging trees. Ventilate well. Any electrical work must be carried out or certified by a qualified electrician to comply with part P of the building regulations. Don’t be tempted to use a household electric heater. It won’t cope with the damp conditions in a greenhouse. Fit a water butt to the down pipes at either end of the greenhouse to conserve water.
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This year, National Nest Box Week takes place from 14th-21st February. The event is organised by the British Trust for Ornithology. The idea started in 1997 following fears about birds losing their natural nest sites because of lots of trees being cut down, old buildings disappearing, gardens being ‘tidied’ and old houses being repaired. The Trust wants us to put up nest boxes so that we can protect the wildlife we have, and encourage even more birds to come into our gardens. It is estimated that there are now over 5 million nest boxes in the UK designed to help everything from Robins to Owls. Different types of nesting box attract different birds. So in a box with small holes, you might get Blue Tit’s, Nuthatches, Redstarts or House Sparrows. Boxes with larger holes may encourage Starlings, Spotted Woodpeckers and perhaps even Little Owls; and in very big boxes you might see Kestrels, Jackdaws, Stock Doves and Tawny Owls. There are also open fronted boxes which appeal to Robins, Spotted Flycatcher and Pied Wagtails. Imagine how lovely it would be to watch the birds going in and out of your boxes and hopefully some young ones hatching there. If you are careful and quiet, you can even peek inside the box from time to time when the eggs are incubating, as most birds will sit tight. If you want to count the eggs, observe in the early morning and wait until the female bird flies off for a quick meal. You can choose to buy some nest boxes from your local pet store or garden centre, or make some. Instructions for building boxes are available on many internet sites including www.bto.org/ the British Trust for Ornithology site. February is an ideal time to put boxes up, because pairs of small birds prosper towards the end of the month. You are also helping however if you put boxes up at any time of year, although 1 August to the 31 January is the time under Bird Protection Law when nests can be cleaned out, and any dead eggs found destroyed.
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arlier this week I witnessed a remarkable thing – a room full of people who not once during the three hours they were together, took out a mobile phone to check emails, send texts, play games – or even make a call! It was remarkable because for most of us, the telephone is an integral part of modern life, an extension of ‘us’. The humble phone has come a long way since its creation nearly 140 years ago. I wonder what its inventor would make of it now?! Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland on 3 March 1847, and subsequently moved to Canada with his parents at the age of 23. With his father, grandfather, uncle and brothers all working in elocution and speech, and with a mother and wife who were both deaf, Alexander developed an interest in acoustics. Initially teaching the deaf how to speak, he finally decided to concentrate on experimenting with hearing devices and the transmission of sound via electricity, which culminated in the invention of the first practical telephone. His innovative streak brought about some interesting results along the way! At the age of 16, he and his brother built a robotic head which they got to ‘speak’ a few words. Alexander then taught the family dog how to ‘talk’ by manipu-
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lating its lips and vocal cords to form a crude sounding “Ow ah oo ga ma ma” (How are you grandmama?”)! He’s also famous for inventing the metal detector, quickly put together following the assassination of US President James Garfield, in order to locate in his body the bullet that killed him. But back to the telephone...Bell filed for a US patent to cover the transmission of sounds telegraphically on 14 February 1876 – the same day as rival inventor Elisha Gray. Even now, there is controversy about who got there first – the Scotsman or the American – but generally it is accredited to Bell. Three days after the patent was issued on 7 March 1876, Alexander got his telephone to work for the first time. He made a call to his assistant in an adjoining room, uttering the words, “Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you.” Later that year, he and Watson had a conversation 2 miles apart and as development continued, they were ultimately able to make a transcontinental call in January 1915 which spanned 3,400 miles. By 1886, more than 150,000 people in the United States owned telephones. Today, over 90% of American adults own a mobile phone, bringing the total in operation to more than 327 million!
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BREAKOUT SOCIAL CLUB We are a club for the over forty fives, not a singles club but a social club for people who enjoy going out but are on their own, where they can meet like-minded people, with a varied monthly programme covering Disco’s, Pub lunch’s, walks, parties and much, much more, we meet once a week in the front bar at the Conservative Club, High street North Dunstable For more information please contact Sandy on 07813 262556 WARDEN AFTERNOON CLUB Meets every Tuesday 2 - 4pm Warden Hill Community Centre (rear of the Warden Tavern) We are a recently established group of friendly ladies and gentlemen who meet weekly for companionship, activities and refreshments. If you would like some company, or know someone who would benefit from joining us, please come along any Tuesday - everyone is very welcome. For more information contact Sue on 07706895444 or email sueblee@hotmail.co.uk THE BOGTROTTERS The Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District Walking and Hostelling Group) are a group of about 90 walkers, hikers and hostellers. We run a surprisingly diverse range of activities, including half and full day walks, hostelling trips, meals and evening activities. New members are always welcome. Prospective members are invited to get in touch via the website, give us a ring or just turn up to an event or walk. Enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters. co.uk www.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk 01582 865966 Sue or Julian
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WARDOWN PARK MUSEUM Tel: 01582 546722 Saturday Selection Every Saturday until 21 Feb Session times 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm Take part in object-handling sessions on Saturday’s Visitors will be able to get up close and hands on with a range of weird and wonderful objects from the museum’s many and varied collections. Each week the museum will be searching its stores and bringing out objects for people to see and handle, many of which have never been on display. Free
The Natural History Museum at Tring was built in 1889 to house the incredible zoological collections of Walter Rothschild. Come and discover animal specimens from around the world, from tiny beetles to enormous bears. Explore exhibitions and events at www.nhm.ac.uk/tring.
Bird Feeders Thursday 12 February 30-minute workshops at 11.00 and 14.00 Especially for under fives. Tickets £1.50
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