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elcome to The 50+ Show Magazine and Show Guide for The 50+ Show in Manchester in March 2014. We hope that you have a positive, re-energising and inspirational day out at The 50+ Show this year. The 50+ Show takes place in London in July, in Exeter in September, in Glasgow in October, in February in Birmingham and in Manchester in March. In this magazine you’ll find features on finance, health and more. If you’d like to try our old-style football hunting competition and be in with a chance to win £25 in M&S vouchers, please take our quick online survey questionnaire before 4 April. We hope that you’ll tell us what you thought of the show - we really do read every single questionnaire that we receive back. We’d love to read your feedback to help us make the show even better next time. On behalf of the whole organising team, we hope that you enjoy both this 50+ Show Magazine and The 50+ Show in Manchester! Robert McCaffrey Editor
Robert McCaffrey Editor, Show director rob@50plusshow.com Reina Villanueva reina@50plusshow.com
Deputy editor
Claire Humphries claire@50plusshow.com
Associate editor
David Thomson david@50plusshow.com
Sales executive
Jane Donaldson jane@50plusshow.com
Sales executive
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50+ Show floor plan
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50+ Show A-Z of exhibitors Where to find the exhibitors you are looking for!
PROGRAMME & PERFORMER PROFILES
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Show programme and information At-a-glance programmes for Friday and Saturday...
Paul Brown Commercial director paul.brown@50plusshow.com Sally Hope admin@50plusshow.com
14 anchester-20 address: 0-plus-show-m On-line survey /5 /s om .c dy polldad http://propubs.
Administration
Sonal Patel Administration sonal.patel@50plusshow.com
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Competitions and show offers
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Featured exhibitor profiles
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Performer Profiles
To keep your eyeballs fit, we have hidden a number of old-fashioned footballs throughout these pages - more than 10 but fewer than 20. Can you find them ALL? Send us the answer by filling in our survey and you could win a £25 M&S voucher!
HEALTH MATTERS
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How to remain active with arthritis
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SIMPLES - How to make some easy changes that will help protect your heart health
50+ SHOW WRITING COMPETITION WINNERS
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True story: Pommies go home by Sheila Field
MONEY MATTERS
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Top tips for getting the most out of your retirement income
TRAVEL
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Six reasons why you should stay in a hostel on your next trip
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The legendary Silk Road: A train journey like no other...
GARDENING
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Get your daffodils planted for spring
PUZZLE
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Puzzle - Two sets of clues to the same answers! Visitors are advised to satisfy themselves as to the bona fides of the exhibitors prior to finalising any transactions. 3
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Show Plan
Performance Stage
Cafe Area
Cafe Area Health Zone Perfume Making
Climbing Wall
Dance Floor
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Travel Seminar Theatre
Cookery Theatre
Motor Zone
Beauty Zone
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CAFE AREAS
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EMERGENCY EXITS
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Exhibitors 50+ Show
D4
KCO Beauty
Action on Hearing Loss
D6
Macmillan Cancer Support
D9 B16
Adjustamatic Beds
C15
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Alfa Travel Coach Holidays
A15
NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Health Zone
Alzheimer’s Society
C19
Northern Lifestyle
A13
Pensions Advisory Service
B15
Apos Therapy Arthritis Research UK
C8 C14
PPP Hearing
C5
D1
BioVibes E7
Prudential C2
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays
British Heart Foundation
B23 D11A
B17A
Regenovex C7
British Wheel of Yoga
E14
Retirement Today Magazine
B8
Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet
A14
River Cruise Line
A1
BT C10
Robinsons Holidays
Cancer Research UK
Roofsure Ltd
Health Zone
A12A E8
Citizen Scientist
D11
RSPB C12
Clifton Park Hotel
A12
Saga Holidays
A5
Co-operative Funeralcare
C11
Shawbury Vintners
B9
Collette B22
Shearings Holidays
A20
Constantinou Hotels-Cyprus
A10
Silver Travel Advisor
A21
Country Cousins
D10
Smile Centre
B7
Southport - England’s Classic Resort
A7
Customer Care Group Daish’s Holidays
D3 A18
Specsavers B6
Discover Dudley & Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines East Cheshire Wills
A8 B14
Strathmore Travel Ltd
A11
St James’s Place Wealth Management
B10
Stroke Association
B4
Easy-Breaks.com A4
Swansway Honda
E1
Eden Health Group
D12
STC Switzerland Travel Centre
Ellen Smith Tours
A17
Tingdene Residential Parks
A24 B19A
Emphasize A22
U3A, University of The Third Age
C6
Farleys Solicitors LLP
Veterans Aid for Heroes
A3
Financial Ombudsman Service Fortina Spa Resort - Malta
D7 C13
Visit Isle of Wight
C1
B21
Wiltshire Farm Foods
D8
Guide Dogs
B1A
Woodland Trust
D5
Insulated Solutions
B2B
WW & J McClure Solicitors
E6
Israel Ministry of Tourism
B19
Yorkshire’s Coast
John Lewis
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B17
Beauty Zone
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COMPETITIONS
FRIDAY - 28 March Seminars
10.00 - 12.15
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Seminar Theatre ONE
Travel Seminar Theatre TWO
v 10.15 - 10.45
10.15-10.50 AMAZING AGEING: How to build & maintain psychological wellbeing. David Buswell, Author of ‘Amazing Ageing’
CYCLE TOURING ON BICYCLE ISLAND Tom Ramson, Visit Isle of Wight Ltd. 11.00 - 11.30 STEP INTO A WORLD OF DISCOVERY. Tony Maniscalco, Ramblers Worldwide & Adagio Holidays
v 11.00-11.30 WEALTH PRESEVERVATION & INHERITANCE PLANNING: How a well drafted will can help you avoid care fees. Dean Mottershead, East Cheshire Wills
12.00 - 12.30 TOUR, FLY, CRUISE, EXPLORE WITH SHEARINGS HOLIDAYS Michael Bowers, Shearings Holidays
11.40 - 12.30 GARDENING Q&A TIME with Sam Youd, Phil Dunnett and Graham Porter
12.15 - 14.30
gardening
travel
12.45 - 13.30 MONEY MATTERS PANEL Dr Robert McCaffrey, 50+ Show Director Mark Carroll, Financial Ombudsman Service Alex Leahy, Pensions Advisory Service Mike Atkinson, Prudential
v 13.45 - 14.15
12.45 - 13.15 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF RIVER CRUISING Paul Sharp, The River Cruise Line 13.30 - 14.00 IDEAS & INSPIRATION FOR SOLO & GROUP TRAVEL By Robinson Rambles On aka Sally Robinson, Sally has travelled the world solo, volunteering and venturing off the beaten track. Joining in with organised group travel on occasions to get the very best out of a destination. Visit: www.robinsonrambleson.co.uk
finance
HOW TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND DOING THE THINGS YOU LOVE Kathryn Leverett and David Fisher, Arthritis Research UK
14.30 - 16.30
health
14.30 - 15.10 FREE PRIZE QUIZ Come along and test your knowledge. Winner will win a £25 M&S gift card.
14.30 - 15.00 SAGA HOLIDAYS AND CRUISES Louise Batty, Saga Holidays 15.15 - 15.45 RETIREMENT HOLIDAYS TO CYPRUS Alex Babic, Constantinou Bros Hotels
15.20 - 16.00 VOLUNTEERING ABROAD AFTER 50 Kaya Volunteer Charity
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Show programme
Cookery Theatre
culinary
11.00 - 11.45 SUSHI-MAKING CLASS with Taka Takemoto, SUSHI CRAFT
v 12.05 - 12.50
RISOTTO MADE EASY with Chef Neil Sheppeck
Main Stage
10.00 - 10.45 LINE DANCING with Alan B’s Nuline Dance
10.20 - 10.50 50+ FASHION SHOW
11.00 - 11.45 BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASS with Manchester Dance Centre
dance!
12.00 -12.45 YOGA with British Wheel of Yoga
11.40 - 12.10 BJORN TO BE! ABBA TRIBUTE DUO
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14.15 - 15.00 SUSHI-MAKING CLASS with Takayasu Takemoto, SUSHI CRAFT
music
13.00 - 13.45 BELLY DANCING CLASS with Manchester Dance Centre
14.00 - 14.40 STRICTLY BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN with Jagers Dance
12.20 - 12.50 50+ FASHION SHOW
fashion
13.00 -13.15 LAS VEGAS SHOW GIRLS
13.40 - 14.10 BJORN TO BE! ABBA TRIBUTE DUO
12.15 - 14.30
13.10 - 14.00 MOROCCAN LAMB KEBABS TV Chef Richard Fox
11.00 - 11.15 LAS VEGAS SHOW GIRLS
10.00 - 12.15
10.15 - 11.00 PERFECT PAELLA with TV Chef Richard Fox
Dance Floor
Start time
Features
14.20 - 14.50 50+ FASHION SHOW
v 15.10 CELEBRITY GUEST 14.45 - 15.30 NIA TECHNIQUE Love your body and love your life. Dance to holistic health and fitness with Isabelle P. WalkerLefebvre, heart2heart4life.co.uk 15.40 - 16.20 STRICTLY SWING & JIVE with Jagers Dance www.jandjayevents.co.uk The 50+ Show Magazine
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15.15 - 16.00 COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY MASTERCLASS with Jonathan Hughes, J and Jay Events
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COMPETITIONS
SATURDAY - 29 March Seminars
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Seminar Theatre ONE
Travel Seminar Theatre TWO
v 10.15 - 10.45
10.15-10.50 AMAZING AGEING: How to build & maintain psychological wellbeing. David Buswell, Author of ‘Amazing Ageing’
IDEAS & INSPIRATION FOR SOLO & GROUP TRAVEL By Robinson Rambles On aka Sally Robinson, www.robinsonrambleson.co.uk
v 11.00-11.30
11.00 - 11.30 RETIREMENT HOLIDAYS TO CYPRUS Alex Babic, Constantinou Bros Hotels
WEALTH PRESEVERVATION & INHERITANCE PLANNING: How a well drafted will can help you avoid care fees. Dean Mottershead, East Cheshire Wills
12.00 - 12.30 TOUR, FLY, CRUISE, EXPLORE WITH SHEARINGS HOLIDAYS Michael Bowers, Shearings Holidays
11.40 - 12.30 GARDENING Q&A TIME with Sam Youd, Phil Dunnett and Graham Porter
12.15 - 14.30
gardening
travel
12.45 - 13.30 MONEY MATTERS PANEL Dr Robert McCaffrey, 50+ Show Director Mark Carroll, Financial Ombudsman Service Alex Leahy, Pensions Advisory Service Stuart Brockless, Prudential
v 13.45 - 14.15
12.45 - 13.15 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF RIVER CRUISING Paul Sharp, The River Cruise Line 13.30 - 14.15 VOLUNTEER ABROAD AFTER 50 Kaya Volunteer Charity
finance
HOW TO REMAIN ACTIVE AND DOING THE THINGS YOU LOVE Ruth Owen and David Fisher, Arthritis Research UK
14.30 - 16.30
health
14.30 - 15.15 FREE PRIZE QUIZ Come along and test your knowledge. Winner will win a £25 M&S gift card.
14.30 - 15.00 SAGA HOLIDAYS AND CRUISES Louise Batty, Saga Holidays
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Show programme
Cookery Theatre
culinary
11.00 - 11.45 SUSHI-MAKING CLASS with Taka Takemoto, SUSHI CRAFT
v 12.05 - 12.50
COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY MASTERCLASS with Jonathan Hughes, J and Jay Events
Main Stage
10.00 - 10.45 LINE DANCING with Alan B’s Nuline Dance
10.20 - 10.50 50+ FASHION SHOW 11.00 - 11.15 LAS VEGAS SHOW GIRLS
10.50 - 11.20 NIA TECHNIQUE with Isabelle P. Walker-Lefebvre, heart2heart4life.co.uk 11.30 - 12.00 MANCHESTER AIRPORT CHOIR
music
12.10 - 12.55 YOGA with British Wheel of Yoga
11.40 - 12.10 BJORN TO BE! ABBA TRIBUTE DUO
13.10 - 14.00 MOROCCAN LAMB KEBABS TV Chef Richard Fox
13.00 - 13.45 BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASS with Manchester Dance Centre
12.20 - 12.50 50+ FASHION SHOW
14.15 - 15.00 SUSHI-MAKING CLASS with Takayasu Takemoto, SUSHI CRAFT
14.00 - 14.40 STRICTLY BALLROOM & LATIN AMERICAN with Jagers Dance
10.00 - 12.15
10.15 - 11.00 PERFECT PAELLA with TV Chef Richard Fox
Dance Floor
Start time
Features
13.40 - 14.10 BJORN TO BE! ABBA TRIBUTE DUO
12.15 - 14.30
dance!
fashion
13.00 -13.15 LAS VEGAS SHOW GIRLS
14.20 - 14.50 50+ FASHION SHOW
v 15.10 CELEBRITY GUEST
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15.15 - 16.00 COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY MASTERCLASS with Jonathan Hughes, J and Jay Events
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MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE - C5 Visit stand C5 to be in with a chance of winning afternoon tea for two at the Thistle Portland Hotel in Manchester as well as a will written for free. Leave your details with the staff on the stand and you’ll be entered into their prize draw.
ARTHRITIS RESEARCH UK - C14 Visit Stand C14 and enter a prize draw for the chance to win £50 worth of M&S vouchers. BIOVIBES - E7 Visit Stand E7 and enter a free prize draw to win one of their ‘Ionic Colloidal Silver Kit’ set worth £34.44. Visitors will also be able to purchase Ionic Colloidal Silver atomisers and nasal sprays at a special show offer rate.
NHS BOWEL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME - HEALTH ZONE Visit the Health Zone and take part in a competition which is being run by the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. Do you know the length of the bowel? Guess the length and you could win a Wii fit.
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION - D11A Visit Stand D11A where you can sign-up to Heart Matters for free. Start living a heart-healthy lifestyle by joining Heart Matters – the FREE information and support service from the British Heart Foundation. As a member, you’ll get: a membership pack that includes a tape measure & recipe folder, a bi-monthly Heart Matters magazine, access to their online healthy eating tools, community discussions and support emails, support from the friendly Heart Matters helpline.
RETIREMENT TODAY MAGAZINE - B8 Visit Retirement Today Magazine on Stand B8 and enter a competition for a chance to win a traditional afternoon tea for four people at the luxurious Linthwaite House Hotel, located in the heart of England’s beautiful Lake District, overlooking Lake Windermere and the surrounding Lakeland fells. ROBINSONS HOLIDAYS - A12A Visit the Robinsons Holiday stand and enter into a prize draw to win a Robinsons Holiday to either the Abbey Lawn Hotel in Torquay, the Imperial Hotel in Eastbourne or the Ocean View Hotel on the Isle of Wight. The prize is for an eight day holiday for two people. Prize is valid Between May 2014 and 7th December 2014. Competition prize includes 8 days/7 nights half board accommodation in a standard room and coach travel from any pick-up point in our 2014 brochure. Holiday itinerary is as per relevant brochure tour for chosen date. Terms and Conditions apply.
CONSTANTINOU HOTELS - CYPRUS -A10 Visit stand A10 and enter into a prize draw to win a hotel stay for 2 people for 7 nights at the Athena Beach Hotels for arrivals 1st Nov 2014 to 30th April 2015. The prize will include free dancing lessons and 5 bowls sessions. COUNTRY COUSINS - D10 Visit the Country Cousins stand D10 and enter into a prize draw to win a £50 Love2Shop voucher. CO-OPERATIVE FUNERALCARE - C11 Visit stand C11 to receive a £100 off voucher on their range of pre-paid funeral plans. A Pre-paid funeral is a simple way of arranging and paying for your funeral in advance, reducing the financial burden on those you leave behind, whilst at the same time ensuring that your funeral will be carried out as you want it to be.
SAGA HOLIDAYS - A5 Visit the Saga Holidays stand and enter into a prize draw to win a £250 voucher off your next cruise or holiday. Visitors who pop along to the stand will receive a discount voucher for £25 per person off their next European Holiday or River Cruise or £50 per person off a Worldwide Holiday. Terms and Conditions apply.
DISCOVER DUDLEY AND DUDLEY CANAL TUNNEL AND LIMESTONE MINES - A8 Visit stand A8 and enter into a competition to win two adult tickets for a 45 minute skipper guided boat trip tour into Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines.
STRATHMORE TRAVEL LTD - A11 Visit stand A11 and enter into a prize draw to win a coach holiday for 2 people, valid for any of their 2014 Holidays! Holidays include, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at one of their 3* Hotels with entertainment each evening, full coach travel and excursions. (excludes Easter & New Year Breaks).
FARLEYS SOLICITORS LLP - D7 Visit stand D7 and enter into a prize draw to win a luxury hamper.
SWANSWAY HONDA - E1 Visit the Swansway Honda stand E1 and enter into a prize draw to win a luxury hamper.
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT- B16 For your chance to win a single will from the Goodwill Partnership* (normally £98) have a go at Macmillan Cancer Support’s Legacy Quiz. You don’t need to get everything right to be in with the chance of winning! Make sure you fill in your details and hand it back to the Legacy stand so you can be included in the draw. The Goodwill Partnership offers a face to face will-writing service in the comfort of your own home.
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Financial advice from Prudential If you’re looking for help with savings, investments, or making the most of your money in retirement, then perhaps we can help. We have a team of Financial Planning advisers who can review your finances and help you plan for a more secure future.
Visit us on Stand C2 today for a no-obligation chat about how we can help. Prudential Financial Planning is backed by the financial strength of Prudential, which has been providing financial security for more than 165 years.
Visit www.pru.co.uk/50plus to ďŹ nd out more about Prudential Financial Planning Prudential Financial Planning advisers are qualified and experienced in financial planning and can advise on a range of products from Prudential. This is known as a restricted advice service.
Featured exhibitors ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY Stand C19
BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION Stand D11A
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. We are visiting The 50+ Show to raise awareness and understanding of dementia. We offer free, confidential information and advice to people who are currently living with dementia and those who are worried about their memory or that of a loved one. Local staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions about the condition. No appointment necessary.
Change your life with Heart Matters – the FREE membership service from the British Heart Foundation, offering information and support that encourages a heart-healthy lifestyle. As a member, you’ll get: a membership pack that includes a tape measure & recipe folder, our bi-monthly Heart Matters magazine, access to our online healthy eating tools, community discussions and support emails, and support from our friendly Heart Matters helpline. Join Heart Matters for FREE at the stand D11A.
Telephone: 0300 222 1122 Email: enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk Web: www.alzheimers.org.uk Devon House, 58 St Katharine’s Way, London, E1W 1LB
Telephone: 020 7554 0000 Email: heartmatters@bhf.org.uk Web: bhf.org.uk/heartmatters Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 7AW
BIOVIBES Stand E7
CITIZEN SCIENTIST Stand D11
BioVibes came into being through the search for simple, yet effective, ways of being pro-active with one’s personal health. We have brought together a small range of natural products that can make a real difference, without requiring too much effort. Our ‘Colloidal Silver’ is highly effective at stopping coughs, colds and flu and our natural cotton ‘Earthing Bed Sheets’ interwoven with fine soft silver thread can help you get a really good night’s sleep.
100 years ago 50% of people died before the age of 45. Not everyone would reach 50+. Today, better healthcare means we are living longer. We only get better healthcare because of health research, and thousands of people get involved in this each year. The Citizen Scientist Project helps you find out about research you can get involved in, like focus groups, patient advisory groups and clinical research studies. Research helps change people’s lives….One day it could be yours.
Telephone: 01948 861169 Email: info@biovibes.co.uk Web: www.biovibes.co.uk
Telephone: 0161 206 1828 Email: info@citizenscientist.org.uk Web: www.citizenscientist.org.uk Research and Development, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD
THE CO-OPERATIVE FUNERAL CARE Stand C11
COUNTRY COUSINS Stand D10 At an age in life when familiarity and routine are wholeheartedly embraced, home is where you want to be, whatever it takes to maintain your precious independence. That’s why 24hour, private, live-in care, through Country Cousins is becoming a popular and more affordable choice for those elderly or disabled people who can no longer cope with living at home. A live-in, caring ‘Cousin’ will provide continuity and companionship, with all the comforts of home, where life can go on with a reliable normality.
Here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you’ll always have someone to talk to. Our Pre-paid Funeral Plans mean that, by being prepared today, you will be helping your loved ones tomorrow. A Pre-paid funeral is a simple way of arranging and paying for your funeral in advance, reducing the financial burden on those you leave behind, whilst at the same time ensuring that your funeral will be carried out as you want it to be. Telephone: 0800 0884883 Web: www.co-operativefuneralcare.co.uk
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Telephone: 0844 209 2646 Email: info@country-cousins.co.uk Web: www.country-cousins.co.uk 9B Piries Place, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1EH
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Featured exhibitors FORTINA SPA RESORT Stand C1
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Stand B16
The 4 star Hotel Fortina and the 5 star Fortina Spa Resort in Malta are offering 2 for 1 holidays for 14 night durations and over. Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean with fabulous views overlooking the capital city of Valetta, packages comprise half board and all inclusive accommodation including return flights from Manchester, in-resort hotel transfers and a cruise of Malta’s Grand Harbour. Please visit us on Stand C1 for full details.
Cancer is the toughest fight most of us will ever face. But you don’t have to go through it alone. The Macmillan team is with you every step of the way, from the nurses and therapists helping you through treatment to the campaigners improving cancer care. Together, we are Macmillan Cancer Support. For support, information or if you just want to chat, call us free on 0808 808 00 00 (Monday to Friday, 9am–8pm) or visit macmillan.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 917 3001 Web: www.hotelfortina.com Tigne Seafront, Sliema, SLM 154 MALTA
Telephone: 020 7840 7840 Web: www.macmillan.org.uk 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7UQ
MARIE CURIE Stand C5
NHS BOWEL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME Health Zone
Marie Curie Cancer Care is dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Gifts in Wills fund 1 in 2 of our Marie Curie nurses who work in the homes of terminally ill patients across the UK, providing practical care and support. We are also the biggest provider of hospice beds outside the NHS. Our services are FREE to patients and their families. To find out more, come and meet us on stand C5.
The NHS bowel cancer screening programme is aimed at men and women aged 60 & over. Anyone aged 60-74 will automatically receive a bowel screening kit every 2 years to complete at home. Anyone 75+ is encouraged to take part by calling 0800 707 6060. The screening test aims to find early signs of bowel cancer in people with no symptoms. If caught at the earliest stage, bowel cancer is over 90% treatable. For more information call 0800 707 6060.
Telephone: 0800 716 146 Email: Kimberley.smith@mariecurie.org.uk Web: www.mariecurie.org.uk 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP
Telephone: 0800 707 6060 Email: bowel.screening@nhs.net Web: www.bowelscreening.org
PRUDENTIAL Stand C2
RETIREMENT TODAY MAGAZINE Stand B8
If you’re looking for help with savings, investments or making the most of your money in retirement then perhaps we can help. We have a team of Financial Planning advisers who can review your finances and help you plan for a more secure future. Visit us on Stand C2 for a no-obligation chat about how we can help. Prudential Financial Planning is backed by the financial strength of Prudential, which has been providing financial security for more than 165 years.
Visit our stand and receive a complimentary copy of Retirement Today magazine. Fantastic show offer, subscribe today and receive 12 issues of Retirement Today magazine for only £9.99, plus a free gift. Plus enter our competition for a chance to win afternoon tea for four at the luxurious Linthwaite House Hotel, located in the heart of England’s beautiful Lake District, overlooking Lake Windermere.
Telephone: 0800 000 000 Web: www.pru.co.uk/50plus
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Telephone: 01296 632700 Email: info@amramedia.co.uk www.retirement-today.co.uk
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Featured exhibitors SILVER TRAVEL ADVISOR Stand A21
STROKE ASSOCIATION Stand B4
Win a holiday to France for 2 people! Are you over 50 and love to travel? If the answer is yes, visit silvertraveladvisor.com or meet the team at Stand A21! Silver Travel Advisor is a travel advice and reviews site full of information about all kinds of holidays. It’s free to register and join in, and every month there is a holiday prize draw. A team of friendly advisors can answer your travel questions and you can share your own experiences too.
The Stroke Association believes in life after stroke. That’s why we support stroke survivors to make the best recovery they can. It’s why we campaign for better stroke care, and why we fund research into new treatments and ways to prevent stroke. We are a charity, and we rely on your legacy gifts to change lives and prevent stroke. We’re here for you. If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch.
Email: service@silvertraveladvisor.com www.silvertraveladvisor.com c/o Age UK, 1-6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA
Telephone: 020 7566 1505 Email: legacy@stroke.org.uk www. stroke.org.uk/legacy 240 City Road, London, EC1V 2PR
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Live-in care in your own surroundings.
Is writing a will ticked off your to-do list? With Macmillan’s discounted will writing service, it’s now even easier to make sure your loved ones are looked after.
Your Home. Your Lifestyle. Your Choice.
Our service gives you a choice of trusted legal professionals and saves you money at the same time. And while there’s no obligation to leave a gift to Macmillan, we hope you’ll consider it to help us support more people affected by cancer.
If now’s the time to talk, we’re always happy to listen.
Call us today on 0800 107 4448 or visit macmillan.org.uk/willwriting
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COULD YOU INSPIRE A CHILD TO READ?
www.citizenscientist.org.uk
Beanstalk are looking for volunteers throughout Greater Manchester to support primary school children on a 1:1 basis with their reading.
Text: CITZ to 80010 including name and email or postal address
Reading helpers develop children’s reading and confidence through having fun with books and games. We ask for a commitment of three hours per week for a minimum of 12 months.
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FEATURES THE MOTOR ZONE
CELEBRITY GUESTS Tricia Stewart
The originator and driving force behind the Alternative WI Calendar, Tricia has an amazing and inspirational story to tell. The movie and stage production, ‘Calendar Girls’ is based on her story. Get to know Tricia as she tells us her story on Friday, 28th March at 3.10pm on the Performance Stage. Do make sure you get a front row seat!
Comedian Stan Boardman
After appearing in Granada Television’s ‘The Comedians’, Stan Boardman has become one of the most sought after comedians in the country appearing in pantomimes, concerts, cabaret and summer seasons at major venues all over Britain.
Are you a classic car enthusiast? We will have a range of classic cars on display at The 50+ Show, in cooperation with The Cheshire Classic Car Club. So much time, money and effort goes into making them look amazing - show your support, come along, say hello and maybe take a picture or two!
Enjoy general outrageousness with Stan Boardman on Saturday 29th March at 3.10pm.
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Come and meet the staff from Cancer Research Roadshow UK who will be carrying out very simple health checks. They will run BMI, smokerlyzer and blood pressure checks. A BMI entails calculating a person's Body Mass Index by weighing them, measuring waist size, and comparing these with heights. A smokerlyzer test entails the user exhaling into a handheld machine with a tube, which reads the levels of oxygen in the lungs.
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See the talented Chef, Mr Richard Fox, at The 50+ Show Cookery Theatre. Richard is an award-winning writer, beer and food writer, cook book author and TV chef presenter. Richard’s expertise in the world of food and drink has made him a favourite personality for hosting and demonstrating at gourmet events around the world. He has appeared on UKTV Food, Saturday Cooks on ITV, The Good Food Show on BBC Radio 4, to name but a few. Richard is currently touring the country performing cooking demonstrations on the theme of ‘Love Food, Hate Waste’. Grab a copy of his book entitled ‘How to be an everyday kitchen magician’ – ‘fabulous feasts for almost free’!
Neil is a self-taught chef, taking inspiration from the restaurants he has worked in. Each summer, he manages restaurants at events such as Royal Ascot, The Open Golf, Hampton Court Flower Show, Lord’s Cricket Ground etc. He has been the General Catering Manager for Opera Holland Park, Gypsy in the Field Festival, and most recently the Brasserie and Champagne and Seafood restaurants in the Olympic Park. He has worked with Albert Roux, and cooked for or served Her Majesty The Queen, David Cameron, John Major, Richard Branson, Sir Tim Rice, David Attenborough, Tony Blair, Peter O’Toole, Chris Evans and Will Carling, amongst others.
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FEATURES
BEAUTY ZONE 50+ FASHION SHOW
Fashion show featuring real models, professionally styled and choreographed by Mandy White of White Event Management. Clothes supplied by: Broadstone Mill Shopping Outlet Broadstone Road, Stockport, Cheshire
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Relaxation is on offer at the Beauty zone with John Lewis, where visitors can enjoy a beauty treat, courtesy of experts in make-up and skin care, who will be delighted to demonstrate the tips and tricks of the trade as well as introduce beauty essentials.
Manchester Airport Choir was established in the spring of 2012 by Gareth Malone for his BBC television series The Choir: Sing While You Work, shown on BBC2 in October 2012. After completing filming of the show and its broadcast in the autumn, the Manchester Airport Choir has continued to exist - part of a legacy which Gareth was keen to put in place. The Choir has taken on Ian Chesworth, who worked at Manchester as part of the show, as a permanent Musical Director and has evolved to take on new members. The choir is open to all staff working at Manchester Airport, not just those from MAG, and is not a religious choir. We sing a mix of songs from old classics, modern numbers and even a few in Swahili.
NIA DANCE - FUSION FITNESS FOR MIND, BODY & SOUL
Nia is a sensory-based fitness programme, where classes are taken barefoot and students are encouraged to tap into ‘the body’s way’, as well as their own body’s innate wisdom, moving in a way which the body was originally designed for. One of the remarkable aspects of Nia is that it is a multi-faceted work out with a huge list of benefits and yet it is suited to all people, irrespective of their gender, age and current fitness level. With its influence on holistic health, the many benefits are varied and range from the purely physical, to the mental and emotional, and occasionally soulful, bringing balance and harmony to all aspects of the person’s being. As well as cardio vascular, weight loss, toning and energising benefits, Nia can prove to be particularly beneficial to those with depression and stress, as well as blood pressure, auto immune conditions and many other common conditions. Isabelle’s classes are in Central Manchester - Hebden Bridge (Yorks) - Todmorden (Lancs). For more information on Nia or to find a class near to you contact Isabelle on 07788626363, email: isabelle@heart2heart4life.co.uk
Watch Las Vegas Sh owgirls bring colour , spar kle and glamou r at The 50+ Show with their show stop ping entertainment this Friday and Satu rday at 11am and 1pm on the Perform ance Stage.
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HEALTH MATTERS How to remain active with arthritis
Joint pain can sometimes be dismissed as an inevitable part of ageing, something that we just have to put up with as we get older. Arthritis Research UK believes that this shouldn’t be the case. At this year’s 50+ show they’ll be talking about what we can do to help improve the health of our joints and muscles and here, the health promotion team at Arthritis Research UK gives readers some advice on the role that exercise and diet can play.
Below are a couple of examples of simple exercises that you can do at home or at work for osteoarthritis of the knee: Step ups Step onto the bottom step of stairs with the right foot. Bring up the left foot, then step down with the right foot, followed by the left foot. Repeat with each leg until you get short of breath. Hold on to the bannister if necessary. As you improve, try to increase the number of steps you can do in 1 minute and the height of the step.
There are ten million people in the UK who are living with the pain and stiffness that is caused by musculoskeletal conditions. Osteoarthritis is the most common musculoskeletal condition in older people. Around a third of people aged 45 years and over in the UK, a total of 8.75 million people, have sought treatment from their general practitioner for osteoarthritis. It can occur in different parts of the body, causing pain and stiffness in the knees, hips, feet, ankles, hands and wrists. Everyday things, like walking, standing, working, driving, playing with the grandchildren and gardening can all become more difficult. But there is hope for people who are living with joint pain and stiffness as there are a number of things that can be done to help to strengthen the joints and relieve pain.
Exercise:
Knee squats Hold onto a chair or work surface for support. Squat down until your kneecap covers your big toe. Return to standing. Repeat at least 10 times. As you improve, try to squat a little further. Don’t bend your knees beyond a right angle.
You may think that having arthritis and joint pain means that you need to rest up and avoid physical activity, but in fact exercise is important for people with arthritis because keeping the joints supple will help you to reduce your pain and stay active. Strengthening and stretching exercises are particularly important as they stop joints stiffening up and help to keep them in the right position. You can try a range of exercises such as cycling, Pilates and yoga that cater for every type of mobility and severity of arthritis.
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Weight Loss:
Weight loss can also play an important factor in helping to take care of your joints. Because of the way joints work, the pressure in your knee is five to six times your body weight when you walk, so even a small weight loss can make a big difference. Aside from keeping active, below are several easy and healthy ways to help you lose weight. Cut down on fat – Fat has twice as many calories as the same weight of starch or protein and most people eat far more fat than they need, so it’s important to cut down on fat. Cut down on sugar – Sugar contains only calories and has no other food value so you can cut down on sugar without losing any nutrients. You can use dried fruit, like raisins, to sweeten cereals and puddings; unlike sugar and artificial sweeteners, they also provide vitamins and minerals. Eat more fruit and vegetables – The World Health Organisation recommends that you eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. This is to make sure your body receives the important nutrients that it needs to maintain good health and to protect it during the stress of disease. It’s been suggested that antioxidants in fruit and vegetables may help to protect the joints by mopping up some of the chemicals that cause inflammation. Choose more vegetables or salad to help fill your plate but lower your calorie intake.
Diet:
Although there are no diets or dietary supplements that will cure your arthritis, some people do find that a change in diet can improve their symptoms and help to reduce the symptoms of arthritis. Some vitamins and minerals have been proven to help musculoskeletal conditions. Calcium Calcium is important for maintaining healthy bones. Calcium deficiency increases your risk of osteoporosis, which is particularly common in women after the menopause. Many people with arthritis also have a risk of developing osteoporosis. The best sources of calcium are dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt; calcium-enriched varieties of milks made from soya, rice or oats; and fish that are eaten with the bones (such as tinned sardines). Vitamin D Vitamin D is needed for the body to absorb and process calcium and there’s some evidence that arthritis progresses more quickly in people who don’t have enough vita-
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min D. Vitamin D is sometimes called the sunshine vitamin because it’s produced by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Where possible, going outside and exposing your arms and face to sunlight is the best way to get vitamin D. From June to August just 15 minutes is generally enough. Don’t allow your skin to go red and take care not to burn. A slight deficiency of vitamin D is quite common in winter, so you can also get it from your diet (especially from oily fish) or from supplements such as fish liver oil. However, it’s important not to take too much fish liver oil. If you’re over 60, darkskinned, or don’t expose your skin to the sun very often and are worried about a lack of vitamin D, you should discuss with your doctor whether a vitamin D supplement would be right for you. Iron Iron is important in preventing anaemia and many people with arthritis are anaemic. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to help treat arthritis help the pain and stiffness of arthritis but may cause bleeding and stomach ulcers in some people, leading to anaemia. Stopping NSAIDs or taking another drug alongside them to
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protect the stomach may fix the anaemia, but taking iron supplements will replace the iron your body lost through taking the NSAIDs. The other main cause of anaemia in arthritis is anaemia of chronic disease, which often occurs with rheumatoid arthritis and similar conditions and doesn’t improve with iron supplements. Good sources of iron are red meat; oily fish e.g. sardines; pulses e.g. lentils and haricot beans; and dark green vegetables e.g. spinach, kale and watercress.
Although diet, exercise and weight loss can’t cure arthritis, they can help to relieve the pain and help you to stay active. If you are living with pain, try making a few small changes to your daily routine. More information and advice is available on daily living with arthritis at www.arthritisresearchuk.org/50plusshows or you can visit the Arthritis Research UK stand at the show (stand number C14).
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Simples!
We are forever being told to eat a healthy balanced diet, but what does this mean? Most of us know we should be eating plenty of fruit and vegetables but do you know which fats are better than others or how much salt you are eating? Heart Matters, the free information and support programme from the British Heart Foundation, is here to tell you how to make some easy changes that will help protect your heart health.
All fat is bad isn’t it?
Although all fats are high calories (energy), some types of fat are better for our heart than others. It’s saturated fats that can increase your cholesterol, specifically ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol, which increases the risk of fatty deposits forming in your arteries. Unsaturated fats, meaning monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are a better option and can help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol.
Saturated fats are:
Butter, lard, palm oil, coconut oil/cream and ghee. They are also in dairy products and meat (eg, chicken skin or fat around a chop).
Unsaturated fats are:
Olive, rapeseed, sunflower, corn and soya oils. The oils in fish such as mackerel, herring, pilchards, salmon, fresh tuna and sardines. The fats in nuts like almonds or walnuts.
So what can I do?
Choose low-fat dairy products and lean meat and replace things such as butter and ghee with olive, rapeseed, corn and sunflower oils. You might also think about eating fewer crisps, pastries, takeaways, cakes, biscuits and ice cream as they’re often high in saturated fat. Whichever fats you use, remember they are all high in calories, so aim to only use a little.
What about cholesterol?
Some foods such as prawns, liver, and eggs contain cholesterol, but this doesn’t seem to affect cholesterol levels in most people. It’s the excess cholesterol you produce as a result of eating too much saturated fat that is more important in terms of your heart health. Eating food like prawns and eggs is fine as part of a balanced diet as long as you don’t add saturated fat to them.
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How much is too much salt? The most you should have in a day is 6g, which is about a teaspoon. Most of us have more than this as we’re used to foods tasting a certain way. Try to cut down gradually, don’t add salt to your food, use herbs instead and always check the salt content of readymade food you buy.
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How can I tell if food is high in salt?
If the nutrition label shows more than 1.5g of salt per 100g, then it is high in salt. If the label shows 0.3g or less per 100g, then it is low in salt. Traffic light colours on pack labels can help you see at a glance if a product is high in salt, fat, saturated fat and sugar.
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What about fruit and veg?
Eating five portions a day helps to reduce your risk of heart disease. A portion is 80g but use a handful as a rough guide. Fresh, tinned (in water without added salt or sugar), frozen, juiced and dried all count. If you’re feeling uninspired, visit bhf.org.uk/heartmatters for a portion guide, recipe ideas and online videos to get the whole family cooking.
I enjoy a glass of wine, do I have to stop?
Not as long as you stick to the recommended amounts. Men should not regularly drink more than 3-4 units a day, woman 2-3 units a day. A pint of lager, beer or cider is around two and a half units. A 175ml glass of wine is around two units and a single pub measure of spirits is around one unit. If you are not sure visit bhf.org.uk/heartmatters and use our handy alcohol unit calculator. Try one of Heart Matters’ heart-healthy recipes – Roasted red onion and fennel soup – ideal to heat you up after a cool winter walk.
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Roasted red onion and fennel soup Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 55-60 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 small red onions, sliced 1 small fennel bulb (about 175g/6oz total weight), trimmed and thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 2 tbp olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 4 tbsp red wine (or additional stock) ½ tsp dried thyme 450ml (16fl oz) home-made or reduced-salt vegetable stock Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Small fresh thyme sprigs, to garnish (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/ gas mark 6. Put onions, fennel and garlic (if using) into a small, non-stick roasting tin; add olive oil and toss to coat vegetables. Roast in oven for about 35 minutes or until vegetables are softened and tinged brown at the edges, stirring once. 2. Remove from oven and transfer mixture to a nonstick saucepan. Add red wine vinegar; cook over a medium heat for 1 minute, stirring. Add red wine; bubble for 2-3 minutes or until almost all the wine has evaporated, stirring. Add thyme and stock. Bring to the boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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• Use ½-1 tsp chopped fresh thyme in place of the dried thyme. • Roasting the vegetables before simmering the soup adds an extra richness to the flavour. • Serve with crusty French bread, if you like.
3. Remove from heat; season to taste with black pepper. Divide soup between serving bowls; serve immediately, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs (if using).
For more heart-healthy recipes join Heart Matters. Visit bhf.org.uk/heartmatters or call 0300 330 3300*. When you join, you’ll get
a free welcome pack with the latest issue of Heart Matters magazine, a recipe folder to start collecting heart-healthy recipes and a tape measure to check if you’re a healthy shape. As part of the ongoing free support, you’ll get the magazine sent to you every two months and access to online tools like our recipe finder, free email support and online community. *(Similar cost to 01 or 02 numbers; lines are open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday).
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A true story... POMMIES GO HOME I would only have to think of what Sydney Harbour looked like when I first saw it or when I left it three years later, not just the place but for those I’d grown to love there, and I would get a lump in my throat. It was in the late 60s, I was young and adventurous, commuting to Oxford Street by tube for work and shared a flat in Nottinghill Gate, with friends. London then was the height of fashion with music festivals of love and peace but something was missing. I had broken up with my boyfriend and I was on a mission to put the past behind me and start afresh. I had chosen Sydney, as I knew people there and it was all of £10 to emigrate. I was on a plane for three days which took me through different time zones,
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stopping at Istanbul, Bombay, Singapore and Melbourne. The minute I stepped off the plane at Bombay to change planes, I felt a whoosh of heat enveloping me and the sun beating like a great fan against my tired face. When I arrived at Sydney, and adjusted from the ringing in my ears from the sound of the plane, the first thing I noticed was that the sky was a phosphorescent blue. My friends, whom I had worked with in London, were waiting for me at the airport. I was to stay with them a few nights. We drove along the coast to their home where I could see the arch of the bridge, as full of promise as a rainbow. Enormous and more curious seagulls than I had ever seen in England hovered over us. The stretch of bold advertising along the high street, I could barely see for the kitschy splendor of it all. My new life had begun. The wine that passed around the table that evening, I shall never forget. I drank a lot. I was experiencing mixed feelings of this adventure, a voyage into unchartered waters and the reality of being in Sydney far from home and having to stay for two years. What if I hated it? I rented a flat in Darling Point, over22
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looking a bay, with a small balcony from which I could see the Harbour Bridge and the ferries coming and going. I could see the Opera House slowly rising, near Bennelong Point, and I was later to discover that there was controversy over the cost and the building stopped. The scent was overpowering from the wild flowers that grew on the cliff descent where I would walk down in the morning to the jetty. The sun on my neck, the smell of the sea and the newness of it all was so appealing. It was a ferry ride of 15 minutes to Circular Quay and I marvelled at the blue skies and sea, I never wanted it to end. Other passengers off to work in the city, bank managers in their shorts and knee high socks which I always found amusing, would read the morning papers, oblivious to it all. I couldn’t help looking at the wonders of the harbour and the bridge, the rich blue skies and sea. I struggled at first with difficulties in finding work and making friends. There appeared to be hostility towards the English immigrant in those days. This, I was told later, is because they kept moaning and complaining. I used to see graffiti on walls saying “whinging pommies go March 2014
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was shy of one week away from my 17th birthday, when my parents pulled the rug out from under my feet. We were living abroad at the time, and I was due to fly out to England to visit my brother and family for my 17th birthday. For a number of days now, my parents had been lecturing me about being careful not to talk to strangers, not to take parcels from anyone – the usual stuff. This particular evening they looked at me and said “We need to talk to you”. “Oh dear me, I thought, another lecture”, but they sat me down and said “after mother had given birth to my brother, problems developed when she had an ectopic pregnancy, and she had to have a hysterectomy. So when they wanted to have a baby girl, they adopted me”. I stared at them stunned, it was like the world had stopped turning and the lights had all gone out. I remember saying to them that it made no difference, I still loved them. It was many years later that I realised that that was not true. My perception of them changed. They were not my parents. So who was I? I did ask my father if he knew anything about my mother and he told me that she had been a teenager, who got drunk and went with a soldier and became pregnant. This was in 1957. A year later I got married, not just to get away from them, but to have something that was all my own. I have 3 beautiful children from the marriage, but the marriage didn’t last. During my first marriage I came with my husband and family to live in England where I stayed with the children when the marriage broke up. I even married a second time, an even worse experience. Looking back now, it took me 25 years to recover from that evening and to come to terms with the facts. So what helped me? Well, in 1982 the law in England changed, and adopted children could try and find their birth parents. By this time both my adopted parents had passed away. So I started searching, with the help of the social services in my area, and a few months later had the facts in my hand. My mother was 23 when she met my father, but he was already married, so my mother’s family made her give me up for adoption. I wasn’t adopted till I was 4 years old. My father had been honest enough to have his name on my birth certificate, and he paid money to the orphanage the whole time I was there. I remember being so cross with my adopted father for lying to me about my mother. He could have said he didn’t know. Well, this is many years later now, and with the help of wonderful computerised programmes for geneology research, I have found out much, much more, and have even managed to get a photo of my mother, a photo of my father and photos of half brothers and sisters. Two of them have died, but the other two I am in touch with. Both my parents have died, my mother back in 1981, a year before I was legally able look for her. My father died a few years ago, at the age of 96, so maybe I have inherited his genes. I have found cousins, and met some of them. That big hole that I had in my heart since 1957 has now been filled. It was an emotional jigsaw puzzle, which is now complete. I found out that my mother had tried searching for me, but as my adopted parents had taken me abroad, she had no luck. I would encourage others to take the route I have taken. It is exciting to find out about your family, and quite breath-taking when skeletons come out of the cupboards of the past. There are a few in my family. But, they are my skeletons. Part of my past. It is how I got to be here today. So here’s a toast to my relatives, past and present, God bless them all. v
Pictures above: Some 'snaps' from a very old album (1968/9). The small black and white photos are views from the ferry of Sydney when I commuted to work, the balcony house is where I lived although I think that was when I lived in Paddington and one of the opera house from the ferry still being built. There is one of me on top of a building in Sydney (note the ad!), Geoff and I, a view of Sydney Harbour Bridge and me lying on a deserted beach.
home” and there were times when I felt homesick. But it soon faded. I fell in love of course. Not just with the bridge and the harbour but with friends, their hospitality, their sentimentality and their recklessness and eventually with a man. Sydney was growing into a great metropolis but still poised between overgrown country town populated with Greek and Italian market gardeners and a gentle beach and harbour. In half an hour from where I lived, I could be on a harbour beach or an ocean beach, washing scallops down with wine, watching beautiful people on the beaches, surfers tumble and children play. How could I not fall in love? When you are young and far from home in a seductive place, you fall in love with the vivid colours and the sensation of distance with its far away sadness, Sydney has always struck me as melancholy. The university where Geoff worked as a scientist and I worked as an administrator, and the clubs where he played his clarinet, filled me with great joy. We’d go from lunching in the grounds, endless walks along the coastline and back to his place listening to Brahms’s clarinet quintet in the fading sunshine. So why did I leave? The simple answer is that you can have too much of a good thing. It was unreal, the wine bars, beach life, although seductive, there was too much fun and not enough work. It is a sad but necessary fact for some of us to face: that we fare better when the going isn’t easy. On the day before I sailed away, I sat on a bench in a park overlooking the harbour and I cried buckets. v
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Top tips for getting the most out of your retirement income 1. A retirement income is like fuel for your car – knowing where you want to go will help determine how much fuel you need. Get a state pension statement and review any statements you may have had from your pension provider to help you understand where you stand. A state pension statement gives you an estimate of the state pension you may get when you reach your state pension age, based on your National Insurance record as it stands when the statement is produced. It includes simple information that will help you understand what effect further qualifying years may have on the amounts shown on the statement. Contact the Pensions Service at: www. gov.uk/state-pension-statement to get a statement. If you have a pension of your own or through your work, you should also contact them for information about how much is in your pension pot and a fore-
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cast of how much your savings are likely to be worth when you retire. Your pension provider can also tell you what other benefits your pension has, for example whether it includes a form of life insurance. If you have more than one pension make sure you get statements from all your pension providers. If you want to talk through what you get back, give us a ring on 0845 601 2923. 2. Don’t leave anything out - Trace lost pensions. If you have lost contact with an old employer’s pension scheme you could be leaving out some of your money. If you are not sure how to find any of your money you can talk to us or contact the Pension Tracing Service who can help you to find a lost pension. The Pensions Tracing Service should be able to provide you with the current contact details of your scheme. You can use their tracing service by telephone, post or online. The Pension Tracing Service has
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access to many pension schemes’ contact details and makes them available to the public, on request. To contact the tracing service call them on 0845 6002 537, complete the online form at www.gov.uk/ find-lost-pension or write to them at; Pension Tracing Service The Pension Service Tyneview Park, Whitley Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE98 1BA 3. Beware of early access schemes. These are sometimes called Pension Liberation Plans. Contact is often initiated by firms offering to help you do pension reviews and they can look legitimate. Watch out for anyone who claims to be able to release pension cash as a loan or lump sum before the law allows. The perpetrators often work alongside ‘introducers’ or ‘advisers’ who try to entice the public with spam text messages, cold calls or website promotions into transferring their existing workplace or private pension with the promise of being able to release a portion as cash before the age of 55. The remainder of the funds is likely to be invested in highly dubious and risky, unregulated investment structures, often based overseas. Although it may be tempting to release cash from your pension early, schemes presented to you, particularly if you are under age 55, are unlikely to be legitimate and you will incur a large tax penalty and possibly lose all your money. If you are unsure about any financial services that contact you in this way, check to see if they are registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (www.FCA. ORG.UK) If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. If you think you have been a victim of a pension liberation fraud or if you have information regarding pension liberation fraud, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. If in doubt, check it out. Don’t be worried, or put off by jargon. If there is anything you don’t understand about your workplace pension, ask questions and if in doubt call us on 0845 601 2923. Our website has a series of fact sheets which explain key pension topics such as death benefits, taking a small pension pot as a lump sum and transferring a pension. 5. Make sure you receive everything you’re entitled to. If you have already retired and are struggling to make ends meet, you may be entitled to some extra support. Contact the Pension Service or your local Citizens Advice Bureau. 6. Check out the rest to get the best. When approaching retirement, shop around for the best pension deal you can get for your money. If you have health problems, you may be able to get more for your money. For help with choosing an annuity, try our online planners at www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk/online-tools. 7. It is easy to take an unexpected turn, make sure you are prepared for the journey of life no matter where it takes you. If things change for you and you need to
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rethink when you retire either due to ill health or changes in circumstances, give us a ring and we can help guide you through the things you need to think about. 8. Get independent advice. For free independent advice and guidance about saving for retirement, or if you believe something has gone wrong with your pension, please call us on 0845 601 2923. Alternatively, you can write to us at: The Pensions Advisory Service, 11 Belgrave Road, London, SW1V 1RB. You can also send us a message via our website www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk or web chat with one of our team. Since 1983, The Pensions Advisory Service has been helping people understand pensions. We provide independent guidance and information on all types of pension plans. If something goes wrong with your private or workplace pension, we can help with that too. We are a not for profit organisation and our services are free, independent and impartial. We don’t sell anything and our staff and volunteers are highly trained and experienced pensions specialists.
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We deliver our service in a number of ways: telephone helpline, written enquiries, online enquiries, web chat and our website. We also act as impartial mediators in pension disputes involving occupational, personal and stakeholder pensions. Our website and leaflets cover all aspects of UK pensions. v
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Six Reasons...
WHY YOU SHOULD STAY IN A HOSTEL ON YOUR NEXT TRIP
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People of all ages are welcome in hostels
Some hostels will inevitably have a younger crowd but it is certainly a myth that people over the age of 30 don’t stay in hostels. They certainly do! It’s great when there is a mix of people from all over the world, of all ages and backgrounds. It makes for interesting conversation over a coffee in the kitchen or a drink at the bar. Age is just a number when you are travelling.
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Hostels can feel like a home from home. A lot of them have living areas so after a day sightseeing, you can get away from your bedroom and relax on a couch, use a computer, watch a film on the big screen, have a swim in the pool or find a quiet corner and have some alone time. Some hostels will have a communal kitchen, so you can cook if you like or you may be lucky enough to get a great deal were a delicious breakfast is included. A FREE Breakfast served up in a boutique hostel in Bali…delicious.
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My favourite thing about staying in hostels is meeting new people. You never know who you are going to meet and where in the world they will be from. I have made many friends along the way from a meeting in a hostel. I have found out about places to visit, tips for eating, shopping and things to avoid in a matter of minutes staying in hostels. Right: With new travel friends– on our way down the Great Wall of China.
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Who says Hostel staying can’t be luxurious?
A lot of hostels tend to be centrally located if staying in a city. This is great news for exploring. Chances are the staff will know all the best ways to get around. You will often find that some staff in the hostel will be travelling themselves and can recommend places to go with a fresh pair of eyes. Even if the hostel is not in the centre, public transport will be close and save time, money and effort hiring a car and trying to park.
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Great value
There is no doubt about it if you have a budget or just want to spend your money on enjoying the destination rather than the inside of a room…then hostels are great value. Whether you choose a single dorm bed or a private room you will save some serious pennies. This is great news if you are hoping to travel further for longer or extend your weekend break to a nice long weekend without spending more on accommodation.
Some hostels are stunning and have design factors that some boutique hotels would be jealous of. Most hostels will have private rooms so you can have your own space with en suite bathrooms too. You can find fresh white linen sheets, flat screen TVs and even some toiletries can be provided. One hostel I stayed in recently in London even had a memory foam mattress and I had an amazing nights sleep. v
Luxury roof top terrace in a hostel in Busan, South Korea Sally Robinson has a Travel Blog – Robinson Rambles On www.robinsonrambleson.co.uk were you could get more information about her speaking engagements and follow her travels around the world. You can follow her on Facebook ‘Robinson Rambles On’ and on Twitter @roborambleson
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The Legendary Silk Road A train journey like no other...
Dinah Holland from Silver Travel Advisor had the train trip of a lifetime aboard the Silk Road Explorer a 13 day journey across three of the ‘stans’ of Central Asia: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, with Noble Caledonia. The Silk Road started in the second century AD and continued until the 13th century reaching its peak in the 11th and 12th centuries when goods, not only silk but porcelain, paper, tea, lacquerware and spices made the journey from China to the West whilst gold, silver, ivory, lapis, coral, wool and fruits did the journey in reverse, finishing in present day Xi’an. For my journey, we were a group of 16 English speakers, and we formed our own group with our own English speaking local guides. There were three different standards of compartment on the train including those with private shower and wc. The train staff was mainly Russian or Uzbek and service in the restaurant car was swift and friendly and the food was surprisingly good considering the restricted space for its preparation. We flew to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, via Frankfurt. Our local guide, Gozel, was a gem, a 58 year old woman who spoke excellent English, The 50+ Show Magazine
wore beautiful Turkmen long dresses with elaborate embroidery, and gave us all the relevant information about the places we visited with just the right amount of humour. Turkmenistan is 80% desert and the remainder of the country is a bizarre mixture of ancient ruins and dazzling white marble. The ‘stans we visited gained independence in 1991 with the fall of the Soviet Union and Turkmenistan was ruled by President Niyazov who called himself Turkmenbashi (leader of the Turkmen) until he died of a heart attack in 2006. But not before he had undertaken a complete rebuilding of Ashgabat in white marble and scattered golden statues of himself throughout the city, which was scrupulously clean, not a scrap of litter anywhere. Bus stops contained a closed air conditioned room with TV…. Vagrants in London would love that. The weather was glorious, temperature of 27 degrees, and all the white marble was blinding in the sunshine. Most of our train travel was by night and Day 4 found us in Mary (pronounced Mah-ri) where we arrived early in the morning. A small minibus took us half an hour’s drive to Merv. Although now almost totally in ruins Merv was once known as “Queen of the World” and was one of the great cities of the Islamic world. It was a major city on the Silk Road
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until it was destroyed by Chinggis (we know him as Genghis) Khan in the 13th century. From now on we were to visit many of what we came to name the Five Ms: mausoleums, minarets, mosques, madrassas (Islamic schools) and museums. And I could add “maidens” for there were groups of local visitors, pretty girls with long dark hair and wearing beautiful long dresses with elaborate embroidery. Next day found us in Bukhara, Uzbekistan where we were to stay the night in a hotel, a shower at last! We met our new guide, Timur. He spoke good English but I was thankful for the copy of the Lonely Planet guide book on Central Asia which had been kindly supplied by Noble Caledonia and which filled in the gaps in information! Bukhara was very interesting with most of the centre full of madrassas, minarets, a massive fortress and a charming plaza built around a pool shaded by trees including a mulberry tree dating back to 1477. Covered bazaars housed hundreds of shops with fairly persistent owners. So different to Ashgabat, where we saw neither other tourists nor indeed any shops. Next stop was Khiva, a 45 minute bus ride from Urgench where our train had arrived overnight. A chilly day in contrast to the warm (28°C) days we had experienced so far. Khiva is built within a walled city,
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every building a mass of blue tiles and mosaic. There were vendors everywhere selling bags, scarves, pottery and lots of fur hats. After lunch at the last Emir’s summer residence we returned to the town and climbed steep steps up a tower for superb views of the town and its walls. Back to the train for a 14 hour overnight journey to Samarkand where we stayed two nights in a hotel - another very welcome shower! Alexander the Great, in the 4th century BC said “Everything I have heard about Samarkand is true, except that it’s more beautiful than
up to “the mountains” which was in fact to a village in the hills where we were to see local people, drink tea, nibble biscuits and watch a mock wedding and local dancing. The owner of the house and garden where we were visiting was a splendid 80-year-old woman with 12 children and 69 grandchildren! A good job they don’t celebrate Christmas…. Next day we arrived in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan. Flattened by a massive earthquake in 1966 it was rebuilt with Russian aid and Russian workers who were given free housing on completion of
I ever imagined.” Founded 2750 years ago, it was located on the crossroads of the Silk Road leading to China, India and Persia. Destroyed by Chinggis Khan in the 12th century it was rebuilt by Timur (Tamerlane) a century later. Day 10 and we left the hotel at 7 a.m. to return to the train. We were to have a morning travelling through the countryside, very pleasant to see the views of farms and agricultural land, herds of goats, some donkeys, people working in the cotton fields and even a few horses, almost the first time we had travelled by day. Our coaches met us and we drove
the rebuilding. It is a huge sprawling city with many impressive modern buildings and shops. But the most impressive and important item in Tashkent is the 7th century Osman Quran, said to be the world’s oldest copy of the Koran on display, and well protected in the Moyie Murbarek Library Museum. Back to the train which left at 9 p.m. for Kazakhstan to see its greatest architectural monument and “most important site of pilgrimage” (according to Lonely Planet). The Yasaui Mausoleum was built in the late 14th century for the first great Turkic Muslim holy man and is known for
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its vast 2000 kg metal cauldron for holy water. It was so cold we were back on the train by midday for a hot coffee and the train stayed there until 4.30 when it left for the 888km journey to Almaty. Kazakhstan is about the same size as the whole of Western Europe so we had a long journey to make. Day 13 and time to go home. We left the train to be met by our local guide, though Timur was still with us. First visit was to the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, largest all wood building in Central Asia and dripping in bling. What a difference from the austere mosques we had seen throughout the two previous countries. Lunch, best meal so far away from the train, then for some reason back on the bus to wind our way up a nearby mountain to a height of 1700m to see a speed skating rink. By now it was snowing! What a change from the lovely weather we had had earlier in the journey. Everything in Kazakhstan was much pricier than in the other countries and we were aghast that a bottle of wine would cost US$40. However the train Tour Director was there and complimentary wine appeared! Together with speeches and thanks all round for an excellent journey with some amazing sights to be remembered for many years to come. Did I enjoy the Legendary Silk Road Train? Most definitely. Would I take another train trip? Absolutely. In fact I have already sent off for information on NobleCaledonia’s train journey from Romania through Bulgaria, Turkey and on to Iran. Now that will be an amazing journey. It’s not until 2015 so I will have to start saving up for it now... This article is brought to you by: www.silvertraveladvisor.com the UK’s only dedicated travel information and advice website for the over 50s.
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3 of the Most Popular DIY Projects
DIY enthusiasts are never quite satisfied with their homes, always looking for the next opportunity to modify or improve. But for those who have never made a foray into the DIY realm, it can be difficult to know which projects are most suitable for beginners, and what projects will render the most notable improvements, especially if you are preparing a house for sale.
1. A lick of paint This aspect of DIY is so obvious that many people don’t even consider it DIY, but the difference between a professional paint job and a thoughtless paint job can be huge. Whether you are refreshing radiators, transforming windows or completely redesigning a room with an exotic new coat of paint, painting is a simple way to have a big impact with minimal cost and effort. When painting, always move furniture away from areas you intend to paint and cover carpets and furniture with dust sheets to prevent paint splattering. Paint in brush strokes going up and down, never side to side. This ensures an even coat and smooth finish. If painting around a door frame, window or skirting board ‘cut in’ the paint. This involves very slowly and carefully painting around the item so you achieve a clean line finish. If you are not confident, you can cover the window or door frame with masking tape, paint and then remove the tape once painting is finished.
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2. New fittings Kitchens and bathrooms are fertile ground for DIY. They have the advantage of having the essential components (bath, shower, sink and toilet in bathrooms, and units and sink in a kitchen) already installed. This means that a big impact can be made merely by changing the aesthetic elements, such as kitchen cupboard doors, tap fittings and tiles, to create a completely new feel. Such a makeover is easily accomplished and there are a wide range of new looks you can achieve, either by sourcing curious vintage pieces from your local architectural salvage shop, at car boot sales or from antiques dealers, or simply by visiting IKEA to achieve a more modern look.
3. Splash out on new furnishings
One of the simplest and most effective ways to transform any room is to reassess your soft furnishings. Removing carpets and fitting slatted flooring or restoring
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beautiful Victorian floor boards can look spectacular and create a strong sense of space when coupled with an attractive rug. Sewing new cushion covers is very simple and the only cost is fabric and thread. Re-upholstering a sofa is no job for an amateur, but it is relatively inexpensive and can change the feel of a room. You could also consider replacing curtains with blinds and covering painted walls with exciting new wallpaper. You could even source your own images and have them printed onto bespoke wallpaper. The opportunities are only limited by your imagination. There are plenty of other DIY projects that beginners can consider, from installing homemade bookshelves to designing and framing your own artistic prints to be displayed on your walls. Search the web, looking at websites such as Pinterest, for inspiration for things you can achieve yourself. v Article from www.freefeatures.com
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THE DIY SCHOOL Plastering Course Student Debbie shows how women always do excellent plastering. Plastering Course student Deborah Hatton is a classic example of how women are exceptional learners and can put the guys to shame. Throughout the time that Debbie was with us on the Essentials Plastering Course we were amazed at how effortless she made plastering look. Debbie remained calm, composed, in control and what was amazing was how clean she remained at the end of the day. Debbie looked as if she had simply done a day’s shopping down King Street. This approach meant that Debbie produced exceptional work and we are in no doubt that this will continue through to her work when she retires with her husband Max to France. Here is what Debbie had to say about her experience at The DIY School. “I booked the Plastering Course and my husband the Bricklaying Course for Garden Walls, as we are planning on renovating our retirement home in France. Before arriving at The DIY School I was very apprehensive about what I was letting myself in for. I shouldn’t have worried. As soon as I arrived I was made to feel at ease from being greeted by the delightful Molly the receptionist, to meeting the guys I would be training with and our very patient trainer Mike.” “The first day was a bit challenging as it was putting up plasterboard but I was given great advice by Mike and also lots of encouragement from the other men on the course. Once we started on the plastering it became great fun and I can honestly say I looked forward to each day. From learning to plaster walls and ceilings (without any landing on your head), to repairing and making the mix.” “I can thoroughly recommend this course to other Ladies as once you have got through the door on the first day you will enjoy yourself and also learn a great skill that will save you money!” v
Images above: Debbie during her plastering course at The DIY School. Left: DIY School students and Debbie pose with their certificates after completing a course.
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Get your daffodils planted for spring
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ou would be hardpushed to find a more beautiful or traditional sign that spring has arrived, than a dazzling display of golden Daffodils. Planted in autumn, these vibrant flowers burst into action around March, heralding the onset of spring. However, different varieties bloom at varying times between January and May. Daffodils are very easy to grow and require very little care after planting. The bulbs are also extremely winter-hardy and will grow in a wide range of climates. As a general rule, you should plant bulbs one and a half times the depth of the bulb, in full sun or partial shade, between September and October; this allows for proper root development. To enjoy your own golden display next year, you need to start planting your daffodil bulbs over the next few weeks. It couldn’t be easier. In fact, the only difficult part is choosing the variety of daffodil you would like, as this beautiful flower comes in various colours, shapes and sizes. Do you know your large cup from your miniatures? If not, then read on to discover all you need to know about daffodils.
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Daffodil varieties: Large cup
The varieties classified as large-cup or trumpet daffodils usually have one flower per stem, and the cup (or corona) is about one-third the length of the petals. In trumpet types, the cup is longer than the petals. They are reliable bloomers each spring, and often increase in spread and amount of bloom from year to year.
Double
These daffodils are undoubtedly the show-stoppers of the daffodil world. Not content with a single row of petals, they have multiple rings of petals or tufted cups full of frills. Flower colours may be yellow, white, peach, pink, bicolour, or mixed. Many are so packed with petals that they almost look like miniature peonies.
Miniature
A beautiful and popular variety of daffodil which is not just small in stature but in every aspect of appearance. Despite their diminutive look they are as hardy as their larger counterparts, but miniature Daffodils can be overwhelmed if planted next to large flowers or bushes. Baby Moon, Golden Bells and Hawera are among some of the most popular miniature varieties.
Split Corona
These fancy-looking flowers are sonamed because the trumpet part of the daffodil is split. The result is a beautiful frilly flower that is equally as hardy as the more standard varieties. It comes in an array of colours such as yellow, pink, peach and orange.
Scented
Although most daffodils have some scent, there are a few varieties that are unmistakably more fragrant than others. Of these, the most scented types are Silver Chimes, Curlew, Sweetness and Quail. But remember to check the flowering times of these varieties, as they can be as varied as January to May.
Above: Daffodil ‘White Lion’ - Luxurious folds of soft yellow and lemon petals. Daffodil ‘Birma’ - Bright golden blooms with deep orange trumpets are carried high on tall stems. Daffodil ‘Tahiti’ - Flamboyant soft yellow petals with ruffled copper centres are sure to warm your heart. Daffodil ‘Golden King Alfred’ - Traditional, large trumpets on tall, sturdy stems. Daffodil ‘Dick Wilden’ - A blaze of golden petals with frilly centres. Daffodil ‘Pink Pride’ - Pretty pink-yellow trumpets that deepen to rose pink as they mature Daffodil ‘Cheerfulness’ - Rosettes of soft yellow rounded petals. Daffodil ‘Spellbinder’ - Large trumpets open greenish-yellow, maturing to white, against a backdrop of lemony yellow petals. Image from: www.vanmeuwen.com
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Small Cup
Small-cup daffodils have all the same qualities of large-cup and trumpet daffodils, with the exception of the size of their cups. To be classified as a smallcup daffodil, the cup must be less than one-third the length of the petals. Most small-cup daffodils bear only one flower per stem. Blooms may be yellow, white, pink, or bicolour, and some are fragrant. Popular small cup varieties include: Barrett Browning, Merlin and Queen of the North. v Article from www.freefeatures.com The 50+ Show Magazine
Primrose Husky Appleblossom
A super variety to choose to overwinter and produce fantastic colour early springtime. Produces stunning, graduated pink flowers with a small yellow eye.
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Iris Reticulata
Dwarf wild iris pops with deep, wild purple or blue - a welcome contrast to many of spring’s pastel flowers. Cut a clutch of the iris to put in a vase and take the pleasing fragrance of this early spring flower inside.
Cool Wave Pansies
The best trailing pansies,
with exceptional overwintering performance and the first pansy to blossom again in spring. Images from: plantmenow.co.uk
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