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YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO ROYSTON & BEYOND • SEPTEMBER 2014 • ISSUE 109

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME! ENJOY OUR HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLBEING SPECIAL ONLINE FEATURE

HEALTH & BEAUTY

SEPT 14 • ISSUE 109

ROYSTON RUNNERS HARVEST TRAIL Half or Quarter Marathon

Home Helpers

Whether you are an experienced trail runner or just a rookie, this is the run for you. 98% off road through the beautiful undulating Hertfordshire countryside. We run this event to give all trail runners an affordable day trail running. There are no frills i.e. ‘T’ shirts or prizes but we do offer refreshments at the finish and a certificate of completion. Give it a try, you won’t regret it.

Best to enter early because we were nearly oversubscribed last year.

Do you want to work with local older people?

If you can communicate well with older people and you are good at cleaning and domestic tasks then we have the opportunity for you.

Flexible hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

Rates £7.65 per hour.

Regular holiday pay.

To apply call: 01707 386068 www.ageuk.org.uk/hertfordshire Registered charity number 1116662

p.s. There are full catering facilities (including bar), showers and changing in the clubhouse.

Distance:13.1 miles or 6.5miles Club Chair on 07719 132793

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GIVE BLOOD!

Summer comes to an end but the need for blood is constant. In September, as the summer holidays end, children head back to school and people return to work. NHS Blood and Transplant is urging people in the local area to make sure giving blood is part of their routine.

NHS Blood and Transplant is asking blood donors new and old to make an appointment to donate blood to help keep stocks healthy throughout the autumn months.

Although overall blood use within the NHS has reduced, thanks to improvements in clinical and surgical practices, hospitals and patients still rely on more than 7,000 people attending a donation session every day across England and North Wales.

Next Session: Fri 5th September 1-315pm & 4.30-7pm Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road Visit blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Life’s too busy for boring workouts. 60 minutes of Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing moves will leave you sweating, smiling, and laughing!

This is the new Jazzercise!

Back to School Special Offer

Get your first week free!

Throughout September 2014.

New students only

Royston - Greneway School, Garden Walk Tuesday 6.15pm Strength 45 7.00pm Jazzercise Thursday 6.40pm Strength 45 7.30pm Jazzercise Saturday 9.00am Jazzercise Melbourn Village College Wednesday 7.15pm Jazzercise For more information text or call Maxine on 0796 316 1246 jazzercise_ royston.melbourn@yahoo.co.uk *Terms & Conditions apply

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September is back to Fitness

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Stage Right Studios, Royston Thursday 7.00pm Your 1st class is free!!

ESSE Retail & Therapy, Melbourn Monday 7.00pm & 8.15pm Wednesday 9.30am

For more info and classes go to www.giorgiasfitness.com or call 07870 601391

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Improve your posture, tone your tummy and strengthen your core stability in a relaxed and friendly environment

CLASSES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER Tuesdays: 8.00-9.00pm – improvers Wednesdays: 9.20-10.20 am – improvers, 10.30-11.30am – beginners 6.45-7.45pm – improvers, 8.00-9.00pm – beginners, 8.00-9.00pm – improvers Thursdays: 9.25-10.25am – improvers, 10.30-11.30am –beginners, 6.00 - 7.00pm – beginners, 7.10-8.10pm – beginners, 8.15-9.00pm – intermediate Saturdays: 9.00-10.00am – improvers, 10.15-11.15am – beginners Classes taught by Cathryn Jaffray in well appointed studios in Royston

For more info please call Cathryn 01763 249750/07967 740652 or email: info@premier-pilates.co.uk www.pilatesinroyston.co.uk

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Richard Lowden BSc, DipPT Personal Training & Sports Massage 07980 910 989 @richard_lowden

The real test of your mettle isn’t how much you can push, it’s how far you can push yourself. Build up your blasting capacity with standing long jumps. Aim to jump as long as you are tall!

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STAGE RIGHT OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEND CLASSES IN BALLET, TAP, MODERN, JAZZ, STREETDANCE, COMMERCIAL, CONTEMPORARY, LYRICAL, MUSICAL THEATRE, DRAMA, SINGING AND ACROBATIC DANCE PLUS EXAMS AND MEDAL TESTS, SCHOOL PRODUCTIONS AND COMPETITION WORK WE CATER FOR 2 YEAR OLDS THROUGH TO ADULTS, BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED AND HAVE OUR OWN PREMISES HOUSING 4 FULLY EQUIPPED STUDIOS, COFFEE BAR AND DANCEWEAR SHOP! OUR TEACHERS ARE FULLY QUALIFIED, CRB CHECKED, HAVE TRAINED AT THE COUNTRIES TOP COLLEGES FOR PERFORMING ARTS AND HAVE EXTENSIVE PERFORMING CAREERS NEW CLASSES STARTING WEEK COMMENCING 8th SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 3.45-4.15 BABY BALLET FOR 2 YEARS SATURDAY 1.00-1.45 JUNIOR STREETDANCE (Under 8’s) 1.00-1.45 SENIOR ACRO (13 plus) 2.30-3.00 JUNIOR ACRO (Under 8’s) 2.30-3.15 INTERMEDIATE ACRO (9-12yrs) 2.30-3.15 SENIOR STREETDANCE (13 plus) 3.15-4.00 INTERMEDIATE STREETDANCE (9-12yrs) FULL TIME BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA STAGE RIGHT IS PROUD TO BE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE TO OFFER STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE PERFORMING ARTS A 2 YEAR ALTERNATIVE TO SIXTH FORM EDUCATION WHICH IS WORTH THE EQUIVALENT UCAS CREDITS TO 3 ALEVELS! THE COURSE IS COMPLETELY GOVERNMENT FUNDED! STAGE RIGHT, LUMEN ROAD, ROYSTON, HERTS, SGE 7AF 01763 244866 www.stagerightstudio.com

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GOODNIGHT, SLEEPTIGHT!

Sleeptember is a new, exciting initiative from The Sleep Council running throughout September to remind everyone of the healthy benefits of a good night’s sleep.

Like proper nutrition and exercise, sleep fulfils a vital role in keeping us healthy and happy. We need a good night’s sleep to ensure we’re feeling fit, thinking sharply and generally to give us the appetite and enthusiasm to make the most of everyday living.

If you’re a poor sleeper then why not set yourselves the challenge of changing your habits for the whole month of September. Below are five simple steps you can take this month to try and improve your sleep: 1. Create the ideal sleep environment: You need the right environment to get a good night’s sleep and that means a bedroom that’s cool, quiet and dark.

2. Get rid of the gadgets: Smart phones, laptops, TVs, radios and games consoles all have a significant effect on our sleeping habits, making it difficult to switch off and wind down. Exposure to even the weakest glow at night – eg, the notification light flashing on your mobile next to your bed – can unconsciously play havoc with your body’s circadian rhythms, keeping you alert when you should be sleepy.

3. Invest in a new bed: It’s the foundation of good sleep. Research shows that sleeping on an uncomfortable bed could rob you of up to an hour’s sleep – yet the deterioration may be so gradual and invisible you don’t make the connection. Think about replacing your bed after about seven years.

4. Routine: Try to stick to regular bedtime hours – going to bed and getting up at roughly the same every day helps to program the body to sleep better. Plus your body will love you for it.

5. Wind down: Try to learn relax before bedtime. Meditation is a great tool for relaxing both body and mind – as is having a warm bath, listening to some quiet music, yoga etc. If you start to worry when you get into bed, try writing down what’s niggling you or things you need to tackle.

So, why not put it to these tips to the test and see if you can improve your sleep in September....zzzzzzzzzz! www.perfectsleepenvironment.org.uk www.facebook.com/TheSleep

HEALTH & BEAUTY

KEEP A CHECK ON MOLES

Summer is nearly over and we start thinking about packing our garden equipment away for the Winter, carefully checking to see if has been damaged by the sun or other elements. But how many of you will ROYSTON SUN SAFETY be checking yourselves to see if you have also CAMPAIGNER been damaged by the sun?

KERRI WILLMOTT It’s easy to think that now the tan is fading that Summer has left us, and we don’t think about the damage that the one afternoon of sitting on the Heath in full sunlight has caused. We start dressing in long sleeves and snuggling into onesies for the evening. Before we pack ourselves away for Winter we should be giving our skin an MOT and looking for anything that has changed.

Skin Cancer incidences are increasing at an alarming rate and Melanoma, the kind that spreads to your internal organs, is claiming more victims than ever. It is on course to be the biggest killer Cancer of 15 – 34 year olds, and at least 60% of those who will die today from it could have prevented it.

Let’s assume you haven’t protected yourself this Summer. You and your children haven’t worn suncream everyday because suncream is only for going on holiday (when we have similar UV levels (sun strength) to Spain). You haven’t worn a hat, covered your shoulders or sought shade at lunchtime. Aside from aging yourself and your skin feeling a little drier, possibly a bit more wrinkly, what else could have happened? What else should you be looking for?

My Melanoma started as a little pimple that rapidly grew. 2.1mm into my skin. Not much but it left me with a 9cm² skin graft on my face and the anxiety of knowing it could pop up again anywhere on or in my body at any time.

Any change in a mole, skin tag, spot or freckle should be investigated as should any new mole or growth, as advised by MelanomaUK, Cancer Research and British Skin Foundation. I take twenty minutes a month going over my skin, checking for any changes. If you can’t see properly, get your partner to help, your hairdresser to check your scalp, your masseuse to check your back. Don’t forget to check your eyes, mouth and areas “where the sun doesn’t shine”. There are plenty of cases of Mucosal Melanoma that affect us ladies, especially if you have been naked on a salon sunbed. Don’t take your time to go to the doctor, Melanoma is fast and spreads quickly. Once it has ventured past your skin it will take over your body and at the moment there is no cure, only methods that will prolong your life. It will only take ten minutes of your doctor’s time, and you will be seen within two weeks by a Dermatologist if necessary.

Don’t forget to check your children, most damage is done in early years and will sit dormant ready to pop up at a later date. Children should never be tanned, the best that happens when they are is that they will look older than they are, earlier. We do not have a VitaminD deficiency in this country. A daily multi-vitamin will give them and you all that is needed if you do not have a varied diet.

More information can be found on the MelanomaUK website as well as Cancer Research and British Skin Foundation, and while you are reminiscing of the heat and thinking about your next holiday please do not be tempted to use an artificial sunbed, no good will come of it – but that’s an article for another issue!

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THE FRANK LETTS BLIND FELLOWSHIP

The Frank Letts Blind Fellowship of Royston was formed in 1994 and continues to be a successful and friendly club for the blind and partially sighted people of Royston and the surrounding district.

The Club meets from 11.30am to 3pm on the second Tuesday of every month at the Heath Sports Centre, Therfield Heath, Royston. Members are served tea or coffee on arrival, a two-course meal and tea or coffee after.

Following this we have a raffle (items can be brought by members) and a speaker, quiz or other entertainment.

Twice a year we have an outing instead to a garden centre and a restaurant. Members are asked to contribute to the cost of this.

The fellowship is an opportunity to meet people and to enjoy varied company. Services such as the Community Police, Fire Brigade and Herts Association for the Blind also make visits to keep members up to date with security, safety and aids for the visually impaired.

Transport is available to bring members to the meetings. This is arranged with Royston & District Community Transport and paid for by the Fellowship, though a donation box is circulated if anyone wishes to contribute.

The Fellowship now has vacancies for members who are visually impaired and for their carers at our friendly and happy club and is also seeking new Committee members to help at the lunch meeting, assisting with organising the meeting and greeting members.

For more information please telephone: Bridget Matthews, Secretary: 01763 231881

KAIZEN KARATE

Goju Ryu Okinawan (soft & hard) style training & self defence

Steeple Morden Village Hall Thursday 7.30 to 9.30pm (Adults)

Friendly, community driven club for fitness and basic self defence techniques. The practice of Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate provides a superb balance of mental & physical skill.

£5 per lesson, first lesson FREE No membership or joining fee

Contact Sensai Howard Cane (1st Dan) for more details: 01223 774477 or kaizan.karate.dojo@gmail.com

It’s time to go back to school!

We recommend a summer teeth check up & cleaning!

Visit your dentist to see if any of the molars are out! Have the dentist place sealants on the molars!

4 great tips:

1. Brush at least twice a day (kids can use adult help up to age 8) 2. Floss Floss Floss!

3. Pack healthy snacks (apples are great) 4. Visit a dentist twice a year

Opening Hours Monday 9am to 7.30pm Tuesday 9am to 5.30pm Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm Thursday 9am to 7.30pm Friday 9am to 5.30pm

Royston Dental Suite 29-31 High Street, First Floor Royston SG8 9AA

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Call us today to book a Pamper Workshop where the host gets a free mini facial. Are you running an event and looking for beauty products? We can attend your fayres and pamper nights.

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We are excited to announce that Essential Beauty are going back to our roots and simplifying our service We’re now open all day Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Saturday Mornings

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What’s The Alternative: Reflexology

Having a Reflexology Treatment

Origins and Principles

Reflexology was practised in several ancient cultures, but it was developed into its modern form by an American, Eunice Ingham, who based her method on Dr. William Fitzgerald’s ‘zone therapy’.

Reflexology is based on the belief that various points on the feet, lower leg, hands, face or ears correspond with different areas of the body, forming a ‘body map’ that can be used to treat the whole body; points corresponding to problem areas will feel tender when massaged.

Most practitioners work on the feet with the right foot corresponding to the right side of the body and the left foot corresponding to the left side. Reflexology is often used to treat stress, insomnia, headaches and hormonal or digestive problems’.

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You’ll be offered a short session with an assessor, who will identify the most appropriate way to help you.

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A treatment lasts around 45 minutes. On the first visit, the reflexologist will discuss the patient’s medical history. Patients usually sit in a reclining chair for treatment, and the reflexologist may apply cream or powder before massaging their feet with firm, precise motions using the side and end of the thumb and sometimes the fingers. It may feel a little uncomfortable but should not cause pain. Hand reflexology is equally effective but rarely used in the UK. Reflexologists usually work on one foot or hand at a time, but massage both hands/feet during the treatment.

Efficacy and Evidence

Reflexology is used to complement, not replace, conventional medicine but there is growing evidence that it may help with stress, pain, fatigue and depression. Research is not yet conclusive but these apparent benefits make reflexology a popular treatment for cancer symptoms.

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