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COOKING SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD 13 May, 6pm-8.30pm Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill, Romsey Road, SO16 8FA Have a go at cooking sustainable seafood under the guide of an expert and find out how to select what seafood to eat. £10 (B) 01489 774426 polly.whyte@hiwwt.org.uk FUN FAIR AT MAYFIELD PARK 13 to 17 May Wed - Fri: 5pm-9pm Sat: 2pm10pm Sun: 2pm-9pm Mayfield Park, Weston Lane, SO19 9SJ Times subject to due to the weather conditions. www. colesfunfair.co.uk/ 2

HUMAN RIGHTS LECTURE 13 May, 6-7.30pm University of Southampton, University Rd, SO17 1BJ

By Kate Allen, director of Amnesty International UK. Hosted jointly by the Southampton Amnesty International group and University of Southampton.

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Making a pest of themselves

By Pippa Greenwood

They might be small but aphids - widely known as greenfly and blackfly - are one of the most common and widespread garden pests, with more than five hundred different species found in the United Kingdom alone. Greenfly and blackfly vary in colour, from green or black to grey, yellow, pink, brown or kaki. The majority are about 2mm long Most damage is done throughout spring and summer but there are aphids feeding somewhere pretty well throughout the year.

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found even during the cooler winter months. They can breed rapidly and this is often done asexually or without need of a male. For much of the year females are predominant and give birth to huge numbers of genetically identical offspring.

The symptoms they cause include leaf yellowing or other brightly coloured discolouration, puckering, poor growth and stunting. The plant sap on which the aphids feed has an extremely high sugar content; in fact it is so sugary that the aphids cannot digest it all, so their excreta is very sticky and sugary. This is called ‘honeydew’ and you may have noticed it beneath aphidinfested plants. Because it is

so sugary, honeydew attracts harmless but unattractive black ‘sooty moulds’.

On roses there are several species of aphid which may attack, often forming dense colonies on shoot tips, new leaf growth and flower buds. These aphids are mostly green, pinkish or yellowish in colour and up to 3mm long.

If vegetables are more your thing then you may see the black bean aphid as it forms dense colonies especially at the shoot tips and beneath the leaves of broad beans in the spring. If you pinch out the aphid-encrusted shoot tips on beans the problem is often solved.

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Another common one is the woolly aphid which attacks apple trees and is also often seen on ornamental Malus such as crab apples, pyracantha and cotoneaster. Colonies of the aphid covered with white, waxy, fluffy fibres develop on the bark, especially near pruning cuts on older stems, or on younger stems where they also cause swellings on the stem.

It is pretty well impossible to garden without aphids causing some grief – the best

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Top 5 Eco Cars

By James Baggott

As the costs to run our beloved petrol- and diesel-powered cars increase, it’s no wonder we’re all on the hunt for an alternative solution.

With electric and hybrid powertrains driving some of the industry’s most esteemed

supercars – the new Honda NSX and BMW i8 – it would appear that there is another way forward.

But if eco is at the forefront of your mind, which car should you have on your driveway? Here are our choices.

BMW i3

BMW’s futuristic i3 is one of just a few cars that has revolutionised the way we view the future of motoring. Not only does it combine eco-friendly driving with premium qualities, it can also reach 93mph, can go from 0-60mph in 7.9 seconds and has a driving range of 106 miles, thanks to its on-board petrol motor, which works alongside a 127kW electric unit. Sadly, its £29,130 price means we don’t see many of them on the road.

Ford Fiesta

The Fiesta is the best selling car on the market – and not without good reason. Although it’s not labelled an official ‘eco’ car, its low running costs make it the ideal cost-effective solution for most buyers. Choose the 1.4-litre TDCi, priced from £13,065, and you can expect an average mileage of 68mpg and emissions of 107g/km.

Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 completes the ‘Thee Musketeers’ line-up, alongside the Mini and VW Beetle, as one of today’s most stylish cars. Running a 1.2-litre engine, the 500 TwinAir can achieve 49.6 urban mpg and dodges road tax by emitting just 95g/km of CO2. The TwinAir is priced from £12,715 and is the perfect city run around.

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The E-Up! is one of the most practical and reasonably-priced electric cars on the market, with five doors and an estimated driving range of 93 miles.

It takes six hours to recharge and has a comfortable top speed of 81mph.

The price isn’t so attractive at £19,525, but this electric motor is close to feeling more like the average supermini.

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Renault’s Twizy is just as fun as it looks. It may be the slowest of the pack, with a top speed of just 56mph, but it’s guaranteed to provide you with the most entertainment. Priced at £7,795, its 15kW battery takes four hours to charge, it has a driving range of 62 miles and emits zero emissions. And just look at its styling!

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Top Tips for Healthy Teeth

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line for outer surfaces of your teeth, and tilt it vertically to reach inner surfaces, using small circular movements.

Vary the place you start brushing so that the same teeth don’t suffer from your dwindling enthusiasm.

National Smile Month starts on 18th May, and with researching linking gum disease to serious health problems, it’s obvious our oral health is important.

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• Change your toothbrush or electric toothbrush head every three months, even if it looks pristine.

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Keeping Plaque at Bay: Brush often. Brush at least twice a day after meals, but not more than three times daily; it may do more harm than good.

• Follow a teeth-friendly diet.

Acidic drinks and foods (e.g. citrus fruit, pure fruit juices) and sugary products are major tooth-damage culprits, as are fizzy drinks – even diet versions contain high phosphate levels that damage teeth. Reduce the risk by saving them for meal times and using a straw, or make healthier fizzy drinks by combining sparkling water and sugar-free squash. Don’t chew the ice cubes either (see ‘respect your teeth’ below). Carbohydrates can damage teeth too, so think •

twice before tucking into pizza or crisps.

Remember: Prevention is better than Cure, so: • Find a dentist you’re happy with. While location is important, it may be worth travelling further to find a dentist you trust.

The NHS website lists dentists in your area and indicates which accept NHS patients: http://www.nhs. uk/Service-Search/Dentist/ LocationSearch/3. Private dentists often offer payment plans, but ensure you’re clear about what’s included.

Check opening hours suit you, read testimonials and ask friends and family for recommendations too. It’s also worth checking their credentials and what other services they offer, such as implants, cosmetic dentistry or orthodontics. The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England, and their reports on dentists can be found here:

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Visit your dentist regularly.

It’s not always pleasant or cheap, but it could save you money (and pain) long-term.

Use dental products approved by a professional dental association (e.g. the British Dental Association). Buy high-fluoride toothpastes and mouthwashes to keep tooth enamel healthy and reverse

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Respect your teeth. Using them as bottle openers or scissors can cause tiny cracks that may be invisible now, but could cause decay or splintering later.

Get things straight. Crooked or overlapping teeth can make good oral hygiene difficult, and some braces are now invisible. Ask your dentist for advice.

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Give up smoking. Smoking stains teeth and reduces blood flow in the gums, making smokers more prone to gum disease and tooth loss.

With healthy teeth and fresh breath every month could be National Smile Month, so grab that brush and make a date with your dentist.

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Short Story

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Boat Number Six Barney secured the last of the pedalos, and gazed with satisfaction out over the boating lake. The ducks were returning to Smuggler’s Island and the water was as still as a tea tray.

After four years as first mate, Barney had finally been trusted to take charge. This morning, Mr Vaughn, better known as Captain, handed over the cash tin. Muttering something about a trial run, possible partnership and avoid using boat number six, he’d staggered off for an all day meeting at the Dolphin.

And what a busy day it had been. The late morning sun had scorched off the clouds and by midday a queue of holiday makers had stretched along the jetty.

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must have given them to him to take care of, and he’d neglected to return them. Captain would grumble, but it might be overlooked considering the weight of the cash tin.

He then remembered the customers. How could he forget them? With supreme lack of coordination, and fits of giggles, that pair of elderly ladies had climbed aboard their pedalo. He was amazed they didn’t get a dipping. Following that fiasco, they had pedalled around in circles singing ‘We are sailing’ before eventually disappearing around the side of Smuggler’s Island. He also remembered that he had put them in boat number six.

Barney studied the pedalos sitting calmly on the darkening water. As instructed he had lined them up numerically.

There was boat number five, and next to it boat number seven. Boat number six was not in position. He quickly counted the boats, and counted them again. He counted them slowly just to be certain. Boat number six was missing.

A canary yellow two-seater pedalo, boat number six had been patched up more times than he’d had chip suppers.

Captain had retired her at the end of last season. But Barney had wanted impressive takings and that meant putting every vessel to work.

He glanced at his watch. He was expected in the Dolphin in ten minutes, but there was still time. He un-tethered a little rowing boat. With determined strokes he rowed out onto the lake. The ducks quacked with annoyance. The water was worryingly still. Then he heard a sound like a rusty saw.

Backwards and forwards it

With a curious feeling of dread

On his first day in charge not only had Barney lost a vessel, he had also lost its crew.

He dreaded the thought of a humiliating all night lake dredging. It was deep in places, but just how deep Barney had hoped never to find out.

went, slowly, deliberately, like someone lazily sawing wood for the fire. It appeared to be coming from the bulrushes along the banks of Smugglers Island.

He peered into the reeds and saw a flash of yellow. It had to be boat number six, but where was its crew?

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Saving for Children – What are the Best Options?

By Ann Haldon

Children’s savings accounts provide a great way to build a nest egg for later life, perhaps for driving lessons or to fund a gap year, and are a good way to introduce the subject of money management.

We look at three savings options below that could be ideal for your child. These are products that incorporate a range of features and benefits, including tax-free status, instant access, and longer savings terms.

So let’s start with a product that was first introduced in 2011: Junior ISAs Junior ISAs are available to children under the age of 18 who don’t already have a Child Trust Fund. New legislation has recently been introduced to allow the transfer of monies from a Child Trust Fund into a Junior ISA, however, and this is due to take effect from April 2015.

The contribution limit for a Junior ISA is £4,000 for the 2014-15 tax year, and there are two types of account available: •

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Cash Junior ISA: offering tax-free interest and instant access Stocks and Shares Junior ISA: cash is invested in stocks and shares, with no tax paid on dividends or capital growth

Children are entitled to open one of each of these accounts, and although parents or guardians can open and manage them, the money belongs to the child. Withdrawals by children are not allowed until they turn 18, but they can manage their own accounts when they reach 16 years of age.

The Junior ISA will be in the child’s name, but parents and guardians opening the account are the ‘registered contacts’ as far as the bank or building society is concerned.

NS&I Children’s Bonds These are tax-free investments that run for a 5-year term. They can be purchased by a parent, guardian, grandparent or great grandparent on behalf of a child, and each ‘issue’ has its own guaranteed rate of interest which is paid at the end of the term.

The minimum investment amount for these Bonds is £25, with £3,000 being the maximum amount allowed per issue. Interest is calculated daily and added to the account each year, so that the child also benefits from compound interest.

Children’s savings accounts These types of account can be opened with as little as £1, with most bank and building

societies offering at least one savings account for children.

In most cases money can be withdrawn with no notice.

Once a child reaches the age of seven they may be able to manage the account themselves, which is a great way for them to learn how to deal with their money.

There are two different types of children’s savings accounts, and you can open more than one: Easy access: the interest rate will probably be lower with an easy or instant access account, but money can be withdrawn or deposited with no restrictions.

These accounts are popular with children as many of them offer free gifts, including piggy banks and toys.

Regular savings: interest rates will be slightly higher for this type of account, but money is not accessible and you need to make regular monthly deposits into the account. If any payments are missed you may suffer a reduction of interest.

Which savings account you choose for your child depends on your own circumstances. The Junior ISA has proven to be very popular, and the new legislation regarding transfer of monies from a Child Trust Fund to a Junior ISA opens up the product to more people.

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Should I start my business from scratch or buy an existing one?

Investing in a “going concern” brings the security of trading history, established customers, suppliers and staff who already have relationships with your customers.

On the downside, you have to pay for it. While starting a business from scratch gives the owner a completely blank canvass, there are significant hidden start-up costs not to mention a high degree of risk.

Found empty premises of the right size, location, rent and lease terms? Are the premises approved for your intended use? All commercial premises are classified by your local authority’s Planning Department and planning consent will be needed if you want to change the current permitted use. The application process will take at least 8 weeks and you will have to pay £385 just to find out if your proposed use will be permitted.

As a rough guide, florist shops, hairdressers and sandwich bars are classified as A1.

Restaurants, snack bars and cafés selling hot food for consumption on the premises are A3. Hot food take-aways such as Fish & Chip shops, pizza and burger bars are A5.

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Your business plan will identify how long it takes to hit the monthly sales and profit targets needed to cover your monthly rent, rates, insurance, utilities and staff wages. Don’t forget that on top of these fixed monthly costs there is also the question of risk. What guarantee is there that your customers will support your new business within your estimated time scale?

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Southampton in Bloom 2015

By now your gardens and baskets must be coming alive with the fruits and flowers of your efforts earlier this year.

So why not show it off and enter this year’s Southampton in Bloom Competition? There are lots of categories to enter, for example a hanging basket or container, a balcony, or maybe you live in sheltered accommodation. You can also enter your front or back garden and if you’ve not entered either before there is a special First Time Entry category so you will be in the same league as other first timers! There’s a category for everyone even one for the Under 16s. All of the entrants are amateur gardeners and are just like you.

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You can find Southampton in Bloom team at The Gardener’s Fayre, Wide Lane, Swaythling, on Sunday 31st May so why not come down and get a few tips on judging criteria.

You can collect an Entry Form from Mayfield Nurseries in Weston Lane or call: 0758 567 7866 sotoninbloom@gmail.com or www.southamptoninbloom.co.uk

Southampton in Bloom is a free gardening competition open to all gardeners in Southampton.

Closing date is 11th July. Judging starts on 13th July.

Awards and prizes are presented in the Autumn.

Southampton in Bloom is run and organised by volunteers Never underestimate how good YOUR garden is.

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SOUTHAMPTON KENDO CLUB Meets Mondays 8-10pm Redbridge Community School, Cuckmere Lane A hard training and friendly environment to practice Kendo. The club has a diverse membership with a wide range of ages Kendo may be safely practised by men and women of all ages. Currently we are only able to take students over 18. www.southamptonkendo.co.uk SOUTHAMPTON CITY JUDO CLUB Tuesday 8-10pm and Sunday 3-5pm The main hall at St. Marys Leisure Centre (Off the Jurys Inn roundabout) in Southampton They teach and train people to participate in the Olympic Sport of Judo. All ages and adult beginners. Matt fees are £3 per session. lw@judocoach.com 07787 565233

Esso Club, Holbury SO45 2PA £2.50. High energy fitness that offers exercise & fun! Increase focus and self-confidence, boost metabolism and improve co-ordination. 07903115207 nickysnowden01@gmail.com SOLENT KITE FLYERS 44 Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton SO15 7QU A club created to serve the interests of all kite makers and flyers of any age or ability, of any kite type or flying style.

Ring for times and more information. 02380 770788 secretary@solentkiteflyers.co.uk NUFFIELD DRAMA CLUB Saturdays from 9:30am and Wednesdays from 4pm Nuffield Theatre, Southampton SO17 1TR In games, exercises and drama activities led by theatre professionals, Drama Club is the perfect introduction to theatre for 5 - 13 year olds, who want to develop their skills, build self-confidence or just have fun!

Over 13? Check out Nuffield Youth Theatre for 13-21 year olds. 02380 315500 youth@nuffieldtheatre.co.uk ZUMBATOMIC FOR CHILDREN AGED 7-11 Tuesdays (term time) Foundry Lane Primary School, Shirley SO15 3JT Fridays (term time) 4:15-5:15pm

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Care home conundrum: responding to a relative’s complaints By Kate McLelland It’s often hard to know what to do when someone who may be suffering from mild dementia or confusion complains about a care issue. Should you take their concern seriously or just put it down to their age and mental condition?

Better safe than sorry Moira Wilson from Cumbria was worried when her elderly aunt kept insisting that a young male, carer – Jack - was bothering her.

“The home had a good reputation so I didn’t like to complain,” says Moira. “But to my great relief the manager told me that they had no male carers currently working there.”

Moira’s decision to check out her aunt’s complaint – no matter how far-fetched it sounded – was undoubtedly the right course of action. Confusion in elderly people can lead them to make false accusations but the same confusion also makes it easy for care workers to get away with poor standards of care and sometimes, actual abuse.

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Sending out a signal My mother – who is almost blind and has limited mobility – gets help with showering twice a week at her nursing home. When, on a number of occasions, she told me that she hadn’t been washed “Because the shower isn’t working”, I began to be suspicious. On some days it mysteriously refused to work, particularly when a certain carer was on duty.

All it took was a friendly email followed by a brief chat with the manager to sort out the problem. Sometimes the very act of making an enquiry can signal to staff who are not pulling their weight that their actions are being monitored.

New legislation to combat abuse Recently new legislation has been introduced in response to the Mid-Staffs and Winterbourne View abuse cases. The Care Act 2014 comes into force in two stages, between April 2015 and April 2016, providing a new statutory basis for safeguarding vulnerable adults and making it easier to prosecute managers who have allowed an abusive culture to exist in their organisations.

The Act also introduces a new, lower threshold for lodging a complaint with a local authority where abuse is suspected.

An official enquiry can now be triggered if there is a “reasonable cause to suspect” abuse and this means that problems can be reported much earlier.

The right time to complain Your elderly relative will inevitably have minor niggles about the care they are receiving but it’s important to keep listening. If you detect that an issue is causing real anxiety or distress, then you must act.

If they are able to explain the problem, you should encourage and support them as they speak to the care supervisor or manager. If not, don’t be afraid to approach these people yourself: a good care home should welcome your feedback.

Making a complaint is never easy, but it’s a small price to pay if it means that someone you love will receive better care and attention in future.

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the Diocletian’s Palace, set within the centre of Split itself. Climb the Bell Tower for breathtaking views of the city and surrounding landscape of mountains, islands and rooftops.

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Okrug Gornji beach, Ciovo.

From sunrise to sunset hire a sunbed for the day and be served drinks while you soak up the sun.

Historical town of Trogir; this World Heritage Unesco site has hardly changed in hundreds of years. Wind your way round the narrow, cobbled streets, wine and dine under the palms of the “riva” in view of the super yachts berthed nearby.

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From dolphin watching to spearfishing, bike tours and island hops to Hvar; excursions all start from Trogir so take your pick.

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Lauren is Assistant Manager of Maritimo Lounge, one of three such café/bars in the city. “It is lovely down here on the waterfront, especially now we have the warmer and lighter evenings.” She told Discover when we visited recently. “We have only been open a short time and we are still getting to know our customers, but it is already a wonderful atmosphere down here with the waterfront community, it’s like a proper little village.”

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Cinema Listing Harbour Lights, Southampton

May 2015

June 2015

11 May, 6.30pm Taxi Driver (35th Anniversary Restorations) (R18)

9 Jun, 6.45pm London Road – Live Film Premiere (15)

12 May, 2.45pm Globe on Screen: Julius Caesar (12A) 14 May, 7pm NT Live: Man And Superman (2015) (12A) 17 May, 2.45pm Feillini’s 8 ½ (15) 19 May, 6pm Lambert and Stamp (15) 24 May, 7.30pm Show Boat – San Francisco Opera 24 May, 6.15pm Freaks (12A) 31 May, 2.45pm Piccadilly (PG)

A popular venue within the Ocean Village community is Harbour Lights, the independent cinema. Stephen Sambrook is Duty Manager, “We are different as we show classic and new films and I promise you we have the most comfortable seats in the city. It is a more relaxed atmosphere down here as we have a strong community feel to our audiences.”

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10 Jun, 7.15pm ROH Live: La Boheme (12A) 12 Jun, 12pm, 2.45pm, 5.45pm, 8.45pm Jurassic World 2D (12A) 13 Jun, 12pm, 2.45pm, 5.45pm, 8.45pm Jurassic World 2D (12A) 14 Jun, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm Jurassic World 2D (12A) (8pm showing has subtitles for people with hearing loss) 21 Jun, 6pm Glyndebourne: Ravel Double Bill (Captured 2012) 23 Jun, 2.45pm Globe On Screen: Antony & Cleopatra (12A)