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Local Living p48

These days, many of us are unfaithful – at least as far as customer loyalty is concerned. Most people will happily flit from one mobile service provider to another, chasing the best packages and handsets, and are equally happy to change internet providers, energy companies and insurers in pursuit of the best deals. Yet according to research from the Independent Commission on Banking, on average we only change bank accounts every 26 years.

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So why aren’t we all regularly browsing comparison sites, checking which current account would make the most of our money - or walking along the high street laden with leaflets from every bank with a branch? Because we hate the thought of the hassle. We think about all the incomings and outgoings, wondering how we could ever switch at the right time so that they all continue smoothly – and what might happen if they don’t. Say a direct debit gets lost along the way and goes unnoticed, meaning we default on a bill or the mortgage?

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Skilled in the art of contouring, her make-up artist cleverly uses cosmetics to emphasis particular parts of her face, which creates her striking trademark look. Here’s how you can get cheekbones which rival Kim’s: Firstly you’ll need to prime your skin. Choose the primer that’s right for you - green toned versions neutralise redness in the skin and mattifying primers eradicate shine. Firstly, smooth the product over your entire face, after applying a light moisturiser. Next, select two foundations in two different shades; the first should be one shade lighter than your natural skin tone and the other should be one shade darker.

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Friendship on the Menu Age Concern Hampshire’s Food & Friendship service has now been extended to offer company from volunteers at tea-time. The Food & Friendship scheme is available free of charge to Meals on

Wheels customers who would like a regular visit from a friendly volunteer for at least half an hour, between the hours of 11.30am and 4pm. The service is run by Age Concern Hampshire in partnership with Hampshire County Council and the District Councils and runs in all districts across Hampshire except the New Forest.With afternoon tea now provided as an extra meal from Meals on Wheels, Age Concern Hampshire volunteers have extended their hours to offer their services at teatime too. Food & Friendship Co-ordinator Paul Simmonds says: “Good food and good company is something that we all enjoy. It is testament to the dedication of our volunteers that we are now able to extend our services to include home visits over afternoon tea.” To find out more about the service or if you are a voluntary organisation that already has a befriending service and you would like to partner Age Concern Hampshire, call Paul on 01962 892 455.

Locks Heath Swimmers End the Year in Style Locks Heath Swim Squad ended the year on a high with success at two competitions in December. At the Peter Bull meet at Waterlooville a team of twelve swimmers competed over a full weekend in a BAGCAT competition where the competitors race in a wide range of distances and strokes. The small team achieved over fifty Personal Best Times and added another nine Hampshire County Championship Qualifying Times to the growing collection. Nine year old Mary Edwards, thirteen year old Jessica Larby and twelve year old William Whitlock were awarded trophies for finishing as overall winners in their age group. Nine year old Thomas Larby finished 4th, Joshua Beaudro 8th, Kyle Kirkland 11th and Ella Richardson-Fitt 10th. In the ten years age group Shannon Lamb placed 7th, Harrison Kennedy 16th and Finley Doubleday 17th. Tess Edwards was 7th in the eleven years and Shona McGrath 10th in the thirteen years.

Two weeks later Locks Heath Swim Squad was back in action at the Southampton Christmas Meet. Fourteen swimmers competed achieving many more PB’s and another five HCCQT’s (including a first for Sophie Firth). Medals at this meet were awarded for individual events. Mary Edwards collected two Silvers in 50m Butterfly and 50m Breaststroke, Lucy Newton went home with a full set – Gold in 100m Backstroke, Silver in 100m Freestyle and Bronze in 20m Freestyle. The boys also did well; William Whitlock collected Gold in 100m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke as well as Silver in 100m Butterfly, 50m Breaststroke and 50m Freestyle. Ben Willsmore took two Bronze medals in 50m Butterfly and 100m Backstroke.

Fareham Mobility Services Community Transport is part of Community Action Fareham, which is a local charity. We offer a minibus service for charities and community groups. CT has various minibuses, a ford connect which can take 1 wheelchair and up to 5 passenger seats with a ramp. We also have other minibus that have up to 16 passenger seats. All our larger minibuses have lifts. Our vehicles are available all year round and are kept locally in Fareham. We have trained friendly volunteer drivers that may be available and we are always looking for volunteer drivers. Telephone number for Community Transport 01329 223152.

FINANCE

All Change By Alison Runham

The Current Account Switch Guarantee Relax. Banks have recognised these fears and realised it’s in their best interests to make it easy for you to swap your account to them; some even offer financial incentives. And in September, following a recommendation from the ICB, seventeen banks joined the new Current Account Switch Guarantee scheme which should see your bank account transferred within seven days - with a

minimum of effort from you. Under the guarantee, once you’ve asked your chosen new bank to switch your account, they’re responsible for all the hard work (including making good any direct debits, charges etc if anything goes wrong). You simply choose a switch date (remembering you must allow seven working days and can’t choose a Saturday, Sunday or bank holiday), then sit back as your new bank or building society transfers all incoming payments, outgoing payments and your balance (subject to their overdraft rules). They’ll also close your old account, which you can continue to use up until your switch date. Neither you, nor anyone you pay or who pays you, have to do a thing. It’s up to your new bank to inform everyone concerned and process the changes; and payments in or out of your old account are automatically re-directed for 13 months to ensure once-a-year payments are covered. Simple. To see which banks and building societies have signed up so far, you can visit www.simplerworld. co.uk., which also has full information on the Switch

7 Guarantee. What the website doesn’t have is information on available accounts or comparison tools. So where can you find them?

www.moneysupermarket.com/current-accounts/ allows you to narrow your search for the right current account by using their handy dropdown filter menu or sidebar categories to search for accounts including business accounts, accounts with interest, overdraft facilities, cashback, rewards and even specifically for accounts from banks signed up to the 7 day Switch Guarantee. The results table also shows you a customer rating, with statistics taken from:

www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/compare-best-bankaccounts This site has detailed discussions and comparisons of the best buys in a number of categories, fitting accounts to your circumstances. It includes a section on the best ethical banks.

www.which.co.uk/money/bank-accounts/reviews-ns/bankaccounts also advises on best bank accounts if you always stay in credit, need authorised overdrafts or need unauthorised overdrafts. But fee-charging bank accounts are listed separately, so you may want to consider them alongside the other options. Sometimes paying a fee can be the best option – which brings us to the most important part of the process: THINK LONG AND HARD ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR CURRENT ACCOUNT There’s a bewildering array of account types these days, so before you plunge in, it’s worth considering what you need from your account. Some modern current accounts work in tandem with your savings account or mortgage, and can allow you to shift money from one to the other – reducing interest payments on your mortgage

in the good times, and providing a cheap way to ‘borrow’ money to cover unexpected calamities like boiler or car breakdowns (these are often listed under ‘Offset Mortgages’ rather than current

accounts). Then there’s cashback, airmiles, points, rewards, special deals on savings and mortgages from the same provider, free breakdown cover or travel insurance – the list is endless. So think carefully about what facilities you need, what extras could save you money, how you want to operate your account (online, post, branch, all three?) and check if paying a fee could save money in the long run. Some great deals can be found outside the Big Four (Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC), so keep an open mind. Clydesdale Bank and Nationwide both offer good interest rates if you pay in a minimum of £1000 per month. First Direct isn’t currently offering in-credit interest, but does offer financial incentives for switching and a high interest linked savings account, plus a small free overdraft facility. It’s also won both Money Saving Expert and Which? customer service polls.

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Professional Beauty Secrets: Revealed By Helen Taylor

Ever wondered how models and actresses manage to look so gorgeous all of the time? Well, we have the answers. Keep reading for the lowdown on those all important tips and tricks that are used by professionals all over the world. Why not take notes and try out an A-list makeover yourself?

Clever Contouring Kim Kardashian is known for her flawless make-up look which perfectly accentuates her features and draws attention to her razorsharp cheekbones. Skilled in the art of contouring, her make-up artist cleverly uses cosmetics to emphasis particular parts of her face, which creates her striking trademark look. Here’s how you can get cheekbones which rival Kim’s: Firstly you’ll need to prime your skin. Choose the primer that’s right for you - green toned versions neutralise redness in the skin and mattifying primers eradicate shine. Firstly, smooth the product over your entire face, after applying a light moisturiser. Next, select two foundations in two different shades; the first should be one shade lighter than your natural skin tone and the other should be one shade darker. Apply the lighter foundation to the centre of your forehead, then bring it down onto the middle of your nose, in a straight line -

this will make your nose appear straighter and slimmer. Then, apply under your eyes and to the tops of your cheekbones, then lastly to the centre of your chin. Sweep the darker shade under your cheekbones, along the outer sides of your nose - either side of the lighter colour - and on your temples and jaw line. Blend down onto your neck so that you don’t end up with a visible foundation line. Use a light-reflecting - not a glittery or overly shimmery highlighter to make certain areas of your face really stand out. Apply the product under the arch of your eyebrows, then along the tops of your cheekbones, down the centre of your nose and onto your cupid’s bow, just above your top lip. To finish, and to bring the entire look together, dust translucent powder over your entire face and add a touch of colour to the apples of your cheeks using a pink blusher. Don’t forget to check your makeup in natural light – this will help you make sure that everything is well blended and you don’t have any unsightly patches.

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Perfect Pout We’re used to seeing perfectly shaped, kissable lips on every celebrity we can think of. Here are our secrets on how to achieve that gorgeous red carpet look. Grab a neutral-coloured lip liner and begin lining just outside the coloured part of your lips to create a full effect. Define your cupid’s bow by drawing a ‘V’ in the centre curve of your top lip - bring the line round and down using soft feathery strokes. Line the curve of the bottom lip with the same light movements, and soften by lightly blending with your finger.

Finally add a touch of your favourite shimmery clear lip-gloss to the centre of your lips to add instant fullness.

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Banish Those Winter Blues

When you’re not just blue, but SAD

By Alison Runham Often, you can cope with the start of winter. It may be dark, cold and wet, but the early months are full of celebrations to lift your spirits until the New Year and its ‘fresh start’. A few weeks later, your resolutions are in tatters. The days are still dark, meaning you drag yourself out of bed and then feel like the day is over by dinner time. You may be just fed up, but you could be suffering from ‘Winter Blues’. So here’s how to survive the winter. • Let There Be Light! Lack of sunlight can increase melatonin levels (making you sleepy and lethargic) and reduce serotonin levels (affecting mood and appetite). It’s also thought to influence your ‘body clock’ (your circadian rhythm that controls body functions). So spend time outside. When indoors, try to work or relax near a window. A sunrise clock may help you wake up; they aim to bring your body out of sleep gently, by gradually increasing the light they emit.

• Stay Warm If your body is fighting to keep you warm, you’ll feel sluggish and struggle to concentrate. Keep yourself as warm as possible; wear layers and heat your home adequately. What about spending time somewhere else warm and cosy - a pub or library? • Eat and Drink Healthily Warm, stodgy food and extra tea and coffee seem tempting when we’re chilly and low, but resist – think hot but healthy. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables of different colours and choose low sugar, low fat alternatives to stodgy puddings. Healthy soups are a great winter warmer, as are fruit teas, orange juice with cinnamon, honey and lemon, or malted drinks made with skimmed milk or hot water (but beware versions loaded with fat and sugar). • Socialise There’s scientific proof that the company of others, particularly if laughing and hugging is involved, is great for our wellbeing. So invite friends round, go visiting and attend sociable gatherings wherever possible.

Over 2 million people in the UK suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), a more severe form of Winter Blues. SAD is at its worst from December to February when days are shortest, and causes either depression, or mood swings between depression and hyper-energy. Sometimes stress or trauma such as bereavement or a new baby seems to be a trigger, and it’s most prevalent in 18-30 year olds. If you are a sufferer, you can help yourself by: • Following the Winter Blues advice above • Trying a light box Therapeutic light boxes, available to buy or rent, produce light that’s at least ten times as intense as normal daylight. Rent one first to see if it works for you. • Seeing your GP They may suggest counselling or CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) or in some circumstances, antidepressants or a structured course of light therapy. For support and information, visit www.sada.org.uk/ (The Seasonal Affective Disorder Association (SADA)) or www.sad.org.uk/

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Pet Proof Your Garden By Pippa Greenwood

There’s always a lot to say about small pests such as greenfly, caterpillars, vine-weevil and so forth, but early in the year it’s some of the bigger ‘residents’ which can really drive you around the bend.

I’m talking about cats and dogs. What can you do to ensure that you continue to garden happily, successfully and safely, despite the fact the garden is visited by cats and dogs… and without harming these lovely creatures either? You may need to consider actively fencing off one part of the garden for your dog, and trying to keep another area completely dog free. If you have problems with dogs coming in from next door, then it’s essential that you make repairs to fences. Now is a good time because there’s relatively little plant foliage to hide holes, gaps or loose panels in fencing. Remember that the dog is also likely to be able to squeeze underneath or around many types of fence, so you may need to use chicken netting or similar. Don’t forget that gates as well as fences need to be dog-proofed, and never left open for the dog to wander through. If you really have a serious problem that this won’t resolve then you can try a fox deterrent

such as ‘Fox-Watch’. Sometimes a few strategically planted dense and prickly shrubs such as pyracantha may help to deter digging paws. Obviously you don’t want to cause the animal actual harm, but something sharp, prickly or simply very dense can act as a good deterrent. Next door’s cat or others in the neighbourhood are trickier to deal with as unfortunately they do tend to try and do their ‘toileting’ along the edges of their own territory, making your garden a prime target area. If your cat or a neighbour’s cat is a problem, bear in mind that the more bare soil there is, the more likely that a cat will start to use it as its loo. Ground cover planting is essential and you could always use temporary annual flowers to fill in gaps between longer term planting. If you find that these too are scuffed up shortly after you have planted them, then the best thing to do is cover newly planted areas of bedding with an arch of chicken mesh

13 planted areas of bedding with an arch of chicken mesh or with sticks with taut string tied between them. Obviously this will look a mess but can be removed promptly once the plants have rooted well and started to establish. I have found that the electronic cat deterrent ‘CatWatch’ works very well too.

smell do tend to deter cats, as they hate digging in moist material. Take extreme care if dogs use the garden as cocoshell mulches can prove fatal to them. Mulches made of large pebbles or stones also tend to keep them at bay, but smaller diameter gravel or shingle seems to be quite attractive to some cats.

Mulching materials can sometimes cause problems and despite what the label says, many gardeners have told me that they found that the cocoa shell mulches seem to attract cats. Generally speaking soggy mulches like this or anything with a strong

Areas of freshly sown seed look very attractive to a cat or dog and again are best protected either by chicken mesh or sticks and string. Remember to keep the string taut at all times, as there’s a slight risk that birds could become entangled in it.

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“Someone has a secret admirer.” The delivery man winked as he handed Adeline Coles a huge bouquet of flowers. “Happy Valentine’s Day, Love.” Her nosey neighbours, the Peggs, had also opened their front door, and she distinctly heard Mr Pegg whisper to his wife, “Bet she’s sent them to herself.” Embarrassed, Adeline hurried inside. The flowers were beautiful, lots of lilies which weren’t her cup of tea, but expertly arranged. They were probably from her niece, but you never know, thought Adeline, they might be from Mr Wellbrook. He occasionally offered her a lift in his Jaguar when he saw her struggling with groceries. She could always dream. Adeline sighed, put on her reading glasses, and read the little card which accompanied the flowers. It said, ‘From a Secret Admirer’. Adeline gasped. The delivery man was right, she did have a secret admirer. But who could it be? There was only one florist in town, Blossom’s, run rather fittingly by Brian and Daisy Blossom. She’d ordered flowers from them for her niece’s wedding. She would walk into town, and ask them who’d sent the flowers. The mystery would be

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