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GOLDEN YEARS

Memories of 50 Years Ago

by Ted Bruning

Exactly 51 weeks after coming to power with a majority of four, Harold Wilson seized a very public opportunity to prove that when he said he was going to reforge Britain in the white heat of the technological revolution, he meant it. For on 8th October 1965 he cut the ribbon on perhaps the most visible manifestation in Britain of the new world of high-tech telecommunications: the Post Office Tower.

Not all was as it seemed, of course. First, Harold Wilson had absolutely nothing to do with the tower’s creation: it was first proposed in 1954; construction started in June 1961; and it was topped out in July 1964, three months before the general election. Secondly, the microwave technology it existed to support was not quite whitehot: the purpose of the tower was to replace an array of microwave antennae that had been built on top of a neighbouring telephone exchange in 1947, and which was now in danger of being overshadowed by the many much taller office-blocks that were at the planning stage. But performing the official opening made a great photo-opportunity for such an avowed moderniser as Wilson.

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At 177 metres tall (191 if you include the antennae), and on foundations rammed 53m deep into the clay beneath Maple Street, Fitzrovia, it was London’s tallest building until the NatWest Tower was completed 15 years later. The slim, elegant, greenglass shaft with its 29 microwave dishes and 16 storeys packed with mysterious technology was visible from almost everywhere in London, and was utterly unlike anything Londoners had ever seen. Serene and unmoving

it may have appeared but it was actually frenetically busy: TV shows, radio programmes, long-distance telephone calls, air traffic control data and military traffic – all began their silent and invisible journeys round the country from this point.

But this was the ‘60s, when the concept of modernity was as much cultural as technological; and culture in the ‘60s was a democratic affair. Not only was the tower entirely designed by the in-house architects at the Ministry of Works, not only was it entirely publicly funded (to the tune of £2.5 million), and not only was it open to the public, but the whole thing was crowned by a restaurant that revolved at a snail’s pace, taking 22 minutes to complete a circuit without causing a ripple on the surface of the diners’ glasses of Blue Nun. To novelty-hungry Londoners it was a sensation: more than a million people visited the Tower in its first year and 100,000 dined in the restaurant.

Then in October 1971, the IRA set off a bomb in the gents’ loo on an observation deck underneath the restaurant. Noone was hurt and no structural damage was done but security was ever afterwards a concern.

In 1980 the tower was closed to the public. Ostensibly this was on security grounds, as the Troubles were intensifying; actually, though, the newlycreated BT (after which the tower was renamed) saw a great deal less trouble and more profit in operating the upper stages as a swish venue for corporate functions than as a downmarket tourist attraction; it’s rather telling and perhaps indicative of the times that even though the Troubles are ancient history now, the tower has never reopened.

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Some years ago when spotlights and track lighting were all the rage, I was a bit of a home fashion victim, and installed them in every room I could.

On hindsight I overdid it a bit as my husband recently declared in exasperation, “do you know we have 88 bulbs in this house? 88!” . Each year as the nights start drawing in again and so the lights are on for longer, bulbs going “pop” becomes a daily occurrence. With the old fashioned ones as rare as hen’s teeth, I tried those long life ones that come to life after you’ve tripped over the wellies in the unlit garage. OK plan C, I’ve taken advice from my local electrician and switched from 50w spotlights to 5w LED bulbs.

This is all in a bid to reduce our embarrassingly large electricity bill. I began with restricted use of the national-grid-draining tumble dryer. I’m now using the oven feature on my microwave rather than using the main oven simply to warm up plates or cooking a meal just for two. Alas, training teenagers to turn off the lights/TV/ computer/hair straighteners before leaving the room is a skill I have yet to master. My husband suggested abandoning the dishwasher but I assured him I’d read somewhere that it is false economy and washing by hand is more wasteful (and if I didn’t read it, I’ll write it myself).

There are many ways to keep the bills in control from having a programmable central heating controller to changing light bulbs, and your local plumber, electrician or builder can help you. We also have an article on page 16 with a few other ideas.

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By Kate Duggan Whether long, short or inbetween, afro, curly, wavy or straight, our hair is one of the first things people notice about us. The right style can detract from imperfections, and tells the world a little something about our personality. It can make us more self-assured; more confident in the workplace and social situations. And, of course, it’s not just about the cut; having the right tools in your arsenal at home can make all the difference.

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I have a confession – until recently I didn’t own a hairbrush. I just used my daughter’s, which is shaped like Hello Kitty, but does the job. Thankfully, now I am the proud owner of a Wet Brush, the US’s bestselling hairbrush, which detangles wet or dry hair like a dream. My daughter is also a fan, as it doesn’t pull as much, which is making mornings rather more pleasant.

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If you only make one change to your haircare regime, swap to a gentler, more natural shampoo. Most high street shampoos contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which can strip your hair of essential oils, leaving it limp and lifeless. A gentler alternative is Green People Quinoa & Artichoke Shampoo and Conditioner (£9.95 each), which are designed to nourish and protect damaged

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Curly and coily haired women have cause to celebrate, with the release of Aveda Be Curly Co-Wash, £17.50, which cleanses hair, while preserving moisture and minimising frizz.

The key ingredients are organic babassu oil and baobab oil. Subrina Kidd, Aveda UK’s Textured Hair Specialist, explains, “Regular cleansing shampoos can often leave hair looking and feeling dry and brittle – this low-lather, sulfatefree formula will refresh and revive the hair texture or curl pattern without removing necessary

moisture. To avoid tangling, sub-divide the hair into four sections, massage the Co-Wash into each section, comb through and then rinse thoroughly.”

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The Elasticizer has been around for a few years now, and has won numerous awards and accolades. This new version looks set to be just as successful, as it leaves hair soft, bouncy and easier to style. While you can just apply it a few minutes before showering, for best results lather it on before bed. It may seem pricey, but a little goes a long way, so you’ll get a fair few weekly treatments from each jar.

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Langley Equinox This summer has seen volunteers doing work on fences and gateways. Hefty new gateposts, shaped from fallen oaks, have been dug in with a lot of sweat and cement and the metal gates rehung on these strong supports.

The old wooden wicket gates beside them have been replaced, and nearby fencing repaired.

Rhododendron is being cut systematically, and all the Himalayan Balsam along the section of the Blackwater that flows through the wood was pulled up before it could set seed.

Late autumn brings in winter birds such as Fieldfare and Redwing and these tend to be seen around the wood’s edges. Tawny Owl activity, and especially their calling, increases significantly in autumn as young birds move around seeking new territories.

Many butterflies and moths will over-winter as adults (Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Comma) and during September they need nectar so that they can be in good condition to sit out the winter. They’ll also be looking for good places to hibernate: log piles, hollow trees, sheds, anywhere sheltered, hidden, dry and cold.

As for the younger generation, many butterfly and moth caterpillars will now be in a race against time to feed before their food plants die. Some stay as caterpillars for the winter, others turn into chrysalis and pupa.

It’s important not to clear up too thoroughly in the autumn, whether in the wood or your garden; it’s vital to leave logpiles, leaf and bracken litter, tussocks of dead grass and such, otherwise there’ll be nowhere for these and other insects to overwinter. Leave the rake in the shed!

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These days, we’re all being urged to return to ‘make do and mend’; to reduce, reuse and recycle because it’s economical and ‘green’.

But sometimes this can be false economy – and false ecology, too. Some things may be worth replacing or investing in.

Cars Ever hung on too long to a car that’s eventually cost more in total repairs than it did to buy? Buying a new (or even relatively new!) car is expensive, but in the long run it may save you money – depending on what car you buy.

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ECOLOGY: Greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions mean newer cars tend to be greener.

Boilers Once again, we can hang on to boilers too long and they can be expensive to repair, particularly if you need to call someone out overnight or during a holiday.

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3. Set at a New Year’s masquerade ball, the song Masquerade features in which famous musical?

4. Who caused controversy in January 2005 by turning up to a party wearing an armband with a swastika on it?

5. Who dresses up as a woman to take on the role of Dame Edna Everage?

6. If you’re going to a fancy dress party dressed as Superman, what colour of pants should you wear on top of your tights?

7. In which William Shakespeare play does Viola disguise herself as a man and take on the name of Cesario?

8. In an episode of Only Fools And Horses called Heroes And Villains, who do Del and Rodney dress up as to attend a party, but when their van breaks down on the way, have to run the rest of the way and ended up scaring off thieves?

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And Another Thing...

by Tom Hughes I have a blended family. I don’t mean one night I went mad, chopped them all to bits with an axe then heaved their dismembered corpses into a giant Moulinex. What I actually mean is Sarah and I have four kids between us. And no, it’s not Piccadilly Circus in our house, it’s Grand Central Station.

“Dad, I’m just going out.”

“But Rob, you’ve just come in.”

“Yes I know, I’ve come in to say I’m going out. Bye.” (slam).

“Dad, will you take me to the cinema?”

“Emma, what are we going to see?”

“I’m going to watch Minions..”

“Will it make me want to eat mini onions?”

“What? Dad you’re not coming, you’re just giving us a lift.”

I get ready to take Emma to the cinema in my trusty Mondeo Ghia (half leather trim, heated seats). Now, do I have everything?

Keys, coat, shoes, glasses….ready.

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Beep! Beep! Hang on, who is that outside sounding their horn?

“Glasgow.”

“It’s OK, Rebecca’s Mum’s here, she’s taking us now, mix up, bye!” (slam).

“I’ve got tickets to see The Sausage Knotters.”

I sit back down in my coat. Ollie (the dog) sees that I am now wearing my anorak and trots off to retrieve his lead. He drops it at my feet and gives me his, “Well, come on!” look. We make it to the front porch just as the heavens open. “I’m taking Ollie out, bye!” (slam).

“Glasgow?”

“Glasgow?”

Eyebrows up, chin down, “So… that’s a no?”

“I’m not entirely sure the Mondeo is up to it.”

“Fine!”

Sarah delayed her countdown just a touch too long - “Three…..two (slam), oh damn!”

Don’t think door banging is confined to the entrance to our castle; all the internal doors take a hammering. I am an expert in counting down the slams.

Amateur. And so another week begins - football, gymnastics, swimming, cinema, proms, cheerleading, sleepovers, horseriding.

“Dad! That’s so unfair! Right!

Fine.”

Have you ever tried to organise a parent’s lift rota on Facebook?

It’d be easier to start a protest flash mob outside a G8 summit.

“Three, two, one …(slam!) Ooh, right on the money.”

Sarah was impressed. “You’ve got that down to a tee.”

“Here, do you want a go?”

“OK” Right on cue, Evan popped his head round.

“Dad, can I have a lift on Friday?”

“No problem, where to, your girlfriend’s? The cinema?”

No one tells me who is picking up who. Emma was in the back seat ready to go to Duke of Edinburgh (It was a meeting about his Award, he hadn’t called round to see if she was playing out) and I was just about to set off when a Chelsea tractor with blacked out windows skidded to a halt on the pavement in front of us. A strange creature with Gucci bug eyes and a mouth like

a salmon was at the wheel. I shrugged. The creature shrugged back. Emma looked at me and shrugged. We all shrugged. Then the creature sped off, beeping her horn and pouting rude words at me.

“Who was that?”

“Rebecca’s Mum, I think she was supposed to take.”

“Well nobody told me.”

Then, a miracle, a gift from the gods. Rob passed his test. We were so proud, his Mother was overjoyed. A whole new world opened up. Lifts to the pub, lifts to the game, lifts to the pub; my life was coming back to say hello!

“Two hours.”

pounds thirty one pence. With a nine hundred pounds excess.”

“One moment please”. A pause while the computer flicked over into improbability mode.

“But….the car is only worth eight hundred quid. So, what am I actually paying for?”

“That will be an additional premium of one hundred and thirty pounds.”

“…Peace of mind?”

“How long licence held?”

“Really? That’s very reasonable.”

Long summer nights at our local watching other couples throw car keys at each other filtered into my mind.

“Yes, that additional premium takes you to your renewal date which is next Saturday.”

It was my birthday last week. I came home and everyone was in the front room grinning. I sat down, Rob pushed Olly off my lap and handed me my present. A pair of driver’s gloves and some furry dice. Everyone fell about. A car horn blared outside.

“That’s not that Rebecca’s scary Mum again is it?”

“Ok, and how much is it for the year?

“No. Come on Dad, we’re taking you to dinner.”

“Good morning, I’d like to add an additional driver to my policy.”

“One moment please…five thousand eight hundred and fifty nine pounds, and thirty one pence.”

Outside, a minibus. We all piled in. What’s this - free food and a lift home? Priceless. You see, it doesn’t take much….

“Additional driver’s age?”

“You what?! Five thousand – “

“Seventeen.”

“..Eight hundred and fifty nine

Delirious, I rang my insurance company.

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The huge number of tree types at Stourhead mean the fiery colours of Autumn start early and have a long season, being expected to develop over September and October.

‘We are fortunate to have a garden with such variety which means that Autumn is never a single day event here - there is no best time to visit – it is a six to eight week period when people love to come again and again and watch the changes as the colours wash across the different trees in the garden.

Every autumn at Stourhead is different as the trees respond to weather throughout the summer and subsequently during September. Depending on the amount of moisture in the ground and the stresses the trees have suffered from weather over the summer months, autumn can start very suddenly or can develop gently across the gardens.

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worth coming to see but added to it the architectural features within the landscape, the way the trees reflect in the lake on the calm days – especially when the tulip trees on the islands turn yellow – makes it a very special time of year.”

The vision of the garden was laid down in the 18th century

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CRANBORNE CHASE WOODFAIR 3 & 4 Oct Breamore House, SP6 2DF A variety of exhibitors and demonstrations from the wonderful world of wood. 01725 517417 SALISBURY ARTS TRAIL 3 – 11 Oct View nearly 100 artists’ work in studios, galleries and

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ANDOVER WEDDING FAYRE 11 Oct, 11am The Lights, West St, Andover Free entry www. andoverweddingfayre.co.uk THEATRE: THE SAFARI PARTY 13 to 17 Oct, 7:30pm Plaza Theatre, Romsey Three households in Cheshire have agreed to hold a “safari party”: a dinner party, each course of which is served in a different house. The three households are linked not just socially, however: there’s the whole question of the mysterious table... As the evening progresses, lies are told, truths are revealed, and matters turn satisfyingly messy and violent. www.plazatheatre.com REVIVAL ABBA TRIBUTE BAND 16 Oct, 7.30pm City Hall, SP2 7TU Hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Johnnie Walker. With faithful choreography, authentic costumes, spectacular staging and lighting, plus most importantly, excellent musicianship, ABBA Revival is officially The Best ABBA Tribute in the UK (as voted for by the National Tribute Awards). www. cityhallsalisbury.co.uk TEXTILE FAYRE 17 Oct, 10am—4pm Landford Village Hall, SP5 2AE Charity fayre with demonstrations, quilt exhibition. Stalls inc Margaret Beal, Fay Maxwell, Claire’s Lace. Grand Raffle, many prizes including pieces

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