Discover Locks Heath October/November 2015

Locks Heath OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015

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What To Do? 10 Days Out for Kids

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Home Comforts If you are born and bred in the UK (or have lived here for a long time) you sort of get used to the weather (although it doesn’t stop us moaning about it). But anyone visiting or coming to live here must find it quite hard to understand how we tolerate it. My father is 79 and returning to his roots after 48 years abroad; 45 of those were living in South Africa and the Sunshine State of Florida. Although he claims his days of sunbathing are over, the continuous downpours this August worry me enough to hear he’s reconsidered his decision!

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It’s often only when we have visitors or family coming to stay that we research what to do and where to go but much of our charm is regular life we take for granted; quaint thatched cottages in picture postcard villages, bridleways with right of access in miles of beautiful countryside, traditional pubs that welcome children and dogs and in my father’s case, advert free television!

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Equally, when we leave the comfort of our homes and travel to countries with economies less healthy than ours in the UK, we appreciate more than just a good cup of English tea (although note to self - pack Tetley tea bags next time); the facilities on our doorstep are fantastic.

The south coast attracts West End shows (see p10 for The Mayflower) and many artists (Craig Ogden at Ferneham Hall) and there’s a host of family days out such as those listed on page 16. As ever, we’ve put together two pages of events that we know are in the area (p6 and p44). We may not have the weather, but it’s still a great place to live!

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Discover What’s On CARMEN 1 Oct The Kings Theatre, Southsea, PO5 2SH One of the most famous and seductive operas of all time, Bizet’s irresistibly emotional Carmen guarantees an evening of passion and romance, this dazzling production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies.

For tickets visit www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk 023 9282 8282 GLUTEN FREE FOOD FAIR 3 Oct, 10.30-2.30pm Guildhall Winchester, SO23 9GH Major gluten-free food manufacturers, local suppliers, medical speakers, free samples (subject to availability). www.coeliac.org.uk/wessex

PORTSMOUTH DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 3 & 4 Oct, 10-4pm Lakeside, PO6 3EN Organised by Portsmouth and Southsea Rotary Clubs this exciting Dragon Boat Festival over two days is now an annual established event. Proceeds go towards the charities supported by Rotary including The Rowans Hospice. www.portsdragonboatfestival.co.uk 6

GRAND UKELELE FESTIVAL 9-11 Oct Kings Theatre, PO5 2SH Top international players join homegrown talent. Performances, workshops, jams, open mics. www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk AUTUMN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL 10 Oct Royal Victoria Country Park, SO31 5GA Fun for all the family with Autumnal food, drink, music, dance, Big Draw art and flower arranging workshops, crafts, gardening advice and produce, storytelling, Pumpkin games, stalls and much much more.

Adults £2, Children 50p www.jst.hampshire.org.uk MIND BODY & SPIRIT FAYRE 10 Oct Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road, SO31 9HW Many stalls including holistic therapies, foot readings, tarot and angel card readings, spirit guide artist, aura photography, reflexology, indian head massage, healing, handmade soaps, jewellery, handbags, clothes, plus celebrity animal psychic, Jackie Weaver. Catering is available all day. Entry only £2. This event supports local charities.

SOUTHAMPTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 15-18 Oct Various locations in Southampton ww.southamptonfilmfest.com CHARITY EVENT 21 Oct, 7pm Haskins Garden Centre, West End, SO18 3HW Games with a horse racing theme.

Contestants can either ride their hobby horse, or they can pay one of our jockeys to ride it for them. 50% of the money raised will go to the charity, the other half will go to the horse racing winner along with a bottle of bubbly.

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BARGAINS GALORE 22 Oct, 6.30pm to 9.30pm St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Warsash, SO31 9GF

Fabulous sale of fashion and leather handbags, Italian one-size clothing, jewellery and scarves.

Refreshments and raffle.

AUTUMN STEAM GALA 23-25 Oct Mid Hants Railway, SO24 9JG Fares: Adult £25, Adult 3 day pass £50. Child £13. Under 2 free.

Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) £63.

01962 733810 HALLOWEEN AT BIRDWORLD 26-30 Oct Holt Pound, GU10 4LD Halloween Grotto, spooky trail plus some fun but creepy arts and crafts. Join us for some howling good fun - if you dare. www.birdworld.co.uk

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Havant Chamber Orchestra With Craig Ogden Chart-topping superstar guitarist Craig Ogden will pay a rare visit to the South Coast on 11th October to play the famous ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ by Rodrigo at Fareham’s Ferneham Hall.

Going straight to number 1 in the Official Classical Artist Albums Chart, Craig’s CD ‘Craig Ogden and Friends’, recently released on the ClassicFM label, is a huge hit and showcases the Australian-born artist’s tremendous versatility.

It features music by classical composers such as Bach and Ravel alongside modern greats such as Ludovico Einaudi, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. In Fareham, Craig will be accompanied by the Havant Chamber Orchestra who regularly perform at the Ferneham Hall under their Musical Director, Robin Browning. Robin has performed with Craig a number of times and says “We’ve given many performances of Rodrigo’s eternally enthralling Concierto together. Craig always brings something special every time

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we work together. He’s not only a brilliant performer, but has enormous charisma in front of an orchestra - sure to delight the audience at Ferneham Hall“ The concert will take place on Sunday 11th October at 7.30pm.

The Orchestra are currently selling season tickets for their three-concert season in Fareham.

Single tickets for the Craig Ogden concert, priced from just £1 for under 19s to £20, will go on sale in September at the Ferneham Hall Box Office. Further information can be found on the Orchestra’s website at www.havantorchestras.org.uk.

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Locks Heath Swim Squad LHSS ended the season on a high after being awarded top visiting club trophy having competed at The Quays on 26th July 2015 at the Southampton Summer Splash Open Meet.

The team were in total awarded 12 gold, 7 silver and 5 bronze medals.

Amazing Amelia Ayling entered 5 races and managed 1st place in all her races, gold medals all round for her 50 and 100 fly, 100 and 200 free and 100IM. Shannon Lamb successfully claimed 1st position in her 200 free and 100IM and was awarded bronze medals in her 100 back and free. Lucy Newton managed two medals; bronze in her 50 fly and 100 back both also personal bests.

Grace Goddard also managed 2 personal bests along with a silver medal for her 50 breast and bronze in her 50 free.

The boys were also on form. Taylor Gargiulo bringing home silver in his 50 back. James Hall silver in his 100 breast. Scott Hutin also

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managed to get silver in his 100 free. Joshua Beaudro successfully claimed second position so silver medal in his 100 back and bronze in his 100 breast.

To top the day off young Thomas Larby impressed us all by being awarded 6 medals in total. Gold in his 50 and 100 fly, 50 and 200 free and his 50 and 100 breast.

Other competing swimmers were May Fletcher, Evelyn Hall, Hannah Roberts, Juliet Jarvie, Matilda Hall, Evie Selby, Isla Croll, Megan Watts, and Harrison Kennedy.

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INTERVIEW

Mika After a worldwide hit with ‘Grace Kelly’ back in 2007, Mika is back with a brand new album.

Lucy Ambache caught up with him on the Evening Breeze and talked about everything from speed dating to opera.

Great to have you back. You have a voice that you recognise straight away. It’s that high singing thing that you do. How did that come about? Did you study operatics?

I did! I studied classical music and I went to music college - I wanted to be an opera singer. So when you sing classically, you aren’t afraid of using all those different parts of your voice. But also I write at the piano but I’m a really simplistic piano player - I kind of use it as a percussion instrument. So to tell a story I had to use my voice - and that’s why I use those different areas.

So the new album is called ‘No Place In Heaven’. What’s happening?

Are we all going to hell here?

No! But you know what they say.

Paradise is good for the view.

Is there room for you in heaven?

The company’s better in hell!

But why is it called that!

Mika’s new single is ‘All She Wants’ and is out on the 4th of September.

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When you’re thirty years old, you have to take hold of your life. But before you’re thirty, things are kind of written for you - you go to school and then you work. But from the age of thirty everyone looks at you and goes “now it’s time for you to completely write it yourself”. Nothing’s decided for you and you need to work out what kind of adult you hope and wish to become in the future.

But the title is just a provocation.

If there’s no place in heaven, it forces me to take account for my present life and to live every day as if it’s my last. It’s a coming of age thing, in a way.

Tell us about the single ‘Talk About You’ You know when everyone says “oh it’s a really happy love song”. It doesn’t exist. There are no happy love songs. They’re always complicated. Love is complicated. Talk About You is joyful because it’s about a crush!

Have you ever done speed dating?

No. Well. Unintentionally.

Because you think you’re going out on a normal date, but it’s really short - and people just leave! But normal speaking - I think it would be a disaster.

Are you single?

No I’m not so it’s not really on the cards.

I had to go speed dating once with a couple of male friends and they met women they really liked. And the last scene of the night is me sitting between them and they are with their new women.

How long did those relationships last? Are we talking months, weeks or hours?

Probably the latter!

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Particular congratulations go to 86% of Maths students who gained Grade C and above and 27% who gained A and A* grades. English performed well with at least 74% A*-C grades. This is expected to rise significantly following appeals to controlled assessment grades.

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or more A/A* grades and 5% gained an outstanding 10 or more A/A* grades. It is likely that at least 70% of students will have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths. After Record Breaking 2014 GCSE results, it is evident that both staff and students have shown the high aspirations, commitment and determination needed to excel once again. Brookfield are very proud of the way the staff and students have worked together to do the very best they can and these results show that the school is now consistently performing amongst the top few schools in Hampshire. The Class of 2015 were a delightful group of young people and their achievements are well deserved.

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10 Days Out For Kids in Hampshire

Ashcroft Arts Centre – Fareham Offering a vibrant range of top quality entertainment including theatre, comedy and music, the Ashcroft Arts Centre also runs a wide range of classes and workshops for all ages. www.ashcroft.org.uk

Blue Reef Aquarium – Southsea Overlooking the busy Solent, Portsmouth’s Blue Reef Aquarium takes visitors on the ultimate undersea safari. Giant crabs, seahorses, sharks and tropical fish will keep your children spellbound at this beautiful aquarium, which includes an underwater walkway, splash zone and feeding displays. www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

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Aldershot Military Museum – Aldershot The museum tells the story of the home of the British Army from its creation in 1854 to the present day. Local history gallery looks at the civilian areas that grew up in Aldershot and Farnborough and the impact of the army on those areas.

A number of original military vehicles are on display around the museum and in the Montgomery Gallery. www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/aldershot-military-museum

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Exbury Gardens Steam Railway – Exbury Choo choo! All aboard the Exbury mini steam railway, which passes through one and a quarter miles of beautiful gardens and even encounters a Lake Moss Monster! Watch out for Ghost and Santa trains throughout the year. www.exbury.co.uk

The Hawk Conservancy Trust – Weyhill Learn about eagles, owls, kestrels and vultures at this popular park, devoted to the conservation of birds of prey. Kids will love the feeding sessions, flying displays and close up encounters. www.hawk-conservancy.org

Manor Farm Country Park – Southampton Have a great day out with the kids in this 400-acre park. Watch the milking and meet the animals in the Victorian farm then explore miles of trails and three adventure playgrounds. www3.hants.gov.uk/manorfarm

Marwell Wildlife – Winchester Get ready to be spooked at Marwell this Halloween between the 24th and 31st October. Design a pumpkin for carving and watch the animals explore and eat their pumpkin treats. Be enthralled by spooky storytelling with the resident witch and have bundles of fun on taking scarecrow selfies. www.marwell.org.uk

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Whitchurch Silk Mill – Whitchurch Children can try out weaving, collage, silk painting, jewellery and badge making at this historic mill and museum, which produces fine silks for theatrical costumes, interior designers and historic houses. Not suitable for very young families. www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk

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GARDENING

Leaf Litter

By Pippa Greenwood Are you surrounded, engulfed and swamped with huge quantities of fallen leaves? Whether they come from trees in your own garden or from a neighbour, the deluge of leaves that falls in autumn is often enough to get level headed, treeloving gardeners eyeing up chainsaws!

At this time of year most of us are feeling as if we are being buried alive by falling leaves.

Yes, the vast majority of leaves that are dropping from our own and our neighbours’ trees are pretty enough, and for a while their bright reds, yellows and oranges look stunning both on and off the tree. The problem is that it seems as if there is a virtually endless supply of them and after that initial flurry of pretty colour, the positive feeling soon starts to diminish.

Leaves that are allowed to build up in your garden can cause problems - on the lawn they smother the turf grasses, often causing patches of die back, largely due to lack of light and oxygen. If the crowns of the less tough herbaceous perennials or alpines are covered in a soggy blanket of leaves, they too start to deteriorate. So, like it or not, you need to do something - and the sooner you get started the better!

A spring-tined rake is perfect for raking leaves off the lawn, and can even work quite well on a gravel drive (provided you don’t rake too deeply and end up ploughing up the stones too!). If you have a lot of lawn or a lot of leaves (or worse still, a big lawn and lots of leaves too) then the easiest way to deal with them is to mow the lawn. Provided you keep the hopper or grasscollector on the mower, when

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you empty it out you’ll have a fantastic mix of grass clippings and chopped leaves. On beds and borders you’ll usually end up hand picking, or if time and energy is in short supply you could invest in a leaf vacuum or a leaf blower (and this can, of course, be used on most drives and paths, and lawns too).

Great, so you spend a lot of time and effort collecting up all these leaves. Then what? Don’t take them to the tip or make a bonfire: make leaf mould.

It is as easy as anything and makes a fantastic soil mulch or conditioner…for free!

Leaves are best rotted down on their own (they take longer to decompose than the rest of the stuff in your compost heap and need less air and warmth), so make yourself a simple and inexpensive leaf mould bin. Just drive four stakes into the ground to make the corners of a square, and then attach chicken mesh around the outside to make a cage. Stack the leaves in, tread or firm them, add some water if they are dry, then more water if the weather remains dry… and then leave them be. If you can chop larger or tougher leaves (like horse chestnut) up first, they’ll rot down much faster - either mow them with the lawnmower or ‘chop’ them with a sharp spade. It is worth avoiding very spiky leaves (the

spines seem to withstand rotting and get you later!), and any that are very leathery and tough mainly evergreens such as holly, laurel and camellia, or those from sycamore and plane. If you want to speed the process up you can add a leaf mould activator, which is available from garden centres.

If space, time or money is short then you can also make leaf mould in a bin liner or other bag.

Choose a good quality bin liner not a really thin one - and cram it full of leaves, again adding water and/or activator if you wish. Then stab a few holes in the bag with a garden fork, loosely fold over the top and weigh it down with a brick. Bin liners full of leaves can be hidden anywhere that you have the space - perhaps behind the shed, garage or greenhouse.

If you don’t like the idea of black plastic, then there are now some

lovely jute mesh bags which can be crammed full of leaves and act as a perfect container whilst the leaf mould is forming, but will eventually rot down and add to the useful material you produce.

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HOBBIES

What your brain can gain from a musicmaking hobby

By Kate McLelland

When did you last pick up a musical instrument and play a piece of music from beginning to end?

Last week? Last month?

Last year?

Sadly for most people the answer is quite likely to be: “Not since I was a child.”

Musicians are most likely to develop their abilities during childhood. It’s the ideal time to learn basic skills such as reading music and playing an instrument, but as children turn into teenagers it’s not unusual to find that the pleasures of learning and playing are sacrificed to the pressures of taking exams, studying at college or university and – eventually – taking up fulltime work.

Although it may be hard to find the time to make music as a busy adult, much attention has recently been focused on the physiological benefits of learning to play an instrument.

For example, a study based on 157 sets of twins discovered that those who were able to make music were 33% less likely to suffer from dementia.

Recent research has also suggested that playing music can improve listening skills, encourage better self-discipline, help with memory and even increase the IQ of both children and adults. In 2009 the University of Zurich conducted research with people aged 65 and over and discovered that playing

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an instrument for an hour a week produced strong changes in the brain.

So whether you’re returning to an instrument you once loved to play, or learning for the first time, you can enjoy your hobby in the knowledge that you’re not just bringing pleasure to others through your music, you are enhancing your brain’s capabilities.

If you’re feeling insecure about your musical skills, those first few steps towards learning (or returning to) a musical instrument will be crucial. There are many resources out there, so take your time exploring the options to find a solution that’s tailor-made for your level of skill and experience.

If you live in a city you may be able to access adult education services. Pick up a prospectus at your local library or search online to find a suitable course.

Some adult learning institutes let you try a taster session so you can decide if the lessons are appropriate before you book an entire course.

Alternatively, find a local tutor by searching the Music Teachers UK website (www.musicteachers. co.uk). This organisation offers a free service to help

musicians with every aspect of education and performance and the site provides some valuable information, including a helpful guide to selecting a music teacher.

If you are returning to music and have retained some basic (if rusty) skills, you might enjoy joining up with a local amateur music group, or even putting together a group from scratch.

Making Music (www.makingmusic.org.uk) helps its members to set up, run and develop music groups in their communities.

The BBC’s website also provides some useful links, including resources to help you learn to read music, explore local courses and even find an amateur orchestra in your area (www.bbc.co.uk/learning/subjects/music.shtml).

Whatever your interest in music, whether it’s performing to concert level or joining an amateur ukulele orchestra, it can be a hugely rewarding hobby. Apart from the hours of pleasure you’ll get from playing, science suggests that your brain is likely to stay sharp well into old age.

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BEAUTY

Shades of Autumn

By Kate Duggan

This issue we’re looking at make-up, including the key trends for autumn/winter.

As your tan fades, you may find that you want slightly more foundation. ’Contouring’ is the art of using different shades to add definition to your face. Lighter tones highlight areas and make them stand out slightly, while darker tones add shadow and depth. If you’ve been thinking of trying contouring, but are worried that it will take hours, or make you look a bit fake, read on for our cheat’s guide…

Colorescience Pressed Mineral Cheek Colore, £28, is a good choice. Available in five shades, including a natural looking coral, it’s easy to apply, blends well and lasts for ages. Colorescience is available from www.beautyproduct-online.co.uk

Start with an overall base that’s the same tone as your natural skin, before adding slightly darker shades under your cheekbones and along your jawline. Use a lighter shade on top of the cheekbones, under the eyes and between your eyebrows. And don’t forget to blend well! If you’re still not convinced, try searching online for video tutorials. MAC has some great ones on its website, for example. When it comes to the product itself, a cream tends to give a fresher appearance.

Iconic London’s Multi Use Cream Contour Palette, £32.99, is a good choice, as it has several easy-to-apply shades in one kit, which also double-up as eyeshadows.

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Statement lips don’t have to be red. We love Bobbi Brown’s new Lip Trio in Twilight Glow, £39 – the perfect shade for autumn. One of the key looks for this season is ‘polished’. Think sophisticated, ‘grown-up’ makeup. The Lip Trio is perfect for this, as it gives you perfectly defined lips, with just a hint of gloss.

Victoriana looks set to become another one of this season’s key looks. Forget soft romantic frills though; this is Victoriana

Want to master the perfect autumnal smokey eye? Neal’s Yard Remedies tells us how*: Apply a tawny brown shadow over the entire eyelid and up into the socket line using a medium eyeshadow brush. Apply to the lower lash line with a small eyeshadow brush.

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Seagrass is durable, breathable and environmentally friendly, while wall-to-wall carpeting helps prevent heat loss and draughts. Seagrass Natural, £16.26 per square metre, Urbane Living, 020 7138 38 38; www.urbaneliving.co.uk.

Step One - Get to know your home Knowing what your home is made from, how was it originally built, and what changes have been made will make it easier to work out how you can eco-improve it.

Step Two What are its weak points?

Obvious problems are rattling, draughty windows, gaps around the edges of the front door and heat escaping through the roof.

To help target improvements where they are most needed, commission a professional test for air tightness and heat loss. Best done on a cold, clear winter’s night, it is non-invasive and should cost around £300.

Step Three - The loft A top priority for ecoimprovement, with 300mm of quilt insulation recommended, though there should be some ventilation in the loft to avoid condensation. There is a range of insulation materials, but natural materials, such as sheep’s wool or hemp, tend to be better for older properties, as they absorb water vapour and release it.

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Check your loft regularly for signs of condensation, mould and small animals.

Step Four - Windows Windows can leak a lot of heat, especially if they are old and single glazed, and short of double glazing, draught proofing is the answer. For a longer-term solution you will need to cut in a rebate and fit either compression seals (hinged windows) or wipers (sashes). Alternatively, secondary glazing will dramatically improve both air tightness and heat loss, and there are clear panels that fix to the window frame with a magnetic strip. Alternatively, use thick, lined curtains, hung close to the wall, or timber shutters - which are more effective than double glazing.

Step Five - Doors To make external doors airtight, adjust as necessary for a good fit, add draught proofing (as for windows) and cover keyholes, letter slots and cat flaps. Use a ‘sausage dog’ at the bottom or hang a long, thick curtain from a hinged rod.

Original timber sash windows and doors add character and appeal and, if fully functional and well maintained, can also enhance a property’s value. They do need regular maintenance, of course, and if you run into trouble try to renovate rather than replace if possible, adding draught proofing to improve energy efficiency. This elegant window has been renovated by specialists Ventrolla, 0800 0277 454; www.ventrolla.co.uk.

Step Six - Floors Ventilation below your suspended timber floor evaporates moisture from the timber and supporting structures, so don’t block up external air grilles. To make the floor itself airtight, a fitted carpet with a thermal underlay is perfect, or for timber boards seal gaps around skirting boards with foam strips, silicon mastic or slivers of matching timber. If the boards have gaps, use fillets of balsa wood or lengths of string, which you can stain, glue and push into place. If you can get QUICK TIPS • Installing shutters can reduce heat loss by 60%.

For efficiency, they should meet with a rebated edge and include a brush strip or rubber seal.

• A thick rug helps to reduce draughts through gaps in floorboards.

below the boards or are planning to lift them, consider adding insulation underneath.

Step Seven - Walls It is usually straightforward to insulate modern cavity walls but older, solid walls are more of a problem. Modern systems may trap moisture and cause damp, but one option is to add timber panelling inside, leaving an air gap behind. It may also be possible to add external or internal insulation, but be sure to get impartial advice.

• Adding a pelmet to a window treatment helps to reduce draughts and stop warm air disappearing behind your curtains or blind.

• Place radiators on internal walls rather than below windows, where their heat can disappear more easily.

Adding a portiere rod is a great way to insulate a draughty exterior door. Hang heavy, floor-length curtains, ensuring that there is enough stack-back space for the door to be opened easily. If possible, use an insulating lining and heavy fleece interlining – bearing in mind that the pole will need to be able to support the weight. 12mm self-closing button portiere in beeswax, from £44.10, Jim Lawrence, 01473 826685; www.jim-lawrence.co.uk.

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