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Welcome to the village directory Hi everyone,
The new year brings changes and new beginnings for some and I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing Sally and Guy our very best wishes for the future as they move on from The Plough Inn at Brabourne Lees. We will miss them, and of course head chef Darren, who has supplied our tasty recipes for the past few months, thank you Darren, I’ll miss sampling your food each month.
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Don’t forget Valentine’s Day this month! It’s time to focus romantically on your loved one, or maybe even someone you hope will become a loved one! Why not treat them to a romantic meal for two, although the way to my heart is a great BIG bar of mint Aero!
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Welcome to the first edition of 2012, I’d like to wish you a Happy New Year (albeit belated). I hope you had a great Christmas and the return to work wasn’t too much of a challenge. I never seem to realise how beneficial the seasonal break is until I return to work with a renewed calm. Unfortuantely, this year the calm was short lived when I realised that one of my deadlines was earlier than the others! The Village Directory is now in its seventh year but deadlines still challenge my stress levels!
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he first of the early spring flowers are bravely blooming now. Most of them are bulbs – snowdrops, winter aconites and even some early daffodils, but there are also some wonderful winter flowering shrubs around which are especially welcome at this time of the year. Two larger shrubs that are straggly nothings in summer, but hard to beat in winter are Winter Sweet - Chimonanthes praecox and Lonicera ‘Winter Beauty’, the winter flowering honeysuckle. Plant them where they can fade into the background once the flowers are over, but near enough for you to catch their exquisite fragrance. If you have the space for a specimen, you could try a Witch Hazel – Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Pallida’ has scented flowers that climb its bare branches like little yellow spiders. It also has good autumn foliage, which helps to redeem the other eight months of flat green leaf. Intense perfume is emitted by Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ (daphnes can be a little fussy, but this one is supposed to be slightly less sulky) and Viburnum bodnantense ‘New Dawn’. Both have an outrageously alluring perfume. The earliest of the Hellebores, Helleborus niger (the Christmas Rose) flowers at the start of the season, long before the Lenten Hellebore, H. orientalis. I’m very fond of a prickly, but architectural Hellebore called H. argutifolius, which has wonderful lime green bracts from February through to the end of April. Another good one is the stinking hellebore, H. foetidus. It doesn’t smell of anything to me, really, but apparently if you crush the leaves it emits an odour that’s attractive to insects.
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When you’re adding winter interest to your border, it makes sense to position the plants where you can enjoy them. Let’s face it, it’s hard enough to go out at all in the winter, let alone go for a stroll around the garden.
Something scented or a dazzling, but minute beauty will be wasted in the far reaches. So plant them by the door, or in the front garden, or where they can be seen from the window. Many of these early performers are suitable for growing in containers; in fact something like a Camellia may even prefer it, needing acid soil to grow in. The great thing about a plant in a pot is that it can be moved away from centre stage once it’s done it’s thing – if you can move it, that is and provided that you don’t shove it somewhere out of the way and forget about it. From the depths of winter, like the rumble of a train in the distance spring can be sensed. Each day there are new shoots to celebrate and daring buds pushing through. There may be some horrible weather yet to come, but the darkest days have passed and before long the garden will be buzzing with life again. Jo Arnell runs Gardening (and wreath making) workshops near Woodchurch 01233 861186 www.hornbrookmanor.co.uk
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Hello Everyone, Mowgli here. I hope you are all well. Ebony and I are starting a petition to get better gifts next Christmas. We have been trying to put up with what Clive and Jane bought us for quite a while but we have now given up. They bought us each a ‘feeder ball’ that they can put our cat biscuits in and we are then meant to chase the silly things around the house so that the biscuits come out as we chase them. Our silly humans have been delighted by this idea and ever since Christmas quite a lot of our food has been put in one of these balls and then given to us. Ebony and I now dread the sight of these balls. We have been brought up properly and we like our food in nice clean china dishes, not sprayed across the floor. We have both decided to have a protest and we now just look at the balls and refuse to play with them. Clive and Jane think this means we are just not hungry. Humans are so stupid sometimes. Anyway, we are hoping for better gifts in future. Feeder balls are rubbish! How many of you other cats out there love computers? I just adore them although Ebony is not so keen. As usual though my enthusiasm is mis-interpreted and is interpreted as mischief. I get Jane to help me type up this column every month and
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for every edition I sit on the desk and help type. I like just stepping on one key and typing the letter over and over. I also have a better knowledge of the keyboard than Jane and know a lot of clever combinations of keys to press at once. I can do many things- lock the keypad, cause a restart, lock the touch pad, resize the screen- and sometimes the humans are not as clever as me and have to call a computer helpline to reverse the changes I have made. I out-smart my owners all the time! I am also good at emails and have helped Clive and Jane send quite a few, often when they were not finished and I have also managed to put a facebook update all by myself. Anyway, even though all this usually gets me into trouble I am always praised for sitting and purring on the desk- apparently this helps them work. I love the desk- it has lots of cubbyholes for papers and pens and I can usually find something to play with while they work. Although Ebony doesn’t much like computers she does like the game console Clive has. He doesn’t get to play it very much but whenever he does she sits on a stool next to him and pays great attention. I can hear him talking her through the game and asking for advice when he keeps getting things wrong. Who says cats don’t like technology?! On another note Chris the vet had a shock this week. He opened the wood burning stove in
his cottage and was about to lay a fire when he noticed there was a squirrel in the stove! It was covered in soot and black from nose to tail. It was very frightened but otherwise quite unharmed. When it saw a route to freedom it dashed out of the stove and all over the living room until Chris opened a window and it gratefully went outside. Apparently the living room was covered in little sooty footprints and marks from its tail. Quite an adventurous squirrel! - Montgomery Vets • SMART • DOGS • GROOMING •• • SERVICE • Established 1997
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I’d Rather Eat Concrete!
Today I stapled my hand, it was accidental, and rather painful. Still reeling from the discomfort of this I then sliced my thumb with the Stanley knife, this is not a normal day for me. Had this been a typical day I am sure that by now I would have been left with a missing finger or two. Today’s blunders got me thinking about my pain threshold and what it takes to get me into A&E. Several eye injuries and a couple of huge splinters have done the job before, but a really big workshop pain to me is the bookkeeping. I am thinking that I may take my receipts to A&E reception and get some Self Assessment relief cream. I would rather eat a skip full of concrete whilst being forced to watch “Big Brother” than do my end of year Tax Self Assessment . Of course I am being ridiculous, as I would rather staple my hand than watch “Big Brother”, but I think you get the gist of what I’m trying to say.
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Bookkeeping is fun for some people I’m sure, but I don’t know these people, they are probably reclusive and maybe even dull, who knows because as I say I have never met an accountant or bookkeeper that for example, would take a holiday that just involves counting, or lets say do extra work for free all weekend because they just love it. I counted to a hundred once ( don’t worry it was a long time ago, and I may have forgotten how to do it again) but the prevalent memory of this is that it was very boring. As for chewing concrete, its got to be bad for your teeth for one thing, and anyway I have a good pal who hires out machines that can eat a whole house, and NO! I am not making this up. I have seen the monster (Uh sorry machine) with my very own eyes. It really is amazing, it actually crushes up bricks and concrete into little pieces. He is Captain Kev The Crusher at www. Kent Crusher Hire in Newchurch, and now he owes me some beer for this free mention.
It will be 25 years next February that a much younger me, took the brave decision to leave my much loved furniture restoration job at Harrods, By Richard Tozer and go self employed. I had a little work and some useful contacts that I had acquired whilst at Harrods, and so my business plan was to work hard and enjoy what I love doing ,which is fixing furniture. Very simple really, coupled with a dollop of self motivation, and driven by the need to be creative and provide an income. One other early business decision was my determination NOT to get involved with any bookkeeping. The only accounting I have personally done in the whole 25 years of being self employed has been keeping receipts and paying my accountant. This type of accounting has its flaws; Firstly its expensive, and secondly its expensive, but on the other hand I have never had to worry about deadlines, getting my information wrong and staying up through the night number crunching. I have experienced embezzlement and fingers in the till, which resulted unsurprisingly in a change of bookkeeper, but I still refuse to get bogged down with bookwork myself. I would still prefer to spend my waking hours earning money by fixing and polishing furniture (and chewing concrete) to pay the accountant, that makes good sense to me!
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the home Your home is not just the place where you keep your belongings and sleep at night. It is somewhere you feel safe and secure, and where you go to take a break from the outside world. So to be the victim of burglary is to suffer more than simply loss of your property and personal effects; it’s a violation of your sanctuary. Prevention is better than cure so put these measures in place before you are caught out.
Think like a burglar Think like a burglar
Stand outside your property and imagine that you were trying to break in. Where would you start? Flowerpot on the front step? Remove that not-so-secret key that’s underneath. Downstairs loo with the window that is always left open? Buy an air freshener instead! Full height ladder stored at the side of the house? It’s like a written invitation.
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Security basics It doesn’t matter how expensive your alarm system is or how strong your door locks are, if you don’t employ the most basic security measures you are just asking for trouble. As you leave the house or are preparing to go to bed, get into a routine of thinking about each room in turn and whether the windows or doors are likely to have been opened that day. Around 20% of burglaries don’t involve any force – the intruder has simply walked in the unlocked door or climbed through the window. You should extend this mental check to your car and garage too; easily overlooked because they are out of sight once you are indoors. Remember too that more break-ins happen during daylight hours, so vigilance then is every bit as important as night time.
the first place. If you have an expensive bike keep it out of sight; don’t leave mobile phones on the windowsill; and don’t leave the empty box for your flashy new flatscreen TV standing by the bin for days. The same rules apply with your car. Don’t think that robbers don’t break in just to steal a handful of loose change. They do.
Good locks = good security Each of your windows should have a key locking mechanism fitted – standard with most double glazed units these days, and the key should be stored nearby but not within reach or visibility of the window itself. If you have nothing like this at the moment, and can’t afford to upgrade your windows just yet, make it a priority to have locks fitted on all the downstairs windows at least. Doors should have a good locking system such as an automatic deadlock or a mortise deadlock. Check too that the frame is solid and the glass panel is laminated.
Be flashy – but only with your security 80% of burglaries are spur of the moment so the only thing you should be showing off is your security measures. Don’t display your worldly goods to attract the opportunists in
Tell-tale signs When you are away from home, don’t leave the curtains drawn all day – nobody does that if they are in the house. Use inexpensive timer switches for table lamps and a radio to come on when it’s becoming dark, both downstairs and upstairs. And ask a friend or neighbour to move your post each day particularly where you have an outside box or you can easily see if the post is ‘on the mat’. These are all basic measures and will go a long way to ensure that your home and property stay safe.
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The Handy Household - The Labours of Lemons We all know they go nicely with a G&T, but did you know that lemons contain enough acid to ruin the lives of most bacteria found in our kitchens? So, whether you want to sanitise a chopping board, disinfect a counter top or mop the floor, lemons are a great way to keep our homes clean and healthy. Lemons also make it easy to clean a microwave, simply place a bowl of water and lemon juice in the appliance and warm for a few minutes. The steam acts on any stains or lingering smells and once you’ve removed the bowl, you can simply wipe the microwave clean. When it comes to laundry, lemon juice is also brilliant for brightening your faded whites. You can either add it to your washing cycle, or soak delicates in a solution of lemon juice and water to create a mild bleach effect. What’s more, tough food or blood stains stand little chance against this wonder product – simply squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the stain and let it soak in for around 20 minutes, before rinsing with water. And the benefits don’t stop there, as lemon juice is well known for helping to keep us clean and healthy too. Sore throat? Mix lemon juice with honey and warm water to make a soothing drink. Garlicky and onion-smelling fingers can also be thoroughly cleaned by rubbing over with half a lemon and rinsing your hair in lemon juice can even help to combat chlorinegreen hair after swimming. So, why not swap your harsh chemical products for the natural and economical power of lemons?
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When a fire engine zooms down the road on flashing blue lights with sirens blazing, often the first thing people think is “I hope it’s not a fire in my home or that of someone I know”. But how often do you take the time to check that your nearest and dearest are fully equipped with the right advice to protect them from fire? Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is appealing to residents to make sure their homes, and those of people close to them, are safeguarded. Neighbours, friends and loved-ones may need your help to protect themselves from the outbreak of fire. Perhaps you have an elderly parent, or know someone who lives alone, or with young children, who could benefit from safety advice. Maybe your own children are now grown-up, starting a family of their own and need some tips on fire prevention. KFRS Risk Reduction Manager Rob Sherwood said: “We can offer people practical help to reduce the risk of fire. Maybe they need a smoke alarm fitted, advice on escape routes and what to do if a fire starts in their home. Or perhaps they need some more extra guidance to keep safe. Our dedicated team can provide a range of specialist equipment, such as fireproof bedding and smoke alarms for the hard of hearing, to help protect more vulnerable residents.”
Tips on Staying Safe from Fire: • Make sure you fit, and regularly test, a smoke alarm. It is the single most important piece of safety equipment in any home. • If you plan on using an open fire, make sure your chimney has been recently swept as build-up of soot and ash can cause chimney fires. • When going to bed, make absolutely certain that any open fire is either out, or pushed back into the grate and a guard used to prevent sparks setting light to carpets or furniture. • Interior doors should always be closed when going to bed as they can dramatically reduce the spread of fire. • Portable heaters should be dust-free and kept well away from anything that could catch fire. • Candles should always be placed on a non flammable surface, be away from soft furnishing like curtains and never be left unattended. It is far safer to consider using torches instead of candles. • Before using an electric blanket, make sure it is under 10 years old, check it is in working order and always follow the manufacturers instructions. For further information or to learn more about the free advice and services on offer to residents contact KFRS on 0800 923 7000 or visit www.3breaths.info. Children can also learn more about fire safety by visiting KFRS’s page for kids at www.firefighterfred.info.
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Seasonal Delights This creamy risotto is great for a quick and easy midweek supper simply served with a leafy green salad and some warm ciabatta bread. Replace the mushrooms with small vine tomatoes fried until soft, if liked.
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Mushroom & Leek Risotto 55g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 225g risotto rice 900ml hot vegetable stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 175g button mushrooms, wiped 2-3 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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Heat half the butter and the oil in a large deep frying pan. Add the sliced leeks and garlic and fry over a medium-high heat until softened but not brown. Stir in the rice and cook for one minute. Add a ladleful of the hot stock to the pan and simmer gently, stirring all the time. When all the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, add another ladleful of stock. Continue adding the stock in this way until the rice is tender and has a creamy texture – this will take about 20 minutes. Heat the rest of the butter in a separate frying pan and fry the mushrooms over a high heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the risotto and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve the risotto in warmed bowls topped with the fried mushrooms, chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
LOCAL MARKETS CHALLOCK Challock Memorial Hall, Blind Lane. 1st and 3rd Friday of each month From 1pm to 4pm Contact Pauline Hickson 01233 740979
THE BARN SHOP TRADITIONAL MARKET CHALLOCK 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month 10am – 2pm Contact 01233 740237
EGERTON Every Friday 2 - 4.30pm Millennium Hall
CHARING COUNTRY MARKET Charing Church Barn 9.30 -11.00 every Thurs morning Teas & coffees available, Crafts, in season vegetables and baking. Contact 01233 740176
TENTERDEN COUNTRY MARKET Every Friday 9.30am -11.30am St Mildred’s Church Hall, Church road.
WAREHORNE Warehorne Village Hall 10am -1pm 4th Sunday of the month Tel: 01233 733718 or Mob: 07979 905600.
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Have You Ever Watched A Video February On “Youtube”? If You Haven’t, Then Aldington & Bonnington Gardening You’re Probably In The Minority!
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At a recent count the website recorded 3 billion views a day. That’s the equivalent of nearly half the world’s population watching a “YouTube” video. Closer to home, Marks and Spencer views the power of video so highly it has set up its own website showing short movies on everything from cheeseboard tips to how to apply false eyelashes. Films on the web aren’t just for the big players. If you’re running a small business, think how a video could put you ahead of your competitors. If you are promoting a service or a product, a film can illustrate how useful that item or service would be to a potential purchaser.
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If your business turns upon your personal experience, honesty, and ability in a particular role, then a film can establish that crucial “know, like and trust” element in a few seconds. It reaches out to customers in a way that mere words never can. There are, in fact, very few situations where a film wouldn’t be a bonus. And the benefits don’t end there. Search engines like the additional content – a video makes it much easier for a website to be found among the many millions in cyberspace. There’s evidence too that having a film makes a website “sticky” – visitors are likely to spend more time on a site where there is a film to watch and they are more likely to return. A film makes the visitor experience memorable – in a really positive way, if it is well-made, imaginative, and communicates your message effectively. That’s where we can help. We make films for businesses in all shapes and sizes. Every one is different and that’s reflected in our films. Please get in touch if you would like to know more at www.edboylefilms.co.uk or contact Ed Boyle on 07785326891 or Jane Ladds on 07900 252747.
February when we will have an illustrated talk by Mr Martin Newman on “Garden Pests, Diseases and Friends”. We meet at Aldington Village Hall 7.45pm for 8.00pm. Visitors welcome. For further information contact Colin Evans 01233720618. Monday 6 Feb ASHFORD MUSIC SOCIETY MELISSA KENNY Munster Trust Artist Harp Recital. Melissa was born in France and studied at Toulouse Conservatoire and since 2008 at Trinity College of Music, London. She plays regularly as a soloist in France and London. Melissa will entertain us with a programme of music which will include works by Spohr, Faure, Manuel De Falla, Debussy and others. Sponsored by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust. Venue: The Norton Knatchbull School at 7.30 p.m. Tickets: £12 (Adults); £3 (Students) Contact: Brenda McCormack on 01233-622971 or Hilary Pittock on 01233-623700.
Aldington School Jumble Sale Saturday 4th February Aldington Village Hall 2pm-4pm Refreshments served Donations of jumble welcome – bring to village hall between 9am & 1pm
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It would of course be helpful to know the name of the missing file, but generally when you get these messages it indicates that there is a program that is set to run automatically when your system starts that is complaining because something is missing. Here are a few explanations of why this might happen: • You deleted a file accidentally • You removed a program but the process didn’t complete successfully • Your antivirus software deleted a suspicious file • Your system is infected and the virus deleted some files • You have a disk error that has caused a file to become damaged As you can see there are some perfectly innocent and some more worrying explanations. Many people live with these “little annoyances” every time they start their system, but personally I’d want to find out what was causing the problem for peace of mind’s sake. The first thing I would recommend you to do is an internet search for the error message/ file name of the missing file. This should give you good idea if it is from some legitimate software that you use or have used in the past or something more sinister.
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Britain’s oldest married couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on new year’s day and a photograph showed the couple, Robert and Susan Erskine (aged 100 and 99 respectively) smiling, holding hands and saying ‘we love one another as much now as we did then’.
Alongside this wonderful photograph was the headline ‘Mend it, don’t end it’, the sobering advice from a senior High Court judge reflecting his grave concern about the rising social and financial cost of the increase in the divorce rate. The well respected judge, Sir Paul Coleridge, suggests that marriage breakdown is on the increase again, especially so amongst the age group sometimes described as the ‘empty nesters’. The ‘grey divorce’ is a big growth area, perhaps because couples no longer feel the need to stay together for the sake of the children who have left home or perhaps because people are living longer. It is now not uncommon for people to petition for divorce after 30 or 40 years of marriage. The family justice system is creaking under the strain. Worryingly, there are an estimated 3.8 million children currently caught up in the court system waiting 12 months or more for a hearing.
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Sleep is an essential and involuntary process that is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. One in four people are thought to suffer from sleep problems at some point in their lives, including deprivation and insomnia. We spend approximately a Ensuring you eat healthily and minimise sugary snacks is third of our lives asleep. It is as essential for keeping your brain and body contented. Sugar
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important to our bodies as eating, drinking and breathing. Sleep helps to repair and restore our brains and bodies. Poor sleep can affect mood, concentration, judgement and reduce our immune system’s ability to fight off minor ailments such as colds and flus. Long-term sleep deprivation can lead to health problems including diabetes, heart disease and clinical depression.
Eat breakfast Did you know, skipping breakfast can put you on the path to poor sleep? It all starts with eating breakfast within 30-45 minutes of waking, as there is a biochemical link back to our sleep. “Your levels of adrenalin are increased if you do not eat breakfast and your brain starts to shut down non-essential functions including the production of the hormones, serotonin and melatonin,” says sleep expert, Dr Nerina Ramlakhan. “Melatonin is the hormone required at the end of the day to sleep. By skipping breakfast you produce less melatonin and as your adrenalin levels are higher, you will feel more anxious towards the end of the day and therefore less able to sleep.” Keep a watchful eye on your caffeine and sugar intake
causes the body to run on a higher energy pattern, which creates highs and lows as the quick-fix energy hit wears off. This, in turn, sparks a need for more sugar in the body via drinks and caffeine. Eating little and often and keeping hydrated with water, herbal teas and fruit juices, while minimising your intake of fizzy drinks and caffeine, will help ready mind and body for sleep. Nerina recommends avoiding caffeine after 2pm each day if you are having trouble sleeping.
Don’t eat too late Eating your main meal earlier can also help with improving sleep. A large meal can impact on your digestive system and cause heartburn. Leave three hours before having a meal and going to bed.
Make time to unwind As we rush through each day, balancing a busy lifestyle and juggling responsibilities left, right and centre, finding time for a rest can feel impossible. However, if the mind has no opportunity to process information from the day, it waits until bedtime to recap, when the frantic pace of the day has finally stopped. This results in a poor, restless sleep. Nerina suggests trying to build rest into your day by meditating or power napping. The 15-minute time out from your day will create that internal chemistry that is just right for sleep. Additionally, deal with worries or a heavy workload by making a list of things to be tackled the next day.
Make your bedroom a sleep haven Create a restful space: your bedroom should be as quiet and dark as possible. “Managing technology is very important as you need a break from TV, computers, emails and mobile phones, before going to bed. Without this break, you are over stimulating your mind and it will be unable to find processing time,” says Nerina. Set boundaries with technology and keep all gadgets out of the bedroom. by Julie Penfold
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New Year, New You! My boss gave me a self-help book for my 29th birthday. I was so appalled that someone had deemed me in need of ‘help’ that I quit and went to Australia. So you can say what you like about them, but they really do work…one way or another! Whether it’s a new diet, relationship or job, there’s a book that claims it’ll help you achieve it. What better way to kick-start 2012 than turning over a new page, and a new leaf? Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway. Susan Jeffers They say a life lived in fear is a life halflived and Feel the Fear is based on the principle that doing something that scares us, is a good thing. It promises to show you how to ‘turn fear and indecision into confidence and action’. Packed with real-life examples of people who have let fear dominate them, this is a very grounded and levelheaded book. There are lots of practical tips and activities to help you start to face your fear, and end it. This Book Will Save Your Life. A.M. Homes Ok so it’s a fictional satire rather than selfhelp novel, but it most certainly IS lifeaffirming. Written with wonderfully quirky Los Angeles as a backdrop, it’s been hailed as an antidote to modern life. When reclusive stockbroker Richard Novak ends up in the emergency room, he’s forced
to open his eyes to the world around him. It’s the perfect accompaniment for welcoming in the New Year and seizing 2012 with gusto. How to Win Friends and Influence People. Dale Carnegie One of the most successful self-help books of all time and not to be confused with the film ‘How to Lose Friends and Alienate People’, which could get you fired. Although the original was published in the 1930s, this master class in how to handle other people continues to be relevant. With the exception of Willy Loman, there has never been a greater advocate for being ‘wellliked’ than Dale Carnegie. Why Men Don’t Listen and Women Can’t Read Maps. Allan and Barbara Pease I was going to go for the obvious ‘Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus’ here but decided instead to go for the comical pairing of husband
and wife team Allan and Barbara Pease. With chapters entitled ‘Women are Touchy-Feely’ and ‘Why Men Are So Thick-skinned’ you know you’re going to get an amusing and enlightening read. If this is ‘pop psychology’ then call me Frasier Crane. Let me point out here that my Dad mumbles so much we can’t hear HIM and Mum’s an excellent mapreader. Chicken Soup for the Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen The brainchild of motivational speakers, Canfield and Hansen, the premise is simple: heart-warming stories will make us feel better, just as chicken soup warms the cockles in the winter. The original book sold millions of copies and spawned a series that’s been translated into 54 languages. We must all be suckers for a happy ending. Enjoy it curled up with a bowl of soup and you will be joy personified come February.
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