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Welcome Hi everyone welcome to the March Issue. It has been a long cold winter, but don’t worry, there is light at the end of the tunnel. British Summer Time will begin on Sunday 26th of March, which also happens to be Mother’s Day. We may lose an hour in bed, as our clocks go forward, and it may take a little longer before Spring truly arrives, but I for one will be more than happy to welcome the onset of longer days and lighter evenings. With Spring waiting in the wings my mind has turned to fitness, or rather my lack of it. I’ve just returned from my first skiing holiday for seven years and it was a shock to discover just how unfit I have become. With hospitals overworked, and seeing this for ourselves when my son was admitted in November, my husband has made a strong case for us both being fit as we approach our old age. I totally agree with him, and being a little closer to it than he is, I have promised to make some changes. Running the magazines means that I spend endless hours sitting at a computer, I have taken to standing for some tasks, but this is nowhere near enough. A few months back one of my son’s friends, Sam, began working with me, she has made a big difference to my workload, meaning that I no longer have an excuse for taking a little time out for some exercise. So here it is in black and white, I promise to do some form of exercise every day for a minimum of 30 minutes. If I am successful my next challenge will be to continue beyond the end of Brithish Summer Time. Wish me luck! See you next time!
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How To Hedge by Pippa Greenwood
There is nothing better than a living boundary around or within your garden - bricks and fencing are all very well, but as far as lifting your spirits and keeping wildlife happy, it is difficult to beat a hedge. Hedges can take on many guises – they can look smart or informal, be neat and compact or thicker and sturdier, evergreen or deciduous and, if you want you can even include some hedging with pretty flowers. The options are many, the potential is huge - and now is an ideal time to plant a new hedge. First, prepare the area in the same way you would for any other long-term planting: fork the soil over thoroughly, removing large stones, debris and pernicious weeds. This will eliminate anything that might make establishment tricky or subsequently reduce hedge growth. This preparation also helps to break up any compaction and to aerate the soil, making it a better place for plant roots. If the soil is either very sandy and light or very heavy with clay, then fork in well-rotted garden compost, manure or proprietary compost,
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as this will help to improve the soil’s texture and its ability to hold moisture and nutrients to just the right extent. At the same time incorporate a complete fertilizer. A young hedge will not create a perfect barrier for the first few years, so if you anticipate problems with next door’s pets or children breaking through you may initially need to use a less attractive barrier such as galvanized stock fencing. Don’t be tempted to plant right up against an existing fence, as the plants simply won’t grow well. At this time of year, when hedging plants grow very little or not at all, you can create a hedge very effectively using ‘bareroot’ plants, but if you want to plant a hedge at any other time you will need container-grown plants. Small pot-grown conifers, for instance, will have wellestablished roots and should thrive. If using pot-grown plants, carefully remove each plant from its pot just before planting, having watered them thoroughly first if the compost is dry. The roots should not be too tightly packed in the pot, but if they are, tease them out firmly before planting. If you’re using bare-root
plants, make sure that you’re ready to plant them as soon as they are delivered and that the soil is also ready and waiting. It is essential to space the plants correctly to achieve the desired effect, and to make sure that you plant them properly if they are to get off to a good start and establish well. Once out of the pot, position the plant in the prepared soil, making sure that it is at the same depth as it was in the pot. If you’re using bare-root plants then make sure that only the roots are beneath the soil. If planted too deeply the plants will suffer and may even die; if planted too shallowly they will be more prone to drying out. Firm the soil around each so that it is in good contact with the roots. Hedging plants generally need a spacing of about 30-45cm. For a much thicker or denser hedge it is often worth planting them 45cm apart, but using two parallel rows of plants, positioned so that the planting is staggered like bricks in a wall. Once the whole hedge is planted, water the soil thoroughly to help settle the soil around the roots and so allow the plants to establish.
The Garden On windy sites or with larger plants it may be worth using small, temporary stakes such as bamboo canes to stabilise the plants. For the hedge to grow well, it is essential that you keep it well watered, especially during dry or windy weather. The first 18 months is the most vital period. Some great hedging plants: • Yew - perfect for a formal, super-smart evergreen hedge. • Thuja - makes a stunning conifer hedge for year round colour, and is not too inclined to be rampant! • Beech - a deciduous plant that gives a good effect for much of the year because the gingery brown autumn leaves often last well. Both purple and greenleafed forms. • Hornbeam - similar to beech but with few leaves held over winter and more prone to mildew. Great as a neatly
clipped hedge. • Cypress – the ‘Leyland Cypress’ is notorious, but kept well clipped and cut back regularly this does actually make a great hedge. • Pyracantha - a very spiny evergreen plant excellent for keeping out unwelcome visitors, with pretty creamywhite flowers and red-orange or yellow berries. • Privet - the classic town hedge, which looks great neatly clipped and has evergreen leaves that make a good foil for nearby flowers. • Euonymus (pictured) - a useful evergreen with many forms, some variegated green and cream, others green and yellow. • Hawthorn - deciduous and potentially thorny too, perfect as an ingredient of a ‘native’ hedge and good for wildlife. • Blackthorn - deciduous and very thorny, great for ‘native’
hedging and wildlife, with pretty white flowers followed by sloes - ideal for sloe gin drinkers but can easily get too vigorous! Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com to buy gorgeous UK grown vegetable plants accompanied by weekly advice emails from Pippa, or to peruse the really useful selection of Pippa’s favourite gardening items including pop-up crop covers, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.
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Home & Interiors Invaluable Decorating Tips By Katherine Sorrell
Planning some changes to your home? Interiors expert Katherine Sorrell has some handy hints… Living rooms • To help plan where to place your furniture, draw a scale plan of your room and cut out mini sofas, chairs and other furniture. Move them around until you find the right positions. Lifesized cardboard cut-outs can also be a great help. • The alcoves either side of a chimney breast are perfect for creating extra storage. A combination of cupboards at the bottom and shelving above works really well. • To let maximum light into the room, fit a pole or track that overhangs far enough each
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on side of the window to allow the curtains to be drawn right back. Bear in mind that very full, thick curtains need more ‘stack back’ space than light, thin ones. • Talking of lighting, avoid using a central hanging pendant as your one and only light source if at all possible. Add in table lamps, floor lamps and – if you’re renovating – wall lamps for a more flexible and flattering ambience. • The TV is, often, the focal point of a living room. But you don’t always want to look at a blank black screen, so consider ways to disguise it when not in use – especially if you socialise a lot in your living room. Can you adapt a piece of furniture, such as an armoire, so that it sits behind closed doors when necessary? Kitchens • Aim to have tall .cupboards at one end of your cupboard run, with the hob nearby and the maximum amount of worktop space between the hob and the sink. Add the dishwasher next to the sink at the other end. • If possible, make worktops deeper than usual at 700mm instead of 600mm – that
100mm is more useful as working space than floor space, and will better accommodate a large sink. • In an open-plan kitchen, choose the quietest appliances possible, and design it so that you can hide the washing up from the view of the dining table. • If you paint the inside of a wall cabinet door with blackboard paint, you’ll always have somewhere to write a shopping list. • Base cabinets on legs, or recessed plinths, make the room seem larger because you can see more floor. Bedrooms • Plan storage with precision, and divide the interior of your wardrobe into full, half and three-quarter hanging space, fitting shelves, drawers and shoe racks as necessary. Look for clever storage gadgets such as tie racks, belt racks and pullout trays. • Squeezed for space? Use the full height of the room and build fitted wardrobes right up to the ceiling, using the less accessible high-up space for storing things you don’t often need. • Add a blackout lining to your curtains, or choose wooden shutters for additional sound and draught-proofing, and security. • Swing-arm lights on either side of the bed are great for reading, and free up space on bedside tables. • A blanket box at the end of the bed is an ideal place to store
The Home spare bedding, also providing a handy seat. Children’s rooms • Kids’ tastes change rapidly as they grow up so, unless you want to redecorate every few years, keep the walls, floors and major items of furniture relatively neutral, just changing accessories, such as rugs, cushion covers, bean bags, blinds and lamp shades, as necessary. • Add interest to boring walls by covering them with blackboard paint, magnetic wallpaper, peg board, cork tiles, blown-up digital images, maps, flags or wall stickers. • A high-level bed is great for providing extra space beneath for study, play or storage. • Fit a dimmer switch so you can adjust the light level from bright The Flooring Specialists for playing or reading to soft and calm at bedtime.
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necessary. You can punch shallow shelves into the studwork to create useful storage niches. • A single light above your washbasin mirror creates really unflattering shadows. Try to fit lights on both sides instead. • Design your shower so you can turn it on from outside, thus avoiding having to stand under a stream of cold water. • Chosen a cast iron bath? Check it will fit up the stairs…
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Gifts for Mum Looking for the perfect present for Mother’s Day? Maybe we can help… Paris for One and Other Stories – Jojo Moyes These 11 short stories are filled with romance, humour and charm. As we’ve come to expect from Moyes, great plots and believable characters make this a really enjoyable read. The title story follows Nell as she finds herself alone in Paris and has to break out of her comfort zone. Perfect for mums who sometimes only have 10 minutes to relax with a book and a cuppa. Planet Earth II – Stephen Moss Millions tuned in to watch David Attenborough reveal some of the most spectacular natural wonders the Earth has to offer. If your mum was one of them, she’ll love this book. With 250 stunning photographs and commentary on the habitats and animals featured in the TV series, Planet Earth II may well find a prized position on the bookcase for years to come. 12
Hide and Seek – M. J. Arlidge If Mum’s into crime fiction, Hide and Seek could be a good choice. DI Helen Grace is serving time in Holloway for a series of murders she didn’t commit. When one of her cell mates is brutally murdered, suspicion turns to Helen. Can she find the real killer before she gets the blame, and before she becomes the next victim? Gripping. From the Heart – Susan Hill A poignant coming of age novel, From the Heart is set at a time when many of the freedoms we now take for granted could cost you dearly. Olive wants to be free to follow her heart. But an unplanned pregnancy gives her an almost impossible choice – marry a man she doesn’t love, or give up her baby. Beautifully written, and painfully emotive, this is a book to devour in one evening.
Gino’s Hidden Italy: How to cook like a true Italian – Gino D’Acampo If a new cookbook is on her wishlist, this TV programme tie-in should prove a winner. 80 authentic Italian recipes are included, many of which are local specialities or traditional dishes with a Gino twist. Recipes are straightforward to follow, with dishes such as Baked Salmon with a Pistachio, Honey and Herb Crust, and Stuffed Lake Como Pie. Elizabeth: The Forgotten Years – John Guy John Guy is one of the most respected Tudor historians of our times. Here he reveals aspects of Elizabeth I’s later life previously lost in time. Painstakingly researched, the biography includes extracts from numerous letters from Elizabeth herself and details of both her private and public life. A must for fans of historical biographies.
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The New Residence Nil Rate Band: Basic Principles: by Ann Logan - Pengelly & Rylands Solicitors
April 2017 will bring the new RNRB into effect. What is it? For deaths occurring after 6 April 2017 a new RNRB will be available. It is in addition to an individual’s own Nil Rate Band (currently frozen at £325,000 until the end of 2020/21). Conditions to be met The allowance is conditional on your main residence being passed down to ‘lineal descendants’ which includes children, stepchildren, foster children and natural children who have been adopted by a third party. How much will it be? The RNRB will be phased in over 4 years as follows: Maximum RNRB* 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 £100,000 £125,000 £150,000 £175,000 *These are the maximum amounts and from then on the increase will be in line with the Consumer Price Index Can the RNRB be transferred? Unused RNRB can be transferred to a surviving spouse or civil partner. Inevitably, anyone who dies before 6 April 2017 will not have used their RNRB and so it will be available to transfer. Downsizing Draft legislation was published in December 2015 to preserve the RNRB where a person downsizes or disposes of a home completely after 8 July 2015, provided that: • the deceased leaves the replacement property/ assets to direct lineal descendants; •the property disposed of was owned by the deceased and it would have qualified for the RNRB if the deceased had retained it Large estates and the loss of the RNRB 14
The RNRB is aimed at the moderately wealthy and it will be lost if the estate is too large. The limit is £2m until 2021 (from then on it will be increased in line with the Consumer Price Index) Reviewing your Will to benefit from the changes Ensuring your Will is reviewed and drafted effectively could prevent missing out on the additional RNRB. For example, many married couples will hold the family home as Joint Tenants. On the first death the house passes to the surviving owner with no inheritance tax to pay because of the spouse exemption. The RNRB is unused on the first death with the surviving spouse inheriting the full unused allowance. If however, the combined estate on the second death is greater than £2m then both RNRBs could be lost.
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Cake and Bake Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Based on the classic lemon drizzle cake these tangy cupcakes are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea! Ingredients:
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• 175g golden caster sugar • 175g self-raising flour • 1tsp baking powder
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Thai Green Curry Serves 4
Ready in 35 minutes
This classic curry is great for a mid-week family supper – it’s quick to make and tastes delicious!
Ingredients: • 200g Thai jasmine rice • 1 tbsp sunflower oil • 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced • 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste • 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced • 1 large courgette, sliced • 450g chicken breast fillets, cut into chunks
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the pepper and courgette and fry for a further minute. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink, stirring all the time. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Stir in the soy and fish sauces and lime juice.
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
Drain the rice and use a small heatproof cup or bowl to make four mounds of rice on warmed serving plates. Sprinkle the nigella seeds on top and spoon the curry on the side.
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Cook the rice in a large pan of boiling, lightly salted water for about 15 minutes until tender, or follow the packet instructions.
Add a handful of freshly chopped coriander leaves to the curry at the end of cooking time, if liked. Or for a spicier flavour, garnish with shredded red chilli pepper.
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W h a t’s O n The Weald of Kent Computer Club will meet on Wednesday 15th March 2017 in Biddenden New Village Hall at 7.30 pm. This evening there will be a talk on “ Maintaining and cleaning your Windows operating system and programmes”. Annual membership is £10.00. Non-members are welcome at £2 a visit. Full details: http://www. wealdofkentcomputerclub.co.uk/ Enquiries: secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk Tuesday, 21st March - Ashford Flower Club invites you to a demonstration by Jane Patterson entitled ‘My World of Colour’. It will take place at Furley Hall, Maidstone Road, TN24 8TX, and starts at 7.30pm. Visitors - £3.00 at the door. The Biddenden Horticultural Society meets on Wednesday 22nd March in the New Village Hall (7:15pm for 7:30pm start). A welcome return visit by photographer Glyn Bareham. The topic this evening ‘May your photography Blossom and Bloom’. Members can also enter the second of our ‘Bulb competitions’. Fees are Members £2, Non Members £3. Annual membership £5. New members always welcome. Contact Irene on 01580 291777 or Lesley on 01580 291931. Bethersden Village Hall Dance Night will be held Friday 31st March. Bethersden Village Hall, Forge Hill, Bethersden TN26 3AF. “Play the Space” live band for dancing and singing! Featuring Betty d on lead vocals and double bass. £15 per person, tickets available from Tracey Laws 01233 820298. A wide variety of musical styles to suit all tastes. Weald U3A. Friday 7th April. Monthly Meeting featuring Richard Griffin’s fascinating talk entitled ‘The Queen’s Police Officer’ at The Zion Baptist Church, High Street, Tenterden, 2.30pm to 4.15pm. Non-members are welcome for 3£.Come along and see what we have to offer, and meet some of our members over a cup of tea or coffee The U3A is for the dynamic over-50s, there is a wide choice of interest groups. These groups aim to provide leisure, creative and educational opportunities in friendly sociable surroundings. You don’t have to be retired to join us! Please see our website www. u3asites.org.uk/weald or contact Richard Sargent, tel; 01580 764239, email: r.sargent@btinternet. com
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Considered Yoga for 2017 but thought you are not flexible enough? Good news! You are exactly who our classes are aimed at! Every Tuesday 6.308pm at Charter Hall, Smarden, Yoga & Relaxation Classes. Seated options are given for all poses, we use blocks & straps to ensure all poses are adapted to your own ability! Physically, we work on strength & flexibility. Mentally, we will work on stress & anxiety reduction using breathing techniques & meditation. £10 drop in or 6 weeks blocks at £8 per class. Feel free to come along or contact 07933 030071 THE GARDENING GROUP AT CHARING SURGERY. Get fresh air, exercise, meet other people, have fun and enjoy being part of the community. Open to all patients, age 16+. Green Fingers not essential. Tuesdays 9am-12pm. Call Jo’anne Munro on 01233 713582. Biddenden Junior Football Club - Always looking for new players 7 -18, for fun and enjoyable football. Contact Steve on 07958 447948. Biddenden Squash Club 01580 291130 Gordon Jones Playing Field, Biddenden. Friendly club with 2 courts and a bar. email: info@biddendensquash. co.uk www.biddendensquash.co.uk Biddenden Horticultural Society Annual membership £5. New members welcome. Contact Irene Orsborne on 01580 291777 or Lesley Lidgett on 01580 291931. Egerton Over 60’s meet on the 2nd Monday of each month, we enjoy stimulating speakers, delicious teas in a relaxing atmosphere and meet new friends. Come and try us--just turn up at the Egerton Millennium Hall by 2pm, we’d love to see you.Bring your Zimmer frame, scooter or crutches you’ll receive help. Want to know more? Call 01233 712 282 or 756 294. Headcorn Modern Sequence Dance Club, meet every Monday 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm in the Andred Hall in Headcorn Village Hall. If you enjoy Ballroom dancing, bring your partner or friend along and learn more. We are a friendly little club, nice musicsocial evening- tea and biscuits - all for £3.00 per person. Call Rita on 01580 852289. Kennington Badminton Club, play at the Norton Knatchbull School on a Wed evening from 7.30 p.m.-10.00 p.m. Contact Mark Feeney on 01233 663030 or Shirley Mountford on 01233 610134. Little Chart Bridge Club Friendly duplicate bridge every Tuesday afternoon at Little Chart Village
Hall. For more information please contact Carmen Gunther on 01233 840 395. Smarden Heritage Centre Smarden Charter Hall, Smarden. Open every Friday morning from 9.30 – 11.30. visit: www.smardenheritagecentre. synthasite.com Smarden Short Mat Bowls Club We welcome new novice or experienced bowlers of all ages. We meet every Thurs. morning at 9.45am and occasionally on a weekday evening, in the Charter Hall Smarden. Contact Malcolm 01233 770572. The Roots Project Conservation Volunteers What we do: Regular practical conservation tasks and woodland craft workshops based in Longbeech Wood, Charing. Contact: Carrie Eeles (Activities Officer) Tel: 07920404546 Email: info@therootsproject.co.uk www.therootsprojectconservationvolunteers. org.uk Weald of Kent Computer Club meets in the New Biddenden Village Hall. Annual membership costs £10 and covers free admission to all 10 meetings. Non members are £2 per visit. New members welcome. Enquiries to:- secretarywkcc@yahoo. co.uk or visit:- www.wealdofkentcomputerclub. co.uk East Kent Morris Men and Women: Do you like dancing, drinking, socialising, music, having fun? Then why not try Morris Dancing? We are recruiting now for new members. This is a mixed side of women and men dancing together. Weekly Wednesday dance practices start again on September 21st 2016 at Mountbatten Hall, Mersham from 8pm to 10pm; afterwards we practise drinking in the pub opposite, the Farrier’s Arms! We dance Cotswold style Morris; this is the handkerchief waving and stick clashing variety. No experience required. Why not give it a try? Find us on Facebook or call John on 01233 625 362 Weald U3A is a society for the dynamic over 50s with a thirst for knowledge, social activities and new experiences. We have a large number of interest groups including Bridge, Films, Italian, jazz, Stargazers, Lunches and Theatre Visits. Please see our website www.u3asites.org.uk/weald or contact Richard Sargent, tel: 01580764239, email: r.sargent@ btinternet.com Tenterden Camera Club - A chance for members and guests to meet socially and discuss photography, exchange ideas, tips and problems. We have an informal “Snap Chat” meeting at 7.30pm in the William Caxton on Tenterden High St on the first Monday of each month to discuss photographic issues. There is no charge and all are welcome - just buy yourself a drink... We also meet
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Hobbies A Hobby That Spans 150 Million Years By Kate McLelland When plumber Steve Etches began collecting fossils as a young man, he could hardly have imagined that one day he would open the doors to his own fossil museum. Since the 1980s, when he started hunting for fossils in his spare time, Steve – now aged 66 - has dug up more than 2,000 specimens, some of which are rare examples of ancient species that experts believed did not previously exist in that area. The £5m Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life – to give it its full title – is the pinnacle of this Dorset plumber’s remarkable achievements. As well as showcasing his impressive collection, it uses CGI displays to recreate the marine environment of 150 million years ago, allowing visitors to see how the creatures would have moved and interacted when alive. The word ‘fossil’ comes from the Latin word ‘fossus’, which literally means ‘something obtained by digging’. There are different types of fossil: ‘body fossils’ include the petrified remains of animals, fish and plants and even microscopic organisms such as bacteria. Another type of fossil is the ‘trace fossil’, which shows an imprint of
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something that has once lived, such as a human footprint. A fossil is usually formed when an animal or plant dies and is rapidly buried by sand, soil or mud. Fossilization occurs when the circumstances for preserving the body are just right, and an ancient seabed – where bodies are quickly covered up – is one of the best places to look. Steve Etches was fortunate to live near Dorset’s Jurassic coast, but you don’t need to live near a rich excavation site to make fossil collecting your hobby. Fossil collectors are a diverse group and vary from the casual collector to the dedicated hobbyist, who might even travel the world looking for rare specimens. Some individuals even combine a fossil hobby with collecting crystals and minerals. If you’re not sure where to start, you could visit displays at the Natural History Museum in London or explore www.fossilmuseum. net: a virtual museum of fossils, with timelines, records and information on fossil sites throughout the world. Alternatively, visit one of the
hundreds of locations in the UK that are known for fossils. During the summer many fossil-rich coastal resorts offer opportunities to go hunting with an experienced guide, and that is a great way to establish a basis for your collection. Fossils are commonly found on the beach, or in quarries, but others have been found in more unusual places. Be aware that if you are entering a farm field or a quarry to search, you may need to obtain permission before you can enter. There are some places – for example, where fossils form part of the construction of sea defences and walls – where you may be breaking the law if you try to remove them. A sharp pair of eyes is the best tool for finding new specimens, as most fossils are lying in plain sight amongst the stones on the beach (although you may need help to identify likely fossils at first). Special geological hammers can be used to gently crack open the rock encasing them if necessary. If you intend to hunt for fossils in the great outdoors, make sure you are well equipped. You’ll need:
• A tide timetable, so you can avoid getting trapped by the tide. • Sturdy plastic bags for your specimens. • Old newspaper to wrap up delicate finds. • A mobile phone. • A camera. • A geological hammer and safety glasses. • A notebook and pen to record your finds. One of the best sources of information about fossil collecting is www.ukfossils.co.uk. Here you’ll find a list of activities taking place throughout the country, including organised fossil hunts and fossil shows where you can chat to experts and buy specimens. Alternatively, discuss your finds with other fossil hunters at www. discussfossils.com.
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work. As this article began by describing Steve’s extraordinary achievements, it’s only right that he should have the last word: “You don’t need to go to university to do this. You can’t learn what I’ve learned from a three or four year degree. You can do it as a hobby and take it from there.” Happy hunting.
As a fossil collector you can scale your hobby exactly as you wish: either keep a few items in a display box at home or make a trailblazing contribution to science like Steve Etches, who is now considered a worldwide authority on fossils and has even been awarded an MBE for his
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Mindfulness and Forgiveness
Today I received a delightful letter from one of our youngest pupils and it made me think about the act of forgiveness and what is involved in saying sorry. Thoughts I would like to share with you all. Sometimes ‘sorry’ really can be the hardest word. Whilst the act of forgiveness may be a painful process for some it is arguably less painful than holding a grudge. It has been said that resentment ert has isbeen created for you onthe other like hurting yourself andbased expecting ou haveperson supplied. bysuffers not to feel Please the pain. advise It is youus that the other person. any errors or corrections otherwise we forgive is his ad. Choosing Manytothanks ‌a way to release the distress that arises again and again from the memory of how you have been wronged, but the process of forgiveness is often a long and difficult one. After we suffer at the hands of another the primal human impulse of retaliation may be difficult to ignore. To resist the urge and to forgive instead is a conscious decision not an emotion, all the time where your emotions are running high. It would not be a stretch to suggest our brains need training and re-training to ignore the negative thoughts that are associated with a whole number of feelings that we experience for example loss, grief, worry, resentment.
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month risk. Previous breast cancer doubles the risk, and pushes it even higher if you were diagnosed before age 40.
Around 7,300 UK women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer annually and less than half are alive 5 years later. Yet early diagnosis can increase 5-year survival to 90%. That’s why March’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is vital. Reducing Risk: Taking the contraceptive pill, having children and breastfeeding are all proven to reduce ovarian cancer risk. Types of Ovarian Cancer About 90% of ovarian tumours are epithelial ovarian cancer, starting in the layer covering the ovary. Around 1 to 2% of ovarian cancers are germ cell cancers, formed in the ovary’s egg making cells. Rare stromal tumours and sarcomas can also affect the ovary and a few ovarian cancers are primary peritoneal carcinomas, which develop in the membrane around abdominal organs. Slowgrowing borderline ovarian tumours do not grow into the stroma (supportive tissue of the ovary). Risk Factors Increasing age: Most ovarian cancer sufferers are postmenopause. Faulty genes: 5 to 15% of ovarian cancers are thought to be caused by an inherited faulty gene, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, which also increase breast cancer
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Infertility may increase risk, but fertility treatments are no longer believed to do so. There may be an increased risk of borderline ovarian tumours in infertile women treated with IVF. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is linked to less than 1% of ovarian cancers. Being overweight or tall: A BMI of 28 or over increases risk in premenopausal women but has no effect on risk in postmenopausal women. Taller women also have a higher risk. Endometriosis Using talcum powder between your legs is thought to increase ovarian cancer risk due to its irritant effect. Smoking: The longer you’ve smoked, the greater the risk increase for certain ovarian cancers. Symptoms Ovarian cancer symptoms aren’t always easy to identify and may be mistaken for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) symptoms in the early stages. However, if symptoms are new, severe, frequent or persistent (occurring most days for three weeks or more), you should see your GP immediately, although often, a less serious condition is to blame. Look out for: • Abdominal swelling and persistent bloating. • Persistent pelvic and abdominal pain.
• Difficulty eating, nausea and feeling full unusually quickly. • Back pain. • Needing to urinate more frequently. • Pain during sex. Remember that ovarian cancer is rare in women under 40, but that you should be particularly cautious if you are over 50 or have a family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Diagnosis Your GP may do some tests themselves or refer you straight to a specialist. You will be examined externally and internally to check for any lumps or swelling and will then have an abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound scan. They’ll also do a blood test for CA125, a protein that’s elevated in half of women with early stage ovarian cancer and 90% of women with advanced ovarian cancer (although other pelvic conditions and pregnancy can cause elevated levels too). They may also order a CT or MRI scan. However, sometimes it’s impossible to diagnose ovarian cancer definitively without surgery. Treatment Most women with ovarian cancer will require surgery. If your cancer is diagnosed early, you may only need the affected ovary and fallopian tube removed. More advanced cancers may need more extensive surgery, plus chemotherapy before and after, to treat cancerous cells and reduce reoccurrence risk.
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Online Dating: Not Just For Twentysomethings by Kate McLelland
My sympathies were aroused the first time I met Abby, a friend-of-a-friend who had recently moved to my neighbourhood after a divorce. Aged 47, she had made the move in order to seek a different life for herself and her fifteenyear-old son. However two years later, after regular meet-ups at which I offered coffee, a supportive chat and sometimes – literally – a shoulder to cry on, Abby was still bemoaning her inability to meet a new man. That’s when my sympathy began to wear a little thin. Each time, after attending a local fundraising event, pub quiz night or social gathering, she would turn up at my house with a woeful tale of dashed expectations. The men she met were either ‘too old’, ‘too young’ or ‘too married’. On every occasion I would remind her that online dating was her best option for meeting a new partner, but she remained stubbornly unmoved, even when I pointed out that nowadays around one in four relationships begins online.
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The process of online dating is very simple: just create a profile, check out potential matches, communicate with your chosen date through direct messages and then arrange to meet. Given the scare stories we hear about fake profiles, romance frauds and stalking, Abby was right to be cautious, but probably not to the point of spoiling her best statistical chances of finding love. Staying safe online It’s natural to feel a little nervous about meeting a stranger for the first time, but there are certain common sense precautions you can take to stay safe. • Check if the dating site you are using is a member of the Online Dating Association (ODA) by looking for the ODA’s logo on the site. • Choose a username that doesn’t reveal who you are and don’t give away your surname, contact information, home address or place of work when first setting up your profile. • Don’t give away too much information about yourself right away. Take things slowly,
sharing more information when you feel comfortable to do so. • Never release financial information or give in to pressure to lend money. • Meet in public and stay in public on your first couple of dates and always let a friend know where you are, and who you’re meeting. Setting up a successful online dating profile The UK dating site Match.com says that when registering with a site it’s important to answer questions accurately for the best possible chance of finding your ideal match. When writing about your personality they recommend that you should “avoid clichés and overused phrases such as ‘looking for love’. Instead, consider what makes you different from everybody else … above all, be sure to inject humour to show people how friendly, fun and approachable you are.” Match.com recommends reading other profiles for inspiration or asking a friend to describe your personality. People tend to scan profiles rather than read them in depth,
so an eye-catching opening paragraph, using key words that relate to your passions and interests, will capture more interest. As you can imagine, a profile with a photo attracts more attention than one without, but there are a few factors to bear in mind when choosing an image. The dating site Zoosk found that women get 60% more attention if their photo is taken indoors, while men get 19% more attention if theirs is taken outside, particularly if the photo includes other friends or involves an active pursuit.
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Are there alternatives to oneto-one meetings? Many dating websites hold singles events where you can get together with other single people in your area and test out the chemistry face-to-face.
Some websites, such as the London-based DoingSomething. co.uk, are set up so members can suggest fun activities that other members can join in with, taking the awkwardness out of meeting for the first time. What do I have to pay? Some sites are free to join, whereas an average paid-for site might cost between £13 and £50 per month. Some online services charge considerably higher membership fees. Are there sites specifically for mature people? You don’t have to restrict yourself to age-specific sites unless you feel more comfortable in doing so. Two of the most popular sites for UK dating are ukmaturedating.com and maturefreeandsingle.com.
has boomed recently with the addition of mobile apps, with 37% of people surveyed by smartphone manufacturer HTC saying they had met a partner via a dating app. The message has finally got through to Abby, who went on her first date through an online site last week. Unfortunately he wasn’t the man of her dreams, but she nevertheless enjoyed the date. Thanks to that experience, she’s confident that it’s now only a matter of time before she meets Mr Right.
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