Use Locally Villages September 2017

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Karols Korner Seems like the summer is nearly over – did it really begin?

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In this issue...

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Technology - Tech for The New Team Recipe - Lamb Koftas with Minted Couscous Finance - How to Build Up Your Credit Rating at University 18 Travel - Patagonia Lake District 20 Cake & Bake - Coconut Rice Pudding with Caramelised Apples 22 Pets - How To Keep An Eye On Your Rabbits Health 24 Health - Organ Donation Week 28 Competitions 30 And Another Thing - Tom Meets Parker Knoll 32 Horoscopes - September 2017 34 Gardening - Houseplants Go Home 38 Home & Interiors - Inspired by Colour 41 Puzzles 42 Motoring - Husband And Wife Taking On 10K Mile Rally In Electric Car 46/47 Delighted GCSE Students at Sir William Robertson Academy

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Technology T ech e hnology

TECH H FO FOR R THE E NEW TERM TE ERM The T he best best solutions solutions ffor or sstudents t u d e nt s a and nd sschoolwork c h o o lwork It’s It’ s that time of yea year ar again: schools, colleges and universities ar are e readying for a new term and parents are ru running nning around trying to get everything their ch children ildren need. Increasingly nology gy, whether that’ that includes techn technology, that’s s a basic laptop for younger children’ s homework or an allchildren’s rounder for studyin studying, ng, social media and streaming video at home or in n student accommodation.

It’s worth rth thinking about streaming video if your children are staying away way from home, because you can get almost all the TV you legally,, want for free, entirely legally via the internet and most catch-up TV apps (BBC Iplayer does need a licence).

There’s There’ There s no need for a pricey Virgin contract, Sky or V irgin contr ract, just a decent broadband service. If video is going to be a key thing, whatever make sure whatev er you buy has a good-sized Chromecast, screen or buy a Ch hromecast, which enables video you to stream vide eo from your TV.. The best allcomputer to a TV Windows rounder is a Windo ows 10 laptop, DQG \RX·OO ÀQG ORWV RI UHDOO\ JRRG DQG \RX·OO ÀQG ORWV RI UHDOO\ JRRG bargains from the likes l of Dell, HP,, Acer and Lenovo, HP a Asus around the £400 mark. m 2 There’s option: There’ s another op ption: tablets such as the iPad. Previously P we’ve said they that’s aren’t really ideal ffor or serious work but that’ s changed with the arrival a of the iPad Pro, which alternative It’s is a genuine altern ative to a powerful laptop. It’ s pricey though (from m £619) with another £159 for a keyboard cover or £99 for the Apple Pencil (£99).

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In the unlikely event that your child d doesn’t already have a ph phone, give A Apple a miss unless you’ you’re really f fond of their products or d don’t c care about the cost: Leno Lenovo’s 3 P2 and the Moto G5 are b both b brilliant Android smartpho smartphones a cost less than £150 SIMand f free.

And if they need an e-reader e-reader,, A Amazon’ s all-conquering Kindle rem mains the one Amazon’s remains t get - but you don’t need to buy th to he top-end the Kindle V o oyage (£169): the basic Kin ndle is just Voyage Kindle £ £59.99 and does the job perfectly well. w It’s It’ s worth checking your insurance policies p too, moving e especially if your children will be mo oving out for university.. Y Your insurance c college or university our home ins o surance might children’s gadgets a already cover your children children’ s gadge ets when that’s t they’re away from home, but don’t assume a that’ s t case - and if they do, check the the e excesses, costt of repairing w which might be higher than the cos applies o replacing a gadget. The same ap or pplies to any contents insurance urance you may take out for your children’s accommodation. ccommodation. Lots of o companies KDYH LQVXUDQFH SROLFLHV VSHFLÀFDOO\ GHVLJQHG DQFH SROLFLHV VSHFLÀFD DOO\ GHVLJQHG for students’ smartphones, s’ computers and sma artphones, and sites such as money money.co.uk .co.uk enable you cover, to compare the cover r, cost and quickly.. W We’d excesses quickly e particularly e’d recommend insurance e that covers something y for accidental damage: if some you ething can be d dropped, smashed or accidentally covered c in l liquid, it probably will be.

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By Ann Haldon

How to Build Up Your Credit Rating at University stage?

Being able to borrow money when you need it is a crucial part of everyday life for most people. It enables you to enter the property market when the time comes, helps \RX EX\ \RXU ÀUVW FDU DQG provides the means to deal with emergencies when they happen.

Many undergraduate bank accounts offer a credit card and arranged overdraft facility when you start university, with the overdraft facility often being increased over the following years depending on the risk involved to the lender.

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• Apply for a credit-builder credit card These credit cards are for people with no credit history, or a poor credit rating that needs to be rebuilt. In your case, a card such as this will allow you to build up a good credit history, as long as you are sensible and use it in the right way.

You should use it each month to pay for regular but relatively low outgoings - your food shopping, for example, or rail tickets. The crucial part is to pay off the balance in full, and without fail, every month.

Missing a single payment will instantly damage your credit rating. You will also be charged a high interest rate on the outstanding balance, and late payment fees. Using a credit-builder credit card is one of the most effective ways to build a good credit history if it’s used properly. • Make sure you’re on the electoral register Any lender will want to VHH WKDW \RX KDYH D À[HG address, and be able to FRQÀUP \RXU LGHQWLW\ 7KLV LQFUHDVHV FRQÀGHQFH WKDW you’re trustworthy, but as a student living in halls the best option is to use your home address. You can apply to be included on the register by contacting your local council or using the gov.uk website.

• Don’t exceed your overdraft limit without authorisation Going over your arranged overdraft limit, even for a day, will trigger high interest charges and other fees, but crucially it will also damage your credit score. If you know that you’re going to need extra money for a limited time, talk to your bank and see if they’ll agree to increase your limit, even if it’s only on a temporary basis. • Avoid multiple applications for credit If you’re refused credit by one or more lenders it will adversely affect your credit rating, so it’s a good idea to avoid making multiple applications at the same time. • Include rent payments in \RXU FUHGLW ÀOH The Rental Scheme was ÀUVW LQWURGXFHG LQ ,W involves paying your rent to the landlord through an intermediary, who informs the credit reference agencies that you’ve paid on time.

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A whole range of courses at Bishop Grosseteste University As well as degree courses Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln offers a variety of 1-3 day short courses. The courses are delivered by professionals in the field and are designed to enhance your employability and skill sets. Some of the courses are aimed at supporting effective teaching and learning, such as Promoting Positive Behaviour in the classroom and PE skills for Primary Schools. Other courses are to extend your knowledge and understanding of specialist subjects. Makaton, for example, is a language programme used worldwide by children and adults. Our Makaton courses are ideal for parents, teachers and

anyone who has a responsibility for children. Please see dates and prices on following page.

Our level 3 Paediatric First Aid course meets Ofsted requirements with a certificate valid for 3 years (see further details below). All our courses are attractively priced and open to everyone.

For more details about these courses and to see the others we have on offer please visit www.bishopg.uk/shortcourses or contact our Project Officer Gemma Fogg gemma.fogg@bishopg.ac.uk or 01522 583621

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID MEETS OFSTED REQUIREMENTS | OFQUAL REGULATED KEY FACTS Award:

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MAKATON M AKATON TTRAINING RAIN NING Makaton is a language programme used worldwide by children and adults.

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The Imperial Army of Rome once again return to Lincoln. See the fully armoured soldiers drill and demonstrate a variety of weapons under the instruction of the Centurion. The world famous Ermine Street Guard will perform displays and there's a chance for junior visitors to enlist in the army too!

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Patagonia Lake District

By Solange Hando In the southernmost reaches of the American continent, Patagonia is divided between two countries. To the west Chile owns a mere 25%, while Argentina to the east claims the remainder. Between them rise the Andes, but in the ancient land of the ‘big feet’, so called by early explorers, the beautiful Patagonian lakes have no borders.

A thousand kilometres south of Santiago de Chile, Puerto Varas sits on the bank of Llanquihue, meaning ‘blue water’ in the local Mapuche language.

3URWHFWHG IURP WKH 3DFLĂ€F E\ D mere strip of land, it is the most popular and second largest lake in Chile. It opens out like a fan, looking across to mighty volcanoes where snowy tops barely disguise the danger.

At over 2,600 metres, Osorno has been dormant for almost 150 years but its neighbour Cabulco erupted in 2015 with hardly any warning at all. Yet on the southern shore, the pretty resort of Puerto Varas is as relaxed as ever, sprinkled with alpine chalets, manicured lawns DQG Ă RZHU JDUGHQV KHQFH WKH name ‘City of Roses’. From the cuisine to the architecture, WKHUH LV PXFK *HUPDQ LQĂ XHQFH DURXQG UHĂ HFWLQJ WKH ÂśVHOHFWLYH immigration’ of the 19th century 18

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Below the lush meadows where the red-topped church spires rise, dark sands glisten along the lakeside promenade and after dark, garlands of lights twinkle around the bay. Here you can kayak, trek, ski in winter or explore the Perez Rosales National Park, home to the PetrohuĂŠ waterfalls, exotic birds and over 100 species of trees.

Puerto Varas is the departure point for the scenic boatbus crossing of the Andes to San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina, taking in a string of lakes. Most visitors overnight in Peulla, a magical sort of place by a tiny remote lake, before facing every type of weather the Andes can conjure up in 48 hours.

At 893 metres, on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, San Carlos de Bariloche owes its name to ‘the people behind the mountains’, hidden for centuries from missionaries and conquistadors. Today visitors come from afar to ski on Cerro Catedral’s slopes, trek in the forests of the National Park or sunbathe on the beach.

Swimming in the glacial waters is not recommended. The lake is up to 157 metres deep, measures 357km around, has

seven branches connecting it to other lakes and its own monster, Nahuelito, discovered in the early 1900s but long known to aborigines. It is rich in trout and salmon, attracts kelp gulls and blue-eyed cormorants and is the source of the Limay river. Wooden chalets and stylish villas doze on the shore while downtown, myriad chocolate shops beckon along the high street where brightly-clad women shelter under the arcades, knitting ponchos and woolly hats. The church boasts over 45 stained glass windows and on the quaint clock tower, traditional 3DWDJRQLDQ ÀJXUHV FRPH RXW twice a day to strike the hours.

But when the sun is shining, the unmissable attraction is the 360° panorama from Cerro Otto, at 1,405 metres. A cable car glides silently to the summit’s breathtaking view, stretching from the toy-like town below to the vast expanse of Nahuel Huapi, the islands, the neighbouring lakes and the rugged hills and mountains all around. It’s cold and windy on the top but the revolving restaurant welcomes you with hot food and drinks at reasonable prices and the most stunning views of Patagonia’s Lake District.

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A Vets Voice

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Why is it that some cats are just naughty food thieves ?

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Lion, the American curl cat (who featured a few months ago with a broken jaw) reappeared at the clinic with a very sore tongue.......in fact so sore he didn't even try and bite the vet !

He apparently was skulking round the kitchen taking in the aroma of slow cooked pork which was cooling, well covered on the worktop. So he nimbly jumped up, expertly removed the tin foil (and now as the jaw is in perfect working order) decided to help himself to hot hot pork......Mistake......

Hence trip to clinic.

Two days later, Peter, a black and white puss arrived with a forked tongue. His crime involved a sardine tin and a rubbish bin. The smell was obviously too irresistible even tho well out of reach of small paws. The bag of garbage was tied, hung up ready to be taken to the bin. Parkour Pete completed the obstacles , ripped the plastic, curled his tongue round the very sharp edge and proceeded to lick lid and oblong tin. ......Mistake......

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Organ Donation Week

Organ Donation Week (previously called National Transplant Week) takes place from Monday 4th to Sunday 10th September this year.

This awareness week is vital because organ donation is a subject still mired in myths and misunderstandings. People are reluctant to talk about organ donation because it’s linked with death. Yet it’s possible to be a ‘living donor’ – and organ donation is also linked with saving lives. That life could be yours or that of a loved one.

96% of us would take an organ if needed. Yet only 29% of us are on the Organ Donor Register.

THE NEED FOR DONATIONS A big promotional push meant that between 2007/08 and 2012/13, the number 24

Everyone who is considered legally competent can join the NHS Organ Donor Register, irrespective of age and health.

However:

Sadly, even if someone is a registered organ donor, their organs can’t always be used.

Fewer than 6,000 of the 50,000 people who die in the UK every year die in circumstances where they can become a donor.

• You cannot become an organ donor if you have these conditions:

WHICH ORGANS AND TISSUES CAN BE DONATED? The most commonly transplanted organs are the heart, kidney, lungs and liver.

But the pancreas and small bowel can be transplanted too.

Tissues such as corneas, heart valves, skin, bone and tendons can also be donated and used.

WHO CAN REGISTER AS AN ORGAN DONOR – AND WHO CAN DONATE? Joining the Register expresses a wish to help others by donating organs for transplantation after death, but importantly, joining the Register also gives legal consent or authorisation for donation to take place.

• Children can register, but their parents or those with parental responsibility will be asked for their consent if donation is considered after the child’s death. However, if a child aged 12 or over registers in Scotland, a parent or guardian can’t legally overrule their wishes.

o HIV (although you may be able to donate to another person who has HIV); o Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD); o Cancer that has spread in the last 12 months.

Donation of organs usually takes place after brain stem death (permanent loss of brain activity and potential for consciousness and breathing) or circulatory death (irreversible loss of heart and lung function after a cardiac arrest from which the patient cannot or should not be resuscitated, or the planned withdrawal of lifesustaining treatment).

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“People waiting for transplants depend on people being willing to donate their organs and sadly, on average, three people die every day across the UK due to a shortage of donated organs,� says Sally Johnson, Director of Organ Donation and Transplantation for NHS Blood and Transplant.

of deceased donors had increased by 50% and the number of transplants by 30.5%.

But there are still not enough donors. As I write this in June 2017, there are 6,342 people on the UK national transplant waiting list and 740 people have received a transplant since 1st April.

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Use Locally - Issue 10 September 2017 LIVING DONATION In 2016/17, 950 people acted as living donors. Living donors can donate a kidney, a small part of their liver, discarded bone from a replacement operation or amniotic tissue (from the placenta). If you have had a planned caesarean, you can also donate blood from the umbilical cord when your baby is born. Stem cells from this blood can help to treat lifethreatening diseases such as leukaemia, lymphoma, bone marrow failure, blood disorders and metabolic disorders.

Living donation is particularly vital for patients needing a kidney. Around 5,000 people in the UK need a kidney transplant and last year more than 250 patients died waiting for one. If you donate your kidney straight to someone you know who needs one,

this is called directed kidney donation. If you’re not a suitable ‘match’, you may be able to donate to someone else and another person can donate to your intended recipient (called paired/pooled donation).

“We hope people across the UK will get behind the week and the opportunity it presents to focus people’s attention on organ donation,” says Sally Johnson.

If you’re considering registering as a donor, here’s how.

HOW TO REGISTER AS AN ORGAN DONOR You can register online at www. organdonation.nhs.uk/registerto-donate/. You can also join the Register at your GP surgery or when you apply for a driving licence, European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or a Boots Advantage card.

Wales adopted a soft opt-out

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HOW TO DONATE ORGANS OR TISSUES AS A LIVING DONOR: To donate organs, contact the transplant centres listed at www.odt.nhs.uk/transplantation/ transplant-units-in-uk/ To donate tissues, contact the National Referral Centre on 0800 432 0559 (free to call) or email: national.referral.centre@ nhsbt.nhs.uk.

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Tom meets Parker Knoll

by Tom Hughes @groomsdaybook

Whilst slumped in front of the TV one Sunday afternoon, I watched through the patio doors as the angry wind of late summer forced Sarah’s line of washing into a headless dance routine.

Tired, bored, overcome with ennui, I sneered at a smug couple deciding not to cash in and buy a ramshackle pile of bricks on a Place in the Country. What to do? I decide to enlist the help of My Dearly Beloved. “Sarah?

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and blood.”

Back outside on the pavement, Sarah and I had words. “Do you have to be so rude?”

“I’m here to buy a couch, not re-enact an episode of CSI Miami.”

We trudged into the next emporium where a wild-eyed woman with her hair in a tight bun clopped over at such a pace she was forced to use an armchair as a makeshift break. “Hi guys!

I can see you’ve already been acquainted with Parker Knoll.”

here next to me, come on, get comfy.”

Gingerly, I eased myself down onto the sofa which, I had to admit, was indeed very comfortable. As the woman prattled on, my hand reached out absent-mindedly for the tag hanging off the arm. I turned it over and glanced at the price.

I looked around. “Is he the store manager?”

Ninety seconds later, we were standing back outside the shop, where Sarah sighed, “Tom, I’m meeting Hannah now for lunch.

Listen, come to think of it, it’s you who always sits on the blasted thing so I’ll let you decide.” And with that, off she went to meet our daughter.

A quizzical look from our new friend. “No sir, now sit down

Later that evening, as I was sat in front of the TV working

out who Balaclava Man could be, in walked Sarah, who after looking around said, “So, where’s this amazing piece of furniture you’ve bought then?”

I pointed to the corner of the lounge. “Luxurious, soft and incredibly comfortable, I think you’ll agree.”

Sarah’s gaze alighted upon Olly, curled up asleep in the middle of a huge round furry dog bed, comfy as anything.

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I glanced over at my best friend, who mirroring me once more, gave me a conspiratorial wink.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

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March 21st - April 20th

24th - August 23rd

November 23rd - Dec 21st

At the beginning of September, you'll fall under the spell of an attractive newcomer. If you want to win their heart, be sure to stand out from the crowd. On the 6th, the Full Moon will cause you to slow down and smell the flowers. This is a great time to visit a retreat and enjoy solitary activities. The New Moon on the 20th will bring your attention to a nagging ache or pain.

You'll be fairly and squarely in the spotlight at the beginning of September, which is just the way you like it. Accept an opportunity to go on an exciting trip. You'll feel a financial pinch in the middle of the month. This is not a good time to indulge your love of luxury. By the 20th, the New Moon will prompt you to accept an unpleasant job.

The opening days of September could very well be highly romantic. If you're not in love already, you soon could be.

The Full Moon on the 6th will bring the end of a job well done. On the 20th, the New Moon will bring an unpleasant work assignment and you'll have no other choice but to accept this job. The position will be lots of work for very little money.

TAURUS

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

April 21st - May 21st

August 24th - Sept 23rd

December 22nd - Jan 20th

A home improvement job will keep your spirits high at the beginning of September. The Full Moon on the 6th will prompt you to attend a gathering or get together, perhaps against the wishes of your romantic partner. It's important to maintain ties with people who have loved and supported you for years. On the 20th, the New Moon will tempt you to take a gamble.

You'll receive a surprising windfall at the beginning of September. Use this money to upgrade your car, computer or phone. Clashes with a conventional family member will occur at the middle of the month. Instead of seeking this relative's approval, continue obeying your instincts. You'll never see eye to eye with those who can't see further than the end of their noses.

GEMINI

LIBRA

May 22nd - June 21st

September 24th - Oct 23rd

The Full Moon on the 6th will bring a career matter to a successful conclusion. You won't be sure which direction to take after this door closes.

Instead of pressuring yourself to take on more responsibility, enjoy your freedom. On the 20th, the New Moon may prompt you to look for another living situation

The start of September finds you forming a powerful alliance. Your partner has tremendous artistic talent; you'll create some impressive work together. Your warmth and generosity will attract an exciting educational opportunity toward the middle of the month. Taking a challenging course of study will give you the intellectual stimulation you crave.

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SCORPIO

June 22nd - July 23rd

October 24th - Nov 22nd

On the 6th, the Full Moon will prompt you to break out of a stifling routine and further your education. Take this opportunity to explore the potential of new ideas and technologies. Spending time with family will be rewarding at the middle of September. Don't be surprised if a relative gives you a generous gift.

You can reach new career heights at the start of September. Thanks to your willingness to pitch in wherever needed, you'll earn a big promotion. On the 6th, the Full Moon will tempt you to take a relaxing vacation. Heading off to a beautiful location by the sea will renew your zest for life. The New Moon on the 20th will mark changes to your social circle.

Exciting family news will set off a string of celebrations in the early days of September. Petty arguments will be set aside for the sake of fun. On the 6th, you'll get a chance to catch up on errands that have escaped your attention. The New Moon on the 20th could signal some legal difficulties. It may be better to ditch a dispute than pursue it in court.

AQUARIUS January 21st - Feb 19th The Full Moon on the 6th will find you looking for ways to market your creative work. Whether you're selling a book, jewellery or furniture, you can make a nice little profit. Taking a relaxing break will be fun during the middle of the month. If you're looking for love, you could find it on a sun drenched island.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th An unusual moneymaking opportunity will arrive in the opening days of the month. You'll enjoy working for an offbeat company. On the 6th, the Full Moon will invite you to pamper yourself.

Enjoy a spa treatment, gourmet meal, day away from work, or all three. The New Moon on the 20th could mark the beginning of an uneasy alliance.

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Houseplants Go Home

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First I go over them checking for dead, damaged or dying leaves, and then use a sharp pair of scissors to remove these, cutting back neatly into clean, healthy growth. Next it is time to inspect the stems, IROLDJH DQG DQ\ Ă RZHUV IRU pests and diseases. There is often a wide range of these problems that can infest or infect your houseplants, and it always pays to bring them in totally clean. Look out for white powdery mildew deposits, often accompanied by a bit of leaf yellowing, and check for greyish fuzzy fungal patches caused by the notorious Botrytis or grey mould - this will often start out on an already dead part of the plant such as a faded OHDI RU Ă RZHU EXW LV RIWHQ associated with yellowing, petal browning and dieback too.

Before bringing them in though, it is essential to put your plants through their paces; think of it as being a bit like going through Customs on your way back

Also look for pests like scale insects - tiny brownish elliptical insects which feed beneath leaves or on soft stems, often producing copious quantities of sticky,

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This year I didn’t get a summer holiday but I’m proud to say that my houseplants did – no need for costly air fares or overpriced hotels and dodgy meals out however, because they spent the summer in the garden. Most houseplants grown widely up and down the country need to be just that, plants in houses, but come the summer it usually gives them a real boost to get the higher natural light levels, refreshing (relatively warm) rainfall and seriously fresh air. But now that September is here it is time to bring them indoors. The daytime temperatures are generally warm enough in almost all areas of the country but there will soon be some noticeably nippy nights and these can do untold damage, especially to some of the more tender varieties.

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always inspect the pots, including the surface of the compost and beneath the base and rim of the pot itself.

If you can, and as long as the plant won’t be damaged in the process, gently ease it out of its pot and check the root ball. This may sound a little extreme but all of these more ‘hidden’ and out of the way places provide perfect places for stowaways: the pests which live in the garden but would appreciate spending the cooler weather in your house - things like vine weevils, slugs and snails. Not the sort of house guests you or your plants would appreciate, I’m sure.

When the check over is complete, gently scrape away the uppermost surface

of the compost and replace with the same quantity of fresh, similar compost, wipe down the sides of the pot and take your plants inside, taking care not to put them anywhere which is too hot, too dry or too draughty for their liking.

couple when I was working at The Woburn Abbey Garden Show this summer, and they’ve proved to be a beautiful reminder of a lovely show and I know that even with my sometimes erratic care they should keep on performing for years to come!

Once your old favourites are safely re-installed in their old positions and are free from unwanted guests, you may like to treat yourself to a new houseplant or two.

There are some wonderful (and amazingly good value) houseplants readily available in garden centres now and \RX·OO RIWHQ ÀQG VRPH JHPV in the supermarket too - how about a marvellously elegant moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) or two? I treated myself to a

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Home & Interiors Inspired by Colour

By Katherine Sorrell

dyes could be extracted from other sources, such as ultramarine blue from ground lapis lazuli gemstones or Tyrian purple, where 10,000 boiled snails produced just one gram of dye.

The story of colour is the story of society, of fashion, of the way we live, of science, of art – in fact, of mankind itself. We look at all aspects of colour, from its history to this year’s most fashionable shades.

Did you know there was a time when green wallpaper could kill? Or that a very expensive dye was made from boiled snails? In the Palaeolithic era about 35,000 years ago - Stone Age man began to create cave paintings using earth pigments mixed with resin, water or glue made from animal bones and hides. For centuries the most widely used natural pigments were extracted from soil and rocks, plants, insects and animals. Ash and chalk were also basics; at a price, however, strong, bright pigments or

Historically, the use of colour was governed by ease of availability and thus cost. The richest colours were always reserved for the most important parts of religious and royal interiors. In the Georgian period, the affordable ‘common’ colours included stone and timber colours, greys and whites – in the form of distemper and white lead.

Middle class households would often use the slightly more expensive oil colours such as ‘drab’ (dull brownish grey), olive, pea green and sky blue.

More expensive paints included pink, lemon, orange and straw colour, while the most costly were verdigris, ultramarine and smalt, a glittering blue.

Everything changed from the early 19th century, when chemists began to develop synthetic colours at lower

cost. Many new colours were developed and old ones were improved - though an exception was Emerald Green, commercially available from 1814 to the early 1900s, as fumes from wallpaper printed with the arsenic-based ink could be deadly. The new Victorian palette included bottle greens, gold, burgundy, crimson, rose, violet and mahogany, as well as intense chemical yellows, blues and greens.

Edwardian hues became softer and paler and, ever since, colour has followed the rollerFRDVWHU RI IDVKLRQ DQG VFLHQWLÀF advances: from the ‘greeneryyallery’ of the Aesthetic movement to the brilliant white produced by the introduction of titanium dioxide in 1916 and from the sorbet colours of the Fifties right through to the pinks, blues and greens of 2017. It’s fair to say that the modern world of colour has no limits.

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Husband and wife taking on 10k-mile rally in electric car

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WHAT IS THE MONGOL RALLY? It’s a 10,000-mile charity drive across the mountains and deserts of Europe and Asia. Each team is expected to raise a minimum of £1,000 for charity. The rules state that participants must drive a sub-1.0-litre car, as it will make the event more of a challenge with a greater chance of a breakdown, meaning drivers can interact with locals along the way. The drive is unsupported, with no backup all the way from Goodwood to Ulan-Ude. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS IN A NISSAN LEAF? 7KLV LV WKH ÀUVW WLPH DQ\ERG\¡V ever entered the Mongol Rally in an electric vehicle or even

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complete the North Coast 500, which is the new ‘Route 66’ of Scotland. The Mongol Rally, for me, was always the next challenge. I’m going to be travelling about 90 to 100 miles per charge and the rally is all about an adventure and having a long experience, so the short distances between charges means I can stop and enjoy the whole scenery, the cultures and environments – and meet the public along the way, who will hopefully help with charging.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST? We’ve tied in very closely with local governments and one is the Kazakhstani government, so when we get to the capital city, Astana, we’ll be attending

a future fuels event. We’re going to show the Leaf off to the public there because Kazakhstan is really looking to get hold of the whole electric vehicle revolution.

HOW HAVE YOU PREPARED THE LEAF FOR THE TRIP? We’ve done very little in terms of the drivetrain – the car is a bog-standard 30kW Nissan Leaf. What we’ve done is strip down the back of the car to reduce the weight, taking it down by about 34kg, and we’ve prepared the underside of the car with a 6mm aluminium plate to protect it on rough terrain. Outside of that, we’ve put a roof rack on the top, added some LED lights, and we’ve got some rally tyres for when we get to the rougher stuff.

HOW LONG DO YOU THINK THE RALLY WILL TAKE YOU? It’s going to take us about six to eight weeks. We’ve allowed D ELW RI à RDW LQ WKHUH EHFDXVH it’s about having an adventure, QRW DERXW JHWWLQJ WKHUH ÀUVW so we’ve planned it so that we can stop off along the way.

I’m going to have a co-driver with me too. I’m fortunate to have my wife, who’s just as passionate about electric cars as I am, and she loves to travel - so it’ll be a perfect combination.

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Motorways: Four Lanes, or Three with a Hard Shoulder?

If you’ve driven on Britain’s motorways recently, you can’t fail to have noticed that the hard shoulder is sometimes being turned into another lane.

On some motorways this new lane is at times a lane and at others a hard shoulder. Indications on gantries above the lanes tell you when this is the case.

These roads are termed “smart motorways” and there are three types: those with “Dynamic Hard Shoulder Running”, ones with “All Lane Running” and a third called “Controlled Motorways”.

So, what exactly are these?

When driving on a Dynamic Hard Shoulder motorway, expect the hard shoulder to be a lane at busy periods and a hard shoulder at other times; when it’s a lane you can use

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refuges, placed every 500m or so, to stop in an emergency.

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Statistically motorways are the safest roads in the UK, but with three lanes or sometimes four, variable limits and no continuous hard shoulder, it’s still best to know what kind of road you are travelling on.

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Delighted GCSE Students at Sir William Robertson Academy Students from Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn are delighted with their GCSE success with many gaining A* and grades 8 and 9 across several subjects. Sophie Cooknell from Welbourn is celebrating with fantastic results in her eleven GCSEs with a 9 in Maths equating to higher than an A* with the new grading system, 4 A*s in Further Maths, Physics, French and Catering & Hospitality, 3 A’s in History, Chemistry and Biology and Grade 6’s in English Language and English Literature (equivalent to the high end of Grade B). Sophie will be staying on in the Sixth Form to study A Levels.

Kerry May from Ancaster was absolutely delighted with her results gaining A*s in History, Additional Science and Catering & Hospitality, a Grade 8 for Maths (equivalent to an A*), A’s in Science & Media Studies, Grade 6 in English Literature and English Language and a B in German. Chloe Sloan from Coddington secured an A* in German, a Grade 8 in Maths, English Literature and English Language (equivalent A*), A’s for Additional Science, History, Further Maths, Science and PE, a B for Resistant Materials and BB for PE Double Award.

Other students who did exceptionally well included Diljit Atwal from Cranwell with a Grade 8 in Maths (equivalent A*), A’s in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Further Maths, a Distinction* in the European

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Sophie Cooknell from Welbourn with friend Caitlin MacNeill from Cranwell

Kerry May from Ancaster with friends Phoebe Hall from Caythorpe and Lauren Taylor from Ancaster

Jamie Redmond from Fernwood with his parents

Left: Jamie Redmond from Fernwood celebrating with Sophie Cooknell from Welbourn and Jessica Magan from Caythorpe

Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), a Grade 5 in English Language, a Grade 4 in English Literature and a B in Computer Science; Jordan Howard also from Cranwell gained a Grade 8 in Maths, A’s in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geography, Grade 6 in English Language, Grade 5 in English Literature, B;s in Further Maths and PE Single and Double Award and a C in German; Jamie Redmond from Fernwood, Newark gained a Grade 9, the highest grade possible for English Literature and a Grade 8 for Maths, an A in History, B’s in Physics, Chemistry, German and Performing Arts, a Grade 5 for English Language and C’s for Biology and Further Maths and will join the Sixth Form to study English, History and Maths; Jessica Magan from Caythorpe gained A’s in Art, Biology, German and Physics, Grade 7’s for English Literature and Maths, a Grade 6 for English Language, B’s in Further Maths, Chemistry and Geography; Jade Blenkinship from Harrowby, Grantham secured A’s in Biology and History, a Grade 7 in English Literature, Grade 6’s in English Language and Maths and B’s in Chemistry, Physics, French and Geography plus a C in Further Maths. Tom Godfrey from Wellingore gained a Grade 8 in English Literature, an A in Biology, Grade 6’s in English Language and Maths, a B in Chemistry and C’s in French, German and Physics plus passing his ECDL; and Nicole Lyon from

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The majority of these students will be joining the Sixth Form along with over 50 others as they move into Year 12 to study their AS/A2 courses. Six students from other local schools will also be joining the flourishing Sixth Form which celebrated its best ever A Level results last week..

Mr Mark Guest, Headteacher commented: “The school matched its excellent results from last year with 54% of students gaining GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4-9.

This is an outstanding achievement as the new GCSEs are designed to be much tougher and to raise the bar for all students nationally. Our congratulations go to all of our students and their families. In the light of these excellent results we are looking forward to welcoming record numbers into our Sixth Form.”

The school is driven by the aim to ASPIRE and this directs the work of all staff and pupils. In recent years it has become one of the most sought after schools in Lincolnshire, with parents recognising the benefits of choosing a very successful school in a safe, rural setting with superb pastoral care. The addition of the Sixth Form facility means that parents are confident that their children can continue their education in this supportive environment with high academic results.

Sir William Robertson Academy is delighted as being judged as

Jade Blenkinship from Harrowby, Grantham

Jade and Jessica celebrating their news

Tom Godfrey from Wellingore with Reuben Jess from Heckington

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‘Good’ in all areas of the school following its Ofsted inspection in June 2015. The inspection report praised developments across the school, highlighting the progress and behaviour of pupils and their engagement in their learning as a particular strength. All aspects of the school were inspected ranging from leadership and management; behaviour and safety of pupils; quality of teaching; achievement of pupils to its Sixth Form provision and found all areas to be ‘Good’.

The school has been recognised as being one of the ‘Top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England’ in a recent letter from a letter from Nick Gibb MP – Minister of State for Schools (February 2016). It is the Best Performing Secondary School (similar schools) within a 75 mile radius (DFE Performance Tables 2015 & 2016).

The school offers comprehensive education for 11-18 year olds and is quite unique with its safe, rural location between the villages of Welbourn and Leadenham but easily accessible from Newark, Grantham, Sleaford and Lincoln and surrounding villages – with school buses serving each of these areas.

Jessica Magan reading her results

New Head of Sixth Form Miss Charlotte Wilson chatting with parents

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