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A whole range of courses at Bishop Grosseteste University You might be surprised to know that 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. They will help you on your way to the career of your choice and also extend your knowledge and understanding of specialist subjects.

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Mad March Hair

Gadgets for grooming, cutting, styling or removing, whatever your gender

When it comes to looking after your hair or getting rid of unwanted hair, there’s no shortage of options - and no wonder, because the beauty market is worth huge sums of money. So it’s hardly surprising to see the likes of Dyson joining the party, albeit with a hairdryer that costs £299. The reviews are excellent, but if you’re anything like us you’re probably hoping to spend something more like £29 on a hairdryer. If that’s the case, keep an eye out for Tourmaline dryers from the usual suspects: it’s a kind of ceramic that enables hair dryers to deliver SRZHUIXO DLUÁRZ ZLWKRXW OHDYLQJ your hair looking like it’s been through the tumble dryer.

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One of the current trends in hair styling is steam. Stylers such as the Remington CB4N Flexibrush can be used 10

without it, or you can pop some water in, wait 60 seconds and get fabulous, not frizzy, results. The Flexibrush was a cult classic in the 1990s, and Remington says it brought it back because it was getting 50 calls a week from people wanting to buy one.

There are lots of gadgets for hair removal too, from the usual epilators and shavers to more high-tech options such as IPL hair removal. IPL uses pulses of light to get rid of unwanted hair, and while it works brilliantly we’ve got bad news for anyone with ginger or light blonde hair, or very dark skin: IPL only works on darker hair colours on lighter skin tones. Prices aren’t as frightening as they used to be - for example, the £350 Philips Lumea SC2004/11 is currently on sale for a more reasonable £219 - and you can use them anywhere. Some models are even okay to use on your face. The downside is that they can take some time, so for example you should allow half an hour to do your legs.

IPL is available for men too, although they aren’t recommended for use on your face or on anything more sensitive than the bikini line.

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more expensive - for example, the Remington i-Light Pro is £299 and the Philips Lumea for Men is £350 - but they do work, provided you don’t have ginger or light blond hair. A big advantage for men is that unlike other hair removal methods, IPL doesn’t have stubbly regrowth, irritate your skin or lead to ingrowing hairs.

There are plenty of grooming gadgets for men too. Facebook is full of ads for innovative razors and gadgets such as the £19 RazorPit Blade Sharpener. For hair removal elsewhere there’s no shortage of electric groomers, shavers and combined head and body trimmers, but shop around: recommended retail prices can be hilariously high, but retailers often sell the kits at huge discounts.

That applies to women too: beauty gadgets vary wildly in price between retailers. It’s worth picking a favourite and using a comparison site such as pricespy.co.uk to make sure that looking good won’t be bad for your bank balance.

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Make your wedding day one they’ll all remember!

While detailed timelines and strict time limits may seem utterly unromantic, they may be key when it comes to throwing the wedding of your dreams. Even if you and your fiancĂŠ consider yourselves super laid back and want a casual affair, it's important to have a strong sense of how your big day will unfold with a solid wedding day timeline. Otherwise you risk missing the chance to enjoy certain parts of the celebration. ere's some advice from the finish before that 30-minute pros on how to avoid some cushion, you'll have a little extra of the top wedding timeline time for fun, candid photos of the bridal party. mistakes.

Leaving anything to chance.

Waiting until the last minute.

This goes for a wedding with 50 As soon as you've decided in what people or 500 people. No matter order you want events to occur, how intimate or low-key your big (first dances, then appetizers, then day may be, you should still give dance party, then entrĂŠes) and the day a lot of structure. Your roughly when you'd like them to parents, bridesmaids, and vendors happen will need to know what's going on Skimping on primping. at each turning point. So don't think Be sure to allow plenty of time for that you'll just naturally transition hair and makeup. While your aestheticians will try to give you an from dinner to dancing to cakecutting. You have to create a accurate time estimate for when timeline and have someone keeping you should expect to be done, it's an eye on the clock to ensure the common to run over, especially if night doesn't disappear before you someone wants a few tweaks to know it. her look or a late addition shows up. To avoid this stress early on the Not listening to the pros.

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Forgetting forces of nature.

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Spreading things out too much.

If your goal is to get everyone on the dance floor, think about combining or front loading some of the events like cutting the cake and tossing the bouquet. Otherwise, the dance party is being frequently broken up and guests may lose their momentum. If you take care of these things early on, then guests can have fun for the rest of the evening.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

LEO

March 21st - April 20th

24th - August 23rd

Try not to make unfair demands on your nearest and dearest in early March. Temperamental behaviour could drive a wedge between you and your best friend, romantic partner or business partner. On the 12th, the Full Moon will help you wrap up a work assignment, paving the way for a possible promotion. Get ready to step into the spotlight!

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st Overindulging in food and drink will be give you cause for regret. Practice moderation or you could experience physical challenges. The Full Moon on the 12th marks an exciting turning point in your love life making this a good time to get engaged or married. If you're in a serious relationship, your amour might give you a lavish token of their appreciation.

Money from an inheritance, insurance refund or legal settlement will help tide you over during the first half of the month. A big pay cheque could arrive near the 12th, when the Full Moon ensures you are handsomely paid for a job well done. Don't let a loved one pressure you into buying something you can't afford in the middle of the month.

VIRGO August 24th - Sept 23rd Throwing money at a problem will not be an instant fix. You will need to have a difficult conversation with someone close to you in early March. The Full Moon on the 12th will find you reaping the benefits of a self-improvement program. Splash out on a new outfit, tablet computer or smart phone; you've earned a reward.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st Friends probably won't approve of a romantic relationship at the beginning of March. Being torn between these two spheres will be difficult. Be good to yourself during this stressful time.The Full Moon on the 12th will mark an exciting staging post in your career.

Don't be surprised if you're given a rise, promotion or both.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th Throwing your weight around will be a big mistake in the early days of March.

Having a reputation for honesty, fairness and generosity will open more doors than pulling power playsThe New Moon on the 28th would be a perfect time to make some home improvements or buy a piece of property. There will be money available for some beautiful fixtures or furnishings.

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May 22nd - June 21st

September 24th - Oct 23rd

January 21st - Feb 19th

At the start of the month, friends will try to pressure you to do something irresponsible with your hard earned cash. Keep your money safe in the bank, where it will be protected from chancers and opportunists. Relocating to a different neighbourhood is a possibility on the 12th, due to a supportive Full Moon.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd An erratic boss or manager will put too many demands on you in the early days of March. Don't be too quick to agree to overtime. Your family need you close to home. The Full Moon on the 12th could find you graduating from a class or making some other kind of step forward professionally. On the 28th, you'll be given an exciting career opportunity.

You've been enjoying being in the spotlight, but this has made a close friend rather jealous. An angry outburst could occur at the beginning of March.

On the 12th, the Full Moon will bring important information to light. At long last, you'll be able to address an important family matter or wrap up a property deal.

SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd Work will be erratic at the start of the month. Costly outings with friends won't be an option. Do everything in your power to conserve your resources during the first half of March. The New Moon on the 28th could mark the first day of an exciting new role. Your ability to think on your feet will serve you well in this position.

Angry words will be exchanged on social media. Think twice before posting a sarcastic remark on Facebook or Twitter. By the 12th, the Full Moon could send a nice windfall. If you have a business or romantic partner, they'll get a pay rise that greatly improves your standard of living. Alternatively, you could receive an inheritance, tax refund or royalty payment.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th At the beginning of March, unexpected expenses could come thick and fast.

Money will be tight and there won't be many opportunities to enjoy creature comforts. The Full Moon on the 12th will signal a turning point in a relationship. You may decide to move in with a lover or even a good friend.

Getting engaged or married is another possibility.

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Ragdale Hall Spa Experience Ragdale Hall was recently named the Best Spa in the UK* but did you realise it's nestled in the rolling Leicestershire countryside only 20 minutes away, just off the A46?

Combining a state-of-the-art Thermal Spa, indoor and outdoor pools (including the magical 'underground' candle pool), gym, exercise studios and treatment rooms with the charm of traditional Victorian architecture and the original old Hall, Ragdale Hall offers a luxurious and relaxing spa experience.

I visited the spa on a cold, wet and windy December day but when the doors opened the cold and wet weather stayed behind me. I was greeted by a very smartly dressed gentleman, warm glowing log fires and luxurious soft furnishings. As I started to unwrap myself in the

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charming Garden Room it felt like an oasis of calm and I started to relax.

A day at Ragdale Hall includes use of the various rooms to calm and relax both your body and mind. The Hall has two main pools - one inside and another which is both inside and then trails outside, and you can start to feel your whole body relax, from your head to your toes.

We started in the candle Pool, allowing all our senses to fully relax.

The relaxation rooms all have a different function and graduate in temperature and, for me, the day of relaxation was more than enjoyable - it was heavenly. It is hard to say which room I enjoyed the most as each had a different effect, but the Volcanic Salt Bath really helped relax my muscles and cleared my chest from a recent cold.

How often do we stop and relax and fully unwind? the whole experience at Ragdale Hall really felt like both my body and mind had not only had a rest, but I felt revived and batteries recharged.

The Spa was spotless, the hospitality excellent, my back massage and facial pure pampering, and the lunchtime service wonderful. I wondered if Ragdale Hall would meet my

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As a Ragdale Hall guest, you can also enjoy unlimited use of the gym, all exercise classes and outdoor activities (including tennis courts, cycles and boules), spa treatments (dependent on package booked), or just enjoy the many relaxation areas and quiet spaces Ragdale has to offer.

Even meals are taken care of as each spa package includes either three-course dining in the sumptuous Dining Room or a two-course selection in Ragdale Hall's new relaxed eatery - the Verandah Bar. An Evening Spa Experience at Ragdale Hall starts from only ÂŁ59 and their extensive range of spa days means there's something for all tastes and

budgets. There's even a special Clarins Mum and Me Time Day - what better way to treat mum this Mother's Day? Or keep the world at bay for even longer with one of Ragdale Hall's spa breaks, which even include breakfast delivered to your room.

Gift vouchers for all Ragdale Hall's spa days and spa breaks are available, or you may prefer a monetary voucher staring from just ÂŁ25. All are beautifully gift packaged and valid for a year.

For more information or voucher details visit www.ragdalehall.co.uk, call 01664 434831 or download the Ragdale Hall App. *SpaFinder Wellness Awards 2016

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Time, space and sanity savers to see you through spring If it’s been ‘one of those’ mornings, and you just haven’t had a minute to wash your hair, a dry shampoo can come in very handy. Philip Kingsley’s One More Day Dry Shampoo is a light spray that keeps excess oil at bay. Unlike some dry shampoos, this one doesn’t feel sticky or leave a powdery residue.

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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month BRCA2, which also increase breast cancer 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 28

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. ‡ 'LIÀFXOW\ HDWLQJ QDXVHD DQG 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 FDQFHU GHÀQLWLYHO\ ZLWKRXW 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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Parenting What To Do If You Think Your Child Is Being Bullied

by Kate Duggan While we all like to think that our child will tell us if something is wrong, there are lots of reasons they might keep quiet about being bullied. They may feel ashamed, or worried that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be disappointed in them.

They may have been threated to keep quiet. Or they could be concerned about what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t rely on your child to tell you in words whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening, but you can look for any signs, such as: â&#x20AC;˘ A reluctance to attend school. â&#x20AC;˘ Acting more withdrawn, anxious or moody. â&#x20AC;˘ Clothing becoming torn or dirty more frequently. â&#x20AC;˘ Items going missing. â&#x20AC;˘ An increase in bruises or scratches.

The above signs may not indicate bullying. But if you are concerned, talk to your child. Try to choose a time when neither of you need to do anything else, when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both well-rested, well-fed and in a JRRG PRRG <RXU FKLOG PD\ Ă&#x20AC;QG it easier if just one parent talks to them to start with, so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel outnumbered.

What should I do?

The key thing is to listen to your child, take their concerns seriously and make sure they 38

know the bullying is not their fault. Comments such as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You need to learn to stand up for yourself,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; will not help your child, but may mean they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust you to help them in the future. Your child also shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be expected to change their appearance, hobbies or interests to placate a bully.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly tempting to go into the school â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;all guns blazingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

You will need to speak to the school, but try to do it calmly and in private. Speak to your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teacher or form tutor Ă&#x20AC;UVW EXW LI \RX¡UH QRW KDSS\ with the response make an appointment with the head of year or headmaster. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to be able to give details of the bullying, ideally including times, dates and names, if your child will provide them. All schools should have an anti-bullying policy, so ask to see it. You may want to ask for a written response, detailing how the school plans to address the bullying.

Most schools should work with you to improve the situation, but if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel that your concerns are being taken seriously, you may need to take the matter further, to the Chair of Governors, or the police.

What if my child is being

bullied through their phone?

Home should be a safe haven, but with the advent of mobile phones and social media, bullying can go on around the clock. Cyber-bullying includes texts and phone calls, the sharing of photos, social media comments and more.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best not to respond to any messages, but do save them, or take screenshots as proof. Your child could block the number of the bully, and unfollow or unfriend them. You can also speak to the phone service providerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s malicious calls team, or the social network itself. If the bullying is being done by someone at your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school, make an appointment to speak to a teacher. The school should be able to offer support, even when the bullying is taking place off school grounds.

Threats of violence may need reporting to the police.

Where can I go for advice?

There are several websites and helplines that can offer both you and your child support and advice. These include: www.bullying.co.uk 0808 800 2222 www.childline.org.uk 0800 1111 www.bullybusters.org.uk 0800 169 6928

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History

Happy New March! By Catherine Rose warmer days with its bright yellow daffodils and narcissi so beloved by Wordsworth.

The month of March sweeps in on the coat tails of winter and it is not unknown for it to snow at this time of year.

I recall my mother telling me how she had to push my pram through drifts of it during the harsh winter of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;63. Despite this, 1st March LV PHWHRURORJLFDOO\ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW day of spring (or autumn if you happen to live in the Southern Hemisphere).

The old saying that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lambâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is perhaps appropriate. Dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hlydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by the Anglo-Saxons for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;loudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ruggedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (thought to refer to March winds), it is the month of the vernal equinox when the hours of day and night are split equally. By the end of March, spring is truly in the air and whatever its placement in our planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s orbit around the sun, it remains the herald of longer, 40

March is DOVR D Ă&#x20AC;UVW for another reason. Its name comes from the Latin Martius, the Roman God of War, and it ZDV DFWXDOO\ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW PRQWK in the Roman calendar.

This was traditionally a time for the preparation of war campaigns and invasions. It was also a time for festivities, with a feast known as Tibilustrium to celebrate the end of winter when farming could begin again.

Some believe this Roman military precedent has endured into our modern times. US NATO military planners and the Pentagon chose March to go to war in several campaigns including Vietnam, Libya, Syria and Iraq.

March can be an ominous month in other ways. The well-known Shakespearean quote from his play Julius Caesar â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beware the Ides of Marchâ&#x20AC;? refers to the midpoint (or 15th) of March, ZKHQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW IXOO PRRQ RI WKH

Roman year appeared. It was famously the date on which Caesar was assassinated at a meeting of the Senate.

There is also an old superstition that if Easter falls on 25th March or Lady Day (the Feast of the Annunciation in the Christian Church calendar), then disaster for England will follow:

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;When my Lord falls in my Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lap England beware of some mishap.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Interestingly, Good Friday was on 25th March last year and many consider 2016 to have been an unhappy one for England, and indeed the UK, not only politically with Brexit and the US election results but also with the untimely deaths of a larger than usual number of British icons.

Following in Roman footsteps, Britain continued to use 25th March as the Ă&#x20AC;UVW GD\ RI WKH \HDU XQWLO WKH introduction of the Gregorian calendar in 1752. But even WRGD\ 0DUFK UHPDLQV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW month in other cultural and religious calendars.

It is the lively March mating rituals of the hare, which include boxing and leaping, that apparently led to the phrase â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mad as a March hareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mentioned in literature

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as early as 1500. The Victorian author Lewis Carroll subsequently used the March Hare for a character in his book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - a cohort of the Mad Hatter at a never-ending tea party.

The concept of the March Hare has become so popular that it lends its name to contemporary events too.

In Swindon, the Mad March Hare is a charity run for varying abilities to raise money for breast cancer; and in Canada, the March Hare is a poetry festival, said to be an auditory pun on the word ‘hear’.

Most people born in the month of March will fall under the zodiac sign Pisces: WKH ÀQDO VLJQ WKDW LV VDLG

to be the most intuitive of all, capturing the traits of all the eleven that precede it. Pisceans are known for being creative, imaginative, sensitive and compassionate, so it is rather a revelation to learn that more British Prime Ministers were born in March than in any other month, including John Major, James Callaghan, Harold Wilson and Neville Chamberlain amongst others.

Recognised across the globe, and not only by those born in the Emerald Isle, March also brings the Feast of St Patrick on 17th - a lively celebration of Irish culture. A missionary and bishop during the 5th century, St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland and his designated day is

a national holiday there, as well as a good excuse for drinking, partying and “the wearing of the green”. The Irish shamrock emblem with its three leaves is said to have been adopted as an explanation of the Holy Trinity when missionaries were converting the pagan Irish to Christianity. With St Patrick’s Day growing in popularity year by year, 2017 will see a parade, festival and other events in London to mark the event.

In celebrating the advent of March, perhaps we should take a shamrock leaf out of Ireland’s book rather than following the Roman example. But whatever you do this month, try not to be a mad March hare!

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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.

organisms such as bacteria.

Another type of fossil is the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;trace fossilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which shows an imprint of something that has once lived, such as a human footprint.

Since the 1980s, when he started hunting for fossils in his spare time, Steve â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 ÂŁ5m Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to give it its full title â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is the pinnacle of this Dorset plumberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where bodies are quickly covered up â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is one of the best places to look.

The word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fossilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comes from the Latin word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fossusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, which literally means â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;something obtained by diggingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. There are different types of fossil: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;body IRVVLOV¡ LQFOXGH WKH SHWULĂ&#x20AC;HG UHPDLQV RI DQLPDOV Ă&#x20AC;VK DQG plants and even microscopic 42

Steve Etches was fortunate to live near Dorsetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jurassic coast, but you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 D IDUP Ă&#x20AC;HOG RU D TXDUU\ WR search, you may need to obtain permission before you can enter. There are some places â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for example, where fossils form part of the construction of sea defences and walls â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where you may be breaking the law if you try to remove them.

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Rex skeleton nicknamed “Sue” in 1997.

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 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.”

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Home & Interiors Playtime

By Katherine Sorrell

If you have space for a dedicated playroom, or can allocate a section of another room, you can keep toys contained and your children happy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great opportunity for some imaginative decorating, says Katherine Sorrell.

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And Another Thing...

Tom Goes On a Date

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Last Wednesday morning chez Hughes witnessed that most unusual of events - both Sarah (My Dearly Beloved) and I had the GD\ RII $QWLFLSDWLQJ Ă&#x20AC;HUFH negotiations regarding the use of our precious spare time, I decided to revert to my default position - that of immediately giving in. That way, the dreaded schlep to the retail park and the subsequent feigning of interest in soft furnishings would be over much more quickly. But Sarah had a surprise up her sleeve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tom, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really want to go to the Outlet Village today, do you?â&#x20AC;?

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fell up the stairs and plonked themselves noisily behind our seats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The greasy smell I can just about cope with, I just pray they will keep quiet,â&#x20AC;? I said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those hot dogs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t smell too bad.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t talking about the food.â&#x20AC;?

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The Life List It’s All Right For Some!

When faced with delayed pensions, jobs stolen by robots, and endless reality television (we were lucky with The Family in 1974!), you can see why the younger generation thinks that we’ve had the best of it.

Even their technology has helped us to catch up on decades of our favourite radio and TV programmes.

It wasn’t always that way though, as they sometimes need to be reminded. Here’s a list of conversation starters, with just a hint of exaggeration.

Our childhood was so deprived...

The school dinners were leftovers - from the dinners at other schools.

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Our Father Christmas letter simply read: all donations gratefully received.

We made all our own decorations out of last year’s decorations.

We glued pencil shavings together to make a new pencil.

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As dad was a keen gardener, we had to follow the rag and bone horse until we’d collected a bagful.

We were only allowed to stay up late to watch programmes we couldn’t understand.

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By James Baggott

First Ride: Honda VFR1200F GT DCT

Take a quick glance at the handlebars of this Honda VFR1200F and you can tell something is missing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but it often takes a while to work out exactly what. Even hard-nosed biker friends will struggle to spot that what this sports tourer is lacking is a clutch lever.

You see, this is Hondaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DCT automatic model, a sort of giant, grown-up twist and go scooter thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not nearly as horrifying to ride as it might sound. Most ELNHUV ZLOO Ă&#x20AC;QG WKH LGHD RI ORVLQJ control of the gears and letting a computer do the shifting for them a cardinal sin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll happily admit I was one of them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but then I learned to live with the Honda, and you know what: , WKLQN PRVW ULGHUV ZLOO Ă&#x20AC;QG LW hard to go back to a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;normalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bike again.

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no slipping of the clutch or fumbling with your feet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you simply let the bike take care of swapping cogs and concentrate on riding. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling lively, you can do it yourself by prodding up and down buttons on the handlebars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but chances are you probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

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In fact, the VFR1200F has won me over in more ways than one.

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Rarely do you ride a bike that feels as stable in the wet as it does in the dry, but this Honda certainly does.

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The Knowledge Model: Honda VFR1200F GT DCT Price: ÂŁ14,599 Engine: 1,237cc, V4 Power: 173bhp, 128Nm Top Speed: 165mph MPG: 42mpg

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2. The Coca-Cola Company is headquartered in which American state?

3. How many units of alcohol are there in total in a bottle of wine that has an alcohol volume of 12%?

4. What liqueur shares its name with the Dutch word for “lawyer”?

5. What drink is sometime's referred to as “Adam's ale”?

6. What drinks brand originated in the 19th century when the owner of an oyster bar in London began offering a gin-based drink with a mixture of herbs and liqueurs as an aid to digestion, serving it in a small tankard known as a “number one cup”?

7. In the first chapter of Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, what happens to Alice when she drinks from a bottle labelled “drink me”?

8. What are the four types of alcoholic drink mentioned in the lyrics of the 1997 hit single Tubthumping by Chumbawumba?

9. Best known for their machines that allow people to make their own carbonated drinks at home, what company reintroduced their slogan “get busy with the fizzy” in 2010?

10. Which cocktail is reportedly named after a surfer who, after losing a contest, had too many drinks and kept bumping into furniture?

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