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Karols Korner Happy Mothers Day! Any upsets you have with your mum? Now the time to bury the hatchet and make up, you only have 1 mum! Unless of course you are a foster child, in which case you may consider you have more than 1 and this month we have an in depth look at what it feels like to become a foster carer. This is a very personal issue for my family as its about our journey into fostering, (and therefore is copyright to Use Locally Magazine), if it makes you think about why, how and what, then its worth the loss of privacy. Any questions can be directed to either the contributors or myself.

So back to Mothers Day, make sure to treat your mum and book up early, if planning on going out. Have a look at our best kept secret review on page 29. One things for sure, the secrets out now!

A return of the extremely popular Café Bleu competition this month, in response to our reader’s request, Café bleu kindly agreed to donate another fabulous lunch for 2 lucky readers.

Plus for the dads a fantastic power tools show competition to enter with 6 tickets up for grabs!

This month restarts our out and about section, with events picking up in the surrounding area again, so be sure to see whats on & where you can go within a reasonable distance to travel.

Have a great month, and look out for our April edition coming through your doors at the end of March.

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What were you doing in 1994?

Spotlight on our personal journey into becoming foster carers. Could you do it?

Lancaster Grange embeds itself in the local community Our legal eagle Sue explains a better way to resolve disputes Accounts expert, Jenny talks about why I cant claim my manicures as expenses A weekend at the Moddershall Oaks Spa Hotel Short Story Parma Violets Care in the home feature Life Begins Fernwoods Best Kept secrets out!

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SPOTLIGHT ON

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES Our Journey to Fostering Nearly two years ago we reached a crossroads in our lives. I was made redundant from work and knew that at my age getting another job would be hard.

Somehow we managed to turn this catastrophe around and look at it in a different way – part of me saw it as a wonderful opportunity to finally do something I had always wanted to do, something that I may never have had the courage to do if I wasn’t unemployed.

What had I always want to do?

I wanted to make a difference to a child’s life – not quite in the extraordinary way some people can – by going to a country ravaged by famine and rescuing homeless children, but if I could make a difference to just one child here in UK I would feel that it had been worth it.

So I looked around to see how could I start and I found that it was going to be a long process and that at any time during it I could change my mind. Many times during the selection process, I felt that it may not be for us as a family and many times we sat and talked through issues that it brought 8

up for us all. My children were concerned they were being replaced, my husband thought I was having empty nest syndrome and I thought at times that I would never be able to cope with the issues looked after children faced.

During the training/selection process, we found out more about ourselves and each other and gradually we looked at

things differently and grew to understand that we weren’t replacement parents for foster children, but carers for them while they couldn’t be at home. I’m not sure if that’s better or worse, but it certainly

helps me to understand some of their behaviour and allows me to see the situation through their eyes – after all how would I feel if I had been wrenched from my family and installed in a house with a ‘happy family’?

(It’s hard enough going to stay with friends or relatives for a weekend, never mind for the foreseeable future!).

Then came the most

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nerve-wracking interview of my life. My husband sailed through it serenely but I was extremely nervous. This was the panel that would authorize us to foster and although they were very nice, it had been a very long time since I had sat in front of a panel of three at interview, never mind six! Several questions later and we were asked to wait outside to await their decision. Happily they decided that with all our neuroses and bad habits we were OK as would-be foster carers.

There are masses of training opportunities too if you feel that you would like to attend them and indeed some are compulsory. The lesson being you don’t have to be perfect to look after children as really there is no such thing as perfect families and perfect parents.

Now the real business of looking after children would begin and we waited anxiously for the calls to come saying our first child was on their way. If we felt we could cope with them we would then be given information about their history and be asked to make a decision as to whether we could help and be a match for that child.

Use Locally - Issue 11 March 2014 stability and boundaries and although they don’t know it yet, they may thank you one day in the distant future for the time and routine you gave them, for the breathing space you gave their families and for the values and morals that you showed them are right.

As new carers we may still be romanticizing the entire issue, but I prefer to think that I can make a difference to just one child, and that is something to This is the point at which lots of be proud of. stories have a happy ending and I have to say sometimes that isn’t so. We have been having What about you? children on respite from their If you think you have the regular carers and this has given patience, commitment and us an insight into how it is to enthusiasm to foster a child have someone else live in your or young person, have a house with you as part of your spare bedroom and a family – in a way it’s an easy willingness to learn, contact way to start. We are meeting FCA on 0800 023 4561 or children with all sorts of issues, visit www.thefca.co.uk. many that we have never faced FCA welcomes applications before and that we are learning from single parents, married to cope with and it’s and co-habiting couples as undoubtedly extremely well as same sex couples. rewarding.

Celebrating its 20th I can’t promise you a perfect anniversary this year, FCA child in need if you do consider was founded by a social fostering – but then a perfect worker and a foster carer. child wouldn’t need you. It’s the Today the organisation is troubled youngsters that need still founder owned and prides itself on making a positive and lasting difference for children and families.

(This is a very personal account of my family’s journey to becoming foster carers and as such may not be used elsewhere, without our permission)

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Lancaster Grange embeds itself in the local community It has been an extremely busy few months with enquiries and interest running high ever since we welcomed our first resident to Lancaster Grange care home near Newark back in August. There has never been a quiet moment…. from our VIP Opening event to our Open Weekend complete with flypast, the successful launch of our monthly coffee mornings raising funds for local charities and our first Christmas celebrations, we have all enjoyed welcoming new visitors to the home.

Following the great feedback we have received recently, both from families and as part of our first external CQC inspection, we are so proud of the quality person-centred care that we have brought to the area. We have found that both respite stays and day care are proving popular with several short stay residents already deciding to extend their stay or to book regular visits…

‘The home recently opened and my mother was one of the first guests, spending 2 weeks in respite care. It is a fantastic place; the care was outstanding, the staff catered for her every need and more.

We could not have found a better place. I definitely recommend the home’ Our first events for the year To mark the opening of our Memory Lane Community, which offers specialist dementia care, we are planning several Dementia

Awareness events throughout the year.

The first of these is on Thursday 6 March from 5-7pm and we are working in conjunction with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. There will be a variety of information stands and Adam Hayward, Practice Development Matron for Dementia, will be running dementia friends training sessions. A Dementia Friend learns a little bit more about what it's like to live with dementia and then turns that understanding into action anyone of any age can be a Dementia Friend (places on these sessions are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment).

Why not join us for Coffee?

The launch of our monthly coffee mornings on the first Thursday of each month from 10.00am – 12.00pm has proved extremely successful.

Entertainment has ranged from a saxophonist and musical bingo, to quizzes and our Christmas themed

morning where the Fernwood Ladies Group joined us. We have already raised funds for several charities including Alzheimer’s Society and the British Heart Foundation and we are planning some great

entertainment over the coming weeks. As well as offering a chance for you to stop, unwind and enjoy a chat you will also have an opportunity to make new friends, meet some of our staff and sample some of our lovely cakes!

We are really looking forward to the coming year and hope to welcome you to Lancaster Grange sometime soon. If you would like any more information then please call Caren or Deborah on 01636 594300

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COLLABORATION A better way to resolve disputes

Relationship breakdown, particularly divorce, is a difficult area of law, where people are often emotionally raw and one party may feel hugely upset at being caught in the process at all.

Expectations about what a court is able to deliver may be unrealistic so it is not surprising that people come out of an often distressing process feeling dissatisfied.

Important decisions need to be made when you separate that will have an impact in the future not only on you but the rest of the family.

Is it not therefore important that you work together to reach the right decisions? The collaborative process can allow that to happen and avoid unnecessary disappointment and distress. It is a way of dealing with family disputes which involves both of you appointing a collaboratively trained lawyer, negotiations are all conducted in four way meetings and those involved and their lawyers work together to reach a solution face to face. Everyone is committed to not going to court and at the outset an agreement is signed to that effect. It is a very empowering process giving you more control over what is happening and a greater opportunity for everyone’s opinion to be listened to and taken into account. Other professionals can be involved in the process for expert advice e.g. on valuations, tax or pensions or counsellors if emotional support is what is required.

“IMPORTANT DECISIONS DESERVE A SPECIALIST RESPONSE...”

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU: •Separation and Divorce •Unmarried couple disputes •Arrangements for children •Business Continuity •Injunctions and Occupation Orders •Maintenance (Income provision) •Pension Sharing •Pre and Post nuptial agreements •Cohabitation (Living Together) Agreements

SUE LEADBEATER, 01636 593511 sue.leadbeater@andrew-solicitors.co.uk

If you want to know more about collaboration and whether it would be right for you we offer a free half hour consultation to explain the procedure and differences with the traditional approach.

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Relaxation at Moddershall Oaks Spa! Fine food, wine and wonderful accommodation complete the spa break at Moddershall, an easy 90- minute drive from Newark and nestled in stunning scenery, close to the Potteries.

Amenities such an outside hot tub (luxury!) and heated marble loungers make this spa worth a visit. Everywhere is spotlessly clean, and the staff are very welcoming and helpful.

Treatments range from the usual manicures and facials to invigorating massages. Plenty to preen, polish and pamper yourself with here.

Moddershall is a small, intimate, boutique spa, and as such has a charm that makes you feel as though you are hidden away from the hurly burly of everyday life. Attention is paid to make sure your overnight stay is as relaxing as you like, from the cleverly designed system hiding a sky box, in your suite, to the portable dvd player for use in the relaxation lounge. There’s either plenty to do or there’s plenty of

time to do nothing at all.

When you’ve finished relaxing in the hydrotherapy pool, or feel warm to your bones from the sauna, you can treat your taste buds to the award winning cuisine in the restaurant. Meals are prepared using a combination of organic and seasonal ingredients, reflecting the county’s distinctiveness and promoting the use of the freshest, locally-sourced produce.

Scrumptious! The wine list is reasonably priced and offers an excellent variety to choose from.

If relaxing means gym & fitness

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Don’t worry, they have even thought about phone chargers, and have installed a docking station for iphones, etc. Not ready to turn in? The full range of Sky HD is available including movies & sports. Everything is here to ensure you chill & unwind.

Breakfast in the morning is informal and there’s a buffet as well as cooked options. After breakfast, when you have repacked your overnight bag, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the facilities, or have your treatments for the rest of the day, as Moddershall allows guests to stay until 5pm on the day of departure and enjoy all the spa facilities during the day.

I had a massage around lunchtime and one of those really decadent afternoon snoozes in the relaxation room afterwards, before heading off to the car for the drive home.

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She shook her head.

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Carol turned round and almost almost exploded.

“Not you again,” she screamed. “Get that rat out out of here!”

The man scooped up Roland Roland protectively.

“He’s rat,” protectively. “He’ s not a ra at,” he said indignantly. indignantly. “He’s “He’s a ferret, and they’re very clever cle ever animals.”

“He sniffs sniffs parma violets,” Becky added to explain the th he situation. And with that, her her fate in the world of catering caterin ng was sealed.

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Who Cares?

It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

We don’t stay young forever and no matter how young we feel inside, as time goes by, we look in the mirror and reality hits; we are getting old!

We begin to feel more vulnerable, then, as the clock ticks by, some of us will need assistance with everyday life. For most, the dread of having to rely on someone becomes an ever-increasing anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be if we take time to make sure we get good quality service from people that care, who help keep us independent for as long as possible - including for those who suffer from Alzheimer’s, dementia or those who have special needs.

We hear horror stories of carers who show little care or patience with vulnerable people they are responsible for; the plight of elderly care has been a hot topic for government and media recently. Families live with nagging thoughts: “Are they ok?”, “Is there anything they need?”, not to mention an overwhelming sense of guilt because they are unable to take care of a relative. The worst scenario is when there is nobody to think about that vulnerable person; they are on their own, relying exclusively on care services, not understanding they have a right to choose who cares for them.

They accept what, or who, they are given and don’t question the care plan, even when they are unhappy about it.

How can one guarantee quality of care? The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is a body that inspects and audits services against government standards of care. Their remit includes hospitals, dental practices, doctors, ambulance services, care homes and all other care agencies.

We do, however, need to ask ourselves what we would like and expect for the care of our loved ones, and, in time, maybe for ourselves. After all, certain care aspects meeting a required standard may not be as we would like and be happy with; we have a choice and this needs to be made very clear.

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There are care agencies with whose service I would not be happy - for myself, let alone a family member. I would urge anyone who requires care for themselves or a family member to make a list of what’s important to them and make an informed choice by looking at the options available, not taking the first thing offered. Research before you make a decision - don’t take the first one that comes along.

Make sure you ask the questions because two thirds of British councils commission 15 minute home care visits. You can question time allowed for visits. You have a right to choose who cares for you, be it the choice of agency, or who attends to you from that agency.

What I believe is important • What training does the carer have?

• Have they been CRB Checked?

• Continuity of care - who will come each day to see your relative/you and continue to on a daily basis.

Personally, I wouldn’t want an array of carers, not knowing who’s coming from one day to the next. Continuity is extremely important and in particular, to someone who is vulnerable. Familiarity and regular routines are relished by the elderly and vulnerable. A new carer turning up without being introduced first is a stranger. If it isn’t a regular carer, how can they recognise signs of a new illness that needs attention?

Something like a urine infection can

make people behave strangely; a different carer may think that’s the way an individual normally behaves.

I know I wouldn’t want to be rushed; how can someone attend a home and be expected to wash, dress, feed and give medication in fifteen minutes? Is this acceptable? In my view, certainly not! A 30 minute visit is the very least acceptable as so much caring needs to be given, especially if that visit is the only one the individual has daily.

With regards meal schedules and daily routines, ask yourself, is it acceptable to be given breakfast at 10am, lunch by 12pm and in bed by 6pm? Unbelievably, it does happen!

Another consideration is the consequent knock-on effect on medication timings. If there is a delay in a carer arriving, I would like to be informed, not left wondering what’s happening and another brought in to fill the gap as soon as possible. Who checks to make sure the carer stays and does the job properly- are there spot checks?

Please make sure you make the choice that’s right for you. You have the right to make the decision, whether you are paying yourself or are being funded by social services - don’t be fobbed off!

If you don’t like the care being given, change the provider - you have the right!

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Have you been to Browns? We went on Saturday evening and had one of the best steaks I have had for eons! Browns describes itself as eclectic, and quirky. I agree the décor is fun, and hey I like it a little different. But where Browns really excels is in the food!

From the moment we arrived, Louise , the manager, and Gemma our waitress took the utmost care of us and were attentive without being in the way – that’s a fine line to tread, and they did it as well as many high priced swanky London restaurants.

Our food was literally mouth watering, my rump steak and my husbands braised beef, were melt in the mouth delicious– where does that beef come from?

The horse radish mash, was out of this world, & I had a blue cheese sauce with my steak that was rich, creamy and just perfect, (so many are overpowering!). (Can I borrow the chef for the MILs visit?)

I haven’t even mentioned the starters, EH (esteemed husband) had Mussels, and I had the Honduran Pork Balls, impressive lip smacking (literally) starters, with ciabatta bread on the side.

Desserts were the scrumptious Eton Mess for me, and the incredibly sophisticated Affrogato for EH.

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Presentation of the food is picture perfect, and the taste is divine.

The ambience of Browns is just right, from the “Jackie” comics on the walls of the spotless uber trendy loos, to the mix of chairs at the tables and the clever way they have divided the dining room with a strategically placed screen, to make it more intimate. (I’m sorry to say I love the white rabbit on the ceiling too!)

Fashionable clientele were in the bar, enjoying cocktails and chat, and sitting in the stylish areas that again are cleverly divided to give privacy if you choose it.

If you haven’t tried Browns, YOU MUST, I will certainly be going again, price wise, its very reasonable, our bill came to £66 for 3 courses, coffee and drinks. I call that excellent value for money.

However you look at it, if you haven’t been, put it on your Bucket list, and if you have then you know all about it and how naughty you are keeping it to yourself!

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St John Passion In recent years, an oratorio performance by the cathedral choir has formed part of Lincoln's Lenten pilgrimage.

Bach's 'St John Passion' is among the composer's greatest achievements, and is widely held to be a cornerstone of Western music. Bach sets the gospel narrative from the arrest of Jesus through to the crucifixion. Soloists take the parts of Christ and the Evangelist, having some of the

most expressive and dramatic recitative ever composed. The choir takes the part of the crowd, and sings the two magisterial choruses that frame the oratorio.

Solo arias provide for moments of reflection on the narrative, and chorales (hymns of the Lutheran tradition, many of which have found their way into English hymn books) serve to step back from the action of the story, forming a detached

'commentary'. As in previous years, the choir will be supported by a professional orchestra of period-instrument players, which will conjure the sound world familiar to Bach in 18th-centry Leipzig. The line-up of professional singers includes former choral scholar Bozidar SMILJANIC, international performer and Lincoln resident Mark Wilde, and Director of Music Aric Prentice.

THIS YEAR WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE FOUR AMAZING EVENINGS OF MUSIC. To help you secure your entry we are offering for the first time, a season ticket.

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Thursday 20 March 4.00-7.00pm ‘Have a Go’ taster activities Meet tutors See the workshops, salons and facilities Careers advice and guidance Free parking on site For more information about the day and to pre-register www.newark.ac.uk/ulnod14 School leavers, parents, adults – everyone welcome.

We’re now accepting applications for September 2014.

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10 Ways To Save On Renovating Your Home Building work can be expensive, but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re canny you can keep costs down, says Katherine Sorrell

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People always tell me they feel right at home as soon as they step through the door at Lancaster Grange, and that's music to my ears.

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If you fancy a look around our home, or just need a bit of friendly advice, give me a call on 01636 594 300.

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