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Time to be going out and about, Notts County show this month and time to start getting the garden in order. We are getting our outdoor projects finished ready to enjoy our garden this summer.

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Technology - Outdoor Joys Finance - Should You Pay Off Debts With Your Pension?

Home & Interiors - A Home With Character Competitions Gardening - Slug Survival Horoscopes – May 2017 Hobbies - A Micro-Brew Hobby With Macro Potential And Another Thing - Tom And The Pub Quiz Life Begins - When Those ‘Golden years’ Are Tarnished

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Outdoor Joys

The best tech toys to take outside

Some of the most entertaining outdoor toys are the simplest, such as the cute Swivel Car DURXQG … ZLWK ORWV RI ÀUPV offering very similar products).

It’s a ride-on car with a difference: instead of pedalling or propelling it with your feet, you swivel the steering wheel and that generates movement.

It’s small enough for toddlers and tough enough for big kids and even the odd adult. If you’d rather go for something more traditional, the Cozy Coupe - around £49 - has been a favourite of families for more than 30 years, and the iconic red and yellow version has been joined by dinosaur and police car versions.

Complex toys can be fun too, of course. One kind of toy that’s improved dramatically in recent years is the electric car or bike for kids. It’s possible to get a decent trike for less than £40 that delivers 50 minutes of movement between charges, while around the £200 mark \RX¡OO ÀQG LPSUHVVLYH UHSOLFDV RI grown-up cars such as BMW’s futuristic electric i8. Remember that such vehicles do take a while to charge, so make sure you plug them in the night before you want to use them.

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but want to give them control of something fun, there’s a huge selection of radio controlled vehicles ranging from the toddler-friendly Little Tykes Tyre Twister (£39) to exceptionally fast scale models of performance cars such as Lamborghinis and Porsches.

Even the most expensive of these are much cheaper than they used to be, with top-end models usually coming in well below ÂŁ70.

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You know you’re living in the future when you can walk into your local toy shop and come out with a smartphonecontrolled drone helicopter.

Drones start at around £20 for basic ones and reach £190 for Star Wars-themed models, and drones with built-in cameras start at around £60. If you want WR JHW VHULRXV \RX FDQ ÀQG D good selection of advanced drones with HD cameras and optical video stabilisers from around £300, rising to over £1,000 for high-end models.

One word of warning with drones: their propellers can be sharp and cause injury if they bump into people, so it’s a good idea to look for one with a protective ring around

the propellers if you’ll be giving it to a child or using it near kids or pets. And there are restrictions on where you FDQ DQG FDQ¡W à \ GURQHV VXFK as in crowded areas or near airports. It’s a good idea to check up on the law before spending any money. There are also concerns over privacy: the neighbours probably won’t DSSUHFLDWH \RX à \LQJ D FDPHUD over their garden.

Do you remember the days of potato guns and water pistols?

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Should You Pay Off Debts With Your Pension? time to pay.

The 2014 Budget introduced new regulations on how personal pensions can be accessed. These new pension freedoms mean that, if you have a money purchase or defined contribution pension, buying an annuity is no longer your only option at retirement.

Many people have since chosen to withdraw pension monies to invest in other financial products, and some have decided to pay off debts with the money. So is it a good idea to repay debt in this way, and what are the main aspects to consider?

DO YOU WANT TO ACCESS YOUR PENSION BEFORE RETIREMENT? Some pension schemes allow you to access your pension at the age of 55. Doing so can significantly reduce the amount you have available in older age, however, unless you have other pensions or a large savings pot.

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A WORD ABOUT PENSION LIBERATION SCAMS Since the new legislation was introduced, people under the age of 55 have been targeted by pension ‘scammers’ who claim legal loopholes exist allowing them early access to their pension. There are no such loopholes, however, and these firms charge extortionate fees to their victims.

TAX ISSUES YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE You can withdraw a 25% tax-free lump sum from your pension, but taking any more than this percentage will increase your level of income for that tax year. This could mean that you enter a higher rate tax band, and subsequently lose much of the benefit of gaining access to this money.

Staged withdrawals of cash may help you reduce your tax bill, but you’ll need professional advice from a pensions expert to find out the most tax-efficient route for you. They may be able to offer alternative options to manage your money better, pay off debt, and maximise your pension savings.

WILL IT AFFECT YOUR BENEFITS ENTITLEMENT? If you claim means-tested benefits, withdrawing a lump

sum from your pension could affect your entitlement. It might severely reduce the amounts you receive, or even mean that you can’t make a claim.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and your local council need to be informed if you withdraw money from your pension, so they can make the necessary adjustments with regard to existing and future benefit claims.

WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF ACCESSING YOUR PENSION? Many pension providers charge a fee for early access to a pension, and there is generally a charge each time you make a withdrawal. This could severely deplete your pension fund, making it expensive and unrealistic financially to repay debts in this way.

FINAL SALARY SCHEMES If you have a final salary pension, you might be tempted to transfer your money into a personal pension scheme that gives you access to withdraw cash. This is likely to offer a poor reward in terms of conversion, however, and also may not provide you with sufficient income in retirement.

BE CAREFUL ABOUT PENSION RECYCLING The government has introduced legislation to prevent ‘pension recycling’. This situation occurs when someone uses their pension to pay off debt before they retire, with the intention of replacing their pension money whilst still working.

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Use Locally - Issue 49 May 2017 Even if you do not deliberately set out to do this, by withdrawing your pension you could be inadvertently caught out by the pension recycling regulations.

For example, if you: • Withdraw over £30,000 from your pension, and as a result: • Receive £7,500 or more taxfree, and then: • Increase your pension contributions by more than 30% The rules apply regardless of whether you pay off debt with the money, and can result in the anticipated ‘tax-free’ sums being taxed by up to 70% by the government. The reason why these rules have been introduced is to prevent people benefiting from taking more than one series of tax-free sums from their pensions, and

as encouragement to save more for retirement.

POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVES TO USING YOUR PENSION TO PAY OFF DEBT You may be able to make some small adjustments to your finances that could pay off debt without having to use any pension monies. For instance: • Make a detailed budget – you’ll get a clearer picture of your overall financial situation, and be able to make an informed decision about whether to use your pension.

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The Life List Genteel Gangs Many of us, who grew up on the right side of the tracks, may feel we’ve missed out on heady living and have had to make do with vicarious thrills. Not so much On the Waterfront as on the seafront with a good book. Luckily, senior subcultures are all the rage now.

Aga Louts and Rayburners - kitchen living on the edge, where you dry your clothes and cook a hot pot at the same time. Sure to cause the occasional stir.

Dude Boys - you may have thinning hair and a bit of a paunch, but you can still wear (elasticated) denim jeans when you drive your

sports car. You’re always in top gear.

Gransters - child minding, fun loving, spinclassing dervishes. With added mints.

Junk Rockers - you prowl the car boot sale and no Toby jug or James Herriot bargain is safe from your all-seeing eye. Your motto is ‘hagglers not stragglers’.

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Sheddy Boys - the man cave is your domain, which you share with the lawnmower, a windup radio and your collection of hoes. The allotment is your stamping ground, mainly to compact the soil.

Tantastics - you’ve been to the South of France and you want to let the world know it. (Or you’ve actually been to an out-of-town tanning salon and you just want the world to believe it.)

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Slug Survival

by Pippa Greenwood

Slugs may be small, but as we all know, they have the potential to drive you crazy!

Whether you have a massive garden, a tiny plot or even if your gardening is restricted to a few planters in a back yard or on a balcony, the chances are that slugs will cause you grief.

There are about thirty species of slug in the UK and most feed throughout the year, especially after dark and when the soil is wet or moist…and that seems to mean most evenings in my garden!

Now that spring is here and the weather has really warmed up, they’re out in force, using their tongue-like ‘radula’ (armed with approximately 27,000 tooth-like spikes) to rasp away at our precious plants.

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Keeled slugs in particular love to feast below ground, as well as on plants above the soil surface. This means serious trouble, especially at this time of year when many of us are planting out young plants and seeds are starting to germinate. In no time at all slugs can eat through the base of a young stem, killing the plant in the process. As seeds germinate in the soil, these little horrors often eat the seedling even before it has had a chance to emerge above the soil surface! Later in the year, as potato tubers swell beneath the soil and carrots start to fatten they will begin to tunnel into these too.

To make matters worse, they breed quickly and very HIÀFLHQWO\ ² HDFK VOXJ KDV both male and female organs and in extreme situations

can even fertilise itself. Take a look on the soil surface, beneath drooping foliage and in amongst moist organic matter, and you’re likely to spot the clumps of eggs. Each egg is about 1-2mm in diameter and a clear, milky or off-white coloured sphere.

So what can you do with these squidgy little menaces?

• Go on an evening slug hunt.

In particular, slugs are out in vast numbers after it has rained or you have done some watering, so you can collect up as many as you can.

• Choosing resistant varieties of vegetable is worthwhile too. Check seed catalogues and websites for varieties which are marked up as having useful resistance to slugs. With potatoes, main crop varieties usually suffer most, so try to grow mainly earlies. Some varieties are slug disaster zones e.g.

Cara, Maris Peer, Kondor and Pentland Crown, but if you choose Charlotte, Kestrel, Sante or Wilja you are in with a much better chance.

• Try to encourage natural slug predators such as

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But before launching an attack, there is something you should bear in mind – most slugs actually do little damage to living plants, instead preferring to feast on dead and dying PDWHULDO LQFOXGLQJ ÁRSSHG foliage and organic mulches.

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hedgehogs, frogs, toads, slow worms and ground beetles. If you keep hens consider letting them clear the ground for you – but obviously only before you start planting and sowing!

• Use the Nemaslug nematode control – just dilute as described on the pack and water on to moist soil ZKLFK LV DW Ý& RU DERYH ,W is a treatment I really like because it is harmless to everything except slugs, so pets, wildlife or humans will be safe from any adverse effects. It works swiftly and silently too - you’ll soon see fewer holes appearing in foliage and, if you’re a potato grower and you drench the soil around the potato plants about six weeks before anticipated harvest, the nematodes soon get to work and your potatoes should be virtually slug-damage

free. It is also a brilliant way to clear a slug-infested raised bed or planter; once applied, place self-adhesive copper tape around the rim of the container to keep the contents slug free.

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

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24th - August 23rd

You should consider putting a stalled plan back into motion at the beginning of May. Promoting an idea will result in a raise or a better paid position. Toward the middle of the month, you'll get a chance to sign a contract or enter into a business agreement. If you're not satisfied with the initial terms, lobby for better ones. Your powers of persuasion are strong.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st On the 10th, the Full Moon will assist you in wrapping up a partnership matter. Signing papers, submitting work or fulfilling the last part of an obligation will be liberating. Don't be surprised if you're offered a very different role once this arrangement is finished. The New Moon on the 25th attracts an exciting moneymaking opportunity.

Taking on a more prominent role will be rewarding. There will be many perks associated with this position and you should take full advantage of them. At the middle of the month, you should attend as many parties and casual get togethers as possible. Talking with friends and meeting new people will give the intellectual stimulation you crave.

VIRGO August 24th - Sept 23rd The Full Moon on the 10th will find you passing a test, graduating from a course or relocating to a fun neighbourhood. Toward the middle of the month, you'll get a chance to move up the ladder of success. Don't be afraid of the competition. You'll easily outperform your rivals. The New Moon on the 25th will put you squarely in the spotlight.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st The start of May makes it easier to finalise arrangements for an upcoming vacation. The delays and snags that held you back will magically disappear.

Your home life will be rewarding during the first half of the month. On the 25th, the New Moon will prompt you to enter into a serious partnership. You'll feel very comfortable working as a team.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th It will be easier to smooth out and defrost family relationships at the beginning of May. Getting a loan or signing refinance papers are other possibilities at this stage. Try not to neglect your family during the second half of your month, even if exciting career opportunities beckon. Be sure to attend a game, recital or performance.

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The first days of the month will find you working behind the scenes for an extremely creative person. The Full Moon on the 10th will finally begin to show results from a health regimen.

The second half of May could find you steering a friendship into romantic waters. If you've already got a steady partner, encourage them to pursue a lifelong dream.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd News of a birth, engagement or marriage will arrive on the 10th, when the Full Moon sets off a string of festivities. The second half of the month will find you very busy at work. Taking an original approach to your duties will win the attention of those who can give you a career boost. The New Moon on the 25th finds you moving into a more spiritual dimension.

The opening days of May will make it much easier to work with a partner.

Take this opportunity to sort out misunderstandings or misconceptions and build a plan for moving forward.

The New Moon on the 25th invites you to expand your horizons. Going on an overseas trip, starting a writing project or attending an advanced professional course will be extremely stimulating.

SCORPIO October 24th - Nov 22nd May begins with an astral emphasis on all health enhancing ideas and strategies. Taking up a fitness regimen, changing your diet and getting more sleep will increase your stamina. The second half of the month is best spent with an intimate partner. On the 25th, the New Moon brings a financial windfall in the form of an inheritance, insurance refund or royalty payment.

Working from home will be genuinely pleasant and productive in the early days of the month. Good news about a lifelong dream will arrive during the second half of May. Take a bold risk of some kind. On the 25th, the New Moon will attract opportunities for love, romance and adventure. Take a break from your work to have some fun.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th In the opening days of May, finances will flow more freely. It will be a relief to have more income at your disposal. On the 10th, the Full Moon will be a time when legal and official matters can be wrapped up and put to bed. It will be a relief to have a case decided in your favour. The New Moon on the 25th could find you relocating.

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Hobbies A Micro-Brew Hobby With Macro Potential

By Kate McLelland Late last year a study carried out by a London estate agent showed that microbreweries now outperform the so-called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cappucino Indexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (which measures how many new coffee shops have opened) as an indicator that a neighbourhood is â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the upâ&#x20AC;?.

The popularity of microbreweries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; small factories set up to produce craft beers, ciders and lagers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is undeniable, but they are simply doing what home brewers have done for years, on a larger scale. Their products capitalise on our love of hand-crafted brews, created for their unique Ă DYRXU DQG FRPSOH[ QRWHV as opposed to the generic and often quite bland styles of the famous brands.

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Home brew is not just easy on the taste buds: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also easy on the wallet. Wherever you travel in the UK, you are likely to pay over ÂŁ3 for a pint of beer, and in London this rises to almost ÂŁ4 per pint.

Compare this with well under ÂŁ1 a pint for home brew and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll start to realise why this hobby has become so popular.

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You can buy kits to match virtually any style of beer, cider or lager. They generally consist of a sachet of dried yeast and one or two cans of concentrated malt extract.

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Beer is mostly made of water and different regional styles are the direct result of the water available in the areas in which they are brewed.

For example, the soft water found in the Alps is perfect for brewing lagers, while the limescale-rich waters found in Dublin and south-east England are most suitable for porters and stouts.

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The fermentation process can take between 4-8 days, depending on the

temperature achieved, and is complete when the yeast has converted as much of the sugar as it can to alcohol.

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And Another Thing...

Tom and the Pub Quiz

by Tom Hughes @groomsdaybook

8 pm and, like a whippet detecting a downwind hare, Sarah (my Dearly Beloved) OLIWHG KHU FKLQ DQG ÁDUHG KHU nostrils.

“Tom, what’s that you’re wearing?”

“This old thing? I’ve had it ages - mind you, it matches my eyes beautifully don’t you think?”

“Not the shirt, that aftershave.”

“I think it’s Warrior by Captain Spice.”

“Listen here Don Juan, don’t get any ideas about making moon eyes at the new EDUPDLG GRZQ WKH 2OG 3DUDIÀQ Lamp.”

“How did you know about - listen, she’s - I’m not - err.”

“Tom, stop stuttering.”

“It’s the pub quiz. Me and Nigel are having a stab at the jackpot. And it’s a roll over - seventy quid!”

“Well if you hang on a moment I’ll come with you. Three heads are better than two.”

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I acquiesced, knowing that Nigel would be pleased, carrying as he did the tiniest of torches for my betrothed.

new barmaid to appear. But Fat Frank waddled into view, wiping his hands on a towel.

“Sarah! What a lovely surprise! Sit yourself down here next to me.” Nigel’s gushing immediately raising my hackles as Sarah coquettishly played with her hair and plonked down next to him. “Now, here is our answer paper, here’s a little pen.”

, ÁLFNHG P\ H\HV DURXQG Frank’s considerable girth.

“Where’s Diane?”

“Nigel, she’s not six.”

“You leave Nigel alone, he’s only being kind. Now, what are we going to call ourselves?”

“How about Team Sarah?” beamed Nigel.

“No, no. Team Nigel, I insist,” beamed Sarah.

Smarmy Nigel was getting on my wick. “Listen, never mind the name - who’s going to the bar?”

“White wine for Sarah and I’ll have a pint please, Tom.” Defeated, I trudged forlornly to the bar. Slouching over the worn mahogany I waited for the elegant curves of our

“What’ll you have Tom?”

“Oh it’s her night off. Hey, who’s that on your table giggling at Nigel’s jokes?”

“That Frank, is my wife.”

“Punching above our weight are we, Thomas?”

Ignoring the boorish comment, I returned laden with refreshments and settled down for the contest. Quizmaster Barry, in his annoying nasal whine, began with his pre-quiz announcements. “Now everyone - no Googling - phones away please. Right, off we go. Question one - in what year did women get the vote?”

Triumphantly, I grabbed the paper and scrawled down the answer. My other two teammates peered down at the date. There then ensued

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'DWHV DQG HYHQWV Ă HZ DURXQG the table as The Bellringers on table three (pens down, arms folded) sat smugly, nursing their drinks. On went the questions (and the arguments) until eventually the quiz ended and we all swapped papers.

The Bellringers had our question paper. I glared over as they gurned and squinted at our scribblings, as though they were unreadable.

draw! Team Sarah and the Bellringers are both on 42 points. Can the captains come up for the tie breaker?â&#x20AC;?

Barry read out the answers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Question one. Women got the vote inâ&#x20AC;Ś1928.â&#x20AC;?

0\ PLQG GHVSHUDWHO\ Ă DVKHG back to my youth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seven!â&#x20AC;? I shouted.

Sarah glared at me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told you Nigel was right!â&#x20AC;?

My opponent yelled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Six.â&#x20AC;?

Shamefully I buried my face into my pint. Then Barry collated the scores and announced, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a

Without any consultation I marched up to Barry, to be joined by my rival. Like two SUL]H Ă&#x20AC;JKWHUV ZH VWDUHG HDFK other out. The room fell silent.

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Burning with injustice I got in Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face and hissed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Captain Flack is SEVEN!â&#x20AC;? Barry reddened and, mumbling something about the rules, scuttled away.

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When Those â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Golden Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Are Tarnished

By Stress

by Kate McLelland The expression â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;golden yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; refers to that period in our lives in between retirement and age-related physical decline, a time when we are supposed to enjoy the greatest quality of life. This view is supported by statistics: last year a survey of more than 300,000 adults by the 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH IRU 1DWLRQDO 6WDWLVWLFV (ONS) found that happiness and life satisfaction peaks between the ages of 65 and 79.

In addition to the higher levels of contentment we can expect at this age, many of us can look forward to a comfortable lifestyle. The ONS has also revealed that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s millionaires are overwhelmingly likely to be from the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946 and 1964), and 51% of people aged 55 or over in the UK claim to have upwards of ÂŁ500,000 in total wealth.

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look forward to some â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;golden yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. But while life is good IRU VRPH RWKHUV PD\ Ă&#x20AC;QG the golden lifestyle they had hoped for becomes tarnished by unexpected responsibilities and stress.

Ironically, it seems that the older generationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knack for acquiring wealth and property has been partly responsible for this situation. In these insecure economic times, many grown-up children are staying on in the family home as they save for a place of their own, or relying RQ Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDO KDQGRXWV WR get by. Childcare may also be required, and however welcome that duty may be, no-one would deny that looking after young grandchildren can be tiring.

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to want to help, but in our rush to support our nearest and dearest itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to ignore the fact that age is creeping up on us. The youthful resilience that once helped us cope with stress starts to ebb away, leaving us more vulnerable to its effects.

During a recent study, the Harvard Medical School found that stress has a powerful effect on the human body. When we are stressed the part of the brain that processes emotions such as fear and anger sends out instructions to the body to release the white blood cells XVHG WR Ă&#x20AC;JKW LQIHFWLRQ DQG injury). These cells cause LQĂ DPPDWLRQ RI WKH DUWHULHV and this can lead to angina, heart attacks and strokes if the stress is allowed to continue. Other potentially harmful hormones, equally damaging in the long term, are also released during stressful episodes. Research now suggests that too much stress can suppress the immune system, lead to depression and even shorten lives.

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Signs of stress can include feeling overwhelmed, guilty, lonely and constantly anxious, as well as lacking interest in activities you have previously enjoyed. You may also feel constantly fatigued, or become easily irritated.

Physical changes can include VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW FKDQJHV LQ ZHLJKW headaches and neck or lower back pain.

Of course, if family members are dependent upon you for support, it may not be possible to change your situation, but following the steps below may help: â&#x20AC;˘ Ask for help from friends and family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for it to be offered. â&#x20AC;˘ Do your best to get enough sleep and exercise. â&#x20AC;˘ Set realistic goals by

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Consider meditation or mindfulness exercises to aid relaxation.

If none of this helps, the next step should be to visit your doctor to explain how you feel. If family members are

depending on you, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to stay mentally and physically strong, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to use all the medical and practical resources that are available to you.

Fortunately, even in these days of austerity and local service cuts there are still organisations you can turn to for help. Try Independent Age (www.independentage.org) or Age UK (www.ageuk.org. uk) to pick up some valuable information and advice.

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Short Sho rtt Sto Story ry Lost and dF Found ound â&#x20AC;&#x153;A A gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s s come in with wiith a lost and found card for the th he window.â&#x20AC;? window .â&#x20AC;? Carly was new to o the job at the village newsagent, newsage ent, and felt as though she wass poor constantly interrupting poo or Frances with questions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What â&#x20AC;&#x153;W What should I say to him?â&#x20AC;? ´,V KH ZHDULQJ D Ă DW FDS ´,V KH ZHDULQJ D Ă DW FDS covered in badges?â&#x20AC;? Frances Francces looked up from a pile of invoices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y Yes,â&#x20AC;? e Carly said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It keepss slipping over his eyes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s Mr Pemrose.â&#x20AC;? Frances Fran nces offf her glasses and took of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;lll be pushed back her chair. chair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l right there.â&#x20AC;?

The gentleman in question n was stood at the counter postcard. holding a crisp white postc card.

He smiled at the sight of Frances. to hear whatt â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m intrigued g youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found this week, Mr Mr Pemrose,â&#x20AC;? she said warmly. warmlly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad you asked,â&#x20AC;? he winked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found a cloud off starlings over Kirkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kirkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm that looked, for a moment, like the ribbon on a birthday present.â&#x20AC;? prese ent.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;How wonderful,â&#x20AC;? Frances said taking the card from him. h â&#x20AC;&#x153;Carly would you mind putting puttting this in the window so that passers-by can see it?â&#x20AC;?

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Frances said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you think Mr Pemrose, shall we make some space?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh yes.â&#x20AC;? The man chuckled as the hat eyes. again slipped over his eye es. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maybe the one about the e full moon that rolled up Copper Copper Hill can go?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Perhaps,â&#x20AC;? Frances said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but KDV WKDW VQRZ\ Ă&#x20AC;HOG \RX IRXQG KDV KDV WKDW VQRZ\ Ă&#x20AC;HOG \RX I WKDW VQRZ\ Ă&#x20AC;HOG \RX IRXQG WKDW ORRNHG OLNH FDQG\Ă RVV WKDW ORRNHG OLNH FDQG\Ă RVV V now been returned to its rightful owner?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure someone must have claimed it by now,â&#x20AC;? now,â&#x20AC;?

Mr Pemrose said, turning cheerfully to Carly.

Carly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can you y Ă&#x20AC;QG LW GHDU"Âľ Carly pulled each card out of its slot and read the e descriptions. There were lost cats and bus passes, found cats and bus passes, passe es, and every now and then she s Pemroseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recognised Mr Pemroseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s neat handwriting. These found found things were strange. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d d found a cherry tree in full double bloom in February, February, a doub ble and rainbow over the moor an nd the song of a thrush at midnight. midnig ght.

Who could possibly have lost wondered. these things she wondere ed.

Finally,, she found a fading Finally g FDUG DERXW D Ă&#x20AC;HOG RI FDQG\Ă RVV â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would â&#x20AC;&#x153;W ould you like the old card ca ard back?â&#x20AC;? she asked, slipping slipping the new card into the vacant slot. s â&#x20AC;&#x153;You â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y You o keep it,â&#x20AC;? he said, opening adjusting his hat while ope ening door.. With a ring of itss bell the door he left.

Carly dusted down her jeans. jea ans.

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Greek Steakhouse celebrating 9 years in Newark Courtyard available for private bookings for weddings, christenings, birthdays (21st and over), anniversary's, retirements, etc for parties of 30 - 120 people. Free hire if food required, starting from ÂŁ10 per person for a finger buffet up to ÂŁ25 per person for a full 4 course feast.

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There’s so much more to Florida than just Mickey Mouse Undoubtedly, a family holiday to Orlando can be a magical experience for children of all ages (and their parents). As a Travel Consultant, I book a lot of Florida holidays where the focus is visiting Walt Disney World and, in some cases, staying there, too. And there are so many child-friendly attractions in Orlando, such as Discovery Cove where you can swim with dolphins (if you’re 6 or older), that the whole of your fortnight’s holiday could be spent within a 20-minute bus ride of the Disney resort. Our son, Josh, thought the animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom safari park were “amazing”, and whilst he was blown away by the water slides at Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, best of all he loved pootling down the lazy river in an inflatable ring.

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These Boots (and Bodies) Are Made for Walking DGGHG EHQHÀW of nature, tranquillity and fresh air.

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OTHER BENEFITS OF WALKING Accessibility: Walking can be done anytime and anywhere. You’re not obviously ‘exercising’, either, saving you embarrassment if you’re selfconscious.

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THE HEALTH BENEFITS Walking is often underrated as exercise, but it can have a highly positive impact on your health. Regular walking is proven to reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity and some cancers, and helps maintain musculoskeletal health. On average, you can burn 400kcal a day by walking 10,000 steps. Choosing to walk instead of using transport reduces pollution, too, potentially boosting everyone’s health. Walking can also lift your mood and help reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

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It can alleviate depression, help to regulate our body clock and stimulate Vitamin D production. Vitamin D boosts our immune system, aids blood cell formation and helps us absorb calcium and phosphorous, necessary for healthy bones and teeth. The World Health Organisation says 5 to 15 minutes of casual sun exposure of hands, face and arms 2 to 3 times a week during summer is enough to keep vitamin D levels high.

chat. You may also meet other people out and about, and of course, you can always join a local walking group, a local health walk or the Ramblers (previously the Ramblers’ Association). See the links at the end for inspiration.

Environmental: Every time we walk to work, school, shops or social activities instead of using transport, we reduce pollution and congestion. This helps the environment and improves the health and safety of ourselves and our families, not just now but in the future, too.

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DO be prepared; know where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going, what weather you can expect and how long the walk will take. Be aware of your personal safety (which may mean telling someone where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going), and ensure you take a snack. A charged mobile phone is a good idea too.

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Do You Want To Be Slim?

Did the warmer weather take you by surprise?

Was it great and also filled you with angst as you realized that the layers needed to come off and that very soon you need a body that you are happy to reveal?

Before you feel stressed as the diet that started in January has not worked, know this. It is NOT your fault. “Diets” fail. Why else would they offer you ‘repeat deals’?

So now it is time for some good news. You can have the body you desire. You can kick start it by losing up to 10lbs in 10 days.

The key to making your body a fantastic fat-burning machine is to avoid starchy carbohydrates because they make you cling on to fat reserves. They are not ‘enemies’ long term but for at least 10 days you need to avoid them. Beer drinkers and those who over-indulge in bread, pastries and pasta have a big tummy. Carbs cause huge bloating. The hormone insulin plays a vital part as its role is to store fat. It’s almost impossible to lose weight once you have eaten carbs because when you eat any starchy or sugary food your insulin levels go up.

If you eat, for example, cereal for breakfast, some carby snack (biscuit in that boring meeting) midmorning, grab a sandwich for lunch, then have another biscuit or crisps mid-afternoon, then when home have pasta for dinner; your body will be constantly making insulin which makes it impossible to lose weight. People with weight problems have a problem with insulin and fat storage that their naturally skinny friends don’t.

Their body, based on how we used to have to store fat for ‘later’ (e.g. in times of little food etc.), will store it for a ‘later’ that never comes. This becomes a ‘now’ of weight gain and sluggishness and the diet industry adds a dose of ‘you have failed’ for good measure.

You must also cut out dairy because lactose is milk sugar. Avoid salt too as it makes your body tissues store fluid. Also, remember booze is full of sugar and it, not fat, is not your friend. You can get Apps that tell you how many calories drinks have if you do want to indulge, but perhaps for 10 days just give yourself a gift and cut if all out. Also eat large enough meals to not feel hungry; snacking is the enemy. Have a fist-sized amount of protein, 2-3 fistfuls of veggies, four of salad and a palm-sized amount of nuts at main meals. Drink lots of water and green tea as it is proven to burn body fat, especially around the waist.

“But it is so hard to know what to choose in the supermarket/out for lunch etc. I hear you cry”. Well here is an easy to remember checklist for being Slim Forever: 1. Eat from the 4 RS and you will eat food that your body can digest and burn off: l Only eat food that grows or Roams – nothing

processed or refined (Unilver has just pulled out of the major margarine market: it knows the writing is on the wall) l Only eat food that you could eat Raw – you don’t have to eat it raw but if you could is it digestible? l Only eat food that you Recognise as a natural food – margarine is not food l Only eat food that Rots – if nature can’t break it down neither will your body 2. Never eat late at night. Our bodies are still like those of cavemen. Primitive man got up with the light and retired as it got dark as there was nothing else to do. Eating too much and too late at night leaves our bodies full of undigested food. Our metabolism slows down dramatically at night even if we are wide awake because nature assumes we’re sleeping. Our heart rate slows down which makes digestion more difficult.

3. Limit variety. We need to eat a varied diet but too much variety at mealtimes causes overeating which causes weight gain. Too much variety makes us fat because we gain weight when our appetite drives us to eat too much so we don’t know when to stop.

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buyer who still enjoys driving, though â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the M760Li is the epitome of that. With several driving modes to choose from, sporty drivers are well catered for as throttle response is quickened, gear changes swifter and the whole car feels more taught and agile in bends when its sport setting is active. Flick back to the comfort setting and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different story â&#x20AC;&#x201C; mellower, more relaxed, it eases over bumps DQG Ă RDWV DORQJ EHDXWLIXOO\ ,W¡V an impressive dichotomy.

The looks of the M760Li wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be for everyone, though.

There are some gaudy chrome touches and in the matt grey it looks, dare we say it, a little common. Inside, however, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful place to spend time. Buyers in the UK will predominantly drive themselves, but for those that do get chauffeured around the back seats are arguably more

comfortable than up front.

There are multimedia screens to enjoy, cushioned headrests and massaging, reclining seat backs.

SPACE AND PRACTICALITY The 7 Series does feel a little smaller in the rear than rivals from Mercedes and Audi, though. Up front the driving position is a little cosseting too, with controls wrapped around you, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to get settled and comfortable.

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to 60mph in just 3.6 seconds.

That gives it the impressive title of the fastest accelerating BMW ever made â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not bad for a model thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not even a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;properâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; M car. All that grunt does mean youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pay at the pumps; the M760Li will return 22.1mpg and emits 294g/km.

impressive in the way itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kept under control. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all helped by four-wheel drive that has a rear wheel drive bias when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed. The steering is a little light in the comfort setting, though, especially for track ZRUN EXW Ă LFN LW LQWR VSRUW DQG itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far better.

BEHIND THE WHEEL The BMW is a true Jekyll and Hyde car with distinct personalities behind the wheel.

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VALUE FOR MONEY At ÂŁ132,310, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect to get some goodies thrown in, and fortunately you do.

Lightweight 20-inch alloys, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system and Car Play are included, as is an Advanced Parking System, adaptive LED headlights, a headup display, and massaging seats. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even rear-seat entertainment and a panoramic glass sunroof provided too.

How very generous. Naturally thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an extensive options

list. Executive lounge seating to make rear passengers even more comfortable, night vision and BMW laser headlights are just a few of those you can tick.

VERDICT For petrol heads, the fact BMW perseveres with a V12 is a revelation. In a world where downsizing is the buzzword, it seems hard to believe that a manufacturer would launch a 6.6-litre petrol drinking lump.

Although the market for it will be small, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still very glad it has. OK, so this might not be the M7 that many performance BMW fans crave, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as close to it as weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great fun to drive, sumptuously luxurious and wonderfully relaxing when you want it to be - and all in, a very competent and exciting 7 Series indeed.

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Citizens Advice launches new money-saving project Citizens Advice Sherwood and Newark are looking forward to helping local people be better off with their new project funded by National Lottery, through the Big Lottery Fund. The new £10,000 project aims to save participating individuals or families at least £500 each in a year.

Lesley Barrick, Advice Services Manager, says, “Anyone who would like to take part in this project is welcome to get in touch with us directly. We are also trying to get the message out through local support organisations such as Sure Start, schools, or community groups so that we can reach as many people as possible.”

All participants can expect an individual appointment during which they will be helped to carry out a review of their income and outgoings - to identify what gains can be made and how.

Participants will be offered support to take action or make any changes, with follow-up help for those that need it.

Lesley explains, “We will look at each case individually to make sure the help we offer is achievable and realistic. We will look at household bills to see if people can get better deals, access to grants or potential income entitlement.

Some people may have money worries and need help to manage outstanding debt.

Others may come to us as a precaution to prevent

Sherwood & Newark problems from happening in future. Families might want to take advantage of the project to help them find

money for a future event, or to get their children involved and practising any money management skills they have learned in school. We are excited to see the range of options we can find to help people to save money – and to find what tips people may want to share!”

Anyone interested in participating in Citizens Advice Sherwood and Newark’s Living Well for Less project can get more information at a drop-in advice session or call 01623 861769 to request a call back. Drop-in advice sessions are from 9.30 am until 2.30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday at Keepers Cottage, Riverside Park, Newark, NG24 1BL or on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 5 Forest Court, Ollerton, NG22 9PL. For telephone advice, call 0344 411 1444 (available 10 am until 4 pm).

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Three Types Of Food That Are Poisonous To Your Dog If your dog has ever ingested a poisonous substance, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know the sudden and devastating effect it can have on their health.

Unfortunately, three commonly used foods regularly cause serious issues for dogs, often requiring emergency treatment by a vet.

Chocolate Chocolate contains a poisonous substance called theobromine, which is derived from the cocoa plant. Amongst other symptoms it can cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea, high WHPSHUDWXUH LUUHJXODU KHDUW UK\WKP DQG Ă&#x20AC;WWLQJ Dark chocolate contains more theobromine than milk or white chocolate, and it is not unusual for a dog to need veterinary intervention even when a small amount has been consumed.

Onions, leeks, chives, garlic and shallots All members of the allium family, these foods can cause anaemia

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in dogs and are poisonous both in their raw and cooked form - even something as innocuous as onion gravy can cause a severe reaction in some dogs. They contain organosulphides which attack the red blood cells over a period of time. After a few days you might notice your dog has an upset stomach, is lethargic, sleepy, or breathing rapidly.

Grapes, raisins, currants and sultanas These can all be fatal to your dog, although the dried versions are believed to be more toxic.

Some dogs are able to eat these foods with no ill-effects, but others experience serious illness over a period of several days, with vomiting and diarrhoea, and in some cases kidney failure a few days after ingestion. https://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/ poisons-and-hazards http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/605397/ poisons.pdf

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Beginners Obedience & Agility Classes These classes are available from 6 months of age and will involve the following l Emphasis on obedience l Working on control whilst off the lead l Teaching directional control l Wider variety of commands Again classes and courses will be tailored to individual needs and personal training programmes.

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Fun Trick training sessions This includes jumping through hoops, retrieving dumb bells and climbing.

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