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Karols Korner As Winnie the Pooh sais – it’s another blustery day! We seem to have gone straight from summer to winter! Summer holidays are over and the weather has really turned cold almost overnight! And is it too early to mention Christmas? It seems once summer holidays are over and the weather turns we all start looking towards Christmas and get our sparkle on! Time to start planning the works Christmas party or where the turkey comes from! We had a fantastic week in Ireland showing the poodles, all of them are now qualified for Crufts 2018 and the youngsters are doing well here in the UK too. Have a great month

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Technology – High Tec Horrors Finance - Government Schemes for First Time Buyers and Existing Homeowners 12 & 13 Delighted GCSE Students at Sir William Robertson Academy 14 Parenting - Helping Children To Deal With Big Emotions 18 Competitions 20 New Scampton Airshow ‘A Huge Success’ 22 And Another Thing - Tom And The Man Who Came To Dinner (Part 1) 24 Breast Cancer Awareness 26 Health - You, Your Bones and Osteoporosis 28 Could Brexit Cloud Your Plans To Retire To The Sun 30 Recipe - Beef and Pepper Stroganoff 34 Short Story - The Vengeful Goat 36 Home & Interiors - Designing A Dressing Room 40 Horoscopes - October 2017 42 Gardening - Gardeners In Glass Houses 46 Cake & Bake - Chocolate And Orange Puddings 48 A Brief History of London 54 Reims - A Royal City at the Heart of Champagne 56 Motoring - Renault Zoe 60 & 61 Puzzles

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HIGH-TEC HORRORS When your gadgets go bump in the night Some of the scariest things don’t make very good costumes: nobody’s going to go to a fancy dress party as The Laptop Full Of Orange Juice, The Stolen Smartphone or The Family Photos That Got Deleted By Accident. But unfortunately such horrors do exist. How can you ensure that they don’t give you nightmares? 7KH ÀUVW VWHS WR DYRLG DQ\ NLQG RI GLJLWDO GLVDVWHU is to have backups of anything important. You FDQ GR WKDW LQ VHYHUDO ZD\V \RX FDQ FRS\ ÀOHV to an external hard disk; you can upload them to an online service such as Microsoft OneDrive or Yahoo’s Flickr; or you can backup to CD-R or DVD. That latter option is the least safe, though, because discs can easily be lost or damaged. We prefer the online option, as it ensures our backups are kept far, far away in the event of emergency. Keeping up-to-date backups means that even if your hardware suffers a horrible fate, your LPSRUWDQW ÀOHV \RXU IDPLO\ SKRWRV SHUKDSV RU the book you’re secretly writing - don’t go with it. If your device is lost or stolen there are a few things you can try. Apple and Android phones and WDEOHWV KDYH D ´Ã€QG P\ GHYLFHµ RSWLRQ IRU $SSOH it’s Find My Phone in iCloud, and in Android LW·V JRRJOH FRP DQGURLG ÀQG 7KH ODWWHU HYHQ includes Android TVs, if you have one. You can use the services to make the device play a sound if you think you’ve just put it somewhere nearby or to display a message urging WKH ÀQGHU WR FDOO EXW \RX can also use them to lock the device and erase all the data on it, rendering it useless to any thief or to 1 DQ\RQH ZKR ÀQGV LW 6

One of the most common digital disasters is water damage: a drink spilled on a laptop, or a smartphone dropped in liquid. If that 2 happens to you, stop immediately - and we mean immediately, because every second counts - and turn it off; if it’s a laptop, turn it upside down so the keyboard is facing downwards and the liquid can drip out. Wipe any wet surfaces, unplug every cable and leave it on top of a towel for at least 24 hours in a warm, dry place. Don’t try to fast-forward by using a hair dryer, as its heat can damage delicate components. When you’re absolutely sure it’s dry turn it back on and look for signs of weird behaviour: if it doesn’t work properly, you’ll need to take it to a repair shop. With phones the process is much the same, but you might get better results if you put the phone in a bag of uncooked rice. Rice is ultra-absorbent and can help dry your phone out more quickly. $V IRU RXU ÀQDO KRUURU DFFLGHQWDOO\ GHOHWHG ÀOHV you can get them back if you move quickly. 7KDW·V EHFDXVH ZKHQ \RX WUDVK D ÀOH LW GRHVQ·W actually get deleted; instead, it’s marked as ´RND\ WR RYHU ZULWHµ ,I \RX FDQ JHW WR LW EHIRUH it’s overwritten you can usually get it back, even if you’ve emptied the recycle bin. Our go-to app IRU UHFRYHULQJ ÀOHV LV 5HFXYD ZZZ UHFXYD FRP which works on Windows, on camera memory cards and on USB sticks too. There’s a free version for simple recovery jobs. Main Image- HP Spectre laptop. 1. Find My Device on Google.com. 2. Recuva data recovery software.

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Finance

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Government Schemes for First-Time Buyers and Existing Homeowners

If you’re an existing homeowner wanting to move up the property ladder, or are looking to buy your first home, a number of government schemes could help you make that investment. From boosting your savings for a deposit to buying a share in a property, take a look below at the main government initiatives to find one that suit your circumstances. HELP TO BUY ISA Eligibility • First-time buyers only. • Purchase price of up to £250,000 (£450,000 in London). • You must live in the property. • It must be your only home.

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EQUITY LOAN (IN ENGLAND) Eligibility • Applies to new-builds only. • First-time buyers and existing homeowners may be eligible. • Property purchase price up to £600,000 in England. • You must live in the property, and not sub-let it. • It must be your only property. • The home must be purchased from a registered Help to Buy builder. • You cannot use a partexchange deal on your old home.

• The government loans you up to 20% of the deposit (up to 40% in London). • You don’t have to pay loan fees for the first five years. • In year six, a charge of 1.75% of the loan becomes payable - this increases each year in line with the Retail Prices Index plus 1%. • An Equity Loan can be repaid at any time, with 10% of the property’s market value being the minimum repayment needed. • The loan must be repaid after 25 years or when you sell your home. SHARED OWNERSHIP Eligibility You may be eligible for the Shared Ownership scheme if your annual household income is £80,000 or less (£90,000 or less in London) and: • This is your first home. • You have been a homeowner, but are now unable to afford a property. • You already use the shared ownership scheme.

How it works Also known as shared equity, you own your home using the equity loan scheme, purchasing a proportion of the property up front with the remainder being paid back over a pre-agreed term.

How it works You purchase between 25% and 75% of the property outright and pay a subsidised rent on the outstanding portion. You may be able to purchase more shares until you own the whole property, and the rent is reduced proportionately.

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How it works The government boosts your Help to Buy ISA savings by 25%, up to a maximum of £3,000, so for every £100 you save into the ISA you will receive an additional £25 from the government. If you and a partner are saving for your first home together, you can each open a Help to Buy ISA and take advantage of a savings boost of up to £6,000 in total.

month, and make an initial deposit of £1,200. • The minimum bonus paid is £400, so you need to save at least £1,600 to make a claim. • Your solicitor needs to claim the bonus when you are close to purchasing the property. • It cannot be used for the indirect costs of purchase, such as professional fees, or the deposit which is usually required when you exchange contracts.

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Use Locally - Issue 54 October 2017 the property’s value at the time. • If you decide to sell your home, the housing association has a right to buy it from you or to find a buyer. • There is an Older People’s Shared Ownership (OPSO) scheme and a disabled person’s scheme for people with a long-term disability. • Shared ownership properties will be leasehold rather than freehold. STARTER HOME SCHEME The Starter Home scheme is the latest government initiative to help first-time buyers in England onto the property ladder. Although not yet fully up and running, these are the latest eligibility criteria and details known. Eligibility • First-time buyers aged

between 23 and 40. • Maximum household income of £80,000 (£90,000 in London). • Must have a mortgage. How it works The government is offering a minimum discount of 20% on a property’s market value, so purchasers will need a mortgage of up to 80%. The purchase price after the discount can be up to £250,000 (£450,000 in London). Details • There will be restrictions on the resale or letting of the property for 15 years after purchase. • Starter homes under this scheme will be exempt from the Community Infrastructure Levy, which house builders normally have to pay to local authorities.

• You can register your interest in this scheme online. What has caused a housing crisis in recent years? A rise in the UK population, falling numbers of new-build properties and high prices in certain areas of the country have all combined to create a dire need for affordable housing. If you’re in this situation, hopefully one of these schemes will help you on to the property ladder sooner rather than later. www.helptobuy.gov.uk www.ownyourhome.gov. uk/scheme/starter-homes www.thebureauinvestigates. com/explainers/what-isaffordable-housing-a-bureauguide

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Delighted GCSE Students at Sir William Robertson Academy Students from Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn are delighted with their GCSE success with many gaining A* and grades 8 and 9 across several subjects. Sophie Cooknell from Welbourn is celebrating with fantastic results in her eleven GCSEs with a 9 in Maths equating to higher than an A* with the new grading system, 4 A*s in Further Maths, Physics, French and Catering & Hospitality, 3 A’s in History, Chemistry and Biology and Grade 6’s in English Language and English Literature (equivalent to the high end of Grade B). Sophie will be staying on in the Sixth Form to study A Levels. Kerry May from Ancaster was absolutely delighted with her results gaining A*s in History, Additional Science and Catering & Hospitality, a Grade 8 for Maths (equivalent to an A*), A’s in Science & Media Studies, Grade 6 in English Literature and English Language and a B in German. Chloe Sloan from Coddington secured an A* in German, a Grade 8 in Maths, English Literature and English Language (equivalent A*), A’s for Additional Science, History, Further Maths, Science and PE, a B for Resistant Materials and BB for PE Double Award. Other students who did exceptionally well included Diljit Atwal from Cranwell with a Grade 8 in Maths (equivalent A*), A’s in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Further Maths, a Distinction* in the European

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Sophie Cooknell from Welbourn with friend Caitlin MacNeill from Cranwell

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

Jamie Redmond from Fernwood with his parents

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

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

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Use Locally - Issue 54 October 2017 Barnby in the Willows gain A’s in Business Studies and Resistant Materials, B’s in Science, Additional Science and History, Grade 6’s in English Language and English Literature and a Grade 4 in Maths. The majority of these students will be joining the Sixth Form along with over 50 others as they move into Year 12 to study their AS/A2 courses. Six students from other local schools will also be joining the flourishing Sixth Form which celebrated its best ever A Level results last week.. Mr Mark Guest, Headteacher commented: “The school matched its excellent results from last year with 54% of students gaining GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4-9. This is an outstanding achievement as the new GCSEs are designed to be much tougher and to raise the bar for all students nationally. Our congratulations go to all of our students and their families. In the light of these excellent results we are looking forward to welcoming record numbers into our Sixth Form.” The school is driven by the aim to ASPIRE and this directs the work of all staff and pupils. In recent years it has become one of the most sought after schools in Lincolnshire, with parents recognising the benefits of choosing a very successful school in a safe, rural setting with superb pastoral care. The addition of the Sixth Form facility means that parents are confident that their children can continue their education in this supportive environment with high academic results. Sir William Robertson Academy is delighted as being judged as

Jade Blenkinship from Harrowby, Grantham

Jade and Jessica celebrating their news

Tom Godfrey from Wellingore with Reuben Jess from Heckington

Sophie Cooknell, Jessica Magan, Jade Blenkinship & Caitlin MacNeill

‘Good’ in all areas of the school following its Ofsted inspection in June 2015. The inspection report praised developments across the school, highlighting the progress and behaviour of pupils and their engagement in their learning as a particular strength. All aspects of the school were inspected ranging from leadership and management; behaviour and safety of pupils; quality of teaching; achievement of pupils to its Sixth Form provision and found all areas to be ‘Good’. The school has been recognised as being one of the ‘Top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England’ in a recent letter from a letter from Nick Gibb MP – Minister of State for Schools (February 2016). It is the Best Performing Secondary School (similar schools) within a 75 mile radius (DFE Performance Tables 2015 & 2016). The school offers comprehensive education for 11-18 year olds and is quite unique with its safe, rural location between the villages of Welbourn and Leadenham but easily accessible from Newark, Grantham, Sleaford and Lincoln and surrounding villages – with school buses serving each of these areas.

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Helping Children To Deal With Big Emotions by Kate Duggan kateduggan.co.uk

It can be bewildering when your child has a meltdown, as the reason for it often seems pretty minor. However, while children may think they’re upset because their sibling got an extra sweet or because they want to carry on watching TV, there’s often an underlying issue. Tiredness, hunger and sugar crashes can all make children over-emotional. Of course, children often won’t realise why they’re feeling like they do and may be very quick to tell you that no they’re not hungry, they’re cross because you’re just being SO UNFAIR. Children also often store up any anxieties and let them loose in a safe place, i.e. at home. An argument with a friend at school, for instance, can result in a shouting match over switching the TV off at home. Or, if your child is worried that you might love their siblings more than you love them, a perceived unfairness can be a trigger to letting that worry come out. A worry box can be a useful tool for discovering any underlying anxieties that may be bothering your child. Help 14

them to decorate a cardboard box and write ‘Our worry box’ on the side. Encourage your child to write down when something is worrying them, and to pop it in the box. If they’re too young to write their worry down, they could draw it or ask you to write it for them. Just the act of getting it down on paper can sometimes help children to work through the issue. Pick a quiet time, when your child seems at ease, to take out a piece of paper and discuss the worry. If your child is still feeling anxious about the issue, they can put it back in the box. Otherwise they can throw it away. COPING WITH A MELTDOWN A meltdown is usually fast and furious, but short lived. Speaking in a low, soothing voice can help children to calm down. Just repeating that they’re OK and that you’re here can be all that’s needed. Keeping calm when you’re being screamed at is certainly GLIĂ€FXOW EXW UHFLSURFDWLQJ ZLOO just escalate the situation. If you need to walk away and take a few minutes to breathe deeply, then do so. Young children aren’t always

capable of logic, so attempting to reason with them often won’t help. Likewise, telling them to calm down, to stop crying, or to ‘suck it up’ will just make things worse. While giving in to your child’s demands can sometimes diffuse the situation, it won’t uncover any underlying causes for the meltdown and can make things worse in the long run. That being said, it’s always a good idea to properly consider their request before a situation escalates. It’s often very easy to say ‘no’ without actually considering whether there’s room to meet halfway. Once your child has calmed down, you might want to sit with them while they eat a nonsugary snack. Big emotions can be scary and tiring for children. It will take years for them to develop the mental capacity to be able to properly control their emotions, so don’t try to make them feel guilty about losing control. Instead, ask whether they want to talk about what just happened and about how they’re feeling. A hug can go a long way towards making both of you feel better too.

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YEAR 5 AND 6

OPEN EVENING Thursday 5 October 2017 at 6.00pm The Suthers School is a new 11–18 free school serving the town of Newark-on-Trent and the surrounding areas. Developed by the Nova Education Trust, which also runs Toot Hill School (Ofsted Outstanding) in Bingham, The Suthers School will be offering 90 places to Year 7 students for entry in September 2018. The school is currently housed in temporary accommodation at Toot Hill School before moving to its permanent location in Fernwood, Newark, in the spring of 2019. If your child is currently in Year 5 or 6 and you would like to find out more about the unique educational ethos of The Suthers School and the excellent opportunities we can offer your child, we invite you to attend our Open Evening on Thursday 5 October at The Suthers Building, Toot Hill School, The Banks, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8BL. Doors open at 6.00pm.

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2017 Lincoln Castle Autumn Events There is always something happening at award winning Lincoln Castle – autumn weekends until Sunday 15th October, you can meet a variety of Castle Characters who perform short dramas about the life of the Victorian Prison. On Lincolnshire Day – Sunday 1st October there will be free tours of the Castle Grounds. Before then you can enjoy a night under the stars as Luna Cinema returns with A Knights Tale on Fri 22nd September and the Oscar winning La La Land on Sunday 24th September. There are twilight tours giving visitors an exclusive after-hours experience and a fascinating insight into the Castle's story, and the annual Lincoln Sausage Festival returns on Sat 14th October. Check out www.lincolncastle.com for all the details. Here's some of the highlights coming up soon;

The Romans Are Back! Sat 21st & Sun 22nd October In AD43 the Roman Emperor Claudius and an army of 40,000 soldiers arrived on the south coast of Britain. Later, between AD50-60 the Ninth Legion Hispana had arrived in Lincoln. The Romans built a legionary fortress at the top of the hill. The fortress was defended by a deep ditch with an earth bank held in place with timber and with wooden towers at intervals along the wall. Four gateways were built; North, South, East and West, the remains of some of these buildings can still be seen today.

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From about AD90 the site became a colonia, a selfgoverning town for retired legionaries, named Lindum Colonia which stood at the junction of two major Roman roads, the Ermine Street running north from London to York and the Fosse Way. For October half term the Imperial Army of Rome once again returns to Lincoln. See the fully armoured soldiers drill and demonstrate a variety of weapons under the instruction of the Centurion. The world famous Ermine Street Guard, celebrating their 45th year of Roman military re-enactment, will perform displays including iconic Legionary soldiers parading and drilling alongside the Auxiliary soldiers and also displaying some of the infantry battle formations. A pair of mounted Roman cavalry troopers will also join them with dynamic display of their horseback skills. The display will conclude each day with demonstrations of Roman artillery where both the Onager and Ballistas will be used in impressive displays of hurling missiles the length of the lawns inside the Castle and there's a chance for junior visitors to enlist in the army too! There's even chance to take a visit to the Roman surgeon too for all those battlefield injuries! Event 11am – 4.30pm. Castle Attractions 10am – 4pm, Castle Grounds close at 4.30pm Gruesome & Spooky Prison Mon 23rd to Sun 29th October Especially for Family visitors for half term, step inside the Victorian Prison and you will be sure to meet some unsavoury characters from Victorian England. Hear ghastly tales and meet some vile people. In anticipation of Hallowe'en, the Victorian Prison is the ideal

setting for a family visit – you can meet the Victorian surgeon and the grave digger. The hangman's wife will be able to tell you all about his work and you might even find a fortune teller. Together these characters will be able to tell you all about life in Victorian times – but too scary! The characters can be found throughout the Victorian Prison – seek them out before they find you! Event 11am – 4pm. Castle Attractions 10am – 4pm. Victorian Night of Fear Tues 31st October For 1 night only – on All Hallows Eve, Lincoln Castle plays host to a variety of characters from the dark side of history. Especially produced for an adult and older child audience you will come face to face, after dark, with a sinister gathering of costumed characters – the Undertaker, the Hangman, the Fortune Teller and the Scientist. Inside the Prison and in the Exercise yard keep a look out for the Grace diggers, the Medium and the Surgeon amongst other sinister characters of the night. They can be found in the shadows in the Victorian Prison and will willingly tell the more unsettling tales of their trade and of the Victorian underworld of nefarious folk, gruesome stories and unscrupulous practices. Not for the faint hearted, visitors are invited to walk through the Prison and encounter these characters, ask questions and discover for yourself this darker side of history. For this special evening there are 2 admissions at 7pm and also at 9pm. Limited tickets on sale at www.lincolncastle.com

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New Scampton Airshow ‘A Huge Success’ The inaugural Scampton Airshow has been hailed by organisers as a huge success with more than 50,000 people attending the event at RAF Scampton over the weekend. In total, 104 aircraft took part in the airshow, 41 in the flying display and 63 in the static line-up.

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around the airshow to the delight of the many visitors. On the ground, visitors could view seldom seen gems provided by Scampton-based Hawker Hunter Aviation including a Sukhoi Su-22M4, a Buccaneer and a former Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom. They were joined by a quartet of rare visitors from the Swedish AF Historic Flight. Guests who attended the airshow included the Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach; Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier and the last surviving British member of the legendary Dambusters Raid, 95-year-old George ‘Johnny’ Johnson. Other special guests included the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Toby Dennis; Gainsborough MP, Sir Edward Leigh; the High Sheriff of Lincolnshire, Andrew Clark and Lincolnshire County Council CEO Tony McArdle. Representing

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Worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men aged 50 and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October aims to raise osteoporosis awareness. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones weaken and decrease in density, increasing the likelihood of fractures. The high incidence of fractures in the over-50s is mostly due to weakened bones. Although osteoporosis can affect any bone, the wrists, hips and spine are the most commonly affected. WHO IS AT RISK? Women are generally at greater risk than men, as falling oestrogen levels during the menopause affect bone density. Women are at even higher risk if they: • Experience menopause or have a hysterectomy before age 45. • Over-exercise or diet, stopping their periods for more than six months. Other risk factors include: • Overactive thyroid or parathyroid glands. • Adrenal gland or pituitary gland disorders. • Family history of osteoporosis or hip fracture. • A BMI of 19 or less. • Long-term high-dose corticosteroid use (e.g. for arthritis or asthma). 26

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Could Brexit Cloud Your Plans To Retire In The Sun? by Kate McLelland When the TV programme “A Place in the Sun� launched in the year 2000, international travel was becoming easier and cheaper thanks to the birth of low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair. The show was intended to demonstrate how simple it could be for British residents to buy a home - or a second home - in countries such as Spain, France or Portugal. The prospect of owning a place in the sun was particularly tempting for older people planning their retirement, as cheaper EU property prices allowed downsizers to retain some capital from the sale of their UK homes. Legislation allowing the free movement of EU citizens made it easy to take up residence in another country and travel freely without the need for visas, while reciprocal EU healthcare arrangements provided access to free medical treatment. Thanks to Brexit, the picture is changing. Earlier this year a report by Spain’s Association of Land and Commercial Registrars revealed that British demand for second homes had reduced by 30% since the referendum, while estate agents on some of the more popular Greek islands reported an even sharper decline, with

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On the 5th, the Full Moon will tempt you into commanding the spotlight. Instead of taking all the credit for an accomplishment, you would be wise to share it with the entire team. A gracious attitude will win the approval of both your colleagues and bosses alike. The New Moon on the 19th will find you bending over backwards to get someone's attention.

TAURUS April 21st - May 21st Early in the month, travelling could put you on the path of romance. Falling in love with someone who has a charming manner is a distinct possibility. A close relationship will give you added strength at the middle of the month. This would be a good time for getting engaged or married or signing a business agreement. On the 19th, the New Moon will disrupt your regular routine.

Finances are looking good in the first few days of October making this is a great time to land a new and better paid job. The New Moon on the 19th will darken your normally sunny outlook. Try not to feel too gloomy. Listening to uplifting music, watching upbeat movies and reading inspirational books will be welcome diversions from troubling current events.

VIRGO August 24th - Sept 23rd A love affair will put a special spring in your step that's impossible to ignore in early October. On the 5th, the Full Moon will put an unexpected strain on your budget. It may be necessary to cover expenses while your business or romantic partner looks for work. The New Moon on the 19th will bring more demoralising news about a money matter.

SAGITTARIUS November 23rd - Dec 21st You have the potential to reach new heights in your career at the beginning of the month. Don't hesitate to apply for a promotion or a better paid position during this golden period. On the 19th, the New Moon will mark the start of a creative project. Working with a team will be stressful so conserve your resources.

CAPRICORN December 22nd - Jan 20th Don't be shy about sharing your expertise in the early days of the month. Friends will be especially supportive during the middle of October. Accept offers of help, especially if you feel a little overwhelmed. The New Moon on the 19th could bring some unwanted attention. It may be necessary to take the blame for someone else's mistakes.

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You could find an ideal living situation in the early days of October. This is a terrific time to buy a home, sign a lease or refinance your mortgage. On the 5th, you'll seek the company of friends. Beware of overindulging at a party or you'll regret it later. The New Moon on the 19th warns against falling for an unconventional newcomer.

CANCER June 22nd - July 23rd A close and loving ambiance at the beginning of the month will make you feel as if you can move mountains. The Full Moon on the 5th will mark a big shakeup on the career front. You may not want to stay with your current employer as a result. On the 19th, the New Moon will put strain on your domestic life. Find a way to spend more time on the things you love.

The Full Moon on the 5th will draw your attention to a close relationship. Be more attentive to your best friend, romantic partner or workaday colleagues. You've been wrapped up in your own affairs; taking the focus off yourself will strengthen this bond. On the 19th, the New Moon will tempt you to change your image. Don't do anything radical.

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The Full Moon on the 5th will bring your attention to routine tasks you've been neglecting. Clear your schedule to run errands, return messages and submit paperwork. Your career prospects will get a boost toward the middle of the month. On the 19th, the New Moon could create legal troubles. Instead of going to court, it may be better to pay a fine.

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Gardeners In Glass Houses by Pippa Greenwood

If you can possibly squeeze a greenhouse in to your garden, it’ll be a purchase you won’t regret. A greenhouse will literally transform your gardening activities and open up a whole new range of possibilities - but what should you get and where should you put it?

can be sure you will eventually wish it was larger. Most of the initial costs rise by a relatively small amount as the size of the greenhouse increases, so save up a little longer if necessary. But any greenhouse is better than none, so if space or budget only allow for a 4ft x 4ft, then still go for it!

A greenhouse needs to be sited well away from large trees. These not only make for shady conditions that will reduce light getting to the plants inside the greenhouse, but falling branches or other tree debris also increase the risk of damage to the glass as well as the guttering becoming clogged.

Most greenhouses have a frame made from wood or metal (most commonly aluminium). Which you choose will really depend on personal preference: many prefer the look of wood, but it will need regular maintenance unless it is western red cedar. Whichever you choose, make sure it is sturdily constructed, especially if you live in a windprone area.

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In the height of summer a greenhouse will soon heat up, and temperatures can rise to the extent that plants will be damaged or even killed. Plenty of ventilation helps to reduce the temperature and also allows for better air circulation, so reducing problems with plant diseases etc. Consider roof vents as well, which aid air circulation and are an HVSHFLDOO\ HIÀFLHQW ZD\ WR OHW excess heat escape.

Make sure that the doorway to your greenhouse is wide enough for easy access. Occasionally you see some that are so skinny you’d struggle to get through them if you were carrying anything heavy or bulky. If possible choose one wide enough for you to push a wheelbarrow through with ease – this will make jobs such as changing the border soil or just bringing in compost so much easier. A greenhouse should be erected on a solid base perhaps paving slabs, concrete or bricks - or on a skirt or surround of paving or concrete. The choice needs to be made at the outset, and your supplier will be able to advise on what is best for the greenhouse you choose. I prefer to have a solid path up the centre of the greenhouse (essential for practicality) and then an open bed up one or both sides. The advantage of a bed is that you FDQ ÀOO LW IXOO RI TXDOLW\ VRLO DQG plant directly into it, making maintenance of crops such as tomatoes an awful lot easier. A solid base means you will need to grow greenhouse crops in containers. When you’re placing the order,

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History A Brief History of London By Catherine Rose

It is said that at Vauxhall, you can spot 6,000-year-old timbers in the Thames at low tide. But it was the Roman invasion 2,000 years ago that really put our capital on the map. The Romans built their port settlement by the Thames in 43AD on land that today lies between Cannon Street and the Tower of London. No one is certain where the name for their town, Londinium, originated, but some have suggested it is derived from the Celtic word ‘lond’ meaning ‘wild’. After the original settlement was burnt down by Queen Boudicca, the town was rebuilt DQG IRUWLÀHG DQG /RQGLQLXP eventually stretched from London Wall in the north to Southwark in the south. Built mainly of ragstone that was quarried at Maidstone in Kent, the Roman city covered 330 acres and was surrounded by a 20-foot high wall. Although the wall no longer exists, it is still possible to walk along its route and to note the place names that relate to the original city gates: Ludgate, New Gate, Aldersgate, 48

Moorgate, Bishopsgate and Aldgate. The Romans abandoned London in 410AD to defend Rome, which was being attacked by Germanic tribes. The Anglo-Saxons moved in some two hundred years later, establishing a new settlement around today’s Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square area, calling it Lundenwic. They traded wool and woollen cloth for which London became renowned. Following the Viking invasion and a brief takeover of London in the mid-800s, the AngloSaxon King Alfred, who was based in Winchester, regained control of London in 886 while the Vikings moved north and to parts of the east of England. Alfred re-used some of the ROG 5RPDQ IRUWLÀFDWLRQV WR build a more secure town between Blackfriars and the Tower of London, renaming it Lundenburh. The abandoned port near Covent Garden became known as ‘Ealdwic’ meaning ‘old settlement’ from which its current name of Aldwych derives.

This was a time of relative political stability in England, with the Vikings ruling in the north and east of England, the Angles in the north-west over an area known as Mercia, and the Saxons in Wessex which covered the south of England (with the exception of Cornwall that remained under Celtic rule). Crowned at the church he built, Westminster Abbey, the penultimate Anglo-Saxon king Saint Edward the Confessor, who ruled from 1042 to January 1066, was responsible for much new building in London. He rebuilt the old Roman London Bridge (in wood) and erected a palace for himself Westminster - that today forms the Houses of Parliament. Edward’s successor, Harold, was famously defeated by William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. One of the ÀUVW WKLQJV WKDW :LOOLDP WKH Conqueror built was the Tower of London. This was one of a network of castles that he erected throughout England as SDUW RI KLV IRUWLÀFDWLRQ VWUDWHJ\ The ‘White Tower’ at the Tower of London is the remains of his original castle that was a Royal residence until 1500. After William was crowned, the name London came into common use, although it is often seen spelled in diverse ways during this time such as Londoun, Lunden and Lundin. The boundary of the city was roughly the square mile that we know as the City of London and other areas such as Westminster, originally a religious centre, were separate from it. The City of London and the City

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Use Locally - Issue 54 October 2017 of Westminster were joined by road and river routes. When Westminster gained importance as a seat of rule for Church, royalty and government, these routes began to be used regularly for State processions. In 1172, work started on London Bridge to rebuild it in stone. It took 33 years to complete and was an impressive 19-arched structure in use for 600 years. By this time, many churches had been built throughout the capital and, in turn, the wealthy Church Ă€QDQFHG PXFK RI /RQGRQ¡V building. St Paul’s Cathedral was erected in 1200 on the site of the original Anglo-Saxon church of the same name. Gothic in style, it was noted for LWV PDJQLĂ€FHQW VSLUH XQWLO LW ZDV struck by lightning in 1561. Worse years were to come, however. Following numerous outbreaks of bubonic plague or

Black Death that had begun in Europe as early as 1347, The Great Plague struck London in 1665 and lasted eighteen months, killing nearly a quarter of London’s population. This was closely followed by the Great Fire of London in 1666. Starting in a bakery in Pudding Lane, it totally destroyed the medieval city inside the old Roman wall including St Paul’s. The cathedral was subsequently redesigned and rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren as the famous building we know today. By the 1700s, areas of London had become distinctly divided in terms of the rich and poor. There had been much new construction (the erection of timber-framed buildings had been banned) but there was also a growing proliferation of slums. With little help and overcrowding, the poorest turned to a life of prostitution or

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Hobbies You’re Never Alone With A Book Club By Kate McLelland Who said reading was a solitary occupation? These days, thanks to the popularity RI ERRN FOXEV \RX·OO ÀQG ERRN ORYHUV WKURXJKRXW WKH ZRUOG coming together to socialise DQG VKDUH WKHLU YLHZV $QG DYLG UHDGHUV ZKR FDQ·W PHHW IDFH WR IDFH ZLOO ÀQG SOHQW\ RI online platforms where they can discuss the books they KDYH HQMR\HG ZLWK RWKHUV 7KH PDLQ REMHFWLYH RI D ERRN FOXE LV WR LQYLWH D JURXS RI SHRSOH WR UHDG D QRYHO RU ZRUN RI QRQ ÀFWLRQ LQ WKHLU own time and then come together in a social setting LQ RUGHU WR GLVFXVV LW 6RPH book clubs meet in group members’ homes - where food and drink matching a ERRN·V WKHPH LV RIWHQ VHUYHG while others meet in libraries, SXEV RU FRPPXQLW\ FHQWUHV These gatherings are usually informal in nature, with few set rules, although limits may be set on the time allowed IRU FRQYHUVDWLRQV WKDW DUH QRW related to books! A HISTORY OF BOOK CLUBS $OWKRXJK LW·V KDUG WR SLQ GRZQ the actual date when book clubs emerged, it has been suggested that the trend 50

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Reims A Royal City at the Heart of Champagne By Solange Hando In the Champagne region, just 45 minutes east of Paris, the colourful city of Reims owes its fame to history and some of the world’s most illustrious vineyards. Here champagne is almost an everyday treat, but on special occasions you might meet the lovely Queen of Champagne draped in a crinoline holding up to 100 glasses, full to the brim. The Romans planted the vines and by the end of the ÀUVW PLOOHQQLXP WKH ZLQH KDG earned its place on royal tables. This was a still white wine made from black grapes but, when bottled, bubbles arising during the second fermentation could cause explosions. Even Dom PÊrignon, the local monk who greatly improved it, tried hard to suppress them. Yet as early as 1531, sparkling wine had been successfully produced in Limoux near Carcassonne, and when the problem was eventually solved in Champagne, sparkling wine quickly gained favour. Today, champagne is on the scene wherever you go in this endearing city, even in the cathedral. Almost totally destroyed in WWI, Notre-Dame has been painstakingly rebuilt, including its old stained glass windows, including a panel dedicated to wine making 54

and Dom PÊrignon. Bright contemporary windows by Chagall are a stunning contrast, while the latest addition is a gift from Angela Merkel as a sign of reconciliation. Many of the statues and sculptures are copies of the originals which are kept in the adjoining Palais du Tau, the former archbishop’s palace, alongside royal treasures. Royal? Just walk down the aisle and you will see a plaque marking the spot where &ORYLV WKH ÀUVW .LQJ RI WKH Franks, was baptized by St RÊmi on Christmas Day 496, followed by 3,000 of his men. According to legend, the king was anointed with a miraculous oil carried by a dove. The oil was later stored in St RÊmi’s Abbey and only brought to the cathedral for coronations, returned to its rightful home after the ceremony in exchange for hostages the monks kept just in case. Altogether 25 French kings were crowned in Reims Cathedral, the last one in 1825. Most notable perhaps was Charles VII, who regained his throne during the Hundred Years War aided by the charismatic John of Arc. Charging on horseback, sword drawn, her statue rises dramatically in front of the cathedral.

Back in town, trams glide quietly through the streets while visitors and locals lunch on Erlon Square, ‘ the ChampsElysĂŠes’ of Reims, guarded by the slender SubĂŠ fountain and its Victory statue. Others relax in the parks, wander around gleaming stores and quaint shopping arcades or head for St RĂŠmi, now a basilica, the Fine Arts Museum or the ‘MusĂŠe de la Reddition’ where at 2.41am, on May 7th 1945, the German High Command surrendered unconditionally to the Allies in the school which served as their headquarters. Today, Reims hosts concerts and exhibitions DOO \HDU URXQG Ă€UVW FODVV WKHDWUH shows and festivals, celebrating Champagne, folk culture or the legendary Joan of Arc. But no visit to the city would be complete without a guided tour in a Champagne House, such as Veuve Cliquot, named after a 27 year old widow who in 1804, well ahead of her time, took over her husband’s business. Cavernous chalk pits, originally dug by the Romans for building material, are now the Cliquot wine cellars, a vast underground maze stretching for 25km on three levels and storing 100 million bottles of champagne in perfect conditions.

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The Life List

TURN ON THE WATERWORKS – Use a sprinkler.

The Garden Code

ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER – Aerate the compost pile.

Gardeners can be a funny lot. Whether it’s getting up in the small hours to hunt for slugs, or saving cardboard boxes (and keeping them dry!) ready for the compost, you can’t fault their dedication. It’s as if they live in their own little world and talk their own language…

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FORLORN – To be dismayed at the clover and dandelions ruining your grass. CONCEDE – Those discount packets from garden centres that never seem to amount to anything. HOEING – To laugh at some else’s overgrown and unruly vegetable patch.

BORDER PATROL – The ceaseless quest to keep your prize dahlias and salvias healthy and safe.

POTHOLING – Creating drainage in homemade plant holders.

GRASP THE NETTLE – An easy one to understand! A gloved weeding session, followed by a delicious soup (or the beginnings of a nitrogen rich plant feed). HAS-BEENS ² (QMR\LQJ D ÁDJHROHW KDUYHVW BAMBOOZLE – Confuse yourself by excessive use of garden canes. A NET GAIN – To protect your berries from the birds.

HEDGE FUND – Money set aside for privet, Pittosporum and topiary.

CAGE FIGHTER – Belatedly rush to enmesh your raised bed before it becomes a restaurant for pests.

THE PLOT THICKENS – I should have added organic matter to improve drainage in my clay soil.

A SLUGGISH START – What happened to all your lettuce plants after it rained.

MAKE A BEELINE – To plant rows of alliums, catmint, lupins and sedum for pollinators.

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Renault Zoe Impressive Electric Range For A Small Price Tag by James Baggot

With its new Z.E.40 battery, the Renault Zoe now boasts a realworld range of up to 184 miles. Simon Davis puts it to the test.

however, and Renault says that in the real world this will be closer to 184 miles in summer and 124 miles in the winter.

You could think of the Renault Zoe as the rather hilarious little Twizy quadricycle’s older sister. Whereas the Twizy is has its limitations, the Zoe is a proper FDU ZLWK ÀYH VHDWV D ERRW DQG a useable real-world electric driving range.

WHAT’S UNDER THE BONNET? 2XU WHVW YHKLFOH ZDV ÀWWHG ZLWK Renault’s R90 electric motor. This unit develops a modest 91bhp and 220Nm of torque, which allows for a 0-60mph time 13.3 seconds and a top speed of 84mph. This means the Zoe is considerably slower than most conventional cars, as well as the Hyundai Ioniq Electric.

Not only is the Zoe a family car, it’s also a zero-emissions YHKLFOH PHDQLQJ LW TXDOLÀHV IRU the government’s full £4,500 plug-in car grant. This helps bring the Zoe’s price down to a lowly £14,245, but doesn’t include the mandatory monthly battery hire fee. WHAT’S NEW? 5HQDXOW ÀUVW LQWURGXFHG WKH Zoe back in 2013. Since then, however, the electric car has been facelifted for the 2017 model year and gains a new 250-mile battery – the Z.E.40. There’s also the new Signature Nav top-level trim.

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The Zoe comes as standard with a home-charging unit, so you’ll be able to replenish its batteries in as little as seven hours. Obviously, the Zoe doesn’t emit any CO2 either, so you won’t have to worry about paying vehicle excise duty. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO DRIVE? While the electric motor’s instant torque will get you up to 30mph in a timely fashion – which is

Around town, however, the Zoe is perfectly capable. There’s plenty of visibility afforded by the fairly high driving position, and its relatively small size means it’s easy to slot into tighter spaces. The Zoe isn’t exactly amazing dynamically, though. It’s quite a tall car, so there’s a fair amount of lean through the corners when pressing on. The steering is also rather vague, and it will take a bit of time to get used to the regenerative brakes, which are rather grabby. However, if you stick to low-speed city driving, \RX¡OO Ă€QG WKH =RH LV FRPIRUWDEOH and incredibly easy to drive. HOW DOES IT LOOK? To our eyes at least, the Zoe is quite a pretty little car. There’s something very chic about its looks – which is no doubt a by-product of its French roots. With the possible exception of the Tesla Model S, the Zoe is actually one of the most attractive-looking EVs on sale today. While it may also be one of the most affordable, it certainly doesn’t look “cheapâ€? and will look right at home when

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This new battery is the most important update for the Zoe, however, as it dramatically increases its appeal compared with its rivals. The 250-mile range is based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC),

However, this won’t pose too much of a problem, as the Zoe will likely spend most of its time driving in busy urban environments. Here, the instant torque provided by the electric motor means you set off pretty quickly, so you won’t be holding any one up at the lights.

ideal for inner-city driving – it takes a long time to reach open road speeds. This means the Zoe isn’t really cut out for longdistance motorway hauls, and its range will be a limiting factor too.

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JCT600 Newark 2 Northern Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2ET. Telephone: 01636 550178. www.jct600newark.volkswagen.co.uk JCT600 Limited is a broker and not a lender and can introduce you to a limited number of lenders, who may pay us for introducing you to them. Volkswagen scrappage allowance offer is available on any make or model diesel, first registered in the UK on or before 31st December 2009, featuring a Euro 1 – 4 emissions standard engine and when traded-in against a new car ordered by 31st December 2017 and delivered by 31st March 2018. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Applicable on all cars currently available to order excluding Touareg. Scrappage allowance is the guaranteed part-exchange value. Trade-in diesel must have been registered in the owner’s name for at least six months. All qualifying vehicles that are traded in will be permanently taken off the road and scrapped. T&Cs apply, contact your local Volkswagen retailer.

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parked up on a fashionable high street. WHAT’S IT LIKE INSIDE? Although the Zoe might look good from the outside, unfortunately the same can’t be said of its interior. That low price point starts to make itself apparent in the cabin, where \RX·OO ÀQG SOHQW\ RI FKHDS and scratchy plastic surfaces. Compared with the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, the Zoe’s low-rent interior is a bit of a let-down. As far as space is concerned, though, it does claim back some points. Two adults will be able to sit in relative comfort in the back seats – although they might be a bit squashed if sat behind taller front passengers. Boot space stands at 338 litres, which is decent but falls short of its rivals. By comparison, the Hyundai Ioniq and Nissan Leaf offer 350 litres and 370 litres respectively.

Use Locally - Issue 54 October 2017 WHAT’S THE SPEC LIKE? one of the most affordable Standard equipment is fairly electric cars on the market. It’s generous, with even entrynot going to amaze you with OHYHO PRGHOV EHQHÀWWLQJ IURP its dynamic abilities, but as an Renault’s R-Link infotainment urban daily driver its superior system and satellite navigation. range, practical interior and Our mid-range Dynamique Nav attractive looks make it hard to VSHFLÀFDWLRQ WHVW FDU FDPH beat in this segment. equipped with a hands-free key card, DAB radio, Bluetooth audio FACTS AT A GLANCE streaming and rear parking Model: Renault Zoe sensors. Prices for the Renault Zoe start at just £14,245 – which is considerably lower than rivals. However, that price tag does not include the mandatory monthly battery hire fee, which costs upwards of £59 per month based on mileage. If you would prefer to buy the Zoe and battery outright, you’ll need to part with £19,845 for the entry-level i-Expression Nav model. VERDICT The Zoe earns points for being

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