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The History of Chess.........................................................4 Wines Worth Locating: Kloster Eberbach..........................8 New Ways to Support EAAA...........................................10 Seasonal Recipe - Asparagus and Salmon Frittatas........12 How Safe are your Online Interactions?.........................14 Riverside Golf Society.....................................................16 Confident dressing coming out of lockdown..................20 The Bank of Mum and Dad.............................................22 Discover Cambridge.......................................................24
Love Your Lawn..............................................................27 April Fool!.......................................................................28 RSPCA - An Interview with a Trustee..............................30 R.A.T.S. Rehoming Appeal..............................................33 All That Jazz - International Jazz Day..............................35 Puzzle Page....................................................................36 Villager Prize Crossword.................................... 42 Book Review - For the Love of the Sea............................44 Useful Numbers.............................................................47
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History
By Catherine Rose
The History of Chess The game of chess is nearly 1,500 years old and is as popular today as it has ever been, with more than 600 million people around the world playing. Interest in the game has only increased during the past year’s lockdowns, thanks to us having a lot more time at home and the popular Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit. But what is the history behind this ancient game? It is believed that chess originated in India around 500AD, with a strategic military board game called chaturanga. Ivory and ebony pieces on an eight-by-eight board represented a king, an adviser (that later became the queen) and two armies of four soldier divisions: those on foot, on horse, on elephant and in chariots. All had different rules about how they could move across the board. From India the game was taken up in Persia (now Iran) where it was known as Shatranj, and from there it spread through the Muslim empire. It is
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thought that the Muslims changed the pieces from the animals and people depicted in the Indian game into more abstract pieces, as it is forbidden to represent images of animals and people in the Islamic religion. From the Arab world, the game travelled across North Africa and the Moors brought it to Spain and Europe in around the twelfth century. The oldest recorded game of this forerunner of chess is a tenth-century match played between a Baghdad historian and his pupil. There are also very old chess sets still in existence, such as the twelfth century glazed pottery fritware shatranj set in the New York Metropolitan Museum, and the Isle of Lewis set made from walrus ivory that can be found in the National Museum of Scotland, and is also from the twelfth century. With its move into the Christian world, chess pieces
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changed to show people and horses again. The bishop and rook (or castle) appeared. The queen became the most powerful piece on the board and the rules of chess evolved to those similar to the game we play today. The oldest book to explain these rules that is still in existence is a Spanish one: Repetición de Amores y Arte de Ajedrez (Repetition of Love and the Art of Playing Chess) by Luis Ramirez de Lucena published in 1497. The name for chess evolved over time through the language of each country that adopted it, to finally sound something like ‘check’ in many European languages (for example, in France it was known as Échecs and in Sweden Schack). In Russia chess became known as Shakhmaty, which literally translated means ‘checkmate’. It is believed this is why we use the well-known words ‘check’ and ‘checkmate’ to signal the end of a game. There are also those who believe another ancient game may have influenced our modern-day chess. At the same time that chaturanga was being played in India, a strategic game called tafl – which is old Norse for ‘board’ – was being played by the ancient Nordic and Celtic people. Tafl was played on a chequered nine-by-nine game board with two armies of uneven numbers – one side of which were the attackers and the other the defenders. There was a difference with the placement of pieces on the board to chess. Rather than facing each other, the two opposing sides were positioned in the middle and around the edge
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of the board, and there was only one king and a castle at the centre. Variants of the game were played under different names across Scandinavia, Lapland, and the UK until it was overtaken by chess in the twelfth century. The Romantic Style of chess was played from the 1500s until the 1800s. It centred around short tactical manoeuvres rather than long-term strategic ones. The modern chess set was patented in 1849 following a design by Englishman Nathaniel Cook. It was favoured by the world’s best player at the time, Howard Staunton, and following his endorsement it became known as the Staunton pattern. It was at this time that modern chess developed and to this day, only Staunton pattern sets are allowed in international competition. In 1886 the first official World Chess Championships were held. Chess theory and chess clubs were born. The World Chess Federation (FIDE) was founded at the beginning of the twentieth century when moves began to be analysed and named. With the digital age, it was possible to mathematically examine all possible moves and outcomes by computer, which eventually led to a computer first beating a world chess champion in 1997. Today, chess competitions are a recognised sport. You can now buy all sorts of novelty chess sets with characters ranging from The Simpsons to Game of Thrones. Chess is so respected in Russia that it has been taught in primary schools since 2017.
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Wines Worth Locating: Kloster Eberbach
The wine productions of Germany utilise numerous grape varieties. High-quality Riesling wines are famous around the world and have wine lovers appreciating them, globally. The Association of German Pradikat Wine Estates (VDP), operating with strict guidelines, ensures cultivations of the very best varietals. Multi award-winning Weingut Kloster Eberbach produces an excellent range of wines. Their vineyard is renowned worldwide. The Eberbach Monastery was founded during 1136 and the monks established a cabinet wine cellar (Cabinetkeller) for their finest wines. White wines, from Weingut Kloster Eberbach, have become very popular options, for many. Lesser-known red productions are now being appreciated, too. Favourite Riesling wines include Berg Roseneck (Cabinetkeller) and Steinberg (Cabinetkeller). These are regular choices and grace many dining tables, constantly. Being able to be enjoyed by themselves, too – as can all of the wines described here – is a further big ‘plus point’. Enticing bouquets lead to the mouthfeel and further, to the palate’s sensation, perfectly. Crescentia Premium Wines are produced using grapes from the very best vineyards. Steinberger Crescentia Riesling Trocken and Baiken Crescentia Riesling Trocken are further productions which certainly do not disappoint. Again, splendid to the mouth’s pleasures and most enjoyable, throughout. Baiken Crescentia Riesling Spätlese is also often selected. Following an intense floral and sweet bouquet, for the nasal satisfaction, the ripe, juicy fruit flavours come through, for the mouthfeel, superbly. The palate enjoys a continuing sweetness, to finish. Great with desserts and cheeses, too. Riesling wines are widely recognised for their classic aromas and elegance, pairing perfectly with fish, seafood and numerous dishes of cuisine. Also, very worthy of note is Weingut Kloster Eberbach Spätburgunder Crescentia Trocken red wine. This Burgundian-style Pinot Noir has ripe red fruits in abundance and is fabulous with red meats. Wine tours of the estate and tastings are extremely popular and often booked well in advance. Ordering is easy, online too, with orders dispatched quickly and efficiently. Being married at the Eberbach Monastery must certainly be very memorable, indeed. Personal arrangements can be accommodated, through receptions to banquets. For details of all wines and services offered, please visit www.kloster-eberbach.de
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New ways to support East Anglian Air Ambulance Get up and Grow Yellow for Get Up and Go Yellow this June To help spread a bit of yellow cheer as we exit lockdown, East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is encouraging supporters to grow sunflowers as part of its annual fundraising campaign, Get Up and Go Yellow. For anyone who is feeling competitive, there will be an online competition to see who can grow the biggest sunflower by June! To take part in the competition simply sign up online and make a donation. Thanks to a new charity partnership with a seed company called Limagrain, EAAA can also send out some sunflower seeds to help get you started (while stocks last). Visit www.eaaa.org.uk/growyellow for more information and to request your seeds. Get trekking Trek 24, Saturday 4 September, Hexton Manor After having to cancel all community fundraising events in 2020 due to the pandemic, EAAA is looking forward to being able to safely bring people together again to help support its life-saving crews. Brand new in Bedfordshire for this September is an exciting walking event called Trek 24. EAAA is encouraging you to put your daily lockdown walks to the test by joining the charity on Saturday 4
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September for either a 24km or 24 mile trek. Starting and finishing within the beautiful grounds of Hexton Manor, you will be able to take in the stunning countryside views along your chosen route. All funds raised will help the charity in its mission to start flying 24/7 this year, to help even more people in their hour of need. After trialling Trek 24 in Norfolk in 2019, raising over £100,000 for the charity, EAAA is excited to bring this walking challenge to Bedfordshire for the first time. Refreshments are provided along the route and there will also be a hot meal and glass of fizz at the finish line, to help celebrate completing the trek. Early bird tickets cost from £20 (with a sponsorship requirement of £200) and are on sale until 31 May. You can also opt for a part funded ticket option from £80, with a £100 sponsorship requirement. For more info and to sign up, head to: www.trek-24.co.uk Would you like to volunteer instead? EAAA always needs volunteers to make these fundraising events possible. If you’d like to help but walking isn’t for you, get in touch to volunteer on the day instead. Please email volunteering@eaaa.org.uk or call 03450 669 999 if you’d like to help.
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Seasonal Recipe
Asparagus & Salmon Mini Frittatas
These colourful savoury muffins are easy to make and are delicious served warm for breakfast or cold for lunch with a salad. Asparagus is a fabulous healthy seasonal food to include, being rich in B vitamins and antioxidants like vitamin A, C and E. For a vegetarian option swap the salmon for some feta cheese. Gluten Free, Dairy Free Serves 4 - Preparation time: 15 minutes - Cooking time: 23 minutes, plus cooling Ingredients 125g/4½ oz asparagus 1 handful of frozen peas (30g) 2 spring onions, chopped 60g/2¼ oz smoked salmon, cut into small strips 4 eggs, beaten Sea salt and ground black pepper 1. Preheat oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6 and grease and line 8 cups of a muffin tray with paper muffin cases.
2. Blanch the asparagus in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes until just soft. Drain, then cut into 1 cm/½ in pieces using scissors. 3. Divide the asparagus, peas, spring onions and smoked salmon among the paper cases – they should be three-quarters full. Beat the eggs in a jug with some salt and pepper, then pour into the paper cases. 4. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 minutes or until the muffins are golden and just firm in the centre. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the tray. Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition per serving (2 frittatas) 110kcal, fat 6.3g carbohydrates 1.6g, protein 11.2g
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Riverside Golf Society April 19th brings the start of our 2021 season, a month later than normal due to Covid 19 restrictions. The March event at Whitehills has been re-arranged for early June so all being well we should be able to complete all events. There will be nine events this year and they are at Knebworth, Three Locks, Aspley Guise, Whitehills, Dunstable Downs, Mowsbury, Millbrook and Mill Green. The 2020 season was severely disrupted with most events having to be re-arranged but it was completed on time. The Order of Merit was shared jointly by James Wareham and Matt O’Neill with James picking up the Knock Out trophy. The Flagship Day was won by Alan Christie. Like all societies, we are always on the lookout for new members. We currently have a core of sixteen. If anyone is interested in joining us then please contact me. Details can be found at the end of this item. A typical day consists of coffee/tea/roll pre golf. Eighteen holes of golf followed by a one course
meal. Members who finish in the top three will receive an American Golf voucher. Guests, whilst not able to win the vouchers can win prizes for nearest to the pin x 2 and longest drive. There is an additional team prize. Membership costs £50 per annum and each event costing £45 irrespective of where we play. An elected committee does all the work for you so all you have to do is to turn up and play, What could be easier? I look forwarding to hearing from you. Ron Treadwell (Organiser Riverside GS) rontreadwell@btinternet.com 07783 456625
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House of Colour
Confident Dressing
Coming out of Lockdown
Whether you’re ready to come out of lockdown strutting your stuff or whether this is a ‘slowly does it’ operation some key ideas for you to consider when looking through your wardrobe. Here is my guide to confident re-emergence. Comfortable We’re always going to feel more confident when we’re truly comfortable in what we’re wearing. This means different things to different people – for some this is all their accessories on at once, high heels, the works. For others this is about how clothing feels against our skin allowing us to move with ease. A little of both for others. Getting it right for the person on the inside is the key so trust some of your instincts on this. Enjoy finding something in your wardrobe that you haven’t worn in ages because you haven’t had an opportunity. If it’s a smarter top put it with casual trousers, play round with a dress and trainers or boots. Make getting dressed fun because you’ve found a different combination.
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Upped style with colour The right colours under our chin are an instant confidence boost as they make us look healthy, and well. Find your local House of Colour consultant if you don’t know the range of options for you. For a softer look you could experiment with tonal dressing – taking one colour and making an outfit from differing shades in that colour (ideally three – three colours in an outfit always works best). Clashing brights are having a moment – try wearing a bright scarf with a ‘clashing’ top. I find if my mood needs a lift, and I may not ‘feel’ like wearing a brighter colour, it actually lifts my mood to do so. So bring it on. Accessories Accessories are actually a secret weapon in our wardrobe. I know some of us will not have bothered with them at all in lockdown but now is the time to get them out. Something round the neck, a scarf, a necklace has a psychologically protective effect. If you don’t feel like ‘facing the world’ but need to do so, wear something in this area. Lipstick and Masks This is tricky one. Lipstick can make a huge difference to face, bringing back the right contrast, brightening our eyes and creating impact, so when mask not required a good layer is great and an instant boost. However, it is messy under a mask – and yes there are some options for visors and half masks with a visible layer, but the cloth mask is still here. My top tip: a more neutral shade will not end up so badly and apply using a lipliner all over the lip and then layer it up with plenty of blotting in between applications. Less mess, more success! Article by Jennie Billings House of Colour House of Colour has a network of stylists to help you update your look. Find your nearest at houseofcolour.co.uk/find-astylist
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The Bank of Mum and Dad Parents and grandparents with cash to spare will often want to help the younger generation. They have plenty of options, but it’s key to consider the tax and risk implications. FINANCIAL GIFT - With a straightforward financial gift, the recipient won’t have to pay any income tax on it but it can affect inheritance tax. The simple principle is that any money you give as a gift will still count towards the value of your estate (and potentially attract inheritance tax) except in specific circumstances. One exemption is time: if you live more than seven years after making the gift, it’s not counted towards your estate. If you die between three and seven years after the gift, a special lower inheritance tax rate applies depending on the precise time. If you die less than three years after the gift, it’s covered by the normal inheritance tax rate. You also have an annual exemption that means the first £3,000 you give away each year isn’t counted as part of your estate. A separate one-off exemption covers a gift for a wedding or civil ceremony: £5,000 for a gift to your child, £2,500 to your grandchild and £1,000 to anyone else. SCHOOL FEES - School fees for a grandchild are also exempt, though this only applies if you make regular payments and it’s clear you can afford them. Finally you can give up to £250 a year to any individual who isn’t covered by any other exemptions. SAVINGS PLAN - One alternative to an immediate gift is to put money into a savings plan, for example
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with the aim of helping the child with university costs when they turn eighteen. A Junior ISA is a way to do this without attracting tax on the savings or growth. It comes in both cash and stocks-and-shares versions. Only a parent or guardian can open a Junior ISA, but anyone can put money into the Junior ISA once it’s open. Legally the money belongs to the child, though they can’t withdraw it until they turn eighteen. FIRST HOME - Perhaps the most common way to financially help a child or grandchild is with their first home purchase. If you provide the money for a deposit, it has the same rules regarding inheritance tax as any other gift. You’ll have to confirm you are not claiming any financial interest and you may have to provide bank statements for money-laundering checks. You can act as a mortgage guarantor in which you become responsible for the payments if your children or grandchildren fall behind. That’s a risky proposition and you should never consider it without expert advice. That’s also true of a family deposit mortgage where you put the deposit money up front. If the borrower makes all the scheduled payments for a set period (often five years), you’ll get the money back, sometimes with interest as well. It’s also worth exploring a family offset mortgage. This lets you put savings into a special account, temporarily lowering the figure used to calculate interest charges.
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It’s best known for its esteemed university, but Cambridge is also the crown jewel of UK city breaks. In fact, many would argue that it’s one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With holidays abroad looking like an unlikely prospect this summer, many of you will be looking a little closer to home when planning your next breaks. If centuries of history, exquisite architecture, tranquil manicured gardens and beers by the riverside all sound like your type of holiday, the university town of Cambridge could be the perfect base. No more than ninety minutes from London, it’s easy to reach from the Midlands too. Meander the charming, cobbled streets, hop between worldclass museums, discover the city’s fantastic drinking and dining scene, and tick off the sights on a lazy punting tour; there’s so much to do, a long weekend probably won’t be enough. Not sure where to begin? Here’s a small snapshot of the top sights and experiences: Go punting They say the best way to experience a new city is to live like the locals do. Luckily, Cambridge’s favourite pastime is also one of the best ways to see the city. Relax, soak up the views and watch some of Cambridge’s most famous sights sail by, including
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the Bridge of Sighs, Kings College Chapel and the Mathematical Bridge. On many punting tours you don’t even need to steer the boat yourself; simply sit back and let the guides do all the hard work. Take a university tour Visiting Cambridge without seeing its ancient university buildings is like going to Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower. They draw tourists in from around the world – plus they’re hard to ignore. After all, dating back to 1209, Cambridge University is one of the oldest English-speaking universities in the world, second only to Oxford. Dominating the city centre, the university is easy to explore on foot. Naturally, the best people to show you around are the students themselves. Book a guided tour around Clare, Trinity, Christ’s and King’s Colleges, where Stephen Hawking, David Attenborough, Charles Darwin and Alan Turing once studied. Photograph famous chapels and libraries, drinking in the exquisite architecture, and marvel at the colleges’ perfectly groomed grounds. Whether you’re into history or not, it’s impossible not to be in awe of the sheer academic excellence soaked into every inch of this university’s walls. Visit some museums If all that academic brilliance is making you want to learn a thing or two, you’re in luck. Cambridge is full
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to the brim with fantastic museums – many of them free to see. Marvel at trinkets and treasures from all corners of the globe at the Fitzwilliam Museum or get a taste for the thrilling polar adventures of explorers at the Scott Polar Research Institute Museum. Then there’s the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, where almost two million rocks and fossils are waiting to transport you through 4.5 billion years of history. The Imperial War Museum is also not to be missed. As the largest aviation museum in Europe, it’s the place to go if you’re interested in vintage aircraft. Drink and dine in style Cambridge has no shortage of lovely pubs, restaurants and bars to sample. After a long day seeing the sights, serious foodies should book a table at the Michelin-starred Midsummer House, which serves up excellent British-French dishes next to the river. For something a little lighter, head out of town to the charming village of Grantchester for lunch at The Orchard Tea Garden. An old stomping ground for academics including Alan Turing and Stephen Fry, these tearooms are known for having the best cream teas around. The Green Man, also in Grantchester, is the place to go for pub grub and a pint, and the appropriately
named Pint Shop is also worth checking out. Its Grade II-listed building was once home to EM Forster, but now houses a long list of beers from breweries all over the country. Rent a bike to see the sights The first thing you’ll notice about Cambridge is that everyone cycles everywhere. Dodging bookbalancing students on bicycles is part of what makes navigating this compact city so charming. Cycling is a great way for tourists to explore the city too. Be sure to swing by the Corpus Clock, an art piece on the front of the Taylor Library, before meandering slowly through Cambridge’s Botanical Gardens. Stop off at Market Square to pick up a souvenir or two and satisfy your inner bookworm at Heffers bookshop. You’ll soon fall in love with how easy it is to explore this city on two wheels.
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Love your lawn Your lawn will probably be growing rapidly now, and with temperatures in most areas having evened up and the soil hopefully being less soggy, it is the perfect time for some spring maintenance. Grass needs regular mowing from now on; in some areas this may mean once a week, so make sure that the mower blades are good and sharp. On so-called utility lawns you will need to cut to about 2.5cm or 1”, while on higher grade smart lawns cut to about 1-1.5cm. Lawns benefit from a specially formulated spring feed at this time of year to encourage good strong growth. If you use a granular formulation, make sure that you water it in well if you cannot time the job so that the rain does this for you! Scarify the lawn with a spring-tined rake to pull out any accumulated debris or thatch from the base of the grasses. This allows for a better flow of moisture and air, thus ensuring that the grass grows stronger and more healthily. If your lawn has developed a lot of moss then apply a proprietary moss killer before scarifying. Use a combined feed and moss killer to save yourself time if you like, but whichever product you choose, make sure that you leave the specified time between applying the treatment and raking the dead moss out.
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The origins of April Fools’ Day are lost way back in time but like many traditions it probably has a number of historical roots. There was certainly a Roman festival called Hilaria which took place around the time of the spring equinox. There was also a Medieval ‘Feast of Fools’ although that took place at the beginning of the year. Throughout history there seems to be a tradition of transgressing boundaries during such celebrations: whether male and female, low class and high class, religious piety and impiety, people have enjoyed straddling society’s boundaries. The most popular theory about the ‘modern’ April Fools’ Day is that it began to take shape in late 16th century France. At that time, there was a switch to the Gregorian Calendar under Charles IX. Prior to this there had been a New Year’s week (March 25th-April1st), and under the Gregorian system, New Year’s Day fell on January 1st. As with any change (shhh no-one mention Brexit) there was some resistance, and many people stubbornly refused to accept the new system, continuing to celebrate New Year on April 1st. These people were ridiculed and labelled ‘fools’ by the general populace and were often the butt of jokes and pranks. They were known as poisson d’avril, or April fish, possibly because a naïve young fish is easily caught. Over the years the custom of prank-playing spread to the general population and eventually to Britain, where schoolboy pranks are still the order of the day, so watch out! By Tom Hancock
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An Interview with a Trustee RSPCA branches are run by a committee of volunteer trustees who are responsible for managing the affairs of the branch. Committees vary from branch to branch depending upon the type of animal welfare work that is being carried out in the area and whether the branch operates any charity shops, or an animal centre or clinic. Committees meet monthly and the work is shared between the branch officers (the chairperson, treasurer and secretary) plus the other committee members. Trusteeship is a distinct and more responsible position than other voluntary roles within the RSPCA. Trustees receive no financial benefit in carrying out the role and must manage conflicts of interest. Trustees are collectively responsible for governing the branch. They must be able to devote sufficient time and commitment. Six Main Duties of a Trustee 1) Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit. 2) Comply with the charity’s governing documents and the law 3) To ensure the branch is accountable 4) Act in the best interests of the branch and the RSPCA 5) Manage your charity’s resources responsibly 6) To act with reasonable care and skill Being a trustee is a great way to meet like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for animal welfare. You have the opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals in your home area. Let’s meet one! What first attracted you to the role of trustee within the RSPCA? I’ve always loved animals. When I was growing up, as a family we had rescue cats from the RSPCA. When I
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Rehoming Appeal Wanted! A special owner for our very special cat Tommy. They say that every cat has nine lives, and this certainly seems to be the case for our beloved Tommy. When he was just nine months old, his back legs were crushed in a devastating accident. Although there initially seemed no option but to have him put to sleep, this amazing boy truly overcame the odds and today lives a happy life as a double amputee. Tommy doesn’t seem to realise that he’s different to other cats, and he moves and acts like a normal four-legged feline. This cheeky, mischievous little chap is very friendly with other cats and loves cuddles. Due to his disability, Tommy needs an experienced owner and he must be kept indoors (although he does love sunning himself on the patio on a summers day). He is house trained and has been flown over to the UK from Cyprus to find his ‘furever’ family. To find out more about him, please contact Liz on 01767 681157 or Julie on 01763 289827. Alternatively, please e-mail Philippa at info.rats@gmail.com who will be pleased to forward your enquiry on to the team. View the dogs, cats and small mammals currently in our care for re-homing on our website: www.rats-animalrescue.co.uk or facebook: www.facebook.com/ratscharity.
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All That Jazz
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International Jazz Day - April 30th International Jazz Day brings together schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz. Jazz began in the early twentieth century in New Orleans, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The port of New Orleans meant the area was a melting pot of different nationalities and their musical influences: Spanish folk music, French military band music, Ragtime, European ballroom dance music, and Blues music all had an impact on the birth of Jazz. Jazz wasn’t written down in the same way as classical music; the styles and tunes evolved as they were passed on by ear. Black musicians in particular, were for the most part not classically trained, and began to express themselves through jazz. These musically agile instrumentalists and singers improvised around a main melody, often the popular folk and blues tunes of the era, creating a rich and exciting new blend of sound. Although the ‘Jazz Age’ was in the 1920s, jazz never went away, it evolved through various incarnations.
Talented soloists like Louis Armstrong pushed jazz in the direction of virtuosic improvisers, weaving their music around each other. Swing was a smoother, more easy-listening sound, popularised by the pianist and composer Duke Ellington. This was followed in the 40s and 50s by the Latin influences of Dizzy Gillespie, who collaborated with other musicians to bring jazz into the mainstream. Charlie Parker pioneered modern jazz (be-bop) which challenged many listeners with its complex experimentations in rhythm and harmony. Miles Davis on the other hand developed a more gentle, understated style. Free jazz ignored all the previous rules and constraints on harmony and structure which many people disliked. During the past 50 years jazz evolution has accelerated through jazz fusion – which fuses jazz solos with other musical styles - and acid jazz, which draws on soul, funk, disco and hip-hop. Well known pioneering acid jazz groups include ‘Jamiroquai’, and ‘The Brand-New Heavies’.
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For The Love of the Sea A cook book to celebrate the British seafood community and their food Published by Meze Publishing 12th April 2021
Following the success of For The Love of the Land in summer 2020, which celebrated farmers and their food through a collection of recipes and stories from all over the British Isles, this second cook book compiled by Jenny Jefferies and produced by Meze Publishing showcases the incredible seafood community in the UK alongside their favourite fish and seafood. For The Love of the Sea highlights the hard work and dedication of the men and women who work in the British fishing industry, as well as those who support them including the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the Marine Stewardship Council. Among the businesses and individuals featured are Dee Caffari MBE, a British sailor and the first woman to sail solo and non-stop in both directions around the globe; Ashton Fishmongers, one of the largest fish retailers in the country; L. Robson & Sons, producers of the legendary traditional oak-smoked Craster Kippers in Northumberland; Cornwall’s National Lobster Hatchery; and Kames Fish Farming, the oldest family-run fish farm in Scotland famous for its Scottish Steelhead Trout. The book also features a foreword by Marcus Coleman, the Chief Executive of Seafish which works with businesses and the government to support the UK seafood sector. Recipes include luxurious roast turbot with samphire and clams, a classic cod fish and chip supper, Morrocan spiced langoustines, mussels with seaweed, a crispy homemade whiting burger, salmon en croute and lots more. From the kitchen novice to the keen home cook, there’s a dish for everyone and a wonderful range of fish and seafood that takes in popular British staples alongside hidden gems brought to light by experienced and knowledgeable fishermen. In recent years the brilliant variety of our native species has been overshadowed by imports and exotic fish on the supermarket shelves. This book aims to encourage everyone to fall in love with British fish and seafood again, making the most of our rich coastal waters and highlighting the skills and passion of those in the industry. It also champions sustainability and shines a light on women who take
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