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Garden View Sitting sustainably One of the great pleasures in life has to be sitting outside on a summer evening, glass of wine in hand, gazing in reverie at your precious plot. But what are you sitting on? Is your furniture environmentally friendly? What about that lovely decking, or your garden shed? As gardeners we have a responsibility which extends far beyond our boundary. Trees are vital to the planet. They convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and act as environmental filters, offsetting the effects of pollution. They also provide a habitat for birds and animals. Like many gardeners I take a keen interest in environmental matters so it came as a shock when I read recently that that every year our tiny island imports more unsustainably produced wood than anywhere else in the world!
A good proportion of this wood is used to make garden buildings, furniture, fencing and decking. I was thrilled, therefore, to read about the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and their certification programme for sustainable produced and sourced wood? The FSC was founded in 1993, in response to public concern about deforestation. The council devised a wood-labelling scheme which allows a product to be traced right back down the supply chain from the consumer to its source. Any product bearing the FSC logo is guaranteed to be from forests which are carefully managed to conserve biodiversity and support local communities. Unfortunately not all garden suppliers stock products which are FSC approved. So we need to demand that they do. The world’s forests are in decline. Some tropical hardwoods are already on the verge of extinction, and temperate forests in the northern
hemisphere are also suffering because of unregulated tree-felling. As a gardener and lover of our environment I feel more comfortable knowing that I’m not contributing to the destruction of our planet. If you’re replacing your garden furniture this year, ask to see the FSC certified label. Happy gardening. Q. Is it possible to be environmentally friendly when buying PVC furniture?
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Not just for teens! Frequent tragic news items about cyber-bullying in teenagers might lead us to think that such behaviour is limited to this age group. But it has become as much of a problem for adults, and as adults can be adept at hiding their online identity – and far more malicious and sophisticated in the way they operate, it can be devastating for the victims If you are a victim of cyber bullying...
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Susanna Quinn’s novel, Glass Geishas, is a thriller set in modern day Tokyo – specifically in the notorious Roppongi district, where everything has a price. As the novel opens, Steph, the principal character, is just arriving in Japan with the specific aim of making as much money as possible as quickly as possible. However, her friend Annabel seems to have vanished – and her other friend Julia does not seem to recognise her, let alone welcome her. Something is clearly wrong. Having found Annabel’s abandoned diary, Steph sets out to find out what has happened to her friend and quickly becomes involved in the hostess trade. As the novel moves on, Steph’s own quest is intercut with two other storylines. The first, a set of emails from Chastity, an established hostess, shows the harsh reality of the life that Steph is moving into.
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What do small children like best in a picture book? If anyone knows, it is Mo Willems, who spent several years as a scriptwriter for ‘Sesame Street’. And here, what he has hit on is that little word beloved of toddlers – ‘NO!’ The premise of the book is simple – and summed up neatly in the title. The reader needs to stop the pigeon driving the bus while the bus driver is away for a few minutes. However, this is a very determined pigeon. On every page he comes up with a good reason why he could, should and must drive that bus. Reading this book aloud is a delight. As you read the pigeon’s increasingly desperate attempts to get behind the wheel, your audience can say – or shout – ‘No!’ at each page, usually accompanied by a great deal of giggling. And parents will recognise the toddler’s range of tactics – from pleading, to sulking, to promises to ‘be your best friend’ – all of which are summarily rejected. With simple drawings and a thoroughly endearing main character, this is ideal to read to pre-school children of any age. The pigeon makes several reappearances in Willems’ other books – ‘Don’t Let The Pigeon Stay Up Late’ is probably the next one you will want to seek out, and it is just as much fun. Really.
Quinn has clearly drawn on some of the recent writing about Japan and the significance of the geisha. However, her portrait is far from romanticised, and whilst her hostesses are certainly as elegant and glamorous as the traditional geisha and maiko, Steph’s world revolves around alcohol, sex and money – a fragile combination which puts her in significant danger. If the novel has a fault, it is in the slow reveal of Annabel’s diary – it is hard
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Music On The Move What are the best headphones for running? Research has shown what most of us instinctively knew - that listening to the right type and tempo of music while you run keeps you ‘in the zone’ for longer. So what factors are important when choosing headphones for running? Water resistance – If you run outside this is obviously important, but many of us forget that sweat is water and if you’re running, indoors or out you will sweat, and eventually this will kill your headphones. Fit – There are headphones which wrap tightly around your head, or over and around your ears. But the best types of running headphones are probably true wireless, or lightweight Bluetooth. They are ‘in-ear’ designs with tips that fit into the ear and additional, curved, tapered ‘hooks’ that sit under the crater of cartilage just above the earhole, known as the anti-helix. When you’re running little things like a cable rubbing the back of your neck can feel irritating. Also, although the battery life can be irritatingly short with true wireless headphones if you use them as your main set, it’s more than long enough for even the most enthusiastic runner. Wireless and ‘true wireless’ headphones are different. ‘True wireless’ headphones completely lack a cable or connector between the earpieces. Wireless headphones are still connected in some way, either
A SIMPLE SOLUTION FOR BLADDER LEAKAGE over the head or round the back of the neck, even if they no longer need to be connected to a phone jack. Sound quality – This is possibly the least important feature for sports use. Mostly runners want to feel the beat and be motivated by their pumped-up playlist, while blocking out external noise. Sports headphones are not about being able to pick out the subtle nuances in a Chopin piano concerto. They need to be reasonable sound quality and be able to cope with a bit of bass. Ambient Sound – Some headphones are designed to let in ambient sound with good reason: situational awareness is important if you run on your own and you want to be aware of traffic or of someone approaching you. This feature is less important if you prefer to run in a gym and want to block out the world. Running is such a great activity, and the right music will add to the experience, so pick up some headphones today and in the words of the classic from Spencer Davis Group which features on my own playlist… Keep on Running.
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be used on cereal and in smoothies and cooking. Oat Milk – Made from a mixture of oats and water. It is high in soluble fibre, which is good for gut health. It is naturally sweet with a mild flavour and can be used in cooking in the same way as cow’s milk. It is also good for use on cereal or in smoothies. Rice Milk - Made from milled white or brown rice and water this is the least likely milk substitute to trigger allergies, which makes it a safe option for those with allergies or intolerances to dairy, gluten, soy or nuts. It is mild
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Safe and Sound Don’t forget to protect your property while you’re away The summer holidays are just around the corner. We put a lot of effort into planning our perfect summer break, but we often don’t put quite as much effort into making sure that while we’re away relaxing our home is safe Most burglars are opportunists, who target empty homes. This means that the holiday season is bonanza time for them. However, a little preparation can save a lot of distress. 60 percent of burglars gain entrance through rear or side windows and doors so make securing these a priority. Fences and hedges are the first line of defence against uninvited guests so should act as an effective barrier, rather than just being attractive borders. The Metropolitan Police recommend ‘hostile plants’; plants that are spiky, prickly or very dense. Don’t let them grow too high though,
your home should be visible from the street and to your neighbours. The idea is not to provide a hiding place for intruders! Protect the entrance to your property too. If a gate isn’t practical, consider covering pathways with gravel. Thieves don’t like to announce their presence and the sound of footsteps on gravel is often enough to put them off entering. Motion-activated lighting and well-lit paths and driveways are also a good deterrent. Outside security lighting is cheap to set up, and low energy light bulbs keep running costs down. Also, consider installing a burglar alarm - as well as protecting your property, having an alarm can also lower your insurance premiums. While you’re away on holiday, some extra precautions will help protect your possessions. Keep valuables out of sight. If they can be seen, then someone might be tempted to try to steal them. Don’t
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When Your Job Is A Pain How to minimise work induced injury Whether we work at a desk or in manual job, we can often develop pain or injury relating to our work. Two of the most common are neck and lower back pain. Back pain is the UK’s leading cause of long-term sickness and is responsible for over 15 million sick days per year. Many aches and niggles can be related to repetitive strain, caused by doing a task over and over, or from prolonged and incorrect posture. In most cases it is a combination of factors which lead to pain, and symptoms can be hugely improved through the right exercise, physiotherapy and some simple lifestyle changes. If you’re regularly in a position which is not good for your body, it can start to wear down and cause injury. But you don’t have to accept this as an inevitable consequence of work.
Simple changes like obtaining a new chair, or setting up your work station correctly can have a positive impact. There are also exercises that we can do throughout the day which can help increase mobility and prevent injury. These exercises concentrate on ensuring a strong mobile thoracic spine, which promotes good posture while minimising the chance of injury. The thoracic spine is at the centre of our ability to move freely. If it becomes stiff then this impacts on our lower back, our neck and our shoulders and arms. Shoulder rolls are excellent. Roll one at a time forward and then backward, then both together. Spinal rotation is also good. Lift your arms in front of you to shoulder height, bent at the elbows fingertips almost touching, then twist gently to the right and the left several times, trying to turn a little further each time without straining. Try some pectoral stretches by placing your hands behind your head and
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Veterinary Medicine is a highly competitive field. Every year there are hundreds of applicants for each available place.
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It is probably one of the most oversubscribed courses in the country. You will need excellent A-levels. Most people have chemistry, biology and either physics or maths at Grade A or B. Some universities will accept other subjects if they are impressed with the candidate. You will need to check with individual universities. Many Veterinary schools expect candidates to take a BMAT test (BMAT stands for biomedical admissions test) in order to get into vet school. This is an aptitude test. Go to www. bmat.org.uk for information and sample questions. Be prepared not to get in at the first attempt. You can re-apply and make use of the year to gain experience.
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Mostly you will be cleaning out kennels, feeding animals, making tea etc. It will almost certainly be unpaid. But ask lots of questions, and ask to observe interesting operations etc. Write up interesting cases and experiences as case studies, explain what you learned and submit these along with your application. This will prove to the university that you are self-motivated and dedicated, which counts for a lot during the application process. Remember that universities like to take on well-rounded students, so make sure develop hobbies and talents in other areas too. By James Campbell
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New Tennis Clubhouse One of Nottinghamshire’s oldest sports clubs is to get a new lease of life, thanks to a new £140,000 club house development. For nearly 100 years, players at Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club have been using a former military hut for meetings, events, refreshments and as their changing facilities. The nissan hut was formerly at the old Clipstone Army Camp nearby and was used by soldiers training for combat in the First World War. Many soldiers played tennis at the club during breaks in training. But now the club, formed in 1883, can look forward to a bright new future in a purpose-built facility which will open up the opportunity to play tennis to hundreds more local people. Construction work is starting on the new club house this week (w/c 13 May 2019) and is expected to take four months. Nottinghamshire County Council has contributed £50,000 towards the project from its Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), with the club meeting
the remainder of the costs from its own funds and an interest-free loan from the Lawn Tennis Association. The new club house will provide disabled facilities for the first time and a veranda viewing area for parents to watch their children during coaching sessions and summer camps. Sharon Cox-Smith, Chairman of Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club, said: “Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club has a long history and replacing our aging club house with a new purpose-built development is a significant moment in that history. “As a club, we are passionate about the positivity sport produces, how it can help develop people on a personal level and improve health within the community. By developing our existing facilities and improving access to grass roots tennis in the process, we can not only benefit our members, but the community as a whole.” The club has five hard courts (three of which are floodlit) and four grass courts. The grass courts are among a
handful that still remain in the county. As well as being used by its 120 members (including 40 juniors), the club hosts pay-as-you-play sessions for non-members, coaching programmes for young people, social events, open days and family days, as well as doing outreach work in local schools. The next community event takes place on 18 May (1pm-4pm) as part of the LTA Nature Valley Big Tennis Weekend - details are available from clubspark. lta.org.uk/MansfieldLawnTennisClub Councillor John Handley, ViceChairman of the Communities and Place Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council which approved the Local Improvement Scheme grant for the project, said: “Funding from our Local Improvement Scheme has
supported numerous schemes across the county which are designed to improve access to sport for people of all ages and backgrounds - Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club has active members ranging from six to over 80 years of age!” Councillor Joyce Bosnjak, local member for Mansfield North, who supported the club’s application for LIS funding, added: “Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club has been local institution for the last 136 years. It is a real asset to the community that continues to do some outstanding work in promoting tennis and keeping people of all ages healthy. I am proud to support their new club house development which will help to attract even more people to play and secure the club’s future for many, many more years to come.”
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If sparkling wines are a favourite, then Spar’s champagne and prosecco choices will most definitely satisfy, adding an extra ‘something’ to a dining occasion or event. These are just some of the wines available within the Spar ranges. I found it most worthwhile checking out my local Spar shop. You could be surprised, too.
Licensed Spar stores have something for all tastes and palates, having long-term, award-winning suppliers of wines. The single grape variety, ‘Letter Press’-labelled wines, I found to be excellent and very able to accompany numerous dishes of cuisine or to be enjoyed on their own. This is pleasing for the wine lover that prefers a particular style and /or grape variety.
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