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BOLTON & BURY EDITION 82

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TRAVEL Hebridean Island Cruises

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CELEBRITY FEATURE Harrison Ford tackles a tough adventure role at the age of 81

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MOTORING Celebrity Feature Kia Driving Day

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WEYMOUTH The perfect spot for a sunny getaway

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Unlike today, ordinary people just didn’t know about the private lives of famous film stars in particular so Parky’s show was often a real revelation.

Sporting greats like Muhammad Ali (who appeared on the show a couple of times) loved the verbal sparring that being interviewed

by Parky meant.

Any sulky, temperamental celebrities came off badly against his sharp intellect and probing questions while the gloriously inventive (usually comedians like Billy Connolly and Peter Kay) shone and often returned for further appearances.

The King of the interview is gone THE passing of Sir Michael Parkinson at the age of 88 did not only mark the end of an era for TV fans but also the golden age of interviewing.

His wonderful TV show, which started in the ‘70s, became the template for the chat show which was attempted by many others but only successfully copied by the very few.

Parky not only actually listened to his guests but had impeccable research beforehand. Perhaps even more importantly, he respected all his guests and as a result his show often offered unique perspectives of famous people never previously witnessed.

The broadcaster and former newspaperman had honed his interviewing skills over decades. He created a style which included genuine interest, acknowledging answers and asking intelligent questions that actually added to viewers’ knowledge of famous individuals.

As Sir Elton John commented, Parky was “a real icon who brought out the very best in his guests.”

Tellingly, he insisted that there were no pre-conditions on his interviews so stars who only wanted to talk about a current project or had several no-go areas in their conversation failed to make it onto the show.

Actually being a guest marked out celebrities of only the very highest calibre.

It’s worth bearing in mind that when his show first started, there was no social media and very little investigative print media that revealed the secret lives of celebrities.

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No interview by Parky was ever really dull or uninformative.You always found out something new or a surprisingly different side of a star’s personality.

Not everyone came off well from the encounter but we viewers were fascinated by the lives of these household names who often inadvertently revealed secrets under Parky’s deceptively pleasant probing.

It’s sad that there is probably not the same appetite today for this kind of show or the format of simply asking trenchant questions without pandering to the whims of interviewees.

With a few exceptions like Piers Morgan, the art of TV interviewing is not what it was. Sorry, Oprah, but your laughable “interview” with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looked staged and partial.

No self-respecting interviewer would have ever let some of those allegations just hang in the air without further questioning.

The whole thing raised more questions than it answered and felt throughout like a put-up job.

Parky would never have let them get away with it. We’ll miss him.

Compel murderers to face their victims’ families IT is basically wrong and a travesty of justice that guilty defendants can opt to stay in their cell and not face their victims’ families during sentencing in murder trials.

The terrible case of killer nurse Lucy Letby once again brought into focus the craziness of a legal system that cannot compel defendants to be physically in court for sentencing.

There have been several other high-profile cases recently (the killer of nine year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel and those of Elle Edwards and Zara Aleena) where relatives felt cheated by defendants’ absence in court because they CHOSE to stay in their cell.

That families’ need to see the face of their loved ones’ killer when the sentence is read out is so understandable. They deserve, if not closure, then at least some satisfaction in this way.

They want to know that person is aware of the pain they have inflicted and that it will never pass. They urgently have to see the system working, taking back control from killers and handing it over to the families via the legal system.

However this is achieved – whether it’s by force, penalties of losing privileges like phone calls or visits, or even additional time on sentencing – something needs to change.

Otherwise, the law is failing the very people it was set up to protect: the victims and their families. Not the criminals.

Tasty apostrophes on the menu LIKE many people, the English language is important to me.

I care about grammar, about creating understandable sentences and using the right punctuation.

My youngest daughter thinks I care too much. “No-one texts in complete sentences including commas, Mum.” Hands up, I do – but I also understand that times change and that our speech used in text and on social media is much less formal today. What matters is the sense of it.

That thought struck me the other day when I read about a TripAdvisor reviewer who criticised a tearoom in Rochester in Kent for its mis-use of apostrophes.

Now I do know how this can really annoy people. I often whinge about shop and van signs which treat the apostrophe like some random adornment to be stuck on whatever word you fancy.

But I still think we need to pick our battles on this one.

The reviewer was generally having a moan about having to wait 20 minutes (she was aware they were under-staffed) and then turned to a framed piece of Gothic text on the wall about Charles Dickens which contained some wrong use of apostrophes.

The response from the tearoom was to place an A board outside its premises exhorting “Pop in for disappointing slow service, bad spelling and the mis-use of an apostrophe. As said by a ‘Lovely Lady’ on TripAdvisor”.

Just for once, I’m with the tearoom management on this. I’m afraid that if you get down to the apostrophes offered when you’re reviewing an eaterie then you really shouldn’t bother.

Criticise the food, the service, the ambience or whatever but, really, apostrophes? Life is far too short.

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Michael Edwards is on board. Riverside river cruises is a new name on Europe’s rivers providing luxury for mature river cruise travellers.

“Best ship on the Danube,” announced one seasoned river cruise expert who had sailed on the luxury seven-night voyage fromVienna to Budapest to investigate this new company. As around 200 ships sail the Danube there is plenty of choice of river cruises for the over 50s.

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After a drive and walking tour through Vienna’s grand imperial history, Riverside Mozart sails west into the Wachau Valley. We moor at the pretty cobbled village of Durnstein for wine tasting.

But when a virus decimated the vines in the mid 19th century, the region shrewdly diversified into apricots. A coach drive takes us to the glittering Counter Reformation glory of Melk Monastery.

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Twice a day our friendly cabin attendant calls in to refresh the all inclusive minibar, tea and coffee.

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Lake District, to Salzburg. The tour is dominated by The Sound of Music and Mozart. Neither are conventional stories. Salzburg was shocked when 23-year-old Maria married 47- year-old Captain Von Trapp. Whilst Mozart, wanting to write opera rather than church music, left Salzburg for Vienna.

Vienna Concert Then we are seated in the Marble Hall, where Prince Eugene kept his pet lion, for a concert from a small orchestra accompanied by a baritone and soprano. Appropriately it is a programme of Mozart, Strauss and Viennese classics.

The final verdict Many mature river cruisers return and sometimes again, to sail the Danube between Vienna and Budapest. Now, Riverside Mozart, sails our favourite stretch of the Danube in unparalleled all-suite luxury.

Another day, another country and we arrive in Slovenia’s capital of Bratislava for afternoon beer tasting and stories of the Velvet Revolution and the subsequent Velvet Divorce from the Czech Republic.

Heading into Hungary, on a scenic bend of the Danube we visit Esztergom and its huge basilica, before sailing into the night lights of Budapest. That gives us a day to explore both sides of the river, Buda and Pest.

The highlight Whilst moored in Vienna, an after-dinner drive takes guests to the Upper Belvedere Palace. An after-hours private tour gives guests the time to appreciate an art collection that includes Klimt’s The Kiss.

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a travel tour road trip to remember with Riviera Travel BeverleyWatts enjoys a treasure of temples, mosaics and miniature elephants Roman bikinis and dazzling art Heading on to Sicily’s capital Palermo on the northwest coast, we stop on the road at Motel San Pietro for its very impressive pastry shop with delicious cialdoni. Similar to cannoli and a speciality of Agrigento, these tube-shaped sweet treats are baked, the shells covered in ground almond and filled with ricotta. The perfect snack gulped down with a frothy cappuccino. (I suggested Mum try a half and she ate the whole thing…)

We travel to fill up our senses with new sights, sounds, scents and flavours and Sicily has long been on my must-see list as an island I needed to explore. Of course, it’s the people who also create wonderful memories and, travelling on a week-long escorted coach tour with my 93-year-old mother, the Sicilian people couldn’t have been more welcoming.

Our local tour guide, Rosario Sulfaro, made our journey extra special with his thoughtfulness and ready smile throughout our trip.

Our first taste of Sicily was a freshly-squeezed orange juice, a spremuta, full of the flavour of sunshine. With its volcanic mineralfortified soil, Sicily is covered with orchards. Sweet red-fleshed blood oranges and tangy lemons flourish alongside fragrant peaches and golden apricots. Almonds, which symbolise good fortune, have been cultivated since before 1000 BCE. Once the bread basket of the Roman Empire with fields of golden grain, Sicily is immensely rich in history. Our first stop on the southwest coast, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, is actually high on a ridge – not deep in a valley – and the ancient Greek architecture is glorious. The best-preserved structure of this UNESCO World Heritage site is the Temple of Concordia, built in the 5th century BC, not from marble but from carved red sandstone.

It's a marvel it still stands because the site’s Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest Doric-style temple ever constructed, was toppled by earthquakes before it was completed. Held up by an unusual row of giant telamons (human statues), a preserved example inside the Regional Archaeological Museum gives you a real sense of the extraordinary scale. The colossus’s tiny feet are intentional for perspective as the carved figures were built to be viewed upwards from far below.

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Norman Palace

Cosmopolitan Palermo was founded by Phoenician traders and a Norman Palace stands at the historical centre, on the site of an original Arab fortification. Enjoy the lively hubbub of Palermo’s street markets with everything from boldly-painted Caltagirone ceramics to vivid green Nocellara olives. The Mercato del Ballarò winds away from the Palazzo dei Normanni and is a great place to try Sicilian street food. We lunched on arancine (deep fried rice balls) and panelle (chickpea flour fritters) but offal connoisseurs should taste Palermo’s legendary spleen sandwich, a centuries-old delicacy still popular today.

Monreale Cathedral

A little inland, on the slopes of Monte Caputo, stands Monreale Cathedral – a sumptuous mix of architectural styles completed in 1182. With influences from North African and Middle Eastern art, Monreale is richly-decorated with Byzantine mosaics.

The craftsmen gathered to work on the shimmering interior knew just how to create a magical space meant to dazzle. Biblical stories depicted in luminous detail include the creation of the stars and Noah building his ark.

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The marvellously-preserved mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale, a Roman villa near Piazza Armerina, date from the 4th century AD and also tell stories in tesserae. The themes here, though, are everyday life. This magnificent home, believed to belong to a high-ranking senator, was preserved only because it was covered by a landslide after being abandoned. (The Romans cut down many of Sicily’s deep-rooted forests to plant wheat, changing the topography forever.) The villa’s elaborate floors show teams of oxen at work, women playing sport in what look like bikinis, and there’s an erotic scene of a bare-bottomed woman in a passionate embrace.

Taormina sits on the east coast of Sicily, on a rocky headland with amazing views of Mount Etna. An enchanting, compact location with a dramatic sea-facing 3rd century BC Greek theatre, it became part of the Grand Tour in the late 1800s. Taormina has long attracted writers, artists and Hollywood stars and Casa Cuseni, dubbed ‘the most beautiful house in Sicily’, opened as Europe’s first hotel for artists in 1947.

The villa has hosted the likes of Greta Garbo, Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway, who found it the perfect place to relax. A chilled Aperol Spritz in Taormina on a sunbaked terrace after a busy day of sight-seeing is certainly a superb way to unwind. We were lucky enough to chance upon a group of musicians and dancers in traditional costume performing in Piazza IX Aprile, Taormina’s main square.

Etna’s mythical rumbles The historic city of Syracuse was the home of Archimedes, a brilliant scientist and mathematician in classical antiquity. Ortygia, its small island centre, has a fascinating maze of narrow streets but the best way to get a sense of the shoreline of this outstanding location is to take a boat trip. Sailing gently into the sea caves hidden under the promontory, you can easily spot coral in the clear waters of the Ionian Sea.

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Accused of murder in Rome, painter Caravaggio hid out in Sicily after escaping imprisonment in Malta and arrived in Syracuse in 1608. There he gave up brawling for a while, took up his brushes again and completed a new masterpiece, the Burial of Saint Lucy, on view in the Basilica of Santa Lucia al Sepolcro.

As we motor on along roads edged by wild yellow fennel flowers, olive trees and prickly pear cacti, it's incredible to imagine that tiny elephants once inhabited this province. Dwarf elephants, only about a metre in height and the size of a Shetland pony, roamed the land 200,000 years ago. Skeletons were discovered in a cave near the village of Cassibile and a pair of casts are on display at the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.

No visit to Sicily would be complete without a look at Mount Etna. Etna is Europe’s highest and most active volcano and, while regularly spewing out plumes of ash and smoke, Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology carefully monitor its activity. (The frequent mini eruptions actually make it safer as there is no major buildups of lava and gas.) In Greek mythology, Etna’s rumblings were caused by the monster Typhon, who had 100 dragons’ heads, and was trapped under the mountain.

It is possible to take a cable car and then jeep towards the top, as well as hike with an experienced guide, but there are lower shallow craters to circle on foot which are easily accessible from the coach park. Mum and I let the thrill-seekers head up Etna’s black, gravelly lunar landscape and sat in the sunshine instead.

Visiting Sicily with Riviera Travel Riviera Travel 8-day Escorted Signature Tour of Sicily (group of 25) costs from £1,789pp, inclusive of return flights in 2023. Our Silver Travel Advisors have more information and can help you book your trip to Sicily with Riviera Travel, silvertraveladvisor.com/travel_ partners/riviera-travel.

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WEYMOUTH

The perfect spot for your sunny getaway

The second is the George, more of a modern style with restaurant over 2 floors serving top quality drinks and meals prepared with the freshest local ingredients. It also has a good outdoor space to sit and watch the world go by.

During the Summer months I took a five day coach holiday with Daish’s Holidays staying at The Russell Hotel, situated on the glorious seafront esplanade of Weymouth.

The sandy beach is sprinkled with deck chairs and has many food & drink stalls and a vast range of attractions including donkey rides, a large funfair and even a traditional punch and Judy.

During the Summer months there is a large firework display every Monday at 9pm which adds to the holiday experience.

The esplanade is wide and flat and very well kept, making it perfect for a long stroll in the sunshine, you can walk for miles along the coastal path lined with brightly coloured beach huts.

During our visit we took an optional excursion organised by the hotel out to Bournemouth and Poole. It was well organised, leaving the hotel after breakfast and returning in plenty of time to get ready for our evening meal.

Bournemouth has the perfect beach front with sandy beach, Ferris wheel, many little cafés, restaurants and a large pier. For those with mobility problems there is a cliff lift to help you down. Highlight of our visit was the botanical gardens, a vast outdoor space with water, music and plenty of plants to admire.

The hotel occupies a beautiful building and has 87 bedrooms with many offering sea views. Facilities include a coffee shop, bar, restaurant and dance floor. The hotel hosts a programme of live entertainment every evening which includes dancing, bingo and quizzes. There is also the option to book excursions and day trips via the hotel.

What’s included in a Daish’s Holiday package: • Luxury coach travel with comfort stops on route • Convenient pickup and drop-off along popular routes • Breakfast and three-course evening meal every day • On-site entertainment Seated on a beautiful bay Weymouth boasts one of the finest beaches in Dorset. The seafront is lined with Georgian buildings, restaurants and a vast range of eateries from fish and chips to ice cream parlours.

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Weymouth is a family friendly beautiful resort which I would visit time and time again.

Poole was in a different class, gorgeous pubs, restaurants and a harbour full of luxury yachts, well worth the visit.

By Helen Gergus.

My favourite part of Weymouth is the traditional fishing harbour with lift bridge.

Watch the boats come and go from luxury yachts to working fishing boats.

Either side of the harbour is lined with pastelpainted houses and many restaurants and bars, too many to mention them all.

Two of my favourites were the Kings Arms, a 16th Century Inn where King George III is said to have stayed with its low ceilings and doorways and decorated in a traditional fashion.

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DOOR TO DOOR COACH TOURS 2023

THE ENGLISH RIVIERA - TORQUAY BLACKPOOL TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE TORQUAY The TheDoric GiltarHotel Hotel, Tenby ~ 3 Star Torquay is an award-winning resort where elegant AFor holiday Blackpool leave you feeling 4 Star theseinholidays wewill stay in Tenby, with its The Belgrave Sands Hotel The Belgrave Sands Hotel & Spa ~ Victorian villas, a bustling harbour, and palmAn award-winning resort where elegant fringed beaches give the Riviera its well-earned Victorian villas, a bustling harbour and palmname. fringed beaches give the Riviera its Tour Highlights: l Brixham well-earned name. l Afternoon Tea at The Palace Paignton l Exmouth River Cruise & Exeter

refreshed, relaxed,buildings, and recharged p even if you are pastel-coloured narrow streets, on the go 25 hours a day! Perhaps it’s the resort’s infectious zest of forthe life,prettiest or may it’s just that, uniquely, Tenby is one resorts in South whatever your routine, Blackpool can offer a Wales. Whether you take a stroll through the perfect break from it. town or along the beaches, or enjoy a ride Please note our coach & drver do not stay with along the Pembrokeshirecoast, is an you on this tour and no excursionsTenby included.

BOURNEMOUTH CORNISH WINTER WARMER The Rosemundy House Hotel Mayfair Hotel~ 3 Star

Cornwall loved of forgolden its dramatic With sevenis miles sandscoastlines, and captivating fishing harbours, and of course, its sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town and cream teas! ofpasties Bournemouth has it all – a vast variety of Tour Highlights: shops and restaurants, endless countryside l St Ives & Porthleven l Bodmin Jail & Padstow offering peace and relaxation and beautiful, l Sherry Reception, 1 Afternoon Cream Tea, Glass award-winning of Wine withgardens.

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NORTH DEVON & CORNWALL MATURE SINGLES - SIDMOUTH The Durrant Hotel Hotel ~ 3 Star The Royal YorkHouse & Faulkner

Based in the port the of Bideford, this tour Sidmouth is probably most unspoilt resort in the combines the best of one Beautiful and country and undoubtedly of theCornwall most beautiful. delightful North Devon.

Bideford’s narrow Quiet and unhurried, Sidmouth has preserved the natural the alleyways countryside with backbeauty streetsofand link thecolourful quay and gardens, open spaces, androad tree-covered hills. the river, and the old has a lovelybridge Tour Highlights: that crosses the river linking Bidefordto other l River Exe Cruise & Exmouth areas of Devon. l Torquay & Palace Paignton Afternoon Tea

| 5 Days | £289 Tues 4th 13th April February | 5 Days | £409

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PERTHSHIRE, ST. ANDREWS SKEGNESS & THE BEST hotels.

OF And use & some excellent privately-owned MORECAMBE, LANCASTER & ST ANNES ON SEA EDINBURGH LINCOLNSHIRE All visits and excursions included The Stare Ives Hotel in the price.

LAKELAND Salutation Hotel, Perth 3 Star The Royal Hotel, Skegness ~ Victorian 3 Star St Annes boasts a beautifully restored We~use modern coaches ans mature friendly The Auckland Hotel Pier, promenade withofviews across towith North Wales, Perthshire is a region of breath-taking variety, Experience the best Lincolnshire Stroll along Morecambe’s award-winning drivers. promenade historic multi award-winning beach huts, a wide-open from its serene glens and endless expanse of towns and villages, a thriving seaside

with an ice cream before visiting the Eric Morecambe sandyand beach, plentyCountry’ of places heritage. to eat, and wonderful lush forest to its bleakly beautiful moors, resort ‘Bomber Statue, and The Tern Project, a series of public art seaside charm. rushing rivers and tumbling waterfalls. installations inspired by the birdlife of Morecambe Tour Highlights: Bay. l Lytham Hall & Lytham Tour Highlights: l Lancaster Castle & Lancaster l Cleveleys Fleetwood On the morning ofltravel weMarket pick you up at a l Lakeland Museum & Bowness-on-Windermere

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WE NEVER DISCOUNT. BEAUTIFUL NORFOLK & upWYE BLENHEIM, SEZINCOTE AND THE That means that youCOAST are picked by a VALLEY taxi or & THE ROYAL CITY FOREST OF DEAN KENNET & AVON CANAL small minibus right from your frontMATURE door. No SINGLES - HARROGATE TORQUAY – THE ENGLISH SCARBOROUGH Bells Hotel & Country Club ~ 3 Star Best Western Blunsdon House Best Western Brook Hotel, Norwich feeders, no interchanges, no changing coaches, on board pays the same The Old Swan no Hotel therefore everybody RIVIERA The Park Experience this magical borderland on a ~3 StarManor Hotel Hotel ~ 4 Star Sands Hotel Harrogate is a Victorian Spa Town in the heart The Belgrave

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Scarborough enjoys an unrivalled position as one scenic river cruise, a relaxing train ride and The East Anglia coast is starkly beautiful, with A lovely tour for the summer as we enjoy a of Yorkshire. For the more metropolitan the of Britain’s premier coastal resorts, yet also lies Torquay is an award-winning resort where elegant visits to historic towns. This is a place where reputation of the shopping streets for exquisite retail visit to unique Sezincote, a 200-year-old tantalisingly close to North Yorkshire’s rugged Victorian villas, a bustling harbour, and palmyou can recharge your batteries, get off the opportunities is well deserved and the spa heritage Mogul Indian Palace. Spend a day exploring more,park. creating an idyll rural charm.

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EASTBOURNE WINDSOR CASTLE & CRUISE THE BOURNEMOUTH SOUTHSEA & CHICHESTER SPRING, SOUTH SHIELDS & CODEBREAKERS & CAMBRIDGE THAMES HARBOUR CRUISE THE DURHAM COAST York House Hotel Marsham Court Hotel Delta by Marriott Hotel Huntingdon Eastbourne is a town with grace and elegance The Bull Hotel, Gerrard’s Cross With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, Best Western Royal Beach Hotel ~ The Little Haven Hotel ~ 3 Star LOOE, CORNWALL ENCHANTING SOMERSET OBAN, MULL &forIONA Cambridge is a vibrant, modern city with a colourful that has something everyone – a landscaped, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth history~that attracts visitors from around the world.

4 Star A great Spring tour based in Southby Shields 3 Star pedestrianised a large Thewith Portbyan Hotel ~ 3Park, Starhome of The Hotel ~ 3 Star Royal Hotel town ~ 3 centre Star bordered has it allWessex – a vast variety of shops and restaurants, Combined our visit to Bletchley overlooking the River Tyne and Little Haven A lovely tour as we discover the splendour of endless A great tour for the summer – stroll along countryside offering peace and relaxation, the Codebreakers, you’re sure to learn something Be enchanted, Somerset has lots of surprises Royal Windsor and explore mighty Windsor Southsea seafront, visit the historic beaches, cathedral and beautiful, award-winning new on Cambridgeshire weekend. in this Southeast Cornwall,long famous for the daywaiting to be discovered – gardens. stunning Castle. Offering a welcome contrast, we also Tour city ofcountryside, Chichester and enjoy a lakes, relaxing Tour Highlights: Highlights: green woodlands, and l Bletchley enjoy a relaxing cruise River Thames. l more.

Park harbour &cruise and indulge with a gin tasting Beaulieu Christchurch rich history such as the along famousthe Looe Bridge l Guided Tour of Cambridge l Poole at Bombay Sapphire.

Harbour & Islands Cruise & Poole Quay that joins the East and West towns and hidden treasures including beautiful woodland

| |54Days | |£489 and cobbled streets lined with independent 21stMarch April Thurs 28th Days £349 boutiques and delicious restaurants.

7th March | 5 Days | £329

| 5 |Days | £459 Monday April 5 Days | £459 25th 1st April

range of shops, a clean, well-managed beach and

Based in We the bustling seaside town of Oban, Beach. explore coastline before seafront renowned forthe its scenic attractive three-tier flowerour tour level explores decked promenade. enjoying time inthe theenchanting historic cityInner of Durham as Hebridean Islands of Mull and ancient Iona.

Tour well Highlights: as a visit to Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

We venture across the ‘Bridge over the l Herstmonceux Castle Estate & Alfriston l Borde Hill Atlantic’ to Seil Island&and take in some Gardens Brighton stunning scenery as we travel along loch-side | 5 Days | £439 roads with towering mountains.

Monday 8th April | 5 Days | £419 25th April

7th March | 5 Days | £289

7th March | 5 Days | £349

PICTURESQUE PEMBROKESHIRE KENT, THE BEAUTIFUL GARDEN DEVONSHIRE & ILFRACOMBE LLANDUDNO CREAM OF DEVON & EXETER PEMBROKESHIRE COASTLINES & BEAUTIFUL GOWER OF ENGLAND The Royal & Fortescue Hotel ~ Marlborough Hotel Devon Hotel, Exeter & TENBY SCARBOROUGH SHREWSBURY, LUDLOW &couldHotel LLANDUDNO 3 Star TheisIvy Bush Royal Hotel, Best Western Burlington Llandudno Wales’s largest resort, uniquely situated This diverse county hasPlus everything you think The Cliff Hotel & Spa GORGE between thePark Great Manor and ~ Little Ormes with of IRONBRIDGE and From the bustling A short break with excursions to interest Carmarthen 3 Hotel Star ~ 4a little Starmore besides!

The ~ 2two Star Tynedale Hotel~ 4 Star Experience stunning sea views, Britain’s only coastal wonderful beaches, the award-winning North Shore historic cities of Plymouth and Exeter to the varied everyone.

We take in Northresort, Devon throughout The natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast Known as theHall Garden of England, Kent boasts Llandudno National Park, an enchanting castle, and the seaside Scarborough enjoys an unrivalled position as is Wales’s largest uniquely Buckatree Hotel ~ 3 Star and the quiet, sand-duned West Shore. coastlines, the abundance of Areas of Outstanding and the Gower Peninsula are famed all over

beautiful beaches, stunning castles, exciting

one of Britain’s premier coastal resorts, yet AlongBeauty, the upper reaches of the RiverRiviera Severn Tour Highlights: Natural and the popular English and the world.

Glorious sandy beaches rugged everything culture, andindelicious food & drink.

Our tour also lies tantalisingly close to North and Yorkshire’s l Conwy and the borders between England and Wales, else between. coastline give way to the Hills, historic is Highlights: ideally based inShropshire Folkestone, and wesome include rugged Park.

On Preseli this holiday, you can Tour l 1 Free l Buckfast Day inNational Llandudno Abbey & Buckfastleigh the countryside of shelters towns,the and little villages. visits to some lovelyfrom coastal andand inland towns l South enjoy golden beaches, superb parks and Railway Buckfastleigh to of theDevon most beautiful landscapes unspoilt Tones & Return City imagine. of Exeter & Cream Tea gardens and wide range of leisure amenities towns that youl can Cruise l Dawlish & Teignmouth

1st May | 5 Days | £419

reputation.

Friday 12th April

| 4 Days | £329

13th March | 5 Days | £389

2nd May | 5 Days | £399

Sunday 14th April | 5 Days | £479

14th March | 5 Days | £389

THE HISTORIC CITY OF WORCESTER BLACKPOOL & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON The Doric Hotel ~ 3 Star TORQUAY DURHAM, BEAMISH & EASTBOURNE A TOUCH LUXURY INBOWES A holiday in Blackpool will leave you feeling FownesOF Hotel ~ 3 Star Derwent Hotel refreshed, relaxed andHotel recharged even if The Haddon Hall ~where 3 –Star CORNWALL The Grange Hotel ~ This isBlackwell an area of literary greats, of culinary Torquay is an award-winning resort elegantit’s you are on the go 25with hours a day!

Perhaps Eastbourne a town grace and elegance The 4 Royal Hotel brilliance and iconic heritage. We enjoy the Star Duchy Victorian villas, is a bustling harbour, and palm-fringed the resort’s infectious zest for life, or maybe

that has something – aname. birthplace Shakespeare and aa nice beaches give the Rivierafor itseveryone well-earned Cornwall isbeauty loved of for its dramatic coastlines, The ofWilliam the Durham Dales offers it’sHighlights: just that,pedestrianised uniquely, whatever routine, landscaped, town your centre, relaxing riverharbours, cruise, the historic cityhistoric of Tour captivating fishing and of course, its contrast with stunning Beamish and Blackpool can offer a perfect break afrom it. l Steam bordered by a large range of shops, clean, Train from Paignton to Kingswear Worcester, and the beautiful scenic Cotswolds. pasties and cream teas!

Durham, including the Bowes Museum, home l Ferry to Dartmouth & Free well-managed beach and Time seafront renowned Tour Highlights: of the famous ‘Silver Swan’. The region has l House of Marbles, Dartmoor & Tavistock l Trebah Gardens & Porthleven lots to offer no matter what time of year you l Totnes & Plymouth l Marazion & Cornish Seal Sanctuary with Cream promenade. visit. l 1 x Free Day in Resort 9th May | 5 Days | £299 Tea 8th May | 5 Days | £439

Monday 22nd April| 5| 5Days Days| |£429 £639 21st March

Sunday April | 6 Days | £429 | 5 Days | £299 21st 28th March

with visits to interesting attractions resort ofbetween Tenby. situated the Great and Littlewhich, Ormes when combined our excellent hotel, Tour Highlights: with two wonderfulwith beaches, the awardlmakes this an enjoyable break.

Picton Castle & Gardens winning North Shore, and the quiet, l National Wool Museum sand-duned West Shore. l l

Entertainment on 3 nights Tenby

8th May | 5 Days | £479

Monday 15th April

| 5 Days | £449

15th March | 5 Days | £429

BEAUTIFUL CORNWALL Rosemundy House Hotel AA ~ HEART ENGLAND YORK SHORT BREAK 4 Star OF The Abbey Great Malvern Cornwall is inHotel, the far west of Great Britain~on Middleton’s Hotel aStar peninsula into walls the vast Atlantic 4York is a city tumbling where ancient surround incredible Ocean, almost completely byof shops, and eateries.

York things is unlike Aattractions, lovely sightseeing tour withsurrounded many any English city – there’s world-class the other sea.based Cornwall is loved forthirty itswith dramatic interest, in Great Malvern the museumsMalvern for a start. beautiful Hills overlooking the town.

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13th May | 6 Days | £519

Sunday 28th |April | 3 |Days 28th March 5 Days £389| £289

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CELEBRITY FEATURE | 50 PLUS MAGAZINE To underline his versatility as an actor, he played Nero in the BBC’s hit series I, Claudius, based on the novels by Robert Graves.

He actually got the role after appearing in a TV commercial for Heineken as the famous Roman emperor presiding over the Games!

His profile remained high with appearances in the BBC’s Poldark drama series and TV miniseries Masada in 1981.

At the same time, Biggins became a children’s TV favourite in a regular role as department store owner Adam Painting in the wonderful series Rentaghost.

He played the Rev Whiting in South Television’s Brendon Chase in 1980 and had a leading role in The Phoenix and the Carpet in 1997, plus a supporting role as dodgy antiques dealer Mr Benger in Look and Read series Dark Towers.

CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS KING OF PANTOMIME CHRISTOPHER Biggins is the undisputed King of Pantomime. Oh no he isn’t! OH YES HE DEFINITELY IS! The likeable actor, who hits 75 this year, has a face and manner made for the homely fantasy that is panto and a rapport with audiences that has stood him in good stead through dozens of pantos over the years.

And when he steps on the stage of the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton this December to take part in yet another panto, he will not only be continuing a very English Christmas tradition but also confirming yet again that, for panto roles, Biggins is simply the best.

Not that the talented Mr B hasn’t had his fair share of other, weightier roles over the years.

He was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, but brought up in Salisbury, Wiltshire, where he got involved in local drama groups His first main stage role was aged 17 in a Moliere play and it led to him working with a local repertory theatre company.

He first came to national prominence, however, in the second series of the very popular TV programme Upstairs, Downstairs.

Then his recognizability was cemented when he took the role of regular character Lukewarm in Ronnie Barker’s much-loved prison comedy Porridge between1974 and 1977.

Biggins’ comedy c.v. was equally enhanced during the ‘70s with appearances in two other popular comedy shows, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? and Some Mothers Do ‘Ave Em. 18

Biggins was already emerging as something of an apprentice national treasure even then and was a good choice to co-host TV’s Surprise Surprise as well as hosting children’s game show On Safari. His bubbly personality won him many fans, and he was happy with this classification, revelling in how this opened up other roles for him.

As a mark of his burgeoning popularity, he was the subject of a This is Your Life episode in 1999 and in 2003 played himself in Bad Girls about a group of prisoners.

He took part in the seventh series of I’m A Celebrity …. Get Me Out of Here! in 2007, and was crowned winner and was in an episode of Celebrity Come Dine With Me in 2009, winning £1,000 for his chosen charity.

Since then, he’s been in TV panel games like The Celebrity Chase in 2013 where he was the first person in the history of the show to answer all six questions correctly while going for a higher offer. In 2014, he took part in Celebrity MasterChef and returned again in 2020 for a Christmas Special.

Meanwhile, his theatre resume has built up with roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and as Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar.

He had a long run at the London Palladium in the stage adaptation of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and has also been a guest narrator in The Rocky Horror Show.

He’s had a whole raft of film roles – everything from The Sex Thief to Eskimo Nell, It Could Happen to You, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Adventures of a Plumber’s Mate, the Baker and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Biggins and his immediately recognizable voice have also had a useful career in voiceovers and on radio.

But perhaps his best-known appearances have been on stage in pantomime – an area where he is completely at home.

As he explained to Fifty Plus magazine: “To me, pantomime is a joyous time when parents, carers, grandparents, aunties, uncles, children, nieces, nephews and siblings all come together to enjoy themselves.

“Pantomime is not only a form of entertainment but also a breeding ground for theatre, both for audiences and casts!”

These glorious roles have seen Biggins appear before audiences as Widow Twankey in Aladdin, Buttons in Cinderella, Winnie the Pooh, Mrs Crusoe in Robinson Crusoe and Dame Trot in Jack and the Beanstalk.

Unsurprisingly, he received a Lifetime Achievement award at the Great British Pantomime Awards.

This year – a rarity for him – he is not playing a woman but is The Man in the Mirror. However, don’t for one minute think this role won’t involve plenty of sparkle.

“I have the most wonderful costume which is all mirror “ he explained. “So I urge the audience to wear sunglasses when they come to see the show because I am flying in and out on every entrance and will sparkle beyond measure. I mean it is fantastic!”

it’s panto time. He loves giving presents and admits: “I’m rather particular about presents and I collect them all year and I think ‘Oooh that will be good’ because of time.

“There is very little time to go out and buy things. I have to prethink. It’s impossible to go shopping when you’re rehearsing and performing pantomime. I like to be really organized, which I am.”

He also loves the festive period because it gives him time to be with his partner Neil – “We just have a lovely time,” he stated.

The Man in the Mirror is “a wonderful arch sort of companion to Queen Dragonella who is played by Rachel Stanley this year who’s brilliant,” he added. “He’s fun and larger than life and quips galore.”

Christmas is a favourite time for Biggins and not just because

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ENSURE YOUR HEALTH AND WELFARE WITH A POWER OF ATTORNEY The issue of care and welfare is gaining more and more coverage in the media. It’s not surprising really as there are more of us living well in to old age. Not only that, mental health and wellbeing is high on the social agenda.

The subject presents a thorny question; how will you be looked after if anything happens to you? If you’re diagnosed with a degenerative mental condition, such as dementia what will you do? If you need care because you’ve been involved in an accident that’s left you mentally unable to cope on your own, or if you simply need more help as you age, whether that be at home or in a residential care facility, how

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From a legal perspective, there’s a simple answer: a Lasting Power of Attorney. This is a legal document which allows a person (the donor) to select another person, or persons, to act on their behalf if they can no longer do it for themselves.

for you) the authority to make decisions about your lifestyle. This includes any medication you may need, where you live, what you eat and even whether you’re given life sustaining treatment or not.

There are two types of power of attorney; property and financial affairs which gives someone of your choosing the authority to make decisions about your money and assets – paying bills, collecting benefits, selling your home – and a health and welfare Power of Attorney. This gives an attorney (the person you selected to act

Health and Welfare Power of Attorneys are increasingly being taken up because many care homes are asking for them now. Even if people are receiving care at home, more local authorities are seeking confirmation that there is one in place and who has the authority to deal with the council on the donor’s behalf.

Before a Power of Attorney to be implemented it has to be registered with theYou’d Officebeofsurprised the Publichow Guardian.

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STEVE HOWARTH’S TEST DRIVE The Kia Niro, Make way for wonderful.

Electric and hybrid cars have been rapidly increasing in popularity over the past few years with manufacturers constantly adapting and evolving their advances in technology.

An example of this is the Kia Niro which I was recently able to test drive at Kia’s driving day event and I was impressed with how the car has been adapted and progressed in recent years. The Kia Niro is now available in 3 different power-trains including Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and pure Electric (EV).

Compared to its predecessor the e-Niro the new Kia Niro is now slightly bigger, with more distinctive looks inside and outside the cabin, it is better equipped and more efficient.

The Kia Niro EV has a 201bhp electric motor driving the front wheels fed by a 64.8kWh battery across all the 3 different grades, ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ with prices starting from £37,295. The electric range has also been increased in this latest model to 287 miles respectively. As you would expect from an electric car the acceleration is sprightly getting from 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds whilst remaining smooth and easy to drive.

The Kia Niro EV also has regenerative braking which you can adjust to suit your driving style and whilst set at the maximum level it reduces the speed of the car quickly by lifting off the accelerator pedal, which helps reduce the frequency of having to use the braking pedal which in turns saves driving range.

Comfort is put before sporty handling with relatively soft suspension meaning lumps and bumps are ironed out nicely on our pothole riven roads. Inside the cabin the interior is impressive and is similar to the larger Kia EV6 with its opposites unite theory of using new and recycled materials in a bid to be sustainable and consciously environmentally friendly. ‘3’ and ‘4’ trims get heated front seats with a powered driver’s seat and adjustable lumbar support.

All versions have family safety as a priority with each trim including automatic emergency braking, lane follow assist and lane keep assist system. There is also a reversing camera and rear

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parking sensors with front sensors standard on all but ‘2’ trim, which has an easy to use eight-inch touchscreen to control the infotainment system. This is boosted to 10.25in on higher trim levels and ‘4’ cars also have a sunroof, electric tailgate, heated and ventilated seats in the front, heated seats in the rear and a heated steering wheel plus smartphone mirroring and a premium Harman Kardon sound system.

The Kia Niro EV is a great family car as there’s plenty of space front and back and the boot is surprisingly big – in fact there’s more luggage space than in a hybrid or plug-in hybrid version.

Top up charging on a long journey is the only slight negative as the Niro EV can only accept a maximum of 72kW meaning a 10-80% top-up takes at least 43 minutes while competitors can achieve this in almost half that time. However, with a home charge point and that 285 full charge range that will rarely be a problem. A full charge from zero on a 7kW home wall box takes around 10hr 30min.

On top of that Kia offers a generous seven-year, 100,000mile warranty – more than you’ll get from almost every other manufacturer, To learn more about the Kia Niro range, why not contact Bolton Kia? Who are on hand to answer all your questions and offer a tailored service for business customers with dedicated fleet expert, Alex Grindrod.

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VISITING BUDAPEST For those with an appetite for culture and history.

Budapest played a pivotal role during the 1848 Revolution, the emergence of the Hungarian Soviet Republic in 1919, Operation Panzerfaust in 1944, the Battle of Budapest in 1945 and the 1956 Revolution. Budapest is now recognised as one of the most beautiful of European cities and a respected World Heritage Site, which includes the banks of the river Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrassy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Underground Railway.

Hungarian Parliament Budapest offers visitors an intriguing insight into its colourful maelstrom of history and a vibrant culture. Once a Celtic settlement, then a Roman capital, Budapest was plundered by the Mongols and then re-emerged in the 15th century as a focus for Renaissance humanist culture.

Following 150 years of Ottoman rule, Budapest entered a new era of prosperity in 1873, when unified as a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube, with Buda and Obuda on the west bank and Pest on the east bank. Budapest then became the second capital of AustriaHungary, until that power was disbanded in 1918 and as a result of the Treaty of Trianon in 1920; Hungary lost much of its territory.

Today, the city attracts approximately 3 million tourists every year as it is the ideal place to view a veritable feast of Hungarian treasures and with 233 museums and galleries to visit there is sure to be a suitable collection of exhibits to placate the most demanding audience. I wandered around the National Hungarian Museum, which was built in 1802 and houses an extensive collection of prints, manuscripts, maps, books and copperplates donated by Count Ferenc Széchényi.The collection attracts hordes of visitors, many of whom are eager to gaze upon an exquisite piano, made by John Broadwood and Sons of London, which, in 1917, belonged to Beethoven. After his death it was sold at auction to a Viennese art dealer and music publisher, who later gave the instrument to Liszt, and in 1887 the National Hungarian Museum, acquired the piano.

I was spellbound by the imposing Buda Royal Palace, built in the 13th century, after the Mongolian invasion. For those of us with an insatiable thirst for art, a visit to the National Gallery, located within the Royal Palace is essential. I viewed Hungary’s masterpieces and other striking

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works by less well known artists, ranging from the 10th century to the present day.This exceptional permanent collection features works covering the past half century of Hungarian art and includes Medieval and Renaissance stonework and wonderful examples of Gothic wood sculptures and magnificent altar pieces.

For weary travellers and exhausted adventurers the Szèchenyi Spa Baths is just the place for a spot of open air thermal bathing. Located in City Woodland Park, the complex includes three spacious swimming pools and twelve thermal pools. I laid back in the comfort of the tranquil waters with temperatures from 20°C to 38°C, and whilst I enjoyed the comforting warmth I embarked on a leisurely game of chess on a floating board.The waters, which come from two thermal springs under the City Park, are well known for their soothing qualities. Allowing the sulphate, calcium, bicarbonate, magnesium and fluoride acid to treat my aching joints and bothersome back pain, I soon felt rejuvenated Estimated charging times are approximately and ready to continue with my explorations.

5.5 hours with the smaller charger and 1 hour 40 minutes charge with the more I then sauntered alongtothefull grandiose Andrássy powerful option.

Avenue, named after a former prime minister; it is There a beautiful boulevard dating back to 1872 are six cameras and nine radars around and the features striking Neo-renaissance mansions vehicle to provide 30 advanced driver and assistance townhouses.

The Avenue is a listed World systems including adaptive cruise Heritage Sitenight and isvision, one ofblind Budapest’s main control, spot monitoring shopping areastraffic with luxurious boutiques and cross alert, which warns jostling of for space with fine cafes and restaurants.

Keen hazards when reversing. to explore further afield, I took a ride on the ThereMetro, are four trimwas levels, Allure, Allure Budapest which constructed in Premium, GT, and First Edition with all 1894 and it is the second oldest underground having LED headlights keyless entry and railway system in the world, after the London Advanced Emergency adds Underground.

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19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, with Hybrid 225 I took an afternoon stroll across the magnificent models featuring a different 19-inch design, cast iron Chain Bridge, designed by William all round parking sensors and a Drive Assist Tierney Clark, the talented English civil Pack which adds rear cross traffic alert, engineer who was born in Bristol in 1783. adaptive cruise control as well as long range Completed in 1849, the bridge is considered blind spot detection. one of the Budapest’s major landmarks, spanning GT models are set apart the ‘Lion’ shield the Danube between Buda andbyPest. on the front doors. The front grille is also I also wandered around the grounds of the neoupgraded with vertical, body coloured classical Gresham Palace, built in 1906 under accents and inside there are aluminium door the ownership of trims the UKwhile basedambient Gresham Life and boot sill lighting Assurance Company. that time the standard. property with eight colourAtchoices is also housed the company’s offices and played host to A heated steering wheel is onSoviet the visiting Britishleather dignitaries.

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the 1990’s by Hungarian/American restaurateur which covers 136 square metres and features George Lang.The restaurant is located within a king sized bed swathed in cool, crisp, white City Park and features a beautiful Art Nouveau linens and plump pillows, ensuring a deep and restful slumber. Reflecting an Art-Deco style bar and a spacious and luxurious dining room way electrically adjustable driver’s seat and six-way for the front with original Art Nouveau pieces this is hotel with Hungarian works of art prominently passenger with both having heated and massage functions. accommodation at its very best and the private displayed. Entertainment includes a Gypsy band, first deliveries in February 2023 I predict will balcony overlooking the glitteringWith waters of customer the which is guaranteed to get diners tappingwetheir be seeing quite a few of the newto408s onyour our reservation roads here in theinUK Danube is the ideal spot for an evening tipple toes.

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Buying a holiday home

How many times have you visited a favourite holiday destination and thought how blissful it would be to own a holiday home there?

As we move into darker nights and the vagaries of the British Winter, making plans around our favourite sunshine destinations is a pleasant way to while away the evenings.

But if you thought that owning this kind of dream property was totally outside your budget, it might be worth looking at genuine calculations and reconsidering.

It may just be that this dream could become a reality.

Owning a holiday home is not just an indulgence but also, if you want to and if handled properly, a second income stream.

So, it’s not just somewhere to get away for the weekend, a restful week in a “home from home” or somewhere for family and friends to stay, it’s also a way to insure your future.

First decide on the location. This may be abroad or in the UK and if you’re just looking for a delightful getaway, it will probably be in an area you already love and know well.

Buying a holiday home abroad requires specialist knowledge. So choose a well-established company that has experience of the country and area you have chosen, which understands local laws and can guide you through the whole process.

The top 10 countries where Brits have chosen to have homes are: Australia, USA, Canada, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand, France, South Africa, Germany and Italy.

If you’re thinking of the UK and looking for a return on your investment by letting, your home choice needs to be in an area of high demand where other people will also love to stay. So it’s important to research staycations most people choose.

It’s definitely worth being realistic about how much you can afford to spend. If you have a cash windfall or pension money to invest, for example, a holiday home is a great place for your money to grow.

If you need a mortgage to buy your second home, mortgage rules change to a holiday home mortgage and consulting a trusted mortgages’ expert in this field is vital.

Some holiday lets are also seasonal. Rural cottages and log cabins may be more popular in the Winter while seaside properties and those with outdoor lifestyle additions, like a pool, do better in the Summer months.

Families do, though, often choose to spend special holidays like Christmas and New Year in holiday lets. To ensure bookings, place your property with an established agency that is already dealing in similar lets.

Consider your policy on pets. Many people, particularly those with dogs who don’t want to leave them in boarding kennels, are looking for animal-friendly holiday lets.

Like any other property, you’ll need property insurance. If you’re letting it out commercially, there are tax implications so sort these out with a tax expert initially.

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Toni Norman, senior marketing manager for Tingdene Parks which has hundreds of holiday and residential homes across England, says the renting and buying market is “pretty steady” currently.

Toni advised anyone buying a caravan on a park to check on both the site’s licensing, which could mean use for only 11 months of the year, and the site fees involved.

“There is slightly more movement in the more affordable homes, as you would expect at the moment, but we are doing well throughout,” she stated.

“We do have some all year round residential sites and we are always very transparent on site usage and costs,” she said. “It’s always important to ask these questions before buying.”

The company, in business for over 50 years, has noticed a change in the market since lockdown.

Like any other property, you’ll need property insurance. If you’re letting it out commercially, there are tax implications so sort these out with a tax expert initially.

“People are opting for more frequent and shorter holidays, often with family members which after lockdown has become even more important, and a holiday home is a great way of achieving this,” she added.

Bringing a knowledgable solicitor on board early is also a sensible move, whether you’re letting or not.

If you’re planning on buying a holiday home it’s important to sometimes have a re-think and not get swept away by the moment. Take time to consider the practicalities and long-term consequences to see if it’s right for you.

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Your conveyancer will sort pre-contract checks and searches, review your contract, verify the title deeds, and check legal ownership as well as advising on a property survey for any possible structural issues or maintenance concerns.

Depending on the property’s value and location, you may also be required to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).Your solicitor will assist with the calculation and payment of this tax.

As a holiday let landlord, you are responsible for your guests’ health and welfare.Your property needs to be safe, with any hazards pointed out in signs, and basic elements like risk of fire addressed properly. A good agency will help you with these practicalities.

Information on the local area – places to go, special events, public transport and other useful information for visitors – is also something you should supply.

If your holiday home is just for the use of you and your family and friends, you will probably treat it like a second home and furnish it accordingly.

However, if it is a holiday let, leaving much-loved items around as you would at home is a mistake because accidents do happen.

Furnish this new property adequately, attractively and suitably for the building, the area and the likely occupants and their activities. Just don’t put in anything you’d be heartbroken to lose.

Think about how you will maintain the building generally and about the practicalities of changeovers between to-let clients.You’ll need to arrange cleaning and renewing welcome packs and necessary basics like soap and toilet rolls.

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FOOD | 50 PLUS MAGAZINE

José Pizarro is an award-winning chef and bestselling author. He runs tapas and sherry bar José and restaurant Pizarro as well as restaurant José Pizarro, in London,The Swan in Surrey and two restaurants at The Royal Academy of Arts.

Here he shares recipes from his new book.

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Clams are popular all over the world as they are so versatile. When you are planning to cook for more than a couple of people, this is something that you must consider; ingredients and dishes your friends will love but are also quick prepare, so that you don’t spend the whole time at the stove.

You can boil some pasta with this for a really easy lunch, and add some chilli for an extra kick.

Heat a little oil in a deep heavy-based stockpot. Fry the garlic and lemon slices for 30 seconds, then increase the heat to high, tip in all the clams and cover with a lid. Cook for 2–3 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the clams have all opened (discard any that refuse to open).

Add the lemon juice and herbs and serve with lots of crusty bread to mop up the juices.

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Sukalki

A Typical Beef Ragu

Method Sukalki is another traditional dish from the Basque Country, and means ‘make at home’ or ‘stew’. It’s very similar to a ragu and is traditionally found in the sociedades or txoko (traditional Basque gastronomic societies). The king of the concursos gastronómicos (the most popular culinary competition) takes place in Mungin and is called Sukalki Eguna. It’s been running for decades and quite often hosts more than 300 contestants.

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Serve 6-8

olive oil 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz) beef shin, cut into large pieces l sea salt and freshly ground black pepper l 1 onion, finely chopped l 1 carrot, finely chopped l 150 ml (5 fl oz) Cognac l 2 dried choricero peppers, seeds removed, or 2 teaspoons sweet pimentón l 750 ml (25 fl oz) fresh beef stock l 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) medium waxy potatoes, thickly sliced l 200 g (7 oz) fresh peas l l

Heat a layer of oil in a heavy-based pan. Season the beef and fry in batches to brown all over. Transfer to a casserole dish.

Heat a little more oil and fry the onion and carrot for 10 minutes, then pour in the Cognac and carefully light it so that it flambés. Once the flames have died down, tip into the casserole with the meat. Add the dried peppers.

Add the stock and bring to the boil. Cover, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-31/2 hours. Add the potatoes for the last 20-30 minutes. Once the potatoes are tender and the beef falls apart when you prod it, add the peas and cook through.

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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Method This is a popular dish from the Navarra and Rioja regions, which I always have to eat when I visit San Sebastián.

The name comes from the word ‘puerro’ (‘leek’ in Spanish). It is a very simple recipe in which it is important to use a good stock. In this case, I have used a very nice and strong vegetable stock, but you could also use chicken stock.

If you feel like something slightly different, you can also add chorizo to make a porrusalda riojana.

In a saucepan, heat the oil and add the onion, cooking it through but without letting it change colour.

Add the stock and bring to the boil, then add the carrots, leeks and potatoes and cook for 15–20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Season with sea salt and serve hot with some crusty bread.

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Roast Lavender Peaches with Baked Custard Patxaran is one of my favourite digestifs, so finishing a meal with a glass of this, heaped with ice, is just heaven.The trouble is, one glass is never enough!

This recipe is easy to make and will impress your guests.

The aroma of the lavender really complements all of the other flavours in the dish.We are seeing lavender used more and more in cooking, although this is the first time that I have included a recipe using it in my book.

If you can’t get Patxaran, some sloe gin will work just as well.

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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750 ml (25 fl oz) strong fresh vegetable stock

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4 medium potatoes, cut into 1.5 cm (3⁄4 in)

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Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F/Gas 3).

Heat the milk and cream with the vanilla pod and seeds over a low heat until almost boiling.

Whisk the eggs, egg yolks and sugar together, then pour over the hot milk. Mix well, then strain into a 1 litre (34 fl oz) dish. Put the dish in a roasting tin and pour boiling water in around the sides so that it comes about halfway up. Slide into the oven and bake for 35–45 minutes until just set, but with a wobble in the middle.

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Increase the oven to 190°C (375°F/Gas 5). Halve the peaches and put in a roasting tin with the honey, Patxaran and lavender. Roast for 30–40 minutes until the peaches are tender. Pour off the juices and reduce to a glossy syrup in a small pan. Serve the roasted peaches with the syrup and baked custard.

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NICOLA FINBOW, HEAD OF THE PRIVATE CLIENT TEAM AT CLOUGH & WILLIS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS ON LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document which enables you to appoint one or more person you know and trust to act as your attorney(s) to take control of, or assist you with, your financial or personal welfare decisions. This is useful where you are unable to manage your own affairs, whether temporarily or permanently, due to illness, physical impairment or mental incapacity. It allows your Attorneys to make decisions on your behalf, including if in the future you were to lack mental capacity to make decisions for yourself.

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There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney, one relating to property and financial affairs and the other relating to health and welfare decisions.You cannot combine the two documents.You can choose to put in place one or both documents.

A Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare gives your attorney the authority to make decisions with regard to life sustaining treatment, daily diet, routine, where you might reside or the decision to accept or decline particular medical treatments. A Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare can only be used when you lack the mental capacity

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A Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Affairs allows your Attorneys to decide how your property and financial affairs are managed. The Lasting Power of Attorney will allow your attorneys deal with your finances, pay your bills, make decisions about matters such as opening, closing and managing bank/building society accounts, claiming, receiving and using your benefits, pensions and allowances and even assist in selling your house if required. A Lasting Power of Attorney for Property and Affairs can be used both while you have mental capacity and if you were to lose mental capacity in the future.

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Exploring life’s highways: the joys of caravanning after 50 This year we’ve been down to Devon and Cornwall, to Whitemead Forest Park in the Forest of Dean and to the Shrewsbury rally.

“Last year we went to Hereford Rowing Club and to Dorset – we’ve been all over the country, and more recently to France.

For Audrey Willingham, caravanning is more than a hobby or a mode of transport. It has been a four-decade long journey for the 66-year-old and her husband Peter, 71 – and in retirement, their caravan has become a vehicle to forge new friendships and lasting connections.

Audrey, who lives in Hayling Island in Hampshire, explained: “We’ve had caravans for the past 40 years – we bought our first one after our first son was born, as we didn’t fancy being in a tent with a newborn baby.

We’ve loved caravanning ever since.

“We just want to enjoy life and get out and do as much as we can and make the most of our time. And having a caravan means we can take our house away with us.”

Audrey is a member of five caravanning clubs, including the Caravan and Motorhome Club, the Camping Caravan Club, the ABI & Friends group and the Bailey Owners Club. Last year she discovered Boundless - a membership club for public sector and civil service workers and retirees.

Joining the Boundless Camping and Caravanning Group provided new opportunities to explore more caravan rallies across the UK and Europe. What sets caravan rallies apart, Audrey says, is the sense of community.

She said: “I believe it’s given us a new dimension in our lives. Since joining Boundless we’ve been on ten caravan rallies, and we’ve met so many wonderful people.

“What we love about the rallies is there’s always company. Sometimes there’s organised activities – it’s the friendships you build up that make it special. There’s always someone to give advice if you have a problem.”

From sites in the South West of England and Wales to rallies across the channel, Audrey and Peter’s caravan travels have taken them to diverse landscapes.

“The caravanning group is fantastic for variety in terms of venues,” she says. “We love being able to explore so many different places.

“With the diversity of all the different caravan clubs, we try to ‘daisy-chain’ the rallies so we’re away for four, five or six weeks at a time – otherwise you have the cost of mileage going backwards and forwards. We try to stay out and go from one rally to the next – extending the trip into one experience.”

Another benefit for the caravanning couple is the savings they make as members of Boundless and other caravan clubs, which provide discounts on campsites and access to a range of more unusual off-grid locations, as well as commercial sites. The ASCI card provides substantial savings on campsites in the UK and abroad, which Audrey has enjoyed on winter caravan trips to Spain.

As a Boundless member Audrey also enjoys access to exclusive events and attractions and has visited a range of museums and nature reserves for free, including Cotswold Motoring Museum and WWT Arundel Wetland Centre in West Sussex, which she enjoyed with her grandsons.

She said: “We’re also members of the National Trust and English Heritage and we’ll actively use those memberships when we’re away in our caravan too.

“Caravanning is a cheap holiday – especially when you think how much it costs to fly and pay for accommodation abroad in comparison.

And every penny in your pocket gives you more wine!”

But for Audrey, Peter and others, the true joy of caravanning comes from the new bonds formed rather than the cost savings.

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“Having recently spent two weeks at a Boundless caravan rally in France where we only knew one couple, we were delighted to come away with lots of new friendships,” Audrey said.

“Hopefully our paths will cross in future. Not everyone does the same rallies, but you always end up meeting people again. And it’s like seeing old friends.”

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Hewlett Court

Hewlett Court was opened by the East Lancashire Masonic Charity [ELMC] in 1979 as Sheltered Accommodation for the Elderly. Hewlett Courts aim is to provide good quality, affordable accommodation with support services tailored to meet individual’s needs.

Hewlett Court supports individuals in an independent, safe and caring environment.

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