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Whether you drive a KIT car, a Corsa or a 4x4 it’s at this time of year when we most appreciate the freedom and comfort of being able to jump in our car. But there’s no denying that running a car can be expensive.

The Financial Ombudsman Service – the free service set up by law to sort out problems between consumers and banks or insurers – dealt with over 3,500 complaints about motor insurance between April and September 2012. They have the power to look at a range of issues from the misselling of motor insurance policies through to claim being rejected.

We spoke to the ombudsman for some top tips on how to deal with a complaint and the steps that you can take to avoid a problem cropping up in the first place.

1. Keys in the car: On a frosty winter morning, there’s nothing better than getting into a nice warm car. But be careful not to leave the keys in the ignition and the car unattended as you could find you’re not covered by your motor insurance policy if it gets stolen.

2. Ensure you insure: Shopping around for car insurance can help you get the best deal but be careful if you’re buying a policy through a comparison website. The questions asked may be different to those on the insurer’s website and your answer may be different as a result.

For example, the way you list your occupation on a comparison site may be different to how the insurer would define it. It always pays to ring the insurer you end up choosing and confirming the information they require.

3. Valuables in the car: Take care not to leave valuables or shopping bags on display in your car. They could entice a passing opportunist thief and you may not be able to make a valid claim if item were left on show. Keep them out of sight in your glove box or boot.

4. Valuations: No-one wants to think of being in an accident that causes serious damage to their car - but if you are, your insurer will probably give you a valuation of what they are willing to pay for your car. It pays to consult a price guide like Glasses or Parkers to know what kind of value you can expect. Remember, you don’t have to accept the insurance valuation if you think it’s too low.

5. Dealing with a problem: If you are unhappy with your car insurer and can’t sort it out with them directly, the ombudsman may be able to help on 0300 123 9 123 or www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

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HAVING A TWITTER with Graham Smith Born to be King or Queen Well didn’t that cause a media kerfuffle? No sooner had the ink dried on Lord Justice Leveson’s pen to give the British press a kick in the rear when all hell breaks loose as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced that Kate is expecting. No doubt as the new year wears on there will be many more scramblings and in summer expect carnage as the race is on for the first picture of the newborn.

Cameramen and reporters were almost killed in the media scrum to take up pole position outside King Edward VII hospital where the Duchess had been admitted with morning sickness in the early stages of her pregnancy. Why do they do it? All they are going to see is a hospital door for goodness sake. Kate’s hardly likely to come tripping down in her nightie to pose for pictures in between retching, is she?

Some of the words which come out of media mouths on such occasions can make you equally sick. Charged with filling three minutes on the main news they come out with all manner of tripe. Under new laws, even if this baby is a girl, it will be third in line of succession to the throne. Bearing in mind the longevity of the Royal Family I reckon she could be around 87 before she comes to the throne and I certainly don’t think I’ll be at the street party to celebrate.

One conversation between media types discussed what would happen if she had twins. Eventually the concensus was that the first child to emerge would be third in line to the throne. Fascinating, they go to college for this you know.

It’s been over 2,000 years since we had such fervour over an impending birth, and look at the trouble that caused. Every guest house was closed and the poor beggar ended up in a stable jostling for position with cows, sheep, singing shepherds, camels, a donkey and a confused surrogate father who claimed he hadn’t done anything to Mary anyway! (Oh dear, there will be letters).

Joking apart, good luck to the Royal couple, they were one of the few bright spots in the year 2012 and let’s hope the chastised media minds its manners with them and their future family as we go into 2013.

Dogs in the driving seat Given that they have usually four perfectly good legs why would you want to teach a dog to drive?

A New Zealand animal charity is doing just that because it reckons that owners will be more encouraged to adopt them if they show signs of increased intelligence.

Right then. I’ll admit it’s handy if you’re out to a party and don’t want to drive.

Instead of your wife you could take the dog to drive you home but if the police stop you don’t count on being home before morning, they will have questions.

The charity put Porter, Mont and Ginny behind the wheel of an adapted Mini Cooper and after just eight weeks are reported to have put it in gear, accelerate and steer, something which is beyond many humans after they have passed their test!

So far the dogs have been driving with the help of an assistant inside the car but the next move is to let them try solo, on live television. Simon Cowell wait for this. According to an instructor, they will hop in, start the car, put it in gear and use the accelerator. Thankfully this is being done on an off-road track but the charity has visions of carrying it further.

When I see a Jack Russell driving a Mini Cooper down the motorway I will know it’s time to hand in my licence.

When Irish eyes are smiling!

We recently rented out a property after receiving quite a bit of Internet interest but it was the last enquiry which made me chuckle. It said simply by text, “Would you consider renting to an Irish escort?”

I didn’t reply and the following day received another text with a link to the escort’s web site. Checking, as you do, I was staggered at the rates she was charging, £170 an hour….she could certainly have paid the rent!

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Italy is one of my favourite places not only because I have family there (Parma) but also I love the many different areas- the Puglian trullis, the fabulous scenery and breath taking drives around the Amalfi coast, the Sicilian culture- not forgetting the fabulous food and wine! We had never been to Tuscany and decided it was time to go and see what all the fuss was about!

My Week in Tuscany Our Easyjet plane landed on time at Pisa, it’s much cheaper to fly here than to Florence and we picked up our hire car from Budget, which was a bargain £99 for the week. The car hire collection point is accessed via a 2 minute free bus ride and was one of the easiest car hire pick up/returns 8

we have had along with the bonus of being given a free upgrade. This was a very positive start.

Il Castelle, Certaldo Alta We set out for our first stop, La Fonte in Certaldo, where we were staying for four nights. Our first visit was to San Gimignano, which we did like but we found it very touristy and much preferred the old town of Certaldo. Here we were lucky enough to witness an Italian wedding which provided a great opportunity to experience a true Italian event and watch all the characters enjoy themselves. Sadly, we did not discover the relevance of the various metal life-sized men placed around the town, one of which was perched on top of a high tower, an art installation perhaps?

Certaldo Alto was accessed via a funicular railway which stays open until late (costs 1 euro each way).

It was far less touristy than San Gimignano and therefore was not as crowded. We enjoyed two excellent meals in Certaldo Alto– at Il Castello

and L’Antica Fonte - both with lovely views.

The owner of La Fonte strongly recommended taking the train to Florence (about 10 euros for a return ticket, the journey takes just under an hour to Santa Maria station, where you get off). It’s vital to check and double check train times as these can change at the last minute somewhat unpredictably.

Siena Siena was next on the agenda and this was the only place where we hadn’t pre-booked accommodation.

We found a brilliant hotel within 10 minutes’ walking distance of the Duomo, main square, restaurants & bars etc. It is the Hotel Villa Liberty and cost only 133 euros for B&B in a very good location. The only downside of our stay in Siena was that minutes after getting seated “al fresco” in our chosen restaurant that evening, the heavens opened!

En route to Lucca the following day we decided to take a detour to

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Volterra which I had read about in the tour guide. Volterra is another walled city and most definitely worth the journey. The countryside views en route were stunning and sadly I conceded that many were better than in the UK! And it wasn’t raining……

Our arrival at Albergo Villa Casanova was far later than we planned so we did not really have that much time to relax – this 5 star boutique hotel certainly had the “Wow” factor but at a price! Leaving the luxury of Casanova behind we set out for a morning sightseeing in Lucca before making our way to our last destination of Pisa.

We wished we had allowed more time for Lucca - we noticed many people cycling around the city walls and would have liked to have done the same. We did manage to get lost in the maze of streets but fortunately the lady I asked understood my Italian…. and more importantly. I understood her directions!

We had decided to return the car a day early as the cost of parking the car in the hotel garage was around the same price as taxis to/from the airport. We also felt it would be less stressful than the usual car hire return palaver, but I must say it was one of the easiest car hire returns ever!

The Royal Victoria Hotel in Pisa cost only £99 for B&B. Described as a very old antique hotel we appreciated it was going to be vastly different to the luxury we had experienced at Casanova but it was perfect for a short stay.

The Fields of Miracles was within 1015 minutes walking distance from our hotel with many bars & restaurants en route - obviously the closer to The Tower the more you pay. We chose a bar on the corner directly opposite the Tower and were pleasantly surprised to receive four delicious mini paninis along with our Peronis!

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That evening we chose La Buca restaurant near the Tower – the meal was nice but sadly the service did not match the quality of the food.

After a few more hours in The Fields of Miracles the following morning we returned to our hotel for the taxi to the airport to catch our late afternoon flight.

Our only regret is that we hadn’t booked a further two or three days in this beautiful part of the world with the ever present scent of Jasmine.

We returned feeling like we could do with another more relaxing holiday to totally “chill out”! We hardly had time to read more than a few pages of our books as the sightseeing, travelling and staying at four different accommodations was quite wearing - not to mention that I was suffering from “photography fatigue” after taking over 800 photos! In future I will bear this in mind or make a point of sightseeing only until mid pm returning to our accommodation for a spot of sunbathing, swimming and to read a few chapters.

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She has many hobbies, entering competitions and photography being two of them. Travel has always been a big part of her life - visiting many places in Europe and also destinations further afield such as New Zealand, India & Mauritius. Her first ever cruise was last year to see the Northern Lights. She particularly enjoys reading about different customs and traditions and has many funny stories to share, hence Maria is delighted to be able to contribute to Silver Travel Advisor.

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Showcasing the very best of the Peak District – with the UK’s first National Park at its core – the Festival highlights the area’s wealth of wonderful landscapes, from rare moorland habitats and scenic limestone dales to attractive towns and pretty villages.

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They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger, the trio – collectively known as The Rat Pack – had attitude to spare.

Join the UK’s original Rat Pack concert show, featuring stars from the West End smash hit Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas.

Dean Martin: comes fresh from a triumphant portrayal of Dino, both in the West End and international touring production of Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas.

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Frank Sinatra: gained rave revues as Ol’ Blue Eyes in West End hit Rat Pack Confidential - “A splendidly tough yet laid back performance” The Times.

Featuring all the patter and razzamatazz of the Rat Pack’s infamous live stage show, join the UK’s number one Frank, Dean and Sammy live concert extravaganza.

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FEBRUARY TO APRIL 2013 Buxton's exquisitely beautiful Opera House was designed and built by Frank Matcham, one of Britain's finest architects in 1903.

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The Hoff ’s GOT TALENT For a man who hit 60 not long ago David Hasselhoff – better known as simply The Hoff – has continued the swashbuckling ways he began as a young actor.

Known to millions across the world as good guy Michael Knight, the man with the talking car in iconic science fiction series “Knight Rider” which was the most watched TV show in history, the actor became a hero.

He compounded the image with another blockbuster of the small screen, “Baywatch”, where he played lifeguard Mitch Buchannon and saved even more lives.

The pirate with the interesting hand ornament and overdose of self-confidence, however, is a million miles from the young David Hasselhoff.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, David first got the theatrical bug at the age of seven and took acting, singing and dancing lessons. He was, however, very shy off stage in front of girls because he was tall and thin. On stage, though, he was in his element.

Unsurprisingly, acting became his career and, while in California, he became successful on the hugely popular US TV series “The Young and the Restless” in 1973 as Dr William “Snapper” Foster Jr. By then, he’d developed heartthrob looks and a physique to match.

In 1982 he moved from daytime soap to prime time programming with “Knight Rider” which captured the public’s imagination not only in the States but across the world.

His swashbuckling action is on the side of the baddies rather than the goodies as he became the notorious Captain Hook in perennial panto favourite “Peter Pan” for an extended run at Manchester’s Opera House.

When that show ended, Hasselhoff launched a successful recording career in Europe. In 1989 “Looking for Freedom” remained in the No.1 spot in the German charts for eight consecutive weeks. He has continued to perform regularly in concert ever since and has released nine albums to date, scoring a UK single hit in 2006 with “Jump In My Car”.

He returned to episodic TV in 1989 in “Baywatch” – the series about California lifeguards which launched Pamela Anderson to superstardom and made red one-piece swimming costumes the coolest beachwear on the planet.

Although the programme enjoyed good ratings, the network cancelled it after only one series. Undeterred, Hasselhoff and his partners acquired the rights to the show and, based on his popularity overseas, secured

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funding and revived “Baywatch” in 1991.

The programme is still running and is now a piece of American culture, seen in 140 countries by more than one billon viewers each week.

David Hasselhoff has always been prepared to try new challenges and his lengthy acting career has included film and stage roles. He made his Broadway debut in 2000 in the title role of “Jekyll and Hyde” and played the lead role in London performances of “Chicago.”

He’s sufficiently down-to-earth to parody himself – even taking a major role in the children’s blockbuster film “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie” in 2004 where he meets SpongeBob and Patrick very much in his “Baywatch” persona.

He had a short appearance in the movie “DodgeBall”, was in “EuroTrip” and played Adam Sandler’s despicable boss in the 2006 film “Click”.

The same year, he portrayed Roger DeBris in the Las Vegas production of Mel Brooks’ famous show “The Producers”.

His star was certainly in the ascendancy during this time as he also became a judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”, taking a judging role in the second, third and fourth seasons alongside Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan.

Hasselhoff also has an uncanny knack of spotting trends and opportunities. In 2008, “The Hoff” became the first celebrity downloadable character for the PlayStation Network’s video game “Pain”.

And the following year, he began a TV love affair with the British public through two-part special “The Hoff: When Scott Came To Stay” which chronicled how radio presenter Scott Mills lived for four days with Hasselhoff at his Californian mansion.

The star and his two daughters, Taylor and Hayley, took part in another British TV reality show when they went ghost-hunting at Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire.

And in 2011, The Hoff – always a big favourite in the UK - returned to British TV as a judge on “Britain’s Got Talent”.

He’s been a contestant on America’s “Dancing with the Stars” and, to demonstrate his theatrical diversity, in 2011 took on the dastardly pirate role in “Peter Pan” for the first time.

Hasselhoff is a true Anglophile, has often brought his daughters here and his 32 year-old girlfriend, Hayley Roberts, is Welsh. At 6ft 4ins and with one of the most recognisable faces in the world that appears to be defeating the ravages of time, he’s still hugely popular wherever he goes.

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He’s a big fan of Manchester, and has been reported as saying he wants to enjoy shopping in the city and see a play during his stay. “I love the Manchester accent and I can’t believe how beautiful and hip the city is,” he said.

“When I was in town for ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, Louis Walsh said to me ‘you’ll love Manchester’ and I did. The city is very, very cool and European.”

As for where his career takes him next, David Hasselhoff appears to be accepting of where the theatrical fates send him. Likeable and larger than life, he is pragmatic about his work and was once reported as saying: “I may not be a big movie star who gets to be James Bond, but who cares? I am happy. I’ll leave it in God’s hands.”

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We may know what we DON’T want around us, but probably have only a vague idea of what we do. The way we proceed next tends to relate either to the structure of the house – knocking through to give bigger rooms, adding a conservatory or building an extension – or the interior décor which includes everything from light fittings and wallpaper to furniture and paintings.

For the first, often more sweeping, approach, architectural consultant Gary Willis from Novensus says always remember the importance of light.

“Daylight directly affects our wellbeing and living in dark conditions can add to our lethargy,” he states.

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A conservatory can add both light and space to a home, “but a sun room or orangery is a much better option. It will be insulated to current standards that will provide a usable room in all seasons and ultimately add more value to your home.

“Another alternative is a pre-built garden room which can be brought onto site in one piece, or built quickly in a modular format with limited disturbance.”

Maximise garden views “and minimise rubbish ones!” advises Gary. “Create a cosy oasis of space with a smaller patio. Dress it up with flower boxes and a beautiful chair or swing to provide visual interest throughout all seasons.”

Indoors, bring in the light with brighter, lighter colours on walls, floors and ceilings to maximise available light.

Gloss and satin finishes will reflect more light than dull, dark colours and mirrors can be used imaginatively to bring much-needed light into a room or brighten a dark hallway also giving the illusion of space.

When cash is short, home stylist and project manager Jill Brimley from Changing Spaces advises looking carefully at what you’ve already got and adapting where you can.

Deep rooms can appear dark as natural daylight can’t penetrate to the furthest reaches, so Gary suggests perhaps adding more windows. If privacy is an issue, consider use opaque window film, opaque glass or even glass blocks. “High level strip windows can also be used to provide natural light without sacrificing privacy,” he adds.

A pitched roof with a flat internal ceiling could be opened up to a more interesting space, enhanced by exposed roof structure and effective roof lights.

“Remove a wall to create an open plan dining/ kitchen and a more adaptable space,” says Gary.

“Even the removal of a load-bearing wall – one that has a structural purpose – is a relatively straightforward task to a competent builder.”

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For bigger projects, consider a garage or loft conversion. “Only around half of us really utilise our garage,” insists Gary. “Put this space to good use. Rather than just turning the garage into a room, how about thinking more laterally? Could you use part of the garage to extend an adjacent room to create a larger kitchen, whilst still reserving part of the garage for garden storage, a utility area or a study?”

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“Dark walls can be painted a light, neutral shade like Dulux Natural Calico,” she says.

Take a close look at doors as these can give a dated feel to a room, and invest in new, white ones to add to light. For the Living Room makeover (pictured), Jill also had new panelled cupboard doors made for the meter cupboard. The electrical socket was removed and re-sited to get rid of ugly trailing wires and storage added within the cupboard.

A “gorgeous little chair” was bought from TK Maxx, the dark legs painted in white satin wood. The original curtains were dry cleaned and a new complimentary fabric panel was added to lengthen them to the floor.

“Additional fabric was bought to cover existing cushion pads to co-ordinate the look,” says Jill.

She recycled accessories from around the home - “We also decluttered, removed the old carpet and put in new oak wood-style laminate flooring and painted the dark mahogany fireplace, mirror and cupboard in white satin wood to provide a brighter and nicer coordinated room.”

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• Replace worktops with new, more modern items and/or change cupboard doors

For the kitchen makeover shown below, Jill was on a budget and so kept the original units, unifying them to a cream satin wood and then adding freestanding furniture with doors almost identical to the existing units and bought at a clearance shop to add to the fitted look.

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Use old pillows that have flattened as cushion pads or cut up old duvets, and plump up curtains with crumpled tissue paper.

Modern inexpensive cream brick tiles were used around the necessary areas, the walls were painted lighter with Dulux’s Javan Dawn, and the original back door was replaced with small French windows to bring in extra light and a view of the garden. Jill also replaced the original work top with a solid oak butcher’s block.

HTM Products, based in Chesterfield, will design your new kitchen, bathroom or bedroom around your current needs but also takes into account your future requirements so your new space will last the length of time.

In the Bedroom, use relaxing light neutral colours. If space is limited, go for sliding wardrobe mirror doors to reflect light back into the room. Shop carefully for complementary bargain soft furnishings – go online, visit mill and clearance shops or use sale curtains to make Roman blinds or a bed throw.

“For a contemporary look, change the door handle and light switch to chrome,” adds Jill. “Inset halogen lights in the front and inside of the wardrobe, and upgrade the radiator and radiator cabinet.” www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

The Bathroom can improve if you knock through an old bathroom and separate toilet into one modern area.

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Investment in a white modern suite is really worthwhile. Use floor and wall tiles in the same neutral colour but different sizes - bigger tiles with smaller grout lines also give the illusion of space.

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An inspirational spring exhibition at Peak Village of original paintings by professional artists to celebrate the season.

When the first flush of spring is upon us bringing new light and energy why not wake up the artist within you? Or seek out that unique piece of art to brighten up your home?

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A unique art event, organised by Whitepeaks Fine Art, resident gallery at Peak Village. Taking place on the weekend of 9th and 10th March between 10 -5pm. Be inspired by the work of a unique range of professional artists and enjoy the opportunity to watch live demonstrations from the exhibiting artists on a range of topics such as painting with acrylics, painting with oils, landscapes, mixed media, watercolour and much more.

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Keeping Warm and Well in Winter ...

KEEPING well is more important than ever in Winter because it’s a time of nasty bugs that can lay you low and cold weather than can depress your immune system.

There are, though, plenty of easy things you can do to ensure that this Winter is a healthier and happier one for you.

First of all, do ensure that you keep well and flu-free. Injections that prevent flu are given free right across the country to people over a certain age or with particular pre-existing conditions. So it’s definitely worth checking with your GP about availability.

Failing that, branches of Boots and supermarkets including Tesco provide a flu jabs’ service in their pharmacy departments for a very reasonable fee. Flu is a major seasonal killer in this country so it’s definitely worth taking this easy preventive step.

Find out more about this year’s flu strains and other relevant details at NHS choices on www.nhs.uk Keeping in good health during chilly months also means ensuring, for example, your eyesight is good so book an eye test if you’ve not had one for a while. Poor eyesight can lead to falls, especially outside the home, which can result in major injuries and mobility problems.

Eat and drink well, whatever your household finances. It’s also vital to keep hydrated properly with six to eight glasses of liquid like water, juice, milk or fruit squash each day. Avoid fizzy drinks as they contain a lot of sugar and calories, but do have plenty of hot drinks.

Warmth is vital in the Winter months so, as well as ensuring you’ve got good clothing and footwear when you go out, don’t stint on home heating in spite of concerns about energy bills.

Draw your curtains as soon as it gets dark to stop heat escaping and draughts coming in. Keep any windows and internal doors closed when it’s cold to keep heat inside and if you’re sitting for any length of time, pop on a shawl or blanket for extra warmth. Have a look around the stores currently and you’ll see that “onesies” or all-in-one fleecy garments are everywhere and offer real cosiness at home.

Ensure your heating system has been serviced, that your water stopcock is working properly, and invest in a keyhole cover – it’s amazing how this can keep out draughts!

Fit thermal linings to your curtains if you can, and check out all the benefits and grants available to help with insulation and energy efficiency like cavity wall insulation.

Turn your thermostat down, reducing your room temperature by 1oC could cut your heating bills by up to 10% and save you around £50 per year.

If you have a timer, set your heating and hot water to come on when you need it rather than all the time.

Also, if you have radiators with valves you can control individually (thermostatic valves) it is worthwhile doing, as this helps you to direct warmth in the places you need it, can save money and be more energy efficient. Put thermal reflectors behind your radiators to reflect heat back into your room.

Using the sunshine to power your home. If you are lucky enough to have a photo-volatic system fitted to your roof, you will be able to make the most of the green electricity generated.

Things to remember:The low cost energy is generated during daylight hours, and must be used during the same day, as it cannot be stored overnight l Use your washing machine and other fuel hungry appliances during the day l Think differently, using your washing-line, if you have one, instead of your tumble dryer. l

Using water wisely. If you have a water cylinder you should turn it to 60oC. This is hot enough to kill any harmful bacteria, and heat your water sufficiently for household use.

If the temperature is any higher it is a waste of energy and there is an increased risk of scalding.

When you are cooking, always use the right size pan for the job, and the right sized hob ring for each pan. Remember to use a lid.

Consider taking a shower instead of a bath.

Top tips on water. Use less hot water with a lower temperature setting for the washing machine, dishwasher and shower.

Don’t overfill the kettle, boil only as much water as you need.

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If you boil your kettle with only a cupful of water it will cost you about 1/3p, but make sure you cover the element Over a full year this will cost you £5.61 If you boil a full kettle it will cost you 11/2p Over a full year this will cost you £29.08.

Top tips on appliances. If you are buying new, always chose A rated or A+ rated equipment which use less energy and reduces emissions.

Defrost your freezer regularly, an iced-up freezer costs more to run.

Washing machines use a surprising amount of energy •

Always fill the drum with laundry to get the most value from the water and energy you’re using.

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Exercise More! ...

Exercise is one of the best ways to maintain our health and independence and help keep muscles strong. Walking, gardening, Tai Chi, dancing and swimming (see ‘Focus on Swimming’ opposite for more details) are great examples of exercise for any age and state of health but check with your GP first.

Exercising in daylight also increases production of Vitamin D, you get a boost to your immune system - the good news is that you also burn more calories by exercising in the cold, around 12 per cent.

Older peoples fitness expert, personal trainer and sports science lecturer at Middlesex University, Anne Elliott, is using the new year to remind older people that it’s never too late to take up exercise.

Anne said: “from my experience of working with older people, many tend to think they are too old to exercise or that a medical condition they have stops them. A common pitfall is they just stop moving and as a result their muscles and joints weaken meaning they are more prone to injury or further musculoskeletal problems.”

Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather, dress in layers so you can take them off as you warm up, and wear a hat and gloves to reduce heat loss from extremities.

Exercising in a gym can also be a sensible part of your regular routine. Many local councils run sessions in gyms so go on your local authority website to see about available sessions, and about free swimming sessions in your local pool.

Private gyms often have advantageous rates for people attending at off-peak times, and they usually run special sessions, too, often with the emphasis on overall health.

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The pool is so much more than just a place to swim you don’t even have to know how to swim!

Gone are the days when you were confined to doing endless lengths in our swimming pools (although you can still do that if you want), we wanted to broaden the horizons and give our customers more choice and more fun to ensure that getting in shape is as easy as possible.... we bring you Swim4Health.

With a fantastic range of activities, suitable for everybody over the age of 14*, there really is something for everyone!

Our instructors guarantee to bring energy in abundance and provide the most fantastic experience — all you need to do is be ready to have fun and watch those inches disappear! *Young adults aged between 14-16 years must be accompanied by an adult

We’ll show you the way!

We know that you will have a lot of questions, so we take the time to give you a free personal consultation to answer them, identify your needs and point you in the right direction.

To learn more about the range of pool-based activities included within the project, contact Buxton Swimming & Fitness Centre on 01298 766142 or email enquiries@ buxtonswimmingandfitnesscentre.co.uk and we will gladly book you in for a free 30 minute Swim4Health appointment, which will include: • • • • •

One-to-one chat with a fitness instructor Identification of your personal requirements Details and times of Aqua Sessions A ‘Session Diary’ to plan your aquatic classes A ‘free pass’ to the Aqua Session of your choice to help you on your way!

Swim4Health appointments are available at any time of the day to suit your availability, book yours today!

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New year, New you, New Bodies New Bodies Gyms of Newmills and Buxton have been helping keep the high peak healthy for the last 18 years.

The family run gyms at Chapel street in Newmills and Unit 6, Tongue Lane Land Est in Buxton offer a wide range of facilities and classes for all ages and capabilities to help you burn body fat, tone up or increase your general overall fitness.

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and has maintained it for 10 years!!

Anne Elliott is an expert in exercise and fitness for middle age/older people and groups who don’t traditionally exercise. She’s passionate about getting people fit and can talk from personal experience after dropping from a size 26 down to a size 12 and maintaining this size for more than 10 years.

She is also a qualified boxing referee and Olympic standard weightlifting instructor. Anne has written a diet and exercise book called ‘It’s not Rocket Science’ which focused on getting the general public fitter and has been endorsed by the Minister of State for Health and numerous health professionals.

Here are her top three tips to get and stay healthy:

1. It’s never too late to start. It doesn’t matter what age you are, where you are or what conditions you may have, following an exercise regime will improve your health.

2. If you haven’t done any exercise for a while a little bit every day is the winning way. If you do too much too quickly you will invariably hurt yourself and put yourself off exercise for another few years.

Little and often!

3. Stick with it. Whether you are starting a diet or exercise regime keep with it for at least three weeks. Most people give up in this period when it starts to get hard, but by week four you will start to notice a difference – enough to keep you going a bit longer and longer and longer. Write a list of your reasons for starting and reread it when you feel like giving up.

Meeting the FIA industry standards, New Bodies features large fully equipped mixed resistance gyms, state of the art cardiovascular suites, new studio facilities and excellent ladies only facilities.

New Bodies studio timetable also accommodates for all ages and capabilities with classes ranging from Chair based Aerobics, 50 plus Easyline circuits and Pilates to more high tempo classes such as Kettlercise and Thumpercise!

New Bodies prides itself in offering a friendly social atmosphere and is a great place to make new friends!

For further info or to book a FREE induction call Newmills 01663 741654 or Buxton 01298 72006.

Join any of our facilities today and see what a difference exercise can make to your life!

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Licence to thrill Brendan Cole talks to Angela Kelly

When I met BRENDAN Cole he had just gone out of the most recent series of TV’s “Strictly Come Dancing” after partnering Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton for eight weeks so – obviously – it seemed he might have time on his hands to relax.

“Relax? What’s that?!” he asked in those pleasantly abrasive Kiwi tones that viewers have come to love and judges to fear. “We’re straight into rehearsals for the Christmas special and there’s no rest, but I’m partnering Kelly Brook so that’s great.”

Brendan and Kelly danced together in the popular programme’s fifth series and were favourites to win. Sadly, Kelly’s father died suddenly and, although she had wanted to carry on dancing in his memory, she found she just couldn’t and left the series.

“It’s lovely being back with Kells again,” he added, warmly. “But with that and a few other things at the moment as well as planning for my theatre tour, it’s pretty hectic.”

One of the “few other things” occupying the 36 year-old’s time and mind was the birth of his first child. Wife, former model Zoe, was pictured just days before at a starry event looking beautiful and very pregnant. To Brendan’s delight, Zoe had a baby girl on Christmas Day describing her as “the best Christmas present ever” Brendan describes himself as “very family orientated” and it’s plain when he talks about growing up in Christchurch, New Zealand, that he enjoys family life. Brendan and Zoe married in July 2010 after meeting at the birthday party of a mutual friend 36

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INTERVIEW would last around eight weeks and did just that, but the athlete was generous in her praise of her professional partner and the friendly partnership appears mutual.

He had a definite departure from the “Strictly” format in January, 2010, however, when the debut of his own theatre tour – “Live and Unjudged” - written and directed by him went on tour. “It suited me,” he stated. “I loved the format and being so close to the audience.”

Audiences obviously loved him as well as this was a great success. Now, he’s followed it up with another tour, called “Licence To Thrill” which sounds as fascinating as its title.

“That came from it being 50 years of James Bond and from one of the big songs we’re doing, Gladys Knight’s ‘Licence To Kill’ from the Bond film, so we thought that would set the tone for the show,” added Brendan.

The 32-date tour takes in everywhere from Cornwall to Carlisle and Blackpool to Basingstoke, involving 14 musicians and six world-class dancers.

This includes leading lady Fauve Hauto from France – “Audiences will love her because she’s fabulous,” insisted Brendan. “The first time I saw her I was mesmerised and so will they be.”

There’s also Australian dancer Melanie Hooper and Germany’s Patrick Helm not to mention Brendan’s brother, Scott, in the two-hour dance and big band extravaganza. “It’s unlike ‘Strictly’ in that it’s a very intimate experience for the audience,” said Brendan. “If people go out from it not having enjoyed it all, I’ll be very disappointed.”

Rick Parfitt jnr two years previously. All of which, if we are to believe the media hype that has sprung up around the dancer as Strictly ‘bad boy’ is out of character, surely?

“No, I’m quite a relaxed sort of guy, really,” he assured me.

“I’m just passionate about what I do.”

Certainly, Brendan’s love of dancing and genuine talent for it shine through. In fact, you suspect that’s always been the case since he started dancing at the age of six. He worked as a builder and danced as an amateur with Camilla Dallerup from 1996, then from 2002-2004 the couple danced as professionals and achieved success.

The pair joined “Strictly” when it began in 2004 and since then Brendan has been partnered with a variety of celebrities with varying degrees of success. In the first season, he famously partnered newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and won.

After that he danced with “Casualty” star Sarah Manners, then with GMTV’s Fiona Phillips and then actress Claire King.

Supermodel Lisa Snowdon was his partner for the sixth series and Ronnie Wood’s estranged wife, Jo, danced with him in series seven. “I say ‘danced’ but most of the time all we did was have lunch!’ recalled Brendan, laughing happily at the memory.

Brendan is kinder about some of his partners than others, but plainly enjoyed dancing with Victoria Pendleton who blossomed under his tutelage. He had predicted that they

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The Bond theme resonates with Mr Cole because he’s a lover of fast cars. So would he like to take the lead if they made “James Bond – The Musical”? “I’m a Kiwi – I don’t think they’d let me,” he laughed again. “Mind you, I’ve got some Scottish ancestry, so you never know.”

Ask the lanky Kiwi who his dream partner would be and he immediately says “Natalie Portman – but don’t tell my wife!”

When I point out that she’s rather a petite dancer to partner, he stated “that would be ideal – then I could throw her about!”

Brendan’s genuine love of dancing is evident in everything he does, and he believes that “Strictly” has made the general public much more knowledgeable about dancing, too.

However, he insists that he’s really “an entertainer – that’s what I do” and maybe when all the dancing stops he’d still like to continue entertaining audiences. As to Cole junior, if it’s a boy, would he be happy if he were a dancer?

“I’d rather he was a golfer – then he could keep his old man!” he says. And with another chuckle at the thought, and a very polite “thank you” for our pleasant interview, Brendan Cole – former bad boy of ballroom and now entertainer extraordinaire – returned to his busy day and yet more dazzling dance routines to plan.

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Womens Fashion do’s & don’ts Do give today’s fashions a chance – you don’t have to follow trends slavishly but there might be a look or style worth trying, especially when the catwalk is translated into high street lines

a better “capsule wardrobe” of complementing outfits

Do be realistic about your shape, height and colouring

Do de-clutter your wardrobe and see what you’ve got that you want to keep and will definitely wear – if you’ve not worn any item for 12 months, will you ever again?

Do go for good-fitting clothes that flatter your shape Do look at your daily lifestyle and what sort of clothes suit it Do ensure that any “special occasion” buys are fairly versatile – why spend a large amount on something you can only wear once?

Do look at multi-buys in the same range if you like them and they look flattering – this is costeffective shopping and gives you

Don’t forget the value of accessories, especially the latest ideas that can make a plain outfit look sensational

Do factor in comfort – if you’re uncomfortable or uneasy in your clothes it shows

Don’t wear baggy clothes in the mistaken idea that they make you look thin – they don’t Don’t assume you can wear an outfit just because it looks good on a six-foot tall 17 year-old model – the mirror doesn’t lie!

Don’t dismiss high street brands because you’re not a tiny size – many stores now stock 16-plus in their season’s ranges

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We stock leading luxury brands such as Aubade, Marie Jo, Lise Charmel, Simone Perele, Elle Macpherson, Lejaby and PrimaDonna, supported by swimwear brands Maryan Mehlhorn, Moontide and Seaspray.

We are also stockists of pleasure state and also have an excellent range of tights, stockings and hold ups from Falke.

Our collection has been selected for many reasons, from vast histories and expertise in lingerie design and manufacture through to specialists in contemporary designs operating at the leading edge of fashion and fabric technologies, or indeed both.

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HOW TO LOVE FOOD AND LOSE WEIGHT The Bikers set out to discover how to enjoy the best great British food at home, creating new dishes and adapting some culinary treasures to make them and us fitter for life. THE HAIRY DIETERS: How to Love Food and Lose Weight includes a healthy eating plan with mouth-watering recipes for eating at home, eating out, and of course, entertaining. It is filled with all the dishes that have made Si King and Dave Myers two of the nation’s favourite cooks. From perfect pies, curries, roast dinners and delicious desserts, the Hairy Dieters prove that cooking without the calories doesn’t have to compromise on taste.

LEAN LAMB HOTPOT We’ve always loved this simple old-fashioned dish and this is our new-wave version - who’d have thought it? By trimming the meat well and reducing the amount of potatoes, we’ve made this lower in calories than the trad recipe. Makes a cracking supper on a cold day, served with lots of green veg.

SERVES 4 700g well-trimmed lamb leg meat (or leg steaks) 2 tsp sunflower oil 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced 5 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced (about 300g prepared weight) 3 tbsp plain flour 600ml lamb stock, made with 1 lamb stock cube 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 rosemary stalk or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce flaked sea salt freshly ground black pepper Potato topping 3 medium potatoes (about 500g)

438 calories per portion

Trim any visible fat off the lamb and cut the meat into rough 3cm chunks. Season generously all over with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the lamb in 2 batches over a medium-high heat until nicely browned on all sides. Transfer the browned meat to a medium casserole dish - it will need to hold about 2.5 litres.

Tip the onions and carrots into the pan with the lamb and sprinkle with the flour. Toss everything together well, then pour over the stock and add the thyme leaves, rosemary and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.

Preheat the oven to 170oC/Fan 150oC/Gas 31/2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices about 5mm thick. Arrange the slices on top of the lamb, overlapping and layering them as you go. Season with ground black pepper and cover with a tight-fitting lid.

Bake the hotpot for 1 hour, then remove the lid and bake for a further 45 minutes or until the potatoes are nicely browned and the lamb is tender. Check by poking with the point of a knife into the centre of the lamb filling - if the meat is done the knife should slide in easily. Serve with freshly cooked greens.

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SALMON WITH CHILLI GINGER SAUCE Oily fish such as salmon, is a great choice when you’re watching your weight, but bear in mind that it contains more calories than white fish. It’s a highquality protein, so fills you up, and it is delicious especially when teamed with this sticky, tangy sauce. You need to allow time for the fish to marinate for 30 minutes but once that is done, this is quick and easy to prepare.

SERVES 4 2 balls of stem ginger in syrup (and 2 tablespoons of the syrup) 3 garlic cloves 3 tbsp dark soy sauce finely grated zest of 1/2 well-scrubbed orange freshly squeezed juice of 1 orange (about 125ml) 1/2 long red chilli, thinly sliced 4 x 125 -150g salmon fillets, skin on freshly ground black pepper Put the ginger balls on a board and slice them thinly. Pile up the slices from each ball and cut through them to make thin matchstick strips. Put these in a bowl that’s large enough to hold the salmon and add 2 tablespoons of the stem ginger syrup from the jar. Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly, then add them to the bowl with the ginger. Stir in the soy sauce, orange zest, orange juice and red chilli.

254 calories per portion

Put the salmon in the bowl with the marinade. Season with lots of ground black pepper and turn a couple of times, ending with the fish skin side up. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 220oC/Fan 200oC/Gas 7. Line a small baking tray with baking parchment. Take the salmon fillets out of the marinade scraping off any bits and pieces, and place them on the tray, skin side down. Season with more ground black pepper.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.

While the salmon is cooking, prepare the sauce. Pour the marinade into a small non-stick saucepan and bring to the boil. Cook for 6 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and the garlic is softened. You need enough of the marinade to pour over the salmon but not swamp it completely.

Put the salmon fillets on warmed plates, carefully lifting off the skin as you go. Spoon the hot sauce over the salmon and serve with a small portion of rice or new potatoes and some steamed or stir-fried vegetables.

PLUM RICE PUDDING Those little pots of rice pudding you can buy in supermarkets make a nice sweet treat, but they are expensive and they contain lots of sugar. It’s so much cheaper to make your own and really easy. Eat the rice pudding on its own or topped with a fruity compote. We like plums, but use any lightly stewed fruit you like - apples, pears and summer berries all work well.

SERVES 4 100g pudding rice 400ml semi-skimmed milk 200ml cold water 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp caster sugar (preferably golden) Compote 3 ripe plums, stoned and quartered 6 tbsp cold water 1 tsp caster sugar (preferably golden)

134 calories per portion Put the rice, milk, water and vanilla extract in a medium non-stick saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over a medium heat. Cook for 16-18 minutes or until the rice is tender (with compote) and the sauce is creamy, stirring regularly. Don’t forget that it will continue to thicken as it cools, so add a little extra water if serving cold. Stir frequently towards the end of the cooking time as the mixture will be thickening up. Sweeten with a little caster sugar and serve warm or chilled with or without the topping.

To make the compote topping, put the plums, water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently, until the plums are softened but still holding their shape. Add a little extra water if you need.

Spoon the rice pudding into tumblers or dessert dishes and top with the plum compote. Delicious warm or cold.

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The restaurant is in a period style grade II listed building oozing with character and individuality after their tireless renovations.

The focus is on a high standard of service throughout, with Nick in charge front-of-house and Barbara, who trained in silver service at London’s Dorchester Hotel, overseeing the kitchen.

All food is fresh and locally sourced. The menu includes light snacks and sandwiches, salads and a range of main courses, all available up to 8pm. Antipasti and cheeseboards are offered in the evenings.

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Planning for your future Whether you are already retired or are approaching retirement there are certain things you might want to consider as part of your retirement plan. With a plan in place and your financial affairs in order you can relax and enjoy your retirement years. After all you’ve earned it!

Wills

Inheritance Tax Planning

If you don’t have a Will then now is the time to consider writing one as leaving a Will means you can be sure that everything will be dealt with in the way you would wish following your death.

You should also start to think about Inheritance Tax (IHT).

IHT is a tax payable on death at the rate of 40% on the value of your net assets over £325,000. The first £325,000 is called the Nil Rate Band because although it attracts Inheritance Tax, it is taxed at 0%. If you are married, the best way to pay less inheritance tax (or even none at all) is by making a Tax efficient Will.

If you don’t make a Will, the “Intestacy Rules” will govern how your estate is divided up when you die. The government will determine which of your relatives receives how much, but beware, they don’t provide at all for your friends or even for a partner who you may have lived with for years. Under the Intestacy Rules, even your step-children are not counted as your children unless you have formally adopted them.

If you do have a Will it is important to review it, say every five years. Family circumstances and relationships change with family members sometimes becoming estranged, so ask yourself, does your Will still provide for the people you want it to? If you do want to make a change we can do this for you even if your Will was not written by Banner Jones.

Many people believe that giving away money or valuable assets whilst you are alive avoids IHT. This can be the case if the total of the gifts made in any one year does not exceed your annual exemption of £3000, but for gifts over that level you must survive the following 7 years otherwise you will be taxed as though you still owned the asset.

There are ways to gift money that are free from Inheritance Tax. You can make a gift to your spouse (provided you both live in England and Wales) although you should seek legal advice before doing so as this could affect other tax planning possibilities, such as the gifting of agricultural assets or business property. You can also make a tax-free gift

to your children or grandchildren of up to £5000 or £2,500 respectively on their marriage/civil partnership. If you decide to give a larger amount to your children now, you can reduce the tax they pay by insuring the Inheritance Tax liability which would arise if you were to die within 7 years of the gift and we would be happy to advise on the right policy for you.

Planning for Long Term Care As people live longer, more and more of us face the possibility of going into residential care. This currently costs around £575 per week which means that the money you worked so hard for all your life can soon be eaten away.

There are however ways to preserve your assets and that’s where we can help.

If your total assets (usually including the value of your home) exceed £23,250 then you will have to pay the care fees yourself, until your assets fall below that level (when the local authority will step in and contribute some of the cost).

Certain assets are disregarded (such as jewellery or cars) but the best way to prevent all your assets being used up by long term care fees is to come and see us and take advice at an early stage.

As the need to go into residential care approaches, many people are tempted to transfer their home into the names of their children, or to give away large amounts of money. If you do give assets away and one of your reasons for doing so is to avoid care fees, the “notional capital” rules mean that you will be assessed as still owning that asset even after you give it away. Please seek advice before giving away any assets.

As people live longer, more and more of us face the possibility of going into residential care.

This currently costs around £575 per week which means that the money you worked so hard for all your life can soon be eaten away.

Looking After Someone Else’s Affairs Managing your own financial affairs is often difficult enough but sometimes as your parents get older they may also wish for you to help them with theirs. If this has been discussed, the key thing here is to act before your loved one loses mental capacity.

If their mental capacity is still sound they can give you a “Power of Attorney” which allows you to look after things for up to a year for them or it might be more suitable to have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) which will last indefinitely.

At Banner Jones we can tailor-make a Power of Attorney to suit their individual needs and circumstances and we can discuss their options with them at the initial appointment.

If mental capacity is unfortunately lost before an LPA is put in place then we can apply to the Court for a Deputyship order. This would mean that you would be appointed by the Court to be their Deputy and be able to manage their affairs for them under Court guidance.

We know that much of this might sound quite daunting but the key is to deal with it sooner rather than later. We’re here to guide you every step of the way and we’ll make sure that your retirement plan is tailor made and as individual as you are.

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Later Life Planning Consultation Let us help you get prepared with our new fixed fee later life planning consultation. The consultation is tailored around your own personal circumstances, giving you a thorough understanding of the best way forward for you and your family.

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For a fixed fee you will get a one hour private meeting with an experienced solicitor, as well as a comprehensive advice letter to make sure you know exactly how you should proceed to protect your future.

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Get your confidence back with Dental Implants

Dental implants are a life changing decision. After treatment patients’ quality of life is dramatically improved.

For many people loss of teeth can equate to a loss of confidence and enjoyment of life. Tooth loss can affect the way you look, eat and speak. Removable dentures (partial or full) often only serve to exacerbate the issue! However, recent advances in dental technology have led to a more acceptable solution to replace lost teeth - the dental implant.

Dental implants are small titanium screws that fuse effortlessly with the bone to act as an anchor for the replacement tooth or teeth.

For many patients teeth restored with dental implants are a vast improvement on denture teeth as they look and function just like natural teeth. They are comfortable, don’t negatively impact on your oral hygiene or overall appearance, and can help improve your enjoyment of life once again!

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Your teeth lend structure to the face and dental implants can give you back a renewed confidence that will make you smile. When a tooth is removed, the surrounding bone diminishes. Dental implants, however, stimulate bone growth and help maintain a similar facial structure. Whilst dentures are difficult if not impossible to eat with, teeth retained with dental implants function in a similar way to normal teeth.

Rediscover life’s simple pleasures such as biting into a crisp apple, as food that was once off-limits can be enjoyed again. Implants will help you to once again eat comfortably.

Dental Implants may be used to replace anything from one missing tooth to a full arch of missing teeth.

Treatment could not be simpler and can be completed within a couple of months, or in some circumstances in just one day (same day teeth).

Dental implants are the treatment option of choice for the vast majority of patients with missing teeth. There are actually very few people who are unsuitable for the treatment because there are so many different types of treatment available. www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

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Tooth whitening is one of the easiest ways to enhance your looks. It is simple, affordable and safe.

A properly fitting set of dentures can greatly enhance your smile and sense of self-esteem.

Many people say that they feel years younger after the treatment, having erased the effects of ageing, coffee, red wine and cigarettes.

Almost everyone is suitable for the whitening procedure. Results can last indefinitely with some very simple maintenance.

There are two main types of dentures that are used to replace missing teeth. Full dentures which replace a full set of either upper or lower teeth and partial dentures which only replace a few missing teeth.

Dental implant is a small titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone as an artificial replacement for a missing root.

Whether you want to add a sparkle to your smile for a special occasion such as a wedding or if you just want to improve your everyday confidence, this could be for you.

Here at High Street Dental Clinic we ensure that our dentures are always made to fit securely in place. We also offer the latest flexible cosmetic dentures. These partial dentures tend to be more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing as there are no visible metal clasps.

It is a safe, well-established, tried-and-tested treatment. Dental implants can be used to support a crown, a bridge or secure dentures firmly in place.

It is a good solution for patients who have one or more missing teeth and are unable or unwilling to wear dentures.

Dental implants provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function just like your own natural teeth.

We are a small family run clinic with personal attention to every patient. Our interior design is relaxing and comfortable. You will feel you are being cared for. www.highstreetdentalclinic.co.uk | highstreetdentalclinic@gmail.com

How important is your sight?

IF we were asked to describe which of the senses we could not bear to lose research shows that 90 per cent of us would most fear losing our sight.

Our eyes are our link with life around us, our guide to interaction, and the idea of losing that daily visual connection is naturally frightening.

But, with that in mind, do we really take enough care of the precious gift of sight? And are we aware of the problems that can affect it as we grow older?

It’s a fact that nearly two million people in the UK today are blind or partially sighted, and that every 15 minutes someone, somewhere begins to lose their sight.

Such worrying statistics should make us want to rush out and do something practical about caring for our eyes, but the reality is that many of us simply don’t know how to.

There are, however, some simple things that we can do to help our vision and look after our eyes. And, just like any other part of the body, exercise is important.

Yes, strange as it may sound, a workout for the eyes can definitely tone eye muscles which can help our eyes focus more easily and may alleviate eyestrain.

Try this easy Eye Workout two or three times a day. But before you start, ensure you remove your glasses or contact lenses, bathe your eyes so they don’t feel dry or scratchy, and relax, breathing deeply and focusing on your eyes.

EYE WORKOUT: THE CLOCKFACE

Look straight ahead, imagine that you are looking at the face of a giant clock. Keeping your head still, move your eyes slowly to each number on the clockface in a clockwise direction then repeat the movement anti-clockwise. Next, look up at the number 12, stretching your eye muscles as much as you can, then down at the 6, then stretch to 3 and across to 9.

THE SQUEEZE

Squeeze your eyes into a tight ball and hold there for three seconds. Open your eyes and stretch them as wide as you can for three seconds. Repeat the exercise five times.

SHIFTING FOCUS

Hold up a finger in front of your face, about six inches away.

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It’s important to have an eye test every two years just as veteran actress Honor Blackman is doing here. Picture courtesy of Action for Blind People

least 20 feet (6 metres) away. Then alternate between these two points, far and near, looking at each for around two seconds at a time. Repeat the exercise for two to three minutes.

DARK TO LIGHT

Place your cupped palms over your open eyes and hold them there for 20-30 seconds. Allow your eyes to relax in the darkness, take long deep breaths then remove your hands and blink slowly.

Just like any other element of personal health, good nutrition is necessary to help our bodies grow properly, repair wear and tear, protect against infection and function correctly. And the Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) points out that antioxidant vitamins found in certain foods have been linked with eye health, helping to maintain healthy cells and tissues in the eye.

This mainly involves antioxidant vitamins A, C and E which can be found in different types of fruit and vegetables including oranges, kiwis, grapefruit, dried apricots, tomatoes, peppers, raw carrots, kale and spinach, green peas and beans and brussel sprouts. They are also in nuts, seeds, dairy products and eggs.

The RNIB says it has also been suggested recently that two types of antioxidants known as carotenoids, and called lutein and zeaxanthin, may also help with eye health. Some studies have found that people who have a good diet rich in carotenoids, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin, have a lower risk of developing Age-related Macular Degeneration - an eye condition resulting in the loss of central vision..

Lutein can be found naturally in vegetables and fruit including yellow peppers, mango, bilberries, kale, spinach, chard and broccoli. And zeaxanthin can be found in orange sweet peppers, corn, lettuce (not iceberg), tangerines, oranges and eggs.

A regular eye test can identify any early indications of diseases such as Cataract, Glaucoma and Agerelated Macular Degeneration. It can also identify other problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure for which the optometrist can refer you back to a GP. For general inquiries about sight problems contact the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or go to www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk

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Focus On Eye Health with 19, Spring Gardens Centre, Buxton. 01298 214613 VISION EXPRESS BUXTON - Claire and Steven Pickering opened their joint venture practice in March 2009 - shortly about to celebrate their 4th year in business.

Their aim has always been to offer the best individual optical care combined with the highest standard of customer service.

Claire - retail director says - “We offer a wide range of frames - designer and non designer - classic and modern styles. A range of prices too - starting from £29 to £200. All our frames include single vision scratch resistant lenses.

Not only do we make sure you spectacles are giving you the best possible vision available to you, but an eye examination will thoroughly check the health of your eyes.”

Upgrades We offer a wide range of upgrades on your lenses . We give you the options to tailor make your spectacles to the exact specification to meet all your optical needs.

We will help you choose from our five different designs of varifocal lenses, prices staring from just £40. Also the latest bifocals and occupational lenses are available too.

Steven, the optometrist will go through all your visual needs and recommend the right type of lenses for you and your lifestyle needs.

An anti reflective coating for your lenses is always recommended as it helps with discomfort whilst driving at night and computer use. Not only that, it makes your spectacles look great, giving the lenses an almost “invisible “ appearance, as it takes all the reflections off the surface of the lenses.

Your lenses can also be up to 50% thinner and lighter.

We also offer Transition lenses, which are clear indoors but tint when you are outside for better visual comfort.

NHS patients welcome..

Of course not everyone has to pay for their eye examination. You will get the same thorough, comprehensive eye examination if you are covered by the NHS. The NHS will pay for your eye examination if you are over 60 years old. Or you are registered as a diabetic or suffer with glaucoma. Also if you have immediate family who have glaucoma and you are over 40 years old .

We welcome all exemptions due to claiming income support, working tax credit and pension credit, where you receive an eye examination and help towards the cost of your spectacles.

Outside prescriptions are always welcome too. We have a 1 hour service available for glazing single vision lenses (Depending on prescription).

The importance of regular eye tests Optometrist Steven Pickering says “Eye health is something that we can all take for granted regular annual or 2 yearly eye examinations is one of the most important health checks available to ensure the health of your eyes is looked after.”

What our eye examination includes ...

Using the latest technology and also more traditional methods the eyes will be examined from the eyelids and front surface, right through to the back of the eye,the retina.

Many potential sight threatening eye conditions can be detected early on- which prevents any serious consequences. In my 25 years of experience early detection is always key - “prevention is better than cure”. Regular eye care should be a part of your general health regime which may reveal changes in your health long before there are any other symptoms.

Conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and macula degeneration are routinely looked for.

The effects of high blood pressure and diabetes can also be spotted which then can be followed up by your GP or specialist.

We also offer a Digital Retinal Photograph as a additional service to your eye test. This gives the optometrist a very accurate image of the retina, which enables early detection of disease. We then retain the image on your medical records for future comparison when you next come back for an eye examination. We also provide you with a ‘username’ and password so you can access your images online.

The Fee for this service is £10

We are open 7 days a week -Mon Sat 9am - 5.30pm Sun -11am - 4pm Appointments not always necessary -walk in appointments available daily, subject to availability.

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I’m not getting any younger these days, but I’m in charge - It’s my life Rent or leasehold – you can plan for your continued independence, with one clever move.

To find out more please call the Housing 21 people, locally, on Lettings: 0345 606 6363 Leasehold: 0370 192 4000 www.housing21.co.uk

Housing to help you, to be you.

Options that let you “be” how you want to be.

Which of these statements best reflects how you feel? a. My home is my castle – they’ll carry me out in a box b. My current home might become too much for me/us at some point c. I have a plan to move to a nice bungalow by the sea d. I never want to be lonely at home, I’d move to be with friends How much does where you live affect how you live?

We all intend to keep our independence as we add up the birthdays.

It really feels as though nothing has changed; but somehow things are not the same as they were five years ago. A change in your health, or that of a family member, can give pause for thought.

Reading this now, what are your various thoughts about where you are now and your plans for the future? Do they match-up?

It’s great to be the one in charge of your life these days – kids grown-up, for the first time you may have complete decision-making freedom (some days)!

Choose well.

Choosing a chat over chores?

We know the sayings: “You are what you eat” just as we are where - and how - we live. Do you still see as much of your friends as you used to do? What if they really lived just around the corner? Are there hobbies you’d like to get into if you had more free time and someone to share the enjoyment?

Take it easier - with what you need for independence simply arranged more easily to hand.

Don’t stress about repairs and maintenance. No more worries about jobs and chores – except the ones you enjoy, and want to be involved in, like growing those sunflowers.

Q: What is “Housing 21”, for people aged 55 plus?

What is most special to you? It could be something simple, like being able to spend time with friends easily – or maybe you’d like some freedom to travel and visit friends/family further afield, except you worry about leaving your home empty?

A: Independence, advice and support, under one roof – yours.

Housing 21 is all about providing options that let you “be” how you want to be.

Within Derbyshire we have 55+ housing to suit you at Dayton Court, north-west Derby, Handyside Court in Alvaston, the War Memorial village in Allenton, Waltham House in Matlock, Goodman Court in Calow, Fulleylove Court in Bolsover and Devonshire Court in Chesterfield. If you fancy moving to the Peak District we have Nicholson Court in the village of Tideswell, near Buxton.

When is the right time to think about where you live, so that you have more time and choice about how you live? Even if you don’t feel that restricted or isolated in your own home now, how will you feel as things gradually do change, over time?

Housing 21 provides housing, care and support to older people.

Call the advice line on local-call: 0370 192 4000

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Our family serving your family since 1907. A brief history…

A.W.Lymn Ltd, is a well known name and has long been associated with Nottingham’s inner city. Our headquarters is still located in Sneinton just a few hundred yards from Goosegate, where our founders, Arthur William Lymn and his son Harold Percy, traded as furniture makers and dealers at the beginning of the 20th century.

In 1907 father and son decided to specialise in the manufacture and supply of coffins and the provision of a full funeral service, hence their entry into the ‘undertaking’ profession as it was most commonly known in those days.

The new business was soon so successful that it had to move to larger premises. In 1915 the office was moved to Bath Street, opposite Sneinton Market. The firms horses were stabled in Robin Hood Street and coffins manufactured in Handel Street. The stables were eventually replaced with garaging for motor vehicles; the same site now houses an impressive array of silver Rolls-Royce hearses and limousines, reputed to be the largest privately owned fleet of such vehicles in the world.

When Arthur Lymn died in 1929 control of the business passed to his widow Louisa and his son Harold. When Louisa in turn passed on in 1939 Harold took sole charge. Despite the coming of war in 1939 the business continued to grow- even though during the war years horses had to be re-introduced as a consequence of petrol rationing.

Harold’s son Douglas and son-in-law George Rose continued to develop the business which became a limited company in 1958.

Douglas and George became members of the British Institute of Embalmers and were involved in the first repatriation of human remains from England to Pakistan at about this time.

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Harold Lymn Hood House, in Robin Hood Street where the main hub of the firm can still be found today.

Three generations of the family are still involved in the business. George Rose and his wife Sheila (Harold`s daughter) are both Directors, their son Nigel is Managing Director, their daughter Jackie is also a Director as is their grandson Matthew Lymn Rose and their grandson Ben Percival runs the stonemasonry division of “Ernest Smith”.

The company now has 24 funeral homes serving the whole of Nottinghamshire and South Derbyshire, as well as an inhouse floristry division. Its, unique, fleet of limousines is renowned across the country, regularly travelling great distances to be of service.

The company is a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors, of which Nigel was the President during its Centinary in 2005, and boasts more holders of the associations Diploma in Funeral Directing than any other funeral business within the country. The company is also a member by invitation, of the prestigious American organisation of Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

The respect accorded to the departed and the bereaved by Arthur and Harold Lymn has happily been transmitted, undiluted, to the present generations now running this family firm.

At A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service we believe that a funeral should be as personal and individual as the life of the deceased, and our range of vehicles is one of many ways in which a family can express this.

Any of our local offices will be pleased to discuss the possibilities of a pre-paid funeral plan or part payment voucher, and our website www.lymn.co.uk offers a way to browse our at need and pre-need brochures without the need to talk to a funeral director face to face.

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The Family Funeral Service www.lymn.co.uk Our family serving your family since 1907

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24 hour personal service Pre-paid funeral plans Rolls-Royce and Bentley fleet Coffin and casket selection room Chapel of rest and car parking facilities at all of our 24 offices Finance terms available Quality at affordable prices, please call us to arrange a free, no obligation quotation or home visit

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