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Hassle-free holiday Whether you plan to go abroad or to take a “staycation” in the UK this year, taking care of the basics – like travel insurance – can remove the financial worry should something go wrong.

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We spoke to Caroline Wells, head of outreach, at the Financial Ombudsman Service – the free service that you can talk to if you’re unhappy with a travel, or any other kind of insurance policy – for some tips to ensure you’re covered.

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booking a holiday and leave the “boring” bits like insurance until the last minute. Taking the time to check and compare prices can stop you paying over the odds for your cover.

Comparison sites can be a good starting point, but it’s always best to do a full quote from the insurer’s website, as the questions they ask may be slightly different.

Get the right cover: While it can be tempting to pick a policy

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Joan Collins strolls through the highlights of her life.

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based on price it might not necessarily be the best cover for your needs. Make sure that your policy covers your trip and any activities that you plan to do. Remember that the cheapest policy isn’t necessarily the best one for you.

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insurer’s questions the best that you can. The ombudsman regularly receives complaints from consumers who have had their claims rejected by insurers as they did not disclose important information – for example about a previous illness or injury. If you are not sure exactly what a question is asking you – ring the insurer and double check.

Pricey package: If you’re going to be carrying valuable items such as jewellery or electronic items, make sure you keep them secure. Check the limits that apply under your policy as they can vary and may not be covered. If you have separate insurance for a mobile phone check that the policy covers you while you are away – and remember to factor in any additional call charges for making or receiving calls or texts while abroad.

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Wherever you chose to escape to, we hope you have a trouble-free trip! If you do have a problem the financial ombudsman may be able to help on 0300 123 9 123 or www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

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TWITTERING ON Twittering Pope I could of course make some very irreverent remark about the fact that the Pope has opened a Twitter account. But he’s got something going for him for he picked up over 300,000 followers in the first 24 hours of tweeting putting Stephen Fry and others in the shade.

I have a sneaking admiration for any 85-year-old who takes up social media but note that he has a new media department who will doubtless be handling his tweets before publication. It remains to be seen if congregations dwindle in the light of this innovation or whether many turn over in bed on Sunday morning and reach for their lap top!

The self-titled “bacontrepreneur” has also come up with other pork inspired products such as bacon roses, bacon lip balm and bacon baby formula.

And, for those “who love bacon to death”, he has created a £2,000 bacon-wrapped coffin.

Mr Esch added: “Bacon is delicious, people get excited when they smell it. When you walk into a room don’t you want people to be excited to see you?”

I told you they weren’t all locked up.

Coffin therapy Next time you fancy a lie down try a little coffin therapy!

A Ukrainian man is encouraging people to lie down for 15 minutes in one of his coffins to “prepare for the afterlife”.

Now why would I want to do that?

The coffin maker has been in business for ten years and says the feeling is just like being in a bed. It’s the same sheets and pillows with its own special aura. You can choose from one of ten coffins in a special room with birdsong, falling water and he says you go home in a completely different mood.

Err, no thanks

Little lit up donkey!

Hundreds of donkeys are to be fitted with glow-in-the-dark ear tags in Botswana to stop accidents on rural roads at night.

About 500 of the animals will be fitted with the reflective tags in the north of the country where one in ten crashes is donkey-related.

I think it’s a wonderful idea and also recommend the tags for those barmy joggers who tear around in pitch blackness.

The UK-based Society For The Protection Of Animals Abroad is paying for the Maun Animal Welfare Society, in Botswana, to carry out the project.

Is your man a pig?

A US company has created a gift for the man who has everything - bacon flavoured shaving scream.

J&D’s new product is described as “high end, luxurious bacon-scented shaving cream” and is on sale for about £9.

Inventor Justin Esch said: “There is nothing more powerful than the smell of bacon, nothing. Bacon is the smell of champions.

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and bacon is the best part of breakfast. Why not smell like it and be the best?”

Laura Higham, outreach veterinary advisor for SPANA, said: “The people that own working donkeys are some of the very poorest in Botswana’s society and often have no choice other than to let their animals roam freely in search of food in the sparse desert environment.

“This practice is essential, but obviously makes the donkeys vulnerable to accidents and we hope that this simple solution will help reduce the number of collisions caused by the animals every year.”

The charities hope the project will be adopted in other parts of the country, and will be the first step towards making reflective tags a legal requirement for freely roaming livestock.

Isn’t science wonderful?

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In common with the other islands, Kauai has its fair share of stunning beaches. Holiday makers flock to the eastern and western shores but only intrepid hikers or sailors can access the secluded hidden coves, nestling beneath the dramatic cliffs along the Na Pali Coast on the western side.

With its lush, rainforest interior and above average rainfall Kaua’i is aptly named the Garden Isle and has been the setting for many famous movie locations over the years.

The largest island is confusingly named Hawaii – or Big Island. You could easily spend your entire holiday here as it has an amazing diversity in geography and climate. Take a drive around the island and you will pass through tropical rain forests, lava fields, volcanic mountains and rolling hills. At Kona on the west coast and you will be amazed by huge expanses of black lava stretching into the sea.

The area is famed for diving and snorkelling and a visit to Kealakekua State Park is a must. Further along the coast the land is dotted with coffee plantations, each producing the world famous Kona Coffee and most are happy to give tours to visitors and sell the freshly roasted beans.

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five GREAT resorts five GREAT hotels 1. Torquay - The Devonshire Hotel In Torquay you’ll find a palm-lined promenade, seafront gardens, a lively harbour and a marina full of exotic yachts. The 73 room Devonshire Hotel, in its own grounds with an outdoor pool is just a few minutes away from Torquay harbour and town centre, shopping, entertainments and local beaches.

2. Shanklin and the Isle of Wight - Daish’s Hotel Shanklin is one of the most picturesque towns on the Isle of Wight, above an attractive promenade and sandy beach. The Old Town (where our hotel is situated) is full of pretty thatched cottages, pubs and tearooms. The 60 room Daish’s Hotel was built in the late 18th Century as the coaching inn for Shanklin. It is now an elegant hotel in its own extensive grounds, with children’s play area and an indoor pool.

3. Bournemouth - Sands Hotel Bournemouth is the perfect seaside resort, on the sunny south coast amid dramatic cliffs looking down on miles of golden, sandy beaches, with over 2,000 acres of superb parks and gardens. The 74 room Sands Hotel is situated in a side road, only two minutes from the West Cliff with its panoramic views over the bay. It is an ideal setting, within leisurely walking distance of the beach, all the major shops and gardens.

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Willersley Castle Willersley Castle is a 200 year old Grade II listed building, commissioned by the great industrialist Sir Richard Arkwright. It occupies a magnificent position on the edge of the Peak District, overlooking the River Derwent.

Designed in the Georgian style, Willersley Castle stands in 60 acres of grounds ranging from meadows to limestone crags, on the outskirts of Cromford, just south of the spa town of Matlock Bath.

It makes an ideal base for exploring the beautiful Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District National Park. With its dramatic gritstone edges and vibrant limestone valleys, Derbyshire is a walkers’ and climbers’ paradise, full of geological gems like the show-caverns at Castleton and the imposing cliffs of Matlock Bath.

The area is steeped in history, from the grandeur of Chatsworth House to the elegance of the spa town of Buxton and the rich industrial heritage of Wirksworth, Cromford, and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

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Family Fun: Outdoors in Derbyshire 11th - 16th August (5 nights) Bring your bikes, boots and tents for this week of outdoor activities and fun.

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The World according to Joan

Joan Collins returned to the UK in April with her her sell-out show “One Night With Joan” and this stroll through the highlights of her life brings a touch of genuine glamour into our humdrum lives writes Angela Kelly.

The British actress, writer and columnist who famously turned down Richard Burton and bested Joan Crawford may unbelievably now be 79 but - being Joan - she never misses an opportunity to show real Hollywood glitz at its best and most enduring. As she insists in her down-toearth way: “I’ve often been accused of over-egging the pudding in the costume and make-up department, but that’s one of the illusions that form a part of what this person called Joan Collins is all about.”

To discover the real Joan Collins, though, it’s necessary to go back to her roots and trace her rise to fame and fortune. She was born in May, 1933 in London, to a former 14

nightclub hostess and a successful talent agent. She was one of three children – her sister Jackie is a successful novelist whose books have sold more than 400 million copies.

Joan was a very pretty child and grew up into an attractive dark-haired beauty. She had her first theatre appearance at the age of nine and obviously developed a taste for acting through her teenage years. She became a Rank starlet and appeared in a host of relatively forgettable films, occasional TV appearances and pin-up shoots but, to improve her budding career, she moved to Hollywood in the 1950s. Her first film role was in 1951 in B-movie “Lady Godiva Rides Again.”

For the next three decades, she became a Hollywood fixture, driving her signature pink Thunderbird and keeping the gossip columnists happy with a reported succession of high-profile liaisons with famous men including Dennis Hopper and Warren Beatty.

She impressed, however, in the films “The Stud” and “The Bitch” which were both adapted from sister Jackie’s

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best-selling novels. In 1978 she published her first memoir, “Past Imperfect” about her life – unsurprisingly, also a best-seller.

In 1981, she went for an audition for struggling primetime drama “Dynasty”, for a part that Sophia Loren had already turned down. Alexis Carrington Colby was the vicious, vengeful ex-wife of family patriarch Blake Carrington, played by John Forsythe. Joan got the part, and was absolutely brilliant in the role.

Ratings immediately started to rise. As the show’s creator Aaron Spelling insisted: “We didn’t write Joan Collins.

She played Joan Collins. We wrote a character, but the character could have been played by 50 people and 49 of them would have failed. She made it work.”

In fact, she made it work so well that Alexis - with her seductive glamour, gorgeous clothes and make-up and great storylines - became the character with whom Joan has become enduringly associated. She was nominated six times for a Golden Globe before finally winning one in 1983.

“Dynasty” ended its run in 1989 but Joan appeared as Alexis in the 1991 mini-series “Dynasty: The Reunion.”

The original series, though, remains warm and familiar in the minds of the public and there are regularly calls for its revival. Speaking on TV’s “Loose Women” programme just recently, British actress Stephanie Beacham - who also went into the series - said she and Joan had been talking about just such a revival, and regular TV watchers know it’s “never say never” when it comes to bringing back successful soaps.

research, and remains a true celebrity in a sea of passing wannabes.

She has always looked after her figure and continues to be as glamorous as ever, taking her own advice on everything from eating meals from a smaller plate to keep her weight down to avoiding sunshine on her face to protect her looks. Her outspoken and witty pronouncements on various subjects have helped keep her in the public eye and she has had a variety of regular opinion columns in newspapers and magazines.

In her 2011 book “The World According to Joan”, she admits that she has “always been extremely frank, perhaps too much so. Often friends say to me sarcastically ‘Oh why don’t you say what you mean, Joanie!’ Well, I’m afraid I usually do which is why I have been called opinionated, stubborn, obdurate, headstrong, prejudiced and politically incorrect.

“Perhaps I am, but I have now reached an age and a stage when I basically do what I like as much as I can, without trying to hurt anyone.”

While being Joan Collins is much about a life lived in the spotlight, it’s plain that not only is she a clever actress and a genuine icon but that she’s discovered the secret of longevity when it comes to engaging with the public.

And audiences from Manchester’s Lowry to London’s Leicester Square Theatre discovered that “One Night With Joan” is also a unique and memorable experience.

Of course, much of Joan Collins’ fame has come from her life away from the film and TV cameras. She married her first husband, Irish actor Maxwell Reed, in 1952 and divorced him three years later. She married British actor Anthony Newley in 1963 and they had two children before she divorced him in 1970.

Joan was married for 11 years to Apple Records’ president Ron Kass, with whom she had daughter Katy. Her fourth marriage was to Swedish pop singer Peter Holm, which ended after just 13 months with a messy divorce. Then in 2003 she married her fifth husband, theatre company manager Percy Gibson, who is 32 years her junior. Here, finally, Joan seems to have found her soul-mate and the couple renewed their marriage vows in 2009.

She says that today’s “metrosexual-looking” actors don’t compare with the stars of yesteryear although she believes that Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jude Law are “wonderful actors.” Joan makes the exception “on the macho front” for George Clooney and she also likes Bradley Cooper and Robert Downey Jr. Her all-time sexiest star, though, is Marlon Brando – “unforgettable” is her verdict.

After “Dynasty” helped give Joan the highest profile of her career, she continued to act and write both romance novels and self-help beauty and lifestyle books. She’s become involved in a variety of charity work, mostly linked to children with disabilities and aiding breast cancer

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SUN 2 JUNE Ballet Theatre UK presents

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

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

One of Britain’s leading receiving theatres, it presents around 700 performances each year including comedy, children’s events, drama, musical shows, pantomime, dance and opera.

Lovingly restored to its former glory in 2001 after major refurbishment, the theatre is well worth a visit. Expect a spectacular auditorium complete with cherubim, exquisite ceiling paintings and gold leaf decoration.

A humorous and magical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s novel.

MON 3 JUNE Sell A Door Theatre Company presents

1984

A faithful adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian science fiction novel.

WED 5 TO SUN 9 JUNE Birmingham Stage Company presents

HORRIBLE HISTORIES – TERRIBLE TUDORS & VILE VICTORIANS

These two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children!

MON 10 JUNE

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

Back with their new tour featuring all the classics.

Don’t forget – visit Buxton Opera House for:-

TUES 11 JUNE

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The stunningly beautiful and historic Opera House auditorium

The entire score of Tubular Bells played by just two blokes.

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A packed programme of events for everyone to enjoy

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Easy parking and a friendly welcome

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An excellent range of discounts for senior citizens and groups of 8+ on most performances.

A fascinating juxtaposition of international & individual styles.

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A delightful spa town with terrific restaurants and B&Bs – why not stay a few days?

CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL

MON 17 JUNE

To book tickets or request a brochure, call the Box Office on

0845 127 2190 (local rate from anywhere in the UK. Call charges from a mobile vary).

10am to 8pm Mon to Saturday (or 6pm if no evening show) 4pm to 8pm Sunday if there is an evening performance.

Or visit www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk for a full what’s on listing.

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CELEBRITY COOK-OF LIVE

One of the UK’s best live cooking shows. Featuring celebrity chef Cheryl Baker.

TUES 18 JUNE

THE RAT PACK IS BACK

With special guest Kenny Lynch.

Direct from London’s Leicester Square Theatre.

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WED 19 JUNE An intimate evening with

SUN 18 AUGUST London Festival Opera presents

LUCINDA WILLIAMS – WITH SPECIAL GUEST DOUG PETTIBONE

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

FRI 21 JUNE

SUN 25 AUGUST

BEN HEASON – ANGEL FALLS

DUTCH SWING COLLEGE BAND

SUN 22 JUNE

MON 26 AUGUST Murder One presents

Lucinda Williams has consistently graced audiences with her blend of rock, country and Americana.

The UK mountaineer recounts his adventure making the first free climb ascent of Angel Falls.

BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK BAND

Regarded by many as the best ‘public subscription band’ in the world.

Join LFO for an evening of great music, superb singing and sumptuous costumes

This world-famous group of young musicians keeps the music of the DSC band alive

RECONSTRUCTING MURDER – A MURDER MYSTERY EVENING

A welcome return to Buxton for the acclaimed company for a classic evening of murder and mayhem

SAT 29 & SUN 30 JUNE Shakespeare’s Globe presents

KING LEAR

An open-air production in the Pavilion Gardens of one of Shakespeare’s most tragic plays.

TUES 27 AUGUST

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS – HOW SWEET IT IS

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back by popular demand

FRI 5 TO SUN 21 JULY

WED 28 AUGUST

BUXTON FESTIVAL

IN DREAMS – A TRIBUTE TO ROY ORBISON

A summer celebration of opera, music and literature at the heart of the beautiful Peak District.

MON 22 TO FRI 26 JULY

SUMMER POPS WEEK 2013

The first ever Summer Pops Week premieres with a fantastic line-up including Bellowhead, Peter Hook, Jack Bruce and Jools Holland.

This show pays the ultimate tribute to musical icons Roy Orbsion, The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly THURS 29 TO SAT 31 AUGUST Ian Dickens Productions presents

A MURDER HAS BEEN ARRANGED

A terrifying edge-of-the-seat thriller set in 1930s London. With an all-star cast to be announced

SAT 27 JULY TO SAT 17 AUGUST

THE 20TH INTERNATIONAL GILBERT & SULLIVAN FESTIVAL

53 shows, 30 performing groups and 22 days of friendly fun for all the family.

SAT 3 & SUN 4 AUGUST

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

An open-air production in the Pavilion Gardens of the Shakespeare comedy.

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6XN

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Forget Gym Membership - Get Gardening Instead It’s a fact - spending an hour in the garden will help you burn up to 100 more calories than working out in the gym for the same amount of time.

Hozelock, the UK’s leading supplier of gardening products, reveals latest research that proves physical activity such as gardening, has many health and weight loss benefits which surpass those gained from attending a gym.

So, in a move to get the nation fit and healthy Hozelock has launched its ‘Gardening For Life’ campaign by teaming up with celebrity gardener David Domoney and exercise & health scientist Dr Julie AlexanderCooper.

Marc Ballu, CEO of Hozelock explains: “This new research proves what we’ve always suspected: gardening is a great way of keeping fit and active, both physically and mentally. It’s great to know a hobby enjoyed by so many millions of Britons is also fantastic for their health and wellbeing.

“Our ‘Gardening For Life’ campaign is all about encouraging people to get outdoors roll up their sleeves and get out into the garden. Over the next few months we’ll be sharing top tips on how to shape up and feel good – for free – this summer.”

David Domoney adds: “There are so many health benefits to be gained from gardening. From losing weight to improving overall levels of wellbeing.

For instance, simply watering your garden will aid relaxation, whereas digging the soil releases bacterium which can help boost a person’s immune system and even help ease depression.”

“It’s great to be working with Hozelock on such an important health issue and involved in an activity which is close to my heart.”

As part of the ‘Gardening For Life’ campaign Hozelock along with David Domoney and Dr Julie AlexanderCooper will be releasing regular gardening tips which will not only help people get fit and healthy but their gardens too.

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Subjects covered will include: • How to improve your overall vitality by growing your own fruit and vegetables • Work out your upper body and your garden at the same time • Stretch and get flexible without the gain or pain To help kick start the ‘Gardening For Life’ campaign David Domoney has FIVE easy workout solutions that everyone can try in their own gardens.

1. Undertaking moderate activity two to three hours a week, people can lose up to 1lb of weight in just seven days.

2. Watering the garden will create a sense of tranquility which can help ease stress levels.

3. 10-20 minutes of gardening a day will help top up people’s vitamin D, improve their mood and reduce stress. It will also help to maintain bone density, tone up & manage weight.

4. Alternatively, two to three longer sessions of gardening a week will look after the figure whilst having fun at the same time.

5. Become even healthier by growing and eating your own delicious fruit and veg. Carrots, tomatoes and strawberries are all high in beta carotene and are known as the ‘happy’ fruit as these foods naturally boost the immune system and are easy to grow in the back garden.

David Domoney concludes: “So instead of joining the gym to get fit and lose weight this summer, save money and make the most of the garden.”

Further information on Hozelock’s ‘Gardening For Life’ campaign is available at www.hozelock.com

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b-active at your own pace Active Living in our sports centres Being active makes you feel good, gives you a sense of wellbeing and is a great way to meet people. Our Active Living programme is suitable for older people and has lots of benefits, including giving you more energy, protecting your heart and improving circulation, and strengthening your muscles, joints and bones.

For more information, contact: • Queen’s Leisure Centre, city centre. Tel: 01332 641444 • Springwood Leisure Centre, Oakwood. Tel: 01332 664433

• Moorways Sports Centre, Alvaston. Tel: 01332 642180 • Moorways Swimming pool, Alvaston. Tel: 01332 341736

• Minicom: 01332 640666 • Email: admin.sports@derby.gov.uk

www.derby.gov.uk/b-active Group exercise classes

Active Living swimming

We have a programme full of group exercise classes suitable for all abilities, including: • Active Living Keep Fit: A simple, safe, low-impact aerobics and toning class.

• Active Living Step: Use step to strengthen your heart, lungs, bones and muscles.

• Active Living Stretch and Tone: A simple, safe and effective workout to improve your heart and lung fitness, flexibility and co-ordination.

• Active Living Sequence Dancing: Learn and practice a variety of modern and old time sequence dances whilst socialising.

• Yoga: A gentle class involving stretching and relaxing ideal for stress relief.

• Pilates: Improve your physical and mental wellbeing while increasing flexibility and balance by strengthening core muscles.

Queen’s Leisure Centre: Thursdays, 3pm to 3.45pm.

You can also swim at Queen’s and Moorways from 9am to 4pm at the Active Living swimming price.

Badminton and Short Mat Bowls

Available at Moorways and Springwood during the week.

Please contact us for session times.

Active Living session prices

Sessions costs from £1.95. Contact us for more information on prices, including our great value Concessionary bfit memberships.

b-active in our parks • Acres to explore • Golf • Tree trails • NEW Children’s • Courts and pitches Pirate Play Area • Pitch and putt And lots more, including a programme of events taking place throughout the year www.derby.gov.uk/parks

Voucher for one adult free swim Available at Moorways Sports Complex and Queen’s Leisure Centre. Valid until 31 August 2013.

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Markeaton Park Derby Markeaton Lane, Derby DE22 4NH The 207 acres of Markeaton Park has something for everyone to enjoy.

It is one of the most popular parks in the East Midlands, attracting more than one million visitors each year.

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Be kind to your muscles...

Let me introduce myself...

I’m Tracey Maddock and I’m really excited to be writing this health and fitness column for the readers of 50 PLUS magazine.

I am 51, a mother of four and grandmother of 3 (so far!). To me 50 is the new 30. I remember when I was a child thinking ‘wow 50 is old’ and with the lack of advice on fitness, health and nutrition, people back then did look older than they do now at the age of 50.

I’m a personal trainer, specialising in working with women over 40. I have my own business Beachbums Personal Training based in the beautiful North West of England and I’m now in the process of developing a new fitness class based on our playground games at school.

I have trained continuously throughout my life enjoying athletics, swimming, gymnastics, running, martial arts and even wrestling!!

Over to you...

It’s never too late to start a fitness regime and benefit from it greatly, even if it’s been years since exercising.

(Always check with your doctor or other medical practitioner before embarking on any fitness or diet plan).

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With summer upon us it is the perfect opportunity to get out and about enjoying the fresh air and countryside but before you put on your walking boots or summer sandals, here are a few things to consider.

The Importance of Stretching As you age your muscles tighten and the range of motion in the joints can be minimised. This can put a dampener on active lifestyles and even hinder dayto-day normal motions. Tasks that used to be simple such as zipping up a dress or reaching for a can off the top shelf now become difficult. A regular stretching programme can help lengthen your muscles and make daily living activities easier.

Everyone can learn to stretch, regardless of age or flexibility and it should be part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not. It does not have to involve a huge time commitment, but can end up giving you huge results.

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TRACEY’S TIPS

Stay Hydrated..

Try to drink 8 glasses of water per day. Keep hydrated and if you’re trying to lose some weight, have a big glass of cool water before a meal. This will cut down your appetite making you eat less.

Thirst sometimes is mistaken for hunger, so grab that glass...

The benefits of stretching • Increased circulation of blood • Increased energy levels (resulting from increased circulation) • Enhanced muscle co ordination • Increased range of movement in the joints • Reduced muscle tension.

Stretching is important for people of all ages! One of the greatest benefits is that you’re able to increase your range of motion, which means your limbs and joints can move further before an injury occurs.

Post-exercise stretching can also aid in workout recovery, decrease muscle soreness, and ensure that your muscles and tendons are in good working order.

requirements and keep up to date with all the latest developments.

New Bodies Gyms feature large, fully equipped mixed gyms, state-of-the-art cardiovascular suites, studio facilities and excellent ladies-only facilities including cardiovascular and resistance.

In addition, a new power zone and personal training area has been created at Buxton, while the first floor at New Mills has been completely refurbished recently, with a new studio being installed.

A new spring/summer timetable of classes has been launched, with spin classes now being held at Buxton at 7am and new classes being added at both sites all the time.

Among the classes available are Pilates, Kettlercise, Step and Tone and Bokwa.

To find out more about New Bodies Gyms, call 01298 72006 or 01663 741654 or pop into the Buxton site, on the Tongue Lane Industrial Estate, Fairfield, or the New Mills site on Chapel Street.

Visit the website at www.newbodiesgym.co.uk for more information.

SPECIAL OFFER Call into one of our gyms for a look around, and receive special promotional code to join online.

Simply speak to any team member to get the code.

Stretching comes naturally to all of us. You might notice that if you have been sitting in a particular position for a long time you stretch unconsciously.

It feels good! In addition to that good feeling, a consistent stretching programme will produce large gains in flexibility and joint movement.

I’m proud to be 50+ and so should you be...so let’s get out there and strut our funky stuff people just like back in the day...

Be kind to your muscles and they will be kind to you...

Tracey Maddock

Tone up, lose weight & get fit!

Why not take advantage of the improved weather and lighter days to get yourself back into shape?

At New Bodies Gyms in Buxton and New Mills, there’s something for everyone, whether you want to simply tone up, lose weight or get fit.

Both gyms are constantly evolving, adding new equipment and updating the class timetables to fit in with client’s

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

We offer discounted membership rates for those aged over 60

Contact us today for details

Contact us today Buxton Swimming & Fitness Centre St John’s Road, Buxton Tel: 01298 766142 enquiries@buxtonpool.co.uk www.buxtonswimmingandfitnesscentre.co.uk

New Mills Leisure Centre

Hyde Bank Road, New Mills Tel: 01663 748842 enquiries@newmillsleisurecentre.co.uk www.newmillsleisurecentre.co.uk

Glossop Leisure Centre

High Street East, Glossop Tel: 01457 842272 enquiries@glossopleisurecentre.co.uk www.glossopleisurecentre.co.uk

Glossop Swimming Pool

Dinting Road, Glossop Tel: 01457 842262 enquiries@glossopswimmingpool.co.uk www.glossopswimmingpool.co.uk

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Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire & Tuck Shop is ideally situated at the very beginning of the magnificent Monsal Trail and in easy access of the newly opened lit tunnels.

Starting your adventure at Blackwell Mill, 3 miles downstream of Buxton towards Bakewell,the 8.5 miles of traffic free cycle route follows the River Wye along a disused railway line.

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Experience the thrill of the newly opened lit tunnels, cycle between magnificent steep gorges, surrounding limestone hills and across the spectacular Monsal Dale Viaduct & then onto the famous market town of Bakewell for lunch & a browse, making this an exceptional cycling experience.

Blackwell Mill Cycle Hire Centre offers quality bikes for all ages,including baby seats, tag-a-longs and two seater child trailers or why not try one of their top of the range ”Electric Bikes”, they are so much fun, so pop down for a free trial...

You will soon want to go on the trail They offer the best cycle hire prices in the Peak District.

Helmets, locks and advice are free of charge and are just part of the quality service that they provide.

The centre is open 9.30pm-5.00pm seven days a week.

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Cycle the magnificent Monsal Trail from blackwell mill, wyedale nr buxton to bakewell

8.5 miles of traffic-free cycle route

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DAYS OUT IN THE PEAK DISTRICT AND DERBYSHIRE...

A bite to eat and a place to sleep...

With all the fun and activities you’ll be no doubt in the swing of, you’re sure to need a rest and a bite to eat at some point. Why not pop along to the small idyllic village of Great Longstone, near Bakewell and visit The White Lion pub?

Have you visited the White Lion at Great Longstone?

Open 7 days a week. Booking advisable.

Food service times: Monday - Friday 12 - 3pm & 6 - 9pm Saturday 12 - 9pm | Sunday 12 - 8pm

The White Lion Main Street, Great Longstone Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1TA

Tel: 01629 640 252

www.whiteliongreatlongstone.co.uk

This husband and wife ran establishment offer imaginatively presented pub food in stylish, relaxing surroundings making it the perfect place to bring the family for a well earned pit stop on your fun day out.

Libby and Greg Robinson, who have ran the White Lion for four years now offer a warm and friendly welcome to all customers and serve food seven days a week. Using locally sourced produce wherever possible, chef Greg produces a monthly-changing menu to delight the most discerning of dining customers.

Next door to the White Lion is Harrow Cottage which is a 4 star rated, stone build holiday cottage sleeping six across three bedrooms. If you’re planning on making your trip last even longer why not book to stay the night? Perfect for families and couples alike, you’ll all be sleeping soundly after a long days cycle or walk. Get in touch to find out more...

Call 01629 640 252 or visit www.whiteliongreatlongstone.co.uk and www.harrowcottagegreatlongstone.co.uk

Walk, talk & get fit with Nordic Walking...

Have you noticed more people out walking with poles these days? If they look like they are cross-country skiing without snow or skis, they are Nordic walking. This is a fairly recent fitness phenomenon across the UK, but one that has a long history in Scandinavia, having been developed in Finland in the 1930’s by elite cross- country skiers wanting to maintain their fitness during the summer months.

According to Nordic Walking UK, one of the leading training organisations for this technique, there are more than ten million regular Nordic walkers world-wide enjoying its many benefits.

Nordic walking works the upper body as well as the legs; in fact it is said to utilise 90% of the muscles, burning 20-40% more calories ordinary than ordinary walking if done correctly.

This can be an effective part of a weight management programme. When done regularly, it has been shown to build cardio-respiratory fitness and muscular endurance, and can help to decrease blood pressure. Nordic walkers have also been shown to see improvements in posture and shoulder mobility and decreased shoulder and neck pain. Nordic walkers also describe it as a great way to get outdoors, meet new people, walk, talk, and get fit.

Interested in trying it out?

Nordic Walking UK (www.nordicwalking.co.uk) has a database of their trained instructors who often offer free taster sessions.

In the Buxton region, check out High Peak Nordic Walking (www.highpeaknordicwalking.com) who offer monthly taster sessions, individual instruction and bespoke small group training.

For more information on Nordic Walking please visit www.nordicwalking.co.uk or www.highpeaknordicwalking.com

An adventure in Poole’s Cavern...

For centuries curious visitors have explored and marvelled at the natural subterranean world that is Poole’s Cavern.

Found deep in the Limestone Hills close to the historic Spa town of Buxton the cavern once gave shelter to pre-historic cave dwellers. Legend tells of a medieval robber’s treasure hidden deep underground.

Explore Poole’s Cavern today with their expert guides and journey through the beautifully illuminated chambers to discover for yourself the magnificent underground scenery of the Peak District.

Back above ground take a stroll through Buxton Country Park woodlands to the hilltop viewpoint of Solomon’s Temple with spectacular peak land views. Or for the more adventurous take a tree top swing through the woodlands on Go Ape High Wire adventure course.

The Visitor centre includes the Cafe@ the Cavern with a wide range of delicious produce including daily specials, light snacks and fair trade coffee. The visitor centre and cafe is dog friendly with canine treats available too.

Poole’s Cavern is open every day, rain or shine underground it’s always fine!

Call 01298 26978 or visit www.poolescavern.co.uk

Tranquil Cycling Trails...

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Cafe, cycle hire, bookshop & gifts on the scenic Monsal Trail, 1 mile north of Bakewell.

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Open 9am-5pm, seven days a week One mile north of Bakewell on the A6020 / B6001 roundabout DE45 1NW

BAKEWELL A6 TO MATLOCK

Enjoy the traffic free Monsal Trail with Hassop Station’s range of bicycles, tag-a-longs and child seats. Give the whole family a great day out in the beautiful Peak District, and now the spectacular tunnels are open there’s nothing to stop you!

Bikes are available for all the family and can be hired for 2 hour cycles right up to 2 days or more at very competitive prices (just £10 for an adult bike for 2 hours!). You can also purchase used and new bikes right there at the station.

Electric bikes are also available and are a ‘must try’. These bikes allow for effortless cruising and feels like you are riding a gentle yet powerful wave.

Hassop Station is fully equipped to take the hassle, headache and head scratching out of your bike ownership. Bring your cherished machine in to the workshop and ask about the range of servicing they offer from a simple brake and gear adjustment right up to an entire strip down and extensive service, all at great prices.

WWW.HASSOPSTATION.CO.UK Tel: 01629 815 668

WWW.MONSALTRAIL.CO.UK Tel: 01629 810 588

For those feeling less active, why not relax in the cafe or browse the book shop and gift area. The fully licensed cafe serves a delicious range of homemade food, using locally sourced products.

Tel: 01629 815 668 or check out the websites at www.hassopstation.co.uk or www.monsaltrail.co.uk

DAYS OUT IN THE PEAK DISTRICT AND DERBYSHIRE...

The Pavilion Gardens’ Events 2013 Artist & Designer

Farmers Market

Seasonal Events

Art, jewellery, textiles, furniture, photography, glassware and other design led products.

10am - 4.30pm

A year-round indoor market with most of the fresh produce grown locally, also includes an interesting Mar 29,30,31 & 1 Apr. 10am-5pm (Easter weekend) mix of local crafts. Thursdays 9.30am-2.30pm.

• Mar 23/24 (Sat and Sun) • June 29/30 (Sat and Sun) • Sept 14/15 (Sat and Sun)

• February 7 • March 7 • April 4 • May 2 • June 6 • July 4

Christmas Artist and Designer

• Nov 30/Dec 1 (Sat and Sun)

Easter Fair

• September 12* • October 3 • November 7 Christmas Farmers Markets • December 5 • December 19*

Garden Plant & Crafts

* Not 1st Thursday in the month)

Showcasing plants, including rare and unusual species and an excellent variety of handcrafted jewellery and quality crafts. 10am - 4.30pm

Special Summer Outdoor Market August 1, 9.30-3pm (on the Promenade)

• May 27* (See Spring Spectacular) • May 6 Bank Holiday Monday

Craft & Jewellery A rare opportunity to buy from an exciting mix of handcrafted jewellery and quality handmade items. 10am - 4.30pm • Feb 16/17 (Sat and Sun) • Sept 21/22 (Sat and Sun) • Oct 26/27 (Sat and Sun)

Saturday Bazaar Eclectic mix of stalls including fine foods, plants, antiques, books, records, crafts and clothing creating a great market atmosphere.

10am-4.30pm.

• February 23 • March 16 • April 13 • May 11 • June 8

• August 31 • October 5 Christmas Saturday Bazaar • November 9

Spring Spectacular May 25,26,27 Sat, Sun & B.Hol Mon 10am-5pm

Summer Fete

July 20/21 (Sat and Sun). 10am-5.30pm

Great Peak District Fair Oct 12th & 13th (Sat & Sun). 10am-5pm.

Grand Bazaar

& Buxton Christmas Lights Switch On. Nov 22nd (Fri). 2pm - 8pm.

Buxton Night Food & Drink Festival

July 12th (Fri). 4pm - 11pm

Christmas Weekend Wonderland December 7th & 8th (Sat & Sun). 10am - 5pm.

Information correct at time of going to print.

Contact the Pavilion Garden for further information about all other events Tel: 01298 23114 or visit www.paviliongardens.co.uk

VISIT

Discover Chesterfield Market For entertainment, shopping and fun, Chesterfield Market is the place to be this summer. It has a varied events programme in addition to its weekly general markets (Monday, Friday and Saturday), flea market (Thursday) and monthly farmers markets (second Thursday of the month).

Try your hand at becoming a market trader at one of our popular bank holiday table top sales where you can rent a stall for as little as £8 per day.

General Market - Monday, Friday, Saturday, 9am - 4pm Flea Market - Thursday, 9am - 4pm Farmers’ Market - 2nd Thursday of the month, 9am - 4pm

2013 Market Events July 30 - Medieval Market August 23 - 24 - Street Entertainment Festival August 26 - August Bank Holiday Market & Table Top Sale September 7 - Day of Dance September 7 - 14 - Chesterfield Well Dressing October 31 - November 2 - Chesterfield Market Festival November 24 - Christmas Lights Switch On

See Chesterfield transported back to its medieval roots for the Town’s annual Medieval Market on 30 July, wonder at the amazing acts taking part in the Street Festival on 23 and 24 August and celebrate a variety of dance styles with Chesterfield’s annual Day of Dance on 7 September.

There is plenty to see and do in Chesterfield throughout the Summer so come along and join in the fun!

For further information please call in at the Tourist Information Centre in Rykneld Square or telephone 01246 345777/8.

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FOOD & DRINK

Healthy Food Tips For Over 50s 1. Chili peppers may be small but are mighty in terms of health benefits. They contain capsaicin, an analgesic compound which helps with a variety of health issues including pain, cancers and high cholesterol. Add a bit of spice to your suppers and reap the rewards.

2. Adding vegetables like broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts to your diet can have great brain health benefits. They all contain antioxidants which help protect the brain.

3. Make sure your diet contains plenty of calcium which can help prevent osteoporosis. If you’re over 50 you need 1,200 mg of calcium each day. Good sources of calcium include milk, cheese, yoghurt, almonds and pulses. Try and have three servings of calcium rich foods or drinks each day.

4. Yoghurt is not only a great source of calcium, but is also beneficial in maintaining a healthy gut. Your body needs to have a healthy amount of ‘good’ bacteria, so look out for probiotic yoghurt which contains those precious living organisms.

5. Turmeric contains curcumin which has antiinflammatory properties. Turmeric has been used as a cleanser for thousands of years and is believed to help relieve pain and prevent the build of up amyloid beta plaque which is a major cause of Alzheimer’s. Turmeric is found in many curries and other Asian dishes.

6. Fish is a great source of omega-3 fats which are important for brain function. Having a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids has been linked to improved memory and preventing the build up of cholesterol.

It can also lover the risks of dementia, stroke and age related macular degeneration. Try and eat two fish dishes per week.

7. Other types of spices also provide great health benefits. Cinnamon is anti-microbial and antiinflammatory, and may help boost brain function and control blood sugar levels. Cumin is rich in iron and can aid digestion. Coriander has antiinflammatory properties and can help lower cholesterol. So reach for your spice rack when you cook and pack these health benefits into your meals.

8. Strawberries are not only delicious, but each serving contains lots of vitamin C which could help ward off wrinkles and age related dry skin. Treat yourself to some strawberries and cream for your vitamin C and calcium needs all at once!

9. Ginger has lots of anti-inflammatory properties which can be useful in fighting heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s. It is also high in antioxidants which help fight other diseases, and the gingerol in it is commonly used as a digestive aid. Ginger can add delicious flavour and heat to all kinds of dishes.

10. Tofu and other soy foods can help preserve the skin firming protein collagen as they are rich in the compounds ‘isoflavones’. Try adding some tofu to your diet and your skin may stay smoother for longer.

11. Treat yourself to a bit of chocolate. Yes! The cocoa used in making chocolate is rich in flavanols which can help preserve the healthy function of blood vessels. Healthy blood vessels can lower the risk of high blood pressure and dementia as we get older.

Look out for dark chocolate with a high cocoa content.

12. Blueberries contain a diverse range of micronutrients which can provide great health benefits as we get older. They can reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol. Try sprinkling blueberries on your cereals or add them to your yoghurt for some delicious variety in everyday foods.

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espite being within Sheffield's border, the Strines Inn could be a world away. Nestled amongst breathtaking moorland scenery, it is one of the local landmarks in the Peak District National Park.

Originally a manor house, it was built in 1275 for the Worrall family, although most of the present day structure is 16th Century. After becoming an Inn in 1771 when John Morton leased the property from the Worrall's, it got its name from an Olde English

word meaning the meeting of water, quite appropriate as nowadays it overlooks the Strines Reservoir.

In the height of Summer the Inn attracts hundreds of visitors on a daily basis. The glorious sunshine and stunning views perfectly compliment the excellent food and drink available, with many dishes being homemade.

The Strines Inn is also famous for its numerous peacocks, the previous Landlord having introduced several pairs twenty years ago, there are now over thirty of them.

Cycle up an appetite...

Once serving the Derby to Manchester line, Hassop Station is now all about leisure time. The railway line is long gone; in its place is the Monsal Trail – a lovely cycling and walking route from Bakewell to Buxton. There’s nowhere better to rest tired feet and refuel than at Hassop Station’s reincarnation as a charming café.

Fully licensed and utilising the bounty of superb ingredients available in the area, Hassop Station Café is all about ‘food, family and fresh air’. You’ll find an extensive selection, starting with hearty breakfast options.

Go for the full Derbyshire, featuring Owen Taylor’s award-winning country sausages, bacon, fried free-range egg, mushrooms, grilled tomato and toast, or keep things simple and classic with a toasted teacake with lashings of proper butter. At lunchtime, diners can choose from salads, homemade soups, platters, jacket potatoes, changing specials, burgers, sandwiches and a number of vegetarian options as well as a varied kids menu. Menu prices are very reasonable across the board and the quality is excellent. There’s a large sun terrace for balmy days and walking groups and coach parties are more than welcome.

After all that delicious food, mooch around the adjoining book and gift shop and take home a memento of your sojourn in Hassop.

There is also accommodation available for those people looking to escape for a few days to relax.

All rooms have Four poster beds and En-Suite facilities.

THE STRINES INN BRADFIELD DALE, SHEFFIELD S6 6JE

TEL: 0114 285 1247

Barbarellas Chicken ala Creme Butterfly 1 chicken breast

Seal both sides in a hot pan Add white wine & cream

Add a small pinch of veg bouillon Add mushrooms

Season with salt & pepper

Garnish with chopped parsley DELICIOUS!

by Barbara at Barbarellas

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Nestled in the heart of Buxton ...the Old Hall Hotel blends traditional charm with modern facilities and first class customer service The perfect place to...

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Use as a base to explore the Peak District Spend time with friends and family Enjoy morning coffee or afternoon tea Enjoy pre and post Opera refreshments - the Opera House is directly opposite Hold club and society meetings

With 38 individually decorated bedrooms, 5 private function rooms, a la carte restaurant and a selection of bars and lounges, we cater for all tastes and requirements.

Buxton boasts a variety of visitor attractions and benefits from extensive rail, road and train links.

To book your stay call 01298 22841

Weddings at The Old Hall Hotel...

Create the perfect wedding day at The Old Hall Hotel with bespoke packages for as little as £4000 All-inclusive wedding package for 60 guests, including:• • • • • • • • • •

Private room for arrival drinks reception Restaurant for wedding breakfast Private room for break between wedding breakfast and evening reception Wedding co-ordinator, master of ceremonies A bottle of sparkly in the Arrival drink, wine with meal and a sparkly toast 3-course wedding breakfast and coffee Banqueting suite for evening reception Disco and evening buffet All table linen, personalised place cards, table plan, menus, unlimited still and sparkling house water throughout wedding breakfast, cake stand Four-poster room for the wedding night, with bottle of champagne

Civil ceremonies are also available at the hotel at an additional cost.

Keep visiting us on Facebook and Twitter for our latest deals...

20% off all food in the restaurant and wine bar with this voucher Valid until 4th July 2013.

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HOW TO LOVE FOOD AND LOSE WEIGHT

delicious summer dishes

MUSHROOM, FETA AND TOMATO BAKED PEPPERS It’s always important for food to look good, whether you’re dieting or not, and these peppers are a delight to the eye as well as the tastebuds. A great vegetarian recipe, this has lots of strong flavours that come together in a beautifully colouful and well-balanced dish.

SERVES 2 4 sun-dried tomato pieces in oil, drained well 2 tsp sunflower oil 175g chestnut mushrooms, wiped and diced 20g blanched hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 50g dry white breadcrumbs 1/2 small bunch of parsley, leaves finely chopped 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 100g feta or soft goat’s cheese, drained 2 smallish peppers, red or yellow freshly ground black pepper 401 calories per portion Preheat the oven to 220°C/Fan 200°C/Gas 7. Roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and stir-fry the mushrooms over a high heat for 4 minutes.

Add the roughly chopped hazelnuts and fry for a further minute until the nuts are lightly toasted. Season with a good grind of black pepper and remove from the heat.

Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley and chilli flakes until thoroughly combined. Break the cheese into small chunks and toss them through the stuffing lightly. Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom and carefully remove the seeds and membrane.

Place the peppers in a small foil-lined roasting tin, cut side up, and fill each half with the mushroom and feta stuffing. Cover the surface of the stuffing with a small piece of foil. Bake for 35 minutes until tender, removing the foil for the last 10 minutes of the cooking time. Serve warm with a lightly dressed mixed salad.

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MAKES 8 KEBABS 700g lean lamb leg (or leg steaks) 2 small yellow peppers 2 small red peppers 2 small red onions 150m1 low-fat natural yoghurt 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint or 1 tsp mint sauce 6 pitta breads 1 romaine lettuce heart, shredded 1 medium carrot, finely grated 3 ripe vine tomatoes, sliced 15cm piece of cucumber, thinly sliced flaked sea salt freshly ground black pepper lemon wedges and hot chilli sauce, to serve Marinade 2 tsp cumin seeds 203 calories per portion 381 calories per portion (with pitta)

LEMONY LAMB KEBABS There’s nothing better than the scent of lemony, herby lamb cooking on the barbecue. It’s a healthy way of cooking too, as much of the fat drips away. We like to eat these kebabs tucked into warm pitta bread, but you can also enjoy them with just a side salad or some vegetables.

2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves finely grated zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp fine sea salt freshly ground black pepper

To make the marinade, put the cumin, coriander and fennel seeds in a pestle and mortar and pound to a coarse powder. You can use 11/2 teaspoon each of ground cumin and coriander if you prefer, but the flavour won’t be quite as good as freshly ground spices. Add the thyme leaves and crush them into the spices for a few seconds.

Tip the spices and thyme into a large non-metallic bowl and stir in the lemon zest and juice, garlic, oil, salt and lots of black pepper.

Trim as much fat as possible off the lamb, then cut the meat into rough 3cm chunks — you should have about 40 chunks. Add the lamb to the marinade and toss until well coated. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking.

While the lamb is marinating, prepare the vegetables for the kebabs. Deseed the peppers and cut them into 3cm chunks. Cut each onion into 8 wedges with the root intact.

Remove the lamb from the fridge and thread the meat on to 8 metal skewers — these should be about 25cm long — alternating with the pieces of pepper and onion. Season with a little more salt and pepper.

Cook over a hot barbecue or under a preheated hot grill (close to the element) for 6-8 minutes. Turn once or twice until the lamb and vegetables are lightly charred — the meat should be pink in the middle. Mix the yoghurt, garlic and chopped mint or mint sauce together in a small bowl to make the yoghurt sauce.

Warm the pitta bread on the barbecue, in the toaster or under a grill and carefully cut down one side with a sharp knife. Pull the bread open and stuff with shredded lettuce leaves, grated carrot, tomatoes and cucumber. Slide the meat and vegetables off the skewers and into the pittas using a fork. Drizzle a little of the minty yoghurt sauce and serve with some chilli sauce and lemon wedges too if you fancy. www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

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SERVES 6

358 calories per portion

BEACHSIDE PAELLA We cooked this on a beach in Northumberland and some said it was the best paella they’d ever tasted — dieting or not. You know what? We have to agree.

Heat the oil in a 38cm paella pan — ideally non-stick. A paella pan is best, but if you don’t have one, use a very wide, shallow non-stick saucepan, flameproof casserole dish or saute pan.

Place the pan over a medium heat.

Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper and fry them for about 5 minutes, turning every now and then until lightly coloured. Add the chorizo and cook for 30 seconds more, turning once. Transfer the chicken and chorizo to a large heatproof bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pan.

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I tbsp olive oil 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in half 75g chorizo (we like picante) skinned and cut into 5mm slices 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 1 red pepper, quartered, deseeded and sliced 1 yellow pepper, quartered, deseeded and sliced 150g green beans, trimmed and cut into 2cm lengths 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 good pinches of saffron threads 1 bay leaf 175g paella rice (medium-grain rice) 1 litre hot chicken stock, made with 1 chicken stock cube 500g live mussels, well scrubbed and beards removed 1 medium squid, cleaned and sliced into rings or 225g prepared squid rings 12 raw king prawns, peeled or shells on, thawed if frozen flaked sea salt freshly ground black pepper lemon wedges, for squeezing

Add the onions to the pan and fry gently for 4-5 minutes until softened and very lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add the peppers and green beans to the onions and cook for 2 minutes until they are beginning to soften. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, saffron, bay leaf and rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is glistening all over.

Return the chicken and chorizo to the pan, along with any juices. Stir well, then pour in the chicken stock and season with black pepper. Stir once or twice and bring to a simmer over a medium heat. Cook for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Tip the mussels into the partly cooked rice mixture and stir once more, making sure they are well tucked into the hot rice and steaming liquid. Return to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes or until most of the mussels have opened, stirring occasionally.

Scatter the squid and prawns over the top of the paella and stir well. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until the squid and prawns are cooked, the rice is tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed. The prawns should be completely pink when cooked.

It’s important not to keep stirring after the squid and prawns are added — you want the rice to become lightly browned and a bit sticky at the sides of the pan as this adds flavour. Keep an eye on the heat though, as you don’t want the rice to burn. Add a splash more water if the paella begins to look very dry before the rice is ready. Pick out any mussels that haven’t opened by the end of the cooking time and chuck them away. Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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Barbarellas EAT

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WINE BAR & RESTAURANT

After 10 years at the busiest pub in Buxton - the Old Clubhouse, Nick Watterson and Barbara Sandle know a thing or two about top quality service.

Their new venture, Barbarellas Wine Bar caters for a different market; a place where people can chill out, relax and have a drink and a bite to eat.

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.

Barbarellas also offer a selection of wines, cocktails, real ales and continental lagers.

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Food and drink is available over two floors. The first floor, accessed from an impressive staircase, provides a relaxed, music free environment.

Board specials are always on offer and change regularly throughout the year.

Barbarellas also boasts a private function room that hosts 45 guests perfect for any party or other occasion.

Nick and Barbara hope to welcome you soon...

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We opened our first shop in August 2010 in Congleton, the second in Buxton opened in August 2011.

I took over the running of our Buxton shop in April 2012 having left a full time customer advisor position.

Our mission is to serve our customers to the highest standard, offering a unique range of giftware, decorative items for the home, furniture beautifully restored and/or hand

painted. Wherever possible we like to source our goods locally or from British Companies.

At the end of 2012 I decided to make a more profitable business; allowing me to take on staff. I set up a Vintage Tea Room offering a range of leaf teas; served in china cups and saucers, sourced from a tea merchant in Chesterfield. We offer a range of homemade and locally baked cakes, hand cut sandwiches, and wherever possible we buy local produce.

kitchen service, made to measure curtains and blinds; using fabrics from companies including Clarke & Clarke, Voyage and Romo.

We also offer a wide range of wallpaper and Farrow & Ball paints, Biggie Best giftware, lamps and bedding; and have recently introduced a new range of furniture made using mango wood, painted and reclaimed pine.

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Creating Space...

Why on earth is it that we never seem to have enough space in the home – however big or small our property?

space for storing the vacuum cleaner, suitcases and other small items. If these spaces are tall, shelves could be placed at higher levels to make the most of this space. Small under-stair cupboards could be transformed into drawers for all sorts of things.”

Space is always at a premium. When the family is young we seem to accumulate cupboards full of toys and games, when they’re teens – if you can get them to put anything in a wardrobe – hangers and drawers are crammed with clothes and the latest fad. Even as we get older, the space problems don’t seem to diminish as we hoard a lifetime of happy memories and items we just can’t bear to throw away.

He also suggests high-level shelving for narrow hallways which don’t encroach on floor space. And these sentiments are echoed by chartered architectural technologist Gary Willis.

“When lack of storage becomes an issue, the automatic response is to box up the items and attempt to hide them away, but let’s think out of the box for a moment. Most people will consider what is directly in front of them on a horizontal plane; look upwards for your storage needs.”

So before you start taking an objective look at potential new storage space around your home, take a long, hard look at your current cupboards, shelves and wardrobes and de-clutter.

It’s quite cathartic to free up space, and local charity shops will definitely benefit from items you no longer use.

To house the rest, and as a temporary solution, there are plenty of clever storage systems around - from clear plastic boxes and wicker baskets to racking and wooden chests. There are even mobile baskets that can house items you may need in the kitchen.

But for longer term ideas, examine all those corners, walls and open areas in your home for possibilities involving new shelves or permanent storage units.

Interior designer Arvin Rodrigues says: “Most houses have under-stair cupboards and these provide useful

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Gary also says that garages and sheds often provide ample storage already “but just require some organisation.

Very cheap, heavy duty racking or spur shelving in a garage or shed can generate substantial storage space.

Just ensure that brackets and racking are securely fixed to the walls first.”

In the kitchen, why not free up space by putting your microwave on a glass shelf above the work surface? Hang sharp knives inside a high cabinet to save drawer space and keep them out of children’s reach, or store wooden spoons and other utensils bouquet-style in a handsome pitcher or canister.

“Kitchens are typically built to a fixed height,” states Gary, “leaving at least 300mm (12”) of space above wall cupboards that could be used for

storage. Exploit this space by placing charming storage boxes to hide away items like old cook books, sewing kits etc.”

Take a fresh look at living room furniture. “Coffee tables that have storage for magazines and bric a brac are useful, as are sofas with storage in the armrest,” suggests Arvin. Consider furniture you can buy relatively cheaply that you can improve. Arvin’s own home boasts cost-effective but beautifully restored second-hand chests of drawers which add to storage space and also create much-admired pieces of furniture.

He states: “Shelves around doors and windows and even beside radiators, if safe, could provide storage and look nice, too. A coat cupboard in the entrance is really handy and doesn’t need to be very big or deep. It could also function as a shoe cupboard at the lower level, and the sides employed to hang keys, scarves and hats.”

Gary looks to unusual areas for help with storage: “The bay window area in a living room is another great place that often has under-used space.

Rather than use loose furniture that is often set into the room, consider a bay window seat with integral storage.”

Bathrooms again offer more storage potential. “Consider shelves over the toilet water tank, cupboards under the wash basin and even a shelf over the bathtub,” advises Arvin. “Bigger cabinets could be hung from the wall above mirrors or even over the entrance door.”

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Utilise under-bed storage in bedrooms or consider buying a bed with built-in storage space. A bed headboard can be built for additional bedding storage, plus somewhere to put books, lamps or a radio on top. An ottoman or upholstered cube can double as a dressing table chair and offers extra space, and an artistic pile of pretty, unusual hat-boxes can complement the bedroom décor and provide further storage solutions.

Lofts are often under-used areas in our homes but can be altered at reasonable cost to become an effective storage room by boarding out. “Floorboards also help to insulate the house, preventing heat loss and reducing your heating bills,” explains loft expert Chris Waldron.

“We’re not looking at making the loft habitable and so needing Building Regulations’ approval,” he adds. “Just comfortable enough to sit in for an hour now and again with plenty of light and an absence of spiders hanging from the rafters!”

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Our life expectancy has increased. It’s official. Research has shown that the average man of sixty-five today can expect to live to at least eighty-one, and a woman can expect to live beyond 84. Further research has shown that more than any other factor, the level of activity people maintain during their retirement is a key factor in their happiness and continuing good health during their retirement years.

Of course it’s good to take a special holiday on retirement, and because we have better health for longer, today’s retirees can enjoy their newfound leisure to the full. And of course it’s wonderful to be able to pursue your own special hobbies and interests, but looking beyond that, what about all those skills you developed during your working years. The teachers, the doctors, the cooks, the nurses, the plumbers and electricians. Will all that expertise now be put on the back burner, or can you continue to use them in a voluntary capacity, and help the broader community in the process.

Everyone has something to offer as a volunteer, with a valuable contribution to make. Many of my retired friends have continued to use their skills. One helps in a charity shop, an ex teacher sits on the school’s governing body; a former doctor helps at a hospice; a former cook takes an active role in the local hospital’s snack bar, where relatives of patients take a break and much needed refreshment, and yet another friend, who maintains she has no skills whatever, walks the dog for an elderly neighbour. This friend is a wonderful listener, and not only does she give the beloved pet the exercise it needs, she provides companionship to a lonely old lady. One single factor binds these people together. The feeling that life has been good to them, and they need to put something back.

If volunteering for a good cause is something you would consider then World Child Cancer is one of many charities looking for experienced people to help them with their work. The charity is devoted to helping children with cancer around the world and they are launching a Volunteer’s Speakers Network, seeking confident public speakers to join them, delivering talks about the work of the charity in their local area and giving a voice to children suffering with cancer around the world.

And these children do need a voice – whilst in the UK survival rates for child cancers are around 80%, in some developing countries they can be as low as 10%. It is estimated that at least 100,000 children die unnecessarily each year from curable cancers because of a lack of diagnosis and basic treatment. Worse still is the fact that many of these children are dying without effective pain relief.

If you were a confident speaker in your professional life (or even if you just have the gift of the gab!) and feel passionately about helping children with cancer around the world, World Child Cancer would love to hear from you.

By volunteering as little as a few hours a month, you could spread the message of the charity in your local area and help to change the chances for children with cancer across the world.

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You do not need to be an expert in public speaking: training and resources will be provided. For more information please contact Lydia on 020 3176 7892 or Lydia.spencer@ worldchildcancer.org or visit www.worldchildcancer.org.

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SUGGS - MY LIFE STORY I’VE JUST TURNED 50, THE KIDS HAVE LEFT HOME, AND MY CAT JUST DIED

Suggs – still best known as the legendary frontman of feelgood band Madness – was 50 last January. He was lying in the bath on his birthday, nursing an epic hangover from the celebrations the night before when there was the most almighty crash.

‘I jumped out of the water,’ he says, ‘and there, lying amid shards of broken glass, was our four-year-old cat, a British blue called Mamba. I’d put up the glass shelf myself and it must have given way. I knew he was dead from the strange angle of his body. I couldn’t believe it.

I loved that cat.

‘I was 50. My kids had recently left home and now the cat was dead. I was really upset. It triggered a deluge of emotion, an event that somehow tipped me over the edge. I began to consider my own mortality and, out of that, the idea for exploring my own past somehow crystallised.’

The result was a fantastic stage show that delighted audiences up and down the UK. Speaking before the show launched, Suggs says ‘It’s a memoir, It’s not stand-up. It’s not An Evening With… I toyed with calling it Mad-Life Crisis. In the end, though, having gone all round the houses, I’ve called it My Life Story which won’t win any prizes for originality but does at least tell you what you can expect, the good bits and the darker moments.’

It turns out there have been plenty of both. Born Graham McPherson in Hastings, he’s the only child of a jazz singer called Edith and a father, William – but everyone called him Mac – who worked for a photographic developers but whose life was increasingly overtaken by drugs.

‘Dad left home when I was about three.

I have no recollection of him and he never featured in my life. My mum later told me she’d come home and found him with needles sticking out of his hands. Heroin was his drug of choice and it’s a one-way street that takes you further and further away from real life. In the end, it did for the marriage.’

Mother and son then moved to Liverpool where Edith sang in the clubs, winning the accolade of Melody Maker’s Jazz Newcomer of the Year in the mid60s. She performed regularly at the

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Blue Angel to where The Beatles and Cilla Black would repair after sessions at The Cavern.

Moving south to London, Suggs’ life was unstructured, to say the least. Soho was his mother’s stomping ground where she both sang and worked in bars for extra money. They lived in a succession of rented rooms, the young lad trailing around after her when she went drinking in famous watering holes like the Colony.

‘I’ll never forget it,’ says Suggs. ‘You’d walk up this rickety green staircase and enter a room full of artists and actors and various hangers-on, all drinking and smoking. But, amid all the booze, it was a creative hotbed. Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, George Melly, Jeffrey Bernard – they were all regulars.

‘Was it an unsuitable place for a young child?

Absolutely. I clearly remember staring up through the thick fog of tobacco smoke, the occasional hand ruffling my hair or giving me a florin, sometimes even a ten bob note. I couldn’t really understand what was going on at an adult level which was probably all for the best. But there was a feeling of community and I was never in any danger.’

Even so, in time Edith decided that her son would do better living out of London in Pembrokeshire with her sister, Diana, and her three children. ‘It was nice to have other kids around but I missed Mum. She was doing what she thought was the right thing. She was finding it difficult to find the two of us somewhere stable to live so she thought I’d be better off in Haverfordwest.’

Three years later, Suggs was back in London, living with Edith, and about to go to secondary in Swiss Cottage. It’s where he acquired his nickname. ‘The other kids used to call me Gray or Mac and I wanted something a bit more distinctive. I was looking through a book of my mum’s about jazz musicians.

‘I took a pin and, eyes closed, stuck it into the middle of a page. It went through the name Peter which didn’t seem especially memorable and then I noticed his second name was Suggs which somehow resonated with me. He was the drummer in an obscure jazz band in Kentucky. Graffiti was becoming popular and people had these amazing names – or tags, as they were called. Now I had mine.’

Had he known it, this was the moment when his estranged father was on the point of bowing it. ‘I didn’t find this out until many years later when I was

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researching the new show. It’s a tragic story. My father started injecting himself with paraffin and was then sectioned under the Mental Health Act. ‘When he was eventually released, he moved to Birmingham where he married again. He died aged 40 from a whole variety of drug-related conditions, his wife following him, probably from a drug overdose, a year later. So just as I was getting together with the band that became Madness, my father’s time was up.

I’ve always found that rather poignant.’

These revelations prompted him recently to ask his mother about his father. ‘She told me he was a very nice man. “Just like you,” she said. That was the most shocking thing she could have said in many ways. I’d had him down in my mind as some sort of wayward old wastrel who’d just pushed off. The fact that he was really nice upset me. But then heroin is an unforgiving mistress.’

Given his colourful upbringing, it is perhaps not too surprising that Suggs married young. By 21, he had a wife, a baby daughter and a mews house in Camden bought with the money he’d made from Madness’s regular appearances in the Top 10. ‘To some extent, I think it’s true to say that I deliberately created Fortress Suggs to give my life a bit of structure. Having said that, I’d fallen in love with Anne. I wanted to be married to her.’

A professional singer who works under the name Bette Bright, the two are still together three decades later.

They have two daughters – Scarlett, 29 and Viva, 25 – who now sing as a duo under their own names. ‘My mother, my wife, my daughters – I’m surrounded by women who sing,’ says Suggs.

Nor has he hung up his own microphone. ‘2012 was an extraordinary year for us. You wouldn’t have anticipated the Queen was going to invite us on her roof to play or that we were going to play at the Olympic closing ceremony. Like any human being we were insecure but we realise now we’re pretty good.’

The band have just release their tenth album Oui Oui, Si Si, Ja Ja, Da Da and are planning a series of gigs in the UK this summer.

‘Madness have always been about accentuating the positive,’ says Suggs. ‘It’s no accident our songs are still played, still enjoyed 30 years down the line.

They’re upbeat, timeless, a clear-eyed celebration of life as it’s lived. And we’re still together, still making music. For me, the band has always been a bit like a surrogate family. We’re all a bit dysfunctional, all a bit stronger for being together.’

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Choosing the Right Will One size does not fit all when it comes to a Will. Everyone should have one so that they control who benefits from their assets but no two Wills that we write are ever the same. Here are some of the typical types of Will that we prepare for our clients.

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A typical scenario would be a husband leaving his whole estate to his wife. If she dies before her husband then his whole estate is divided equally between their adult children.

The wife makes a Mirror Will which reflects her husband’s Will. This type of Will is suitable for clients who have modest assets and where the adult children are their natural children i.e. there are no step children involved. Clients sometimes are not aware however that if the husband leaves everything to the wife and dies first, then she is free to make a new Will in the future. She may remarry and leave everything to her new husband rather than her children.

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Where the main beneficiaries of the Will are young children then extra provisions are recommended.

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A Discretionary Trust Will remains a popular choice. This Will places the estate into a flexible type of Trust known as a Discretionary Trust.

Careful thought should be given to who will be the Trustees that will look after the assets until the children are old enough to inherit. Parents can appoint Guardians who will be responsible for the day to day care of the children.

The Guardians and Trustees do not have to be the same people. The age of the Trustees can be a factor – appointing grandparents who may have to manage the money for over 20 years may not be the answer. Very often professional Trustees such as solicitors are the most appropriate Trustees who will invest the money with the benefit of professional expert advice rather than leaving inexperienced Trustees who very often leave the money to sit in a low-interest bearing bank account.

With the right Trustees in place it allows the deceased’s estate to be distributed as the family decide in the future. It allows the family to “wait and see”. Clients who are worried about beneficiaries with financial problems or possible divorces see the benefit of these types of Wills. There are also special types of Wills for disabled persons as well as what are often described as Bloodline Wills to ensure that the assets are passed along the bloodline of the family rather than being passed to the spouses or partners of your children or grandchildren. Finally Spousal Bypass Trusts and Wills are an increasingly common combination of Trust and Will designed to minimise the Inheritance Tax which can arise as a result of pension benefits passing directly to the spouse.

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Grandparents Rights In Family Law, there are a lot of myths and halftruths floating about. One issue which seems more misunderstood than most is the ‘inevitable’ impact on contact between grandparents and their grandchildren after parents separate, or more accurately, that if it happens, there is nothing that can be done.

In the current financial climate, more grandparents than ever before are providing regular childcare for their grandchild whilst parents work; in effect they become secondary carers. It is estimated that between one third and half of working families need to rely on grandparents for support with childcare. As a result, many children are able to enjoy and benefit from a close relationship with their grandparents. I was lucky enough to have a very close relationship with my own grandparents and am consequently a firm believer in the positive effects such a relationship offers a child.

It is therefore with deep sadness that so often I see the time grandparents and their grandchildren share together being reduced when a relationship breaks down. Even more heart-breaking are figures that suggest that as many as 42% of grandparents are missing out on this special relationship altogether following a family breakup.

As a legal specialist in children, it is difficult to hear stories of estranged grandparents reluctantly accepting their ‘fate’, seemingly helpless as their own grandchildren grow up as strangers to them. Many grandparents are unsure of their rights and confused about available remedies. While it may appear that the prospect of contact is bleak, the loss of the relationship is not inevitable.

As many people are aware, grandparents do not have an automatic right in law to make an application for contact.

However it is wrong to believe this is an insurmountable hurdle, or one which is indicative of the prospects of overall success, even if passed. An application for permission to submit an application is a straightforward process, which is aimed at weeding out malicious, poorly motivated or frivolous applications which have no real prospects of success. It is sad that instead, it scares many grandparents with very genuine motives. Any grandparent who can demonstrate a genuine attachment to the child, and desire to continue contact will almost certainly be allowed to make an application for a contact order.

Although there is no legal presumption that grandparents should have contact with their grandparents following the separation of a family, it is important to realise that nor is there such a presumption in favour of parents in the relevant statute.

Instead, the law recognises that it is in a child’s best interests to maintain a relationship with all members of their close family. Most courts will assume that each of the parents will facilitate contact with extended family, at least on their own side, even if not that of their ex-partner, but of course sadly, family politics often mean this is not the case.

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I am not encouraging litigation and recourse to the courts as anything as a last resort. Despite being a lawyer, I believe that court is, in so many cases, not the answer.

The problems suffered by grandparents often stem from the fractured trust which arises when a relationship breaks down. A court application is unlikely to re-build that particular rift. Instead, messages of reassurance and support often go a long way. If direct discussions are fruitless, or impossible, mediation can also offer a less confrontational platform for issues to be aired. There is also ‘child consultation’ mediation, which allows the child’s views to be taken into account if they are of an age where this is appropriate.

Many parents’ opposition to contact stems from insecurities that somehow their own relationship with the children will be undermined. Agreeing to conditions, especially in the early stages, even if they seem unreasonable, can often help. It is not unusual for progress to then follow, even if slowly.

If progress cannot be made through any more gentle means, then grandparents should not be scared of going to court if this is the only way to safeguard an ongoing role in their grandchild’s life. Far from being “selfish” (an allegation I have seen used on many an occasion), it is important to realize that the role of grandparents in the lives of their grandchildren, especially during the breakdown of a parental relationship, can offer the stability, security and continuity that children need.

The range of orders a court can make is wide, and can include creative solutions to staying in touch, even across significant distances and international borders. They can include anything from direct contact, to telephone calls, emails and letters, and also make provision for things such as guaranteed acceptance of birthday and Christmas gifts.

My own parents separated during my childhood. However I was fortunate enough that they both understood that despite their own differences, it was right for me to continue to see each of their respective parents. I know for a fact that their continued presence in my life helped me to adjust to that change in our family structure, and gave comfort and reassurance when everything else was ‘different.’ It is sad that so many children, already suffering the effects of a parental separation do not have that support and further, then have a second relationship to grieve. There are increasingly loud calls for the law to change, so as to afford a stronger emphasis on the survival of extended family relationships post-divorce. Whilst change seems a long way off, I sincerely hope it will come eventually. In the meantime, neither grandparents nor their grandchildren need suffer the loss of each other in silence.

Cara Nuttall is a leading family lawyer who runs the Children Team at Slater & Gordon in Manchester.

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The programme for this year’s Buxton Festival has been announced, with a great line-up of opera, music, literature, family and free events as well as some unexpected surprises. The 17 day Festival takes place from the 5th to the 21st July.

Randall Shannon the Festival’s executive Director commented’ this is an exciting time for the renowned opera, music and literary event. We look forward to welcoming audiences to the festival whether this is their 35th or first festival’.

The Festival’s opera productions are a Double Bill of two sparkling French romances, Saint-Saens’ La Princesse Jaune and Gounod’s La Colombe and La finta giardiniera, the story of a couple reunited a year after apparent death, written by Mozart at the age of 17. There are also a number of visiting opera performances – the acclaimed Grange Park Opera with Fortunio, Music Theatre Wales with the UK premiere of Sciarrino’s modern classic The Killing Flower, and La Serenissima with Vivaldi’s Ottone in villa. There’s also a rare opportunity to experience all three of Benjamin Britten’s haunting Church Parables in the unique setting of St John’s Church and an Opera Gala concert starring celebrated singers Claire Rutter and Stephen Gadd.

In the Music series, there’s a packed programme of concerts by renowned ensembles and soloists including piano duo Worbey & Farrell, the Prince of Wales’ official harpist Claire Jones, singers James Gilchrist, Kate Ladner and Anne Sophie Duprels, pianists Pascal and Ami Rogé, and celebrated ensembles The Sacconi Quartet and The Fibonacci Sequence. There’s also a number of concerts featuring up-and-coming talent from the Festival’s Young Artists Programme, and late-night jazz from actor John Standing, The Alex Yellowlees Hot Club Jazz Quartet and Ronnie Scott’s house band The James Pearson Trio, featuring violinist and vocalist Lizzie Ball.

Literary speakers coming to the Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre this summer include novelists AN Wilson, Jane Gardam, Deborah Moggach and Melvyn Bragg, Olympic Cauldron designer Thomas Heatherwick (in conversation with Joanna Lumley), Sandi Toksvig, The Duke of Devonshire, politicians Paddy Ashdown, Matthew Parris, Roy Hattersley and Ann Widdecombe, BBC journalists Nick Robinson and Jeremy Bowen and Countryfile presenter Julia Bradbury.

This year’s Festival also includes family and free weekend events. There’s The Titian Experience, a touring celebration of the National Gallery’s acquisition of the masterpiece Diana and Callisto; The Whale, a tiny walk-in, whale-shaped theatre where audiences of one or two can take in a short performance, and, in the Pavilion Gardens, the Magical Storytelling Yurt. Also,

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The Festival brochure is available to download from the website www.buxtonfestival.co.uk or call the Festival Office on 01298 70395 for a hard copy and further festival details.

Win! Tickets to see Sandi Toksvig at the Buxton Festival Sandi Toksvig Valentine Grey

10.30am - Buxton Opera House One of Britain’s best-loved writers and performers comes to Buxton with a striking novel about liberty, empire and war. In 1897, Valentine Grey comes to London from India – forced into the confinement of skirts and corsets, unused to the rigid rules of Victorian society and desperately homesick, Valentine’s only happiness comes from her wayward cousin, Reggie. When Reggie is called up to fight in the Boer War, Valentine rashly takes his place, but war is not glorious in this moving and powerful story of a young woman who pushes herself to the limits of honour, loyalty and love.

Tickets are £8.50 but you could be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets by answering the following question and emailing or posting your answer. See conditions below and good luck...

Where was Sandi Toksvig born? ___________________________________ Entries must be received by 20th June 2013 Tickets can be collected from Buxton Opera House Box Office To enter please email: liz@buxtonfestival.co.uk or post your answer to Buxton Festival, 3 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6AZ

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