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To lick or not to lick?

Social media shrinks the world When I began my career it was with a three-ton Remington typewriter that deafened the street, now I can find friends in Louisiana with the flick of a finger.

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Social media has shrunk the world, technology is advancing at such a pace that it is difficult to keep pace with the latest developments and new inventions that were once the stuff of science fiction are an everyday occurrence.

But at what cost is all this in terms of progress? Sales of printed books have plummeted as the world spends an increasing portion of its life on computers, tablets and mobile phones and I worry sometimes that there is a danger of losing the power of joined up thought. Recently I was reading a piece sent to me on the Internet and half a dozen of the sentences written didn’t even begin with the standard capital letter. Worrying.

I know people who are closing their Facebook accounts now because they have almost taken over their lives, and I have to say that on Twitter some of the most inane facts and comments are creeping in now. Do you really need to say, "Goodnight tweeps”? Just turn the thing off!

Neither is the net and social media the province of the young, as it was. Increasing numbers of older people are using the social interaction on offer and in many cases it can provide a relief for loneliness and replace a social life lost due to immobility or loss of a partner, so no bad thing there.

Drives you mad Motorists are often an easy target but I notice that recently some have been getting away with blue murder.

Did you read about the idiot who was caught driving with his hands behind his head? The clot was doing 62mph on a major road in a large four-wheel drive and argues in court that he was in full control of the car. Fortunately the court didn’t agree and banned him for a year and imposed a hefty fine and community service order. But what possesses these people?

There are also cases of motorists still driving with over 30 and sometimes 40 points on their licences because magistrates have shown leniency towards their circumstances. Why? If you’ve clocked up that amount of points you’re quite simply not fit to drive a vehicle and I have serious doubts whether you should be using a wheelbarrow without stabilisers.

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Do you seal your envelopes? Apparently whether you should or not has been the subject of a major and no doubt costly operation. Many older people labour under the misapprehension that you can send an unsealed envelope with a second class stamp on and it will be delivered first class. Err, no.

The younger generation have other ideas. One Internet observation reads, “ Whilst I do seal my envelopes the first thing that came to mind when I saw the headline was the story that went round when I was at school and later repeated on a viral email about cockroach eggs being laid on the glue and when you lick it if you get a paper cut they can hatch in your lip.”

A quick Google showed this story is still on the urban legends websites but it wouldn’t surprise me if that was the reason for people around early 30s.

Health and Safety nonsense Yes I know I’ve twittered about this before but here goes again.

Our village church clock was stopped for several months recently because the Health and Safety ogres decreed that the ladder used to reach the mechanism was too short. This was despite it having been used for years by a six-foot plus expoliceman. Consequently it was twenty past three in Haworth for eight months until a grant was raised to provide a longer ladder!

You couldn’t make it up could you? The bell ringers swung on ropes every Monday night during that period but the poor chap couldn’t wind the clock up because some mentally challenged twerp had nothing better to do than condemn the ladder.

Have these people nothing better to do? How come one of them was lurking in Haworth Church clock tower to see the ladder in the first place?

And he was back at Christmas to chuck Santa Claus out of the boiler room because there might have been asbestos!

Poor chap had to cuddle customers in a gazebo outside the building. Talk about no room at the inn, and the donkey had to wear a coat.

These chaps would have been a riot in Bethlehem.

There’s have been no stable accommodation, too draughty and get those sheep of the bedclothes. You cannot bring your camel in here and stop swinging that foul smelling stuff under the baby’s nose….and has that chap with the wings got a Civil Aviation licence? The mind boggles.

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MARKS & SPENCER GLOSSOP SIMPLY FOOD STORE MANAGER SHARES HER TOP TIPS FOR SPRING FOOD AND DRINK Spring is host to a number of occasions, most of which bring the opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family as well as indulge in delicious meals, drinks and treats.

In the build up to the spring season Margaret Normanton, Store Manager at Marks & Spencer Glossop Simply Food, shares her top tips on the best gifts for Mother’s day, tasty treats for Easter and the latest tempting ranges available in store.

Margaret said: “Spring is one of my favourite times of the

year. The Christmas blues are firmly behind us and we are looking forward to new occasions that bring family and friends together. Our wonderful customers have become an extended family to the team here at Glossop Simply Food and we look forward to celebrating every occasion with them. With Pancake Day, Mother’s Day and Easter just around the corner we have some fantastic ranges in store, perfect for entertaining guests as well as spoiling your loved ones and even yourself.”

dulce de leche and chocolate ganache mini eggs, a sophisticated twist on the chocolate egg.

Spring should be a season to treat yourself and loved ones, so stock up on some indulgent nibbles to share with your guests. M&S’s Dark Chocolate Orangettes (£5.00, 150g) and Pink Marc Champagne Truffles (£5.00, 85g) will definitely be the perfect post Easter lunch treat. It’s always a good idea to stock up on the biscuits too, I recommend our All Butter Petticoat Tails Peacock Tin (£6.00, 450g) which includes delicious shortbread baked in Edinburgh, and our fun Jelly Carrots (£1.50, 100g), which will keep the children entertained during the holidays.

My top suggestions for Spring food, drink and seasonal gifts are: Spoil Mum this Mother’s Day with some tasty treats.

Why not try the M&S Caramel Coulis Milk Chocolate Truffles (£3.00, 220g) or Lemon Shortbread (£3.00, 160g)? They are deliciously indulgent and a special luxury that every mum deserves.

Flowers are another perfect gift for Mother’s Day. M&S has a beautiful Precious Mum Bouquetta (£30), a beautiful collection of pink roses, lisianthus, magnolia foliage and asparagus meyers. M&S is also home to some other fresh and beautiful bouquets, great for brightening up a room this spring. The Spring Sunshine Bouquet (£30) is a celebration of the season with a bright mix of orange ranunculus, lillies, germini and yellow chrysanthemum blooms.

Hot cross buns are a real favourite in most households in the build up to Easter. We have a fantastic range of different flavours; my favourite is the Toffee Fudge & Belgian Chocolate Hot Cross Buns (£1.49, 280g). A great twist on the original, and perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

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to a considerable degree upon this wonderful natural product. Portugal is the largest cork exporter in the world.

NASA uses Alentejo cork to insulate the cones of its space capsules and to protect them from heat damage on reentry to the earth’s atmosphere. And cork is not only for wine bottles – you can buy cork jewellery, cork umbrellas, cork i-Pad covers - in fact, just about anything and everything can these days be manufactured from cork.

The Alentejo and the Centro Region of Portugal Visitors to Portugal who fly into Lisbon Airport tend either to head south to the Algarve or north to Estoril, Cascais, the city of Porto and the Douro Region.

In doing so, they inadvertently miss out on two of the most traditional and interesting regions of the country. Both the Centro region - immediately north of Lisbon - and the Alentejo region - between Lisbon and the Algarve - are areas that tend to be driven through quickly yet, together, they make up half of Portugal, and both deserve to be visited in their own right.

The Alentejo was known as the bread basket of Portugal and it boasts some of the country’s tastiest dishes. The countryside is made up of wide, sweeping plains interspersed with medieval hilltop villages topped by dramatic castles. In spring the region is awash with colour - the fields are full of flowers of red, yellow, white 8

Evora, just a 75-minute drive inland from Lisbon on uncrowded roads, is the capital of the Alentejo (which means below the Tejo, or Tagus, river).

It is steeped in history, yet really alive and buzzing courtesy of the university within its ancient walls. It was the seat of the Kings of Portugal in the 15th and 16th centuries and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety.

The Atlantic coastline, south of Lisbon, is like that of the Algarve 50 years ago and much of it is protected by law. Coastal villages like Porto Covo and Vila Nova de Milfontes are firm favourites yet have escaped mass development and still have great character; they are ideal for a lazy summer holiday and perhaps a little gentle coastal walking on a wellmarked pathway, the Rota Vicentina, if that appeals. The coast is a few degrees cooler than inland, often with a pleasant breeze in the height of summer. Beaches are many and seldom crowded, even in the peak of the season.

and purple or blue hues. The Alentejo produces 46% of Portugal’s excellent wine but has a mere 6% of its population. It is quiet, it is uncrowded and it is beautiful.

In the summer it’s very hot - in fact, the hottest place in Portugal. Around May/June, depending on the weather, they harvest the cork trees; this is the region of the cork oak tree and the economy of the Alentejo still depends

So why have so few people heard of this region? It’s a very rural area with some excellent accommodation of character but local politics has meant an initial lack of interest in tourism, making it a latecomer to the travel game. This very fact will stand it in good stead – it has been able to learn from mistakes made elsewhere.

The north of the Alentejo region is next-door to Centro, the central region of Portugal or, as I prefer to call it, the

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That permission can be refused because, within the ancient walls, the Dean wields as much power as the President of the Republic.

Needless to say, Coimbra is a must but there are also other interesting ancient cities to explore, like Aveiro on the coast and Viseu, the gateway to the Estrela National Park. Each area has its own local cuisine and specialities.

Some of the most famous and delicious Portuguese cheeses come from the Estrela region.

Heart of Portugal. This is an area that stretches from its Atlantic coastline, with long beaches stretching for miles, into a mountainous region with some historic fortified villages and castles along the border with Spain that defended Portugal from invasion in the Middle Ages. The most impressive are Almeida, Castelo Rodrigo, Monsanto, Sortelha, Piodao and Idanha-A-Velha.

These castles and villages conjure up images of knights in armour, of damsels in distress and heroic deeds.

Legends abound in this area which, in turn, was overrun by the Romans, Moors and Spanish. Tales are recounted of epic battles and ancient rituals, and religious festivals are still very much part of daily life. The Serra da Estrela national park is snow bound in winter and, in the summer, ideal for walks with breathtaking views across forested landscapes.

The capital of the area is Coimbra, recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. This is a thriving, vibrant city, with a population of

2.3 million, and it is the seat of the oldest university in Portugal, dating from 1290. Since then, it’s been at the centre of Portuguese intellectual life. A visit to the university is a must and the 18th century Baroque library is one of many priceless historical monuments. There are three exquisite gilded chambers housing 300,000 leather-bound texts behind imposing wooden doors, probably some 30 feet tall. The precious books in this library are safeguarded from insect damage by resident bats, which sleep behind the serried rows of ancient tomes by day and eat insects by night; the mahogany reading tables are covered in cloth overnight to protect them from bat excrement. I would visit Portugal simply to re-visit the library - it is so fascinating and so totally extravagant.

The university is nicknamed the ‘Little Vatican’ as it is protected by ancient charter and even the police have to request permission from the Dean before they enter the campus.

These two provinces, the Centro/ Heart of Portugal and the Alentejo, together make ideal fly-drive holiday combinations. There is some stunning accommodation, too, with two of my personal favourite hotels found in the adjacent regions. The Casa da Insua is a wonderful 18th century Baroque confection, located on the outskirts of Viseu in Centro, where you can try your hand at making cheese in the dairy if you wish, afterwards exploring an excellent in-house museum and art gallery. In the Alentejo, just outside Evora, is the Covento do Espinheiro, a historic monument once lived in by the Kings of Portugal - a superlative hotel that manages to be friendly while offering the best of cuisine and comfort. The manager’s tour of the hotel and a wine tasting in the former monastery’s water cistern is not to be missed.

The true character of Portugal lies very much within these two regions and yet so many of us simply drive through on our way south or north. I urge you to spend a little time exploring them; you’ll enjoy a relaxing and inspiring taste of the real Portugal.

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INTERVIEW: ROBERT LINDSAY

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Robert Lindsay had been out walking his dogs and taking the opportunity to learn his lines for his latest show.

The fact that it’s the musical version of the 1988 hit film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, set to premiere in Manchester before going into the West End, was exciting for the 63 year-old actor. But not because he was reprising the role Michael Caine took onscreen as the suave Riviera conman Lawrence Jameson whose life is suddenly disrupted by Steve Martin’s character, the anarchic Freddy Benson.

“I’ve never seen the film,” he admits, “but it’s a wonderful show. The script is incredibly funny and the score by Yazbek (award-winner David Yazbek) is amazing – the man’s a genius.”

The show did run for a time on Broadway where it won awards, “but it seemed to fade away,” adds Lindsay. “This is a totally different show, and there’s a fantastic buzz about it already. I think the plan long-term may be for it to go back to Broadway.”

All of this is a long way from the very first time the Great British Public became aware of young Robert Lindsay when he played a Cockney layabout in the ITV series Get Some In! However, it was when he headed up the Tooting Popular Front as likeable but inept urban guerrilla Wolfie Smith in the hit comedy TV series Citizen Smith that the public really noticed him.

This ran for three years, from 1977 to 1980, and established the actor firmly in viewers’ consciousness. He felt pretty comfortable in the role as he’d come from a council estate in Ilkeston, Derbyshire before graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), and had admittedly leftwing views.

An early flexibility and desire to take on other, different roles – “as well as wanting to play posh people,” he quickly points out – steered him towards more serious productions.

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Shakespeare series, and then moved up to Manchester to play Edmund in a Granada TV version of King Lear alongside Sir Laurence Olivier.

He happily admits that his first love, though, is musicals and he famously played the role of Bill Snibson in the acclaimed 1984 London revival of Me and My Girl. This role not only won him an Olivier Award but, when it later transferred to Broadway, a Tony Award as well.

“I find musicals easier because you’ve always got the music, it’s familiar,” states Lindsay.

He has, however, also enjoyed plenty of film roles.

Interestingly, he was at the same place making a different film (Strike It Rich with Mollie Ringwald and Sir John Gielgud) where Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was being filmed.

“I met Steve Martin one day – we’d met previously when I’d been in the States and had dinner together – and he told me about the film he was making,” explains Lindsay. “He seemed to have some reservations about the script and I got the impression that they were adding to it quite a bit themselves.”

Television has proved a remarkable showcase for Lindsay’s talents over the years. Although he believes that he wanted to get away from his roots for a long time – “I lost my way

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The Generation Game with Bruce Forsyth – have three sons and he also has a daughter from his relationship with actress Diana Weston.

It’s plain he doesn’t like being away from his home and family. “But sometimes they have to understand that you have to be, you’re doing it for them,” he states.

For the most part, his children don’t like roles that take him away from them, or his being acknowledged as an actor rather than “just Dad” when he’s with them. “When I was in Hornblower and picking them up from school it was different. Normally, they don’t want me to walk with them and disown me, but suddenly I was cool!”

Ask about the highlights of his career and he swiftly points to the work with Alan Bleasdale and Me and My Girl. “I suppose Citizen Smith, The Entertainer at the Old Vic and Cyrano de Bergerac at the Haymarket were also special,” he adds.

He’s still regularly on TV and had just recorded Have I Got News For You as programme presenter. “You have to watch Mr Hislop and Mr Merton, though,” he says light-heartedly.

“They’re very quick but I think they like actors because they understand timing and not hogging the lines.”

“I find musicals easier because you’ve always got the music, it’s familiar,”

Is there any TV he’d like to do, like Downton Abbey? “No,” he states, “that’s not my bag.

“But I’ve just done a cameo role in Atlantis as the father of Icarus – that was good fun. It’s a very well made series and the boys there were great. My children were also very impressed!” * Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is at Manchester Opera House from February 12 to 22, 2014, in Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from February 26 to March 1 and then at the Savoy Theatre, London from March 10. To find out more go to www.scoundrelswestend.com

a bit in my 30s,” he says – he particularly enjoyed working with gritty Northern writer Alan Bleasdale. Lindsay was in his dark comedy serial G.B.H. (for which Lindsay won a BAFTA) as well as another Bleasdale play, Jake’s Progress with Julie Walters, and recalls both experiences with genuine affection.

He played another posh character when he took on the role of Captain Pellew in the long-running and very successful series of Hornblower with Ioan Gruffudd as the young midshipman of the title.

Was this largely sea-going adventure a fairly physical experience for Lindsay? “Not so much for me, but definitely for Ioan,” he laughs. “What was interesting was that it was the first time I had played a father character.”

His longest running role was also as a father: as dentist Ben Harper in the popular BBC sitcom My Family – this ran for 11 years and still surfaces on Sky channels. “Zoe (Wannamaker) and I had a great time making that,” he states.

Lindsay himself is very much a family man. He and second wife Rosemarie Ford – she was a dancer and a presenter on

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LIFESTYLE to get you from point A to point B. Try taking your bike out on the weekend and cycling for a couple of miles or even changing your travel habits and using your bike to get to work rather than a car or bus.

Dancing With the popularity of BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, ballroom dancing is now a much loved past time for many people, and is also excellent for getting in shape as it exercises the whole body. There are hundreds of dances schools across the country offering classes for beginners up to the professional level. You could take this up with your partner or friend, or even go alone and meet new people.

Dancing is a skill that will come in handy at many social occasions, so learn to dance and show off to your friends.

Simple Exercises

New Year, New You!

By Kelly Spencer

The New Year; a time when thousands of us make a resolution to lose weight, stay healthy and do more exercise. But putting too much pressure on yourself can lead to giving up on your goal and going back to old habits.

However, doing a little bit as often as possible can make a big difference, and there are simple activities to help you achieve this.

Eating Well If you’re thinking about going on a diet, don’t try one of these complicated have nothing but juice for a week fads that are currently all the rage. The best way of losing weight and feeling healthier is to cut out the ‘rubbish’ from your diet. Eating fewer snacks, sweets, and junk food and adding fruit, nuts and other nutritious foods instead will automatically make you feel better.

Allowing yourself a ‘cheat day’ where you can eat what you like will also help you stay on track to reach your ideal weight.

Swimming Swimming is one of the best exercises to do, and it’s fun as well. It has a number of health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and improving joint movement in arthritis. There are plenty of classes available to suit everyone’s needs, including those for

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older adults. Aqua Gym is one of these and is on offer at most leisure centres, where you do gentle exercising in the water. Set aside an evening each week to go and take part in a class. You’ll see a big difference in yourself and make some new friends at the same time.

Walking If you’re stuck for money but still want to get out there and get fit, walking is a great activity to take up. The brilliant thing about it, is it’s free and you can do it absolutely anywhere. Whether it’s walking the dog or using your legs to get to the shop, rather than jumping in the car, there’s nothing better for you than getting out into the fresh air. Head to your local country park and see what trails you can find, or see if they run any guided walks. Many areas have their own rambling or walking clubs; joining one of these could keep you on track and help you meet people with similar interests. A scheme called Walking For Health aims to get people active and their walks can be located all over the country on their website.

Cycling Regular exercise can reduce stress and depression and cycling is a low impact activity, helping to keep you fit and alert. Research shows that regular cyclists have, on average, the health of someone ten years younger. Not only is it an activity you can do anywhere, it is also a good solution to transport issues

There are plenty of other ways to stay in shape in the New Year but the easiest is to set aside a bit of time each day and do some simple exercises at home. You can do these morning, noon or night, while watching the television. Something as basic as a few stretches or even a bit of yoga every day or so will soon start showing differences. If you’d like something a bit more tailored to you, your local leisure centre or gym may have a personal trainer programme, who will assist you in deciding on the best exercises to improve the areas you want, in a safe and productive manner.

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Save money and keep active Great discounts with a Passport to Leisure Passport to Leisure is an annual card that gives you reduced prices for activities in our sports centres, helping you to keep active while saving money! There are different types of Passport to Leisure cards, each with different eligibility...

Concessionary Passport to Leisure - £6.90

Available to people over 60 years old, registered disabled or unemployed (on contribution based allowance).

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• Group exercise classes including Active Living classes, which are suitable for older people, Pilates and Yoga.

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OUT and ABOUT Places to visit and things to do around Derbyshire and the surrounding area...

Alan Johnson, Emma Bridgewater, Max Hastings and Kirsty Wark. This year also sees the launch of Sunday evening ‘Evenings with’ celebrated figures including Jeffrey Archer, Ranulph Fiennes, James Naughtie and Matthew Parris.

FESTIVALS 18th -24th July STAINSBY FESTIVAL .... is a well-established, intimate and family friendly event in a beautiful rural setting, held in large marquees on a greenfield site in the picturesque hamlet of Stainsby Derbyshire It’s a registered charity and a not-forprofit event run entirely by unpaid volunteers, not some faceless corporate.

Stainsby is all about live music: hearing, playing, writing, performing, learning. All proceeds go back into the event. Period.

Stainsby has everything: great folk and world music in traditional marquees, crafts stalls, childrens entertainment, music workshops of every kind, storytelling, a singers competition and walkabout events throughout the weekend with camping thrown in. You can chill out by day with superb views across Stainsby Pond to Hardwick Hall.

You can live it up by night when the festival runs firelight sessions late into the night. What more could you want?

OK! OK! You want the dates....July 18th-24th 2014! Set your phone, your tablet, your personal organiser, your filofax, your diary, your wall calendar, your fridge magnets or the knot in your hankie and we’ll see you there. More luscious news as we have it. But just so you know how utterly fabulous it will all be, here’s what happened at this year’s festival.

For further details please visit www.stainsbyfestival.org.uk/

11th - 27th July BUXTON FESTIVAL The programme for this year’s Buxton Festival has been announced, with a great line-up of opera, music and literature, as well as some unexpected surprises. The nationally renowned and award winning Festival will take place from 11 to 27 July.

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The Jacobin creates creates a romantic village atmosphere, with sentimental action and open-hearted lyricism; Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice is considered a milestone both in Gluck’s work and in the history of opera; and Rossini’s Otello (pictured) is especially notable for its original and highly sympathetic portrayal of the character of Desdemona and its superb third act. There’s also the Mahogany Opera Group’s production of HK Gruber’s Gloria – A Pigtale (a ‘cabaret opera’ performed by five ‘human sausages’ and a big band, mixing jazz, blues, Bavarian oompah, Mahler and Wagner) and the opening night Opera Gala, sponsored by Mercedes, starring Susan Bullock and Richard BerkeleySteele.

In the Music series, there’s a packed programme of concerts by renowned ensembles (The Lawson Trio, Innovation Chamber Ensemble, 4 Girls 4 Harps, Endellion String Quartet, Schubert Ensemble, La Serenissima, Hallé Soloists, Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, The Fibonacci Sequence, Psappha), instrumental soloists (pianists Yuanfan Yang and Sofya Gulyak, cellist Jessie Ann Richardson, accordionist Djordje Gajik), and singers (mezzo Rosalind Plowright, baritone Roderick Williams).

There’s also late-night cabaret from great names in jazz including pianist Joe Stilgoe, soul singer Natalie Williams, saxophonist Alex Garnett and vocalist/ trumpeter Georgina Jackson.

Buxton Festival’s literary series continues to go from strength to strength with famous names and acclaimed authors including Jung Chang, Kate Adie, Peter Snow, Shirley Williams, John Julius Norwich, Jonathan Aitken, Robin Hanbury Tenison, Paddy Ashdown, Antonia Fraser, Claudia Roden, Vicky Pryce, Gyles Brandreth, Simon Jenkins,

This year’s Festival also includes free weekend events open to all ages, including storytelling in the Magical Storytelling Yurt. Also, for anyone looking for a free taster of the Festival’s operas, there’s A Song at Six, each day in the Pavilion Gardens Bandstand.

For further details and to view the new 90 second Festival video please visit www.buxtonfestival.co.uk or call 01298 70395.

ACTIVITIES Saturday 8 Mar 2014 LIFE DRAWING SESSION A limited range of materials are available for each session. Cost: £7.50 full fee and £5 concession. Tickets need to be purchased in advance from the reception at Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery.

11am-1pm or 2-4pm Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery, Chequer Road, Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 2AE

Contact telephone: 01302 734293

Friday 14 Mar 2014 THE ART OF THE 1ST WORLD WAR Lecture delivered by local Art Historian Rachel Holland; a look at the art of the 1st World War, including the work of the official war artists, and propaganda posters.

10.30am - 12pm Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery, Chequer Road, Doncaster South Yorkshire DN1 2AE

Contact telephone: 01302 734293

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By joining Team Red Cross, you will be fundraising to help people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.

Dress in red and wear comfortable shoes. Depending on the weather please bring suncream and a hat or a waterproof. Free red shoe covers are provided.

Saturday 7 June 2014 RED SHOE WALK - PEAK DISTRICT Experience the beauty of the Peak District on this family adventure through the heart of the Derbyshire countryside.

Join us on this scenic walk that offers views over the Vale Of Edale. With a few hills along the way, this fun family walk really will get the fresh air flowing into your lungs as you help us celebrate Red Cross Week.

Get your friends and family together, dress in red and join us on what promises to be a great day out.

You will receive: • A fundraising pack full of tips and advice to help you raise as much as you can • Maps and directions for your challenge along a safe and supported route • A Red Cross t-shirt if you raise £100 • A free pair of red shoe covers.

For more information and to register (Registration fee: £10 - under 12s free)...

Address:Edale Village Hall, Edale, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 7ZA Telephone:0844 412 2877 Email:challenges@redcross.org.uk

Wednesday 5 Mar 2014 THE X FACTOR LIVE 2014 You’ve watched them perform on TV and now you can see them LIVE on tour. That’s right X Factor fans, our final eight are coming to a stage near you in February 2014 - and you can buy tickets to see them TODAY. From Aberdeen to Brighton, from Belfast to London and this is your chance to catch Abi Alton, Hannah Barrett, Luke Friend, Nicholas McDonald, Rough Copy, Sam Callahan, Tamera Foster and your AMAZING X Factor 2013 winner, Sam Bailey singing live and believe us, it’s going to be HUGE! X Factor Live Tour Tickets are on sale now at Gigantic. Doors open: 18:30 Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 2DF

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MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS – PARK GORKOGO

FEBRUARY to APRIL 2014 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.

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

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

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

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Set in the mystical centre of Moscow’s cultural & artistic quarter, ‘Gorky Park’ is the perfect back drop for the greatest circus on earth.

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DIRTY DUSTING

Crissy Rock, Leah Bell and Pat Dunn star in a heart-warming laugh out loud comedy that will have you smiling every time you answer the phone!

THURS 6 TO SAT 8 MARCH Russian State Ballet of Siberia presents

DON QUIXOTE, GISELLE & SWAN LAKE A programme of three full ballets over three days.

SUN 9 MARCH Opera & Ballet International presents

NABUCCO

Verdi’s powerful tale of jealousy and revenge. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

SAT 15 MARCH

JOE LONGTHORNE

With an endless repertoire of voices including hundreds of the world’s top singers, this is a show that will leave its audience thrilled.

THURS 20 MARCH

THE MEAT LOAF STORY

Steve Steinman returns with his epic adventure delivering the best of the best from Meat Loaf’s incredible catalogue of albums.

TUES 25 MARCH

BARRY CRYER – TWITTER TITTERS

Baz returns with Colin Sell, as he seeks to bring a ray of sunshine amid the dark clouds of life.

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.

BOX OFFICE: 0845 127 2190

SUN 30 MARCH

DOWN TO EARTH – AN EVENING WITH MONTY DON

SUN 13 APRIL Swansea City Opera presents

THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

BBC television presenter and the nation’s favourite gardener speaks about his life and travels visiting gardens all over the world.

Mozart’s most famous opera beautifully staged in English with elegant 18th century costume.

FRI 4 & SAT 5 APRIL Present Company presents

TUES 15 & WED 16 APRIL Rumpus Theatre Company presents

THE MERRY WIDOW

WHO’S WHO

SUN 6 APRIL

FRI 18 & SAT 19 APRIL

LET’S HANG ON

SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE – THE ENERGY SHOW

Franz Lehr musical capturing the sparkle of 1890s Paris.

Award winning show featuring the music of Frankie Vallie and The Four Seasons.

Fast-moving comedy drama about mistaken identity by Keith Waterhouse & Wallis Hall.

Explosive family theatre with curious minds produced by the world famous Science Museum in London.

MON 7 APRIL

FRI 2 MAY

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

SOUL LEGENDS

WED 9 APRIL Reduced Shakespeare Company in

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THE BIBLE: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF GOD (ABRIDGED)

Featuring all the patterand razzamatazz of the Rat Pack’s infamous live show. Swingsational!

Bringing you all the classic songs this is the ultimate tribute to The Eagles.

Affectionate and irreverent look at religion from fig leaves to Final Judgement.

Featuring timeless soul classics with an all-star cast, authentic costumes and jaw-dropping choreography.

RAT PACK LIVE

THURS 10 & FRI 11 APRIL Regan De Wynter presents

HMS PINAFORE

All-male production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s blockbuster inspired by POWs during World War 2.

SAT 12 APRIL

BOBBY SOCKS & BLUES JEANS

Sensational live music production featuring over 40 smash hits from the fabulous 50s & 60s.

Buxton Opera House Water Street Buxton Derbyshire SK17 6XN

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VISIT

Chesterfield Market is one of the largest open air markets in England. It boasts fresh seasonal produce, friendly market traders and value for money goods.

Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the traditional general market with stalls selling everything from fabric to fruit, cards to carpets and bangles to bikes.

Browse the eclectic mix of second hand goods at our popular Flea Market with over 150 stalls full of unusual bric-a-brac, vintage clothes, jewellery and crafts or treat yourself to some fresh local produce at our monthly Farmers Market.

General Market

Monday, Friday, Saturday, 9am - 4pm

Flea Market

Thursday, 9am - 4pm

Farmers’ Market

2nd Thursday of the month, 9am - 4pm

Market Hall

Monday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm (Cafe & Butchers open from 8am)

For a full list of market events visit: www.visitchesterfield.info Please support your independant traders

Why not visit our newly refurbished Market Hall which has just received a national award for Small Indoor Market of the Year.

It houses the Market Plaza Café as well as a variety of traders selling food, clothes, haberdashery, gifts, cosmetics etc.

There is a lively programme of market events throughout the year including the Medieval Market in July, Well Dressing in September and the Market Festival in October. For a full list visit www.chesterfield.gov.uk/markets Whether it’s quality produce, a great bargain, or a memorable experience you’re after, you’ll find it at Chesterfield Market.

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

The Pavilion Gardens’ Events 2014 Seasonal Events Easter Extravaganza

Summer Fête

Apr 18/19/20/21 10am-5pm (Fri, Sat, Sun & B.Hol Mon)

July 19/20 (Sat and Sun) 10am-5pm

Spring Spectacular

Great Peak District Fair

May 3/4/5 (Sat, Sun & B.Hol Mon) 10am-5pm

Buxton Night Food & Drink Festivals July 11 (Fri) 4-11pm Aug 1 (Fri) 4-11pm Outdoors on the Promenade

Buxton Family Festival Aug 1-17

An action packed fortnight full of family activities

Weekend Bazaar

including Annual Beer Festival Oct 11/12 (Sat & Sun)10am-5pm

Christmas Grand Bazaar

& Buxton Christmas Lights Switch On Nov 21 (Fri) 2 - 8pm

Christmas Weekend Wonderland

Dec 6/7 (Sat & Sun) 10am - 5pm

Aug 2/3 (Sat & Sun)10-4.30pm

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Artist & Designer FAIR 10am - 4.30pm • Mar 29/30 (Sat and Sun) • June 21/22 (Sat and Sun) • Sept 13/14 (Sat and Sun) • Nov 22/23 (Sat and Sun)

Farmers’ Market

Craft & Jewellery

Special Summer Outdoor Market

Thursdays 9.30am-2.30pm (*Tuesday not Thursday)

• Feb 6 • Mar 6 • Apr 3 • May 1

10am - 4.30pm • Feb 15/16 (Sat and Sun) • Aug 9/10 (Sat and Sun) • Sept 20/21 (Sat and Sun) • Oct 25/26 (Sat and Sun)

Outdoors on the Promenade

Saturday Bazaar 10am-4.30pm

• Feb 22 • May 10 • Aug 30 • Mar 15 • May 24 • Sept 6 • Apr 12 • July 5 • Oct 4 • Christmas Bazaar, Nov 8

• May 26 Bank Holiday Mon • May 31/Jun 1 (Sat and Sun)

• Mar 22/23(Sat & Sun) • Oct 19 (Sun)

• Oct 2 • Nov 6 • Dec 4 • Dec 23*

August 21, 9.30-3pm

Garden Plant & Crafts 10am - 4.30pm

Weddings, Glitz & Glamour Show 10-4pm

• Jun 5 • Jul 3 • Aug 7 • Sept 4

(Information correct at time of going to print)

For further information about above events and others Tel: 01298 23114 www.paviliongardens.co.uk Find us on /Pavilion Gardens Follow us @ gardensbuxton

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With the heightened demand for energy efficient heating, more and more people are considering multifuel and wood-burning stoves as an alternative to more traditional forms of warmth.

Buxton Stoves (www.buxtonstoves.co.uk) specializes in the supply and installation of multifuel and wood-burning stoves.

We offer a competitive and efficient service and take pride in offering free and friendly advice.

Quality and personal service are important to us and we believe that satisfied customers are the best ambassadors for our business.

manufacturers, and if you have a particular stove in mind we will be happy to source it for you.

We work closely with our sister company Myevac Fireplaces(www.myevacfireplaces.co.uk) to provide a complete service from fireplace design and building to chimney sweeping and installation of stoves and flue liners

by HETAS-approved fitters.

Buxton Stoves also offers a wide selection of fireside accessories, stove spares and eco-friendly fuels; we test new products on our own stoves before we sell them. From a length of rope to a new coal scuttle, fireguard or log basket, or replacement stove glass we stock everything you need to enjoy your fire.

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By Niki Schäfer, MD of Dwell-Being Interior Designer, Speaker and Author of ‘Creating Space’ www.dwell-being.co.uk

TOP TIPS: ART DECO Niki Schäfer shares her tips on creating an Art Deco look: 1. The incredibly glamorous Art Deco period spans from 1920 – 1939 and epitomises the opulence of inter-war Britain.

The period was characterised by modern, sleek designs with a luxurious use of materials. The New York’s Chrysler building, The Savoy and Sybil Colefax were icons of this era, look to them for inspiration on a smaller scale!

2. The luxury and decadence was increasingly noticeable in contrast to the austerity of the First World War. The use of rare and exotic woods and materials such as ivory, shagreen (imitation shark skin) and mother of pearl was familiar to this era. Decorate using an excess of mirrors, satins and pale leathers.

3. The Art Deco period was heavily influenced by international style, so perhaps use lacquer as a finish on furniture, a design style developed from China. The period also admired enormously style icons of the era such as Eileen Gray.

4. The era was nicknamed the ‘Cocktail Age’ so for true Art Deco style track down walnut cocktail cabinets in a stepped shape, symbolic of the Aztec pyramids that were also hugely popular at the time.

5. Advances in technology moved towards a more ‘streamlined’ look. Every day objects such as radios became

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streamlined, swayed by the aerodynamic shapes cut from ocean liners and Zeppelins.

6. Choose fringed lighting and fitted furniture to incorporate an Art Deco look into your home without creating an overwhelming look. Try Tiger Moth Lighting for some wonderful fringed metal lamps and pendants.

7. Search for cantilevered chairs made popular by Marcel Breuer and Miles van Der Rohhe, who made the most of technology advances fashioning original and modern styles from new materials. The Barcelona Chair is another popular design choice, still contemporary today and found in many modern homes and offices.

8. To truly emulate the ‘elite’ style you need to find the original pieces. The technology advances spurred the creation of imitation products made from cheap materials, which led to the eventual end of the era.

9. Rugs were hugely popular throughout this period. Search for wild geometrical shapes in a spectrum of bold colours to liven up any room. Imitation zebra and other wild animal skins are widely available as fabrics nowadays, and if you’re feeling extra brave use some flocked wallpaper in the same design.

10. If you live and breathe for Art Deco inspired design then take a visit to La Maison de Verre in Paris, or slightly closer to home stay at The Park Lane Hotel and dine in Claridges.

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IN THE HOME Colours in the living area are so important and have a big impact on the feel of the room and the mood of the people within it. Painting a room is a much quicker and cheaper way of decorating because it is then easier to change and redecorate in the future, without the hassle of removing and replacing wallpaper.

If you are looking for a warm and energetic environment, try a red or orange tone. This may not be suitable for those wanting to relax with the family as they are loud colours, but if you are the type of person who likes entertaining, then the warmth will brighten up the vibe of the room. Yellow is the perfect warm colour for livening up your space, but try to keep it to a feature or accent wall. Too much of it can be overpowering.

For those folk who want to feel laid back and relaxed, a cooler blue or green room might be more suitable.

Do be careful of the shades you pick however. An icy blue may make visitors feel unwelcome. A warmer shade, such as turquoise, may give the desired effect you want, but make others feel more welcome as well.

For a more sophisticated feel, stick to neutral tones, whites and creams.

Not only do these provide a blank canvas to incorporate furniture and patterns, but allow the room to become a peaceful setting, which looks elegant and refined.

HOW COLOURS CAN CHANGE A ROOM It’s surprising how much the colours and fabrics in a room can vastly improve and change the look of it. Picking a new colour for the walls, or buying a new rug or carpet can mix up the style of your home and make it look brand new.

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Combinations of fabrics and patterns are also hugely inspiring when it comes to decorating and can create a theme for your house that you may wish to follow; from a cosy cottage to a Tuscan villa. If your tastes cater to soft pastels, floral fabrics and rustic wood furnishings, then a cottage style home may be your cup of tea, where as finding wallpapers with an old plaster texture, tapestry style rugs and cushions with gold, coppers and greens infused can give the feel of Tuscany in your home.

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You may think that adding a splash of colour to your home will get expensive but that isn’t the case.

Paint is a much cheaper option than wallpaper, but how about just repainting and wallpapering one wall in a vibrant colour or pattern to add some variation. If you can’t afford a new sofa or lounge chair, find some new fabric you like and get the existing furniture reupholstered.

Wooden furniture is easy to transform too. Take an old chair that needs a make over, or buy a cheap one from a second hand shop. All it needs is sanding down and a coat of paint, to fit whatever mood you are going for in the room, and you have a brand new piece of furniture.

The same can be done with tables, cupboards, and fireplaces.

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• Fabrics can easily change up a room, don’t be afraid to experiment.

• Be aware of light and colours.

Warmer light coming into your house allows for cooler colours. With colder light, try a warmer colour.

Carpets are a highly important part of a room. Many people prefer plain, block colour materials on their floors, which are great for flexibility when designing and changing styles. However they can make a large room look empty. Going for a patterned carpet might seem a bit risky, but if the right one is selected, it can make a big difference. Patterns can create a focal point in a big room if you feel like keeping the furniture quite simple, but try and avoid busy patterns in a small room as this can make the space seem closed in and cluttered.

Fabric texture is also important.

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Homes and Gardens that: “Texture adds dimension to a room. It appeals to our senses, both visual and tactile, which makes the room interesting.” Add some pillows and cushions to your bed and sofa; fluffy, ruffled, floral,tartan, anything that takes your fancy.

Even a textured throw for the end of the bed can provide a contrast in a room. Bring in a patterned rug to create a focal point and make small rooms look larger. Round shapes in a square room can also soften the space. Don’t be afraid of contrasting patterns and colours either, but try not to go beyond three and use samples to decide on the best combinations.

• Something as simple as adding a mirror can instantly make a room look bigger.

• Patterns are good, but don’t go overboard.

• Buy a signature piece of furniture or rug you like and base the colour scheme around that.

• Bright ornaments and furniture can look great in an otherwise plain, white room.

• You don’t need a massive income to completely change your style.

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RICK STEIN - IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT CURRY

PRAWN FRITTERS WITH CHUTNEY AND KACHUMBER FROM THE ALLEN KITCHEN, KOLKATA I couldn’t work out why these prawn cutlets were so delicious; there seemed to be nothing to them, just a simple batter, a bit of lemon, some onion rings and a bottle of mustard sauce.

But the very enthusiastic blogger from Calcutta called Kaniska was keen to point out that this tiny little hole in the wall was one of the most popular foodie spots in the city. They may have put a secret ingredient in the batter, but I expect the success lies in using chickpea flour and frying the battered prawns in pure ghee. I consumed a few plates of them while having a thoroughly enjoyable conversation about the almost infinite possibilities of street food in that city. Later I woke up in the middle of the night in my hotel with my head spinning, thinking the pace of life was so frenetic that I was surely locked into a madhouse, albeit with some of the tastiest food I’ve ever found. This makes a quite soft batter, not a thick, crisp batter like you’d get with fish and chips.

METHOD To prepare the prawns, pull off the head and peel away the shell, leaving the tail intact. Use a small, sharp knife to run down the back of the prawns and pull out the black intestinal tracts, if visible. Then use the knife to cut almost all the way through the prawns and butterfly them open. Flatten them out a little with the palm of your hand. Pat dry with kitchen towel.

For the batter, mix the flours and salt together, whisk in the egg and enough of the water to give a smooth batter the consistency of single cream.

Serves 4 12 extra large unpeeled Raw prawns For the batter 60g plain flour 60g chickpea flour ¼tsp salt 1 free-range egg 150–225ml water 70g ghee, for frying To serve Lemon wedges, Mustard chutney Tomato chutney or Chilli garlic relish and Kachumber salad

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Heat the ghee in a heavy-based saucepan or karahi over a medium heat. Once hot, dip 2 or 3 prawns in the batter and carefully lower into the ghee. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper. Repeat with the remaining prawns. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over and chutney and kachumber salad on the side.

KACHUMBER SALAD - SERVES 8 -10 300g vine-ripened tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 cucumber, sliced 100g red onions, halved and thinly sliced 1 fresh green chilli, finely chopped 1/2 tsp toasted ground cumin seeds 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder Large handful of fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice or white wine vinegar Lime wedges (optional), to finish Layer the ingredients, or gently toss together, just before serving. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

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SWEET AND TANGY POTATO SHREDS Lilo chevda This is a snack beloved by Gujaratis, a sweet and sour shredded spiced potato dish. The shredded potatoes are deep fried until crisp, as are the lentils, cashew nuts and peanuts, but plenty of lime juice is sprinkled on just before you start eating so you get this tantalizing mix of crisp bits and soft bits. There’s plenty of chilli in it, sweetness from the raisins and sugar, sharpness from the lime juice, and a good sprinkling of salt too. Perfect balance in street food.

Serves 8 150g chana dal (Bengal gram or split yellowpeas), soaked overnight in coldwater 1kg potatoes, such as Maris Piper, peeled, coarsely grated Vegetable oil, for deep frying Salt 3 tbsp unsalted cashew nuts or peanuts (skinned) 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 tbsp fennel seeds ½tsp turmeric 1½tbsp caster sugar, plus extra to taste 2 fresh green chillies, finely chopped with seeds 2 tbsp raisins Juice of 1–2 limes

METHOD Drain the chana dal and pat dry with kitchen paper. Spread out on a tray lined with a clean tea towel (or more kitchen paper) and leave on one side. Soak the prepared potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes.

Drain, use your hands to squeeze out any excess moisture, then pat dry with kitchen paper.

Two-thirds fill a large, deep-sided sturdy pan with vegetable oil and place over a medium heat. Test it’s hot enough by dropping in a piece of potato; it should sizzle and turn golden in about 20 seconds. (Or use a deep-fat fryer heated to 180°C.) Deep-fry the potatoes in batches until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Season with half a teaspoon of salt and set aside. Using the same oil, fry the chana dal in batches for about 3–4 minutes, or until they rise to the surface and turn a shade darker. Drain on kitchen paper, and add to the fried potatoes.

Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a low-medium heat. Add the cashew nuts or peanuts and fry for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted. Add the sesame seeds and fennel seeds and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring all the time.

Remove from the heat and stir in the turmeric, followed by the sugar, half a teaspoon of salt, the chillies and the raisins, then mix with the potatoes and lentils. Add plenty of lime juice to give a sweet-sour flavour (you may need to add more sugar and salt at this stage to balance the flavour). Serve at room temperature in small bowls as a snack.

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MADRAS FISH CURRY OF SNAPPER, TOMATO AND TAMARIND I have written at some length in the main introduction about finding this curry, which I have nominated as my favourite.

I’ve used the same fish it was cooked with on that day in Mamalla puram – snapper – but in the UK I recommend using any of the following: monkfish fillet, because you get firm slices of white, meaty fish; filleted bass, preferably a large fish, because although you’ll get softer flesh it has plenty of flavour; or gurnard. I think more than anything else that this dish typifies what I was saying about really fresh fish not being ruined by a spicy curry. I can still remember the slightly oily flavour of the exquisite snapper in that dish because fish oil, when it’s perfectly fresh, is very nice to eat. I always think oily fish goes well with curry anyway, particularly with the flavours of tomatoes, tamarind and curry leaves.

SERVES 4 – 6

Method Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan or karahi over a medium heat. When hot, add the mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds, then stir in the onion and garlic and fry gently for about 10 minutes until softened and lightly golden.

Add the curry leaves, chilli powder, coriander and turmeric and fry for 2 minutes, then stir in the tomatoes, tamarind liquid, green chillies and salt and simmer for about 10 minutes until rich and reduced. Add the fish, cook for a further 5 minutes or until just cooked through, and serve with plain rice.

60ml vegetable oil 1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds 1 large onion, finely chopped 15g/3 cloves garlic, finely crushed 30 fresh curry leaves 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp turmeric 400g can chopped tomatoes 100ml Tamarind liquid 2 green chillies, each sliced lengthways into 6 pieces, with seeds 1 tsp salt 700g snapper fillets, cut into 5cm chunks Boiled basmati rice to serve

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to the wall of the staircase, they create a better grip when climbing or allow you to sit and bypass the steps altogether.

Bathing can become tricky too, especially with slippery surfaces. However, bath lifts and safety rails have been created to aid movement in the bathroom. These give extra support when getting in and out of the bathtub, by lowering and lifting you from the water, if this is found to be most challenging.

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Out & About Finding you have trouble walking can be a daunting thing and can make leaving the house hard. Mobility stores have a selection of walking aids and frames, in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes, fitted to the individual. Wheelchairs can be purchased, but they are accessible on the NHS, so look into your options.

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www.clarkandpartners.co.uk Mobility scooters are a great invention too if you’re wanting to get out and about. Although, they can be pricey, they are worth the satisfaction of knowing you can travel wherever you like, without the assistance of others. You may however have to register with the DVLA.

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Care & Comfort

Clark & Partners Make Mobility Easy…

The perfect choice for your loved one...

Local mobility specialists Clark & Partners Ltd have been established for over 50 years, and as a result, are a well-known and trusted name in mobility. They supply everything from large mobility vehicles to specialist footwear and smaller daily living aids such as kettle tippers and grab rails to help make later life that bit easier.

Manual Risers

Riser Recliners

Tilt-in Space Local mobility specialists Clark & Partners Ltd have been established for over 50 years, and are a wellknown and trusted name in mobility.

Christmas and the New Year are when we spend the most time with our loved ones, and this is often the time of year when their needs become apparent. Getting the right chair for your relative is very important, as the health benefits and improvements to quality of life can be astonishing.

Our amazing range of specialist comfort chairs are designed to achieve the perfect seating position for your relative, giving maximum comfort and pressure relief.

We work closely with relatives and Healthcare Professionals should your loved one live in residential care. With a wide range of chairs available for

High Seat Chairs

Pressure Relief trial, you can speak to our Trained Advisors to arrange a free assessment to find the right chair to suit your needs.

The store has an extensive product range and excellent parking facilities so it’s convenient and easy for customers.

We can supply everything from large mobility vehicles to specialist chairs and footwear, and smaller daily living aids such as kettle tippers and grab rails to help make life that bit easier.

Products can be purchased in store, via our mail order catalogue or online at: www.clarkandpartners.co.uk Simply call us today on 01332 200075 to book your FREE no obligation assessment.

Clark & Partners are open:

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturdays 9am-3pm.

DERBY CITY CENTRE: 01332 200 96 Traffic Street, Derby DE1 2NL

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There are 6 stores across South Yorkshire where specialists are available to advise with regards to access solutions, bathing, wheelchairs, powerchairs and vehicle conversions. For those with more complex needs, expert teams can help with larger projects such as wet rooms, lifts and ceiling track hoists.

A full range of repair and maintenance services are also available.

Make Clark & Partners Ltd your local one stop mobility shop and call: 0114 229 3391 today.

Batemill - For your peace of mind We’re all different, with different needs. But there’s something we all want: and that’s choice in life. And that’s exactly what Batemill offer you.

Batemill have teamed up with AKW, the UK’s leading manufacturer of accessible bathroom, kitchen and daily living products for the elderly, disabled and people with reduced mobility. We’ve listened to our customers!

Batemill are passionate about providing their customers with what they want. So you receive highquality products that meet practical requirements, offering the widest possible choice, and helping create stylish living spaces which give quality of life.

AKW work closely with Occupational Therapists and Healthcare professionals, to design and manufacture a full range of easy access showering, kitchens and mobility support products. AKW are passionate about enabling people to stay in their own homes, and retain their independence. Each of their products is rigorously tested, with fully inclusive design and made specifically for the end user.

There’s lots on display at Batemill including AKW Larenco Duo Glass Screens, showcasing full height split glass shower doors. The stylish Larenco Duo Shower Door system is easily adjusted with all doors closed for an independent showering experience, www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

HEALTH or with a top door open to provide care assisted showering, or a splash guard for bathing children.

For more information call Batemill on 01663 741690 or visit www.batemill.co.uk

“I'm in pain”

CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP ME?

OFFER PRICE

Are you one of the estimated third of people in the UK who suffer with sleep problems?

When you sleep, your body rests and restores its energy levels. It involves a carefully balanced release of specific hormones which aid in your health, repair and regenerate tissues and appears to strengthen the immune system.

Chiropractic may help individuals who suffer with sleep difficulties. Our bodies’ inability to cope with stress can disrupt our natural hormone cycles. Lack of sleep can be caused by an overproduction of the hormone adrenaline, which places our body into the “fight or flight” response.

This natural protective response used to be a survival mechanism which saved us from short term threats such as the sabre tooth tiger thousands of years ago. Long term it can have detrimental effects on our health such as an increase in blood pressure and digestive problems.

At Marple & Stockport Chiropractic Wellness Clinics patients’ stress levels are analysed using NASA technology.

This fantastic equipment literally allows them to see why the patient is not sleeping well and help restore them to a peaceful night’s sleep.

£39 Expiry date 30thMarch June 2013 Expiry date 31st 2014.

Your initial visit will include: • A private consultation with chiropractor • X rays if necessary (normally £60) • Spinal examination, orthopaedic and neurological tests • A confidential report of our findings • An explanation of our treatments procedure if we determine Chiropractic can help you • A referral to the appropriate specialist if we determine Chiropractic cannot help you

For a limited period we will complete a full consultation, examination, Neuro Scan, X ray, full report of findings and one treatment all for

£39.00

(Normally £130.00) (Normally £142.00) Expiry date 2013 Expiry date30th 31stJune March 2014.

WE TREAT THESE CONDITIONS...

• HEADACHES, BACK PAIN, NECK PAIN • PREVENTION OF MIGRAINES • MUSCLE SPASMS, JOINT PAIN • TIRED ALL THE TIME, TENSION

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS PLEASE CALL OUR CLINIC TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT

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8-10 Derby Way, Marple SK6 7AH 0161 449 5006 www.chiropractichealthsolutions.co.uk

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466 Didsbury Rd, Heaton Mersey, SK4 3BS 0161 432 6708

Green Funeral Plans As concerns about the environment loom larger in our daily lives, more and more people are choosing ecologically conscious funerals. These particular funeral services use natural, biodegradable coffins that have a minimal impact on the environment - whether cremated or buried.

Many clients decide to take their green funeral a step further too, and opt to leave a natural memorial, plant a tree or donate to conservation projects.

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A. W. Lymn and Golden Leaves working together with Greener Goodbyes have combined to create the UK’s ultimate “Green” Pre Paid Funeral Plan package. With a financial structure and investment vehicle that is green to the core - with the funds held securely within an independently managed Green Trust our new plan now includes additional

options for eco coffins, carbon rebalancing, woodland conservation and rain forest protection, as well as charitable ecological projects that will provide a community legacy for future generations to come.

Greener Goodbyes is the only funeral package to be endorsed by Greenpeace.

The A. W. Lymn Green Funeral Plan Brochure and Application form are available to download from our website, alternatively do not hesitate to contact Catherine or Kim on our Pre-Payment Helpline on 0800 092 0645. www.50plusmagazine.co.uk

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