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MICHAEL BALL A man for all seasons in the entertainment world

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BY ANGELA KELLY

we can’t un-know things or turn back the technology clock. So we’re stuck with it.

But let’s heed Sir Tim’s words and tackle the real problems it brings to refine its influence for good if at all possible.

IS ITALY THAT LONG BIT – OR IS THAT BRAZIL? WE live in an age when far-flung countries are now highly accessible to us all and holiday destinations get more and more exotic.

There are now few places in the world where we do not travel. In fact, many people consider themselves very well-travelled indeed and they probably are.

LIFE AFTER 30 YEARS OF THE WORLD WIDE WEB UNBELIEVABLY, this year is the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web although it seems to always have been with us.

Creator Sir Tim Berners Lee has taken the opportunity of the anniversary to call for people to come together and stop abuse of the internet.

In a letter, the British engineer lamented the fact that the internet has “made all kinds of crime easier to commit” and is used by “scammers” to such an extent that they will be “impossible to eradicate completely.”

He even warned that the internet has degraded the quality of debate online by fuelling outrage and polarising opinions. Sir Tim urged Governments around the world to tackle the problems warning that it would be “defeatist” not to.

It’s a great pity that his amazing invention has been hi-jacked by evil individuals across the globe. There seems to be scandal after scandal over vile content on platforms like Facebook, Google and Twitter where dark forces promote every depravity from child sex abuse images to extreme racism and jihadists.

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But, an interesting survey by travel experts Expedia reveal that adults asked to complete geography questions meant for 10 year-olds often proved to be bottom of the class in this subject.

Such shocking, almost casual, use of the internet for these ends hides the fact that it has done remarkable amounts of good and made life easier for millions.

Communication has never been simpler thanks to Sir Tim’s invention. We can have face-to-face talks with loved ones on the other side of the world, discover facts in seconds, raise millions for good causes and boost inventions that save lives and make our existence far better.

It is not his fault that people have discovered their voices to the extent that their opinions must be heard above all others and they now have no stop-button when it comes to the way they express themselves.

Nor is it his fault that differing pubic opinion prompts extreme reactions like death threats that are not only out of all proportion to the original opinion expressed but also stifle freedom of speech.

Would we, however, want to be without the internet and all it has brought us? Probably not.

On balance, the positives generally outweigh the negatives. And, perhaps fortunately,

Of the 2,000-plus adults questioned, a third were unable to locate France on a map. More than half failed to recognise Japan and India.

Four in 10 adults were able to spot Argentina but, unfortunately, one in 10 thought it was Brazil.

The trickiest place to pinpoint proved to be mountainous Austria with 76 per cent getting that one wrong. And, although they are both favourite destinations with holidaymaking Brits, identifying where either Egypt or Turkey were drew a blank from 59 per cent.

Naming capital cities also proved tricky. A quarter thought Sydney was the capital of Australia instead of Canberra while 71 per cent wrongly guessed Toronto as Canada’s capital and not the correct answer of Ottawa.

So what does all this lack of geographical awareness prove?

Personally, I think it backs up a theory I’ve had for some time that we don’t really think about where we’re actually going when we go on holiday. We have little awareness of our real destination in relation to other countries because we don’t really care: it’s just abroad.

We step aboard the plane into a little world of cosseted isolation where nice staff bring drinks and food, a pilot announces the stats on a regular basis and we view the passing world through tiny windows that reveal very little.

Often when we get to our chosen holiday destination, travellers hunker down in a hotel or resort, never venturing beyond the local beach or swimming pool and bar. The area, its culture and surrounding towns and villages are of little interest as we relax, overeat and drink and acquire a tan. We could be anywhere in the world.

I know not everyone holidays this way and there are many people – especially older

travellers – who take advantage of retirement or just more disposable income to visit places they’ve always dreamed of and really do appreciate them.

But then, they probably do know where France is and have a good working geographical knowledge of the world, anyway.

SCAMMERS BEWARE! PHOTOS ONLINE TELL THE TRUTH IT’S heartening that the number of compensation claims for holiday sickness and car accident whiplash has fallen dramatically.

This is after the introduction of legal curbs as laws last Summer to prevent profiteering by claims companies along with bans on coldcalling.

Anything that puts an end to bogus holiday injury and illness claims and phoney injuries from car crashes has got to help all our insurance premiums and ensure people stick to the truth.

The holiday claims in particular reached ridiculous proportions with holidaymakers claiming they had been taken seriously ill –

only for their sunshine snaps to pop up on Facebook revealing them having a brilliant time!

But that’s one thing about those who try to cheat the system: they’re not very bright in thinking things through. Why else would those making false benefit claims happily boast online about their prowess in everything from running to wrestling when they’ve claimed they can scarcely walk to the front door?

The truth will definitely out – usually with a useful video or graphic photos giving the lie to their claims.

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THE DELIGHTS OF HOLIDAY COTTAGES IN CORNWALL

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here is no doubt that Cornwall gets in your blood, and more specifically, North Cornwall down to Land’s End. What happens as you drive along the A30, traffic jams abounding in the summer, is a change of pace, a return to a simpler life and the reality of nature. It seems that when you arrive at Indian Queen’s, the turnoff for Newquay, you really do enter a different country. The black and white flag of the county is in abundance, as a sign of tourist affection but also on occasion as a result of the strong sense of identity and separateness of a place so far away from London. We’re off to stay in a rented cottage, a treat we’ve enjoyed over the years, starting when the children were small and continuing now as we embrace our empty nester status. That said, we’ve still had some jolly times, hosting our adult brood and their partners in a larger house, with space for us all! We’ve stayed in some quirky places, houses so different

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to our own, and choosing a different one each year has become a pleasant evening’s pastime, adding to our anticipation of time in Cornwall. Just mentioning the name makes me think of barbeques on the beach, superb fresh fish dinners in humble-looking pubs and a sense of freedom. Suburbia it is not!

A visit to the Eden Project at St Austell takes you to other worlds. Here under space age biomes, plants from across the globe flourish. The largest rainforest in captivity is remarkable, remember to take water, it’s really hot. The gardens are wonderful, however this is just the beginning – the food is good, the education centre for youngsters exceptional and the calendar of events reaches all ages. If ecology and sustainability is your bag, the Eden project will inform and delight. I always leave feeling amazed by the planet we live on and keen to grow the most unsuitable plants in my Home Counties garden.

Another serious favourite is the Minack Theatre at Porthcurno. If you like a view, you’ll find it here! It is the astonishing result of human inspiration and intervention on a cliff face. The seats are not quite, but almost, vertically hanging above the stage, looking out to sea. When I saw Kneehigh Theatre’s ‘Tristan and Isolde’, swarms of pirates (all actors) climbed the cliff face to appear at the edge of the stage, terrifying us all. Every production utilises the dramatic setting to tremendous effect. We have celebrated birthdays there, wrapped in rugs and fleeces (the show must go on), marvelling at the actors’ ability to withstand the elements.

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And so to the beaches, glorious, varied and wild.You cannot tame the sea! The surfing is excellent, my knees and stamina now sadly lacking, so graceful body boarding has

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The Eden Project taken its place. All ages, all shapes and all abilities plunge into the waves in wetsuits, tee shirts and the hardy in swimsuits. The water on the north shore is, after all, the Atlantic. Polzeath is a real pull for families of tourists, you park on the beach, with shops close by providing everything you could ever want. And, years of experience tell me, you are bound to bump in to someone you know! Other favourites are Watergate Bay, famous for Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurant (good food, book early), excellent walking along the cliff tops, and the chance of spotting a basking shark too. Fistral Bay in Newquay hosts many world famous surfing competitions, being a spectator now satisfies the daredevil in me. Try Sennen too, just before Land’s End, for wild waves and a great beachside restaurant. My ultimate favourite is Gwenver, we sat on the cliff top,

drinking wine (you do need to bring your own), watching the sunset as dolphins played in the bay. It was nature for real, magical and unforgettable.

earlier. Cornish miners were famous and travelled worldwide, in fact more Cornish pasties are sold in Bolivia than in Cornwall, or so I’m told.

Art lovers are in for a treat too. Galleries in Newlyn, St Ives and Mousehole offer a huge range from the frankly tacky to the excellent, much of it homegrown.

The Penlee Museum in Penzance contains unexpected joys, more traditional but equally worthy of merit to those in the Tate and the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden in St Ives. St Just, a place time nearly forgot, surprised me with a couple of quality artist owned galleries. Once you start to look and poke about off the immediate tourist track, little treasures emerge, the Essex Tyler gallery in Mousehole and Badcocks in Newlyn being fine examples.

Each evening, having had our fill of sea, sand, village wanderings and, if our luck’s been in, a fabulous sunset, we return to our cottage, delighted to be staying, once again, in our favourite county!

Everywhere you go, proud chimneys of decaying tin mines litter the countryside, testament to the importance the industry once played. To really get under the skin of this county, a visit to Geevor tin mine at Pendeen is a must.You can go into the mine and visit the works, guided by a retired Cornish miner. It’s eerie, poignant and a further reminder of the importance of the physical world in Cornwall. What hit me most was that this mine only closed in 1990, and yet the conditions seem Victorian, if not

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A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS

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F you’re looking for a Man for All Seasons in the entertainment world, Michael Ball is top choice.

The 56 year-old singer with the ready smile and the resonant voice has become a popular performer in everything from musical theatre and film to TV and radio. He has even taken on the ample persona and flamboyant dresses of Edna Turnblad in the musical Hairspray!

All that was very much in the future for young Michael growing up in Dartmoor.

Although he never had a singing lesson, he learned some of the early skills involved by singing along to music. His favourites were Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Mahalia Jackson.

His parents, however, took him to the theatre in the school holidays and a love of the stage was born. He joined a youth theatre which led to him studying drama at Guildford School of Acting.

His professional debut was in Godspell, playing the role of John the Baptist/Judas but his big break came along when he appeared in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance as Frederick at Manchester Opera House.

Quickly recognised for his pleasing voice, dimpled smile and charismatic performances, Michael made his West End debut in Les Miserables. He originated the role of Marius and then Alex in Aspects of Love – a role he later recreated on Broadway.

Michael also played Raoul in Phantom of the Opera and Giorgio in Stephen Sondheim’s Passion. The public was certainly becoming aware of Michael Ball, and appreciating him.

In May, 1992, he represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song One Step Out Of Time. Although he finished in second place, this kickstarted his recording career.

He has released many hit albums in a multiplatinum selling career and even reached No.2 in the UK singles’ charts with Love Changes Everything from Aspects of Love.

He has also carried out numerous tours throughout the country and four of his concerts were released on DVD: Musicals and More,

Live At The Royal Albert Hall, This Time It’s Personal and Live in London.

He returned to Les Miserables twice, in 1995 to recreate his role of Marius for the 10th anniversary concert performance of the show and again in 2004 when he was asked to play Jean Valjean in a special performance for the Queen and French President Jacques Chirac at Windsor Castle.

In 2002, he played Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in the West End. Michael has twice won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical – in 2008 for Edna Turnblad in Hairspray and in 2013 for the title role in the revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

His fame isn’t restricted to the UK. In 2004, he travelled to Australia where he performed five sell-out concerts and he followed that with his first concerts in America, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Always keen to challenge himself onstage, in 2001, he appeared at London’s Donmar Warehouse in a one-man show entitled Alone Together - with no props, no orchestra and just a pianist accompanying him. The performance was recorded and released on DVD in 2002.

Michael has also had a long and successful relationship with both TV and radio. He briefly appeared in Coronation Street in 1995 as Malcolm Nuttall but first sang live during the televised Miss England contest.

He had his own TV series in 1993 and 1994 and a Christmas special in 1995 but his amiable personality also lent itself well to presenting and his has had various roles in shows from The National Lottery Draws and Children in Need to reality TV shows like Soapstar Superstar.

In 2010, he presented 30 episodes of The Michael Ball Show and that year and 2011, guest-presented six episodes of Lorraine for ITV Breakfast.

He has guest-hosted other shows including The One Show and The Paul O’Grady Show and taken part in programmes like a celebrity edition of Catchphrase. His easy personality also translates well to radio and he currently has his own top-rated show on Radio 2.

He was awarded the OBE in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for Services to Musical Theatre but still has a humble, approachable persona that people easily relate to.

He has enjoyed collaborations with other stars at different times in his career. In 2004, he co-starred with Petula Clark in a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, which was later broadcast by the BBC. That same year, he was a guest star in Clark’s own concert.

More recently, he has enjoyed a remarkably successful pairing with fellow singer Alfie Boe. They have toured extensively together after recording what became the biggest-selling album of 2016 and a Christmas No.1, followed up by a further successful album.

They became friends during a disastrous staging of Kismet at the English National Opera, according to an interview both did with the BBC. But it wasn’t until 2015 that they had time to make an album together.

They plainly both like and respect each other.

As Michael explained: “You wouldn’t want to sing with someone you didn’t like. That would be miserable.”

Michael’s latest tour, however, he’s performing solo. Called Coming Home, it takes him to 21 places across the country, starting from April 20 and including prestigious venues from York Barbican to Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall and Bournemouth International Centre.

He lives with Sixties icon Cathy McGowan, the highly popular presenter of TV legendary programme Ready, Steady, Go. His own taste in music sounds fairly allembracing. He once stated: “The reason I love the songs from Queen is they are theatrical.

Freddie Mercury was very theatrical; he has that style about him.”

Michael does, however, embrace all kinds of music, stating: “It’s labels, labels are rubbish.

You don’t need to have labels on music. It’s either good music or not good music.”

And Michael’s millions of fans know good music when they hear it.

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CRAB CAKES WITH HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE Brown crabs are extremely commercially important and the crab fishery in British waters is one of the largest in the world, although the bulk of crabs are still exported to Spain and France. Brown crabs are found all over the British Isles where the rocks and weeds provide cover and, of course, the cold water. I’ve never eaten crab as good as the ones I tasted in Cromer and in the Orkney Islands on this trip.These cakes showcase the delicious flavour of fresh crab.

Start by making the mayonnaise. Whisk the egg yolks, mustard and vinegar together in a medium bowl until smooth. Slowly pour the vegetable oil into the bowl, starting with a little drizzle and whisking well. This is easiest to do with an electric hand whisk.

Continue to drizzle in the remaining oil,

whisking all the time, until the mixture has thickened. Season to taste.

Put the crab into a large bowl with the potatoes, spring onions, chives, lemon juice and egg yolk. Season and mix everything together well. Divide the mixture into 8 portions. Dust your hands with flour and form each into a round fish-cake shape roughly measuring 8–10cm in diameter and 2cm thick.

Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until hot.

Drizzle with a little oil and pop the fish cakes in. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and heated through.You may need to do this in batches, depending on how big your pan is.

To serve, pop 2 crab cakes onto each plate, garnish each with watercress and a lemon wedge and serve with a dollop or a little pot of mayonnaise.

S E RVES 4 400g white crab meat 400g cooked potato, pushed through a ricer 6 spring onions, sliced small bunch of chives, chopped juice of 1/2 lemon 1 egg yolk sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 25g plain flour, for dusting olive oil, for frying For the mayonnaise 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 200ml vegetable oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper To serve small bunch of watercress 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges

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Bolton’s Award Winning Market Bolton market has over 200 stalls including a bustling food court serving food from all over the world, cafés complement our food offer, and we even have a licensed bar.

WHISKY CHICKEN WITH WILD MUSHROOM & MUSTARD SAUCE Heat a large, wide, non-stick sauté pan over a medium heat until hot.

You can buy everything from fresh fish, meat and game, locally sourced and exotic fruit and vegetables with speciality stalls selling deli meats and a huge selection of cheeses, plus there is a whole host of traditional stalls selling everything from furniture to flowers, bedding to broomsticks and much more.

Add the butter and heat until melted, then add the chicken pieces, skin-side down. Season them all, then fry for about 10 minutes, until deep golden.

Stir in the shallots and garlic and cook for 3–4 minutes, until starting to soften. Turn the chicken over so it’s skin-side up.

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Pour the whisky into the pan and bring to a bubble to burn off the alcohol. Stir in both types of mustard, then add the potatoes, mushrooms and tomatoes. Season well then stir in the stock, cover and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Cut through the thickest piece of meat and check there are no pink juices.

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When the chicken is cooked, pour over the double cream and stir in the parsley. Add the wild garlic to the pan and cook for around 1 minute until it’s wilted, then remove from the heat, sprinkle the flowers over the top and serve.

S E RVES 6 25g butter 1 x 2-kg chicken, jointed into 8 portions sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 shallots, diced 1 garlic clove, chopped 50ml whisky 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon grainy mustard 200g new potatoes, halved 100g wild mushrooms 4 medium tomatoes, quartered 750ml chicken stock 75ml double cream small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, chopped small bunch of wild garlic, plus wild garlic flowers to serve

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The keys to a great bread and butter pudding have to be the egg and egg yolk combo, the cooking time and temperature of the oven.Too many eggs and it tastes eggy, too hot an oven and the mix will soufflé and split, too long in the oven and it will be too firm. When made right, it’s a great dessert and one that should be on menus around the country. By the way, Paul Ainsworth doesn’t make a bad one at Number 6 in Padstow.

S E RVES 6-8 100g butter, at room temperature 1 loaf medium-sliced white bread 4 eggs 8 egg yolks 200g caster sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

300ml milk 300ml double cream 2 tablespoons icing sugar For the compote 200g cherries, pitted 50g caster sugar

METHOD Preheat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan)/300°F/gas 2.

Butter each slice of bread on one side only, then cut off the crusts.

Slice each piece in half diagonally to make 2 triangles. Lay them in a 30 x 20cm ovenproof dish, overlapping each slice as you go.

To make the custard, put the eggs and egg yolks into a large bowl and add the sugar and vanilla bean paste. Whisk together to break down the eggs then pour in the milk and cream and continue to whisk until smooth. Pour as much of the mixture over the bread as possible to cover and set aside to soak for about 20 minutes – you won’t use all the custard at this stage.

Keep topping up with more custard until all of it has been poured into the dish.

Transfer to the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes. The pudding should be bubbling hot but not necessarily golden brown. To make the compote, put the cherries and sugar into a saucepan.

Heat gently to dissolve the sugar then bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and pour into a bowl.

Dust the bread and butter pudding with the icing sugar and use a blow torch to caramelise the sugar or place it under a hot grill for a couple of minutes.

Spoon into bowls and serve with the compote alongside.

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3 out of 4 people have been wrongly assessed Have you had to sell your family home? l Reclaim back to April 2012 l Estate of deceased patients can claim l

Care should have been FREE if the reason for care was HEALTH. Many people have paid for care over the past few years when they didn’t need to. If you or a relative stumped up cash to pay for care - either at home or in a specialist care home - then you may have done so unnecessarily.

That’s because, since April 2012 if you received care ANYWHERE in England and Wales of a “Primary Health Need”, the NHS must pay the entire cost, without means - testing.

This is regardless of how old you were when care was received or how many assets and savings you may have.

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Transforming Smiles As an implant centre of excellence, Douglas Lee Dental Associates recently carried out its 150th ‘Fast and Fixed’ same- day implant procedure, a technique that has transformed the smiles, and the lives, of many patients...

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Leading the way in UK implant technology is Lancashire-based Douglas Lee, who was one of the first dentists in the country to adopt the highly successful pioneering ‘Fast and Fixed’ technique.

The ‘Fast and Fixed’ implant procedure has made Douglas Lee Dental Associates a flagship practice and teaching surgery for the Germanpioneered technique, Testament to their skills, the team at Douglas Lee Dental were the first in the UK to carry out a full set of upper and lower jaw implants in the same day.

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THE TEAM WERE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL, THEY ARE SO ATTENTIVE AND IT’S A VERY CARING PRACTICE

After reading about the procedure, sales consultant Jacqueline Shonn called Douglas Lee Dental and arranged for a consultation: “I am 55 but I am not an old 55 and I had to wear dentures on either side of my lower teeth, which I hated with a vengeance!

They made me feel old!

care she received: “The team were absolutely wonderful, they are so attentive and it’s a very caring practice.”

“I had been thinking about implants for a while and after talking to Dougie I decided I definitely wanted to go ahead.’’

Jacqueline, who lives in Manchester, was amazed at the

Having experience in many aspects of dentistry and now a respected expert in implants, Dougie comments: “No-one wants to lose their teeth but sometimes, despite everyone’s best efforts, teeth fail and

After undergoing the sameday implants Jacqueline was delighted with the results: “It has improved my confidence a million per cent! I am thrilled.”

we previously had to resort to prosthetics like removable dentures. Dental implants are a wonderful improvement on these.”

Jackie had lost a number of her teeth and with several failing teeth still in place, she also needed work on her gums.

Sedated, Jackie was then painlessly fitted with her lower implants.

During their years of experience, the team at Douglas Lee Dental Associates have refined the ‘Fast and Fixed’ procedure and have state-of-the-art in-house technology at their fingertips.

In addition to the Helbo laser

PULL QUOTES “The team were absolutely wonderful, they are so attentive and it’s a very caring practice” “I had been thinking about implants for a while and after talking to Dougie I decided I definitely wanted to go ahead”

which eradicates over 99 per cent of harmful bacteria, there is a Cone beam CT scanner and an on-site dental lab with experienced technicians, who are able to custom make the implants on the same day.

Sedation ensures that no pain is felt and the patient remains relaxed throughout the experience.

“To be honest before the procedure I felt quite wary but, it was amazing, I felt no pain or discomfort. I also had four teeth removed and it was still better than going to the dentist for a filling!” says Jackie.

I HAD BEEN THINKING ABOUT IMPLANTS FOR A WHILE AND AFTER TALKING TO DOUGIE I DECIDED I DEFINITELY WANTED TO GO AHEAD

Preparation is the key to the success and the team of dental nurses, dental technicians, cosmetic dentist Usman Riaz and Dougie himself, all play their part on the day. ‘’No two smiles are the same, so there is no ‘one-size-fits all’ when it comes to this level of cosmetic dentistry, ’’ says Usman.

“Carrying out our 150th procedure was quite a milestone for us and like all the

other patients, the implants have completely changed Jackie’s smile,” adds Usman.

“Implants can transform people – they gain confidence and restore self-esteem. It may sound a cliché but this procedure really does change their lives.”

Douglas Lee

A S S O C I A T E S Douglas Lee Dental Associates

115 Whalley Road Accrington BB5 1BX 01254 237517 hello@douglasleedental.co.uk

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10-11 AUGUST ST ANNES INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL

WHAT'S ON

A GUIDE TO WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR REGION ...

SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - 9:30AM - 4PM CHORLEY FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET

Chorley is famous for its markets, which date back to 1498. The Market runs along Fazakerley Street, a tree-lined pedestrianised area in the heart of the town centre, from 9am until 4pm, on the second Saturday of each month. The stalls will consist of locally produced goods including cakes, preserves, meat and hand finished crafts.

Fazakerley Street, Chorley PR7 1BG

10-11 AUGUST BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW

Fylde Council in partnership with kite festival organisers, SmileFactor10, is delighted to announce that the hugely popular St Anne’s International Kite Festival will return on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August 2019 with illuminated ‘kites by night’ and fireworks on Friday 9th August to mark the start of this incredible event. Taking place on the beach adjacent to St Anne’s Pier, the event will attract tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country to see kite flyers from across the globe. Unique kites of all different shapes and sizes will fill the skies creating an incredible spectacle not to be missed.

In addition to the kites there will also be a fun fair, donkey rides, attractions, stalls and all the fun of the traditional British seaside.

BEACH ADJACENT TO ST ANNE’S PIER

This summer, Blackpool Air Show returns to Blackpool Promenade with two days of fantastic programme of aerial entertainment.

Some of the world’s finest military and civilian aircraft are heading to Blackpool this summer for two days of fantastic aerial entertainment.

The programme will be headlined by the Breitling Jet Team who will perform over the Blackpool seafront on both days of the free weekend event.

3 AUGUST 2:00 PM 4:00 PM LYTHAM 1940S IN THE SQUARE

A free preview event of the Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend For a preview of singing and dancing prior to the main Lytham 1940s Wartime Weekend, join event favourites Lancashire Belle and Lilli de Carlo for an afternoon of wartime music Join event favourites Lancashire Belle and Lilli de Carlo for an afternoon of wartime music in Clifton Square in Lytham.

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The French-based formation team will be joined by the RAF Chinook Display Team, the UK-based AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers, The Blades Aerobatic Team, a Typhoon, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and more!

To complement the aerial programme, there will be plenty to see and do on the ground with a wide range of stalls, attractions and food concessions in the Air Show Village on the Tower Festival Headland.

BLACKPOOL PROMENADE

18 AUGUST 2019 KING OF POP

King Of Pop is led by the world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist ‘Navi’ which alone sets this show above the rest.

Navi is the only tribute artist ever to be chosen by Michael Jackson himself. Due to his incredible resemblance to the star, Navi was hired as Michael’s official body double/decoy. Price from £21.00 WINTER GARDENS OPERA HOUSE 97 CHURCH ST, BLACKPOOL FY1 1HL

WWW.WINTERGARDENSBLACKPOOL.CO.UK

24TH AUGUST, 10AM UNTIL 4PM. TASTE OF LEYLAND - FOOD & DRINK EVENT

With a range of food stalls offering a variety of traditional and international cuisine. You can buy food to eat there and then, or take home, taste the locally brewed beers and ciders all for you to enjoy!.

So why not give your taste-buds a treat this Bank Holiday weekend.

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27 AUGUST 2019 - 31 AUGUST 2019 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL

Motown The Musical tells the thrilling tale of the man who broke barriers, fought against the odds to create something more than a record label. Discover the story behind Motown, the personal relationships, the professional struggles, and - of course - the music that made history, defined the sound of a generation and got the whole world moving to the same beat. From £15.00 WINTER GARDENS OPERA HOUSE 97 CHURCH ST, BLACKPOOL FY1 1HL

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SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER CLASSICS AT HOGHTON TOWER

Enjoy a whole day out at Hoghton Tower to see classic cars on display on our Tilting Green.

Set at the historic Hoghton Tower with stunning views of the surrounding landscape making it a perfect day out.

Classic Cars, Club Stands, Motorcycles, Light Commercials, Ex – Army and Classic 4×4’s.

Trade stands, autojumble plus show arena on display on the event field plus the tilting greens and the tower courtyard at the historic Hoghton Tower.

Admission includes Event, Tower courtyard, Tearoom and Gardens.

10:00am-4:00pm Adults £7, children £2.50.

Dogs on leads welcome.

Free and ample parking.

HOGHTON TOWER, HOGHTON, NR PRESTON, PR5 0SH TEL: 01254 852986 WWW.HOGHTONTOWER.CO.UK

7TH SEPTEMBER NEON MEMORY WALK

It is an event where absolutely everyone is welcome to join in – men, women and children. The evening kicks off at 9.30pm on the Blackpool Tower Festival Headland where there will be live entertainment and music on stage before the walk begins at 10.30pm.

The brighter you are the better!

You can choose from two fully marshalled routes of either 5 or 8 miles both starting and finishing at the Tower Festival Entry Pack includes: Neon Memory Walk T-shirt, I love Trinity tattoo transfer And when you have completed the walk: Official Neon Memory Walk Medal Hot snack and a hot drink Goodie bag.

TOWER FESTIVAL HEADLANDS PROMENADE, BLACKPOOL FY1 1NE 01253 359355 kayleigh.penn@trinityhospice.co.uk

8 SEPTEMBER FAIRHAVEN REGATTA 11:00 AM 4:00 PM

A full day of water sport fun !

We’re going to be making a splash at Fairhaven bringing back the much loved regattas!

We will have a full day of water sport demonstrations, races and lots of activities to take part in.

FAIRHAVEN LAKE INNER PROMENADE, LYTHAM SAINT ANNES FY8 1BD

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FRIDAY EVENINGS IN SEPTEMBER WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS

During Friday evenings in September, there will be spectacular fireworks launched from North Pier, Blackpool, as some of the very best fireworks teams in the world head to Blackpool to During Friday evenings in September, there will be spectacular fireworks launched from North Pier, Blackpool, as some of the very best fireworks teams in the world head to Blackpool to light up the nights sky. Watch this space for further news and timings, but typically the fireworks are launched at approximately 8:30pm, with the fun on the Promenade starting from approximately 7:30pm.

Timings and event activity subject to change for operational and weather conditions.

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25 SEPTEMBER, 30 OCTOBER FRIENDS OF FLEETWOOD MUSEUM COFFEE MORNING

You’re invited to come along to the Friends of Fleetwood Museum Coffee Morning.

Come along to Sir Peter’s Coffee House and enjoy a brew and a natter, and a cheeky cake or two! All proceeds go towards the running costs of Fleetwood Museum.

FLEETWOOD MUSEUM 6-7 QUEEN'S TERRACE, FLEETWOOD FY7 6BT TEL: 01253 876621

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Free special events

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A tradi�onal market with over 200 stalls, Fleetwood market is a shopper’s delight for gi�s, clothing and household goods!

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday all year round, 9am - 4.30pm Also open Tram Sunday Each coach driver receives a refreshment voucher from the market café on arrival Drivers receive a raffle �cket for a chance to win £100 in cash in a monthly draw!

Free Coach Parking Offer available for par�es of 20+ only

Meet and greet service with special offers on pre-booked coach trips

T: 01253 887651 W: fleetwoodmarket.co.uk Victoria Street / Adelaide Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6AB

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colours such as like geranium pink and apple green. ‘Summers’ wear muted, soft, cool colours like dusty pink and smoked grape.

‘Winters’ wear bright, clear, cool colours like electric blue and raspberry, and yes they are the ones that can wear black!”

Ok so we know that black doesn’t suit all of us (some of us begrudgingly), but we have neutrals and other gorgeous hues that truly do. So how does colour really impact our look, mood and indeed how we present ourselves to the world?

BLACK SUITS ONLY 1 IN 4 OF US Wearing black doesn’t make us look truly slimmer and only just over quarter of us actually suit black. There we have said it. But before you run to the hills, colour specialist personal stylists from House of Colour advise us that we all have neutrals that look incredible on us and wearing these, and the other colours that truly suit us, can be transformative and supersede many of our need to wear black.

Managing Director of House of Colour, Helen Venables says: “Whilst black absorbs light so less detail is detected by the eye in the hope that lumps or bumps may appear to disappear, what actually makes us look slimmer is wearing the right colours because this draws the eye up to a face which looks radiant and healthy, so the focus is no longer on the body and its wobbly bits.

“Black is also often worn at work in the hope that is symbolises professionalism, prestige and power, however, is it memorable? Black on the wrong person will drain us and make us look unhealthy, whilst wearing the right colours and styles makes us look attractive and glowing and we feel good about ourselves.” Venables is quick to point out she is not demonising black clothes. “It looks gorgeous on some people. It’s just that it only looks good on just over 25% of us, the Winters.”

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In the 20th century the Swiss artist Johannes Itten established that each of us has a basic skin pigment which falls into four groupings which are defined by the unique combination of depth, hue and tone. According to Venables and her 100 strong team of colour and style consultants, which colours suit us is determined by the pigments in our skin and eye colour. “We all fall into one of the four seasonal categories which have an array of gorgeous colours that look amazing on you and some of these will be your wow colours.

‘Autumns’ are best suited to muted, soft, warm colours such as rust, and dark olive.

‘Springs’ look best in bright, clear, warm

HELEN VENABLES Managing Director www.houseofcolour.co.uk

“There are many years of research that show the effects of light and dark on our wellbeing. We know that to see gorgeous colours is mood lifting, which can even affect our physiology including improving our blood pressure, as well as our mood. Many of us wear dark clothes when we are grieving or low in mood, whilst we wear bright clothes as symbols of hope and positivity. Colour also is proven to have a deep impact on the way people view others, objects and brands, helps us makes decisions, and is linked to memories. No one can doubt that our spirits are lifted at the first signs of spring and we try to warm ourselves as autumn becomes established.”

It is interesting when you consider that colour is everywhere, yet nearly impossible to describe.

Venables says: “Clothes are just fabric, it is the person that is important, but our relationship with our clothes and our colour and style is highly influential and sometimes transformative. Wearing the wrong or right clothes and colours can trap or free you. One good example is if your whole wardrobe is full of colours and styles that suit you, it makes getting dressed in the morning a whole lot easier. Accessories are the beautiful finishing touches.”

But Venables hastens to add that it is not about wearing to wear a rainbow of bright colours but choosing the right colours that suit us, not those that look good on someone else. “Great quality neutrals ooze style kudos especially using a pop of colour. We all have our own wow colours that always look amazing when worn close to our face. Even the wrong lipstick will drain us, but the right colour will make our complexion glow and can lift your whole look. Once you know what colours suit you, you can successfully make unlikely pairings and change things up a little bit if that is your style personality.”

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Fancy Frocks is a Mother of the Bride/Groom, Wedding Guests, Race Day, Cruise and Evening Wear specialist based in Lancashire in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

Fancy Frocks is run by highly experienced mother and daughter team Rebecca and Sarah. In store we have selected a large array of collections from many different designers around the world with accessories, handbags, and shoes to compliment that perfect look. Rainbow shoes and handbags dyeing service available in-store to match any outfit. Viewing is simply a must.

Phone: 01200 422405 Email: info@fancyfrocks.co.uk Web: www.fancyfrocks.co.uk

OPENING TIMES Monday – Appointment only (Popular, prior notice needed) Tuesday – 10am to 5pm

Wednesday – 11am to 4.30pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday – 10am to 5pm Sunday – Closed

7 York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2DL

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DON'T MOVE HOUSE CHANGE IT THIS is often the time of year when you look around and consider the whole thorny process of moving house.

It may be that you have outgrown your present property, or your family is now independent and living in their own home or just that you’re fed up with where you live and need a change.

Moving house is always a reasonable choice but can be stressful. Instead, what you might well consider is CHANGING your current property to make it very different to suit your changing lifestyle.

Assess the ROOM SPACE you have and see if you want more or just want to reconfigure space. Would you prefer a dining kitchen or maybe the addition of extra rooms to suit hobbies or current lifestyle?

Do you want to open up rooms for a more contemporary look?

An EXTENSION to your property not only changes the space proportions but also adds to your property’s value. Consider where this might go to be the most use and look the best.

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Do you use your garage regularly or could you convert it into living space? GARAGE CONVERSIONS are very popular, especially with the increasing number of people who work from home or who are looking for an extra lounge or to create a gym.

Finding a builder on recommendation is one positive way forward, especially when you can see examples of their work.

Another is to go to influential websites like the Federation of Master Builders at www.fmb.org.uk or the Guild of Master Craftsmen on www.guildmc.com or try checkatrade.com It’s always best to go to accredited and experienced companies rather than just pick a name from a directory or online.

For example, when your family is young, your home needs to be practical and easy to run. Life is lived largely in the kitchen for many families and rooms allocated to suit the basic needs of all members of the household.

It may be that your home has – by its geographical position and the type of property – been ideally suited to the regular juggling of job, school and interests.

Remove at least some of these areas - like when you retire - and a fresh assessment of your home is required.

So, it’s time to cast a fresh eye on your home and see if you can alter it to become the property of your dreams.

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The same criteria applies if you want to have a CONSERVATORY or ORANGERIE built. Ask friends and relatives for recommendations and then go to their showrooms if possible and certainly see some of the work they’ve already done.

for the right area.You need something durable and easy to clean for an entrance hall. Porcelain, ceramic and stone tiles are all good choices as is solid or engineered timber. Natural fibre flooring is also suitable for hallways and stairs.

Having NEW WINDOWS installed makes a huge difference to both the look and the insulation of your home. Take advice on the right style for the age and type of property you have. The installer’s experience here is invaluable.

It’s also worth having the outside of your home PAINTED and areas like fascias and soffits addressed. At the same time, look at the garden or area in front of your house.

Would gravel rather than grass look better and be more practical? Does your garden want a re-think and overhauling? Call the experts in for a quote.

While PAINTING and DECORATING internal walls will always make a difference to the smartness and lightness of rooms, it can be crucial in areas like the hallway.

Is this the welcoming place you want to portray? Is it light enough or would new lighting help to improve it?

Strategically placed SPOTLIGHTS can work well in halls, especially when combined with large, unusual mirrors.You don’t have to spend a fortune on either and you might even pick up a really eyecatching mirror in a charity shop, saleroom or online.

Re-think your ROOMS. It may be that you want to knock through a kitchen and dining room to create one big dining area or even create a new lounge in an upstairs bedroom. Homestyle magazines and websites can offer plenty of ideas on modern, alternative living. This is not always expensive but does requires a willingness to expand your ideas about dayto-day life at home.

Can I Still Buy a VCR? Since the late 2000’s you can no longer purchase new Video Recorders. You can purchase them second hand on eBay or other marketplaces, but these often come without warranty and service. Companies such as Electrovid offer fully refurbished players/ recorders with money back guarantee, warranty and free technical support from £39.90.

Visit www.electrovid.co.uk or call 01744 322 694.

If your LOUNGE SUITE is looking rather shabby and you can’t afford a new threepiece suite, take a look at the price of having new covers made as these can bring an old suite to life.

In open-plan kitchen diners, having two different flooring types for each area can work well, both visually and practically.

Stain-resistant flooring that’s easy to clean is best. There are also many types of vinyl flooring on offer now so ask your local retailer.

Wooden floors of all kinds can enhance a lounge area, interspersed with cosy rugs or you may prefer a good-quality carpet.

Porcelain or ceramic tiles are useful in bathrooms but don’t rule out vinyl here, either.

Many people prefer carpets in bedrooms for their warmth and feeling of relaxation but look at your décor before you decide.

New KITCHENS are always a welcome change and make a terrific difference to the look of your home and lifestyle. But, if funds don’t allow for new units, changing your unit doors or just having the old ones painted makes a difference.

Select a signature colour if you’re thinking of having new WALLPAPER or painting your walls. Take a sample of colour with you to look at new CURTAINS or BLINDS so that you can mix and match for a smart new co-ordinated look. There are many kinds of blinds available now and they can really open up a room.

A change in colour scheme in kitchen furniture, utensils and appliances can also give this vital room a real facelift.

Take a look at the latest types of FLOORING and choose the right one

Add new LIGHTING around the house and you’ll feel like this is a new property – but still right where you want to live.

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The same is true of BATHROOMS where even a new shower curtain and different coloured towels and accessories can brighten up the whole place.

Do VCRs work with modern TVs? Most modern TVs will have one SCART Socket or a composite (red, white and yellow) that VCRs will connect to. If your TV doesn’t have this socket you can purchase SCART to HDMI adaptors that will work around this update.

Can I Copy my VHS tapes onto DVD or modern formats?

The simple answer is yes. You have several options that vary in price, there are companies who will transfer your old tapes onto DVD this will normally cost around £20 per tape (4 hours). This can be costly if you have several tapes to transfer and will cost more if editing is required. Electrovid however offer options from as little as £69 that will enable you to convert unlimited amounts of VHS yourself with a simple step by step process.

Can I obtain Remote Controls for old video recorders?

As this technology does get older the remotes are often the first thing to fail. If you purchase a refurbished unit from Electrovid it will arrive with an updated remote control that will function the same as the original.

I have an old VCR that no longer works, can I have it repaired?

Years gone by there used to be a Television and Video repair shop in every town or village, unfortunately many of these have now closed.

If you want assistance with a VCR you already own, please call Electrovid on 01744 322 694; one of the trained technicians will discuss if your fault is economically repairable if not replacement Video Recorders start from as little as £39.90.

BREAST SCREENING

Saves lives through detecting cancer early The National Breast Screening Programme invites all women between 50 and their 71st birthday for a mammogram, every 3 years. Women from each GP practice are invited in turn and all women that are registered with a GP will receive an invitation.

Things to Know about having a Mammogram 1. What is a mammogram?

A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that’s used to find breast changes in the breast tissue that could be due to cancer. It spots cancers that are too small to see or feel. Early detection saves Lives.

2. How do I get a mammogram?

The national breast screening programme invites all women between 50-70 every 3 years for breast screening. Each GP practice is screened in turn and all women that are registered with a GP will receive an invitation through the post.

3. What happens next…?..

If you choose to have your mammogram please come along to your appointment.Your appointment will either be at our base unit at The Thomas Linacre Centre or on our mobile unit which visits 11 different locations throughout East Lancashire. If your appointment is not on a convenient day or time please ring our breast screening office on 01942 774713 and we will change it for you.

4. What do I wear?

It’s always easier to wear a two piece outfit because you will need to remove your top and bra. Please do not apply deodorant or talcum powder as this can affect the quality of the mammogram.

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5. What to expect Here at South Lancashire breast screening your mammogram is always done by a female mammographer. Each breast is compressed for a few seconds while an x-ray is taken. This compression can be uncomfortable but is needed to provide a clear image. The mammogram takes about 5 minutes and could save your life.

6. Getting your results……

You should receive your results in the post within 2 weeks of having your mammogram.

7. What next….?

Most women will have a normal result and will be invited back again in 3 years for their routine mammogram. In-between mammograms you should be breast aware and check your breasts regularly. If you notice any changes or are suffering from any signs or symptoms you should contact your GP.

South Lancashire Breast Screening Unit Thomas Linacre Centre, Parsons Walk, Wigan WN1 1RU

01942 774713 BSUappointments@wwl.nhs.uk

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QUALITY DENTURES MEAN

A QUALITY LIFESTYLE THE IMPORTANCE OF DENTURES

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he eyes, nose and teeth are the focal points of every face; they give the first impressions of your personality.

Natural teeth grow in proportion and in harmony with your facial features and your dentures should be made accordingly.

Your teeth, or your dentures, have many important functions: to support your facial muscles, to help formulate your speech, and most importantly to chew your food and start the digestive process.

It is very important to chew food properly, as poorly chewed food will take longer to digest, especially for the elderly who could risk problems in the digestive system.

CHOICE OF DENTURES There are four main quality standards in denture materials.

The denture base (gum coloured on which the denture teeth sit).

• Standard Quality • High Impact Acrylics (much stronger)

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• Injection Pressure Formed (Premium Denture Base) • Metal Denture

THE DENTURE TEETH A range of quality teeth are available.

Of course, the materials alone will not make a good denture. In the hands of a skilful and experienced Clinical Dental Technician the best results are achieved.

DENTURES NEED REGULAR SERVICING Dentures are in constant use almost 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are also in a pretty hostile environment in the mouth, being attacked by strong acid, bacteria, hot, cold and spicy food. Denture material absorbs liquids and food odour.

Daily cleaning is essential. Due to constant bone resorbtion dentures will become loose sooner or later.

Loose dentures will increase damage to the gums and bone structure, and increase the risk of breakage. Have them re-lined as soon as possible to get a good fit. It only takes a day or two.

Have your dentures inspected by a Clinical Dental Technician at least every two years, or more frequently if necessary.

YOUR DENTURES NEED ATTENTION 1. When they become loose.

2. When teeth or denture base discolours.

3. When tooth surfaces become flat.

4. When denture base does not fit around natural teeth (in partial dentures).

5. When you develop deep lines around your mouth.

6. When your chin sticks out, and the corners of your lips are constantly wet, developing sores.

7. When you stop smiling and feel embarrassed.

IF YOUR DENTURES BREAK Don’t try to repair them with glue. It may mean they then couldn’t be repaired correctly by a Dental Technician.

MY DENTURES HAVE BECOME LOOSE! This is easily remedied by a procedure know as Re-lining. A new layer of Denture base is

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added to your existing Denture, improving the fit and restoring confidence.

Relines can be carried out within the same day by prior arrangement.

DENTURES WITH WORN DOWN TEETH Teeth excessively worn, require a new set of dentures.

DENTURES ON IMPLANTS This type of Denture is constructed in conjunction with the Dental Implant Surgeon. This is a very good procedure when the patient has limited control and retention of their Dentures. The finished Dentures ‘click’ into position offering the ultimate in Denture Retention.

MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS IN FACIAL FEATURES Padding dentures to reduce lines and fill up sunken cheeks will require a new set of dentures. It is advisable to have a new set of dentures made every 5 to 10 years.

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SHOULD I HAVE A SPARE SET OF DENTURES MADE?

At the same time we have to use our technical expertise in order to make the denture stable and functional. Denture construction is more art than science.

Yes, it is very important to have a spare set of dentures for emergencies in case of breakage. Remember to take your spare set on holiday with you, just in case you have a problem whilst away. Keep them in your toiletry bag.

WHAT IS A CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIAN?

DIFFICULTIES IN CONSTRUCTING A GOOD SET OF DENTURES Constructing a functional and aesthetically pleasing set of dentures is one of the most difficult task in dentistry. We are not only replacing lost teeth, but also lost tissue matter and bone. In other words, we have to re-create your facial features as they were before the loss of your natural teeth.

In most cases we do not know what your teeth looked like, what size they were or what position they were in originally. We have a few indications but mostly we have to rely on our visual and artistic judgement.

Professional Clinical Dental Technicians are members of the Dental Health Care Team. They have undergone specific training and education in the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a removable appliance service directly to the community.

Equipped with solid technical training as a Dental Technician - plus post-technician training in sciences, clinical skills, and interpersonal skills - the Clinical Dental Technician can design, create, construct and modify (repair and rebase) removable appliances to ensure optimal fit, maximum comfort and general well-being of patients.

These skills enable the Clinical Dental Technician, whilst remaining a member of the Dental Health Care Team, to work independently of other Dental Health Care providers. If you have any natural teeth or implants we will work in conjunction with a dentist.

LEYLAND DENTURE CENTRE for your next quality denture

• Qualified Clinical Dental Technicians • New Dentures and Relines • Dental Repairs • Free Consultations

NEW DENTURES MADE AT THE CLINIC

PREVIOUS DENTURES

Contact us at:

01772 623 623

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You’ll notice that they’ll become increasingly frail at this point, showing difficulty in walking and eventually they’ll be confined to a bed or wheelchair.

Other symptoms are: • Difficulty in eating and swallowing • Considerable difference in weight, some people may lose weight and others may eat too much • Loss of their bladder control and sometimes their bowels • Loss of speech, repeating a few words or crying out from time to time

LEARNING ABOUT DEMENTIA Each person experiences dementia differently so it’s helpful to sort the condition into stages to help detect the symptoms earlier.

This will let you know whether you need to look for care and support for a loved one.

Dementia is a progressive illness affecting a person’s mental capacity, their memory and communication will gradually decline and will require support to carry out daily living routines.

STAGES OF DEMENTIA EARLY STAGE The early stages of dementia are very minor changes in a person’s behaviour and can often be mistaken for normal ageing attributes.

Loss of memory for most recent events is an early sign that someone may have dementia.

Be on the lookout for these signs: • The person becomes slower at understanding new ideas • They repeat themselves • They lose interest in other people and activities • They blame others for taking their misplaced stuff • They’re forgetful about recent events or conversations • They find it hard to make decisions • They’re unwilling to try out new things In these situations it’s tempting to support them to help them cope, but in order to retain their independence and self-esteem, they should have the chance to do activities 28

for themselves, with a little support if necessary They’re likely to become agitated and distressed in this condition, so be ready to provide emotional support and reassurance to boost their confidence.

MIDDLE STAGE As dementia progresses, the changes in the person become more noticeable. They need support to help manage their daily living, with frequent reminders to eat, use the toilet, wash and dress. Being forgetful of people’s names and repeating the same phrase several times are signs of decline in their memory.

During the Middle stage they may lose their confidence and become clingy.

You may also notice some other signs, be careful of: •

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Confusion about where they are and becoming lost after walking off Waking up at night because they’re mixing up night and day Putting themselves and others at risk - by forgetting to light the gas on the cooker for example Hallucinations and difficulty in perceiving events

LATE STAGE During this time, they’ll be totally dependent on others to help care for them. Their loss of memory will become paramount, being unable to recognise objects, surroundings and their closest friends and family members.

SUPPORT TO STAY IN YOUR OWN HOME If you want to live as independently as possible, you may need support to stay in your own home. The health and social care trust in your area can provide services to help you.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ASSESSMENTS A range of support is available. For example, you might need help with cleaning, or you may find it useful if you had a bath rail fitted.

You may be entitled to financial help to maintain your own home. To find out what sort of help you could get, your local trust will assess your health and social care needs.

It is important to tell the health and social care trust what will make your everyday life easier.

You may also be entitled to ‘direct payments’.

These are trust payments available for anyone who has been assessed as needing social care, and who would like to buy services instead of receiving the trust’s services. For example, direct payments could be used to pay a home help.

CARE IN YOUR OWN HOME Care in your own home is offered to people who require help with personal care like washing or dressing, or help with other daily domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or help in managing finances.

DIRECT PAYMENTS ARRANGING YOUR OWN CARE AND SERVICES Direct payments are local Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust payments for people who have been assessed as needing help from social services, and who would like to arrange and pay for their own care and

support services instead of receiving them directly from the local trust.

A person must be able to give their consent to receiving direct payments and be able to manage them even if they need help to do this on a day-to-day basis.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? If you already receive social services Your local trust is obliged to offer you the option of direct payments in place of the services you currently receive. There are some limited circumstances where you are not given this choice and your local trust will be able to tell you about these.

If you’re not receiving social services To get direct payments you’ll need to contact your local trust to ask them to assess your needs. Direct payments are normally available if you: • •

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have a disability and are aged 16 or over are a carer aged 16 or over, including people with parental responsibility for a child with disabilities are an older person

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Understand that caring for a person with AD can have physical, emotional and financial costs.

The demands of day to day care, changing family roles, and difficult decisions about placement in a care facility can be hard to handle.

Offer support, information and a listening ear.

• Becoming well informed is really important.

• Help them develop their own coping strategy with a strong network of family and friends WHAT IS LIVE-IN CARE? Live-in care is transforming the quality of lives.

When you reach a time in your life when you need some extra support, having someone in the home full time, helping you to live well and live independently.

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS. We are transforming elderly care across Lancashire. Promedica24 is offering live-in care as a genuinely affordable alternative to residential care without compromising on quality and safety.

Our live-in carer service provides that extra support essential to living better, maintaining independence, with genuine companionship and peace of mind for loved ones. All without having to leave the comfort of your own home. And we offer a bespoke choice of care packages to suit your individual needs.

WHY PROMEDICA24?

In a matter of years we have become the fastest growing livein care provider in the UK. Our knowledge, experience, and understanding of the unique benefits of live-in care has enabled our clients to live happier more independent lives.

YOUR LIVE-IN CARER COMPANION As we have a large pool or trained carers we can select the right person that is a good match for lifestyle, personality as well as care needs. After all it’s not just about care is it ?

Live-in care and companionship An affordable alternative to a Residential Care Home Continue to live well and independently in your own home Affordable, high quality, 1-2-1 care and 24/7 support Specialist support - dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke, respite

CALL OUR TEAM ON:

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