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STOCKPORT, TRAFFORD & CHESHIRE SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 2013 EDITION 39

Cliff ’s Still Reelin’ and a-Rockin’ Hairy Bikers

Grills & Roasts

THE LOCAL MAGAZINE FOR THE OVER 50s

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Outstanding care in a magnificent setting Vibrant village centre - Belong

villages offer a range of amenities including bistro, hair and beauty salon, exercise studio, internet café and function rooms.

Expert nursing and dementia care - 24 hour care is delivered in

Visit your nearest Belong village to experience a radically different model of both housing and care.

family sized households by trained and qualified staff.

Actively chosen by older people who want the best for their lives, Belong’s award winning villages enable an active and independent lifestyle, while also being designed to support the needs of the most frail.

An award winning model • UK’s Healthcare Design Champion Building Better Healthcare Awards 2011

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• Dementia Carer of the Year National Care Awards 2011

• Best Elderly Care Design Award Design & Health International Awards 2010

• Lifetime Achievement Award in Dementia Care UK Dementia Congress 2010

• Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work 2010 • Bronze in Elderly Accommodation Council Awards 2010

Locations in Crewe, Macclesfield, Atherton and Wigan.

Your life, your pace, your way.

Supporting you in your own home - Belong also has a registered domiciliary care service, providing flexible, expert support to people in the community.

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Belong sets the standard in dementia care Belong villages are operated by the CLS Care Services Group – a not-for-profit organisation with over thirty years’ experience in delivering outstanding care.

Its villages offer a purpose-built environment based on leading edge design to meet the needs of older people, particularly those with dementia. Belong villages are attracting national attention for their success in delivering a radically different model of both housing and care. For one, they have been designed around the needs of the very frail, typically 85 plus, sector of the population.

Embracing the community

From independent living to complex nursing care

Moreover, Belong’s support services are not restricted to those living within the village. Members of the community can be supported in their own home through the organisation’s registered domiciliary service, Belong at Home, or invited into the village to take advantage of Belong ‘Experience Days’ – a refreshing alternative to traditional day care.

Chief Executive, Nick Dykes, explains: “There are plenty of retirement villages out there for people over 55 who are able to lead reasonably active lives, but far fewer services designed for the growing population of frail older people.

“We had successfully pioneered a new ‘household’ model of care in our traditional care homes, but could not take this as far as we wanted because of the limitations of older buildings. In Belong, we were given a blank sheet of paper and were able to create mixed village communities that, for the first time, are able to accommodate the full spectrum of people’s needs.”

Residents can choose to live independently in village apartments, or enjoy a high level of support in the households. Even then, the level of support varies according to residents’ needs, from residential, through nursing to high dependency dementia care. The idea behind this is that villages should offer a home for life, with flexibility for residents to access different services should their needs change.

Leading edge design The design of the villages takes the lead from the needs of older people who live in them. Smaller households of around a dozen residents mean a family atmosphere can be created, and that residents are well understood and known to their carers.

Beyond this, strong links to other organisations have seen the village bring together a wide cross-section of the community, from toddler and baby groups through school teachers to memory clinics, creating a true sense of village life and, with it, opportunities for interaction with people of different ages and backgrounds.

Nick Dykes affirms the importance of this aspect. “One of the criticisms commonly levelled at retirement village type communities is that they are very insular. What we have been able to achieve in Belong is a more outward looking facility that has succeeded in bringing people in from the local community, whether just for a coffee or to join in activities on offer. Residents are equally flexible in the extent they choose to join in village life. Indeed, privacy and dignity are frequently cited amongst the best aspects of life in one of our villages.”

Responsible finances Behind the scenes, the CLS Group runs its operation on a financially sound but also ethical business model, generating the surplus that is required to ensure stability and security for residents. As a not for profit organisation, any surplus is reinvested into its services, people and facilities rather than benefiting private shareholders.

In particular, the open plan layout of these households supports easy orientation and ensures support workers are always visible to offer assistance in an unobtrusive way.

Residents have secure access to the outdoors from each household and can move freely in and out. At the same time, security is maintained between the households and village centre to ensure privacy within people’s own ‘homes’.

Crewe • Macclesfield • Atherton • Wigan • Warrington (opening Summer 2014)

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Still Reelin’ and a Rockin’ 22-23 Perfect Home & Space ...

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TWITTERING ON Talk your way out of a jam!

It is a source of great concern to me that the Germans are already working on the next generation of cars which are going to “talk” to each other, see round corners and see through lorries.

For someone who can remember starting a Morris 1000 with a crank handle this is a worry. I remember headlight dip switches on the floor, adhesive heated rear windows, trafficators which popped out to say which way you were going and tyre chains. If you could read a number plate at the prescribed distance, avoid ploughing into too many pedestrians, do a three point turn in a space the size of a football pitch and recite the Highway Code you passed your test. Now the blasted car is going to talk to me? I don’t want one!

I have enough problems with a sat nav trying to chuck me in the river somewhere off the M6 without the car talking to me as well, I normally have sufficient coping with my wife. Vehicles equipped with “car-to-x” technology, should warn of hazards far beyond the vision of the driver including traffic jams further along a motorway or a vehicle making an emergency stop up ahead.

The organisation behind the technology is Frankfurt-based Safe Intelligent Mobility Testfield (Sim TD), a consortium of vehicle manufacturers with factories in Germany.

Mercedes Benz-maker Daimler is leading the project and BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford and Opel are also involved.

They have already held the world’s largest field test of car-to-car communication around Sim TD’s home city: 500 drivers signed up to test the tech and clocked up a total of 1.7 million km (1.1 million miles).

Sim TD says you can expect to see the first talking cars on the road in 2015. That’s it for me. The first time any vehicle speaks to me I’m hanging up the keys and buying a bike.

It’s ridiculous. Imagine you’re tootling down the High Street and suddenly the car announces that someone has done an emergency stop three miles away so be careful. Too much information.

And how are the ladies going to cope? It’s not so many years since the fairer sex were hanging their handbags on the choke handle, so what’s going to happen when the flipping dashboard starts talking? I see trouble and consternation, and there’s worse to come. Audi is testing other mechanisms, including a vibrating steering wheel and force feedback pedals - a pedal which pushes back or vibrates when the driver tries to accelerate.

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“That will get the driver’s attention,” says Robert Manz, an Audi developer. Oh it will Robert, I guarantee it. Why do we need a vibrating steering wheel? I have a picture of obeying my sat nav by taking the next left and suddenly the steering wheel vibrates and as I press the brake it presses back at me. I’m not going to be pleased and neither is the bus driver coming towards me as I career onto the other side of the road.

Interactive traffic signs and traffic lights equipped with sensors will also talk to each other and swap information with cars in the area. Oh will they? That’ll be fun, you’ve just pulled away on green and the traffic light leans forward and announces 3p a litre off at the local supermarket and, in fear, you lurch into the path of another oncoming vehicle which will now be able to shout pre-programmed obscenities at you, flash its own headlights and take a picture at the same time!

There will be tears before bedtime. I have arranged for machine guns to be fitted under my front bumper, an ejector seat and a wide screen TV where the windscreen used to be because it is obvious I will no longer have to look where I am going, the blasted car will do it for me.

Bollards And while we’re on the subject I had a chuckle at this story.

A man had to be rescued by a policeman after his head became wedged inside a traffic bollard for two hours.

The unfortunate chap was unable to free himself after putting the cone on his head while joking with friends in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

John Waterman, who captured the incident on his mobile phone, said: “I came out of Burger King and this man had the bollard stuck on his head.

“I had seen him walking with it on top of his head five minutes earlier, but now it was pulled right down.”

“No one was helping him because they thought he was just messing around.”

Eventually, a police officer and passer-by managed to free the man, who was applauded by a crowd of onlookers. Did anyone think to ask him how his head got there in the first place?

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WINE AND WALKING IN FRANCE

By Tina James, Managing Director, Headwater Holidays.

If you go walking in France it is only a matter of time before you happen across a vineyard. And while the New World upstarts may well have flooded your local supermarket with gallons of very drinkable – and well-priced – wines, nothing quite matches up to sipping your beverage of choice in the very vineyards where the grapes were grown.

And that is exactly what you can do in numerous locations in France, from Champagne to Provence, Bordeaux to Alsace, you will be very well catered for irrespective of your preferred tipple.

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Two of the most fascinating and rewarding wine regions to visit when exploring France on foot are the Loire and Burgundy.

The regions sit side by side in the middle of the country, and while both are best renowned for their world-famous white wines (Chablis in Burgundy, Sancerre in the Loire) there are some excellent reds and rosés produced in both areas. When going on a walking holiday to Burgundy you will be able to visit some of the many smallholder vineyards that are easy to miss if driving. Passed down through the generations, some of the vineyards in the region date back almost two thousand years.

The vineyards of Burgundy cover an area exceeding 25,000 hectares and there are 99 appellations d’origine controlee split between the five main areas of production

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in the region: Chablis/ Auxerrois in Yonne, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune in Côte-d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais in Saône et Loire. But aside from the wine itself there are numerous walking routes that allow visitors to enjoy some of the most enchanting countryside France has to offer. Poppies carpet the landscape and gently rolling fields of wheat and wooded hills separate the quaint riverside villages and the numerous gastronomic and grape-related delights that reside within.

compared to some of the more prestigious – but prohibitively expensive – options from the top end of the Bordeaux wine spectrum. Like in Burgundy, there are very many vineyards of the Loire Valley which you can visit, often to stroll around the grounds and get in amongst the vines themselves, but always to sample – and perhaps purchase – the wines produced there.

Of course, there is plenty more to the Loire Valley than just the wine. While you can’t go far in France without finding a vineyard, For real aficionados of you can’t hang around two-footed travel, taking the Loire region for long Villandry Castle, Loire Valley in a section of the famous without finding one of the – and very well-trodden – many châteaux for which pilgrims’ path to Santiago the region is famous. From di Compostella, the purported resting place of the mortal the refined architecture of the Château de Cheverny to the remains of the apostle St James, is worth the effort. The magnificence of the Château de Serrant, there are literally UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vézelay, meanwhile, hundreds of the castles, stately homes and palaces which marks the starting points of journeys in the other direction: reside under the umbrella of châteaux. Many also have the 12th Century basilica was used as the launching point their architectural splendour mirrored in the gardens in for two Crusades. With the beauty and charm of the which they are set, with plenty of scope to amble away the mediaeval city of Auxerre offering an excellent starting afternoons in some of the grandest and most intriguing point for a trip to the region, it makes a great contrast from botanical collections in the whole of France, if not Europe. the rusticity of the surrounding area, with some top-class restaurants, all of which serve many of the region’s most So with walks that will stretch the legs rather than break drinkable and satisfying wines. the bones, undulating countryside pockmarked with pretty villages and dissected by meandering rivers, the Loire So switching attention to the neighbouring Loire Valley Valley is another great place to enjoy a walking holiday region, and some things are very similar: beautiful rolling where relaxation is the order of the day. As for the night? hills awash with flora and supporting a good variety of Well, that’s when the wine really comes into its own. birds and mammals; many small but intriguing towns and villages built aside picturesque rivers; and, almost going Silver Travel Advisor recommends without saying, a vast array of wines, many full of subtle Headwater Holidays for independent complexity.

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HOLIDAYING FOR LESS

GOING on holiday may seem like a fond dream for many when money seems to be stretched so tightly these days – but don’t give up on this particular dream because there are ways to holiday for less.

For many of us, holidays are an excellent way to de-stress, relax and rejuvenate ourselves and our lives so they’re actually an excellent investment in our wellbeing.

The first rule of getting the best value from your planned holiday, home or abroad, always used to be to either book early or book late.

However, travel expert Carol Allenby Carr from Travel Counsellors who has 18 years in the industry, says that although travellers often used to get better prices by booking a late deal the situation has changed. “Nowadays, with lots of tour operators and airlines penalising customers who leave it until the last minute by putting on late booking charges, the advice is definitely to book early,” she stated.

Carol also advises avoiding travelling at peak periods, like school holidays, if you can as prices are much higher. If you really have to go then as you’ve got school-age children or you work in education “then it’s more important than ever to book earlier, probably up to 11 months in advance when the airlines first release their prices,” she added.

“Watch out for hidden charges on your flights on areas like luggage, meals on the plane and even choosing where you want to sit. These all cost extra so think things through. Do you need 20kg of luggage or could you make do with less?

The same applies to pre-booked seats. Is it worth paying around £20 each to get seats together booked beforehand when, if you turn up at the airport in good time, you should be able to be seated together anyway?”

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And don’t under-estimate the weight of your luggage, stated Carol, as paying for 15kg and then turning up at the airport with 20kg will incur a charge, sometimes quite a heavy one.

Put together a packing list and try to travel light – you’ll be amazed how little you really need if the weather’s hot!

The poor performance of the euro in Europe over the last few years has made eating out more expensive in many countries, too. “As a result I’ve seen a big increase in the numbers of people booking all-inclusive holidays where basically everything like food and drinks is included,” said Carol.

“This is especially popular with families as we all know what it’s like taking children on holiday – they want drinks, ice creams etc and before you know you’ve spent a small fortune.”

Some countries are generally better value than others. “You get more for your money in places like Turkey and Bulgaria and for those who want to travel further afield, Thailand and Goa are good choices,” said Carol.

And don’t discount cruising, either. Sarah Ebden, who has wide experience helping clients enjoy cruises of all types and price ranges, says that early booking discounts are valuable. “Cruise fees are at their lowest when first on sale,” she explained. “Some luxury cruise lines even increase their fees as the sail date gets closer.”

Sarah advises looking out for promotional offers, and then grabbing them straight away. “You may not see them again as they’re rarely repeated,” she said.

Knowing the right time of year to look for discounts is always useful, too. Sarah points out that for cruises around Europe look for “specials” from late March through to April.

For the Caribbean, the bargains are in the Autumn, and for river cruises low season is March, April and October to December.

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“Sail from a UK port to save on air-fare”, stated Sarah.

“Go for ships that are not in the spotlight as they will be cheaper. For example, Norwegian has just launched the Breakaway, therefore its predecessor – the Epic – will now have lower fares.”

Look for promotions such as on board credit and reduced drinks’ packages “as drinks on board can be expensive,” she added.

Ships going back to their home port – or repositioning – may also offer great bargains on this single trip, so ask your cruise expert about this. Travel in a group and take advantage of group discounts, although not all cruiselines offer this. And the good news is that tell your travel agent if you’re over 55 as cruiselines often offer discounts to the over-55s.

Wherever you go on your holidays, plan your budget in advance. If your hotel is simply a place to sleep and store your luggage, opt for a cheaper hotel with less facilities.

Do some research on local restaurants in the area you’re visiting and track down ways to eat, sleep, drink and sightsee for less rather than just getting there and then looking for bargains.

If you’re really skint, consider house-sitting. This is when you register with an agency and can be asked to look after someone else’s home around the country – or elsewhere in the world – while they’re away. You may have to care for pets or look after the garden but there are plenty of opportunities for this free holiday. Register with organisations like Trusted House Sitters if this appeals.

Or, you could swap your home for someone else’s in a different part of the UK or abroad. Again, this dramatically cuts costs. Find out more from companies like Home For Exchange.

And, of course, to safeguard your money – and your health – it’s vital to take out the right kind of holiday insurance.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) reports that every year they come across examples of members of the public who have travelled uninsured and then run up substantial medical bills overseas.

“Travel insurance also provides essential cancellation cover should you fall ill or be made redundant before you travel, and covers for lost or stolen belongings and travel delays,” explained a spokesman.

“Insurance is not an optional extra but a travel essential.

Consumers who travel more than once a year, especially on the spur of the moment, should consider taking out an annual policy. For the over 50s there are specialist insurances available which will cover pre-existing medical conditions and which take a more holistic approach to the risk associated with this age group.”

CONTACTS: • Travellor Counsellor Carol Allenby Carr email carol.allenby-carr@travelcounsellors.com • Cruise Holidays Sarah Ebden email sebden@cruiseholidaysuk.co.uk • Trusted House Sitters go to www.trustedhousesitters.com • Home For Exchange go to www.homeforexchange.com • ABTA email abta@abta.co.uk

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Cliff’s still Reelin’ and a-Rockin’ Cliff usually spends Winter at his six bedroom villa in Barbados, surrounded by manicured gardens around an azure swimming pool.

When the Caribbean gets too hot it’s over to his vineyard retreat in Portugal. An enviable lifestyle that he can enjoy every day of the year, but he chose June 2013 to embark on a Summer tour unlike any other, performing his best loved songs against a backdrop of England’s most beautiful castles and stately homes before flying off to continue his tour in Israel.

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INTERVIEW

Just prior to the tour we decided to ask Cliff some questions about his lifestyle as the Peter Pan of Pop...

Looking forward to your new tour – Midsummer Nights – Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’ -great title, how many nights are you performing?

Me too. Having performed the “Reelin’ and A-Rockin’” show “down under” I can’t wait to get started again.

Fingers crossed, that we have a great Summer, we certainly deserve one!!l. I will be performing eight nights from Saturday June 1st and I will be singing at some of the most stunning sites in England on this tour including, Harewood House, Blickling Estate, Warwick Castle and Powderham Castle and finishing up at Hampton Court Palace. I know it is going to be great fun and hope you can join me and my ‘gang’.

Although you are enviably fit and slim are you worried about the toll this show will take on your body? (Probably not you are the most enthusiastic of performers and always seem to be enjoying yourself and giving your best).

When you get older, performing does take more of a toll on your body. However, I make sure I train before I tour so my body is ready for any physical excursion.

I tend to keep fit all year round so it’s not so much of a shock to my body when I do go on tour. I try to play tennis around three times a week. However, I do leave bigger gaps between my tours these days.

Have you ever wanted to do something else to earn your living?

No, never. Ever since that day I first heard Elvis, I wanted to sing, and I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. I’m sure that if I hadn’t become a performer, I would have got myself into the industry somehow, be it producing or song writing.

What are your top 5 desert island discs?

I would have to take “Heart break hotel “by Elvis, “You got my letter” by Boz Scaggs . Any track from Hank Marvin’s “Django’s Castle”CD. “I honestly love you” by Olivia Newton-John and “Johnny B Goode” by Chuck Berry.

Who do you think are the best acts today who will stand the test of time?

There are some very successful singers out there.

Adele, Rhianna & One Direction. I’ve heard some impressive stuff on the radio but too often nobody tells you who they are, so I don’t know their names. Our business has changed so much that in terms of “who will stand the test of time” well, I guess only time will tell !!!

How would you spend your time if you were free from commitments for a full day?

If I was free from commitments for a full day, I would definitely play some tennis, watch a movie and then get with some friends and have a curry dinner.

What words of wisdom would you give to a young singer?

I would give them the same advice that my father gave me. When I was getting serious about singing, my father told me that if I didn’t make it, there was still a life to be lived. Then, when I recorded Move It, he asked me: “Do you really want this? If you do then give it your all and give it all the time.” This is true for any career that you want to pursue, if you want to do it then give it your all.

How often do you get together with your family?

I try to get together with family as often as I can.

When I’m on the road performing, I don’t really have much time to myself to get to see family or friends. So whenever I have a break I try to see family and close friends. As I have homes in Barbados and Portugal they love to come out and visit and of course it’s a holiday for them.

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SEP 9 TO SAT 14 SEPTEMBER The Man, The Music, The Legend …

BUDDY

Seen by over 22 million people worldwide, this sensational multiaward winning West End show returns to Buxton Opera House!

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

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

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

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?

SUN 15 SEPTEMBER Ballet Theatre UK presents

FRENCH CAN CAN

Following the footsteps of the worldfamous Moulin Rouge and Follies Bergere, this is a critically acclaimed spectacular that celebrates the elegance of Paris.

FRI 20 & SAT 21 SEPTEMBER London Classic Theatre presents

BETRAYAL

Harold Pinter’s ruthless exploration of the human heart. Enthralling and provocatively layered.

WED 25 SEPTEMBER

THE DRIFTERS

2013 marks the 60th anniversary of The Drifters and in celebration they present The Diamond Dynasty Tour.

THURS 26 SEPTEMBER

THE STONES

The greatest tribute band in the world bring to the stage all the energy and excitement of a live Rolling Stones concert.

FRI 27 & SAT 28 SEPTEMBER Rumpus Theatre Company presents

THE RIPPER FILES

A spine-tingling new whodunit based on the world’s most famous case. Starring Mark Homer.

SUN 29 SEPTEMBER

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TENORS UN LIMITED – THE RAT PACK OF OPERA A beautiful evening of soaring melody and stunning vocal harmony.

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MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK

This remarkable pairing played an important part in the shake-up of British folk music in the mid to late 60s.

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THURS 3 TO SAT 5 OCTOBER The John Godber Company & Theatre Royal Wakefield presents

TEECHERS

A biting, witty modern comedy from John Godber.

MON 7 OCTOBER Moscow Ballet – La Classique presents

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous music fills the air in this magnificent performance.

TUES 8 OCTOBER

LES MCKEOWN & THE BAY CITY ROLLERS

Re-live those heady 70s days in this return show.

WED 9 OCTOBER Cutting the Strings presents

CISSIE & ADA

The immortal comic characters created by the late, great Les Dawson stage for the first time in this hilarious new play.

THURS 10 OCTOBER Opera & Ballet International presents

FRI 25 & SAT 26 OCTOBER

READY, STEADY, COOK LIVE!

One of Britain’s most successful TV cookery shows on its first ever live theatre tour.

THURS 31 OCTOBER The Radio Theatre Company presents

THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY RADIO SHOW LIVE!

Packed with laughter, really wild sound effects, HD projections and drinks with silly names.

MON 4 & TUES 5 NOVEMBER

THE THREE PHANTOMS

A gala evening of musical theatre performed by three established and respected West End stars.

FRI 8 & SAT 9 NOVEMBER English Touring Opera presents

THE CORONATION OF POPPEA & AGRIPPINA

ETO’s new season features operas written for Venice by composers of musical genius and theatricality.

MON 11 NOVEMBER

BILL WYMAN & THE RHYTHM KINGS

AIDA

Former Rolling Stones bassist leads a group of virtuoso musicians in a show imbued with absolute quality.

TUES 22 OCTOBER

THURS 14 NOVEMBER An evening with

Directed by Ellen Kent, a new production of the grandest of all operas.

ESSENCE OF IRELAND

A story of love, joy, happiness and heartache told through music, song and dance.

WED 23 OCTOBER The Reduced Shakespeare Company in

THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE (abridged) (revised) Fast paced romp through all the Bard’s 37 plays in just 97 minutes.

SIR ROGER MOORE

The legendary film star chats with biographer Gareth Owen about his astonishing life and career.

MON 18 TO SAT 23 NOVEMBER Agatha Christie’s

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The longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre on tour for the first time.

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Keeping Ageing at Bay

WE long ago seem to have decided against growing old gracefully and opted to do whatever we can to keep ageing at bay.

Fortunately, there are plenty of things we can do to help ourselves, whether or not we want to resort to cosmetic surgery. In fairness, the cosmetic surgery industry in this country is generally of a very high standard. But, as in anything where you are dealing with your health and investing large amounts of money, it’s worth checking out your private clinic or hospital of choice and comparing both costs and reputations with others.

Eyebag removal, facelifts, cheek and chin implants, tummy tucks, arm lifts and thigh lifts are now all relatively common procedures – although they are all still surgery and require proper consideration and investigation beforehand.

However, there are less drastic options we can undergo that don’t involve the scalpel but can still improve our appearance. First, though, it’s worth ensuring that you’ve explored all that Mother Nature has to offer - along with your active co-operation.

Exercise can also ensure our joints and muscles stay supple, which is a great aid to youthful vitality as well as improving the shape we’re in. Regular walking in the fresh air can give an outdoorsy look that’s attractive at any age, and the enjoyment of an activity that allows us to relax our faces and bodies can also hold back the years.

Having an attractive smile is surprisingly ante-ageing. In fact, your smile is very important in this ageing battle as an unattractive smile can positively age you far more than skin can in most cases.

Missing teeth, very crooked teeth, poor gum health or very discoloured teeth or fillings will obviously not add up to a pleasant smile. Paradoxically, crowns and dentures with teeth that are too white, too straight and too uniform can also make a person look older than their years.

The key is for a natural smile of healthy-looking teeth and gums that enhances and suits your face. Clever dentists can carefully add well-matched filling material to the tips of worn lower teeth these days. And it’s also easier now to get rid of a denture with fixed teeth or by fixing or stabilising a denture with implants – all of which can be a massive boost to confidence.

If you’re looking for beauty procedures with natural-looking results, try these ideas:

A healthy diet is vital for glowing skin and hair, and it’s important to keep your weight within a reasonable level, too.

If you’re not sure whether you’re overweight or underweight, ask your doctor and take his or her advice.

Anti-wrinkle injections – These involve injecting botulinum toxin type A (the most famous brand being Botox) into facial muscles. This can actually prevent muscle action so effectively reduce frown-lines, furrowing of the forehead and wrinkles around the eyes. When this is carried out well by skilled practitioners, it not only means less wrinkles but a less tired, more relaxed look – like you’ve just been on a lovely holiday!

Plenty of fruit and vegetables, in particular, are good for health along with a certain amount of protein in meat, fish or pulses. If you’re on a specific diet – for health or other reasons – you may need a vitamin supplement to ensure you keep well and look and feel good. Consulting a nutritionist or asking your GP’s advice are good starting points here.

Dermal fillers – A major problem as we get older is the loss of volume, indeed loss of fat, in the face. Fillers are designed to be used in the face to plump up targeted areas and lines such as the naso-labial folds and the marionette lines around the nose and mouth. They are also great for correcting the turned-down mouth that can sometimes come with age.

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Temporary fillers are also an effective and popular way of filling folds and lines, and for defining and augmenting lips.

sciatica and disc problems but with thyroid, obesity, blood pressure, cholesterol, ME and fibromyalgia.”

If injections are complete anathema to you, think about the many treatments that the beauty industry can now offer.

Facial treatments generally, though, tend to work best on a well-cared for skin so it’s important to keep skin well hydrated inside and out.

Andrew and his team understand that medication only deals with the effects of underlying problems and doesn’t get to the cause. The nervous system controls every bodily function and to be fully healthy it needs to work without interference.

Andrew believes that the western lifestyle and poor posture has a negative effect on brain and nerve function. By analysing these stresses through specific muscle testing using this NASA technology, Andrew can tell where the brain to body communication is being choked.

Keeping to well-known beauty product names may well help here as you may know better what your skin reaction will be.

One typically famous brand offered in some salons is Guinot, and one of their most popular treatments comes from the Hydradermie range.

The Hydradermie deep cleansing facial is, apparently, much beloved by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Coleen Rooney. This involves deep-cleansing the skin, and it also stimulates cellular renewal. The benefits are particularly felt by those with dry skin, and it also reduces the sebum level in oily skin.

The Hydradermie Lift is a machine-based facial using cuttingedge technology to treat both the skin and the facial muscles for an immediate “lifting” effect. Designed for skin that shows signs of loss of elasticity, it targets areas where fine lines are most evident – around the eyes, mouth and nose and across the forehead. It also “lifts” and firms the cheeks, jawline and neck.

Liftosome Facial – This facial treatment has been specially developed to treat the problems associated with mature skin including lack of skin tone and loss of radiance. With age or fatigue, we notice a slackening and loss of firmness of the skin, especially in the cheeks, chin and neck. This is largely caused by the deterioration of the elastic fibres of the dermis.

The skin loses density and becomes dehydrated, resulting in dryness, wrinkling and slackening.

The treatment consists of three phases: the vitamin-enriched serum, the thermal treatment mask and the firming massage.

The facial finishes with the application of moisturisers to the face, neck and eye area.

Stresses, or imbalance, from physical problems (strains and injuries), chemical imbalances (diet and nutrition) and emotional trauma are the three factors that impede communication between brain and body. Chiropractic Wellness considers them all as they aim to improve patients’ total wellbeing, not just an isolated injury or problem.

The painless computerized scans, free from radiation and needles, are suitable for all family members from new born babies to the very elderly.

The broad approach combining nutritional advice, exercise and massage with specific Chiropractic adjustments, can help alleviate symptoms and allow the body to heal itself.

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Do you feel stressed and tired all the time? Has your GP told you to rest and give it time? Perhaps your ailment has been put down to age. Worst of all, you might have been told nothing can be done to ease your pain and you’re simply going to have to live with it.

However, a leading South Manchester chiropractor has brought groundbreaking technology used by world class athletes to his practice on Didsbury Road. Andrew Jackson from Stockport Chiropractic Clinic said: “Don’t we want our bodies to function the best they can? I am very excited to be bringing this technology to my patients. We’ve already had amazing success, not only with spinal problems, backache,

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The average age of a typical domestic solar panel customer is 60 plus, which may not be so surprising when one considers this is one of the highest disposable income groups. With mortgages paid off any retirement savings are earning a pittance in ISAs and other traditional forms of investments. The advent of SolarPV and the Government Feed-in-Tariff scheme has offered a safe investment vehicle that now yields far more than can be currently earned elsewhere, as well as a way of making fuel savings and doing your bit for the environment.

Of course the basic premise is that those looking for the benefits from generating their own electricity have capital to invest. The investment to install SolarPV panels will vary according to the size of system but a domestic one of 4kW (16 panels) will now be around £6195, or £5195 for 2.5kW (10 panels).

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IN PURSUIT OF THE PERFECT HOME AND SPACE

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PERFECT HOME AND SPACE Whether your house feels empty now the children have flown the nest, you have retired and want to make some changes to your home, or you feel your home no longer reflects your personality, Niki Schäfer, founder of interior design company Dwell-Being says we psychologically need different spaces to create our perfect home.

Schäfer explains: “Understanding and appreciating space in a home is essential. We need space to think clearly, we need space to cook a meal, we need space to breathe and get away from it all, we need head space, me space and we certainly need space for our shoes/ power tools! If the children have left home, the house which has been dominated by the family way of life for probably more than two decades can all of a sudden feel like a quiet shell particularly if the mother has been a ‘stay at home mum’. It can feel liberating but can also often feel lonely and empty and can involve quite a process of reflection and style rediscovery, before you can look at the house that will be with you for the next exciting chapter in your lives.

“Some of us plan on living beyond our 100th year and therefore 50 is really only half way through life so it can be a wonderful time for change! The house does perhaps in time need to reflect changes in current and forthcoming lifestyle though, especially if it is a large investment such as a new home build or complete refurbishment. I have a client who is designing a lift 22

into their home despite being very agile and healthy, but they know there will come a time for the lift rather than the stairs. Getting this balance right is key.

Understanding what your future holds is exciting but it needs to be practical too.

“Generally the plus 50’s know how much money they have. University fees are coming to an end and hopefully the children are earning their own income so the household finances start to look in much better shape if future investments have been catered for.

Their experience in life also means they know where to invest in longer term pieces like furniture to be inherited and where to have some short term fun such as with accessories.”

Schäfer stresses our homes have an impact on our health: “Your home environment is more than just four walls and a lick of paint. It can dictate how you feel.

It can boost your self-esteem; it can calm you down, or make you more productive. Our environment is so much more than the latest wallpaper or a stunning pair of curtains. How is your home space working for you - does it give you the breathing space you so desperately crave? Does it feel organised and efficient and equally comforting and secure? Does it reflect your personality and who you really are? If the answer is no to any of these questions, your home could be affecting your well-being.”

This subtle blend of psychology and interior design is what underpins Schäfer’s company, Dwell-Being, and has helped countless families and individuals to make their dream space a reality. Schäfer’s eclectic experience of living in over 100 homes, including the most unlikely of places such as a cheese cake factory in New York and a railway station in Scotland, makes her well qualified in creating space.

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Niki Schäfer’s seven steps create the three foundations to a home – the act of personal style, the science of family thinking and the discipline of house rules: 1) Outer Space - Understanding what home really

means to you is important. Where do you want to live?

What neighbourhood is right for you? What do you want your home to look like? What facilities and local resources do you need close by? All of this has to be thought through very carefully as you make those vital decisions about buying (or whether to stay in) your home.

2) Me Space - A home is a blank canvas for you to express your personality, your aspirations and also a safe place for your memories. Figuring out your own personal style isn’t as difficult as you might think and once you’ve worked it out it’s such a pleasure to shop for your home.

3) Head Space - Finding the time to design and decorate a home can be one of the most difficult hurdles to pass. We have so much to do and we juggle so much.

Working out why we are doing all the things we are doing (so much on autopilot!) and getting rid of what’s not really helping us can save a huge amount of time.

4) Thinking Space - We all think differently in the

home, even our children who we mould and love turn out to have very different ways of thinking. Thinking space is a space in the house that really needs to be understood if the home is to be harmonious.

5) Dream Space - Bedrooms have become such busy spaces, places where we work, sleep and keep entertained. This isn’t helping us in our stressful lives. A bedroom is a place to relax in and to recuperate at the end of the day; not to feel more stressed by. Design a space to dream in.

6) Breathing Space - We are spending so much time consumed by technology and screen time that we forget about the simple pleasures. Finding somewhere to sit quietly in our home and simply breathe is an invaluable space. Creating the habit of stopping for a moment or two with a drink, or maybe just to drink up the view, does our wellbeing the world of good. Have a space to stop rushing.

7) Heart Space - Designing a space in the heart of

the home – the kitchen, dining and family room is a way to ensure that our family communicates well. Creating a place where the family comes together every day, where they can share stories and feel supported is an undeniably important space in the house. This is more than physical space; this is the space we need to give to others, to hear what’s truly going on in their lives, not to simply pay lip-service to it.

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Schäfer concludes: “Harnessing the importance of each of our seven spaces and learning how to make them beautiful and appealing to everyone who uses them is an art and a science. After all, our environment is so much more than the colour of the walls and what furniture we choose. It’s only when we’re in an environment that’s perfectly suited to us, that we can truly be ourselves.”

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There are so many benefits to having a shower; it is refreshing, it is quick and for most of us it is easy. However that is not the case for everyone.

General difficulties include standing up whilst showering and getting in and out of the bath which could lead to a risk of slipping and possible injury.

With our shower cubicles, light weight sliding doors, fitted seats and low lip shower trays, we address all the main problems some people have.

Unique Wetroom Design Enjoy a Relaxing Bath Livsol have a full range of easy access baths in a variety of styles and sizes. If you find it hard getting in and out of your current bath tub, then this maybe the thing for you. Whether you want to sit or lay down, the British manufactured units will certainly meet the highest of expectations.

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In some cases, a wetroom is required to make bathing easy. With contemporary design and user-friendly facilities, Livsol can install the perfect wetroom meeting all your requirements.

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HOW TO LOVE FOOD AND LOSE WEIGHT

Grills & Roasts MEDITERRANEAN BEEF BURGERS Everyone loves a burger and you can still eat these when on a diet. Bulking the meat out with some grated onion and courgette makes the burger feel more generous with few extra calories, and you’ll find no one will notice the difference.

They’ll be too busy enjoying the succulent combination of beef, basil and mozzarella, all packed into crusty ciabatta.

SERVES 4 1 small courgette 1 medium onion 400g lean beef steak mince 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste or tomato purée 1 tsp sunflower oil 4 ciabatta rolls 100g reduced-fat (light) mozzarella, well drained and cut into 4 slices 2 large ripe vine tomatoes, sliced fresh basil leaves balsamic vinegar, for drizzling fine sea salt freshly ground black pepper

413 calories per portion

Trim the courgette and grate it coarsely on to a board, then tip it into a large mixing bolw. Peel the onion and grate it coarsely, then add this to the bowl with the courgette. Put the minced beef, garlic, oregano, basil and tomato paste or purée into the same bowl and season well with salt and pepper. Mix with clean hands until everything is thoroughly combined.

Divide the mince mixture into 4 evenly sized balls and flatten each into a patty shape about 2cm thick. Brush the oil over a large non- stick frying pan and place over a low heat. Fry the burgers gently for about 10 minutes or until nicely browned and cooked through, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Preheat the grill to its hottest setting.

While the burgers are cooking, cut the ciabatta rolls in half horizontally and place them on a grill pan, cut side up. Cook under the preheated grill until lightly toasted. Remove from the heat and take the bread off the tray and put it on to one side.

Place the hot burgers on the tray and top each one with a slice of mozzarella. Put the tray back under the grill from another 1-2 minutes or until the mozzarella has melted.

Put the bottom half of each roll on a plate and top with sliced tomatoes and basil leaves. Add a dribble of balsamic vinegar and some black pepper. Add a sizzling hot burger, top with the remaining bread and serve right away. Fantastic!

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SERVES 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 tsp sunflower oil, for greasing lime wedges, to serve CAJUN SPICE MIX 5 tsp ground cumin 4 tsp smoke paprika 2 tsp dried thyme 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp flaked sea salt potato wedges 3 medium potatoes (about 475g) 1 tsp sunflower oil 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp flaked sea salt freshly ground black pepper chive dip 203 calories per portion 381 calories per portion (with pitta)

100g low-fat natural yoghurt 2 tbsp finely chopped chive

284 calories per portion

CAJUN SPICED CHICKEN WITH POTATO WEDGES AND CHIVE DIP This recipe, with its raging Cajun spicy flavours, was inspired by the fab food we ate when we made our trip down the Mississippi. It’s a real treat but surprisingly low in fat, so you can enjoy a few - and we mean a few - potato wedges alongside.

Preheat the oven to 220oC/Fan 200oC/Gas 7. To make the Cajun spice mix, put the spices and salt in a jar and seal tightly with a screw-top lid. Give the jar a really good shake so that all the spices are mixed together - you can do a bit of a samba at the same time! This spice can now be stored in a cool, dark place for several weeks.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into 8-10 long wedges, depending on how big they are, and put them in a bowl. Add the oil and toss lightly to coat all the wedges. Sprinkle with the paprika, salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper, then scatter them on to a baking tray. Cook in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.

Whilst the potatoes are cooking, place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of cling film and beat with a rolling pin until the meat is about 1.5cm thick. You need to make the chicken breasts all the same thickness so they cook evenly.

Brush the griddle pan or non-stick frying pan with a little oil and place over a medium-high heat until hot. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the spice mix over each chicken to dust it lightly.

Griddle or pan-fry the chicken breasts for 2 minutes, then turn them over with tongs and cook on the other side for a further 1 minute. Finish by cooking the chicken for 1 more minute on each side or until cooked through. They should be no pink remaining. Put the chicken breasts on a plate and leave them to rest for 3-4 minutes.

To make the chive dip, mix the yoghurt and chives together. Spoon into small pots and put 1 on each plate. Divide the potato wedges between the plates and add the cooked chicken breasts. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the chicken and a large mixed salad.

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Grandparents Rights It is often the case where a couple get divorced or separate that contact between grandparents and their grandchildren is significantly reduced or, in some cases denied completely.

In these current times more grandparents than ever are providing regular childcare and often financial support for their children and grandchildren.

Some statistics indicate that more than 40% of grandparents are missing out on the special relationship with their grandchildren following a family break up. Many grandparents are unsure of their rights and confused about the remedies available at law to them.

Many people are aware that grandparents do not have an automatic right in law to make application for contact with their grandchildren. However this is not an insurmountable hurdle. A grandparent can make an application for permission to issue proceedings for an Order to see their grandchildren.

However any grandparent who can demonstrate a genuine attachment to the child and desire to continue contact will almost certainly be allowed to make an application for a Contact Order.

There is no legal presumption that grandparents should have contact with their grandchildren following the separation of a family. However applications are decided on what is considered to be what is in the best interests of a child’s welfare, which are paramount.

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

Grandparents need to be confident in realising that their relationship with their grandchild is of benefit to that child even if the parents of the grandchildren do not or cannot recognise it for themselves.

The problems suffered by grandparents often arise as a result of the breakdown of trust between the parties when a relationship breaks down. A Court Application for contact is unlikely to re-build that particular trust but if direct discussions are unsuccessful then mediation an also offer a less confrontational platform for the parties to negotiate. There is “child focused” 30

mediation which allows the child’s views to be taken into account if they are of an age where this is appropriate.

If progress cannot be made other than making an Application for a Contact Order through the Court, the Court’s discretion is wide and can include creative solutions to enable grandparents and their grandchildren to remain in touch even across significant distances and international borders. They can include anything from direct contact, to telephone calls, emails and letters and can also make provision for such things as guaranteed acceptance of birthday and Christmas gifts.

Should you wish further advice or information regarding contact proceedings for your grandchildren then please contact : Iain Jones, Chronnell Hibbert Solicitors, 11 Hyde Road, Woodley, Stockport, Cheshire SK6 1QG.

Tel : 0161 494 6085 Peter Ward, Chronnell Hibbert Solicitors, 18 Reynold Street, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 1LY

Tel : 0161 368 3434

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Chronnell Hibbert is a well-established practice providing legal services to individuals, families and small businesses from its offices in Hyde and Woodley, local to Denton.

Divorce & Family Law

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At Chronnell Hibbert, our dedicated family department consists of a team of understanding and sympathetic solicitors who are highly qualified in all aspects of family law and specialise in divorce.

We at Chronnell Hibbert understand that buying or moving home is a big investment.

Oftentimes the process is stressful and time-consuming. Our property conveyancing solicitors are here to help. We are committed to providing all the support and legal advice you need.

We give specialist advice to the elderly in planning their affairs including Powers of Attorney and minimising their exposure to the local authority taking their assets if they have to go into an elderly persons home. Early advice is recommended in these situations which need to be planned for some time ahead.

Whether you need to resolve financial disputes or have issues regarding childcare or domestic violence, we can be of assistance.

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Bowel Cancer Screening changed these people’s lives…

Razi from Stretford put off doing the kit then forgot all about it, and several years later when he completed the screening he had an abnormal result. He says “don’t waste time, respond to it as soon as you receive the kit. Send it back!”

Bob from Cheadle had a pre-cancerous lump removed through the bowel cancer screening. He thinks “it’s an unnecessary gamble you take with your life if you don’t do it.”

You may have taken part in the bowel cancer screening but some people you know may not have.

In Greater Manchester around 50% of people over 60 who are sent Bowel Cancer Screening kits do not send them back. People may have put it aside for later and forget, like Razi, or may not know how to collect their sample. If this is you or someone you know talking to people can help make the process easier to understand and not seem as time consuming. This may encourage someone you care about, or yourself, to take the test and this earlier action could save lives.

If you feel embarrassed talking to friends you can speak to someone at your next GP appointment or visit www.bowelscreening.org/50 to find out more and read the stories from Razi and Bob, among others.

If you are aged between 60 and 74 and registered with a GP, you will automatically be sent a free bowel cancer screening kit that can help to detect early signs of bowel cancer. If you are aged 75 or over, you can request a screening kit by ringing 0800 707 6060. If you have not had a screening kit and think you should have had one, also ring 0800 707 6060.

Bowel Cancer Screening involves a test kit sent to people every two years, to use in the privacy of their own home, testing small samples of their poo for tiny traces of blood. The test does not diagnose cancer, but people with abnormal results are offered further investigations. Bowel cancer screening can detect bowel cancer at an early stage (even in people with no symptoms), when treatment is more likely to be effective. As well as identifying cancers, the screening can find polyps and other bowel problems. If you receive a kit through the post, make sure you use it.

Remember, Bowel Cancer Screening can save lives.

For any enquiries about bowel cancer screening, you can ring the freephone number 0800 707 6060 or visit www.bowelscreening.org/50.

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SUN, SEA AND SWEETHEARTS: Romance on the rise for the 50+

• 1 in 10 mature holidaymakers have had a holiday romance since turning 50 • Sizeable minority planning holidays with love in mind • But 61% wouldn’t mention a holiday liaison to others Romance is in the air as the summer holiday season gets underway, with research from specialist over 50s insurer Staysure revealing a new trend emerging among the more mature holidaymakers who are using their travel plans to look for love.

While holiday romances may have traditionally been seen as the preserve of the young and reckless, data released today found a fifth of people aged over 50 say they’re actually more likely to have a holiday romance now than when they were younger, with one in ten admitting to having had a holiday romance since turning 50. A sizeable minority even admit they’ve planned a holiday with a single friend with the specific intention of trying to find love while away.

Alongside this new trend for romantic getaways, there’s a distinct air of discretion emerging, with few over 50s keen to shout about their escapades. Half of those questioned felt a holiday romance was just harmless fun, but 61% said they wouldn’t mention it to anybody else, with a quarter saying they’d be too embarrassed to discuss it. One reason for this reticence may be their less than favourable prospects for the relationship to become long-term. While half of mature holidaymakers said the relationships continued after they had returned home, the vast majority put the maximum length as only a few weeks.

It seems getting out of the UK is the best recipe to romantic success: over 60% of over 50s travellers had their holiday relationships overseas, although ironically their most popular choice of partner (41%) was another UK holidaymaker, with only a quarter of those questioned having had a fling with a local resident. Of those who felt it was easier to meet somebody on holiday than at home, 85% said a lack of inhibitions on holiday was the most likely reason.

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Ryan Howsam, Chief Executive at Staysure, commented: “The conversations we have with our customers on a daily basis tell us that the ‘coach trips to the south coast’ stereotype of over 50s holidays is long gone. As well as engaging in more daring activities like bungee jumping, scuba diving and trekking, our new research finds romance is increasingly on the cards for these adventurous holidaymakers.

As ever we want people to enjoy and have fun on their holiday, but recommend that all holidaymakers err on the side of caution and take extra care when meeting new people and spending time with them. Their own personal safety should be the number one priority. Before going they need to be properly insured, declaring all medical conditions to their insurer at the time of taking out the policy.”

Not all holiday romances are doomed however. While many relationships may end a few weeks after returning home, nearly a quarter of the over 50s questioned said they knew somebody who had met their husband or wife on holiday.

Top 5 destinations for romance to flourish, according to 50+ holidaymakers:

Italy Spain Greece France US/Caribbean

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A Guide to Dentures ....

The Importance of Dentures The 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.

Difficulties in Constructing a Good Set of Dentures Constructing a functional and aesthetically pleasing set of dentures is 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.

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.

Choice of Dentures

Denture Base Acrylics: standard quality, high impact much stronger non brittle and the latest thermoplastic.

Denture Teeth: 2-layer acrylic very basic and cheap, 3-layer acrylic re-enforced much harder, 4-layer composite extra hard and natural looking.

However, good materials on their own will not make good dentures. A skilful and experienced clinician and technician are required. The best results are achieved when the whole job is done by the same person.

How Long Should Dentures Last?

The question we should ask is, how long will my dentures be functional for? Dentures can last twenty or more years, but will lose their function (chewing ability, proper fit etc.) probably after two years. This will depend on many factors:

1. Quality of dentures.

2. Age of Patient.

3. General health of patient.

4. Any drastic change in weight.

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 as well as professional ultrasonic cleaning in a dental laboratory at least once a year. 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.

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Have your dentures inspected by a dentist or denturist at least every two years, or more frequently if necessary.

Should I have a spare set of Dentures made?

Your Dentures need Attention

Yes, it is very important to have a spare set of dentures for emergencies in case of breakage.

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When they become loose.

When teeth or denture base discolours.

When tooth surfaces become flat.

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.

Loose Dentures Can be re-lined by adding a thin layer of the new acrylic to fit the surface of the dentures, making them fit better (takes one or two days).

Dentures with worn down teeth Teeth can be replaced with a new set.

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.

Where do I go to have a good set of Dentures made?

Every dentist can make dentures, but not all of them will specialise in denture making.

Denturists will take the greatest care to make your dentures look natural and fit properly. They can give you and your dentures the time and attention you deserve.

Summary 1. Clean your dentures daily with a denture brush and denture cream.

2. Have your dentures inspected every two years, and re-lined or ultra-sonically cleaned.

3. Have a new set made every 5 years if possible.

4. Keep a spare set for emergencies.

5. Remember, dentures do not have to hurt and do not need to be uncomfortable.

6. With a new set of dentures, you should receive a written guarantee, a detailed prescription of the materials used in your dentures, cleaning and servicing instructions, and a cleaning kit.

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OUT & ABOUT

Bollington Walking Festival 2013 19th - 27th October 2013 A week of fabulous walks exploring the scenery, heritage and wildlife of Cheshire’s Peak District, some challenging, others a stroll in the park! Enjoy locally produced food and ales, lively pubs and cosy restaurants. Stay in a great range of B&B’s, self-catering and hotel accommodation.

Walk Ten Cheshire at Tatton Park 7 September 2013 Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6QN Light up the night in support of Marie Curie Nurses.

6:00pm to 10:00pm Registration from 6:00pm Walk begins at 7:00pm Registration fee: Adult – pre-registration - £10 Adult - on the night - £20 Age requirements: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult Take part in Walk Ten, supported by HomeServe, at Tatton Park in 2013 and raise money to support the work of Marie Curie Nurses in your area. Join us in Cheshire for a twilight 10k walk.

For a fourth successive year, Marie Curie is delighted to be returning to beautiful Tatton Park for Walk Ten 2013.

Gather together friends, family and colleagues to enjoy

a 10k twilight walk in support of your local Marie Curie Nurses through the beautiful grounds and deer park of Tatton Park before returning through a magically lit fairytale wood.

In 2012 Walk Ten at Tatton Park raised over £30,000, allowing Marie Curie Nurses to continue providing care in your local community. Join us on the night in celebration and support of the work carried out by Marie Curie Nurses.

Write your own personal message for a loved one on a candle bag and our glowing display of remembrance will welcome you on your return. Afterwards enjoy a picnic or sample the onsite catering whilst listening to the live entertainment.

The evening concludes with a special Nursing message and a magical fireworks display at 10pm to pay tribute to our Marie Curie Nurses. 10pm being especially poignant as this is when many of our nurses begin their night shift - providing care and support to people with terminal illnesses and their families in their own homes.

Fundraising With your help and support Walk Ten at Tatton Park will raise money for the care of people with terminal illnesses and provide support for their families. Every £20 you raise will allow Marie Curie to provide another hour of care.

A simple and easy way of raising money for your Walk Ten is setting up an online fundraising page with JustGiving.

Register now and you can create your fundraising page straight away, and start sharing with your friends and family.

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For more information about Walk Ten Cheshire contact the Events Team on 0845 052 4184.

North Rode Transport Show 14th - 15th September 2013 Money raised donated to Air Ambulance A family fun day out with lots to see Attractions include:• Tractors • Stationary Engines • Motorbikes • Military Vehicles • Classic Cars • Stalls • Commercials • Childrens Fun Fair • Refreshments including a licensed bar • North Rode lighting up event on Saturday evening

Including Food Stalls, Refreshments and a Funfair for all the family.

Early Bird Booking Offer* (if purchased before 4th November); Adult - £8.00 Children (under 12’s) - £6.00 Under 2’s - Free Family Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children) £23.00 *Tickets also available on the night

Call : 01625 506000

Arley Christmas Floral Extravaganza Saturday 30 November Friday 6th December 2013 Arley Hall, Arley, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6NA. See The Hall decorated in fresh flowers, done by local florists and colleges, enjoy candlelight and carols evenings where you can meander around the Hall which is lit by candlelight and listen to the choir as it sings. Daily entry is from 11am - 5pm, admission Adults/Concessions £7.50 Children (5-16) £2.50 and Groups (15+) £6.50.

Call: 01565 777353

For more information contact Nigel Moss 07759603168 (Stalls) Ivor Wootton 07836573824 (Classic Vehicles)

Ghosts in the garden 19th October - 3rd November Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6QN Go ghost hunting in the gardens this half term but be prepared to be (slightly) scared as you track them down. There will be spooky story telling in the eerie Tower garden at weekends. A visit to the gardens at this time of year isn’t complete without the gardener’s amazing annual display of autumn vegetables.

For more information contact: 01625 374400.

Annual Bonfire & Firework Display 5th November Tytherington Golf & Country Club, Dorchester Way Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 2JP 5:30pm - Gates Open 6:30pm - Bonfire Lit 7:00pm - Firework Display The Tytherington Club presents their esteemed Bonfire & Firework Display on Tuesday 5th November 2013. So why not escape the winter gloom and bring the whole family along to join in all the fun!!

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£2,000 jackpot to be won EVERY WEEK! Did you know that your local hospice, St Ann’s Hospice, runs a lottery that gives you the chance to win a weekly £2,000 jackpot?

Each year we care for over 3,000 people affected by lifelimiting illnesses from the local area. As a charity, all services are provided free of charge.

We need to raise the equivalent of £16,000 every day just to keep our doors open. Our lottery is just one of the ways you can help us... and you could be a winner!

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Don’t struggle around your home call The Adaptations Team today!

Based in Cheshire, The Adaptations Team helps people to remain independent by providing aids and adaptations around the home.

When Ms Dunning was diagnosed with osteoarthritis she was worried about how she would manage in her home. The team visited her to see what adaptations would make life easier; the biggest improvement was replacing the bath with a level access shower.

“The team were wonderful, they listened to what I wanted and it was a pleasure having them in my home. They were friendly, polite and tidy I would recommend them to anyone.

My new walk in shower is wonderful and it has made a huge difference to my life.”

We are affordable specialists who you can trust to install: Support & grab rails Wet floor shower rooms & level access showers Bath lifts & lever taps Ramps & modified steps Stair lifts Hoists

Specialist lighting Wheelchair accessible doors and opening systems Specialist sockets, switches, handles & locks Wider driveways and paths Intercom systems

We are fully qualified to assess and adapt your home to meet your needs, and benefit from support from a fully qualified occupational therapist.

Our friendly team are here to help anyone needing support, call us today to see how you could benefit.

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Fair Price Funerals I N D E P E N D E N T A N D L O C A L We offer a Full Cremation Service for £1850 including all fees, hearse, service and staff.

One fair fixed price at any crematorium...

collection of the deceased who will remain in our professional care at our Chapel of Rest right up to the actual cremation.

The loss of a loved one is always difficult but it shouldn’t be financially worrying.

A dignified Oak Veneer cremation coffin and name plate or plaque are Following completion of the initial supplied. necessary legal documents, we will visit you personally at your home We also supply the hearse and staff address and answer any questions you that will escort you directly to your may have. chosen crematorium or to a family

On receiving and accepting your instructions, we will arrange for the

home and then onward to the crematorium.

Once the coffin has been carried into the crematorium, there will be a 30 minute service for family, friends or a minister to say a few words with up to three pieces of chosen music.

Minister or humanist We can also supply a minister or Humanist Celebrant to hold a service, they charge £150.

A Family car to seat 7.

A limousine for the family is available at a small charge of £150.

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Retirement Living comes to Heald Green An Extra Care Development consisting of 55 apartments to rent or buy due to complete in March 2014.

hobby and craft room, overnight guest suite, pamper and assisted bathrooms, CCTV security and 24/7 care staff

A selection of contemporary 1 & 2 bedroom apartments to rent or buy for over 55’s available for outright sale or shared ownership.

Your Housing Group also has more Extra Care Developments available in other areas.

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