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Hi Readers, What to say?! I’ve thought long and hard on this and there are a lot of opinions about a lot of things and I don’t think my inbox can take anymore ‘opinions’ on what I’ve written – so I’m going with 2 unrelated things this month……take it as you will….

1. I was lucky enough to go to uni and apart from the life style/nightlife, the best thing I learned was about sources of information. Primary, Secondary and Tertiary, multiple sources and analyse, analyse, analyse! There are several experts in every field, they don’t always agree and there are flaws in every study, opinion, findings – it was my job to find them. Find the conflicting opinions, read them all, and critique them – it’s hard when you don’t personally agree but as my tutor said to me on many, many occasions…….my opinion doesn’t matter. #justsaying 2. It was my birthday this month – lockdown birthday – I think we’ve nearly all had one by now and some people are coming up to birthday lockdown number 2. Last year we were throwing axes and watching the ice hockey. However, I did make the best of it….Mr Emily organised a Zoom murder mystery evening with the fam-i-lam! We all got into character, we all stayed in

our own homes and we all had some nice drinks (which helped with the accents no e n d … h o n e s t ! !).

Most fun and excitement we’ve all had in nearly a year – I highly recommend it!

Finally, lots for everyone to read this month. Just so you know, we are still allowed to work and our distributors can’t deliver from home so are ok to continue, whilst adhering to the rules.

Most people were wonderful last month as anticipated but just note, if you don’t want to receive the mag, just put a visible note in the window and we won’t deliver in future.

Stay safe & happy reading,

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Hopefully we all know the importance of making a suitable Will… it shows you care enough about what happens to your assets once you’ve died. But… shouldn’t you care just as much about keeping your assets and yourself safe while you are alive? If you are unable to manage your own affairs… a Will is not enough. The legal documents you need in place are called “Lasting Powers of Attorney”. They allow the people YOU choose now rather than someone appointed by the Court of Protection to deal with decisions in two key areas: your Property/Financial affairs and your Health/Welfare matters.

There may come a time in your life when you are unable to manage your financial affairs or personal welfare, owing to some form of incapacity and you will need someone to act on your behalf. Even when we are young, we can find ourselves incapacitated owing to illness or injury and it can be invaluable having a trusted, reliable person who is able to manage your personal affairs and remove the anxiety of having unpaid bills, at a time when you most need peace of mind.

Similarly, as we get older, the need for attorneys increases as we are more prone to illness and injuries. Sadly, sometimes people fall into the trap of thinking “I’ll get something sorted when I start feeling a bit iffy”… but an unexpected stroke, accident or illness can take anyone by surprise, regardless of their age or health.

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Bess of Hardwick - Part 3 Royal Relationships Part 3 - The previous two articles about Bess of Hardwick have focused on the material side of her life and legacy, but what was she like as a human being?

We can’t know for sure, but her ascendancy to the highest echelons, and her ability to hold onto her wealth, give us some hints. In modern parlance she would be called driven, shrewd, ambitious, perhaps ‘money grabbing’. She was probably all of these things, but she also appears to have had an uncanny ability to extricate or distance herself from scandal…particularly Royal scandal.

lived, when Bess found herself again embroiled in a royal scandal after she arranged for her daughter to marry the son of yet another claimant to the English throne. The Queen was furious when she found out a child was already on the way, which had it been a boy, could have held some title to the crown. That child, Arabella, ultimately became the focus of Bess’s dynastic plans.

In 1558 when Elizabeth Tudor came to the throne, Bess was married to Sir William Loe (her 3rd husband) and through him she secured a place at the young Queens court. At 31 she would have been one of the oldest in the household and likely had a personality similar in strength to Elizabeth.

The friendly relationship Bess had enjoyed with the Queen of Scots; they spent many hours together working on impressive needlework projects; deteriorated when she discovered Bess’s dynastic meddling which could have affected her own sons claim to the throne. Claim and counter claim of seduction and adultery were made, and the Earl of Shrewsbury declared he could no longer live with Bess who fled to Hardwick.

The first scandal Bess became embroiled in involved the Grey family, potential claimants to the English crown. Katherine Grey had secretly married her cousin Edward Seymour, another claimant to the throne, and was pregnant, a fact she confessed to Bess. When the Queen discovered the situation she immediately suspected Bess of conspiring against her and locked both her and Katherine in the Tower.

Freed several months later Bess was sent back to Derbyshire in disgrace. Following the death of husband number 3 and the acquisition a couple of years later of husband number 4; the Earl of Shrewsbury; Bess was catapulted back into court life in 1558 when Shrewsbury was appointed keeper of Elizabeth’s cousin and rival, Mary Queen of Scots.

Although initially wary of Bess, Elizabeth was won over by her dutiful approach to the incarceration of Mary. The rapprochement was however short

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Arabella herself eventually tired of her grandmother’s machinations, and in 1602 she decided she would find her own husband. Her choice of Edward Seymour (Katherine Grey’s grandson) was a foolish one inspiring the wrath of the Queen. For once Elizabeth believed Bess’s assertion that Arabella had acted independently.

Arabella was disowned by her Grandmother shortly before the Queen’s death in 1603.

Bess herself lived until 1608.

These articles are researched and written by Laura Billingham, a local content writer and author. Laura moved the Peak District several years ago to pursue her passion for writing.

To find out more visit www.landgassociates. co.uk or contact Laura on 07736 351341

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Our Families and Other Animals Do you have a pet?

Until a couple of years ago I had a cat, the strangest of creatures – alternately affectionate and aloof, even vicious, and you could never tell which mood she’d be in at any given moment! She hated pet carriers with a passion, as many a claw inflicted wound to my hands and arms (even my back once!) would attest. Trips to the vets, or house moving, were a nightmare of the highest order.

Sadly she ‘crossed the rainbow bridge’ on New Year’s Day 2018, completely out of the blue. I came downstairs (slightly the worse for wear after a New Year’s Eve party) and found her lying on the kitchen floor – unmoving apart from a slight rise and fall of her chest.

Picking her up, I moved to a chair and, as I cradled her like a baby, she drew her last breath. It felt as if she had waited to say goodbye to me.

Our pets squirm their way into our hearts and when they leave us, they leave a massive hole, we miss their antics and silly habits. Even the things that made us cross; like refusing to eat anything out of a tin in the case of Gabby cat; become endearing foibles when we look back at them.

We (my other half and I) would love to welcome another fur baby into our home, BUT we currently live in a private rental that doesn’t allow pets, as so many rentals don’t for some reason. So we will have to make do for now with the antics of our neighbours various pets; at least seven dogs and a horse at the last count; and watching the sparrows, blue tits and other small birds which visit us daily to eat from the feeders my other half keeps well topped up with seeds.

One day we will have a dog, he wants a mahoosive one – a Malamute to be precise! I would prefer something

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smaller that sheds less hair and requires less grooming – I’m sure we’ll find a compromise eventually.

Our pets give us so much unconditional love but there are so many other ‘hidden’ benefits too. A quick search online gave me these facts from the “Centers for Disease Control” in the USA: Some of the benefits of having a pet include: ✔

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Perhaps I need to move again, to somewhere that will allow animals, it seems such a shame to miss out on all those health benefits doesn’t it?

These articles are researched and written by Laura Billingham, a local content writer and author. Laura moved the Peak District several years ago to pursue her passion for writing.

To find out more visit www.landgassociates. co.uk or contact Laura on 07736 351341

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Rafa, Flake & Mitzy Rafa turns 12 this month and as such has adopted the position of ‘wise, elder statesmen’. His responsibilities include monitoring everyone’s eating habits and making sure they don’t leave anything tasty in the bins. Flake is about 4 years old. About, because he was rescued. His responsibilities include greeting everyone who comes to the office and collecting cuddles.

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George & Penelope Meet My Pets I have two beautiful cats, brother and sister George and Penelope, my indoor little babies.

George is the Ginger, Penelope is the black-white, they are almost two years old.

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George Name:George, Breed: Frug, Born: Oct 2020 We welcomed George to our Family and we think he has fitted in super! He is really playful, full of life and has lots of character... such as chewing things that are not his!

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Slinky & Oreo Slinky is our dachshund puppy (think Toy Story!). Slinky is playful and loves nothing more than chewing our socks! He is now getting used to walks, although he never wants to leave the house! He is also a foodie and sits like a meerkat when he wants a treat! .....Oreo is our 4 year old cat, he loves food, sleep and spends his days laying around the house avoiding the dog (they’re not best friends yet!)

Daisy, Tinker, Nell, Freddie & Gizmo

Nell & Freddie – Nell is nearly 13 and is so kind which shows in this photo with Freddie who is 10 and is the cuddlier out of the cats. Gizmo is nearly 11, he is so majestic and he knows it. He sleeps for about 23 hours a day and he’s a mummy’s boy.

Tinker the Springer is 20 months old and a real Tinker.

He may look cute but he’s on fire! He loves everyone, especially delivery people, he tries to go with them.

Daisey is Gizmos sister and Freddie’s half-sister. She is in charge of all the animals except Tinker, which is why she just has to use her claws to sort him out but he doesn’t retaliate he just keeps on wagging.

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Bailey Boo Bailey is my funny, loopy, crazy rescue English Springer Spaniel. He is 2.5 years old but acts like a puppy. He answers to many names like Bailey Boo, Boopy, Boopise Lou, Pudding, Fat Pudding, Bubba, Sir Boopsalot and a few others that cannot be repeated in print! He loves his ball and would do anything for it, so much so we have to be careful near any big drops when we are out walking. He also has a maddening habit of thinking he is helping with the washing by walking around with our socks with his tail wagging!!!

But he is a very good cuddler!!!!

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Book Review Bill Bailey has turned himself into something approaching a national treasure, with his appearances on Strictly, although he’s been around, if he’ll pardon the liberty, for quite a while.

Lots of people will also know him for his other TV appearances, - QI, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Black Books, but he also does stand-up comedy and knows lots about music and birds. A talented chap. Now he’s added a new book, Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to Happiness: to his CV. It’s a light, warm and entertaining ride through the things that Bill finds fun, or simply, bring him happiness – a useful reminder in current times, that life can actually be quite enjoyable, although you may not want to follow some of his examples such as jumping out of a plane. A feel-good read.

Another recent read from a funny man is No Shame, by Tom Allen. Tom came to most people’s attention as the host of after-show The Apprentice – You’re Fired, Bake Off and Mock the Week. He’s sharp, camp and funny and so is the book, although as it’s a memoir there are parts which make you want to give him a hug. It may also be one of those books where it helps to have a mental image of him talking while you’re reading it – either that or get the audiobook.

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Watching out for Woodpeckers In woodlands and moorland edges across the Peak there are flocks of winter thrushes (fieldfares and redwings), and especially where there are birch or alder trees, the smaller finches (siskins and lesser redpolls) move in noisy flocks. They are often intermingled with flocks of titmice and long-tailed tits which roam across the countryside in loose groups constantly calling and on the move. There is safety in numbers from the ever-present threat of local sparrowhawks.

Separate and apart from these flocks, but tied to local woodland, are the woodpeckers.

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As they approach the loud ‘chip-chip-chip’ call can be heard from the tops of tall trees. Another characteristic behaviour is to ‘hide’ behind a tree trunk and then to peep out as if to see if you are still there or still looking.

The young birds have a distinctive red cap which does cause some confusion since it is a characteristic marking of our least common woodpecker, the lesser spotted. However, the lesser spotted woodpecker is small being approximately sparrow-sized; it is also very rare with a population now of only a few thousand birds across the entire country. So almost all the records I get sent are of greater spotted and not lesser. Nevertheless, it is still worthwhile watching out for this diminutive and often elusive little woodpecker. The best time

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Our third woodpecker is Female Great altogether more Spotted discerning in its Woodpecker habitats than the great spotted and whilst it does visit gardens this is much less frequent. The green woodpecker is our largest species and a denizen of pine plantations, heathy moorland edge, and also, rather contrastingly, post-industrial sites such as reclaimed coal-mining landscapes. In the Peak, good places to see and again to hear green woodpeckers are around the upland water-supply reservoirs with their conifer plantations, and also at Longshaw and Padley Gorge. Sporting a dagger-like beak, a black eyepatch and moustache, and a bright red cap these beautiful birds are green but with a bright yellow rump. They spend a lot of time on the ground in search of their favourite food – ants. As with the other woodpeckers, their flight is characteristically undulating but the green woodpecker has a very distinctive and far-carrying laughing call known as a ‘yaffle’. Based on the call, this is also the old-fashioned countryman’s name for the bird.

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