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Features and News Inside: An interview with Lewis Hamilton Artrix presents ‘Summer Nights’ Drive-in Cinema Launching more disability sailing in the district Local People

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Hello and welcome to the August 2016 edition of the Bromsgrove and Redditch Pages.

Well, after taking a well deserved holiday and being taught the basics of how to sail in sunny Spain it was back to it, although last weekend was spent catching up with the garden and hanging some splendid baskets but it’s been The magazine is looking great and we are making a few changes this month and some more next month and your feedback would be greatly appreciated, as this is what helps us provide what you (the reader) and our

and useful and don’t forget YOU can provide YOUR Wishing you all a great August and happy holidays

Magazine Editor - Lyndon Stokes Telephone: 01527 531382 or 07972 000843 Email: lyndon@bromsgroveandredditchpages.co.uk A Selection of Local Stories and Information: An interview with Lewis Hamilton 5 Cake and Bake 6 Finance - travelling abroad this year?

11 Do you struggle to park your car?

12 Local News and What’s On 14 & 34 A busy month at Broad Street DIY 17 Artrix - ‘Summer Nights’ Drive-in Cinema 24 & 25 Coughton Court - dates for your diary 32 Beauty and the Beach 36 Motoring Mini v’s Yeti 40 Cryptic Crossword 43 Whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in printing of the advert. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate.

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Motoring

By James Baggott

An Interview With Lewis Hamilton...

Engine settings Hamilton had a tough time in Baku after his team put him in the wrong engine setting, and radio rules didn’t let the team He acknowledged having fast, technical racing that’s also

being so technical does cause a problem, with the engine switch settings allowing 508 possible combinations.

He’s a British hero and an F1 champion and, at the launch of the new Mercedes-AMG GT R just after he won the British Grand Prix, here are Lewis Hamilton’s views on road cars, racing outside F1 and gaining an inch…

he drove in a time when people were dying often…I think it is important for us in the sport to always be considering [safety] and always be working on it, but I hope the danger’s always going to be there, because otherwise anyone could do it.”

He wouldn’t drive in any other series than F1 On the subject of racing in something like the Nurburgring 24-hour race, he said: “I like that I can take [the AMG GT R] around the Nurburgring and have a lot of fun, but I don’t really have any desire to race anything else. The problem is, once you come out of F1, everything else is a step down.”

Bikes beat cars His garage might be full of luxury motors, but he rarely drives them, preferring to keep the mileage low and the value appreciating. So, he usually rides his motorbike!

Danger is exciting He does say he’d like to have a go in MotoGP, because even riding his bike on the motorway is scary.

On the subject of danger and improving safety, he says: “One of the exciting factors is when we get in that car and we know the danger factor is there.

When I see Niki [Lauda], he’s just awesome, he’s a legend,

He thinks he’s matured For someone who has a reputation for speaking his mind, Hamilton portrays a calm aura and claims his years in racing have matured him.

He said: “Age, I’m sure, has helped, but as you grow with the team…you realise your place in the team, you know, what I say to the camera is what the guys back at the factory hear me say, and you realise that you’re affecting all of those people with the things you say, so I’m conscious of those things.”

He does what he likes Hamilton has a reputation for enjoying a celebrity lifestyle, and has been seen having fun on jet skis on holiday.

Does the team tell him to reign in his extra-curricular activities?

“When I was at McLaren I said ‘these are the things I like to do, just so you’re aware’ and when I joined this team I already told them ‘these are the things I do, I’m not gonna stop!’ You know, I’m conscious, I never want to watch someone else drive my car, so I try to be as sensible as I can whilst having fun, which isn’t always the easiest balance.”

He wants to be a development driver “I was talking to Tobias [Moers, AMG boss] and I was like ‘you’ve got all this Formula 1 technology and you have the Formula 1 world champion driving your car – utilise that!”

He therefore wants to do a “limited edition series, which I can test, which I can set up and be hands-on with the design.”

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Holiday Reads For many of us, the best thing about a holiday is the opportunity to get lost in a book, without feeling guilty about unread emails, dirty dishes or the other 1001 daily chores that rudely interrupt our reading. If you’re looking for a novel to get lost in, we have plenty to recommend.

Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet – H.P. Wood In 1904, the tavern beneath Magruder’s Curiosity Cabinet has become a haven for the many ‘unusuals’ who call Coney Island their home. There’s Rosalind, who’s as likely to wear a suit as a dress, Zeph, who lost both his legs in a childhood accident, eight year old P-Ray, who never speaks other number of characters. solace at Magruder’s, but her peace may well be short-lived.

Anarchy is in the air, and the plague is sweeping through the streets. These characters will stay with you long after your holiday is over.

The Last of Us – Rob Ewing On a remote Scottish island, a pandemic has killed most of the population. There are no adults survive on the tinned food they There’s Rona, the narrator, along with little Alex and their leader, Elizabeth, who makes sure they brush their teeth and carry on with their school lessons. And then there’s Calum Ian and Duncan, who are starting to resent Elizabeth’s authority. A beautiful, heartwrenching story.

Dear Amy – Helen Callaghan When a newspaper agony aunt receives a letter claiming to be from a kidnapped girl, hoax. After all, Bethany Avery has been missing for years.

But then more letters arrive, seemingly with information only the girl could know. Throw into the mix another recent abduction, and you have an enjoyable psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns, a great storyline and appealing characters.

Woman on the Edge of Time – Marge Piercy It’s been four decades since the release of this classic feminist dystopian novel, yet the writing still feels just as original and relevant. Wife and mother Connie Ramos has been branded as mentally unstable and now lives alone, ostracised by most of society.

She starts escaping to a future, happier time – where equality is accepted as the norm. But Connie is also shown an alternative future, where women are little more than commodities. Which one becomes reality may be down to Connie herself. If you’ve never read it, or worse, were made to analyse it for an English Literature class, now

is the time to pick up the 40th anniversary edition.

Fishbowl – Bradley Somer All of life’s highs and lows are played out in one apartment block by its many inhabitants.

There’s ‘the Villain Connor Radley’, ‘the Evil Seductress Faye’, ‘Stoic Jimenez’ and agoraphobic ‘Clare the Shutin’, amongst others. And then who’s about to take a plunge In the four seconds it takes him to fall, he’ll discover more about the apartment’s inhabitants than perhaps they even know about themselves. Insightful, original and entertaining.

Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All – Jonas Jonasson After three stints in prison for murder, Hitman Anders decides to go straight. Well, less crooked anyway. An unlikely alliance between the hitman, a lapsed priest and a hotel receptionist see the trio embark on a trek across Sweden, lying, cheating and swindling as they go. A great novel to escape into for fans of dark humour, it’s possibly best suited to villa holidays, or other locations where holidaymakers won’t get annoyed at your snorts of laughter.

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Finance

By Ann Haldon

Travelling Abroad This Year?

What’s the best way to spend your money?

It used to be a simple choice between traveller’s cheques or cash, but now there’s a variety of cards that offer more convenience and security when spending money abroad. In fact there are so many, it can be a choose the right one.

Traveller’s Cheques Good old-fashioned traveller’s cheques can be useful as a backup. Fee levels and exchange rates vary greatly according to the country you’re in, however, and also between individual banks.

Pros Handy if you don’t want to carry large amounts of cash.

Can be replaced within 24 hours if they’re lost or stolen.

Cons widely, and are generally poor when compared with other payment methods.

You pay a fee when you buy them, and also commission when they’re exchanged.

PrePaid Cards Some of the newer prepaid cards offer very competitive exchange rates, as well as extra features such as a smartphone app. A word of warning though - there have been problems accessing money abroad using some prepaid cards, as it’s not

time you use the card, it has to be at a cash point.

Pros They’re pre-loaded, so it’s easier to budget and you can lock in a good exchange rate.

Convenient and easy to use, but check the rules carefully.

Cons If the card is lost or stolen you may be charged for a replacement.

Some providers charge high fees.

CrediT Cards Still one of the most popular ways to spend money abroad, credit cards give you interestfree credit as well as valuable consumer protection. You also have the same fraud protection as in the UK, so if the card is lost or stolen you should be covered.

Pros Some protection for goods over £100 via Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. They’re safe and secure, but make sure payment is taken in front of you.

Cons There’s a risk of fraud or ‘cloning’ if the card is taken out of sight when you pay.

If you withdraw cash you’ll be charged daily interest. debiT Cards You can use a debit card to pay for goods or withdraw cash abroad, but you’ll probably have to pay a non-sterling transaction fee. There’s no daily interest on cash withdrawals, but you might be charged a cash machine transaction fee each time you use one.

Pros Easily blocked if the card is

lost or stolen.

Chip and pin protection.

Cons No consumer protection as with credit cards.

Charges can quickly add up if you withdraw cash regularly.

Cash Although it’s not a good idea to carry lots of cash with you, you’ll need to pay for some smaller items this way, and organising it before you go will save money. Bear in mind though, that insurance policies only cover around £200 to £500 of cash on average.

Pros You can shop around for a good exchange rate before you go.

Can be used anywhere.

Cons May not be fully covered by your insurance policy.

Not as safe as carrying a plastic card.

It’s a good idea to take some cash as backup for your plastic card(s) and traveller’s cheques, and buying it well before you leave means you can track down the best rates of exchange. https://www.moneyadvice service.org.uk/en/articles/travelmoney-options-cash-cards-andtravellers-cheques http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/credit-cards/prepaid-travelcards http://www.money.co.uk/travelmoney/what-is-the-best-way-tospend-abroad.htm http://blog.moneysavingexpert. com/2013/03/12/using-plasticoverseas-always-pay-in-euroseven-if-it-says-0-commission/

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Do you struggle to park your car? for businesses and short sessions available to everyone.”

A unique opportunity for people who sometimes struggle to park their car easily.

Morrisons Redditch has joined forces with Redditch & Bromsgrove Advanced Motorists (RBAM), official provider of iAM RoadSmart.

On the 17th August between 3pm- 8pm, there will be an opportunity for the general public to take advantage of a FREE Manoeuvring at Parking activity, under the supervision of one of our professional Observers. This will take place in the car park at Morrisons Redditch.

David Smith, Chair of RBAM, said “All areas of the Institute of Advanced Motorists have joined together under one trading name – iAM RoadSmart. We help all road users to be the best they can be and help develop the skills of all licence holders through our advanced courses, programmes

Graham Payne, co-ordinator, of the event thanked Morrisons Redditch for ʻgetting involvedʼ and providing the venue for the Skills Awareness Session.

“Finding a venue that was accessible and big enough was the first task and we were delighted when Steffan Hall, HR Manager of Morrisons Redditch, agreed to put their car park at our disposal.”

The FREE “Try Your Manoeuvring Skills at Parking” activity is open to anyone with a full driving licence using the personʼs own car. No prior experience is required.

There will also be the opportunity of a FREE Driving Assessment of approximately 20 mins which again will be undertaken by one of our qualified Observers.

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A busy month at Broad Street DIY Broad Street DIY held a special recycle week from 13th - 19th June. Members of the public were encouraged to take old or unwanted DIY tools to the shop to help disadvantaged people in the local community.

The response to the campaign was incredible and far exceeded the expectations of staff at the Worcester Road hardware store.

Paul Warren with some of the donated tools

Approximately 1500 items were handed in - including hundreds of spanners as well as screw drivers, saws, hammers and garden tools.

There were a number of power drills and even two lawn mowers!

The tools have been donated to NewStarts, a local not-for-profit organisation which helps local families and individuals on low incomes or in financial crisis.

They will run PAT tests to ensure electrical items are safe to use before finding new homes for the equipment.

[L-R] Brian Warren, Huntley Thawe and Lisa Childs

The shop held its third DIY Ladies Night event on 29th June.

DIY expert Huntley Thawe delivered an entertaining presentation where he quizzed guests about a number of DIY products and how to use them to resolve common problems around the home. His presentation also carried a serious message about the importance of installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Guests then viewed a number of live demonstrations which included using a power drill, sawing wood, tiling techniques and putting fixings into plasterboard.

Members of staff, Huntley and local tradesmen were on the shop floor to answer any questions people had about specific jobs.

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Health

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Modern Technology: Don’t Let It Damage Your Health The problem: CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome)

Modern technology lets us access information and communicate more swiftly and easily than ever before.

However, it’s not always good for our health.

The problem: Poor Sleep Although light in general affects melatonin, our sleep-inducing hormone, the blue light emitted by many of our phones, tablets, a particular culprit.

Sleep is just as essential to our health as good diet and exercise. Lack of sleep affects memory, mood, concentration, reaction times (increasing accident risk) and our immunity to infection. It can also stimulate our appetite, causing weight-gain. In long-term or severe cases, it may affect language processing, our sense of time and order, and even contribute to serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease.

The Answer: for an hour before bedtime and reduce screen brightness in the

condition caused by asking our eyes to cope with constant glare and focus readjustment as they

can strain our eye muscles and cause eye irritation, blurred or double vision, headaches and neck pain.

The Answer: Install a dimmer switch in for your screen, and adjust your monitor’s brightness and contrast. Ensure your monitor is around 20-28 inches away.

Follow the 20/20/20 rule: ensure that every 20 minutes or so, you look away from your screen for at least 20 seconds, ideally focussing on an object around 20 feet away. If that’s impossible, just look around the room.

The problem: Prolonged Sitting Recent research has proved that sitting for prolonged periods can seriously damage our health, and shorten life exercise regularly. Not great news if we spend much of our time sitting at a computer, playing video games or

The Answer: Avoid prolonged sitting when possible, but if it’s unavoidable, break it up with walks, exercise or short stints of housework or gardening (or maybe lunchtime rounders or football with colleagues?). You could also try: on public transport or using the phone.

Walking/ biking to the station or your workplace. If that’s not practical, could you get off the bus earlier or park further away?

Investing in a standing desk or a treadmill desk.

Convertible desks or equipment to convert your normal desk or treadmill are available too.

Investing in a yoga ball; the small but constant muscular effort needed to stay balanced keeps you subtly active.

a substitute for getting up, but will stimulate your muscles your heels up and down several times; contracting your stomach muscles; raising and lowering your lower leg from knee height or your whole leg from hip using just your hips, while keeping your torso stationary; tense, stretch and bend your arms; roll your shoulders.

Remember that constant standing isn’t ideal either. Aim for a 50/50 split.

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The problem: Aches, Pains and Poor Posture Hunching over laptops, typing computer mouse and working with equipment that’s not positioned correctly can cause a host of problems, including

syndrome (a tingling sensation, numbness or pain in the hand, compression of the median nerve).

Don’t forget that if your work involves computer use, your employer has a legal duty to ensure they reduce these risks for you.

The Answer: your desk. Keep the area underneath it clear so that you’re not twisting, and can stretch your legs.

Set your computer monitor at eye level.

Place laptops on a desk whenever possible and connect them to a raised monitor (and ideally, a keyboard too). Laptops aren’t suitable for prolonged, regular use.

Keep your hands and wrists warm, use ergonomic mats, and consider a wrist support.

Check your posture regularly. Beware slouching, leaning forward or to one side, craning your neck or hunching.

Ergonomic chairs are available, but always adjust your chair so that: o Your back meets the back of the chair. o Your knees are level with or slightly higher than

your hips. o Your lumbar region is supported (you may into the small of your back). o Your feet rest o behind your knees but is deep enough to support most of your upper thigh (three inches between your seat and calf is ideal). o Your elbows are at 90° to your desktop and your arms are just slightly raised at the shoulders.

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Lindsey Allen’s Guide to Calories in Alcohol Did you know a glass of wine can have the same calories as four cookies? How about a pint of lager – surprised to hear it’s often the calorific equivalent of a slice of pizza?

Alcoholic drinks are made by fermenting and distilling natural starch and sugar. Calories from alcohol are 'empty calories', they have no nutritional value.

Most alcoholic drinks contain traces of vitamins and minerals, but not usually in amounts that make any significant contribution to our diet.

Drinking alcohol also reduces the amount of fat your body burns for energy. While we can store nutrients, protein, carbohydrates, and fat in our bodies, we can't store alcohol. So our systems want to get rid of it, and doing so takes priority. All of the other processes that should be taking place (including absorbing nutrients and burning fat) are interrupted.

How many calories are in an alcoholic drink?

With a pint of lager containing the same amount of calories as a slice of pizza, the calories in alcohol soon add up…

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Launching more disability sailing in the district

More people with disabilities can learn to sail after a special adapted boat was launched at a Bromsgrove District sailing and outdoor education centre.

Bromsgrove District Council arranged the new accessible dinghy for Aztec Upton Warren in response to high demand for disability sailing.

Improved disability sailing sessions will now be run there on Friday evenings in the summertime by a partnership of the centre, Upton Warren Sailing Club and the district council.

District Council Sports Development officers secured Sport England funding for the boat to create more accessible sports opportunities.

The new boat, which is weighted to be more stable than an ordinary boat, was launched by Cllr Whittaker, council officers and staff and members of the sailing club on Friday July 15.

Cllr Peter Whittaker, portfolio holder for Leisure, said: “When we did an initial session last year, lots of people took part and so the officers started to look at how we could provide more opportunities.

Weʼre delighted to be able to help make that happen, and help cater for the high local demand for sailing thatʼs more accessible for people with disabilities.”

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