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WELCOME TO MIMAGAZINE REDBOURN Dear Readers, The Ava Ice Ball, held at the Auction House Luton, was the big event of the month for many residents in the locality which took place on 21st November. It was the party of the year and the organising team did a fantastic job of exceeding their goal of raising money for a new mobile ECMO machine. The team of CTR Media had a great night so please look inside to read the full story.

We have also been busy attending Christmas Fayres and functions so we are all now well and truly into the Christmas spirit. Personally, I am looking forward to attending St John The Baptist Church’s Carol Concert on Sunday 20th December and the big news is that the BBC will be recording the service. By the time you read this, it will be over but we had to go to print with this magazine before it happened. I will include a report next time but that will not be until the end of February. Why you may ask?

Because we have big changes at mimagazine for 2016 …

NEW FORMAT MIMAGAZINE FOR 2016 To bring the magazine in line with what works very well for the majority of other community style magazines, we have decided to increase the distribution area to include Whipsnade, Kensworth, Studham and Dagnall, increasing our total distribution to 10,000 homes. It will give added value to advertisers whose businesses will reach a wider audience and by doing so, they will get a more cost-effective advertising package. We will merge the three magazines of Markyate and Flamstead; Caddington and Slip End; and Redbourn into one magazine, and we will add the new villages too. We will be publishing bi-monthly rather than monthly and so each magazine will have

CONTACTS: To contact us call: 01582 748981 Editor: Sue Mitchell - sue@mimagazine.co.uk Advertising Sales Manager: Janet Brown janet@mimagazine.co.uk Accounts Clerk: Emma Burrows emma@mimagazine.co.uk Website: www.mimagazine.co.uk Address: CTR Media Ltd, J1 Ver House, 55 London Road, Markyate, Herts, AL3 8JP

FRONT COVER: The ‘Wicked Brood’ Morris Dancers at the Redbourn Christmas Market Photo by Sue Mitchell

more pages with more news and information too. The quality will be improved with a new design and layout so we are really looking forward to launching our new look magazine at the end of February. Please look inside for a further description of what we have planned.

Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Sue Mitchell Editor

Answers to the Spot the Difference on page 38: ‘S’ missing from ashtons, white line on road, red dot missing from Everyone Active logo, light missing from string around table, white dots on red costume on far left, alarm box on wall, poppers on man’s jacket, words missing from ‘Join for Free’ circle on banner, plaque on the wall below yellow awning, strap on lady’s handbag

Disclaimer: Mimagazine is published in good faith and cannot be held responsible in any way for inaccuracies in reports, articles or advertising that appear in the magazine. The views expressed in editorial may not necessarily reflect the views of the editor. Photographs and material submitted by readers can only be published if permission has been granted by the photographer or originator of the information/intellectual property. CTR Media cannot be held responsible for checking all such permissions have been granted.

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Redbourn Infant and Nursery School celebrate Ofsted upgrade to Outstanding

10 Hat-trick of biographics for Redbourn resident 12 Ava Charity Ball

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31 Puzzle page 32 Flamstead Pre-School Christmas Fayre 34 Safe Driving with Redbourn Autos 37 Markyate School Christmas Shop Windows 38 Spot the Difference

22 Redbourn Christmas Market

40 Harper’s Food and Drink Fair

25 Local student and Arrangements employee meets Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne

43 What’s On 44 January Gardening Tips

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OUTSTANDING OFSTED UPGRADE FOR REDBOURN INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL

Children at Redbourn Infant School wearing gold crowns to celebrate the Offsted Outstanding report

Great News for Redbourn Infant and Nursery School Redbourn Infant and Nursery School is celebrating after having its Ofsted rating upgraded to Outstanding in all five judgments:  Leadership and management  Quality of teaching, learning and assessment  Personal development, behaviour and welfare  Outcomes for pupils  Early Years provision

This achievement is great recognition, especially as the school is one of the first to have an upgrade from Good to Outstanding under the new framework introduced by the Government from September 2015.

The school was recognised for its consistent, high quality teaching which leads to outstanding outcomes for all pupils. The report acknowledged the headteacher’s aspirational vision for the school and the support from the deputy head, staff team and governors.

It identified that the curriculum is exceptionally well organised to develop a depth of understanding across all subject areas. The inspectors praised the caring relationships between adults and pupils meaning that all pupils feel completely safe, secure and looked after. They were particularly impressed that the children are unfailingly polite, considerate and respectful of each other and noted that pupils develop a strong sense of wellbeing, which means they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

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Redbourn Infant and Nursery School. It is a privilege and pleasure to share our children’s learning experience as they begin their journey in education.”

The headteacher, Mrs Jane Byrne said, “The report truly reflects the ethos of Redbourn Infant and Nursery School and the valuable part that all the staff play in supporting the children’s learning. The

inspectors were very impressed with the behaviour and confidence of all the children who were proud to share their learning and speak about their school life. I am so proud of everything we have achieved at

From left to right Patrice Ross Key Stage 1 Leader centre Jane Byrne Head Teacher right Debbie Fairclough Early Years Leader with the celebration cake

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The children celebrated with a special day on Friday 27th November that included fun activities and a celebration cake within a party atmosphere.

MORE INFORMATION:  The Ofsted report is available on the Ofsted website or on request from the school.  The school has 229 children on roll aged from 3 to 7 years old.  The school was in special measures nine years ago, and at its last Ofsted in 2010, was rated ‘Good’.

SCHOOL CONTACTS: Headteacher, Jane Byrne and the school Business Manager can be contacted on 01582 792341.

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Hat-trick of Cricket Biographies for Redbourn Resident Since he retired from the Civil Service in 1996, Redbourn resident Martin Howe has made a hobby of writing about cricket. The publication last month of Norman Yardley: ‘Yorkshire’s Gentleman Cricketer’ was Martin’s third biography of a cricketer. His two earlier productions were entitled, ‘Rockley Wilson: Remarkable Cricketer, Singular Man’ and ‘Frank Sugg: A Man for all Seasons’.

All three biographies are published by the Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians (ACS), a noncommercial society of which Martin is an active member.

Norman Yardley is the best-known of his three subjects. A fine all-round cricketer, Yardley captained Yorkshire and England in the immediate post-war years. While his record as captain was disappointing, this was more to do with the strength of the opposition at the rather time than any shortcomings of his captaincy. No one had an unkind word to say about Yardley. His personal qualities shone through in everything he did, both on and off the cricket field. “In today’s world when cricket is driven by commercial considerations, and the true spirit of the game is easily lost in a win-at-all costs attitude, it was refreshing to research the life and career of a man who respected cricket’s traditions and played the game for the joy of it,” says Martin.

The book can be purchased from the ACS for £14 plus postage and packing or direct from Martin at the reduced price of £12.50 including (second class) postage. Martin can be contacted for more information or to purchase the book at 01582 792074 or by email at martinhowe1@sky.com

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This undoubted ‘party of the year’ was brought to us by a group of people from Caddington as a fundraising campaign for Great Ormond Street Hospital. The focus was to fundraise for an ECMO machine as it was one of these special machines that kept Caddington resident, little Ava Mear (now six) alive 18 months ago. With only 20 of these machines in the UK at only four hospitals, including Great Ormond St, Ava’s parents were determined to help other children with a similar plight. “In appreciation of the lifesavers who helped keep Ava with us, we want to supply another ECMO machine to help save the lives of many children, just like Ava,” said her father Clive.

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Ava Charity Ice Ball 21st November at Auction House, Luton Report and photos by Sue Mitchell

Clive and Mary-Jane Mear

“A fantastic £6,700 was raised from the auction and an amazing £13,000 on the night overall,” said Simon Drinks reception

I organised a table of ten as I wanted to support the cause and I knew it would be a good do. I wasn’t disappointed and everyone in my party had a ball. 365 people donated their hard earned cash to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, and in return, enjoyed the party of the year. The organisers had done a great job, making every detail special. On arrival, the function room looked stunning with the ice blue and white theme throughout

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“Ava has returned to school and next week goes full time again. An incredible achievement for a little girl who suffered four cardiac arrests in 45 minutes and whose parents were told to say their final goodbyes,” said Clive.

That’ll do nicely, thank you Clive.

We will have a very merry Christmas!

The organising committee, Sam Ewington, Simon Robinson, Lucy Smith, Debbie Newsome, Katie Morgan, Janine Hayes, Suzanne Gilmore and Clive Mear

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Our table

Dancing in line

the room. We started with a glass of bubbly and were then seated for a two course meal which, considering how many tables had to be served, was very good. After the meal, we were taken by surprise when the waiters picked up the microphones and started to sing. The Singing Waiters as they are called, “Were seriously brilliant,” said organiser Lucy Smith. “They got 365 people on their feet, waving napkins and doing the Conga...no mean feat; they were fabulous.” The MC Steve Emmett, did a great job, making everything flow smoothly and he also acted as

“As a family, we are so grateful to the many families, friends and complete strangers that have supported this challenge, showing that by working together, a community can change the world we live in. Well done and thank you to all who have been involved,” said Clive.

auctioneer. Extra attractions included vodka luge, the mega raffle with many superb hampers as prizes, the silent auction, the live auction, the novelty photo booth, DJ and a live local band called Switcher.

My husband won one of the superb hampers and I am delighted to say that most of the contents suited my tastes – champagne, beauty products, beauty treatments and makeovers but he was pleased with his prizes of the Ferrero Rocher and chocolate bar too.

The total value must have exceeded £150 so it was well The band

Lucy relaxing and having fun with Clive’s Aunt on the left

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The Ava Ball Live Auction successful bidders were:

“Whilst we packed hampers and barrows, we all kept asking ourselves out loud, ‘Would you be happy if you won that?’ which was our benchmark for whether it was a good hamper,” said Lucy. worth winning. A lot of alcohol was consumed which accounted for a lot of outrageous dancing and for those who needed a dessert, wonderful cupcakes Renata and Ian dancing the night away

Signed Arsenal Shirt - £500 (Mr Ewy) Golf Tickets - £290 (Mr Rooney) Home Cinema System - £450 (Andy Newsome) Lainey Cooks - £625 (Mr Gill) Newmarket Racing Night - £500 (Mr and Maria Cartwright) Wicked Tickets - £170 - (Helen Hansen) Luton Hoo Nights - £350 - (Sinead Gill) Hunstanton Week - £700 (Huey Bryne) Total £3,585 raised on the live auction - Amazing!

The Silent Auction results:Southhill locket - £55 - John Eastenders Sign - £550 - Ray G Revive Beauty Package - £175 - Lisa Gill Una's Dress - £120 - Wayne Kett Panto Tickets - £105 - Linda Radford Duck Tours - £100 - Valerie Messege Golf Books and Bag - Steve Emmett - £50 Headphones - £101 - John Archer Saracens Tickets - £400 - Steve Emmett Nintendo DS - £70 - Adam Price Irish Food - £100 - Terry Messenger Hair Voucher - £75 - Ray G Coffee Machine and Chocs - £65 - Graham Bright Winter Warmers - £110 - Ian Plummer Coldplay Signed Book - £100 - Terry Messenger Ant and Dec Picture - £101 - Velona Faulkner Hannspad Tablet - £160 - Sinaed Gill Spurs Shirt - £105 - Steve Janes Cats Tickets - £145 - Jordan Emmett Total for both auctions – a staggering £6,272.

Over all, the evening raised over £13,000 of the massive £88,800 total raised more than the last 20 months since Ava fell ill. The mobile ECMO machine has already been bought and training is under way so it will be operational very soon. could be purchased in aid of the charity. It is the best value ball that I have attended in years; all this for just £30 per head!

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What an incredible AVA ICE BALL team…

Organiser, Lucy Smith said, “I was approached back in May last year by a local person who pleaded with me to do the ball again”. After a lot of thought, I approached a Jane Brown and Wayne Kett

Thank you speech from Clive Rachel heads up the singing waiters

our design man; Sam Ewington our wonderful cake maker and band organiser; Katie Morgan, our hamper dresser and Janine Hayes, our venue decorator.

From there, we begged, and begged for raffle prizes, auction prizes, donations from small

Conga dancing

team of my friends and put it to them and the Ball began to roll from there. The team included Suzanne Gilmore, our treasurer and table planner; Debbie Newsome, our creative designer who had the theme vision; Simon Robinson, our operations guy, his talents and help are endless; Clive Mear

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Paul Boyes finds another use for his napkin

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and large companies and set about creating the night. We were so overwhelmed with local people’s generosity, their help, their willingness to give, to make and to do; it was incredible. We had

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one company agree to dress 20 tables and they travelled down from Peterborough and enjoyed the evening with us.

Local carpenter, Phil Clarke, made the AVA lights; the boom booth boys came from

Roger Morgan’s reaction to winning the barrow of booze. His wife Katie is seen in the picture cuddling Janine Hayes

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After the sale of tickets closed, we all pulled together, packed hampers, planted orchids, bought lights, decorated arches, named tables and favours and put on a night to remember. A massive thanks must go to Raymond Gill from Gleneden Plant Hire, our main sponsor for the evening. He has supported the whole cause from start to finish. We raised over £13,000 which means the new mobile ECMO unit will be in place in GOSH very soon.”

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Redbourn Christmas Market

Photos by Sue Mitchell Words by Katherine Horstmann

Sunday 29th November It was a wonderful event despite the unusually high winds. Thousands of people attended to do their Christmas shopping and take in the lovely festive atmosphere. There was everything from crepes, pancakes and mince pies to Thai and turkey & cranberry baps. The Wicket Brood Morris Dancers and the Harpenden Concert Band kept the crowds entertained outside, whilst other entertainers performed inside (and of course the wonderful Father Christmas was in his grotto).

Thank you to Ashtons, our sponsors and to all our wonderful supporters including the general public who came to join us. Make sure 27th November 2016 is in your diaries for Redbourn’s 5th Christmas market.

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Jan Few, Clerk to Redbourn Village Hall, on left and Jane Owen on the right, working for the Friends of Redbourn Village Hall campaign

The butcher boys are back in town

A large range of beauty products from Park Beauty

Abigail sells the miracle Life Paint which gives a luminous hue to clothing and bikes when cycling

The Christmas dress from Arrangements

Left, a great day out for the whole family.

Right, The balloon dogs were very popular with the children

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LOCAL FLORIST MAKES ARRANGEMENTS FOR HER ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCESS ANNE

From left to right, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, Head of Florestry at Capel Manor, Natalie Revett, Tilly Boswell and Carly Sparks

Apprentice florist at Arrangements in Redbourn, Carly Sparks, who is from Flamstead, was chosen by her college, Capel Manor, to present an arrangement to Princess Anne at the opening of the college’s new building for animal management and saddlery. Since the opening, the building has been renamed ‘The Princess Royal College of Animal Management and Saddlery, London’. This is in recognition of the Princess Royal’s ongoing involvement

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with Capel Manor and her encouragement to develop the college since she first suggested the idea in 1986.

Carly is a first year floristry student at Capel Manor College and was chosen along with students, Max Davey and Tilly Boswell to make and present a floral basket arrangement for the Princess Royal. They also got to create three buffet table arrangements for the day, which were of a large scale. These were designed in the same colour scheme as the basket arrangements using sunflowers, carnations, red roses, tulips and more.

department, I was extremely nervous. However, when she arrived she was lovely, very chatty and interested in our lives outside of college. She was intrigued to find out I already work within the industry. I told her a little about Arrangements and how it fits perfectly around my studies and gives me such motivation and passion for my course and the industry itself.

She was very happy to go away with a basket arrangement and was asking us where she should keep it in her house and how long it would last.

Although it went so quickly, it was a wonderful experience to have been part of and I felt honoured to have been chosen.”

Wendy Beazley from Arrangements said, “Carly is extremely talented and we are so proud of her achievements in such a short space of time, and delighted to have her in the team.”

Arrangement given to Princess Anne

Carly said, “When waiting for the Princess to stop at the floristry

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50 Years of Hospital Radio (1965 – 2015) at L&D Hospital

Would you like to work as a volunteer at L&D Radio?

Many skills are required to run a radion station: broadcasting, technical, administration, communications, fund raising and ward visiting to name but a few. Full training is given.

If you are over 18 years of age, would like to help your local community, be part of a fun loving team and have some time to work in a professional but enjoyable environment, please contact us on membership@ldhr.co.uk or follow the membership link on our website.

ABOUT L&D RADIO: L&D Radio (registered charity No. 282934) seeks to broadcast a broad mix of music, chat, entertainment, news and weather programmes with

priority given to the hospital and local communities.

The radio station is run by volunteers and provides programmes 24 hours a day throughout the year via bed head Hospedia consoles and our own 1134 kHz medium wave transmitter as well as on line www.LDHR.co.uk. Our station is funded entirely by charitable donations, sponsorship and members’ subscriptions.

The team visits wards, chatting to patients and transforming that experience into a community service radio station. We believe that we bring a modern, professional and fun attitude to local broadcasting and we always need more volunteers to join us in helping to sustain this valuable service in the future.

Visitors to our studio have included well known personalities such as Chris Tarrant, Esther Rantzen, David Pleat, Marty Wilde and many more. To top all that we bring our listeners the very latest national and international news on the hour, every hour.

When we are not live on air, our computer system plays music throughout the day and night.

If you are interested, please email info@ldhr.co.uk with your details.

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Set on the stunning Le Morne Peninsula, the 1st tee of the 18 hold, per 72 golf course is a mere 30m from the hotel’s reception. The golf course at Paradis has a driving range, a practice green and golf clubs are available for hire.

4 DAY GOLF PACKAGE INCLUDES: • • • • •

4 green fees at Paradis Golf Club Golf Cart Practice balls Complimentary bottled water on the golf course Arrival gifts (a polo shirt, 3 logo balls and a bag of tees)

Per person £223.00 - Extra day £55 Per couple £320.00 - Extra day £82

7 nights in a Deluxe Room • Emirates flights travelling in June 2016 • Half board • Private airport transfers in Mauritius • FREE green fees

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Reassurance when you need it most

Neville Funeral Service

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Neville House Marsh Road Leagrave Luton LU3 2RZ t: 01582 490005 e: luton@nevillefuneralservice.com

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ISTD Classes in Ballet, Tap and Modern Ages 18 Months to Adult

From January we will be in our new purpose studio space Please come and join us for our launch event on Saturday 9th January from 5 pm—7 pm at the address below Venue: Unit 1 Eden Brae Business Park Dunstable Road Caddington LU1 4FF

Telephone: 07825 865 685 Email: thedancehouseacademy@gmail.com Website: www.thedancehouse.org.uk Facebook:The Dance House—Academy of Dance and Performance

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Santa arrives to a hugh cheer

Flamstead Pre-School Christmas Fayre The Village Hall was packed with visitors in festive spirit.

There were lots of Christmas jumpers and Santa hats, Santa’s helpers and all sorts of Christmas lights, glitter and sparkle. The children opened the fayre by singing three Christmas songs and then to everyone’s delight, Santa swept through the hall, welcomed everyone and then took his seat in his grotto to ask the children what they wanted for Christmas.

There were lots of Christmas cards, gifts and decorations to buy and I came away with a beautiful wreath which is now

Lucky lollipops

taking pride of place on the front door. There were lots of things to do for the children including arts and crafts and they could have a festive or Frozen tattoo.

The tambola had an excellent range of chocolates and alcoholic beverages as prizes and there were many novelties to raise money for the Preschool. I couldn’t resist a

home-made mince pie which was delicious.

Christmas goodies for sale

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Page 33 The children sang three Christmas songs to the visitors

Glitter tattoos and frozen tattoos

Nancy and Sarah preparing the raffle tickets There were lots of Christmas jumpers and Santa hats

Lots of goodies at the tombola

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Road Safety… don’t be a statistic

By Melanie Wooding Jones, Redbourn Auto Solutions – Caring for you and your car

During November we sent out 3,500 editions of the Children’s Highway Code to our local primary schools. In December we focused on reducing Drink Driving in our local pubs. We’re doing all we can, working with the Department of Transport and Herts County Council, to raise awareness of the importance of road safety locally. Are you doing all you can as a driver?

THE FACTS:

Speeding - is a contributory factor to 28% of fatal road accidents with 57% of drivers admitting to speeding in the last year. 90% of parents say fast traffic poses a danger to families and children.

One in seven deaths on UK roads involves drivers who are over the legal drink-drive limit.

Distraction - 98% of drivers are not able to divide their attention without a significant deterioration in driving performance. Driver reaction times are 50% slower while using a hands free mobile phone. Eating and drinking whilst driving decreases your reaction time by 44%. 80% of young drivers make or receive phone calls while driving and 72% text.

Tiredness - 25% of all crashes on British main roads causing death or serious injury are tiredness-related (85% of sleep-related crashes involve male drivers).

Inexperience - 23% of 18-24 year olds crash within two years of passing their driving test. This is mainly due to over-confidence, poor assessment of hazards and taking unncessary risks Male drivers aged 17-20 are seven times more likely to crash than all male drivers.

Unsafe vehicles - Young drivers often drive older, potentially unsafe vehicles as these are cheaper. This is potentially risky because older vehicles can be less safe. Vehicle defects contributed to 2,000 crashes in 2013, 42 of them causing deaths.

Restraints - Using a child restraint that’s appropriate for your child reduces the risk of injury in a crash by 70%.

These facts are highlighted by the charity, Brake. The alarming thing is, if we make changes to our driving style and start listening to the statistics we are given, rather than reacting like naughty children flouting the rules, then perhaps our roads

would be safer. But somehow, this isn’t human nature …

Psychology suggests that if we experience a behaviour (even if it is against the rules) and this behaviour didn’t produce an adverse consequence, we are likely to do it again. If it

is repeated, it becomes a habit which becomes acceptable (in our own mind) and the more we do it, the more we reinforce to ourselves and others that this behaviour is okay. But, if we dare to stop and consider the catastrophic impact of getting it

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wrong, then I’m sure we would reconsider our actions. Let’s not wait until it affects us directly.

Lives are changed, sometimes permanently.

Impact Speed: The impact of an accident may be greater than you think. A vehicle travelling at 20mph would stop in time to avoid a child running out three car lengths in front.

The same vehicle travelling at 25mph would not stop in time and would hit the child at 18mph. As the diagram below illustrates, this is roughly the equivalent of falling from the first floor of a building. The greater the impact speed, the greater the chance of death.

These figures assume that the car is in good working order.

However, according to a survey carried out by KwikFit, 1.2 million owners decide to drive their cars knowing that they are defective; with men twice as likely to get behind the wheel of an unroadworthy vehicle.

This, coupled with an unlicensed trade causing concern over the quality and accuracy of routine servicing and repairs, leaves us questioning how many cars on the road are actually safe.

Your responsibility: Drivers have a responsibility to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and well-maintained.

If parts critical to safety (such as brakes and tyres) are not kept in good repair, it can cause the driver to lose control, or fail to respond in time in an emergency, with potentially fatal results.

If vehicles are well-maintained throughout the year, they should have no trouble passing the annual MOT test. However, many drivers do not pay enough attention to routine maintenance: 40% of cars and vans failed their initial MOT in 2012/13. If defects are not dealt with promptly they can lead to expensive repairs, which are uneconomical.

Below are some of the most common safety-critical defects in vehicles, which are easily avoided.

Incorrect tyre pressure and tread depth – reduces steering control and increases stopping distances with an increased risk of skidding. The minimum tread depth is 1.6mm. However research has found that braking distances increase long before the tread reaches this point before this point. Therefore Brake recommends tyres be changed at 3mm.

Brakes are one of the most important safety components of a vehicle: without properly working brakes, you will have no way of stopping in time to avoid a collision. And yet worn brakes is the most common defect contributing to serious crashes, and the second most common (after defective tyres) contributing to fatal crashes.

Look out for changes in pressure when applying the brakes or longer stopping distances.

Loose wheels, defective lights, indicators, steering, suspension, missing or defective mirrors, overloaded vehicles, also contribute to crashes. A walk round your vehicle will alert you to any issues.

Safer Cars: Newer vehicles are less likely to be involved in fatal crashes, due to continual improvements in crash protection features. The risk of dying in a crash is 71% higher in a vehicle that is 18 years old or more. Mechanical defects also become more common as a vehicle ages, further compromising the safety of the vehicle. Brake advises anyone using a vehicle to choose the newest and safest they can afford.

The European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) provide a star rating for overall safety, which is made up from assessment of adult occupant protection, child protection, pedestrian protection and collision avoidance technology.

You can check these on www.euroncap.com.

Choose your vehicle wisely and incorporate a monthly budget to ensure regular maintenance is affordable. You cannot put a price on your own, your family’s or another family’s safety.

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Christmas Shop windows on Markyate High Street Decorated by the children of Markyate School and Nursery Photos by Janet Brown

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Page 40 A selection from the Harper’s Christmas Fayre

Eat, Drink and Enjoy at Harper’s Food and Wine Fair 4th-5th December Words and photos by Janet Brown As usual there were plenty of different pies, chutneys desserts, wines and meads to sample.

delicious Christmas pudding, dowsed in brandy and cream.

There were plenty of tasters in the queue.

Mr Harper was there ready to tempt customers with his

Cottage Delight had a selection of chutneys, jams and dipping sauces to sample; all made in small batches using traditional methods, stirred by hand, cooked gently and packed in beautiful presentation jars.

Mr Harper serving the Christmas pudding

Samples were also available from Flat Roof Farm, who produce local condiments and jams with an unusual twist. I sampled the cranberry and rum and also the malt whisky and mustard - delicious!

Fresh bread for sale from local bakers, Prudens Mr Drew from Cottage Delight

Other products to sample were quiches, sausage rolls, a range of cheeses and pates, apple and mincemeat pies and gateaux.

I doubt anyone came away empty handed!

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TrustFord Potters Bar Your local Ford Dealership The latest Ford range with the brand new 65-plate is on show at TrustFord Potters Bar today!

We know it’s good, but don’t just take our word for it... Book a test drive and find out how good these vehicles really are.

Contact Enzo Sgambati, your Sales Manager on 08433 209 339 to find out more.

New Ford Fiesta Zetec 5dr Hatchback 1.25, 82PS Petrol Manual

Now £11,995

Representative Example 36 monthly payments ...................... £179.05 Cash price ................................................ £11,995 Deposit contribution (paid by dealer) .............................................£1,375 Customer deposit .......................................£179 Amount of credit ..................................£10,441 Charge for credit ................................ £995.80 Total amount payable ...............£13,010.80 Doc & option fee ........................................... £20 GMFV (optional final payment) ..............£4,991 Excess mileage charged (based on 6000 miles per annum) ..................................................6p Borrowing rate (fixed) ............................ 3.8% APR (representative) .............................. 4.3% Finance through Ford Credit and is subject to status.

Potters Bar

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Official fuel consumption figures mpg(l/100km) for range: urban 20.5-36.2 (13.8-7.8); extra urban 37.7-60.1 (7.5-4.7); combined 28.8-48.7 (9.8-5.8). Official CO2 emission figures range from 235-98g/km.

Retail customers only. Finance subject to status. *Deposit contribution available only when financed with Ford Credit at 4.3% APR representative on 3 year Ford Options. Cannot be used in conjunction with Ford Fleet terms or discounts. Prices correct at time of going to press. Cars must be ordered and registered by 31/12/15. Vehicles must be financed by Ford Credit. Terms and conditions apply. Contact your local TrustFord Potters Bar for full details. Cars shown for illustration purposes only.

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Take the family to Croatia Next summer. Experience the Mediterranean the way it used to be

Luxury family owned apartment, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Close to the beautiful port of Supetar on the island of Brac Stunning sunsets Magnificent views of the Adriatic sea and the Dalmatian mountains from the balcony and front windows Rear view onto an olive grove Modern 2007 build with modern amenities including TV DVD and Wifi Fully equipped kitchen Separate utility room Open plan kitchen/diner/lounge Shared swimming pool 500 metres from the nearest beach 100 metres from the nearest bar and restaurant 500 metres from tennis courts/hotel complex All water-sports available on the beach Boat trips and boat hire to other parts of the island and neighbouring islands available Close to the historic Heritage City of Split English speaking agent on island to meet and greet and see to your needs Regular 2 hour 15 minute flights from Luton (Wizzair), Stanstead and Gatwick (Easyjet) to Split followed by a stunning 40 minute ferry ride to the port of Supetar on the island of Brac.

PRICES: Up until 10th June £427 per week 11th June – 2nd July £462 per week 3rd July – 9th July £490 per week 10th July – 27th Aug £560 per week 28th Aug – 3rd September £462 per week After 4th September £427 There is an additional £100 refundable security deposit and £35 cleaning fee.

Prices DO NOT INCLUDE the cost of flights or any other transportation

Email business1957@outlook.com or call 07860 957053 to find out more The property is owned by a Markyate based company and it is fully insured, licensed and approved for tourism by the Croatian authorities.

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for January and beyond

23RD DECEMBER – ‘CHRISTMAS WITH PRINCESS TILLY’ 3/6 yr olds, 9am-12am: 7/10 yr olds, 1am to 4pm. www.redbournvillagehall.co.uk

13TH FEBRUARY - STAMP COLLECTORS FAIR 10am - 4pm at Redbourn Village Hall. www.redbournvillagehall.co.uk

21ST JANUARY - 24TH JANUARY DICK WHITTINGTON A traditional panto for all the family at Harpenden Halls.

Tel: 07568 363104 24TH JANUARY - ANTIQUE AND COLLECTORS FAIR Starts at 9.30am at the Redbourn Recreation Centre.

Tel: 07771 668913 28TH JANUARY 2016 - THE BIRDS OF HERTFORDSHIRE A talk by Dr Ken Smith. www.redbournvillagehall.co.uk 7TH FEBRUARY 2016 - HARPENDEN INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE Southdown Road, Harpenden. Tables £10 (no trade). Admission £1.00.

Tel: 01582 762880 10TH FEBRUARY 2016 - GRETCHEN PETERS 20TH ANNIVERSARY UK TOUR One of Nashville’s greatest talents of the past 2 decades Commences at 7.30pm. www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

27TH FEBRUARY 2016 - I LOVE TO BOOGIE WITH T REXTASY 7.30pm at Harpenden Public Halls www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 24TH MARCH - AN EVENING OF DIRTY DANCING (The Tribute Show) 7.30pm at Harpenden Public Halls www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk 25TH MARCH - THE BEAT The Beat present a wall of sound that transcends time and ska fusion rhythms to ingnite a crowd. 7.30pm at Harpenden Public Halls. www.harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

JANUARY 2016 AT REDBOURN VILLAGE HALL 12th Tue - “Pop Dance” NEW Dance fitness class at 9.30am to 10.30am weekly 17th Sun - NHS Blood donation session. Register at www.blood.co.uk 14th Thur- Redbourn WI monthly meeting, 7pm 20th Wed - Redbourn U3A‘Chocolate’ with Ros Adams and Elaine Holmes, 2pm 24th Sun - Monthly Antiques and Collectors Fair, 9.30am to 3.30pm FEBRUARY 2nd Tue - Good Companions, 2pm to 4pm 11th Thur - Redbourn WI monthly meeting, 7pm 17th Wed - Redbourn U3A, 2pm 28th Sun - Monthly Antiques and Collectors Fair, 9.30am to 3.30pm Please check the RVH inside notice board, website www.redbournvillagehall.co.uk or Facebook page, Redbourn-Village-Hall for full details of what’s on.

Correction to Drink Driving article last month There was an error in the ‘parameters’ section kindly pointed out by Peter Rowland. There are the official figures from the government website.

The drink drive limit: Level of alcohol England, Wales and Northern Ireland Micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath 35 Milligrammes per 100 millilitres of blood 80 Milligrammes per 100 millilitres of urine 107

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Gardening tips for January and February Written by Emilie Griffin, The Hertfordshire Garden Centre 55 Feed the hungry birds twice daily, morning and early afternoon, if you can, with high-energy (high fat) food such as fat balls, peanuts and good quality scraps.

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