Discovering The Deepings issue 060, June 2020

Issue 60 / June 2020

& surrounding villages

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

What’s happening at Vine House Farm

Stay Alert Protect the NHS Save Lives

Hummingbird adapting to a new normal

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Introduction

Welcome to your June Issue.

Welcome to our third on-line version of your favourite community lifestyle magazine. Spring has come and will soon be gone, with some signs that normality is not too far away. Optimists are seeing some hope, as certain restrictions are being lifted, and some children may be edging slowly, and very carefully, back to their classrooms. Some businesses have returned to pre-lockdown working, whilst many are still anxiously playing the waiting game. Let us all hope that the damage, inevitably done to many firms, large and small, during the lockdown can soon be repaired and that high streets will soon be buzzing again.

Whatever we may be going through, let us all remember that June 21st is Father’s Day and the opportunity to shower that special one with “virtual hugs” and gifts. To my dad and to my husband Chris I send all my love. Keep healthy everyone and stay safe.

Claire x

It has certainly been an eye-opening time for us all.

Many people have turned their hand to new skills and hobbies; others will have dusted down their sewing machines to join in fabulous schemes to provide the NHS and care-workers with protective ‘scrubs’ and face-masks; many have turned their gardens into “virtual Chelseas”; and jigsaws will have taken a hammering.

Never have so many people felt compelled to exercise so much, once we’d been given that slot in which to concentrate our energies (one hour, remember?) How many will be finding excuses, I wonder, not to have to pound the streets, once normality is resumed? For every finely tuned “lockdown hunk”, there may well be an increasing number of “lockdown chunks”, not to mention the “lockdown drunks.” Which one have you become?

The coronavirus pandemic is apparently affecting how new parents are being influenced when choosing names for their new-borns. Names with positive connotations such as Hope and Hero are proving popular, as are names linked to happiness such as Bliss, Joy, Blithe and Felicity. Indigo (as part of the “NHS rainbow”) and Florence (as in Nightingale) are right up there, whilst Cora and Rona are definitely “no-nos” right now – can’t think why!

Enjoy the read and let’s hope for some resolution to this crisis before too long.

John

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Inside Highlights 6....................... Father’s Day feature.

7....................... Hummingbird Hypnotherapy – Adapting to a new normal.

8...................... “Lockdown local images” #1.

9....................... Renu – Living the lockdown lifestyle.

10..................... Recipe of the Month – Easy breezy coleslaw..

12..................... Food and Drink with Trevor Langley – Beer at home.

14..................... “Lockdown local images” #2.

15..................... Vine House Farm news.

16/17............... Alto Electrical – Specialist heritage electricians.

18..................... Your Garden – Tips for June.

20................... Your Finances – Liberty Partnership – Embrace change!

22.................... Briggs Residential – Challenging times.

28.................... Will & Probate Services.

30.................... Anglian Water launches new initiative.

32.................... Obituary – Remembering Janet Girling.

34.................... What’s on – Events for June.

36.................... Kids Puzzle Page.

37.................... The Covid-19 Lockdown Quiz.

38.................... Pets and Vets – A good night’s sleep.

41/48............. Classified businesses directory.

Cover Photography: Darren Wells

With thanks to:

Nick Ash, Liberty Partnership Ltd, Claire Gray, Nicole Woodcock, Vine House Farm

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JUNE 21st:

FATHER’S DAY

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but it’s not the only day we can celebrate….

ou may already know that this year, Father’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday June 21st. It’s always the third Sunday in the month, ever since the idea was introduced in the USA in 1910. In the UK, we’d long acknowledged Mothering Sunday as the fourth Sunday in Lent, (March 22nd this year), so it was only fair that we dads should get their treats as well.

June 1st: National Dare Day The time when you can challenge anyone to make a dare, be it a personal thing liking asking her/him out on a date, a challenge for them to achieve something special or just make a fool of themselves.

June 4th: Hug Your Cat Day If you are a cat lover, this is why you have your feline friend in the first place, but today’s the day to make more of a fuss than usual June 8th: Best Friends Day For that really special person, here’s the chance to show them just how much you appreciate their friendship – send them a card or a gift!

June 17th: Eat Your Vegetables Day The ideal opportunity to do as the experts are telling us – at least five portions of fruit and veg. per day. (Alternatively, June 5th happens to be Doughnut Day!!!)

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June 21st: The Summer Solstice The longest day of the year so make the most of it now before the nights start pulling in – downhill to winter!

June 26th: Forgiveness Day. Alexander Pope wrote, “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” Three hundred years on, it’s still true and today’s the day to forgive and be forgiven.

These are just a few of the days which can be celebrated in June, but how could you not raise a glass to the following beauties?

June 2nd: National Rocky Road Day June 9th: National Donald Duck Day June 13th: National Weed Your Garden Day, or June 28th: International Body Piercing Day?!

Your Health

How do we adapt to a

New Normal?

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uring uncertain times, it can be very difficult to find anything positive.

We all have our ‘life baggage’, good and bad. The difference is how we process it.

For some people, they just appear to deal with everything that life throws at them; upbeat, positive, ‘bright-side-of-life’ personality. For others, it can feel heavy, like nothing ever changes, and so they just attract more negativity.

Acknowledging what kind of a person you are can really help you adapt to everything around you, particularly if you struggle to see the positives in life. A primitive, and sometimes negative, mindset will always be on high alert, looking for the next terrible thing and so create that pattern in our brain.

If that pattern of behaviour kept you safe yesterday, the brain will be reminded to do it again today. It is so much easier to refer to yesterday’s pattern of behaviour than create a new one - the same reason why it can take up to twenty-eight days to change a behaviour or release an old habit. Hence why starting to look for daily positives can really help you to change

BY NICOLE WOODCOCK, HUMMINGBIRD HYPNOTHERAPY oxytocin, will help you to feel more relaxed, enabling less stress and so adapting easily to our new normal.

Being kind at this time is so important; we are all experiencing different levels of mental and physical stress during lockdown. Our frontline workers are working above and beyond, whilst dealing with their own mental health and trauma.

your mindset.

Adapting during this time is easier when we are less stressed.

If we feel in control and certain about a decision or something that we need to do, then we will do it. If we begin to question our decision and start to become anxious about it, then we are more likely to be worried that we are wrong, query our original decision and therefore create anxiety about the situation, thus creating uncertainty and further stress.

As we all learn together about moving forward, finding those things that bring you joy and certainty will also help you to adapt. The brain chemicals released when we are happy and confident, for example serotonin, dopamine and

Parents are trying to keep businesses going and home school their children who don’t want to be home schooled.

There’s loneliness from not having visitors and daily conversation. Grandparents are desperate for a hug with the grandkids.

If nothing else, just give yourself the opportunity at the end of your day to write down what has been good. Find a positive, teach your brain to look for them. They are there - you just have to give yourself chance to find them!

If you, or anyone in your family, are struggling with your mental health at this time, please get in touch.

Stay happy, stay well!

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Health

Living the Lockdown Lifestyle

BY CLAIRE GRAY, RENU - HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS

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think it is fair to say that the present lockdown presents different challenges for all of us. Maybe you are home schooling; working from home; enduring a lockdown on your own; locked in (with no escape from your loved ones); finding your day absorbed with calls and virtual contact to the nearest and dearest you are worried about; a key worker under pressure; or simply lacking some structure to your week.

The lockdown has encouraged a surge in our technological awareness, and this has meant there is a whole world of new opportunities available to us to improve our lifestyle. However, just because something is freely available and accessible, it does not mean it is right for you and your needs.

Or maybe, you’ve tried the workouts and now you either hurt for days, you have injured yourself or you simply didn’t enjoy it. Perhaps you feel the exercise options readily available are not suitable for you.

As the lockdown starts to ease, we will begin to get the opportunity to get our lives back to some sort of normal. What a relief! But this also means that you can start to formulate a plan of what you would like your new routine to look like.

Here are some of the positives I hope you have found during lockdown:

However, there can be no doubt that we need to be utilising this time to make sure we are at our optimum health.

Whilst in theory this is a great time to get fit and eat healthily, the reality is that we may be simply watching and listening to everyone else jumping up and down from our chair or desk … with a nice homemade cake in our hand!

problem - you may have simply chosen the wrong recipe.

This is a great time to try things you have not done before, and that is not exclusively exercise. Many of you are using this time to learn to bake, colour or cut your hair, start a new hobby, or try a home beauty regime. Some will turn out well, others not so good - that’s life!

If you have tried one type of exercise and it did not suit you, it does not mean that exercise is the

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A daily walk or exercise activity.

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Cooking meals from scratch.

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Taking time out to contact your friends and family.

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Allowing yourself time to rest.

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Learning new skills.

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Taking an interest in home hair and beauty remedies.

Can you include these in your “new normal”?

We want to do our very best to ensure that you emerge from lockdown looking good and feeling great.

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Recipe

EASY BREEZY COLESLAW Ingredients For the coleslaw: 4 cups shredded green cabbage 4 cups shredded purple cabbage 2 cups shredded carrots For the dressing:

Method

1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt 1&1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 3 tsp water 3 tsp pure maple syrup 2&1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper

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The well-loved barbecue staple gets a tweak this month.... this easy recipe uses creamy Greek yogurt instead of mayo!

March

1 Add all of the coleslaw dressing ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until combined.

2 Add in the shredded cabbage and carrots and stir until everything is coated.

2 The coleslaw can be served immediately but is best when refrigerated for a few hours ďŹ rst... the best things come to those who wait, right?!

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Beer Through the Year: Windsor & Eton Brewery

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indsor & Eton Brewery was founded during 2010 and now proudly possesses a Royal Warrant.

Producing great classic and new beer styles, a good number of which are bottle conditioned, this brewery has a range of very impressive ales, that includes award winners and multi award-winning productions.

Knight of the Garter Golden Ale: (3.8% vol).

Described on the label as ‘Sunshine in a glass’ (I agree), this golden ale is brewed with a blend of hops from the New World. A citrus aroma greets the nasal senses, which follows admirably to the mouthfeel.

Guardsman Best Bitter: (4.2% vol). Extremely popular, Guardsman is brewed utilising Fuggles and Goldings whole leaf hops to great advantage.

This easy-drinking, smooth production has wide appeal, with its copper colour and excellent taste. A favourite with numerous beer lovers.

Windsor Knot Pale Ale: (4.5% vol). Brewed originally to commemorate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, this beer uses Sovereign and Nelson Sauvin hops and has many supporters amongst pale ale devotees.

Republika Craft Pilsner: (4.8% vol). This splendid craft beer is one of several productions from the Windsor & Eton Brewery which have won awards.

Combinations of Saaz hops, Czech yeast and Pilsner malt produce this full-flavoured delight, which I found very refreshing.

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Conqueror Black IPA: (5.0% vol). Bringing together Cascade and Pacific Jade whole leaf hops, plus a blend of five speciality malts, this complex and noticeably rich IPA gained great interest from the outset. ‘Superb’, ‘awesome’ and ‘brilliant’ are some of the descriptions attributed to this beer.

Wasteland Double IPA: (10.0% vol). Belgian candi sugar is one of the ingredients for this Double IPA with ten different hops, that include some of the best of America and the New World. Another exceptional IPA, which certainly delivers on aroma, mouthfeel and the palate’s enjoyment.

Other popular productions include Capital DryHopped Lager and Treason West Coast IPA. Ordering is easy and beers are delivered via courier to anywhere in the UK. Visitors to the brewery are made very welcome.

Windsor & Eton Brewery, Duke Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1SE. Tel: 01753 854075 Email: sales@webrew.co.uk www.webrew.co.uk Also on social media.

As always, enjoy!

Trevor Langley D I S C O V E R I N G JMarch U N E 2 0 2 045

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What’s Happening in June at Vine House Farm TIME FOR A BBQ? We are all looking forward to warm weather & what’s better than a BBQ? We have a good selection of locally sourced fresh meat from Grasmere Farm and Moor Farm, including Lincolnshire sausages, fresh lamb, beef and pork. We also stock all the accompanying salad items & bread plus cooked produce, such as ham, haslet, sausage rolls and pork pies.

ENJOY....WILDLIFE Having the opportunity to watch Spring unfold & the antics of our garden visitors during the breeding season has been delightful. We still have our full range of birdseed on sale, plus most of our usual feeders. ‘If we want to see a lot of birds we must feed a lot of birds’ is one of Nicholas’ favourite sayings!

HOME GROWN

THIS MONTH

Asparagus, Spinach, Chard, Radish, Salad Leaves, Cabbage & Carrots

SAFETY FIRST..

Whilst some Coronavirus restrictions have now been lifted, we still need a safe environment for our team & our customers. Our shop has been set up for oneway traffic & a maximum of 4 people can be in the shop at one time. This means, unfortunately, that we must restrict customers to only one per household each visit COMING UP

NEXT MONTH

Look out for our home grown broad beans which herald the start of our summer veg harvest

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SPECIALIST HERITAGE ELECTRICIANS Local contracting firm, Alto Electrical, are now a reputable name in the local area for domestic and commercial work, but did you know that they are also forging ahead as “specialist heritage electricians”?

So why choose Alto Electrical as your heritage specialist?

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of the building that can be used to discreetly hide any cables or containment. They do not rush projects through and appreciate that attention to every detail is paramount when dealing with period properties, as one miscalculation could be detrimental to a significant feature of the property.

For your piece of mind, Alto hold £10 million public liability insurance that they would not hesitate to use if it was needed. (At the time of writing, they have never had the need to make a claim!)

Respect the historical character of the structure:

The first thing Alto do upon receiving a request to carry out some heritage work is to research the building to get a feel for the history, and identify areas requiring particular care. At Alto, they are passionate about protecting your building from unnecessary disruption and damage to crucial characteristics. They look to reuse any previous holes, notches and cable runs, whilst also taking care to cover any previous damage with the new installation, if this is feasible.

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By thinking one step ahead and consigning as much of the installation as possible discreetly in rooms, they can ensure that they incorporate any future capacity into the installation, to minimise the need to frequently alter it.

Supply specialist craftsmen to undertake any work:

Whether it be building or lighting design, they work with other trusted heritage specialists, locally and nationally, who they are able to put you in touch with, for other aspects of work on your project. Alto are registered with the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) and are accredited members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen.

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Adopt cable routes that are sympathetic to the character of the structure:

Using their expertise and experience, they take the utmost care to proceed with any proposed work to make use of any voids and features

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Use traditional installation methods:

Alto can repair and replace obsolete wiring systems with specialist tools, using methods that are no longer taught in college. These skills are preserved through regular practice and passed down by Alto’s electricians mentoring their apprentices.

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perience to help with applying for consent, whether it be helping to document electrical additions on a wider proposal or providing a lighting design to prove lux levels to enable you to get a faculty.

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and protect the rest of the area from dust, paying particular attention to any significant features. They also allow for a professional “after-clean� for any in-depth projects.

Work to engage with trustees and PCCs to ensure congruence:

Alto often find that other members may have differing views on developing a project, so they are happy to attend committee meetings to discuss the proposed works and answer any questions.

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Implement special measures to protect the fabric of the building:

They take time to plan how they are going to protect any significant or fragile aspects and have invested heavily in protective equipment to ensure that no harm comes to any existing features.

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Protect the rest of the building from dust and disruption:

They prepare any areas beforehand by cordoning off space that they do not need to access,

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Refurbish historic electrical fittings and fixtures:

Over time, original fittings may fail and need fixing or rewiring; Alto’s electricians have the skills and patience to delicately restore any existing fixtures that you would like to keep.

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Source authentic and bespoke fittings that complement the nature of the building:

Being creatively minded, Alto can help you decide exactly what you want your new installation to look like. If you do not have the fittings that you wish to have fitted, they can work with specialist companies that take a drawing of what you would like, and turn it into a reality; whether it is something that looks traditional or a complementary statement piece Alto can help!

References are available on request.

Find out more by visiting

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Your Garden

June Gardening Tips

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une is one of the busiest months of the year for the vegetable gardener: there are crops to plant, sow, and harvest, weeding, watering, feeding, getting rid of pests – the list seems never-ending. You really do need to keep on top of all these jobs to get the best out of your plot.

Did you know that in every square metre of soil there can be as many as 100,000 weeds? Yes, I am sure you do!! No wonder there is a relentless battle going on between gardener and weeds.

Do keep them at bay as they use water and nutrients that your crops need and shade them from the light.

• Hoe regularly and particularly when the soil is dry, as the severed and exposed roots will die quickly. If you hoe when the soil is damp remove remains so that they will not re-grow.

• Spread mulches such as garden compost, well-rotted manure or bark chips, to suppress weeds or use lightproof membrane to kill more established weeds.

• Make sure that you do not let weeds flower; you will only get new crops of weeds from their seeds.

Pests are also becoming more noticeable in the warmer weather so don’t forget to net brassicas to protect them from the pigeons, and it is a good idea to protect carrots from carrot fly by covering with a fine mesh. Cabbage root fly, which attacks the roots of brassicas, is caused by female flies laying their eggs on the surface of the soil next to the stem of the plant. When transplanting out young plants, place something around the base of the plant to create a collar, for example a piece of carpet, cardboard or fleece.

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As the month progresses, thinning and planting out to final positions will start to overtake sowing as the main activity as this month offers the last opportunity to sow many seeds. Sweetcorn can be planted out and, as it is self-pollinating, it is better sown closely in a block. Mark out a square or rectangle and plant at about 35-40cm (14-18inches) apart in each direction. ` Other jobs include: • Plant out vegetables that you have grown from seed but make sure you harden them off before planting out in their final position.

• Thin out seedlings and plant others in their final growing positions.

• Earth up potatoes and, towards the end of the month, harvest earlies.

• Cut down broad beans and peas just above the surface and use for compost, but leave the roots in the ground as a good source of nitrogen.

• Once you are sure that frosts are over, you can plant out the more tender crops such as aubergines, peppers, chillies, courgettes, marrows and squashes.

• Succession sow beetroot, salad crops, carrots and, later in the month, Florence fennel. Traditionally, Florence fennel is sown after the longest day, June 21st, as it is less likely to bolt. If the weather is dry, then water your seed drills well before sowing – this way the young plants will develop a good root system.

• Last chance to sow runner beans and main crop carrots.

• Brussels sprouts, leeks, sprouting broccoli and the last of the summer, autumn and red cabbages, and the first of winter cabbages can also be planted.

• Protect carrots with insect proof netting and net brassicas to deter pigeons.

Happy planting!

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think it will be fair to say the world will be a very different place, once all the restrictions are lifted and coronavirus is confined to the annals of history. And one thing humans excel at is adapting to change, as we’ve all seen in our day-today lives. That said, one thing I think we’re not very good at is embracing change!

As most of us were confined to our homes for all of April, the way in which businesses work, ours included, had to change dramatically. Speaking from my personal experience, I struggled to adapt mentally more than anything else. I missed the routine of getting up each morning and gradually going about my morning tasks which get me in the work mindset.

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I have made efforts to keep as similar a routine as possible, but it is proving hard to replicate.

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happy with the prices they had agreed before lockdown. More importantly, Briggs Residential can report having seen no appreciable decrease in house prices during these troubled times.

There is a great deal of positivity out there!

At times like this, the national and the local press can sometimes give the impression that nothing has been happening, and a depressing scenario can be created. However, Briggs Residential see things differently and have actually had a busy few weeks.

As for the weeks to come, Briggs Residential are seeing lots of houses coming onto the market, with a clamour for lots of viewings on them.

Out of all the houses that they had sold before lockdown, nobody has tried to re-negotiate on prices and everyone has remained really

They continue with their tried and trusted techniques, which include keeping in touch with their clients on a very regular basis, being proactive, and offering virtual tours with their clients.

Regarding the state of the market, they echo the opinion of many others when they suggest that COVID-19 is a health issue, rather than a financial one, so why would prices necessarily have to come down?

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f you saw last month’s online magazine, then you will have seen some suggestions for keeping in touch with the arts and culture through the Internet and YouTube - if you didn’t, then check out the following for some interesting ideas.

I have been watching a variety of events that have been screened especially for “lockdown”; I even watched the final of the team synchronised swimming at the Rio Olympics and was in awe of their skills! My latest foray into the virtual world was my online trip to the Members’ Day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

FUNHOUSE COMEDY Have a laugh with compere Spiky Mike and guest comics every week with Funhouse Comedy Nights. You can watch live every Tuesday at 8pm or catch up via their Facebook page.

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GET INVOLVED with Dance and Performing Arts from the local area.

Whether it’s watching fascinating interviews and classes with Grantham’s Chantry Dance Company, taking part in online classes with the Welland School of Dance or performing arts with Wildcats Theatre School, there are plenty of opportunities for various ages to keep energised and entertained with these fantastic local groups.

STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE LOCKDOWN PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION We are looking for interesting, fun, or inspiring photos that show how you, your family (and maybe even your pets) are getting on during the lockdown. Take a photo at home, in the garden or when you go outside for exercise.

Please be creative but do remember to ask the permission of anyone who appears in your photos.

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THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE

Whether you are an opera regular or a first-timer, the Royal Opera House are streaming operas online during the lockdown and this month it is Richard Eyre’s beautiful production of La Traviata which provides the perfect setting for Verdi’s opera about a courtesan who sacrifices all for love. This is available until June 6th. Also being released in June are La Fille mal gardée, The Royal Ballet, 2005 – online premiere on June 12th at 7pm; and The Magic Flute, The Royal Opera, 2017 – online premiere on June 19th at 7pm.

Visit www.roh.org.uk.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL

Cirque du Soleil released a new one-hour spectacular on May 15th which shows some of the best moments from “Crystal” and “Axel”, the very first on-ice productions from the company. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics by visiting www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect.

There are previous shows on there as well.

THE GLOBE

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre are streaming past performances for free. For more information, visit their website. www.shakespearesglobe.com.

GET CREATIVE at home.

Why not take part in the national Get Creative campaign? There are lots of brilliant resources to help families get creative. There are “how to” guides to make your own juggling balls, a paper lightshade, a recycled plastic bag bracelet and much, much more. Visit www.getcreativeuk.com.

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THE COVID-19

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1)

The disease was first identified in December of 2019 in the capital city of a particular Chinese province. Name both the city and the province.

16) Which culinary word is used for a rooster that has been castrated before it reaches sexual maturity? (5 letters)

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The word ‘quarantine’ gets its name from a) the number 40, b) the term guarantee or c) a quarter?

17) The name for which fruit stems from a native Central American word for 'testicle'?

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An N95 mask meets the N95 standard of the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) A.F. rating. What does the 95 refer to in its name?

18) Introduced in 1929 and still popular today, which carbonated beverage contained the mood stabilizing drug lithium until 1950?

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Name the new hospital, set up within the ExCel London convention centre and how many beds was it to provide (4,000, 6,000 or 8,000)?

20) The combination of star anise, cloves, fennel, cinnamon and Sichuan pepper is commonly known as what?

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Who officially opened it and what was unusual about the opening?

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Boris Johnson thanked two specific nurses who had helped get him through his recent hospital confinement. Which hospital was he in and what nationality are the nurses?

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Outside the human body, the virus is easily killed by which household product, bursting its protective bubble?

8)

What is the world’s largest rodent?

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Which endangered whale, also the source of ambergris, has the largest brain in the animal kingdom?

22) The name for which Indian curry dish prepared with pulses stems from the Sanskrit word meaning 'to split'?

24) Who landscaped the grounds at Grimsthorpe Castle?

25) Travelling south from Stamford on the A1, where do you meet your first roundabout?

11) Brown, Spiny, Norway and Black are all examples of which kind of animal?

12) What is the other name for a sea cow?

13) Which breed won the 2020 Crufts ‘Best in the Show’?

15) The name for which part (or parts) of the human body means 'little mouse' when translated?

21) Other than nutmeg, which other spice is obtained from the nutmeg tree?

23) Which hot trademark or brand name is closely associated with the McIlhenny Company?

10) Blue Lacy, Chinook, Akita Inu, Dunker, Tosa, Barbet, Saluki and Utonagan are all examples of what?

14) Asian Tiger, Anopheles, Culex and Yellow Fever are all example of what?

19) What would be on your plate if you ordered Abalone in a restaurant?

26) Which famous wordsmith was born 456 years ago on April 23rd this year and then died 52 years later on his birthday?

27) Multiply the square of 4 by the square root of 36.

28) Grey’s Monument in Newcastle is to commemorate Earl Grey, a 19th century Prime Minister. The blend of tea, originally created in his honour is infused with what to give its distinctive flavour?

29) A similar structure was to appear in London by the same sculptor, Edward Hodges Bailey, less than ten years later. What is it called?

30) Translate “On Ilkla Moor Baht ’at” into Standard English.

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This is perfectly normal, especially as your pet gets a little older. How much sleep your pet needs varies between species, age and breed. Cats nap regularly throughout the day but your dog needs periods of longer sleep. Just like babies, puppies need to sleep regularly. They usually have a mad half hour then crash and burn for an hour or two.

It is important to let your puppy and kitten have undisturbed sleep up to eighteen hours a day. Do not wake them because they look cute and everyone wants to cuddle them – they need this rest time.

Older animals vary between fourteen and eighteen hours sleep a day. Larger breeds and older dogs need to rest more, whereas younger dogs and working breeds will need less than the average. Walking and exercising your dog does not make him tired – just more fit and excited. However, with everyone staying

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Beds over four inches (ten centimetres) thick can be used to protect the skin from pressure sores.

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Disturbed sleep can occur with changes in routine.

During sleep, the hormone melatonin is released which protects cells and stimulates the immune system, so a lack of sleep reduces your pet’s ability to fight disease.

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