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70 glorious years indeed! Our wonderful Queen Elizabeth II has been a pillar of stability. What an amazing achievement and I do hope you can celebrate with her in style this June. There are street parties planned which is a fabulous way of getting to know our neighbours more and let’s face it a great excuse to let our hair down. After the last two years I think we all deserve a good old-fashioned knees-up! Long live our Queen. Your magazine this month is a celebration of our British values and sense of pride. We hope you enjoy reading all the interesting articles. The advertisers, who make this Advertise with us all possible, are here for you, as are the shops, clubs, societies and churches. Take your business to new heights Here at Modern Magazines, we are very with our aﬀordable advertising proud of all that is local. If you own a packages! Supply your own artwork or local company or shop, we can absolutely use our in-house design and brand help expand your valuable business. If expert. To chat to Debbie or the sales you run a club or group in the local area, team, give us a call: we would love to get you more publicity. 01202 894397 With the magazines in-print, online and a social media presence we are all about FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA helping you the resident know who you can trust to help you in the house, help you yourself, as well as get people coming enquiries@modernmagazines.co.uk together to keep active and busy. The more local data you have, the more you Copy deadline for July edition: can use these services and participate in 13th June 2022 the clubs. We wish everyone a very jolly June and we congratulate sincerely Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her outstanding dedication and duty for the last 70 years! From all of us at Modern Magazines

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The Queen in her own words Quiet, impeccably mannered, but always addressing with poise and precision, what Queen Elizabeth II says is always worth hearing. The Queen and Diana The idea that the Queen was in some way unapproving of Diana is one that has permeated the popular press and, it might be said, has left an indelible stain on the reputation of both. Yet many biographers have noted that the relationship between the two was excellent, even after the break-up of Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles. “No one who knew Diana will ever forget her. Millions of others who never met her, but felt they knew her, will remember her. “She was an exceptional and gifted human being. In good times and bad, she never lost her capacity to smile and laugh, nor to inspire others with her warmth and kindness. I admired and respected her - for her energy and commitment to others, and especially for her devotion to her two boys.” Serving her country Upon the Queen’s coronation, she declared herself fully at the service of the nation she was serving, as have all Monarchs coming to the throne. While the words are regularly spoken, the intensity with which they were said perhaps should have given

some indication that Elizabeth truly was giving herself over to the nation, a

efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.” fact that has been borne out in the 70 years that have followed. “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.” Struggles Taking strength from all around her, the Queen has never professed to have all the answers. “I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about ﬁnding ways of encouraging people to combine their

Family Bringing the royals back to a status where people can empathise and share in the joys and pain of the family unit, is something Elizabeth has excelled in. “Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.” Contrition Finally, the Queen has not only had to reference and apologise for events that occurred long before she was born. “To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the beneﬁt of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all.”

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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Bournemouth and Poole The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit our iconic coastal towns during its journey through England this summer as the full route is revealed. Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey which brings together and celebrates communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games. The Queen’s Baton Relay is set to travel the length and breadth of England for a total of 29 days, before culminating at the Opening Ceremony for Birmingham 2022 on 28 July 2022. Kicking off on Thursday 2 June, the Baton will spend four days in London, coinciding with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend. The Baton will then resume the international journey before returning to England to commence a 25-day tour of the regions providing the opportunity for communities to experience the excitement of Birmingham 2022, as the 11 days of showstopping sport nears ever closer. On Monday 4 July Poole and Bournemouth will officially welcome the Baton as it continues its journey along the promenade from Poole into Bournemouth. Councillor Beverley Dunlop, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Vibrant Places said: “It is a real privilege to be a part of this tradition that celebrates, connects and excites communities across the Commonwealth during the build up to the Games and we are excited that Poole and Bournemouth have been selected to play a key part in the Queen’s Baton Relay through the South West this summer. We are looking forward to watching the Baton as it makes its way along the promenade of our stunning coastline. It’s a perfect location to join in the excitement and to cheer on our marvellous Batonbearers and an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience

the buzz of Birmingham 2022 right on our own doorstep.” Thousands of Batonbearers, each with inspiring backgrounds and stories, will have the honour of carrying the Baton during the journey through England, including those nominated in recognition of their contributions to their local community, whether that be in sport, education, the arts, culture or charity. Between 40 and 130 Batonbearers will carry the Baton each day, and the Relay will reach hundreds of villages, towns and cities during its tour of the country. Since its inaugural appearance at the Cardiff 1958 Commonwealth Games, the Queen’s Baton Relay has been a tradition for the Commonwealth Games. The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay began at Buckingham Palace on 7 October 2021, when The Queen placed Her Message to the Commonwealth into the Baton and passed it to four-time Paralympic gold medallist Kadeena Cox, who had the honour of being the first of thousands of Batonbearers to carry the Baton. Since then, the Baton has visited Commonwealth nations and territories in Europe, Africa, Oceania. It still has further destinations in the Caribbean, the Americas, and more countries in Europe, including the Home Nations consisting of five days in Scotland, four in Northern Ireland and five in Wales, where it will finish on Sunday 3 July, before returning to England in summer for the final countdown to the Commonwealth Games. For more information on the Queen’s Baton Relay visit: www.birmingham2022.com/qbr

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The Mention of Reinvention Daniel Radcliﬀe’s ability to embrace new projects across multiple mediums is no less admirable than his willingness to reference the past, and a certain wizard who just won’t go away. Change and reinvention for Daniel Radcliffe has never been in doubt. Of course, the 32-year-old, to some, will always be Harry Potter, no matter how much the genre changes or the boyish good looks lessen. “I learned a long time ago you can’t keep going back to the well,” he admits. “Harry Potter was great but, you know, I was a kid, and I’m deﬁnitely not that kid now. “Of course I will always be grateful, and I know to a certain generation they would love me to stay that character forever, but for my own sanity I had to reinvent as far away from that

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Jennie Bond A portrait of the Queen, by revered royal correspondent, Jennie Bond. Jennie Bond worked as Royal Correspondent for the BBC throughout the Nineties, covering some of the happiest, most tragic and scandalous moments that have befallen the family in recent times. “At the heart of it, I am fan of royalty and a fan of the family unit,” she says. “The trials that the Royal Family have been through are really no different to our own, and that should reassure them as well as us. They are human beings, and fate doesn’t shine brighter on them, because the everyday gains and losses that are just part of being alive. “Ultimately, it is how you come back from the challenges that really matters – and the Queen has, over the past seven decades, truly shown herself to be the most resilient person possible.” Bond is certainly relieved our Head of State has styled and

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Jubilee Fund: JTYAF Awards £34,000 to Local Schools The Trustees of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) were delighted to make awards of £34,000 to 6 local schools in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Awards were made to the Headteachers with volunteers, students and trustees gathered to celebrate this fantastic achievement. The Jubilee Funding was made available to schools in the Ferndown area for special enrichment projects aimed at supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the children. Presenting the cheques during Mental Health Awareness Week added an important focus to these awards. Ferndown Upper School will use their award to fully fund a wall art project which will provide visual mental health support for all the students. The funding will also contribute towards the development of the student area in the Inclusion Hub for higher need SEND students. Ferndown Middle School are creating a Tranquillity Garden and their award will contribute towards the ground works and planting. The idea is to make a quiet, peaceful space for children to reflect at break and lunchtimes. The space we also be used for counselling and well-being activities to support children’s mental health. The funding will support the construction of an outdoor performance stage at Beaucroft Foundation School. It will provide a performance space for students informally at playtime, and more formally for the legendary Beaucroft talent shows. A space for outside learning and play with many benefits for the whole school community. At Ferndown First School the School Council put together their bid for funding for a Play Trail and were very busy gathering ideas and researching equipment. They will use their award to pay for the centre piece climbing frame. The importance of outside play in early years can’t be underestimated and is invaluable for a child’s development.

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Childcare Tips Finding the right childcare provider for your child, that also works for you as a parent is no mean feat. From your initial visit to look around each setting, through to your first childcare sessions with the nursery of your choice, there are many bumps in the road that will need to be negotiated. The following is a guide to asking the right questions when you view each provider, as well as what to expect and how to handle those first day nerves both for you and your little one! So here are our tips to help you make the best choices:

What to ask when viewing the premises of a childcare provider 1. What is your staff to child ratio? 2. What qualifications do your staff have and is your staff turnover high? 3. What is included in the price and are there any hidden extras? Such as food, snacks, early starts/late finishes, nappies, sun cream, outings, extracurricular sessions. 4. Will my child have a key worker? 5. How do you manage children’s behaviour? 6. How do you keep me informed of my child’s progress? 7. Where can my child rest? 8. What are the your opening times and are you open all year round? 9. My child has allergies and/or special needs. How will these be managed? 10. What is the fee structure and how do I pay my fees?

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Summer Shades The weather may be hard to predict this British summertime, but with this colour forecast straight from the spring/summer catwalk you’ll be looking hot ‘till Halloween. Primrose yellow No sunshine, no problem! Bring your own rays in this brilliant banana hue. Show off tanned legs in a cute yellow mini or simply accessorise with an oversized tote bag or summery sandals.

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Expect to also see other yellowbased tones hit the heights this summer, notably butter or oyster. These are shades that should be used in a subtle, minimalist way, meaning less is more. Traffic cone orange As if doffing a cap to the petrol crisis which has consumed us in 2022, traffic cone orange joins the road trip as one of the standout colours for this summer. It’s a look that has gained serious momentum on the catwalks, perhaps thanks to its versatility across trousers, knitwear, shoes, accessories, or anything else you crave. So be bold with a fiery orange maxi-dress; or channel your inner geisha with a floral kimono-style gown; or be a sassy señorita with an offshoulder frock.

while pale and dogwood tree pinks have guided us towards more subtle looks in the past, in 2022 things are set to go mass market, with bright, breezy, bubblegum-inspired shades of exuberance. Perhaps a bit too stand-out by itself for evening events and weddings, the brightness of pink can be toned down with clever use of canvas white, or made more formal by matching with a darker shade. Kale If there is one colour expected to be the colour of summer 2022, it’s green; although what shade you choose to show off is entirely up to you, going all the way from saturated to neon to British Racing green.

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A Design for Life… The Kevin McCloud Column Designer, writer and television presenter, Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architectural business owner talks about the very ﬁrst and most basic element of any project, communication. I take it as a huge compliment when I see the Grand Designs format taken to foreign shores. In particular, our Grand Designs Abroad project, which is going back well over 15 years now, saw us working with ambitious homeowners in France, Italy and Spain in undertaking ventures to make their design dreams come true. What dawned on me is the fact that anything is possible when you are able to communicate a concept… clearly, concisely, properly. In reality, that’s no more difﬁcult to do in a foreign language than it is in English. After all, how often do we see home improvement shows here in the UK where the concept of what someone wants ends up a million miles from what they get?! It all comes down to interaction and being clear as far as what

we want and what we don’t want. I do believe in rural areas it’s a bit easier to harvest contacts and make a difference,

but wherever you are, city or countryside, the Loire Valley or London, ultimately what makes a difference is working on and solidifying personal relations. It’s about sitting down, being ﬁrm but polite, offering incentives and trying to get others investing in your project. Above all else, it’s about communicating. And that communication doesn’t end when you’ve had your house extension done; it should carry on over time. When we returned to France to catch up with some of our couples, it was great to see so

many of them fully integrated into their communities. Their contribution wasn’t just about adding to the local economy but learning the language and forming genuine friendships so that they could be really engaged with becoming part of that place. After all, a home is an entity not just in the context of what’s inside it, but what’s around it as well, and that’s always worth bearing in mind. People buy into people, and it’s amazing the extra lengths all of us will go to when we like, trust and believe in the people who come to us for help and support. So as I said at the start, communication is the ﬁrst step… and sometimes the biggest one you’ll make, as well, so get it right!

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The Queen in Decades

Buckingham Palace announced recently that it was already beginning plans for Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, even though she is still over four years from that milestone.

Even now, at 95, Elizabeth still undertakes her seemingly endless list of public and private duties with consummate ease, and to begin the long process of

preparations in the lead-up to her century milestone in 2026, we have compiled a collection of images of the Queen on every decade of her life.

At 20 - Princess Elizabeth in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, seen here with her mother Queen Elizabeth.

At 10 - Princess Elizabeth, right, arriving with her sister, Princess Margaret, at the Royal Tournament, Olympia.

At 40 - The River Severn was at its full tide of 46ft as the Queen opened the world’s seventhlongest bridge with Mrs Barbara Castle

At 30 - Harry Primrose, the 6th Earl Of Rosebery, With Queen Elizabeth Ii At Epsom On Oaks Day

At 50 - Queen Elizabeth II visits Associated Newspapers in Fleet Street, London, in 1976

At 60 - Queen Elizabeth II with David Attenborough, ﬁlming the Christmas Message in the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace

At 70 - Queen Elizabeth II out and about in her Range Rover

At 90 - Queen Elizabeth II is accompanied by Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness, as she unveils a portrait of herself by artist Colin Davidson at Crosby Hall in London

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The Queen’s Jubilee: Platinum Pomp The work that goes on behind the scenes to mark Jubilee celebrations. Soldiers, horses and musicians It all starts to come to fruition on the Thursday, as Trooping the Colour marks the Queen’s birthday celebrations. Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians will come together in the traditional Parade. This is the first Jubilee celebration in which women will be included in the regiment, so additional preparations have been made to ensure the influx of first-time participants. RAF fly-past The traditional RAF fly-past completes the parade. The routine will have been practised countless times, though contrary to popular belief, this isn’t just a privilege reserved for the Queen. In the lead-up to the event, local communities have been invited to apply for their own fly-pasts. Jubilee beacons A fortnight before the Jubilee, 1,500 Platinum Jubilee beacons will have been distributed across the UK. This lighting

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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about immersing ourselves in the great outdoors this summer.

back that the person isn’t into nature, or doesn’t know where to start when it comes to pruning or trimming.

Get out! Get out! Get out! Yes, you – I’m telling you to get up, put your shoes on, open the door and immerse yourself in what a wonderful country and wonderful landscape this is. Even after my 70-plus years here, I am proud and passionate and loyal to the UK, and I could never live anywhere else; and while those emotions hold ﬁrm all year round, in my mind there is never a better time to soak up the majesty of nature than now, with the sun out, the days growing longer, and nature unequivocally at her most resplendent. When I suggest getting outdoors in this way – and I suggest it a lot! – on some occasions I get the answer

In reality, it doesn’t matter. Of course I want our gardens to be at their most beautiful as regularly as they can, but these spaces are as much about what they give us, as they are what we give them. So while our own lawns and beds and trellises are often a priority, in these early days of summer I would encourage you to take the opportunity to sample those of others… in the wild, at a country house, even at a neighbour’s. They say imitation is the sincerest form of ﬂattery, so get out there, get imitating, and get inspired. And by the way, take your kids… every time. Get them off their consoles, prise them away from social media – it’s really good for

them to see this whole other side of things. It’s funny, the three big things government are always ranting on about are law and order, health, and education. That’s fair enough. And yet, time outdoors, time gardening, gives us all of them. If you’re letting off steam, you’re less likely to use your anger in a place where it wouldn’t be suitable. If you’re out there, you’re learning about how things grow, so that’s the education element. And the health part is obvious fresh air, exercise, open spaces gardens, parks, woodland, moorland. I know it sounds terribly tribe, but I do think if some of these world leaders just went out and pottered about in their garden for an hour every Saturday letting off steam, the world just might be a better place! So, please… get out!

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STAR GAZING WRITTEN BY KATE EARL

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Welcome to the June Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include a Planetary Parade and the hunt for noctilucent clouds. International Space Station

The ISS can only be seen on the 29th and 30th this month, very early in the morning. To establish exact timings please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to your observing area.

Jupiter & Saturn

Both gas giants are visible in the morning. Saturn rises ﬁrst around 12.30am. Jupiter is visible to its lower left, rising around 1.30am.

Planetary Parade

Late in June there is a rare opportunity for those of you with modest-sized telescopes to potentially see a ‘Planetary Parade’ (with the added bonus of the Moon and Pluto!), as around the 26th, with the help of sky maps freely available in magazines or the internet, it is possible to locate all well-known objects in the Solar System around 3.30am (see ﬁgure). Be mindful that dawn advances quickly at this time of year, so ensure you know the time of sunrise in your area and never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or optical aids. For those of you without telescopes, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in a line all month in our early morning skies.

Moon

June’s full moon occurs on the 14th.

Events

Midsummer, or the Summer Solstice (from the Latin for ‘the sun stands still’) occurs on June 21st. For the northern hemisphere, it marks the day when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon (GMT). We experience this as the ‘longest day’ of the year (the longest amount of daylight and the shortest night). The early summer months are the best time to try and spot a rare and beautiful cloud-type: noctilucent clouds. If conditions are favourable, these blue-white illuminated clouds are visible thirty minutes after sunset for a couple of hours, in our northern skies. Although the exact cause of their formation is unknown, we know they are composed of tiny water ice crystals and form about 80km up in the atmosphere. Although June itself isn’t well-known for any major meteor showers, in 2014 the UN officially named June 30th as Asteroid Day. This day was chosen as it marks the anniversary of the Tunguska Event that took place in Siberia in 1908. Asteroid Day aims to raise awareness about asteroids, and if you want to find out more head to the official webpage at asteroidday.org.

Uranus

Pluto

Planetary Parade 25th June 4am

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Venus

Venus is dazzling away in our morning skies, rising around 3am in the northeast.

Mars

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Saturn

Mercury

The innermost planet can be seen low in the northeast just before sunrise after the 16th.

Jupiter Neptune

Venus

Mercury

The red planet can be seen early in the morning, rising around 2am. It will be visible in our early evening skies late in the autumn.

Mars

Noctilucent clouds

Jupiter & Saturn

Both gas giants are visible in the morning. Saturn rises ﬁrst around 12.30am. Jupiter is visible to its lower left, rising around 1.30am.

Planetary Parade

Moon

June’s full moon occurs on the 14th.

Uranus

Mars

Jupiter Neptune

Saturn

Venus

Pluto

Mercury

Planetary Parade 25th June 4am

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Motoring classic is stolen! The owner of a classic car is appealling for the public’s help after it was stolen from the driveway of his Poole home. A police investigation is ongoing after the two-door bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mk1 was taken overnight from outside the property in Mossley Avenue, Wallisdown. The car theft took place sometime between midnight and 5am on Tuesday, April 12th 2022. The vehicle owner’s appeal goes out to anyone, including taxi drivers, who may have recorded dash cam footage of the car being transported during the early hours of April 12th 2022.

“If you know someone who has any knowledge of where it is or any information about it, then please contact Dorset Police on 101 (options 6 and 2), quoting reference number 552200-57276 in the first instance and/or contact Nigel at Trickett Welding vehicle restoration on 01202 625050”, he said. A substantial reward is offered for any true information leading to the car’s location or whereabouts and for its safe recovery. A photo of the car can be seen below.

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Paul Hollywood’s Authentic Cornish Pasty Introduction A Cornish pasty is one of those things we almost always buy, yet in baking terms the concept is really very simple. After all, this was a homebaking staple for the tin miners of Cornwall, with its thick crust ready to be disposed of, so ensuring dirty hands wouldn’t contaminate the meat. Delicious, wholesome, and able to be added to vegetables or salad to form a main meal, the pasty really is one of my favourites.

Ingredients (serves 5) For the pastry • 450g plain flour • salt • 115g cold lard, diced • 75g cold unsalted butter, diced • About 90ml ice-cold water • 1 egg, lightly beaten, to glaze For the filling • 1 large onion • 120g swede • 1 large floury potato, such as King Edward or Maris Piper • 400g beef skirt • 50g butter • Salt and pepper to season

Method

1. To make the pastry, mix the ﬂour and salt in a large bowl, add the lard and butter and rub in with your ﬁngertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in enough

water to make a fairly firm dough, then knead briefly until smooth. Shape into a ball, wrap in cling film and chill for at least 30 minutes. 2. Now move on to the filling, slicing the onion finely to start. Cut the swede and potato into small, thin strips; keep each separate. Cut the beef into small, thin pieces and divide into five portions. 3. Heat the oven to 200°C/Gas mark 6. Divide the pastry into five equal pieces. Roll each out on a lightly floured surface to a 3mm thickness and cut out a 24cm circle, using a plate as a guide. 4. Scatter a scant layer of swede on the pastry semicircle, leaving a 1cm border. Add a similar layer of potato, season lightly and top with

some onion. Repeat the swede and potato layers, seasoning as you go. Check the pasty will close, then add the beef. Add a final layer of onion, season and dot with butter. 5. Brush the pastry border with a little beaten egg, then close the lid of the pasty, making sure that the edges meet. Press together firmly and then crimp the edges together by pinching all the way round between your thumb and forefinger. 6. Fill and seal the remaining circles of pastry in the same way. Place the pasties on two baking trays and cut two small slits in the middle of each one. Brush the pastry with beaten egg. Bake for 20 minutes, then lower the oven setting to 160°C/Gas mark 3 and bake for 30 minutes longer.

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Answers: Across: 1. Again, 4. Adamant, 8. Becomes, 9. Cheap, 10. Tough, 11. Implant, 12. Petrol, 14. Upstir, 17. Portico, 19. Ascot, 21. Lavra, 22. Agonize, 23. Airtime, 24. Nomad. Down: 1. Abbot, 2. Account, 3. Nymph, 4. Abseil, 5. Alcopop, 6. Arena, 7. Tipster, 12. Papilla, 13. Origami, 15. Tachism, 16. Rotate, 18. Rover, 19. Acorn, 20. Tweed.

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