The Southbourne Link - February 2020

February 2020

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Outstanding Care for Local People, By Local People

Better Care @ Home is a CQC rated OUTSTANDING private care provider looking to help residents by providing services within the Christchurch, Highcliffe and surrounding areas.

Better Care @ Home has a unique ethos as we not only focus on personalised intervention to meet the needs of our clients, we also liaise closely with other healthcare professionals to rehabilitate and empower our private clients within the community.

For more information about our range of services, please contact: Joannah@bettercareathome.co.uk or telephone 07884 068036 We look forward to hearing from you!

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Dear Southbourne, Tuckton & Hengistbury Head!

Happy Valentines to you! We do hope you Edition 124 are continuing to find your local magazine useful and are calling the advertisers inside to get all those jobs done in the house and garden as well as treating yourself to something you want too. It is our pleasure every month to bring you local businesses who can help to make life a little easier for you. If you have any suggestions for improving the magazine or know of a local Published by: trade or service who can benefit greatly Stephen & Debbie Corney from some extra promotion, then please let at Dorset Directories Ltd us know.

Telephone: We can look at a marketing plan and design 01202 894397 an advert for them, all included in the cost of the advert. If you have a business and Email: info@southbournelink.co.uk want to make yourself much more widely known, then we are here for you. We are Copy deadline for the also keen to hear any news from you the March 2020 edition: reader. Do you have local information you 10th February 2020 would like to promote, maybe a club or Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication society that would like extra members, or is accurate, the publisher cannot accept support in any way? Do get in touch as we any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting love to hear from you. Let’s continue to from negligence, accident or any other make this magazine the place to go for all cause.

The Southbourne Link does not officially that is local. endorse any advertising material included Stephen and myself would like to wish you within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored a successful month of February 2020!

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Where can you still find a local optician who will see you personally and look after your eye care needs from the sight test to dispense?  Where will you be sure to be seen by the same optician every time, who cares about offering you a service, and who won’t be happy until you are completely happy?  That will be BOURNEMOUTH VISION CENTRE, where Mr Bernie Dexter has been looking after the eyes of the Southbourne community for the past 30 years.  Our receptionists are chosen for their warmth and empathy.  They are trained to help you to choose just the right frame for you.  Mr Dexter has over 40 years of experience as an optometrist, and through extensive ongoing training is up to date with all the advancements in modern eye care.  We operate a price match policy.  The health of your eyes is our concern Find us at 63 Southbourne Grove, BH6 3QU or call us on

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Community News

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Forest Holme announce details of Charity Spring Ball Following the success of last year’s 25th anniversary ball, Forest Holme Hospice has announced details of its Charity Spring Ball, which this year will take place on Friday 15th May inside the beautiful grounds of Parley Manor in Christchurch.

Tickets are now on sale at an early bird price of £65 (normal price £70), which includes a welcome drink, delicious 3-course meal (with 1/2 bottle of wine), coffee and chocolates. Hosted by Paul Kinvig, the evening begins at 7pm and includes live entertainment, disco and games, as well as a silent auction, mystery boxes and a chance to win a wheelbarrow of wine, plus a few special surprises. The charity will also be arranging coach travel from Poole.

Forest Holme Hospice opened its doors in 1994 and since then has provided individually tailored quality care and support to around 1,000 adults each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck, with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.

Paul Tucker, Fundraising Manager at Forest Holme, said, “Last year, because it was our 25th anniversary, we decided to do something special and hosted our annual ball in a marquee within the walled

garden of Upton Country Park. The feedback from our supporters was so positive, we decided to so something similar but this time in the idyllic grounds of Parley Manor.

Our focus now is to make sure that the hospice is here for the next 25 years and beyond, so that it can continue to care and support patients and their families during the most difficult time of their lives. The Spring Ball is an opportunity to celebrate the success of the hospice throughout the year whilst supporting the charity and raising awareness. Companies on board for sponsorship so far include The Dolphin Centre in Poole and Wessex Filters Ltd.” The tickets can be purchased individually at early bird price of £65 or for a table of 8 for £520, which are available via forestholmehospice. org.uk/events or contact Hannah via Hannah@forestholmehospice.org.uk or 01202 670644.

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Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Southbourne area

and manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

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Community News

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Take A Life Changing Challenge For Julia’s House Why not make the start of the next decade a life changing one by taking up a challenge for Julia’s House?

You can trek in deepest Peru, take a marathon walk along the coast, run a five or 10K or plunge through the skies on an exhilarating 120mph skydive - signing up to a Julia’s House 2020 challenge event will ensure it’s a year to remember. And, you will be helping the Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity raise money to continue to provide its life-changing care to local children and families.

With over five events to choose from, on two wheels or on foot, with family, with friends or with four-legged friends, it’s a great opportunity to step outside your comfort zone and achieve something truly amazing in 2020. Even more amazing when you know that while you are taking on your own personal challenge, you are raising funds to help children living with lifelimiting conditions and their families with the challenges they face every day.

Choose from a once-in-a-lifetime trek to Machu Picchu through the Peruvian Andes mountain range, a walk along the breath-taking Jurassic Coast or among ancient Wiltshire landmarks, a tandem skydive from 13,000 feet, the Big Ride cycle challenge with a choice of three distances, or slip on your running shoes for the new look Run Bournemouth event with a range of distances, junior races and a new dog jog for 2020.

“Our challenge events are so

rewarding as you know you’re not only challenging yourself, but you’re also making a life changing difference to local children and their families who face their own huge challenges every day,” says Hannah Miller, Challenge Events Manager for Julia’s House. “Our families are in desperate need of the very special support we provide out and about in the community or at our hospices. We need people to sign up, take a challenge and fundraise, so we can continue to make a life changing difference. There isn’t a better feeling than achieving a personal goal knowing that it is helping others. Spaces are limited so people need to register as soon as they can!”

The challenge season begins on Saturday 7 June with the Jurassic Coast trek along Dorset’s stunning coastline, followed by The Big Jump sky dive on Saturday 1 August. Find out more and sign up at juliashouse.org/events or call Hannah Miller on 01202 644262.

Don’t miss out on your chance to be a Julia’s House life changer

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has been purpose-built by Care South, a local not-for profit charity, to offer modern, comfortable facilities for residential and dementia care at a realistic cost. Residents can feel relaxed and at home, with quality care on hand 24-hours a day.

Arrange a visit, request a brochure and find out more at

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Myth busting with LPAs You may have seen our earlier article on The Reasons to have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). However, there are common misconceptions on why an LPA may not be necessary which this article explores further.

1. “I don’t need an LPA because my next of kin can make important decisions on my behalf.”

Not true. No-one can act on your behalf or make decisions on your behalf if they have not been legally authorised to do so, not even your next of kin.

2. “My partner and I have joint bank accounts, so we don’t need LPAs.” Not true. This always alarms couples the most, when they are told that even if they have a joint bank account the partner may not be able to automatically access funds to pay for bills, mortgage or general expenses. If one of you were to lose capacity, the bank can remove access and freeze the account until it receives a copy of a registered LPA. This can be an extremely stressful time for the partner.

3. “I have appointed executors in my Will, so they’ll be able to make decisions on my behalf.”

Not true. A Will is entirely separate to an LPA. Executors appointed in a Will only have the power or authority to distribute your estate as requested and in line with your Will, on your death. They have no authority to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime.

4. “I don’t need an LPA until I become elderly and in ill health.”

Not true. An LPA can be made by anyone

over the age of 18 who has full mental capacity. Someone may lose capacity and no longer be able to make decisions due to an accident, being in a coma or mental illness.

The sooner you arrange an LPA the better as you will have peace of mind knowing provisions are already in place in the event of the unthinkable happening. If you wait and lose capacity in that time, it will be too late to arrange an LPA and your loved ones will need to apply for a Deputyship Order from the Court of Protection. This not only takes a long time but is also a costly process.

5. “Once my Health and Welfare LPA is registered, it means someone else can make decisions for me and I don’t want that while I still have capacity.”

Not true. A Health and Welfare LPA only comes into effect when the donor loses capacity even if the LPA has been registered. All the while you can make your own Health and Welfare decisions you will continue to do so.

6. “Getting an LPA is expensive.”

Not true. It does not have to be expensive with Dorset & Wight. (See our prices opposite). The cost of registering an LPA is a maximum of £82 per document. In comparison, if you fail to make an LPA and lose capacity, your family will be left with no other option but to apply for a Deputyship Order. This will cost considerably more.

To put an LPA in place for you or your loved ones, please call Dorset & Wight Wills today…….

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Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Dorset: A good spot for wildlife As 2020 unfolds, Dorset Wildlife Trust is asking for help from the residents of Dorset, to keep track of wildlife on their doorsteps. The Species of the Month species list for 2020 is shaping up to be a really interes�ng one, with mammals, plants, birds and insects to spot in your garden, or local green spaces (including nature reserves!). All you need to do to help is let us know when you see something.

For February, we’re asking for sigh�ngs of the lesser celandine flower – a true sign that spring is on its way. This flower is in the bu�ercup family and is one of the first spring woodland flowers to appear. It’s also a really important early source of nectar for emerging pollinators, such as queen bumblebees, who will need an energy-boost! A�er flowering in May, the plant enters a six-month dormancy. Lesser celandine flowers close at night and this is believed to reduce the rate of grazing by deer and slugs.

They also close when it rains for protec�on – which is why they have been believed to predict the weather! They can be found along streams, in hedgerows and in gardens.

Looking ahead to March, as spring starts to pop up everywhere, we’re looking for sigh�ngs of the blackcap. With one of the most melodic bird songs, the blackcap is very dis�nc�ve, and are nicknamed the ‘mock nigh�ngale’ due to its

Lesser Celandine

Blackcap

Photo: Ken Dolbear

varied song. Not surprisingly, the males have a black cap, and the females have a brown cap.

They have a rich, flute-like song and can o�en be heard calling from dense scrub in early summer. They used to be considered a summer visitor, but they are fast becoming known as a resident bird, spending winter in the UK more and more. Some ‘stop over’ in the UK, rather than migra�ng all the way to the Mediterranean, and possible reasons for this include milder winters and supplementary garden feeding in the UK. Although a woodland bird, blackcaps are frequently seen in gardens and parks, or anywhere with good shrub cover.

We hope you’ll enjoy spo�ng new wildlife in 2020 – le�ng us know what you see is useful informa�on for conserva�onists in Dorset who can iden�fy trends in popula�ons and help create more informed management plans for wild spaces where you live.

If you would like to take part in the Species of the Month, you can sign up to receive the enewsle�er and find out which species we’re looking for at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ species-month.

By Sally Welbourn

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What’s On 2020…

12th February 2020 Craft-T Unit1, Fairfield Works, Fairfield, C’church, BH23 1QX 3 hours of guided tuition, use of the looms and all materials including yarns and a selection of fibres including organic cotton, bamboo, flax and hemp.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners and those that have a little experience and would like a refresher.

6.30 - 9.30pm. Price: £65. Contact. 07737 428640.

16th February 2020 February Birds Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL Join a ranger for a stroll to look for bird life. Fresh air, expert guidance, be prepared for all weather, and take your camera. Time: 10:30am. Cost: £3.

18th February 2020 Half Term Kids Clay Time Moon Studio Ceramics, Hawthorn Farm, Lyndhurst Rd, C’church Come and learn together and support your child to craft their own ceramic works of art. After a short demo of clay modelling techniques it’s time to get

sculpting, squidging and shaping their masterpieces to life. Children will also throw a pot on the wheel. Creations are finished by decorating with colourful under-glaze paints. Imogen will then glaze and kiln fire them, ready for collection around 4-6 weeks later. Cost: £20.00. Telephone: 07543 165304.

19th February 2020 Playful Penguins Corner House, Upton Cross, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5PW Join us for a drop in session to make a playful penguin, listen to a story and play a snowball game.

Suitable for children aged 4+ and their adults. No need to book. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. For: children. Tel: 01202 623744 E: uptonlibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

20th February 2020 Light Up Poole Locations Throughout Poole As night falls, artists and communities will celebrate Poole’s diverse landscape with co-produce light nd sound installations illuminating the historic old town, urban high street, and waterfront. Inspired by the theme “Spectrum”, artists will respond to difference, exploring disability, social

exclusion, age, faith and more. New for 2020 is a “Light Up Family Rave” and a daytime talks programme at the Lighthouse. Lighthouse contact number for tickets to daytime events, 01202 280000.

too. Wareham I can’t wait to see you all again.” You know where to go, when to go, so don’t miss out

22nd February 2020 “Sing From The Heart”

20th February 2020 Marty Wilde & The Wildcats Barrington Centre, Pennys Walk, Ferndown, BH22 9TH A fantastic evening awaits as Marty and the band entertain you on this stunning musical roller coaster, which has become one of the most acclaimed shows in the country today. Don’t miss this, Marty is still touring the nations concert halls and getting a great reaction from audiences up and down the country. His own show, Born to Rock n Roll, in which he performs with his Wildcats, has received wonderful critical acclaim and has not only attracted his original fans but a whole host of new ones who is just discovering the man and his individual brand of Rock n Roll.

The show has acquired cult status and is definitely one not to be missed. Tickets £25 Contact 01202 894858.

21st February 2020 The Soul Man Himself, Alexander Quay Inn, The Quay, Wareham, BH20 4LP Alexander comments.” So looking forward to this. The last show was huge success. Big crowds so get there early. A night of Motown, reggae and soul and some of the cuff audience interference

Allandale Centre, Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS We are holding a community choir concert on 22nd Feb to raise money for Marie Curie.

The concert will see 5 local choirs perform live.Tickets £6 available on Eventbrite.

5th to 8th March 2020 The 33rd Swanage Blues Festival Locations in and around Swanage Pre-order Wristbands & Programmes now at www.swanage-blues.org. Swanage Blues is Independent, Not For Profit and depends entirely on the sale of Support Wristbands (£10) to pay festival expenses.

12th March 2020 Wareham Farmers Market Wareham Town Hall, East Street, Wareham, BH20 4NS From 9am to 1pm. A great opportunity to meet local producers of quality and artisan foods, and take home for yourself local, fresh and high quality foods.

To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:

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Community News

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Fraud is becoming more complex and deceptive, much of which is targeted at vulnerable and elderly people.

Fraudsters want your money and will do and say anything they can to try to get it!

Please be aware - if you are offered something that sounds too good to be true or asked to do something that you feel is strange, please hang up and report it.

For a list of the latest phone and online scams, please visit the Dorset Police Fraud Alerts page on our website.

For online safety and security advice, please visit the Dorset Police cyber-crime page or go to Get Safe Online for information and advice.

If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, of any description, contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

If a crime is in a progress, call the police on the emergency number, 999.

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van Daichi the Dashing Dude, otherwise known as the Dorset Directories Campervan, decided to be a Time Machine last month, but instead of casting with Michael J Fox, loved by many in his role as Marty McFly in Back to the Future, Daichi chose myself and Hayden as the lead roles, to go ‘back to the past’. To Old Wardour Castle in Wiltshire in fact. Having travelled all the way from Japan, Daichi wanted to know what it was like here in Medieval Britain.

I had not driven Daichi for quite some time, so was a little nervous, as he can get pretty playful and does like to wave at passers by with his window wipers instead of indicating where he is going. This has nothing to do with me forgetting what I am doing of course and that the buttons are the ‘other way round’. In addition to that Daichi chose a route that was on single track roads for some of the time. Really. When we saw the bright white reverse lights of the car in front and its boot springing

Debbie & Hayden at Wardour Castle

Daichi taking Debbie & Hayden to Wardour towards us, I was quick to react and avoided Daichi head butting this car’s bottom. That was not a pretty sight.

We arrived safely and as I parked and switched off Daichi’s purring engine, the sliding side door suddenly sprang open and an apple, that had rolled out of the picnic bag, flew out! Literally.

Hayden laughed loudly. Daichi really was being playful and had obviously been wrapped up too long in the cold garden. Again, this was nothing to do with me pressing any wrong buttons… I just don’t know how you can think that.

Wardour Castle is a delight. Ideal for children to run around and explore, and romantic for us oldies to look longingly at the rolling English countryside and imagine what life was like back in the 14th Century. The ladies dreaming of those long flowing gowns and the men with shoulders back, chests puffed out and manly swords in their hands. I know that is very stereo type and I really am showing my age now. Daichi, who we

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The castle in fact was built when we, the English, were busy fighting the 100 Years War in France. Wiltshire was a relatively safe location. Designed as a six-sided house with rooms for guests to specifically impress everyone with its status, grandeur and power. It was a house to show off who John, 5th Lord Lovell really was. How connected he was to High Society and the Crown.

Built in the fourteenth century, totally as a lavish home to entertain guests and eat like kings while beautifully placed in the peaceful countryside with a magnificent lake full of fish. No mote or high defences. It does have small, slit windows on the ground floor, but this castle was clearly built for luxury living. You can still walk up the spiral staircase to the top of the fifth floor and marvel at the views.

Cooking is not my favourite occupation, but back in those days with two huge fires, spit roasts and huge boiling pans it would have been a hell of a job.

No wonder the scullions, seen as the lowest of the low in those days, worked almost naked!

Do not try this at home… The Hall were the owners and their guests “Castle’s-eye” view ate on the over the lake other hand

had large windows and an extended door, to show their wealth and sophistication.

There was a balcony where the musicians tunefully soothed their Debbie explores opulent guests the grotto below.

The class difference is clearly visible. There is a Great Chamber, an inner private room with even higher ceilings, where only the very important guests were invited.

Sadly, The Civil War destroyed the building in 1644. There is a new castle nearby, but this magnificent building was left to stand as a romantic ruin for all to admire and now belongs to English Heritage.

The Grotto in the secluded gardens is inspiring. Totally man-made in 1792 by Josiah Lane of Tisbury and his father.

With nooks and crannies to explore by both the young and the old. There are seats of stone, stalactites and stalagmites, rocks, algae, ivy and an atmosphere. Love it.

I can see why Kevin Costner came here to film “Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves”!

That would have been exciting to see.

Daichi was as proud as punch that we had so much fun. Nothing like a bit of history to keep the wheels turning… and Daichi certainly likes to do just that! Where will he take us next?

By Debbie Corney

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Talbot Village Trust helps charity to support local families Talbot Village Trust has donated £1,346 to local charity Dorset Parent Infant Partnership (DorPIP) to allow them to invest in a portable and reusable promotional toolkit.

DorPIP provides specialist therapy for families in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas to help improve parenting skills through parent-infant psychotherapy, attachment-led infant massage courses and facilitated peer support groups.

Using the grant from Talbot Village Trust, the local charity was able to purchase a new promotional tool kit to use during fundraising and public awareness events. The kit included new branded t-shirts, banners, bunting flags and balloons and are a valuable addition to the promotion of DorPIP. As a result, the charity has been able to engage with five times as many families they had originally hoped for.

Vivian Allen, Founder of DorPIP, said: ‘’Talbot Village Trust generously supported us with funding for marketing materials which enabled us to raise awareness of our fledgling service to families and stakeholders.

We have been absolutely thrilled by the support we received and are able to successfully engage an increasing number of families in our community. Thank you so much to the Trustees of Talbot Village Trust for the great part they played.’’

Russell Lucas-Rowe, Trustee at Talbot Village Trust, commented: “DorPIP has been working hard to help families in our community and are having a valuable impact on those that sign-up. We are very pleased to have contributed to building their awareness across Dorset. We look forward to seeing how much change and positive impact they will have on the area.”

Talbot Village Trust meets biannually and is accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trustees meet in spring 2020. Please go to www.talbotvillagetrust.org for more information.

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Road Safety: What to teach and age-appropriate messages: Part 2 By the age of five, children are ready tolearn, in addition to Part 1: • The Green Cross Code (find a safe place to cross, stop, look, listen, cross with care, looking and listening all the time - see below) • The safest places to cross: underpasses; footbridges; where there is a crossing-patrol (lollipop) person; traffic light crossings; zebra crossings.

• In a car, only get out on the pavement side.

• In a bus or coach or minibus, wear your seat belt if there is one.

When getting off, never cross the road in front or behind the bus.

Wait until it has pulled away so you can see in all directions.

The Green Cross Code • Find a safe place to cross • Stop just before you get to the kerb • Look all around for traffic and listen • If traffic is coming, let it pass • When it is safe, go straight across the road - do not run • Go to the THINK! website to read the full Green Cross Code with more detailed advice.

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What to teach to teens Students aged 11-20 may initially think that road safety is for younger children, or boring. But most young people have a lot to say about road safety and won’t find it boring as long as it’s taught well. In fact, effective road safety teaching with these age ranges enables you to explore challenging and worth-while issues, including: • Death and bereavement, and especially the impact of sudden, violent and ‘man-made’ bereavement, such as through road death. Lifechanging injuries (such as paralysis and brain injury) and how this affects people and their families • Taking responsibility for others in the context of good citizenship particularly if driving • Society’s obsession with motor vehicles, the effects this has on

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41 communities (safety, health, pollution, social interaction, costs), and the alternatives to driving • The differences in levels of risktaking among males and females, and young drivers and older drivers • Alcohol and drugs – including alcohol and drug use among young people, and how this links with the issue of drink and drug driving There are a number of reasons that students may not initially be receptive to road safety teaching. For example, they may: • Think they ‘know it all’ and road safety is for ‘babies’ • Already be taking risks on roads (for example, mucking about on busy roads, driving without a licence or taking illegal drugs and driving) • Feel invincible - road crashes happen to someone else, not them. They think their youth and fast reaction times will keep them out of trouble

killed in a road crash, and therefore understand that death and serious injury is a reality on roads.

Effective road safety teaching for this age range should: • Build on students’ existing knowledge and experiences, not preach • Require students to think for themselves and conduct original research • Be discussive and creative, and related to students’ real lives • Involve real-life projects (such as devising and running a campaign to get parents and students to ‘belt up’) not just class-room learning • Explore the dangers and consequences of risk-taking, and the benefits of making safe and sustainable choices Visit charity Brake’s website here: www.brake.org.uk/ info-and-resources/resources/ guide-to-teaching-road-safety

• Have a misunderstanding of the true extent of deaths and injuries on roads and just how at risk they are as young people.

However, young people are likely to have witnessed risky behaviour on roads and grasp road safety issues easily as they deal with roads every day. They also may well have experienced, or heard of, someone in their community being hurt or

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Tastes so good...

Steak and Sweet Potato Chips

February is the month of love. And a beautifully cooked steak is a wonderful way to have a romantic meal a deux, simply and easily. It’s not that hard to dish up a fabulous supper that is sure to please if you follow the simple instructions.

Ingredients 2 x 200g sirloin steaks 350g sweet potatoes 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 50g bag mixed spinach, watercress and rocket Handful of cherry tomatoes 1/3 cucumber, sliced 2 spring onions Coarse ground black pepper.

For the dressing 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp rapeseed oil ½ small garlic clove, crushed

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Preheat oven to 200c. Half fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Add in the potatoes once chopped and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and return to the saucepan. Pour the oil over and season with a little black pepper. Toss until the potatoes are all lightly coated with the oil and seasoning.

Tip the potatoes onto a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes.

Turn them all then cook for a further 10 minutes or until crisp and golden.

Whilst the chips are cooking, prepare your steak. Trim off any hard fat and then rub all over with the remaining oil. Season with 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper. Using a griddle or non-stick frying pan, put over a high heat and then add the steaks. Cook for about 2 minutes each side or done until your liking.

Set aside and mix the salad leaves, cucumber, chopped spring onions into a bowl. Whisk the vinegar, oil and garlic together.

Lovingly lay out the chips and steak onto your plates and add the salad to one side.

Drizzle with the dressing just before serving.

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