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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.

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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

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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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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

as I could, and I feel I have done that.

“And besides, what film does is immortalises people in that moment… so I will always be there, in one sense.”

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seemed as though Radcliffe, who is in a long-term relationship with actress Erin Darke, was going to head the way of emotive, intellectual independent movies. After all, that would match the headspace he occupied as a kid growing up writing and poetry – two things he loves. “I think my love of words comes from having grown up surrounded by books, scripts, and plays.

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Take a walk on the wild side in Dorset: 30 Days Wild, the UK’s biggest nature challenge, is back!

Dorset Wildlife Trust is inviting everyone to take part in the UK’s biggest nature challenge which kicks off on 1 June 2022 with the Big Wild Breakfast, the first of the ‘random acts of wildness’ designed to bring people across Dorset closer to nature every day in June. Across Dorset, there are so many opportunities to connect with nature from the beautiful Jurassic coast to chalk streams, forests, heaths and meadows. To mark the 30 Days Wild Weekend on Saturday 18 June, there will be a series of events at Dorset Wildlife Trust visitor centres including the opportunity to explore moths at the Kingcombe Visitor Centre or take part in the Brownsea Island early bird walk and breakfast. Find out more here Events | Dorset Wildlife Trust Last year a record 760,000 people took part in 30 Days Wild which is for people of all ages and from all backgrounds. From mums, dads and kids to schools and care homes, participants come from all walks of life. Last year supporters across the UK completed over 16 million acts of wildness; the most popular activities were wildlife-watching, eating outdoors, planting wildflower seeds and listening to birdsong.

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Brian Bleese, Chief executive of Dorset Wildlife Trust, says: “30 Days Wild is a great opportunity to take a little time to do one ‘wild’ thing every day throughout June – whether it’s listening to birdsong, seeing a butterfly, walking on the beach, going to one of our 40 nature reserves and 4 visitor centres across the county or watching our barn owl webcam at Lorton Meadows from the comfort of your own home. The annual nature challenge not only connects you with nature but the research tells us that keeping it wild will actually make you happier and healthier too.”

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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.”

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positioned herself with such a brand of quiet authority. “You could arguably look at almost everyone around the Queen and pick out faults and failings,” she says.

“We’ve seen so many in recent years, to the extent we don’t need to name the culprits or the dealings.

“Yet when you shine that light on the Queen it’s really difficult, at any point, to say, ‘you got that wrong’, or ‘this could have been done better’.

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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.

Bubblegum pink Being pretty in pink is a prerequisite for any summer, but

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.

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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.

While kale takes on some of the darker elements, it’s perfect for beach contrast and evening wear in equal measure, and getting your fivea-day with this glorious green shade will make you stand out. Very close to khaki, kale is the ideal colour for those who prefer a subtler look, but still want to embrace the season.

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Silver Shine bright like a diamond with some space-age additions.

Subtle starlets can simply embellish with chunky silver jewellery or metallic trainers or wedges; while Intergalactic warriors can be bold with silver pleated skirts, and even painted leather jackets. If in doubt, shine on.

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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.

and Yoga. In addition to this the funding will be used to support an enclosure for a small farm area.At Hampreston First School an IT Suite will be converted to a Reading Room with help from the JTYAF. The new space will not only provide a rich literacy experience but also a quiet area suitable for the nurturing work necessary for children with anxiety and mental health issues.

The JTYAF was set up in 2008 in memory of John Thornton who was killed in Afghanistan. John’s legacy lives on making a real difference to the lives of local young people. In the last 14 years scholarships and bursaries of almost £850,000 have been awarded to over 2200 young people, encouraging and inspiring them to ‘climb as high as they can dream.’ Pete Thornton Chair of the JTYAF commented. “We continue to be humbled by the support that John’s Foundation receives. Any charity is the sum of its supporters, and we are so grateful to everyone whose generosity has helped the JTYAF to continue to do its great work with young people.

The pandemic has disrupted the life of every child in our community and for many this has significantly impacted their mental health. This year’s special Jubilee Fund is providing vital support with these exciting projects and will touch the lives of many children in our community.

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Wild Child Four really wild adventures your kids will love this summer.

1. Camp with the animals If your kids are animal lovers, they will relish the opportunity to sleep in close proximity to lions and giraffes (albeit not too close).

Having realised that patrons simply can’t get enough of the mighty beasts, several zoos in the UK now offer overnight packages, which generally include access to attractions outside opening hours, and plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with the park’s residents.

Zoos leading the way with this initiative include Port Lympne (Kent), Longleat (Wiltshire), Yorkshire Wildlife Park, London Zoo, Wild Place (Bristol), Camp Baboon (Bristol) and Whipsnade (Bedfordshire).

2. Learn bushcraft What if you could send your little ones on a holiday that could teach as well as entertain? Well that’s exactly what a bushcraft course can offer.

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elements we should be passionate about reinforcing in the minds of our young ones.

There is a real fear nowadays that the conveniences of everyday life have seen human beings lose some of their primal survival instincts, and this is no more prevalent than in our kids. That makes getting it back more important than ever.

3. Push their limits For miniature thrill seekers, it has to be an adventure holiday.

Offering any number of outdoor activities – including rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing and circus skills – these experiences boost confidence and offer a unique bonding experience where your child may make friends for life.

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Saddle Skedaddle have a wealth of wonderful options which accommodate both the inexperienced and the Tour de France wannabes, along with guided and self-guided tours.

They also cover Europe as well as the UK, so you can explore new horizons while pushing the pedals.

For kids, there’s the exhilaration of being out and about, with wind whistling through their hair. For adults, the sight of an approaching pub can arrest even the most severe saddle sore discomfort!

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West Moors Flower Group In May we had a talk on The grandeur and art of Tuscany by Christopher Legrand. We all had a enjoyable morning going home with new ideas for our holidays.

On 15th June our demonstrator is Martina Cole and her title is Anything Goes.

Our meetings are held at 10am at the Memorial Hall at West Moors all members and visitors are always welcome.

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West Moors Lunch & Friendship Club The club meets on a Wednesday in St. Anthony’s Church Hall, Pinehurst Road from 11.15am until 3.30pm, anyone over the age of 60 living in West Moors is welcome to join.

On April 3rd a Lunch Club helper, her husband and son had their hair shaved in return for donations to the charity ‘Macmillan Caring Locally’. The family had been growing their hair for over 2 years in memory of friends and two very close relatives. Amazingly, they raised over £1,300 and would like to thank the club members, helpers and everyone else who donated.

We all enjoyed our Easter lunch, raffle, showing off our Easter bonnets and taking part in the newly devised ‘Bunny Drive’ and are now looking forward to our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration in June.

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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.

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June’s full moon occurs on the 14th.

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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.

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Both gas giants are visible in the morning. Saturn rises first around 12.30am.

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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

of beacons first took place in 1897 to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and are a symbol of unity across towns, borders, countries and continents.

St Paul’s Cathedral On Friday, June 3rd, attention switches to the Thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Public safety elements come to the fore here, with tens of thousands of well-wishers lining the streets around the Thames as the Queen and family members attend.

The Derby A day of leisure follows on the Saturday as the Queen visits The Derby at Epsom Downs.

The event itself is over 240 years old and has garnered a different winner every year, and is open only to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies who have qualified for the race in the months preceding it. It remains the race that offers the biggest prize pot in the British racing – over £1.1million.

10,000 charitable tickets In the evening, Elizabeth returns to London for a party at Buckingham Palace. In

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the months leading up to the event, which features music and drama celebrating some of the most significant cultural moments from The Queen’s seven-decade, over 10,000 tickets have been made available to charitable organisations. This has been two years in the planning.

Street celebrations Finally, on Sunday, June 5th, communities across the UK are invited play out their own Platinum Jubilee street celebrations. Named The Big Lunch and launched in 2009, communities have been planning for months how they wish to mark the special day, with up over 1,500 applications made.

200 silk scarfs At the same time, the Platinum Jubilee Pageant sees artistic performers, dancers, musicians, military personnel, key workers and volunteers tell the story of the Queen’s 70-year reign.

It includes a ‘River of Hope’ section comprised of 200 silk flags made by primary and secondary school children.

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Ferndown Probus Club Covering Ferndown, West Moors, Ashley Heath, St Leonards, Parley & District Now is an excellent time to meet new people and make new friends. Why not join our members for lunch each month at the Dudsbury Golf Club, Hotel & Spa? Good food, good company and interesting speakers, just what you have been waiting for!

Ferndown PROBUS is a members’ club for retired or semi-retired professional men and our aim is to create a positive ambience of fellowship, friendship and fun.

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at the Brabant Function Room, Dudsbury Golf Club, Hotel & Spa, Ferndown commencing at 12 noon.

Meetings are centred around a two-course lunch, followed by a talk given by invited Speakers covering a diverse range of subjects. Many of our ladies meet for a more informal gathering in the Spikes Bar at the same venue at the same time or arrange to meet at an alternative location.

A coffee morning is also held at the Brabant Function Room on the second Wednesday of each month for our members and their partners to enjoy a relaxed and sociable get together.

Other social gatherings and events are arranged throughout the year in accordance with member interest.

New members will be made most welcome. For further details please ring the Secretary, Alan Stevens, on 01202 876826, or email: alan_stevens@talk21.com More detailed information about the club can be found on our website: www.ferndownprobusclub.org

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Understanding Investments: Pension Options at and during Retirement Retirement can be both exciting and scary and is certainly a huge decision. Understanding the effect of inflation on your future expenditure throughout retirement (at an average 3% inflation your expenditure will double over 24 years) along with other significant capital requirements needs more than a “finger in the air” analysis. At Lonsdale Wealth Management, we utilize cash-flow planning tools to help clients understand whether retirement is affordable and just as importantly, sustainable. Once affordability has been identified, decisions on the most effective way to generate retirement income can be made. There are more choices than you might think!

Retirement Income is divided into secure income and flexible income. Secure income would include Defined Benefit Pension Schemes, the State Pension and Pension Annuities. Flexible income includes Pension Drawdown and income from capital and investments, with rental income classed between the two, as it is secure but can be subject to void periods.

You can currently access your defined contribution pension savings any time after age 55 although the minimum age is increasing to 57 in 2028 and will remain 10 years below state pension age thereafter. You have five broad choices and for each option, 25% of your pension savings can be paid tax-free: 1. Secure Income-Annuity Exchange your pension savings for an annuity provided by an insurance company which is then guaranteed for the rest of your life (with options including a dependent’s annuity). Annuity income is subject to income tax.

2. Secure Income-Temporary Annuity Little known but can be very attractive for those who want to retire early. Can provide a higher guaranteed income for a specific number of years (perhaps until other pensions such as the State Pension

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commence) to allow the balance of pension funds Howard Goodship to remain invested.

Annuity income is subject to income tax.

3. Flexi-Access Drawdown Take the income you need when you need it. The money remains invested, and you draw a variable level of income for as long as your money lasts. Withdrawals are subject to income tax.

4. Cash Payment Have all your savings paid as a cash lump sum, with 75% of the fund subject to income tax.

5. Leave it for now There is no requirement to draw your savings from your pension and the fund can be passed down to a nominated beneficiary (and through different generations), often outside of your estate and therefore exempt from Inheritance Tax. The 25% tax free lump sum is lost if not taken during lifetime, but your funds can be paid tax-free on death before 75 (taxable on death after 75).

As you can see, there are significant choices available and pension savings are another tax advantageous wrapper to consider alongside other tax efficient products including ISAs. We are available for a free initial, no obligation chat to discuss and consider your personal situation, aiming to help achieve the most tax-efficient and sustainable outcome.

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The value of an investment and the income from it could go down as well as up.

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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

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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 Positive Environment Cutting through the negativity to celebrate the successes of green and eco measures that are being played out across the globe.

Virtual conferences are the future A devastating statistic emerged last year which showed the global conference industry produced as much greenhouse gas emissions each year – in the process of attendees travelling to and from it – as the entirety of the United States.

Covid has made our acceptance of virtual conferences straightforward, as well as providing a cheaper and more convenient alternative; and the positive environmental impact is understandably huge.

That means online-only and hybrid events could majorly benefit the planet. Indeed, according to the 2021 IPCC report, we have around nine years before the planet exceeds the 1.5°C global warming limit; yet moving conferences online could extend that deadline by around 18 months.

UN Plastic Pollution Treaty It’s been hailed the most significant environmental deal since the Paris accord, but this spring, the United Nations Environment Agency announced a plan to create the first Global Plastic Pollution Treaty.

Never before has a legally binding pact brought together all four corners of the globe in a shared eco revolution designed to tackle the scourge of plastic; and while the plan

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isn’t expected to be finalised until 2024, the ripple effect on businesses, economies and, ultimately, planet Earth, is expected to be huge.

A Cannon for Coal Mike CannonBrookes, the third richest person in Australia, is bucking the trend of billionaires putting profits over the planet, by attempting to buy up three of the country’s coal power plants.

His plan is severe but original – his first move will be to shut them all, albeit he’ll replace each with a renewable energy enterprise.

His efforts come in the wake of what he declared “painfully slow progress” from Australia’s government in following through with its own moral obligation to make a green difference. “If they’re not going to do it, I will,” he said.

Tahiti reef Marine researchers were thrilled recently when they discovered one of the largest coral reefs ever found, off the

coast of Tahiti.

The expanse appears completely unaffected by human activity and offers hope that further reefs will be discovered in that part of the Pacific Ocean.

While coral reefs occupy less than one thousandth of the ocean floor, they are home to over a quarter of all marine life, meaning celebrating the discovery of new reefs is as important as protecting existing stretches.

Banana biomass Finally, recent research has shown blasting banana skins with a powerful lamp can produce renewable energy.

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Money on my mind... the Martin Lewis column He’s the UK’s leading money saving expert - a journalist and presenter who has kept millions of pounds in people’s pockets as well as lifting the lid on the threats and dangers we need to be aware of as consumers.

In this month’s column, Martin Lewis looks at haggling, and discusses whether it’s a dying art into which we need to breathe new life.

We have a real aversion to haggling in this country – in fact, I would say we are some of the world’s worst hagglers.

We’ve lost the bravado and confidence we once had to cut a deal, yet if you master haggling, and it is an artform, it’s fun and actually adds a layer of enjoyment to the process of buying and selling.

Most people encounter haggling when it comes to their utilities and other service providers, and in simple terms, if you don’t haggle when it comes to renewing your broadband or TV package or mobile contract or car insurance or whatever it is, you are simply costing yourself money that could translate to a meal, or a deposit for a car, or a holiday.

The first part of haggling where utilities are concerned is to get on price comparison sites in order to get a benchmark of what is available elsewhere, because that’s your target.

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in the form of ‘new customer’ initiatives, though as an existing customer who has already paid into the pot, why the hell should you not be qualifying for the same deals.

At the end of the day, a lot of haggling comes down to being honest, forceful and confident, but also charming and friendly.

Explain your budget, explain the better deal being offered by another provider, or by your own provider to new customers, and make it clear you will leave unless something changes.

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Ultimately, it is your negotiation here that will count, but if you don’t get the deal you think you deserve, my advice is to walk away.

If you can negotiate a new deal, don’t get caught on a long agreement, and do remember to phone back to renegotiate again when any promotional period ends.

Mostly, be charming, friendly and forceful, and enjoy the process of haggling!

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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

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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.

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Far-flung Fiction This month, a smorgasbord of titles to transport you to wherever your imagination desires.

Before Take-off by Adi Alsaid Two teens, James and Michelle, meet and fall in love during a layover-gone-wrong at the Atlanta airport, intrigued by a mysterious flashing green light, which turns out to be a button.

Michelle presses it, kicking off a chain of strange and seemingly impossible events, from snowstorms inside B terminal to jungles sprouting up in C terminal, as earthquakes split the ground apart in between.

The duo must team up to find their families and escape before it’s too late. Published by Knopf Books on June 7th My Name is Jason. Mine too

by Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin A poet and an artist, Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin have always pursued a single unity and journey on the way to making their dreams come true. Willing to have a life not un-hard, so long as it wasn’t unhappy, willing to let New York swallow them whole, so long as it gave them their chance, this is the story of how they have gained global recognition through art and creativity.

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From lighthearted recollections to deeply thoughtout concepts – “what if painting was a sin, and the poetry became taboo, and no one ever clapped for me again; my question is, would you?” – this is a glowing tribute.

Published by Simon and Schuster on June 28th Old Rage by Sheila Hancock At one point, Sheila Hancock looked like she was managing and even thriving in old age, yet shocking diagnoses, Brexit and bereavement seemed to knock her from every quarter. And that was before lockdown. Home alone, classified as ‘extremely vulnerable’, she finds herself

yelling at the TV and talking to the pigeons.

Yet in Old Rage, Hancock can at least take a good long look at life - her work and family, her beliefs (many of them the legacy of her wartime childhood) and, uncomfortable as it might be to face, her future. Published by Bloomsbury on June 9th Access All Areas by Barbara Charone To know Barbara Charone is to know music. First as a journalist and then a publicist at Warner Bros for nearly 20 years, Charone has experienced, first-hand, the changes in the cultural landscape.

Access All Areas is a personal, insightful and humorous memoir packed with stories of being on the cultural frontline, from first writing press releases on a typewriter driven by Tip Ex, then as a press officer for heavy metal bands, to launching Madonna, an unknown girl from Detroit.

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Tutankhamun at 100 It’s a century since Howard Carter discovered the lost tomb of the ancient Egyptian Pharoah, Tutankhamun.

It was 100 years ago that the most famous Egyptian archaeological discovery of them all was made. When Egyptologist Howard Carter stumbled upon the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharoah Tutankhamun, he opened the world up to a legacy that would still inspire and enchant people a century later.

While it wasn’t until November of 1922 that archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the entrance to the 14th Century BC tomb, significant planning for the trip had been made in the months preceding it.

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small gap in a doorway. “Can you see anything?” Carnarvon asked. “Yes,” replied Carter, “Wonderful things!”

His sponsor, the Earl of Carnarvon (also known as Lord Carnarvon) – who lived at Highclere Castle, the real-life filming location for Downton Abbey – was funding a third attempt at discovering the ultimate price, and the call came on November 4th that an entrance had been found.

Carter’s search for Tutankhamun had started in 1914, although work had been interrupted by the First World War. The premise was to investigate for tombs missed by other expeditions, and Carnarvon’s investment was left in for just long enough, although the legacy thereafter stretched out longer than anyone could have imagined. Over 5,000 items were recovered from the tomb, and cataloguing took a colossal 10 years to complete.

The Earl and his daughter, Lady Evelyn Herbert, made the journey from the UK, eventually arriving in Egypt 19 days later, so that they could savour the moment when full access was gained.

Sadly, Carnarvon was not around to see the full itemisation of such a majestical find. He contracted blood poisoning while staying in Luxor and died on April 5th 1923.

The entrance was cleared on November 23rd 2022, and Carter was able to chisel a

Many have since referenced the so-called ‘curse of Tutankhamun’, although it

appears, in reality, to have been a concept made up by the press at the time in order to sell newspapers.

Ultimately, of the 58 people present when the tomb and sarcophagus were opened, only eight died within a dozen years.

As for Carnarvon, he had been involved in a motorbike accident some 20 years previously. His doctor recommended a warmer climate, hence the family’s travels, and where his interest in Egyptology began. In reality, the Earl was already in a severely weakened state when he contracted pneumonia.

As for Carter, he lived for a further 17 years and died of lymphoma in 1939, at the age of 64.

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MRC Presents’ inaugural Open Air Concerts will take place from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July 2022 featuring a different tribute act each evening at the popular Dorset attraction’s outdoor event arena: Kicking things off on Friday 22 July is Waterloo - The Best of ABBA, which looks back at the sensational rise to stardom of the Swedish pop group ABBA. The show captures the unique ABBA sound and feel with incredible attention to detail by a full live cast and band, stunning costumes and breath-taking choreography. The iconic lyrics composed by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful, captivating harmony from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus.

Next up on Saturday 23 July is Queen Rhapsody, the ultimate live concert experience paying tribute to the legend that is Queen. A passionate and thrilling show, Queen Rhapsody recreates the majesty of rock’s greatest ever band.

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The final act under the stars is ELO Again on Sunday 24 July. The show celebrates the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra, giving you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday. Expect all the big hits, professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects.

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Toby is seeking his forever home Toby is a 13 year old Jack Russell.

Toby is very active for his age and loves his walks provided he has plenty of opportunity to sniff. Toby enjoys being with people and is sociable with other dogs. He is very affectionate and is very keen on getting time on your lap.

Toby would love a home where he gets plenty of attention and is not left on his own for long periods. Toby is on a special diet and this will need to continue in his new home – he will be rehomed under a special contract where the Charity will assist with vet fees.

If you are able to offer Toby of any of his lovely friends, a forever home or a foster home, please contact our office on: Tel: 01202 875000 Email: admin@waggytails.org.uk or visit our website: www.waggytails.org.uk

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Waggy Tails Rescue are in need of more foster homes. If you are at home most of the time, have a secure garden and experienced with dogs then please give us a ring and discuss fostering for us.

It is a very rewarding experience and enables us to continue helping these dogs. (no children under 10 in the house please) Waggy Tails Rescue is a registered charity based in Dorset. We rescue and rehome dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a new home. We also find homes for other small furries that may be in our care, so to find out more you can contact us on the number below, or send donations or letters to: Waggy Tails Rescue Helen’s House 143 Magna Road Wimborne BH21 3AW For more information, call: 01202 875000 or visit: www.waggytails.org.uk

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The World According to Pharrell The mind, the mess and the spiritual mass of Pharrell Williams.

When Pharrell Williams – musician, artist, collaborator, universalist – is good, he is very good. The Neptunes and N*E*R*D*; his infectious, smashed-out-of-the-park hit Happy, for Despicable Me 2; his numerous works with Calvin Harris, Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, Rhianna and so on. The list of peers bending over backwards to work with the perfectly poised producer is seemingly endless.

One could forgive him if he was a little over the top or blasé about his work and achievements… yet he is anything but. He may show a bravado and alpha-male instinct in music videos, but Pharrell is perfectly down to earth for a man used to churning out such hits as Beautiful and Frontin’.

“I am not blind to the fact that I have been granted a gift,” he says. “However, that’s not all it takes.

I’ve still had to work very hard, and you don’t achieve much without focus and discipline.”

Pharrell is in many ways ageless, and belies the fact he’s only a year away from his half-century. In his music, his connectivity is to multiple generations and an entire cross-section of recognised demographics.

“I never cut corners,” he continues, “but I also don’t do things the way many other people might – I know what works for me, and I always do what I feel comfortable with and what will get the result that I want.”

It is hard to compartmentalise Williams - he sees himself as a universalist, both in a religious and holistic sense. “We are too smart these days to pigeon-hole ourselves into one way of thinking,” Pharrell admits. “There is nothing in life you think of in the same way as a 10-year-old that you would do as an 80-year-old; even love feels different and means different things to you as you get

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older. So I want to stay open to new ideas, new perceptions. It’s really important to me.”

In recent years Williams’ producer duties have quietened in exchange for rather more philanthropic projects, including the building of a £35million after-school centre in his hometown of Virginia Beach.

The artist has also launched a tech-fused music curriculum through US foundation Verizon, with the aim of providing free technology and internet access to under-resourced middle schools.

“I was lucky to have so much stimulation when I was young, and that’s where all this creative energy came from,” he says. “We should always be giving, because we are the ones that people aspire to be like.

“And believing in being successful is like believing in God. It’s all there if you want it – you’ve just got to decide how much you want to put in… and how much you want to get out!”

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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

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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!

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Sabrine Ghayour’s Saffron & Lemon Chicken Joojeh Kabab Introduction I became the family cook at 11 years old, because my mum and grandmother couldn’t cook for toffee! My food style now is best summed up as ‘lazy’. I work stupid hours, but I always like to eat simple dishes that aren’t labour intensive.

I love whacking things together and coming up with interesting food – the less you treat good ingredients, the more natural they taste. I’m all about need and speed, and a lot of my recipes are born out of me just chucking stuff together. That’s really how I learned to cook, and my Saffron & Lemon Chicken Joojeh Kabab is perhaps one of the best examples of this I can give.

This probably features on the menu of every Persian restaurant in the world, and for me what really makes it special is the way in which the chicken is marinated in yogurt and lemon juice, which breaks down the fibres and tenderises the meat beautifully. The addition of saffron and onions creates the signature flavour that makes this a muchloved dish. This is my simplified version of the recipe, which can be made at home in a conventional oven if, like me, you don’t have a barbecue or flame grill.

Ingredients (serves 4) • Four onions, cut in half and thinly sliced into half moons • The juice of five lemons • 4tbsp olive oil • 1tsp ground turmeric • 400g (14oz) Greek yogurt • 3tbsp crushed sea salt • A generous pinch of saffron threads • 3tbsp boiling water • Six large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 5cm (2in) pieces

Method 1. Put the onions, lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, yogurt and sea salt into a large mixing bowl and mix well. Using a pestle and mortar, grind the saffron to a powder, then pour over the boiling water and leave to infuse for 5–10 minutes.

2. Add the chicken to the mixing bowl. Mix well to evenly coat the chicken pieces in the yogurt, then add the saffron water to the bowl and mix thoroughly.

3. Cover the bowl with clingfilm and leave the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of an hour or preferably overnight. Once the

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chicken has been marinated, preheat the oven or grill to the highest setting possible. Line a large baking sheet with nonstick baking paper.

4. Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade using a slotted spoon. Lay out all the pieces of chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake or grill for 18–20 minutes maximum, or until the pieces have slightly charred edges but remain beautifully moist on the insides. Serve with flour tortilla wraps or basmati rice with a little salad and some yogurt.

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MOT Madness The three simple fixes you can do at home to give your car its best chance of making it through the MOT, first time.

1. TYRES Tyres are often the most neglected element of our automotive upkeep – but the difference between decent treads and uncared-for tyres could be a matter of life and death.

One of the foremost indicators that your tyre is ready to be changed is when it loses its tread depth. Maintaining this is important because loss of depth reduces grip and traction on the roads, and eventually compromises safety while driving.

Keeping a tab on the tread wear indicator, which is built into the tyre, is a good way to measure the tread depth.

Also be wary of cracks appearing on the sidewall as the oils and chemicals in the rubber compound degrade.

Over time, the rubber loses its tightness and splits begin to appear. At worst, this could result in a blowout, which is a

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highly dangerous scenario.

Finally check for lumps of rubber separated from the tyre. These generally occur when wheels bump kerbs. A small tear is driveable, but anything bigger, particularly when the gauze is visible underneath, means an immediate change is required.

The good news for those requiring new tyres is that there are a range of tyre price comparison websites, including mobile tyre-fitting services where your car needs to not even leave the driveway.

2. WIPERS AND JETS When you think about it, your wiper blades go through quite a bit. There’s rain, snow, mud, grit, not to mention full-on, head-on wind resistance, and a whole lot more besides.

For basic maintenance, you should clean off your wiper blades every couple of months.

Removing residual dirt will keep the rubber in better shape for longer, eliminating the need for regular replacement.

If the wiper blade does need to be changed,

most automotive centres will do this for you and at no extra cost.

Keep a check as well on blocked washer jets. These can be cleaned out by delving under the bonnet, releasing the supply pipe and washing through.

If access is tricky, you may be able to move any organic matter stuck in the pipe by removing the jets and soaking them in a bowl of vinegar.

3. LIGHTS Where headlamps and brake lights are concerned, these are another easy check and easy fix scenario, and will offer you perhaps the biggest saving of all.

Bulbs can be purchased online for a fraction of the cost that might be charged at the MOT centre, and in most cases the light unit can be taken apart and the new lamp installed.

In bigger vehicles you may find the unit less accessible, although online tutorials are always available to guide amateur mechanics through the task!

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Diverse Abilities celebrates one year of STARs This week, Diverse Abilities celebrates one year of its STARs service, supporting SEN siblings with play sessions, advice, support, and most importantly gives them the chance to just be kids.

Due to a gap in provision for siblings, Diverse Abilities launched STARs in 2021 following the mental health impact of the pandemic to help the Supportive, Thoughtful, And Resilient children and young people.

Over the last year, STARs has delivered 640 hours of support to 19 children.

They have enjoyed a range of sessions including arts and crafts, cooking, trips to the cinema, mini golf and playing at the park, all with a chance to develop essential life and social skills. The children have also enjoyed day trips including Chessington World of Adventures, Adventure Pirate, and Insanity Gaming Arcade.

The children supported, all aged between eight and 16, have said: “Coming to STARs help me with my confidence.”

“It gives me time away from my sister and is something I can do on my own.”

“I get to make new friends who understand me.”

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and important for her to attend, even if it was difficult.

She commented: “I will keep coming because I like it here, it’s my time to be listened to, STARs is safe, fun and friendly.”

Matilda’s Mum added: “I am really relieved that there was finally a special place for siblings, I have been looking for years. It’s life-changing for Matilda.

She has a lovely bond with some of the adults and the support she needed was there for her. School commented that she would practically bounce into school the morning after her STARs session. For the first time, Matilda had something special to be part of, where her thoughts and feelings where recognised and supported.”

Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/stars for more details about STARs, and how Diverse Abilities support the whole family.

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Robot a lot

The gizmos and gadgets that will get to work in your home, meaning you don’t have to. iRobot Braava jet 240 Robot Mop Around £200 If you have wooden or tiled floors, you’ll know the constant challenge of picking up dust is akin to painting the Forth Bridge. Yet with iRobot’s natty motorised mop, this little bod will zip about the place, spraying and sparkling the floor as it goes.

Your only challenge may be keeping curious pets away from it as it goes about its cleaning duties!

Grillbot Around £100 The sunny summer serenity of a barbecue can quickly descend into a solid, greasy mess when it comes to cleaning up all that gunk from your grill, yet the cannily named Grillbot will do it all for you. Simply set it to work on a randomised pattern and you can return to your barbecue in 20 minutes to find it looking as new as the first time you laid a burger on it!

Litter Robot III Open-Air Automatic SelfCleaning Litter Box Around £500 In the grand scheme of things, remembering to empty out your

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cat’s litter tray shouldn’t be one of the week’s most arduous tasks, but the reality is we all lead busy lives, and if there’s a robot that can separate out the, erm, ‘clumps’, neatly storing away your feline’s little presents in a carbon-filtered drawer, then you should probably let the computerised colossus have its day in the sun, or bin.

Puremate HEPA Air Purifier and Ioniser with UV-C Sanitiser Around £120 Air purifiers most likely won’t win any prizes for robotic innovation, but in capturing 99.97% of dust and allergens, as well as beaming out UV-C light to kill airborne germs, this is a cleaning genius that keeps you in tip-top condition.

Alfawise Magnetic Window Cleaning Robot Around £375 As far as window cleaning goes, it’s inconvenient, frustrating (think ‘smears’) and at times it can be downright dangerous, so let this little wizard do the hazardous stuff for you. Operated by remote control, and

clamped onto the window using a powerful vacuum, you can guide it into those parts you just can’t reach… or can’t be bothered to reach. Same difference.

SonicScrubber Around £10 It’s a toothbrush for tiles, cooker-tops and hard-to-reach areas where elbow grease just doesn’t make the grade.

With five different brush heads, there’s a scrubber for every surface.

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Get up, stand up If you’ve been feeling sluggish over the first part of the year, now is the perfect time to get outside and rediscover your fitness, with brighter days and longer, warmer nights combining to create the perfect condition by which you can restore body and mind.

1. Take a hike The dawning of summer represents a wonderful time for us to surround ourselves in nature as both plant and animal life are born anew.

If you’re lucky enough to have access to woodlands or fields, hiking is a wonderful way to gently reinstate your fitness with little risk of injury, whilst seeing and exploring new places.

If the terrain feels too much for you, even a brisk walk round your local park offers real benefits to your body so long as you maintain a steady pace.

The science: Hiking is a powerful cardio workout that can lower your risk of heart disease, improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, boost bone density (since walking is a weightbearing exercise), strengthen

your core and improve balance.

It’s also great for weight control.

2. Jog on For those with a little more vigour to spare, try starting your day with a gentle jog. There is no personal exercise that tests body and lungs, though sensible repetition will see the challenge seem less on each subsequent time you pull on those trainers.

The science: Jogging or running helps you maintain a healthy body weight and boost your immune system. You’ll also sleep better and live longer, while recent research suggests time spent exercising intensely enables the brain to work out problems, making you happier and smarter.

3. Upcycle Cycling is invigorating, life-

affirming and can even provide you with a sense of exhilaration.

It’s also a pursuit that can be fiercely personal or totally sociable.

The science: Cycling is brilliant cardiovascular fitness, firing increased muscle strength, flexibility and joint mobility. It also helps posture, strengthens bones and decreases body fat.

4. Just breathe You don’t have to break out in a sweat to do something really positive for your body, and if all you’re looking for is a little peace and quiet, then meditating in nature is about as healing as it gets. All you need is a park bench or garden, with perhaps some chirping birds to provide the perfect soundtrack!

The science: Slowing down and tapping into deep breathing triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body’s rest and digest. This leads to calmness, rationality and peace of mind.

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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.

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“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.

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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

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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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