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Apr-May ’17 Hazlehead | Queens Cross | Mannofield

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A little bit of Italy...

Hazlehead Queens Cross Mannofield

Spring is here...

As the daffodils brighten up the dull gardens along with a flurry of snowdrops and crocuses, the longer, lighter evenings allow for extended dog walks too - bliss.

In this issue we have a question and answer session with West with Style salon in Westhill and a lovely look back at the first 40 years of Poldinos. There is a nice simple recipe for camembert and red pepper tarts which I think I might try for lunch today. If you look to the right there is a fabulous event called the May Festival which is 26-28th May and has something for everyone to come and try. For those on a clear out, the Cults Scouts Jumble Sale is mid-May and items can be dropped off early May (see poster pg 30).

I’m off to another family wedding this week - my brother this time - a good catch up with friends and extended family and a dance in the evening - fabulous. My April and May diary is pretty full of dancing - what else I hear you cry! Even going on a Tango and West Coast Swing holiday to Cyprus...watch out for your toes.

Go grab that cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine. Until the next time, Sue x

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Minibus Fund Create Aberdeen is an Aberdeen based registered charity which supports adults with learning disabilities to lead active and fulfilling lives. We run community based, supported activities 5 days per week, within local community centres. Our activities include art, drama, music, photography, sports, and cooking. They are tailored to meet the varying needs of the people attending, and promote independence, skills and confidence. Above all our groups help people make and maintain social relationships and support networks and have fun.

One of the major problems facing people with learning disabilities is access to transport to get them to and from activities. They are often unable to use public transport independently, and rely on expensive taxis. Without access to transport they are at risk of loneliness, isolation and have a poor quality of life.

Create currently provide a minibus service to take people to and from activities and social events. The minibus has served us well, but is old, needs frequent repairs and is not wheelchair accessible, which means wheelchair users cannot access our service.

We are fundraising for a new, wheelchair accessible minibus to ensure we can continue and expand this vital service. Approximate cost of bus plus 1 year’s running costs - £42,000. Our first fund-raiser an Elvis night raised £900! We have a team doing the Kiltwalk on 4th June 2017 and a coffee morning and bake sale in Newmachar on 6th May 2017.

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This month’s books are all about relationships, from first loves and families, to fleeting friendships.

Lucky Boy – Shanthi Sekaran Mexican Solimar risks everything to start a new life in America. But as an illegal immigrant she has few rights.

When she’s thrown into a detention centre, her son is placed in foster care. Kavya is an American-Indian chef desperate for a child. When she’s given Solimar’s toddler to care for it seems like a dream come true. One boy – two mothers, both of whom will do everything in their power in order to keep him. An emotional rollercoaster of a read, this looks set to become one of this year’s bestsellers.

The Lonely Hearts Hotel – Heather O’Neill Pierrot and Rose grow up together in a Montreal orphanage. They bond over a shared love of entertaining people, but go their separate ways as teenagers. Years later they’re reunited, and set out to realise their childhood dream of running their own stage show. Their path isn’t an easy one, however. They

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both have demons to face, and Rose’s wants her dead. A highly entertaining read, with beautiful, lyrical prose and characters you’ll be rooting for from the beginning.

My Sweet Revenge – Jane Fallon When Paula finds out her husband is having an affair, she decides to win him back – so that she can be the one who breaks the marriage up.

She befriends his mistress, Saskia, and sets out on a mission to lose weight, get fit and become the woman he wants. Paula recruits Saskia’s husband, Josh, to help her endeavour and together they set out to make the cheaters’ lives a misery. An easy read that’s perfect for lazy sunny afternoons.

A Big Dose of Lucky (Secrets) – Marthe Jocelyn When the Canadian orphanage they live in burns down in 1964, seven teenage girls set out into the world to discover the secrets of their past. Seven authors have each chosen one girl’s story to write. The result is the Secrets series. In A Big Dose of Lucky, Malou heads to a small town in Ontario, hoping to find her birth parents. Malou is mixed race, shy and desperate to fit in. The truth of her birth may give her the family she craves, even if it’s not the one she imagined. An enjoyable read that will leave you eager to read the rest of the series.

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A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles The gentleman of the title is Count Alexander Rostov.

Following the Russian Revolution, the Count is sentenced to house (or in this case, hotel) arrest, indefinitely.

He’s given work as a waiter in the hotel restaurant, and forges close friendships with some of the other inhabitants.

While his view is mainly confined to what he can see out of his tiny window, Rostov is able to observe and ruminate on a tumultuous Russia over the course of four decades. You’ll savour every word.

See You in the Cosmos – Jack Cheng 11 year old Alex loves everything to do with space.

So he builds a rocket and sets off for a rocket festival in Mexico. His plan is to launch his rocket into space, attached to an iPod on which Alex is recording his thoughts and feelings about his family and the people he meets on his journey. While it’s been catalogued as a children’s book, See You in the Cosmos definitely has crossover appeal. Fresh, imaginative and full of energy, this is perfect for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

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Pensions vs ISAs – what is the best long-term saving route?

Pensions are considered to be an effective way of saving money nowadays.

As there is immediate unlimited access to pension funds from the age of 55, many people may now be thinking about choosing their pension over more traditional saving options, such as ISAs. Another reason people may be inclined towards transferring their existing

ISA savings into a pension plan is that they are, unlike ISAs, free of inheritance tax should a death occur.

ISAs are still a valuable saving option for many, especially those that may need access before age 55.

Despite this, pensions are still likely to outperform ISAs in most situations, as 25% of the fund is taxfree and they also benefit from tax relief on member contributions.

It is worth noting that investments can go up or down at any time and may end up being worth less than what was initially paid

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in. Speak to your financial advisor to discuss the best options for investing your savings.

For independent financial advice on pensions and ISAs, contact Phil Anderson Financial Services at one of our local offices.

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Internationally Acclaimed Artist Tom Hammick Revealed as the Artist behind the Front Cover of North-East Literary Magazine North-East Scotland’s literary magazine and Scottish charity, Pushing Out the Boat, has been gifted the use of a prize-winning image for the front cover of its 14th edition, which will be launched on 30th April.

Internationally acclaimed and 2016 V&A winner Tom Hammick has donated the use of his print, ‘Violetta and Alfredo’s Escape’, which was inspired by his time as artist in residence at English National Opera (ENO).

Tom Hammick is a British artist based in East Sussex; in 2016, he completed an Artist Residency at Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen, where he is currently printing new editions. A senior lecturer in Fine Art, Painting and Printmaking at the University of Brighton, Visiting Lecturer Fine Art at University of Ulster, and at NSCAD University, his work can be found amongst many of the world’s major public and corporate collections.

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Pushing Out the Boat is a journal of new writing and visual art, run by volunteers, and features work from both established and first-time published writers, local and international.

Recognising the importance of the many forms of Scots language to local culture and heritage, the magazine includes short stories and poems in Scots and, importantly, in Doric.

The Team at Pushing Out the Boat is excited about the upcoming edition, which is the fourteenth since 2000. They take pride in being a home for new writing and art and providing North-East Scotland with a literary and art journal to be proud of. The voluntary team are honoured to have been gifted use of the image by Tom Hammick for this edition, not least as an acknowledgment of the quality of the publication.

Of the print, Tom said: “Violetta and Alfredo’s Escape was inspired by a residency I had as artist in residence at ENO. This woodcut came from listening and watching their production of Traviata many times. I wanted to give Violetta a break, and somehow enable her and Alfredo to at least attempt to escape from the cruelty and stringent morals of the bourgeois society that separated them. Here they are in suburban bliss, somewhere I imagine upstream on the Thames!”

The team is extremely proud of the magazine and its place in local society. Its distinctive ‘blind selection’ process for choosing from submissions ensures a lack of favouritism – work is selected on merit alone. The magazine’s supporters and contributors say that, from its earliest days, it has welcomed a unique blend of artistic approaches and inspirations. Pushing Out the Boat is a tribute to the North East.

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Q &A

What inspired you to get into the art of hairdressing?

I started in the hairdressing industry when I was 13, as a Saturday junior, working in the salon my mum used to manage. I loved being around people watching the stylists and decided that this was the career for me. You get to make people look and feel better and are meeting people all the time. It was a chance to be creative with opportunities to advance in the job and keep learning.

Why should my readers come to you instead of “anybody” else?

The staff are trained to an extremely high standard by us and by Wella Professional. We are a Wella concept salon which means all our products and training come from the best in the industry. The salon price ranges with levels of stylist experience so there is an option for everyone to enjoy and experience west.

We use Wella system professional products which are tailored specifically to each individual person by creating a unique energy code.

What can you offer the reader that is unique to you and your salon?

We have a city centre feel to the salon but with the convenience of parking at the door with fantastic shops and cafes nearby. We offer free consultations with the stylists so you can discuss your visit without eating into your appointment time. We also have Marie Souter beauty therapy within the salon specialising in gel nails, waxing and elemis therapies.

So everything is under one roof. We specialise in Nioxin which is specifically designed for people who have concerns with fine or thinning hair.

We use the nioscope camera to take a closer look at the scalp and hair follicles to see which nioxin system

will helps to rejuvenate the scalp, encourage new hair growth and fuller looking hair.

What is the hot tip for hairstyles in 2017?

For 2017 the 80’s seem to be making a bit of a comeback but keeping things a bit looser. Soft undone waves or loose ponytails will be a big hit this year. Braiding will be less formal by teasing them out to give more of a slept-in look and adding in some smaller braids with larger ones for more texture. For gents, keeping the sides in tighter and shorter with the focus being on the fringe area either keeping it short and blunt or more of a longer messy texture.

What celebrity gives you inspiration?

We love watching trends and keeping the salon on trend. We use lots of tools in the salon including Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest, so we can follow the celebrities looks. We take some inspiration from Victoria Beckham’s sleek sharp styles and also Katy Perry’s choice of colours can be inspiring. You can follow us through Facebook and Instagram to keep up-to-date with salon news and the latest trends.

What’s the new hair colour?

I would say that 2016 was all about colour and creating grey ash tones in the hair but for this year although the greys will still be in they will be more focused on enhancing natural grey, the next look will be more smokey colours darker, less washed out and definitely more rose gold tones.

What has the salon got plans for the 12 months?

We hope to have more of the stylists entering into competition work and setting their own trends. We will be focusing on training to encourage the new talent coming through. Maybe start doing some photo shoots so we can build our own portfolio of styles to showcase to clients. We have always been focused on helping client’s events, in aid of charity, so we will hopefully be involved with a few again this year.

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These Boots (& Bodies) Are Made for Walking

times a week during summer is enough to keep vitamin D levels high.

Other Benefits of Walking Accessibility: Walking can be done anytime and anywhere. You’re not obviously ‘exercising’, either, saving you embarrassment if you’re selfconscious.

May is National Walking Month. It’s hard to believe we need a National Month to promote the default way we move our bodies around, but many of us now walk far less than previous generations did. Yet walking can reduce your risk of disease, improve your physical and mental health, help the environment and improve your social life, too.

The Health Benefits Walking is often underrated as exercise, but it can have a highly positive impact on your health. Regular walking is proven to reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, obesity and some cancers, and helps maintain musculoskeletal health. On average, you can burn 400kcal a day by walking 10,000 steps. Choosing to walk instead of using transport reduces pollution, too, potentially boosting everyone’s health. Walking can also lift your mood and help reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Countryside walks have the added benefit of nature, tranquillity and fresh air.

Luckily, the UV light we absorb while walking can improve our health too. While our skin and eyes do need protection from unhealthy UV exposure, some UV light is essential for good health. It can alleviate depression, help to regulate our body clock and stimulate Vitamin D production. Vitamin D boosts our immune system, aids blood cell formation and helps us absorb calcium and phosphorous, necessary for healthy bones and teeth. The World Health Organisation says 5 to 15 minutes of casual sun exposure of hands, face and arms 2 to 3

Social: You can walk with a family member or friend - this time away from the usual distractions can allow you to spend quality time together and enjoy a good chat. You may also meet other people out and about, and of course, you can always join a local walking group, a local health walk or the Ramblers (previously the Ramblers’ Association). See the links at the end for inspiration.

Environmental: Every time we walk to work, school, shops or social activities instead of using transport, we reduce pollution and congestion. This helps the environment and improves the health and safety of ourselves and our families, not just now but in the future, too.

Financial: Simple walks on the flat require no special clothes or equipment. It’s cost-effective exercise that can save you money on travel costs too.

Walking Dos and Don’ts DO wear comfortable clothes and footwear.

Comfy shoes, trainers or boots and your usual clothes are fine for walking around streets or park pathways, but if you’re walking in rural or hilly areas, or in bad weather, you should buy proper walking shoes or boots and a waterproof coat. For the very adventurous, waterproof trousers might be handy too.

DO Ensure you wear weather-appropriate clothing. In winter, wearing layers and donning a scarf, hat, gloves and waterproof coat will keep you warm and dry. In warmer weather, a sun hat and sunglasses are essential (your eyes can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays as easily as your skin can). Talking of your skin, remember to apply sun cream before setting out and take it with you for a reapplication if you’ll be out for some time.

DO stay hydrated. Always take a drink, especially on hot days and long or rural walks – you may be a long way from cafés or shops.

DO be prepared; know where you’re going, what weather you can expect and how long the walk will take. Be aware of your personal safety (which may mean telling someone where you’re going), and ensure you take a snack. A charged mobile phone is a good idea too.

DON’T ignore pain from footwear. Head back.

Blisters can quickly become agonising.

DON’T ignore weather warnings. Remember, weather can change very quickly.

DON’T ignore the advice of human or printed walking guides. Your local country park is a far cry from an exposed, remote, hilly trail. Don’t attempt long or challenging hikes until you’re fitter, more experienced and well-prepared.

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Make a Walk Part of Your Day Walk the children to school, add a walk or extend one at the beginning or end of your commute, extend your dog’s walks, choose the stairs over the lift or escalator.

Walking Routes and Walking Groups www.livingstreets.org.uk – a charity supporting walking as part of everyday life, with many useful links and information pages. www.walkinginengland.co.uk - thousands of free walks to download and print. www.walk4life.info - find routes, organised walks and walking groups. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk - the Walking for Health scheme offers 1,800+ free, short walks every week search for those nearest you. www.nationaltrail.co.uk - helps you find great walks in England and Wales, whether you want a day out, a good ice-cream, a short walk or a 630-mile adventure. http://www.ramblers.org.uk - a charity protecting footpaths, promoting walking and organising walking groups.

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Slug Survival Whether your garden is big or small, or you have just a few planters in a back yard or on a balcony, the chances are that slugs will cause you grief. There are about thirty species of slug in the UK and most feed throughout the year, especially after dark and when the soil is wet or moist – and now that spring is here, they’re out in force!

However, most slugs actually do little damage to living plants, instead preferring to feast on dead and dying material. Typically it is smaller slugs like the greyish-black keeled slug and the pinkish-beige-grey field slug which are more likely to wreak havoc. With estimates of there being about 200 slugs per average cubic metre of average garden soil, the situation can soon get out of hand.

Keeled slugs in particular love to feast below ground, as well as on plants above the soil surface. In no time at all slugs can eat through the base of a young stem, killing the plant in the process, or eat seedlings even before they have had a chance to emerge above the soil surface! Later in the year, they will begin to tunnel into potato tubers and carrots too.

They breed quickly and very efficiently, and you’re most likely to spot the clumps of eggs on the soil surface, beneath flopped foliage and amongst moist organic matter. Each egg is about 1-2mm in diameter and a clear, milky or off-white coloured sphere.

So what can you do with these squidgy little menaces?

• Go on an evening slug hunt, in particular after it has rained or you have done some watering.

• Choose vegetable varieties which have useful resistance to slugs. With potatoes, main crop varieties usually suffer most, so try to grow mainly earlies. Choose varieties such as Charlotte, Kestrel, Sante or Wilja to give a better chance of success.

• Encourage natural predators such as hedgehogs, frogs, toads, slow worms and ground beetles. If you keep hens consider letting them clear the ground for you – but obviously only before you start planting and sowing!

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• Use the Nemaslug nematode control, a treatment I like because it is harmless to everything except slugs. It works swiftly and silently too and, if you’re a potato grower and you drench the soil around the potato plants about six weeks before anticipated harvest, the nematodes soon get to work and your potatoes should be virtually slug-damage free. Use it to clear a slug-infested raised bed or planter and apply self-adhesive copper tape around the rim of the container to keep the contents slug free. Find out more about Nemaslug and copper tape at www.pippagreenwood.com/products/protect-yourcrops.

• Barriers such as crushed shells, wool pellets, soot, pine needles or copper-impregnated fabric can also work well, but may need replacing regularly and results seem to vary.

• Traps filled with beer can reduce slug numbers in your garden dramatically. You can buy ready-made traps or make your own using inexpensive plastic beakers plunged into the soil, the rim protruding 1-2cm above the soil surface and filled with a well-flavoured beer.

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The first 40 years ...

From the Tuscan hills, at the tender age of 14, Leo packed his bags and headed down to the coast to study hospitality at the Scuola Alberghiera in Marina di Massa. Following his studies and national service Leo worked his way round Europe. Finding himself in Scotland, he worked for the famous Nardini’s of Largs. It was in Largs that he met Linda and many a romantic tale later, they decided to migrate north in pursuit of a business of their own.

Off they went to Braemar where they kept a little tea room for the summer season. Then onto Aberdeen where they both worked at the Amatola hotel, before Leo moved to Luigi’s. In 1977 they bought it and changed the name to Poldino’s. Leo was just 25! Over the years, as Aberdeen grew, Poldino’s has grown with it; there was the extension of the kitchen in the early 80’s and then the expansion to the second floor, after acquiring the jewellers which sat above the restaurant in the late 80’s.

Throughout all this Leo and Linda found time to raise their family, all of whom have served the restaurant. Leo and Linda feel the reason of their staying power has been the willingness to always try and look after our customers, to continuously try to improve our offerings without reinventing the wheel or following short term trends.

Poldino’s try to source as much foodstuff locally, meat, fish veg etc. but the Italian produce in the early days had to be sourced from London and delivered weekly by courier, hard luck if you forgot something! These days the imported Italian produce is now delivered three times a week - to the door!

They always take their time when employing staff and luckily some have been loyal enough to stay with them for a long time.

Poldino’s doesn’t particularly look for Italian staff (although at present they have six!) just someone willing to follow their ways, will fit in and will do their best for the them.

The customers come from a good cross section of Aberdonians and visitors to the city; they feel this is the reason why they have been able to fare well during the few Oil recessions over the past years. Sadly too many of their original customers are no longer here, but their children and grandchildren continue to frequent the restaurant which is invaluable. The best resource for Poldino’s has been the vicinity to His Majesty’s theatre and the Music Hall, getting good trade from both. In the old days after performances but more recently customers prefer to dine before the shows.

Their son Lee, having served his apprenticeship, now promises to continue their legacy. Lee believes the restaurant has stood the test of time and whatever the future brings and whatever changes are made, the principles laid down in 1977 should always remain at the heart of his work.

The Godinis’ are proud of their time here in Little Belmont Street serving Aberdeen and sharing memories with guests. With the second generation, the next 40 years appear to be taken care of...

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Cool Customer Choosing a new fridge The fridge has come of age. Gone are the days of a squat little white cupboard with a tiny freezer compartment. Fridges have gone large! Some even come with custom panels that exactly match your kitchen cabinets.

There are six basic types of fridge: Top Freezer - A traditional fridge, that’s good for a fairly tight spot. These tend to offer the most space for their size but need space for a wide swing of the doors. They also require you to crouch to reach the lower shelves which may be an issue if you are tall or have arthritic knees.

Bottom Freezer - We tend to use the freezer less so it might make good sense to have the fridge shelves at eye-level. You tend to need a larger model to get the same useable capacity as a top freezer.

French Door - This has two narrow doors on top, opening from the centre, and the freezer below. The space-saving small-swing doors have the added value of opening only half the fridge when stashing smaller items. They tend to be wider than top or bottom freezers.

Side-by-Side - With the fridge on one side and freezer on the other, these usually have through-the-door ice and water dispensers and temperature-controlled. The narrow doors can be useful if your kitchen is small abut some don’t open wide enough for large boxes, and the tall, narrow compartments can mean some items disappear to the back, never to be seen again!

Built-In - These are made to fit almost flush with cabinets and counters. They are typically bottom-freezer or side-by-side styles and match your cabinets.

Compact or Mini - Perfect for a bedsit or a kitchenette. Keep in mind these models may have only one quarter the capacity of a regular fridge, but cost just as much to operate.

Always measure where you plan to put the fridge before you buy. Check too that it can fit through doorways and remember that you will need space to open the swing doors and for a one inch clearance around sides and back for adequate airflow.

Bigger is probably better as it means you can shop in bulk, and smaller models do not necessarily mean smaller running costs.

Energy efficiency - All new fridges are a lot more efficient than they were a decade ago.

They all have to be A+ rated now. Yet even between A+ models running costs can vary widely. Your fridge runs for 24 hours per day so it makes sense to d your research. Compare the Energy Guide labels of your favoured fridges, and then compare the annual operating costs and the kilowatt-hours used per year.

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I can’t say for certain that laughter really is the best medicine, but it certainly won’t hurt you to book a ticket to see your favourite comedian. Take a friend because research also suggests that we laugh even more when we are in the company of others, so you both get a double dose of healthy happiness.

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