August 2017

Issue 148 - August 2017

The voice for local business

and Frodsham at your fingertips!

Serving The Areas Of: Alvanley // Dunham Hill // Elton // Frodsham Hapsford // Helsby // Kingsley // Manley // Mouldsworth // Norley // Overton

The Helsby Hill Peregrine

by Duncan Cowley

Introducing ‘Local Snapshots’

Duncan

Cowley

If you have photographs of local events, scenes or wildlife that you are particularly proud of and would like to share, please email them to helsbytohand.co.uk along with your name and a suitable caption. The best will be featured in next months edition!

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Hello and welcome to the August edition...

This month in pictures...

As you will see from this month’s front cover I am introducing a ‘Local Snapshots’ page.

I always enjoy looking at the lovely photo’s of local scenes, wildlife and events that are posted on the Helsby and Frodsham facebook pages and recently mentioned one photograph in particular to a friend who said ‘oh I don’t do facebook, I would love to have seen that’ and so my ‘Local Snapshot’ idea occurred!

I would like to say a big thank you to local photographer Duncan Cowley for kindly providing me with all of the photographs for the front cover and more besides, which will feature in the coming months.

If you have any local photographs that you would like to share, please email them to me.

They need to be high resolution and preferably taken on a digital camera to be suitable for print.

Have you ever thought about selling up and following your dream for a fresh start or retirement in a different country? If so, then take a look at the beautiful farmhouse that is for sale in Central Italy on page 9.

Any Michael Bublé fans? Well you’re in luck, take a look at the advert on page 24 for a tribute night, including a meal at The Carriers Inn, Delamere. Raising funds for local lad, Jack’s autism treatment.

Have a fun filled month.

Best Wishes

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Land of Beds rewards star performers after year of record sales

Hollie Smith, Marcus Lightfoot, Cayley Jardine & David Lofthouse

A FRODSHAM and Helsby bed retailer has recognised employees who’ve contributed to another year of record-breaking sales.

“In 2016, we set a stretching sales target and absolutely smashed that!” said Land of Beds’ Managing Director Mike Murray, who hosted a fun-packed staff awards night at the Bears Paw. “It’s incredible as a business to see how far we have come and, as directors, we wanted to say a huge thank you to all of our staff.”

Sales Team member Marcus Lightfoot – who always comes to work with a smile – was voted ‘Employee of the Year’.

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‘Outstanding Contribution’ winner Cayley Jardine was credited for ‘stepping up to the plate when needed’, while Logistics Team member David Lofthouse won the ‘Professional Development’ Award.

Customer Services member Hollie Smith was crowned ‘Rising Star’.

“To thank our local community and to celebrate our national ‘Retail Family Business of the Year’Award win, we’re offering up to 40 percent savings on beds and mattresses made by top British manufacturers such as Hypnos, Sealy and Silentnight throughout the summer.”

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Technology

A WORLD WITHOUT WIRES The best way to get wireless Wi-Fi at home or on the go If you go out and about this year, you’re in for a happy surprise: You don’t need to be travelling far from home to get free Wi-Fi. Many UK and Irish towns and cities have free Wi-Fi schemes - and most casual eating and coffee chains usually offer some form of free internet access.

Just watch what you’re signing up for: such public-spirited provision is often there in order to capture valuable marketing data, so keep a close eye on any tick-boxes you’re expected to complete. It’s also a good idea to use a virtual private networking (VPN) service such as Tunnelbear (www. tunnelbear.com) or Windscribe (www.windscribe.com) to keep your connection private if you intend to use public Wi-Fi services.

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and simplest thing to do to improve your WiFi connection is to move the router: ideally it should be higher than your furniture and obstacles such as radiators, which are hard for the radio waves to pass through. If your wireless router is getting on a bit it’s probably stuck with older, slow Wi-Fi technology, technology so if you can 3 stretch to an 802.11ac wireless router you’ll notice a huge difference in speed and range - provided of course your laptop, tablet or smartphone has the same 2 Wi-Fi support.

If you’re staying at home and just want to get better If the speed is fine but the signal just doesn’t go far enough, a Wi-Fi extender may be just the reception around the trick: it connects to the network and throws the house or in the garden, signal further, so for example you might extend there are several ways your home Wi-Fi network to the garden or patio. to make your It isn’t expensive or difficult, either: good Wi-Fi Wi-Fi work extenders are available for less than £40 and harder. take seconds to set up.

The first, cheapest 1. Netgear Nighthawk 802.11ac router. 2. Wi-Fi dongle wireless. 3. D-Link Wi-Fi extender.

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Invitation VIP Charity Jewellery Event An exclusive evening of Jewellery, Drinks, Nibbles, Fun and Charity

Friday 18th August 5pm-8pm The Old Hall Hotel, Frodsham, WA6 7AB We will be showcasing jewellery from 2 amazing brands Clogau and Annie Haak where you can preview and purchase the new season ranges Goodie bags with every purchase!

We hope you will join us in supporting the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, profits from the evening will be donated to the wonderful, caring charity.

Tickets for an amazing prize draw will be sold on the night

Event in memory of Carolyn Harris

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OLD FARMHOUSE FOR SALE IN VILLA S. MARIA AREA OF SPOLTORE, ABRUZZO, CENTRAL ITALY

This stunning old farmhouse (built in the 1980’s), plus its annexed and storage buildings, is in a gorgeous location by the sea, overlooking wonderful landscapes and the Adriatic Sea. Just 15 minutes’ drive from Pescara (including its airport) and 2 hours from Rome by car, coach or train. The property is close to the restaurant Villa Angelica, shopping centre and amenities.

Due to its very accessible location on the outskirts of the city, the property lends itself to being used for a variety of purposes as well as residential for example holiday home, B&B, meeting location or educational / cultural venue.

The property is set within grounds of approximately 28 thousand square metres and boasts generous living accommodation with vaulted ceilings. It does need some plumbing and electrical work, which is factored into the price of 399,950 Euros.

The land has good soil. Until this year, the vendor had a vineyard and olive trees on the land that is being sold as part of this property.

Floor plans are available on request.

For further information please contact: Susanne on 01928 722367 or 07393 934534.

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It’s Not Always Good To Be Green

by Pippa Greenwood

Water is great in a garden and whether you have a large pond, a formal pool, a miniature pond in a half barrel or a self-contained fountain or other water feature, the chances are that from time to time you will have been frustrated by the fact that the water turns green: the so-called ‘pea-soup’ effect! Generally, this will be due to one of many different types of algae infestation, and this problem tends to get much worse during warmer weather.

Sometimes it completely ruins the appearance of the water feature and on other occasions it is just a passing phase, but what should you do about it?

plants with it. Alternatively, use a stick or bamboo cane that you twirl into the mass of algae (rather as you would load spaghetti onto a fork) and then compost it down in your compost bin.

Surface floating pond weeds such as duckweed, which looks like lots of very tiny oval leaves floating on the water’s surface, can be a real nightmare too. Sometimes it is impossible to work out how it got there, but I think it is often brought in on new plants or simply on the feet of birds or other creatures as they come to the pond to drink. It builds up very rapidly, soon forming a bright green layer on the surface and the best control for this is to regularly scrape the weed off using a good-sized kitchen sieve. Again it can be composted, but do make sure that you remove every scrap of it from your pond or it will soon be back.

what you grow and keep in it. Avoid making a new pond in a very sunny position, as lots of sunlight increases the algal growth and makes the problem worse. Bear in mind, however, that a pond situated too close to a large tree will soon become clogged by leaves over the autumn months! You should also make sure that the pond is as deep as possible: shallow water is much more inclined to develop algal problems than a pond which has deeper water. If you want fish that’s fine, but avoid putting too many fish in a pond as their excreta raises the nitrogen level in the water and this encourages algae. It really helps if you grow plenty of surface floating plants – water lilies are a wonderful solution, as they help to shade the water’s surface and so are particularly useful if the pond is in a fairly sunny site.

Blanket weed is so called because the long filaments of algae tangle up together, making a mass that resembles a dense green blanket. The easiest way to remove this once it has taken I’d also suggest that with a hold is to simply pull or rake it Where possible, try to avoid new or existing pond, you go out. Over large areas a rake the build-up of algae by down to your local garden is worthwhile, providing you creating your pond carefully centre or pond plant supplier can avoid bringing the pond and taking precautions with To advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 10

and ask for a selection of oxygenating plants. Some of these float in bundles in the water, others can be grown in containers, and all of them help to raise the level of oxygen in the pond and so decrease the problem with algae.

Installing something which moves the water around, such as a spout or fountain, will help to reduce the amount of algae because it also oxygenates the water, but do bear in mind that water lilies do not like water that is in motion.

It is important not to give up on a pond too quickly – if you keep changing the water in an attempt to keep it clear, the pond never gets the chances to create its

own natural balance and the situation will not get better. Try to be patient and usually, provided you try all the above, the pond will eventually sort itself out and you can enjoy seeing clear water again.

You can consider using various proprietary physical and chemical controls for algae, but always make sure that the one you have chosen is suitable for your size and type of pond and that it can be used safely where wildlife or your pond fish are living.

The much-loved method of using barley straw to clear algae in ponds does work, but it is essential that you have straw taken from barley and no other cereal crop. If you can get hold of this, cram

some of it into something like an old pair of tights and submerge in the water by weighing them down with several bricks. Alternatively, you can buy pads of barley straw, in some instances mixed with lavender stalks, and these will help to do the job for you.

Visit Pippa’s website www. pippagreenwood.com for her ‘Winter thru’ Spring Collection’ of gorgeous UK-grown garden-ready vegetable plants ready for delivery in September. You’ll also find many gardening items including growing frames, SpeedHoes, SpeedWeeders, raised bed kits, Nemaslug and other nematode controls, copper tape, pull-out EasyTunnels, signed books and lots more besides.

Tails & Trails Helsby

was set up by Sharon & Debbie who have lived in Helsby and been great friends for over 16 years.

Both have a love for all animals and so they set out on this venture offering a Friendly, Reliable, Trustworthy & Caring service to other animal lovers during times of need. “Whether it be work, holidays or illness we provide a fun & safe environment for your pets giving you piece of mind that they are being well cared for.

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Short Story Aunty Josephine’s Kiosk The early morning sun glittered on the waves. Neville paced in front of Aunty Josephine’s Kiosk and checked the time. Apart from a chap walking his spaniel on the beach and a solitary teenager playing on roller skates down the promenade in the far distance, there was not a soul about. No sign yet of Josephine.

Yesterday he’d overheard two locals talking in the pub about how Josephine now used wheels to get about. He saw his opportunity. He’d make her an offer for the kiosk; less than it was worth, but if she was getting frail she would be easy to negotiate with. Personally, he found the seaside dull, but there was money to be made from a beach full of holidaymakers.

He watched the spaniel run after its ball into the surf, then glanced again along the promenade. It was still deserted apart from the teenager, who he could now see was a girl in a lime green helmet weaving perilously in and out of the bollards. He wished he had that much energy.

bomber jacket. He nodded to Neville as he rolled past.

“Excuse me!”

Neville called. “I don’t suppose you know when Aunty Josephine arrives to open up?”

The gentleman applied his brakes and turned to face Neville.

“Any time now.” He glanced at his watch. “Though to be fair, she’s been arriving a little late these days.”

Neville nodded sympathetically.

He was a canny enough businessman to appreciate that everyone who knew Josephine would be sad to see her in decline.

Technically speaking Josephine was nobody’s aunty, yet she was as much a part of the fabric of this seaside town as the smell of fish and chips.

She’d been the proprietor of the promenade kiosk for donkey’s years.

From Easter until October she would hang out rows of colourful buckets, spades and windmills. In his youth, Neville had seen her vault over the counter to rescue a lilo from being snatched by the wind.

She could blow up a beach ball in three puffs. Back then, Neville recalled, Josephine had been a force to be reckoned with.

anymore. He’d sell expensive cappuccinos instead, that’s what people liked these days.

“Any idea when she’ll get here?” Neville asked. “I’ve got an appointment to discuss kiosk business with her.”

“You’re brave.” The gentleman chuckled knowingly. “The last chap who tried that had to dig his own grave.”

“Obviously, her situation’s now changed,” Neville said dismissively. “Do you actually know when she’ll get here?”

“I’ve not got the best eyesight.”

The man squinted along the promenade. “But isn’t this her coming towards us now?”

Neville followed the man’s gaze, but the promenade was still deserted apart from the girl.

“That’s just a teenager on roller skates,” Neville said.

“Is she wearing a green helmet?” the man asked.

“Yes,” Neville answered.

To his relief, he heard the “Is she doing stunts with the unmistakeable hum of a bollards like Evel Knievel?” the mobility scooter struggling up man asked. the ramp from the arcades.

Neville nodded, his mouth He buttoned his jacket and, agape. preparing the concerned smile that he’d been practising since “That’ll be her then. Good luck yesterday, he turned graciously with your meeting!” He rode off to greet Josephine. To his on his scooter with a pip of his Once the deal was done, he’d disappointment the rider of horn. “I’m sure she’ll be happy get rid of all the buckets and the mobility scooter was just to sell you a spade.” nonsense. He couldn’t imagine a gentleman

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Health

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

Jet Lag and Joy Lag: How to Recover from Your Holiday east; ‘west is best, east is a beast’, probably because it’s easier to adapt to a longer day and delay sleep than make yourself sleep after a shorter day.

We look forward to holidays as a chance to relax and revitalise ourselves. So why do we sometimes feel exhausted and miserable when we return – and how can we stop it happening?

Jet Lag What exactly is jet lag?

Jet lag is a term for symptoms caused by travel to a different time-zone, which can disrupt your ‘body clock’ - your natural, circadian rhythm. This influences your sleep, eating and toileting patterns as well as digestion, temperature and blood pressure.

Reducing Jet Lag Jet lag can be inconvenient at the start of your holiday, but it’s not usually a problem because you’re on holiday.

When you return, though, you may not have long to adapt before you’re back at work and in your usual routine.

While you can’t prevent jet lag, there are ways to help reduce its effects.

increase jet lag symptoms.

Remember that caffeinated drinks (e.g. tea, coffee and cola) may keep you awake.

• When you arrive, adjust your day to the new time immediately rather than working up to it gradually. If you can, resist napping on arrival unless it’s night time.

• While the NHS recommends going outside soon after arrival if it’s daylight, Dr Idzikowski, director of Edinburgh Sleep Centre, recommends using the calculator he created to tell you when to seek out or avoid daylight to reset your bodyclock, at www.ba.com/ jetlag.

Of course, you could always break your trip with a stopover or only holiday in countries with similar time zones: Western Europe, Greenland, Ghana – or parts of Antarctica.

• If possible, start gradually changing your routine several days before departure so that it’s closer to that of the new time zone. Joy Lag (Post-HoLiday • Ensure you’re well-rested BLues and exHaustion) and hydrated before and It’s not uncommon to get Jet lag symptoms include during your flight. back from your holiday and changed bowel habits, • Nap on the plane if night feel glum and exhausted. tiredness, headache, anxiety, time will be a long time The weather is often more confusion and nausea. Their away when you arrive (or miserable at home and severity usually increases if it will be dawn). If you there’s no holiday to look with age but primarily want to stay awake, keep forward to anymore. depends on how many time active (this is recommended zones you cross. One or two?

The thought of returning to for long flights anyway, to No problem. Three to six? your work and responsibilities reduce the risk of Deep Vein (particularly if you’re not You’ll feel the effects. Seven Thrombosis). to twelve? You may need happy with them) can be a few days to fully adapt, • Avoid alcohol, which will daunting – as can that huge particularly may helsbytohand@btinternet.com pile of holiday laundry. If you To advertise call: dehydrate 01928 727you 165and or email: 20 when travelling

left in a rush and have been away for a while, your house may look untidy and dusty, making it hard to relax.

Perhaps you overdid it on holiday, too, packing in too many activities and trips, not getting enough sleep and overindulging in alcohol and unhealthy foods.

Reducing Joy Lag These tips can’t make your overjoyed to return from holiday – they’re not magic!

But they will help to reduce your joy lag.

Before your holiday, try to pack gradually. For instance, if there’s only a week before your holiday and you have more than a week’s worth of socks and underwear, grab a suitcase and pack those spares now. Avoiding

last minute panics, such as turning the house upside down for passports and sunglasses, should prevent you coming back to a mess.

If you can afford it, book a treat to look forward to a few weeks post-holiday. Ensure you have easy meals in stock for your return and if you can, book a day or two off after your holiday to adjust. during your holiday, ensure you don’t cram every moment with trips or organised activities. Everyone needs time to chill. Shortlist trips, check the weather forecast and any special events and then plan the best days to venture elsewhere. Reserve the other days for relaxation, games or a gentle walk to a local park, beach or

restaurant. If you can, try to make the journey home as fun and relaxing as possible.

Perhaps you could break your journey at a restaurant, or even a hotel – doing the final run home on a full holiday breakfast. after your holiday, be kind to yourself. Cook easy meals or, if you can afford it, treat yourself to a meal out or a takeaway. Conversely, though, head for the washing machine as soon as you’re in the door and put a load in to wash. It will only take a minute or two and you’ll know you’ve made a start.

Put suitcases out of sight until they’re empty.

Here’s wishing you reduced jet lag, reduced joy lag and Happy Holidays!

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Can Sleeping Apart Bring You Closer Together?

by Kate McLelland

The duvet twitches, followed by footsteps on the bedroom floor and the creaking of a door: it’s four o’clock in the morning and your partner is on the move for the second time that night. Thanks to this interruption, you’re now wide awake, and as you lie there in the darkness, you wonder how to broach the subject of sleeping in separate beds...

Most of us have experienced the irritation of being woken at night by a partner who is answering a call of nature, snoring loudly or thrashing around in a violent dream.

If it’s a one-off event, the chances are you will simply roll over and go back to sleep, but if your sleep is disrupted on a regular basis, then you may feel compelled to take action.

getting enough sleep. In the short term the symptoms of sleep deprivation can include memory loss, difficulty in concentrating and mood changes, but in the longer term lack of sleep can result in serious conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. In a recent survey, the Sleep Council found that women are far more likely to be disturbed by their partners than men, with 31% percent of female sleepers reporting sleep disruption, as opposed to 19% of males.

While the health argument alone is enough to justify a conversation about separate beds, it’s a difficult topic to discuss face-to-face. If you’ve shared a bed for twenty or thirty years, it can feel like a betrayal to suggest you should sleep apart, which is why many light sleepers choose to put up with night-time disturbances rather than upset their partner.

seriously considering the option of sleeping apart, there’s no need to feel alone. According to a 2015 survey by the National Sleep Foundation, almost one in four of us now sleep in separate beds or bedrooms, and in a recent poll by silversurfers.com, 84% of respondents aged 50+ said they believed sharing a bed wasn’t essential for a happy relationship.

After all, the Queen and Price Philip famously sleep apart. In a biography by Sally Bedell Smith, published in 2012, the Queen’s cousin Lady Pamela Hicks is quoted as saying: “In England, the upper class always have had separate bedrooms. You don’t want to be bothered with snoring or someone flinging a leg around.

Then, when you are feeling cosy, you share your room sometimes. It is lovely to be able to choose.”

Most individuals need around eight hours’ sleep a night to function well, but this can vary from person to person.

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came to replace an old double bed, Max and Celia Stoddart from Hampshire took the decision to replace it with twin beds. Celia says: “The idea came to us when we booked a week in a hotel.

We’d reserved a room with a double bed but all they could offer us was a twin room. When we got home at the end of the week, we both agreed that we’d slept better than we had done in years. It made sense to buy twin beds, as that means we can both be in the same room without cramping each other’s space.”

Vihann Khan’s sleep apnoea meant his snoring kept wife Nazneen awake at night.

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treatment, Nazneen regularly escaped to a spare bed set up in their guest room.

Although Vihann’s condition has now improved, Nazneen still uses the spare bed from time to time. She says: “At times when I can’t sleep, it helps to know I have somewhere to escape, where I won’t disturb Vihann if I’m restless. We always start out the night together, but he knows there’s a chance he’ll wake up alone in the morning.”

Jill and Maurice McGiver from Renfrewshire were unhappy about the idea of sleeping apart, but both agreed that they would sleep better if they had more space. For them, investing in a kingsize bed

was the solution. “We have an average-size bedroom and the bed now takes up most of the available space,” says Maurice, “but it has been worth the sacrifice to get a good night’s sleep. If you live in a small flat or a cottage, a kingsize bed may not work for you, but for us it’s been a lifesaver.”

Although these couples have found different solutions to their sleeping problems, all three agree that the changes they have made have not only improved their health and wellbeing, but have also enhanced their relationships.

So perhaps the idea that sleeping apart can bring you together isn’t so far-fetched after all!

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3. Line each buttered hole with three of the squares,

arranging each one at an angle so the corners form a star. Press gently into the holes.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the

pastry is crisp and golden brown. Leave to cool in the tray.

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chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl with the milk. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Leave until the chocolate has melted then remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.

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softly peaking. Gently fold in the cooled chocolate You can make the pastry mixture and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. cases a few hours in advance 7.

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Be part of a Helsby Winning Team!

New Players Rugby Club Wanted!

Since its formation in 1962 by workers at the village's BICC factory, Helsby Rugby Club has established a firm reputation as one of the most sociable grass roots clubs in the region. Almost sixty years on, the club today offers opportunities to old and young alike – from six year-olds to veterans – and also family Touch Rugby every summer.

The club currently runs two senior teams which both play in the North West Raging Bull Leagues. In 2015-16, the 1st Team came within minutes of achieving a League & Cup double – crowned champions of Division Five South but agonisingly losing out in the LBS Plate Final.

This season saw more success, with an impressive 3rd place in the league seeing the 1st Team once again secure promotion, whilst the club’s newly formed 2nd Team by no means Seni disgraced themselves with a 7th place finish everyor Trainin Completing the Senior set-up of their own. g T at 7.3uesday are Helsby’s Vets Team, who 0pm were launched five years ago to provide an opportunity for former Senior players to stay involved with the game by playing less frequent fixtures.

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Junior Teams first took to the pitch in Helsby colours following England's World Cup win in 2003 and since then the club has grown to the point that teams now represent the club from Under-7 through to Under-16.

Building on it’s reputation as a family club, Helsby RUFC has in recent years also introduced Summer Touch Rugby, which takes place every year from June through September on Tuesday evenings at the club’s pitches adjacent to Tesco Helsby. With the sessions aimed at all ages, shapes and sizes taking part, they are a perfect opportunity for newcomers to try their hand at the game and for old-hands to show that they haven’t lost it!

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Hobbies The Magic of Toy Making

By Kate McLelland

“There’s a tactile, magic quality to a handmade toy. It stimulates the imagination in a way nothing else can”, says Giles Brown of Dorset Model Soldiers, a company that has been producing traditional lead toy soldiers since 1976.

David Plagerson would agree.

After carving his first wooden Noah’s Ark toy to celebrate the birth of his daughter in 1971, he has never looked back. He says: “What makes me happiest is all the correspondence I receive from parents, saying how much their children love playing with my toys.” Karl Longbottom is equally enthusiastic about his reasons for taking up kitemaking, claiming that “nothing beats the satisfaction” of watching a child’s face as he or she flies a kite for the first time.

his success at creating these high-flying toys allowed him to turn a part-time hobby into a full-time job.

Recently there has been a resurgence of interest in artisan-made toys, reflecting a growing movement against screen-based entertainment for children. There has been considerable online debate about “unplugged vs. electronic toys”, with many parents taking the view that simpler toys are more likely than their electronic counterparts to stimulate children’s imagination, speech and motor skills.

Retro fashions are also popular at the moment, and vintage toys such as spinning tops, wooden bricks and string puppets are now being rediscovered by a new generation of children.

relatives, and are wondering where to go from here. But before you launch into your hobby you should be aware that as a toymaker you will be bound by certain rules and legal restrictions, even if you intend to give your products away. The most important aspect of making toys is safety, so do consider whether there is anything in the design or manufacture that may prove dangerous to a child before proceeding to the making stage.

Under UK law, anything made to be played with by children under 14 must be tested in accordance with the Toy Safety Directive and must display a “CE” logo on its label or on any packaging.

Unfortunately, this means that hobbyists and small business suppliers have to work to the same safety specifications as large-scale toy manufacturers: ignoring this legal requirement can lead to a fine of up to £5,000 and in some cases even a prison sentence.

If you are thinking about Whether they are making taking up toy making as a lead soldiers, carving wooden hobby, the chances are that figures or creating new kite you have reached this point designs, what many of these because you have skills in professional toymakers have a certain area – perhaps in common is that their work A copy of the EN 71 Toy knitting, wood-carving or grew out of a passionate Safety Regulations – giving sewing. You have probably hobby. Karl Longbottom, details of what is required created well-loved toys for example, drew on his to achieve a CE mark – can for your own children, or background in engineering to be obtained from your local children friends and helsbytohand@btinternet.com design and call: the To advertise 01928 727 of 165 or email: 36and build kites,

library services or by applying to a trading standards office.

Alternatively visit the website of product safety specialists Conformance (conformance. co.uk), where you will find some very useful pointers on achieving the CE mark.

In order to find out whether the design and manufacture of your toy conforms with legal safety requirements, you may need to submit the product for certain tests (depending on what type of toy it is). After that you will be required to put together a ‘technical file’ of information, demonstrating that it is safe.

You will also need to make a ‘Declaration of Conformity’, which is your official statement that the toy meets all the relevant standards and directives.

If you need help,

Conformance sells a self-certification pack for handmade toys, backed up with thirty minutes of expert support time, which will guide you through the CE marking process. The pack is available at a cost of around £50 (telephone 01298 873 800).

Once you have achieved a CE mark, you might wish to sell some items to cover the administration costs of CE certification. You can approach local, independent toy stores to see if they are willing to stock your products, or alternatively try out websites such as Etsy.com or Ebay.co.uk (it costs nothing to set up shop on either site, but you will be liable to pay fees if you sell). Alternatively, try your luck at a car boot sale, where you can meet potential customers and see their

reaction to your products at first hand.

Making toys can be a hugely enjoyable pastime, with the potential to make money if your product proves popular.

Devonshire doll-maker Eric Horne never intended to turn his wood-turning hobby into a business, but after a local shopkeeper displayed his toys in her shop window, he quickly began to receive offers from other retailers, and soon his hobby snowballed into a flourishing international business.

Toy making may require more administration and legal boxticking than your average hobby, but the reward can be priceless: it lies in the joy and pleasure your toys bring to the children who are lucky enough to own them.

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Parenting Have Kids, Will Travel

by Kate Duggan kateduggan.co.uk Travelling with children can be a stressful experience. It’s less about browsing duty free, and more about staying one step ahead of a possible meltdown.

We can’t promise you there won’t be any tears (yours or theirs), but our travel tips will at least give you a better chance of avoiding a full-on screaming fit.

Keeping them entertained Smart phones, travel DVD players, tablets… Digital technology can be great for keeping kids occupied while you’re travelling. They can also make children a bit ‘wired’ and cranky though, so you might want to consider limiting screen time and making sure your kids take regular breaks. Pack a small bag with age-appropriate activities. Younger children usually love sticker books.

Older kids might enjoy puzzle books or card games. Most ages will join in with games of I Spy, though you may struggle to guess your toddler’s ‘green elephant in my head’ or ‘biscuit in my tummy’.

‘reeeally hungry’ within half an hour of embarking on a long journey. Bonus points are awarded for announcing this after being ‘too full’ to finish breakfast. So, be prepared.

Pack plenty of travel friendly snacks, such as fruit, oat bars and mini sandwiches, and keep them somewhere easy to access. A lunchbox is ideal.

Keep a plastic bag handy for rubbish. When it comes to drinks, stick to water, or they’ll need the loo even more frequently.

Stay one step ahead Spilled ketchup? No problem, you have a wet wipe. Too cold? Lucky you packed a jumper. Headache? Bring out the magical pink Calpol. Try to imagine everything that could go wrong, and work out how you can prepare for it.

Because, in all likelihood, it will. Children have a habit of wandering off, so Which advise attaching a luggage tag to their clothing with your mobile phone number on it. You can also buy wrist tags that serve the same purpose. If you don’t have space for a pushchair, consider packing a sling. As well as stopping a toddler from running off, it gives them somewhere to sleep or rest while keeping your hands free.

All about the comfort If something is bothering a child, they find it harder to block it out than an adult. So an itch, ache or cold feet can easily end up ruining a journey.

Layers are key. Think hoodies with zips, slipper socks that Allow extra time can be pulled on easily, and a Everything seems to take snuggly blanket. Go for cotton longer when there are kids in clothing, as it’s less likely to tow. Teddies get lost, drinks get cause irritation. Fleecy onesies spilled and bladders get filled. might be comfy, but they can Waiting around for a plane or make children overheat, so are train is never fun, but it beats best kept for home. If you’re running full pelt across an flying, try breast or bottle airport dragging a screaming feeding your baby on takechild behind you. So it’s a good Do feed the animals off and landing to stop them idea to allow plenty of extra There is an unwritten rule getting earache. Older children time to get where you’re going. of childhood – a child must can avoid ear pain by sucking And relax… declare be call:a01928 40themselvesTotoadvertise sweet. 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com

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Short Story ‘Pumpkin’ It was early on the Friday evening and I spotted him the moment he entered the Casino. He was about six feet tall although from my position at the time it was difficult to be precise, what I did know was that he had an athletic frame, was groomed to perfection and had thick black hair. He was dressed in an immaculately tailored suit and his shoes were brilliantly polished reflecting perfectly the chandeliers and fixtures suspended from the ceiling. ‘The man has style’ I thought as I observed him meander through the room before stopping at one of the medium stake poker tables. Unfortunately I’d been assigned to the high stakes table that evening but had caught the occasional glimpse of him as he passed to go to the restroom.

and gone during the past year, they’d won or lost fortunes within hours but appeared different and I wanted to be at his side the next time he played. I hoped the bright orange colour of my newly acquired apparel would stand out above anything else in the room and get me noticed.

Surely he would see me and maybe, just maybe, I would finally get the one thing I so desperately wanted, a way out of this Casino, a way out of the twenty-four hour, seven day a week monotonous existence.

game; he rarely looked at me but committed to memory every movement of each of the six players.

Some of them would tap their fingers, others stroked their noses or screwed their eyes tightly, all of them concentrated so hard on their game they were totally unaware of the unconscious signals being given before they committed to a bet, fold or bluff.

It was of course their downfall, his powers of observation and concentration were second to none and one by one he took their chips and stacked them with his own.

It had been two full days but the moment he entered the room and walked up to It didn’t take him long to the cashier’s window he’d noticed my brand new attire. work out the strategy of The briefest of conversations the very attractive blonde woman. I’d noticed her at with the cashier led to me the tables most evenings being taken to join him at and she often used her He’d played until eleven the high stakes table. He voluptuous figure and big thirty on that first evening was good, after Friday’s blue eyes to distract players and I was pleased to see performance I knew he from their game. She always that he’d won a significant would be but he was really amount before leaving, good. I was within touching wore low cut dresses; it had the desired effect on most of apparently alone. Dozens distance and observed him the male players and even of high rollers hadTocome closely as he played his advertise call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com 46

some of the females as she drew them into irrelevant conversations that put them completely off their game.

He only spoke to either bet or fold, his accent identified him as English, a foreigner to these shores.

He was the quintessential tough gentleman, strong and self assured yet the occasional look he gave me made him appear vulnerable.

I hadn’t worked him out and wondered where he drew his strength, nor had I discovered his weakness; if he had one it was well concealed. For one brief moment, late on in the evening I thought I’d spotted something but before the next hand was played, before I could confirm my suspicion he’d stood up and asked the dealer to cash in his chips. He smiled, brushed his hand gently across my face and was gone.

I’d known players who’d been rowdy and treated me with contempt and disrespect but he was different, there was a coldness the like of which I’d never before encountered. I sensed he liked me but I didn’t enjoy being treated that way and when the evening was over I’d decided that if he didn’t

come back into the Casino, then fate had played her hand.

He did return however, the following evening he strode in wearing a white Tuxedo and looked incredible.

Within minutes I was beside him and over the next two hours I again watched him play and was delighted to confirm the assumption I’d made the previous evening.

It happened gradually over the course of nine games, initially I’d felt the heat of his hand as he touched me and after a while he actually took hold of me and didn’t let go for seven straight hands.

For the first time since I’d watched him play he ordered a drink. Calling the waitress over he asked for a gin and tonic, specifying Bombay Sapphire with ice and insisting on a slice of fresh orange not the usual lime or lemon.

He’d won four hands in a row when the accident happened. He was observing the young blonde woman, she was deciding whether or not to bet or fold when he inadvertently touched the tip of his glass and knocked it over. The crystal clear liquid splashed

over me and as the waitress cleaned the spilt liquid he apologised profusely to the dealer and everyone around the table as he reached for his handkerchief to dry my face. It was from that point I knew he could do anything with me, he could wrap me around his little finger if he wanted to and for the next hour that’s exactly what he did, telling everyone that his ‘pumpkin’ was his lucky charm and I was the reason he was winning. The statement had the desired effect by putting everyone off their game.

He continually ran the ten thousand dollar chip through his fingers as he played and at the end of the night, when he’d won almost four hundred thousand dollars he asked the dealer to cash him in.

‘I’ll take ‘the pumpkin’ with me, she’ll look nice in my display cabinet’ he informed the dealer as he stood up from the table and placed the brilliant yellow chip in the top pocket of his Tuxedo.

Although not mortal I’d finally got my wish, I hated being used as a casino chip, even one that was bright yellow, had a value of ten thousand dollars and had the nickname ‘pumpkin’.

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Being an eco-warrior doesn’t have to be a battle. With a little thought and effort, you can decorate your home beautifully without harming the planet.

Can ‘going green’ ever be stylish? Of course! While you might start with some basics, such as switching to LED light bulbs, insulating your loft or lagging your boiler, the end of your journey could be a chic, sophisticated home that’s filled with furnishings that are natural, sustainable and durable – in other words, minimising harm to the planet.

From floors to ceilings, fabrics to accessories, small changes in your choices can create big eco-transformations.

First, think about your priorities in terms of ways to help the environment. Should you aim to be low carbon, non-toxic or energy efficient? Renewable, fair trade, locally sourced, organic or simply ‘natural’? The answer is not always obvious but some simple research will help you weigh up your options.

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Look for labels, such as FSC to show timber has been responsibly sourced, or Goodweave that tells you a rug has not been woven by a child. Ask where things come from, what they contain, how they have been made. Buy from a specialist retailer with green credentials, look out for reclaimed, recycled or upcycled products, or buy antique or vintage pieces – they are often well made, good-looking and are certainly long-lasting; many would argue that they are the greenest of all, being the ultimate in recycling.

Try to think less about what you think you need, and ask instead what you really don’t need. The three rules of green living are: reduce what you use; reuse what you can; and recycle as much as possible. So, rather than getting rid of things carelessly, consider how you could adapt them and give them another life. Perhaps you could re-cover an old sofa instead of buying a new one, clad the top of an old table with a thin sheet of marble, or repaint a kitchen chair, for example.

carbon footprint in terms of import miles, too), or fair trade, co-operative or social initiatives overseas, which ensure fair pay and conditions for their workers.

It is worth investigating eco choices for virtually everything around the house – from natural floorings such as sisal, cork, Marmoleum or wool carpets, to alternatives to cotton (which uses huge amounts of fresh water and pesticides) such as linen, hemp and alpaca. How much environmental harm does a product cause during production, and what toxins does it contain? Chemicals in paint, fabrics, synthetic carpets, plywood furniture and other man-made materials may ‘off gas’ for years, doing no one much good – another excellent reason to check the labelling.

Lastly, bear in mind the beauty of natural materials, from oak and slate to bamboo and linen, in terms of both colour and texture. Subtle shades of browns, greys and off-whites, and tactile appeal that ranges from super-soft to satisfyingly knobbly – everything works together without your having to try too hard, and they will age gracefully, too, adding gentle good looks to your home for a long time to come.

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Logos 1. The logo of the film studio Dreamworks features a boy sitting on a crescent moon doing what activity?

2. Best known for its sportswear, which Italian clothing company has a logo that features the silhouettes of a man and woman sitting back to back against each other?

3. Featuring on its logo, in what year was the company Guinness founded?

4. A new lion logo for what was unveiled in February 2016, with many people saying that it resembled Mufasa from The Lion King?

5. What type of animal is used as the logo of Bacardi?

6. The logo for the beer brand McEwan’s was based on which famous painting

by Frans Hals?

7. How many dots in total feature on the domino that is used for the logo of Domino’s Pizza?

8. In 2011, Iran threatened to boycott the 2012 London Olympics, saying the logo was racist as it spelt out a biblical name used to refer to the city of Jerusalem.

What is this name?

9. Which famous company has a logo featuring a twin-tailed siren, and caused controversy in 2006 when briefly reintroducing the original version of the logo where the siren’s breasts were visible?

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Using credit and debit cards abroad this year?

What you should know before you go can be cheaper to withdraw cash instead.

Spending money abroad can be costlier than you think if you’re not prepared for the fees and ‘hidden’ charges. Whether you choose to take a debit or credit card, it pays to check the small print in your terms and conditions before you go.

You could save a considerable amount in added interest and charges, potentially including: • An extra fee added to the currency exchange rate, known as a non-sterling transaction fee – this can be as much as 3% of each transaction.

• Fees for withdrawing cash from ATMs abroad – although many people are aware of this fee when using a credit card, some banks also charge a cash withdrawal fee for debit cards.

holiday spend.

With that in mind, here are a few tips on using credit and debit cards abroad, so you can save money and maximise your

Specialist credit and debit cards for overseas use only Rather than taking your ‘regular’ credit or debit card on holiday, look for specialist cards designed to be used abroad, as these are intended to reduce the cost of holiday spending. If you find one that’s suitable and your application is successful, however, just make sure you pay off the balance in full every month.

The interest rates on these cards are extremely high if you don’t, which could wipe out any savings you’ve made. The best overseas credit cards generally offer much better exchange rates than local retailers. So if you use a credit card and you’re asked which currency you want pay in, choose the local currency as it’s likely to save you money – more on Dynamic Currency Conversion below.

use abroad, you may have to switch your bank account to obtain one. Alternatively, you could just open a new account with the provider, but this might seem a little unnecessary when there is an easier alternative in credit cards.

Be careful when you apply for a new card though - your credit file is adversely affected when applications are refused. The Money Saving Expert website offers an ‘eligibility calculator’ to give you an idea of your chances of acceptance, and help you narrow down the choices.

Credit cards offer consumer protection When you buy a product or service between £100 and £30,000 using your credit card, you’re automatically entitled to consumer protection. Under Section 75 legislation, your credit card provider accepts equal responsibility with the retailer for the item(s) purchased, making it easier to obtain a refund if necessary – an important consideration when you’ve bought the item abroad.

Debit cards can be better if you’re going to withdraw • Credit card companies can mainly cash charge interest on cash Although taking a dedicated withdrawn abroad, even if the credit card for use abroad has balance is repaid in full at the many benefits, if you intend end of the month.

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Be careful about card ‘cloning’ When you use a card abroad, or anywhere in fact, be aware of the danger of cloning. This can happen when the card is taken out of your sight, or even when it’s right in front of you if you aren’t taking notice.

When a card is cloned the person taking payment swipes it through a small device that looks like a pager - because this device is so small, it could be attached to a belt or placed in their pocket.

It’s easy, therefore, to steal the information on the card’s magnetic strip. Your details are then imprinted onto a brand new card, or overwritten onto a card that’s already been stolen.

Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) Some retailers abroad will offer to convert your purchase

into sterling when you pay by card, so you can see exactly how much you’ve spent. This process is called dynamic currency conversion, or cardholder preferred currency.

The problem is that you’ll probably lose out on the exchange rate by paying this way.

Local retailers choose whether or not to offer this service, and in some cases may automatically convert your purchase to sterling without asking you. It’s a good idea, therefore, to check whether DCC has been used prior to signing a payment slip or entering your PIN. avoiding the non-sterling transaction fee Although your bank uses the MasterCard, Visa and Amex optimum exchange rates, the charge for conversion adds

a non-sterling transaction fee of up to 3% to your bill when you use a non-specialist card abroad.

Finding the best card may take a little research, but your time and effort will be repaid via the extra holiday treats you’ll be able to enjoy. www.moneysavingexpert.com/ travel/travel-credit-cards www.moneysavingexpert.com/ shopping/section75-protect-yourpurchases www.moneysupermarket.com/ travel-money/using-credit-cardsabroad/ creditcards.moneysavingexpert. com/?travel&_ga=2.1383768 16.1530821389.1495096415200857501.1494082078 www.creditnet.com/Library/ Credit_Card_FAQ/How_do_ credit_cards_get_cloned. ccfaq_019.php

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And Another Thing...

Tom and the Landline

by Tom Hughes @groomsdaybook

Friday afternoon chez Hughes witnessed an event as rare as a lunar eclipse, a comet, or my son Evan buying the first round - the home phone rang.

The invention of the mobile making landlines obsolete, the unfamiliar ringtone made Hannah, our youngest, shout out, “Dad? What’s that funny noise in the hall?”

“That’s the home phone ringing. Listen don’t pick it up, it’ll only be someone selling …”

Too late! “Dad, it’s for you!”

Groaning, and much to the annoyance of Olly, my slumbering hound, I heaved myself off our sofa and padded over to the front door. “Hullo?” I enunciated unenthusiastically.

“Mis-sold PPI? What on earth is that? “ The rising cadence in his voice betraying the excitement of a potential sale, Lance ploughed on with his script. “Well, Mr Hughes, if you’ve ever had a credit card, you may very well have been sold an insurance policy without ever being told about it.”

“Well Lance,” I opined, “I wouldn’t put anything past those bankers, look at the mess they made of the country, I mean we’ve been left holding the baby and no mistake!”

Just as my diatribe was reaching its zenith Sarah (My Dearly Beloved) appeared on the stairs struggling with a basket full of laundry.

“Thank you. Call for Claims dear, apparently the banks have set aside millions of pounds to compensate customers for something called PPI?” The laundry basket landed at my feet with a thud as the phone was unceremoniously snatched from my hand.

“Sorry, not interested.”

And with a slam of the receiver, my chance of unclaimed riches disappeared. “Look, instead of winding up salesmen I thought you were going to jet wash the drive?”

“I’ll have to get some silver sand from B and Q.”

A pause, then the outstretched hand and encouraging nod towards the door from Sarah indicated “Mr Hughes? Good afternoon, that there was nothing my name is Lance from “Tom, who’s that on the stopping me making a Call 4 Claims. Now, did you phone?” she demanded as pilgrimage to that cathedral know that the banks and she negotiated her way down. of home improvements. So, building societies have set “It’s Lance from - where are after brushing the cobwebs aside millions of pounds to you from again Lance?” from out of the inside of my compensate customers for “Call 4 Claims.”

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the jet wash to the mains water and went about the monotonous task of blasting faded pink bricks. And, dear reader, I kid you not, that task would have been completed well before tiffin time had not the stream of unwanted hawkers, canvassers and campaigners not interrupted every sweep of my path. I feigned deafness; I attempted to impersonate an itinerant casual worker hired by the homeowner.

After two hours, I surveyed my handiwork. Then he arrived (and we’ve all met them): the door to door salesman who won’t take no for an answer.

“Good afternoon sir, nice job of the drive by the way, and

“Tom, what’s all that stuff in your hands?”

don’t worry I’m not selling anything. Could you tell me who your electricity supplier is?” I had my new stock answer at the ready: “Sorry mate, I rent this place.”

“Okay, your landlord doesn’t pay your gas bill though, does he?”

Hmm, I hadn’t thought of that - time to act quickly. “It’s in with the rent.”

“Well, this lad turned up just now and he’s fresh out of jail and he’s trying to put his life back on track and he’s part of this scheme and…”

“How much were those dusters?”

“Six pounds fifty.”

My sceptical utilities advocate was having none of it, so I resorted to a quick squirt from my lance to send him on his way. Jet wash complete, Sarah called me in for tea.

Boots and paraphernalia back in the garage, I entered the porch laden with tea towels, dusters and a sink plunger.

“Tom! Down the precinct they’re 99p!”

“Well, we can afford it.”

“You know what you are Tom? A salesman’s dream.”

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Cream Of Pea & Herb Soup Serves 4

Ready in 45 minutes, plus cooling

This light and creamy summery soup tastes delicious hot or cold. To serve cold, leave the soup to cool then chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving. Top with a dollop of crème fraiche and serve with crusty bread, if liked.

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Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potato is tender. Add nearly all the peas (reserve a few for garnish), mint, dill and sugar and simmer for a further 4-5 minutes.

Cool the soup for 10 minutes then puree until almost smooth with a stick blender or in batches in a food processor.

Return the pureed mixture to the pan and heat through gently. Stir in the cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

If fresh peas are unavailable Ladle into four warmed bowls and serve 5 use the same quantity of garnished with the reserved peas and frozen peas instead. dill sprigs.

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Motoring

By James Baggott

Paddleboarding in a Picanto latest city cars and pointed us towards the coast.

To prove just how practical its new city car can be, Kia challenged James Baggott to tackle the Italian coast on a paddleboard.

It’s all too easy to pigeonhole cars like the Kia Picanto as city centre shopping carts, fit for nothing more than a quick trip to the supermarket.

While it might be true that the Korean car firm’s baby has traditionally been bought by grandparents and students, it’s an image the brand is desperately hoping it can shed.

Costing from just £9,450, the Picanto now boasts more passenger and luggage space but with no overall increase in size over the previous model. Inside there’s a 25 per cent increase in luggage space, topping 255 litres with the rear seats up and 1,010 litres with them down.

That extra carrying capacity certainly comes in handy.

The two giant paddleboards, overnight bags for two and accessories are easily swallowed in the boot, with space left over.

There’s a choice of engines in the new model. Our test vehicle – in ‘2’ specification – features the 1.0 litre 66bhp unit. But there’s also a 1.25 litre 83bhp option and a 1.0 litre turbocharged option. Even the lowest output unit gets the city car to 60mph in 13.8 seconds and gives a top speed of 100mph, while sipping fuel at a miserly 64.2mpg rate on the combined cycle.

to soak up potholes you’d fear would otherwise swallow it. As we approach the beach, the asphalt crumbles away and the Picanto skips between giant holes littering the sand-covered track to the water.

After an hour’s paddleboarding followed by some impromptu surfing, there’s time to play with the kit while drying off in the supportive front seats of the Kia. It’s functional not flashy inside, and despite the smaller screen for the multimedia system on this mid-range ‘2’, it still works well with your phone, streaming Spotify perfectly.

There’s air conditioning, electric front and rear windows, heated door mirrors and a leather trimmed steering wheel; that’s on top of the standard options, which include remote central locking, USB and AUX ports, electronic stability control and automatic emergency braking.

Kia has certainly moved its Picanto on in leaps and bounds from its predecessor. On the This is the third generation of road it’s sharper to drive, Kia’s second bestselling UK quieter and more sporty than car and with it comes more ever before. Its new technology aggressive looks, a sharper – which on higher specification driving style and clever models even includes Apple technology aimed at helping CarPlay and Android Auto it appeal to a far broader – is impressive, while it’s a spectrum of buyers. comfortable car to spend time That’s why I find myself on a in. What’s more, it’s always paddle-boarding adventure in satisfying to know that even Italy: to prove the new Picanto’s though it’s a car unlikely to Crossing the rich, lush green versatility, Kia has invited shed that blue rinse stereotype, vine-covered Italian countryside us to the Toscana coastline, if you are a more adventurous near Grosseto as we attempt crammed two blow-up owner it can cope admirably to find the beach, the Picanto’s paddleboards, wet suits and a with all the kit you’ll need to light steering and peppy engine picnic in of their call: 01928 727 165 or email: helsbytohand@btinternet.com advertise 76the back ofToone escape city life. impresses, as does its ability

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Thwarting the Hackers Reports of some big company being hacked and its users’ data compromised are almost daily news. It seems that it’s more a case of asking when a particular service will be hacked rather than if. That means taking precautions against the inevitable, the biggest one being to never, ever reuse the same password on more than one website. If you do, then if one website is hacked the baddies have the password for your other sites and services too. And while we’re at it, let’s make sure we don’t use easily guessable passwords either: the UK’s favourite password is currently 12345678. If you need to create strong passwords you’ll never remember, an online service such as 1Password or LastPass will do the remembering for you. Apple’s Safari can do the same on Macs, iPhones and iPads, although many third-party password services are available too.

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Beauty Summer Lovin’

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

Have you packed for your summer holiday yet? You might want to find room in your case for one of these beauty treats…

I have a confession. I am just a little bit addicted to travel sets. I love trying new products, and the miniature sizes make me feel like Alice in Wonderland. So it’s fair to say that when the Neal’s Yard Remedies new skincare sets arrived at my door I got rather excited. And I wasn’t disappointed when I tried them out.

There are five sets available, including the Award Winning set, which includes Wild Rose Beauty Balm, White Tea Facial Mist, Beauty Sleep Concentrate and White Tea Facial Mask.

Each treat is the perfect size for a few days away, and they all smell amazing. The facial mist is lovely and refreshing, and the balm is perfect for soothing chapped lips, travel weary feet and dry skin. Sets cost from £20, www. nealsyardremedies.com.

oil. As it melts you can use it as a massage oil, or just a body oil if you don’t have a willing masseuse to hand. Divine. £32, from www. janjira.co.uk.

When you’re used to an electric toothbrush, a manual one just doesn’t cut it for holidays. Enter the Sonic Chic Urban Portable Toothbrush. It comes with its own cap to keep the brush clean, and is battery powered so there’s no need to pack a charger. There are several designs to choose between, from vintage kitsch to tribal patterns.

The Sonic Chic Urban Portable Toothbrush is available from Boots for £19.99, which includes two heads and a battery.

If you’re looking for a styling product to give your wavy hair a lift, try Philip Mitchell’s Awapuhi Wild Ginger Texturizing Sea Spray. Spray a light mist over damp hair, scrunch your hair slightly with a towel or curl up into a bun, and dry off with a hairdryer or leave to air dry.

Easy. It gives curls and waves a bit more oomph and adds volume and bounce to fine, lifeless locks. Unlike others on the market, it doesn’t leave hair feeling ‘crunchy’, stiff or sticky. From £7.25, www.paul-mitchell.co.uk.

I’m sure you’re well aware of the importance of wearing sun tan lotion.

Unfortunately for us sensitive types, protecting against skin cancer can mean putting up with extra irritation. Odylique’s Natural Sun Screen SPF30 doesn’t contain any artificial If you’re not lucky enough to be jetting off preservatives, colours, fragrances to the Caribbean for a two week spa break, or sun filters, so it’s less likely to you can at least treat yourself to an at-home irritate skin. At £25 for a full size spa experience. Janjira’s tube it’s not cheap, but it’s got to be latest Therapy Massage one of the best natural sunscreens Grapefruit and Tangerine available. It’s easy to massage in, candle smells amazing doesn’t leave a white residue, and is – think cocktails on a balmy packed with nourishing ingredients summer’s evening in the such as shea butter and chamomile tropics. It’s made with natural ingredients, such as leave skin feeling pampered.

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Food, Health And Hygiene For Your New Hamster Hamsters are very sensitive creatures, so when you bring home your new pet, it’s a good idea to leave them to settle in for a few days. They need to feel safe and secure, and not disturbing them too much will also help them become familiar with their new surroundings.

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If you know the type of food they were given previously, it’s a good idea to carry on with the same regime to prevent upsetting their digestive system.

Hamsters also enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, but fruit should be given in tiny quantities as too much sugar can cause diabetes.

A small piece of carrot, apple, or cucumber once or

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Health and hygiene Your hamster’s cage should be cleaned thoroughly once a week with a safe disinfectant - more often in the area used as a toilet if they don’t have a litter tray. Hamster litter trays are very useful, particularly for smaller cages, and help your pet to stay clean. If you put a little of the old, dry bedding back in the cage, they’ll also be surrounded by their own scent, feeling safer as a result. www.petsathome.com/shop/en/ pets/advice/small-animal-careadvice/hamster-care-advice/ www.thehamsterhouse.com/ hamster-food/what-do-hamsterseat/

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Lazy Days Whether you’re stretching out on a sun lounger, or just grabbing an hour’s peace and quiet in your garden, a good book is a summer essential in our opinion.

Standard Deviation – Katherine Heiny Graham’s second wife, Audra, is warm, sociable and always ready to throw herself headlong into any situation.

The total opposite of his first wife, Elspeth, in fact. So when Elspeth unexpectedly comes back into Graham’s life, he finds himself wondering how on earth he could have fallen in love with two such different women, and whether he’s ended up with the right one. If you like quirky characters, wry humour and reflections on the absurdities of everyday life, this book is for you.

Reservoir 13 – Jon McGregor A teenage girl goes missing while on holiday in an English village. Seasons come and go and life goes on, but the girl’s mysterious disappearance continues to affect village life.

Some people dream of finding her alive, others of discovering her body. This is not a crime novel, more a glimpse into human nature. There are a lot of characters, and you get to know each one as they go about their daily lives. It’s a quiet book, but it certainly draws you in.

Once in a Blue Moon Lodge – Lorna Landvik A warm, comfortable kind of story with great characters, first loves, old flames and family dynamics. Once in a Blue Moon Lodge follows a family over two decades – Nora, her mother Patty Jane and her grandmother Ione.

It’s the sequel to Patty Jane’s House of Curl, but works as a stand-alone novel. There is a large cast of characters, and the timeline is hard to follow at times, as it jumps from past to present. Nevertheless, it’s a very enjoyable beach read.

100% Real – Sam Talbot If you’re looking for inspiration for healthy, tasty summer The Trouble with Goats and Palace of Curiosities – Rosie recipes, this book could be Sheep – Joanna Cannon Garland just what you need. While its It’s 1976 and 10 year old Abel and Eve are not like other focus is on clean eating, it’s Grace’s neighbour, Mrs Creasy, people. Abel’s body heals itself. not just about chia seeds and has gone missing. With her He has no idea how old he green tea.

Recipes include best friend Tilly in tow, Grace is, but his fractured memories White Fish Curry, Jerk Chicken, sets out to solve the mystery. suggest he’s been alive for a and Dark Chocolate Soufflé It soon becomes apparent that very long time. Eve – the Lion with Rum Cream.

Recipes the community is hiding plenty Girl – is covered from head to of secrets, some of which go toe in golden hair. Together they are accompanied by full page photos, and are, on the back almost a decade. Grace are the two main attractions in whole, easy to follow. From comes across as rather naive a show featuring extraordinary light lunches and snacks to for her age at times, but she’s people. Set in Victorian dishes to impress friends, you’ll very likeable. A funny, easy England, this is a beautiful tale find yourself reaching for this read that will make waiting of humanity and what it means cookery book time and time around at a station or airport to be ‘different’ in a world that again. much more bearable.87 Please mention Helsby to Hand when responding to adverts prizes convention.

History A Potted Pub History By Catherine Rose - the counter separating the publican from the public - dates from the 1600s and is derived from the Latin word ‘barra’ meaning ‘barrier’.

A public house is a building licensed to serve alcoholic drinks. Its roots can be traced back to Roman taverns and Anglo-Saxon alehouses.

The Roman invasion brought many enduring features to our island, one of which was tabernae, introduced to England in around 40 AD. Originally set up to serve wine to thirsty Roman troops, these tabernae or taverns soon began to sell English ale too.

Subsequent invasion saw the Anglo-Saxons adopting the tradition and ale (and later beer) houses became a feature of every village and town.

Some alehouses and taverns started to offer hot meals and overnight accommodation to the weary traveller. These became known as inns (the word ‘inn’ means ‘lodging house’).

In those days, beer would have been very different to what we drink today. It was generally homebrewed, much weaker than today’s beer and widely drunk in lieu of water which was usually unsafe, especially in towns and cities.

English ale was originally brewed without hops. Once hop flowers were added to the ale, beer was born. Today, beer encompasses a wide range of beverages from ales, bitters and mild to lagers and stout.

By the mid-1600s, cheap spirits were being imported from France and Holland and these also became very popular.

In 1830, beer tax was abolished and there was a huge growth in unlicensed beer houses, which were frequently set up in people’s homes with different rooms for drinking in. Having separate bars developed further during the class-conscious Victorian era, when people would segregate themselves according to social status.

In 1869, the beer regulations were tightened again, heralding the growth of the brewing industry. Breweries began to take ownership of many of the public houses, leasing them back to landlords.

Is the era of the public house coming to an end? Due to the current financial climate, many pubs have had to close their doors since the turn of this century, and those that remain are shifting their focus towards becoming gastropubs.

Breweries are also selling off their premises due to lack of profitability.

Pictorial pub signage developed at a time when many people were illiterate, and it was customary to One positive outcome is that have visual signs hanging there are more ‘free houses’ outside shops (for example, again and microbreweries are the barber’s red and white enjoying a resurgence as a pole or the three balls of result. Despite the decline, the pawnbroker). Some the British pub remains loved popular pub names are in fact and admired all around the corruptions of old English - for world for its atmosphere and The term ‘public house’ came example, the ‘Pig and Whistle’ character. And there is still into use during the reign of is said to have evolved from the nothing like having a pint in King Henry VII and, in 1552, an ‘Peg and Wassail’. A ‘peg’ was your local on a Friday night.

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Shwedagon Pagoda Myanmar

By Solange Hando In Yangon, the former capital of Myanmar, a golden pagoda rises on Singuttara Hill, dominating the skyline as it has done, according to legend, for over 2,000 years. Far humbler in its early days, it is now over 100 metres high and is entirely covered in gold plates. Erected to house eight miraculous strands of the Buddha’s hair, rebuilt and extended over time, it is the most sacred monument in the country. Pilgrims add offerings of gold leaf every day, hoping to earn merits, though none could ever emulate Queen Shin Saw Pu who donated her weight in gold in the 15th century.

At the foot of the steps leading up to the platform, lion-like mythological creatures guard each of the four entrances where stalls brim with multicoloured prayer flags, incense sticks, flowers, candles and more. The pagoda remains out of sight but when you emerge at the top, diamonds and gold hit you like lightning, a dazzling land of spires and shrines, stepped roofs and celestial beings gathered all around the central monument.

and men, then comes the massive bell-shaped section containing the relics and finally the spire silhouetted against the blue sky, boasting an amazing three tonnes of gold with Buddhist symbols and an umbrella crown encrusted with 4,531 diamonds, the largest a 76 carat solitaire. It defies imagination, and barefoot pilgrims and visitors must pause to catch their breath before proceeding clockwise around the stupa. Buddhist robes flutter all around, pink, brown, red or gold, and there is much bell ringing and chanting, prostrations, prayers, flickering lights and jasmine garlands leaving their scent in the air.

Footprints Pavilion or gaze at the well where the Buddha’s hair was cleaned before it was enshrined. Meanwhile, tourists look up in awe at the 40 tonne bronze bell donated by King Thayarwaddy.

Every morning at dawn, a monks’ procession makes it way to the pagoda to lay fresh offerings of flowers and food and wash the statues with sandalwood-scented water.

Special celebrations are held at the time of the full moon, the Buddha’s birthday and the autumn Festival of Lights when over 9,000 candles are lit after dark. It is sheer magic and one almost forgets that in modern times the pagoda has witnessed its share of political rallies and turmoil.

The stupa is a closed structure but it can take an hour or two to stop at every pavilion and shrine. Among the most popular Today, as Myanmar’s fledgling democracy finds its feet, it is shrines are those dedicated once again a purely religious to the eight days of the week site. When the authorities (Wednesday is divided in moved the capital to Nappyidaw two for astrological reasons), in 2005, 320km to the north, each one linked to a planet they graced their brand new city and a symbolic animal, giant with a replica of Shwedagon. bird, elephant, tiger and more.

But some say it is 30 cm lower Many devotees make a wish at than the original and could their birthday shrine, pouring never replace the Great Yangon water as a symbol of life and Pagoda, ‘glistening with its gold offering small umbrellas to like a sudden hope in the dark The base is made of bricks keep away bad luck. Couples night of the soul.’ (Somerset covered in gold plates, the first pray at the child-granting Maugham) terrace92 is reserved To foradvertise monks call:shrine, meditate in thehelsbytohand@btinternet.com 01928others 727 165 or email:

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VACANCY FOR EVENING CARETAKER Frodsham Community Centre is currently looking for a new team member for this busy venue to cover evenings, some occasional weekend working and holidays.

Working hours are nominally 6pm to 8pm Monday to Friday but some flexibility is required.

Applicants should be presentable, friendly and have good communication/people skills to act as the ‘face’ of the Community Centre in the evenings.

The role includes opening the Centre, responding to the needs of groups, dealing with phone calls, taking payments, and the issue of keys.

The role also requires the physical ability to layout rooms with tables and chairs and move equipment to suit customer requirements and perhaps some light cleaning duties.

Hourly rate is negotiable.

For further details please contact the Chair via email chairman@frodcomm.org.uk or leave a short CV with the office at the Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham WA6 7QN. Frodsham Community Association is a Registered Charity No. 520051

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Frodsham’s *Make It *Bake It * Grow It *Show It *Show Entries welcome from everyone

Saturday 9th September 2017 Frodsham Community Centre 1.00 Lovely refreshments available Entrance 50p Entry forms available from * Dandelion Gifts *Frodsham Community Centre * Gleaves Garden Centre

Fund raiser for the Intensive Care Unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Charity Gala

On Wednesday 2nd August 5-8pm at Debenhams, Cheshire Oaks Coliseum.

On the night guests will receive a glass of prosecco on arrival and receive 10% off in the Beauty & Fragrance department & a goody bag full of samples when leaving.

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Many thanks to everyone who supported the White Lion Beer Festival & Family Fun Day on Saturday 24th June..

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