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The Curtain Gallery 

Shop Local!West London’s one stop shop for curtains, nets, voiles & blinds SLEEK VOILE IN MANY COLOURS

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187 Field End Road | Eastcote | Middlesex | HA5 1QR | T 0208 866 0555 Turn right out of Eastcote Station [Met & Piccadilly line] - less than a one minute walk | Bus 282 stops outside

2 Car Parks available at the rear of the store [access via North View or Abbotsbury Gardens]  Online Store www.thecurtaingallery.net | http://www.facebook.com/TheCurtainGalleryLondon INANDAROUNDMAGAZINE_FEBRUARY2015.indd 1

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by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

A coconut hair treatment, homemade body scrub and the perfect day-to-night palette…meet your new summer beauty kit.

dry patches and adds a touch of colour. The Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil is available in four shades, including a lip plumping Mint.

My favourite is Honey Glam, which gives you a shimmery golden pout. See www.clarins. co.uk.

Lighter evenings are a great excuse for after-work drinks. Bobbi Brown’s new Sultry Nude Eye and Cheek Palette, £48, is perfect for popping in your handbag ready for cocktail hour. The four eyeshadows have a slight metallic shimmer and the blush suits most skin tones. Easy to apply, with great staying power, the powders are housed in a very lust-worthy gold case. The only downside is the lack of brushes. See www. bobbibrown.co.uk.

A sugar scrub is ideal for exfoliating legs that have been hidden away for months on end. And it’s surprisingly quick and easy to make one at home. Just add around two tablespoons of olive oil to four tablespoons of sugar. You’re aiming for a mixture that’s easy to massage into your skin, but not so liquid that it’ll drip all over your bath mat. The sugar acts as a natural exfoliator, and the olive oil is very moisturising, so it’ll leave your skin feeling much smoother. You can also add extra ingredients to the basic scrub. Honey helps your skin to repair itself and retain

If your lips are feeling a bit dry and flaky, Clarins’ Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil, £19, could be the answer.

It’s packed with nourishing oils, including hazelnut and jojoba, so helps to soothe and moisturise lips. Less sticky than lipgloss, it hides 

water, so try adding a tablespoon to the mix.

If you’re not keen on the smell of olive oil, fragrance the scrub with a couple of drops of essential oil.

For hair in need of some TLC, try Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Rosemary & Cedarwood Hair Treatment.

Organic coconut oil is blended with essential oils of organic rosemary, cedarwood, and lavender.

You only need a small amount, less than a teaspoon. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, but dissolves into a liquid when heated, so just warm it between your hands, then massage it through your hair.

You can leave it on for 30 minutes, but I like to use it as an overnight treatment. (As an added bonus, the lavender scent helps me to sleep.) It leaves hair feeling soft, sleek and much more manageable. £6.50 from www. nealsyardremedies.com.

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There are four core products in Primavera’s new Harmonising Rose and Osmanthus body care range – a body cream, bath oil, body wash and body oil.

Designed to nourish skin and provide a real treat for the senses, the products are organic and full of natural ingredients.

The bath oil (£22.50) is perfect for a pampering soak after a long day.

It smells amazing, and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth. See www. pravera.co.uk.

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Home & Interiors A Home With Character By Katherine Sorrell 

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digging a little deeper and considering some more architectural alterations – though they don’t necessarily have to cost a fortune. Here are a few suggestions.

There’s more to interior style than eye-catching accessories. Consider introducing an appealing sense of charm and character with these interesting ideas.

Is your home lacking in an indefinable something? Has it lost its period features? Would it benefit from a dash of gravitas, some appealing detailing or maybe a larger intervention that restores authenticity or aids functionality? While wallpaper, paint, furniture and window treatments can go a long way towards creating a beautiful interior, they can’t solve every problem. Sometimes it is worth 

Improve your floors If you have original timber boards beneath your floor coverings, you are very lucky.

And if they are in good condition, luckier still. Sanding them back, then staining and/or oiling them, is a relatively straightforward procedure for a competent DIYer who is willing to hire the right equipment (don’t forget lots of sandpaper and a face mask) and spend the time – or you can employ a professional. If the boards are in poor condition, renovation is possible to an extent, or you might consider replacing them with reclaimed boards that match the style of your home.

Homes built between the late 19th century and the middle of the 20th often feature colourful, patterned geometric or encaustic tiles, generally along the hallway and garden path.

Even if they are discoloured or damaged, chances are the tiles are repairable. Find the right specialist to sort them out, and the results will be dramatic.

Think about mouldings From skirting to ceiling roses, door surrounds to dados, mouldings are the building blocks of a home, contributing enormously to its overall look.

Getting them right is not always straightforward; it is worth researching carefully, as they should correspond in scale and design to the age and style of your architecture. Modern replicas are often available, but sometimes it is necessary to go to a specialist, and this is not cheap. How easy they are to alter will depend very much on your individual circumstances – but this is definitely a project to bear in mind if you are considering renovation work.

What about woodwork?

In many a living room that lacks storage, the answer is easy: build across the recesses either side of the fireplace, with cupboards below and display shelving above.

Functional and good looking – and the same goes for alcove shelving elsewhere, window seats, wardrobes and other forms of built-in joinery (even kitchen and bathroom units).

As with mouldings, however, do take the time to consider how these additions work with your home overall, so that they complement it in terms of both scale and detailing. And,

naturally enough, if you are the proud owner of completely inappropriate built-in storage or seating, you might want to plan for removing and replacing them when possible.

Another element of a home that can easily be overlooked is your doors. You might never think about them from one year to the next but, in fact, replacing poor quality or badly designed interior doors with beautiful ones is a major enhancement.

In a period home you might seek out reclaimed examples or find well-made reproductions; you could also decide whether it would be a good idea to paint them or, conversely, strip them (the same goes for wooden shutters, if you possess them).

While on the subject of woodwork, might panelling of some form enhance a room or hallway? It comes in a wide

variety of styles, from Jacobean to contemporary, and is relatively easy to fit – especially if your walls are straight, smooth and dry.

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Get the lighting right There are two reasons for improving your built-in lighting – either the illumination within the rooms is inadequate or imbalanced, or the look of the fittings themselves could be improved. You might decide to be discreet and opt for minimal downlighters in the ceiling, choose simple wall lights or versatile LED strips, or go for full-on drama with huge, eyecatching chandeliers; either way, plan this well and you will love your new look.

All in the details Cupboard knobs, door and window furniture, light switches, plug sockets, even the humble

pull cord – such small details build up into a big picture of your home which make an enormous difference to your perception of it. If you have cheap plastic light switches, for example, you can have them swapped quite easily (and at relatively little expense) for swish, upmarket ones which are not only lovely to look at but also pleasant to touch every time you use them. The same goes for door and window furniture: think, for example, how different your front door would look with a gorgeous, matching set of letterbox, bell and numbers.

Main Image: You can buy panelling off the peg or, as here, made bespoke to suit your room. Price varies, Titchmarsh & Goodwin: 01473 252158; www. titchmarsh-goodwin.co.uk.

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THE WILDLIFE ZONE

YELLOW & BLACK Andy Mydellton FLS (pictured right) is an environmentalist journalist, the founder and leader of the British wildlife charity, the Foundation for Endangered Species.

They are members of the United Nations agency UNESCO with Andy Mydellton being Chairman and the Environmental Concern Advisor to the UNESCO Schools Group.

Andy is a Fellow of the Linnean Society. He writes for many publications, mounts photographic exhibitions, gives presentations and broadcasts the 'Andy Mydellton Wildlife Zone' radio programme.

WASPS have an awful reputation which we have sub-consciously reinforced because of their yellow and black stripes. These are nature’s warning code: danger, beware!

Even so, the Foundation for Endangered Species’ registered office and the Millstream Fork wildlife garden have continually enjoyed huge wasp nests for over 25 years, some of them being the size of beach balls. Occasionally individual wasps get into the workshop, offices and study but only once has a wasp actually stung anyone (unfortunately it was me!).

Despite this, we have refused to classify them as ‘pests,’ never disturbed them and have always let them be. This is because we know that a wasp will normally sting only for specific purposes and under certain circumstances. These include when they feel threatened; self defence; being stressed; confused or when they predate on other insects.

I have studied some of ‘our’ wasps hunting in the garden. One such occasion I was out on the patio when a black and red beetle type insect landed near my teacup. Perhaps the tea’s wafting herbal odour had attracted the creature to investigate it further. Within seconds, a foraging wasp had landed on its back and thrust its tail into the abdomen of its prey. I was transfixed, taken aback by this and carefully studied the arching back of the wasp as it pierced the body of the beetle with its deadly sting.

I wondered that if the sting had entered my own arm, how much pain I would have felt and how long it would have lasted. So it was easy to fathom out that this poor insect, even smaller than the wasp and weighing only drams, had to suffer an instant death. The wasp flew away with its quarry in its limbs, carrying it under its own body rather like an osprey with an oversized fish. I never saw them again, and I don’t know what happened next. However I imagined that the stillwarm corpse was probably ferried back to the nest for the colony’s benefit.

My experiences are that when it comes to stinging insects, children are more prone than adults: and the consequences of risks and hazards have to be considered. I can remember my first encounter with wasps, when I was aged about 10, playing in a school-friend’s garden. Whilst I knew that wasps stung, and when they did it was very painful, no-one had ever properly explained to me about my yellow and black nemesis. Nor did they advise me about how I should behave.

A group of us were playing football on the lawn when one of my pals noticed a horde of flying wasps. They tracked the nest down to a pencil-sized hole in the ground, just below the hedge.

So even though no-one had been hurt and knowing no better, I put stones on the entrance and blocked it up to stop the wasps coming out to sting us.

Subsequently I became embroiled in a really painful incident where I got stung many times in less than an hour. But being a tough kid, I carried on playing football within paces of the nest!

However, enough was enough when the tally of stings went up to 9, with many of them being on my legs, probably because I was wearing shorts. I remember being embarrassed when I had to be carried home because I could not walk properly.

I did not understand exactly what caused it all, but I soon received a proper explanation. Some adults advised me that if I had not been so scared of wasps in the first place and had left them free to get on with their own preoccupations they would have done so. But as soon as I interfered with them, their priorities changed and they felt as though they had to protect everyone in the nest. So instead of solving a problem, my fears ultimately caused the exact opposite effect.

Because they cannot use language to explain their motives and eagerness to live alongside other species, they must get their message across differently. Their body colours must be recognised as a warning, and if this is insufficient, they must act and cause pain. Nevertheless their utmost importance in life is their relationships within the colony where each wasp has its place within its structured order.

Somehow the wasp colony had made a collective decision to defend itself in the only way their nature allows. It had to send out its ‘warriors’ or ‘defenders’ to stop what they deemed it all to be – a predatory attack upon them. Even when this was explained, I did not fully understand why they all picked on me and no-one else in the garden. I simply could not fathom out why. Afterwards, I was told that the wasps probably got hold of my scent that I had left around the nest entrance and followed it back to me. Then the warring wasps’ job was to prevent a second or subsequent ‘attack’ on their home.

I grasped this explanation although I still did not fully recognise the significance of ‘scent’, as I did not fully appreciate how on earth I could have had one. Today we know that smell is more important than most other senses in nature, as well as behaviour chemicals such as pheromones, neuropeptides, endorphins, adrenalines amongst others.

I accept that parents automatically want to protect their family from such horrible and painful experiences. But do I now live in fear of wasps, or did I learn something sensible which has held me in good stead for half a century?

Everyone can draw their own conclusions to this question. One answer is that if we accept the world as it actually is and live inside the laws of nature, these ‘dreadful’ insects are in fact quite friendly and peaceful to humans. Even so, for many this is really a big ask…

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ExAm time is stressful for the whole family.

So what’s the best way to cope?

What type of learner are you?

There’s no way round it, the answer has to be planning and preparation.

Visual learners - prefer note cards and tend to map out information on paper.

Set up your revision timetable as early as possible, that way you can pace yourself. It’s too tempting to put everything off then face a last-minute panic.

Auditory learners - prefer to read their notes aloud, and listen to them being played back.

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and various elements to operate.

Research has found that if we're even slightly dehydrated we find it more difficult to focus. Aim to drink around up to 1.5-2 litres of water, diluted fruit juice or herbal teas per day. Drinks rich in caffeine, such as Red Bull or coffee trigger production of the stress hormone cortisol which can make you feel even more edgy and nervous, and make it harder to focus and find the right words under exam pressure.

How do you study best? Some people action – Record your voice and prefer to spend a whole day on one subject, play back the information while walking. Take revision notes to others prefer to break their time into the gym and read while running smaller blocks and tackle several subjects on a treadmill, even sitting on a in short burst. Whichever you choose, make swing reading notes can work. sure you take a short break every hour or Gentle exercise, such as walking, so. Pop outside, stretch your legs, have a or cycling, in between study improves the blood drink and maybe a snack. Oxygen, nutritious food and water circulation to the brain and actually relieves stress, are essential for concentration and mental alertness. making you feel more relaxed.

Effective brain function relies on neurotransmitters, which On the day of an exam focus on breathing; slow are chemicals made from amino acids. These are found in deep breaths in and out will help to reduce levels food rich in good quality protein, like lean meat, fish, soya and of the stress hormone cortisol. Try not to engage in beans. In order to convert the amino acids into neuropre-or post exam discussion, as this can make you transmitters the body also need vitamins and minerals, so feel anxious. top up on fruit and vegetables. Refined sugar, found in sweets and chocolate releases glucose too quickly into the bloodstream and this can cause mood swings. Emotions run high around exam time anyway, so it is better to snack on nuts, seeds and fruit, which provide a slow, steady release of glucose.

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The History of Beauty By Catherine Rose  was, the more beautiful she was. A long neck and a high forehead with fair brows were prized. Women would often pluck or shave hair from their hairline to achieve this look.

Once married, they were also expected to modestly cover their hair with the elaborate headpieces and veils of the period.

Across history and cultures, the concept of what makes a woman beautiful has changed according to the social background and fashions of the time.

Primitive art usually depicts women as full-figured and often pregnant. This is because fertility was of the utmost importance for those civilizations. Just as today, people also adorned their bodies with jewellery, paint, tattoos and piercings, not only to attract but as status symbols. Status has always played a big part in our concept of beauty.

Throughout the medieval and early Renaissance era, ‘beautiful’ women had narrow shoulders, small breasts, and, often, rounded stomachs. This didn’t necessarily mean they were pregnant but was used to show a woman was desirable and able to have many children.

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During the late Renaissance and Baroque periods, women became more voluptuous.

Food was scarce unless you were wealthy and being fullfigured meant you were wellfed and therefore of high status - hence a desirable mate.

In a similar way, if you were light-skinned, you were clearly from the wealthy classes as only the poor who worked outdoors had ‘coarse tanned skin’. So for several centuries pale skin was sought after and often achieved using poisonous lead-based white make-up.

Wigs, which had become very elaborate and tall by the 18th century, were also worn because many women lost their hair to venereal disease. Fake beauty patches or ‘mouches’ were popular to cover up smallpox scars. Made of materials such as mouse fur and velvet, they also became a status symbol.

During the 19th century, the hourglass figure became the height of female beauty.

Achieved using tight whalebone corsets, this was later accentuated by the bustle.

Following WWI and suffrage, a

new sense of female liberation revolutionised female beauty.

Hemlines went up and dresses became straighter, giving a slender, more androgynous appearance. Coco Chanel banished the porcelain complexion to history when she showed off a suntan, declaring “a woman can never be too rich or too thin”, arguably beginning the modern trend.

The 1930s-50s saw a return to curves, possibly thanks to the Hollywood film industry.

Wearing make-up also became popular after actors used it to emphasise their looks on-screen. Max Factor was originally a make-up artist to the stars.

The 1960s saw another beauty revolution. Once again women were re-establishing their power and asserting their sexual freedom. Mini-skirts and big hair arrived and Twiggy, the slender, doe-eyed model from north-west London, was the most desirable example of womanhood. Compare her with the women in Rubens’ The Three Graces and you could not have two more opposing ideals.

Over the last fifty years, beauty goals have gone through more subtle changes. Today, with models that range from the catwalk clothes-horse Gigi Hadid and black model Winnie Harlow who has vitiligo, to the curvy Ashley Graham, we seem to be embracing more diversity in women’s beauty than perhaps ever before.

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by Kate McLelland The expression ‘golden years’ refers to that period in our lives in between retirement and agerelated physical decline: a time when we are supposed to enjoy the greatest quality of life.

There’s a general assumption that life is easier and sweeter for the older generation, and this has been supported by a survey carried out by the Office for National Statistics, in which 300,000 adults agreed that life satisfaction peaks between the ages of 65 and 79. However, while life is golden for some, others may find themselves facing unexpected responsibility and stress.

In these insecure economic times, many grown-up children are forced to return to the family home for economic reasons, often with the expectation that their aging parents will provide childcare. And it’s not just the younger generation who may need help. As people are living longer, it’s not uncommon to find individuals in their 60s and 70s supporting their elderly parents, sometimes with fulltime care.

While it’s natural to want to help, it’s unwise to ignore the fact that age is creeping up on us. Unfortunately, as we age we become more vulnerable to the effects of stress: a recent study 

by Harvard Medical School has reported that when we are stressed, the part of the brain that processes emotions such as fear and anger triggers the release of white blood cells.

These cells, used by the body to fight disease and injury, can cause inflammation that can eventually leads to angina, heart attacks and strokes if the stress is allowed to continue.

Other potentially harmful hormones, equally damaging in the long term, are also released during stressful episodes.

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breaking large tasks up into small ones.

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Keep in touch with friends and relatives.

Use meditation or mindfulness exercises to aid relaxation.

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Sharing your feelings and concerns with others is an important first step. Hopefully it won’t be long before you find the support you need, making your life less stressful and bringing you a little closer to those golden years you so richly deserve.

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Late last year a study carried out by a London estate agent showed that microbreweries now outperform the so-called ‘Cappucino Index’ (which measures how many new coffee shops have opened) as an indicator that a neighbourhood is “on the up”.

The popularity of microbreweries – small factories set up to produce craft beers, ciders and lagers – is undeniable, but they are simply doing what home brewers have done for years, on a larger scale. It’s good to know that many of the most successful factory owners started out with a simple brewing kit in their kitchen. Rob Witt, who runs a multi award-winning Nottingham micro-brewery, acknowledges that brewing at home is the best way to learn. He says: “I have a lot of people coming to the brewery asking about setting up themselves, but they have never even home brewed. It takes time to understand the finer points of the process and how the many ingredients taste and can work together.”

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the UK, you are likely to pay over £3 for a pint of beer, and in London this rises to almost £4 per pint. Compare this with well under £1 a pint for the home-made stuff and you’ll understand why home brewing is so popular.

Starting out The simplest way to try your hand at brewing beer is to buy a kit. You’ll also need a fermenting bin, some water and a warm place to leave your brew.

You can purchase kits to match virtually any style of beer, cider or lager. They generally consist of a sachet of dried yeast and one or two cans of concentrated malt extract. The amount of malt extract not only determines the flavour and body of the finished beer, it also provides the fermentable sugars that produce the alcohol, therefore the more malt you add, the stronger the brew.

The ‘fermenting bin’ is a big bucket large enough to contain all the water required in the recipe. A standard 25ltr/40 pint fermenter should easily cope with all your brewing needs, as most beer, cider and lager kits make 36-40 pints.

Beer is mostly made of water

and once the liquid has been added, the mixture is known as ‘wort’. At this stage the yeast will be activated, but be warned! Many home brewing experiments fail because the temperature is allowed to rise above or fall below the level required. In summer it’s easier to maintain a constant temperature, but you may need to wrap your fermentation bin in an insulated jacket or use a thermostatic heater during the winter.

The fermentation process is complete when the yeast has converted as much of the sugar as it can to alcohol. More sugar is added to the beer at the bottling stage to improve the brew’s foam, aroma and taste.

This process – which ultimately produces the carbonated beer drink we’re all familiar with – typically takes around two weeks and at this stage you’ll need all your reserves of patience!

When the moment to drink your freshly made brew arrives, you’ll have a real sense of achievement. You may not feel ready to run a microbrewery just yet, but you’ll certainly be more popular with your friends and neighbours!

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The RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston and District Branch

                                                    I have found a young bird out of its nest, should I put it back?                       

  Sooty is desperately seeking his forever home                                                                        

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 Relationships

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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. Reunited years later, they set out to realise their childhood dream of running their own stage show. Their path isn’t an easy one, however. They 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. 

A Big Dose of Lucky (Secrets) – Marthe Jocelyn When the Canadian orphanage they live in burns down in 1964, seven teenage girls set out to discover the secrets of their pasts. 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.

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.

Given work as a waiter in the hotel restaurant, he 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.

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 and together they set out to make the cheaters’ lives a misery.

An easy read that’s perfect for lazy sunny afternoons.

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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By Ann Haldon

South Africa

Should You Pay Off Debts With Your Pension?

 Sani Pass time to pay.

South Africa’s highest range almost defies imagination.

The 2014 Budget introduced Named Drakensberg, or new regulations how to the Dragon Mountain,onknown personal pensions can be it Zulus as Barrier of Spears, accessed.

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If you claim means-tested Winters are for skiing, summers benefits, withdrawing a lump

sum from your pension could affect your entitlement. It might severely reduce the amounts you receive, or even mean that you can’t make a claim.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Hando your local

By Solange council need to be informed if you withdraw money from your pension, so they can make the necessary adjustments with for trekking across vast open regard perhaps to existing and future spaces, climbing benefit claims.

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Thisand could home-made soup mountain The view from severely trout. deplete your pension the window is fantastic but out fund, making it expensive and onunrealistic the heath, there aretowild financially repay carnations andway. black-faced debts in this orchids and lesser kestrels final salary schemes swooping down on invisible If you have a final salary prey. Far below, slopes roll pension, you might be tempted down to the valley floor, a soft to transfer your money into velvety carpet in shades of a personal pension purple, pink and gold.scheme that gives you access to Sometimes a fewThis day-trippers withdraw cash. is likely to venture offer a into poorLesotho, reward injust terms minutes away, to sit by the fire of conversion, however, and in a village hut, drink sorghum also may not provide you with beer from a communal mug sufficient income in retirement. and make friends with Angora be careful abouT goats and children smothered recycling uppension in blankets.

It feels like The government has introduced another planet, bitingly cold, but the highest pub in Africa legislation to prevent ‘pension soon calls you back while occurs at the recycling’.

This situation foot of the mightyuses Drakensberg, when someone their a pension heavenlytovalley the pay offglows debt in before late afternoon sun, they retire, with thesprinkled intention of with pink feathery blossom and replacing their pension money yellow-wood trees. whilst still working.

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Buckingham House Care Home

Buckingham House Care Home is set in the charming town of Gerrards Cross.

The luxurious 5 star home provides residential and dementia care for 53 residents.

The home features a large spacious lounge and a dining area with a small bistro area on each floor.

We maintain strong links with the local community and our Activities Co-ordinator provides residents with the choice of a huge variety of creative and fun activities.

Choosing the right Care Home is one of the most important decisions you will have to make for yourself or your loved ones, and it can be one of the most difficult. Here at Buckingham House we aim to give you the opportunity to become part of our extended family, where help is available at any time, day or night.

INSPECTED BY CQC

A warm welcome awaits you – so why not drop in for a coffee and a chat, our door is always open.

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B uc k i ng h a m H o u s e Ca r e H o m e

Off Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9 7DP Tel: 01753 468200 Email: buckingham.house@mmcg.co.uk

For more information, visit us online at www.mmcgcarehomes.co.uk

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Residents Association Noticeboard        

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Subscriptions                       

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Tom and the Pub Quiz

by Tom Hughes @groomsdaybook

8 pm and, like a whippet detecting a downwind hare, Sarah (my Dearly Beloved) lifted her chin and flared her nostrils.

“Tom, what’s that you’re wearing?”

“This old thing? I’ve had it ages - mind you, it matches my eyes beautifully don’t you think?”

“Not the shirt, that aftershave.”

“I think it’s Warrior by Captain Spice.”

“Listen here Don Juan, don’t get any ideas about making moon eyes at the new barmaid down the Old Paraffin Lamp.”

“How did you know about - listen, she’s - I’m not - err.”

“Tom, stop stuttering.”

“It’s the pub quiz. Me and Nigel are having a stab at the jackpot. And it’s a roll over - seventy quid!”

“Well if you hang on a moment I’ll come with you. Three heads are better than two.”

Resistance being useless, 

I acquiesced, knowing that Nigel would be pleased, carrying as he did the tiniest of torches for my betrothed.

new barmaid to appear. But Fat Frank waddled into view, wiping his hands on a towel.

“Sarah! What a lovely surprise! Sit yourself down here next to me.” Nigel’s gushing immediately raising my hackles as Sarah coquettishly played with her hair and plonked down next to him. “Now, here is our answer paper, here’s a little pen.”

I flicked my eyes around Frank’s considerable girth.

“Where’s Diane?”

“Nigel, she’s not six.”

“You leave Nigel alone, he’s only being kind. Now, what are we going to call ourselves?”

“How about Team Sarah?” beamed Nigel.

“No, no. Team Nigel, I insist,” beamed Sarah.

Smarmy Nigel was getting on my wick. “Listen, never mind the name - who’s going to the bar?”

“White wine for Sarah and I’ll have a pint please, Tom.” Defeated, I trudged forlornly to the bar. Slouching over the worn mahogany I waited for the elegant curves of our

“What’ll you have Tom?”

“Oh it’s her night off. Hey, who’s that on your table giggling at Nigel’s jokes?”

“That Frank, is my wife.”

“Punching above our weight are we, Thomas?”

Ignoring the boorish comment, I returned laden with refreshments and settled down for the contest. Quizmaster Barry, in his annoying nasal whine, began with his pre-quiz announcements. “Now everyone - no Googling - phones away please. Right, off we go. Question one - in what year did women get the vote?”

Triumphantly, I grabbed the paper and scrawled down the answer. My other two teammates peered down at the date. There then ensued

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a bun fight that would have embarrassed Jeremy Paxman.

Dates and events flew around the table as The Bellringers on table three (pens down, arms folded) sat smugly, nursing their drinks. On went the questions (and the arguments) until eventually the quiz ended and we all swapped papers.

The Bellringers had our question paper. I glared over as they gurned and squinted at our scribblings, as though they were unreadable.

draw! Team Sarah and the Bellringers are both on 42 points. Can the captains come up for the tie breaker?”

Barry read out the answers.

“Question one. Women got the vote in…1928.”

My mind desperately flashed back to my youth. “Seven!” I shouted.

“They’ve won. Six is the correct answer.” Incandescent, I protested. But Barry was not for moving. Closing his eyes he said, “Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grub. Six. Sorry Tom. You lost.”

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Sarah glared at me. “I told you Nigel was right!”

Shamefully I buried my face into my pint. Then Barry collated the scores and announced, “We have a

Without any consultation I marched up to Barry, to be joined by my rival. Like two prize fighters, we stared each other out. The room fell silent.

I felt my heartbeat thumping in my ears. “OK, first to answer wins the jackpot. In the children’s TV programme Trumpton, how many firemen were there?”

My opponent yelled, “Six.” Victorious, I beamed over at our table. Then, catastrophe Barry handed over the money to the Bellringers. “What are you doing?”

Burning with injustice I got in Barry’s face and hissed.

“And Captain Flack is SEVEN!” Barry reddened and, mumbling something about the rules, scuttled away.

Sarah was unimpressed.

“Well, if you’d been a little better clued up about women’s suffrage instead of women’s bodies - or Trumpton Firemen for that matter - we would now be £73.50 to the good.”

Sometimes life (and quizzes) can be so unfair. (And it is seven - Google it).

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Cool Cust omer  choosing a new fridge...  

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.

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,

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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 but 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.

Do all this and you will be a very cool customer when it comes to making your purchase.

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By Ann Haldon

Should You Pay Off Debts With Your Pension?

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The 2014 Budget introduced new regulations on how personal pensions can be accessed. These new pension freedoms mean that, if you have a money purchase or defined contribution pension, buying an annuity is no longer your only option at retirement.

Many people have since chosen to withdraw pension monies to invest in other financial products, and some have decided to pay off debts with the money. So is it a good idea to repay debt in this way, and what are the main aspects to consider? do you WanT To access your pension before reTiremenT? Some pension schemes allow you to access your pension at the age of 55. Doing so can significantly reduce the amount you have available in older age, however, unless you have other pensions or a large savings pot.

If you have large-scale debt there may be better options that would leave your pension intact until retirement – for example, making informal agreements with your creditors for more 

a Word abouT pension liberaTion scams Since the new legislation was introduced, people under the age of 55 have been targeted by pension ‘scammers’ who claim legal loopholes exist allowing them early access to their pension. There are no such loopholes, however, and these firms charge extortionate fees to their victims.

Tax issues you shouldn’T ignore You can withdraw a 25% tax-free lump sum from your pension, but taking any more than this percentage will increase your level of income for that tax year. This could mean that you enter a higher rate tax band, and subsequently lose much of the benefit of gaining access to this money.

Staged withdrawals of cash may help you reduce your tax bill, but you’ll need professional advice from a pensions expert to find out the most tax-efficient route for you. They may be able to offer alternative options to manage your money better, pay off debt, and maximise your pension savings.

Will iT affecT your benefiTs enTiTlemenT? If you claim means-tested benefits, withdrawing a lump

sum from your pension could affect your entitlement. It might severely reduce the amounts you receive, or even mean that you can’t make a claim.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and your local council need to be informed if you withdraw money from your pension, so they can make the necessary adjustments with regard to existing and future benefit claims.

WhaT are The cosTs of accessing your pension?

Many pension providers charge a fee for early access to a pension, and there is generally a charge each time you make a withdrawal. This could severely deplete your pension fund, making it expensive and unrealistic financially to repay debts in this way. final salary schemes If you have a final salary pension, you might be tempted to transfer your money into a personal pension scheme that gives you access to withdraw cash. This is likely to offer a poor reward in terms of conversion, however, and also may not provide you with sufficient income in retirement. be careful abouT pension recycling The government has introduced legislation to prevent ‘pension recycling’. This situation occurs when someone uses their pension to pay off debt before they retire, with the intention of replacing their pension money whilst still working.

Even if you do not deliberately set out to do this, by withdrawing your pension you could be inadvertently caught out by the pension recycling regulations.

For example, if you: • Withdraw over £30,000 from your pension, and as a result: • Receive £7,500 or more taxfree, and then: • Increase your pension contributions by more than 30% The rules apply regardless of whether you pay off debt with the money, and can result in the anticipated ‘tax-free’ sums being taxed by up to 70% by the government. The reason why these rules have been introduced is to prevent people benefiting from taking more than one series of tax-free sums from their pensions, and

as encouragement to save more for retirement.

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poTenTial alTernaTives To using your pension To pay off debT You may be able to make some small adjustments to your finances that could pay off debt without having to use any pension monies. For instance: • Make a detailed budget – you’ll get a clearer picture of your overall financial situation, and be able to make an informed decision about whether to use your pension.

• Cut back on unnecessary expenditure whilst you repay debt.

• Use a 0% balance transfer credit card offer to prevent your debt increasing.

• Increase your income, and use the extra money to boost debt repayments.

With so many people now expected to live longer, it can be risky to use your pension to pay off debt. Personal circumstances will dictate whether it’s the right move for you, but it’s crucial that you obtain pension advice from an independent financial adviser before taking any action.

You’ll be able to find out the ‘bottom line’ figure once the tax, charges, loss of benefits and other potential deductions have been taken into account, and decide whether or not it’s truly worthwhile. https://debtcamel.co.uk/2015pension-changes-a-new-optionfor-paying-off-debts/ https://debtcamel.co.uk/debtspension-recycling-tax/ http://www.moneysavingexpert. com/savings/pension-liberation

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                                                                                                                            

If you have a few hours to spare and would like to discuss volunteering for the scheme either as a driver or coordinator or you know someone who would benefit from this service please visit our website http://theivers.org.uk/, email gns@theivers.org.uk or phone Mike Kennedy on 01753 654800.

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family fun day    Saturday 8th July 2017  12 till 4pm

Evreham Sports Centre, Iver, SL0 0HS Live Music & Performance Stage 5-a-side Football Tournament Lucky Programme Number Draw Amazing Raffle Prizes BBQ & Other Refreshments Stalls & Attractions Bouncy Castle Ice Cream Van Fun for all the Family Iver Village Infant & Junior Schools  Iver & Iver Heath Scouts St Peter's Football Club  Delaford Colts  Langley Hornets

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THE skin is our largest body organ. It works quietly away, constantly renewing itself, shedding dead cells every 28 days. It also provides a barrier against the environment and keeps our insides where they should be!

The skin on our face and hands is more exposed than other areas so it’s unsurprising that the combined effects of pollution, UV exposure and stress mean these are the places which show signs of aging first.

There are thousands of product on the market that promise us all manner of miracles but do any of them work and is there anything we can really do to hold back time?

What about facials? Having a facial is a luxurious but is it really doing anything? Beauticians say yes. Although the skin self-renews, dead cells on the surface make it look dull. Facials help by physically removing dead cell build-up, to reveal younger fresher skin underneath.

There are a bewildering array of facials to suit skin type, age and budget they all follow a similar pattern.

The first step is a deep cleanse, followed by exfoliation then, depending on which treatment you’ve agreed with your beautician it can include steaming, blackhead and whitehead extraction, massage, face mask and moisturiser.

Variations include aromatherapy oils and acupressure.

Your face should never feel sore or puffy when the treatment is over. You should look like a cleaner, shinier, healthier version of you! I’m up for that.

WHICH SKIN TECHNOLOGIES REALLY WORK? Alpha-hydroxy acids These are present in many moisturisers. Their effectiveness depends on concentration. Between 8-15% they are a very effective skin smoother. At strengths of over 15% they are used in chemical peels which should only be carried out by a Dermatologist.

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Trans-retinoic acid It’s been proven to reduce wrinkles, increase epidermal thickness and stimulate collagen deposition. It is effective in serum at very low concentrations but the effect is cumulative, so you will need to view it as a long-term strategy. It’s also very sensitive to sun light and breaks down on exposure, and can cause a mild skin reaction so should only be applied at night.

Vitamin C serum This is a highly effective anti-oxidant and wrinklereducer but needs to be concentrated (10% or more) and stabilised in order to work. Keep it out of the light and use in the morning. It breaks down on exposure to sunlight so use it under a moisturiser with a high SPF. Use only stabilised, colour-free preparations. If there is a yellow tinge, it’s no longer effective.

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We are delighted to have a new school library! Last term we were lucky enough to be awarded a grant from Foyles to buy hundreds of new books. The library has also been decorated by a team of volunteers and a bright new carpet has been laid.

Red Nose Day In March we celebrated RND by wearing red. The children also created a film using the RND song and we discovered we had two amazing rappers in our midst!

Holiday Club During the Easter holidays our holiday club ran for four days. The children had great fun playing sport and creating Easter treats! 

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by Kate Duggan

As a parent, your main priority is keeping your child safe.

Children, however, often have other ideas. From launching themselves off the back of the sofa to chewing on gravel, they seem to have an innate ability to endanger themselves. Thankfully, it’s never been easier for parents to learn basic first aid.

Learn first aid at home, for free While nothing beats hands on training, a video course can help prepare you for an emergency. ChannelMum. com has teamed up with St John Ambulance to produce a series of short first aid videos aimed at parents. They cover everything from seizures and choking to allergic reactions and burns. Available to watch for free on www.channelmum. com/firstaidcourse, the videos offer practical advice that’s simple to follow and easy to remember. Most are just a few minutes long, so you could plan to watch one a day in your lunch break. www.futurelearn.com also runs regular free online first aid courses. They’re mainly video based, with some articles, group discussions and quizzes. 

Quick home fixes Around 60 children die in household accidents every year. So it’s well worth taking some time to look for any potential hazards. Try to see things from your child’s point of view – get on your hands and knees if needs be. What sharp corners could they bump into?

What furniture could tip over if they tried to climb it? What might they be tempted to chew or taste? Simple fixes include: • Securing heavy items, such as TVs and bookcases, so they can’t topple over if your child pulls at them, or uses them as a climbing frame.

• Locking away any toxic substances, including household cleaning products.

Dishwasher tablets are often brightly coloured and very appealing to a young child, but they can be deadly if swallowed.

• Tying up any blind cords and other strings that a child could get caught up on.

• Cutting up grapes, cherry tomatoes and other fruit lengthwise, before giving them to your child, to minimise the risk of choking. new car seat reguLations You may have heard that

new car seat rules have been introduced, banning backless booster seats for young children. All the rules actually mean is that manufacturers can’t introduce new models of backless booster seats for children shorter than 125cm or weighing less than 22kg. So if you already use a booster seat, you don’t have to change it. That being said, high back booster seats have been found to offer much greater protection to young children than backless ones. So it might be time for an upgrade.

If you are planning to buy a new seat, look for one that offers some side impact protection, such as those by Diono. The Diono MXT, £85, is a good choice. Unlike some seats, both height and back width can be adjusted very easily, so it can be used for children between 97 and 160cm tall. There’s a choice of four colours and the covers are removable and washable. Our testers (aged five and seven) found the MXT very comfortable. It also kept them in an upright position when they slept, rather than allowing them to slump over.

And they loved the snack trays (mainly for storing seashells and crayons) - see www. uk.diono.com.

Parkway, Hillingdon, Middlesex, UB10 9JX Independent School for boys and girls aged 3 - 11

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An ‘OUTSTANDING’ School A family-run school with a caring atmosphere.

Pupils achieve excellent results in academic subjects, music, sport and drama.

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By James Baggott

BMW M760Li xDrive

Those of you hoping this was BMW’s M7 need to look away now. Although this may be the fastest BMW ever made, if you’re after a firebreathing, full-blooded M car, the M760Li will leave you a little disappointed. BMW says that’s because this is a car for buyers with something of a split personality. One moment they may be keen on a country road assault so they can enjoy the glorious V12, the next they might want to kick back and relax in the massaging seats and just cruise along.

LOOks And iMAge The 7 Series has long been a luxury choice for the type of buyer who still enjoys driving, though – and the M760Li is the epitome of that. With several driving modes to choose from, sporty drivers are well catered for when its sport setting is active. With the comfort setting it’s mellower, more relaxed, it eases over bumps and floats along beautifully.

The looks of the M760Li won’t be for everyone but inside is a 

wonderful place to spend time.

For those who are chauffeured the back seats are arguably more comfortable than up front.

There are multimedia screens to enjoy, cushioned headrests and massaging, reclining seat backs. spAce And prAcTicALiTy The 7 Series does feel a little smaller in the rear than rivals from Mercedes and Audi, though. Up front the driving position is a little cosseting too, but it’s easy to get comfortable.

WhAT’s under The BOnneT? BMW made a lot of noise about it being 30 years since they installed a V12 engine in their 7 Series at the launch. Since then, the 12-cylinder lump has doubled in power: the 2017 6.6-litre unit boasts a whopping 601bhp, a staggering 800Nm of torque and is capable of propelling it to 60mph in just 3.6 seconds. That gives it the impressive title of the fastest accelerating BMW ever made, but you’ll pay at the pumps; the M760Li will return 22.1mpg and emits 294g/km.

Behind The WheeL The BMW is a true Jekyll and Hyde car with distinct personalities behind the wheel.

On the track it was incredibly swift and that V12 makes a pleasingly sound and, while there may be some body roll, it’s not too intrusive. It’s all helped by four-wheel drive that has a rear wheel drive bias when needed. The steering is a little light in the comfort setting, though, but flick it into sport and it’s far better.

VALue fOr MOney For £132,310, you do get some goodies thrown in.

Lightweight 20-inch alloys, a Bowers & Wilkins sound system and Car Play are included, as is an Advanced Parking System, adaptive LED headlights, a head-up display, and massaging seats. There’s even rear-seat entertainment and a panoramic glass sunroof provided too. There’s also an extensive options list, including night vision and BMW laser headlights.

VerdicT The fact BMW perseveres with a V12 is a revelation.

With downsizing the current buzzword, it seems hard to believe that a manufacturer would launch a 6.6-litre petrol drinking lump. Although the market for it will be small, we’re still very glad it has. OK, so this might not be the M7 that many performance BMW fans crave, but it’s as close to it as we’re going to get. It’s great fun to drive, sumptuously luxurious and wonderfully relaxing when you want it to be - and all in, a very competent and exciting 7 Series indeed.

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Blooming BASKETS

IT’S hanging basket season! They can be a source of delight but also a source of stress. It’s easy for a hanging basket to fail badly. Too sparsely filled and they look bedraggled. Too little water and death is swift!

The secret to growing a successful basket lays both in the way it’s planted but also in sensible aftercare.

Plant the basket with bedding plants at the beginning of May but don’t plant them out for a couple of weeks, especially if you live in a more exposed area. Instead give them some shelter in a porch, or unheated greenhouse, or even under polythene at the side of the house. This allows the new plants to grow and toughen up a little before they are hung in their final position.

Check that your bracket and chains for signs of rust and also check that the bracket is securely fixed to the wall. Hanging baskets are extremely heavy, especially when they are wet and you really don’t want your lovingly-planted orb of flowers to be deposited unceremoniously all over the floor!

Planting is easiest if you balance the basket on a large flowerpot or bucket. Fibrous liners help to retain water and look nicer than polythene. For extra moisture retention place a circle of polythene in the base of the basket before filling with soil.

The best planting medium is soilless multi-purpose compost, mixed with water-retaining granules. Place a layer of compost in the base of the basket and push the first layer of plants through. Trailing plants such as lobelia, bidens and ivy-leafed pelargoniums look lovely but you can be as creative as you like. Water the plants in their containers before planting them and squeeze the rootball firmly to make it small enough to push though the mesh from the outside.

Plant quite densely and gradually build up layers of plants and soil. When it’s full to within 3cm of the rim you can plant up the top with more upright, compact bushy plants like begonias, petunias and pelargoniums.

Make sure your basket never dries out. It will be reliant on you for all water and nutrition. If you water it at least once a day and feed with dilute tomato fertilizer once a week I promise it will be blooming basket in the best possible way. 

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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 

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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!

• 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-your-crops.

• Barriers such as crushed shells, wool pellets, soot, pine needles or copperimpregnated 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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They’re itching to tell you something...

Fleas and other creepy crawlies

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GET ready for a vintage year for fleas. The mild winter means fleas will have survived in bumper numbers.

Adult fleas lay eggs on the coat that then fall off into the environment (your house!) along with the flea’s droppings – the characteristic black bits you see in the coat. In favourable conditions the life cycle can complete in less than a week, a female flea can lay 60 eggs a day, added to that, the eggs can live for years in your home so there is the potential of a huge reservoir of fleas, maybe in their millions. Routine flea control is essential all year round to prevent this build-up but especially through the late summer and into autumn. In a previous article I mentioned that some of the more popular flea products containing Fipronil, appeared to be losing their efficacy and this now widely accepted although there are still many products containing this ingredient. Pet shop products are mostly ineffective so ask your vet for advice. We would normally recommend Stronghold or Advocate (Prinovox is a similar product) plus a household spray containing S-methoprene which breaks the life cycle.

Fleas are the most common skin parasites but you will come across a few other creepy crawlies on your pets. Lice are rare these days but can cause itchy skin although they spend all their life on the host so they don’t infest your house. Look for the characteristic white ‘nits’ in the coat.

Mites burrow into the skin so are invisible. The Sarcoptic mange mite is commonly passed directly from dog-to-dog or from foxes to dogs on bushes, fences etc. It causes intensely itchy patches, typically on the flanks, elbows, face and ears.

Demodectic mange shows as bald patches usually on the head and face most often in short coated dogs. It is usually not very itchy but can spread to other parts of the body.

Ear mites are commonly found in cats and rabbits but sometimes affect dogs (especially puppies from pet shops and poor breeders) and can cause a lot of irritation and infection.

Ticks can be picked up from parks and other wooded over-grown areas but although they won’t stay long on your pet, can carry diseases. Fortunately in our area, ticks don't 

seem to carry serious diseases but if you are taking your dog to areas where there are sheep or deer it is wise to treat them. Unfortunately, although there are some good multi-purpose products like those mentioned earlier, there is not one which treats everything so you may have to use more than one to cover ticks.

Rabbits and other small pets don’t suffer from fleas as frequently but mites and lice are common. Cheylitiella (walking dandruff) causes patches of itchy white scurf on rabbits. Guinea pigs can suffer from a form of mange which is severely pruritic and can be debilitating, and even life threatening but is curable if treated early.

M C Atkinson BVSc MRCVs www.stmartinsvetclinic.com

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GIRLFORCE

Jazzercise is proud to announce a new initiative for 2017 that supports the growth and development of young women by offering FREE classes to girls aged 16-21 for the whole year. Dubbed ‘GirlForce’, the program aims to empower young women by giving them a place to get fit, learn healthy habits, and find a place they belong in their communities.

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Launched in January 2017, participating Jazzercise locations will encourage teens and college-aged women to join the movement and learn to “dance their own path.”

While Jazzercise, inc and its franchisees have raised over $28MM for charities over their 47 year history, this the first time the company has developed a corporate initiative.

Girls who are interested in joining the GirlForce can find more information at jazzercise.com/GirlForce or follow @jazzerciseinc Instagram page.

To find your nearest class contact:

Wendy 07803 602142 | nwlondon@jazzercise.net Jazzercise.net /uk-nw-london Facebook.com/JazzerciseDenhamNewDenham

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

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A Home With Character By Katherine Sorrell These Boots (and Bodies) Are Made for Walking

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naturally enough, if you are the proud owner of completely inappropriate built-in storage or seating, you might want to plan for removing and replacing them when possible.

Another element of a home that can easily be overlooked is your doors. You might never think about them from one year to the next but, in fact, replacing poor quality or badly designed interior doors with beautiful ones is a major enhancement.

In a period home you might seek out reclaimed examples or find well-made reproductions; you could also decide whether it would be a good idea to paint them or, conversely, strip them (the same goes for wooden shutters, if you possess them).

While on the subject of woodwork, might panelling of some form enhance a room or hallway? It comes in a wide

variety of styles, from Jacobean to contemporary, and is relatively easy to fit – especially if your walls are straight, smooth and dry.

Get the lighting right There are two reasons for improving your built-in lighting – either the illumination within the rooms is inadequate or imbalanced, or the look of the fittings themselves could be improved. You might decide to be discreet and opt for minimal downlighters in the ceiling, choose simple wall lights or versatile LED strips, or go for full-on drama with huge, eyecatching chandeliers; either way, plan this well and you will love your new look.

All in the details Cupboard knobs, door and window furniture, light switches, plug sockets, even the humble

pull cord – such small details build up into a big picture of your home which make an enormous difference to your perception of it. If you have cheap plastic light switches, for example, you can have them swapped quite easily (and at relatively little expense) for swish, upmarket ones which are not only lovely to look at but also pleasant to touch every time you use them. The same goes for door and window furniture: think, for example, how different your front door would look with a gorgeous, matching set of letterbox, bell and numbers.

Main Image: You can buy panelling off the peg or, as here, made bespoke to suit your room. Price varies, Titchmarsh & Goodwin: 01473 252158; www. titchmarsh-goodwin.co.uk.

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Beauty Here Comes The Sun

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

A coconut hair treatment, homemade body scrub and the perfect day-to-night palette…meet your new summer beauty kit.

dry patches and adds a touch of colour. The Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil is available in four shades, including a lip plumping Mint.

My favourite is Honey Glam, which gives you a shimmery golden pout. See www.clarins. co.uk.

Lighter evenings are a great excuse for after-work drinks. Bobbi Brown’s new Sultry Nude Eye and Cheek Palette, £48, is perfect for popping in your handbag ready for cocktail hour. The four eyeshadows have a slight metallic shimmer and the blush suits most skin tones. Easy to apply, with great staying power, the powders are housed in a very lust-worthy gold case. The only downside is the lack of brushes. See www. bobbibrown.co.uk.

A sugar scrub is ideal for exfoliating legs that have been hidden away for months on end. And it’s surprisingly quick and easy to make one at home. Just add around two tablespoons of olive oil to four tablespoons of sugar. You’re aiming for a mixture that’s easy to massage into your skin, but not so liquid that it’ll drip all over your bath mat. The sugar acts as a natural exfoliator, and the olive oil is very moisturising, so it’ll leave your skin feeling much smoother. You can also add extra ingredients to the basic scrub. Honey helps your skin to repair itself and retain

If your lips are feeling a bit dry and flaky, Clarins’ Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil, £19, could be the answer.

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water, so try adding a tablespoon to the mix.

If you’re not keen on the smell of olive oil, fragrance the scrub with a couple of drops of essential oil.

For hair in need of some TLC, try Neal’s Yard Remedies’ Rosemary & Cedarwood Hair Treatment.

Organic coconut oil is blended with essential oils of organic rosemary, cedarwood, and lavender.

You only need a small amount, less than a teaspoon. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, but dissolves into a liquid when heated, so just warm it between your hands, then massage it through your hair.

You can leave it on for 30 minutes, but I like to use it as an overnight treatment. (As an added bonus, the lavender scent helps me to sleep.) It leaves hair feeling soft, sleek and much more manageable. £6.50 from www. nealsyardremedies.com.

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There are four core products in Primavera’s new Harmonising Rose and Osmanthus body care range – a body cream, bath oil, body wash and body oil.

Designed to nourish skin and provide a real treat for the senses, the products are organic and full of natural ingredients.

The bath oil (£22.50) is perfect for a pampering soak after a long day.

It smells amazing, and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth. See www. pravera.co.uk.

ACTIVE BUCKS

PLAYBALL

Every Friday A junior fitness class where playtime and activities are incorporated to develop your child’s skills in a fun way.

Age: 2-8 year olds Time: 9.30am - 10.30am Venue: Evreham Sports Centre, Swallow Street, Iver, SL0 0HS Cost: £2 per class To book or for further details contact - Leon Popplewell Tel: 01895 837 334 Email: leon.popplewell@gll.org

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Jazzercise Classes New Denham Community Centre Oxford Road keeP-Fit, danCe Mon 9.30-10.30am, & dRaMa tues 6.45-7.45pm, Wed, thurs, Fri 9.45adults Zumba Classes 10.45am.

Running on Wednesdays Denham Village Memorial 6-7pm at Iver Heath Hall Village Road Village Hall, St Margaret's thurs 6.30-7.30pm.

Close. Call Diane 07926 Ruislip Sports & Social 854184.

Club Grosvenor Vale ballet Classes Mon 6.45-7.45pm, Iver Heath Village Hall, tues 9.30am, 7-8pm, Friday 4.45-7pm. Call L Wed 9.30-10.30am. hobbies Killian 01753 814280.

Pinner Methodist Church Love Lane Mon 8-9pm, art Classes Children's Zumba Come and Join us! Isabel thurs 7-8pm.

(Zumbatomic) Hunt, your local artist, St Lawrence Church Hall Classes Wednesdays at teaches a new project 3.30-5.30pm at Iver Heath Bridle Road, Pinner. every week, which can be Village Hall, Saint Fri 9.30am. St Lukes Hall a landscape, seascape, Love Lane, Pinner.

Margaret's Close. Call still life, pets, portraiture, Wed 7.45-8.45pm, Diane on 07926 854184. etc. In the first 2 sessions sat 9-10am.

Clubbercise class equipment/materials are Call Wendy Whitefoord on Come and Glow with provided. At St Mary’s 07803 602142 or email: glowsticks in the dark to Church Hall, St Mary’s Rd wendy.whitefoord@bt 90s anthems up to Langley, SL3 7EN. For internet.com. See www. present time music. £5 more info call 07411 jazzercise-uk.com or PAYG contact Liz 07795 125407 or 01753 542209 facebook.com/Jazzercise 512938 or Facebook page chavi2000@hotmail.com DenhamNewDenham ‘Clubbercise with Liz Iver’ Chinese brush ladies only for more details.

Painting Group kickboxing Club Futunity We meet on Saturday Wednesdays, 6.30Street Dance and Hip Hop mornings. The class is 8.00pm at Watts Hall, for children age 7-11 guided by an experienced Redford Way, Uxbridge, years. Fri's from 4-9pm tutor. Learn to compose UB8 1SZ. First Class call Cheryl on 01753 and develop your own FREE! Leanne Phillips on 651754 or email childcare Chinese painting style as 07518 848285 email: @ivercommunity.org well the finer points of leanne@kickboxingdonna’s keep Fit Chinese calligraphy. At longdon.co.uk or visit Iver Heath Village Hall.

Harefield Library, Park www.kickboxingCall Donna 01753 674945. london.co.uk Lane Village Centre, Tue 9.45-10.45am.

Harefield or contact 'ladies onlY' Weight Phyllis Nash on 01895 Fitness Club loss & Fitness Classes 476 644 or email: phyll St Catherine School, For ladies of any age, any nash@gmail.com Money Lane, West fitness level run by French sessions in iver Drayton, UB7 7NX. Fitness Professionals.

Thu 6-7pm Circuits, French Intermediate Great fun, socializing, Fitness and Boxercise.

Class. Small friendly fitness and personal group with French Native £5 a class. Shaun programming, nutrition/ Thompson, 07906 087749 goal achieving Teacher meets every www.tauruspt.co.uk Tues. Iver Village Hall techniques. Two sessions 7.30-9.30pm. Call 07940 a week (mornings), £5 insanity 281233 or e: c.marionnet Mon 8.15-9pm. St Peter's each. West Drayton @blueyonder.co.uk Venue. Dates and times Centre, Iver. Booking to be confirmed. Please essential. 07745 622011. inland Waterways register your interest at: association iver health & exercise profitness121@gmail.com Meet 2nd Tues of every sessions month at Hillingdon Canal for over 55's. Designed to or call for more info: 07702 479 435 Ella or Club, Waterloo Road, keep over 55's fit and to 07948 505 971 Calli.

Uxbridge, UB8 2QX at suit all abilities. Session 7.30pm. Email: middlesex. includes light lunch and Military Fitness Class social@waterways.org.uk activity. £5 includes lunch A good way to get fit and enjoy the outdoors, Fridays 10am-1pm Mandarin tuition suitable for beginners Evreham Sports Centre, In Iver Heath. All Monday 7-8pm, Iver Swallow Street, Iver, welcome. Experienced SL0 0HS. Heath Rec, Church Road, teacher. Call Yuan on Free Family Games event Second Saturday of every month - for parents, carers and guardians with children of all ages, at the Kings Church, Iver, 10ammidday - visit www.hart entertainment.co.uk for details or call 07747 063149 to let us know your coming. Open to all.

Iver Heath, SL0 0RD. £2 per session. 1st session FREE! Call 01895 837334. nordic Walking and Wellbeing All round exercise in the open air. 4 week courses various days and locations pre booking essential contact 07771 872592 / email: learning moves@hotmailco.uk

P90X Thursdays 8.15-9pm.

St Peter's Centre, Iver.

Cardio and toning class using weights. £5 Booking essential. 07745 622011.

Personal training Looking for some extra help to get fit & into shape? For more info and prices call Rachel on 07745 622011.

Pilates Iver Heath Village Hall on Thurs 7pm-8pm call Mrs S. Webb 01923 721335.

Pilates Class tues 12-1pm and thurs 9.30-10.30am St Peters Centre, Iver. All levels, booking essential. Call Rachel 07745 622011.

Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, SL0 0NH. Mon 20.00-21.00, Wed 19.30-20.30.

Booking only. Various Fitness Circuits, Boxercise, Gym Work. £5 a class. Shaun Thompson, 07906 087749 www.tauruspt.co.uk

salsa Classes Every Monday: The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive, South Ruislip, HA4 0HG. Beginners class starts 8pm. Improvers/ Intermediates: 8.459.30pm. Freestyle dancing/practice time til 11pm. Every Wednesday: The WatersEdge, Canal Cottages, Packetboat Lane, Cowley, UB8 2JS. Beginners class starts 7:30pm. Improvers/ Intermediates: 8.309.30pm. Freestyle dancing til 11pm. tap dance Mondays 7.30-8.30pm at Meadows Community Centre, West Drayton.

Adult Beginner/ Intermediate tap. No exams. Contact 01895 420409 or email: learning moves@hotmail.co.uk

taurus Circuits Pinewood Studio. With Personal Trainer Shaun.

Monday 8pm-9pm Booking only 07906 087749.

Pilates and tai Chi Fit courses Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm, Yiewsley and West Drayton Community Centre. Contact Penny 07771 872592/01895 420409; email: learning moves@hotmail.co.uk

toddler & Junior Fitness Fun Junior Trampolining Weds 4.30pm-5.30pm held at the Evreham Sports Centre Iver. Call 01753 672610.

Weight Watchers Chalfont St Peter Community Centre SL9 9QX. Wednesdays, 7pm.

Iver Village Hall, SL0 9NW. thursdays, 6.30pm.

PiYo® Classes Iver Heath Village Hall SL0 Sweat, stretch & strengthen all in one low- 0DA saturdays, 9am Call Nicky 07443 567244. E: impact, music-driven, nicky_iverww@hotmail. body sculpting workout.

Tues 7-7.45pm. St Peter's com or visit www.weight Centre, Iver. £5 per class watchers.co.uk booking essential. Call Yoga Rachel on 07745 622011. Iver Heath Village Hall.

Pinewood Fitness The Fitness Room,

Mon 6.30-7.45pm. Jon Bell 07790 682238.

Contact Angela on 0800 038 5001 or email: info@inandaroundpublishing.co.uk to advertise here ongoing for a one-off £5 fee. 

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Clubs, Classes and Groups KEEP-FIT, DANCE & DRAMA cont., ZUMBA in Langley Mon 7-8pm and Tues 7-8pm. St. Mary's Church Centre. Thurs 78pm St. Francis Church Hall.

ZUMBA® Fitness Classes Mon & Thurs 7-8pm.

St Peters Centre, Iver - all levels welcome! Call Rachel on 07745 622011.

Zumba Fitness Weds 8-9pm at Langley Grammar School Sport Centre Reddington Drive Langley, SL3 8LL and Thurs 7-8pm at Yiewsley / West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Rd, West Drayton UB7 9JL. Call Gabriel 07735 090325, e: gabrielzumba @instructor.net or www. gabriel84.zumba.com

MUSIC Iver Singers Singing for Fun Tuesday during term time from 19:00-20.30 at Iver Heath Village Hall, St Margaret’s Close, Bucks, SL0 0DA. New members welcome. FREE first session. No auditions.

Call 07733 466177 www.iversingers.com.

Learn to Play in a Rock Band At a professional recording studio taught by expert musicians.

Open to 7-18 year olds, we teach guitar, bass, drums and vocals in small groups and as a band.

Sessions will run after school at R'n'R Studios, Uxbridge starting October. Contact Conor for details on 07946 402797 or email wlsr.uxb@gmail.com Richings Players Amateur theatre group perform three shows per

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year at Iver Village Hall.

Contact Evelyn on 07950 039827 or email: richings players@mail.com. www. richingsplayers.co.uk.

The Windsor & District Big Bands Appreciation Society Meet on 2nd Wed of each month at 7.30pm, Datchet Hall, Horton Rd, Datchet. Meetings feature the music of the big bands of the 40s & 50s Swing era. Two recitals from records, tapes & CDs, along with a raffle and sometimes a live band. If you like to reminisce, do come along and join us! Contact Derek on 01753 654398.

Signature A Cappella singers Monday night at Iver Heath Village Hall, St Margaret’s Close, Iver Heath SLO 0DQ. 7.4510.30pm with a ten minute break.If you enjoy singing please come along or visit www. signaturesingers.com Stoke Poges Singers A friendly four-part choir singing a wide variety of music. New members always welcome - no auditions. Rehearsals on Thursday evening at St Andrews Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges from 8pm. Come along to a rehearsal or contact Naomi on 07831 217575 or Cheryl on 01753 655682. www.stokepoges-singers.org The Rock Project Greater London We teach 7-18 year olds how to play guitar, bass, drums and vocals in small groups and as a band.

Wed's at Nower Hill High School, Pinner and Thurs at Vyners School, Ickenham. Juniors (7-11) 4.15-6.15pm and Seniors (11-18) 6.30-8.30pm. £20 per two-hourly session.

Contact Pritpal on 07855 863058 or email: uxbridge @therockproject.com Yiewsley & West Drayton Band Rehearse every Wednesday and Friday

8-10pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Call Lynne on 07976 824152 or Lynne@ywdband.com

year olds per week. Call 01753 655104. Email: nursery@iverinf.bucks. sch.uk

Yiewsley & West Drayton Training Band Open to all ages wanting to learn to play a brass instrument or 'brush up' your skills. Rehearse every Wed during TT. 6.45-7.45pm at St. Matthew's School, Yiewsley. Contact Abi on 07985 302 856 or email: training@ywdband.com

Slough Sea Cadets Parade nights on Monday and Thursday 19.30-21.30 at Langley Pavillion, Langley Road, Slough, SL3 8BS. Male & Female Junior Cadets (age 10-12 yrs) and Cadets (age 1218 yrs). Fees £2 per week, courses from £5 for a weekend. Visit us on Facebook, pop-in or email: sloughseacadets@ yahoo.co.uk

PETS Iver Dog Training Club Meet Tuesday & Friday 6.30-9pm, St Andrews Church, Richings Park.

Call Diana 01753 732907.

Iver Heath Fields Dog Club 'Outdoor Training' every Sat at 10.15am, Wed at 11am. Call Mike on 01753 817852 or 07795 031335 or see website www.ihfdc.com

PRE-SCHOOL & KIDS GROUPS Iver Village Pre-School open Mon-Fri from 9am3pm, we take children between the ages of 2-5 yrs. Funding is available for 2, 3 & 4 year olds. For more details contact Sandra Davis on 01753 654859 or email: theoffice@ivervillagepre school.co.uk French for Children with La Jolie Ronde, 511yrs. In Iver, Saturdays.

Call Estelle 07831 779888 Rainbow Guides Iver Heath Scout Hut on Tuesday, 5.30-6.30pm.

Call Sian Mann on 07951 172396.

Iver Village Infant School Nursery (formally Richings Park Pre School) St Leonards Hall, St Leonards Walk, Richings Park, Iver, SL0 9DD. Monday to Friday 9.15am-12.15pm.

Extended days Monday to Thursday until 2.15pm.

15 hours per week funding available for 2-3

Sticky Fingers Mothers & Toddlers Iver Heath Village Hall, Wednesday 9.30am11.30am. Call Janet Beale 01753 652375.

The Launchpad An after school for children aged 5-11. We also offer holiday play schemes. Evreham Centre, Swallow St, Iver SL0 0HS. Call Cheryl on 01753 654546 or e: child care@ivercommunity.org Tiny Talk Baby Signing Classes Tuesday classes at St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, Harefield, UB9 6BX, 10am. Price £5 prepaid per family. Thursday classes at St Giles' Church Hall, 1 High Road, Ickenham UB10 8LE, 10am, 11.15am and 1pm, price £5 pre-paid per family. Friday classes at The Uxbridge Centre, The Greenway, Uxbridge UB8 2PJ, 10.30am. Price £5 pre-paid per family.

Please call Bev Meier to book 01895 824935 or 0781 8025993.

Tiny Toes Childcare Full day care nursery for children aged six weeks to five years open from 8am-6pm Mon-Fri. Evreham Centre, Swallow Street, Iver, SL0 0HS. Call Paula on 01753 655650 Email: tinytoes@iver community.org

SELF DEFENCE Close Quarter Combat In Richings Park. Speed,

strength and conditioning training. All types of pad work combinations.

Suitable for adults of all ages. 1-2-1 sessions.

Call Mark 07525 366126. email: mj.wilding@ hotmail.com Karate (Adults & Children) Iver Heath Village Hall on Tues & Thurs. Kids 7-8pm, Adults 8-9.30pm. Call Sensei R. Baker 07898 946330.

Karate Club of Denham / Uxbridge For ages 5 years and up.

Sunday 9.15-11am at New Denham Community Centre, Oxford Road. Wed 5-7pm at The Greenway, Uxbridge. Call Dominic on 07988 743725.

Kung Fu Club West Drayton Great Kung Fu work out for children & adults on: Tuesday 5.30-6.30, Friday 7.30-8.30, Sunday 5.30-6.30. West Drayton Community Centre, Harmondsworth Road, UB7 9JL. Contact Ella: 07702 479 435 or email: sportsclubuk@gmail.com Martial Arts Bujinkan Kuri Dojo Unit 21 Bridgeworks, UB8 2JG. Tel: 07878 471124.

Training: Sun 10.3012.30pm, Tue 8-10pm, Thu 8.30-10pm www. bujinkankuridojo.co.uk Silat Kuntao Indonesian Self-Defence Traditional self-defence art from Central Java, includes empty hand, traditional weapons, meditation and healing massage. Adult classes only. Mon and Wed 8pm10pm at Denham Village Memorial Hall, Denham, UB9 5BN. Call Philip Davies 07790 496 346 or kuntao.matjan.uk@gmail. com

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Clubs, Classes and Groups SELF HELP cont., Slimming World Tues 5.30pm & 7.30pm and Wed 9.30am at Evreham Sports Centre, Iver Heath. Call Kate: 07432 107089.

Weight Watchers Chalfont St Peter Community Centre Weds 7pm. Iver Village Hall Thurs 6.30pm. Iver Heath Village Hall. Sats 9am.

Contact Nicky 07443 567244. Email: nicky_iver ww@hotmail.com

SOCIAL GROUPS Coffee Shop At St Margarets Church, Church Rd, Iver Heath.

Wed 10.45-11.45am.

Enjoy a coffee and a chat in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

Colne Valley Park Conservation Volunteers Every second weekend of the month. Hands on help to protect the wildlife and landscape of the regional park. For more details contact Steve Ord. Email: steven. ord@groundwork.org.uk or call 07718 043080.

Heathway Ladies Group Heathway Ladies Group are seeking new members. If you enjoy speakers, outings, social lunches etc. then we are the group for you. Please come along to a meeting as a guest for a fee of £1.50 towards the cost of the speaker. You will be made most welcome as we are a friendly group and look forward to meeting new members.

We meet every second Tuesday of the month at Iver Heath Village Hall, 2pm. Contact Tricia Cooper on 01753 817749 or email tricia.cooper3@ yahoo.com Inspirations Spiritualist Group Spiritualist group for likeminded people. Weekly services with a guest Medium every Thursday at The Walter Pomeroy Hall, Royal Lane,

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there is nothing rigid about background. We normally have a speaker and cover a wide range of interests. Call Maureen Richardson 01753 819456.

The Rotary Club of Langley & Iver meets on Thursdays, 7pm at the Pinewood Hotel, Wexham Park Lane, George Green, SL3 6AP. We are a small friendly club that welcomes Iver Evening Women’s everyone. If you are Institute interested in improving Iver Village Hall, meets the lives of others and 2nd Monday of month, have fun doing it contact 7.30pm. Call Margaret 01753 653751 for details. Graham Jones 01753 540148 or 07802 784024 Iver Heath Ladies or visit http://langleyiver.

Meet on the 1st Monday rotary1090.org/ Email: of the month except Bank akahold@hotmail.com Holidays when we meet on the 2nd Monday. 2pm Women’s Social Group Social group for women in the Community Room in West London. Looking of the Iver Heath Village to expand your social Hall. New Members and group and make new Visitors Welcome. friends? We meet Contact Pat Roberts regularly for coffee, a 01753 647674 or email: chat and organised trips pat@roberts3011.orange and welcome women of home.co.uk all ages. Please call Iver Heath Community Seema on 07730 898635 Library or email seemaa@ The Library is open: Tues seemaa.co.uk for more.

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Thurs 9.30-1pm & 2-6pm. SPORT Sat 10am-1pm. Free Back School membership of all Bucks Small Osteopath lead libraries Free public pc & Wi-fi. Reading Group, craft rehab excercise sessions group, bounce and rhyme designed to help strengthen the back with for toddlers, childrens lots of self care advice. crafts, coffee mornings Held at Lotus Wellbeing enqs: 0845 2303232.

Clinic call 01753 677 604 Email: libivh@buckscc. for further details. gov.uk Iver & District Countryside Assoc., If you enjoy walks in the country and social evenings, why not join us? Call Paul Graham 01753 655183.

King's Friends A group of older men and women enjoying life.

Contact 01753 651178 for our latest programme.

Probus Club of Langley & Iver is always looking for new members, we meet for lunch at The Pinewood Hotel, Wexham Park Lane, George Green, SL3 6AP on the last Tuesday of the month (except Dec). We are friendly and attract retired persons of both sexes who usually are from a professional background although

Basketball Drop-in sessions for adults age 16 and over.

Saturdays 12-2pm. £3 per session. At the Evreham Sports Centre, Iver. Call 01753 672610.

Darts Richings Park Sports & Social Club, Wellesley Avenue. Men & Women Players. Tuesday and Thursday Nights. Call Gerry 07957 804204.

Iver Heath Tennis Club Church Road, Iver Heath, Bucks. SL0 0RW. New members always welcome, adults and

juniors, visit our website for details www.ihltc.co. uk. Call John Stephenson 01895 441033.

Iver Heath Bowls Club Interested in playing bowls? Ring Brian Carter 01753 817794 or Hon. Sec. Betty Hemsley 01753 651775.

Iver Short Mat Bowls We are open on Wednesdays 2-5pm and 5-10pm in Iver Village Hall, experience not necessary. Age 18yrs+.

Cal Bob 01753 654049 or Ron 01753 819644 or Mary 01753 654765.

Iver Veterans Golf Society For men and women over 60. We meet every Tuesday morning at Iver Golf Club. Handicap not necessary. Regular competitions held at Iver and other courses. You do not need to be a member of Iver Golf Club, just come along and play and make some new friends. Special rates for IVGS members. Call 01753 654246 Ladies Golf Meets 10am every Monday & Wednesday at Rickmansworth Golf Club, new members welcome.

Email ladies-captain@ rickmansworthgolf club.co.uk or call 07941 589445.

the Evreham Sports Centre on 01753 672 610.

Richings Park Bowls Club Bowls is a game for the young and not so young alike; all you need to start playing is a flat pair of shoes. Come along and give it a go. Club nights on Friday evening. For further information, please contact: Colin Cawley on 01753 650502.

All welcome to this small and friendly Club.

Running Club For Advanced, Intermediate and Beginner.

Runs organised in the local area. Free of charge, chance to train with other runners at your level. Call 01753 677 604 for details.

Pink Ladies Netball Club All levels and abilities welcome. Training takes place at Stockley Academy, West Drayton every Tuesday evening.

Senior training 16+yrs 7.30-9pm. Back to Netball 16+yrs 7.308.30pm. Under 16s contact Rhiannon 01895 448878. Email: plnetball@ hotmail.co.uk or www. pinkladiesnetball.co.uk Richings Park Short Mat Bowls Richings Park Sports & Social Club, Wellesley Avenue. Wed from 4pm.

Just turn up - equipment provided.

Learn to Sail!

We are an RYA approved training centre and are open to new members, www.kingsmeadsc.org.uk FREE taster sessions!

Richings Park Tennis Club Want play tennis? New members always welcome at our Brand New court facilities. Call Graeme or Wendy on 01753 651071 or www. richingsparkltc.org.uk

Nordic Walking Taster Session Iver 10am-11am, £5 at Evreham Sports Centre, Swallow Street, Iver, Bucks, SL0 0HS. Session is £5 with poles included.

If you would like to book onto the course or require more details call

Run for life Richings park running and fitness club. Richings park sports club. Mon and Thu 6-7pm. With Personal trainer Shaun - sessions includes running, circuits, boxing and various other exercises. Call 07906 087749.

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Rhubarb and Almond Tart A delicious tart with a layer of tangy roasted rhubarb topped with a sweet almond frangipane. Serve warm or cold with crème fraiche or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients: • Flour, for dusting • 300g ready-made shortcrust pastry • 250g rhubarb, trimmed and chopped • 175g caster sugar • 3 tbsp orange juice • 150g unsalted butter, melted • 125g ground almonds • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 2 medium eggs, beaten • Icing sugar, for dusting

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1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Fan 180C/Gas Mark 6. Lightly dust

a work surface with flour and roll out the pastry to about 3mm thickness. Use to line a 23cm loose-based fluted flan tin. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, place the rhubarb, 25g of the caster sugar

and the orange juice in a shallow roasting tin. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until just tender, turning once. Leave to cool.

3. Trim off the excess pastry from around the edge of the chilled pastry case and prick the base all over with a fork. Line the case with baking paper and baking beans and bake blind for 10 minutes. Remove the beans and lining and bake for a further 5 minutes until pale golden.

4. Strain the rhubarb from the roasting juices and spoon into the

pastry case. Beat together the melted butter, remaining caster sugar, ground almonds, vanilla extract and eggs in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Gently spread over the rhubarb.

5. Bake the tart for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden and just set. Serve warm or cold dusted with icing sugar. See tip for serving suggestion.

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