Ask The Experts
lifestyle
Q: What is a power flush and how do I know if my home needs one? A:
Power flushing is important to the health of a central heating system. It combines high-velocity water and carefully-selected chemicals to remove the inevitable build-up of dirt, scale and corrosion from inside your radiators. A successful flush will ensure the efficient operation of your heating system, which will heat quickly and cut costs on your utility bill. You’ll know you need a power flush if you notice one or more of the following symptoms - certain rooms feel colder than others, it takes your system a long time to warm up, any of your radiators are cold at the bottom, your radiators need frequent bleeding and your boiler is noisy.
Ashley Cooper, AA Cooper
Q: How is Brightwater different from other cemeteries? A:
Traditionally, when a loved one passes away, we are given the choice of either cremation or in ground burial as a final resting place. At Brightwater we offer a third alternative which is above ground burial. All of our burial chambers are located indoors and above ground which suits those who struggle with the idea of being underground, and perceive it as cold, dark and vulnerable. Equally, there are people who really don’t like the idea of being cremated, so at Brightwater our chambers offer a gentler alternative option. This also means that after the day of the funeral, families then have a comfortable, indoor place to visit their loved ones, where they will always be greeted by a friendly face and can rest assured that they will never be alone.
Ian Fletcher, Brightwater Memorial Park
Q: What are considered the best seats in the theatre? A:
We are very lucky at the Churchill Theatre in that all of our seats provide a great view of the stage so could be considered the ‘best seats’. We do have a small number of restricted view seats towards the back of the Stalls and on the first row of the Circle, which we label as such, but we regularly receive compliments and feedback from audience members who come to the theatre about how great are seating is, both in terms of comfort and view of the stage.
Megan Kinsey, Bromley Churchill Theatre
Q: I’ve got a bad back – does this mean I need a hard bed to support my weak muscles? A:
Given that we spend a third of our lives sleeping, it’s important that you get the right bed for your needs. It’s up there with one of the most important purchases you’ll make when it comes to your health. As long as the bed you choose offers the correct support for your spine and sleeping position and ensures correct spinal alignment, that’s the main thing – it need not be hard at all. There’s not one type of mattress that deals with all types of back pain, but you might want to consider an orthopaedic mattress, which is specifically designed to support joints and your spine. That's why we would always say, try before you buy.
David Cheeseman, The Bed Post
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