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Welcome… Where did that month go?! Welcome to your 2nd Edition of our Community magazine LocalReach. The response to the first Edition has been amazing and I’ve been so pleased to get such great feedback from so many of you, it really is very much appreciated. Your input goes a long way to making the magazine all about our Community. I really hope you find this edition of LocalReach Weston, equally as interesting as the first and with restrictions hopefully starting to lift, you will enjoy some of the events that we have now going on in our community, I know I will be! Thanks again and remember, if you have any local events coming up or any news that we can publish, please send them onto me at sarah@localreach.co.uk before 1st August.
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Look to the future in faith believing the best is yet to come Invariably, it’s only when we’re the other side of our challenging circumstances that we can truly see the positive aspects and purpose of our journey. We are told many times in the Bible that God is good and to believe this we have to have faith in Him when we’re faced with what we would call bad experiences. I’m sure like me, despite the COVID pandemic being one of the worst experiences of my life you can reflect on some of the positive things that have come out of it and a renewed appreciation of life, health and family. At Destiny Church we have just finished a message series called Jireh where we’ve been looking at two characteristics of Jireh - the God of more than enough and the God Who sees to it! As we continue to go through one of the most challenging seasons of our lifetime it’s so good to know that Jireh is still all-knowing, all-present and all-powerful. We might not understand some of His ways and therefore we will have many ‘whys’ but it doesn’t change the fact that He remains faithful to His promises. One of those promises in Romans 8:28 is that He is working all things together for good. It might not look good or feel good but it’s working for good.
We’ve been reminded of priorities in life and that life is so precious and how we need to make the most of every opportunity to live each day as if it was our last. We’ve been more mindful of others and have shown care to those around us. We’re more appreciative of the freedoms we had before lockdown and I for one, will never take them for granted again! So all in all good has come out of something that has been so bad and my hope is that we won’t fully go back to how we were. I pray that we will look to the future in faith believing the best is yet to come! Kindly provided by Mike Radcliffe, Lead Pastor, Destiny Church. www.destinyuk.com
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Believe it or not each individual peal and the brown centre comprise 1,000 – 2,000 individual flowers, held together on a single stalk. Every “petal” is actually an individual flower, comprising of a single floret with male and female parts! There are more microorganisms in one teaspoon of soil than there are people on earth Seriously…microbes are important for keeping the soil full of nutrients. There are at least 7.5 billion people on earth so that teaspoon of soil is aliiiiiiive. Plants really do respond to sound
In August many of us just go into the garden to relax, drink and glass of wine and watch the kids in the paddling pool. We might cut the grass, but for most of us August is about last days and chilled summer evenings. So, this month I’m taking a pause from work to pass on a few interesting garden facts you can pass on over a gin and tonic.
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The Myth Busters published a video comparing a silent greenhouse to one where they piped in a voice soundtrack and found that plants in the latter grew more. So, speak sweetly to your plants…or maybe sing to them. A little bicarbonate of soda can help you grow sweeter tomatoes I have tested this theory after reading it in a magazine and it works! A regular light sprinkling of bicarb your plant’s soil helps reduce acidity and produces a sweeter crop. The Rose Family is the largest contributor of ornamental plants Trees in the rose family that bear fruit: apples, pears, plums, cherries, apricots, and peaches. Also, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries are all members of the Rosacea Family. There is an orchid that smells of chocolate
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Used coffee grounds, crushed eggshells, and chopped-up banana peels, can be applied direct to the soil and offer plants nutrients as they decompose. You can bury them a few inches under the earth in already planted beds, so they don’t spoil the look of your plot. Happy gardening,
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ColourFence Fencing - Keeping Hedgehogs safe in your garden ColourFence are often asked about creating hedgehog highways in our fences and we do so gladly! There’s no better time to do our bit to make sure our gardens are hedgehog-friendly and, for that matter, are safe havens for all wildlife. During the long days of summer, hedgehogs will often venture out before it’s fully dark and activity an hour or so before and after sunrise/set in the summer is not unusual. Hedgehog Highways Hedgehogs are known as the gardeners’ friend but their numbers are in decline so it’s important that we do everything we can to help them. Providing shelter, wildlife rich gardens and food are great ways to help them thrive but helping them access your garden is hugely important too. Hedgehogs travel around one mile every night in search of food and a mate so ensure hedgehogs can pass freely through your garden by creating Hedgehog Highways – a small opening between your garden boundaries (a space of just 13 x 13cm is enough for any hog to get in and out of your garden!). Feeding hedgehogs Leave out foods like tinned dog or cat food (not fish-based) and crushed dog or cat biscuits. Specialist hedgehog food is also recommended and can be bought from wildlife food suppliers. Leave out water - Never feed hedgehogs milk as it can cause diarrhoea; instead simply add a shallow bowl of water in the shade (preferably near the hedgehog hole). Leaving clean water in small dishes around the garden is good for lots of wildlife if they pass through, especially in very cold months where most water is frozen at night. Check for hedgehogs before using lawn mowers or strimmers. Check compost heaps before raking them over. Build bonfires close to the time of lighting, and check before you set them ablaze. Avoid the use of pesticides, as they can be poisonous to hedgehogs. Doing some of these tasks won’t just enable these cute mammals to make full use of your garden, but it could save their lives. Hedgehogs play a vital part in our ecosystem, they are deeply rooted in our culture and they will help protect your flowers as they eat snails, slugs and other pests.
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Bog Snorkelling! Weird as it sounds…it’s a real sport! I heard about bog snorkelling a couple of years ago while visiting friends in Wales. They had just returned from the Bog Snorkelling Championships held in August in Waen Rhydd Peat bog. It sounded so unlikely I thought they were winding me up, but when I returned home a little research revealed this to be a real, and by the look of it extremely enjoyable event. Bog Snorkelling originated in 1976. The story goes that it was invented over a drink in a Welsh pub called the Neuadd Arms in Llanwrtyd Wells. The first event was held at the Waen Rhydd Peat bog
in the same area. It was a hit and Bog Snorkelling has grown in popularity slowly from that point. The first World Championship was held there in 1985. The championship is split into various categories including men’s, ladies, juniors and children. Like the London Marathon there’s also a fancy dress category. People from all over the world compete. The rules are pretty simple. Competitors must wear goggles and a snorkel. Other than that, the choice of attire is left to the competitor. Warm towels and clothing is advised for after the event. 2021’s event is unlikely to go ahead due to COVID and travel restrictions, but everyone is gearing up for 2022 so put a date in your diary for next year, and dig out your flippers and snorkel.
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Oh! I do love to be beside the seaside! I do love to be beside the sea! (British music hall song written in 1907 by John Glover-Kind)
this was banned. Thereafter the design of men’s swimwear was equally constrained by the need for modesty and it was illegal in most places for men to have a bare torso. The typical costume resembled an undergarment with sleeves down to the elbow and the legs down to below the knee and was usually made of wool. Some beaches also required men to have an additional piece of fabric covering their genital area. Although the length of the legs and arms became shorter over time, it was not until 1936 that men were allowed to swim bare-chested at the Olympics and 1948 before briefs were allowed. The development of both men and women’s bathing suits owes much to the use of new materials for which we must be very grateful. No more wet wool!! Enjoy the summer.
Butterick bathing-suit pattern, 1914. The recommended fabric was silk. Butterick Boy’s Bathing Suit, 11 years old, 1902
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Those of you of a certain age may well remember knitted swimming costumes that sagged once they got wet. Whoever thought wool was a good material for swimwear was wrong! Having said that, everyone today would recognise what they were. If you look back at what women were wearing in previous centuries, however, you would probably not believe that their dresses were, indeed, what they wore to go into the sea. In the 1800’s sea-bathing became increasingly popular for women but modesty was all-important and bathing dresses were designed to cover most of the body. At this time a typical costume would have been a voluminous wool dress worn over bloomers which were named after, but not invented by, Amelia Bloomer. By the end of the century the dresses were shorter and would have been worn over knee-length bloomers with long black stockings and accessorised with bathing slippers and fancy caps.
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Little changed until the 20th century when a little more of the figure was allowed to be exposed but, as the illustration (left) shows it still looked very much like a dress rather than a bathing costume and it was not until women started taking up swimming as a sport that their swimwear started to become the style we would recognise today.
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Sunday 1st August: 10:00am – 4:00pm = Artisan Market Thursday 5th August: 6:30pm = The curse on the tip of my tongue - Dungeons & Dragons one-shot Thursday 12th August: 6:30pm = Dungeons & Dragons taster session Wednesday 18th August: 7:00pm = Charity Quiz Night Thursday 19th August: 6:30pm = Dungeons & Dragons Beginners’ two-session campaign (Part 1) Thursday 26th August: 6:30pm = Dungeons & Dragons Beginners’ two-session campaign (Part 2)
Tuesday 27th July and 31st August: The Cruise which took place on the seafront on the 29th June, despite being overcast and the night England played Germany in the World Cup, was well attended. Over 50 cars turned up, including Classics, American, Hot Rod and Customs. Many from Bristol and the surrounding areas. A good night was had by all! Come along to our next one on the 27th July and then the 31st August.
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Friday 6th August – Sunday 8th August: The Steepholmers Shanty Band are organising the inaugural Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival in Weston from 6th – 8th August. This will be a great community event and all free of charge (Grand Pier admission applies). We will be in fifteen venues across Town over the three days, with over 50 artistes and groups appearing. Bucket collections will be taken at all performances.
1st Thursday of the month: 3:00pm – 10:00pm Chess Clock Jenga Every Friday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm = Free Pizza Friday 2nd Thursday of the month: 10:00am – 1:00pm Bridge Club Last Sunday of the month: 10:00am – 10:00pm Screwball Scramble Sundaes Last Thursday of the month: 7:30pm – 10:00pm = Board Game Designer Meet up
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Saturday 14th August: The Paul Salvage Music and Entertainment Show, sees the popular singer back in the club singing hits from all ages whilst adding comedy in between songs. Come along from 7pm to the 49 Social Club, Baker Street, Weston-SuperMare. Members and non-
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Marathon Around The Pier Thursday 19th August: Local man Paul Hobbs, aged 72, will walk a marathon around Weston’s Grand Pier two years to the day of having lifesaving heart treatment in aid of The British Heart Foundation. The 26 mile walk will match 26 years of charity fundraising by Paul. Many will be joining Paul during the day including Weston Hospital Cardiology team, the Town Mayor, MP and players from Bristol City, Bristol Rovers, Bears and Weston Football Club. Donations can be made on www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/paul-hobbs26 it will be a great sense of occasion and awareness and for a great cause.
Live Music Sunday 29th August: International vocalist, Karla, is back with her wide variety of hit songs from all the years. Come along from 4pm to the 49 Social Club, Baker Street, Weston-Super-Mare. Non members and members are welcome to attend from 4pm with many drink promotions available.
U3A Friday 24th September: The “Third Age” is a time to learn for the pure pleasure of learning. It’s the time after the first age of childhood and the second age of full-time paid employment and parental responsibility.
COMMUNITY The University of the Third Age, or colloquially the u3a, in the UK are organisations led by the members themselves. Learning is self-directed whereby interest groups are places where people come together to share ideas and to meet socially. Weston u3a is holding its annual open day on Friday 24th September in St. Paul’s church. So, if you want to know more, please come along, or visit our website at www.u3aweston.org.uk
Charity Open Weekend Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September: Local charity New Beginnings 4U CIO are holding an open weekend to raise funds for the work of the charity. This charity supports and mentors prisoners and ex-offenders in their rehabilitation, after all we all deserve a second chance. Come along and treat yourself and your loved ones to delicious homemade cakes, bakes and preserves. Find those beautiful plants for your garden or that one of a kind gift from the many handmade crafts on offer. All proceeds go to the work of the charity. Find out more at www.newbeginnings4u.org Facebook: New Beginnings 4U
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Waves of Harmony chorus Tuesdays: Waves of Harmony are a four-part, acappella female chorus based in Weston. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, soon to be in person we hope! We always enjoy having new members, and even on Zoom during the last year have welcomed three new girls. If you love singing and would like to join us please contact Sue on 01934 642806, or Stephen on 07889 015681, or find us on Facebook or online www. wavesofharmony.co.uk
Weston Organ and Keyboard Club Thursdays: The Club meets on the first Thursday of every month in the Somerset Suite of Weston Football Club, WSM, BS24 9AA at 7.30 -10.00pm. Top Artists entertain us using today’s state of the art instruments. They play music from shows, musicals, films the big band era, 1960’s and more. Entry fee is £7.00 at the door with free parking. During a thirty-minute interval, there is a licensed bar, food and tea & coffee available. For more information, please visit the websites www.westonorganclub.20m.com www.organfax. co.uk/clubs/weston or call Jo (Chairman) on 01934 812759 Next Concert: August 5th Chris Jones. Web address: www.organfax.co.uk/players/chrisjones/
Camera Club ‘A1 Camera Club (Weston) are celebrating their 40th year in official existence with their second online exhibition of 2021 on their website during August. The club is also managing to meet twice a week by meeting on Zoom and going out taking pictures. Also, the members are interacting on Facebook and WhatsApp. For more details visit the website www.a1cameraclubweston.org and also follow the Facebook link.
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Volunteer now for Samaritans The Weston super Mare and North Somerset branch of Samaritans is looking for people to join its team of volunteers. The branch, based at 137 High Street near Weston’s Grove Park, is busy recruiting people who want to help carry out the charity’s valuable work, providing round the clock confidential emotional support for people in distress or despair. Volunteers are given detailed training on how to support callers to the 24-hour helpline with mentoring from experienced branch members. The team answers phone calls and emails from anyone finding it difficult to cope, and, when possible, offers face to face meetings. Currently all the training is being carried out on-line and anyone interested in joining Samaritans can find out lots of information by visiting the national website www.samaritans.org/ or emailing the branch on westonsupermare.recruitment@ samaritans.org. Branch Director Andy said: “Without our valued volunteers then the charity would not exist. If you express an interest, then we will be in touch with you. Samaritans training is second to none and all our volunteers receive ongoing support. It is a very rewarding job and there is no doubt that our phone lines are busier than ever with people who just need time and space to talk.”
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Browns - serving the local community for thirty six years How do you feel as we come out of lockdown and begin to embrace the world outside our front doors again? For us at Browns life has been very busy through lockdown as people have been at home and using their kitchen appliances more than ever. This has meant a busy time on repairs and replacements for us. Others have spent their holiday money on refurbishing their kitchens and we have been delighted to be able to supply and fit whole kitchens of appliances. In both areas we have been operating a strict Covid safe policy ensuring that our customers stay safe whilst we are in their homes. It has been such a pleasure to be able to use our expertise to advise customers on the best choices for their lifestyles and are always happy to spend time talking things through. Tight spots are no match for us, and we can perform amazing transformations when old integrated appliances fail, especially where sizes have changed over the years. Browns is a family business which has been serving the local community for thirty six years. Run by Phil Brown with his wife April and son David, we have been joined over lockdown by Dave Williams who is now a permanent member of staff. Phil grew up in Cheddar and worked for Currys as a salesman before he trained with his Uncle who ran a domestic appliance business in Street. In 1985 Phil moved to Weston where he set up his own repair business. Since then the business has gone through many transformations. Starting from his garage in Blackthorn Gardens to the shop in Milton Road opposite Ashcombe Park. We now operate a mobile business, you may see our red vans around the town and further afield. Watch out for us on Facebook and find out more on our website: www.brownsdomestics.co.uk Our overall aim, in a world where everything is becoming more and more complicated, is to keep our service simple. You won’t find any hidden extras and we will always go the extra mile to make sure you get a really great service.
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Sunglasses protect your eyes from the elements Sunbathing, skiing, or biking on a dirt track, sunglasses can protect your eyes from sand, wind, and dust, all of which can irritate or scratch the delicate cornea. Sunglasses help prevent certain eye diseases related to the sun Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays can lead to early onset cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium. Cataracts involves a clouding of the eye’s lens that requires an operation to correct; macular degeneration results from deterioration of the macula of the retina which permanently destroys central vision; and pterygium involves tissue growth on the eyeball. Wearing sunglasses that have good UV protection helps keep your eyes healthier, longer. See more clearly! Polarised sunspecs help you see better in bright light. They cut glare and improve your perception of colours and contrast. Even on somewhat cloudy days, wearing sunglasses while driving can improve your vision and cut down on glare. If you’re a fisherman, you’ll also be able to see past the surface of water more easily without all that bright, reflective glare.
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Winscombe & District Bridge Club Did you know that Bridge is often considered the best card game devised by mankind? A simple trick taking game which has been played for centuries by millions around the world… • The basics are easy to learn but endlessly challenging – every hand is different. • It is a partnership game played by all ages and levels of physical fitness- everyone welcome • It can be played socially or competitively - whether at home, in a club or ‘on line’ across the world • Recommended by doctors - develops logic, reasoning, quick thinking concentration and much more • Totally absorbing – as you concentrate on the game you will definitely leave all your troubles at home Winscombe Bridge Club is affiliated to the English Bridge Union We welcome players of all abilities learners, improvers and club players Winscombe Community Centre Club session: Thursday 2pm - 5pm from September 2nd 2021 Social session with supported play: Tuesday 1.30pm - 4pm from September 7th 2021 Visit bridegwebs.com/winscombe or contact Janet O’Brien 01934 253889
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Avoid headaches and migraines. For many people who regularly get migraines or bad headaches, bright sunlight can be a major trigger. Wearing sunglasses (particularly those with polarised lenses) allows you to get out and about without triggering an attack. You’ll look cool It’s almost impossible not to look cool in good sunspecs. They hide dark circles on a no makeup day and a touch of mystery. You can ring the changes with different styles, from rock chick edginess to Parisian chic.
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A Feat of Endurance Swimming the English Channel is still an amazing achievement mumbles, and loss of gross motor co-ordination the stumbles. At this point the shiver response stops and the heart might become arrhythmic, leading to sudden death. Afterdrop - While the environment is cold, the body protects vital organs by constricting blood vessels in the skin and extremities. When the swimmer exits the water, blood rapidly returns to the extremities, causing bright pink skin, and a correspondingly dangerous drop in core temperature. For an official channel attempt, no aids to heat retention, such as a wetsuit or neoprene cap are allowed, so these are real issues that any potential channel swimmer has to overcome. Weight issues - Many budding channel swimmers gain extra body fat deliberately prior to their attempt. This comes with certain risks: hernia, acid reflux, and gout have all been recorded, and these tend to be reversible. But there is also a condition called swimming-induced pulmonary oedema, where the lungs fill with fluid, making it difficult to breath.
On August 24th, 1875, Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim the English Channel without the use of artificial aids. Since that time, the channel swim has become the pinnacle achievement for an open-water swimmer. But the journey to success is complex, and most people who attempt it fail. There are many factors that combine to make the Channel swim so difficult, but the cold has to be number one. Ironically, super-fit swimmers with lots of muscle and little body fat get cold more quickly, so are more likely to suffer from hypothermia. Unpredictable Channel tides and extreme weather conditions mean that swimmers need to book pilots almost two years in advance. Pilots are people with years of experience of tides and weather, who are skilled in escorting swimmers and evaluating when to pull them out of the water. The health risks of swimming the channel are high: Hypothermia - Known as the ‘umbles’: Cold - the grumbles; loss of fine motor co-ordination - the fumbles; the slowing of thinking and speech - the 16 | www.localreach.co.uk
Seasickness - This can afflict swimmers as badly as it does boat passengers. In addition, repeatedly swallowing salt water which often contains excrement, is guaranteed to induce vomiting. Jellyfish - The zone between the two shipping lanes in the channel is full of jellyfish, some of which have a particularly nasty sting! Ships - To swim from England to France you have to swim across the shipping lanes. In normal, nonCOVID times there are over 600 commercial ship movements and 80 to 100 ferry crossings between Dover and Calais every DAY - and it’s the job of the pilot boat to keep the swimmer out of the path of these vessels. In addition, swimmers are alone in their heads for long periods so face huge a huge mental challenge during a feat that can last an average of 13-15 hours but may be far longer. Yet in spite of all the hazards and hurdles in recent times around 100 people per year set out to attempt the swim. If you’d like to be one of them visit cspf.co.uk By Louise Addison
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A look at Microsoft’s Windows 11 reveal event – new designs, performance, and innovations Microsoft Windows powers devices for over 1.3 billion users around the world and has continued to evolve as new generations of Windows release. That time is once again approaching in the form of Windows 11, which will serve to supersede Windows 10. Let’s take a look at some of the new changes promised for Windows 11. In terms of performance, Windows 11 will deliver faster web browsing regardless your choice of browser. Power usage will be more efficient, which means longer battery life for laptops and tablets. Windows updates will also be 40% smaller and install faster, which no-doubt we can all look forward to. Windows 11 has a brand-new start menu, situated on a new centre-focused taskbar, which delivers a more optimised experience with improved search features. Windows Store has been rebuilt from the ground up, with the promise of more apps going forward. Multi-taskers will also benefit from Windows 11’s new “Desktops” and “Snap Groups” features which boost app organisation. A promising new feature is Widgets, a sleek new panel containing a feed which, over time, learns to deliver news which interests the user, whether this includes politics, sports, technology, entertainment, or so on. For the gamers out there, Windows 11 aims to provide better visuals and faster load times thanks to new technologies. Weaker devices will also be able to stream the latest gamers thanks to XBOX Cloud Gaming. Windows 11 is confirmed to release later this year and will come as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users. It will be important to perform the upgrade in a proper and safe way, as to avoid data loss. As a company we plan to be one step ahead with Windows 11 support, so once released, please see our advert on this page if you would like us to assist and guide you through the upgrade process.
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How to look after your precious rug There are many types of rugs, from modern classic contemporary to oriental and antique. These maybe made from wool, cotton, man made fibres or silk. Rugs are wonderful at brightening an otherwise plain room and bringing warmth and colour. Like all carpets they lose their lustre over time with daily use. Fortunately, with the right care they can redeem their vibrancy even after many years of use. Here are just some simple tips to help you care for your rug: 1. The most important thing you can do is vacuum it weekly. Rugs fill with dust and grit so turn it over and vacuum the back of your rug, this will vibrate all the grit to the surface. Then follow this by vacuuming the face surface. If it is small enough try beating or shaking it as it all helps. 2. Check the label. There is often a label underneath your rug which will tell you what it is made from and may offer cleaning advice. Cotton, Wool and Silk rugs will need very careful cleaning and you may prefer to use a professional specialist rug cleaner. 3. Spots and stains. Accidental spillages are best dealt with whilst they are still wet so blot them with a white terry cloth. Always apply a tamping motion and never rub as it may damage the pile and spread the spillage. Next dampen a cloth with cold water and blot again, but first test in a corner to make sure the colours don’t run. Rugs are often coloured with natural dyes which are not colour-fast. 4. Move your furniture. Heavy furniture can flatten and damage the pile over time. To prevent this, move your furniture a little every few months to even the wear. 5. Keep out of direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can fade the bright colours of your rug, keep away from windows and if that is not possible then rotate the rug so it has an even fade. Whilst the 5 tips will help keep your rug looking good, eventually it will benefit from a specialist clean. Copper Beech Cleaning are Professional Rug Cleaners and the process is always the same - a free rug survey is provided to offer honest, friendly advice on the likely result and the cost of the clean. Your rugs are picked up from your home, carefully cleaned by hand, dried, returned and placed back in situ. For free honest advice call Copper Beech Cleaning 01934 235855, www.copperbeechcleaning.com
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by Penny Vincenzi Sometimes we’re daunted by the thickness of a book and wonder whether we should invest our time in something so enormous? Well 880 pages is certainly a big commitment. Anyone who has seen Vincenzi’s books on the shelves in a bookshop or library may well have felt a little intimidated. But Vincenzi really is worth the time and energy, though you may need a cheat sheet to keep track of all the characters! An alibi. A simple alibi. That’s all Brad Channing asks of his wife, Francesca. She simply has to say that he spent the day in the country with her, and so could not have been in London. All a mother wants for her family is for them to be happy and safe. If Brad is convicted, it would be the end for all of them. His business would fall apart and the comfortable life they’ve built for their family would be destroyed. Like her other novels The Dilemma is ultimately a family saga. It may be set against a backdrop of wealth and business success on a scale that most of us can only dream of, but it shows that no matter your position or status in life we will all fight for the same things when it comes to those we love.
Wild Swans
retold by Xanthe Gresham Knight (illustrated by Charlotte Gastaut) Eliza is the youngest of twelve children, looked after and protected by her eleven older brothers. Their father, the king is determined that the children will remain safe from the plague that is ravaging the kingdom and killed his wife. So, they are kept inside the palace walls. One day their stepmother persuades their father that they need to go out and explore the Eleven Kingdoms that they will eventually reign over, and she casts a spell on them that turns them into swans. They may only return to human form only when the sun sets. Can Eliza break the spell and bring her brothers back? This charming story is based on Hans Christian Anderson’s tale of the same name and has been retold many times in books, films, and TV. This version transports the tale to Japan, and the beautiful illustrations are worth the price on their own. It’s perfect for youngsters who are gaining confidence in independent reading.
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Tonkatsu Pork A taste of Japan
Preparation time: 15-20 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten 4 tbsp flour 75g panko breadcrumbs 4 thick pork loin steaks Oil for frying (sunflower or ground nut) ½ Chinese cabbage, finely shredded Salt Freshly ground black pepper For the Tonkatsu sauce: 125g tomato ketchup 75ml sake or rice wine (dry sherry makes a good substitute). 2tbsp Worcester sauce 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 1 clove of garlic, finely grated 1tsp finely grated fresh root ginger 1 tsp Japanese mustard (Dijon makes a good substitute) 1tbsp mirin 1tbsp sugar Method: The Sauce Place all the sauce ingredients into a small saucepan and stir well. Heat until simmering and 20 | www.localreach.co.uk
allow to simmer for about 5 minutes or until the garlic and ginger are soft and the sauce has a good pouring consistency. When its ready strain it through a fine sieve and allow to cool to room temperature. The Pork You’ll need four plates. Pour the flour (seasoned with salt and pepper) on to the first; pour the beaten eggs on to the second and the breadcrumbs on to the third. NOTE - Panko breadcrumbs are crisper than normal breadcrumbs. The recipe will work with normal breadcrumbs, but you might prefer to use finely crushed cornflakes or crackers. Coat each pork loin generously in the seasoned flour, then dip it into the beaten egg so its covered, then finally coat each loin steak in breadcrumbs. Transfer them all to the fourth plate. Pour enough oil into a frying pan to shallow fry the pork steaks and allow the pan to heat up over a moderate heat. When hot enough add the steaks and fry until golden on each side (4-5 minutes per side). Don’t overcrowd the pan as this will cause the steaks to steam and the breadcrumbs will become soggy. Place the cooked steaks on a plate and cut into thick slices. Drizzle the Tonkatsu sauce over the steaks and serve with some shredded cabbage and Japanese pickles.
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A Hobby a Day… Keeps the doldrums away
During a busy working week do you manage to carve out any time just for you? Or maybe you’re recently retired after a busy working life and finding it difficult to fill those empty hours. It’s time to invoke the power of the hobby. My dictionary defines ‘hobby’ as ‘an activity or interest pursued for leisure or relaxation and not as a main occupation.’ There have been many scientific studies over the years which show that people who participate regularly in hobbies live longer, healthier lives. This beneficial effect seems to be independent of other factors such as general health or how wealthy you are. In psychology-speak, hobbies are, a modern expression of suppressed primordial instincts! What this means is that we are essentially pack animals and that we like to belong to a group or a tribe, even those of us who consider ourselves loners. Think about it for a second. Many hobbies do involve belonging to a specific social group or club, with rules and structure: golf, football, train spotters etc. Even anti-social people often spend hours gaming on their pc with other gamers or blogging to other like-minded folk. However, there’s more to a hobby than belonging. Hobbies allow us to tap into two qualities which are fundamentally human. The first is our capacity for imagination. Whether we’re creating something 22 | www.localreach.co.uk
beautiful, like a quilt, or painting, or designing a new layout for our train set, or planning a route for a hill-walking weekend, it’s our imagination which is key to the final outcome. The second quality is our need to drive forward or push boundaries. Whatever our hobby, we’re always striving for improvement: can we obtain that particularly rare stamp; can we climb a higher mountain; can we take a better photograph? While we’re using our imaginations or pushing ourselves that bit further, our hobby acts as a release valve for the stresses of modern life. It’s difficult to worry about your boss or the household bills while you knit, play guitar or swim. So where do you start when choosing a hobby? There is an old saying that everyone ought to have three hobbies: an intellectual one; a physical one and a spiritual one. Modern life doesn’t leave much time for three hobbies but it’s still a good starting point and some hobbies can combine two or even all three of those desirable attributes. Bird watching, for instance combines intellectual and physical, as you’ll learn about birds and get out and about to find them. Yoga combines physical and spiritual attributes. Get creative: make a list of things which interest you and design your hobby to fit your lifestyle. You never know what you might achieve. By Louise Addison
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Three Top Summer Kitchen Tips from Graeme Robertson, OvenGleamers 1. Tear basil rather than cutting it? Chefs often say that you must tear basil, rather than cut it with a knife, to get the best flavour. Nope. The flavours in basil are primarily contained within the cells of the leaf. If you tear it, it tends to come apart between the cells but if you cut the leaf, you will break open the cells releasing the flavour. This makes the most difference when you are using the basil raw eg in a tomato salad. Best to wash the basil, pat dry with paper towels, and remove the leaves from the stem. Stack several leaves together and roll into a cylinder, then cut crossways into thin strips. 2. Should I use foil on the base of my Oven? Many people line their grill pan or the bottom of the oven with aluminium foil to keep their cookers cleaner. This becomes heavily coated in grease and smells revolting! But it actually damages the enamel in the grill pan and on the base of the oven. The foil creates a super heating effect by reflecting the heat back onto the base of the oven or grill pan which then causes enamel damage. I recommend using an oven liner made from PTFE with a non-stick coating. This will catch any food drips keeping the bottom of the oven/grill pan clean. Remember to take the oven liner out regularly and wash it in warm soapy water. 3 “Hot pan - cold oil - prevents sticking” Is this mantra really the best way to prevent food from sticking to the pan when sautéing or stir frying. The idea is that you heat up the pan first then add the cold oil and almost immediately add the food and that will stop it sticking. What you really want is “hot pan, hot oil”. When you add cold oil, it heats up almost instantly when added to the hot pan – giving you “hot pan, hot oil”. You get the same results if you heat the oil along with the pan so take your pick – they both work! Graeme Robertson is your local OvenGleamer and can be contacted on 01934 440032 or go to www.ovengleamers.com for more details.
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Sleek, Strong & Secure: Garolla Garage Doors For high-quality, handmade electric Garage Doors look no further than Garolla! Revolutionising the Garage Door industry, Garolla are the UK’s largest Roller Garage Door installers across the country with hundreds of garage doors being installed every single month. A company with nationwide power combined with local know-how, your local Garolla installer is right around the corner. Manufactured from strong aluminium, every electric Garage Door is made from the highest quality materials to ensure a strong, long lasting foundation. From there, skilled craftsmen create bespoke electric Garage Doors to your home’s exact measurements. Once complete, these Garage Doors are rigorously tested and must pass a series of quality control tests before making their way to be fitted by your local installer. From measuring to installation and beyond, you will only ever work with your own local installer. They will be on hand to answer all of your questions and help guide you through the process of updating your garage door. Not only does a Garolla Garage Door improve your home’s aesthetic, it will also help to keep it safe and secure. Utilising a patented auto-locking system and twin-walled slats, Garolla Garage Doors keep the contents of your garage out of the hands of criminals and acts as a powerful deterrent for potential burglars. Gone are the days of heavy, outdated swinging doors. With Garolla, you can access your garage without taking a single step out of your car. Using one of two remotes provided you can quickly and easily open your Garage Door and park. And thanks to Garolla’s ingenious octagonal barrel system you can now park even closer to the door, allowing you to utilise every inch of your floorspace. Low-maintenance, these garage doors just need the occasional wipe down to continue looking as good as the day you bought them. Available in a stunning selection of 18-colours, you can now match your home’s exteriors with your own personal style. Whether you’re looking for Classic White or an adventurous Moss Green, Garolla has the perfect design to suit you. For an instant quote including measuring, fitting and VAT you can call Garolla’s friendly customer care team on 0800 468 1982 or visit their website at www.garolla.co.uk for more details.
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WIN a signed copy of ‘The Adventures of Eco Eddy: Eddy talks to the bee’ Marie Glover Glover, from Locking, had an idea for a children’s story buzzing around in her head for years. During some quiet time during Lock Down last year she finally made the dream a reality. ‘The Adventures of Eco Eddy: Eddy talks to the bee’ was written, illustrated and self-published on Amazon. It is a story with a message. It is an environmental story to educate children on the plight of the bees as they navigate Climate Change. Eddy is a 10 year old boy who gets transported into deepest space to meet some friendly aliens. They give him special powers to be able to talk with animals. His mission is to talk to the animals to get their perspective on living with Climate Change. The book was written from Marie’s experience of being a beekeeper and reflects her love of nature. It is beautifully illustrated with bold bright pictures that bring the story to life. Some of the feedback from parents who have brought the book, say that their children have been captivated by the story. One parent said her grandson would only read Eco Eddy as he wanted to know the ending. Of course, the ‘ending’ and the plight of nature is in our hands. For your chance to win a signed copy of the book, all you need to do is send me your drawings of a ‘Bee’ via email to marieglover36@gmail.com by the 25th August. The winning picture will then be printed in the October Edition of the magazine. The book can also be found on Amazon. www.localreach.co.uk | 27
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Recalibrate Your Life What will your new normal look like? our lives while at the same time secretly dreading a few things about ‘the return to normal’. So how can we bring about some permanent positive changes. Write these two specific questions down and underneath, write your answers. What did I dislike from my life before the pandemic and haven’t missed? What do I like from the pandemic times that I will miss when normality fully returns? Be particularly honest about the first question. Be specific about toxic friendships, and unproductive habits and behaviours. Make a list of things to leave in the pre-pandemic era. Be honest, before the pandemic did you ever think, ‘Wouldn’t it be great to start over? If I had a fresh start I’d do things so differently.’? As we exit the 18-month period during which life’s ordinary patterns paused, it’s a good time to ask, before a more ‘normal’ life kicks back in, what would I like ‘normal’ to look like for me? My friends and I often talk about pre-pandemic life in a pretty sentimental way. We speak in general terms: we miss visiting family, hanging out, and travelling. More recently I’ve been trying to work out what specifically my friends and I don’t miss: toxic friendships, endless commutes, arrogant bosses, rude customers, and irritating co-workers came top. Pre-pandemic life how often did you hang out with that friend who makes you feel bad about yourself? How often did you avoid conflict at work, even when you knew your boss or co-worker was being unreasonable? How often did you feel ‘guilted’ into attending a family dinner? It’s a human trait to avoid rocking the boat...then COVID came along and rudely capsized everyone’s boats! I’m not making light of the past year. I lost my grandfather to COVID. It was a truly awful time, and no-one ever wants to return to the huge death counts of last summer. But most of us have been looking forward to a relaxation of the restrictions on 28 | www.localreach.co.uk
Some things you may feel you can’t change, like a commute, a job, or a friendship /relationship. But if you examine them closely you might find you have more control than you think. If the pandemic has been a welcome break from any of the answers you wrote, ask yourself whether you could make that break permanent. What would it take? This might be your best chance. Make a list of what you want to keep and take forward. Did you find you liked spending more time at home and discovered a love of gardening or reading? Did you take up running, cooking, painting, or singing? Think about how about how you might be able to re-engineer your life to include fewer business trips, fewer meetings, and more time for your hobbies, on your own or with friends who actually enrich your life. I’m not suggesting that you abandon your family and run off to a retreat in the Outer Hebrides or resign from your job and announce you’re a writer, with no thought for how you’ll support yourself. This is an exercise in recalibrating and making a few adjustments to your course through life. 2020 and 2021 have been unrelentingly grim, but human beings are amazingly resilient and most of us have experienced glimpses of ‘happy’ here and there. The trick going forward will be to scrape of the grim while holding on tight to the happy. By Kate McCarthy
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