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ISSUE 115 September 2019

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Harvest Time The history of the Harvest Festival Take a look at a modern harvest festival and you’ll no doubt see many ‘urban’ offerings of pre-packed cakes and tins of sweet corn.

It’s so easy to pop down to the supermarket these days we forget that until relatively recently in this country, people’s lives depended upon the success or failure of their crops.

Harvest festivals were a way to say thank you for a good harvest while trying to guarantee the fortune of the next one.

Saxon farmers offered the first cut sheaf of corn to the gods of fertility in order to please them and ensure they were kind the following year.

The last sheaf was used to make a Kern baby; a doll, dressed in white and trimmed with coloured ribbons to represent spring.

Most peasants were tenant farmers who farmed for a landowner. Harvest time meant weeks of back-breaking work, so it became a tradition for the landowner to host a harvest supper as

a thank you to the whole community once the harvest was brought home safely.

There was no set date, but the celebrations generally took place around the time of the full Moon, known as the Harvest Moon.

Harvest festivals are closely associated with the church, but actually date back to Pagan times. It was 1843 before the Church became involved.

The Reverend Robert Hawker invited members of his parish to a service of harvest thanksgiving at his Cornish church. The practice spread rapidly and led to the custom of decorating churches with harvest produce.

The story of John Barleycorn You may never have heard of him, but John Barleycorn is a character in a medieval folksong.

He represents barley, the most important cereal crop of the harvest, and also the alcoholic beverages beer and whisky which were made from it.

In the song John Barleycorn suffers attacks, indignities and death which correspond to the various stages of the harvest such as reaping and malting.

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There was three kings into the east, Three kings both great and high, And they hae sworn a solemn oath, John Barleycorn should die.

They took a plough and plouh’d him down, Put clods upon his head, And they hae sworn a solemn oath, John Barleycorn was dead.

The song has many verses and poor old John Barleycorn suffers dreadfully throughout, particularly when he’s ground between the milling stones!

But the story has a neat twist as our hero, who’s finally turned to alcohol, wreaks his revenge on everyone who drank him so merrily, and they suffer for their sins the following morning with gargantuan hangovers!

It is a mark of how important the harvest was that there are more versions of this song than any other in the English language!

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

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How to move on when a relationship yourself that you need them back in ends your life.

It’s painful when a relationship ends, whether the ending is mutual or one-sided. How do you deal with the emotional rollercoaster that inevitably follows a break-up?

Ignore them – Ignore all attempts to Tweet, email, text or otherwise attract your attention. Likewise resist the urge to Tweet, text or email them.

Often, we fall back into a bad relationship because it’s convenient, and we’re too set in a pattern to try something different. Break the cycle.

‘Disappear’ them – Hide away the stuffed toys, gifts and photos that remind you of them. In the early stages of a break-up it’s too easy to cling on to the nice memories and persuade

Don’t stalk them! – Don’t drive past their house or haunt places special to both of you. Even if you can’t bring yourself to ‘unfriend’ them on Facebook, at least hide them from your news feed so you won’t be tempted to check on them every time you log-on.

Get out – It might be tempting to lie in bed, eating Dairy The Milk AD and PAGE listening 3 to Heartbreak FM, but what you really need is company. Ring your most sociable friends and arrange a fun night out.

Make a list – Write down all the reasons you split. Then read them back to yourself whenever you start romanticising the past. Remember, they’re your ex for a reason...probably several!

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Stories about the Greek gods have existed for centuries, and in this novel from US author Miller we learn of the story of Circe, a character in Homer’s The Odyssey, but this time told from her

Circe is the daughter of the sun god, Helios, but is considered neither beautiful nor powerful, unlike his other children.

Shunned by those around her, including her once devoted younger brother Aeetes, Circe is sent alone to an island where she turns to a mortal, Glaucos, whom she falls in love with.

Having discovered the power of witchcraft she brews a potion to turn Glaucos into a god so she can marry him. However, her plans go awry, and her revenge leads her to be hated and despised by both mortals and gods.

Circe has been a fascination for authors since the time of Homer and has influenced such writers as James Joyce and Margaret Atwood. In this novel Miller breathes new life into her, along with other figures such as Medea, Achilles, and Zeus: a mixture of legendary Titans, Olympians, and mortals.

Goggle-Eyes by Anne Fine Kitty is known for one thing amongst her teachers at school – she can tell a great story.

When a girl in her class, Helen, storms out of a lesson one morning, the teacher sends Kitty after her to make sure she is okay. Puzzled, as she is not her friend, Kitty soon realises why she has been selected. It is because of Goggle-Eyes.

Goggle-Eyes is a man who her mother started dating. Kitty hated everything about him. The way he was at their house all of the time.

The way he moaned about the fact that her room wasn’t tidy. The way her younger sister, Jude, liked him. And especially the way he disagreed with her mother’s membership of CND. Ensconced in a cupboard over the course of three hours Kitty tells Helen all about Goggle-Eyes. It is just what Helen needs to hear because her mother too is seeing a man who she hates. But will Kitty and Goggle-Eyes ever reach a truce? Can Kitty offer Helen hope?

This classic novel from the 1980s is just as relevant today as more children deal with divorce, remarriage and blended families.

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Woven into the story are familiar legends such as the Minotaur in the labyrinth, and Icarus, who flew too close to the sun.

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How To Escape Debt

What about selling your unwanted items on eBay, or even starting your own little business using a skill or hobby you already have, such as sewing, baking, computer or language skills?

Use credit cards – Yes, you read that correctly. If used wisely they can be a helpful cash-management tool. With some cards you get cash back for spending.

Being in debt is stressful and it’s easier to get into debt than out of it. Help yourself with these five top tips.

Budget – It sounds obvious, but an astonishing number of us don’t know what we actually spend each month.

For two months write down every outgoing and you might be surprised at how much of cash you fritter away.

Make a list of regular commitments - utility bills, mortgage, outstanding

loans etc.; a list of necessary evils - petrol, train tickets etc; a list of desirables - holidays, salon trips etc.; and a list of non-essentials.

Boost your cash – This can be done in two ways: Cut all unnecessary expenditure or increase your income. It might not be a good time economically to ask for a pay-rise.

Could you take on some extra work in return for a little more in your pay packet?

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Save don’t spend – Any surplus cash should be saved. Allocate some for holidays or other desirable items, and some for emergencies. If any is left over it can be put into a longer-term savings account.

So, by putting your regular expenditure, such as groceries, on your card you can earn money.

DIY – Often we pay people for services we could easily manage ourselves. Try washing your own car or making your own packed lunch for a month and see how much you save.

Only do this if you are prepared to pay the balance off in full after the grace period (generally 30 days).

Loans - If you’re paying a large amount of interest on a loan, see if you can find a cheaper loan to pay it off.

If you have a decent credit score, then you might be able to to save money by moving your credit card debt onto a balance transfer credit card with a 0% interest deal.

If your loan is for under £3,000, you could save money by using a card called a ‘money transfer’ card with a lower interest rate.

If you do decide to go down this route, it’s worth paying close attention to the length of the offer period and the card’s terms and conditions to avoid any surprise fees and charges. (You can read more about balance transfer cards here.

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These credit cards pay money straight into your current account, which you can use to pay off your loan. Then you owe the card instead.

Make sure you work out whether it’s cheaper to use new borrowing rather than just continuing to repay your loan.

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The average car owner is unlikely to be an expert on timing belts, not least because they often only become an issue when one’s garage recommends a replacement, or when they suddenly fail.

The timing belt ensures the camshaft and the crankshaft are synchronised.

The crankshaft pushes pistons upwards for compression and exhaust cycles, and pistons move downwards in power and intake cycles.

The camshaft manages the opening and closing of the valves for intake and exhaust.

Interference or non-interference engine?

As regards an ‘interference engine’, as the crankshaft and the camshaft move, valves open and close near the pistons.

If the timing belt fails, the valves and pistons will interfere with each other, which is likely to cause serious engine damage.

If this happens to an older vehicle, the repair costs could easily be more than the entire value of the car.

When to replace your timing belt Check your owner’s manual to find out when you should change your timing belt.

It is likely to be after at least 60,000 miles, though perhaps as much as 100,000 miles in a newer model. Bear in mind that your car may have a timing chain, rather than a belt.

Chains were more common before the 1970s, at which point carmakers sought ways to make cars lighter (thus improving mileage). Some manufacturers have started to use chains again because they last much longer than belts.

Water, oil and injection pumps Your timing belt may also drive your water, oil and injection pumps depending on the model.

Labour intensive Locating and replacing thesta timing belt is a labour intensive - and therefore costly - process. It may be prudent to change your water pump at

proactive about changing your timing belt, or whether you wait until it fails - you will need to replace it at some point.

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Water pumps usually last about twice as long as timing belts, but because accessing the timing belt/pump area is so labour intensive, it may make sense to change the water pump too.

It makes a lot more sense to carry out the replacement when the requisite mileage is reached - as stated in your manual - rather than waiting to break down on the road.

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Privet hedges aren’t a particularly sexy subject for a gardening article, but hedge-trimming seems to cause a lot of angst so let me tackle it here.

Privet is one of our most popular hedging plants. It has dense foliage which is green all year round, and it’s hardy which means it’s suited to a wide range of planting sites. It’s also available in a selection of varieties and root types, so there’s a Privet hedge to suit most gardens.

Autumn is a good time to trim them because there’s little chance of disturbing any birds who might be nesting in them. Nesting season generally runs from March to early August.

If you have a small hedge like those outside terraced town houses, then hand-held hedge shears are fine, but for large hedges an electric or even a petrol hedge-trimmer is definitely easier. If you have one, give it a check over and make sure it’s sharp and well lubricated.

Safety should be paramount. Wear safety goggles and sturdy gloves. It’s not overkill. I once spent Saturday afternoon in eye casualty because a small sharp twig flew into my eye while I was trimming a hedge. It hurt and took ages to heal properly so be warned.

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One little trick I learned at a hedgecutting course a few years ago is to cut hedges so that they are slightly tapered on both sides.

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Top tips to ensure an even, symmetrical hedge: Straight edges are difficult to cut by eye. Use a taut horizontal string tied between two stout canes to act as a guide so you can cut the top of the hedge level. For vertical lines use canes or stakes pushed into the ground.

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TATT Are you tired all the time?

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There are many different causes of fatigue, and a good place to start is a chat with your GP. If you feel overwhelming exhaustion, which gets worse rather than better with activity, and does not improve with rest, you might be suffering from myalgic encephalopathy (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

There is not a definitive cure for these conditions but there are treatments

A GP will test for other medical problems that can cause tiredness, such as anaemia, thyroid issues, food intolerances or diabetes.

Many cases of TATT are related to mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. Traumatic life events, stress and money worries can also cause fatigue.

Talking therapies can help in these cases, and your doctor may be able to refer you to a counselling service.

If a GP has ruled out more serious underlying causes but you still feel tired, there are lifestyle changes that will help.

First make sure you’re getting enough good quality sleep. Make it a priority for a few weeks to see how much better you feel.

The Royal College of Psychologists’ advice is to have both a regular bedtime and wake time, and avoid napping.

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increasing your energy levels. Try eating small snacks throughout the day, rather than one large meal in the evening.

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This number has seeped into the public consciousness over the past couple of decades so it might surprise you to know that it has very little basis in science!

However, it is important to stay properly hydrated. Fewer people know that if you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated, and this has a real impact on how your body and brain function.

Dehydration leads to a decrease in our physical performance. Losing just 2% of your body’s water contact can cause fatigue, problems with temperature control, and make exercise feel more difficult, physically and mentally, and it’s not uncommon for people to lose 6-10% of their body’s total water content through sweat during a workout, and as muscle is 80% water this increases muscle stress.

Our brains are also strongly influenced by hydration. Studies have shown that even mild dehydration impacts brain function.

In separate studies of men and women it was found that about 1.5% fluid loss impaired mood and concentration, decreased working memory, and increased feeling of anxiety, fatigue and the frequency of headaches.

1.5% fluid loss can easily occur during normal daily activities, never mind during exercise or hot weather.

Worryingly the effects of dehydration are shown to be worse in children and the elderly.

There has been some scientific interest in the effect of increasing hydration on migraine sufferers. So far, some studies have shown that while keeping hydrated doesn’t stop migraines completely, sufferers in the studies reported that the frequency and intensity of the migraines decreased when they were properly hydrated.

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Constipation is a common health problem and can be serious in children and the elderly. Low water consumption does appear to be a risk factor in these cases.

Some studies have shown that carbonated water seems to help the situation more than still water though scientists haven’t yet explained why.

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Alcohol acts as a diuretic, so it makes you lose more water than you take in.

The dehydration effects of alcohol are responsible for the thirst, fatigue, and headache which inevitably accompany a hangover.

It’s a good idea to alternated alcoholic drinks with water and to drink a large glass of water before going to sleep, after a night out on the town.

Finally, water both increases satiety and boost metabolism so is great if you’re trying to lose weight. Studies show that dieters who drank half a litre of water before each meal lost 44% more weight over a period of 12 weeks.

Try it. Make a real attempt to stay properly hydrated for a week and monitor the results. You may be surprised.

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Valuable VPN It’s called Big Data. Think of those pop-up ads that seem to know exactly the sorts of things we like.

Use a virtual private network to protect your data In a coffee shop the other day I took my phone out to catch up on some emails. The customer Wi-Fi was free so of course I connected and started browsing the web. I glanced up at one point and all around me a number of people were busy doing the same thing.

It suddenly struck me that everyone was on the same network, so how safe was my information? Then I wondered whether my home was really any safer.

Any time we use the Internet for browsing, watching videos, answering email, or any of our apps, our phone or computer has a digital conversation with other computers.

If someone monitors this conversation, they will see what we’re looking at, who we’re talking to and, if the computer we’re talking to isn’t secure, our account details and passwords are vulnerable.

Organisations make a lot of money from gathering this sort of information.

So how can we stop the snoopers?

Using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a great solution. This works by using our Internet connection to securely connect us to a VPN server. Hackers can see we’ve made the connection but can’t see anything we’re doing.

Our device tells the VPN server what we want to do, and it goes on to the Internet to do it for us. It then sends that information back to our device using this secure connection.

This technique has a number of advantages.

All our browsing is carried out by the VPN server. No one can track our activity back to our computer.

Governments, hackers and websites can only see the VPN server, and these don’t keep any records of who was using the system.

Everything we do online instantly becomes fully encrypted. We can

connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots without worrying about somebody stealing our information.

Most VPN systems allow connection to servers in different countries. It’s then possible to access websites and services as if you were based in that country.

However big organisations like Netflix invest a lot of money trying to stop people using VPN connections to get US shows from the UK. In countries where the Internet is censored, using a VPN can bypass

the censorship and allow access the information from forbidden sites.

VPN services cost a few pounds per month to rent. Sometimes internet security software offers the service as part of their package.

So, if you do use lots of public Wi-Fi networks it’s well worth the investment.

If you’re worried about people tracking your online activity and building up a personal profile of your likes and dislikes, then VPN is the easy solution.

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Sparkling Wines

Sparkling wines are a very popular choice for many people and can make a dining event into a special occasion, plus a celebration into a great experience.

This aged production pleases the nasal senses with berry fruits, enticing the mouthfeel to its freshness, ready for the palate sensation, which follows superbly.

Numerous countries, globally, produce sparkling wines and the popularity of ‘sparklers’ increases every year.

Les Pionniers Vintage Champagne (Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir), by producer Piper Heidsieck, is a production often found on the ‘top table’.

Sparkling wines can be enjoyed on their own, too. They offer excellent value, whilst continually impressing, with their wonderful perlages adding style.

Again, this aged wine is fresh and possesses a well-balanced experience throughout, from the fruity bouquet to the last drop.

Balfour 1503 Foxwood Cuvee NV (Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier) is by producer Hush Heath, Kent, England. 1503 is the foundation year for Hush Heath Manor. Extra dry, refreshing and crisp. A favourite for many.

These wines are a selection I have sourced from Co-op stores, which are available and open to everyone.

Excellent quality beverages, including wines, spirits and beers, can be found at Co-op stores.

Corte Molino Prosecco DOC NV (Grapes: Glera, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay) is from producer Borgo Molino Vigne et Vini. Prosecco is hugely popular and a regular choice for lovers of sparkling wines.

The Co-op is committed to providing customers with great products, at very competitive prices, including own label, exclusives and well-established brands – from daily needs to special treats.

This DOC, extra dry, Italian sparkler is fantastic for pre dining drinks, as well as being a fabulous accompaniment to seafood, fish and white meats.

If of interest, membership of the Co-op allows customers to enjoy rewards on selected products and purchases.

Most Wanted Pinot Grigio Sparkling NV from Italy (Grapes: Pinot Grigio), by producer Cuvage SRL, has freshness and lightness complementing the citrus and other fruit flavours, perfectly.

A great partnership with seafood dishes, particularly.

Les Pionniers Champagne NV (Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier), by producer Piper Heidsieck, is a regular selection for numerous occasions.

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As always, Enjoy!

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