December 2013 Issue 1
Oxford Trip Review Outdoor Ice-skating Recipes Money Saving Tips Hungarian Concert
Plus Many More! Top Ranked Universities Which Universities offer the top-up degree option? And which ones are the best in the country?
Interview with Michael Grant Read about what motivated one of our students to get into professional boxing.
We wish you a
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This magazine will be replacing the newsletter London Churchill College previously had. It was felt that the newsletter was lacking in its contents and this way it gives more people the opportunity to submit something. However, as the magazine takes more work and requires more time to complete, the magazine will only be produced every six months instead of the proposed quarterly. Well, here we are again. Is it just us or does Christmas seem to come around even quicker the older we get? No matter though, it's almost impossible to avoid getting caught up in the excitement of the festive season. As much as this is meant to be a fun edition, London Churchill College still has certain items and messages that it wishes to pass on to its students. So have a look at the events coming up in the Academic and Extracurricular Calendar or read about the previous trips and events from the last few months. The submission dates for all the assignments have been nicely laid out, so there should not be any confusion on when the work is due. This is a Christmas edition of the magazine; so get into the festive spirit by visiting one of the Christmas markets that we mention or enjoy ice-skating in one of the many outdoor ice rinks listed. There are also some traditional Polish recipes for you to try out. So have a peek at this edition and if you have any ideas or suggestions for the next issue, drop us an email or speak with us. Students, staff or lecturers, we are happy to receive help from anyone and everyone.
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Academic Pages New Staff ... 6
Tips
Staff Who Have Left ... 7 Top Ranked Universities ... 10 Academic Calendar ... 8 CV Writing Tips ... 12 Submission Dates ... 9 How to Achieve Your HND Grade ... 14
College Fun Oxford Trip ... 16 Restaurant Show ... 18 Pool Competition ... 19 Hungarian Concert ... 20 Workshops ... 22
Student Lifestyle Money Saving Tips ... 23 Movies Coming Out in December ... 24 My Marilyn Monroe Passion ... 26 Pyrography ... 28 Mango Chutney Recipe ... 30 Page | 4
Christmas Feature Christmas Markets ... 31 Outdoor Ice-skating ... 32 Christmas Craft ... 34 Christmas Love ... 35 Christmas Traditions in Poland ... 36 Polish Christmas Recipes ... 38
Sport & Fitness How to get Trim by Christmas ... 42 5 Simple Exercises ... 43 Interview with Michael Grant ... 45
Puzzle Corner ... 46
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We would like to welcome our new staff members to London Churchill College and wish them a productive time with us. Abada has joined us as the full-time librarian. She is also trained in using e-learning, so feel free to pop in and see her whenever you have a problem or need some assistance.
The Facilities department has two new members, in the form of Anik and Zobair. Any heavy lifting or repairs needed – these are your men.
Hasan is the new member of the Attendance team. He is the person who processes the non-attendance forms.
Mostofa has replaced Mazharul in the IT department.
There are three new staff members in the front office. Joining the admissions team is Lenke and our apprentice on reception is Ruby. Rosie has also joined Ruby on the reception desk.
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Lives are always changing, and with that new opportunities and events can take place. As they say “onwards and upwards to better things�. Although we are sad to see them go, we are happy for their new roles in life. Some, like Daisy and Mazharul, will be returning to us as changed people. Nehaa, Hannah and Alidor all left London Churchill College to further their careers in other areas.
Mazharul is taking a break from London Churchill College whilst he completes his qualifications. Once he has some free time and he is able to focus on working again, he is hoping to return.
Daisy is only leaving us for a year whilst she goes on maternity leave. When she returns I am sure she will happily show you photo after photo of her baby girl.
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Academic Calendar
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Activities
14-Apr-14 21-Apr-14 28-Apr-14 05-May-14 12-May-14 19-May-14 26-May-14 02-Jun-14 09-Jun-14 16-Jun-14 23-Jun-14 30-Jun-14 07-Jul-14 14-Jul-14 21-Jul-14 28-Jul-14 04-Aug-14 11-Aug-14 18-Aug-14 25-Aug-14 01-Sep-14
Teaching
Restaurant Show – Hospitality Management Pool Tournament Guest Speaker – Hospitality Management Oxford Day Trip Guest Speaker – Health and Social Care Personal Development Workshop – Business London Hungarian Symphony Orchestra Branding Museum Trip - Business
Student feedback Student feedback
Vacation
Food Festival
Teaching
06-Jan-14 13-Jan-14 20-Jan-14 27-Jan-14 03-Feb-14 10-Feb-14 17-Feb-14 24-Feb-14 03-Mar-14 10-Mar-14 17-Mar-14 24-Mar-14 31-Mar-14 07-Apr-14
Peer review Peer review
Submission Submission
Assessment Board Results (Term 1) QAC Meeting Academic Board Programme Committee Meeting Peer review Student feedback
Submission Vacation
21-Oct-13 28-Oct-13 04-Nov-13 11-Nov-13 18-Nov-13 25-Nov-13 02-Dec-13 09-Dec-13 16-Dec-13 23-Dec-13 30-Dec-13
Programme Committee Meeting
Assessment Board Results (Term 2) QAC Meeting Academic Board
Teaching
07-Oct-13 14-Oct-13
Activities
Results Academic Board + Assessment Board
09-Sep-13 16-Sep-13 23-Sep-13 30-Sep-13
Programme Committee Meeting Peer review Student feedback Submission
Vacation
Vacation
Term 3 (April 2014)
Vacation
Term 2 (January 2014)
Vacation
Term 1 (September 2013)
Week Commencing
Extracurricular Activities
Assessment Board Results (Term 3) QAC Meeting Academic Board
End of Year Cultural Programme
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The following UK universities have confirmed that they will give final year entry (Year 3) to BTEC HND students who have studied Business, Computing or Engineering subjects. University Bournemouth University
Complete University guide Ranking
Guardian Ranking
59
55
University of Glamorgan
91
81
University of Gloucestershire
94
59
University of Huddersfield
57
48
University of Northampton
62
86
Oxford Brookes University
45
48
University of Plymouth
71
61
University of Salford
78
84
Southampton Solent University
113
117
University of Sunderland
110
57
56
54
University of Worcester
109
98
York St John University
99
98
EThames Graduate School
St Patrick’s College (in association with Universities of Portsmouth and Sunderland)
University of the West of England
The following UK universities have confirmed that they will give advanced entry (Year 2/3) to BTEC HND students. University
Complete University guide Ranking
Guardian Ranking
Bath Spa University
79
71
Bournemouth University
59
55
Brunel University West London
44
44
The University of Central Lancashire
92
71
Coventry University
58
46
University of Derby
103
70
De Montfort University
81
85
University of East Anglia
20*
24
University of Essex
39
50
University of Gloucestershire
94
59
The University of Greenwich
95
88
University of Hertfordshire
53
76
101
95
The University of Liverpool
38
45
Northumbria University
64
55
The University of Portsmouth
68
78
The University of Reading
37
25
The University of Southampton
20*
22
Cambridge Education Group (Stafford House College)
Kingston University
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The University of Sussex
31
27
Thames Valley University – London
68
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
66
University of Westminster University of Worcester
87
93
109
98
Edexcel has received confirmation from the following universities in the UK that they recognise Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diplomas gained outside the UK and will welcome applications from students with such qualifications:
University
Complete University guide Ranking
Guardian Ranking
Anglia Ruskin University
105
77
University of Bedfordshire
107
103
The University of Bolton
121
120
Bradford University
82
91
University of Brighton
73
64
Canterbury Christ Church University
99
105
University of Kent
28
22
University of Central Lancashire
92
71
London Metropolitan University
96
118
De Montfort University
81
85
University of Glamorgan
91
81
University of Gloucestershire
94
59
University of Greenwich
95
88
Harper Adams University College
89
University of Huddersfield
57
48
The University of Lincoln
52
47
119
104
Manchester Metropolitan University
88
108
Nottingham University
24
26
Oxford Brookes University
45
48
University of Plymouth
71
61
University of Portsmouth
68
78
Queens University Belfast
29
53
London South Bank University
University of Wales, Newport Staffordshire University
111 113
96
University of Surrey
13
12
Swansea Metropolitan University
48
88
University of Teesside
97
78
University of Ulster
74
88
University of Westminster
87
93
University of the West of England, Bristol
56
54
109
98
82
98
University of Worcester Liverpool John Moores University
This university has confirmed that students whose profile consists of a majority of the 16 units of a BTEC HND at distinction level will be considered for final year entry - Year 3. It has also confirmed that students whose profile consists of a majority of the 16 units of a BTEC HND at Merit level will be considered for advanced entry - Year 2. In addition, the university has confirmed that, with effect from September 2008, all students who have passed an Edexcel HND in Business and have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 will be accepted onto its HND Top Up programme in Business, a one - year course leading to a degree in Business.
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With so many recruitment agencies insisting that you complete online application forms – you might be tempted to think a CV is not needed these days. WRONG! Although it is annoying that you’ve prepared what you consider to be the perfect CV only to have to repeat the same information in so many different formats to please various agents and potential employers, it is worth bothering to prepare the best CV you possibly can. It is often the first thing that an employer will see after all. Here are some helpful tips to make sure you include all the information an employer will need to recognise your talents:
Do:
Adapt your CV for each separate job application - one way to do this is to make sure you use the same keywords and phrases within your CV and covering letter as the company mentions in the job specification and job role.
Make an effort with the presentation of your CV – did you know that there are free CV and covering letter templates on Microsoft Word?
Consider using Social Media – Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn can help you connect with people and perhaps give you additional contacts or job opportunities. But make sure that the content is appropriate for prospective employers to see! The photos from your drunken nights out are the last thing you want a potential boss to see, so if this is the case don’t list your Facebook address on your CV.
Update your CV – please remember to update your CV as your circumstances change, especially your contact details.
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Don’t:
Leave gaps in your employment history without giving an explanation – If you are currently unemployed and you’re worried that your CV shows too many periods of unemployment, make an effort to fill the gaps with something useful. For example you could do some voluntary work – this shows potential employers that you are keen to work. Alternatively you can use your time wisely by training for a new skill – this can be as simple as following online tutorials or attending free classes run by your local council or library.
Use someone’s name for a reference without asking their permission – most employers would prefer to have your most recent employer as the main reference, but there may be valid reasons why you would prefer not to. Choose relevant people who can verify that you have the skills required for the job you’re applying for, but don’t forget to ask their permission first.
Forget to check over your CV for spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors before sending it off – if you know that spelling is not your strong point, either use the inbuilt spellchecker in Word, a dictionary or ask someone else to check your CV and covering letter for you.
Filling in Gaps in your CV We all know how impossible it is to get a job these days. Unless it is working in retail, a fast food restaurant or behind a bar, nobody wants to hire. However, to get the dream job and end up eventually working in the industry you have trained for, you will want to get work experience in your chosen field of study. So how can you stand out above all of the other people applying for the same job? The first step is to make your CV stand out. The more experiences you have in life the more doorways will open to other fantastic experiences and opportunities. It is a great way to build up your contacts list as well as to learn life lessons. Charity work is number one on the list of things to do to optimise your CV. It shows you are willing to work hard for others and you can also choose a cause which can reflect your choice of career. You don’t even have to raise money; just volunteer your time for a worthy cause. The possibilities are endless, and not only are you helping yourself look good; you are also giving back to your community. The next thing to do is to appear to be interesting. Take up a hobby and find an activity you love. Showing that your skills are not limited to being able to turn on a computer or answer the phone helps to show employers that you are a well-rounded person. Page| 13 Page | 13
Your final grade will be calculated by taking your best 75 credits from your Level 5 units (i.e. your second year modules) and completing a simple sum whereby you multiplying the unit credits by the points awarded to each result and add the totals together. It is of course important to try your best in all your modules in both your first and your second years; not just because they will all be listed on your transcript, but because you should always aim to be the best that you can be. This guide is not saying you get a free ride in the first year and do enough just to scrape a pass and then work your socks off and achieve straight distinctions in your second year. I bet you are asking what a credit is and what do we mean by ‘the best 75 credits’? So let us start at the beginning. A credit is how much each of your modules are worth to Edexcel, this is normally 15 credits for each unit. As such, ‘your best 75 credits’ will be the highest grades you achieved in however many modules it takes to make the necessary 75 credits, this is on average five of your modules (some modules at London Churchill College can be awarded 20 credits). Please do not look so confused, an example is listed below to give a visual aid. Unit Code ABC1 ABC2 ABC3 ABC4 ABC5 ABC6 ABC7 ABC8 ABC9 ABC10
Course Name Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Example 5 Example 6 Example 7 Example 8 Example 9 Example 10
Level 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5
Unit Credits 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Result Distinction Pass Merit Pass Merit Pass Distinction Pass Merit Pass
1. First we want to look at only the level 5 grades (so these have been shaded in grey to make it easier for us to locate them). At first glance the student looks like they done really well with two distinctions and three merits, but not all of those are for the Level 5 modules. 2. Now we want the best grades. To do this I have sorted the grades into order of highest to lowest: Unit Code ABC7 ABC3 ABC9 ABC2 ABC4 ABC6 ABC8 ABC10
Course Name Example 7 Example 3 Example 9 Example 2 Example 4 Example 6 Example 8 Example 10
Level 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Unit Credits 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Result Distinction Merit Merit Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
3. We require enough credits to make 75 so the first five units have been highlighted for use. 4. The next bit involves some maths; but it is pretty easy. Pass Merit Distinction Page | 14
0 points 1 point 2 points
We need to take each of the five units and add them into the formula below: (Unit Credits X Points for the grade) X number you have of that grade So for our example:
One distinction Two Merits Two Passes
30 (15 X 2) X 1 = 30 (15 X 1) X 2 = 0 (15 X 0) x 2 = Total = 60 points
5. The last step is where we work out the final grade. We need to compare the total points answer from step 4 with the grade boundaries below to see what grade you have overall. Overall Pass Grade Overall Merit Grade Overall Distinction Grade
0 - 74 75 - 149 150+
So in our example the student would have a Pass grade for their final award.
Now we know how to work the overall grade out, how do you ensure you gain the grade you want? And are you on track to achieve that grade?
Merit Grade To gain an overall merit grade you need to have a minimum total point score of 75 from your level 5 modules. Remember that you can of course achieve a score above 75, but you will still be awarded a merit if it is below 149. A few examples of how you could achieve a merit are listed below:
Five merits = (15 X 1) X 5 = 75 Three merits and one distinction = (15 X 1) X 3 = 45 + (15 X 2) X 1 = 30 = 75 One merit and two distinctions = (15 X 1) X 1 = 15 + (15 X 2) X 2 = 60 = 75
Distinction Grade To gain an overall distinction grade you need to have a minimum total point score of 150, using the modules from your second year.
Five distinctions = (15 X 2) X 5 = 150
As Edexcel only uses the top five module grades from the final year and it takes five distinctions to gain 150 points there is only one way to achieve an overall distinction in this case. So if you truly want a distinction you need to work hard for it!
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Background 23rd October 2013 was finalised by the college administration for the Oxford trip, considering the availability of students (Business Group D) who initiated the plan initially. Eventually other students were offered a place on the trip as we were still having some spare places after accommodating students from business group D. Just to mention finally we had around 30 students attending the Oxford trip. Although the trip is titled as ‘Oxford trip’, it had more to offer. The trip was planned to visit Windsor (rather than stopping in a service station for refreshments) first to spend around an hour to explore the castle and whereabouts. Finally making the journey towards Oxford, where the students would enjoy lunch and visit different historical places (monuments) and campuses of Oxford University.
Day of the trip The Mercedes coach that picked us up from right in front of the college was beyond our expectations. The coach was in immaculate condition and offered extreme comfort for the journey. The trip was scheduled to commence from 10:00 am sharp. At 10:00 am we had a few (only a few) students who were yet to report their attendance. Their friends called them for an update, but were unable to provide us with any information. Eventually at around 10:10 am the Mercedes coach started rolling its wheels for Windsor leaving two students behind. When the coach was on the move, we heard from a group of students, one student whom we have left behind had reported in. He was held in traffic and failed to make it in on-time, but requested if we could pick him up from Gloucester Road (which was on our way to Windsor). The route for our coach also faced heavy traffic but we managed to pick the student (who used the underground trains to be at the new meeting point) up from Gloucester Road.
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Lunch in Oxford The lunch buffet at ‘First Floor’ was exquisite. The restaurant offered food from Indian, Thai and Chinese cuisine in their buffet menu and the quality and taste of food was also of high standard. My only observation and criticism of the menu would be lack of redmeat. In my observation the majority of the buffets in London either has beef or lamb besides chicken and other dishes, whereas in ‘First Floor’ they had only chicken as the meat option, which was a little bland for the group. Lunch was also included in the cost of the trip, along with the coach hire.
Oxford After lunch the students were divided into three small groups with three different supervisors (Mr. R.N. Chowdhury, Mr. Taslim and Myself), considering better mobility for smaller groups rather than a large group of students. Our meeting point was finalised to be ‘Radcliff Square’ at 5:15 pm to start our journey back to London ETD 6:00 pm. Although the students were divided into three smaller groups, eventually all the groups ended up visiting the same colleges and attractions; as supervisors followed the same tour guide/instructions developed by Mr. R.N. Chowdhury (Student Welfare Officer and trip organiser). Some of the colleges the students visited were: Corpus Christi College, Oriel College, All Souls College, Christ Church College, Merton College and Merton Field, Brasenose College, Radcliff Square, Bodleian Library and other attractions. The majority of the colleges had entry fees involved, thus students were less interested in entering these ones; however, we tried to maximise every opportunity to explore, those that were on offer. Furthermore, a number of the colleges were closed for tourists after 4:30 pm, which was another major obstacle in exploring the colleges from inside.
What everyone feels about the trip? When the students were asked what their opinions regarding the trip were, they responded positively. Many believed they were offered more than they expected. However, there were also recommendations to make future trips more organised, as they believe there was scope for improvement. Finally they put in a request for an overseas trip in the future, which is in the planning pipeline. Page | 17
By Dr. Samrat Hazra As part of the curriculum, Chris Davies and I took the Hospitality students on 9th October 2013 to visit the well-known ‘Restaurant Show 2013’ – supporting the industry for 25 years. The Restaurant Show is the definitive platform for the restaurants and foodservice markets to meet and engage in businesses. The pavilions of Earls Court hold this prestigious event every year in London. Overall, students had a good excursion, gathered practical experience and illustrated their team-work capability. Students found it useful to discover some of the theories put into practice. Students have learnt things from it. They have shown their co-ordination and co-operation skills which would be useful in the students’ job-life. Group dynamics and understanding each other were also visible among the students who come from different backgrounds and cultures. This is particularly important in the services industry as it is the ‘group-work’ which puts a smile on a guest’s face. Customer satisfaction is imperative in hospitality businesses. And last, but not least; students were happy to be part of the excursion, and looking forward to have similar activities often in the future. This would encourage similar activities both to the students and lecturers across the college, and I am happy to share my experience and expertise with others within this organisation and beyond.
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Winner: Stacy Herelle Runner up: M N Haque
Monday 7th October 2013
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On the 25th of October 2013 at 7:00 pm the London Hungarian Symphony Orchestra played at the Balassi Institution London Hungarian Cultural Centre. The Balassi Institution London Hungarian Cultural Centre is at 10 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7NA. I organised everything for the concert as well as taking part and playing the bassoon piece. I chose the music we would play, the performers who would take part, the advertising, the booking of the concert hall, the music engineer and the party after the concert. I approached the college to ask them to sponsor the concert to not only raise funds for our event; but also to help the college to target and reach a wider market of people to advertise to. The accompanist was our conductor, Gergely Kaposi. We had performances on the piano, violin, viola, cello, horn, bassoon, clarinet, drums and flute. Petronella Kereszturi even sung for us. The Chamber Concert was well attended and as such we had a full house; with standing room only. The audience were very pleased, happy and content with the show. We received some really nice feedback and many people informed us that they would like to come to our next concert. Our next concert (also to be sponsored by London Churchill College) will be our Christmas Concert to be held on the 8th of December 2013. Page | 20
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Since the newsletter was printed in August we have been lucky enough to have had five new workshops and seminars. These were: Date 14/10/2013
18/10/2013
23/10/2013
25/10/2013 25/10/2013
Workshop Purchasing and the Contract Catering business TB and Obesity: Prevention and Treatment Roles and Responsibilities of Reablement Officer Mental Healthcare Improving Patient Safety Personal Development Workshop
Speaker
HND Subject
Mr Bruce Mcglochlin
HND Hospitality and Management Group B
Mr. Fletcher Phiri
HND HSC Group C
Kevin Remon London Borough of Tower Hamelets
HND HSC Group B and D
Andy Acquaye
HND HSC Group C
Sabrina Akbar Taslim Ahmmad
HND Business
London Churchill College has been very fortunate with our workshops and seminars; as most of the workshops and seminars have involved external guest speakers. This allows our students to have the opportunity to meet people who actually work in the industry they are interested in and have the chance to ask questions about the details of the job the speakers undertake. There is always positive feedback from the workshops and seminars, with the majority of the students stating that they found the talks interesting and the talks motivated them further that this was the right industry for them. For some students, although they take the course they cannot visualise what job role the course could help them to achieve. They are unaware of all of the job titles that are linked to their chosen industry – but not anymore.
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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug – Release Date: 13/12/13 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellan) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.
American Hustle – Release Date: 20/12/13 American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) who, along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), is forced to work for a wild FBI agent, Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that is as dangerous as it is enchanting. Irving’s unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues – Release Date: 20/12/13 With the 1970s behind him, San Diego’s top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Also back for more are Ron’s co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weather man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner). Page | 24
The Secret life of Walter Mitty – Release date: 25/12/13 Walter Mitty (Ben Stiller) is a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker (Kristen Wiig) are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.
Grudge Match – Release date: 25/12/13 Billy “The Kid” McDonnen (Robert De Niro) and Henry “Razor” Sharp (Sylvester Stallone) are old boxing rivals who come out of retirement for one final match. Their long-festering feud erupts into an unintentionally hilarious melee that instantly goes viral. The sudden social media frenzy transforms their local grudge match into a mustsee HBO event. Now, if they can just survive the training, they may actually live to fight again.
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To start with, every human being is unique in his own way. Gender, appearance, life style and so many other aspects may define us as different, even peculiar personalities. In my case one of these peculiarities is my fascination with Old Hollywood Cinema, to be more precise, with its legendary actress Marilyn Monroe. You might ask, ‘Why this particular actress?’ Well, I think I should start by saying that my mum during her adolescence was very much interested in both music and cinema. She used to collect articles, photos of her favourite musicians, and popular actors of that period. They say that the apple does not fall far from the tree. Both my sister and I were introduced to music and films at a very early stage and of course, just like our mum, we built up rather an impressive collection of our favourite music and film celebrities. As for Marilyn Monroe herself, I first spotted her picture 16 years ago, while visiting my grandmother. She was a history teacher and an avid reader. So while leafing through newspapers, I noticed a picture of a young blonde woman in that famous white dress and that was it- it caught my attention and caused curiosity. From that moment on, I really wanted to learn who that beautiful actress was and why she had passed away at such a young age. And even after 16 years I haven’t lost the interest in Marilyn as new facts and never published photos continuously emerge. There are a number of reasons why I like this actress so much. First and foremost, I admire Marilyn Monroe for her strength and persistency. As a child she had no father and lived with her mother very shortly. Due to her mother’s illness Norma Jeane (Marilyn’s real name) was taken away and raised by different foster families and also in orphanages. And yet she never gave up, she survived those hard times and succeeded in fulfilling her dream to be the greatest actress. I feel that this woman inspires us all to aim for our dreams regardless of our appearance, background or different opinions. Page | 26
In addition, her life was extremely colourful and her biography is full of curious facts, therefore every time I read another biography on her, I find a different portrait of Marilyn as seen by individual friends, relatives or fans. As a result, I am always on a hunt for a new biography to learn something new about life of this famous actress. Finally, in my personal opinion, Marilyn is the epitome of beauty and femininity. I would like to dispel a popular myth that Marilyn Monroe was a dumb blonde bombshell. Undoubtedly, it was an image, the looks which brought millions to the film studios she worked for, but in reality she wasn’t paid much in comparison to say, Jane Russell who she starred alongside in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Marilyn earned $18,000 for this film, whereas J. Russell ten times more). Not many people are aware that Marilyn wrote poems and drew pictures. In addition, she had a wonderful sense of humour. Even though the flashbacks of her poor childhood and abuse chased her for the rest of her life, Marilyn wasn’t as fragile and as dependent on drugs as films or tabloids like to present her. She was rather a clever business woman who knew how to make full use of the opportunities offered by media in terms of her image promotion. Nevertheless, regardless of her immense popularity, Marilyn didn’t receive the desired roles. The majority of film directors saw her as a talented comedian, whereas Marilyn wished to play more serious characters. Another little-known fact is that while filming one of the most popular comedies of all time – Some Like it Hot - Marilyn was pregnant but due to excessive work load, she miscarried. It was one of the most tragic moments in her life. Marilyn also suffered from endometriosis which was one of the reasons why she never had children. Naturally, during these 16 years of my interest in this actress, with a help of my friends and family I managed to build a big collection of memorabilia. It consists of hundreds of articles, pictures, posters, books and many more. Among of my most treasured items there is an original photo of Marilyn taken by Andre De Dienes (dates back 1950), authentic personally signed autographs from the actors who played together with Marilyn (Eli Wallach, Don Murray) and a limited edition of a book (Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe) which consists of hundreds of Marilyn’s personal belongings all sold in Christie’s auction in 1999. Now that I live in London my collection is left behind in Lithuania, so aside a calendar with Marilyn’s face on it and a picture on my table you wouldn’t be able to tell about my secret fascination! Page | 27
Pyrography:
By Endre Molnar
Burning Pictures into Wood One of my hobbies is pyrography, or burning pictures into wood. My other hobbies are wood and stone carving etc. Pyrography is a traditional folk art in many parts of Europe, including Romania and Hungary, as well as Argentina and other areas in South America. I made these pictures on birch-plywood using a special tool. The tool is incredibly hot and uses fire. Sometimes I create portraits of people, but my favourite subject to draw is animals. If I see something on the internet or the National Geographic channel which I like, I will burn an image of it. One picture usually takes me about 5 days’ of work to complete. I have to do them slowly and carefully as it is not easy; because I cannot repair it if I make a mistake.
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Ingredients:
500 gm raw mango (Peeled and deseeded) cut in to bite size chunks 1 ½ cup mustard oil 5 to 6 dried red chillies 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon fenugreek seed 2 tablespoon garlic finely chopped ½ teaspoon nigella seed ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cumin seed ¼ teaspoon turmeric power ½ teaspoon black mustard seed ¼ teaspoon cumin power ½ teaspoon fennel seed ¼ teaspoon coriander power
1. In a wide non-stick pan add the mustard oil and once it is hot add the garlic. 2. Let the garlic fry for 1-2 min and add the red chillies, fenugreek seed, nigella seed, cumin seed, black mustard seed & fennel seed. These seeds will start popping in the hot oil. 3. As those seeds continue to pop, add the raw mango pieces. Add salt, turmeric power, cumin power & coriander power. 4. Stir to mix the spices thoroughly with the mango pieces and cover the pan and keep cooking on a medium heat for 15-18 minutes. 5. The mango will release water and the pieces will become very soft. Add the sugar and continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes on a low heat until the water reduces to the desired consistency. 6. Cool to room temperature before serving.
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Southbank Centre Christmas Market, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX - 15 Nov to 24 Dec 2013 Monday to Friday Saturday Sunday
11:00 am – 9:00 pm 10:00 am – 10:00 pm 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
The Southbank Centre Christmas Market brings the real German Christmas feeling to Southbank Centre’s Winter Festival. 1.30 pm & 7:00 pm daily choir performance.
Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park, W2 2UH - 23 Nov 2013 to 5 Jan 2014 Festive family favourite Winter Wonderland returns to London's Hyde Park with big top shows, the observation wheel and a huge Christmas market. Winter Wonderland provides fun, laughter and excitement for both adults and children. As well as the stunning ice rink, Winter Wonderland includes gentle rides for younger children. Open every day from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Entry to the park is free, but the attractions do cost.
Belgravia Christmas Sunday, Belgravia, SW1X 8BX – 1 Dec 2013 only Experience a traditional Christmas pop-up market on Elizabeth Street lined with arts and crafts stalls selling gifts for all the family, ranging from fashion accessories and jewellery to home and interior gifts. Meet Santa and his herd of real-life reindeer along with carol singers and a traditional brass band. Choirs from the area’s local schools will also add to the afternoon’s musical programme. Take a stroll down to Pimlico Road where retailers embrace a more quirky Christmas with jugglers, trumpeters and stalls selling roast chestnuts and toffee apples. One day only event 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
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At this time of year outdoor ice rinks are popping up all over the capital. With many having fairy lights and Christmas trees to add to the atmosphere, it provides a back-drop of an idyllic Christmas.
National History Museum - Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD 31 October 2013 to 5 January 2014 Once again Alfred Waterhouse's stunning Natural History Museum will have a 1,000m square outdoor rink set with a Christmas tree at its centre and a smaller rink for children. Spectators can take in the scene with a hot chocolate or mulled wine from the balcony café bar overlooking the ice. The trees are decked with thousands of fairy lights to add to the festive atmosphere. Ticket booking: Ticketmaster 0844 847 1576 or online at www.nhmskating.com
Adult tickets from £11.50, Child tickets from £8.00
Winter Wonderland - Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH 23 November 2013 to 5 January 2014 Winter Wonderland's ice rink, the biggest outdoor rink in the UK, surrounds the Victorian bandstand and is illuminated with more than 100,000 lights. Under-12s must be accompanied by someone 16 or over. Ticket booking: www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/tickets/ Adult tickets from £10.50, Child tickets from £8.50, a Family ticket from £34.00 Page | 32
Canary Wharf Ice Rink - Canada Square Park, London, E14 5AH 2 November 2013 to 16 February 2014 The Canary Wharf Ice Rink returns to its spot surrounded by soaring towers. Skaters can glide across the 1,100m square rink, have a drink in the rinkside bar or just watch the action from the viewing gallery. There is also a glittering skate path through trees lit by fairy lights. Ticket booking: www.icerinkcanarywharf.co.uk/ Adult tickets from £13.50, Child tickets from £9.00, a Family ticket from £36.50
Tower of London Ice Rink - Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4AB 16 November 2013 to 5 January 2014 Located in the dry moat, the Tower of London ice rink offers a grand historical setting for seasonal skating sessions, along with views of London's ancient fortress. Beside the ice rink, the Ice Bar & Café provides a welcome place to warm up after your skate. Ticket booking: www.toweroflondonicerink.com Adult tickets from £13.50, Child tickets from £9.50, a Family ticket from £38.00
Skate at Somerset House - Strand, London, WC2R 1LA 14 November 2013 to 5 January 2014 The grand eighteenth-century courtyard at Somerset House provides this 900m square ice rink. Tom's Skate Lounge, a rinkside bar and lounge open to both ticket and non ticket holders, serves drinks and snacks throughout the day and a Christmas arcade provides ample opportunity to buy yuletide treats and crafts. Ticket booking: www.somersethouse.org.uk/ice-rink Tickets are from £7.50 Page | 33 Page| 33
ITEMS REQUIRED:
PVA glue Glue brush A4 sized piece of white Mulberry paper Craft stamp Jam jar (washed and label removed)
Colouring pencils or pigment paints Glitter Gem stones Ribbon Scissors
Permanent ink stamping pad
Step 1: Cut
the A4 piece of mulberry paper in half to create two A5 sized pieces of paper.
Step 2: Cut
one piece of the A5 sized white Mulberry paper into strips.
Step 3: Mix
the PVA glue with a small amount of water and brush over the jam jar.
Step 4: Cover
the sides of the jam jar with the strips of paper, trying not to overlap the
edges too much as we would like the jar to be as translucent as possible to let the light shine through. Add glue to any of the over lapping edges to ensure they are stuck down also.
Step 5: Paint
a layer of the PVA glue/water mix over the whole of the newly covered jam
jar and set it aside to dry.
Step 6: On
the remaining A5 piece of Mulberry paper, stamp and colour in the design you
wish to add to your jar. Try to choose a design that is not too dark or intricate that it covers the entire jar as there will not be a chance for any light to shine through.
Step 7: Cut
out the design as close to the lines are you wish, remembering that as it is on
the same background colour as the jar you do not need to be so precise. Coat the design in the PVA glue mix and position it where you like on the side of the jar.
Step 8: Yet
again cover the jar in a layer of glue and sprinkle on some glitter if you would
like to.
Step 9: Once
the jar has completely dried you can add gem stones (I used some as buttons
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With Christmas approaching, we are all busy: thinking of where we will spend it, what dishes we will prepare, what presents we will get for our beloved ones...We are rushing, always out of time, wishing we had more hours in a day. But there are moments in life when something makes you stop and think for a while. The other day I was leaving a cosy and warm cafe in the IDEA Library when I saw the most touching scene that I haven’t seen for a while. Next to the table there was a couple sitting, facing a window. Both were sitting close to each other while the woman was fast asleep, resting her head on the man’s shoulder. You would say that there is nothing extraordinary about that, that you notice similar couples every day. But it wasn’t an ordinary couple. It’s been a long time since I saw such genuine tenderness and affection. I couldn’t see their faces but there was no need as they simply radiated these emotions. And these were homeless people who came to the library to get some warmth. They had a couple of trolleys crammed with belongings and yet they seemed like the happiest people in the whole world – they had each other. In this big city where people are leading such a hectic lifestyle, where everyone is immersed into personal problems (or a new game on their mobile phone), we stop noticing each other. Some people might call this phenomenon tolerance, others – indifference. Nonetheless, this Christmas I would like to wish us all to be a little more attentive and kinder to each other, cherish our beloved ones and be thankful for each single moment we have spent in this world.
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Polish people start celebrating the last day of Advent on Christmas Eve and finish with the Candlemass on Feb 2. Poles have three important days throughout Christmas Time: Christmas Eve Dinner (Wigilia) starts with the First Star on the sky, New Year’s Eve and 6th January Three Kings Day. Poles prepare Christmas Eve Dinner (Wigilia) with 12 traditional dishes (depends on which part of Poland they live in). All 12 of the meals vary from family to family but usually include a special soup followed by many elegant fish preparations, vegetables, dumplings with sauerkraut and forest mushrooms, plus many desserts and cakes. Main meals are beetroot soup with dumplings (barszcz wigilijny z uszkami), forest mushroom soup, peas with sauerkraut, sauerkraut with forest mushroom and traditional fish. The fish which is mostly eaten at this dinner is a carp in many different ways from putting pieces of carp into jelly with small pieces of boiled carrot, green peas and slices of eggs, fried steaks of carp and fried whole fish. They also eat herrings (sledze), breaded whitefish; meatless cabbage rolls (golabki), and noodles with poppy seed. Desserts might include nuts, tangerines, chocolates, makowiec (poppy seeds roll), piernik (honey-spice cake), pierniczki (gingerbread cookies), kompot (fruit compote), cognac, liqueurs, mead and krupnik (a honey-spiced vodka). Kutia, a kind of gruel with cracked wheat and honey, is also eaten in some parts of Poland on Christmas Eve.
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Christmas Eve Dinner is called Wigilia, which literally means ‘vigil’, or waiting for the birth of Baby Jesus, is considered more important than Christmas Day itself. There is also a special way to prepare the Christmas Eve Dinner’s table: Straw or hay, a reminder of Christ’s birth in a stable, is placed under a white linen tablecloth, which symbolizes Mary’s veil, which became the Babe’s swaddling cloth. The mother of the family places a lighted candle in the window to welcome the Christ Child. The eldest woman of the house places the blessed Communion-like wafers (oplatki) on the finest plate she owns. Today, in a concession to tradition, many people place straw and evergreen sprigs on a serving platter covered with a fine white napkin on which the oplatki rest. An extra place is set for any weary stranger who happens to pass by, in the same way Joseph wandered from home to home looking for a place for Mary to give birth, and in memory of those who are departed. Christmas Eve Dinner is very important part of celebrating Christmas in Polish way. Poles end Christmas Eve attending midnight Mass called Pasterka or Shepherds' Mass because they were the first to greet the Baby Jesus. On Shepherds’ Mass are sung carols. Christmas Day Merry Christmas is spent with friends and family. They eat traditional food which mainly includes pork dishes and also sometimes turkey and beef. New Year’s Eve is celebrating almost the same way as Christmas Eve with special dinner but not always in such unique way as Wigilia. On top of celebrations they have New Year’s Party called Sylwester. Poles really enjoy their Christmas and New Year’s Eves. Another big celebration is the Feast of the Three Kings - Trzech Kroli (also known as Epiphany) - on Jan. 6, a king cake is served with a coin or almond baked inside. The one who gets it is king or queen for the day and will be lucky in the coming year. Recipes vary by region. Some serve a French-type puff pastry cake with almond paste filling, others favour a sponge cake with almond cream filling, and yet others enjoy a light fruitcake, as I have described in the following recipe.
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Makes 1 (10-inch) Bundt cake AND 2 (6"x4") mini loaves of Ciasto Trzech Kroli Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Ingredients: ● 3/4 cup raisins ● 4 and 3/4 cups plain flour ● 3/4 cup chopped dates ● 4 teaspoons baking powder ● 1 1/3 cups chopped walnuts ● 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ● 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots ● 1/2 cup brandy or whiskey or orange juice ● 1/2 cup chopped candied orange or lemon peel Glaze: ● 1/2 pound softened butter ● 1 cup icing sugar ● 4 cups icing sugar ● 3 tablespoons lemon or orange juice ● 8 large eggs Preparation: 1. Heat oven to 110 degrees. Lightly coat a 10-inch Bundt pan and two (6"x4") mini loaf pans (for gifting!) with cooking spray. Mix fruits and nuts and toss with 3/4 cup flour to keep ingredients from clumping together in cake batter. 2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. 3. In a separate bowl, mix together 4 cups flour and baking powder and slowly add to the butter-sugar-egg mixture, combining thoroughly. Add vanilla and liquor or juice, mixing well. Stir in fruit-nut mixture by hand until thoroughly incorporated. 4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake mini loaves 25 minutes to 35 minutes or more, and Bunt pan 45 minutes to 1 hour or more, or until toothpick tests clean. 5. Let cake cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before inverting onto rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients and pour over cooled cake, letting it run down the sides. 6. When cutting the cake, insert a whole un-shelled almond in one slice of cake from the underside. Make a paper crown, if desired, and place it atop the cake. Let guests serve themselves. Whoever gets the almonds is king or queen for the day and wears the crown.
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Polish Poppyseed Roll (Makowiec) Ingredients for a Polish Poppyseed Roll, or Makowiec ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
1 package active dry yeast 2 cups warm milk 8 cups all purpose flour ¾ tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 5 eggs 1 stick butter, melted 2 cans prepared poppyseed filling
How to Make the Dough for a Poppyseed Roll, or Makowiec Dissolve the yeast in ½ cup of warm milk. In a large bowl mix the flour, sugar and salt until well blended. In a separate bowl beat the eggs. Add the yeast mixture, remaining milk and the butter and stir well. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until you have formed a sticky dough. Grease a large bowl, then add the dough to this bowl. Sprinkle the dough with a small amount of flour, cover with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for one hour or until it has doubled in size.
How to Form the Poppyseed Roll Punch the dough down, and divide it in half. Turn the first half onto a floured surface. Roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Cover the dough with half the poppy seed filling, then roll the dough up like a jelly roll with the seam side facing down. Turn the ends under, and place the roll on a lined baking sheet. Repeat these steps with the other roll. Allow the rolls to rise for 1 hour, or until they are doubled in size.
Baking the Poppyseed Roll Preheat the oven to 130 degrees. Brush the rolls with melted butter, then bake them on the baking sheet for 45 to 60 minutes. The rolls are done when they are a warm golden brown.
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Easy Polish Beetroot Soup (Barszcz) Ingredients: 4 fresh beets or 2 cups canned sliced beets ● 4 cups meat or vegetable stock ● 2 cloves garlic, minced ● 1 tsp sugar ● 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice ● Salt and pepper to taste ● Fresh or dried dill for garnish 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Rinse the beets in cold water, scrubbing them if needed. Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. The beets are done when they become tender. Allow the beets to cool enough that you can work with them. 2. Peel the beets and cut the round edges off of the first beet, so you are left with a rectangular cube. Cut the beet lengthwise into slices 1/16 of an inch thick. Stack the slices back together into the cube shape and then cut the slices lengthwise into strips 1/16 of an inch thick. 3. Bring the stock to a boil in a large pot, then add the beets, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Boil the barszcz for 10 minutes. 4. You can serve the barszcz cold with a dollop of sour cream and dill for garnish, or you can serve it hot with boiled potato cubes placed in the soup.
Pierogi Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients: ● 2 tablespoons oil ● 1 large finely chopped onion ● 1 pound sauerkraut, drained, rinsed and chopped ● 2 large carrots, peeled and grated ● 1 teaspoon salt or to taste ● 1/2 teaspoon pepper ● 2 or more tablespoons sour cream ● Pierogi Dough (recipe below) Preparation: 1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onions and cook until tender but not browned. Add sauerkraut and carrots. Cook, stirring often, 10 to 15 minutes or until volume has reduced and sauerkraut is tender. Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper and sour cream. If mixture doesn't hold its shape when squeezed together, add more sour cream. Let cool completely before filling pierogi dough. Page | 40
Pierogi Dough Ingredients: ● ● ● ●
2 cups all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup water
Mix Eggs and Water for Pierogi Dough In a large bowl, mix the eggs and the water. It is helpful to use lukewarm water and have the eggs warmed to room temperature, because this will make the dough easier to work. If you want, you can use milk instead of water. You can also add 1/2 cup of sour cream to the recipe. If you choose to do this, add the sour cream now. Just remember you will have to compensate by adding more flour later.
Add Egg Mixture to Flour Mixture In a large bowl mix the flour and the salt. If you want, you can add softened butter to the dough. If you choose to do this, add the butter now, and work it in with a pastry blender. Now add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Work the ingredients together with a pastry blender until the liquid ingredients have been absorbed by the dry ingredients. If you have altered the recipe, you may need to adjust the consistency of the dough. If the dough is too wet, add a bit more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a bit more water or milk. Pierogi dough is easy to adjust with a little patience.
Work the Pierogi Dough Lightly flour a working surface and turn the dough on to it. Knead the dough until the ingredients are well blended. Patience is key while working the dough. The dough is finished when it is smooth and stretches without tearing. Pierogi can be served filled with potato, meat or fruit. They can be served as an entree or as an as an appetizer; they can be baked or fried.
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Even though Christmas is just around the corner, there is still time to shed some pounds and get into shape right before that festive season. You WILL be able to fit into that dress you have been eyeing up in the shop window. Better yet, for the guys this year if you pretend to be Father Christmas you could wear your costume with a fake padded stomach of a pillow; instead of previously where you did not need any assistance. With the help of Dr Atkinson’s diet you could lose up to 15 pounds. According to the nutritionist Linda O’Byrne, “Slimmers must focus on eating and drinking healthily by cutting down on sugar and refined carb intake and getting some exercise. This, along with some patience, is the key to weight loss”. If you are determined to follow the diet plan and lose weight by Christmas, you will have to eat five times a day. Your daily diet should consist of three main meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and two additional meals. These additional meals take the form of two snacks; one before lunch and one before dinner. However, the last spoonful of food you eat cannot be consumed later than 7:00 pm. Where to begin in order to change the daily menu? First of all, forget all the vegetables containing starch, such as potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, pumpkins, peas and similar. Instead, you can have low calorie vegetables like cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, aubergine, paprika, onions and leafy vegetables. To accompany the vegetables choose food containing protein, i.e. lean meat especially poultry without skin, fish and eggs. However, do not overuse the yolk of an egg as this can be high in cholesterol. When selecting your drink try to stick to water for the low calorie option. If you would like a hot drink, coffee and tea must be drunk without sugar. Whereas alcohol is viewed as a taboo option whilst on this diet.
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Repeat each of these exercises 10-15 times per day and welcome Christmas by feeling more energetic and fit! Front Thigh Toner Sit on a chair and, without using your hands to push or support you, stand up to a straight position. Slowly sit down again. It’s important to keep your stomach tight and your back straight to get the full benefits and avoid injury. But do it right and you’ll soon build strength and tone in your quads – the muscles at the front of your thighs.
Back Thigh Lift Stand facing the stairs, lift your right leg and place your right foot flat on the first step. Push into your right foot to lift your left foot off the floor, bending it up to a 90-degree angle in front of you. Slowly lower your left leg back to the floor and repeat. For more of a challenge, use the second step or a sturdy chair with its back against the wall. Try placing just the front half of your foot on the step or chair. That will really make the exercise more intense and work the gluteal muscles in your bottom a lot more, too. But stick to the whole foot version if your balance isn’t great or you feel yourself wobbling!
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Arm Toners: Shoulders Slowly raise your arms up and out to your sides to form a 90° angle with the side of your torso. Hold for one second and slowly return to starting position.
Tummy Toner
Bum Lift
Lie flat on the floor. Raise your legs as close to a 90° angle to the floor as you can. Lift your hands above your head and, raising your head and shoulders, slowly bring them towards your toes. If that’s too challenging, keep your feet on the floor, knees bent, and raise your body, taking your nose towards your knees. If you have neck problems or feel any discomfort, rest your hands gently at the back of your head.
Lie on your back, bending both your legs so your feet are flat on the floor, hands beside you. Pushing your weight down into your feet, slowly squeeze your gluteal muscles and the backs of your legs to lift your body a few inches off the floor. Slowly lower back down without touching floor and repeat.
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Name: Boxing Name: Age: Weight Class: First Professional Bout:
Michael Grant Mikey Spice 30 Light Weight July 2005
How old were you when you started boxing? I started boxing when I was seven years old. What or who inspired you to get in to boxing? I used to get bullied in primary school and loved watching Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson. What motivates you to box? What motivates me is I want to give my family a better life, and obviously myself. That and one day winning a world title! Who would be your dream opponent? Amir Khan What has been one of your biggest achievements? I won the ABAs which was the highlight of my amateur career. So far out of the 17 fights I have had since I turned pro, I have won 13 of them. What places have you fought in? I had a victory at the O2 arena in London, but I have boxed all over the world from South Africa, in Italy, Malaysia and quite a few countries. My proudest moment is when I boxed in Las Vegas. Page | 45
Easy
Medium
Sweet Quiz Can you guess what these popular sweets and chocolates are? (Answers on the next page, but no cheating!) 1 Sly giggles 2 Clever folk 3 Eat past 7:00 pm 4 Sweet tooth cleaner 5 Garden flowers 6 Assorted girls 7 Dairy holder 8 Arrange marriage partners 9 Edible fasteners 10 Wobbly infants 11 Talk quietly 12 Big bus 13 Spin around 14 Big cats pub 15 Musical bard 16 Lots of parties 17 Outside meal 18 Toothless drink
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Hard
Sweet Quiz Answers (You need to use a mirror)
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