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Contents update, new phone, computer and tablet, every new appliance, in fact everything, brings with it another bucklet-load of skills I need but don’t really want to learn. So, back to new tricks. Julie Lake this month reports on the joys and benefits of having time in retirement to learn a second language. She has spoken English, Swahili and French all her life and then studied Japanese for fun as a mid-life project, so is something of an expert on the subject of learning. I learnt French at high school for five years (happily with greater success than the piano and crocheting) and then tried Spanish a few years ago in the months before I went to Central America. The Duolingo app was fun to use and gave me sufficient skills to get me out of trouble, although, as expected, I never did get to use the phrase “las botas moradas”, the purple boots. In any event, it certainly helps to have a grasp of another language when travelling, but as Julie points out, there are plenty of other good reasons to give it a try. Dorothy Whittington, Editor
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In a manner of speaking Parlez-vous francais? Habla usted espanol? Nihongo o hanasemasuka? Well it’s time to try, writes JULIE LAKE.
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ever has there been a better time to stimulate your brain and have some fun learning to speak another language, than with the new technology in retirement. Take Jeanette Drewes for example. She has booked her next trip to Italy and this time she is going to spend a month at a top cooking school. Jeanette loves everything about Italy – the art and architecture, the music – and especially the food and wine. “I have done a couple of trips which included cookery lessons,” she says. “But these were for tourists and no Italian was needed. At the cooking school it will be
Having an app which can be used at any time at home or during five-minute breaks at work is the best way to go. “I get some strange looks when I pull up at the lights, muttering “dov’e l’ufficio postale?,” she says, “But luckily today we’ve grown used to seeing drivers muttering into their hands-free car audio systems so I don’t feel embarrassed.” Jeanette is one of thousands of Queenslanders who have taken up the challenge of learning another language late in life because digital technology has made it easier than ever before. We’ve come a long way from the linguaphone records of yesteryear which
different. And when you love a country like I love Italy you can’t get a real understanding of it without being able to speak the language.” Jeanette drives to her hospital administration job three days a week listening to Duolingo, the most popular of the language learning apps which delivers more than 30 languages via your mobile phone and other devices. She also does an online course with face-to-face tuition as well as a regular class with other students. “I love the class and the interaction with real people, but I need more than once a week,” she says.
basically taught you what to say and how to say it but gave little idea of what to do if somebody spoke back to you. Today we can choose to learn the traditional way through a language school or private tutor (group or one-onone) or we can do it digitally. Or we can do as most students do, combine the two. Relatively few seniors want to spend time and money trying to acquire a university language degree, but anyone can afford to take advantage of local language schools and online courses. There are at least two dozen Brisbane private providers of various languages with both the Gold and Sunshine coasts adding more to the list. One of the largest is LaPont Language Centre which offers a range of flexible options in at least 10 languages; with regular classes for small groups. Founded 10 years ago by Catherine Alapont, it has five locations in the CBD, Southbank, northside and bayside and will soon be opening another on the Gold Coast – language learning is booming! Catherine encourages senior students to take advantage of its flexible program and regular French immersion tours where participants stay in a chateau in Burgundy and enjoy French food, wine and culture while studying the language. She says that among her older students is a couple in their 80s who plan to spend six months travelling around France and want to be able to have a conversation with the locals. A popular free or very low cost provider of language learning is University of the Third Age which caters specifically to retirees. Retired criminal barrister Peter Lancaster attends a weekly U3A Japanese class because, he says, “he is so in love with everything Japanese” and sees the language as a way of understanding the culture. He has an interest in Buddhism and next year plans to walk the way of the 88
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COVER STORY temples on the island of Shikoku. While Japan’s major cities make it easy for English speakers to get around it is very different in rural areas and Peter hopes to be sufficiently conversant with the language to make travel easier and enhance his overall experience. The U3A of which he is a member also offers Spanish, French, German, Italian and even Latin! Sue Morris does them all, and in the past has taught the French classes. Now in her late 70s, she has a lifelong love affair with languages. To Sue it is less about achieving fluency in any one language and more about keeping her brain active – and there are few things more demanding of the human brain than retaining several languages. According to Edinburgh University researchers, monolingual patients tended to develop dementia earlier than those who spoke two languages. Lead researcher Thomas Bak noted that learning a new language later in life is beneficial because it helps exercise the brain. No surprises there. What DOES emerge from studies about seniors learning new languages is that while it’s true they find it harder to remember new words than do teenagers, they bring the same advantages to language study as they do to other forms of learning: life experience, motivation, positive attitude – and time. The hardest thing for older people is not learning new vocabulary but how to pronounce it. This is a particular problem for Australians because we have never taken learning another language very seriously. European Baby Boomers learned a second language from early primary school (usually English; or French in the case of English children). Even in recent years, a second language is not part of our curriculum nationally, but left to the choice of individual schools, leading to a lack of
consistency. Most of us have never learned to unselfconsciously put aside those broad, nasal Aussie vowels which inhibit good pronunciation of languages other than our own. The other disadvantages of age are impaired hearing and sight, so it’s important to choose a learning program that compensates for this. And that’s the beauty of today’s online courses – they have great graphics and you can easily control the volume from your device until you’ve got the pronunciation just right. Any good language teacher will tell you that it can’t all be acquired online – as Catherine Lapont says, “nothing beats face-to face”.
“Learning a new language later in life helps exercise the brain” Perhaps the best method to learn a language correctly and quickly today is to combine digital resources that you can use in your own home in your own time with at least one weekly class where you have the advantage of social interaction, competition, homework suited to your needs and a teacher who can respond immediately to questions and problems. Good friendships have been made among senior language students, sometimes resulting in group trips to the target country. “Last year five women and one man from our Italian class walked the Cinque Terre in Italy,” says Jeanette Drewes. “We already knew each other well and shared the same interests so it was a great experience.” Dot H. never particularly wanted to learn a second language but now has a
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compelling reason for doing so – her son, who works in Jakarta, has married an Indonesian girl and she and their two children speak little English. So Dot, in her late 60s, is studying Indonesian because she visits regularly. Young Australians today are no longer destined to marry the girl next door or even someone from the same town. They are just as likely to partner up with someone from a very different, non-English speaking culture, producing children who may find it hard to communicate with Aussie grandparents. An encouraging number of those grandparents are rising to – and relishing – the challenge of taking on a second language late in life. “I’ve found this very stimulating,” says Doug Ross whose grandchildren live in Germany. “They actually speak pretty good English but when I go over there, I find I get a much better sense of their everyday life and the country as a whole by understanding the language. “I always wanted to learn another language and now I have an incentive.” Doug, 73, started with German language classes at his local U3A and now attends regular classes at an accredited language school where he enjoys the competition from fellow students, most of whom are about his age. He also uses the popular Busuu learning app 10 minutes a day. And despite the commercially-driven urge to learn Japanese and Chinese a few years ago, it is the European languages that are having a resurgence in popularity among older students. A survey found that French, Italian, Spanish and German are the most popular languages with Japanese and Bahasa Indonesian coming next. Not many, it seems, are keen to tackle the tonal challenges of Mandarin. It used to be the more adventurousminded young Australians who travelled
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overseas in search of adventure and a wider life experience. Increasing affluence enables today’s grandparent generation to explore the globe, often with very specific interests in mind. This has sparked a boom in learning languages other than Strine. But whatever our reasons for taking on a second or even third language and whatever resources we use, language teachers agree there are no short cuts and no cunning apps that can make us learn faster and better. In the end it still comes down to hard work and repetition.
SMART translators There are several clever digital translators on the market which offer more language options than Babelfish ever offered the space wanderers in Hitchkiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Products such as Mortentr and the acclaimed (but obscurely named) Muama Enence can enable you to speak to another person in their language and have them reply in yours – and much else besides. Their accuracy, though not always perfect, is more than acceptable although use is limited to well-connected locations. These devices are useful for businesspeople and travellers but have nothing to do with learning another language. You can use them to get around a foreign city but they are no substitute for being able to sit over a local beverage and chat with the locals about anything under the sun. When it comes to acquiring a new language, like so much else in life, it’s all about the journey and not just the destination.
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A rough cough or all for nought? English is a curious and challenging language, writes DAVID PARMITER. Just think how many ways there are to pronounce the letters “ough”.
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magine you were trying to teach a foreign student the difference between rough and nought, or even through and thorough. By my reckoning, there are at least seven different ways to pronounce this letter group. I shall just have a quick cough (coff), and we’ll begin. If I change the initial consonant from C to R it changes to rough (ruff) and in tough (tuff). Add an R to though (tho) and it becomes through (threw). Precede that with an O and it morphs into thorough (thurrer). Confusing, isn’t it? Now, there is nought (nort) to say about the tree of knowledge, but if a bird should fly in and land, it will sit on a bough (b-aow) but if you add a T it refers to something you purchased (bort) yesterday. This time if you introduce an R it doesn’t change and is simply brought (brort). If you frequent the Plough Inn too frequently, it might drive you to John Bunyan’s Slough (sl-aow) of Despond, so keep your hand to the plough (pl-aow) and make another furrow - which rhymes with thorough but looks nothing like it. Maryborough, the birthplace of Mary
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Poppins, is always pronounced Maryburrer, the same as the London Borough (burrer) of Hackney. The TV presenter is Rob Brough (bruff) yet the captain of Spicks and Specks is the New Zealander, Alan Brough (bro’u). Well, as a Kiwi, he is bound to be a bro’. Enough is an adjective which began in Old English as genoh, with an initial hard ‘g’. This later morphed into (y)enow (Chaucer and later, Shakespeare) but how it acquired the double F sound at the end is unclear. Ask Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary (1755). Enuff about phonemes (sounds) and let’s move on to dialects. With the advent of film and television and, more recently, the dumbphone, we have flattened our way speaking from regional accents to a bland new English way of speaking. Fifty years ago we had TV programs such as Til Death Us Do Part. The old Cockney, Alf Garnet, had the traditional East End “gor blimey” way of speaking, just like his wife. But he was always rounding on his son-in-law for being “a scouse git” meaning that anyone from Liddypool could not speak the Queen’s English.
Although Mrs Queen, of course, spoke the well-modulated, precise and often icy vowels of the upper classes. “Ardyerjew” became “How do you do?” when introduced to her. “Very well thank you, Your Majesty” was the correct response, after which you called her “Mam as in jam, never marm as in Marmite”. The enduring TV series All Creatures Great and Small, and later, Heartbeat were both set in Yorkshire, where the villagers all spoke with soft, back of the mouth vowels and a regional vocabulary that endeared them to the masses. “Eh, bah goom, lad” and “coom on, Daavid, and doan ferget yer manners”. The Bill, likewise, had a rich variety of dialects and words, from the new language of West Indian and Asian immigrants, from the northern speech pattern of Supt Jack Meadows to the traditional Cockney of some of the constables, “know wot ah meang? Yeah, fanks Smiffy”. Early Australian evolved from the mainly Cockney and Irish accents of the convicts and soldiers. The upper classes kept their distance ... and their language, don’t you know? Pursed lips and front
vowels. In the 1950s and ’60s, the mass immigration of workers from Italy and Greece brought new words and expressions into the workplace, words like pizza, ouzo and souvlaki were picked up by comedians such as Mary Kostas and Con the Fruiterer. Even pop music embraced it, with songs such as Shaddap You Face. The thing about language is that it is organic, growing and spreading across racial and social boundaries. As the song goes: “What we need is a great big melting pot” and that is what we have today. If you study the language of old England from the 6th to the 10th centuries, you find that the original language of the Brits (Celts) merged with the Germanic language of the Angles, Saxons and Jutes; and later the Vikings gave the northerners the broader back vowels of their Scandinavian culture. And finally, the Normans gave us Old French for this medieval melting pot. So, if you are interested in the history of our language, head for the library and pore (pour) over the Middle English dictionaries. It may sound like a tough ask; but take the rough with the smooth and enjoy the journey.
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Lifetime’s memories plague the hoarder A MONSTROUS task for a hoarder is opening up the old shortbread tins and assorted other boxes that contain a lifetime’s memories – letters, postcards, tickets, cards for every occasion and children’s messages to mum. Well, it’s not actually opening the boxes so much as deciding it’s time for it to go. After all, why continue to have it taking up space when the kids no doubt are going to ditch the lot when you’re gone? It seemed a worthy occupation for an overcast and chilly winter’s day, so I finished my morning coffee, dragged out the big plastic bin containing the various memory boxes, and set to work. Had I really saved every letter from my mother while I was living in Europe during the late 1970s and early 1980s? I didn’t recall her being such a prolific writer either. But there they were, piles of flimsy blue airmail letters and fat envelopes filled with foolscap pages of news from home. My mother died 15 years ago, but I recognised her handwriting and once again I could hear her voice. I also gained new respect for my younger brother. As a 14-year-old he had painstakingly typed a letter – heavily
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edited for typos, spelling and grammar (I suspect by Mum) – and handwritten at least two others with apologies that he only sent me one for every two from me. I certainly appreciated his advice: “I still think you could get blown up at work in London, so don’t”. I took a photo of it and sent it off to him. He asked me to keep it safe so he could read about what he was doing in 1978. “I’ve kept it safe for 40 years, I’m sure I
can manage another few weeks,” I replied. Next were bundles of postcards filled with the names and places from another time. Messages of the comings and goings of young travellers; a lot only vague memories but others worthy of messaging the friends who had sent them with a snapshot of their life recorded for them. Cards signed by various colleagues as I had left various jobs; payslips for $60 a week; references; certificates; and glitter spilling from Mother’s Day cards written by young hands. They were all there. And so the sun set on a nostalgic journey. The neatly sorted boxes were sealed and placed back in their big plastic bin and safely returned to their space. The value of letters and licking a stamp cannot be underestimated. And the rubbish bin didn’t need emptying. There were only three cards (each with just a name), one aerogram (I didn’t recognise the name of the sender) and two receipts inside. If you have a story about hoarding or cleaning out your own or a parent’s memory boxes, join the conversation by email at editor@yourtime magazine.com. au or post to P.O. Box 717, Spring Hill, 4004.
FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES
REMEMBER as parents, being amused by the things that kids say? Now those little gems come from the grandchildren. If you have an amusing story of the things that come from the mouths of babes, send your anecdote to Editor, Your Time Magazine, P.O. Box 717, Spring Hill 4004 or email editor@yourtimemagazine. com.au Here’s a sample to get you started: Proud mum talking to a friend about her son, “he’s so clever with those blocks I think he’ll grow up to be an engineer”. Four-year-old: “But I don’t want to be a Ninja-neer, I want to be a-Ninja Turtle”. Mum and Grandma were discussing the wheeze in new baby’s chest when two-year-old, who heard “wees in her chest”, held up his shirt to demonstrate just where she had been weed on.
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BITS & PIECES
Love your knees Whether walking the Camino pilgrim trail or playing with young grandchild, strong knees are essential to comfort and mobility and, writes TRISTAN HALL, it’s not until they fail that you realise their importance.
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hether you are walking the Camino pilgrim trail or playing with your young grandchild, strong knees are essential to comfort and mobility and, writes TRISTAN HALL, it’s not until they fail that you realise how important they are. You will get the best use from your knees if you remember they are a hinge joint, so they do not rotate. Your hip on the other hand is a ball and socket joint. Thinking about your movements will help you avoid injuries to your knees. If
you are lifting something, let’s say a full bag of potting mix, look at the path you will take and move any obstacles, so you don’t have to dodge them. Then stand directly in front of the load. Awkward movements will increase the chances that you’ll twist your knees. The rule is “prepare your lift, do the lift”. Here are a few simple exercises for stronger knees: ONE LEG BALANCE – Stand sideways behind a dining chair. Grab on to the back of the chair and lift one leg, bending it backwards at the knee. Hold this position for 20 - 30 seconds. You can let go of the chair to make it more challenging. Switch to your other leg. Repeat this exercise three times for each leg and do a few sets every day. WALL SQUATS – Stand with your back against a wall and your feet out in front of you in a wide secure stance. Gradually lower your body down until your knees are bent. Hold that position for 10 seconds then slide back up the wall again. Repeat this 10 times and do 3 sets. If you have a fitball in the house, you can put this behind your back. It makes it
easier to slide up and down the wall. CHAIR TO STANDING – This is an easy exercise to do anytime, anywhere. Pick a chair you can comfortably get in and out of, say a dining chair. Stand in front of it and sit down slowly, bending both knees at the same rate. It’s common to favour one side of your body and to slump down into a chair. Perform these actions mindfully. Use your core and your quad muscles to help you move smoothly and securely. Do 10 repetitions and three sets over the day. These exercises will strengthen your knees by building up your quad muscles and the smaller muscles around them. They will improve the flow of blood and fluids around your knee joints. Mix the exercises up for variety or put some upbeat music on. You may want to write yourself a note in your diary so you remember to do these moves until they are a part of your everyday routine. Don’t wait for pain and inflammation. Love your knees today. Tristan Hall is an exercise physiologist with Full Circle Wellness. Visit fullcirlcewellness.com.au
IN THE GARDEN – with Penny
EVERYTHING is starting to grow with the onset of warmer days. Time to fertilise, plant, mulch and of course water. Petunias are great for long lasting colour along with salvias and marigolds. In the vegie plot, plant lettuce, tomatoes, spring onions, corn, cucumbers etc for delicious summer salads. Radish and carrot seed can also be sown. Small seedlings cope better for transplanting, Plant or sow every four weeks for continuous crops. Cycads are sending up new fronds now. Keep an eye out for a small mauve butterfly as the larvae will destroy the frond tips giving them a burnt, dry look. Mix 50:50 water and vinegar to dispel. Prune hibiscus, azaleas and camellias to shape. Happy gardening !
PIONEERING RESTAURATEUR LOOKS BACK ON A BIG LIFE FIFI Le-Roy’s name is suitably glamorous for a woman who spent her working life managing plush restaurants and rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous. She was the first woman to manage major restaurants in Brisbane and during her 45-year career in the hospitality industry operated restaurants and worked in hotels in three countries. At one stage, she was in charge of the Top of the State, Queensland’s first revolving restaurant which will be fondly remembered by many Brisbane Baby Boomers. It was on the top floor of the 26-storey SGIO Building and Theatre, now known as Suncorp Plaza, which was Brisbane’s tallest high-rise tower when it opened in 1971. The restaurant had dazzling 360-degree views and a revolving dance floor. As well as the city’s businesspeople, it
FUN fact! THE last one-cent coins (with the image of a feather-tail glider) were dated 1990, and the last two-cent coins (with the frilled neck lizard) were dated 1989. They were progressively removed from circulation from February 1992. Both arrived with decimal currency on February 14, 1966 and their design never changed. The death knell was sounded in the 1990 Budget speech because of the cost of minting them when they had lost purchasing power through inflation. These copper coins are still legal tender, but are not considered currency, so if you have just cracked open an old money box, you will have to take them to the bank and exchange them for currency of the same face value. 14 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / October 2019
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could count David Bowie among its guests. Fifi, who now lives at the Carinity Elim Estate retirement village at Raceview in Ipswich, says it was well known in its day. “Not everybody could go to a place like that, it was quite expensive,” she says. “The whole restaurant revolved and there was music every night, big bands. The building didn’t revolve so people couldn’t understand how the restaurant revolved.” Fifi admits it was unusual for a woman to run a restaurant at the time. “In my day the customer was always right. Whether they were wrong or not they were always right, no matter what,” she says. “I was managing big restaurants all my life, so I know about people, I talked to people and that was my life.” Born in Sudan to Egyptian parents, Fifi was 22 years old when she moved to Australia in the early 1950s.
“I started in the industry straight away with the old Lennon’s Hotel, which was the only real hotel in Brisbane,” Fifi says. Lennon’s was Brisbane’s hotel of choice for VIPs with everyone from Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, US President Lyndon Johnson and The Beatles staying and dining there. By the time she retired at the age of 67, Fifi had also managed restaurants in Sydney, Athens and Papua New Guinea. “I worked in hotels, I worked in pubs, I worked everywhere because I wanted to learn about the business. That was in my mind from the start,” she says. “That’s how you learn. You have your work in the industry to tell you how it is. The books don’t tell you very much. “You have to be dedicated and have no husband, no children and you have to have about 20 hours in a day to give. I was very dedicated. It was a big life.”
WISE WORDS “I have reached an age when, if someone tells me to wear socks, I don’t have to”. Albert Einstein, the German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, famously never wore socks. He wrote to his cousin Elsa, who later became his second wife, “Even on the most solemn occasions, I got away without wearing socks and hid the lack of civilisation in high boots.” His decision was practical more than rebellious: “When I was young, I found out that the big toe always ends up making a hole in a sock so I stopped wearing socks.” Einstein died in 1955, aged 76.
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IN THE KITCHEN
Glazed Salmon with spicy sugar snaps Serves 6 • ¼ cup (60ml) rice malt syrup or pure maple syrup • 1 garlic clove, minced • ¼ cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar • 6 x 180g salmon fillets Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, garlic and balsamic vinegar and stir over a low heat until the mixture is hot. Pour half into a small bowl for basting and set the remaining mixture aside for serving. Pat the salmon dry and place skin side down on the prepared tray. Brush with the syrup mixture. Bake for 10 minutes. Brush salmon again with syrup mixture and bake for another 5 minutes. Continue basting and baking until the fish flakes easily, about 20 minutes. Once cooked, place the fillets on to serving plates, season and top with reserved syrup mixture then serve with these tasty little treats:
Sticky Citrus Ribs Serves 4 • 2 oranges zested and juiced • ½ cup hoisin sauce
• 1 tbs grated ginger • 1kg pork spare ribs
Spicy Sugar Snaps Serves 6
Combine the oranges, ginger and hoisin sauce in a large bowl and add the ribs. Coat well, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 200C. Place ribs in a tray and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the marinade turns into a sticky caramel and the pork is nice and brown.
Making it easy
• 2 tablespoons (40ml) chilli infused olive oil • 200g sugar snap peas Into a nonstick frying pan over medium high heat, add the oil. Heat for just a minute and toss in the peas with a few red chili chunks (perhaps Anaheim or bullhorn), optional. Sauté for 3 minutes.
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• 1kg fresh salmon fillet, cubed • 500g fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched • 350g marinated feta cheese, crumbled • 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped Using the oil from the feta, oil and heat a large frying pan, add salmon cubes and sear on each side until crispy but still pink in the centre (or cooked to your liking). In a large bowl add and toss gently with remaining ingredients, taking care not to break up the salmon. Optional: This is also delicious drizzled with a little fresh lemon juice. Brisbane
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OUR PEOPLE
John presses on with weighty ambitions Adelaide hosts the XVII Australian Masters Games this month and among the athletes will be powerlifter John Dellow. MARY BARBER talks to the 78-year-old about his world record bid.
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ohn Dellow has set himself a goal to beat the world record in the over 75 age group for bench pressing. And with his credentials, there’s every chance he will do it. “In powerlifting there are squats and deadlifts as well. I don’t do these because of some previous back problems,” he says. “I only do the bench press which is all shoulders and arms and chest.” John will need to lift 110kg. He’s currently doing this in his training sessions. He has been working with strength coach Peter Cox three times a week in preparation for the Adelaide games but it’s not just about succeeding with the the lift. To be recognised as a world record, there needs to be three world-record officials in attendance. John is philosophical. “If these officials are not present, I will find another event next year to compete for the world record again,” he says. John was diagnosed with
John Dellow in the gym with his strength coach Peter Cox leukaemia in 2004. This, and the fact that he was retired and had more time, led him to join a gym. “I thought I’d keep myself reasonably active. At that stage I was just joining general exercises not powerlifting,” he says. He entered his first powerlifting competition at the age of 72 and lifted 120kg. This
was at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand in 2013. He won the over 70s age group with a lift of 120kg. John currently holds the Australian, New Zealand, Commonwealth and Oceania bench press records in the 70 to 75 years age group.
His Australian record is 130kg which he achieved at the Australian Masters Games in Adelaide in 2015, when he broke the Australian record three times with successive lifts of 120kg, 125kg and 130kg. On the international scene, John lifted 127.5kg to claim the bronze medal in the World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa in 2016. It’s not just about winning though. John enjoys the atmosphere and comradeship of the gym and and picking up tips from other members. He now has his own strength coach for the first time. Peter gives him new techniques and mixes up the training, so his muscles work better overall and relishes the privilege of working with John. “It’s pretty awe-inspiring to see someone at John’s age lifting those weights,” he says. “He has achieved this in a short number of years.” Peter finds powerlifting and
strength training are becoming increasingly popular among seniors who want to maintain muscle mass, build bone density and stay flexible. Being stronger improves balance and co-ordination and reduces the risk of falls,. And training can build confidence too. “When you know you have a strong enough body for any activity outside the gym, it’s a great feeling. That’s typically why people train,” he says. “You can see from John’s experience that you can get very strong and healthy by training correctly. “The key is to have the right technique and good supervision.” With his 80th birthday looming, John is not slowing down, but rather, setting himself new goals. “My aim is to break the world record for 75 to 80 year olds and then in 18 months’ time when I’m 80, I’ll go for the 80 years and over world record,” John says.
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AGES AND STAGES
Life has its ages and stages. MOCCO WOLLERT, who has just celebrated her 85th birthday, revels in life in the slow lane, sipping her coffee and watching the passing parade, while CHERYL LOCKWOOD, who has yet to reach 60, finds an adventure in a most unexpected way.
by Mocco Wollert
I CONFESS, I am addicted to coffee. Every day I find a reason to go to the local coffee shop to have my daily fix. I convince myself easily that I need
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fresh milk, fruit or to check out the special price on avocados and must go to the shopping centre. Being near a retirement village, the coffee shop has become the “Village Green”. The village people assemble there to socialise. Rather than taking sheep or cows to graze, they graze themselves, with coffee and cake. Every day I stand in front of that cake display, frothing at the mouth with desire. There should be a law banning the display of baked cheesecake, fruit flans and especially chocolate brownies. Every time I decide to blow the consequences and have one of those delicious treats, the Weight Watchers scales somehow rise inside my head. I walk away, feeling utterly deprived. I am a regular and the waitresses smile at me. Regulars have their special table and woe to the stranger who takes that table. I can’t ask them to leave but I give them a death stare. They usually ignore
me. I have better success when I bump their table as I walk by and cause the coffee to spill all over the place. I try not to grin when I apologise. Most days I meet with a friend. She and I like to sit at a bench along a big window so we can observe customers coming through the centre’s doors and heading for the shops. We whisper rude comments, mercilessly criticising clothes, shoes, hair and figures. We are especially vicious about women who have long legs, are skinny and look super fit – all the things we would like to be but are not. It doesn’t matter that we can’t see much because the trolleys are stacked up in front of that window, but we see enough to keep us entertained. You might have, by now, learned that I love watching people. It is with amusement that I watch the coffee shop’s race for the daily paper. Newspapers are delivered but numbers are limited, so there is a race by the regulars to see who reaches the paper of the day first. When one is secured, the victor sits down with a look of triumph. The winners spend a long time reading it, so sometimes I think they read every ad, just to spite the others who are waiting. There is an elderly Chinese
gentleman who always comes in at 9am on the dot. He stands in front of the cake display and chooses the largest, most scrumptious piece of torte. He eats it with great concentration and washes it down with a big mug of coffee. Everybody knows him but nobody knows anything about him. He is a man of mystery, I am sure. While watching him eat, I like to imagine a daring and colourful life of dragon ships and opium dens. There is also a regular group of ladies who, let’s say, are no longer teenagers. They come obviously from an exercise class for their reward after a workout. They arrive like a flock of hungry seagulls, their screeching taking over the room while they attack cakes, scones and pancakes. I have also been watching a woman who takes one of the many women’s magazines and conceals it in her handbag. She always puts it back the next day when she takes another one. That is one way of keeping up with the celebrity gossip and I would not give her away for anything. And did I mention that my special coffee shop has become home from home? May your latte be skinny and your short black strong.
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AGES AND STAGES
by Cheryl Lockwood
THIS may seem anything but adventurous, but I am about to purchase my first automatic washing machine. Before you all wonder which century I have been living in, let me explain. I have used automatic washing machines, it’s just that I’ve never actually owned one. Like my mother before me, I’ve always been a twin tub owner. Recently, I accepted that it was time to let the old girl go; my twin tub that is, not my mother,
who at 86, still uses a twin tub washing machine. I grew up in a dry, rural area and back then, a twin tub was the central feature of many laundries. Fast forward to living on acreage and relying on rainwater. Twin tubs use less water than those new-fangled automatics. I hung on to my old machine, not wanting to search for another and when it started having issues, I worked around them because parts were no longer readily available. I should have realised an upgrade was in order when a young friend came to stay, stared blankly at my machine and said, “I’ll just wash when I get home”. When I needed a house-sitter, I jotted down a few notes on the various quirks that my house and contents have. My washing machine had gone beyond quirkiness. I think old faithful had become a health hazard. It started something like this: “Take the end of the clear hose and poke it down the pipe outside of the laundry door. This is the grey water pipeline. The pump doesn’t work.” My instructions filled an A4 page and I was not done yet. Somewhere around step 5, I admitted that it might be better if the house-sitter did not use my archaic excuse for an appliance. It may rotate slowly and go kerthunk, kerthunk. The
spin dryer may not stop. Best to walk away for a while. Um, laundromat? A friend rang and asked if I knew anyone who was in need of an automatic washing machine as she was upgrading. I marvelled at her psychic ability and rejoiced at the thought of a freebie!
The “new” automatic has an array of buttons and lights. There are so many settings I can scarcely believe that it doesn’t do more than the laundry. Farewell dear twin tub, you have served me well. Sometimes even the mundane can be an adventure.
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YOUR CITY
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The world in our backyard neo-Gothic cathedral or be shocked by tales of an old prison. It’s all here. The city has many quirky points of interest that, visiting Rome or London or New York, would demand a stop for a photograph. But there’s no need to book an expensive overseas or interstate trip to discover new sights and experiences. There’s a whole world of interest right here in our own backyard. To get started visit brismania.com
EVERY year, thousands of overseas visitors flock to Brisbane to soak up its climate and explore the attractions of the river city, yet many residents don’t know about all the things to see and do in their own backyard. Tourists will stop and photograph the statue or street art you walk past every day; pick up brochures to learn about the city’s history at the Commissariat Store or the Museum of Brisbane; have a picnic at the City Botanic Gardens; admire a
SHOW FOR NOMADS IF THE time to become a grey nomad is drawing nearer, then don’t miss Caravanning Queensland’s annual Let’s Go Brisbane Caravan and Outdoor Show to check out your options. It will be rolling into the Brisbane Showgrounds from Thursday, October 31
to Sunday, November 3. More than 100 exhibitors will display products, gadgets and vehicles for those planning their next adventure. From the latest in luxury motorhomes to caravans and affordable camper trailers and accessories, it’s the place to get started. The show will also feature regular weight and towing masterclasses throughout the four days. Complete the Passport to Win while you’re there to go in the draw for great prizes. Let’s Go Brisbane Caravan and Outdoor Show is open at the Ekka grounds, 9.30am-5pm each day. Tickets $12, concessions $10. Visit caravanqld.com.au
BRISBANE City Council is encouraging local seniors card holders to get out and explore their city and is offering free off-peak travel. Council has made all bus, ferry and CityCat trips free for seniors who travel on weekdays between 8.30am-3.30pm and 7pm-6am. On weekends, there is free bus travel for seniors all day and all night. Here are some suggestions for getting around to see the attractions of the river city: • Southbank Parklands: Take a bus to the Cultural Centre and wander around Southbank. The delightful Epicurious Garden has edible herbs, vegetables and fruits that can be tasted from the harvest cart on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. There is also a rainforest walk in the heart of the Parklands which features a boardwalk surrounded by lush local trees and plants. • Catch a CityCat: Take a ride down the river and get a new perspective of Brisbane’s bridges, riverside views and skyline. With services from St Lucia to Northshore Hamilton you can explore the length of the river, stopping at attractions such as New Farm Park, Brisbane Powerhouse and the City Botanic Gardens. • Explore the Museum of Brisbane: The third floor of Brisbane City Hall is home to the Museum of Brisbane. It’s a fascinating place and has free exhibitions 10am-5pm daily. Most recent is New Woman, which reveals the art, personal stories and enduring legacies of Brisbane’s most significant female artists over the last century. Join a free City Hall Clock Tower tour, which leaves every 15 minutes during opening hours. Head up in the original lift and get a bird’s-eye view over King George Square and the buildings that now tower over it. • Botanic Gardens: There’s a new world to explore at Brisbane’s two Botanic Gardens. The City Botanic Gardens has CityCat and ferry terminals at the bottom end of Edward St, or bus stops just outside the entrance. Learn about the city’s flora
and fauna on a guided discovery walk or visit the Bamboo Grove and Weeping Fig Avenue. For a bigger exploration, take the bus to the premier sub-tropical botanic gardens over 56ha at Mt Coot-tha. It’s like a trip around the world, from the Japanese Gardens to cactus and rare South American species. • Libraries: Pick up a bestseller at your local library or attend one of the many workshops and author talks. There are 33 libraries in Brisbane, most open seven days a week. All can reached by public transport.
TRAVEL tips Make sure you’ve got a senior go card or go+ card before you head out. Simply tap your card when you get on and off to make sure your trip is free. Seniors can apply for a senior go card online via the TransLink website or at a go card retailer. To see if you are eligible for a senior go card visit the TransLink website translink.com.au FIND OUT MORE: Brisbane.qld.gov.au – find more to see and do, including free events at the Botanic Gardens, Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm Library, Museum of Brisbane and City Hall Clock Tower information Translink.com.au – to apply for a senior go card, check fares and timetables, and to plan your journey
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Keep a check on the medicine cabinet Reliance on medicines becomes greater as we age, but there are risks. KENDALL MORTON explains the value of a Home Medicines Review.
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wo in every three people over 65 take five or more medications, but the more you take, the more likely it is you’ll experience some negative interactions. The Home Medicines Review is a free service set up by the Australian Government in 2001 to give people more knowledge and confidence about their medicines and to prevent medicationrelated problems. If you are feeling unwell on your current medicines or they are not working effectively, a Home Medicines Review may help. Although the program is free it’s not that well known. Here’s how it works. You can ask your GP for a referral. This is sent to a local pharmacist who will come to your home. He or she will ask questions, look at possible drug interactions and find out how you store your medicines. They advise how to get the best from your medicines and answer questions. After the review, they will write a report for your doctor. Here are six reasons a Home Medicines Review may be useful: AVOID ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS An Australian report called Medication Safety in Australia 2013 found that 20-30
per cent of hospital admissions for people over 65 were medication related. In 12 per cent of cases, the adverse drug reaction (ADR) was considered life-threatening. The drugs that most often caused ADRs were anti-bacterials, opioids, diuretics, antineoplastic agents, antithromboitcs and cardiac therapy. Some common adverse drug reactions were gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, falls and arrhythmias. AVOIDING FALLS Some medicines can cause swelling in the feet, rounding out the soles which can reduce your stability. Other drugs may cause dizziness, sleeplessness and drowsiness. All of these factors increase risk of falling. Check the listed side effects of your medicines. HARMFUL INACTIVE INGREDIENTS A report published in 2019 in Science Translational Medicine showed non-active ingredients such as dyes, sugars and lactose can sometimes trigger allergies or intolerances. Up to 75per cent of a tablet is made from fillers. More than half of the drugs studied contained at least one FODMAP, short chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They have
been linked to irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive problems. BETTER COMMUNICATION If you are under the care of many GPs and specialist doctors, a Home Medicines Review will give them all a comprehensive picture of your medications. If you have had a hospital stay that has led to a change of medication, a review is recommended. MOOD CHANGES AND DEPRESSION A report from the Harvard Medical School in 2015 showed many medications can bring on depression. The author Dr Laura Carr, a pharmacist at Massachusetts General Hospital noted “this side effect can be missed because sometimes patients hesitate to tell their doctor they are experiencing depression symptoms”. One group of medicines, the benzodiazepines, need particular care. They are central nervous system depressants used to treat anxiety, seizures and insomnia. This group, which includes Xanax XR, Ativan, Librium and Valium, can build up in the body and lead to depression-like symptoms. Dr Carr said older people were more likely to experience the residual effects of these drugs because their bodies metabolize medications more slowly.
MEDICATIONS AND DEMENTIA A study by the Nursing Journal examined the effect of anticholinergic drugs. These drugs include antihistamines and some treatments for urinary tract infections, Parkinson’s disease and allergies. In older adults, anticholinergic drugs can cause confusion, memory loss, agitation and disorientation. These symptoms mimic early dementia. This study took the drug history of 372 people over age 60 who did not have dementia for up to eight years and 80 per cent of those who had used anticholinergic drugs on a regular basis were found to have mild cognitive impairment. For those individuals who were not regular users of this drug group, only 35 per cent developed cognitive impairment. So, if you think a Home Medicines Review may be useful for you or a loved one, ask your doctor for a referral. You can also speak to your local pharmacist or call the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) information line on freecall 1800 020 613. And just a reminder - Home Medicines Reviews are fully covered by Medicare. Kendall Morton is the Director of Home Care Assistance.
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A matter of grave concern Kensal Green cemetery in north-west London and the historic county of Middlesex, is the last resting place of lords, ladies and barons. DIANA HACKER found names that had important links to Brisbane – and much more than she wanted.
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his old graveyard which is still being used is on the Harrow Road just a short walk from Kensal Green tube station and is the last resting place of Sir George and Lady Diamantina Bowen. The story begins in 2005, when during a visit to the UK I undertook an excursion intending to locate the Bowen graves. Armed with a general map of the cemetery, I approached the office to ask for more specific directions. The very English Rose office person asked for ten English pounds to look up this information. I was aghast. She then asked if I was looking for an important person who might be on the list already. I replied that I thought so, as Sir George Bowen was the first Governor of Queensland. Thankfully, his name was on the list and I did not have to hand over any cash. A more detailed map of a section of the cemetery was supplied and I found it quite simple to locate the section I was seeking, even though much of the land was densely covered in nettles and blackberry. There was no sign of a headstone and we spent quite some time checking every
A big name for Brisbane hidden in London. visible inscription. Around and around we went until finally me I wondered if a vigorous bush in the immediate area might be obscuring vital information. Plunging head-first into the thicket I was brought up short by contact with a slab of vertical stone. Yes indeed, this was just what I was seeking. After much stamping, trampling and
general thrashing about the bush, there was sufficient space to be able to photograph the inscriptions and place a small floral offering at the base of the headstone. I then headed off on a further foray to another section of the cemetery seeking the graves of members of the O’Connell family who were connected to Governor Sir William Bligh. This mission had to be aborted due to the presence of dense nettles, blackberry and open graves. Only a whipper snipper, ladder, stout boots and industrial-strength clothing might have permitted further exploration of this section. On my return to Brisbane, I had discussions with local historians as to the state of the graves and the inevitable damage which would result from the growth of the bush. Concerned citizens wrote letters to the premier, members of parliament,
councillors and to Australia House about the state and future preservation of the grave which is of historical significance for Queensland. It was all to no avail, as not one reply was received. Fast forward to 2015 when I made a return visit to Kensal Green cemetery and was delighted to discover that the entire area had been cleaned up. The blackberry and nettle and THAT bush cut back to size. In place of weeds and brambles, daffodils and primrose were blooming in abundance. The whole place was a delight to behold. The headstone was still standing firm and erect, and we left comforted that the bush had been removed. Alas, just last year a member of Queensland Women’s Historical Association visited the cemetery only to find that the offending was back and flourishing. This is a situation of grave concern and it seems there is no solution. Diana Hacker is archivist for the Queensland Women’s Historical Association based at Miegunyah in Bowen Hills. Tours are available. Visit miegunyah.org
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Consider your encore after leaving the workforce Work in the next stage of life after fulltime employment can take many forms. STEVE MENDL investigates the options.
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rom career shifting into a new part-time role in a totally different industry to volunteering a few hours a week for a cause you have a connection with, I have taken many clients through a multitude of options with the aim of developing a customised work plan as part of the bigger transition picture. Daniel came into my office very clear about implementing a staged move into the next part of his life. He’d worked hard for more than 35 years and wasn’t ready for retirement, but he did want to do less work and spend more time with his wife and the new grandkids. I asked what this looked like for him and he pulled up a spreadsheet on his laptop. In front of me were the numbers: 1000, 500, 250 and 0. “These are the number of hours per year I want to work in the coming decade,” Daniel explained. “I want to start the reduction of my paid work life by working 1000 hours per year, either 20 hours per week or six months of work at fulltime load. Either way, I want to have a lot more time to myself and my family.” When I commented that what he
had was very specific, he replied, “I’m a very specific kinda guy.” That’s an engineer for you. Now, most people are not that specific when they first see me. They’re not sure how they want engagement with an occupation to evolve in the next stage of their life. It’s important to embrace the idea that the next phase of your life is not retirement from life, it is only the next stage of your life. If you have a sharp mind, a healthy body and willingness to take action, then there are many opportunities to make work an ongoing part of it all moving forward. So, the question is, what work do you want to do? There are many different types of work to choose from: • Part-time or casual work • Consulting in your area of expertise • Volunteering • Starting or purchasing a business Choose which type of work will best fit with your desires, preferences and the lifestyle you are creating in the next stage of life.
I have had clients do a mixture of casual work and volunteering; others who have started consulting after being approach them for their expertise. I have had clients decide to fully devote their time to a particular cause or organisation as a volunteer; and I have had a few who have decided they never want to work in any shape or form for the rest of their lives. It would be fair to say, though, that the latter have been few and far between. Most people not only want to do something in the next stage of their lives, but actively want to share their experience, knowledge and skills with other people. For many, this makes for a meaningful life. You don’t have to be as detailobsessed as Daniel when considering what work will look like for you in the coming years, but it is worth considering what you might want to do and what industry you’d like to work in. If you assess not only the knowledge and skills you have but those you want to develop, you can be as specific as Daniel or as vague as knowing you’d like to do something that involves contact with people. It is up to you.
You are in control of what you want to do and not do. For many successful people, one of the reasons they maintain a work life is either out of habit or because they want to keep their minds and bodies stimulated in the coming years. I once worked with a gentleman who had been general manager of a multinational company. In his next age, he purposefully chose to work in the suits department of a well-known clothing store. Why? He knew that he couldn’t move as quickly as the guys in the socks and jocks department, and he enjoyed developing a relationship with his customers, now and into the future. When a customer buys a suit, it is on purpose – often for a big event. He saw this as an opportunity to make the experience special. He worked in the same department for over 10 years and finally left at 78 years of age. Not bad, hey? Any idea what you might want to do when you have the chance? Steve Mendl is the author of the international best seller Beyond The Money.
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MOTORING
New maturity is something to RAV about While early RAV4 models were clever and engaging, they became a bit dumpy and boring somewhere along the track, but now, writes BRUCE McMAHON, Toyota’s SUV has matured into a modern family car.
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n 1994, the original RAV4 was a pioneering Sports Utility Vehicle alongside the Subaru Forester and Honda CR-V – reasonably light wagons with extra traction and extra ground clearance to get to faraway spots. Fast forward to 2019 and the RAV4 is now a substantial vehicle, inside and out. The body is handsome (though the grille treatments on some models is a bit plasticky) and, while ground clearance is a decent 195mm, the body is lower, wider and a tad shorter for a well-balanced road stance. And the RAV4’s suspension tune, with wider track and longer wheelbase this time around, make for a confident highways and back roads machine; it’s a pretty safe and sure tourer. Maybe there could be a touch more weight to the steering on turn-in and maybe there are hints of understeer from front-drive RAV4 models but there’s little doubting this wagon’s ability to cover decent distances and indifferent road surfaces with composure. Ride comfort is fine though 19-inch tyres on upmarket models can telegraph back tittle-tattle about small road imperfections.
There are now 11 variants from $30,640 to $47,140 with four equipment grades, the choice of front or all-wheel drive and three engines, two petrol and one petrol-electric hybrid. Settle back into the electricallyoperated driver’s seat in a two-wheel drive Cruiser – third most expensive of trim levels from $39,140 – and it’s easy to find close to a perfect driving position to tackle a pile of buttons and bells and graphics. These safety and convenience features include often-annoying back-
seat driver warnings from a female algorithm about possible dramas ahead from red light cameras to rail crossings to high accident areas. While the RAV4 roofline’s been dropped 30mm, seats are also lower and there’s good headroom and shoulder room all-round, plus plenty of glass for decent visibility front and sides if not to the rear. Eyes forward and the two litre petrol engine slurs through the seven-stepped Constantly Variable Transmission with
muted drones, unless all 127kW and 203Nm of torque are asked for help overtaking. Then it all sounds a touch cranky until the throttle’s eased and the transmission settles into its stride. Yet there’s nothing wrong with performance away from the lights, cruising or highway overtaking. Around town this two-wheel drive Cruiser model was averaging 9 litres for 100km according to the car’s computer. That dropped to 8.2 litres on a flowing country road and then gravel tracks. It’s a well-finished cabin and the RAV4 feels solid; quiet and wellmannered out on ordinary roads while happy to venture down rough tracks without necessarily needing all-wheel drive. Helping out, in town and country, is a full swag of primary and secondary safety features from seven airbags to active cruise control and lane departures. This latest iteration RAV4 has a more grown-up approach to motoring than those three and five-door Toyota SUVs of the 1990s. It’s now a serious family machine that’s replaced the original’s youthful character with well-qualified maturity as a tourer for Australian conditions.
TECHNOLOGY
Keep your smart phone safe and secure Many smart phones have malware or adware and, writes NATHAN WELLINGTON, what makes it worse is that many users don’t even realise that the ads are not meant to be there.
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ndroid security has a questionable reputation, mainly because no one owns it – nobody regulates what can or cannot be offered as an android app or even what can be sold as an android phone. Samsung has included its own Knox security technology to combat this. Apple’s iOS mobile operating system is tightly controlled by Apple itself, which also tightly controls the apps available in the App Store. This allows Apple devices to offer good security “out of the box”. There are four common security flaws I often find when checking a phone. USE SCREEN LOCK Clients often disable or never set up screen lock which means access to their phone is a simple swipe and their home screen appears. If you lose your phone or it is stolen, whoever has it has access to your email account, photos, and possibly your bank details if you use a banking app.
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android security so pick the one you use for your computer and download that. Also, Malwarebytes offers a free malware scanner that is handy to download.
Apply a screen lock. There are many types inbuilt into android, from a PIN or a pattern, to fingerprint or face recognition. Whichever you choose, this is the first step in securing your device. Apple and android also offer remote tracking and remote disable. On android it is called “Find my Device” and on Apple it is called “Find my iPhone”. From here, you can remotely disable your phone if you have lost it and don’t want the new owner to access it. DOWNLOAD REPUTABLE APPS The source of many pop-up ads is downloading questionable apps. Most apps are free these days, but will pummel you with ads while you’re using it, unless you upgrade to a paid version. They might also download adware on to your smart phone, which allows pops up ads even when you not using the app anymore. This occurs frequently on android phones. If you have ads that pop up randomly, uninstall the last app you downloaded, then uninstall the next previous until the
ads stop coming up. I would also suggest to only download apps that have good reviews, have a lot of downloads and come from companies you have heard of before. If you haven’t, then do some research online before you press the download button. Install Security Software Apple iPhones generally don’t need security software, but definitely look for third-party security software for your android phone. All the major security providers offer
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BOOK REVIEW
ELIZABETH PASCOE
Tara, born into a fundamentalist family, is the youngest of seven children living in view of Black Mountain in Idaho. There is a mistrust of government, the children have no birth certificates and are home schooled until the age of seven. They get by with the mother’s midwifery and herb and healing potions and father’s scrap metal yard. School is the beginning of Tara’s love of words, and slowly, having to overcome many setbacks, her journey to be educated begins. This is not a walk in the park, but rather, is fraught with emotional and physical pain. Tara’s unflinching honesty makes this a thoughtful and engrossing read. I highly recommend this book.
TONY HARRINGTON
This memoir provides a vivid picture of love and hate, kindness and brutality, strong and broken family ties in a crazy eccentric Idaho Mormon family. I found this well-written book difficult to plough through and wanted to give up after 50, and then 100, pages. Tara’s forced childhood labour in her lunatic bipolar father’s dangerous scrap metal junkyard becomes etched in the reader’s mind. Finally, Tara escapes the brutality of her brother and numerous accidents caused by her schizophrenic father who believed them to be gifts from God. Her only escape was self-education. She achieved a college degree without ever going to school, and then a scholarship to Cambridge, England. She then completed a PhD at Harvard in Boston. Her parents believed education to be evil and the work of the devil. They shunned her, but education saved her. An Interesting book. 6/10
BOOK review JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT
Tara Westover’s journey escaping a fanatical Mormon fundamentalist family in Buck’s Peak, Idaho, is enlightening, and astonishing. Tara is the youngest of two girls and five boys growing up without formal schooling in a family that scrapes a living from a junkyard and lives on the fringe of society. Her father is a religious zealot and despot hiding behind extreme Mormon beliefs, rationalising the brutal nature and shortcomings of his sons while demanding that his wife and daughters be subservient. I found it difficult to reconcile Tara’s strength in gaining a PhD from Cambridge with her weakness in dealing with family. A bit repetitive but well written.
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I am not sure what to make of this book. Tara has a memoir that was very easy to read and beautifully written but at times I found it hard to believe. She was raised in a strict Mormon home by a father who was obviously mentally ill, with a very abusive brother and six other siblings, and a mother who had incredible life-saving skills using natural herbs and medicines. That she did not start her education until she was 17 and managed to get a PhD at Cambridge and was still only in her 20s is an amazing accomplishment. But what of her future? I think there is another story to come. 8/10
Born into a family of survivalists preparing for the end of the world in the Idaho mountains, the author was 17 when she first entered a classroom. The family was so isolated from society no one ensured the children were educated and no one intervened. Tara began to educate herself, learning enough mathematics and grammar to be admitted to Brigham Young University, where she studied history and learnt about world events. Her memoir is about fierce family loyalty and the grief that comes with severing the closest of ties. It is a coming-of-age story that shows an education shows life through new eyes and the chance to change it.
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MARY BARBER This is a raw and gutsy memoir about growing up in a Mormon family in rural USA. Tara’s father hoards food, fuel, guns and ammo for the “End of Days”. Tara does not go to school. She has no birth certificate, but this is all she knows. She is the punching bag for her older brother and works long days for her father who runs a scrapyard with no workplace safety. The Lord is meant to take care of that. As Tara gets older and meets other teenagers, she discovers different ways of seeing the world and living. This sets up a conflict that grows to breaking point when she enters college. This book is a tale of survival and growth against the odds. I found it a gripping read.
This is a story of ignorance and abuse meted out under the guise of religious fervor and survivalist obsession by the father (and mother) to their seven children, in particular Tara, the youngest. As well as relentless indoctrination, the children had to work in the family’s dangerous junkyard where injuries were numerous and modern medical treatment shunned. By halfway through this book I was so angry I wanted to fling it out the window! Only the fact that it was Tara’s memoir kept me going, as she carried us along with her in her battle to break free from her family despite all the ignorance and abuse by a brother along the way. Most of all, this is a story of the damage parents (no matter how passionate their beliefs) can wreak on their children. Add utter isolation from anyone outside of their cult and it is a testament to the human spirit that Tara was able to slowly assimilate into society, albeit with the final loss of connection with her parents and some of her siblings. So sad. Worth a re-read.
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All may not be as simple as it seems Statistics tell us we’re living longer and can hope to live even longer as advances continue to be made in health care but, PETER PORCELLINI warns, the latter parts of life will often be marked by diminishing and impaired decision-making capacity.
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t’s fair to say that appointing someone to make decisions for you is important. This is best done by way of an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). Without an EPA, spouses don’t have a secure and comprehensive power to make decisions for each other. It’s an urban myth to think otherwise. When making an EPA, spouses will usually appoint each other as attorneys. This is perfectly understandable. Who else could better know, respect and apply your views and wishes when making decisions for you? Respect for an incapable person’s views and wishes is a central part of what the law requires of an attorney. More often than not, spouses will own a pool of assets, some of which are owned in one name, some in the other, some jointly, some in superannuation and maybe some in family companies or trusts. Regardless of how the assets are owned, the spouses usually intend that both should be able to benefit from the whole pool as, and when, is required and to whatever extent is required. That might be easily achieved while both spouses are capable of making
decisions. However, it is a different story once a spouse’s capacity to make a relevant decision has been lost. A capable spouse is required to make decisions as an attorney. In those circumstances you could be forgiven for thinking that the law converts spouses to strangers because of the array of obligations and restrictions imposed. Among these are: 1. General obligation to protect your incapable spouse’s interests; 2. Prohibition of making a decision about a transaction if you also have an interest in the relevant matter – usually referred to as conflict transactions; 3. Specific obligation to keep your property separate from your incapable spouse’s property;
4. Restrictions on gift giving; 5. Power to maintain your incapable spouse’s dependants … but are you your spouse’s dependant for purposes of the Powers of Attorney Act. Here’s an example of a very common circumstance for which the law might create obstacles: • One spouse needs to move to an aged care facility; • The spouse moving to Aged Care has diminished decision making capacity, maybe not entirely lost but impaired enough not to be able to make complex financial decisions; • A little later, the capable spouse decides to sell their joint home and move to a new dwelling that might be more manageable and not so far from the spouse in the care facility or maybe closer to other family. It might even be as fuss-free and handy as a unit or townhouse in a retirement village managed by the same organisation and is next door to the care facility; • The capable spouse uses the proceeds of sale of the original home to pay for the new home; • Whatever is left of the sale proceeds is deposited to their usual joint account.
For most who read that example, there doesn’t seem to be anything inappropriate about it. And if the spouse in aged care was capable of making decisions then that spouse would probably encourage the move. Unfortunately, that spouse isn’t capable of making decisions and the capable spouse has to take part in the transactions as attorney. In those circumstances, the law raises awkward questions such as is the capable spouse allowed to use the proceeds to buy the new home? If the new home is in a retirement village then is it appropriate to use the proceeds to buy that sort of accommodation? What is the capable spouse entitled to do with the balance sale proceeds? All is not lost. A carefully-crafted EPA by someone who understands the issues caused by the Powers of Attorney Act can make you a little less of a stranger. In particular, a carefully crafted comprehensive EPA can help to make sure that full and free access to a spousal pool of assets can continue to occur after one spouse becomes incapable. Peter Porcellini is a special counsel with CRH Law. Visit crhlaw.com.au
Can you afford to retire? Annual living expenses for a couple to live a comfortable life in retirement is $61,522 and $43,601 for singles, according to the Associate of Superannuation Funds of Australia. JOHN McAULIFFE takes a look at investment.
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study of global investors found human beings almost universally have overly high expectations for investment returns. In Australia, 27 per cent of people expect to earn 10-14 per cent each year on their investments. That’s just not realistic over the long term. As a guide to more likely returns, figures from SuperRatings show that balanced super funds, which spread their money across a variety of investments, have earned an average of 7.3 per cent annually over the past 27 years since the
Super Guarantee was introduced. Some years will dish up big gains. Some will bring losses. By investing for the long term, the highs and lows even out to deliver more achievable average returns. And remember to keep an eye on fees. Investment fees demand just as much attention as returns. After all, you’ll pay fees regardless of whether an investment makes or loses money. However, index funds in general contain the good and the bad and there is
debate on a down bear market on their performance. Don’t let emotions drive investment decisions. Seven in 10 Australians admit that their investment choices are driven largely by emotions. This can lead to some dreadful decisions. It’s possible to take the emotion out of investing by setting long term goals. Know what you’re aiming for and stay focused by building a diversified portfolio of investments. Check the daily share market results
for news by all means, but don’t make knee jerk decisions based on short term movements. SMSF have generally had a disappointing performance as trustees are not professionals. And it’s never too late to start. No matter which life stage you’re at, it can feel like you don’t get paid enough to start saving and investing. The thing is, there are always going to be demands on your money. John McAuliffe is a financial strategist. Visit johnmcauliffe.com.au
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MYTHS ABOUT MAKING A WILL I don’t have many assets, so I don’t need a will. In Queensland, your estate must be properly administered when you die. Even if you think it’s not worth much, you should make a will. Your estate might actually turn out to be worth more than you think. Most people have superannuation and superannuation funds often include life insurance which can turn out to be worth quite a bit of money. Your superannuation, including any life insurance, may be paid to your estate. It would then have to be distributed.
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Elder abuse takes many forms
“If you learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view … until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it” (Harper Lee)
Elder abuse is a scourge in our society, often brought on by “inheritance impatience”, writes DON MACPHERSON.
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adly, the abuser is often a child or grandchild, who prevails upon the elderly person to provide them a benefit that has the effect of diminishing the resources of the elderly person, often at a time when they can least afford it. The abuse can be direct, such as simply taking money from an account to which the younger person has been given access to assist the elderly person. It can be subtle, and indirect, such as manoeuvring the elder into financial transactions that are simply unsuitable to the elder, but which are of great benefit to the younger person. This might be loans to assist with purchasing a property (on little or no interest) or investments in the younger person’s business with limited prospects of repayment. In a recent example, a child arranged for a parent to purchase a property in joint names, as joint tenants, rather than as tenants in common. Properties purchased as joint tenants (as is the common practice with married
couples) upon the death of one of the co-owners go automatically to the survivor. The transfer occurs regardless of any statement in a will – effectively passing outside the will. When the joint tenants are a parent and child, the likelihood is that the child will survive the parent, and thereby inherit the whole property. Where there are other children, that arrangement can have the effect of benefiting the joint tenant child disproportionately in comparison with the other children. There are remedies available through the law to protect against elder abuse, and in many cases to undo transactions that have been entered into inappropriately, but these matters are complex, and time is always of the essence. Don Macpherson is an expert in elder law at Brisbane Elder Law issues. Call 1800 961 622 or visit brisbaneelderlaw.com.au
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MORE THAN JUST A HEADACHE MORE than 4.9 million Australians suffer from migraine or migraine attacks, and research has found that many feel they are misunderstood by the broader population. The 2019 Nurofen #MYgraine Report supported by Headache Australia aims to increase awareness of the true experience of perceived migraine. “Migraine is a prevalent condition
period is through the night and into the morning. Try to keep to 16:8. If you want to get into some serious fat burning, increase the fast to 20:4. This has wonderful benefits for your waistline and your digestive health. You could try eating at 1pm, then your next meal 4 hours later. That would give 20 hours of serious fat burning. If you add some exercise, it is an incredibly powerful tool to use, not only for your health but also for fat-burning. As you fast your body (and the longer you fast it for), the quicker you will activate autophagy in your cells. Autophagy is the process of your body’s way of cleaning the damaged cells to regenerate newer and healthier cells. “Auto” means self and “phagy” means eating. It is your body self-eating (ok, sounds pretty gross, so let’s just call it cleaning and ridding) itself of dead and unwanted cell matter in the body. As strange as it sounds, it’s extremely beneficial to overall health and weight loss. From an anti-aging perspective, it’s your body’s way of reversing the clock to create younger cells. If our cells are stressed, then autophagy will increase to help protect and enhance your lifespan. Trudy Kither is a naturopath and nutritionist. Visit naturestemple.net
experienced in a variety of different ways by almost five million Australians,” Headache Australia CEO Trevor Thompson said. “Our research highlights the disconnect between the perceived realities and lived experiences.” The independent consumer study of 1210 adult Australians who do and do not claim to suffer from migraine, brings to life the frustration reported migraine sufferers have with their condition. More than three-in-five wish non-
ONLINE HELP FOR PROSTATE TESTING DECISIONS THOUSANDS of men could be spared unwanted side-effects of treatment for prostate cancer, thanks to a new online tool to improve understanding of the deadly disease and help in making decisions about PSA testing. The PSA test is a simple blood test that can find prostate cancer before symptoms develop, which increases the likelihood that treatment can cure the cancer. Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia CEO, Professor Jeff Dunn AO, has urged all Australian men and women to access the tool. “This online tool will inform men about the benefits and harms of having a PSA test and help them decide whether and when to have one,” he said. “It is uniquely simple and has been tested by nearly 4000 Australian men. Many found it helped them make a decision about PSA testing.” Every year 1.3 million men worldwide develop prostate cancer. Australia has one of the world’s highest incidence rates. “Prostate cancer is an important public health issue – one in every seven Australian men are likely to be diagnosed during their lifetime,” Prof Dunn said. “While survival rates for prostate cancer are high, with a 95 per cent five-year survival rate, it is the most
commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. With the growing Australian population and increasing life expectancy, the number of men diagnosed will continue to increase.” He said it was vitally important that more was done to improve awareness of the disease and raise understanding of options for screening and treatment, while supporting survivors. According to PCFA data, there are more than 200,000 Australian men living with a previous diagnosis, 20,000 will be diagnosed this year, and 3500 will die of the disease. University of Sydney Emeritus Professor Bruce Armstrong, who initiated the tool’s development, said that easily understood information to support men’s decisions was critical. “PSA testing probably saves lives, but the side effects of curative treatment for prostate cancer can be quite severe, so making a well-informed decision about PSA testing is very important,” he said. “This online tool is a critical awareness device. It has the potential to protect men against long-term consequences of treatment, such as loss of sexual function or urinary incontinence, which some would find intolerable.” Visit pcfa.org.au/psatesting
sufferers understood migraines were more than just a headache and almost a quarter of respondents felt their partner didn’t understand. The discrepancy is highlighted in some of the common beliefs wider Australians have about migraine: • 9.3 per cent think migraines are fake • 25.5 per cent think it’s the perfect excuse not to show up to work • 16.4 per cent think migraines aren’t as bad as people make them out to be
“There is an obvious discrepancy between the perceived experience of migraine by non-sufferers and how respondents who identify as having migraine actually feel,” Mr Thompson said. “We know there’s a lack of empathy with only a quarter of those who don’t experience migraine claiming they wish they better understood.” The report also found female respondents were likely to experience more symptoms than men.
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BRISBANE’S NEWEST RETIREMENT VILLAGE OPENS
BOUTIQUE vertical village, Alondra Residences, invites everyone to its Welcome Day featuring a free seniors music festival with rooftop drinks, afternoon tea and guided tours of the retirement residences. There will be jazz, swing and acoustic with six different music acts performing on three stages. The family and pet-friendly event will also showcase the opening of Alondra Residences’ licensed street-front café, where baristas will be serving fresh coffee. Lutheran Services CEO, Nick Ryan, says Alondra Residences has had a great response so far, from Nundah locals to
interstate residents – all seeking a quality retirement lifestyle that’s close to everything. “We’re excited to hold this event for the community, so they can experience the retirement lifestyle Alondra Residences has to offer,” he said. “We’ll be showcasing our beautifully appointed apartments and lush outdoor spaces. Guests will also see the fantastic panoramic views offered from our seventh-floor terrace.” The 52 pet-friendly residences include some of the most spacious living areas available in Brisbane retirement living, with private gardens, a concierge, street-front café and library. Prices at Alondra Residences start from $430,000, with flexible pricing options available and a range of floor plans to suit every lifestyle. Alondra Residences, 19-25 Union St, Nundah. Saturday, October 12, 12pm4pm. RSVP 3858 3077 or at Alondra.com. au/welcomeday
RETIREES SEEK FRIENDSHIP AND SECURITY IT’S important to look beyond bricks and mortar when weighing up your retirement options. Security, support and social connection can be as critical as the physical environment. Options for retirees are plentiful: retirement villages, manufactured home parks, downsizing to a smaller house, unit or apartment, or staying in the family home. Some choose to live with family, and many opt to split their time between a permanent dwelling and a caravan or RV. There’s no single right choice, as everybody’s circumstances and expectations are different. But, as residents at Brookland
DOWNSIZE HOME, UPSIZE LIFESTYLE GARDENS THERE are many reasons why downsizing is appealing. Perhaps the kids have grown up and moved on and the family home feels empty; you want to spend less time maintaining a large property; or you want to free up some equity to enjoy in your retirement. Maybe you just want a fresh start to mark the beginning of this exciting new era in your life. Modern, architect-designed homes at Nature’s Edge Buderim, start at just $510,000, which is well below the 36 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / October 2019
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Retirement Village have discovered, the many intangible benefits that come with life in a retirement community can’t be undervalued. Social activities in a retirement village like Brookland make it easier to stay connected and involved, which can be difficult for those who live alone in a residential dwelling or no longer drive. Being part of a community, where neighbours look out for each other is an added benefit, as is maintenance-free living and access to resident facilities. Brookland Retirement Village offers a range of newly renovated apartments and villas from $219,000. Call 3345 9143 or visit brookland.com.au Buderim median house price of $652,000, leaving you with more money in your pocket to enjoy the finer things in life. Downsize your home and upsize your lifestyle and finances at the same time. Set in the foothills of beautiful Buderim, surrounded by lush rainforest, Nature’s Edge Buderim is the No.1 lifestyle choice for the over 50s. With a relaxed, community atmosphere and all the amenities you would expect at a resort, it’s like a permanent holiday. Forget weekends mowing the lawns or cleaning the pool. At Nature’s Edge Buderim, that’s all taken care of, leaving time to swimm in the 20m heated pool, enjoy a hit of tennis or relax at the purpose-built cinema or with friends at happy hour on the expansive deck. Nature’s Edge Buderim is affordable luxury living at its best. There are no exit fees, no stamp duty, no body corporate fees and if you decide to sell, you keep 100 per cent of the capital gain. Call 1800 218 898 or visit naturesedgebuderim.com.au
APARTMENTS MEET TODAY’S EXPECTATIONS THE expectations of retirement living are constantly changing, and currently there is growing demand for lifestyle-led living, close to established infrastructure such as shopping precincts, restaurants, entertainment and medical facilities. Aveo Carindale is an example of the future of retirement. Seniors who have lived most of their lives in urban areas like to stay within their community, but their care and support needs may change. Aveo Carindale marks the completion of the first stage of a six-stage redevelopment delivering independent living apartments and a Lifestyle Centre. The various living options form part of the decision-making while premier amenities are also considered a key factor. Onsite recreational amenities include a technology lounge, consulting rooms with visiting GP, health and care services, beauty salon, gymnasium, swimming pool, private cinema, library, games and billiards room, and bar and restaurant.
The design and functionality of apartment living is also changing and forms an important part of livability and functionality. Generous flowing and light-filled open plan areas, contemporary finishes, seamless floor transitions, outdoor spaces and ample storage are all key features meeting the expectations of today’s seniors. “A lot of our projects really involve community at the heart and this project really delivers that well,” Luke Watson of Deicke Richards Architects said. Aveo Carindale, 19 Banchory Ct, Carindale. Visit aveo.com.au/carindale or call 3022 8188.
MAKE THE RIGHT NEXT MOVE MORE than 100 guests attended Making the Right Move, hosted by Azure Blue Carina and Redcliffe, where an expert panel of guest speakers provided the latest retirement information. It was an opportunity discover the possibilities that come with living in a retirement village and the fun of being a retired empty-nester with no responsibilities and endless freedom. Living in a retirement village is an opportunity to get out and about to local restaurants, scenic walks, fishing, golfing, shopping and everything else that is at their doorstep. It’s retirement made easy, when every day is a holiday. Hearing from reassuring expert voices helped ease some of the stress surrounding the big move into retirement living. Guest speakers discussed available options, financial implications, healthcare accessibility and benefits and busted
myths, stereotypes and fears surrounding retirement living. Azure Blue Carina village resident Ron is one of many Queenslanders who found it daunting to leave his comfort zone and home of 58 years. It turned out it wasn’t leaving home but finding home. “During my private village tour I felt a sense of peace – no more couch. A decision was made to get off the couch and relocate,” he said. “At Azure Blue Carina we are family and say, ‘welcome to our home’. Ultimately, you have a decision. It’s how you finish, where you finish and with whom you finish that makes the difference.” Feedback was positive, and guests left feeling more comfortable, confident and open-minded about retirement living. To book a tour or learn more visit azurebluecarina.com.au call 3155 2126 or azureblueredcliffe.com.au call 3155 2121.
COMMUNITY CENTRE OPENS AT BUDERIM GARDENS
MORE than 300 residents of Buderim Gardens celebrated the official opening of their new $5 million Community Centre. Built with sustainability and adaptability in mind, the architecturallydesigned centre includes solar power and thermal features that reduce energy consumption as well as a multi-functional space with moveable walls that grow and shrink the main hall as needed.
Residents will enjoy using a huge kitchen with ample-café style seating and two outdoor decks overlooking the lake. There’s also a movie room, gym and pool with a shady space for yoga, meditation and stretch classes, as well as a library, billiards room and craft room and a large auditorium for gatherings and dances. Lendlease Retirement Living managing director Tony Randello says the single level centre has been designed to reflect the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. “The new community centre is a social hub that encourages connection, collaboration and engagement, which is what our retirement communities are all about,” he says. Visit retirementbylendlease.com.au/ buderim-gardens Brisbane
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A GREAT SHOW OF TABLE MANNERS ACT 1’s last show of the year, is the comedy Table Manners, the first of the Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious trilogy The Norman Conquest. Each play is complete in itself and all occur during a single weekend, taking place in a different part of the same house. They all follow one very dysfunctional family on a summer weekend in an English manor. Table Manners begins with Annie, the stay-at-home sister, looking after her invalid mother. Unfortunately, it has all got too much so she has arranged to spend an illicit weekend away with Norman, her sister Ruth’s charming husband. She organises her brother Reg and his wife Sarah to look after her demanding mother, but the weekend is completely ruined when Sarah finds out about the dirty weekend planned and contacts Ruth. Chaos ensues as everybody ends up at the house for the entire weekend. Director, Jeff Mitchell, is looking forward to treating Act 1 theatregoers to a night filled with laughter. Old Pine Shire Hall, 238 Gympie Rd, (cnr Hall St) Strathpine. November 22-23, 29-30, and December 6-7, 7.30pm; December 1, 2pm.Tickets $20, concessions $17. Bookings 0458 579 269, trybooking.com or try at the door. Eftpos now available.
MUSICA VIVA PRESENTS NEVERMIND THE extraordinary ensemble Nevermind, which is rewriting the rule book on period-instrument concerts, presents a thoroughly engaging mix of virtuoso expertise and unpretentious charm. Delighting audiences around Europe in prestigious festivals and concert series and making their Australian debut with Musica Viva, Nevermind is dedicated to the universal appeal of good music. Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Theatre. October 24, 7pm. Tickets from QTIX and musicaviva.com.au
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NIGHT AT THE “LOCAL” MOVIES MOVIES that were filmed in and around Brisbane and the Gold Coast will feature in the Redland Performing Arts Centre’s final Australian Film Series weekend for the year. First, on Friday, November 1, is the superhero movie Thor: Ragnarök. Screenings are at 5pm (captioned) and 7.30pm (non-captioned). Starring Chris Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett, this PG-13 film will fill Friday night with adventure. On Saturday, November 2, is The Railway Man, starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, at 11am (non-captioned) and 1pm (captioned). It is the extraordinary true story of Eric Lomax, a former British Army officer, who was tortured as a prisoner of war during World War II. He discovers that the Japanese interpreter who tortured him is still alive and sets out to confront the man who caused him so much pain. Rated M, it has been hailed as a story of war, peace, forgiveness and revenge that will leave you thinking about the power of redemption. Rounding off the weekend, is the Australian cult classic Muriel’s Wedding on November 2 at 4pm (captioned) and 6pm (non-captioned). Rate M and starring Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths, this much-loved comedy about a small-town girl who didn’t fit in. It follows Muriel’s journey of self-discovery and liberation, after she befriends carefree Rhonda, who encourages her to take control of her life. Redland Performing Arts Centre November 1-2. Tickets $8 for a single film, or $14 for two on the same day. Bookings RPAC Box Office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au
A PROVACTIVE play brimming with clever wisecracks and thoughtprovoking observations on sexual identity, is being presented by the Nash Theatre Company. Straight reflects the 21st century world and the conflicts, confusion and choices of a man struggling with his sexuality. Funny, sad, sexy and surprising, this three-character drama deals with fidelity, identity and the moral complexity of a generation that prides itself on acceptance. It raises a lot of questions about labels in today’s society, yet also addresses
denial, and with a last-minute plot twist, you can expect the unexpected. There’s a licensed bar operating and soft drinks, tea, coffee and snacks available. Preview is September 20, 7.30pm, all seats $10. Opening night including supper is September21, 7.30pm, $25, concessions $20. The season then continues September27, October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 at 7.30pm and October 13 at 2pm. The Brunswick Room, 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm. Tickets $20, concessions $15. Bookings 3379 4775, or visit nashtheatre.com
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Redland Performing Arts Centre presents
WHAT’S ON
OPERA ADDS POWERFUL MOVEMENT TO MUSIC Redland Performing Arts Centre – Concert Hall The final films for this year feature scenes filmed in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. Fri 1 November 5pm (captioned) 7.30pm (non-captioned)
A race against time for Thor to stop Ragnarök. Starring Chris Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett. (PG-13, 2hr 10mins)
Sat 2 November 11am (non-captioned) 1pm (captioned)
Based on an extraordinary and epic true story. Starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. (M, 1hr 56 min) Sat 2 November 4pm (captioned) 6pm (non-captioned)
The much-loved and iconic Australian comedy. Starring Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths. (M, 1hr 46mins) TICKETS: 1 film $8, 2 films on same day $14 BOOKINGS: 3829 8131 or www.rpac.com.au * Booking fees: $4.30 by phone and $5 online per transaction
TWO of Queensland’s leading arts organisations join forces to present Orpheus and Eurydice, a circus opera infused with desire and longing that melds sublime music and singing with the raw physicality of movement. Opera Queensland has partnered with contemporary circus company Circa
to stage Christoph Gluck’s opera. Circa artistic director Yaron Lifschitz directs the genre-crossing production that combines Gluck’s haunting score and the powerhouse vocals of counter tenor Owen Willetts (Orpheus) and soprano Natalie Christie Peluso (Eurydice) with the virtuosic skills of eight acrobats. Orpheus and Eurydice is inspired by the ancient Greek myth about Orpheus and his journey to the underworld to save his bride. Mr Lifschitz said the production skirted the obvious themes of grief and loss and instead spotlighted the concepts of desire and risk. Key is the intermingling of eight acrobats with opera singers, the Opera Queensland Chorus, the richness of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and a video design element. QPAC Playhouse, October 24-November 9. Bookings oq.com.au
GALA CONCERT
TRIVIA NIGHT
THE annual gala concert of the Serenata Singers will this year benefit the Lions Medical Research Foundation. The concert is co-sponsored by the choir and Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club. Supper is included. Uniting Church Auditorium, 1050 Waterworks Rd, The Gap. November 2, 7.30pm. Tickets $25, concessions $20, at the door. Visit serenatasingers.org.au
NUNDAH-Northgate RSL sub-branch is hosting a trivia night at Nundah Northgate Scout Hall, Boyd Park, Nundah, on November 1. A guest speaker from the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation will discuss veterans’ mental health. Entry free. Snacks and light refreshments available. Call 3256 7887 or email nu07770@bigpond.net.au by October 25.
TAKE A TRIP BACK IN TIME ROARING Twenties cinema with live piano accompaniment, transports audiences back a century in a two-hour immersive program. The night’s program includes a short followed by a classic or rare ’20s feature from the golden age of silent cinema. And as a special event for October, the screening will be a special spooky double feature to coincide with Halloween. The night is hosted by Joel Archer, who has run classic/silent movie events around south-east Queensland for the last decade. Venue is the intimate, air-conditioned cinema, the Lumen Room on the ground level of Metro Arts. “Join Brisbane’s cheapest form of time travel,” Archer says. Metro Arts Cinema, 109 Edward St, CBD. October 25, November 15 and December 6, 7.30pm. Tickets $15-$18. Bookings 0409 620 670, or stickytickets. com.au
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26 October -10 November 2019 Book by Carolyn Burns | Music by Tim Finn Adapted from the novel by Madeleine St John It is Christmas 1959, in Sydney. Lisa has just finished school and joins the staff of a fashionable department store over a summer break that changes her life. She befriends the colourful characters of the women's clothing department. Each on the verge of change - facing independence, working for a living and what it means to be a woman.
A wonderful Australian musical set in the 1950's Directed by Leo Bradley, Choreography by Lynette Wockner, Musical Director Sean Fagan
Alan Bennett’s
TALKING HEADS Wednesday 16th, Friday 18th, Saturday 19th at 7.30pm, Saturday 19th at 2:00pm In the new Jolly Centre Studio, Tallowwood Street and Griffith Place. TICKETS - $20 FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN $15
Phone 3391 7180 or 3395 5168 for more information Bookings now www.trybooking.com or www.villanovaplayers.com Telephone bookings 3391 7180 or 3395 5168 Bookings online www.trybooking.com 38 YOUR TIME MAGAZINE / October 2019
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An Amateur Production BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL, ON BEHALF OF RIGHTS HOLDER Brisbane
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WHAT’S ON
TREAT YOURSELF VILLANOVA Players presents the delightful Australian musical Ladies in Black. Set in Sydney in the 1950s, it is the story of bookish school leaver Lisa who joins the sales staff of a fashionable department store. Over a summer that changes her life, she befriends the colourful characters who are her co-workers in the women’s fashion department. Each character is on the precipice of change – facing independence, working for a living and what it means to be a woman.
QSO PRESENTS THE MAGIC MOVIE MOMENTS
Based on the 1993 novel The Women in Black with music and lyrics by Tim Finn, the production features an ensemble cast of talented local community theatre actors. Ron Hurley Theatre, cnr Corner Tallowwood St and Griffith Place, Clearview Urban Village, Seven Hills. October 26, November 2, and 8-9, 7.30pm; October 27, November 2-3 and 9-10, 2pm. Tickets $25 at the door, $22.80 online, use codeword “website”, concessions $20, groups 10-plus $18. Bookings trybooking.com. Call 3391 7180 or email villanovaplayers@gmail.com
QUEENSLAND Symphony Orchestra, the “orchestra for everyone”, presents a feast of music from favourite movies in Cinematic, Blockbuster Movie Music. Experience the sound of the orchestra in full flight as they bring to life memorable musical moments from the big screen. It’s time to go to the movies with a line-up of action-packed orchestral music featuring epic soundtracks from Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Inception and Star Trek. QPAC Concert Hall. November 30, 2pm and 7.30pm. Bookings qso.com.au
TALKING HEADS SHORT AND SHARP
AS part of its Short and Sharp season, Villanova Players presents Talking Heads, two monologues from Alan Bennett.
In A Cream Cracker Under the Settee, directed by Trevor Bond with Jean Spencer, Doris, 75, falls while trying to clear up after her less-thorough home help, Zulema. It becomes apparent that her constant nagging may have been responsible for her husband’s early death. Alone and injured, she wonders whether the only place left for her in society is a care home which she distrusts. Her Big Chance directed by Sharon White with Jane Binstead, is about Lesley, an aspiring actress. After a series of unpromising roles as a soapie extra, she finds what she believes to be her big
break in a new film for the West German market. Alan Bennett sealed his reputation as the master of observation with this series of 12 groundbreaking monologues, originally filmed for BBC Television. Darkly comic, tragically poignant and wonderfully uplifting, Talking Heads is widely regarded as a modern classic. The Jolly Centre, cnr Tallowwood St and Griffith Place, Clearview Urban Village, Seven Hills. October 16, gala opening 7.30pm; October 18, 7.30pm; October 19, 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets $20. Call 3391 7180 or email villanovaplayers@gmail.com
U3A MEETS U3A Pine Rivers will hold its monthly social and information morning on October 18, at the Kallangur Memorial Bowls Club, 1351 Anzac Ave, Kallangur. Arrive 9.30am for a 10am start. Free admission. Cathy from Helloworld Travel, Strathpine, will talk about making travel dreams a reality. An Open Day will be held on Thursday, November 14, with morning tea and a raffle as well as the chance to make membership inquiries and bookings for coach trips and theatre productions. Call 3880 6677, Monday to Friday 9am-noon.
New Farm Nash Theatre 2019
TAKE 5!
Ben likes beer, sports and Emily…..and Chris
Directed by Phil Carney
September 20—October 19 2019 An Amateur Production by arrangement with ORIGIN™ Theatrical on behalf of Dramatic Publishing Company
The Brunswick Room, Merthyr Road Uniting Church 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm
BOOKINGS: nashtheatre.com Brisbane
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The WORLD in Your Hands
Travel in Your Time
A return to Sri Lanka The Sri Lankan Government invited MICHAEL OSBORNE to return after the April terrorism atrocities, which damaged the former Ceylon’s growing popularity as a tourist destination. He wasn’t disappointed.
Sigiriya, an ancient fortress, is a World Heritage site. The rock column is nearly 200m high.
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rriving at Colombo, the first thing I noticed was an obvious increase in security, which gives one a feeling of safety. Tourism is one of the main industries for this tiny island nation – about the size of Tasmania but with a population of more than 21 million. From Colombo, we headed northeast to Sigiriya, then to the coast and Trincomalee. Next, we headed back to the heart of the country and Kandy, then further south to Ella and back to the east coast town to Galle, before leaving for Mt Lavina and returning to Colombo. Many a kilometre! What had changed? It is very obvious that the people of Sri Lanka have formed a unified bond, forgetting about various religious differences and merging as one to overcome the tragedy. All places of worship were open and people were smiling and going about their daily chores. Even the various political groups seem to be onside for the recovery. Everywhere we went, hotels and resorts were showing good occupancy and we managed to bump into Aussie travellers at most of them. All of them
expressed that they felt totally safe and were enjoying their holidays. As we all know, things can change, so always check at smartraveller.gov.au for the latest advice. Here are the reasons why you should go. Sri Lanka is the wonder of Asia, a land of many colours, attractions and opportunities for travellers. It’s a tiny country with a huge history. About 2600 years of recorded history dates this civilisation. One such is the Ramayana, when the island was called Lanka and was a fortress for King Ravana. Buddhism was introduced in the 3rd century BC, to become the dominant religion. Around the 6th century BC the Sinhalese arrived from northern India and a substantial civilisation evolved. They established various kingdoms and continued to prosper until the 16th century. Then the Europeans, looking for exotic spices, started a series of invasions – the Portuguese in the 16th century, the Dutch in the 17th century and then the British in
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1796. They took over the whole island in 1815, leading to most of it becoming a British colony in 1902. In 1948, then known as Ceylon, they became independent and the name was changed to Sri Lanka in 1972. Sri Lanka has abundant natural scenic beauty from golden beaches with crystal waters to mist covered valleys covered in ethical tea plantations. There is heritage – Sigiriya, often considered the Eighth Wonder of the World, is a 5th century fortress and a water garden that displays some of the most futuristic elements of landscaping and some of the oldest murals recorded in the country. Ignoring its small size, Sri Lanka boasts one of the highest rates of biological endemism in the world, plants or animals, and is included among the top five biodiversity hotspots in the world. Of the 91 species of mammals found in Sri Lanka, Asian elephants, sloth bear, leopards, sambar and wild buffaloes engage the most attention of wildlife enthusiasts. Despite the mighty elephants and rare amphibians found in the country, birds are
Tea plantationat Nuwara-Eliya.
Koneswaram Temple at Trincomalee. the glory of Sri Lanka’s wildlife. Boasting nearly 433 bird species of which 233 are resident, Sri Lanka holds 20 endemic species while another 80 species have developed distinct Sri Lankan races, compared to their cousins on the Indian mainland. As tourism is one of the mainstays of the economy, a full range of accommodation is on offer, from top level resorts and hotels to modest budget opportunities including home stays. And with such a wonderful and varied cultural background, added to by an abundance of wonderful fresh produce, you will find some of the most delicious food to be sampled anywhere in the world. Sri Lanka is a melting pot of cultural variety, predominantly, as one would expect from an Indian heritage, blended with the various visitors and invaders from over the centuries. This is a beautiful and friendly nation of multi-national people, who are delighted to be of assistance to travellers. Their greeting is “Ayubowan” which is Sinhalese for “long life”. In particular, Australians only have to mention cricket to find a passionate local expert who enjoys the chance to have their team taking on the Aussies. Supplied by wtfmedia.com. au
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TRAVEL NEWS
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BIG NAMES HEAD WEST FOR THE BIG RED BASH A RECORD 20 Australian music greats will head Outback to the edge of the Simpson Desert for the Big Red Bash next July. Headliner Paul Kelly will be joined by big names such as John Williamson, Kate Ceberano, Ian Moss, Dragon, Wendy Matthews, Tim Finn, Ross Wilson and Glenn Shorrock, to provide a treat for music lovers and intrepid travellers in a quintessentially Australian landscape. The Big Red Bash began as a small impromptu concert with 500 people listening to John Williamson performing solo on top of the dune in 2013, and has grown into an epic event that this year attracted 9000 people to the Simpson Desert. All 20 of next year’s Big Red Bash acts will perform in front of “Big Red”, the 40m
high sand dune 35km west of Birdsville, that provides a spectacular natural amphitheater setting. Williamson said he was there from the first and would forever remember performing on top of Big Red. The desert landscape also resonates with Kelly who performed at the 2016 Big Red Bash and said he was looking forward to playing under a big sky again. The festival camping area, known as Bashville, is on the dried-out bed of an ancient lake in front of the giant dune. The Simpson Desert is the world’s largest parallel sand dune desert covering an area of more than 176,000sq km, which makes it bigger than Belgium. Tickets to the Big Red Bash on July 7-9, on sale now. Visit bigredbash.com.au
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TRAVEL NEWS
Patagonia packed with surprises
DRAMATIC jagged peaks and pristine rivers, and turquoise lakes and glaciers, guarantee Patagonia a place on any good traveller’s bucket list. The region sits at the southern end of South America and is shared by Chile and Argentina. One of the must-see places in Patagonia is the pretty town of Bariloche, which is known for its Swiss-alpine style architecture and produces Argentina’s best chocolate. Sitting beside a lake, Bariloche, with its quaint squares and stone churches, often causes travellers to question whether they have landed in Switzerland or Argentina.
It is the principal destination of the area known as Argentina’s Lakes District – and getting there is half the fun. A ferry crosses three turquoise lakes – Todos los Santos, Felix Frías and Nahuel Huapi – in the Andes mountains between Chile and Argentina, and then four overland legs are connected by coach. The scenery in this part of the world is dazzling, with Osorno, Pontiagudo and El Tronador volcanoes dominating the sprawling landscape. This journey through the most colorful region of Patagonia is a rare experience and one not to be missed. Another highlight of Patagonia is the
Perito Moreno glacier. Named for a 19th century explorer, it is the third largest reserve of fresh water in the world and is part of an area known as Argentina’s Austral Andes. It became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. Once at the glacier, there is a variety of viewing decks to fully appreciate the views of the glacier from every angle. They link to rest areas with benches to sit back and soak up the spellbinding view. Nowhere else in the world are you able to come as close to a glacier as at Perito Moreno. The view from the several platforms is extraordinary, as visitors can see ice collapsing in front of them without being in any danger. If you are a solo traveller and South America is on your bucket add Patagonia to
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TRAVEL NEWS
The world through an opera house Europe has its palaces and castles, Asia its temples and North America its skyscrapers. LEN RUTLEDGE has added opera houses to his list of glorious buildings to visit around the world.
Oslo Opera House completed in 2007 won the EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture.
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have travelled to see impressive bridges and railway stations but now opera houses are on the list – the Royal Opera House in London, Vienna State Opera, Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, Teatro Fenice Venice, and our own Sydney Opera House. Here are some others worth visiting: Palais Garnier in Paris This is one of the most famous opera houses in the world, partly because it was the setting for the novel The Phantom of the Opera and the subsequent films and the popular musical. It was built in the 1860s
and was the primary home of the Paris Opera and its associated Paris Opera Ballet until 1989, when the modern Opera Bastille opened. The building was once the most expensive in Paris and some regard it as a masterpiece, although this opinion is not universally shared. Teatro alla Scala in Milan A challenger to Paris as the most famous opera house in the world. It was built in the 1780s and most of Italy’s greatest operatic artists as well as many of the finest singers from around the world, have appeared here.
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Building expenses were covered by the sale of boxes, which were lavishly decorated by their owners, and like most of the theatres at that time, La Scala was also a casino. In 1943, La Scala was severely damaged by bombing. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1946. and then underwent a major renovation from 2002 to 2004. La Scala has hosted the first productions of many famous operas and had a special relationship with Verdi. He conducted his Requiem there in 1874. Oslo Opera House The spectacular Oslo Opera House is the home of the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet. Construction started in 2003 and was completed in 2007, ahead of schedule and under budget. It won the 2009 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture. A 50-minute guided tour in English includes a walk on to the main stage, and a visit to the costume workshop. Bolshoi Theatre Moscow This historic theatre in Russia stages ballet and opera performances. The main building, rebuilt and renovated several times since 1821, is depicted on the Russian 100-ruble banknote. Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake premiered at the theatre in 1877. The Royal Opera House Stockholm Kungliga Operan has been the Swedish national venue for opera and ballet since 1773. You can visit here as a member of the
The famous Teatro all Scala in Milan. audience or take a guided tour. The building is in the centre of Sweden’s capital and is connected to the Royal Palace by a bridge. The original opera house was demolished to make way for the present building which opened in 1899. It is a majestic neo-classical building with a magnificent gold foyer and elegant marble grand staircase leading to a three-tiered auditorium which seats 1200.
Moscow’s historic Bolshoi Theatre.
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PUZZLE SOLUTIONS
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Secret message: Universe
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WORD STEP SOOTY, FOOTY, FORTY, FORTE, FORCE, FARCE
able, alien, baffle, bailee, bale, baleen, bane, bean, beanie, beef, been, belie, belief, bile, elan, elfin, enable, fable, feel, feline, fief, fife, file, finable, finale, fine, fineable, flea, flee, INEFFABLE, lane, leaf, lean, lief, lien, life, line
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SUDOKU (MEDIUM)
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PUZZLES
CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
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Provide food in front of a solid support and it turns into a beautiful winged creature (11) How gruesome it is when a taxi smashes into a horse (7) It seems an unbelievable story that she left centre court twice! (4) The umpire finds a little resource document (3) A politician one may join for an often watertight cover (5) It goes one way, comes back the same, and spots those incoming (5) You get in by where I exchange money for it (3) Lift the veil on impropriety (4) When there’s no germs there, they can’t reproduce (7) Ten men let it be known that they had been granted a legal right to it (11)
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One hundred cancel poem writing due to smug selfsatisfaction (11) 2 Make a lane-changing dash (4) 3 A super way to put lips together (5) 4 Serves fifty-one squid pieces and fluids (7) 5 A queerer mint recipe might very well be needed (11) 8 Clever ditties leave the least clutter (7) 9 Tease a bone? (3) 10 Ida left the sixth day to cook (3) 14 Was the unit left out up to a certain time? (5) 16 At the top, right under the bandit leader I am (4)
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The leftover letters will spell out a secret message No. 027
Asteroid Astronaut Cosmos Gas Gravity Jupiter Mars Mercury Meteor Neptune
WORK IT OUT!
Orbit Planet Rocket Satellite Saturn Shuttle Spaceship Star Sun
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PUZZLES
QUICK CROSSWORD
No. 3655
9-LETTER WORD
No. 027
Today’s Aim:
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18 words: Good 27 words: Very good
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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.
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Footwear (5) Game birds (9) Painting of the countryside (9) Weapon (5) Resting (6) Supplies (8) Muddle (7) Scottish emblem (7) Caring industry (7) Planes land on these (7) Examines (8) Exile (6) Prison rooms (5) Schooling (9) Gluts (9) Repairs (5)
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No .027
No. 833
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37 words: Excellent
SUDOKU
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WORK IT OUT!
Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. One possible answer shown below.
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