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PLASTIC FREE CHRISTMAS THE COST OF DEMENTIA WHO KNOWS WHAT ABOUT ME? DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019

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DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019 HOME & GARDEN 06

Plastic Free Christmas

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10 Ways to Transform Your Garden

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Nature Notebook

HEALTH & BEAUTY 16

Festive Treats

18

Skiwear Style

FOOD & DRINK 20

Recipe Turkey, Orange & Fennel Tray Bake

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GOLDEN YEARS 22

The Cost of Dementia

24

Get Winter Ready

EDUCATION 26

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Who Knows What About Me?

OUR EVENTS DIARY 30

What’s on this month?

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Competition West Midland Safari Park

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Keeping Active Ludlow to Bromfield Circular Walk

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM YOUR AREA

Inspiring Through Dance Everyday 16 million African girls of primary

everywhere. Her portrayal of strength, self-

school age are not in school. Everything

reliance and confidence are the key elements

from child marriage to disease and poverty

that girls in Africa aspire to and identify with.

contribute to this catastrophe.

Ballet Has Decided supports ballet and

Ballet Has Decided, believe that by using

performing arts classes in nursery and

the grace, beauty and perfection of ballet,

primary schools and seeks to engage and

we can engage, inspire and educate

inspire girls. Our mission is to help young girls

underprivileged girls and spread the word

in Africa to expand their horizons, explore

that educating girls can transform societies

their creativity and build the friendships,

and improve lives.

confidence and discipline to live a better life.

Interest in ballet is growing in Africa and

To learn more about Ballet Has Decided

Michaela DePrince’s journey from poverty

please visit ballethasdecided.org. We are

in an orphanage in war torn Sierra Leone to

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Christmas at the Castle Means a Festive Feastnor A fairy-tale castle is magical

down

at any time of the year, but at

The historic bedrooms and the

Christmas it transforms into a

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room will give people a glimpse

even the Scroogiest amongst us

into Christmas from a bygone era.

feel slightly festive.

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Tickets cost ÂŁ25.00 per person and

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allow it to continue its work as the hub of the local community.

The castle doors swing open at 6pm for three scheduled tours, each led by James himself and will take in the beautifully-decorated main hall including a 20-foot tree featuring

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Plastic is everywhere.

From your children’s toys, to adding sparkle to your wrapping paper, you’ll find a plethora of plastic in every aspect of the festive season.

Plastic pollution adversely affects wildlife, their habitats and humans. The burning of plastic products release poisonous chemicals into the atmosphere, causing a negative impact on the natural environment.

Over the past 50 years, world plastic production has doubled. Vast amounts of unwanted single use plastic ends up on our beaches, with around 8 million tons of plastic ending up in our oceans.

We give our top tips to cut down the use of plastic this Christmas.

Decorations Use natural decorations made from wood, glass or ceramic. There are plenty of places available locally to go and make your own. If you have any plastic containers or bottles around the house, why not get crafty and make your own decorations. Use dried orange slices or

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cinnamon sticks to evoke a Christmassy fragrance throughout your home.

Food Go to your local butchers and greengrocers to combat your carbon footprint. Most vegetables are not pre packed like in your local supermarket. Loose vegetables minimalise the use of plastic bags and packaging. Take a cotton or canvas tote bag with you or recycle an old plastic bag that you’ve used before. Ready made nibbles bought from a shop can also come in large amounts of plastic packaging.

Instead, cook canapés or mince pies in advance then freeze them ahead of the festive period.

Toys Trying to find a present that doesn’t contain plastic is hard. Most children’s toys will have a plastic element to them. Choose wooden or metal based toys where possible. If plastic is unavoidable, buy a pre-loved gift from a charity shop or second hand from online sellers. There are lots of perfectly good products that still have plenty of use left in CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE

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them. Buy downloadable gifts for computer games and music or take someone to their favourite show or restaurant.

Spruce up your present wrapping by adding lace instead of ribbon.

Feathers, holly, or dried fruit create a colourful adornment.

Wrapping paper Wrapping paper is often dyed, laminated or contains glitter so therefore cannot be recycled. Some types of paper are very thin, so do not contain enough fibres to be properly recycled. Another worry is the use of sticky tape left on wrapping paper, which makes it difficult to recycle. Instead use brown paper and string. Spruce up

your present wrapping by adding lace instead of ribbon. Feathers, holly, or dried fruit create a colourful adornment.

Christmas Tree Choose a real tree this Christmas and do your bit for the environment. Local plantations advise on the best tree for your needs and come in many varieties.

A traditional fir has strong branches for decoration, whilst a Leyland Cypress has a low fragrance, perfect for those with allergies. There are also companies that leave the root on your tree so that you can pot it and replant it year on year. Just be careful choosing your tree, as a replanted Nordman Fir could reach up to 60m!

Dispose of your Christmas tree carefully, by recyling via your local council, who may provide a collection service. If you don’t fancy the traditional Christmas look, why not get try a unique alternative to the conventional tree. Gather green objects onto an existing shelf to create the illusion of a tree, build up books in a trianglar formation and drape them in fairy lights, or simply use a wooden geometric frame to create a minimalist feel. n

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10 Ways to Transform Your Garden

Into a Wildlife Haven For Winter

Britain’s wildlife needs a snug place to keep safe in gardens over the chilly winter months.

So, as 82% of the British public want to attract more wildlife to their gardens and help the birds, bees and hedgehogs, Wyevale Garden Centres and The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) are providing ‘wildlife guardians’ with ten top tips on how to start creating safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly havens for wildlife to flourish through the cold season.

Mark Sage, Head of Horticulture at Wyevale Garden Centres, says: “Whatever size outdoor space you have and whether you live in the country or an urban environment, I guarantee you’ll be able to see and support a range of species over the autumn and winter. Protecting wildlife over the cooler seasons is extremely important – it’s also a great way of getting your children excited about – and closer to - nature.”

John Capper, National Account Manager from the RSPB, says: “Although feeding birds is important all year round, it can be life-saving during the winter – when food is scarce and the cold can take its toll.

Birds need high-energy foods such as suet balls or cakes during the cold weather to maintain their fat reserves to survive the frosty nights. Sunflower seeds and nuts are also high in fat, as are small black nyjer seeds, which are favourite of goldfinches and siskins, though you will need a special feeder as they are particularly small. Peanuts should be fed in a secure Nut & Nibble feeder to avoid birds choking. They can also contain a natural toxin which can kill birds so make sure you buy your peanuts from a reputable trader. Avoid bird seed mixtures with wheat and barley grains, split peas, beans, dried rice or lentils. These are added to some lower seed mixes to bulk them up but only attract the larger birds such as pigeons and doves. The better mixtures contain plenty of naked oats, sunflower seeds, and peanut granules.”

Wyevale Garden Centres list 10 ways to transform your garden into a wildlife haven for winter: 1. Keep gardens untidy!: If you can leave an area of your garden naturally unkempt,

hedgehogs, dormice and other wildlife can use the fallen leaves, twigs and dead vegetation to build their nests. A wild area also provides a home for insects that hedgehogs and birds can feed on.

2. Hedgehog homes and compost heaps: You can make a hedgehog home from woodpiles, which will give the nations much loved spiky friends somewhere to hide, sleep and hunt for insects. Shelter is essential for a hedgehog’s survival during the winter so choose a quiet spot that is unlikely to be disturbed from November to March when they will be hibernating. Compost heaps also provide another cosy location, so check for signs of wildlife before turning it and try not to empty your bin before April to avoid evicting any hibernating wildlife.

3. Nesting boxes for birds: Put up a nesting box as small birds will use them as shelter in winter and often come back to the same box in spring to nest. Nest boxes with a hole of 32mm is perfect for blue tits, great tits and house sparrows whilst open boxes will attract robins, wrens or pied wagtails. The RSPB recommends that you site your nesting box to face between north and east, so that it’s shielded from direct sunlight and the wettest winds, and well out of reach of roaming cats and squirrels.

4. Ponds: Unless you have a very shallow pond, it’s unlikely to freeze and will remain a crucial spot for birds to drink and find bugs and insects to eat at a time when other sources of food and water are scarce. Bathing’s also important for birds as they need to keep their feathers in good condition and coated in natural oils to help keep them warm. Hedgehogs are able to swim and may want a dip before they hibernate, so make sure there is a sloping edge so that they can easily climb out.

5. Bird baths and water features: Make sure your bird baths and water features are clean, topped up and free from ice. You can do this by either putting a table tennis ball in the water (the breeze will move it and keep the bath free from ice); installing a heated bird-bath; moving it to a spot where it’ll get the most sun or pouring some hot water on the ice (make sure no wildlife are in the way before you add the hot water!).

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6. Hedges: It’s best to use hedges rather than fences for privacy in your garden so hedgehogs and other garden wildlife, before they hibernate, can get in and out with ease.

Hedging is also an excellent habitat for wildlife; evergreen hedges such as holly ‘Handsworth New Silver’ and firethorn ‘Teton’ (Pyracantha) not only provide year round colour but their berries provide winter food for garden birds.

7. Fences: If hedging isn’t an option for your garden, you can create a five inch hole in the bottom of your fence or gate so that hedgehogs and other wildlife can crawl in and out. If your neighbours do the same, you can create a series of ‘linked’ gardens through which wildlife can explore and hunt for food.

8. Planting for wildlife: Nectar and pollen tends to be in short supply during this time but they are still essential foods for many insects that over-winter as adults. The RSPB says that you should ensure you have some late-flowering plants such as Michaelmas daisies, sedums, ivy and asters. And include some native trees and shrubs in your garden such as rowan, holly, guelder rose, wild rose, blackthorn or hawthorn. Not only will you be sure of creating natural food supplies for birds through the winter, these berry trees make great refuges for birds to hide in.

9. Bug homes and butterfly boxes: You can buy or make a bug home or butterfly box so insects can sleep soundly over the colder months. You may find some species of butterfly hibernating in sheds, outhouses, hollows in trees and ivy thickets, but it’s best to just leave them alone until the spring.

10. Bird feeders: Fat balls and cakes are full of high calories and perfect food for birds over winter. If they come in mesh bags take these off first, as birds can get tangled in them. You can make your own by adding a range of seeds, nuts and cheese to suet or lard. When buying bird food, always make sure it’s high quality as lower priced foods are often bulked out with nutrient poor grains like barley, or large pulses like lentils and beans, which only the very large birds can eat. Don’t put food out on bird tables or in open feeders as grey squirrels and other pests may get them before the birds! n www.wyevalegardencentres.co.uk

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NATURE NOTEBOOK © Chris Gomersall

From Father Christmas to Mother Nature From hearty renditions of ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ to robins on Christmas cards, nature and wildlife have always played a big part in Christmas and New Year festivities.

This

is

little

wonder

since

these

celebrations date back to a time when our daily lives were wholly governed by the seasons and our wealth and happiness by the resulting harvests.

But while many of us bemoan the increasing commercialisation of Christmas, there are many traditional features of Christmas which date from this time that are still practised – and others which are being revived.

The greenery of Christmas is at the heart of our festive decorations. While many meanings, both Christian and pagan, have been attached to various species, their arrangement and placement, evergreen species all represent the promise of new life to come after the dark winter months.

The forager’s code applies as much to sourcing Christmas decorations as it does to food! Trees and

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plants provide shelter to many birds, mammals and insects over the winter while anything with berries also provides a vital food source. Only bring in branches bearing berries from places where there is a plentiful supply and only take a few stems from any one place.

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Mistletoe, the instigator of thousands of Christmas kisses, is also a winter treat for many birds such as the mistle thrush. Once the berries have passed through the thrush, the indigestible berries can be seen suspended from branches by a sticky serum which is how mistletoe spreads to new trees. To some minds, this creates a rather pretty decoration though the effect is somewhat ruined by knowing its origins!

After Christmas comes another rousing winter event - a local orchard wassail! Wassails were originally held to ward off evil spirits from orchards and ensure a fruitful harvest. The activities which take place as part of the wassail vary across the country – and even from village to village. Proceedings are usually led by a ‘butler’ or wassail king and queen and can include shouts of “Wassail” and “drink hail”, a procession, drinking mulled cider together and a ceremonial ‘feeding’ of the trees or tree spirits with cider and toast!

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will be holding their own Wassail in the orchard at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum near Leominster on Friday 18th January.

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Skiwear Style 1. Some of us may choose separate salopettes and a jacket but others suit jumpsuits that bring you in at the waist, giving more shape to your outfit. Whichever you choose ensure it is in a colour from your palette that makes you look energetic and vibrant rather than a colour that doesn’t suit making you look drained and unhealthy. There are a huge range of colours available these days. Metallics are all the rage this season, but it’s not for everyone.

2. If you are unsure about wearing a bold coloured outfit but still want to include your wow colours, choose chic accessories in gorgeous colours whether that be boots, gloves, hats, a scarf or even your helmet! There is always a way to incorporate a pop of colour and team these with an outfit in a neutral from your seasonal palette 3. These days there is no need to sacrifice comfort for style. Try different shapes and don’t be afraid to wear patterns or more than one colour from your palette. Experiment with styles that suit your body shape and personality but do choose quality ski-attire since you may wear it for years to come and you don’t want your outfit to unravel on the slopes. As this will be an investment, consider discovering your best colours and style with a professional personal stylist.

4. A soft set of long johns or base layers is

When skiing you want to tick all the boxes: warmth, comfort, visibility and of course, style. Here are a few top tips to help you dress with style on the slopes (without looking like a giant marshmallow).

essential! The best materials are ones that are breathable and moisture wicking. Choose full-length leggings and long sleeves. Always try them on first because they shouldn’t be restrictive anywhere, but you don’t want empty space between the fabric and your skin making you feel cold. Most base layers are synthetic but merino wool is a great alternative.

8. The harsh skiing conditions means you need an excellent moisturiser. Always avoid the hallmarks of a goggle tan and use suntan lotion in a high SPF. Choose neutral coloured makeup on the slopes as your outfit will be the star of the show and your face will be mostly covered by goggles. It is important to wear waterresistant makeup.

5. Choose the colour of your ski goggles carefully rather than just going for the obvious black or white. Mirrored lenses are very fashion-forward but if that feels a little much then choose a colour that works well with your ski jacket and hat.

9. Its law in most places to wear a helmet but if you suffer from helmet hair either wear your hair up or use a bandana in one of your best colours to push your hair back with. Braiding is otherwise a great alternative to make you look wind-kissed rather than wind-battered.

6. Don’t hide your curves if you have them!

Unshaped jackets can make you look bulky so opt for jackets that are brought in at the waist, either with a belt or one that has stretch or different coloured panels at the side.

Alternatively, find a jacket with diagonal baffles that compliment your figure as they create less bulk. Baffles ensures the insulation materials in a jacket are evenly distributed rather than gathering in one place.

7. Straight, skinny or slim silhouette salopettes will look better on straighter body shapes, whereas, straight, contouring bootcut or slightly wider leg salopettes will look better on curvy body shapes.

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10. Après ski is the perfect opportunity to show you know your own style whether that be a touch of animal print and or a little bit of check in your outfit – both very on-trend this season.

Cashmere may be too warm for the slopes, but it is perfect for a stylish jumper and a great way to wear one of your wow colours. Chunky sole boots are also very on trend, as well as practical. Pair with a faux fur jacket if that fits with your style personality or a fur hat to keep you warm whilst you sip your vin chaud! n Jane Brook, House of Colour Jane.brook@houseofcolour.co.uk Tel: 07070 293341

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Turkey, Orange & Fennel

Tray Bake

Ingredients

Method

• 1 small turkey • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • 2 bay leaves • 1/2 jar marinated artichokes or Jerusalem artichoke if able to source • 2 cloves of garlic • 2 large oranges, zest and juice • 2 tbsp. fennel seeds • 200ml dry white wine • Salt and pepper

1. Combine all the ingredients, apart from the wine, in a oven bake bag, seal well and leave overnight or for a few hours in the fridge.

2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius; bring the turkey to room temp while the oven heats

cooked through. (Cooking time depends on weight - look at weight for cooking times) 5. Remove turkey from tray and leave to rest under foil for 30 mins.

6. Meanwhile, put the juices in the tray back in the oven to reduce. Taste the sauce for seasoning.

up. Put the turkey (still in the tied up bag) in an

Gut facts

ovenproof tray.

3. Cook for 1 hour at 180 (turn the turkey upside down half way through to coat the topside of the bird in juices).

4. Turn the oven up to 220, remove the turkey from the bag and cook for a further 40 mins on high to crisp up the skin and ensure the bird is

Many Christmas meals are high in fat, which can be a top trigger for indigestion and heartburn. This dish contains just a small amount of heart healthy olive oil and comes with polyphenols, which may offer benefits to our gut microbiome. n For more information and recipes please visit bowelcancerresearch.eu.rit.org.uk

Expert nutritionist Lily Soutter and leading charity Bowel & Cancer Research have launched a series of recipes set to be a treat for the taste buds - and the gut, this festive season. Providing a delicious alternative to the traditional Christmas dinner, the Gifts For Your Gut recipe plan includes a starter, main course and a pudding.

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The general public are oblivious to the catastrophic costs of dementia care with Many in the West Midlands believing it is free on the NHS, according to YouGov figures(1) released earlier in November by Alzheimer’s Society.

People with dementia typically spend £100,000 on care over their lifetime(2) – a shocking statistic that the vast majority (77.4%) of people surveyed in the West Midlands were unaware of.

financial ruin and the general public largely oblivious, we

When asked what they thought dementia care costs, almost half (40%) said they had no idea at all.

do get some state help. The Government must recognise

The research also highlighted that 44% of the public didn’t know that dementia care isn’t provided for free by the NHS. While there are no drugs to cure or slow down the disease, people with dementia rely on social care for support every day, and decades of chronic under-funding mean families are often forced to foot the bill for spiralling care costs themselves.

to the care they want, need and deserve.”

Someone in the UK develops dementia every three minutes, and around 70,000 people in the West Midlands are currently living with the devastating disease, which slowly strips people of their memories and identities. Dementia costs the UK £26.3billion a year, which is largely shouldered by the families affected.

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are sleepwalking into a crisis.

“Recent funding announcements will only prevent the immediate total collapse of support, and only for those who the true cost and guarantee everyone with dementia access

The charity is urging the Chancellor to ring-fence £2.5billion for social care, in order to plug the current funding gap.

In the longer term, it is campaigning for the Government to create a joined-up system, including an NHS Dementia Fund to help cover care costs and end the inequity with other diseases. n To join the campaign, go to alzheimers.org.uk/fixdementiacare 1. All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 1397 adults. Fieldwork was undertaken between 4 and 5 September 2018. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all adults in England (aged 18+).

2. Typical dementia care costs from research conducted by Ipsos MORI between November 2016 and April 2017 for Alzheimer’s Society Turning up the Volume report.

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Wishing all our clients, old and new, and their families a very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2019

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Social Landlord is Helping its Customers

Get Winter Ready with Some Useful Tips Fortis Living aims to ensure that, as the winter months approach, damage to properties and possessions are kept to an absolute minimum and that all its customers remain warm and safe.

Marc Mayall, General Manager of Fortis Property Care said: “One of the highest risks to personal property during winter is damage caused by water pipes freezing and bursting. We’ve therefore put together some simple tips which can help residents reduce such risks and stay safe and warm during the cold months ahead.”

The practical tips – which are being supported by a social media campaign – include the following: Make sure stopcock and electrical consumer unit locations are known; stopcocks are usually found under a kitchen sink or in a downstairs toilet and electrical consumer units in a cupboard or in a hallway; • Check for dripping taps and report any defects; • Make sure you have home contents insurance; • Never use naked flames to thaw frozen pipes; • In the event of a severe weather warning, make sure you have plenty of food and water in your home, particularly if you are likely to be cut off by the snow; • Make sure there is a torch handy in case power fails; • Wear plenty of layers of clothing to make sure you retain body heat; • If a pipe bursts, turn the water off at the stopcock

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immediately and then drain the system by turning on all cold water taps; • Protect or remove vulnerable contents or equipment that may get damaged; • If possible keep rooms heated and allow warm air to circulate. Leave windows open so that moist air can escape; • If staying away from home, leave automatic central heating running continuously at 5 degrees centigrade; • Get a trusted friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your home while you are away.

Marc concluded: “Protecting our homes against winter weather damage is an important annual occurrence and we would like to encourage all our residents to make sure their homes are winter ready; in the event when things do go wrong however, we would like to reassure our customers that we are here to help them withstand the cold season.”

Fortis Living is part of Platform Housing Group which provides more than 45,000 homes from Herefordshire in the West to the Lincolnshire coast in the East, and from the Derbyshire Dales in the North to the Cotswolds in the South. n For further information please contact Marc Mayall.

General Manager at Fortis Property Care on 01684 579614 or email him at mmayall@fortisliving.com

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EDUCATION

Who Knows What About Me?

The Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England published a report in November, looking how vast amounts of children’s data is collected.

This is information about children growing up which often the child and parents are unaware of, and the ways in which it might shape their lives both now and in the future as adults.

‘Who knows what about me?’ reveals how more information is collected and shared about children than ever before – in the screens they watch, the websites and apps they use and the information that is captured by public services.

The report calls on companies producing apps, toys and other products aimed at children to be transparent about how they are capturing information about children and how it is being used, and argues that children should be taught in schools about how their data is collected and for what purposes. It also calls for a statutory duty of care between the internet giants and children who use their apps and sites, and for the Government to consider strengthening data protection legislation.

The report highlights how children aged 11-16 post on social media on average 26 times a day, which means by the age of 18 they are likely to have posted 70,000 times. By the age of 13, a child’s parents will have posted on average 1,300 photos and videos of them to social media. Many children too young to use the internet are also

using ”internet-connected toys”, many of which gather personal information and messages. Last year, 2 million CloudPets voice messages shared between children and their family members were found being stored unprotected online.

‘Who knows what about me’ shows how children’s data is routinely collected online through social media updates on parents’ profiles, through children’s smartphone and tablets and through web-browsing and search engines and at home through smart speakers, connected toys and connected baby cameras. Data is also collected outside the home through location tracking watches, school databases, classroom apps, biometric data in schools, retail loyalty schemes, travel passes, and medical records such as the Personal Child Health Record and GP records.

It also explains the benefits and risks of children’s data being collected. For example, data can be used to drive innovation, personalise services and improve consumer experiences and public services. However, children growing up today are among the first to be ‘datafied’ from birth and we do not fully understand yet what all the implications of this is going to be.

The report warns that with so much data being collected about today’s children, they will be at an increased risk of identity theft and fraud as they grow up. Furthermore, sensitive information about a child could find its way into their data profile and used to make highly significant

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decisions about them, e.g. whether they are offered a job, insurance or credit. Collecting so much data about children also raises important questions about their freedom and independence. Making mistakes and pushing boundaries is a normal part of childhood, but is less likely when children are being tracked so closely. Children are also becoming accustomed to sharing their information without asking why it is needed or what it will be used for.

The Children’s Commissioner’s Office make a number of recommendations including: • Companies should be more transparent about any trackers capturing information about children.

In particular where a toy collects any video or audio generated by a child this should be made explicit in a prominent part of the packaging or its accompanying information. Companies should also state their terms and conditions using language children understand, explaining clearly what data is collected and how it will be used.

• Schools should teach children about how their data is collected and used and what they can do to take control of their data footprint.

• The Government must urgently refine data protection legislation if GDPR does not prove adequate in practice.

• There should be a statutory duty of care governing relationships between social media companies and the audiences they target. n

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EDUCATION

Record school intake at Lucton This September’s Reception intake at Lucton School was a new record high.

As 17 children joined first year group in the school, the decision was taken to have two separate classes, one of 8 children and one of 9, both with their own teacher. It is obvious that a growing number of parents are recognising the value of small classes, talented and committed teachers, a friendly atmosphere and a wonderful rural location that combine to provide an outstanding, allround educational experience.

Lucton School’s Reception Classes

Lucton School is set in a safe, healthy location in 55 acres of beautiful Herefordshire countryside. There is a good mix of day pupils, weekly boarders and full boarders. After they reach Year 3, day pupils have the opportunity for Flexi-boarding, where parents often find it helps at times, saving on babysitting for events and reducing the travel and time involved in the school run. Many team and individual sports and activities are offered and pastoral care at Lucton is second to none.

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What's On

Enchanted Kingdom’s Christmas Grotto Until Monday 24th December

DECEMBER Until Monday 24th Enchanted Kingdom’s Christmas Grotto Take a snowy footstep into the Enchanted Kingdom’s brand new Christmas Grotto, Hereford’s best Christmas attraction. After two extremely successful years at Maylord Shopping Centre Hereford, they have very own permanent premises there. In addition to to their new Christmas experience, they will be bringing numerous other live, interactive experiences throughout the year. Surround yourself in the magic of one of the worlds most beloved Christmas tales… How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The event is held at the Maylord Shopping Centre, tickets are from £3.95, children under 12 months are free.

Wednesday 5th Christmas Music by Candlelight Ex Cathedra return to Hereford Cathedral. 7.30pm with a concert of much loved favourites, little-known gems and stunning new works.

These are accompanied by a selection of readings, which together capture the meaning of the season. Tickets are available from the Cathedral Shop on 01432 374 210. Birmingham Symphony Hall Box Office 0121 780 3333, thsh.co.uk or The Courtyard.

Thursday 6th An Evening of Fizz Ludlow Food Centre, Ludlow. Join us at this unique evening of Fizz tasting hosted by our experts at The Ludlow Kitchen. Sample a range of Fizz drinks, enjoy a few nibbles and quiz the experts in this fun and informative master class. Places are limited and booking is essential. Tickets: £12.50.

Bookings can be made online, instore or tel: 01584 856 000.

Saturday 8th Christmas Chocolate Making Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Monmouth. 10amn 30 | Wye Valley and the Marches Now | Issue 85 | December 2018 - January 2019

1.30pm. Learn the basic skills of a chocolatier and make delicious chocolate truffles in the Humble by Nature Christmas Chocolate Making course. Learn how chocolate is tempered, how to make and roll ganache, dip truffles and achieve that professional looking finish.

Costs £45. Tel: 01600 714595.

Until Sunday 9th Christmas Wreath Making Tudor Farmhouse Hotel, Clearwell, near Coleford. 11am. Josephine’s Fabulous Flowers supplies Tudor Farmhouse hotel with unique and quirky flower arrangements using vintage and natural flowers locally grown wherever possible. We’ve teamed up with Jo to provide a range of workshops throughout the year so that you can create your own seasonal display for a variety of occasions. All workshops, including afternoon tea, cost £50 per person – also available as a gift voucher. Also available as an Overnight Package: workshop, afternoon tea, dinner and our best available room: £300 based on two sharing a double or a twin room. To book, call 01594 833046. Afternoon tea is served at 1pm.

Saturday 15th ‘Weobley Music’ presents the Sons of Navarone The multi award-winning European bluegrass band is returning for this final show from Weobley Music, where they will be supported

by Weobley’s own entertaining group ‘Alive And Pickin’. There will be a cash bar and a raffle. The event will be held at Weobley Village Hall, Gadbridge Road, Weobley from 7.30-10.30pm, £12. Contact weobleymusic@hotmail.co.uk or 01544 318513.

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th 1918 Christmas on the Home Front Step back in time to 1918 and see Croft Castle decorated for a wartime Christmas. Find out how the Croft family would have been celebrating the end of the war, with music, decorations, carol singing and more. For more information call 01568 780246.

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Sunday 16th Ledbury Community Brass Band Christmas Concert Market Theatre, Ledbury. Ledburys very own Brass Band is proud to be hosting its Christmas Concert, featuring a mix of carols and other Christmas favourites. On its way to becoming a Ledbury Christmas tradition, the programme has been compiled by our Musical Director Colin Herbert with entertainment in mind.Clap your hands, stamp your feet and sing your heart out as we lead you through a funfilled jamboree of most-loved carols and all-time Christmas hits.The Band looks forward to seeing you there and joining us in the spirit of Christmas. Tickets: £6–£10. Tel: 07967 517125.

LUDLOW R A C E C O U R S E

Friday 21st Bella Acapella’s Christmas Concert Ludlow Brewing Company, The Railway Shed, Ludlow. 7.30pm. This will be the first Christmas concert that Bella have done for a few years, so we are really looking forward to it. It will be packed full of your favourite Christmas songs. along with some other popular songs to get you singing along! A fun, musical evening to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Sunday 23rd The Brockhampton Carollers Join us for an afternoon of traditional carols and song in the great hall of the medieval manor house on the Brockhampton Estate. See the house decorated for Christmas with winter greenery and enjoy the dulcet tones of the Brockhampton carollers. With warming mince pies and mulled wine, relax and enjoy the festive spirit in this traditional setting from 10-2pm. For more details call 01885 482077.

JANUARY Saturday 19th The Counterfiet Seventies Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between! Featuring the music of Slade, Sweet, T.Rex, The Bay City Rollers and many, many more, they will take you through a rollercoaster ride of the biggest 70s hits. Members of the four piece band have toured worldwide in their individual rights, and have worked with some of the biggest names of that decade. Coupled with a stunning light show, costumes from the period and video footage of the bands and events from that era, makes this one show you don’t want to miss. The event takes place at Regal Theatre, Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, 7.30-10pm. Tickets cost £17.50. Email info@regaltenbury.co.uk or tel: 01584 819 998.

Monday 21st Stories from the Hop Yards Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. A requisite of British beer, with their evocative aroma, hops have been an integral part of county life for centuries. With the renaissance of interest in hops, we listen to stories of days past and present from Herefordians, people from South Wales, the Black Country, Polish migrant workers and Gypsy Roma travellers.

This film is a part of the ‘Herefordshire Life Through A Lens’ project.

The event takes place at Colwall Village Hall, Mill Lane, Colwall, WR13 6EQ, 7-9pm. Email: villagesociety@colwall.info or tel: 01684 540559.

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For full details with dates and costs please contact Diane on 07791 637259 or email dianethomas@ludlowracecourse.co.uk

Excellent function facilities available on non-race days, we have a room for every occasion.

Tel: 01584 856221

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Competition The daylight may be getting shorter and the weather is getting colder, but there is still lots to see and do at West Midland Safari Park this winter season.

From 17 November until 10 February 2019, the Park is open on weekends for their Wild Winter Safari, giving guests the chance to come face-to-face with all the amazing animals in the four-mile, self-drive safari. This includes 2018’s newest arrivals – Granville the baby white rhino, baby giraffe, and zebra foals, Grace and Gamba.

There’s plenty to explore on foot too, including the Discovery Trail, African Village and Land of the Living Dinosaurs. There’s the brand new Ice Age exhibit where guests can walk amongst the magnificent creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago and Boj’s Giggly Park play area will also be open for the little ones.

WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK

Also from 17 November and daily from 1 December the Park is hosting its annual Santa Safari, where guests can meet the big man himself and Mrs Claus too. Especially for the festive extravaganza a team of jolly elves will set up the magical grotto, plant over 350 Christmas trees and surround them with a sprinkling of over 1,500 kg of ‘snow’.

Guests will be able to visit Mrs Claus in her very own kitchen, where she will provide them with some delicious festive treats. Children will receive a drink and cookie and adults are certainly not left out, with a mince pie and mulled wine. There will also be a variety of festive shows and encounters, an interactive trail to follow and children can even pick their own present after visiting Santa.

Wild Winter Weekends admission prices are £20.00 for adults, £15.00 for children aged 3-15 years and £18.00 for concessions.

To be in with a chance of winning one of three family passes to visit West Midland Safari Park during their winter season (running until Feb 10th 2019), simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the following question:

What is the name of the baby white rhino who arrived this year?

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Children under the age of 3 are free of charge.

Admission includes a free return ticket.

Santa Safari opens on 17 November for weekends only then daily from 1 December until Christmas Eve. Admission is £24.00 for adults, £20.00 for children aged 3-15 years, £8.00 for children under the age of three and £21.00 for concessions. Group and school discounts are also available and annual pass holders or visitors using their return ticket can upgrade to Santa Safari by booking ahead. The Adventure Theme Park is closed during the winter season. n Further available

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Start / Finish: The walk starts and ends at Ludlow Railway Station.

Public Transport: Nearest Railway Station is at Ludlow. Please check ‘Traveline’ for current train times. Minsterley Motors run bus service between Shrewsbury and Ludlow.

Parking: There is a large ‘Riverside’ car park – see sketch map. If you park here, start and finish walk at Point 2, missing out Ludlow Station.

O/S Map: Explorer 203. Distance: 7 miles. Short Walk - Bus outward and walk back (4 miles). Join the main walk at Ludlow Farm Shop between Points 4 and 5 near bridge/subway at River Teme.

Time: Allow all day to enjoy main walk and a morning or afternoon for shorter ‘shorter’ walk using a bus for outward part of walk.

Refreshments: Food is easily obtainable in Ludlow and there is a Farm Shop at Bromfield with a café and Clive Arms Restaurant. (Larger groups please contact ‘Clive Arms’ in advance to organize coffee or lunch. Telephone: (01584) 856565.

Terrain: Note: If River Teme is in flood, please use ‘Corve Street and B4361 between points 1 and 2) or leave walk for another day. This walk is undulating with a few gentle climbs. There are gates, kiss-gates, steps, stiles, bridges and some lane walking. This walk is suitable for pushchairs and assisted wheelchairs from Bromfield through ‘Oakley Park’ and around Ludlow itself. There is some necessary but pretty lane-walking. You will need strong walking boots or comfortable ‘Wellies’ for this ‘Winter Wellies Walk’.

History: The old market town of Ludlow is worth exploring if you have time at the end of the walk. Markets are still held here. There is also the Castle, the River Teme and numerous historic and picturesque buildings in Ludlow. The walk takes you to historic Bromfield with its disused watermill, old gatehouse and St. Laurence Church which is famed for being the largest Parish Church in England as it was once part of a Benedictine Monastery. The ‘return’ part of the walk takes you along a bridleway through the private estate of the Earl of Plymouth. Please remain on the drive.

Ludlow to Bromfield

Circular walk

1. The walk starts at Ludlow Railway station. (Note:- those who use

5. After one mile through this ancient avenue of oaks and beeches

Riverside or Town Car Park can start walk at point 2). From Station

you will come to Halton Lane at ‘Priors Halton Farm’.

entrance turn right passing Brewery and supermarkets to arrive at

6. Walk another mile, gradually dropping towards Ludlow and its

‘Corve Street’. Turn right, cross road and walk to corner where pretty Corve Street goes straight on. Turn left up narrow Linney Lane leading towards ‘Riverside Car Park’. You pass one of last surviving ‘gloving’ workshops and an old Chapel. Pass ‘Linney House’ then follow lane round to corner where it leads steeply up towards Town Centre and turn right along footpath. Go through wooden kissing-gate, along narrow path and over footbridge next to weir on River Teme.

Go through wooden gate and across field beneath power cables to another footbridge. Walk up slope to kissing-gate onto B4361.

2. Turn left briefly to ‘Shropshire Way’ along bridleway (Burway Lane).

Follow this lane, past Ludlow cricket Club (founded 1848) for half a mile and through large wooden gate. Lovely views of Ludlow Castle across Teme Valley from here. Pass ‘Burway House’ on left and cross over ‘drive’ with avenue of trees to right. Continue to ‘Burway Farm’, half mile on right. Beyond this point you will hear traffic on A49. Over on left the higher wooded land is Mortimer Forest.

3. At Burway Farm go through gate and walk through farmyard passing between barns. Go through small metal gate into paddock (dogs on leads please). Walk up left side of long field with hedge on left. Continue walking beside woodland strip towards woodland ahead. At corner, turn right (woodland on left). Notice timber-framed cottage and head for that to exit almost on A49 opposite lane. Turn left along path through woodland strip which keeps you away from traffic on busy A49.

4. At end of woodland strip turn right to join main road and turn left. If you wish to visit Ludlow Farmshop opposite, walk to ‘The Clive Arms’ at Bromfield to cross River Teme. There is a subway beyond bridge that will take you safely beneath A49. Note: Those who arrived by bus for shorter walk can visit Ludlow Farmshop before starting walk. Resume walk at left turn into Bromfield turning left towards Bromfield Church and adjacent gate-house. Cross Estate bridge over River Teme and walk up drive through Oakley Park (private estate of Earl of Plymouth. Please keep to driveway). n 34 | Wye Valley and the Marches Now | Issue 85 | December 2018 - January 2019

landmark Castle and River Teme.

7. You will arrive at pretty and historic Dinham Bridge with its backdrop of Ludlow Castle. Notice Weir and Mill on left.

8. Walk uphill past Castle entrance to Market Square.

9. Keep to left of Market Place and walk straight ahead, through ‘The Narrows’ (Draper’s Row) to King Street.

10. Turn left down Corve Street for ¼ mile to junction on right with road back to Ludlow Station where walk ends. n Written and illustrated by Glynis Dray

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