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Get Ready for GPDR! 8 Cau on 10 Quick Crossword 13 Nicky Morgan MP 16 Crea ve Containers 18 Rico a Stuffed Pork 20 Chocolate Fondant Puddings 22 Cranesbills for Versa lity 25 Quiz – Land 27 Moss Solicitors Strengthen their Team 29 Seborrhoeic Keratosis 31 Find the Robin Compe on 31 What’s On at the GCR 36 Photography Compe on Winner 38 Aesthe c Technologies Explained 40 Take Care when you Share 45 Astronomy 46 Screen me – facts for parents (part 2) 48 GTPS aka Bursi s 49 Walking – Devil’s Elbow 50 Pregnancy and your feet!

51 Sit Less and Move More 53 And Another Thing...

54 Helping your Dog Deal with the Heat of Summer 56 Spot the Difference 58 Henry Hedgehog’s Puzzle Page 59 Exam Revision – it’s not rocket science!

61 Easy and Hard Sudoku 62 Turning your Pension into your Re rement Haven 63 Win A ernoon Tea and a Toyota for the Weekend 65 Driving Mr Ford – in a Toyota!

66 South Africa’s Wine Lands 70 Why do I Need a New Website? 73 Tracing your Family History 75 Normanton Chain Ferry 77 Solu ons and Winners 78 Local Business Directory 79

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Find out more here: h ps://www.nickymorgan.org/news/virtualageing-well-event Planning con nues to be a ma er of great interest to Leicestershire residents. The Government recently announced na onal plans to get more homes built.

This is welcome news for everyone who wants to own their own home but we know that new housing brings addi onal pressure on local infrastructure such as our roads, schools and GP surgeries. And it is disheartening to see more planning applica ons being made and approved when exis ng sites haven’t been started, which leaves other sites vulnerable to development.

In March I asked the Housing Minister about the plans and what Government can do to support councils such as Charnwood which has planning permissions for 10 years of housing. The Minister pointed to changes being made to the Na onal Planning Policy Framework and also to a report the Government has commissioned about the ‘build‐out’ rates of new sites.

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About 200,000 people in the UK suffer from ME. The chances are that at least one, and probably more, Soar Valley Life readers will be sufferers or know someone who is.

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flowers – such as trailing geraniums – cascading over the edges give a really striking effect.

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• 4 tbsp dry sherry or apple juice • 175g green beans, trimmed • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

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Don’t overcook these divine chocolate puds or the centres will set and you’ll lose the gooey molten middle. You can prepare them a couple of hours in advance and bake them just before serving.

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Place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15‐20 minutes un l the puddings have risen and are just set on the outside – the tops should s ll wobble when pressed lightly. Run a knife around the edge of the puddings and turn out onto plates. Dust with cocoa powder and icing sugar and serve immediately with whipped cream and strawberries.

If you don’t have ovenproof ramekin dishes, you can use small metal pudding basins or ovenproof teacups.

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Ingredients: • 175g unsalted bu er, plus extra for greasing • 175g caster sugar • 175g good quality plain chocolate, broken into pieces • 3 large eggs • 50g plain flour • Cocoa powder and icing sugar, to dust • Whipped cream and strawberries, to serve

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4. Which "land" featured in a play called The Birds by the Ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, and has come to be used as a general term for a state of absurdly over‐ op mis c fantasy?

5. Reading from what turned out to be the wrong card, which individual mistakenly named La La Land as the winner of the Best Picture Oscar at the Academy Awards ceremony held in 2017?

6. In a famous novel, what name is given to the land that is made up of four countries called Winkie, Gillikin, Munchkin and Quadling?

7. What animated film is set in Pepperland?

8. Who composed Pomp And Circumstance March Number One, which later became the basis for the song Land Of Hope And Glory?

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A LIFE ON FIRE A Life on Fire tells the story of one of Leicestershire’s best loved and well known businessmen – former president, chairman and managing director of the Great Central Railway, and Chairman of Ford & Slater plc of Narborough Road Leicester tells his story. His remarkable memory takes us back to when the Luftwaffe flew over Leicester to blitz Coventry in 1940 and at just 3 years of age an old mechanic told him that one day he would be “An Engine Engineer!”

We travel the world with him, to Africa, America, Australia, Arabia and the Isle of Man as he guides global Corporations, Aero Clubs, inland marine enterprises, the GCR and many more from the 1960s through to the the present day.

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We are delighted to announce that we have recently recruited two Commercial Solicitors who have considerable experience and also a Residen al Conveyancer.

Shilpa Modi qualified as a Solicitor in 1993 and, a er living in Moscow for several years, moved to Leicestershire where she has worked for firms in Leicester and No ngham, and for a na onal house builder.

Her experience in commercial property transac ons covers a broad range of transac ons. She has acted for landlords and tenants on the grant of leases, and on assignments, sub‐sales and licences. She has also acted on acquisi on and disposals of freehold commercial proper es for retail, industrial or residen al

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Keith Vaughan is a very experienced Solicitor, having studied and prac sed law for over 40 years.

Throughout his career, Keith has specialised in corporate, commercial and commercial property work. This includes company and business sales and purchases, leases, joint ventures, partnerships, business structures and re‐financing work.

Keith has been involved in the Leicestershire business community since qualifica on and, as the former finance partner of a large regional prac ce, has prac cal experience of running a business. This is helpful in

enabling him to recognise the business needs of his clients.

Lauren Spencer graduated from Coventry University in 2013 and since then has worked for law firms in Coventry and Birmingham. In addi on to having a sound knowledge of general residen al sales, purchases and transfers, Lauren brings with her a par cular exper se in new builds, having previously acted for na onal house builders. Lauren enjoys helping her clients buy, sell and transfer their proper es with ease and, in par cular, guiding first‐ me buyers through the purchase process including the Help to Buy ISA scheme.

If you think Shilpa, Keith, Lauren or any of our team can help with any of your legal issues then please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Not recommended for rosacea, very sensi ve skin or acne prone skin.

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Used for acne, chicken pox and superficial face and body scars, it helps to even out pi ed skin, decreases enlarged pores and helps reduce sun damage and hyper‐pigmenta on.

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ROADSHOW

COMES TO TOWN THE EAST MIDLANDS ANTIQUES ROADSHOW arrives in The Ramada Hotel, High Street, Loughborough and offers local people the unique opportunity to come along and have a free valuation of any item and possibly be made a firm spot cash offer without any obligation.

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Mr Franks recalls an instance the last time East Midlands Antiques were in the area, when a couple came along with a selection of old broken and incomplete rings, a few items of unusual jewellery and an old broken gentleman’s wristwatch, expecting only a small amount and they were totally amazed to receive over £2,000.

Another astonishing story was when a crystal vessel estimated at just £100-£200 was sold for £220,000. So why not take this chance to search through your attic, drawers and cupboards, to see if you could also be sitting on a fortune. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed. You will find our representatives most helpful, courteous and friendly. There is no obligation to sell, so if you just require a free evaluation, no problem. All transactions are strictly cash.

Amber Urgently Required

Mr Franks said the reasons for choosing the area are numerous.

Many valuable articles were found in the last visit to the area. For instance on one occasion this year a Rolex, valued at £2,000-£3,000 fetched a staggering £48,000.

The hotel is well known to local residents and is well placed with plenty of car parking available.

So on Thursday 17th May you have the chance to visit the hotel and see our accredited buyers and valuers absolutely free. Mr Franks has over 20 years experience of professional valuations and now his expertise is available at no cost to you.

Specialising in oil paintings, water colours and many other articles.

Medals, decorations and orders are one of the most collectable items and East Midlands Antiques has a waiting list of collectors and customers willing to pay for these articles.

Listed below are a few items we require, but due to limited space not everything is listed, so if you are in any doubt, bring it along!

LADIES – LOOK IN YOUR JEWELLERY BOXES If you have any old broken rings, chains, earrings, old gold wrist watches or items with stones missing, then bring down the box and let us surprise you.

Amber and Jade, costume jewellery – high prices paid.

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Thursday 17th May 11am – 2pm at The Ramada Hotel, High Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2QL

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Diamond and gem set jewellery, loose gems also purchased, bangles, bracelets, cameos, cufflinks, pendants and gentleman's watch chains.

Silver items including bowls, cups, picture frames, claret jugs, candlesticks, boxes, baskets, christening mugs, tea services, trays and wine labels.

Bronzes, pottery and bric a brac e.g. Clarice Cliff, Moorcroft, Beswick, Doulton, Royal Worcester, Oriental pottery, coloured glass etc.

Oil paintings, water colours, prints etc Old pens - Parker, Conway Stewart, Waterman and many others.

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Autographs, postcards, sporting items - especially sought are old football, rugby, cricket and golf programmes.

Dolls, teddies, Dinky toys, mechanical toys, cigarette cards, musical instruments.

Furniture, clocks, pocket watches and coins, tea caddie, glassware, plated items.

We buy foreign, dental, unhallmarked and industrial gold, silver and platinum in any form.

Pre-1947 silver coins; half crowns, florins, shillings up to 10 times face value.

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Have you watched the BBC programmes Flog It or The Antiques Road Show?

Our format is exactly the same, but we offer the chance to sell without the uncertainty and commission to the Auction House and if you are unsuccessful at auction there may still be charges to pay. East Midlands Antiques realise that there are some very unusual items that require the exposure of a major auction house and we would be pleased to advise in such cases. However many items do not warrant this and East Midlands Antiques will offer accordingly. Come and try the friendly and discreet service we have provided for many other people like yourselves over the years.

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Go Everywhere under the Sun with Kia Astronomical Twilight

Special Events Calendar for May 2018: 1/5/6 May: Moon passes Jupiter, Saturn and Mars in the morning sky and on the night of the 7/8 May shoo ng stars from the Eta Aquarid meteor shower fly across our sky and the best views will be before the moon rises at 01.30.

Just a er sunrise at Stonehenge on midsummer day From the 23rd of May un l the 21st of July our skies will not be dark in astronomical terms. This is because the geometric centre of the Sun's disc is between 12 and 18 degrees below the horizon. i.e. a small amount of sunlight s ll pervades our skies. To the naked eye, and especially in areas with light pollu on, it may be difficult to dis nguish astronomical twilight from night me. Most stars and other celes al objects can be seen during this phase.

However, astronomers may be unable to observe some of the fainter stars and galaxies as long as the Sun is less than 18 degrees below the horizon – hence the name of this twilight phase.

In the middle of this phase is our Summer sols ce, the exact point in me when the Sun reaches its highest al tude of the year at the Earth’s geographical North Pole. This occurs at 11.07 BST on the 21st June this year.

At sunrise at Stonehenge on the Summer sols ce day, the Sun rises from behind the Heel Stones ‐ pictured ‐ and aligns exactly in the centre of the two Slaughter Stones in the foreground.

Apparent brightness of some objects in the magnitude system

On the 9th May Jupiter is at opposi on to the Sun and is the closest to Earth in its orbit. She shines at a respectable ‐ 2.5 and is above the horizon all night long.

Saturn at Mag + 0.3 rises in the south‐east around midnight and Mars at mag ‐ 0.4 rises a li le later around 2am.

On the 17/18 May there’s a glorious sight of our Moon low in the western sky ‐ with the crescent Moon up close and personal to Venus, the queen of our night sky blazing at magnitude ‐ 4.0 in the north‐west and se ng almost three hours a er the Sun. Calendar for June 2018: Mars more than doubles in brightness during June and rises about midnight. Venus s ll reigns supreme at Mag ‐ 4.0 and is above the horizon un l a er midnight.

Towards the end of June li le Mercury joins Venus which you’ll find to the lower right of the evening Star.

Saturn shines all night long at mag ‐ 0.0 and through a small telescope you could see her brightest moon, Titan.

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Screen me – facts for parents (part 2) Just Great Music!

In part 1 I discussed what blue light is and how it can affect us.

Why have I heard that blue light is harmful to eye health?

Several studies have been carried out into the effects of blue light and research in this area is s ll ongoing.

Some past studies have revealed that exposure to blue light can lead to changes in animals’ eyes.

However, because the me and intensity of exposure to blue light in these studies was far more than that of natural daylight and that of screens, this does not show that blue light is harmful to eyes.

Is there a link between screen me and shortsightedness?

Short‐sightedness, or myopia, is increasing throughout the world. Family history, ethnic background, environment (living indoors, in ci es) and carrying out near tasks, such as screen use, have all been linked to the development of myopia.

However, there is no clear evidence to suggest that screen me alone is the direct cause. But, there is

good evidence to suggest that children who spend more me outdoors are at lower risk of developing short‐sightedness.

Tips for keeping your child’s eyes healthy 1. Get them outdoors – regular play and exercise can help prevent or reduce the development of myopia (short‐sightedness). Studies show two hours of outdoor ac vity a day is ideal 2. Use night se ngs ‐ using night se ngs, if your device has them, may help children sleep by reducing the amount of blue light given off by the screen during night‐ me hours 3. Make sure digital devices are turned off at least an hour before bed me 4. Book your child in for a sight test every two years, from the age of three, or more o en if your optometrist recommends it At Inter Eyecare Op cians, we are happy to see children of any age including babies.

Vinesh Patel – Inter Eye Care, Rothley

Rothley House Prac ce Quality Vision Care – taking the me to treat you properly ‐ Established for over 20 years we provide the very highest quality eye care in a welcoming house prac ce.

Designer Frames – we stock a wide selec on of spectacles for men, women and children, including fashionable designer brands.

Relaxing Environment – we give you the me and exper se in the privacy of our house prac ce. Our bespoke eye care service and

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Consulta ons from simple prescrip ons to complicated as gma c varifocal designs.

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Vinesh and Tanni Patel Principals of Inter Eyecare

“And then you walk, into the room, Time stops, everything drops, boom boom boom” A Sight for Sore Eyes – M People

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (AKA: Bursi s) GTPS is a very common problem involving the hip joint, caused by overloading the bu ock muscles.

Why not see what osteopathy could do for you.

We treat conditions such as:

Back pain, Sciatica, Joint pain, Headaches, Sprains, Strains. www.angelyardosteopaths f: angel yard osteopaths t: 01509 812119 4a High Street Sileby LE12 7RX email: kirsty@angelyardosteopaths.com

Risk factors include gender (female), obesity, knee pain, foot pain and low back pain.

Diagnosis is confirmed by presence of pain over the hip joint, pain when lying on the affected side and by MRI when physical therapy is not appropriate/possible.

Pain increases with walking, prolonged standing, rising from a chair, climbing stairs. How can osteopathy help?

Treatment includes educa on on stretching exercises for the hip and low back, strengthening exercises for the stomach back, hip, and thigh muscles, and so ssue massage and stretching of the hip muscles. Walking in a pool against the resistance of water is an easy way to start rehabilita on.

Kirsty Morrison

Charnwood Hearing Aid Centre Ltd Lynne Leeming, MSc RHAD MSHAA

Your local hearing specialist 5 Stadon Road, Anstey Leicester, LE7 7AY Existing hearing aid users welcome Hearing protection for both children and adults Friendly and professional service

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“I hear you knocking, Adver se butfrom you can't £38 per come month in, I +hear vat you knocking, go back where you been” I hear You Knocking – Dave Edmunds

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Walking - Devil’s Elbow

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Walk instruc ons 41/2 Miles - 21/4 Hours Use the unmarked parking area on the south side of the A6006 between Zouch and the A6, no facili es at the car park but there’s the Rose and Crown Pub just along the road away from the A6.

Post code of the pub is LE12 5EQ. You could incorporate a trip on the Normanton on Soar Chain Ferry ­ see page 77 ­ and have a pub lunch or a ernoon tea at the Plough Inn in Normanton.

1. Cross carefully over the busy A6006 and go through the narrow gate opposite, bear right and cross the footbridge over Zouch Cut.

A li le way along this naviga on arm is the Chain Ferry at Normanton on Soar open weekends in the summer see page 77

2 Con nue straight on along the field edge with the hedge to the le , through the wide gap ahead.

Carry on up the wider farm track and join Pasture Lane to the T‐ junc on in Su on Bonington village.

3 Turn le to where the road swings right and keep straight on along Soar Lane to the signpost at the kissing gate on the le .

4 Go through, bear right over the field and go through two more kissing gates; con nue up the fenced path and go through the gate at the end. Keep direc on across this field which may be under cul va on although a path should be well marked within any crop.

Step over the s le/footbridge and con nue ahead on the le hand field edge and the enclosed path to the River Soar.

5 Turn le and follow the towpath, keeping the river to the right, past Devil’s Elbow and bear le with the embankment at Zouch Cut to the footbridge at point 1. Turn right, back to the parking area and your vehicle. © Clive Brown All our walks are compiled by Clive Brown You can order any of his walking close to guides from www.walkingcloseto.com See his new book from Bradwell Books Walking for all Ages in Leicestershire & Rutland www.bradwellbooks.co.uk/walks‐for‐all‐ages‐leicestershire‐‐rutland‐581‐p.asp

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Pregnancy triggers many different changes in a woman’s body.

Foot pain is one! O en affec ng the front of the foot. A study showed an increase in pressure shi ing from the heels to the middle and front of the feet in pregnant women.

Hormones that are released to prepare the body for child birth also cause relaxa on of the ligaments in the feet resul ng in a change in strength and support of the foot. Baby grows, so weight increases and so does pressure on the foot. A er birth the pressure is reduced but then the baby grows and gains weight rapidly. Carrying on the hip causing even further uneven pressure on the now flat feet! (Over pronated).

By middle age, women experience even more foot problems especially plantar fascii s. It can mostly be avoided.

Self Help Wear suppor ve shoes with a good arch support or preferably see a podiatrist that specialises in biomechanics and get a pair of ortho cs fi ed.

These can also help other foot condi ons from developing such as Plantar Fascii s, Heel Spurs, Metatarsalgia, Post‐Tib Tendoni s, Shin splints (MTSS) and Bunions. Don’t wait for pain!

“And some mes when we touch, The honesty's too much And I have to close my eyes” Some mes When We Touch – Dan Hill

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Tom Receives a Proposal III So, Dear Reader, if you have been following the story of starcrossed lovers Nige and Val, you will have read about the joy of the proposal and the fun of the stag do. And now, inevitably, we must turn to the day of reckoning - the dreaded nup als.

“Tom? Tom!? Get up!”

Bleary‐eyed, I reached for the clock. Six am. “Another ten minutes darling then I’ll…mmm” But my promises of coopera on disappeared into the folds of Egyp an co on as I curled up and toasted my toes in the warmth of My Dearly Beloved’s recently departed half of the matrimonial bed.

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“In case you haven’t no ced, it’s not us ge ng married, it’s Nige and Val ‐ not that I wouldn’t do it all over again…”

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“Go and get a shower and leave me in peace.”

Like any husband with an ounce of gump on, I took my cue to evacuate the scene. Showered, changed into my trackies and with my own ou it hanging on the back of the dining room door, I padded downstairs.

Standing in the hall, I shouted up to Sarah.

“Darling, I think some of the flowers have been delivered by mistake.

There’s a weird plas c bunch here on the side.”

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That’s my hat!”

I stared at the thing with fresh eyes. “Oh I see! Err, how does it stay on your barnet though? Not that it isn’t gorgeous…”

A sigh from above as a white ssue with a perfect red‐lipped imprint landed at my feet. Now it was my turn to look the part. The crisp linen shirt was nego ated with ease. My cravat, however, presented more of a challenge.

“Sarah, what do you do with this?

And where’s the rest of my waistcoat?”

Sarah reappeared, now a vision in turquoise.

“Look, I told you to go for a second fi ng. They tell you how it all goes together.”

Thankfully, in a flash of feminine husbandry, I was ready (almost).

Pa ng my lapel, Sarah stood back to admire her handiwork.

“Right, off you go to Nige’s. Hang on ‐ you’ve got shaving foam on your earlobe.”

I eased my Mondeo Ghia X down Nige’s cul‐de‐sac and presented myself at his door, only to be greeted by pandemonium. Kelly, Nige’s sister prac cally dragged me inside. “Thank goodness you’re here. Can you go upstairs?

Nigel’s locked himself in the bathroom.”

I paused for a moment to wonder at her orange face.

“Fine, but I’ve le my tool bag at home.”

Kelly shook her head.

“What? Blood and sand ‐ why are men so thick? Tom, he’s refusing to come out!”

Then it finally dawned. Two seconds later I was sat on the landing carpet, gently tapping on the bathroom door.“Nige? Are you there?”

Eventually, Nigel replied.

“What do you want?”

“Oh I was wondering if you had any ps for Haydock Park next week? What do you think I want?

What the heck are you playing at?”

“Tom, I’m scared.”

“You’re scared? Imagine what Sarah will be like if I tell her I couldn’t talk you out of the bathroom?

Listen, mate ‐ marriage is scary, it’s a commitment, it’s a responsibility, it’s being sensible and its being mature ‐ it’s everything we boys hate, so of course you’re scared. I’m permanently terrified.

But Valery is sat drinking champagne with curlers in her hair giggling with her Aun e Joan. Are you going to let her down? Because if you don’t open that flipping door, I’ll kick it in and flipping drag you there myself!”

A pause, then from behind a bedroom door I heard a ripple of applause.

Five women of a certain age appeared, all intent on giving me a hug.

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Over the last year I (Steve) have been helping a friend write his memoirs. Most Fridays I’d spend two or three hours with him whilst he talked about his life and work. Each weekend I’d write my notes up into chapters un l, some 12 months later, we were ready to publish. (See page 28) We found a specialist book printer and set a date to go and meet with them. They happened to be in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Coincidentally, Jonathan Carlisle of Farmer and Carlisle had asked if I would like to test drive and review one of their new hybrid cars. I put two and two together and on March 8th Bill Ford and I set off in the brand new Toyota C-HR Hybrid Crossover.

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What made him special, on this day as my passenger, was that he has owned more than a hundred cars in his life, many of which would be classed as supercars ‐ Ferraris, Aston Mar ns, Bristols, Jaguars, etc. and I was more than a li le curious as to what he might make of this comparably humble machine we were travelling in today.

I had never driven a Hybrid, or a Toyota, before and upon first sight I did think that the style really wasn’t ‘me’ at all ‐ too many creases and bulges for my liking. I didn't have to unlock it or put the key in the igni on, it knew I had the key in my pocket and I just pressed a bu on to start it up. The first thing I no ced was erm... nothing! That’s right, nothing.

It’s as quiet as a sound proofed booth on a windless night. When you set off there’s no engine sound at all as it uses electric power to get going.

I filled up with unleaded petrol taking only about forty pounds worth to fill it to the top. “That’ll never get me to Kings Lynn and back!” I thought.

It was rush hour, so I couldn’t really put the car through it’s paces but every me I stopped in traffic, so did the engine. Star ng off again, there was s ll no engine sound as it was using only electricity and it was as smooth as I could ever imagine, especially with it’s automa c transmission.

Once I had picked up Bill from his home in Kibworth we hit the open road. Crikey! What a car this is!

“Lively, isn’t it?” exclaimed Bill, hanging on to his seat as we rounded a hairpin near Uppingham at just below the speed limit.

Then, somewhere near Wisbech on the other side of Peterborough, we stopped ‐ dead.

“No wonder I don’t travel this way very o en,” I thought. We were stuck for an hour and a half on a single carriageway main road in the fla est landscape this side of the flat and desolate wastelands of Siberia. Mind you, we talked about anything and everything: wives, cars, Africa, families, airplanes, boats and bloomin’ road works!

And for that hour and a half we used no fuel at all ‐ all electric on stop‐start duty! Once we got going the huge ‘infotainment’ screen guided us perfectly to our remote printer’s loca on in the ny li le Norfolk hamlet of Blackborough End. Our business done and hands shaken, we set off back home. I was ge ng confident now and so was Bill:“You’re quite a good driver aren’t you, Steve?”

He had let go of the seat sides now and seemed far more relaxed...

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Returning the car at 4.30 pm bang on me, I noted that I had half a tank le , the MPG read 52 and we’d spent 29% of our me on electric power only.

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Wine has been a long standing feature of South African life. The first vines were planted in Constan a in 1652 and the first wines produced in 1659. Ever since then wine has been a part of South Africa. Constan a is now really part of greater Cape Town but you can s ll find patches of grapes being grown. The area is no longer considered part of the wine lands although demand for wine from this par cular region has resulted in 11 new wine farms being established in the last few years.

The Winelands The area between Franshoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl is less than 1 hour away from Cape Town. One op on is to take a bus tour from Cape Town for the day to experience the many facets of wine produc on in the area. We offer two op ons: the larger bus which visits some good wineries of the more popular wines you have come to associate with South Africa; the other, a more personal trip with a driver guide visi ng the smaller more cra wineries; more expensive and more suited to a real wine buff. Many however want to stay in the area and there are 3 towns that all offer accommoda on and a somewhat different experience in each.

Stellenbosch the home of South Africa’s oldest university and the second oldest wine growing area the first vines being planted in 1679. The town itself has some good restaurants but at mes can be a li le busy. We would suggest a property just out of the main area which would be quieter at night.

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There are some excellent wineries in this area and also some really good places to eat at very affordable prices. Hotel costs tend to be lower and several of our partners have excellent wine tour operators based on site with access to the off the beaten track but great wineries.

Distances are small, less than 20 miles from one end to the other. It is easily possible to visit all the areas in a day and all our wine tour partners will travel throughout the whole area. Given the great climate in South Africa other areas also make good wines; for instance, the Chenin Blanc’s of the Roberson Valley en route to Montague are a real gem. The area around Hermanus is an up and coming area for white wine produc on, with the slightly cooler condi ons influenced by the sea, which aid in producing high quality white wines. South Africa produces some great sparkling wines ‘champagne’ like in style.

Franschhoek at the other end of the valley, has a reputa on as the ‘foodie ‘capital of South Africa.

There are some very fine restaurants in the area but they are also quite expensive and quite hard to get reserva ons unless you book well in advance. Many proper es now insist on a 2 night minimum stay.

If you are travelling to Outshoorn along highway 62 then you will pass through Calitzdorp, the centre of the Cape Port region. South Africa makes some really nice port and the brandy is really good as well! South Africa’s unique wine is Pinotage. A heavy red wine, perhaps a bit rough around the edges at mes but the good ones are fantas c!

Paarl the old working town of the Winelands and as such perhaps retains that real working town feel.

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Tracing Your Family History Parish records are possibly what most people wish to examine the first time they visit a county Record Office because parish registers hold details of baptisms, marriages and burials. They are essential for tracing your family before Civil Registration began in 1837.

As it wasn’t at first an offence not to register births or deaths, these registers may also help in tracing children named in censuses whose birth wasn’t registered but who were baptised. Always check the catalogue for other surviving parish records, such as vestry or account books where your family names may appear as rate payers or receiving poor relief.

Even better, you may find an early signature where a forebear rendered accounts as Overseer of the Poor or Highways. Depending on the individual recordkeeper, other unusual tit-bits of information may have been noted so allow time to browse!

The Loughborough group of the Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society (LRFHS) meet on the third Tuesday of the month at All Saints Church, Thorpe Acre Rd, Loughborough, LE11 4LF, open at 6.45pm with refreshments for 7.30pm start.

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Enjoy a ride on the Normanton Chain Ferry Just Great Music!

The unique Chain Ferry at Normanton on Soar is open for summer 2018! Bring the family and enjoy a walk or a bike ride in the beau ful countryside along the River Soar. There are many footpaths in the area and you are sure to see an abundance of flora and fauna along your route as well as livestock and, of course, all the river ac vity including birds, fish and boaters during a pleasant stroll along the river.

The original river crossing has been in existence at this spot since 1771. The ferry provides a link from the No nghamshire village across the River Soar to Leicestershire providing easy walking access across fields to Hathern, Zouch and Loughborough. The ancient crossing was given a faceli by the Normanton Parish council in early 2017 and now incorporates a ferry hut, cover and veranda.

The Plough Inn at Normanton is a handy stop off point during your journey for refreshments and the Community Shop in Normanton (just opposite the church) serves drinks and snacks un l 1pm on a

Saturday. Other local hostelries you might include on your route include; The Anchor at Hathern, The Rose and Crown at Zouch and The O er at Kegworth.

1st April and 30th September, from 10.00 to 16:30. If you live locally and would like to volunteer me on the ferry please get in touch!

During the week groups are able to pre‐book a private crossing by contac ng the Ferry Master on 07487252784. Ferry fares are £1.00 per person each way, dogs and bikes are £0.50 each way. The service is operated in the summer months by a group of local volunteers on weekends, between

The ferry is signposted from Main Street in the village of Normanton on Soar and is situated just past the church when heading in the direc on of Stanford on Soar.

Come along and support a local ini a ve and enjoy the beau ful countryside on your doorstep!

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Soar Valley Life Local Business Directory Just Great Music!

Beauty Dr Anna Facial Aesthe cs ............................................. 45 Fab Clinics ‐ Cosme c Procedures ................................ 41

Building and Roofing Hassall & Son Ltd .......................................................... 30 RSJ Roofing ................................................................... 52

Child Care and Educa on Loughborough Endowed Schools ................................. 68 Rothley Park Kindergarten............................................ 58 TSL4Training ‐ Training Courses .................................... 27 Tutor Doctor ‐ Trusted In‐Home Tutoring ..................... 61

Food, Drink and Venues Beedles Lake Golf Centre.............................................. 12 Charnwood Brewery..................................................... 24 Special Occasions (Midlands) Ltd ................................. 27 The Waterside Inn .......................................................... 5 The White Horse Inn..................................................... 63

Garden Birstall Garden & Leisure .............................................. 23 Canopy Tree Services.................................................... 12 Charnwood Tree Services ............................................. 17 Claire Jones Gardens .................................................... 25 Derry's Nurseries .......................................................... 18 Green Thumb Lawn Treatment Service ........................ 13 Harrison Landscaping ................................................... 17 JSB Tree Surgery ........................................................... 19 Red Band Garden Machinery........................................ 14

Health and Wellbeing Andy Foxall Physiotherapist.......................................... 51 Angel Yard Osteopaths ................................................. 49 Charnwood Hearing Aid Centre.................................... 49 Gail's Holis c Therapies................................................ 36 Gareth Hudson – Foot Health Professional .................. 49 HS Foot Care Services ................................................... 51 Inter Eyecare Op cians Ltd ........................................... 48 Jane Thomas Pilates ..................................................... 55 Pennie Blatchford ‐ Advanced Electrolysis.................... 31 Reed Wellbeing ‐ Complementary Health .................... 53

Home Absolute Window Solu ons Ltd ................................... 33 Ady's Windows Ltd ....................................................... 72 Ancient & Modern Furniture Restora on..................... 57 Aquafit Kitchens and Bathrooms .................................. 47 Carpets of Choice ......................................................... 44 Charnwood Windows ................................................... 34 Custom Conservatories & Windows ............................. 75 Delta Aerials ................................................................. 57 Dream Doors Leicestershire ......................................... 35 F & S Curtains ................................................................. 4 Fab Plumbing ................................................................ 75 Gas‐Servwell (Charnwood) Ltd ..................................... 61 Hart Property Services.................................................. 74 Hassall Aerials............................................................... 10 Hollydan Plumbing & Hea ng ...................................... 31 Inter i‐care Gas & Electrical Services ............................ 10 JS Plastering.................................................................. 57 Keith Urry & Son ‐ High Class Decorators ..................... 16

Kevin's Domes c Appliances ........................................ 30 KS Digital ‐ Aerials, Satellite & CCTV ............................. 30 Lined So Furnishings .................................................. 57 Louis Bespoke Kitchens ................................................ 26 Mini Job Maintenance .................................................. 72 Oven Care ‐ Cooker & Oven Repairs ............................. 57 Richard Watson Painter and Decorator ........................ 36 Simon Hewi Joinery.................................................... 36 SJS The Professional Carpet Cleaner............................. 56 Smashgard Window Films ............................................ 53 Soar Valley Aerials ........................................................ 75 "Strip‐It" ‐ Paint Stripping Service ................................ 74 TEC Joinery ................................................................... 30 TLC Kitchens ................................................................... 8 Whelband Windows ....................................................... 3

Merchants John A Stephens ‐ Builders' Merchants ........................ 73 NS Plumbing & Hea ng Supplies Ltd ............................ 47

Motoring ADT Taxis ........................................................................ 2 ChipsAway Small/Medium Car Repairs......................... 67 Farmer & Carlisle Toyota .............................................. 64 Garolla Roller Shu er Doors........................................... 9 Smashgard Car Window Tin ng ................................... 67 Loughborough Kia ........................................................ 80

Pet Care Posh Dogs Canine Grooming ........................................ 57

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Professional Services Agora Marke ng........................................................... 10 Baker & Co Accountants ............................................... 62 Cound & Co LLP ............................................................ 52 CP Accountancy Ltd ........................................................ 8 Dowding Solicitors .......................................................... 4 Elvin Moore & Partners ................................................ 11 Intelligent Financial Advisory Ltd.................................. 63 Moss Solicitors.............................................................. 29 Straw & Pearce Solicitors.............................................. 34 Westminster Law ‐ Estate Planning ................................ 9

Shopping & Retail A Life on Fire ‐ Bill Ford's Story ..................................... 28 Appliance City ‐ Appliance Exper se ............................ 21 East Midlands An ques ................................................ 42 The Flower Plant ‐ Florist.............................................. 25 The Handmade Mug Company..................................... 16

Technical Services Charnwood Web Design Ltd ......................................... 73 iTech Repair Ltd ............................................................ 30

Travel and Leisure Flip Out Indoor Trampoline Park .................................. 60 Fosse 107 ‐ Just Great Music! ....................................... 32 Great Central Railway........................................... 37 & 39 LU Arts Fes val ............................................................. 72 The Independent Traveller ........................................... 71

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