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Contents The Lenten Rose 13 Gardener’s Resolve 14 Quick Crossword 17 Nicky Morgan MP 18 Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies 20 The Bromakin Story 21 Slimming World Recipe Aroma c Lamb Navarine 22 Slimming World’s Golden Anniversary 24 Quiz – Review of the Year 27 Living Together 29 Plan for the year ended 5th April 2019 31 Do you want to Salsa?

33 The Independent Traveller’s Holiday Helpline 36 Walking ­ Barrow upon Soar 38 Plantar Fascii s 39 Tracing your Family History 41 Astronomy 42 Ankle Sprains 43 Find the Robin 44 Liver or Age Spots 45 Spot the Difference 46 Henry Hedgehog’s Puzzle Page 47 Easy and Hard Sudoku 50 Conquering Exams with Confidence!

51 Win! Meals for two on the GCR Pullman Diners 53 Why it’s Important to Groom your Pet this Spring 54 Short Story – La Choue e 56 Be Prepared in Winter 59 Cancer – Help is at Hand 60 Our new plans 62 Solu ons and Winners 64 Local Business Directory 66

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Gang a agley We laid a few plans in 2018 and put resources in place to see them through...

Around this me last year we started to make new plans for Soar Valley Life and hoped our humble li le business would be in its own wee bothy by this New Year and all would be running smoothly by Burns night 2019 in a new office and away we’d go!

But, as you may have read over the last few months, it was not to be. Instead, pu ng the reasons aside, we have decided to invest those resources in crea ng a bit more space at home and to carry on as we had started. A er all, we feel we have done pre y good up to now, making do here and amends there. So, in the autumn of 2018 we began searching for tradesmen who could create what we had in mind. What a learning curve that has proven to be!

We have to move drains and manholes, seek planning permission and permission from Severn Trent and so on and so forth. I wouldn’t mind but we’re only trying to create another 150 square feet off the kitchen.

Anyway, the work is due to commence some me around Burns Night, so it’s likely we’ll be having our neaps, ta es and haggis in some disarray—but it will all be worth it in the end.

In the middle of all these plans last August, we were informed that we had won the 2018 award as the Best Community News Publica on in Leicestershire!

So, although we are staying put premises wise, we are moving forward with our schemes to upgrade our branding; taking me to make sure nothing gangs a agley! Read more about our new plans on page 62.

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“And the autumn leaves were turning to the colour of her hair” Noel Harrison – The Windmills of Your Mind

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Summer­frui ng raspberries crop in midsummer, while autumn fruiters crop from the end of summer, o en un l the first frosts, so if possible plant a few of each. There are different varie es of summer and autumn­frui ng raspberries, and the ‘Fallgold’ variety even has yellow fruits.

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Nicky Morgan MP Happy New Year! I wish all Soar Valley Life readers and supporters a peaceful and prosperous 2019.

Loughborough Fair is nearly 800 years old and at the end of November it was named the ‘Best Free Event’ in the Leicestershire Promo ons 2018 Tourism and Hospitality Awards. I was very pleased to ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to congratulate everyone involved in securing the award and the fair – and also to invite him to join me on a rollercoaster (or two) in November 2019!

I think most MPs present in the House of Commons chamber then agreed that the Loughborough rollercoaster would be infinitely preferable to the Brexit rollercoaster which will con nue well into 2019.

A number of other Charnwood businesses, restaurants and venues also picked up honours at the tourism awards. This includes Loughborough Town Hall which was also commended in the ‘Best Night Out’ category.

The fabulous Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough will mark the 25th anniversary of its founding this year. I know that across the Soar Valley area (and well beyond) Rainbows has many dedicated supporters, fundraisers, staff, children and young people and their families who have benefited from their care and love.

There are many plans to celebrate this important milestone in the history of Rainbows and to reflect on how things have changed since 1994.

If you haven’t raised any funds recently then this might be the year to think about a New Year challenge which takes you out of your comfort zone but also supports Rainbows. I know the fundraising team there will have many sugges ons – including for the new Chief Execu ve, Dee Sissons, who is walking part of the Great Wall of China!

If ge ng fit is one of your New Year’s Resolu ons and you fancy a challenge a bit closer to home then why not put your name forward for the ever­popular Loughborough Half Marathon? The 2019 date has been announced – 7 April for this 13.1km course. And the marathon is organised by the excellent local charity, Living Without Abuse. LWA is a domes c abuse charity, established in 1977 and based in Loughborough. Formerly known as Loughborough Women’s Aid, they provide support to men and women experiencing domes c abuse across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland. More details at www.lwa.org.uk/events/loughborough­half/relay­ 2017.asp

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The Bromakin Story Bromakin has been in business for 35 years now and has grown from a spare room business into a respected local supplier of powered mobility & everyday wheelchairs.

The business was founded back in 1983 by Peter and Sheila Carruthers, following a road accident in which Peter was injured leaving him a full me wheelchair user. However, keen to con nue an ac ve lifestyle, they decided to manufacture Peter a specialist racing wheelchair. Gradually the modern style of racing wheelchair evolved. An everyday wheelchair followed and now, some decades later, Bromakin supply almost every type of mobility product from all the leading brands.

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General Manager, Rob Wickham, believes that, “Mobility solu ons o en need customising to each individual, because every person has different needs.” Their in­house fabrica on facility allows Bromakin that unique ability; something which is u lised by their Paralympic athletes such as Sammi Kinghorn, or their Motability Scheme customers.

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2. Ingvar Kamprad, who died in January at the age of 91, is best remembered for founding which business in 1943?

3. Which country hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics?

4. A er over two decades on the BBC, what was broadcast on ITV for the first me in April as part of an advert break during an episode of Britain's Got Talent?

5. In January, the results of Donald Trump's first medical since becoming US President revealed that he was taking a drug called finasteride to try to prevent what?

6. In June, which country officially li ed a ban meaning that there were no longer any countries in the world where women were forbidden to drive motor vehicles?

7. Which song did Theresa May briefly dance to as she stepped onto stage for her keynote speech at the 2018 Conserva ve party conference?

8. Following their wedding in May, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became the Duke and Duchess of where?

9. In June, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, became only the second ever elected head of government to do what while in office?

10. In July, which song dropped from number one to number 97 to set a record for the fastest ever fall from the top of the UK singles charts in a single week?

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Have you moved in with your partner or are considering it?

There are many people who believe that if you simply live with a partner for a fixed period of me, say five years, you become a “Common Law” husband or wife. This is wrong.

Many people assume that if they live with someone for a long period of me or have children together that the law will protect them but there is currently no law which specifically protects cohabi ng couples. When a cohabi ng couple separate, the division of assets will be decided by property law. Courts have no discre on to relocate assets as they do within divorce and civil partnership proceedings.

To avoid disagreement it is a sensible idea to have a

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When a property is purchased in joint names, it is essen al to consider how both par es’ interests should be protected.

Also in what shares the joint property is owned. If one party puts more capital in, upon purchase, then this could be protected by a deed of trust between the owners. Your

solicitor will give you advice on different ways to jointly own property. To have things clear at the outset will avoid disagreement and disappointment if a rela onship breaks down.

Cohabi ng couples should always consider making wills. If someone dies without a will, then on death their property will pass under the Intestacy Rules meaning that an unmarried partner would not benefit, which could lead to distant rela ves benefi ng in their place.

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Origina ng in La n America and the Caribbean, specifically Cuba, the Salsa dance has steadily grown in popularity since the 1940s and these days there are classes and clubs in most ci es and towns throughout the modern world.

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Moving Made Cheaper becomes Edwards Sales and Le ngs

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Edwards Sales and Le ngs, formerly Moving Made Cheaper, opened its doors on 1st January 2011 and has gone from strength to strength.

The original mo va on to start a new estate agency came from a love of property, the need to provide true value for money and a desire to give a great customer experience.

We pride ourselves on these values s ll, and this is reected in our high levels of repeat business and recommenda ons.

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Readers’ ques ons about Safari op ons:

What is the accommoda on standard like?

We are looking for a good quality Safari experience, where should we go?

It varies quite substan ally ranging from 5 star super deluxe to more basic but s ll good quality accommoda on. Food varies from property to property with some offering fine dining while others are of a good quality hotel standard. You can be sure you will not go hungry.

We work a lot in Southern Africa so feel most comfortable in recommending South Africa, Botswana or Namibia. There is no doubt that Kenya and Tanzania are also good op ons.

What age can children go out on game vehicles?

Children under 10­12 years old are not allowed out on game drives because the rangers cannot be sure how they will react when close to wild animals. Over excitement or fear could lead an animal to charge the vehicle or to run away. If, however, you pay the extra for a private vehicle then any age is allowed; but the ranger may well stay farther away from the animals than normal un l he is very sure of the effect they have on the children.

Do all safari require you to take Malaria tablets?

No, there are good op ons for Malaria free safari par cularly in South Africa. They offer the full safari op on and are not larger versions of Windsor Safari Park! We have excellent op ons in the Garden Route area, Kwa Zulu Natal and north of Johannesburg in Madikwe.

Will I see the Big 5?

This is not Disney with the animal’s programmed to come into view as you come around the corner! Lion, Elephant, Rhino and Hippo are seen on most safari stops of 2 days or more. The difficult one to see is Leopard: elusive by nature and very shy, they are always a problem to see. If Leopards are a must see then you need to consider visi ng the Sabi Sands or Timbava areas of Kruger Na onal Park. It is very rare a 2 or 3 day stay in this area does not include a Leopard sigh ng.

How do you know what each property is like?

We have a policy of not selling a safari property unless a member of our staff or our ground agents in Southern Africa have actually visited. Safari is one of the more expensive parts of your holiday and for many it can be the highlight; it makes sense to ensure that we offer the best fit safari, having listened to what you want to see.

What if I do not see the Big 5?

Easy for us to say having been fortunate to see the Big 5 on several occasions but there is so much more to see. The bird life in Southern Africa is amazing and many safari op ons have up to 400 resident birds to feast your eyes on. Some mes it is the lesser animals that create surprises: seeing a ru ng male Impala defend his ground during courtship, seeing a dung beetle struggle to push a dung ball up a hill so the female can lay her eggs, or a new born baby giraffe take its first steps can be the memories you bring back.

How do I start to get informa on?

Pop into our offices, we are open Monday to Saturday just off Granby Street Car Park in Loughborough. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you with ideas and draw up a plan with our very own Southern Africa brochure to get things moving. You are always welcome and the coffee pot is on!

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“Don’t leave anything but your footprints, don’t take anything but your memory.”

Epigram at beginning of ‘On Safari’ chapter of the book A Life on Fire by Bill Ford and Steve Johns

Walking ­ Barrow upon Soar

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Next time we’ll cover the kind of school records which may be available.

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NASA’s OSIRIS­REx spacecra arrived at asteroid Bennu on December 3, 2018. One week later – on December 10 – NASA announced the cra has already made a significant discovery. It has found hydrated minerals on Bennu’s surface – that is, evidence for previous (ancient) water on the rocky li le world.

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3/4 Quadran d meteor shower—2019’s most spectacular.

Calendar for January/February 2019 January: Comet Witanen moves towards the base of the Plough between 1st and 21st of Jan and is just visible to the naked eye in a dark clear sky.

20/21 Supermoon eclipsed by the Earth. Begins at 03.34am and totality lasts from 04.41 am to 05.43 am.

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Apparent brightness of some objects in the magnitude system

30/31 at 6am crescent Moon joins Jupiter and Antares.

February: 2 Crescent Moon lies next to Saturn at 7am.

13/14 Moon moves through the Hyades star cluster, near Aldebaran. Through binoculars you’ll see the movement of the moon rela ve to the background stars as the stars in the constella on come back into view in an instant.

18 Venus passes close to Saturn.

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La Choue e “Mum, come in here,” Jennifer whispered, dragging Doreen into the downstairs toilet. “Have you seen what Gary’s got in his rucksack?”

“No love,” Doreen replied, steadying herself on the towel rail; it was a ght space for two people and a rucksack. “I don’t go nosing through your brother’s belongings, and neither should you.”

“Shhh, he could be out of the shower any minute,” Jennifer said. “I need to show you something. Have you no ced he’s been behaving a bit strangely this week?”

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“The poor thing, all he ever does is take her for walks in the countryside. What woman wouldn’t rather be wined and dined somewhere fancy?”

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rucksack I’d find an engagement ring.”

Doreen grasped Jennifer’s arm.

“And did you?”

“No.” Jennifer opened the drawstring of Gary’s bag. “I found these. They’re night­vision binoculars, a thermos and some cheese sandwiches.”

Both women looked at each other in horror.

“Mum, tell me honestly, have you properly met this Elaine?”

Jennifer asked.

“He says she’s quite shy,” Doreen offered.

“Don’t you think it’s odd that he only invites her round when we’re not here?”

“I assumed he wanted some privacy.” Doreen felt flustered.

“What are you trying to say, Jennifer?”

“Well, what if Gary just imagines that Elaine’s his girlfriend?”

Jennifer said carefully. “What if he’s just been watching her from afar with these binoculars?”

“You mean like a stalker?”

Doreen shook her head. “Our Gary’s not like that.”

“And you know how he finally agreed to book a fancy restaurant, La Choue e, for tonight? Well I googled the restaurant,” Jennifer said. “It doesn’t exist.”

Doreen went pale.

“What are you two doing hiding in here?” Gary surprised them both by opening the door. He frowned. “Why have you got my bag?”

Jennifer took a moment to compose herself.

“How do you explain these?” She held up the binoculars.

Gary’s face froze. “They’re for this evening,” he snapped, “and none of your business.”

“We know La Choue e doesn’t exist,” Jennifer said. “It’s me to come clean.”

Gary stared at her and then his face so ened. “I said that just to get you off my case,” he said.

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