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Summer Of Music 6 Town At The Crossroads 10 A Travellers Tale 12 Knickers - The Inside Story 16 What’s Best For You - Holidays 20 Aged Concerns 24 In The Garden 26 Auto-biographies 30 Safe Journey 32 The Nutrition Coach 34 Bottle It... Or Not 36 Hair & Beauty - For Men 38 Gone Fishin’ 40 Puzzles 42 Out & About 44

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Dunstable

The Town At The Crossroads - Part VII

By Paul Heley

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uring the 13th and 14th and, finally, skins, iron, wood and what caused this terrible scourge. centuries, Dunstaple personal household luxuries (if It, together with the bad weather (as it was starting to be any). Any excess was taxed at one- and poor harvests of previous called) entered into what ninth its value with the threshold years - leaving the people very was, perhaps, the most prosperbeing drawn at 9 shillings such weak and unable to resist the ous period in its history. The that the minimum tax paid was 1 disease - was put down as a mark Priory was flourishing, the town shilling (5p today). of God’s dissatisfaction with their was bursting at the seams with With regard to Dunstaple as a sinful ways. Unfortunately for visitors and pilgrims, the inns were whole, its taxable value was Dunstaple, the constant stream of full, and business was booming. approximately £200 and the tax travellers through the inns gave The Priory had joined in with the paid by 122 people was £22 of no respite and, consequently, the business community and what whom John Duraunt (an extremely townspeople did everything they is now Priory Gardens was its wealthy businessman living at the could think of to try and stop the trading courtyard where upwards former royal palace) alone paid Plague - hence “Mary” as an act of of 100 pack horses and carts took in excess of 46 shillings (being pious appeasement. wool (but not only wool) through personally valued at nearly £21 Question : Terrible though the Black the South Street gate to ports - incredibly rich for those days).

Death undoubtedly was, did any north, east, south and west and It’s interesting to note that the good come from it? returning with commodities from “religious” were exempt from tax.

Answer to last month’s hangover abroad. Stand and look over Priory Lucky them! question dealing with a Dunstablian Gardens and use you imaginaA rough and ready statistical who was a “first” in his field :- John tion: picture a hive of activity with analysis suggests a total Dunstaple Dunstable (sometimes called the stables, store rooms, workshops population appraoaching 1000.

“Father of English Music”) was born and all the paraphinalia of a thriv- It also shows the tremendous around 1385 and educated at the ing business where approximately disparity between the “haves” and Priory where he showed great tal25 canons supervised an army of the “have nots” because someent (not only at music). Sponsored workers (but please note that not thing over one-third of the people by the Duke of Bedford, he spent only was the Priory involved in paid no tax at all, and the bottom some time at the Abbey School in such trade, there were many other 50%, ie the “us” of this world, St Albans and also at the courts of courtyards (e.g. Maypole Yard off contributed only 5% towards the Henry 4th, 5th and 6th in addition West Street) similarly employed. total amount paid whereas the to many in Europe. His musical

By Paul Heley Some of the import/export mertop 10%, ie “them”, contributed style was innovative and he wrote chants in the town were extremely almost 50%. the music for Henry 5th’s victory at townsp everyth they could think wealthy and were the trailblazers So, although Dunstaple aseople a towndid the Battle ing of Agincourt in 1415.

His of the Dunstable Fraternity 150 could be regardedof asto prosperstretched- hence beyond “Mary” music and try and stoptalents the Plague years later. Their wealth can be ous, it is clear thatasitsan prosperity wrote treatises on mathematics act of pioushe appease ment. appreciated from a study of the lay in the hands of a few - a very and astronomy - but it is mainly n : Terrible though the that Black 1297 Tax Return for Dunstaplia few - and that theQuestio bulk of the through his music his Death name still undoub (Latin version) which has survived. people were merely small tedly traderswas,lives Quite a guy! didon.any good come from To give some background :or casual labourers it?eking out a Edward 1st attempted to rationalliving either on, or not far off, the Answer to last ise the administration of England poverty line. (and, no doubt, also hoped to raise Let’s fast forward month’s to the midhangove 1300s r money so as to beat up the pesky and wonder aboutquestion the Sanctusdealing Scots and Welsh). On Michaelmas bell (named “Mary”) which hangs withLook a Dunstab lian Day, 1297, he set up a latter day in the Priory Church. at Domesday Book and his assessors its date. Does thatwho ring was a bell? a “first” were required to determine by (sorry about that!). the year in1350, his field :- John how much each household exafter the Black Death (which had Dunstab le (someceeded its basic requirements, ie swept across Europe from Asia) timeswiping “that which is for sale”. It covered eventually hit England called the cereals, peas, beans, meat, poulout something like 50% ofof theEnglish “Father try, fish, hay, forage, horses, cows, population in its wake. At the was born pigs, sheep, affers (a general beast time, hygiene andMusic”) sanitation were of burden past its prime - like me!) non existent and around nobody knew 1385 and 10 educated at the Priory where he showed

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A Travellers Tale

The Island on the Edge of the World

By Paul Heley

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number of years ago, I was with my cousin and her husband (who had a reasonable sized, sea going yacht) and we'd spent a while sailing around western Scotland. At the end, Dick asked me if there was anywhere that I would really like to go and, without even thinking, I said St Kilda - somewhere which had been on my "would love to visit but doubt I'll ever get there" list for many years.

He didn't flinch!; and it was agreed that if I could get to the Outer Hebrides at the drop of a hat, we'd have a shot the following year. And, it happened: the 'phone call came, I leapt on my motorbike, charged off to Tarbert on the Isle of Harris and was met by Dick and Gillian a couple of days later. NB Speed was of the essence, and a suitable weather window was imperative, because the seas round St Kilda are notoriously tricky. Although you might get there, you might not be able to land (or even leave!)

Anyway, next day we loaded up with provisions and diesel (the boat had an engine as well as sails) and during the afternoon, we sailed westwards through the Sound of Harris headed for St Kilda 50 miles away in the North Atlantic. We arrived overnight, dropped anchor, and went ashore by dinghy early next morning. I must admit to having a tremendous feeling of achieve-

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ment upon first setting foot on the land - it was as though something long anticipated could now be ticked off and was almost mystical.

I'd read a bit about St Kilda - dubbed "the island on the edge of the world" - and the more I read, the more intriguing it became. For example :St Kilda is not an island as such but is an archipelago of four islands and a number of sea stacks. The main island is called Hirta but there is also Dun, Soay and Boreray. The whole archipelago is a result of volcanic outbursts 60 million (or so) years ago and has geological affinity with Rhum, Ardnamurchan, Mull, Faroes and Iceland plus many other places.

Archaeological evidence shows it was first inhabited more than 3000 years ago and had been periodically inhabited ever since. Even before the Vikings (roughly 1000 years ago) and until the island's evacuation in 1930, people have been there continuously and it is amazing to think that folk have chosen to live on this remote, isolated, cold, rain lashed, storm riven island since time immemorial.

Apart from the ancient "souterrain" (literally "below ground") and "horned" habitable structures, Hebridean "black" houses had been used during the last few centuries.

These were oval in shape (to combat the wind), had very thick stone walls, a single door for both animals

and family, a single window, no chimney for smoke to escape (hence "black" because of the soot encrusted interior) and a turf covered roof held down with ropes attached to heavy boulders. There are stomach churning accounts of how people and animals lived together in these old houses. Forget about sanitation!

But during the mid 19th century, most (but not all) people moved out of the black houses into the usual idea of stone built, rectangular, cottages. It's important to note that there are no trees on St Kilda so wood (in the form of driftwood) was precious, and 99% of any structure was stone. There's plenty of that!

The population never exceeded 200 and this number fluctuated greatly due to disease, epidemic, lack of sanitation, high infant mortality, emigration, etc.

The life style of the St Kildans was unchanging: perhaps, and because they were living so close to the edge of disaster, their extreme conservatism and reluctance to change in any way is understandable.

They grew some barley, oats and vegetables where possible, ate the mutton of the wild Soay sheep on the next island on occasions - but rarely ate fish. Although the surrounding seas teemed, fishing could be very dangerous in little boats and, anyway, the islanders considered fish to be relatively tasteless.

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For their staple, the islanders had adopted a completely unique diet based on sea birds. Since there are literally millions of them eg puffins, gannets, guillemots, kittiwakes, fulmars to name but few, the supply was inexhaustable. Birds were used mainly for food but their feathers and down were used in bedding and clothing and their oil was used for cooking, lighting and heating. As food, they were either roasted, boiled or "grilled" in front of the fire. The fulmar was especially prized and was effectively "squeezed" in order to release its plentiful supply of oil.

There was also the requirement to store the birds for the winter time and, after plucking and gutting, the flesh was dried.

The landscape is covered with hundreds of "cleitean", ie small, stone built and turf roofed structures where the wind blowing through loosely packed stones could do the drying and the rain was kept out.

Such structures are unique to St Kilda.

In order to harvest the birds and their eggs from Hirta and Boreray, St Kildans had to be expert "cragsmen" in order to scale the precipitous cliffs - reputedly the highest in Britain. They climbed bare footed and it is suggested that evolution was slowly developing opposable toes in the men so as to cling onto tiny footholds on the cliff face. There is also the story of the "Mistress Stone" upon which a young man had to balance precariously in order to prove his ability as a cragsman and to be suitable as a husband and father. The graveyard on Hirta gives testimony to some of those who fell from these daunting cliffs.

Amongst the islanders themselves, money and politics played no part. Some of the more romantic writers have described the St Kildan lifestyle as "serene", "idyllic", "heavenly", "utopian", whilst those with their feet more firmly on the ground use such adjectives as "ignorant", "poverty stricken", "deprived", "medically unaware". Yer pays yer money and yer takes yer choice on this one!

The lifestyle was virtually an example of pure communism - everything was shared equally and everyone worked for the good of the community as well as for his own family. Each day, the men of the village met at a specific spot along "The Street" (singular) and decided what needed to be done that day and who would do what. This meeting was known as The Parliament. It is extremely poignant to walk along this deserted street, in and out of the deserted houses, trying to imagine the men, all dressed identically, deliberating the day's events whist the womenfolk would prepare food or weave cloth.

Although St Kilda was, to a large extent isolated, it was not totally removed from the rest of the world. On a good day, it is possible to see the Outer Hebrides - and to be seen. Consequently, each community knew of the other's existence and from times long past, St Kilda had come under the stewardship of Scottish clan chiefs who periodically sent their representatives to exact a form of tithe.

"Missionaries" had also visited St Kilda since well before 1700 and had converted the islanders from a type of GaelicNorse paganism into devout Christians.

Some of these missionaries stayed for some time and contributed much towards the general welfare but one, the Rev. John Mackay - from the hell fire and brimstone Free Church of Scotland - was there from 1865 to '89 and exercised an exceedingly harsh rule and most likely did more harm than good. The missionaries were not only preachers and savers of souls but were also the school teacher, the doctor and someone who could intervene on the islanders' behalf when dealing with mainland officials - they were powerful people who could not be ignored.

In times of emergency, the islanders had devised the "St Kilda mailboat" which was a variant on the "message in a bottle" idea. The "mailboat" would be launched in the hope that it would wash up on the Scottish mainland and acted upon. Sometimes it worked, and one even got as far as Norway.

On a grimmer note, there is the story of Lady Rachel Grange who had been banished to St Kilda by her husband because she knew too much about his Jacobite sympathies and was prepared to spill the beans. Marooned on St Kilda for 7 years unable to speak Gaelic (and the islanders knew no English) she slowly went bonkers. Following her eventual release, she died in 1745 - by then completely mad.

But over time, the St Kildans became increasingly aware that they were beyond the edge of normal society and that their life was unnecessarily primitive. This was emphasised during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as more and more visitors came to the island until, eventually, in 1930, the islanders asked to be evacuated to the mainland. By this time, there were only 36 of them left and they realised that they were, effectively, a species on the edge of extinction.

Thus ended the story of a particular group of people who, over centuries or even millenia, had followed a unique way of life.

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Knickers...

The Inside Story

recent reconfiguration of my bedroom led me to a bit of a sort out in the knicker department and it is fair to say that the results were quite surprising. It may also be fair to say that this article is best suited to women and that men of a sensitive disposition (or those who would like to preserve a sense of mystery) might wish to turn the page.

The grand total was 72 pairs, without further comparison it seems like quite a lot but if you then consider that if you, dear reader, are sitting in a doctor's surgery, have happened upon this publication on perhaps the 1st July, then, without the aid of a washing machine, I could survive, (although on many days, with a fair degree of discomfort – I will come to that) until precisely 10th September.....a whole summer of knickers.

So to categories; the first, most practical and frankly the point I should have stopped at, are the days of the week knickers, 7 days, 7 pairs, the work is done. However, there is the problem of colours; I never wear Sunday because they are a slightly Caucasian flesh toned pink with yellow trim and there is nothing nice about flesh of a certain age and certainly no need to match any garment to it but particularly not a garment that is likely to be next to the biggest expanse of said flesh.

They are also a tad frilly and

under some clothes may suggest a hint of baby knickers or maybe the adult incontinence pant and no-one wants to suggest that do they? So at best 6 days worth but only with the right outfit.

Ladies, I now come on to those knickers that are at the very back of the drawer, the sexy little numbers that were either bought for us (wrong size but you have to admire their optimism) or the ones that came in a matching set, sometimes even with suspender belt. Let me digress to the suspender belt for just one moment. Some of us, (yes me) did make brave attempts to breach the chasm between belt and stocking top with a piece of elastic under such tension that should either end fail, the recoil could have resulted in significant injury.

I think, unless sylph like, we mostly reach the same conclusion and that is, framing and concentrating the worst bits of flesh into bulgy mounds is not conducive to anyone reaching even the lowest heights of passion. I digressed, even without the aforementioned many of these sexy little numbers are not without an element of pain. G-strings, Tangas, Brazilian fit (not to be mistaken with other similar sounding services) and even boy shorts can, without any encouragement from their owner, travel to parts they were not destined for and whilst on their journey induce significant discomfort

and even pain – without going into too much more detail lets just call that minus 14 days of knickers.

Shapewear, so called because you get an aerobic workout pulling it on. Yes, since the days of Trinny and Suzannah we have been lulled into believing that shapewear will transform our figures into the goddesses we imagine and indeed if you have the required grip strength to pull them into the desired position the area for which they are intended is instantly and impressively compressed. It is unfortunate that the adjacent areas to this now become the recipient of transferred flesh – another piece of shapewear perhaps.

In the defence of shapewear I do have a slip which is very effective under skirts and dresses however, it compresses my thighs together so much that my legs are slightly spring loaded so that I can only take miniscule steps forwards under great effort and can manage the stairs only by moving my legs from the knees down.

Minus 5 days.

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Let your wallet take a holiday when you go abroad.

If you’re planning a trip away, act now to avoid pain in Spain, getting hustled in Brussels, or breaking the banka in Sri Lanka. If you wait till you go, it’ll be too late... and the costs can rocket.

Here are my 10 must-knows if you are heading abroad.

1. Cut the cost of car hire by sorting it out well before you leave home Don’t imagine you’ll get the best deal by leaving it until you arrive at your destination – often that can more than double your costs.

As a simple start point, use comparison sites www. carrentals.co.uk and www.kayak.co.uk to find the cheapest deal. In some locations it's possible to get a car for under £10 a day. Yet when you try to collect the car, the hire firm will try a hard sell based on additional "excess insurance".

The problem is, this kind of insurance can be worth it - have a scratch and they’ll be likely to charge the whole lot. So if you want it, plan ahead and get a standalone excess policy for a fraction of the cost via the comparison site www.moneymaxim.co.uk.

2. Get the best deal on your holiday spending by getting the right card for the job Choose the best plastic and the rates are unbeatable. The cheapest way to spend abroad is to use a specialist overseas credit card that you only use when abroad. Though you must repay it in full each month, preferably by direct debit, so there’s no interest or that more than wipes out any gain.

Most plastic adds a 3% ‘load’, so spend £100 of euros and it costs £103. Yet these top cards smash bureaux de change with near-perfect rates, as they are ‘load’ free worldwide. The cards include Halifax Clarity, Post Office, Saga (over 50s) and, for Nationwide FlexAccount holders ONLY, its Select card. Even poor credit scorers can get them too via the Aqua card. To find the best for you, read http:// www.moneysavingexpert.com/spendingoverseas Fail to pay these in full and you’ll pay 11.9-34.9% representative APR. 20

3. Urgently check if your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid These give access to EU state-run hospitals and GPs on the same basis as locals. If they pay nothing, nor do you. Four million of these cards will expire this year, so check you are not one of them and renew it now.

Don't leave it at home, as it's only valid if you show it. If you need to renew it, don’t Google it is as you’ll end up looking at scam sites that charge £15. You never have to pay to get or renew an EHIC. Ignore any ‘pay for fast-track scams’ – it's always free. Go via www.ehic.org.uk

4. Don’t pay the earth for travel insurance Getting insurance with your holiday is usually expensive, yet it's still important to get it at the same time for holiday or you’re not covered for cancellations. If you go away twice a year, including weekends, even if they’re in pre-booked accommodation in the UK, an annual policy is usually cheapest.

If you just want cheap do-the-job type policies covering medical and lost luggage rather than big compensation in the event of volcanoes, prices can be very cheap – as little as £16 for an individual in Europe up to £42 for a family worldwide.

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5. For the cheapest deals, book flights early and package deals late With flights, early booking's usually cheaper – leave it late and you compete with business folk willing to pay big bucks. Use comparison sites such as skyscanner.net, travelsupermarket.com and kayak.co.uk to hone down prices. With packages, booking less than eight weeks before departure will get you the hottest bargains, provided you're flexible.

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6. Don’t wait till the airport to get travel cash They know you're a captive customer, so they give a shocking deal. If you must get it from the airport, at least pre-order for airport pick-up. To show the difference on the day I checked, it cost £270 to get €300 at the airport, but the same company only charged £250 for pre-ordered pick up. For the very hottest rates, do a comparison using tools like my www. travelmoneymax.com - though even this doesn’t beat the best travel cards (see point 2).

7. Always pre-book airport parking If you need to drive (public transport's often cheaper), cut costs by booking early – don’t just turn up.

There are a range of comparison sites which help such as skyparksecure.com, aph.com and fhr-net. co.uk. Local knowledge can sometimes trump this with much cheaper just off-site deals. Sometimes airport hotels have inclusive parking and occasionally that can undercut the parking itself.

8. Going to the USA? You need an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) Most UK citizens holidaying in the US must pay $14 for an ESTA before they go. They last two years or until your passport expires, so you don't need one if you've been recently, though double-check your status. Beware applying via spam sites, as you'll be charged more.

9. Posh hotel rooms at colossal discounts.

The start point is comparison sites like Trivago.co.uk and Travelsupermarket.com. Yet bigger discounts are possible with a raft of tricks such as uncovering top secret Lastminute.com hotels by playing detective with anonymous 3-5 star rooms (cut and paste the description into Google and it's often revealed).

This is just the start though, for a lesson in cheap hotel tricks go to www.mse.me/cheaphotels

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The retirement age will apply to the whole working spectrum, from those in sedimentary occupations to those requiring hard physical labour. As most of us elders can tell you, when you reach the mid 60's things do not work so well within the human frames, knees don’t work so well, you begin to realise that your lower back becomes

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We realise that work we used to carry out at home gets too heavy to carry out, you hire somebody to do it for you. So my question is. How will these working in the hard physical labour area - what will happen to them or you when the job gets to the point when you can no longer carry out your duties?

The present system would not allow you a disability benefit if you physically could not carry out your job. They would send you to a 'fitness to work' examination, where you will be judged by a person whose qualifications are not known, given a few tasks to carry out and in most cases be found that, regardless of medical opinion, you are fit to carry out certain duties. The present system uses a foreign registered company and probably operates to a 'payment by results' scheme. You can

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appeal the decision, many do and a large number of tribunal hearings find for the claimant, but all this takes time. People are suffering from this problem now - but do you want it in the future? In my opinion, such decisions as fitness for work should be left to the medical profession and not a system which is in power to ensure that any credit you might be entitled to is the least amount to be paid by government decree.

As I stated previously, the universal single tier pension will be an asset to future pensioners. Some of the more unfair methods employed to ensure the deficit shortfall is met, are not. Fair taxation is the answer, not expecting those who work for a living having to meet all of the requirements to balance the economy. One good question you could ask, if you cannot carry out hard physical labour, where will the sedimentary jobs come from?

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But who is responsible for carrying out the work?

Since October 2011, homeowners are responsible only for the maintenance of pipes or drains on their own property. Once they cross the boundary line onto the pavement or road, they become the responsibility of the water company. In addition, the water company is liable for all shared sewers (i.e. drains that meet from more than one building) even if they are on private land.

So, how do you find out where the blockage is? A chat with a neighbour or a quick look into the inspection chamber should give you a clue. Most blockages can be easily cleared and you could have a go yourself with drainage rods, but as it’s a dirty, smelly job, or if you are struggling to locate the source, you might want to call in a specialist.

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A toilet that won’t flush, sinks that won’t empty, grates that overflow, and an unpleasant smell are all tell-tale signs that there is a blockage or damage to the pipes, drains or sewers that service your property.

But who is responsible for carrying out the work?

There’s often confusion about who is responsible for maintaining fencing between adjoining properties.

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Since October 2011, homeowners are responsible only for the maintenance of pipes or drains on their own property. Once they cross the boundary line onto the pavement or road, they become the responsibility of the water company. In addition, the water company is liable for all shared sewers (i.e. drains that meet from more than one building) even if they are on private land.

So, how do you find out where the blockage is? A chat with a neighbour or a quick look into the inspection chamber should give you a clue. Most blockages can be easily cleared and you could have a go yourself with drainage rods, but as it’s a dirty, smelly job, or if you are struggling to locate the source, you might want to call in a specialist.

Occasionally, blockages occur due to a collapsed or broken drain, in which case you will need a professional to inspect the damage and quote for remedial work. You can choose whoever you like to repair drains on your own property.

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Fact - You are only obliged to repair or maintain a fence if the deeds specify it, but if it becomes Fact - Generally, there is no obligation to erect a dangerous or causes damage, you could face Fact - The title deeds show who isneed responsible barrier unless you to keep pets from straying, claims for compensation if you don’t for maintaining the boundary to a property Fiction - If the fence you own becomes damaged, you are obliged to repair or there is a clause in the deeds stipulating itor replace it Fiction - A property owner has an obligation to erect a fence or other barrier around their property Fact - You are only obliged to repair or maintain Regardless of the law, it is good practice to work a fence if the deeds specify it, but if it becomes Fiction Ifis no the posts of aa dangerous fenceorface your you way causes damage, could face with your neighbours not against them, so if your Fact - Generally, there obligation to erect barrier unless you need to keep pets from straying, claims for compensation if you don’t fence needs fixing, just do it, or get someone in you the owner of the fence or there isare a clause in the deeds stipulating it Regardless of the law, it is good practice to work who can.

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GONE ARE the days of ‘wardrobe on which also now qualifies for redu wheels’ or ‘only teachers drive those’ insurance premiums. jokes.

Volvo now has some seriously stylish ike all Volvos it is well V40 is no different. It is the GONE ARE the days of built but this has a defisafest carmight in its class, having with a cars in its stable and the V40 is the latest And, as you expect ‘wardrobe on wheels’ nite athletic appearance achieved the highest score one. turbo,ever therecorded £24,795.00 V40 D4, on or ‘only teachers drive about it. From the twin tailby EuroNCAP pipes to the low profile tyres in recent crash tests. This is an efficient motor.

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Beat The Bulge!

With the summer finally on the way many of us turn our attention to the holidays and our summer wardrobe! If you have decided that it is time to take action and get your eating habits back on track, then follow these easy and effective tips to help you get in shape.

Dare To Bare!

We all know crash diets are a bad idea, but impending holidays cry out for a quick fix. If you need to lose a few pounds before jetting off to foreign climes, we offer a few helpful hints and tips that will have you feeling fabulous by the pool!

Eat five or six small meals rather than three big ones.

This will keep your blood sugar level steady and reduce cravings.

Write down what you eat. This will stop sneaky snacking.

Eat slowly. Concentrate on enjoying your food.

Watch your portion size. Use smaller plates so you feel like you’re eating more.

Bulk up meals with vegetables. Raw vegetables are ideal because your body burns extra calories as it digests them. Limit the amount of potatoes, pasta and bread you eat.

Avoid processed foods which can be high in fat, sugar and salt, all of which encourage fluid retention.

Chewing sugar-free gum takes your mind off wanting something to eat.

Remember drinks have calories too... Stick to water and use skimmed milk in tea and coffee. Green tea is rumoured to help your body burn fat.

Investigate fat-burning supplements. Staff at a good health food shop will be able to advise you.

Be more active. Aim to exercise for 30 minutes a day.

And finally, get enough sleep. If you’re tired, you’re more likely to reach for a sugary snack.

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Balance Your Blood Sugar Levels This will help sustain energy levels throughout the day and prevent cravings for sugary food. Follow the next few points to help with this.

Eat regular healthy meals – including breakfast A healthy breakfast will set your day off to a good start and prevent those mid morning sugar cravings.

Aim to have 3 small meals and 2 snacks a day, try and eat every 3 hours and ditch the sugary foods and drinks.

Choose Whole-Wheat/Wholegrain Bread, Pasta, Rice These foods are known as complex carbohydrates which take longer for the body to break down into sugar. They contain more natural vitamins and minerals than their white counterparts.

Eat Healthy Fats Healthy fats such as vegetable oils, olive oil and oily fish will actually help you lose weight. The fat in oily fish may increase the amount of calories you burn in a day.

Chew Your Food Well And Eat Slowly Your body will recognise when you have had enough to eat sooner, as it takes twenty minutes for the stomach to tell the brain that you are full.

Drink Plenty Of Fluids Aim to drink 1.5 litres of water a day to help you flush away toxins and keep you hydrated. Be aware that thirst can actually be mistaken for hunger pangs.

Avoid Caffeine And Alcohol Caffeine and alcohol are dehydrating and can also contribute to the appearance of cellulite. Include a healthy protein source in every meal. Proteins can help you feel fuller for longer as they take longer to digest. Healthy protein foods include lean meats, dairy, eggs, fish, nuts, seeds, beans, pulses, peas and lentils.

Use Smaller Plates A smaller plate can be a really effective way of reducing your food intake, without feeling like you have been short changed.

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The average Brit knocks back around 33 litres of bottled water per year!

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Though both mineral and spring water are bottled fresh at their underground source, bottled table water may well be nothing more than filtered tap water - and some spring water is treated before bottling.

Water from UK taps is the most stringently tested in the world and is quite possibly safer to drink than bottled water which can easily become contaminated, but the presence of chemicals can make the taste unpalatable. Fitting a filter to the water supply solves this problem.

Water filters vary according to the amount and type of contaminants they remove, but a popular choice is an under sink unit which will remove a wide selection of chemicals. Costing anything from £100-£250, cartridges need replacing every six months and cost around £15-25. A cheaper, but less effective alternative is a jug filter priced at around £40.

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Achieving better skin can be quick and easy if you follow these three simple steps.

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Cleanse your face daily, not with soap, but with a proper gel cleanser. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but it should be strong enough to break through the grease that comes from open pores and active sebaceous glands, whilst gentle enough to be used every day.

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Exfoliate 2-3 times a week. This dislodges debris from clogged pores below the skin’s surface.

Choose a scrub with granules in it to make your skin look smoother and brighter, and it will also soften the hair follicles to give you a closer, less irritating shave.

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Moisturise daily. Showering and shaving open up pores which allow water to escape, making the skin dry and taut. Moisturising regularly replaces lost moisture and also helps prevent razor burn. Use one with SPF to protect you against the sun’s rays.

Follow these simple routines and your skin will soon look and feel much better!

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Held on the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day is a day to honour those who play a fatherly role and visit them and or treat them to gifts to show how important they are in our lives. With the increase in availability of personally printed products, Dads often get given mugs, T’shirts or calendars. Depending on the age of the children involved a specially drawn picture or painted pebbles can be treasured for years to come - for those who are older a pub lunch is often favoured!

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People enjoy fishing for a variety of reasons. Some love the peace and tranquillity they find outdoors. Others relish the opportunity to socialise with like-minded individuals and take part in competitions, usually organised by angling clubs.

Many pick up their rods each weekend because they enjoy the challenge of trying to outsmart the fish, deciding which stretch of the water to fish in, persuading the fish that the lure is food, and of course the thrill of the catch.

Fishing enthusiasts need a rod, something to attract the fish, nets, and suitable clothing. Rods can vary hugely in price depending on their size, quality and specifications.

Skills involve casting a rod, tying knots, and catching and releasing the fish. Fishermen (and women) believe it is the combination of good equipment and fishing skills that leads to greatest success.

There are a variety of different lures and baits. Natural baits

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Three types of fishing are most prevalent in the UK: Fly fishing - Used to catch fish like trout and salmon, as well as pike, bass and carp. Fish are caught using very light artificial flies - made by tying hair, fur, feathers and other materials together. They are cast with a fly rod and a fly line.

Fresh water fishing - Uses water that contains minute quantities of dissolved salts. Some of the

most important freshwater fish are bass, catfish, pickerel, pike sunfish, trout, salmon, muskellunge, sturgeon and walleye.

‘Coarse fishing’ is the term used to describe fishing in fresh water for any species other than salmon or trout.

Sea fishing - This obviously takes place in or by the sea. Most sea angling takes place from a boat, but it can also be done in estuaries, on piers and from rocks. Piers and jetties are ideal places for catching mackerel and codling. Mullet, flounder and dab are often found in estuaries and harbours. Conger eel live in the foam covered seas next to rocky headlands, and bass can be caught from beaches.

There is a requirement for most anglers to have a rod licence and fishing permit. The Environment Agency oversees this and fines may be imposed for none compliance. Anglers must also abide by local byelaws.

Izaak Walton was a seventeenth century fisherman who wrote The Compleat Angler. He famously said, ‘I have laid aside business and gone a’fishing.’ Why not join those 3.3 million people who regularly do the same?

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“The more you put in, the more you get out” is certainly true for the members of Dunstable and District Orbit Club. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the club has raised thousands of pounds for local and national from as quizzes, race nights, stalls 1ST TOTTERNHOE BROWNIES activities, includingcharities half and full events day such CHILTERN GATEWAY CENTRE WATLING STREET CLUB at Carnivals etc.

Small Brownie Pack ‘only down the walks, hostelling trips, meals and However, there is more to Orbit than the comradeship We are an independent social club for ex-Rotarians and hill to Totternhoe’ evening activities.

50 things Activities teamwork involved in organising events. similarly minded peoplecome and have been in existence for are and If you are interested along New members always welcome.

Sundayfundraising 2nd June & The emphasis is very much on having7th funJuly in all2-3pm their nearly 3 years.

We are named ‘The Watling Street Club’ for an evening and find out how Prospective members are invited to Sunday activities including a wide range of social pursuits such as as our members form a link along the Watling Street. muchfun you Thursday can have.evening at the ‘Old get Hunter’s in touch via thearchery, website,10-pin give bowling, cinema/theatres, FREE EVENT guided walks, We meet every Spaces available us a ring or just turn up to an event the kids jointoussuit onallthe first progressive meals etc.Bring The club plan and events Lodge’ Whipsnade for a meal and speaker.

Tuesday Evening ‘s term time or walk. the month get involve budgets and many of Sunday them areoffree or at a low cost. with New members are welcome.

For more information 6.00pm – 7.30pm Enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk National Trusts 50 thing to do before Membership is only £10 annually. contact John Stevens 01582 668033 Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays Ages 7 – 10 www.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk you’re of each D.A.W.G. SOCIAL CLUB month at the Dunstable Rugby Club, Please contact Zoe Hurry 01582 865966 Sue or Julian 11Bedford and ¾. Road , Houghton Regis 8pm.

You’ll be guaranteed We are a 666942 small and friendly Dunstable based social 01582 Each Sunday you’ll getatowarm cross anwelcome. group meeting once a month with a wide varietyBREAKOUT of SOCIAL CLUB other fantastic activity off you list and Contact Mark on 01582 539379, speakers during BRAY the winter and outdoor events anda club for the over forty fives, get outdoors and discover something We are EATON TAVERNERS Julie on 01582 www.orbitclub.org.uk/dunstable visits during the summer.

Each year we alsonot arrange twoclub but a singles a social club535761 CLUB new! We’ll be taking the kids to exevenings with BRIDGE a meal and professional entertainment. for people who enjoy going out but The clubwelcome meets every evenplore outdoors so remember BRIDGE CLUB to dress We would new Friday members (couplesare and onsingles). their own, also where DUNSTABLE they ingfurther from 7.30-10.30pm for the weather.

For information andata the free visit whycan notmeet contact We meet every Monday (except bank holidays) in Chews like minded people, make Methodist Church, Eaton Bray High Brian on 01525 754189.

High Street South, Dunstable, from 1pm to new friends and enjoy aHouse varied in social St. to play duplicate bridge.

Orchid Hunt and Nature We would welcome new members of allWalk standards life in a safe and friendly5pm. environDUNSTABLE CLUB £1 for members, £2 for GARDEN visitors.

Saturday 15th June and you ment. We meet once a week, wedo not need a partner.

Tel: 01525 221779 11am 1pm £2 If anyone is interested please call: 01582 664485 Dunstable Garden Club meet on the second Monday now have a room in the Conservative Join us on this fantastic walk and evening of each month at 7.30pm at the Salvation ArmyStreet North . Dunstable Club, High Community Hall, Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable.

The Club TODDINGTON COMMUNITY CAFE Annual discover the natural gems of BLOWS DOWNS CONSERVATION GROUP fee -£26 has been in existence forus many Last year you helped raiseyears andand maintaining the Downs.

For more information please contactguided walk at blows Join our friendly downs dunstable on a steady subscription £10 per donatemembership. nearly £800The to local causes/is only Hopefully orchids will be full Sandy on 07813 262556 sunday July 3rd. the walk will bethe a short 2 miles butinunduyear which entitles members to attend eight winter services, including Toddington bloom be surrounded lating, at a leisurly pace. onand the you way will we talk about the meetings with speakers and a selection of summer schools, Keech Hospiceto Care, andinteresting hundreds. wardens guide flora and fauna of thisbywildlife trustOur owned naturewill reserve FRIENDS COMMON outings from May onwards various and OF STUDHAM which will group include theyou areathrough of the chalk pits where the wild the Neo-natal Unit at the L&D. This We are a friendly,voluntary the different fascinating well-known garden venues. orchids should be in abundance. year we and beautiful wildlife and plant life Visitors arehave very already welcomeraised at £2 money each so why not come whose aim is to conserve,maintain Meet at the far end offound Half moon lane , dunstable at 3pm. for the Stray Cat whoand at the Downs along andSamaritans meet some and of the members would love Studham promote Common as Tel. for further details, tony bliss 01582 704664. toRescue. see freshAfaces. huge thanks to all those a haven for wildlife and a place for who have supported us, including Glow worm walks CHILTERN CEILIDHSeveryone to enjoy.For this purpose the Baptist Church and St. George’s we meet as a work party on the Saturday 13th July & Chiltern Ceilidhs a regular ceilidh/barn dance on the Church, allow us to use third Saturday 20th July £2 Saturday of each month (ex2nd Friday who of thekindly month.

All ages welcome, no experiFremund’s Church their facilities, the from Nisa our for house Discover these magical creatures cept Dec.) The work is notSt onerous ence required andalso live to music band supplying tea and coffee.

Come and observe these fascinating andopen we enjoy the exercise and the every month! The dances start at 8pm (doors at Westfield Road, Dunstable If you would like are to find out conc) more with good 7.30pm) and tickets £7 (£5 undercompany 10s –and a picnic lunch little creatures at night your children aboutinthe Community of Albion will be so excited about this event. getting free.

Venue: TheCafe, Polishany Club, street, Details from Pam on is provided!

Dunstable, 3AZenjoy tasty home- 01582 872608 its causes,LU6 or just Your own torch for viewing would be Contact: 01582with 475655, made treats a cuppa, come essential So bring a little sparkle into email: or visit our alongchilternceilidhs@googlmail.com and join us. your lives and witness this wonderful BREATHEASY website: www.chilternceilidhs.info Our coffee mornings will be held on Do you suffer from a lung condievent. Each walk will be lead by one the following dates: THE BOGTROTTERS tion? Then why not come and join of our Ranger team.

Thursday June 6th, 9.15-11.30am, Contact: Mrs Nicola Talbot our and localHosSupport group - breathThe Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District Walking in the Baptist aid of90 thewalkers, Kite Festival easyhikers - Part of the British lung telling Group) areChurch, a group in of about and 01582604847 Mary Seacole Association Saturday 27th & foundation. hostellers.

We runHousing a surprisingly diverse range of activities,We meet on the 2nd admin@dunstableswimmingpools.co.uk Thursday 20th, Sunday 28th July including half June and full day 9.15-11.30am, walks, hostelling trips, meals and Thursday of the month at peter newin theactivities.

Wilkinson Hall, in aid of the ton pavilion (Behind tesco) 2 - 4pm Come fly your kite! evening Mary Seacole Association Join us over this fantastic fun filled New members areHousing always welcome.

Prospective members carers also welcome areWe invited get in touchatviathe theTodwebsite, giveAsuswell a ringasorsupporting each other we weekend. There will be plenty to do will to have a stall just turn upSummer to an event or on walk. dington Fete June 29th, have a variety of speakers and also from kids activities, face painting, enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk supporting Mary Seacole Housing entertainers, browsing the market arrange day trips out. www.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk Association. stalls and plenty more. Be amazed as New members most welcome 01582 865966 Sue or Julian giant kites in the shape of bears, tigers More info phone michael on THE BOGTROTTERS and stars float across the sky and THE HEALING TRUST01582 602348 The Bogtrotters (Dunstable and world famous display teams fly kites Ardley Hill Walking School, Lowther Road, Dunstable, each District and Hostelling in breathtaking patterns.

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DUNSTABLE NETBALL CLUB The Club’s objective is to foster and promote the sport of netball, providing opportunities for recreation and competition.

Dunstable Netball Club Junior session is held at All Saints Academy, Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 5AB from 6pm till 7.15 on Thursday evenings. Children are required to wear suitable training shoes, bring a drink and £3.00 subscription fees per week.

The adult session is held at All Saints Academy, as above from 7.30 - 9.00 on Thursday evenings.

It is open to all ages and abilities and is a great way to get fit, have fun and make new friends. £3.00 subscription fee per week Junior membership of the Club is open to : Boys in School years 5 & 6 Females in School Year 5 to adult Children aged 8 (school year 4) will be accepted if a Club Coach deems them to have exceptional development qualities and on the agreement of the committee.

For further information, find us on Facebook(Dunstable Net-ball Club)

DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUB After the cold winter it is wonderful to get out into the garden again and enjoy the colour and scents of Spring. The Club has monthly outings to various well known gardens such as Beth Chatto’s, the Wisbech Rose Festival, Audley End and Waterperry. Our evening talks on different horticultural topics start again in September to April. If you are interested in joining us the annual subscription is £10. More info from - Mary Chapman 01582 603710

THE HEALING TRUST Ardley Hill School, Lowther Road, Dunstable, each Thursday evening, 7.30 - 9pm. No charge, donations accepted. NFSH contact Pam Hill on 01582 606182.

Come for interest or healing.

TEA TIME TALES Priory House Heritage Centre Tel: 01582 890270 Local History Talks with Tea/Coffee Thursday 2.30pm, - 4.00pm £4.50 per person June 6th St Fredmund - Fact or Fiction?

June 20th The Suffragettes July 4th Dunstable makes life easier, the coming of the amenities!

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TODDINGTON VILLAGE FETE : Saturday June 29th

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