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Summer Recipe
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A Traveller’s Tale
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H20 28
About Laser
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Pests
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Modern Classic Cars
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Anti-ageing
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In the Garden
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Book Review
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Fighting Frizz
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Puzzles 36
Back to School
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What’s On 38
Age Concern
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10 things to do
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An Interview with local author Julian Wolfendale
Knowing what you know now, would you say that you are a result of your upbringing or a kick back to your genes - in other words “nature or nuture” I think that I am a result of both, and also a product of the time and place that I grew up in, in equal amounts.
Your reunion with your biological mother wasn’t as successful as with your father, what advice would you say to other people seeking out their biological Julian Wolfendale’s parents? latest book “Damaged That’s a tricky one. Though I wasn’t consciously aware Goods” is described as I might be doing so, I waited until I was 30. Finding your a true story of adoption, music, people and natural parents is not a magic spell that somehow erases choices your previous life up to that point. Once you do it, you cannot go back and live as though you never did. You Julian, I have to confess I read this book because I knew you from school but this was quickly forgotten must be prepared to accept whatever you find, good or bad. Also, the people you meet are likely to not be the in the rapidly paced, frequently violent, emotional same as they were when they gave you away, we all rollercoaster of your life. There are many reasons to pick up Damaged Goods; the local references, the change as we get older to one degree or another. They music and of course the adoption, who do you think may have constructed mechanisms to cope with their desertion of you, that they have convinced themselves your reader is? I think that there are probably a few different readers who are now truths and will not want them dissembled. We all make mistakes, particularly when we are young, I think enjoy different aspects of the book. As you say, some accepting that before you start is important to how you for the drugs and music and that side of it, some who are for their own reasons interested in seeing the effects handle the outcome. that adoption can have and some who, like me, are conJulian you were a very naughty boy and frequently stantly interested and surprised at what makes people on the wrong side of the law; do you now find your tick and the story of their life – we all have one. self turning into a grumpy old man telling lads to pull You were in a lot of scrapes and trouble as a kid and their trousers up or do you still remember what it was like to walk in bondage trousers? school wasn’t a postive experience. If you could pop back and have a chat with 12 year old you, what He he. Both! I have not forgotten what it is like to be young and disaffected, but with age comes a glimmer of would you say? I would say not to worry about fitting in, about feeling dif- wisdom and I do find myself wondering why youngsters ferent. To be good, to look for good people and to go and have no real understanding of the consequences of their actions upon their lives. make a life for myself where I could be happy, without trying to fit in to what I saw as other people’s normality. Music is a hugely descriptive backdrop throughout the book and your time as an LU7 punk clearly gave I imagine that most adopted children daydream of discovering their biological parents are famous. Did you a sense of belonging, what does music mean to you now? the daydream match up to the reality? To coin a phrase, I was ‘lost in music’ from the age of I never dreamed that my natural parents might be famous. All I knew was that they hadn’t wanted me and I about 6. I escaped into it, soaking up the words and guess I sometimes dreamed that they had. To be honest feelings that I discovered in songs. It allowed me to hear it was too painful and big to think about when I was little, how other people lived and coped and was comforting. Later It somehow helped me to find myself. These days so I tended not to and found plenty of ways to distract I do still get excited when I discover a new type of music myself from doing so. or even just a song that I haven’t heard before, but it’s to add to myself, rather than to create it. As long as it’s played with heart, I love all sorts of music - without it, life is just shades of grey. by A Carden-White
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Damaged Goods seems like a natural progression from your first book “Yeah Baby”, has your writing been purely carthartic or do you have another book in you? Well, I never started to write as catharsis, but of course it did allow me to look back on my life to that point, which I hadn’t done before. It wasn’t all good by any means, but it served to show me the paths I had taken, the choices I had made, and where they had lead, so it was cathartic in the end to look at it in chronological order. It was a good way to close that chapter. I do have another book or two in me, though they won’t be the same as the existing two, written under a pseudonym and on very different subjects.
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A Traveller’s Tale By Paul Heley
South Africa
Past And Present Part I
My last two articles dealt with visits which Val and I made to Iceland; firstly just over 50 years ago when newly married and, in contrast, more recently. We found noticeable changes on the tourism front have been made. My next two articles will be similar in that they will compare my visits to South Africa: first as an unmarried young man in the Merchant Navy 60 years ago and then, in total contrast, 8 years ago when Val and I visited the country as tourists. Comparisons this time were very much on the political front.
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n the early 1950s, South Africa was in the iron grip of the Apartheid regime and, although I’m certainly no bleeding heart liberal - far from it - I hated what I saw and felt embarrassed to be white. Everything - but everything - was based upon the colour of one’s skin: which door you entered (if non-whites were even allowed into the building); which park bench you sat on; whether you travelled on the top or the bottom deck of a ‘bus; which hospital you went to; which ambulance would be sent if you were injured (there is the horrific story of when the “wrong” ambulance was sent to a road accident and had to return for the “correct” one - by which time the casualty had died). And so on, etc, etc, ad nauseam. Being white, I was allowed to go into smart hotels, sit in comfortable surroundings, listen to the band and have a drink. But on my way back to the ship, I would see inside a ramshackle drinking den allocated to the blacks. And then there were different watering holes reserved for the “Cape Coloureds”, ie those who were neither white nor black being the descendents of earlier mixed race mulattos. These people were positioned socially between the blacks and the “Indians” (and this group was defined as anyone whose ancestry was from
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the sub-continent, irrespective of ethnic group, country or religion). So the “pecking order” was:Whites at the top and then - a long way behind - Indians, Coloureds and Blacks. Each group had strict codes regarding how they could, or could not behave and what they could, or could not do. There were very clear lines of demarcation where any personal association outside of one’s own group was purely work related. There was
no social fraternisation at all; in fact it was a punishable offence (especially between whites and any of the other groups, since the maintenance of racial purity was paramount. Now where have I heard that before?). The net outcome was that everybody despised anyone belonging to a different group. And to make matters worse, there were tribal and racial enmities within the various groups eg British versus
Afrikaaner hostility between the whites. Memories of the Boer War ran deep - and, I suspect, still do. It was a horrible place and I hated it. Even as a red blooded male teenager - where thoughts normally centre on female anatomy rather than matters political - I could see that the country appeared to have everything going for it: a wonderful climate, beautiful scenery, self sufficiency in food and minerals (apart from oil) but that its problem was - and still is - politics. I was convinced that the whole place would erupt in a bloodbath and why it never happened is one of life’s mysteries in my estimation. So, after this unhappy baptism resulting from a few visits, I was now intrigued to discover what my reactions might be 60 years later and following the coming of “democracy” a decade or so earlier. The first realisation that swingeing changes had been made in the intervening half century dawned on me on the ‘plane before we even arrived. We flew South African Airlines and the Chief Steward was black and gave orders to white stewardesses and laughed and joked with them. Absolutely incredible! And when we landed at Jo’burg, there were black officials stamping our passports and allowing us to visit their country.
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Black Government officials! This was amazing! This would never have happened 60 years ago - virtually the only jobs that black men had then was sweeping the floors or cleaning the toilets. At Jo’burg, we were met by Val’s cousin, Betty, who had left Wales as a young girl when her father emigrated to Australia. There, she met a British South African, Jim, married, and moved to SA to live. Jim and Betty tell many tales about how the pendulum has swung heavily to the left and how young, white, qualified South Africans are leaving in droves and going to Australia, USA, Canada, NZ, Europe and the UK because they can’t get jobs at home due to the positive discrimination in favour of blacks. A cynic might say “serve you right: the boot is on the other foot now and you don’t like it”. Undoubtedly that’s true. But my impression of a swinging pendulum is that, although it has clearly swung to the other side of centre, it is by no means so far to the left as it had once been to the right under Apartheid. Jo’burg was purely an arrival point and we were not scheduled to stay there. I don’t think anyone was disappointed because Jo’burg (at the time) had the unenviable reputation of being the murder capital of the world. We were transported rapidly out of the place and as we travelled through the suburbs, it was disturbing to see nice houses surrounded by security fences topped by barbed wire. And the fact that many people carried guns for self defence reinforced my impression that Jo’burg was just about the last place I would want to live. But, in fairness, I must admit that Jo’burg was unique: other places we passed through and stopped at were not like that - at least on the surface they weren’t. We travelled to nearby Pretoria and went on an escorted, and largely unsuccessful, city tour. It was unsuccessful (in my opinion) because our guide was an unintelligible Afrikaaner who concentrated on the massacres of the Boers first by the indigenous blacks and then by the British! It convinced me that Afrikaaners have a monumental chip on their shoulders and feel that their problems are always someone else’s fault. They resent the fact that English is the universal language and they live in continual fear that they will eventually cease to be a recognised people with their own language and culture, ie that they will be swamped by English and Englishness. They might well have a point since, as with 60 years ago, British South Africans tend to have white collar jobs whilst Afrikaaner collars tend to be a distinct shade of blue.
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After Pretoria, our next target was the Kruger National Park where we hoped to see the “Big Five”, namely elephant, buffalo, rhinoceras, lion and leopard. We were divided up into 4WD vehicles specially designed to carry a dozen gawping tourists with eagle eyed guides pointing out various animals lurking in the undergrowth. How the hell they spot these animals beats me; there were many occasions when I couldn’t see anything even after it had been pointed out most carefully! It might have been a barely visible tail or a backside and I marvelled how on earth the guide had seen it whilst we were moving. However, even I saw a rhino, some giraffe, lots of impala, some baboons, one or two kudu, a few wart hogs, lots of very colourful birds but not much else. People in another vehicle claimed to have seen an elephant and a lion’s tail - but I don’t think you can claim a tail as one of the Big Five! Later in the tour, we went to another game reserve at Hluhluwe (pronounced Shoshooey!!) and this was much better. Lots of buffalo, loads of elephants (one even charged the other vehicle much to our delight - I’ve never seen a Land Rover move so fast in reverse!), rhinos by the ton (literally), crocodile, hippo, circling vultures (rather worrying!), a malibou stork, more wart hogs and the usual glut of impala and other antelope. Although Hluhluwe was much better than Kruger on this occasion, without doubt the tables could easily be turned on another visit - it’s very much the luck of the draw. Something which gave me another stamp in my passport was to travel through the independent kingdom of Swaziland for a couple of days. However, I can’t say I noticed much difference: after all, Swaziland is strongly tied to SA economically even though it also shares a border with Mozambique and exports timber and beef through Maputo. Mozambique (formerly Portugese) is now very different from when I was first there 60 years ago and I remember visiting Lourenco Marques and being disappointed that attractive young ladies were everywhere chaperoned by older women (in the true Portugese custom)! Next on the schedule were the Drakensbergs (Dragon Mountains) and Lesotho. The scenery in this area is quite stunning and we stayed at a posh hotel close to the Sani Pass before crossing into Lesotho. By pure coincidence, and only days before going to SA, I’d read an account by two South African motorcyclists in which they described how, in a fit of madness, they decided to ride into Lesotho via the Sani Pass. This had whetted my appetite - memories of Himalayan roads - and I was determined to join the 4WD trip up the pass come hell or high water. By no means everybody went because a few were feeling a bit quesy and there had been warnings that this trip was not for the faint hearted or those with a dicky ticker or weak bladder. Since this covers just about everybody on a Saga tour, I’m amazed anyone went at all!
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How often have you wished you could improve your appearance? Removing hairs constantly from your body is time consuming and costly. The average leg wax costs £40+ and it has to be repeated every 4-6 weeks! Even shaving isn’t cheap, blades can cost from £1 to £7 and again shaving needs to be carried out constantly. Brown marks and red veins look unsightly. Our faces are exposed to all of the elements every day and the skin can look dull, grey and lacking elasticity. Thank goodness, there are longer lasting treatments available. IPL and Laser treatments are currently used to provide permanent hair reduction, pigmentation correction and removal of red unsightly veins. Resurfacing of the skin reveals fresher, more toned skin. So what are IPL and Laser? IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. A Laser beam is a light beam of a single wavelength. It has one colour and is delivered to the skin in milliseconds. For treatment purposes light can be divided into different wavelengths and therefore multiple benefits can occur. Although not totally painless the treatment is relatively quick and cost effective. The aim of laser or IPL hair removal is to apply a wavelength to the hair follicle, which will generate sufficient heat to destroy the stem cells, that produce the hair. The pigment that absorbs the energy from the laser/IPL, is the melanin in the hair shaft. Melanin provides the colour of the hair. Therefore the darker the hair the more energy is absorbed and the result is greater.
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Modern British Classics to be proud of Part 1 - 1995 Jaguar XJS by Val George of Knaves Hill, Linslade
My First Venture into modern British Classic Cars came on 21st March 2009 with the XJS, coincidentally my most recent acquisition; the 1982 Range Rover became mine on 21st March 2011. The 4 litre XJS, in stunning Flamenco red, was obtained through e-bay for £4000. It had 3 previous owners and 91,000 mls recorded with full service documentation. 91,000 sounds quite a lot, but they have been known to do over 300,000 before major surgery, ask Jeremy Clarkson (he likes Range Rovers too)! The drive back from the seller in Worcester to Linslade was great; smooth, effortless power with the German ZF gearbox in sport mode of course. My intention was more in line with preservation, as there was very little restoration needed. The body on this model was of galvanised steel, so not prone to rust like its predecessors. However, being a bit of a perfectionist (a heavy and sometimes expensive cross to bear) I put the EJS under closer scrutiny. Mechanically there were no problems but I did replace the radiator; the original Jaguar labelled stainless steel exhaust system is still fine. There are two areas known to rust eventually, namely the seat belt anchoring points in the floor and the rear sub-frame which supports the axle, differential and suspension. Sure enough the anchor points needed replacing but the sub-frame only had light surface rust, so I had it sand blasted and powder coated; better than new now. When this was done we rebuilt with all new bushes, mounts, inner and outer bearings, radius arms, shock absorbers, nuts and bolts. I would have left the paintwork as it was, had it not been for a badly fitted windscreen. This had allowed water to seep under the near side scuttle causing rust, which in the past had been repaired with filler; not good enough! So I replaced it with steel, but what to do now? Well the paint was a little tired. I spoke to a very enthusiastic crew at Harris Coachworks
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For instance, the cabbage-white butterfly, as its name suggests will home in on your cabbages and other brassicas, lay its eggs and, two weeks later, a mass of caterpillars will be eating holes in the leaves. Pick them off by hand, inspecting the plants carefully every day or two and try spraying them with salty water to deter them. To combat greenfly, try crushing a clove of garlic in warm water, leave for about 6 hours, strain into a hand spray and spray over the plants. It’s very effective. If you find aphids on your rose buds, a disgusting but effective treatment is to rub them out with your fingers. Cats can be deterred with oldfashioned moth balls although the effects don’t last very long. After a wet night a local cat had buried all of ours! Of all the pests that will drive you up the wall, slugs and snails are at the
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Even the best kept garden will be teeming with critters all conspiring to sabotage your growing efforts and you could spend a lot on named chemicals to combat various problems but it may be worth having a go with some more environmentally friendly remedies first. It’s worth a go! top of the list, particularly when you have young seedlings or are growing hostas or sunflowers. For plants in pots,Vaseline or grease smeared round the pot can help, as can copper strips which cause electro-chemical shocks. Otherwise, try sharp mulches around the plants that need protection, such as sharp gravel, crushed eggshells or broken seashells. Some say hair clippings work (see your local hairdresser) and caffeine is supposed to be lethal to molluscs so try coffee grounds. Half fill a dish with beer (I don’t think they are particularly fussy about the brand!) and sink it in the ground to attract the slugs which fall in and drown. Of course, nothing really beats a size 10 boot and a thorough search of the garden with a torch in hand on a damp night might pay dividends. Happy hunting!
Other jobs to be getting on with at this time
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Container shrubs Late summer to autumn is the main period for planting shrubs in containers, although container grown shrubs can be put into ornamental pots at almost any time. Choose a container that is the right size for the shrub. If the container has been previously used, scrub its inside surfaces thoroughly. Put heavy containers into position before planting up, or risk a slipped disc! Stand the container on blocks or bricks to allow free drainage.
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•Cut down flowering meadows and allow seed to fall •Harvest potatoes and dry before storing in the dark •Harvest onions at the end of the month and dry before hanging •Trim evergreen hedges such as Yew and conifers •Collect seed from annuals for next year
•Pick autumn raspberries •Cover leafy vegetable crops with bird-proof netting •Dig up remaining potatoes before slug da age spoils them •Net ponds before leaf fall gets underway •Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn
Until next time, enjoy your garden!
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Frizz is caused by moisture. Damp, drizzly climates or humid environments mean hair absorbs moisture and reverts to its natural, un-blow dried state. When hair is damaged it loses its ability to maintain moisture and becomes more porous in the damaged areas - hence, ends frizzing more than newly grown roots (which have undergone less chemical processes). Hair can also be naturally coarser and drier and therefore more frizz-prone, too.
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If your hair frizzes then don’t be tempted to dampen it down as this will re-hydrate your hair more and cause it to frizz further. The aim is to blow dry it to remove the moisture and re-shape the hair to look sleeker, so instead spritz your hair with a leave-in conditioner such as L’Oreal Techni-art Fix Anti Frizz, which will protect your hair from air moisture content and humidity and restore its natural balance. Frizz caused by porosity or sensitivy (damage to the cuticle and cortex, or main bulk of the hair), is crying out for moisture. So, use a twice-weekly deep conditioning mask like my new Couture Hair Intensive Masque (£23) as its ingredients evens out porosity in the damaged cuticles to leave hair smooth and glossy. A serum like my Couture Hair Memoriser Hold Serum (£17) will prevent frizz but just use a small amount and scrunch into the ends avoiding the root area. Be careful not to over-use silicone based products such as serums, which can result in a product build up on the hair shaft” “Keep the use of electrical equipment to a minimum if you want glossy, movie star hair! If your hair is frizzy, blow dry it from wet (not towel dried) as the blow dry will stay in longer (it should last 2/3 days if your
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hy does the parliamentary opposition, no matter which political parties they represent, always scoff at the u-turn? It is looked on as a sign of failure of the government which has decided on a specific course to follow on a particular programme or procedure. If the cabinet become aware that such a proposal is not doing what they were sure it would do, then they have two choices. One to go boldly on, ignoring all the evidence that the programme is not working and go deeply into the mire or about turn and take another direction with the programme which promises a better future and a workable one for that programme. The citizen, the voter, would much rather a u-turn be taken to better their lot than to blindly stumble on getting nowhere until the programme or the procedure slowly disappears from the political scene after vast sums of money have been wasted. Mrs Thatchers phrase “This lady is not for turning� is a point in question. We know the result was the recession that followed the remark. The present coalition has made several uturns, it will make more before the recession is over and every time it changes direction it is mocked by the opposition and the left facing media. My question would be, why mock a government u-turn when it is evident to all that it is a wise decision and will steer the country into the right direction? It is no sign of weakness to right an obvious wrong. I would say that it takes a great deal of cour-
age to do an about turn on the programme of the government supported, when it becomes apparent that things are not working out as was foreseen. Governments do not like to be seen making mistakes with the public finances, they are costly on most occasions, but some have been afraid to make a mistake, they see it as a sign of weakness. Absolute nonsense, it is a sign of strength if one admits a mistake has been made and wishes to rectify it. This applies to individuals as well as governments. It is something I wish our councils in Bedfordshire might take from time to time. There is one or two very useful u-turns that could be taken such as charging pensioners for Telecare and making our pensioners pay for Dial-a-Ride when pensioners in Luton travel free. You know its wrong, so put it in a u-turn now please on these particular points. So what of the u-turn? As applied to governments and county councils, parish councils etc. Are they good or bad things? Do you face mockery if you do a u-turn? As far as I am concerned I would certainly not accuse the coalition of weakness when they carry out a u-turn which can be shown will benefit the citizen, the rich or poor, old person or child. It is a brave Prime minister who can admit his cabinet has made mistakes and takes steps to rectify the problem. The coalition has several more to make if it wishes to put us on track for a better future than what we expect presently. But that’s another article in future.
Mike Newman is a member of The Dunstable And District Senior Citizens Club. If you have a view on any of the issues raised why not attend one of their monthly meetings, held on every fourth Monday at St Marys Catholic Social Club, West St., Dunstable.
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A new school can be tough. Read our guide and help your child make the change with confidence
Some children find it easy to start at a new school. They are good at making friends and can adapt to new routines and surroundings. For others, it can be a traumatic experience as they struggle to settle in. It can also be a difficult time for parents, who may not know how to help. Most children will start a new school at some time – whether it’s because the family moves house, the child has been bullied, or simply as they move up through the education system. Fortunately, there are lots of ways that parents can support children through these changes. Here are some suggestions:
Make sure you attend the open days offered by the new school. This is a good way to familiarise yourselves with the teachers, other children in the class and the layout of the buildings. Carefully read the information provided by the school. Make a note of key dates and get to know procedures before term starts. Children are likely to be experiencing a mixture of feelings – they’re excited about the changes ahead, but also anxious about how they’ll cope. Encourage them to talk about their fears and suggest solutions. If you can’t solve their problem instantly, talk about ways that you can find an answer. If your child isn’t moving schools with a close friend, try to identify at least one child they will recognise. Arrange to meet up in the holidays so the children get to know each other. Encourage your child to join a lunchtime or after-school club to meet children in other classes who share their interests. Keep praising your child for
how well they are coping with this big change. If they are feeling confident, they will find it easier to deal with new situations. If your child is starting a new school in the middle of term, perhaps after a bad experience, reassure them that this is a fresh start. Keep calm and positive and your child will pick up on this. After the long summer holiday, it can be difficult to get back into the school routine. In the week before they return, start getting up early again and reestablish a regular bedtime. Be prepared: have a trial run of the route to school and get together uniform, bags and stationery supplies well in advance. A few wobbles are always to be expected when a child starts a new school, but if problems persist for more than a few weeks or seem more serious, arrange to speak to your child’s teacher. They would always prefer you to come to them early if you are worried.
First day back at school can be an anxious time for both parents and children, so here are some tips to make it a more relaxed experience all round. Re-establish meal and bedtime routines at least one week before school begins. This will help your children avoid being over tired or overwhelmed by school work and activities.
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For You Call The Midwife By Jennifer Worth Recently adapted into a successful BBC series, Call the Midwife is the first of Jennifer Worth’s bestselling memoirs of life, birth and death in London’s East End during the 1950’s. It opens as Jennifer – then fresh faced young Jenny Lee – arrives at Nonnatus House, a community of nuns who provide midwifery and district nursing for the close knit families of the dockers of Poplar, and follows her as she lives and learns amongst them. What has made the books – and indeed the adaptations – such a success? Well, the first ingredient is the characters. Jenny is an honest and sympathetic narrator, quick to point out her own failings. The nuns, from calm, steady Sister Julienne to mischievous Sister Monica Joan are nothing if not surprising, and Jenny’s fellow midwives are a memorable bunch. But it is the people of the East End who really shine through on these pages – from terrified runaways to hardy mothers of four (and even twenty four!), from seedy pimps to rough and ready dockers, all are described so vividly that they practically step out to meet you. The setting is also a crucial factor. As the book progresses, the reader begins to understand something of the history of the area – bombed heavily during the war, it has not recovered by the time Jenny arrives, and many families are caught in limbo, unable to do anything about their atrocious living conditions. This element is explored in further detail in the subsequent volumes of the trilogy, particularly in ‘Shadows of the Workhouse’. And, of course, there are the stories themselves. Every birth is different, and the book contains comic, tragic and poignant experiences. Worth balances human interest and medical detail deftly, never talking down to the reader and never baffling them with complex terminology, so that we understand the emotional impact as well as the technical difficulties. For anyone with an interest in birth, midwifery, social history or just a good story, this is a must read. all books featured are available at www.thevineleightonbuzzard.com
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The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins Another trilogy, but a very different one, The Hunger Games is nothing short of a phenomenon. Although widely compared to other recently successful series, the stories actually have little in common with the worlds of Harry Potter or Twilight, other than being fantasy novels squarely aimed at the teenage market. Collins’ dystopian vision of Panem is far more sinister than anything JK Rowling or Stephenie Meyer have created. This land, which was once America, is now divided into twelve districts, controlled by the Capitol and subjugated both by hunger and by the yearly tradition of ‘reaping’ one boy and one girl from each area to fight to the death in a televised theatre of cruelty. In order to save her sister from this fate, Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her place. Instantly her life changes as she is taken first to the Capitol for a series of rituals, and then thrust into the Games themselves. To complicate matters further, she must decide whether her fellow ‘tribute’ from District 12, Peeta, can be trusted or whether he must be sacrificed in order for Katniss to save herself. At its most basic level this is a page turner – the kind of book that teenagers (and adults!) will stay up late to read, just to find out what happens. However, like all the best fantasy writing, it leads us to reflect on our own world, and how we treat others. Absolutely compelling.
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ILLUMIN8 The Top Bell, Market Square, LB Illumin8 is Bedfordshire’s biggest and brightest UV Paint party. We will be taking the quiet sleepy town of Leighton buzzard by force for one night only and turning it into the most lavish, vibrant and energetic area in the three counties! We strive to go all out for these very unique events and provide the reveller with everything they could possibly want. Doors open at 8pm FREE ENTRY. gotouk@hotmail.co.uk
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Classic Car & Bike Show, The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Rd, Flitwick 12-4pm 01525 631900 Rufus Centre's Annual Classic Car & Bike Show is now in its fourth year and is set to be bigger and better than ever! Join us on the field as there's lots to get excited about, including; classic vehicles, auto jumble, beer tent selling real ales, children's fairground rides, live band "Just Us", a village show, craft stalls, catering stalls and more.
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Introduction to Beekeeping, Cranfield 9:30am to 4:30pm A one day course aimed at introducing you to the craft of Beekeeping, what Honey is, and Basic Bee husbandry. The course is aimed at those who have no experience of bees or beekeeping and are interested in learning more. It will also cover Honey and other Hive products and their uses. The aim is to have a short session during the day with a hive of bees sited locally, however this is weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed. Bee suits will be available to borrow, but you will need to wear your own strong boots or wellies. Lunch will be provided. The course will be held near Cranfield, Bedfordshire. Lunch will be provided. The cost is £65 per person.
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Bug Lab, Linslade Wood, Stoke Road, Linslade 01525 378101 Drop-in to the Bug Lab Tour for some family fun, and join the Greensand Trust in discovering the marvellous minibeasts that live there. Help us record our findings and create a crafty creature to take home. Bug Lab events are aimed at families. Children must be accompanied by an adult, drop in anytime between 1pm and 3pm. Meet us in the picnic clearning, signposted from Knaves Hill and Stoke Road. £2/child. Drop-in anytime between 1pm and 3pm
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Farmers' Market High Street, LB
The Ramblers group walk, distance 7 miles. Enjoy British wildlife on a Ramblers group walk. Three Locks 10am. Contact: Pat 07722166678. Most walks are intended primarily for Ramblers’ Association members. Non- members are welcome to join us as guests on two or three walks, though if you walk with a group regularly you will be expected to join the Ramblers. Starting point Grid Ref: SP892283 Buckinghamshire LU7 0DS
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Greensand Trust Summer Fayre Rushmere Park, Heath and Reach 01525 234260 Join the Greensand Trust for a great family day out. Events include doggie fun day, side show challenges and craft stalls. 11am to 4pm FREE ENTRY, £2 parking.
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Milton Keynes Car Show, Hounslow Hall Estate, Drayton Road, Newton Longville MK’s number one show for car and bike enthusiasts is at a bigger and better venue, incorporating The Suzuki Day 2012. Live action arena and family fun, plus all new mega trade village. Show is open to public to view free of charge, car parking on site £1 www.miltonkeynescarshow.co.uk
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Nature Discovery Day Rushmere Park, Heath and Reach 01525 378101 Join a Greensand Trust Nature Discovery Day at Rushmere Park and see what you discover. Learn the secrets of camouflage, find out how to track wild creatures, and make a super survival shelter as we go Wild in the Woods! Come dressed to make a mess, wear wellies or sturdy shoes and bring waterproofs as we’ll be outdoors whatever the weather. Nature Discovery Days are aimed at children aged 6+, to encourage them explore, discover and play in the natural environment. £5/child. 1.30pm – 3.30pm. Booking is essential. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Organ Recital All Saints LB 8pm www.allsaintslb.org.uk
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Frosts Annual Chilli Festival, Woburn Sands 10am to 4pm Over the weekend there will be exhibitors from all over the country, live Mexican music and live cooking demonstrations. There will also be children’s entertainment and games taking place throughout the day. You will also have the chance to take the heat home with hundreds of chilli plants on display to admire and buy- and (if you’re brave enough) taste! During the weekend the Garden Room Restaurant will be serving- up a chilli inspired menu with the Chef’s chilli specials, you will be able to sample our homemade chilli chutney, and for all those daredevils – the world’s hottest chilli!
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Bucks County show www.buckscountyshow.co.uk
Ascott, Open Garden for NGS 2pm to 6pm 01296 688242 Combining Victorian formality with early C20 natural style and recent plantings to lead it into the C21.Terraced lawns with specimen and ornamental trees, panoramic views to the Chilterns. Naturalised bulbs, mirror-image herbaceous borders, impressive topiary incl box and yew sundial. Admission £4.60, Children £2.30.
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Slapton Village Fete, Recreation Grounds, Slapton 12pm to 5pm FREE ENTRY 01525 220393Music, hay bale rolling, welly tossing, crockery smash, tombolas, bric a brac, books, burgers, beer tent, bouncy castles and more.
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Discover Ashridge Estate 10am to 1pm and Bridgewater Monument 12-4.30pm 01442 851227Join us on a walk of about 6 miles long each taking in a different area of the Estate. All walks start from the Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre and are led by Kath. Just turn up ready to go at 10am. The Bridgewater Monument will be open FREE so climb the 170 steps for beautiful panoramic views from the top.
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The Bandstand Marathon, Parsons Close Recreation Ground LB The Bandstand Marathon brings communities together through live music performances at the same time on the same day. This year, the aim is for 500 events 1:00- 5:00pm. The event, now in its fifth year, celebrates local music talent. Hosted in the many historic bandstands that adorn our local parks and town centres this festival has something for everyone: from Blues to Reggae, Bangra to Rock, Brass Bands to Steel Bands. For more information on your nearest Bandstand Marathon event visit www.bandstandmarathon.org.uk
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Open Mic UK auditions, Corn Exchange, Bedford Singers are wanted in Bedford to audition for Open Mic UK, the national music talent competition for singers and solo artists in the UK. Open Mic UK is the competition that discovered Birdy and Hatty Keane, and is once again searching for the UK’s best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists. Places are limited so book your audition now at www.OpenMicUK.co.uk
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Leighton Buzzard Business Fair 2012. Guest Speakers: Andrew Selous MP, Charles Smith from the Federation of Small Businesses and Steven Cotter experienced CEO. Over 50 local businesses and great networking opportunities. www.lbconnect.co.uk or call Julia 07743 739900
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Historic Motorcycles, Pages Park, LB 10am to 4pm
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Cheddington Annual Food Fayre - Cheddington Village Hall LU7 0RU 7pm-10pm - £1 on the door
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Fungus Foray, Heath Wood, LB 10:30am to 12:30pm 01525 234260 Learn about the variety of fungi in this local woodland. £4 per adult, £2 per child, FREE to Greensand Trust passport holders. Please call to book a place.
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TAD - Rail 2012 Model Railway Exhibition orgainised by Tring & District MRC at The Cottesloes School, Aylesbury Road, Wing LU7 ONY. 10:30am - 17.00 pm. Featuring 20+ layouts, British and Continental in a variety of guages, trade stands including new and 2nd hand, model railway accessories, scenes, tools, dvds, books etc Free parking, accessible, refershments available. Adult £5, Child £3, Family (2+3) £12. Robert Longman 01525 850703 www.tdmrc.co.uk
Make sure you event is promoted in 12000 copies and on our website. For a free entry send details of your event to info@thevineleightonbuzzard.co.uk. The next issue will be October and November. Entry is depedent on space and is not guaranteed, priority will be given to not-for-profit organisations
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