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The Great Beyond Tech tools to help you wherever you may roam

Whether you’re hiking up mountains or just trying to get around Glastonbury, travelling can be made much easier with a few well-chosen gadgets - and some of the available options might surprise you.

Fancy a hairgrip that doubles as a saw? Such things exist: the Monkey Business MultiTool Hairgrip (around £8.50) comes in stainless steel and is shaped to include a little wrench, screwdriver, cutter and ruler as well as being a hair grip. You can also use it in shopping trolleys instead of coins, although that only applies to pre-2017 ones: the new twelve-sided pound coin has sadly made most trolley coins redundant.

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a little more high tech, the world of wearables continues to grow: for example TomTom’s Runner watches combine activity tracking with GPS for around £59, and there are even GPS-enabled trackers for kids such as the Witmoving Wrist Watch, which is available for DURXQG 7KH EHQHÀW RI such kids’ watches is that they enable a lost child to press the SOS button to call a parent or guardian, and the companion app can tell you exactly where the child is if they wander off.

Just be aware that anything that uses a phone SIM, such as the Witmoving watch, will need a data contract: a pay as you go deal from the likes of budget operator Giffgaff, which uses O2’s network, offers reliable coverage for a low price. You can spend much more on a fully-featured smartwatch that does pretty much everything, but for now if it’s pure activity tracking you’re looking for, a running watch such as the TomTom is a better and cheaper option.

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designed to be charged at home and then used when your phone battery runs out of puff, and they boast a range of features to charge quickly and to turn off the power when the battery’s full. They’re a little bulky compared to emergency phone chargers, which tend to give you just enough power to make a few calls, but they’re good for multiple full charges.

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Home & Interiors Update Your Bathroom for Summer days? Is your soap dish so last century? How much longer will your old shower curtain last?

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Use Locally - Issue 51 July 2017 BRING IN MORE LIGHT Mirrors in bathrooms aren’t just for doing make-up – they also bounce light around the room and help make your smallest room feel brighter and more spacious. An oversized mirror will be a statement piece as well as an essential element.

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Tom and the Exotic Trip

by Tom Hughes @groomsdaybook

After yet another day at the coalface, it was time to plonk myself down in front of the tube with my standard issue tea and biccies. Eschewing Bradley Walsh’s faux hilarity, , à LFNHG RYHU WR REVHUYH another presenter’s plummy commiserations with a pair of unlucky celebrities.

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year. I had such a laugh - the barman was pouring us shots all night and then we saw a fantastic Rod Stewart.â&#x20AC;?

meal all from the same place.

And the compound is fully secure with armed guards on all the gates.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;That sounds just like the place where Uncle Billy spent that fortnight.â&#x20AC;?

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Short Sho rtt Sto Story ry Tadpoles Tadpoles By Jackie Brewster Dennis sat on his bench, po pond ond watching. The starlings we were re coming home to roost.

It was his favourite time of day day..

He enjoyed the soothing so ound sound made by the fountain playin ng playing on the surface of the water r. water.

Gaynor said the fountain was w ubs tacky - two little stone cher cherubs huddled under their umbrel lla umbrella - but Dennis liked it.

His peace was broken by Gaynor running down the la awn lawn towards him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was our Daniel on the e phone, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never guess what?â&#x20AC;?

Dennis could never guess what w when it came to Gaynor Gaynor.. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is his car alright?â&#x20AC;? He sear rched searched *D\QRU ¡V Ă XVKHG IDFH IRU F FOXHV *D\QRU¡V Ă XVKHG IDFH IRU FOXHV â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never mind his car .â&#x20AC;? Gayn nor car.â&#x20AC;?

Gaynor perched on the bench nextt to KLP Ă&#x20AC;]]LQJ ZLWK H[FLWHPHQ QW KLP Ă&#x20AC;]]LQJ ZLWK H[FLWHPHQW â&#x20AC;&#x153;He took Carly for a twelve week scan today .â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;? today.â&#x20AC;?

Dennis nodded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you pleased?â&#x20AC;? she asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always pleased,â&#x20AC;? Denn nis Dennis VDLG ZDWFKLQJ D GUDJRQĂ \ hover among the reeds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s not even the best b it,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bit,â&#x20AC;?

Gaynor looked like she was s about to pop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only y having twins!â&#x20AC;? $ ZRRG SLJHRQ Ă DSSHG LWV $ ZRRG SLJHRQ Ă DSSHG LWV wings g in the ash tree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crikey ,â&#x20AC;? said Dennis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tha tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crikey,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll a handful.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;W eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re grandparents,â&#x20AC;? Gaynor frow wned. frowned. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is that all you can say?â&#x20AC;? +H XQVFUHZHG WKH WXE RI Ă&#x20AC;V VK +H XQVFUHZHG WKH WXE RI Ă&#x20AC;VK food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y Yo ouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not doing that smel ly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re smelly stuf ff now are you?â&#x20AC;? she sai id. stuff said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of all times?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fish have got to eat, Gaynor ,â&#x20AC;? Dennis said. He Gaynor,â&#x20AC;?

UDWKHU OLNHG WKH VPHOO RI Ă&#x20AC;V K UDWKHU OLNHG WKH VPHOO RI Ă&#x20AC;VK food; it smelled honest.

Gaynor watched with SXUVHG OLSV DV WKH Ă DNHV SXUVHG OLSV DV WKH Ă DNHV Ă RDWHG DFURVV WKH SRQG¡ V Ă RDWHG DFURVV WKH SRQG¡V surface. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course that thing will KDYH WR JR Âľ VKH VDLG Ă&#x20AC;QDOO \ KDYH WR JR Âľ VKH VDLG Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;What will?â&#x20AC;? Dennis looked d up.

Yo ou â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pond,â&#x20AC;? Gaynor tutted tutted.. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have toddlers around da pond, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s not safe.â&#x20AC;? itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not even born yet t,â&#x20AC;? yet,â&#x20AC;?

Dennis said indignantly indignantly.. â&#x20AC;&#x153;W e have to show good fa ith,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We faith,â&#x20AC;?

Gaynor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danny and Carly C wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring them round if it tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child-friendly .â&#x20AC;? child-friendly.â&#x20AC;?

Dennis opened his mouth to object. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s no good.â&#x20AC;? Gaynor look ked at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s looked the p pond as though g it was toxic ZDVWH ´,W¡OO KDYH WR EH Ă&#x20AC;OOHG G LQ Âľ ZDVWH ´,W¡OO KDYH WR EH Ă&#x20AC;OOHG LQ Âľ Dennis brooded, saying nothing. The only sound was w the little cherub fountain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;W ould you look at that!â&#x20AC;? he h â&#x20AC;&#x153;Would suddenly.. said suddenly â&#x20AC;&#x153;What?â&#x20AC;? Gaynor said. pointed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the lily pad.â&#x20AC;? He pointe ed. fellow.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;That little black fellow .â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peered â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s that?â&#x20AC;? Gaynor pee ered glasses. over the top of her glasses s. A trembling shiny creature clung tremb bling to the leaf. leaf â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s a frog,â&#x20AC;? Dennis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;II knew we had tadpoles, this s PXVW EH WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW RQH WR Ă&#x20AC;QG LWV PXVW EH WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW RQH WR Ă&#x20AC;QG G LWV legs.â&#x20AC;? tadpoles,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know we had tadp oles,â&#x20AC;?

Gaynor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve few,â&#x20AC;?

Dennis â&#x20AC;&#x153;W eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a fair few ,â&#x20AC;? Den nnis isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet little chap, isn nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very said.. â&#x20AC;&#x153;V Ve ery sweet,â&#x20AC;? Gaynor said

smiled.

Dennis sat back and smile ed. ´'R \RX UHPHPEHU Ă&#x20AC;OOLQJ D MDP ´'R \RX UHPHPEHU Ă&#x20AC;OOLQJ D D MDP jar with frogspawn when you y were a kid?â&#x20AC;? he said. out â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh yes.â&#x20AC;? She stretched o ut her like legs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can remember it lik ke it yesterday.â&#x20AC;? was yesterday .â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d hatch into tadpoles,â&#x20AC;? Dennis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d pantry,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;W eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d keep them in the pa antry,â&#x20AC;?

Gaynor said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;then tip them m back into the brook and watch w away.â&#x20AC;? them swim away .â&#x20AC;? ´'LG \RX KDYH D Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ QHW"Âľ ´'LG \RX KDYH D Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ QH HW"Âľ Dennis asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, I used u to scoop p them up p with my y bare hands.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You â&#x20AC;&#x153;Y Yo ou were brave,â&#x20AC;? Gaynorr chuckled. when hen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer lasts for ages w youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a kid,â&#x20AC;? Dennis said,, and between then there was silence bet tween them.

The wood pigeon cooed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I suppose we could just build b Gaynor a little fence around it,â&#x20AC;? Ga aynor VDLG Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ ´<RX NQRZ WR PDNH VDLG Ă&#x20AC;QDOO\ ´< <R RX NQRZ WR PDNH it safe.â&#x20AC;? nodded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I suppose,â&#x20AC;? s ppose â&#x20AC;? Dennis nodde ed ed. bother.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;That would be no bother .â&#x20AC;? ´:H FRXOG EX\ WKHP Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ ´: QJ H FRXOG EX\ WKHP Ă&#x20AC;VKLQ nets,â&#x20AC;? Gaynor added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;for when older.â&#x20AC;? theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re older .â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not a bad idea.â&#x20AC;? Dennis smiled s Gaynor. and put his arm around G aynor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twins, â&#x20AC;&#x153;T Tw wins, eh?â&#x20AC;? He chuckled,, JD]LQJ DW WKH SDLU RI FKHUXEV JD]LQJ DW WKH SDLU RI FKHUX XEV umbrella. beneath their stone umbre ella.

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something (and if not do you should do it yourself), but make sure that it is tied down extremely well so that it can’t blow off on the way home. Remember that anything protruding from your car could potentially cause a driving hazard to other road users, so bear this in mind before you do anything too foolhardy!

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Horoscopes by Russell Grant ARIES

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24th - August 23rd

November 23rd - Dec 21st

Your services are required on the home front at the beginning of July. It may be necessary to take time off work to handle domestic responsibilities. Your employer won't be happy with the situation, but you have no other option.

Neighbours are ready to lend a helping hand. The New Moon on the 23rd is perfect for fulfilling romantic desires.

Your working environment will feel oppressive at the beginning of July, due to a cantankerous colleague. It's time to file an official complaint. Don't worry if it takes a while to get your bearings toward the middle of the month. A little patience and persistence will pay off; it will take a long time to get accustomed to new surroundings or changed circumstances.

Money will be thin on the ground at the beginning of the month. This isn't a good time to make expensive purchases. The middle of the month will put a strain on a romantic relationship. The New Moon on the 23rd will inspire you to expand your horizons in some way.

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VIRGO

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April 21st - May 21st

August 24th - Sept 23rd

December 22nd - Jan 20th

Handling facts and figures will be harder than you thinking. You may decide to take a course at the beginning of the month. Expanding your skill set will make you less reliant on expensive experts. The Full Moon on the 9th will mark the successful conclusion of a legal matter. You'll be happy to put this situation behind you and focus on more rewarding pursuits.

A romantic partner will urge you to abandon a lifelong dream at the beginning of July. You may decide it's better to break off the relationship.

During the second half of the month, you will be in great demand. Be willing to explain and expound your views and values. People will be very receptive to your ideas.

Show respect for a loved one's opinions throughout early July.

Although you want them to adopt your views, you may never change them. It will probably be best to agree to disagree. On the 23rd, the New Moon will prompt you to embark on an intimate relationship. Let down your defences with someone who has proven their loyalty.

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LIBRA

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May 22nd - June 21st

September 24th - Oct 23rd

January 21st - Feb 19th

Throwing money at a problem won't make it disappear. In order to overcome a persistent problem, you'll have to use all your willpower and determination.

Your efforts will pay off handsomely, giving you a confidence that will turn heads. On the 9th, the Full Moon will enrich your bank account in the form of an inheritance, refund or royalty payment.

You're tired of insufferable behaviour of someone you live with or work with.

Instead of enduring their outrageous behaviour with a silent smile, confront them head on about it at the beginning of the month. The second half of July will be festive. You'll enjoy making the rounds of a series of parties.

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June 22nd - July 23rd

October 24th - Nov 22nd

A pushy attitude will create problems in a close relationship. A brilliant moneymaking idea is worth checking out. Turn a deaf ear to a pessimistic pal or reluctant relative who thinks this particular is doomed to disaster. On the 23rd, the New Moon will inspire you to start a project that is dear to your heart.

At the start of July, angry words could be exchanged with a powerful individual. You may decide it's no longer worth it to put up with this oppressive person. Solitary activities will be therapeutic during the middle of the month. On the 23rd, the New Moon will bring an exciting career opportunity that makes your eyes sparkle with joy.

Don't push yourself too hard or you will suffer burnout. If you'd like a different job, apply for a place at a charity or humanitarian organisation. Getting paid to make the world a better place will be the answer to a prayer. The New Moon on the 23rd could find you embarking on an enthralling new relationship.

PISCES Feb 20th - March 20th Friends will want you to put an end to an enjoyable hobby in the early days of July. Stick to your guns; you're too smart to bow to peer pressure. The Full Moon on the 9th marks the end of a challenging group project. People will be so impressed with your efforts that you'll be offered bigger and better assignments.

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5. Respect your elders. A lot of wisdom has gone into making those wrinkles, and a lot of stupidity too.

6. At some stage you may end up with a terrible haircut. Wear it as a badge of pride.

Dorkiness can be cool, especially among your rebellion friends.

When I watched the original Star Wars trilogy I never realised I was also getting an education. Even if these were not the lessons I was looking for!

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7. When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle it can seem as if everyone else is out to get you. Keep safe and disengage the sat-nav if it’s distracting!

8. A dog – or anything that looks like one – will make a good companion. But don’t let it lick your face.

9. Always leave the party before it descends into schmaltz. Or Ewoks, which is pretty much the same thing.

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Enjoy dining al fresco in the newly-opened courtyard at Danube, where you’ll find delicious home-cooked European cuisine right in the heart of town.

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TOURS Victorian brewhouse & magnificent new brewhouse BREWERY SHOP Souvenirs, holiday presents & of course beer! Shop open 10am-4pm GOOD FOOD A variety of good Lincolnshire food is available daily ATTRACTIONS Traditional pub games & relaxing beer gardens WINDMILL BAR Circular bar stocking Batemans beers, lagers, wines & spirits PATRICIA ROOM/SUZANNA ROOM Available for Functions & Weddings (Civil Licensed) CARAVAN & CAMPING Hook-ups available Phone for details & bookings MAY TO AUGUST Open 7 days a week 11.30am to 4pm Brewery Tours 12.30pm & 2.30pm OPEN EVERY BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY Closed from 25th December until 1st Wednesday in February

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Summer of Fun by Kate Duggan From family-friendly festivals to wet weather fun, we’ve plenty of ideas to keep the kids entertained this summer.

Back to nature Fly a kite, go geocaching, build a den, explore a new trail – you don’t have to travel far or spend a lot of money to have fun outdoors. If you need some inspiration, try The National Trust’s 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ list, which is available as a free app, a printed leaflet, or a PDF. The app is particularly appealing for tech-savvy kids, as it lets them record their activities and earn printable certificates. Activities range from bug hunting and playing pooh sticks to canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering.

Festivals Festival season isn’t just for the grown-ups – there are plenty of family-friendly festivals to choose from, including: • Suffolk’s Latitude Festival has its own family campsite and kids’ area. Children can enjoy a whole host of activities, from pizza making to weird science.

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• Cheshire’s Just So festival is specifically aimed at children and offers a ‘magical experience where art, music and literature are embedded and entwined in a beautiful and wondrous landscape.’

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Learning through play The summer holidays are not the time to worry about spelling tests and practice papers.

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Wet days at home The British weather being what it is, there are likely to be some rainy days this summer. It can help to have some plans up your sleeve, so here are a few ideas: • Build a den inside. A couple of chairs or a table, a few old sheets or blankets, and a washing line with pegs are all you need. Use the den for family board games, picnics and teddy bear tea parties.

• Have a treasure hunt, with a series of clues, or a scavenger hunt to find mini prizes or chocolate coins.

• Make some puppets out of old socks, cardboard boxes or wooden spoons; write a play and put on a performance for other members of the family.

• If you just can’t tear them away from their screens, have a pyjama party. Add pizza, popcorn and playmates and you should be able to hide out in another room for at least an hour’s peace and quiet.

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“We offer an entirely bespoke service to our customers with literally hundreds of door style and colour combinations to choose from. All of our doors Before and carcases are made to

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Before measure, so every kitchen that we transform is unique. In fact we are often still amazed ourselves at the massive difference a Dream Doors kitchen transformation can make and at such reasonable prices.”

A typical Dream Doors kitchen transformation takes between one and three days to install, which saves time, money and hassle for their customers They also offer a free 6 year guarantee on all doors and only ask for a 50% deposit at the time of ordering with nothing further to pay until the work is completed to your satisfaction by their skilled installers.

Every Dream Doors franchise is a member of Checkatrade, so log in see the complimentary things that their customers say about them on the Checkatrade website.

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Beauty

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Summer Sensations

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From staycations to Caribbean cruises, this month’s beauty buys are all about summer holiday essentials.

If your limbs are still looking a bit winter-white, try Trilogy Instant Bronzing Gel. It’s easy to apply and dries quickly.

You get an instant, natural tint with a longer lasting, natural looking tan developing over time. The resulting colour is very subtle, but you can build it up into a richer bronze with daily application.

The gel also includes Aloe vera and vitamin E, to moisturise and refresh tired legs. Cost is £12.50 from www.trilogyproducts.com.

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consider Lee Stafford’s No Strings Attached Cordless Straighteners. Pop them into the base and they’ll quickly heat up to 230°C. You can then take them to the mirror and style your hair while the heat lasts (about 15 minutes). With such a high temperature, and tourmaline-ceramic plates, they’re really quick and easy to use.

There’s no need to strain your eyes peering at a mirror at the other side of the room, and there’s no cord to knock your cocktail over. Available from Argos and Very for £69.99, including heat-proof mat and travel case.

If you’re a yoga or Pilates buff, there are few things better than working out in the sun. Calmia’s Eco-Friendly Double Sided Travel Mat is lightweight and compact, so you can take it anywhere.

One side is made from eco-friendly PLFUR ÀEUH with bamboo,

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Stay Safe in the Sun By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk (remembering that fabrics allow UV light through to various extents); • choosing a suitable sunscreen - and using it properly.

‘Lobster’ arms. Heat exhaustion. It seems that despite the publicity, we’re still not getting the sun protection message – and we’re risking serious health issues.

PROTECTING YOUR SKIN “A tan is actually a sign that the skin has been damaged and is trying to protect itself,” warns the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD). The brown colour is caused by melanin, produced by your body in a desperate attempt to protect itself from further UV damage – and UV damage can lead to skin cancer. In effect, sunburn is a radiation burn.

This doesn’t mean you should never go out in the sun. We need a little sunshine to keep Vitamin D levels topped XS VSHFLÀFDOO\ RXWGRRU sunshine, as glass blocks the UVB needed for Vitamin D production). But it does mean protecting your skin is important.

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Look for a cream with at least four-star UVA protection and at least 30 SPF. Using Your Sunscreen Sun cream is only as effective as its application, so: • Apply liberally. “The overall message in terms of sunscreen use is ‘more is better’”, says the BAD. Apply at least two teaspoons of sunscreen to cover the head, arms and neck and two tablespoons to cover the entire body while wearing a swimming costume.

• Apply frequently. If you plan to be in the sun long enough to risk burning, sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going out and just before going out. The BAD recommends reapplying it at least every two hours afterwards.

It also needs to be applied again straight after you’ve been in water, even if it’s

Remember: • The BAD warns that water can increase the sun’s radiation by 5%, and sand by 17%.

• The sensitive skin of babies and children need extra protection. “Damage caused by repeated exposure to sunlight could lead to skin cancer developing in later life,” warns the NHS. Children under 6 months should be kept out of strong sunlight completely.

• You should take extra care if you have: Ź pale, white or light brown skin; Ź freckles or red or fair hair; Ź many moles (look out for new moles, growths or lumps, and size, shape or colour changes to existing moles, freckles or patches of skin); Ź skin problems relating to a medical condition; Ź a family history of skin cancer.

• You should also take extra care if you: Ź tend to burn rather than tan;

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Choosing Sunscreen Choose sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection. ‘UVA’ will be in a circle logo and is rated up to 5 stars. UVB protection is indicated by the SPF (sun protection factor).

SPFs range from 2 to 50+; the higher the number, the higher the protection.

‘water-resistant’, as it will have been compromised by sweating, towel drying and friction. Remember too that \RX·OO IHHO DUWLÀFLDOO\ FRRO GXH to the water on your skin.

• Don’t use expired sunscreen. Even sunscreen still in date may be much less effective if it’s been allowed to get hot or sit in direct sunlight.

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Use Locally - Issue 51 July 2017 Ź are only exposed to intense sun occasionally (e.g. on holiday); Ź are in a hot country with particularly intense sun.

Treating Sunburn Cool it down by applying plenty of cold water, then a soothing product such as after sun or calamine lotion. An antiseptic cream that contains a local anaesthetic can help, as can basic painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.

If you feel unwell or your skin swells badly or blisters, seek medical help. Avoid the sun until all redness has gone.

PROTECTING YOUR EYES UV light damages eyes too, so protection is vital.

• As soon as they’re old enough to understand, teach children never to look at the sun and how serious the

consequences can be.

• Adults and children should wear sunglasses, even on cooler sunny days. Ensure they protect against both UVA and UVB and choose sunglasses with wraparound lenses or wide arms with the CE Mark and European Standard EN 1836:2005.

HEATSTROKE Heatstroke starts with heat exhaustion. Symptoms can include headache, dizziness and confusion, appetite loss, feeling sick, excessive sweating, pale clammy skin, cramps in the arms, legs and stomach, fast breathing or pulse, a temperature of 37C or above and intense thirst.

If someone is suffering from heatstroke, you must lie them down, raise their feet and cool them down by providing cold drinks, removing unnecessary

clothing and placing them in the shade.

Call 999 if the person is no better after 30 minutes or if they feel hot and dry, have a temperature of 40C or above, are breathless or breathing rapidly, are confused, lose consciousness or have a seizure.

To avoid heatstroke, stay hydrated, keep your head covered and rest in the shade when the sun is hottest.

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Lives, Loves and Stories: Remembering Jane Austen was a rector. She was the seventh child of eight but had only one sister, Cassandra.

While not an orphan herself, she knew the uncertain nature of their lives. Her father and his two sisters had been orphaned and taken in by relatives while her own cousin, Jane Cooper, was orphaned when still young and single.

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But how many of her novelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; characters and events were from Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life? In his biography, her brother Henry called her character-creating ability â&#x20AC;&#x153;almost unlimited.â&#x20AC;? But he insisted it was purely creation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She drew from nature; but, whatever may have been surmised to the contrary, never from individuals.â&#x20AC;?

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Jane Cooper lost her mother to typhus in 1783, contracted when her mother and Mrs Austen collected the two Janes and Cassandra Austen, all suffering from typhus, from Southampton. They were being educated there by Mrs Cawley, another relative - yet it was only the 12-year-old Jane Cooper who wrote to the Austens, warning them their daughter Jane was seriously ill.

After her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, Jane Cooper seems to have lived with the Austens for much of the time and was probably there permanently after her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death in 1792. It was then that she met and quickly became engaged to Thomas Williams, later Sir Thomas. This was a lucky outcome for an orphaned girl with little fortune. She may have at least partially inspired the orphaned and unfortunate Jane Fairfax in Emma.

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Reading that Jane attended, while Emmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s matchmaking habit may owe something to Mrs Lefroy, Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older friend. She disapproved of her nephew Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courtship of -DQH DQG WULHG WR Ă&#x20AC;[ KHU XS ZLWK the Reverend Samuel Blackall instead.

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PRESERVING FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS When it comes to the future of a family photo collection you are faced with a straightforward choice: either divide the photographs up between a select group of relatives, or digitise the entire archive so everyone can hold a copy.

There is great satisfaction in restoring and digitising photographic images: transforming faded, mouldspotted and torn pictures into images that look as fresh as the day they emerged from the darkroom. If you decide to digitise, you will need a computer with enough disk space to store the photographic Ă&#x20AC;OHV \RX DUH FUHDWLQJ <RX¡OO also need some kind of photo editing software, preferably free to download.

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CONVERTING YOUR SLIDES During the 1960s and 70s a craze for slide photography meant that many amateur snappers temporarily stopped taking conventional photos.

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Thanks to my inherited collection, digitising family images has now become an absorbing hobby. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rewarding to know that, once converted to a digital format, this important visual record will go on giving pleasure far into the future.

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Why Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smart To Face Up To Change

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all had one of those moments. You spot a IURZQLQJ ROGHU IDFH UHĂ HFWHG in a shop window that looks strangely familiar. As your brain starts to process the image, you realise with shock that you are staring at your RZQ UHĂ HFWLRQ $JLQJ IHDWXUHV paunchy midriff and slightly stooping postureâ&#x20AC;Ścould that really be you?

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