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No. 11 Autumn 2010
Take a magic carpet ride - and win tickets for one of Worthing’s top pantos
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Abbeyfield offers high-standard residentialaccommodation and a safe, secure and homelyenvironment for active elderly people who no longerfeel happy living alone
All rooms have en suite facilities and an emergencycall system, and will be newly decorated andcarpeted just for you. Bring your own pieces offurniture for that home from home feeling
Lunch and high tea are freshly prepared, cooked and served in an elegant dining room. A comfortable lounge and attractive gardens enhance the friendly informal atmosphere
Both homes have a full-time manager and friendly, dedicated staff, and are situated close toWorthing seafront and shops. Come and go as you please
A real home for active elderly peopleFriendship, privacy and practical supportResidents treated with dignity and respect
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Interested? Please contact Mrs Iris Green by letter at 8 Southey Road, Worthing, BN11 3HT,by email at [email protected], or telephone 01903 208665 (9.30-12.30 Monday to Friday)Please visit our website www.abbeyfield-worthing.co.uk for further information
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ABBEYFIELD final:Abbeyfield final 7/10/10 09:14 Page 12
Cover photos by kind permission of West Sussex County Council Library Service www.westsussexpast.org.uk
Contents
From the EditorI’ve recently been enjoying a further delve into
my Dictionary of Forgotten English, a musty,
dusty tome which I heave down from a very high
shelf from time to time, for the sheer pleasure of
discovering all kinds of words and phrases long
since extinct from our language. And if, like me,
you love words for their own sake, but hesitate
to use them without knowing exactly what they mean, here’s a
selection which you may like to slip casually into conversation over
the coming months.
Flire – (verb) originates from an old Icelandic word, and means to
have the look of laughter on your face without actually laughing
out loud. (Now I come to think about it, I employ this expression
quite a lot. Maybe you do, too.)
Callifudge (noun) – from Lancashire, around the turn of the last
century, meaning a trick, hoax or swindle
Flizzoms – (noun) from the Swedish, meaning small fragments of
things. A useful one, this.
Urk – (noun) a small child or diminutive person. The perfect
epithet to use on your grandchildren.
And my personal favourite? Knick-knackatorian (noun) – a person
who collects or deals in knick-knacks. You probably know who I mean.
Now – here comes the major challenge.
Can you get them all into one sentence without
your listener even batting an eyelid? It’s got to
be worth a try!
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Autumn 2010
© Copyright Ganda Publishing Ltd. No reproduction in whole or part without written permission. The Publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information herein or obtained from the Publisher’s website and therefore cannot accept any responsibility for any loss, damage, distress or inconvenience caused by the content of any such website. The publisher accepts no liability for views expressed by contributors and advertisers, undertakes that prices were correct at time of going to press and can neither accept responsibility for loss or damage to unsolicited material nor return it without an SAE. No product or service advertised and/or publicised and/or appearing in Caring 4 Sussex magazine is, unless expressly stated to the contrary, endorsed by and/or otherwise associated with Caring 4 Sussex.
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4 Caring 4 Services – top advice on everything from finance to online safety
6 Caring 4 Competition – win tickets for Aladdin at Worthing’s Pavilion Theatre
7 Silver Service – if a job’s worth doing…
8 Caring 4 Books – On the Shelf, with a chance to win a top read
9-12 Sussex Farmhouse Meals – super saver meals delivered to your door
13 Caring 4 Yesterdays – girls who dug for victory, but ached for England!
14 Caring 4 Health – Dr Sarah answers your questions
16 Caring 4 You – make plans to stay warm this winter
18 Caring 4 Brainpower – puzzles to keep you guessing and Rex by Scifer
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Cover photo: Paul Hammond Productions
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Issue 11 Autumn 2010 3
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What would happen if you
could no longer look after
things for yourself? Glenys
Laws at Collective Legal
Solutions explains how to
plan in advance
We all realise there may
come a time when we may
be unable, or too frail, to
look after our own affairs
– perhaps because of an
accident, illness or just as
we get older. Whatever the
cause, someone still has to
pay your bills, manage your
finances and speak on your
behalf on medical issues.
If you plan in advance and
create a Lasting Power of
Attorney (LPA), you will be
able to choose who you want
to manage things for you. A
friend or relative – someone
you trust.
If you don’t organise this
now it may mean that it
cannot be done later, as to
make an LPA you must be
assessed as mentally capable
of doing so.
What happens if you have
no LPA?
Your relatives or friends would
have to apply to the Court of
Protection, requesting to be
appointed as your Attorney.
This decision lies with the
court, as this
choice is taken
away from
you. It can
be a costly
Have you got all your affairs in order?
and lengthy process, which
can create many problems and
worry.
It’s also possible that
someone you would not have
chosen yourself could take
control of your finances, and
decisions about your medical
treatment.
Apart from helping with
LPAs, we also help you with
writing or updating your Will,
and can give advice on how to
protect your home from long
term care fees. Doing these
simple things will give you and
your relatives peace of mind.
For a free informal consultation at home, or for more information, call Glenys Laws on 01903 200982 or email [email protected]
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With the internet becoming
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not only the young who need
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The explosion and development
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services enables the Silver
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their financing, business and
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How safe are your personal details online?But when you’re online, how
safe are your personal details?
There’s been a massive boom
in online fraud, and you’ll
never be 100% certain you are
safe. But using quality anti-
virus software, keeping your
computer up to date, signing up
to the banks’ security schemes
and ensuring your cards are
protected online are just some
of the simple steps you can take
to be more secure.
Make sure passwords can’t
be easily guessed by using
combinations of letters and
numbers – even change them
regularly, if you need to.
So don’t be put off by
internet horror stories.
You need to stay alert, and
remember, if something seems
too good to be true, or looks a
bit fishy – it probably is.
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Your chance to win family tickets to Paul Hammond’s production of Aladdin
of Princess Jasmine, played by
Poppy Jhakra (Minnie from
Coronation St). And there’s
plenty of silliness and laughter
from that renowned Dame
Robert Forknall (Doctor Who) as
the outrageous Widow Twankey
(pictured).
CBeebies’ Alex Winters plays
Aladdin’s endearing brother
Wishee Washee, and Splash
FM’s Anna Bingham returns
as the easily-misled Inspector
Ping Pong.
And, of course, no
pantomime would be complete
without a dastardly villain
to boo and hiss. This year’s
baddies will be the expertly
evil Mark Wingett (DC Carver
from The Bill) as Abanazar and
Mark ‘Rhino’ Smith (Gladiators,
Pirates of the Caribbean: On
Stranger Tides).
Aladdin is filled with festive
magic from the original
pantomime story, combined
with the most up-to-date
special effects, a spectacular
flying carpet scene, live music
and sing-along-fun. And don’t
miss the Cave of Wonders,
overflowing with mesmerising
treasures – as well as vibrant
dance routines and a speciality
silk act from Duo Du Cirque.
“There will be audience
participation and lots of laughs
in this new version of Aladdin,”
Paul Hammond told us. “I was
lucky enough to be granted
access to the original script
and production records from
1865, and we’ll recreate some
of those breathtaking original
scenes to make sure this is our
most unusual and extravagant
pantomime yet.”
And the really good news?
We’ve got three family tickets
for you to win. To enter our
prize draw, just answer the
following question:
What is Aladdin’s traditional
mode of transport? Is it:
a) magic car
b) magic carpet
c) magic bus
Send your name, address
and daytime telephone
number, along with your
answer, to Caring 4 Sussex
Aladdin competition, Pavilion
Theatre, Marine Parade,
Worthing. BN11 3PX to arrive
by November 30.
(Please note you may select
the performance of your
choice, but this does not
apply to performances on
December 24, 26 or 31.)
Welcome to the mystical land
of flying carpets, magic lamps
and Widow Twankey’s laundry!
It’s all part of Paul Hammond’s
new spectacular production of
Aladdin at Worthing’s Pavilion
Theatre.
Sam Attwater (Leon from
EastEnders and E20) takes the
lead role of Aladdin, a young
lad who fights to win the love
A magic carpet ride to Worthing’s Pavilion panto
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Win a tOP read
CONGRAtULAtIONS to Mrs S Collier of Durrington and Mrs R Grieve of Chichester,
winners of our Summer On the Shelf Competition. they both
receive a copy of Chris Hare’s fascinating local history book,
Through the Hard Times and the Good. Happy reading!
Facebook and Twitter for Seniorspart of the For Dummies
series, by Marsha Collier
Published in paperback by
Wiley, price £16.99
ISBN: 9780 470 63754 8
A Schoolboy’s War in Sussexby James Roffey
published in paperback by
the History Press, price £12.99
ISBN: 978 0 7524 5518 1
James Roffey recounts some
of his vivid memories of life
during the war in Pulborough,
where he was evacuated. With
the same fascination that grips
many men of his generation, he
recalls some of the extraordinary
events he witnessed as a young
boy, from finding an injured
German airman in the woods to
watching Bailey bridges being
erected in the fortified village
and observing the Battle of
Britain raging overhead. After
four years of highs and lows,
evacuation had a lasting effect,
and although he could not wait
to return to London, the author
moved back to Sussex as soon as
he was old enough.
Illustrated with black and
white archive photographs.
Grow Herbsby Jekka McVicar
published in hardback by DK,
price £14.99
ISBN: 978 140 535 5667
Here’s the ultimate reference
guide to growing and
enjoying herbs. Written by the
UK’s foremost organic herb
gardening expert, it guides
you through every stage of
the process, from sowing to
harvesting the healthiest and
most fragrant crops. Jekka also
shares some brilliant ideas for
using herbs in recipes – as well
as home use for beauty and
health.
There’s also a comprehensive
herb catalogue, with an
illustrated A-Z of beautiful
close-up photography.
If you’ve got green fingers,
you’ll really be inspired.
Write your answers on a postcard, together with your contact
details, and send it to Caring 4 Sussex On the Shelf Competition,
7 Phrosso Road, Worthing, BN11 5SJ, to arrive by Friday
December 31. Only one entry per household, please – and don’t
forget to include a daytime phone number.
Can’t wait to get started? We’ve got a copy of this excellent
guide to give away. to enter our prize draw, just complete the
Linkword below. Each answer has 4 letters.
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Aching for England
At just 17, Olive Suffield knew
she would have to leave her job
as a Bourne & Hollingsworth
window dresser. There was
a war on, and her work was
considered ‘non-essential’.
Being one year away from call-
up, and adamant she could
never do drill or salute another
woman, Olive realised she must
take positive action.
On her half day off, she
went to enlist for the Timber
Corps, but after one look at
her 5’2”, seven-stone frame, it
was suggested she would be
better suited to field work. As a
volunteer, she had to wait until
she was 17 1/2 before receiving
her uniform and a rail ticket to
Colchester. The War Agriculture
Office billeted her with a couple
whose own daughter, ‘Ro’, had
inexplicably been sent to work
the land in Hertfordshire.
On the first morning, at
6.30am, Olive met her Gang
outside the hostel where
several stayed. A lorry arrived
to take them to a field where,
simply by observing others, she
learned how to cut hedges with
a billhook. Being brought up
in East London, Olive was not
used to farm activities. She soon
ached in every muscle and had
calloused hands.
“It was nothing like the TV
version.” she told me, “We
dressed for work in dungarees
with bib and braces, not our
best dress uniforms seen on the
posters. We didn’t have much
social life and were far too tired
to go on dates.”
When Ro came back on leave
and met Olive, she applied to
transfer home. They shared
a bedroom and soon became
friends. Because these Land Girls
were contracted out, they were
paid by ‘War Ag’ who were paid
by the farmers.
The next job they had to do
was ditching. The girls worked
from 7am-5.30pm and were
transported in filthy lorries that
might have just delivered coal,
meat or bricks. This practice
continued until the girls realised
the Italian POWs had a coach.
They protested loudly and a
coach was found for them too.
From her wages – a shilling
Photos by kind permission of Howard Payton
The Team, with Olive in the centre and Ro on the right
Were you a land girl?If this feature brings back memories for you, we’d love to
hear from you. Write to us at Land Girls, Caring 4 Sussex,
7 Phrosso Road, Worthing, BN11 5SJ or email edit@caring4sussex.
co.uk, and tell us your experiences of digging for victory-with
perhaps a bit of aching thrown in for good measure!
We’ll be happy to print any interesting replies.
an hour for a 48-hour week –
Olive had to pay 25 shillings
board and lodgings. In summer,
she worked 62-hour weeks
to save for trips home. The
only perk was a weekly ration
of 12 ounces of cheese, and
girls would sometimes hide
cauliflowers under their coats to
take home to their families.
“One farmer became
suspicious,” says Olive,
“and kicked a coat. When
a cauliflower rolled out, he
accused the cheekiest gang
member. She protested, but as
he walked away she muttered
that she hadn’t got hers yet.
“There was a hoeing and
singling sugar beet contest.
I came third and the prize was
five shillings. That was enough to
pay for Ro and me to go to the
pictures, and buy some cigarettes.
Mostly, though, it was just hard
graft. I didn’t use a proper toilet
in two years of land work. We
used hedges, ditches and even
haystacks. Often we’d meet the
Italians in the fields at lunchtime,
and when I gave one a lipstick
for a concert party, he gave me a
Swiss roll.
“I broke my arm falling off
the farmer’s son’s bike but had
Wendy Greene learns the true story from a real Land Girl
Olive’s official WLA photo in dress uniform
to work on until the transport
arrived at the end of the day.
As I was dropped off at
Colchester Military Hospital, all
the soldiers shouted ‘where’s
your horse?’ Later I caught ‘flu
and was off sick for weeks. I also
had rheumatism, and realising it
was considered a valid reason for
leaving the Land Army, I returned
to London and a job in the
kitchen of a nurses’ canteen.”
Olive married after the war
and moved to Worthing with
her husband and three children
in 1957. She now lives in Devon,
but still talks to Ro on the
phone regularly.
The Land Army was, for many
years, the forgotten service, but
recently a badge was awarded
in recognition of their valuable
work. Sadly, many did not live
long enough to receive it.
Planting potatoes
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Q. I’ve had what I thought was a little wart on my hand for some time now. It forms a sort of scab which comes off, but then reforms and never quite seems to heal up. the surrounding skin is a little red. What could this be?Miss N. Allen, Shoreham
A. This is likely to be a benign skin lesion which will do you no harm at all, other than being irritating and unsightly. However, it is ALWAYS essential to have any non-healing skin lesions checked out and kept under close surveillance by your GP, who will refer you to a dermatologist if necessary.
Q. My wife and I have received a letter from our GP surgery inviting us for a ‘flu jab. I don’t think I’ve ever had one. Is it really worth it? Mr D. Weston, Worthing
A. You don’t say how old you are, or if you or your wife have any significant health problems. As a general principle, older people, especially those with other health concerns, should seriously consider having this vaccination. People particularly at risk are those with cardio-respiratory disease, diabetics and anyone else, such as healthcare workers who may be exposed to the ‘flu virus. The side effects are generally trivial and serious adverse effects are uncommon. The benefits outweigh the risks for most people in the target groups. ‘Flu is more than just a bad cold and can really knock you off your feet. My advice would be to go ahead.
Dear Dr Sarah…Q. I have recently noticed I am having more difficulty walking for long distances. I am 75 and otherwise in reasonably good health. I develop pain in my lower legs and have to keep stopping to rest before I can carry on. My joints seem fine, and the pain is more in the actual leg itself. What do you suggest?Mr T. Hall, East Preston
A. As with any problem, I’d need a full history and to examine your legs before offering you a diagnosis, but I do wonder whether you might have some circulation problems in your legs. A condition called intermittent claudication can cause the symptoms you describe and is caused by inadequate blood flow. It can be caused by some of the same disease processes that cause stroke and heart attacks – and smokers, diabetics and those with high blood pressure are more at risk. You must see your GP without delay, and he or she can refer you to a vascular surgeon for specialist evaluation.
Dr Sarah Honess trained in Medicine at King’s College, London, and moved to Worthing in 2003, where she trained in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care. She now works in the Emergency Department at Worthing Hospital.
Caring 4 Health14
Difficult dentures can make life
uncomfortable in a big way.
If you’re a denture wearer,
don’t suffer in silence, says
Paul Cullen, Clinical Dental
technician at the Denture
Studio
Caring 4 Health
The Autumn Denture Adventure
Got a question we haven’t covered here? Give Paul a call at Denture Studio on 01342 322171 and book a free consultation.
I have partial dentures made of
plastic, which break annoyingly
often and feel loose in my mouth.
Is there a better alternative?
Certainly. Try metal ones,
which will clip into place easily
and hold fast. These are usually
made in a horseshoe shape,
which clears the palate and
makes eating a lot more fun.
Some people, however, may find
these are not suitable, so please
check first.
I have a full upper denture
with a metal palate. Although
I was originally advised that
this would be a good choice,
I’m regretting it, because my
dentures have never fitted
properly. Why was I advised to
have this kind?
Every professional has his
own view. I’d say that although
this type of denture is stronger,
it’s just not flexible enough,
so you’ll never get a snug fit.
For strength and flexibility I’d
suggest inserting a metal veneer
into an acrylic denture. It’s
much more comfortable than a
full metal palate.
My Clinical Dental technician
has given me a number of
options. How do I choose the
best?
It’s often useful to take a
look at the guarantees offered.
As a rule of thumb, the more
guarantees, the better the
product.
It’s the one you don’t like to mention
In the last ten years, men and women have become familiar
with the concept of self-examination as an early warning of
possible cancer. With bowel cancer, early symptoms are more
difficult to detect yourself.
There’s now a two-yearly screening scheme for everyone over
60, and kits are sent to those eligible by post automatically. You
will first receive a letter asking if there are any medical reasons
why you cannot take the test – maybe you are already receiving
treatment in that region of your anatomy.
The test is simple, though you do need to read the instructions
carefully and be prepared with loo paper strategically laid out
to ensure hygiene. Two weeks after sending the samples, you
will receive the results. If there is any doubt you will be advised
to see your GP.
You are most at risk if you have a family history of bowel
cancer, eat a diet high in red meat and low in fruit and vegetable,
are overweight and take little exercise. But everyone over 60
should take advantage of this embarrassment-free test.
For more information or if you are 70 or over but would like a
screening kit, call 0800 707 60 60.
Bowel Cancer Screening
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▪ Preparation of Light Meals and
Entertaining
▪ All aspects of Personal Care and
Support
▪ Domestic Duties
▪ Accompanying to Appointments
and Errands
▪ Friendly Conversation and
Reminiscing
▪ Companionship for Games and
Pastimes
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Companionship and Support in your own home
▪ Preparation of Light Meals and
Entertaining
▪ All aspects of Personal Care and
Support
▪ Domestic Duties
▪ Accompanying to Appointments
and Errands
▪ Friendly Conversation and
Reminiscing
▪ Companionship for Games and
Pastimes
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There are lots of reasons
why some people find
keeping warm difficult.
If you are elderly or disabled
and unable to move around
easily, you will not be as
warm as someone able to
keep physically active. If you
are on a low income you
may be tempted to turn the
heating down to save money
needed for food and other
bills. Maybe your property is
not well insulated or has an
out-dated heating system.
If any of these apply to
you, contact Warm Front
Keep Warm If you can’t – ask for help
first, to see if they can help.
You may get a grant.
Call 0800 316 2805 or visit
www.warmfront.co.uk or for
a Benefit Entitlement Check,
call 0800 072 9006.
If you are over 60 you
should receive an annual
heating allowance, but
there are also cold weather
payments for those on
certain benefits if the
temperature goes below 0ºC
for seven days in a row.
Ask at your Benefits Office
or Job Centre, or visit
www.jobcentre.gov.uk
Open fires and wood burning
stoves are a comforting way to
keep the winter chill at bay but
they can become a safety hazard.
It makes sense to follow these
simple guidelines from West
Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s
Community Safety team
• Have your chimney swept at least once a year, twice a year if burning wood.
• Whenburningwood,usedry, seasoned woods only.
• Buildsmaller,hotterfiresthat burn completely and produce less smoke.
• Neverburncardboardboxesor waste paper.
• NEVERusepetrolorparaffinto light your fire.
• Donotoverloadthegrateor appliance.
• Useafireorsparkguardtoprevent accidental fires.
• Ensurethefireisfullyextinguished before going to bed or leaving the house.
The Heat Is On
• Makesurewoodburners
and other fire appliances
are installed and maintained
in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Makesureyoursmoke
alarm is working properly,
as early detection can save
lives.
For free fire safety advice call
01243 642878 or log on to
www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire
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Whether you are looking for yourself
or a relative, come take a look at The
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Looking for a care home that’s different?
Irene House Care home with nursing
Parkfi eld Road, Tarring
Irene House in Tarring Village is a friendly and relaxed home offering quality residential and nursing places for state funded and private clients.
Registered charity 1044658 established in 1933
www.guildcare.orgWorking for older people and carers
Guild Care
Why not give us a call and arrange a visit?Phone 01903 529060 or email [email protected]
A full programme of activities, social
events, shopping trips and personalised
outings are offered with quality catering,
aromatherapy, hairdressing and
chiropody.
Melrose is a privately owned Nursing Home situated close to the heart of Worthing. We have the top quality rating awarded by the Care Quality Commission, reflecting our dedication to quality care. We offer a professional service in a caring and homely environment with excellent facilities, a beautiful garden, easy access and parking facilities.Our staff are highly skilled and trained in meeting the specific care needs of our residents 24 hours a day. You are welcome to visit at any time, just pop in, you can be assured of a warm welcome.Please visit our website or contact us directly for a brochure or more information.
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Some of these are tricky – but you can handle it!
1. What was the first name of chocolate founder Mr Cadbury?
2. Born Marie Grosholtz, under what name is this French lady
better known?
3. Who did Bill Perks, the son of a bricklayer, become known as?
4. Astraphobia is a fear of what?
5. Who created the TV cartoon series The Simpsons?
6. In which decade was Richard Branson born?
7. Who is taller – Terry Waite or Frank Bruno?
8. Who played the seventh Dr Who?
9. Which Persian word means ‘pleasure garden’?
10. What is the main language of the Dominican Republic?
ZYGO devised by Les Page
Rows A, B & C must contain all digits from 1 to 9. Boxes B + A must equal totals in top row and boxes B + C must equal totals in bottom row, like in the end columns. There is only one solution!Puzzle feedback to [email protected] rights reserved ©
ZYGO Solution
ZYGO devised by Les Page
Rows A, B & C must contain all digits from 1 to 9. Boxes B + A must equal totals in top row and boxes B + C must equal totals in bottom row, like in the end columns. There is only one solution!Puzzle feedback to [email protected] rights reserved ©
ZYGO Solution
GREY MATTER QUIZ
ANSWERS tO WORDS, WORDS WORDS
a) a fear of heaven b) shadowy c) right-handed a) a very brief TV ad
ANSWERS tO CODEWORD
Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate.
ANSWERS tO GREY MAttER QUIZ
1. John 2. Madame Tussaud 3. Bill Wyman (of the Rolling Stones)
4. lightning 5. Matt Groening 6. 1950s 7. Terry Waite
8. Sylvester McCoy 9. paradise 10. Spanish
Can you crack the code and reveal this famous quote?
NVYDD M UtIRYEP OVRR Ot Y NCIIPE’N LYA?
OVtC YEO ItEP DtHPDA YSL ItEP OPIRPEYOP.
CODEWORD
WORDS, WORDS, WORDSHow good is your vocabulary? Answers below.
Dextral means
a) ambitious
b) sugar-coated
c) right-handed
Blipvert means
a) very brief TV ad
b) a very tactless person
c) a temporary technical failure
Ouranophobia means
a) a fear of heaven
b) a fear of reptiles
c) a fear of social gatherings
tenebrous means
a) persistent
b) shadowy
c) anxious
All the words at the foot of the page are hidden in the puzzle reading in any direction
dorypuntraftsteamersubmarinebarge canoe
dinghydestroyerlinerskiffsloopwindjammercutter
pedalotankerwhalerbumboatcoraclecruiserdredger
galleonminesweepergondolaschoonerlifeboatdreadnought
SHIPS & BOATSwordsearch
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Companionship, privacy, security and independence – you’ll find them all, and much more, in an Abbeyfield home.
The Abbeyfield Ferring Society has two houses both serving freshly prepared meals.
Cornwell House accommodates twenty residents in its residential home which is close to local shops and the sea.
Old School House provides supported accommodation for eleven residents in the heart of the village, adjacent to the library and Doctor’s surgery and close to the shops.
We aim to provide quality care in a warm, friendly environment. Respite care can be provided, subject to availability.
We also have a domiciliary support service for people who require some assistance to remain in their own homes.
l Friendship, privacy and practical support
l Fully trained and caring staff
l Residents treated with dignity and respect
Please contact Pam on 01903 240313 for further details
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