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MILLIGAN & JESSOPCONTEMPORARY & CLASSIC KITCHEN DESIGN

TRAVELSLAINTÉ! - WELCOME TO CORK

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JANE ASHERTHE BEATLES, MOVIES AND CAKESLIFE'S ALL ABOUT CONTRAST SAYS

RICK STEINSHARES HIS FAVOURITE DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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Live with a healthy heart We all know that we should enjoy healthy eating, be more active and avoid tobacco if we want to live with a healthy heart.

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l Cut down on saturated fat by using semi- skimmed or skimmed milk rather than full fat.

l For healthier fats, try cooking with olive, sunflower, corn or rapeseed oil instead of butter or ghee. But remember to use it sparingly!

l Aim to do at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on five days or more a week.

l Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day; in curries, salad or as a snack.

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8 - 9 Slainté Welcome to Cork.

REGULARS6 Graham Smith Twittering on.

12 -13 Celebrity Interview Jane Asher talks to Retired.

HOME4 - 5 Easy Fireplace Choosing a new fireplace couldn't be easier.

14 Milligan & Jessop Contemporary and classic kitchen design.

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FOOD & DRINK21-23 Rick Stein's Favourites Rick Stein shares his favourite dishes with Retired.

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We hope you enjoy this new issue of Retired for your area and that you find the many features of interest for yourself and friends or family.

We are pleased to include our celebrity interview with Jane Asher who discusses The Beatles, movies & cakes. Also we are pleased to have Rick Stein sharing some of his favourite coastal recipes with us.

If you have an interesting story or event taking place which you would like to share with local readers please send it in and we will try to include it in the next issue.

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When I was young I kept a diary, now I’m told I have to Twitter and tweet.

I’ve cracked Facebook, where two third of the world puts its life in the public domain, so I thought I’d have a Twitter. Why not? Stephen Fry is a mega hero on there, politicians do it, celebrities do it, footballers do it, often while on the pitch, and world shattering news, once the province of the BBC is regularly posted on there….if you can read it.

You see you have to get your message across in 140 letters. That’s 140 characters, not three pads of your granny’s best notepaper and a first class stamp, and it’s not easy. I’ve barely begun to impart my pearls of wisdom to the world when I’ve run out of space so I invariably leave a half finished tweet or delete the whole thing in disgust. Daft isn’t it? I’ve just written about 1,000 characters and barely begun this piece and a tweet is a tenth of that!

When you tweet you attract followers. I have 19 including a newspaper group in Utah, Texas. I have no idea why Utah Newspapers wants to follow my tweets and I have no intention of following theirs. A large, muscular looking lady from Holland started following me but her tweets were in Dutch so I daren’t follow her in case I’m arrested for something unspeakable.

If I’m honest I don’t really get it. I’m a closet tweeter, can I say that? If something in the news gets up my nose, and it invariably does, I’ll tweet and put a link on to the offending piece. That’s fun, but why do I want to read the tweets of John from Halifax who twitters on about everything including what his wife has put in that day’s sandwiches which he’s eating on the train travelling to London?

Actor and comedian Stephen Fry is a Twitter celebrity. He has more followers than the lead pigeon on Nelson’s column and tweets incessantly. Riots were threatened when he said he was leaving the site, but who are all these followers?

I’m perplexed in the morning when I see Rhondda from the Valleys peeking at me before I’ve had my second coffee. Maeser Morgan the washing machine repair man could be very useful but it will be a heck of a call out charge from Washington, and how Mary Beth Bass, romantic author, Keats idolater, butter

vegetarian, wife and mother came my way I don’t know, but she twitters incessantly. I’m also very worried about Erskine Howcroft, whose symbol is a large white egg and has yet to utter a tweet. Does this mean he/she has not hatched yet?

I recall those minute diaries which you got at Christmas with a pencil stuck down the spine. I used to set off with good intentions of chronicling my life on a daily basis to leave for posterity, but invariably the pencil had broken by January 5th and you’d lost interest anyway. How times have changed. I’ve just written the equivalent of 16.26 tweets. I need to go to my blog.

It’s enough to give you a phobia

In this mad politically correct world of ours there are many phobias but pogonophobia was a new one to me.

Fear of pogo sticks I thought, but no I was educated by a former seafaring man with whom I worked recently. He has a full beard which is long enough to keep his knees warm in winter and he told me the story of how he lost his job as a trawler coxon because his boss had a bad case of pogonophobia.

I questioned him and he explained how he had been summoned to the office and ordered to shave and eventually sacked because he refused.

Apparently the boss had a bad case of pogonophobia…..fear of beards!

Do you have a language issue?

What is BBC radio doing to the English language?

Why are half the travel and news presenters now over enunciating and simpering as though they have blocked adenoids?

The buzz words getting up my nose at the moment are “issues”, “awesome”, “iconic” and my most hated, “absolutely”, but it’s the pronunciation which is worst. There is only one “a” in way, it is not waay, as in over emphasising the middle syllable. The word is road not rowd, and there is no “y” in station!

Do I have an issue with this? I do, absolutely, it’s an awesome insult to the English language.

I feel a Twitter coming on.

Twittering. Everybody’s doing itsays Graham Smith

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Cork is the second largest city in Ireland (after Dublin of course) and has always been an important seaport. It began on an island

in the swampy estuary of the River Lee (the name Corcaigh means a marsh), and gradually climbed up the steep banks on either side. Today the river flows through Cork city in two main channels, so that you find yourself constantly crossing bridges. As the hilly streets go up and down, so do the voices of the locals. They have a characteristic singsong cadence, beloved of national comedians, and Corkonians are regarded as the most talkative of all the Irish.

Cork City Gaol is a 19th century prison that will take you back in time to trace the life of a suffering prisoner. This must see attraction will take you on a journey to the cells that contain life size models with great sound effects. The exterior of the Gaol is an outstanding piece of Gothic architecture. It’s located just 2 km outside Cork city centre and is easily

accessible by foot or by public transport which pass the gaol frequently. Guided tours are available and are offered in 8 different languages. Onsite, there is a café offering a ‘Victorian prisoner's fare’ and ‘the prison governor's menu’!

Cork’s Shandon Bells date back as far as the 6th Century. Located in the Church of Saint Anne’s in Shandon, the Bells look out over Cork City. Reaching 37

metres in height, the steeple of The Church of Saint Anne can be seen from all angles of the city and offers panoramic views of the city by the River Lee. Visitors can climb the tower and absorb stunning views and you may even get a chance to ring the bells! And of course, all are welcome to worship on Sundays at 10am.

The church is located in the historical area of Shandon, at Church Street, on the north side of Cork City, just a short walk from Cork city centre.Entrance fee:Adults: 6.00 Senior citizens and students: 5.00

SHOPPING'Doing Pana' is a time-honoured tradition in Cork. Pana is the irreverent name which Patrick Street, the principal street, goes by. Home to the big city’s department stores, smaller speciality shops, cafes and restaurants, most Cork people will walk down this street on Saturdays for pleasure as well as business.

Treat your taste buds with a trip to the Old English Market. It’s a covered market located right in the very heart of Cork city centre in a magnificent historic building dating back to 1788. It's surrounded by the main streets of Cork with access to the market from Patrick Street and Prince’s Street. Recently voted as one of 'The Top 10 Food Markets in Europe', a visit is a must when in Cork. From duck eggs to the Cork delicacy of tripe - be adventurous!

The English Market is open six days a week from Monday to Saturday, operating hours are from 9am to 5.30pm. www.corkenglishmarket

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EATING/DRINKINGIt depends on where you choose really, but there is definitely something to suit every budget in the city. A lot of good restaurants in the city offer great value pre-theatre menus or early bird specials, so it's a good idea to keep an eye out for these.

There are lots of restaurants in the Huguenot Quarter and also on the various different streets off St. Patrick's Street. Many of these places are in quite a compact area so you don't have to wander far to find a great selection.

Café Mexicana on Carey's Lane just off St. Patrick's Street was a great choice as the food is authentic and the portions large!

Cork's a university city, which means students. And where there are students, there are bars offering cheap drinks, offers and promotions so again keep your eyes peeled. Some of the city's best loved bars can be found by wandering into some of the side streets off St. Patrick's Street and Oliver Plunkett Street.

SLEEPINGCork City has been featured as one of the top 10 cities of the world to visit in Lonely Planet’s travel guide for 2010 so you shouldn’t find it too difficult to find accommodation to suit. I found the Go Ireland website invaluable.www.goireland.com/cork/around-cork-city-centre.htm

FURTHER AFIELDSkibbereen

Make it your last stop before heading back for Cork, as it’s a really pretty village with colourful houses lining the streets. If you wanted to learn about its past, which strongly reflects Ireland's history from pre-Christian period to the present, you could join one of Skibbereen Historical Walks starting from the Skibbereen Heritage Centre twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6.30 pm.

The town is also known for having been at the forefront of the struggle for independence for Ireland and fostering the use of the Gaelic language.

BallycottonThe famous east Cork fishing village of Ballycotton is a beautifully scenic spot with cliff views giving many other coastal scenes a run for their money.

Bear in mind this is a small village and at times places change, what was a restaurant in past years down at the beginning of the village is now Waves café which serves lovely coffee and sandwiches.

Inn By The Harbour bar is well worth a visit. Part of this establishment is called Nautillius Restaurant and the food is excellent. The Bayview Hotel is open March to October and the views from here over the harbour are again stunning. Sit out and enjoy your coffee or wine with afternoon tea. Ballycotton is a treasure and well worth a visit.

DON’T LEAVE WITHOUT… No visit is complete unless you visit Blarney castle.A castle has existed on this site since 1210. The present-day castle was built nearly 600 years ago by Cormac McCarthy, no not the great Irish author but the great Irish chieftain. This Medieval castle is a magnificent ruin; it looks imposing and romantic at the same time and is full of the greenest grounds, trees and shrubs I've ever seen. It's as if there is a green carpet that blankets the whole area!

At the top of the castle lies the Stone of Eloquence, better known as the Blarney Stone. Tourists visiting Blarney Castle may hang upside-down over a sheer drop to kiss the stone, which is said to give the gift of eloquence.

Opening times: Monday to Saturday - 9a.m. to 6.30p.m. in May and September,9a.m. to 7p.m. - July and August9a.m. to sundown - from October to AprilAdmission fees: Castle & Garden – 10

T R A V E LT R A V E L

Fact file:

Flights: Direct flights from London, Birmingham and Manchester operate several times a day and fares vary little throughout the year. Transfer into the city is easy and prices are approx 5 one-way on the Skylink shuttle bus, whereas a taxi from the terminal will cost you 10 to city centre so it makes more sense if there’s more than one of you.

Car hire offices are located on the ground floor at the airport and competition ensures a good deal.

Climate: The peak months of the tourist season are July and August, so consider visiting in May, June or September if you can. The weather is likely to still be good and hotels are less busy. Spring flowers are at their best in April and May, and October offers many arts festivals. In winter, Ireland rarely sees snow, as winters here are usually mild.

Language: English though the locals always appreciate your small efforts to communicate in their language.

Currency: Euro (EUR) Time zone: GMT



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IT’S probably no surprise to anyone to learn that actress, writer and businesswoman Jane Asher has absolutely no intention of retiring.“For an actress, the work is such an integral part of one’s life that it’s hard to imagine being without it,” explains the 64 year-old who first came to cinema-going consciousness in the original film of “Alfie” in 1966.

“Even if it’s difficult, boring or unsatisfying – and inevitably some jobs are like that – I’d always rather be working than not.

“I like the idea of fulfilling the old cliché and carrying on till I drop: preferably finishing some magnificent speech and just managing to stagger off to the wings to the sound of tumultuous applause, where I die, beautifully and poignantly, muttering ‘how did it go?’ as I fade away!”

Today, Jane Asher has the same slender figure (“I’ve always been skinny,” she insists) and stunning red hair that fascinated a generation in the Sixties and Seventies, especially during a period when she was Paul McCartney’s girlfriend – something she always gently declines to discuss.

She also retains those beautifully modulated vowels that made her a shoe-in for the role of Lady Byrne in TV’s popular hospital drama “Holby”, a role she still occasionally reprises as the script demands.

Plainly, the subject of retirement has not been seriously considered. “Mind you,” she adds, “the prospect of retirement does have its positive side in that there are still a load of things I’d like to do.

“I left school at 15 and always regretted not going to university. I’d love to take a degree in something – probably in something with a bearing on one of ‘my’ charities - I’m President of the National Autistic Society, of Parkinson’s UK and of Arthritis Care.

“As a doctor’s daughter, I’ve always been fascinated by anything scientific or medical, and a course in something that would deepen my knowledge in that kind of area would be great.

“And I might try and go back to the piano. I got to about Grade 2 as a child and I did try to get back to it last year with a few lessons, but I’m afraid my practising fell by the wayside.

“But, knowing me, if I had the time to do these things, I wouldn’t. I definitely function best when I have too much to do and complain about it!”

That kind of self-deprecating modesty is something we have come to expect from Jane Asher in all areas of her public life, including the famous cake-making business she started. Her multi-faceted career, though, has always come second to her “role” as wife to the famous cartoonist Gerald Scarfe and mother to Katie, Alexander and Rory.

Beatles, Movies & CakesLife's all about contrast as Jane Asher tells Angela Kelly


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It has, however, always been packed.She made her cinematic debut when she was five in the 1952 film “Mandy” and grew up on screen through films like “The Greengage Summer” before “Alfie.” Jane starred in films throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s in particular and has appeared in some more recently but she is better known to the public through her theatre, radio and TV work.

Her many TV appearances include “Brideshead Revisited”, “Wish Me Luck”, “The Mistress”, “The Choir, “New Tricks”, “Miss Marple” and “Poirot.” It seems that whenever a cool upper-class English lady is needed, the call goes out to her.

She is also a theatrical favourite, with most recent performances at London’s Lyric Theatre and Royal Court. Sir Peter Hall directed her in “Bedroom Farce” in Kingston, and next year she will star in mid-Fifties’ favourite “The Reluctant Debutante” which is set to tour.

She is a successful writer, with three best-selling novels – “The Longing”, “The Question” and “Losing It” – to her credit. Jane has also written more than a dozen “lifestyle” and cake decorating books.

So, which is the most pleasurable part of her busy life?“It’s all about contrast, isn’t it?” she says. “Much as I consider acting my ‘real’ job, there’s no question that the other strands of my life are very important to me and an integral part of my working life.

“As with many women, my small business sprung from a desire to be at home with my children while they were young. What had been a childhood hobby – cake decorating – expanded via a series of books on the subject into being a cake shop and online sugarcraft store over the years that I was based in London and had the time to spend on it.

“The novel writing came about through the cake books and so on – I certainly never planned to have several careers, so to speak, but I enjoy all of them and would hate to let any of it go.”

However, Jane admits that she did originally set up the shop so it would eventually need less input from her, and she now has “a brilliant manager, David, who runs it magnificently without my having to be there so much.”

Adds Jane: “Although to a greater or lesser extent I kept acting right through their childhoods, I knew that once my children were adults I would want to be able to do the kind of work that just hadn’t been possible: filming on location, working at TV studios outside London, accepting plays on pre-London tours and so on.

“And that’s exactly what has happened, and so far I’m able to keep all of the differing sides of my life bubbling along. I’m especially enjoying a new job I have designing for Matalan’s Home department – they’re a dream to work with and the beautiful fine bone china I’ve created has outsold anything similar they’ve done before.”

Ask Jane how she manages to competently juggle so many careers and she happily admits that “it’s easy to fit in things that you enjoy. It’s when it comes to the boring business of emptying the dishwasher, tidying up or doing the everyday shopping that you run out of energy.

“I never forget how lucky I am to have a job that I love.”



Milligan and Jessop have been quietly refining their design skills and perfecting their service since 1993. Now one of Huddersfield's leading independent kitchen and bedroom specialists, with a brand new look and a fully re-fitted showroom, they are keen to stress just how far they will go in pursuit of customer satisfaction.

Neil Milligan, company founder explains what the company's independence means for their customers. "Milligan and Jessop are free to offer customers an unrivalled range of cabinet sizes, ranges, finishes, accessories and appliances - this means we are free to exercise all our design flair to give the customer a truly one-off solution that reflects their lifestyle, taste and needs" he says.

Whilst emphasis is quite rightly placed on sensitive design schemes and listening carefully to the clients, installation quality is also considered paramount. All Milligan and Jessop fitting is done by qualified personnel and every ancillary service is covered including tiling, electrics, plumbing, heating and even decoration can be arranged. An installation is not considered complete until the customer is 100% happy

The Advantages of IndependenceA huge range of work tops can be specified - from high impact laminates, granite, glass and timber to slate and silestone. Appliances are by Blanco, Caple, Neff, Hotpoint, Miele, Kuppersbusch and other leading suppliers.

Milligan and Jessop have two talented designers to ensure that their ideas remain fresh and continue to be "on trend". Matthew Kirk and John Carlton create full 3D renderings for their clients and these can be presented on screen in the new showroom.

Both designers enjoy the fact that each client brings a new set of challenges and are constantly on the look out for new ideas, materials and finishes. The flexibility they offer to clients is often the reason they choose Milligan and Jessop.

The atmosphere at the Leeds Road Showroom is relaxed and the family business feel, helps to build trust from the outset. Experience, creativity, quality and value combine to deliver a special customer experience.

For more information contact 01484 435900 or visit www.milliganandjessop.com

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There really couldn't be a better time to take stock of your home and give it a facelift. Bathroom and kitchen suppliers are reducing their prices and you will find some amazing furniture and fabric bargains around.

HallwayHallways can often seem dark and unwelcoming

but all that is needed is to use some light reflecting

tricks such as painting walls and doors in fresh pale

colours to brighten and refresh. To create a sense of

maximum space try placing a large mirror on one wall

and fix narrow, pale shelves to another wall to hold a

collection of attractive glass bowls.

Sitting roomThis can be dramatic and cosy, or cool and serene.

Whatever you choose, ideally it works best when it

reflects your taste and style. A pale colour scheme

with a huge, striking mural on one wall is effective, or

one wall painted a darker colour, with a collection of

pictures grouped together also creates interest and

focus. In a small sitting room, extra seating can be

provided with a corner sofa, and replacing old style

standard lamps with wall mounted lighting can also cut

down clutter. Vivid scatter cushions and a new rug can

pick up on your colour scheme or provide a contrast.

Curtains are another feature which can make or mar

the overall effect of your room. For maximum effect,

curtain rods should be placed so that your curtains

will hang beyond the window area when they're drawn

back. This will make your windows larger, and you can

add tie backs to make them hang neatly.

The focal point of a sitting room is the fire and there

are a huge variety of fireplaces to choose from.

Traditional marble, stone or wood, there's a style and

price to suit every taste. An addition to available ranges

are the fireplace suites. These are complete fireplaces

and fires combined as a unit, and are available using

electricity or gas. The huge advantage of those

Give your home a Face Lift

using electricity is their adaptability. They require no

installation and are free standing units which can be

mounted on any wall and moved from room to room.

The flame effect can be switched on without heating,

and there is a choice of coals or pebbles. Those using

gas should only be fitted by trained gas registered

engineers for safety.

KitchenWe spend a lot of our time in the kitchen, so it should

be a warm, inviting place but it's also the room which

gets the harshest treatment and the most wear. The

fastest way of giving it a facelift is with fresh paintwork.

If your work tops are stained, check out the range

of new work tops which can be fitted in hours. Your

kitchen unit carcases may still be perfect, but the

drawers and cupboard doors can become shabby, so

transform your kitchen by refacing cupboards with new

doors.

Exterior PaintworkIf you have double glazing, then you won't need

to paint your window sills, but algae builds up and

dulls the look of window panes and sills. There are

companies now which specialise in washing off double

glazing surrounds and conservatories, to make them

look like new.

WindowsWooden window frames are a different matter. Over

time, they can become flaky and absorb moisture.

In the heat, they shrink, letting in cold draughts and

rattling in the slightest breeze. If you're thinking of

replacing them, aluminium windows have enormous

advantages. Obtainable in casement, tilt or sliding

styles, they can be treated so that they can be coloured

inside to suit your decorating scheme, with a different

colour for the exterior. They're thermally efficient,

incredibly long lasting, and have a secure locking

system.

Front door and porchIt's the first thing your visitors will see. Give the door

a new coat of paint, plant up some pots and invest in

a new porch light. With a few hours work and a small

outlay, your front door and porch will look inviting and

bang up to date.

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Beds for Everyone is a family-run business that has been supplying a good night's sleep to generations of customers in Yorkshire for more than 3 decades.

As our name suggests, we pride ourselves on offering a range of beds to suit everyone's needs and everyone's pocket.

One third of our lives is spent sleeping so it's vital we choose the right bed. At Beds for Everyone our experienced and enthusiastic sales team knows exactly what questions to ask to ensure that we find the right sleep solution for you. And because we're not on commission, you'll receive a friendly, no-pressure sales experience.

We stock all kinds of beds from Draw Divans and Sprung Divans to Pine Frames and Metal Frames. We offer mattresses from very firm to sumptuously soft, with pocket-sprung, memory foam, orthopaedic and posturepedic technology. Whatever size of mattress you're looking for, be it 2ft 6”, 3ft, three quarter, double, right up to super king, we have a product for you.

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What's more, we provide beds made-to-measure - we can arrange customised heights if getting in and out of bed is an issue and also shorter divans for those tight or awkward spaces.

If you have mobility issues, we also have a selection of electric adjustable beds, which are both affordable and practical. Whether you need a more upright position or need to raise your legs during the night to improve your circulation, these multi-position beds are both easy-to-use and comfortable. The prices of our electric adjustable beds include delivery and installation (where practical) and disposal of your old bed. We will also provide a free demonstration of the bed's functions. All of our electric beds offer the peace-of-mind of a 5 year guarantee.

So whatever bed you need to get a sound night's sleep, you'll find it at Beds for Everyone.

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and steam shower combination unit, with body jets,

FM radio, hands free telephone and CD input.

But maybe you’re one of those people who like to relax

and dream in your bath, or watch your favourite TV

programme as you lie back in your favourite scented

bubbles, gently massaged by whirlpool jets.

BathroomsHow do you view your bathroom? A place to relax,

dream and recharge? Or as a purely functional place to

shower and get set for the day? Either way, there are

so many innovations now in bathroom design, that the

avocado suite and those depressing shower curtains

are as old hat as the tin bath by the kitchen fire.

For the purely functional bathroom, but with a 2lst

century look, there are the wet rooms. Wet rooms take

up about the same space as a bath, but allow much

more space than a shower.

Going a stage further, you can now install a steam

shower with bath, combined with chromotherapy

lighting to match your mood, hydro massage jets and

whirlpool bath combination. If you’re feeling sociable,

you can go for a two person steam shower with folding

seats and glass back panels. Features include body

massage jets and an FM radio. Or how about a sauna


A Family Run Business that puts service at the top of the agenda...JG Harrison & Sons is an Aladdins cave of lighting and one of the UK's premier suppliers of household lighting, from elegant crystal chandeliers to outdoor security lighting. Their product ranges include modern and traditional ceiling lighting to wall lights and lampshades; everything under one roof.

So what makes them different?Uniquely, JG Harrison's does not see a customer relationship as just a means to sell more products or services, rather they pride themselves on product knowledge and problem solving backed up by over 60 years of experience.

With friendly and approachable staff, including ex-electricians, at all their shops you can be sure of a warm welcome and the chance to see something special which will truly make a difference to your home.

Why Home Lighting MattersOne of the things which helps to make your house a home is lighting. Home lighting makes you feel safer and more comfortable, while allowing you to complete specific tasks more easily, but it also contributes hugely to the atmosphere you want to create for where you live - indoors and outdoors.

Outdoor LightingWhen it comes to outdoor lighting, you need to choose a design and size which will complement your house, but of course outdoor lighting also needs to provide enough illumination for safety and your security needs.

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Peel the prawns but keep the heads and shells. Put the prawns on a plate and set aside.

Heat 25g (1 oz) of the butter in a large pan, add the onion and carrot and fry over a medium heat for 6-7 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the prawn heads and shells and continue to fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the tomato purée and chicken stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain into a measuring jug; if there is more than 600 ml (1 pint), return it to the clean pan and boil rapidly until reduced to this amount.

Meanwhile, rinse the rice in a few changes of cold water until the water runs relatively clear. Cover with fresh water and leave to soak for 7 minutes. Drain well.

Melt the rest of the butter in a saucepan and add the shallots, garlic, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and turmeric and fry gently for 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir well to coat the rice with the spicy butter. Add the stock to the pan, season with salt and bring to the boil, then turn the heat right down to the slightest simmer, put a lid on the pan and leave to simmer for 10 minutes. Don’t lift the lid during this time.

Uncover and gently stir in the peeled prawns, coriander, diced tomatoes and some seasoning to taste. Re-cover and leave for 5 minutes to warm through. Then spoon into a warmed serving dish and serve.

F O O D & D R I N K

Rick Stein’s passion for fresh well-sourced food has taken him from continent to continent, across magnificent shorelines and to the very best produce the coast has to offer. Rick remarks “My greatest enthusiasm in life has been finding dishes that change my perception of cooking, that reveal a whole new vista of flavour combination. I think we all enjoy that. I’m just someone with an enthusiasm for food and a curiosity that’s sent me sniffing around all over the place looking for lovely dishes in all corners of the globe”

Taken from his book ‘Coast to Coast’ (BBC Books, £20) here are three of Rick’s favourite recipes inspired by travels across the world.

North Atlantic prawn pilafS E R V E S 4

800g (1 lb 12 oz) unpeeled, cooked North Atlantic prawns

50g (2 oz) butter

1 small onion, chopped

1 small carrot, roughly chopped

1/2 teaspoon tomato purée

900ml (1 ½ pints) chicken stock

350g (12 oz) basmati rice

2 shallots, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, very finely chopped

3 cloves

3 green cardamom pods

1 cinnamon stick, broken into 4 pieces

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

3 tablespoons chopped coriander

3 plum tomatoes, skinned, seeded and diced

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Rick Stein's Coast to Coast Recipes

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50g (2 oz) dried butter beans

2 eggs

1 fennel bulb

4 fillets of cod, skin on, each weighing about 175-200g (6-7 oz)

Melted butter, for brushing

6 basil leaves, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

175ml ( 6 fl oz) aïoli (garlic mayonnaise)

Freshly ground black pepper

F O R T H E S A U C E :

225g (8 oz) finely chopped mixed carrot, leek, celery and onion

50g (2 oz) unsalted butter

1 tablespoon cognac

10g (¼ oz) dried mushrooms

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

¼ medium-hot red chilli, seeded and chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon Thai fish sauce (nam pla)

600ml (1 pint) fish stock

½ teaspoon salt

4 fresh basil leaves

Grilled cod with aïoli and butter beans

Bring the butter beans to the boil in a large pan of salted water. Simmer gently until very soft. Remove from the heat and keep warm in the cooking liquid.

To make the sauce, sweat the mixture of carrot, leek, celery and onion in a large pan with half the butter, until soft. Add the cognac and let it boil. Then add all the rest of the sauce ingredients, except the remaining butter and the basil leaves. Simmer for 30 minutes. Then pass the sauce through a fine sieve. Bring back to the boil and simmer until reduced to about 150 ml (5 fl oz).

Boil the eggs for 7 minutes. Drain, remove the shells and keep warm. Remove the outer leaves of the fennel but don’t cut off the tops. Slice into thin sections then cook in salted water until just tender. Drain and keep warm.

Preheat the grill to high. Brush the pieces of cod on both sides with melted butter and place, skin side up, on a greased baking tray or the rack of the grill pan. Grill for 8 minutes or until just cooked through. This will depend on the thickness of the fillets. Place the cod on 4 warmed plates. Drain the butter beans and divide between the plates. Add the fennel, then cut the eggs in half and put one half on each plate. Add a spoonful of aïoli to each serving.

Bring the sauce to the boil and whisk in the last 25g (1 oz) of butter, then add the basil leaves. Pour the sauce over the beans and fish and serve.


S E R V E S 4

500g (1 lb 2 oz) waxy main-crop potatoes, such as Desiree, peeled and cut into 1cm (½-inch) pieces

4 tablespoons sunflower oil

1 ½ teaspooms black mustard seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

A good pinch of dried chilli flakes

¾ teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon freshly ground cumin

½ teaspoon freshly ground coriander

The seeds from 2 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed

225ml (7 fl oz) water

1 teaspoon salt

2 vine-ripened tomatoes, skinned, seeded and roughly chopped

1 teaspoon lemon juice

4 large, very fresh, free-range eggs

White wine vinegar

2 tablepoons chopped fresh coriander

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Mildly spiced potato curry with cumin, black mustard seeds and coriander, topped with a poached egg

Drop the potatoes into a pan of boiling, salted water and cook for 5-6 minutes, until almost tender; then drain and set aside.

Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and cover the pan with a lid until the popping of the mustard seeds subsides. Uncover the pan, add the onion, ginger and dried chilli flakes and cook for 6-7 minutes, until soft but not browned. Stir in the turmeric, ground cumin and coriander and cardamom seeds and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the potatoes, water and salt and leave to simmer gently for 10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender, the liquid has reduced and the flavours have blended together. Stir in the tomatoes and lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in almost all the coriander, cover and keep warm over a low heat.

For the eggs, bring 5cm (2 inches) of water to the boil in a wide, shallow pan. Add 1 ½ teaspoons of vinegar and ½ teaspoon salt per 1,2 litres (2 pints) of water and reduce the heat so that just a few small bubbles are rising from the base of the pan. Break in the eggs and leave them to poach gently for 3 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon and leave to drain briefly on kitchen paper.

Spoon the potato curry into the centre of 4 warmed plates and put a poached egg on top of each. Season the eggs lightly with a little salt, scatter over the remaining coriander and serve.


The birds are getting busy. Yesterday I saw a magpie disappearing into the holly tree with a stick almost twice its length. Nesting has begun and at last, spring has arrived.

I've just had a good look at my garden, checking out the casualties of a hard winter, and I'm quite pleasantly surprised. Apart from a blue Hebe (Alicia Amherst), the flowering shrubs have survived, as have the hellebores, which are giving a wonderful show amongst the daffodils, and one of my favourite early flowers, the Japanese quince, is showing fat pink buds and will be in full flower in a week.

Gardening these days gets easier. Take that old perennial - lawn raking. Once it was a back breaking exercise, needing hard, sustained raking to remove the thatch and moss. Now, it's as easy as mowing the grass, and there's a huge range of electric rakers available. Just plug and push. It's amazing how much debris these remove. I've been using one of these for several years now, and my lawn is vastly improved as a result. It's light and compact, with an easy to remove collection box.

Another labour saver is the grass strimmer. Easy to use, and perfect for those difficult to mow areas under trees or on coarse wilder areas.

I've also had a major rethink about composting. Those huge compost bins are a nightmare to empty, so this year, I've invested in a compost tumbler, which produces compost much faster, because the tumbling process mixes air more efficiently into the waste, allowing bacteria to work faster. It's also much easier to collect the compost.

After years of balancing precariously on stools and flower pots to water my hanging baskets, I've finally invested in a gadget for reaching these safely and with ease. It's a rigid, tubular wand which can be fitted to a hosepipe, and I can reach into the very heart of the flowers in the baskets, and water at the roots, rather than soaking the flowers.

Water charges are going up, so I've installed two water butts. One full size, on a stand, and placed under a

downpipe from the roof, and a smaller butt, under a down pipe near the greenhouse. Tap water has chlorine, which plants hate, so rainwater is very much better for garden plants.

Last year I decided it was time to make my garden less labour intensive, by going for shrubs and perennials rather than annual bedding plants. For a start, it cut out the cost of all those plants which have to be hardened off and bedded out, and the good thing

about perennials is the way they can be divided at the end of the summer, so you get two or three for the price of one. Lupins are especially useful. If you deadhead them regularly, they'll produce more flowers, and they're often used as green manure crop, because of their nitrogen fixing qualities, so at the end of the summer, the dead leaves are good in the compost bin. Hostas are another wonderful addition to any garden. With their huge leaves and spires of white or blue flowers, I love the contrast that can be achieved using them in a planting, especially as they're available in a huge range of sizes, and leaf shades varying from gold to green and white.

Gardens get smaller as land prices increase, but it's amazing how much even the smallest garden can produce. Strawberries and tomatoes in pots or grow bags, and

runner beans up fences. Lettuce in troughs for a constant salad supply, and radish seeds in any odd spot. Sow every two to three weeks, for the pleasure of pulling crisp radishes to enjoy with your lunch.

Our grandparents knew about productive gardening. They grew their herbs amongst the flowers, where the blue flowered rosemary was as beautiful as it was useful. The grey leaved sage was a perfect foil for flowers, and golden oregano with its purple flower heads attracted bees and butterflies. So take a fresh look at your garden. Maybe it's perfect as it is, but are there any odd spots which could be improved? I know there's always room for improvement in my garden. I'm off out there now, to decide what can be done with a weed infested spot behind the shed.

GARDENING MADE EASY


BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the BBC Good Food Show Summer are looking set to be one of the best days out for this Summer! The Shows will be playing host to some of the country’s leading experts including Monty Don, the returning presenter of Gardeners’ World, Alan Titchmarsh, James Martin, Rachel Allen, John Torode, Gregg Wallace and many many more!

HighlightsGrow your way to five-a-day!Nothing tastes as good as fruit and veg picked fresh from your garden, so whether you’ve got an allotment or just a window box BBC Gardener’s World Live is the place to learn directly from some of the country’s most knowledgeable gardeners’. Top experts from the BBC series will be on hand to offer advice and you can

buy all the seeds, plants and produce you need, to start your own kitchen garden too.

Fantastic shopping!Whether you want a traditional picnic hamper or state-of-the-art kitchen gadgets, you’ll find them at the Show. There’s an unrivalled selection of high quality food and drink to choose from and exclusive Show bargains make perfect presents. Stock up for birthday BBQs or weekend picnics and you’ll enjoy yourself as much as your guests!

BBC Gardeners World LiveCall 0844 581 1340 or book online at bbcgardenersworldlive.comBBC Good Food Show SummerCall 0844 581 1344 or book online at bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com

Interview with Alan Titchmarsh What is your first gardening memory?Walking with my grandfather on his allotment between towering rows of sweet peas, and of sweet Williams planted either side of the path that led up to the front door of his house. He had blackberries growing over brass bedsteads and a big sunken copper filled with soot water that he used to spray on his cabbages to discourage caterpillars!

In ‘Tales From Titchmarsh’ you often talk about getting younger generation interested in gardening and the environment – Why do you think this is so important?Because they are becoming more and more disconnected from the great outdoors thanks to mobile phones, television, laptops, computers, x-boxes and the like which enable them to live their lives vicariously. There is no substitute for real experience. And our obsession with health and safety has a counterproductive side. In order to understand plants, gardens and the wider landscape children need to discover its excitement and its joys first hand. That way they will become interested, absorbed and engaged, and willing custodians of its future. Saying ‘Keep off’ and ‘have you washed your hands?’ might sometimes be necessary, but it should not get in the way of any contact with nature. That contact is vital – and huge fun!

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Not many people understand or even know about the Feed in Tariff (clean green cash back scheme); the governments’ incentive for electricity generating technologies, find out more about how it could work for you here…

The Feed in Tariff has been available throughout England & Wales for almost a year now and many have already benefited from this fantastic cash back scheme. But still it is shrouded in misconceptions about what the actual payment is; hopefully the below information will help to answer any questions you may have:

So how does the Feed in Tariff work? Anyone who chooses to install an electricity generating technology will be eligible for the cash back scheme. Technologies that qualify are Solar electricity (PV), Wind turbines & Hydroelectricity. You will be paid in three ways for the electricity you produce:

Generation: a set rate paid by your energy supplier for each unit (or kWh) of electricity you generate, this payment will be paid for 20 years or 25 for solar electricity (PV).

Export: you will receive a further 3p/kWh from your energy supplier for each unit you export back to the electricity grid.

Electricity Bill savings: anything you generate and use yourself will be free so you will be making savings on your electricity bills, because generating electricity to power your appliances means you don’t have to buy as much electricity from your energy supplier.

So for an example of what you could earn, here are details of a 2.4 kWpeak system fitted to a south facing elevation: Estimated Install Cost £11000.

The clean, green cash back scheme and how it can work for you.

For more information check out the energy saving trust or contact Solarwall Ltd at the Energy Centre, 0500 127 005 to

find out how the Feed in Tariff can work for you!

Most electricity generating technologies are easy to install, especially solar electricity (PV) which can be used in most domestic situations as long as the panels are in sunlight. Make sure that your installer is MCS accredited (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) to enable you to claim the Feed in Tariff and shop around for quotes as there is a wide variance in price and actual quality of the products. Check your installer offers a guarantee; the better solar electricity (PV) kits for example carry output guarantees for performance. Also check after care service too – your payment is guaranteed for 25 years but only if it is working. Make sure the company you use have a proven track record and offer some kind of service package to ensure you get the best payment from the Feed in Tariff.

Generation: (2080 kWh x 41.3) paid byyour utility company = £859.04

Export: sold back to the grid at the agreedutility rate of 3p per kWh = £31.20

Electricity Bill Saving: (1040 kWh x 12.96*) = £134.79Total saving = £1025.03 for 25 years

Giving you a annual rate of return of 9.7%!*estimated annual utility company charge for electric

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Improve your enjoyment oflife with fixed teeth

Why wear dentures?

Dental implants are small titanium screws that fuse effortlessly with the bone to act as an anchor for the replacement tooth or teeth.

For many patients, teeth restored with dental implants are a vast improvement on denture teeth as they look and function just like natural teeth. They are comfortable, don’t negatively impact on your oral hygiene or overall appearance, and can help improve your enjoyment of life once again!

Gone are the days when you might have to travel across the country to benefit from advanced treatments such as dental implants. Your local James Hull Associates dentists are well equipped and highly trained to offer the most advanced techniques in modern dentistry.

Your teeth lend structure to the face and dental implants can give you back a renewed confidence that will make you smile. When a tooth is removed, the surrounding bone diminishes. Dental implants, however, stimulate bone growth and help maintain a similar facial structure. Whilst dentures are difficult if not impossible to eat with, teeth retained with dental implants function in a similar way to normal teeth.

Rediscover life’s simple pleasures such as biting into a crisp apple, as food that was once off-limits can be enjoyed again. Implants will help you to once again eat comfortably.

Dental implants may be used to replace anything from one missing tooth to a full arch of missing teeth. Treatment could not be simpler and can be completed within a couple of months, or in some circumstances in just one day (same day teeth).

Dental implants are the treatment option of choice for the vast majority of patients with missing teeth. There are actually very few people who are unsuitable for the treatment because there are so many different types of treatment available.

If you’d like to improve your oral health, your smile and your enjoyment of life, don’t hesitate to contact the team at U Dentistry, Ilkley practice for a consultation to discuss which options may be right for you.

U Dentistry is offering readers a free implant consultation with a participating clinician*. To take advantage of this offer, please contact the practice quoting RAL0311, or for more information visit www.jameshull.co.uk

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For many people loss of teeth can equate to a loss of confidence and enjoyment of life. Tooth loss can affect the way you look, eat and speak. Removable dentures (partial or full) often only serve to exacerbate the

issue! However, recent advances in dental technology have led to a more acceptable solution to replace lost teeth – the dental implant.


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The Importance of DenturesThe eyes, nose and teeth are the focal points of every face; they give the first impressions of your personality.

Natural teeth grow in proportion and in harmony with your facial features and your dentures should be made accordingly.

Your teeth, or your dentures, have many important functions: to support your facial muscles, to help formulate your speech, and most importantly to chew your food and start the digestive process.

It is very important to chew food properly, as poorly chewed food will take longer to digest, especially for the elderly who could risk problems in the digestive system.

Difficulties in Constructinga Good Set of DenturesConstructing a functional and aesthetically pleasing set of dentures is the most difficult task in dentistry. We are not only replacing lost teeth, but also lost tissue matter and bone. In other words, we have to re-create your facial features as they were before the loss of your natural teeth.

In most cases we do not know what your teeth looked like, what size they were or what position they were in originally. We have a few indications but mostly we have to rely on our visual and artistic judgement.

At the same time we have to use our technical expertise in order to make the denture stable and functional. Denture construction is more art than science.

Choice of DenturesThere are three main quality standards in denture materials:

Denture Base Acrylics: standard quality, high impact much stronger non brittle and the latest thermoplastic.

Denture Teeth: 2-layer acrylic very basic and cheap, 3-layer acrylic re-enforced much harder, 4-layer composite extra hard and natural looking.

However, good materials on their own will not make good dentures. A skilful and experienced clinician and technician are required. The best results are achieved when the whole job is done by the same person.

How Long Should Dentures Last?The question we should ask is, how long will my dentures be functional for? Dentures can last twenty or more years, but will lose their function (chewing ability, proper fit etc.) probably after two years. This will depend on many factors:

1. Quality of dentures.2. Age of Patient.3. General health of patient.4. Any drastic change in weight.

Dentures Need Regular ServicingDentures are in constant use almost 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are also in a pretty hostile environment in the mouth, being attacked by strong acid, bacteria, hot, cold and spicy food. Denture material absorbs liquids and food odour.

Daily cleaning is essential as well as professional ultrasonic cleaning in a dental laboratory at least once a year. Due to constant bone resorbtion dentures will become loose sooner or later.

Loose dentures will increase damage to the gums and bone structure, and increase the risk of breakage. Have them re-lined as soon as possible to get a good fit. It only takes a day or two.

A Guide to Dentures...

Have your dentures inspected by a dentist or denturist at least every two years, or more frequently if necessary.

Your Dentures need Attention1. When they become loose.2. When teeth or denture base discolours.3. When tooth surfaces become flat.4. When denture base does not fit around natural teeth (in partial dentures).5. When you develop deep lines around your mouth.6. When your chin sticks out, and the corners of your lips are constantly wet, developing sores.7. When you stop smiling and feel embarrassed.

Loose DenturesCan be re-lined by adding a thin layer of the new acrylic to fit the surface of the dentures, making them fit better (takes one or two days).

Dentures with worn down teethTeeth can be replaced with a new set.

Major improvementsin Facial FeaturesPadding dentures to reduce lines and fill up sunken cheeks will require a new set of dentures. It is advisable to have a new set of dentures made every 5 to 10 years.

Should I have a spare set of Dentures made?Yes, it is very important to have a spare set of dentures for emergencies in case of breakage.

Where do I go to have a good set of Dentures made?Every dentist can make dentures, but not all of them will specialise in denture making.

Here at Dentures by Dominic we will take the greatest care to make your dentures look natural and fit properly. They can give you and your dentures the time and attention you deserve. Appointment times to suit you in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Summary1. Clean your dentures daily with a denture brush and denture cream.2. Have your dentures inspected every two years, and re-lined or ultra-sonically cleaned.3. Have a new set made every 5 years if possible.4. Keep a spare set for emergencies.5. Remember, dentures do not have to hurt and do not need to be uncomfortable.6. With a new set of dentures, you should receive a written guarantee, a detailed prescription of the materials used in your dentures, cleaning and servicing instructions, and a cleaning kit.7. Dentures so life-like you’d think they were real.

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Bingley Music Live 2011 at Myrtle ParkFri 2 - Sun 4 Sep

Bingley Music Live, is one of the newest and probably the most affordable festivals in the UK. Set in the picturesque grounds of Myrtle Park, Bingley Music Live is a unique 3 day indie/pop festival with a 15,000 capacity that has one of the best natured and most responsive crowds on the festival circuit.

For more information please call 01274 433678 or visit www.bingleymusiclive.com

NEWS & EVENTSLeeds Vintage Fashion Fair at Leeds Town HallSun 8 May 2011

The Town Hall provides an ideal venue, perfectly suited for this type of event. A fair totally devoted to vintage fashions dating from the 1900’s to the 1980’s, a great place to find hidden treasures, great fashions and interesting textiles. This is a fair for dealers, collectors or just for people wanting to wear vintage.

For more information please visit www.leedsvintagefashionfairs.com

Spiceworld: The Exhibition at Leeds City MuseumFri 28 Jan 2011 - Sun 3 Jul 2011

This free exhibition celebrates one of Britain's most successful pop groups. This exhibition will follow the rise and fall of the Spice Girls through the extensive objects of a local collector.

Follow in the footsteps of Leeds lass Mel B and her band mates and tread the path of celebrity.

For more information please visit www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum

Ilkley Literature FestivalIlkley Town Centre IlkleyFri 30 Sep - Sun 16 Oct

The North’s liveliest, most prestigious Literature Festival will be back this year including Authors’ events, Discussions, Readings, Performances, Workshops, Reader’s Events, Literary Walks, Poetry, Festival Fringe, Children’s and Young People’s Weekend.

For more information please visit www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk

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Douglas Heaysman at Albert Road Denture Centre. Dip CDT RCS (Eng) Clinical Dental Technician, Denture Provider Registered with the General Dental Council. Reg No 112441.

71 Albert Rd, Colne BB8 0BP

The role of a clinical dental technician working alongside the dental practice has never been more important and that is reflected by the fact that in 2007 the profession has enjoyed registration with the General Dental Council. This is a reflection of the way in which people are living longer and enjoying vastly improved lifestyles and so are increasingly focussed on all aspects of their health and appearance and well being. Doug Heaysman Dip CDT, RCS, (Eng) MCDP, RDT, DD has 30 years experience as a dental technician, having qualified in London in 1970 following 4 years of study at Norwood College. He has considerable experience of both prosthetic and ceramic laboratory work, having worked both in a busy commercial and private laboratories. He has had his own laboratory in Lancashire for the past 30 years. During this time he has undertaken further studies gaining the diploma in denturism from George Brown College Toronto 2003. He moved to the new purpose built designed premises in Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire in 2006 from where he offers a full dental laboratory service together with providing a denture service direct to the public.

Clinical Dental Technicians are not dentists but are skilled practitioners who work in parallel with local dental practices to deliver a specialised service to patients including the manufacturing and fitting of dentures. Equipped with solid technical training and in sciences, clinical skills and interpersonal skills the Clinical Dental Technicians can design, create, construct, repair and modify removable appliances to ensure optimum fit, maximum comfort and general well being of patients. There are well over 100 Clinical Dental Technicians in the UK and since April 2007 they have been able to register with the General Dental Council. Why Use a Clinical Dental Technician?The difference between a Clinical Dental Technician and a dental technician is that a dental technician is not legally qualified to provide dentures directly to the public and they may not have the appropriate safeguards in place. Clinical Dental Technicians are fully covered by indemnity insurance. Clinical Dental Technicians have to undergo extensive training before they earn the right to work directly with the public. The training covers a wide range of skills which have traditionally been carried out by dentists. Clinical Dental Technicians will often know more about the latest in denture technology than dentists themselves. They will complete your dentures from beginning to the final fit, including after care.

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Consumers with sight or hearing difficulties, illness or disability can find out more and register for free. Just call freephone 0800 1 38 78 78 or go to www.yorkshirewater.com and search for ‘Helping Hands’ to email us.

How can we help you?

If you are blind, partially sighted or have difficulty reading your bill:• We can provide bills and other information in

large print, Braille, on audio cassette/CD or we can call you and read your bill to you

• We can visit you in advance if we plan to interrupt your water supply

• We can send bills to a nominated person on your behalf

• If you have a meter, we can arrange for more frequent readings if it’s difficult for you to get a reading yourself

If you are deaf or hard of hearing:• We can put a card through your door to warn

you in advance if we plan to interrupt your water supply

• We can visit you in advance if we plan to interrupt your water supply

• If we need to get in touch, we can contact you using text telephone/minicom

If you have mobility problems:• We can visit you in advance if we plan interrupt

your water supply• If you have a meter, we can arrange for more

frequent readings if it’s difficult for you to get a reading yourself

If you’re a dialysis patient:• We can visit you in advance if we plan to

interrupt your water supply• We can provide bottled water if we do have to

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If you have a serious illness:• We can visit you in advance if we plan to

interrupt your water supply• We can provide bottled water if we do have to

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A simple free call is all that is needed for you to register for any of these free services. Call freephone 0800 1 38 78 78 and ask about Yorkshire Water’s Helping Hands.

Thieves and conmen sometimes trick their way into customers’ homes to steal money or valuables by claiming to be from Yorkshire Water or one of its contractors.

Every customer is entitled to register a password of their choice, free of charge with Yorkshire Water. This password will be used by our staff so you can identify a genuine caller.

Call freephone 0800 1 38 78 78 and register your chosen password today.

When our staff visit customers, they all show identity cards displaying their photograph. If you’re in any doubt about the identity of a caller, please call us on 0800 1 38 78 78.

Remember:• It’s very unusual for Yorkshire Water or its

contractors to visit your home without a previously agreed appointment.

• Genuine Yorkshire Water representatives won’t mind if you check their identity before allowing them into your home.

• Yorkshire Water and its contractors representatives will NOT request access to an upper floor of your home to check the water supply.

• Yorkshire Water doesn’t sell any products or services on the doorstep.

Don’t let anyone into your home until you’re satisfied with who they are and why they’re visiting.

Did you know that Yorkshire Water offers a range of free services for consumers with additional needs?

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About Abbeydale...

When you walk into Abbeydale you enter a stylish and luxurious home that feels more like a hotel. The recently refurbished rooms provide bright and positive accommodation, and encourage a happy and satisfying life for residents.

The spacious en-suite bedrooms with adjoining sitting room, are furnished to the highest standards and come with colour television, smoke detectors and 24 hour nurse call system. There are various elegant reception rooms and lounges, where residents may convene for a chat or smaller more intimate rooms for a quiet place to read.

A full programmes of entertainment and activities are organised daily, and outings take place regularly. Abbeydale's own vehicle can take up to six residents out into the beautiful countryside, shopping trips into Ilkley and afternoons at tea rooms. We also promote the continuation of personal hobbies and interests.

The personal needs of each individual is carefully identified and care programmes are created to ensure that the best care is provided.In order to do this all staff receive in house training and follow Abbeydale's philosophy of care which is designed to give residents privacy and control over their daily lives.

Our care staff provide for special bathing, dressing and changing needs, serving meals and tending to laundry, as well as medication, supervision and co-ordination or any appointments for the GP, Dentist and Optician.

So, if you are a retired person or couple seeking a comfortable life in Ilkley, Abbeydale could prove to be the perfect solution. Please call us now for a brochure or call in to visit us.

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