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New Years Eve£64.95 / £29.95 (under 12 years)

Four Courses plus coffee

Entrée Glass Champagne & Amuse Bouche

1st Course

Terrine of foie gras with red onions Jam & Vintage balsamic

Home cured Salmon Gravlax with a celeriac remoulade

(v) Goats cheese soufflé with sun blushed dressing, chess of carrot& white radish

Steamed Lobster & Royal Prawns wrapped on a green cabbage,coral beurre blanc

Smoked duck & chicken salad with pine nuts, orange& Grand Marnier dressing

2nd Course

Lobster bisque

3rd Course

Roasted filet of line caught turbot with Langoustines, pommechateau & baby vegetables

Pithivier of lamb filet (cooked medium) with tarragon garlic sauce,vegetables & noisette potatoes

(v) Winter wild mushrooms and black truffle risotto, Parmesan froth

Seared Guinea Fowl with white & red grape jus, dauphinoisepotatoes & vegetables

Tournedos of beef filet with smooth cheese Portobello mushroommousse, vintage Porto sauce, dauphinoise & spinach

4th Course

French cheeses from the trolley

Jerome’s Assiette (gateau chocolat, Fruit cheese cake & vanillaCrème Brule)

Coffee & Mints

Festive Novelties

Jerome, Lina and the team

would like to thank you for

your custom during the

past year, we appreciate

your continued support

for the coming year

and wish you a

Merry Christmas

and all the best

for 2010!

Make it aChristmasto remember ...

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Tel: 01582 603310Email: [email protected]: www.chezjerome.co.uk

New Years Eve£64.95 / £29.95 (under 12 years)

Four Courses plus coffee

Entrée Glass Champagne & Amuse Bouche

1st Course

Terrine of foie gras with red onions Jam & Vintage balsamic

Home cured Salmon Gravlax with a celeriac remoulade

(v) Goats cheese soufflé with sun blushed dressing, chess of carrot& white radish

Steamed Lobster & Royal Prawns wrapped on a green cabbage,coral beurre blanc

Smoked duck & chicken salad with pine nuts, orange& Grand Marnier dressing

2nd Course

Lobster bisque

3rd Course

Roasted filet of line caught turbot with Langoustines, pommechateau & baby vegetables

Pithivier of lamb filet (cooked medium) with tarragon garlic sauce,vegetables & noisette potatoes

(v) Winter wild mushrooms and black truffle risotto, Parmesan froth

Seared Guinea Fowl with white & red grape jus, dauphinoisepotatoes & vegetables

Tournedos of beef filet with smooth cheese Portobello mushroommousse, vintage Porto sauce, dauphinoise & spinach

4th Course

French cheeses from the trolley

Jerome’s Assiette (gateau chocolat, Fruit cheese cake & vanillaCrème Brule)

Coffee & Mints

Festive Novelties

Jerome, Lina and the team

would like to thank you for

your custom during the

past year, we appreciate

your continued support

for the coming year

and wish you a

Merry Christmas

and all the best

for 2010!

Make it aChristmasto remember ...

Chez Jerome

26 Church Street. Dunstable

Tel: 01582 603310

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Christmas Party Dinner Menu2 Courses £19.95 (Fri-Sat £23.95)

3 Courses £23.95 (Fri-Sat £26.95)

Starters(GF& V) Leek & Potato Soup

(GF) Smoked mackerel & Prawns with lime and chive cream(V) Deep fried Goat’s cheese on a warm beetroot salad,

glazed with balsamic(GF please ask Goat’s cheese crumble)

(GF) Smoked duck & chicken breast with pomegranate & citrus dressing((GF) Fan of melon with Black forest Ham

Main CourseRoast Turkey with Sage & Onion stuffing, Cocktail Sausage,

Cranberry Sauce, Potatoes & vegetables (GF please ask no stuffing)(GF) Duo of Sea bass & Salmon with cream Pernod sauce,

potatoes & vegetables(GF) Grilled chicken with a Chardonnay & tarragon sauce,

sauté Potatoes & vegetables(GF&V) Creamy Wild mushroom & Chestnuts

with Colcannon potatoes & Salad with parmesan shavings (GF) Braised lamb shank in Bordeaux & onions jus,

potatoes puree & vegetables (GF) Grilled sirloin steak with pepper sauce, pomme frite & vegetables

DessertsWarm apple tart with custard

(GF) Chez Jerome Nougat ice cream (Contains nuts)(GF) Raspberry Jelly with Pear sorbetChristmas pudding with brandy butter

(GF) Vanilla Crème Brule(GF) Chocolate Marquise with cream Anglaise

Cheese & biscuits(GF please ask for GF biscuits)

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Christmas Party Lunch Menu1 Courses £12.95 - 2 Courses £14.95

or 3 Courses £17.95

Starters(GF& V) Leek & Potato Soup

(GF) Smoked mackerel with horseradish cream(V) Deep fried Goat’s cheese on a warm beetroot salad,

glazed with balsamic(GF please ask Goat’s cheese crumble)

(GF) Smoked chicken breast with pomegranate & citrus dressing((GF & V) Fan of melon with fruit, raspberry couli

Main CourseRoast Turkey with Sage & Onion stuffing Cocktail Sausage,

Cranberry Sauce, potatoes &vegetables (GF please ask no stuffing )(GF) Seared salmon with cream anis sauce, potatoes & vegetables

(GF) Grilled chicken with a Chardonnay & tarragon sauce, sauté Potatoes & vegetables

(V) Creamy Wild mushroom & Chestnuts with Colcannon potatoes & Salad with parmesan shavings

(GF) Braised lamb shank in Bordeaux & onions jus, potatoes puree & vegetables (sup £3.00)

(GF) Grilled sirloin steak with pepper sauce, pomme frite & vegetables (sup £3.00)

Desserts (GF) Chez Jerome Nougat ice cream (Contains nuts)

(GF) Raspberry Jelly with Pear sorbetChristmas pudding with brandy butter

(GF) Vanilla Crème Brulee(GF) Chocolate Marquise with cream Anglaise

Cheese & biscuits(GF please ask for GF biscuits)

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26 Church Street. Dunstable

Christmas Day Lunch£74.95 per person - children half price

Kir Royal on arrival

1st Course(v) Spinach & ricotta filo pastry with sweet chili sauce.

(GF) Breast of pigeon on a warm bacon, mushroom & walnut salad. (GF) Classical native lobster, crayfish & avocado cocktail.

Foie Gras terrine with a spiced pear chutney. (GF please ask for GF bread)(GF) Melon cocktail with Port.

2nd Course(GF) Lobster bisque or Lemon Sorbet.

3rd Course(GF) Grilled whole sea bass, infused with rosemary and lemon grass

sauce, Sauté & Vegetables. (GF)Tournedos of filet of beef with burgundy truffle sauce, pomme

pont-neuf & vegetables.Turkey served with homemade apricot stuffing,

sautéed chestnut marrow, garlic French sauté and vegetables (GF please ask for no stuffing & a different sauce).

(GF) Lamb cutlets with Normandy sauce, roasted apples, garlic French sauté & vegetables.

(GF & v) Twice baked Gruyere cheese soufflé, sun blushed dressing, with parsnips, sautéed chestnut & potatoes.

4th CourseXmas pudding with brandy & custard sauce.

Selection of Cheeses, fruit & biscuits (GF please ask for GF biscuits).(GF) Assiette gourmande

(Nougat ice, chocolate mousse & Vanilla cream brulee).(GF) Raspberry jelly with fruit

Coffee or Tea.

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For Christmas Day Lunch bookings a deposit of £30.00 per person is required to secure your booking.

We will also require food Pre-orders 2 weeks prior to your booking.GF - Gluten Free. Many GF options available,

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Christmas Day Lunch£74.95 per person - children half price

Kir Royal on arrival

1st Course(v) Spinach & ricotta filo pastry with sweet chili sauce.

(GF) Breast of pigeon on a warm bacon, mushroom & walnut salad. (GF) Classical native lobster, crayfish & avocado cocktail.

Foie Gras terrine with a spiced pear chutney. (GF please ask for GF bread)(GF) Melon cocktail with Port.

2nd Course(GF) Lobster bisque or Lemon Sorbet.

3rd Course(GF) Grilled whole sea bass, infused with rosemary and lemon grass

sauce, Sauté & Vegetables. (GF)Tournedos of filet of beef with burgundy truffle sauce, pomme

pont-neuf & vegetables.Turkey served with homemade apricot stuffing,

sautéed chestnut marrow, garlic French sauté and vegetables (GF please ask for no stuffing & a different sauce).

(GF) Lamb cutlets with Normandy sauce, roasted apples, garlic French sauté & vegetables.

(GF & v) Twice baked Gruyere cheese soufflé, sun blushed dressing, with parsnips, sautéed chestnut & potatoes.

4th CourseXmas pudding with brandy & custard sauce.

Selection of Cheeses, fruit & biscuits (GF please ask for GF biscuits).(GF) Assiette gourmande

(Nougat ice, chocolate mousse & Vanilla cream brulee).(GF) Raspberry jelly with fruit

Coffee or Tea.

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PLEASE NOTE - For Party Lunch/Dinner bookings a deposit of £5.00/£10.00 per person is required to secure your booking.

For Christmas Day Lunch bookings a deposit of £30.00 per person is required to secure your booking.

We will also require food Pre-orders 2 weeks prior to your booking.GF - Gluten Free. Many GF options available,

please inform us when booking.


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CINEMA

9TH OCTOBER 2015

STEVE JOBSCAST: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Roge, Jeff Daniels

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.Steve Jobs is directed by Academy Award® winner Danny Boyle and written by Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin, working from Walter Isaacson’s best-selling biography of the Apple founder. The producers are Mark Gordon, Guymon Casady of Film 360, Scott Rudin and Academy Award® winner Christian Colson.

16TH OCTOBER 2015 CRIMSON PEAKCAST: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam and Jim Beaver

When her heart is stolen by a seductive stranger, a young woman is swept away to a house atop a mountain of blood-red clay: a place filled with secrets that will haunt her forever. Between desire and darkness, between mystery and madness, lies the truth behind Crimson Peak.

6TH NOVEMBER 2015

BROOKLYNCAST: Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters

Brooklyn is the story of a young woman, Eilis (Saoirse Ronan) who moves from small town Ireland to Brooklyn, NY where, unlike home, she has the opportunity for work and for a future - and love, in the form of Italian-American Tony (Emory Cohen).

When a family tragedy brings her back to Ireland, she finds herself absorbed into her old community, but now with eligible Jim (Domhnall Gleeson) courting her. As she repeatedly postpones her return to America, Eilis finds herself confronting a terrible dilemma - a heart-breaking choice between two men and two countries.

13TH NOVEMBER 2015

BY THE SEACAST: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Melvil Poupaud, Niels Arestrup and Richard Bohringer

By the Sea follows an American writer named Roland (Pitt) and his wife, Vanessa (Jolie Pitt), who arrive in a tranquil and picturesque seaside resort in 1970s France, their marriage in apparent crisis. As they spend time with fellow travelers, including young newlyweds Lea (Laurent) and François (Poupaud), and village locals Michel (Arestrup) and Patrice (Bohringer), the couple begins to come to terms with unresolved issues in their own lives.In its style, and its treatment of themes of the human experience, By the Sea is inspired by European cinema and theatre of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Health Beauty Wellbeing&

Brows & Lashes

Internet searches assure me that no matter how over-plucked, over-waxed or over-groomed your eyebrows may be, there is hope still for beautiful, arched, perfectly coiffed speci-mens. The most extreme method might be an eyebrow transplant (yes really!), but there are other less drastic options!

Most of us ladies – and the odd gent too – need to lose a few hairs from the brow line. The easiest solution is tweezing away the stray hairs yourself, but the results are short-lived and the risk of creating the wrong shape is high. Better results can be achieved by a professional, with waxing and thread-ing methods achieving hair removal lasting around 4-6 weeks. Fair or very thin eyebrows may benefit from being tinted. Like hair dye, this changes the colour and lasts 4-6 weeks.

A popular look at the moment is HD (High Definition) Brows which focus on shape and design and promise to give you sleek, stylish brows like those enjoyed by the stars. A seven step process that includes a consul-tation followed by tinting, waxing, threading, tweez-ing, trimming and finishing with a pencil or brush to fill in any gaps, is described as more than just shaping or tidying but actual eyebrow artistry!

With your brows looking beautiful brows it’s time to move on to the eyelashes.

There are numerous mascaras around promising volume, length and thickness, and I can vouch for some of them actually work-ing! My daughter’s naturally

long lashes were taken to another level following the application of a

new mascara. But what else is on offer?

Tinting is an option if your lashes are particu-larly fair, and it’s not just for girls. I remember the difference it made to my friend’s son after his lashes were darkened. Curling makes straight lashes appear longer, and creates the illusion of wider, brighter, more feminine eyes. Lash-perming, which is best carried out by a professional, can make the results can last for six weeks, which is great for holidays or if you have any big events lined up.

Finally, how about having eyelash exten-sions? This is one of the UK’s fastest growing beauty treatments and involves gluing separate synthetic eyelashes to individual natural lashes to give a luscious, natural look. The amount of curl, length or thickness can vary according to your personal preference and the results last for 8-12 weeks depending on your natural lash growth cycle.

I was born with my dad’s eyebrows. Naturally thick, shapeless and unsightly, they looked like two caterpillars stuck to my forehead. At age twelve I followed the fashion of the day and plucked away until they were within a whisper of totally disappearing - and I was on the point of fainting! Today, my eyebrows are thin, shapeless and unsightly and I’m resigned to them looking that way forever. Or rather I was…

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Label 1 is a new television production company within Shiver, part of ITV Studios. They are the team of produc-ers behind some of the country's most popular and successful factual televi-sion, including One Born Every Minute, 24 Hours in A&E and First Dates. Label 1 is developing a new series for Channel 4 (provisionally called) ‘The Interview’ and are looking for charismatic, successful employers who would be interested in featuring in the programme. The producers will be working with top recruitment consultants to prepare a shortlist of candidates – all the employers will have to do is interview them. The shortlisted candidates will have talents and skills that make them suitable for a job at the prospective company. As well as hopefully matchmaking good jobseekers with interesting com-panies, ‘The Interview’ will reveal what really happens behind the closed doors of the interview room. As in the other documentaries that the producers have made, Label 1 is seeking to capture the full spectrum of experiences and emo-tions - across both sides of the table. If this sounds like you, your boss, or someone you know - please get in touch for more information! You can contact us on [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

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With just days to go to the deadline for this year's Dunstable and Houghton Regis Business and Com-munity Awards some great stories are emerging from wonderful local individuals and firms.

The closing date for nominations is October 5th and there are lots of categories to go for in this year's competition, which has a host of sponsors from the local community.Zoe Johnson has been nominated for Role Model of the Year for raising money for cancer research.The person who nominated Zoe wrote: “Zoe has seen many of her friends and family struggle with cancer and has decided to do something about it which is to raise money for Cancer Research.“Her main challenge to achieve a goal and funds was to shave her hair off and then donate the hair to Princess Trust. This will allow a young girl receive a wig to help her come to terms with her cancer also see her smile with lovely locks. She also raised over £1,000 towards the charity, too.“An inspiration and fabulous role model to so many of us!”Sahira Ward has been nominated for Volunteer of the Year for her dedication to her project, Incredible Edible, which, provides an opportunity to knit communities, educate children on food production and foster an ethos of 'work equals reward'.A new business on the Dunstable scene, Jaccs Coffee, has been nominated for Customer Care of the Year.The person who nominated Jaccs wrote: “The costs are so good it means we can have more than one drink if we get chatting. There are so many different people who go in on a regular basis from professions, elderly, mums of young children along with others.”Also nominated for Customer Care of the year is D I Butch-ers. The person who nominated the business wrote: “Great customer service, really look after us old folk. I buy from the butchers every week and they know me well, I always feel I get a lovely friendly welcome and they care about us too.”The awards night will be held in Dunstable on November 12 but the deadline for getting nominations in is October 5, so there is still time to get nominating. The judges will be meeting in mid-October to decide the winners.For more details and to enter the variety of business and community categories online, visit the website www.dunstableawards.co.uk

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Those of us who are old enough to have lived through the 1980s will remember not only the big hair and shoulder pads, but also the very beginnings of the technological revolution that has transformed our lives over the past 30 years.

Adrian White, Managing Director of Dunstable business pchelpcentre, was at the heart of that revolution, inventing technologies here in Bedford-shire that are now in use right across the world. “It’s true that the work we did back in the eighties was a bit ahead of its time, but now our technologies are found in global businesses and homes, which is really satisfying,” said Adrian, who runs his business with his daughter and marketing director, Annette.Having begun his career as a programmer, in the days when mainframe computers were literally the size of houses and with enough memory to hold only a couple of pages worth of data, Adrian was always passionate about technology. But he was working for Vauxhall’s in the computer department when he and his wife Mary took the life changing decision to move into the leisure industry. After a spell behind a bar of a friend’s pub one Christmas Eve in the mid seventies, Adrian and Mary decided they wanted to work together and took on their first tenancy, before expanding to manage a string of pubs and eventually a night club.But the fascination with and expertise in IT never left Adrian and in the mid eighties he fused his profes-sional experience in both leisure and technology when he created HandHeld Computers Limited – and invented the first Handheld Computer for the leisure industry and one of the earliest ‘mobile devices’ that are now so commonplace. “I was working for Whitbread at the time and thought it made sense for waiting staff in our restaurants to have a tool that would help them record orders electronically, rather than having to write them down and then key them into a till separately,”

Adrian explained.Unlike the early mobile phones that were more than a little cumbersome, Adrian’s devices were easy to use and soon attracted national attention. They were in fact the prototype to the systems we all see in action when we visit our local pubs and restaurants.This success prompted Adrian to move back into IT and he worked in both the United States and the UK during the following decade, inventing and patent-ing, a number of things including a remote manage-ment system which continues to be incorporated into servers built by companies such as Dell and Hewlett Packard. The key thing was to create the ability to not only diagnose any fault in the system but to be able to fix it, from a remote location.#And in 2004 he opened his High Street South-based business, which offers tailored support ser-vices to individuals and IT-managed services to busi-ness clients. “We are very much a local business, who thrive on servicing and building relationships in our town and community,” said Adrian. “Hasan Kamrul is a Luton University graduate and joined us as our Technical Director and Eric Bradley was himself a Dunstable business man before moving over to work with us.”But the heartbeat of this business comes from Adrian. His knowledge and enthusiasm for his past innovations is matched with his expertise in the lat-est technology. “We specialise in data recovery and provide this service to many local and some inter-national companies. And we offer a local service to help with repairs for everything from Macs to PCs,” said Annette, adding: “Ultimately it is the confi-dence and trust that people have in our business technical skills that is our unique offer – I am both proud and lucky to be able to market that."pchelpcentre is situated at Shop 4 Brittany Court, 140 High Street South in Dunstable. You can con-tact them by phone: 01582 672606, email or via twitter @pchelpcentre and Facebook.


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Lorna and Kathryn, both members of local Slimming World groups, have lost over 3 stone each have decided to join up and take the Dunstable area by storm with their heathy eating campaign.

Lorna, a mum of 4, joined her group after being advised by her Midwife, with each pregnancy she gained weight which she never lost, so by the time she reached her 4th pregnancy, she was at the biggest she had ever been. When Lorna had to be weighed at the start of the pregnancy she says “I was shocked by the number on the scales and midwife talked to me about the risks that I faced with being overweight. She explained that gaining extra weight put both my own and my baby’s health at increased risk. She said that I was more likely to experi-ence complications during my pregnancy and birth and for that reason my options at birth would be limited. The midwife saw how upset I was and referred me to join a local group”“Slimming World has changed the way I think about food, and it was wonderful to get the support to know that I was making the best choices to manage my weight healthily throughout my pregnancy. The Food Optimis-ing plan encouraged plenty of fresh foods like fruit and vegetables, chicken, pasta and potatoes while encour-aging extra portions of certain foods such as diary for calcium, to ensure that my baby and I were getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals. It was simple to follow and it was great to be reassured that the Food Optimis-ing eating plan was safe for both of us, plus I could still have treats such as chocolate, I never felt hungry and knew I could manage my cravings whenever they came knocking, plus everyone at home could eat the same meals” says Lorna who had a heathy baby boy, Caden.

Kathryn from Caddington was determined to im-prove her health and self-confidence after suffering

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Both ladies have been so encouraged by their success that they are now inspired to help others, looking for support with weight loss and healthy eating in the local area.

Lorna will be opening a group at Hadrian Academy, Hadrian Ave from Monday 12th October at 7.30pm and Kathryn will be running the group at The Peter Newton Pavillion, Skimpot Road from Wednesday 14th October at 5.30 and 7.30pm so lots of choice. They have a try before you buy policy so you can just come along on the day.

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Two slimmer’s who transformed their lives by through Heathy Eating are set to take the local people of Dunstable on an exciting new journey towards a healthier, happier lifestyle…

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Lorna and Kathryn, both members of local Slimming World groups, have lost over 3 stone each have decided to join up and take the Dunstable area by storm with their heathy eating campaign.

Lorna, a mum of 4, joined her group after being advised by her Midwife, with each pregnancy she gained weight which she never lost, so by the time she reached her 4th pregnancy, she was at the biggest she had ever been. When Lorna had to be weighed at the start of the pregnancy she says “I was shocked by the number on the scales and midwife talked to me about the risks that I faced with being overweight. She explained that gaining extra weight put both my own and my baby’s health at increased risk. She said that I was more likely to experi-ence complications during my pregnancy and birth and for that reason my options at birth would be limited. The midwife saw how upset I was and referred me to join a local group”“Slimming World has changed the way I think about food, and it was wonderful to get the support to know that I was making the best choices to manage my weight healthily throughout my pregnancy. The Food Optimis-ing plan encouraged plenty of fresh foods like fruit and vegetables, chicken, pasta and potatoes while encour-aging extra portions of certain foods such as diary for calcium, to ensure that my baby and I were getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals. It was simple to follow and it was great to be reassured that the Food Optimis-ing eating plan was safe for both of us, plus I could still have treats such as chocolate, I never felt hungry and knew I could manage my cravings whenever they came knocking, plus everyone at home could eat the same meals” says Lorna who had a heathy baby boy, Caden.

Kathryn from Caddington was determined to im-prove her health and self-confidence after suffering

complications during an operation. Kathryn says “I knew I was overweight and was constantly angry with myself but I just did not seem able to make the right food choices. We ate healthy family meals but I constantly snacked in between. I lost my self-confidence and stopped doing any exercise. My doctor had to prescribe medication for my high blood pressure and also warned me about Type 2 diabetes”A work colleague began attending her local group and was full of information and cooking tips every time she went. I decided to give it a try although I was worried about what to expect, my first week I was immediately made welcome with coffee and a smile. By my second week, I was looking forward to attending. I met people in the village I had never spoken to before and found the whole atmosphere very supportive. It was lovely to see people blossoming as they achieved their goals. Kathryn’s blood pressure is back within the normal range and she recently completed a 5k run for charity as well as jogging round the village

Both ladies have been so encouraged by their success that they are now inspired to help others, looking for support with weight loss and healthy eating in the local area.

Lorna will be opening a group at Hadrian Academy, Hadrian Ave from Monday 12th October at 7.30pm and Kathryn will be running the group at The Peter Newton Pavillion, Skimpot Road from Wednesday 14th October at 5.30 and 7.30pm so lots of choice. They have a try before you buy policy so you can just come along on the day.

To find out more information on Slimming World visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk or call them on 01582 653055

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The League runs from September to May each year and is available to all from 14 to 114years. If the recent success of the England team finishing 3rd in the INF World Cup in Sidney or the live coverage of Super League games on Sky Sports has inspired you, then get going and contact us. If you are not sure you are ready to commit to competitive netball then try “Back to Netball” running Mondays, 8pm to 9pm starting

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As summer’s rays have faded, the 550,000 Brits with solar panels will stay smiling. Solar panels aren’t just an environmental boon, they cut your electricity bills and pay you for generating energy too.

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However, the amount you can earn from them will likely soon drop again, so if you’re mulling it, it’s worth deciding whether it’s right for you soon. Let me take you through it…

How solar panels work

“Solar power? Hang on, we don’t live in California!” may be your first thought. Yet it’s not about the heat, it’s about daylight, so they still generate some electricity on gloomy days – vital in a country with weather as dull as eating rice cakes while waiting in for a delivery.

There are actually two types of panels: thermal which just heat the water, and photovoltaic (PV) which generate electricity, and it’s these that all the fuss is about, though you’ll usually need a reasonable sized, unshaded roof, facing south-ish.

How solar panels make you money

Financially, there are two reasons to do this:

• You save on electricity bills. The Energy Saving Trust (EST) estimates a typical family can knock around £100/year off their bills, as it cuts the amount of electricity you need to buy. This depends on system size, location, whether you’re at home during the day and other factors.

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The key need-to-knows

To see whether solar panels are worth it for you and whether you can get them, there are some important need-to-knows:

- You need a south-facing roof: Panels need to be on a south-ish facing roof, which isn’t usually shaded.

- You need a grade D Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): An EPC rates a building on its energy efficiency from A - highly efficient - to G. If you haven’t got grade D or above you get a lower feed-in tariff making it not worth it for most. Go to www.gov.uk/find-an-energy-assessor to find an accredited assessor.

- You can still switch supplier: Don’t think this locks you into your energy provider. Your energy supplier doesn’t need to be the same supplier as the one that pays your feed-in tariff, so you’re free to switch. And with many people already overpaying by £250 a year that’s definitely worth doing – do a full comparison via my www.cheapenergyclub.co.uk or any Ofgem.gov.uk confidence code site.

- The further south you live, the more you can make: The Energy Saving Trust estimates that you could earn £720/year in London, £635 in Manchester and £595 in Edinburgh – as the south gets more daylight. To predict the likely return for your home use the calculator at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/solar.

- Planning permission isn’t usually needed: The big exception is if you’ve a flat roof, your property’s listed or it’s in a conservation area – you may need to get approval from your council’s building team so check with your local authority.

- Ensure your fitter’s a member of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. You can check at www.microgenerationcertification.org.

Aren’t they an eyesore?

Will it impact the value of my house?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people worry that ugly panels plastered all over their roof and the fact that you’re tied in to a contract that remains with the property once you’ve left could push the price of their

house down or put off buyers.And the aesthetics are worth considering, though there are ways to fit panels more discretely. Equally, a more efficient home generating its own energy and paying a feed-in tariff could attract buyers.If you may one day sell the property, I wouldn’t let it put you off. If you’re selling soon, it’s unlikely to be worth doing as you won’t have time to recoup the amount you shell out and it’s unlikely to add a similar amount to your house value.

Don’t some firms advertise free solar panels?

Some companies offer to fit panels free – but do that and they keep the bigger feed-in tariff payments. You just get the £100ish electricity savings, though prices are predicted to rise massively over 20 years. The firms also maintain the panels and pay for insurance.Yet you may not be able to buy out your contract, so bear this in mind – especially if you’re likely to move house – as this could be very unattractive to a future purchaser. I’ve full reviews of the free solar providers at www.mse.me/freesolar.

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The key need-to-knows

To see whether solar panels are worth it for you and whether you can get them, there are some important need-to-knows:

- You need a south-facing roof: Panels need to be on a south-ish facing roof, which isn’t usually shaded.

- You need a grade D Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): An EPC rates a building on its energy efficiency from A - highly efficient - to G. If you haven’t got grade D or above you get a lower feed-in tariff making it not worth it for most. Go to www.gov.uk/find-an-energy-assessor to find an accredited assessor.

- You can still switch supplier: Don’t think this locks you into your energy provider. Your energy supplier doesn’t need to be the same supplier as the one that pays your feed-in tariff, so you’re free to switch. And with many people already overpaying by £250 a year that’s definitely worth doing – do a full comparison via my www.cheapenergyclub.co.uk or any Ofgem.gov.uk confidence code site.

- The further south you live, the more you can make: The Energy Saving Trust estimates that you could earn £720/year in London, £635 in Manchester and £595 in Edinburgh – as the south gets more daylight. To predict the likely return for your home use the calculator at www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/solar.

- Planning permission isn’t usually needed: The big exception is if you’ve a flat roof, your property’s listed or it’s in a conservation area – you may need to get approval from your council’s building team so check with your local authority.

- Ensure your fitter’s a member of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. You can check at www.microgenerationcertification.org.

Aren’t they an eyesore?

Will it impact the value of my house?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some people worry that ugly panels plastered all over their roof and the fact that you’re tied in to a contract that remains with the property once you’ve left could push the price of their

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Don’t some firms advertise free solar panels?

Some companies offer to fit panels free – but do that and they keep the bigger feed-in tariff payments. You just get the £100ish electricity savings, though prices are predicted to rise massively over 20 years. The firms also maintain the panels and pay for insurance.Yet you may not be able to buy out your contract, so bear this in mind – especially if you’re likely to move house – as this could be very unattractive to a future purchaser. I’ve full reviews of the free solar providers at www.mse.me/freesolar.

Trick Amazon into giving you free delivery

The giant e-retailer used to give free delivery on its goods (not its third party Marketplace sellers) if you spent £10, but in May it increased that to £20. Delivery costs anything from £1.50 to £6, but a new tool (developed by a very clever chap called Adam who used to work for me), SuperSaverDelivery.co.uk scours Amazon for filler items.For example, a £19.72 hairdryer comes with a £6.01 delivery charge so £25.74 total. But the tool shows how you can add a 33p Snickers bar so you’d only pay £20.05.

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before you decide who to use. Don’t necessarily use the cheapest, but at least if you have a range of quotes you can ensure that you are not overpaying for work to be undertaken. I generally go for the quote in the middle as long as I have a good feeling about the tradesman and feel I can commu-nicate effectively with him/her.

Always ask for references (particularly when you’re using someone to carry out a large job). Don’t be afraid to make contact with their previous customers and ask if you can go and look at the job they did. Ask them if they had any problems and what the tradesman/company was like at resolving those problems.It is very important that you agree

a method of payment before work begins. I personally do not pay for work until it has been completed. If the builder/electrician/plumber needs to buy parts etc for the job, then I am happy to pay for that on the basis of a receipt, however I insist on paying for labour costs on completion of the job. When you’re dealing with a large job

(eg an extension), then I would agree a payment plan in writing. However, you should always ensure a large enough final payment is re-tained to act as an incentive for the job to be completed to your satisfaction.Finally, NEVER agree work

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Employing A Tradesman And NOT A Cowboy!

Sadly over the years I have dealt with far too many cases of consumers who have employed the services of a rogue

tradesman and have paid a heavy price for their mistake. But how do you find a good tradesman to carry out work in

your home or garden? Here are my top tips...

Consumer Clinic

NEVER employ the services of someone who knocks at your door

offering their services. If a builder, roofer or plumber has time to cold call people, then they’re obviously not very busy. Why are they not very busy? BECAUSE THEY’RE PROBABLY NOT VERY GOOD! A good tradesman will be busy with work for weeks in advance. I am always similarly scepti-cal of anybody who tells you on the phone they can do a job for you that day.Always ask your friends and neighbours if they can recommend a good trades-man when you decide you need some work doing. It may sound simple, but the best way I have always found to employ the services of someone good, is to use your trusted contacts. Chances are if they did a good job for your best friend or next door neighbour, they’ll do a good job for you too.Make sure you always get at least 3 quotes from different people

before you decide who to use. Don’t necessarily use the cheapest, but at least if you have a range of quotes you can ensure that you are not overpaying for work to be undertaken. I generally go for the quote in the middle as long as I have a good feeling about the tradesman and feel I can commu-nicate effectively with him/her.

Always ask for references (particularly when you’re using someone to carry out a large job). Don’t be afraid to make contact with their previous customers and ask if you can go and look at the job they did. Ask them if they had any problems and what the tradesman/company was like at resolving those problems.It is very important that you agree

a method of payment before work begins. I personally do not pay for work until it has been completed. If the builder/electrician/plumber needs to buy parts etc for the job, then I am happy to pay for that on the basis of a receipt, however I insist on paying for labour costs on completion of the job. When you’re dealing with a large job

(eg an extension), then I would agree a payment plan in writing. However, you should always ensure a large enough final payment is re-tained to act as an incentive for the job to be completed to your satisfaction.Finally, NEVER agree work

without a written quote. Verbal contracts and quotations are of course legally binding, but trying to prove what was agreed weeks down the line is normally a nightmare.

If you find yourself dealing with

a cowboy, then remember you

can always call my consumer

programme on 01582 637450.


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The Chelsea Flower Show is to gardening what the Paris catwalks are to fashion. Paris fashions may seem outlandish, but they push certain trends, which in a watered-down version end up in high-street shops. Likewise, though many of Chelsea’s show gardens are fantasy pieces which demonstrate outrageous ideas, the horticultural trends on display will find their way into our own more modest plots. For example; did you know that bonsai specimens and topiary gardens were intro-duced at Chelsea in 1913? Rock gardens were introduced in the 1940’s and decking in the eighties. All of these can now be bought in garden centres up and down the land.In 2006 James Dyson even produced a water feature in which the water ran uphill. Actually I’m still waiting for my garden centre to stock one of those! Maybe one day...Chelsea isn’t just about high fashion though; it reflects environmental trends too. In recent years there have been hosepipe bans in the great Pavillion and many of the gardens have showcased drought-tolerant planting schemes.Chelsea draws over 150 000 visitors each year. For the past ten years it’s been held over

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TaleThe Splendours Of India Palaces, Temples & Tigers (?)

Part III

By Paul Heley

Part of one of the temple walls

Some monkey business going on here!

Clearing up after a cremation

Next morning bright and early for another train ride, this time on the Shatabdi Express to Jhansi and then on a bumpy road to Khajuraho with a different driver. He was very

impatient, blew his horn constantly, had to frequently stamp on his brakes, and overtook in impossible places. It really was a "white knuckle" ride and I for one was glad when it was over and we were safely dropped at our hotel.But what is Khajuraho famous for? Correct! Temples!! I must confess that Val and I, along with a few others, were becoming rather "templed out"; so we were less than 100% enthusiastic when taken to the Chandela Dynasty Complex next morning. But these temples are different. VERY different.Understandably, this is another UNESCO World Heritage Site because the carvings are simply mind blowing. The individual temples (25 in all) are covered from top to bottom with elaborate carvings. It must be admitted, however, that much of their popular appeal is due to their depicting scenes from the Karma Sutra and some of them leave very little to the imagination. Definitely not the place for delicate maiden aunts!However, not all the carvings deal with sexual images; most, in fact, depict various Hindu gods, symbols and stories. But, whatever the scene, the craftsmanship regarding the actual carvings was breath taking yet again; and one cannot but marvel at the extreme artistic skill. After lunch, we flew to Varanasi (India's holy city) and, once again, Abhi showed his worth as he sorted out tickets, boarding passes, luggage, porterage, and the coach at Varanasi for transport to the hotel. He helped tremendously. Then it was up before dawn next morning in order to see the sunrise over the Ganges - India's holy river - where we witnessed hundreds of people "bathing away their sins" in the waters. We went for a boat ride and viewed the riverside buildings and the various "ghats" (cremation sites) and dropped little floating candles in the river as some form of spiritual offering.After this we walked back to the coach through a labyrinth of tiny, crowded streets whose every building was a small shop. These little streets were covered in filth and animal droppings; and if this were not enough, there were loads of the small motorbikes which one sees everywhere trying to get through. It was complete mad-ness; but yet another example of "normal" life in India.Returning to the hotel for breakfast, the rest of the day was spent doing our own thing. This meant reading, sleeping, and going out to find an ATM which worked - not easy. It also meant fighting off hordes of tuc-tuc drivers wanting to take us somewhere we didn't want to go; fighting off hordes of trinket sellers trying to sell us stuff we didn't want to buy; and politely refusing the advances of shop owners imploring us to visit their shop and spend some of our unimaginable wealth. It became quite tiring.The evening had been planned for another Ganges river trip to cel-ebrate some astrologically significant full moon Hindu festival tak-ing place around sunset. This particular festival was clearly a great attraction for thousands and thousands of people and our coach was stuck solid for more than half an hour in a monstrous traffic jam. In desperation, we took to the cycle rickshaws again and weaved our way through a dense mass of traffic complete with attendant

noise and blinding lights until we reached the riverside. Here we were again assailed by the usual cluster of trinket sellers, beggars and sadhus - all of whom wanted money, of course. Again we got on a boat but this time there were about a million (!) others and, I'm afraid, we didn't have a ringside seat so didn't see all that was to be seen. However, a few cremations were taking place on the river banks and these, in their morbid way, were interesting and quite colourful!Afterwards, we returned to our hotel and simply col-lapsed - it had been a very long and tiring day. Next day was our penultimate day and in the morning, we went round a silk weaving factory and saw some of the exquisite shawls, covers and other linen for sale. Then it was off to the airport for the flight to Delhi where, un-fortunately, we had to pay excess baggage (since internal Indian airlines aren't so generous as international airlines regarding luggage allowance). This hadn't been the case with the other two internal flights; so had they simply "looked the other way" or had Abhi bribed them? There followed an uneventful flight to Delhi for the final night before the nine hour flight back to LHR next day during which we could reflect on what had been a very different, but rather exhausting type of holiday. Thoughts and images will flood back into the memory for a long time to come: memories of a holiday full of splendour, grandeur, history, chaos, filth, squalor - and infuriating contradictions.

Street scenesI've already given a picture of what one sees all the while in India such as the filthy rubbish scattered everywhere, the animals which just wander about (and leave their resultant "deposits"), and the general squalor in which people live their lives.But there is also the myriad of little shops which line up one after the other (and which sell everything imaginable) together with the roadside "dhabas", ie the eating spots which offer an amazing array of all manner of alluring food with wonderful aromas. However, if tempted to partake, a westerner runs the risk of serious stomach upset - the

dreaded "Delhi Belly" in extreme cases - due to the very suspect hygiene found - or not found - in the preparation. However, it's the traffic scenes which stick in the memory as much as anything. There's an unwritten rule of the road which says "if there's a gap, however small, go for it". This results in rickshaws, motorbikes, carts, cars and even lorries literally millimetres away from each other in a great heap. Vehicles are supposed to drive on the left hand side of the road (as in the UK); but don't let that fool you! Even big lorries can be found driving down the wrong side of a dual carriageway! Nobody takes any notice; they just get out of the way because there's another mantra which says "Might is right".There are absolutely millions of little motorbikes; with the Honda "Hero" taking the lion's share. These are 100cc bikes which cost something like £400 in India. And with fuel at 70p a litre and incredible petrol consumption, this makes driving very cheap (by our standards). Outside of (prosperous) New Delhi, I estimated that there must be at least 10 motorbikes for every car - they are "everyman's" form of transport. Images of scenes which simply would not be allowed in the UK are linked with these little motorbikes. Such as Dad driving, baby on the petrol tank, two children be-hind Dad and then Mum perched on the back somehow - and none of them wearing crash helmets. Or two chaps carrying a full sized floppy mattress between them; or two chaps carrying a huge, circular, highly ornamented and coloured, metal "something". They were wobbling about all over the place, weaving in and out of the rest of the traffic, and looked as though they could come to grief at any moment. Somehow they survived.And then there are the beggars. Not only religious ascet-ics whose life is one of renunciation from the world but also extremely poor people who barely exist. Usually it's a woman - with the obligatory baby - but can also be small children who make a "hand to mouth" gesture. It's very heart wrenching but I've found that if one gives anything, a hundred other beggars (or children) will appear out of the woodwork as if by magic. It's very difficult - and they can be very persistent.

Any chance of a lift, mate?

Begging


noise and blinding lights until we reached the riverside. Here we were again assailed by the usual cluster of trinket sellers, beggars and sadhus - all of whom wanted money, of course. Again we got on a boat but this time there were about a million (!) others and, I'm afraid, we didn't have a ringside seat so didn't see all that was to be seen. However, a few cremations were taking place on the river banks and these, in their morbid way, were interesting and quite colourful!Afterwards, we returned to our hotel and simply col-lapsed - it had been a very long and tiring day. Next day was our penultimate day and in the morning, we went round a silk weaving factory and saw some of the exquisite shawls, covers and other linen for sale. Then it was off to the airport for the flight to Delhi where, un-fortunately, we had to pay excess baggage (since internal Indian airlines aren't so generous as international airlines regarding luggage allowance). This hadn't been the case with the other two internal flights; so had they simply "looked the other way" or had Abhi bribed them? There followed an uneventful flight to Delhi for the final night before the nine hour flight back to LHR next day during which we could reflect on what had been a very different, but rather exhausting type of holiday. Thoughts and images will flood back into the memory for a long time to come: memories of a holiday full of splendour, grandeur, history, chaos, filth, squalor - and infuriating contradictions.

Street scenesI've already given a picture of what one sees all the while in India such as the filthy rubbish scattered everywhere, the animals which just wander about (and leave their resultant "deposits"), and the general squalor in which people live their lives.But there is also the myriad of little shops which line up one after the other (and which sell everything imaginable) together with the roadside "dhabas", ie the eating spots which offer an amazing array of all manner of alluring food with wonderful aromas. However, if tempted to partake, a westerner runs the risk of serious stomach upset - the

dreaded "Delhi Belly" in extreme cases - due to the very suspect hygiene found - or not found - in the preparation. However, it's the traffic scenes which stick in the memory as much as anything. There's an unwritten rule of the road which says "if there's a gap, however small, go for it". This results in rickshaws, motorbikes, carts, cars and even lorries literally millimetres away from each other in a great heap. Vehicles are supposed to drive on the left hand side of the road (as in the UK); but don't let that fool you! Even big lorries can be found driving down the wrong side of a dual carriageway! Nobody takes any notice; they just get out of the way because there's another mantra which says "Might is right".There are absolutely millions of little motorbikes; with the Honda "Hero" taking the lion's share. These are 100cc bikes which cost something like £400 in India. And with fuel at 70p a litre and incredible petrol consumption, this makes driving very cheap (by our standards). Outside of (prosperous) New Delhi, I estimated that there must be at least 10 motorbikes for every car - they are "everyman's" form of transport. Images of scenes which simply would not be allowed in the UK are linked with these little motorbikes. Such as Dad driving, baby on the petrol tank, two children be-hind Dad and then Mum perched on the back somehow - and none of them wearing crash helmets. Or two chaps carrying a full sized floppy mattress between them; or two chaps carrying a huge, circular, highly ornamented and coloured, metal "something". They were wobbling about all over the place, weaving in and out of the rest of the traffic, and looked as though they could come to grief at any moment. Somehow they survived.And then there are the beggars. Not only religious ascet-ics whose life is one of renunciation from the world but also extremely poor people who barely exist. Usually it's a woman - with the obligatory baby - but can also be small children who make a "hand to mouth" gesture. It's very heart wrenching but I've found that if one gives anything, a hundred other beggars (or children) will appear out of the woodwork as if by magic. It's very difficult - and they can be very persistent.

Any chance of a lift, mate?

Begging

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O.A.P’s (Old Aged Pets)Pets

Ask The VetNeed some pet advice?email your questions [email protected]

Looking after our pets as they reach their elder years is just as important as giving them a good start in life. It’s quite normal for our old age pets (OAPs!) to start to slow down but still live a happy and healthy life, but it’s also important to keep an eye out for signs that may indicate a serious illness.As with humans, arthritis, dementia and certain cancers are all more prevalent in older pets. A quick check-up at the vet every six months will help detect any illnesses at an early stage, mean-ing there’s a better chance of successful treatment or management of many conditions.It goes without saying though that if you’re worried about your pet’s health at anytime you should take to them to see your vet as soon as possible.

It’s important to remember that many pets live a perfectly healthy older life, and even if your pet is ill, the earlier it’s diagnosed the more treatment options you will have.For more pet care tips log onto www.pdsa.org.uk/pethealth.

Here are a few signs to keep an eye out for which may indicate an illness:

• Weight loss or gain – such as more prominent bones, or a swelling of the abdomen.• Lack of energy or an unusual increase in activity• Finding it difficult to walk or stand up• Loss of appetite• Drinking or going to the toilet more than usual• Toileting in unusual places• Bad breath or one with an unusual scent• Lumps or swellings• Vomiting or diarrhoea• Seeming disorientated or bumping in to things• Becoming restless or making unusual noises at night

Recognising illnessin old age pets

Caring for your pet

Just as we can have more health issues as we get older, so too can our pets and often they are similar ailments. So what should we be looking out for? PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham-Jones explains. Looking after our pets as they reach their elder years is just as important as giving them a good start in life. It’s quite normal for our old age pets (OAPs!) to start to slow down but still live a happy and healthy life, but it’s also important to keep an eye out for signs that may indicate a serious illness. As with humans, arthritis, dementia and certain cancers are all more prevalent in older

pets. A quick check-up at the vet every six months will help detect any illnesses at an early stage, meaning there’s a better chance of successful treatment or management of many conditions.It goes without saying though that if you’re worried about your pet’s health at anytime you should take to them to see your vet as soon as possible. Here are a few signs to keep an eye out for which may indicate an illness:• Weight loss or gain – such as more prominent bones, or a swelling of the abdomen.

• Lack of energy or an unusual increase in activity• Finding it difficult to walk or stand up• Loss of appetite

• Drinking or going to the toilet more than usual• Toileting in unusual places• Bad breath or one with an unusual scent• Lumps or swellings• Vomiting or diarrhoea• Seeming disorientated or bumping in to

things• Becoming restless or making unusual noises at nightIt’s important to remember that many pets live a perfectly healthy older life, and even if your pet is ill, the earlier it’s diagnosed the more treatment options you will have.For more pet care tips log onto www.pdsa.org.uk/pethealth.


With PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham-Jones

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Mabel’s News

from Appledown

Hello again! I am Mabel the resident dog at Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels in Eaton Bray.

I need a home!

This is Tor, a lurcher aged 3 years. He is house-trained, good with people and other dogs. He needs owners who will be happy to carry on with his training. This affectionate dog would love to be part of a family, but would not be suitable for a home with children younger than teenagers. If you feel you could offer Tor, or any of our other dogs, a loving and secure home please call in at the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Our staff will be happy to offer ad-vice and information. We have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under 7 years of age, so please ask for details. Check our website for adoption information.

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I need a home!

This is Chipolata, she is a Jack Russell cross aged 4-5 years. She is bigger than the average Jack Russell, but we can’t decide what she might be crossed with! Chipolata is an active little dog and needs a home where she will get plenty of exercise and attention. She could live with a male dog but not a cat. We think she may have lived outside in the past but she loves a cuddle and will enjoy the opportunity to curl up in front of the fire and be part of family life! She cannot live in Luton. If you feel you could offer Chipolata, or any of our other dogs, a loving and secure home please call in at the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Our staff are happy to offer advice and information. Please note that we have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under seven, so please ask for details.

Could you sponsor a kennel to help us care for a dog while it is waiting to find a new home? Please contact us for details.

Call: 01525 220383 Visit our Website: www.appledownrescue.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook!

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Appledown Rescue’s Dog of the Month

This is Tor, a lurcher aged 3 years. He is house-trained, good with people and other dogs. He needs owners who will be happy to carry on with his training. This affectionate dog would love to be part of a family, but would not be suitable for a home with children younger than teenagers.

If you feel you could offer Tor, or any of our other dogs, a loving and secure home please call in at the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Our staff will be happy to offer advice and information. We

have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under 7 years of age, so please ask for details. Check our website for adoption information. You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Appledown Rescue & Rehoming Kennels, Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY. Call: 01525 220383 or e-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.appledownrescue.co.uk (Reg. Charity No. 1116848)

Hello again!I’m Mabel the resident dog at Appledown .This is Edmure Tully, a one year old crossbreed who is smaller than a Labrador. Edmure is a play-ful and affectionate young dog who needs an active home with owners willing to carry on with his training. He is good with other dogs and travels well. He cannot be rehomed in Dacorum.

If you feel you could offer Edmure or any of our other dogs a loving and secure home please call in at the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Our staff are happy to offer advice and informa-tion. Please note that we have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under 7 years of age. Full details of the rehoming process can be found on our website or call the kennels.

Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY

I need a home!

This is Chipolata, she is a Jack Russell cross aged 4-5 years. She is bigger than the average Jack Russell, but we can’t decide what she might be crossed with! Chipolata is an active little dog and needs a home where she will get plenty of exercise and attention. She could live with a male dog but not a cat. We think she may have lived outside in the past but she loves a cuddle and will enjoy the opportunity to curl up in front of the fire and be part of family life! She cannot live in Luton. If you feel you could offer Chipolata, or any of our other dogs, a loving and secure home please call in at the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Our staff are happy to offer advice and information. Please note that we have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under seven, so please ask for details.

Could you sponsor a kennel to help us care for a dog while it is waiting to find a new home? Please contact us for details.

Call: 01525 220383 Visit our Website: www.appledownrescue.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] Follow us on Facebook!

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Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds. LU6 1QY

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My pet rabbit Flash keeps moulting big chunks of fur when I clean her bedding out.Why is this? Is there any-thing wrong with her? Maria

Moulting is normal, so this may not be anything to worry about. Wild rabbits moult twice a year, but some pet rabbits moult all year round. Regularly brushing your rabbit’s coat will help keep it healthy and prevent fur balls. Use a grooming brush intended for rabbits to brush the coat with gentle strokes in the same direction that the fur grows. You should also regularly check your rabbit’s skin to look for dandruff, especially behind the ears and along the spine as this, together with heavy moulting, can be a sign of mites. To be on the safe side it’s best to get Flash checked over by your vet. My dog Poppy has mated four times and seems to get pregnant a lot. Every time she’s in heat she has a phan-tom pregnancy and we’re worried about her as she gets quite depressed when she’s in heat. What should we do? Michael

I would strongly recommend that your friend has Poppy neutered (called spaying in female dogs). Spaying has many health benefits for dogs, such as preventing pyometra (a

life-threatening womb infection) and reducing the chances of breast cancer. It will also stop Poppy from getting pregnant, having phantom pregnancies and coming in to heat.Your friend should contact her vet to discuss getting Poppy neutered. For more information you can also download PDSA’s leaflet, Neutering, for free at www.pdsa.org.uk. My two rats are about two-years-old, but one of them can’t use her hind legs properly. Is this normal for this age or could there be an underlying problem. Alana

The signs you describe aren’t normal for a rat, whatever their age. There could be an underly-ing problem and you should take your rat to your vet as soon as possible. She may have injured her foot or leg, or she may have a problem with her spinal cord, such as a tumour or infection. Your vet will check her over and discuss appropriate treatment with you.

Appledown Rescue’s Dog of the Month

This is Edmure Tully, a one year old crossbreed who is smaller than a Labrador. Edmure is a playful and affectionate young dog who needs an active home with owners willing to carry on with his training. He is good with other dogs and travels well. He cannot be rehomed in Dacorum. If you feel you could offer Edmure or any of our other dogs a loving and secure home please call in at the kennels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Our staff are happy to offer advice and information. Please note that we have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under 7 years of age. Full details of the rehoming process can be found on our website or call the kennels.

Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels, Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QY

01525 220383 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.appledownrescue.co.uk

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By Mike Newman

I had never considered this question before until I read an article in ‘The Greater London Pensioner’ magazine. It highlighted the pitfalls that can occur for the driver of such a vehicle on the pedestrian pavement if involved in an accident with a pedestrian, the article as follows.

Mike Newman is a member of The Dunstable And District Senior Citizens Club.

If you have a view on any of the issues raised why not attend one of their monthly

meetings, held on the last Thursday of the month at St Marys Catholic Social Club, West St., Dunstable.

Insuring Motorised Invalid Scooters?

A Pensioners View

Have your say{

An elderly person on a motorised invalid scooter had caused a pedestrian to take a nasty fall which resulted in a broken limb. The driver was sued and

lost the case. The driver then became liable to pay a hefty compensation claim of several thousand pounds. In order to comply with the legal obligations she was obliged to mortgage her home in order to make the compensation payment. A terrible position for an elderly person to find themselves in.

In the Herald & Post, August 6th, a writer states that over a period of five minutes, five cyclist rode along in a no cycle area in the town centre of Luton, a little later a chap on a disabled scooter went riding by faster than most of the cyclists and two of the cyclists were at speed. An accident waiting to happen?

Accidents do happen, so it would seem sensible for owners of such scooter to take out third party insurance. So if you do use a motorized scooter

it may be worth your while to think about insuring against such accidents. It could save a lot of grief. Also it seems only sensible that if you operate such a vehicle then an audible warning device should be fitted. I have seen one scooter on the Luton Road fitted with a bull horn which would be more than satisfactory.

Although speeds are relatively low, they are high enough, when the combined weight of the vehicle and driver are taken into account, to knock a pedestrian over. Elderly pedestrians cannot deal with such falls or impacts, bones become brittle and broken bones in the elderly often lead to more serious conditions.

The police can now arrest you for cycling on the pavement, what of the invalid scooter? I believe that audible warning should be mandatory on motorized invalid scooter and this should be considered by those in authority.


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CONSIDER the fact that Audi’s new RS3 Sportback has an engine that is barely longer than your average loaf of bread and you might be left thinking that it’s a slice short of a full wholemeal.But that’s about as far wide of the truth as a claim that the mice are jumping on the traps because mother-in-law is coming to stay.

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traffic free autobahn at the end of your road.Undoubted pace, poise and a distinct lack of any torque steer as you feed in its 367ps and ensuing 465Nm of torque establish it as the most powerful production five cylinder engine in Audi RS history – a lineage that goes back 21 years.Audi’s technical wizards have in-stilled it with supercar performance, yet it can be sensible at times and return just under 35mpg on the combined cycle and its CO2 figure is a not too high 189g/km.So, an everyday car if you like that will burble around before you unleash the 2.5 litre TFSI’s full potential, at which point the exhaust will spit and crackle and burble and let you know in no uncertain terms that this is a performance car with a capital P.Put another way, supercar perfor-mance from a five door hatchback. In fact its sprintability (Audi word, not mine) is equal to and in some cases better than some supercars. That tells you just how good the 2.5 five cylinder really is. Its mid range performance is noth-ing short of spectacular, with its huge reserves of torque on tap from 1625 to 5550rpm. In fact everything has moved up a gear – the new seven speed S tronic twin clutch gearbox shifts faster than before, directing the grunt to the quattro permanent all heel drive system which is - yes you’ve guessed it - faster reacting than before.And with less weight to push around

than before – the RS3 is 55kgs lighter – the end result is perhaps predictable. Launch control ensures maximum acceleration from a stand-ing start, with minimal wheelspin, which I can vouch for after a couple of runs up the Shelsley Walsh hill climb in Worcestershire, the oldest continually used motorsport venue in the world.Prices start at £39,955, with first UK deliveries in July. Expect the usual high quality cabin with exceptional fit and finish and a pair of very supportive sports seats in fine Nappa leather. And there are plenty of options available, some RS specific and others from the S3 like infortainment, Audi connect systems and assistance systems. Our test car on the UK launch last week had an additional £11,000 worth fitted. Embellishments on top of a very fine car.

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Discover the Andromeda Galaxy Tonight: Ever seen a distant galaxy beyond our own? Now’s your chance! The Andromeda Galaxy is so far away that light from the stars inside it takes 2.5 million years to cross the void of space to Earth. Yet even at this great distance Andromeda is easy to find with binoculars. Look up high to your south mid-evening for a giant square pattern of stars, and an arc of bright stars running out left. From the square move along this arc by one star and lift your binoculars slightly upwards until you see an oval patch of grey light. This is the glow from a trillion stars that make up the Andromeda Galaxy.

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ARTS & CRAFTSArt & Craft for adults with learning difficulties every Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm & every Sat 11am - 1pm at Arttrend, rear of 440 Dunstable Road.Please see the website www.arttrend.co.uk for all the details or phone 07794987796.

THE BOGTROTTERSThe Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District Walking and Hostelling Group) are a group of about 90 walkers, hikers and hostellers. We run a surpris-ingly diverse range of activities, including half and full day walks, hostelling trips, meals and evening activities.New members are always welcome. Prospec-tive members are invited to get in touch via the website, give us a ring or just turn up to an event or walk. 01582 865966 Sue or JulianEnquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.ukwww.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk

NATIONAL TRUSTAll meetings are held at Salvation Army Centre, Dunstable. Guests are welcome at £3.00As well as outing we also run a holiday once per year. If you would like to join the group, please con-tact, Lynder Power 01582 696193 or Janr Lingham 01582 6068387th October, Talk - Waddesdon Manor by Bob Keating14th October, Outing - Under The Bearskin, A Guided Tour Featuring Royalty & Pageantry.4th November, Talk - The Worl of Coffee by Colin Smith

FRIENDS OF STUDHAM COMMONWe are a friendly,voluntary group whose aim is to conserve,maintain and promote Studham Common as a haven for wildlife and a place for everyone to enjoy.For this purpose we meet as a work party on the third Saturday of each month (except Dec.) The work is not onerous and we enjoy the exercise and the good company –and a picnic lunch is provided! Details from Pam on 01582 872608 [email protected]


Out & About

Exhibition & Sale Of Art & Craft Saturday 17th October. 10.30am-5pm. Village Hall, Sundon Road, HarlingtonExhibits by local artists/craftspeople include: Canal Ware, Glassware, Greet-ings Cards, Fancy Goods, Jewellery, Needlecraft, Paintings, Photography, Sculpture etc.Botanical artist Karen Bailey will be our guest artist this year. Refreshments, including delicious home-baked cakes. Adults 50p. Children under 12 free.Harlington Society of Art & Craft. 01525 753715

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Sunday 6th December 2015

Get into the Christmas spirit!

Come and enjoy music and carols under cover in the marquee with a variety of stalls selling wonderful gift ideas. There will be Greensand Trust craft activities and a tombola and, of course, seasonal food and drink.

We hope that Father Christmas may even put in an appearance!




WHAT’S ON for AUTUMN/WINTER 2015 We always seem to get great Septembers in this country, don’t you think? We can’t think of a better time to visit Rushmere, enjoying the last days of warmth and as we head into October, looking out for those sure signs that Autumn is here. We’ve got some great events lined up too – all great reasons to continue to visit right through the autumn and winter! For more details, telephone us on 01525 234260 or email [email protected]. Make a note in your diary, and we’ll see you soon! Wine in the Park After Dark Friday 23rd October 7pm

Come along for an evening of wine tasting with a side helping of cheese of course! 15 delicious wines to sample and learn about with a local expert with over 18 years of experience. Over-18s only. £15 per person. Advance booking essential.

Feed The Birds Sunday 25th October 11am – 3pm

Learn all about feeding our feathered friends. Get messy and make a bird cake, fun craft activities, guided bird walks, RSPB and BTO stalls and bird-ringing demonstrations. Entry is free although there may be a small charge for some activities. £2 parking on exit fee applies.

Pumpkin Carving Monday October 26th to Monday November 2nd

Come up and visit us in our spooky hut. Grab a mini pumpkin and carve and decorate it. Please call for prices and availability of times.

Halloween Disco Friday 30th October, 6pm -8pm

Put on your spookiest costume and join us for a fun disco. Prize for best fancy dress, apple-bobbing, hotdogs and refreshments. £10 per child. Suitable for ages 5 – 12 years. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Woodland Fairies and Pixies Saturday 28th November, 2.30pm – 5pm

Lots of exciting fairy and pixie fun for boys and girls age 6 – 12 years, undercover and outdoors. Craft activities, face-painting, stories in the woods, refreshments. £10 per child. Must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential.

Winter Fayre Sunday 6th December, 11am – 3pm

Get into the Christmas spirit with our winter fayre and enjoy music and carols, a variety of stalls selling wonderful gift items, Greensand Trust craft activities and tombola and of course, seasonal food and drink. If we are all good, maybe Father Christmas will make an appearance. Entry is free although there may be a small charge for some activities. £2 parking on exit fee applies.

Feed The Birds

Sunday 25th October 11 am to 3 pm

Learn all about feeding our feathered friends. Get messy and make a bird cake. Fun craft activities and guided bird walks. RSPB/BTO stalls and bird ringing demonstrations.

Entry is free but there may be a small charge for some activities. Parking fee of £2 applies.

All proceeds reinvested in the park.



FESTIVAL OF FAIRIES AND PIXIES

Saturday 28th November 2015. 2.30 pm to 4.45 pm.

Fairy frolic and pixie play.

Loads of magical fun for boys and girls aged 6 – 12 years, both under cover and outdoors. There will

be funky face painting, spellbinding stories in the woods and refreshments.

Cost of £10 per child (3rd child £5). Children must be accompanied by an adult.


For more information contact [email protected], call 01525 234260 or call into the

Visitor Centre . Website http://www.greensandtrust.org/Rushmere.html

Herons View Visitor Centre

Rushmere Country Park

Linslade Road

Heath and Reach

LU7 0EB

THE WILDLIFE TRUST Blows DownsHedgehogs and orchards this Halloween.Sat31st October 10am - 1pm £2 per child, adults freeThe orchard Blows Downs Station Road,LU5 4EYRuth Sneath 01525 874317Hedgehogs are in serious decline and need our help. Join us to find out how you can help our spikey friends whilst enjoying taking part in activities such as apple pressing, making a hedgehog bird feeder and a hedgehog friendly home. There will also be lots of infor-mation for you on wildlife gardening as well as information on how your hedgehog sightings can help combat their decline.There will be warm refreshments avail-able.

Guided Walk of Blows Downs for Dogs and Their OwnersSat 21st November 10am - 11.30am £2.50 per person or £6 per familyFrom Half Moon Lane LU5 4AERuth Sneath - 01525 874317 Join us for a brisk winter walk to enjoy the views. Dog behaviour expert Lesley Oliphant from ‘Dogzaloud’ will be on hand to answer all your doggie ques-tions and give you top tips for you and your dog. Under 18s must be accom-panied by a responsible adult. Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear required.

Wine In The Park After Dark Friday 23rd October 7pmCome along for an evening of wine tasting with a side helping of cheese of course! 15 delicious wines to sample and learn about with a local expert with over 18 years of experience. Over-18s only. £15 per person. Advance booking essential.

Feed The Birds Sunday 25th October 11am to 3pmLearn all about feeding our feathered friends. Get messy and make a bird cake. Fun craft activities and guided bird walks. RSPB/BTO stalls and bird ringing demonstrations. Entry is free but there may be a small charge for some activities.

Fairy Frolic And Pixie Play Sat 28th November 2.30pm to 4.45pmLoads of magical fun for boys and girls aged 6 – 12 years, both under cover and outdoors. There will be funky face painting, spellbinding stories in the woods and refreshments. Cost of £10 per child (3rd child £5). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Winter Fayre Sunday 6th DecemberGet into the Christmas spirit!Come and enjoy music and carols under cover in the marquee with a vari-ety of stalls selling wonderful gift ideas. There will be Greensand Trust craft activities and a tombola and, of course, seasonal food and drink.We hope that Father Christmas may even put in an appearance!

For more information or to book call 01525 234260 [email protected], or call into the Herons View Visitor Centre, Rushmere Country Park, Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, LU7 0EB


Discover Artists Return To Ivinghoe In NovemberFollowing their hugely successful debut last November, locally based artist group, Discover, are delighted to be returning to the Ivinghoe Old School Community Hub, on November 28th and 29th 2015, for their pre-Christmas Art Fair.The Discover group, who all live and work in the area, are a vibrant, feisty mix of working artists, producing a wide range of high quality work, including fine art, textiles, sculpture, mixed media and print.Visitors will be able to meet the artists, see their latest pieces, and learn more about what inspires them and how create their work - and perhaps even discover the perfect Christmas gift.The Discover Original Art Fair is open from 10am to 3pm on both Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November - entry is free.

DUNSTABLE LADIES CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERTSaturday 12th December 2.30 pm St. Augustine’s Church, Mayfield Road, Dunstable. Tickets £8 on the door, including refresh-ments. Details from Pat Jackson 01582 520302

CHRISTMAS CAROLS & TORCHLIGHT PROCESSIONFriday 4th DecemberAshton Square, 7.00 pmTorchlight procession through Priory House Gardens and carol service. Find out more at:www.dunstable.gov.uk

TOTTERNHOE PLAYERS Attention - Sleuths Wanted!Are you a murder mystery fan? If so, the Totternhoe Players have just the thing for you. A classic whodunit to test your deductive powers Dead of the Past, by Joyce Brown (courtesy of Jasper Publications), will keep you guessing right till the end. Who will be the victim? How was the victim killed? And which one of those guilty looking characters is the murderer? To keep those hard-working little grey cells in tip-top order, there will be a Ploughman’s meal with dessert during the interval, washed down by your favourite drinks –although you do need to bring those yourself! Don’t forget the glasses either!Performances are on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October at 7:45pm in Totternhoe. Tickets for the playand meal cost only £9 each and must be paid in ad-vance. Please call 01582 603287 to book your tickets.

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CHILTERN GATEWAY 50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾ WalksFirst Sunday of every month 2pm – 3.30pmJoin our Rangers on the first Sunday of the month to get out in the countryside for a free family exploring session. Make sure you dress for the weather and come prepared for adventure! We’ll be out for about an hour and a half. No booking needed, just meet at the Chilterns Gateway Centre on Dunstable Downs. Dunstable SpooktacularMonday 26th – Friday 30th October 11.00am – 3.00pmWill you have the fright of your life? Join us for a week of Hallowe’en antics and creepy crafts. We’ll be broomstick making on 30th October, so come and get your broomstick license and take part in broomstick races.£2.50 per craft and £3.30 for broomstick activity (booking not required) Spooky Walks on Dunstable DownsFriday 30th and Saturday 31st October 4.30pm – 6.00pmIf you're feeling brave enough, book your place on our spooky walk through the heart of Chute Wood. You'll hear the scary myths and legends of Dunstable and take the chills away with some tasty soup and a creepy cup cake. £10 per person to include supper. Places are limited and go fast, so make sure you book your place by calling 01582 500920 Christmas Wreath MakingFriday 4th and Saturday 5th December 10.00am – 12.00 noonJoin us for our annual gathering to make wreaths with materials sourced from the local area. £25 per person including a hot drink and mince pie. Why not join us for lunch afterwards? This is a very popular annual event and it is essential to book in advance as places are limited. Call the Centre on 01582 500920 to book your place.

You can find out more about Dunstable Downs on our website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstabledowns. You can also join in with our events, and share your photos of this beautiful place on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/NTDunstableDowns

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FESTIVAL OF FAIRIES AND PIXIES

Saturday 28th November 2015. 2.30 pm to 4.45 pm.

Fairy frolic and pixie play.

Loads of magical fun for boys and girls aged 6 – 12 years, both under cover and outdoors. There will

be funky face painting, spellbinding stories in the woods and refreshments.

Cost of £10 per child (3rd child £5). Children must be accompanied by an adult.


For more information contact [email protected], call 01525 234260 or call into the

Visitor Centre . Website http://www.greensandtrust.org/Rushmere.html

Herons View Visitor Centre

Rushmere Country Park

Linslade Road

Heath and Reach

LU7 0EB

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