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Editor’s LetterWelcome to the March/April issue - at last, spring is fi nally here. It’s the time of year when home improvements, spring cleaning and gardens all become a priority again now that the cold and short days of winter are fi nally coming to an end.

If you’re thinking about replacing an outdated kitchen, we look at all the options on page 8 and if it’s your garden that needs attention, our special feature on ‘seed sowing on the cheap’ may interest you.

We've introduced a 'Business Directory' in this issue (p. 46) to make it easy to search for your local services. Don't forget to let them know that you found them in The SP5 Magazine! Read on for some great articles and much more in your favourite LOCAL magazine!

beauty: all about brows ................................. 4

the true cost of a kitchen ........................... 8

health:

Too Quick To Quit ..........................................................................10

Coping With Hearing Loss .......................................................30

gardening: seeds on the cheap ............. 16

easter egg hunts ........................................... 18-19

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Technology review on tablets ..............24

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Beauty

All About BROWSHow To Pluck Like A Professional

There’s a quick, simple and easy way to look years younger and all you’ll need

is a pair of tweezers.

Eyebrows serve as a frame for your eyes and by creating the right shape you can instantly lift your face, draw attention to your eyes and look altogether more beautiful.

The wrong shape, size or even colour eyebrows can have a dramatically diff erent eff ect however and leave you looking permanently surprised, confused or angry so it’s very important to think before you pluck.

Work With What You Have

The key is to work with your natural brow shape - whatever that may be. Some people are lucky enough to have brows that naturally sweep up to an arch, whereas others are born with much straighter eyebrows and need to do a little more work to create the desired look.

Trimming

You might not think it, but eyebrow hair is often quite long. A little trimming is essential for allowing the hair to lie nicely and fall into shape easily.

Remove any hair that grows beyond your upper brow line - do this by brushing your eyebrows up - with a brow brush - and snipping off the long ends.

Next, brush the hair downwards in the opposite direction and cut the hairs that extend past the lower brow line. To fi nish, brush the hair into place. Your eyebrows should already be looking much better.

Time To Tweeze

Tweezing can be a little painful at fi rst, so it’s a good idea to open up your pores before you start by holding a warm facecloth over your brows.

Ensure that you’re working in good natural light and determine where to begin.

It’s good to start by holding a pencil vertically against the side of your nose and observe where it meets the brow - this gives a guide to where your eyebrows should begin.

Pluck any hair away that grows before this point. Take a few hairs at a time and do the same on your other brow.

Looking straight ahead, hold the pencil against your nostril and move it diagonally across the outer half of the iris of your eye - the point at which the pencil is lying is where the arch of your brow should peak.

To create the best shape for your brow, gradually tweeze a line that tapers when you reach the peak of your arch. Concentrate on keeping them looking even.

To fi nish, place your pencil back against your nostril and this time extend it diagonally to the outer corner of your eye. This is where your brow should be at its thinnest. Pluck from the arch to this point, tapering the line gradually, so that it is at its thinnest at the far corner.

Remember that the fuller your brows are, the more youthful you’ll look so work slowly and steadily, tweezing one hair at a time. Stand back from the mirror regularly to check how the shape is progressing.

Define Your New Shape

You can enhance your new shape by applying a little colour to make your eyebrows really stand out.

If your hair is fair, choose either a brow powder or pencil that’s a shade lighter than your hair colour. For dark hair, choose one that’s a shade darker. Gently sweep the product over the brow hair and set using a clear eyebrow gel.

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Designing your kitchen

Using a designer is the most expensive option. Check whether they price per hour

or per job, and what’s included. A much cheaper option is to design it yourself, as well as source all components such as units, worktops and appliances.

Many people choose the middle option of using their kitchen supplier’s design and installation service. If you’re asked to take your own measurements, be careful: even in a new-build, walls are not always true and the surfaces fl at. Take at least three measurements at fl oor, work-surface and wall unit height, and work to the smallest width.

If you’re using a mid-range or luxury kitchen supplier, you may be asked to pay a fee for them to measure up and produce a set of drawings.

Comparing prices

When comparing prices, ensure that you know exactly what you’re buying – a cheap option can cost considerably more if you end up paying for extra work. Ask the right questions. Will they dispose of existing fi ttings? Prepare plumbing and electrical work? Carry out associated building work? Fit fl oor and wall fi nishes? What about fi nal decorating, electrical work and other carpentry such as shelving? Who will fi t worktops, sinks, taps and appliances? Is there a guarantee and after-sales service?

Checking for quality

Budget suppliers will give you machine-made units, whereas luxury ones off er hand-built cupboards by cabinet-makers. These aren’t necessarily poor quality, though they will have “plant-on” doors that sit in front of the frame, rather than “in-frame”

doors, individually made to fi t perfectly inside their frames.

Doors

Solid-wood doors with traditional mortise and tenon joints are the highest quality. In-frame doors may expand and contract with the humidity. Good suppliers off er an after-sales service to check their fi tting after a few months. Veneered doors are cheaper and easier to maintain. Check whether painted doors are machine-sprayed, or painted by hand with a brush.

Carcasses

Top-of-the-range carcasses are made of solid wood. Next-level-down ones are usually made from plywood or MDF veneer, while cheaper ones are chipboard, sometimes with just hardboard backs. Check the thickness of the chipboard – 18-20mm is a good guide.

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Worktops

Very cheap laminate worktops can burn, scratch and wear out quickly. High-pressure laminates are more durable than low-pressure ones; check that the underside is sealed to prevent water damage from appliances beneath. In a more luxurious kitchen package, you’ll be offered solid wood (at least 4cm thick is best), granite (3cm), man-made solid surfaces (such as Corian) or even glass or concrete.

Installation

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Be realistic about YOUR goals Most of us can relate to the idealistic view of what we would like to achieve in the perfect world and how long it will take us. Now we’re not saying that for some this isn’t achievable, we’re simply saying that you have to be realistic about your expectations. For many this is the fall at the fi rst jump. Start your new gym regime with realistic small goals that suit YOU and your lifestyle, breaking them down to perhaps weekly or

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Strength in numbers (so the old saying goes!)We’re not going to lie, for some, exercising on your own can just be… boring. Working out with friends can and has shown to have great benefi ts on both motivation and fi tness. Whether that’s taking part in a group exercise class or just coming along to the gym with a buddy, they can give you that kick up the backside that you may be requiring come January! At

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Work on your overall healthThere’s nothing more demotivating than working out regularly and not seeing results. Good health and fi tness are the result of paying attention to all physical and mental needs, so it's important that you're not neglecting other aspects of your life. Try eating a healthy balanced diet that not only provides you with enough energy to get through the day, but incorporates foods which will keep you going through your workout without feeling lethargic. No amount of exercise will help if you are not getting enough sleep. Your body needs time to repair itself and it does this during the night. At Downton Leisure Centre we are always here to provide you with information on healthy eating. We also run ‘A Stones Throw’ weightloss programme, whether you want to lose a few pounds or a stone, we will be on hand every step of the way.

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Start with a little self-restraint. It’s all too easy to buy enough seed to fi ll a

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Think about sharing. Each packet of seed often contains tens or even hundreds of seeds, so why not agree to swap a few with friends and relatives. This will not only save you money, but will also maximise the range of plants you can grow without increasing your outlay.

Don’t be tempted to sow too many seeds at one time. By sowing little and often you’ll maximise fl ower time of annual fl owers and cropping time for vegetables and herbs. It also means that if the conditions are not right for germination on one occasion, all is not lost.

You may not need to buy what you want. Collect seed from your garden or from gardens of friends

and neighbours, making sure that the plants are healthy and that they’re ready and ripe or they won’t germinate. Seeds labelled as ‘F1’ will produce fl owers whose seeds will not ‘come true’, meaning that the off spring will not be the same as the original plant and will often be less productive. Try to harvest the seed when the plants and the weather are dry, remove any bits of plant debris and allow them to dry off naturally, not becoming too warm or cold. If you can’t sow the seeds immediately, make sure you store them, well labelled, in a cool, dry place.

A small heated or even un-heated propagator can help you reliably raise a far wider range of plants from seed. Choose one which is sturdily built and has proper ventilation in the clear plastic lid, otherwise seedlings may die on hot days. We stock some of the lovely UK-made Stewart propagators at www.pippagreenwood.com.

Seeds do best if not sown too closely, and by sowing thinly you’ll also save yourself time and money. Wider spacing makes for less thinning out but if you do have to thin out a bit, remember that most seedlings will perform well if

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Many herbaceous perennials can successfully be divided into several new plants. Indeed most herbaceous plants do better when occasionally divided as the plant does not become so congested and you can dispose of the grotty bits and plant the good sections into fresh soil.

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By kind permission of Lady Carnarvon, Highclere Castle – the

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Following its huge success in 2012 the event is looking to be bigger than ever, with programmed activities taking place throughout the day and plenty to see and do for all ages. Put your creative skills to the test and make an Easter bonnet for our bonnet parade, with prizes on off er for the best bonnet in diff erent age categories.

All children completing our adventure Easter egg hunt, which will commence at 11am and run until 3pm, will receive a chocolate egg (while stocks last).

Entertainment will include live music from the Three Belles – from

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It's for children of primary school age or younger. About 3,000 chocolate eggs are scattered in the grass in the sunken lawn for the children to find. There is a staggered start and the pre-school children go first.

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Sat 9th March 10.30-12.30Organised by the Downton Rangers. Venue: Downton Memorial Hall. Admission 20p.

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Sat 16th March 12-2pmPlease join us for a community spring lunch to raise valuable funds for Nomansland preschool. The lunch this year will take place on Saturday 16th March, in Landford Village Hall, between 12pm and 2pm. Our wonderful three course lunch costs £6 per adult, and £3 for children under 12. This price includes a bowl of soup, a ham and/or cheese ploughmans, followed by a choice of dessert, and a drink of tea/coff ee/squash. Payment is on the door, and there are limited places so we advise you come early to avoid disappointment! There will also be a raffl e and silent auction with some amazing prizes. Contact Emma on 01794 390728.

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speaks competition, school trips for disadvantaged children, ad hoc student grants and the Rotary Citizen of the year award.

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Tiny Tots Toddler and Baby GroupHeld every Wednesday (during term time) at Radnor Village Hall, Bodenham from 9.45am to 11.45am. £1.50 per family. Lot’s of activities and fun. Call Suzie on 07704 23012 or Vanessa on 01722 504457.

Downton Country Market9.30am - 11.00am every Friday at Downton Memorial Hall. Plants, cut fl owers, crafts, savouries and sweet food, vegetables and eggs. Home-made jams, marmalade, honey, chutneys. Tea, coff ee and home-made biscuits.

Accord Social Group We are a friendly group of people who meet up weekly on a Monday evening at 8pm at The New Inn, New Street in Salisbury and regularly organise meals, theatre, walks, garden visits etc. For more information contact Jean on 01722 322802 or Alan on 01722 327665.

Downton Evening WIMeetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Band Hall, Gravel Close, Downton. 18th March - AGM. For more info contact Iris Lawes on 01725 511553 or Edna Pike on 01725 511332.

Redlynch & District WIMeetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2.15pm, Morgans Vale & Woodfalls Village Hall. 13th Mar - Don't put your daughters on the stage, Jenny Lane. 10th Apr - AGM. Contact Val on 01725 510850.

Odstock, Nunton & Bodenham WIMeetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 10.00am, Radnor Hall, Bodenham. 11th Mar - AGM. 8th Apr - Here we go a-vicaring. Speaker: Rev. M. Teed. For further information, contact Elizabeth Cutter on 01725 511870.

Alderbury WIMeetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2.15pm at Alderbury Village Hall. Visitors are most welcome. £3 admission for non-members, includes refreshments.

Alderbury and District Gardening Association We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Alderbury Bowls Club and have a varied programme including speakers, outings, annual show, plant sale and a social evening with quiz. Annual membership is £5.

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Brian Whitehead Social ClubWick Lane, Downton. Bingo every Thursday evening at 7.30pm. Function Room and Skittle Alley available for hire. Weddings, Funerals, Birthday Parties, Training Days all catered for. Bar available as well as coff ee and tea making facilities. Secretary: Jane Evans - 01725 514841. Offi ce: 01725 513710. Evenings - call 01725 512162.

Downton Community ChoirEvery Wednesday in term time at Downton Baptist Church, South Lane from 8.00pm – 9.30pm,£5 per session.

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Winterslow Short Mat Bowls ClubWe meet Sunday evenings at 7.15pm till 10.00pm at Winterslow Village Hall.

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There are two diesel units which are both 2.2 litres in size but with diff erent power outputs, 147 bhp and 187 bhp, they both off er four-wheel drive. There’s also a 150PS version in two-wheel drive form, but quite why you’d opt for that we have no idea apart from its lower CO2 emissions. We tried a brilliant 2.0-litre petrol engine too on our road test in Canada, but sadly this won’t be coming to the UK. In fact, it was actually our pick of the bunch.

What’s the kit like?

It’s on the inside where the manufacturer has really gone to

work. The centre console is new and the old Terrain Response dial has been swapped for buttons from the Evoque. A new instrument cluster has been installed which has a fi ve inch display that off ers the important details. It now has keyless go, a brilliant hitch assist that helps drivers line up their tow bar and clever voice activation. There are three new colours to choose from paint wise and the stereo system provided by Meridian is nothing short of extravagant.

Any rivals?

There are lots, and that’s the problem. Audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and VW Tiguan all represent very talented and capable alternatives to the rugged Brit. All are newer than the Freelander and are tough competition to the Land Rover.

Is it any good?

If you were hoping for a whole new car, you’ll be sorely disappointed. This revision is a nip and tuck at best bringing its styling into line with the other, newer models in the range. However there’s no denying that the Freelander is extremely capable off -road – some of the terrain we tackled on the launch

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What’s our verdict?

The revisions inside bring the Freelander up to date, but we had rather hoped they’d have done more with the exterior. The new lights are striking, but nowhere near as bold as its sister cars which is a shame, however its capability off road can’t be doubted and despite its age we still think it’s a rugged alternative to some often rather boring Germanic off erings. It’s worth a look for the pony-pulling set.

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