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Page 1: The Vine Leighton Buzzard June/July 2013

www.thevinemagazine.com

Delivered FREE through

12,000 doors in

Leighton Buzzard, Linslade,

Heath & Reach, Billington,

Slapton, Wing, Northall,

Cheddington Stewkley

June | July 2013

Hair and Beauty for Men

See your KidS on fatHer’S day

Plus our usual features and what’s on guide

the

lose the bulge

for summer

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The Carpenters Arms

A friendly welcome awaits you at our 14th century Grade II listed pub situated just around the corner in the quiet village of Slapton. Enjoy a mouthwatering

menu from light bites to a full 3 course menu in our cosy bar or restaurant.

1 Horton Road, Slapton LU7 9DBwww.carpentersarmsslapton.co.uk

Reservations 01525 220563

10% off food with this advert valid follow us on Facebook to find out Thursday - Saturday 6pm-10pm about our live music nightsoffers not valid with any other offer Carpenters Slapton

Carvery every Sunday 12-5pm £9.95 adults £5.50 kids 10 yrs and underunder 5’s eat free(one child per adult)

Curry BuffetTuesday 5-10pmeat all you like£9.95 adults £5.50 kids 10yrs and underunder 5’s eat free

Seniors Special OfferMonday Lunch12-3pm enjoy our lunch time menu with a main course, pudding, tea or coffee with biscuits for only £6.50 per head

Wednesday nightsis Steak nightsee our website fordetails

Our delicious lunch time menu is available Tuesday to Saturday

12-5pm

if you don’t join us on one of our special nights we have an outstanding evening menu available Thursday to Saturday

5pm-10pm25% early bird discount if you order food between 5pm-6pm Thursday to Saturday

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the content of advertising and articles is published in this magazine are accurate, neither the publisher or its editorial contributors can accept and hereby disclaim any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors. Neither do they reflect the opinion of this publication.The Vine does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission.

CONTENT

6 Locally 10 Linslade School12 Budget Travel14 Beauty for Men16 Auto Biographies18 Knickers 22 Got a blockage?24 Beat the bulge28 A father’s rights30 Bailey’s ice cream 32 Choosing a care home34 What’s On36 Puzzles40 Tax free child care42 Puzzlesolutions44 Book Review46 CrypticJack

Dear AllIt is carnival and festival season and we have so many events to choose from as we head into summer. I have crammed as many of them in to the what’s on page as possible but you can also follow on Facebook and Twiter to be updated on even moreHave a great timeAll the best, Andrena

Editor:Andrena CardenWhiteAdvertising & Editorial, The Vine Magazine 0797 155 4604 [email protected] (Leighton Buzzard/Bletchley)

SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

June1st & 2nd Market Charter weekend

16th Father’s Day

18th -22nd Ascot

23rd Linslade Open Gardens

30thJuneLBOpenGardens

24th-7thJulyWimbledon

July13th Leighton Linslade Carnival

19th -14th Chelsea Flower Show

27thLinsladeCanalFestival

see what’s on guide for lots, lots more. Page 34

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The Carpenters Arms

A friendly welcome awaits you at our 14th century Grade II listed pub situated just around the corner in the quiet village of Slapton. Enjoy a mouthwatering

menu from light bites to a full 3 course menu in our cosy bar or restaurant.

1 Horton Road, Slapton LU7 9DBwww.carpentersarmsslapton.co.uk

Reservations 01525 220563

10% off food with this advert valid follow us on Facebook to find out Thursday - Saturday 6pm-10pm about our live music nightsoffers not valid with any other offer Carpenters Slapton

Carvery every Sunday 12-5pm £9.95 adults £5.50 kids 10 yrs and underunder 5’s eat free(one child per adult)

Curry BuffetTuesday 5-10pmeat all you like£9.95 adults £5.50 kids 10yrs and underunder 5’s eat free

Seniors Special OfferMonday Lunch12-3pm enjoy our lunch time menu with a main course, pudding, tea or coffee with biscuits for only £6.50 per head

Wednesday nightsis Steak nightsee our website fordetails

Our delicious lunch time menu is available Tuesday to Saturday

12-5pm

if you don’t join us on one of our special nights we have an outstanding evening menu available Thursday to Saturday

5pm-10pm25% early bird discount if you order food between 5pm-6pm Thursday to Saturday

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Mabel’s News

from AppledownHello again! I am Mabel the resident dog at Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels in Eaton Bray. As usual we have lots of dogs who, through no fault of their own, are in need of a loving new home. I would like to introduce you to one in particular. My friend, Hurricane, is a 4-year-

old lurcher. He is fully vaccinat-ed, neutered and microchipped. Hurricane is house-trained and has been living with a family for two years but sadly, due to a change in family circum-stances, he has been returned to us. He has an impeccable temperament and has done

nothing wrong. We would love to see him happily settled again. If you

feel you could offer Hurricane, or any of our other dogs, a loving and secure home please call in at the ken-nels any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Our staff will be happy to offer advice and information. Please note that we have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families with children under 7 years of age, so please ask for details.

CAKE STALL - Saturday 15th June

Visit our stall at Leighton Buzzard Market and choose from a selection of delicious of home-made cakes.

ELVIS NIGHT & BBQ - Saturday 13th July

‘Elvis’ and sixties music band ‘Carnaby Street’ will be providing the entertainment at Totternhoe Memorial

Hall. 7.30 -11.00 p.m. Barbecue, licensed bar & raffle. Tickets £10 from Appledown and the Memorial Hall.

Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels, Harling Road, Eaton Bray, Beds LU6 1QYReg. Charity No. 1116848

Facebook – Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels.

Mabel’s News from Appledown

Hello again! I am Mabel the resident dog at Appledown Rescue and

Rehoming Kennels in Eaton Bray. As usual we have lots of dogs who, through

no fault of their own, are in need of a loving new home. I would like to

introduce you to one in particular.

My friend, Hurricane, is a 4-year-old lurcher. He is fully

vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Hurricane is house-

trained and has been living with a family for two years but

sadly, due to a change in family circumstances, he has been

returned to us. He has an impeccable temperament and has

done nothing wrong. We would love to see him happily

settled again. If you feel you could offer Hurricane, 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. Please note that we have restrictions on rehoming dogs to families

with children under 7 years of age, so please ask for details.

CAKE STALL, Saturday 15th June - Visit our stall at Leighton Buzzard Market and choose from a

selection of delicious of home-made cakes.

ELVIS NIGHT & BBQ, Saturday 13th July – ‘Elvis’ and sixties music band ‘Carnaby Street’ will be

providing the entertainment at Totternhoe Memorial Hall. 7.30 -11.00 p.m. Barbecue, licensed bar

and raffle. Tickets £10 available from Appledown and the Memorial Hall.

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

Call 01525 220383 . E-mail [email protected]

Facebook – Appledown Rescue and Rehoming Kennels.

(Reg. Charity No. 1116848)

Forget Me Knot Pet Bereavement

Support with pet loss

Before the decision During the heartache

After the journey

The relationship shared with each pet is quite unique and we all grieve differently over individual pets.

It is perfectly normal and acceptable to grieve over the loss of a pet.

Carol Winton AACC Diploma with ‘Credit’ through www.animalcarecollege.co.uk

Please give me a call on 07796 302657 or email [email protected]

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Outstanding, affordable care in our own home with our family

when you’re away on holiday or out for the dayWhat do dogs dream of...not just a pretty

face

TheCedars Upper School health and beauty department was built last year to provide

hair and beauty courses to their year 10 and 11 stu-dents but on the back of it’s great success they can now offer courses to adult learners. They also have open days throughout the year where members of the public can attend for treatments for more details contact [email protected] or telephone on 01525 219359

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Commercial and Domestic Services

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Free QuotationsRing 01525 380114

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Are these the oldest snooker tables in town?This year celebrates the cen-tenary of Leighton Buzzard Conservative Club, the now Grade II listed building opened by the Duke of Bedford on 16th September 1913. To find out more about events including it’s on centenary celebrations on the weekend of 14th/15th September visit www.lbconclub.co.uk 01525 377976

Coffee Bay• coffee • tea • cakes • snacks • sandwiches

A friendly and peaceful place to enjoy coffee and

a cake at Leighton Buzzard

Garden Centre

Plenty of free parkingopen daily 10am -4pm

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le i gh ton buz z ard

Harrisons Jewellers are a

well -known and respected

independent jeweller within

Herts, Beds and Bucks with a long

and illustrious heritage in designing,

repairing and making fine jewellery.

Maintaining their traditional roots with

a thriving workshop now based at Woburn

Sands, the goldsmiths and craftsmen carry

out their work for loyal customers and

jewellers nationwide as well as proudly

being an official Pandora goldsmith

carrying out repairs and services to

customers of over 70 Pandora shops.

In the year 2000 Harrisons Jewellers opened their fi rst retail

outlet in Welwyn Garden City and since then there have been

gradual additions in Woburn Sands, Buckingham, Aylesbury,

Dunstable and Biggleswade and now Leighton Buzzard. Each

store offers something slightly different with some focusing

more on traditional jewellery while others focus primarily on

the global brands.

Company owner Matthew Harrison has lived in the Leighton

Buzzard area all his life attending Leighton Middle and Cedars

schools. It was always his ambition to open a shop in Leighton

Buzzard and now the ambition has fi nally become a reality when

the doors to Leighton Buzzard were opened on the 16th April.

The Leighton Buzzard shop is a bright and modern store

selling globally known brands such

as Pandora, Thomas Sabo, ICE Watch,

Radley and Tresor Paris. It is a complete

contrast to the origins of the business

but one which will fi t in well with fellow

jewellers already established in the town

who offer an array of specialist services.

Harrisons Jewellers are delighted to

have opened a shop in what is a thriving

and vibrant market town with a great

community spirit at its core. “We are

committed to the economic and community

growth of the town and have already shown

our support by getting involved with “I love

Leighton Buzzard” now re branded as “LB First”.

“Our globally known jewellery brands such as Pandora, Thomas

Sabo, ICE watch and Tresor Paris compliments the existing

jewellers in the town to ensure Leighton Buzzard now has a

complete jewellery offering meaning people have the choice to

shop locally and support a local business rather than travelling

further afi eld. Even on day one of opening, many have expressed

their delight in not having to travel to Milton Keynes or Aylesbury

to get the big brands.” “We are surrounded by some great shops on

Bridge Street and we hope to help lift the footfall.”

The team at Leighton Buzzard welcome you to the store at

21 Bridge Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1AH, open Monday

to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Tel: 01525 854552.

www.harrisonsjewellers.co.uk

Harrisons Leighton Buzzard Page 130 x 187.indd 1 24/04/2013 12:21

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UNICORN WINDOWS“WHERE QUALITY AND SERVICE ARE NOT A MYTH”

we have built our reputation with over 19 years ofquality local service

Unit 3, Youngs Industrial Estate, Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4QB

• windows doors • conservatories • sliding doors • bi-fold doors

• conservatory refurbishments • repairs • guttering • porches

see more in our online gallery visit www.unicornwindows.co.ukor call now for advice on FREEPHONE 0800 092 5212

LEATHER

CAR SEAT & FURNITURE REPAIRS Most repairs can be undertaken in your home by our qualified leather technicians, or larger jobs brought into our fully equipped workshop.

• Rips • Cigarette Burns • Holes • Cat Scratches • Re-colouring• Colour Matching • Cleaning• Cracking • Stain Removal • Re-Padding • Spring Replacement.

Repairing leather is approximately 20% of the cost of re-upholstering

Before After Before After

RESTORATION SERVICE

Unit 26 Acacia Close, Cherrycourt Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4QELuton: 01582 380 750 Leighton Buzzard: 01525 888 250

e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.furnitureclinic.co.uk

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LINSLADE SCHOOL, Mentmore Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 2PA TEL: 01525 372640 FAX: 01525 851437 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.linsladeac.co.uk

Linslade School is a thriving 9-13 Middle School in Leighton BuzzardWHERE WE AIM TO:

• Provide a safe and secure environment in which everyone is welcomed, respected and valued.

• Encourage high aspirations and expectations, striving for excellence in all that we do.

• Provide all learners with the opportunity to achieve to the best of their ability both in the classroom and via a broad range of extra-curricular experiences including:

• A wide range of extra- curricular sporting opportunities;

• An exciting range of trips and visits;

• Our school productions, which this year included ‘Joseph’ and the much acclaimed ‘Bugsy Malone’

• The chance to take part in clubs and activities ranging from ICT club, to beading, chess to art, singing group to gardening club and dance club to cookery club. This year we have even built our very own ‘green car’!

In addition, we offer a strong and caring environment in which our pupils feel safe. New pupils are supported via a buddy system in order to make their journey to Linslade as smooth as possible.

Our children are happy and tell us ‘It’s brilliant at Linslade School!’

We currently have a number of places available for entry in Years 5 and 7 in September 2013. If you are still looking for a place for your son or daughter, please do not hesitate to contact us to ask for a prospectus to be sent to you or to arrange a time to come and take a look around.

LINSLADE SCHOOL

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Join the Millionswho are already saving!Costco is a membership warehouse club that sells a wide selection of top quality brand named merchandise at the lowest possible price. Alongside our everyday and speciality departments such as meat, bakery, optical and our tyre fitting centre, you can Spring into the new season with items such as; bedding plants and fruit trees, garden sheds and green houses, spas and gazebos, garden chemicals and watering aids, lawnmowers and power tools.

TRADE MEMBERSHIP*The annual membership fee for Standard Trade Membership is £20 (plus VAT), which includes a complimentary card for your spouse or domestic partner.

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Our garden furniture has arrived and many items are unique to Costco and certainly have the WOW factor!

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A Travellers

Tale

The Island on the Edge of the WorldBy Paul Heley

A number of years ago, I was with my cousin and her hus-band (who had a reasonable

sized, sea going yacht) and we'd spent a while sailing around western Scotland. At the end, Dick asked me if there was anywhere that I would really like to go and, without even thinking, I said St Kilda - somewhere which had been on my "would love to visit but doubt I'll ever get there" list for many years.He didn't flinch!; and it was agreed that if I could get to the Outer Hebrides at the drop of a hat, we'd have a shot the following year. And, it happened: the 'phone call came, I leapt on my motorbike, charged off to Tarbert on the Isle of Harris and was met by Dick and Gillian a cou-ple of days later. NB Speed was of the essence, and a suitable weather window was imperative, because the seas round St Kilda are notori-ously tricky. Although you might get there, you might not be able to land (or even leave!)Anyway, next day we loaded up with provisions and diesel (the boat had an engine as well as sails) and during the afternoon, we sailed westwards through the Sound of Harris headed for St Kilda 50 miles away in the North Atlantic. We arrived overnight, dropped anchor, and went ashore by dinghy early next morning. I must admit to having a tremendous feeling of achieve-

ment upon first setting foot on the land - it was as though something long anticipated could now be ticked off and was almost mystical.I'd read a bit about St Kilda - dubbed "the island on the edge of the world" - and the more I read, the more intriguing it became. For example :- St Kilda is not an island as such but is an archipelago of four islands and a number of sea stacks. The main island is called Hirta but there is also Dun, Soay and Boreray. The whole archipelago is a result of volcanic outbursts 60 million (or so) years ago and has geological affinity with Rhum, Ardnamurchan, Mull, Faroes and Iceland plus many other places.Archaeological evidence shows it was first inhabited more than 3000 years ago and had been periodically inhabited ever since. Even before the Vikings (roughly 1000 years ago) and until the island's evacuation in 1930, people have been there continuously and it is amazing to think that folk have chosen to live on this remote, isolated, cold, rain lashed, storm riven island since time immemorial.Apart from the ancient "souter-rain" (literally "below ground") and "horned" habitable structures, Hebridean "black" houses had been used during the last few centuries. These were oval in shape (to combat the wind), had very thick stone walls, a single door for both animals

and family, a single window, no chimney for smoke to escape (hence "black" because of the soot encrust-ed interior) and a turf covered roof held down with ropes attached to heavy boulders. There are stomach churning accounts of how people and animals lived together in these old houses. Forget about sanitation! But during the mid 19th century, most (but not all) people moved out of the black houses into the usual idea of stone built, rectangular, cottages. It's important to note that there are no trees on St Kilda so wood (in the form of driftwood) was precious, and 99% of any structure was stone. There's plenty of that! The population never exceeded 200 and this number fluctuated greatly due to disease, epidemic, lack of sanitation, high infant mortality, emigration, etc. The life style of the St Kildans was unchanging: perhaps, and because they were living so close to the edge of disaster, their extreme conserva-tism and reluctance to change in any way is understandable.They grew some barley, oats and vegetables where possible, ate the mutton of the wild Soay sheep on the next island on occasions - but rarely ate fish. Although the sur-rounding seas teemed, fishing could be very dangerous in little boats and, anyway, the islanders considered fish to be relatively tasteless.

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----------HAIR&BEAUTY

Traditionally men spend less time caring for their skin than women, but also spend more time damag-ing it through outdoor activities and hazardous work conditions. As the body’s largest organ, the skin works hard to provide protection against the elements and to regulate body tem-perature - and it needs looking after. Achieving better skin can be quick and easy if you follow these three simple steps.

For Men

1 Cleanse your face daily, not with soap, but with a proper gel cleanser. It

doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but it should be strong enough to break through the grease that comes from open pores and active sebaceous glands, whilst gentle enough to be used every day.

2 Exfoliate 2-3 times a week. This dislodges debris from clogged

pores below the skin’s surface. Choose a scrub with granules in it to make your skin look smoother and brighter, and it will also soften the hair follicles to give you a closer, less irritat-ing shave.

3 Moisturise daily. Shower-ing and shaving open up pores which allow water

to escape, making the skin dry and taut. Moisturising regularly replaces lost moisture and also helps prevent razor burn. Use one with SPF to protect you against the sun’s rays.Follow these simple routines and your skin will soon look and feel much better!

Following the success of Mother’s Day which originated in the USA, it seemed apt of course to give Dads a chance to be recog-nised for a special day in the year when they too could be treated and pampered. It is acknowledged that a lady called Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the American Mother's Day celebrations and she planned a day to give thanks to fathers and indeed this special day has been celebrated in the USA since 1910.Held on the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day is a day to honour those who play a fatherly role and visit them and or treat them to gifts to show how important they are in our lives. With the increase in availability of personally printed products, Dads often get given mugs, T’shirts or calendars. Depending on the age of the children involved a specially drawn picture or painted pebbles can be treasured for years to come - for those who are older a pub lunch is often favoured!

Fathers Day

Sunday 16th June

20% off food with this voucher eat in and takeaways (collection only)See our website to view our delicious menus

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A Travellers

Tale (Continued)

For their staple, the islanders had adopted a completely unique diet based on sea birds. Since there are literally millions of them eg puffins, gannets, guillemots, kitti-wakes, fulmars to name but few, the sup-ply was inexhaustable. Birds were used mainly for food but their feathers and down were used in bedding and clothing and their oil was used for cooking, light-ing and heating. As food, they were either roasted, boiled or "grilled" in front of the fire. The fulmar was especially prized and was effectively "squeezed" in order to release its plentiful supply of oil.There was also the requirement to store the birds for the winter time and, after plucking and gutting, the flesh was dried. The landscape is covered with hundreds of "cleitean", ie small, stone built and turf roofed structures where the wind blowing through loosely packed stones could do the drying and the rain was kept out. Such structures are unique to St Kilda.In order to harvest the birds and their eggs from Hirta and Boreray, St Kildans had to be expert "cragsmen" in order to scale the precipitous cliffs - reputedly the highest in Britain. They climbed bare footed and it is suggested that evolution was slowly developing opposable toes in the men so as to cling onto tiny footholds on the cliff face. There is also the story of the "Mistress Stone" upon which a young man had to balance precariously in order to prove his ability as a cragsman and to be suitable as a husband and father. The graveyard on Hirta gives testimony to some of those who fell from these daunt-ing cliffs.Amongst the islanders themselves, money and politics played no part. Some of the more romantic writers have described the St Kildan lifestyle as "serene", "idyllic", "heavenly", "utopian", whilst those with their feet more firmly on the ground use such adjectives as "ignorant", "poverty stricken", "deprived", "medically una-ware". Yer pays yer money and yer takes yer choice on this one!The lifestyle was virtually an example of pure communism - everything was shared equally and everyone worked for the good of the community as well as for his own family. Each day, the men of the village met at a specific spot along "The Street" (singular) and decided what need-ed to be done that day and who would do what. This meeting was known as The Parliament. It is extremely poignant to walk along this deserted street, in and out of the deserted houses, trying to imagine the men, all dressed identically, deliberat-ing the day's events whist the womenfolk would prepare food or weave cloth.

Although St Kilda was, to a large extent isolated, it was not totally removed from the rest of the world. On a good day, it is possible to see the Outer Hebrides - and to be seen. Consequently, each com-munity knew of the other's existence and from times long past, St Kilda had come under the stewardship of Scottish clan chiefs who periodically sent their repre-sentatives to exact a form of tithe."Missionaries" had also visited St Kilda since well before 1700 and had con-verted the islanders from a type of Gaelic-Norse paganism into devout Christians. Some of these missionaries stayed for some time and contributed much towards the general welfare but one, the Rev. John Mackay - from the hell fire and brimstone Free Church of Scotland - was there from 1865 to '89 and exercised an exceedingly harsh rule and most likely did more harm than good. The missionar-ies were not only preachers and savers of souls but were also the school teacher, the doctor and someone who could intervene on the islanders' behalf when dealing with mainland officials - they were powerful people who could not be ignored.In times of emergency, the islanders had devised the "St Kilda mailboat" which was a variant on the "message in a bottle" idea. The "mailboat" would be launched in the hope that it would wash up on the Scottish mainland and acted upon. Some-times it worked, and one even got as far as Norway. On a grimmer note, there is the story of Lady Rachel Grange who had been ban-ished to St Kilda by her husband because she knew too much about his Jacobite sympathies and was prepared to spill the beans. Marooned on St Kilda for 7 years unable to speak Gaelic (and the islanders knew no English) she slowly went bonk-ers. Following her eventual release, she died in 1745 - by then completely mad.But over time, the St Kildans became increasingly aware that they were beyond the edge of normal society and that their life was unnecessarily primitive. This was emphasised during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as more and more visitors came to the island until, eventu-ally, in 1930, the islanders asked to be evacuated to the mainland. By this time, there were only 36 of them left and they realised that they were, effectively, a spe-cies on the edge of extinction.Thus ended the story of a particular group of people who, over centuries or even millenia, had followed a unique way of life. All that now remains are memories.

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A recent reconfiguration of my bedroom led me to a bit of a sort out in the

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The grand total was 72 pairs, without further comparison it seems like quite a lot but if you then consider that if you, dear reader, are sitting in a doctor's surgery, have hap-pened upon this publication on perhaps the 1st July, then, without the aid of a wash-ing machine, I could survive, (although on many days, with a fair degree of discomfort – I will come to that) until precisely 10th September.....a whole summer of knickers.

So to categories; the first, most practical and frankly the point I should have stopped at, are the days of the week knickers, 7 days, 7 pairs, the work is done. However, there is the problem of colours; I never wear Sunday because they are a slightly Caucasian flesh toned pink with yellow trim and there is nothing nice about flesh of a certain age and certainly no need to match any garment to it but particularly not a garment that is likely to be next to the biggest expanse of said flesh. They are also a tad frilly and

under some clothes may sug-gest a hint of baby knickers or maybe the adult incontinence pant and no-one wants to sug-gest that do they? So at best 6 days worth but only with the right outfit.

Ladies, I now come on to those knickers that are at the very back of the drawer, the sexy little numbers that were either bought for us (wrong size but you have to admire their optimism) or the ones that came in a match-ing set, sometimes even with suspender belt. Let me digress to the suspender belt for just one moment. Some of us, (yes me) did make brave attempts to breach the chasm between belt and stocking top with a piece of elastic under such tension that should either end fail, the recoil could have resulted in significant injury. I think, unless sylph like, we mostly reach the same conclu-sion and that is, framing and concentrating the worst bits of flesh into bulgy mounds is not conducive to anyone reaching even the lowest heights of pas-sion. I digressed, even without the aforementioned many of these sexy little numbers are not without an element of pain. G-strings, Tangas, Bra-zilian fit (not to be mistaken with other similar sounding services) and even boy shorts can, without any encourage-ment from their owner, travel to parts they were not destined for and whilst on their journey induce significant discomfort

and even pain – without going into too much more detail lets just call that minus 14 days of knickers.

Shapewear, so called because you get an aerobic workout pulling it on. Yes, since the days of Trinny and Suzan-nah we have been lulled into believing that shapewear will transform our figures into the goddesses we imagine and in-deed if you have the required grip strength to pull them into the desired position the area for which they are intended is instantly and impressively compressed. It is unfortunate that the adjacent areas to this now become the recipient of transferred flesh – another piece of shapewear perhaps. In the defence of shapewear I do have a slip which is very effective under skirts and dresses however, it compress-es my thighs together so much that my legs are slightly spring loaded so that I can only take miniscule steps forwards under great effort and can manage the stairs only by moving my legs from the knees down. Minus 5 days.

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The grand total was 72 pairs, without further comparison it seems like quite a lot but if you then consider that if you, dear reader, are sitting in a doctor's surgery, have hap-pened upon this publication on perhaps the 1st July, then, without the aid of a wash-ing machine, I could survive, (although on many days, with a fair degree of discomfort – I will come to that) until precisely 10th September.....a whole summer of knickers.

So to categories; the first, most practical and frankly the point I should have stopped at, are the days of the week knickers, 7 days, 7 pairs, the work is done. However, there is the problem of colours; I never wear Sunday because they are a slightly Caucasian flesh toned pink with yellow trim and there is nothing nice about flesh of a certain age and certainly no need to match any garment to it but particularly not a garment that is likely to be next to the biggest expanse of said flesh. They are also a tad frilly and

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Ladies, I now come on to those knickers that are at the very back of the drawer, the sexy little numbers that were either bought for us (wrong size but you have to admire their optimism) or the ones that came in a match-ing set, sometimes even with suspender belt. Let me digress to the suspender belt for just one moment. Some of us, (yes me) did make brave attempts to breach the chasm between belt and stocking top with a piece of elastic under such tension that should either end fail, the recoil could have resulted in significant injury. I think, unless sylph like, we mostly reach the same conclu-sion and that is, framing and concentrating the worst bits of flesh into bulgy mounds is not conducive to anyone reaching even the lowest heights of pas-sion. I digressed, even without the aforementioned many of these sexy little numbers are not without an element of pain. G-strings, Tangas, Bra-zilian fit (not to be mistaken with other similar sounding services) and even boy shorts can, without any encourage-ment from their owner, travel to parts they were not destined for and whilst on their journey induce significant discomfort

and even pain – without going into too much more detail lets just call that minus 14 days of knickers.

Shapewear, so called because you get an aerobic workout pulling it on. Yes, since the days of Trinny and Suzan-nah we have been lulled into believing that shapewear will transform our figures into the goddesses we imagine and in-deed if you have the required grip strength to pull them into the desired position the area for which they are intended is instantly and impressively compressed. It is unfortunate that the adjacent areas to this now become the recipient of transferred flesh – another piece of shapewear perhaps. In the defence of shapewear I do have a slip which is very effective under skirts and dresses however, it compress-es my thighs together so much that my legs are slightly spring loaded so that I can only take miniscule steps forwards under great effort and can manage the stairs only by moving my legs from the knees down. Minus 5 days.

And so finally to the comfy pants, the happy pants, M&S cotton pants, the lacy 3 in a pack from TU pants, the spotty, flowery, pretty multi-pack pants from Primark, the okay to wear in a changing room pants, the pack them just-in-case pants. Hooray for the everyday pants........I'll let you do the maths.

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Fact - You are only obliged to repair or maintain a fence if the deeds specify it, but if it becomes dangerous or causes damage, you could face claims for compensation if you don’t

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Eat Healthy FatsHealthy fats such as vegetable oils, olive oil and oily fish will actually help you lose weight. The fat in oily fish may increase the amount of calories you burn in a day.

Chew Your Food Well And Eat SlowlyYour body will recognise when you have had enough to eat sooner, as it takes twenty minutes for the stomach to tell the brain that you are full.

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Use Smaller PlatesA smaller plate can be a really effective way of reduc-ing your food intake, without feeling like you have been short changed.

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SUMMER FITNESS – It’s Out There Waiting For You!

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Union canal dissecting Leighton Linslade with Stockgrove and Rushmere country parks on our doorstep. All these wonderful areas can be utilised to enhance our quality of life. Good health and fitness is available for most of us but we have to recognise that if we want it, you can’t buy it, it won’t come to us automatically if we are good citizens and it is our lifestyles that are the key to staying healthy and fit. This is achieved easily by eating well and taking regular and appropriate exercise. So shop, cook and eat wisely, get out and walk - did you know that May was National Walking Month? Go for a bike ride, swim, join a club or gym or find a personal trainer if you are not sure how to go about transforming your life and need some personal help, inspiration and motivation. If you are over 40 and it’s been a while since you did any exercise, you will benefit tremendously by re-activating your body, after this age our bodies begin to shed muscle more rapidly and sedentary habits will encourage osteoporosis and cardio vascular disease. Those amongst who are fittest in their 40’s and 50’s will have the least chronic diseases in their 70’s and 80’s.

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Sheena Munrakah Head of Family Law at Osborne Morris and Morgan Solicitors offers some professional advice about Paternal Rights

With Father’s day around the corner, many dads around the country will be looking

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Pour the milk into a medium size, heavy bottomed saucepan. Add 100g of the sugar. Place over medium heat, stirring continu-ously, until the mixture registers 77C on a cooking thermometer. If you don’t have a thermometer the milk should be just bear-able to dip your finger into…be careful!In a crock or stainless steel me-dium-size bowl, whisk together the 4 egg yolks and remaining 50g of sugar until foamy and slightly thick. Very slowly add half the hot milk to the eggs, whisking continuously. Pour this egg mixture back into the sauce pan with the remaining hot milk and return to the stove top on a low-medium heat. Stir continu-ously with a wooden spoon until the mixture reaches 85C on the thermometer or if you have no

thermometer is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. Take care to make sure the mixture does not boil. Remove from the heat. If it’s not completely smooth whisk it well before proceeding.Pour the double cream into a clean, large stainless-steel or glass mixing bowl set over an ice bath. Strain the custard into the cold cream. Add the vanilla extract and stir until fully incorporated. Stir occasion-ally until the mixture has fully cooled. This should take about 30 minutes. Remove the mixing bowl from the ice bath, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight. Stir in the Baileys. Pour this chilled mixture into the ice-cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

If you have no ice cream maker...don’t worry, you can still make ice cream though it will take a little longer. Pour the chilled mixture into a large container. Pop it in the fast-freeze section of your freezer. Check it after 45 minutes. It will have begun to crystallize around the edges. Use a hand whisk, wooden spoon or electric hand whisk to break the crystals up and incor-porate them into the mixture, then refreeze. Keep checking and beating the mixture every 30-40 minutes and within 3 hours you will have ice cream.

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Making the choice to move out of your home to live within a care environment is probably the most important, and often most difficult, decision older people and their families may face.

However, it is important to understand that you are not alone in this process. A quality care home understands the pressures and anxieties you and your loved ones may have and should endeavour to make the whole experience, of choosing a new home, pleasant and unpressurised.

Remember, the provision of excellent care makes a huge difference to quality of life and a quality care home is used to helping people, just like you, on a daily basis.

Step one – Your Personal RequirementsThe terms currently used to describe residential care options are “Care Home” or “Care Home with Nursing”; both alternatives being regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). A care home provides personal care only – such as help with washing, dressing and giving medication, while a care home with nursing must have a registered nurse on duty 24-hours a day, with the skills to address more clinical needs if required. In addition, some care homes with nursing are also registered to meet a specific care need, for example dementia or terminal illness. Matching the level of care you require with the care a home can provide is of the utmost importance in ensuring that all your needs are addressed. Remember to always be honest with yourself. If you need medical input a care home may not be right for you and the wrong choice now may mean a further move to a more suitable home down the line.

Step Two – Make a Short ListDrawing up a short list of potential homes in the area you wish to live can be easier than you thought. In addition to recommendations from friends, family and healthcare professionals, the Internet also provides a wealth of information you can tap into. A simple search; e.g. “Nursing Homes in Leighton Buzzard”, is often all that is required to gain a good insight into what is available locally.

Don’t forget to also research your shortlist on the CQC website, www.cqc.org, as this will provide a great deal of detail regarding the specific services provided and how the care home performs against 5 main essential standards that the CQC checks. Most quality care homes will have a direct link to this report from their own website.

Step Three – Visit Your Top ChoicesChoosing a care home is a very important decision so you should prepare a set of questions to ask when you make your visits.

Wherever possible, visit with another person, as two minds are invariably better than one and when one is talking the other can be listening or taking notes. If you need help with the questions try www.ageuk.org.uk who provide an excellent, free Care Home Checklist and don’t forget that you need to be judging both the quality of care and the quality of the environment.

When viewing, always be mindful of odours and always ask what extras there are with regard to expense. In addition to your host, always try to meet staff, other residents and relatives and, if offered, always take the opportunity to stay for a meal. In this way, you will be able to gain a feel for the atmosphere of the home, learn more about the activities and the social calendar that is offered and judge whether you would fit in and feel comfortable in this environment.

You could also take advantage of a respite break to gain an even better feel for the home before making your final decision and many care homes offer an initial trial period for added peace of mind.

Finally, don’t forget to ask about the range of accommodation available, particularly if you are seeking accommodation suitable for couples. Not all care homes offer this facility but the benefits can be significant to couples not wishing to be parted.

Enjoy The Experience -Always visit as many options as you can, even if it’s just to demonstrate compari-sons. Take the time to have lunch or tea and above all, make it a pleas-ant experience. When you find the right home, most anxieties about the change should melt away and you can all start looking forward to a new chapter in your life.If you are having problems please get in touch with The Knolls Care Centre, even if it is just to get a different view of your concerns. We are always willing to give help and advice. The Knolls Care Centre, 01525 380600 www.ehguk.com

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Visit www.ngs.org.uk for all the open gardens in June and July throughout our local area

Big Doggie DoDate: 1st June 2013Time: 12pm - 5pm Willen Lake South MK One day doggie festival in the park. Bring your four legged friends and enjoy the dog stalls, dog charities, activities and dog show. Free entry and small fee to enter dogs book here www.thepark-strust.com/whats-on/event-details/514

Leighton Buzzard Market Charter Celebration Weekend 1st Market Charter handover 12-2pm at Market Cross, LB2nd 11am - 4pm Medieval Banquet in conjuction with the National Big Lunch LB H contact Jo Martindale for details 01525 631911 or visit www.leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk/events

5th Family History Talk -Was one of your ancestors adopted. Donations appreciated. Medthodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley, contact Graham Gough [email protected]

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9th Motorama 2013Classic Car enthusiasts will want to visit Olney to see the large range of Classic vehicles which will be taking over the Market Square and surrounding streets. visit our website www.npolneylions.btck.co.uk where you can obtain an application form if you would like to enter a vehicle.

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This is the new book from the author and illustrator behind the perennial favourite 'You Choose' - so popular in some houses that occasionally parents resort to hiding it in the hope of a night off. 'Just Imagine' does exactly what it says in the title - offers children a chance to use their imagination to develop their own stories, dreams and possibilities.Each page is richly illustrated with a series of possibilities - being very BIG or very small for example. Children can read the text and then decide from the pictures what they would like to be, and what they would not! They can go back in time, be magical, live underground, in the air, or even under the sea. At the end, they can choose their dreams for that night.This is a book that promotes talk and play as well as imagination. Readers can role play the different scenarios, pretending to be a wild animal or a pet, or choosing and trying out their favourite vehicle. There are hundreds of 'What if...' questions that could be asked, and older children can use the book as a starting point for their own story writing.Destined to be a classic as quickly as its predecessor, this is one for kids of all ages.

You know those spam emails you receive on a daily basis? What do you do with them? Click and delete? Wonder idly if there really is a long-lost relative somewhere who has left you his entire for-tune? Swear at the screen? Most likely a combination of all three. Well, here is another answer. Reply.Forsyth's 'hero', Bob Servant, does just that. Every email is read carefully and replied to just as carefully. The ensuing correspondence is detailed in this book, and it is laugh-out-loud funny from beginning to end.Each of the initial scenarios will be familiar to anyone who has ever noticed the spam piling up in their mail-box. The first is from 'His Royal Highnest (sic). Jack Thompson', who offers Bob 20% of a $75m fortune. Bob manages to haggle upwards, eventually requesting four live lions, preferably ones that can talk, as his share of the profits. This is followed

by a long saga involving a kidnapped postman; more than one 'relationship' with nubile Russians; a misun-derstanding which sees Bob flying to Dhaka, Bangladesh rather than Dakar, Sen-egal and a long-distance relationship between Bob's female alter-ego Bobby, and Benjamin, who is desperate to see a photograph of his conquest.The exchanges become more and more ridiculous the longer they continue, as Forsyth changes Bob's stories and demands while drawing the correspondents on in the hope of eventual financial gain. Bob's own history is gradually pieced together too, with footnotes to con-firm that he is of course, a compulsive liar.The book can be read all at once, or dipped into. Some of the language is not for the faint-hearted, but it will make you laugh. And it will pos-sibly make you look at those emails a little differently…

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Cryptic Clue: JACK ON THE GRASS IN THE WOODS 2012 was wet, but even rain could not kill the fun and games at your local bowls club, Cheddington Bowls Club , the Recreation Ground in Chedding-ton High Street.

League and Cup success was on a par with last years. Celebrations included Pete Rowling (Leighton Buzzard) representing the County at the National Championships held in Worthing, and a great victory over the very strong Chesham Club. Rosemarie Duke (Eaton Bray) and Dave Matthews (Totternhoe) won Club singles championships. Jac-qui Coote (Edlesborough) and Tony Duke (Eaton Bray) were runners up in the Mixed Pairs and John Hill (Eaton Bray) in the Men’s singles .2012 was fun. Ours is a friendly and social Club. FAD Friday evenings were a great success welcom-ing new comers to GIVE BOWLS A GO with a bite to eat and a drink from the bar. On Tuesday after-noons it was tea and biscuits. The famed Molnar BBQs, Race Night, Beetle Drive, Bingo, Christmas Party and Short Mat Monday evening ’s tasty

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