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6-7 Portugal ... Two of the most traditional and interesting regions of the country10-11 The Great British Holiday ... Discover Wonders of the World on your doorstep22-23 New Year, New You! ... Simple activities to help you achieve this 26-27 How Colours Can Change a Room ... You don't need a massive income to completely change your style 32-33 Top Tips ... Art Deco38-40 Rick Stein ... In search of the perfect curry41-45 Eating Out ... Our guide to some of the best restaurants 46-47 Recipes ... From Dairy Diaries54-59 Out and About... Place to visit and things to do around the Northwest65 Keeping your independence... How to choose a homecare provider.

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Social media shrinks the worldWhen I began my career it was with a three-ton Remington typewriter that deafened the street, now I can find friends in Louisiana with the flick of a finger.

Social media has shrunk the world, technology is advancing at such a pace that it is difficult to keep pace with the latest developments and new inventions that were once the stuff of science fiction are an everyday occurrence.

But at what cost is all this in terms of progress? Sales of printed books have plummeted as the world spends an increasing portion of its life on computers, tablets and mobile phones and I worry sometimes that there is a danger of losing the power of joined up thought. Recently I was reading a piece sent to me on the Internet and half a dozen of the sentences written didn’t even begin with the standard capital letter. Worrying.

I know people who are closing their Facebook accounts now because they have almost taken over their lives, and I have to say that on Twitter some of the most inane facts and comments are creeping in now. Do you really need to say, "Goodnight tweeps”? Just turn the thing off!

Neither is the net and social media the province of the young, as it was. Increasing numbers of older people are using the social interaction on offer and in many cases it can provide a relief for loneliness and replace a social life lost due to immobility or loss of a partner, so no bad thing there.

Drives you madMotorists are often an easy target but I notice that recently some have been getting away with blue murder.

Did you read about the idiot who was caught driving with his hands behind his head? The clot was doing 62mph on a major road in a large four-wheel drive and argues in court that he was in full control of the car. Fortunately the court didn’t agree and banned him for a year and imposed a hefty fine and community service order. But what possesses these people?

There are also cases of motorists still driving with over 30 and sometimes 40 points on their licences because magistrates have shown leniency towards their circumstances. Why? If you’ve clocked up that amount of points you’re quite simply not fit to drive a vehicle and I have serious doubts whether you should be using a wheelbarrow without stabilisers.

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To lick or not to lick?Do you seal your envelopes? Apparently whether you should or not has been the subject of a major and no doubt costly operation. Many older people labour under the misapprehension that you can send an unsealed envelope with a second class stamp on and it will be delivered first class. Err, no.

The younger generation have other ideas. One Internet observation reads, “ Whilst I do seal my envelopes the first thing that came to mind when I saw the headline was the story that went round when I was at school and later repeated on a viral email about cockroach eggs being laid on the glue and when you lick it if you get a paper cut they can hatch in your lip.”

A quick Google showed this story is still on the urban legends websites but it wouldn’t surprise me if that was the reason for people around early 30s.

Health and Safety nonsenseYes I know I’ve twittered about this before but here goes again.

Our village church clock was stopped for several months recently because the Health and Safety ogres decreed that the ladder used to reach the mechanism was too short. This was despite it having been used for years by a six-foot plus ex-policeman. Consequently it was twenty past three in Haworth for eight months until a grant was raised to provide a longer ladder!

You couldn’t make it up could you? The bell ringers swung on ropes every Monday night during that period but the poor chap couldn’t wind the clock up because some mentally challenged twerp had nothing better to do than condemn the ladder.

Have these people nothing better to do? How come one of them was lurking in Haworth Church clock tower to see the ladder in the first place?

And he was back at Christmas to chuck Santa Claus out of the boiler room because there might have been asbestos! Poor chap had to cuddle customers in a gazebo outside the building. Talk about no room at the inn, and the donkey had to wear a coat.

These chaps would have been a riot in Bethlehem. There’s have been no stable accommodation, too draughty and get those sheep of the bedclothes. You cannot bring your camel in here and stop swinging that foul smelling stuff under the baby’s nose….and has that chap with the wings got a Civil Aviation licence? The mind boggles.

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What happened to taste?I remember drooling at the taste of traditional British food as a youngster but it seems that everything has taken on a blandness since we put most of it is boxes and plastic, which we have to refrigerate within three minutes of opening or the contents self-destruct.

We’re lucky in having a traditional butcher close to us and to see a freshly cooked piece of real meat coming out of the oven steaming with flavour is a novelty. Invariably I’ve eaten the first slice before I reach home and the rest doesn’t last long either.

Compare it to the heavily packaged, over promoted tripe which adorns many supermarket shelves and it’s no contest. Some of the stuff tastes no better than bird seed and is way overpriced. No wonder we waste so much food.

And have you noticed the fishmonger or butcher in super stores? He has to wear more plastic than the produce. Gloves, hairnet and hat, and that’s only the men. How did we survive the age when haunches of bacon hung in the grocers, butter was sold loose, you didn’t need to shrink wrap a cauliflower and there was still muck on fresh carrots?


Visitors to Portugal who fly into Lisbon Airport tend either to head south to the Algarve or north to Estoril, Cascais, the city of Porto and the Douro Region. In doing so, they inadvertently miss out on two of the most traditional and interesting regions of the country. Both the Centro region - immediately north of Lisbon - and the Alentejo region - between Lisbon and the Algarve - are areas that tend to be driven through quickly yet, together, they make up half of Portugal, and both deserve to be visited in their own right.

The Alentejo was known as the bread basket of Portugal and it boasts some of the country’s tastiest dishes. The countryside is made up of wide, sweeping plains interspersed with medieval hilltop villages topped by dramatic castles. In spring the region is awash with colour - the fields are full of flowers of red, yellow, white

and purple or blue hues. The Alentejo produces 46% of Portugal’s excellent wine but has a mere 6% of its population. It is quiet, it is uncrowded and it is beautiful.

In the summer it’s very hot - in fact, the hottest place in Portugal. Around May/June, depending on the weather, they harvest the cork trees; this is the region of the cork oak tree and the economy of the Alentejo still depends

to a considerable degree upon this wonderful natural product. Portugal is the largest cork exporter in the world. NASA uses Alentejo cork to insulate the cones of its space capsules and to protect them from heat damage on re-entry to the earth’s atmosphere. And cork is not only for wine bottles – you can buy cork jewellery, cork umbrellas, cork i-Pad covers - in fact, just about anything and everything can these days be manufactured from cork.

Evora, just a 75-minute drive inland from Lisbon on uncrowded roads, is the capital of the Alentejo (which means below the Tejo, or Tagus, river). It is steeped in history, yet really alive and buzzing courtesy of the university within its ancient walls. It was the seat of the Kings of Portugal in the 15th and 16th centuries and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety.

The Atlantic coastline, south of Lisbon, is like that of the Algarve 50 years ago and much of it is protected by law. Coastal villages like Porto Covo and Vila Nova de Milfontes are firm favourites yet have escaped mass development and still have great character; they are ideal for a lazy summer holiday and perhaps a little gentle coastal walking on a well-marked pathway, the Rota Vicentina, if that appeals. The coast is a few degrees cooler than inland, often with a pleasant breeze in the height of summer. Beaches are many and seldom crowded, even in the peak of the season.

So why have so few people heard of this region? It’s a very rural area with some excellent accommodation of character but local politics has meant an initial lack of interest in tourism, making it a latecomer to the travel game. This very fact will stand it in good stead – it has been able to learn from mistakes made elsewhere.

The north of the Alentejo region is next-door to Centro, the central region of Portugal or, as I prefer to call it, the

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Heart of Portugal. This is an area that stretches from its Atlantic coastline, with long beaches stretching for miles, into a mountainous region with some historic fortified villages and castles along the border with Spain that defended Portugal from invasion in the Middle Ages. The most impressive are Almeida, Castelo Rodrigo, Monsanto, Sortelha, Piodao and Idanha-A-Velha. These castles and villages conjure up images of knights in armour, of damsels in distress and heroic deeds. Legends abound in this area which, in turn, was overrun by the Romans, Moors and Spanish. Tales are recounted of epic battles and ancient rituals, and religious festivals are still very much part of daily life. The Serra da Estrela national park is snow bound in winter and, in the summer, ideal for walks with breathtaking views across forested landscapes.

The capital of the area is Coimbra, recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. This is a thriving, vibrant city, with a population of

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2.3 million, and it is the seat of the oldest university in Portugal, dating from 1290. Since then, it’s been at the centre of Portuguese intellectual life. A visit to the university is a must and the 18th century Baroque library is one of many priceless historical monuments. There are three exquisite gilded chambers housing 300,000 leather-bound texts behind imposing wooden doors, probably some 30 feet tall. The precious books in this library are safeguarded from insect damage by resident bats, which sleep behind the serried rows of ancient tomes by day and eat insects by night; the mahogany reading tables are covered in cloth overnight to protect them from bat excrement. I would visit Portugal simply to re-visit the library - it is so fascinating and so totally extravagant.

The university is nicknamed the ‘Little Vatican’ as it is protected by ancient charter and even the police have to request permission from the Dean before they enter the campus.

That permission can be refused because, within the ancient walls, the Dean wields as much power as the President of the Republic.

Needless to say, Coimbra is a must but there are also other interesting ancient cities to explore, like Aveiro on the coast and Viseu, the gateway to the Estrela National Park. Each area has its own local cuisine and specialities. Some of the most famous and delicious Portuguese cheeses come from the Estrela region.

These two provinces, the Centro/Heart of Portugal and the Alentejo, together make ideal fly-drive holiday combinations. There is some stunning accommodation, too, with two of my personal favourite hotels found in the adjacent regions. The Casa da Insua is a wonderful 18th century Baroque confection, located on the outskirts of Viseu in Centro, where you can try your hand at making cheese in the dairy if you wish, afterwards exploring an excellent in-house museum and art gallery. In the Alentejo, just outside Evora, is the Covento do Espinheiro, a historic monument once lived in by the Kings of Portugal - a superlative hotel that manages to be friendly while offering the best of cuisine and comfort. The manager’s tour of the hotel and a wine tasting in the former monastery’s water cistern is not to be missed.

The true character of Portugal lies very much within these two regions and yet so many of us simply drive through on our way south or north. I urge you to spend a little time exploring them; you’ll enjoy a relaxing and inspiring taste of the real Portugal.

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When it comes to choosing a break away many of us automatically go online or get brochures from the travel agent to look beyond our own shores to possibly sunnier climes in other parts of the world.

That blinkered approach to homegrown charms means we may not appreciate the best of what this country has to offer. But, for the discerning, The Great British Holiday has become THE way to enjoy time away from home.

Look at the basic reality: you don’t have to worry about changing money to a different currency or learning a foreign language, agonise over flight delays, spend long hours at the airport doing nothing or deal with the often baffling laws and customs of another country.

By discovering the genuine wonders of the world on your own doorstep, you plug into a much more relaxed holiday that can quickly awaken all of us to just why so many visitors from other countries converge on the

UK each year as their destination of choice.

For a start, there are all kinds of holidays we can take in this country – ranging from active adventure holidays to tailor-made tourism around fascinating towns and villages, to ultra-relaxing breaks to allow mind and body to rest and re-charge to face the rest of life.

There are few countries in the world where so many holiday choices are available. You can hire a cottage in a remote rural spot, take over a country lodge for a family break, stay in a piece of English history, or just put your trust in a reliable travel company and let a coach whisk you away on a scenic route to a super hotel home-from-home.

When you’ve got past the family holiday style of seaside breaks or activity holiday parks, you may just love the luxury and sheer lack of responsibility of being taken on a coach tour holiday.

And there is just so much to see and do in this country!

You can sample local ales in Devizes in Wiltshire, enjoy international arts in Salisbury and explore stone circles and Iron Age forts in the countryside.

Consider an escape to the country’s largest oak forest in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, see Dover’s stunning white cliffs or visit the beautiful cathedrals of Rochester and Canterbury. Then there’s the glorious ancient woodland of the New Forest where William the Conqueror once hunted.

Our first National Park in the Peak District is the scenery which inspired the Brontes, or you can view Creswell Crag’s stunning Ice Age legacy. Little around the world is as beautiful as our own Lake District and Cumbria, while the Yorkshire Dales offer mile upon mile of unspoiled landscape as a feast for the eyes and the senses.

Explore the historic streets of Salisbury and Stonehenge and tuck into tasty local farmers’ produce, or wander the banks of the River Wear in Durham. Spare some time, too, to visit its iconic cathedral there before appreciating the wild and lovely countryside of the Durham Dales.

Our cities have much to fascinate – from stunning landmarks in Norwich spanning the Norman, Medieval, Georgian, Victorian and modern eras to Windsor Castle, bursting with a thousand years of history.

Soak up the atmosphere in Bath and visit the fascinating Roman baths or wonder at York’s remarkable old buildings and visit the Shambles, voted the country’s most picturesque street.

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Make a pilgrimage to Canterbury and discover the bloody history behind Chaucer’s tales. Or travel to our historic seats of learning and culture to stimulate the intellect and the imagination. Stratford upon Avon is home to all things Shakespeare; see works by Michaelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Picasso at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, or study Charles Darwin’s specimens at the Zoology Museum in Cambridge.

Of course, holidays don’t all have to be about sitting around or simply strolling about looking at tourist spots. You might prefer your walks brisk, exploring the Cornish coast, or hiking over the many English hills and dales.

You might be one of the thousands of people who love caravan holidays, taking your accommodation with you to the hundreds of well-organised camp sites and their useful facilities to structure your own days. You might prefer to try out well-appointed static caravans at holiday parks which also offer entertainment on your independent holiday.

Boating holidays are more popular than ever, with the country’s wonderful network of canals and rivers introduced to new fans every year.

The Lancaster Canal, for example, is one of our most scenic and gentle waterways, running for 42 lock-free miles through pleasant pasturelands, overlooked for most of the way by the foothills of the Pennines.

Today’s narrowboats come fully-equipped, some with central heating, full-size shower and TV, appealing to all.

As Robert Foulkes of Crabtree Narrowboat Hire explained: “Last year we had people in their early 20s, grandparents with their grandkids and 50-somethings whose children had left home and this was their first holiday on their own for 20 years.”

How can you travel the country, but still have somewhere warm and comfortable to stay? Many people are taking the plunge and buying a campervan to provide them with a new and unique holiday experience.

Leisuredrive in Bolton has been selling high quality campervans for the last 45 years. They have a huge range of vehicles, to cater to your every need, from the brand new 2014 Vivante Hi-Top, to the Leisuredrive Crusader, winner of Motorcaravan of the Year. With its cutting edge design; you will be travelling in style.

Managing Director, Derek Andrews, said he has seen a huge increase in demand for campervans in recent years.

“It’s just the freedom of everything. You can go out for the day and don’t need to worry about getting home; you’ve got everything you need right there. It’s the most useful vehicle in the world.”

Growing popularity for travelling chefs on television and so called ‘glamping’ at music festivals, mean more holiday goers are investing in the campervan.

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The Great British Holiday – in all its forms, price-ranges and activities or lack of them - offers the freedom to choose exactly how YOU want to spend your break. And the bonus is that it’s often a brand new voyage of discovery of the fabulous place that is our country.

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The site offers spectacular views down the Cartmel valley to the Lakeland fells.

Set in 26 acres of woodland and pastures this represents a beautiful location for those people who have dreamed of a second home in the Lakes. Our special relationship with lodge manufacturers allows each lodge

to be individually designed to meet the client's exact specification.

Each lodge has ample parking and sits on a generous landscaped plot. If you are looking for a mature, stylish and tranquil retreat please come and pay us a visit ... you will not be disappointed!Lodges are fully insulated and heated

Enjoy the best of The Lake District at The Pastures

making them suitable for use during the winter as well as the summer. Each lodge is fully furnished, has at least two bedrooms and a fitted kitchen complete with cooker, hob, extractor hood, refrigerator and dishwasher. There is an open plan living room and dining area and is gas centrally heating.

The Pastures is situated in an unspoiled rural setting close to the beautiful village of Cartmel.


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The lodges are set on individual plots and can have a balcony and a hot tub. Each lodge also has parking allocated along side. We also provide television and satellite aerial services and a facility for a telephone line to be installed. Lodges are sold on a 50 or 99 year lease.

The management charge includes services such as the park manager and grounds maintenance.

The park has a 52 week season and is open all year around

There are two main ways to by a lodge at the Pastures.

1. Purchase the Lease and buy your own lodge direct from the Manufacturer.

2. Purchase a package deal.

We can sell you the lease and then we can:

• Buildyouyourownbespokelodge.• Recommendthreeorfour manufacturers for you to visit to decide on your own lodge.

1. Purchase of the Lease and buy your own lodge:

A very popular option is to buy the 50 or 99 year lease from us and then choose your own lodge to go on the site. You will still get a great price for the lodge as you will be able to use our full discount facility which we have negotiated with the manufacturer.

An advantage of this type of transaction is that everything is transparent and you know exactly what you are paying for the Lease and the Lodge.

The price for a 50 year lease on a double plot varies between £90- £100k.

We really would advise you that if you are planning to buy a lodge you should only purchase one on a park that is offering leases. If in doubt check it with your solicitor.

The Manufacturers we recommend are very flexible, not only can you get the standard designs, but they are very happy to work with you to develop a bespoke solution If that is what you require.

If you look on our new websitewww.thepastures.co.uk there is a video tour of some of our lodges.

At Meadows End we have created a thriving rental business.

Here lodges can be bought by owners and then let out through Hoseasons to generate an attractive income.

If you require more details please get in touch and we can take you through the programme.

Meadows End Lodges is part of Hoseasons Autograph Lodge Holidays Collection. To see the rental lodges please check out the website www.thepastures.co.uk

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We are so sure that we offer one of the best sites in the Lake District that for serious prospective clients we will be happy to let you stay in a lodge as part of the purchasing process. There will be no charge for this other than to cover a linen change and cleaning costs.

For more information please call us, we will be pleased to arrange your visit.

Lodge prices :

Assuming the client is buying the lease directly from The Pastures this cost £90k for a 50 year lease on a double plot. The next thing to think about is the actual lodge itself.

The price can vary depending on the size, we can produce a lodge up to 60ft long.

And the style of the fittings required inside the lodge. An entry level lodge can be bought for £50k but clients can spend up to £100k on a large deluxe model.

Double lodges: 50 year lease costs:

These are guide prices and depend on the actual style, contents and finish of the lodge.

Single lodges start at £95,000 and double lodges £150,000.

The Pastures Templands Lane Allithwaite Cumbria LA11 7QYFor all your queries contact Andy Cotter on M:07970 779329 T:015395 3425

E:[email protected] or visit www.thepastures.co.uk

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Primrose Bank is a small quiet park in the village of Weeton, close to Blackpool in Lancashire: Lying between the ancient villages of Weeton and Singleton, in the Fylde countryside, Primrose Bank is a hidden gem, with abundant wildlife, trees and bucket loads of peace and quiet. You’d be surprised that it’s on the bus routes to the bustling towns of Preston and Blackpool so it’s an ideal base for local attractions and facilities.

Primrose Bank has been awarded the David Bellamy GOLD award for conservation for the past five years and our standards are continuously being improved every year that goes by.

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The fact that it’s the musical version of the 1988 hit film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, set to premier in Manchester before going into the West End, was exciting for the 63 year-old actor. But not because he was reprising the role Michael Caine took onscreen as the suave Riviera conman Lawrence Jameson whose life is suddenly disrupted by Steve Martin’s character, the anarchic Freddy Benson.

“I’ve never seen the film,” he admits, “but it’s a wonderful show. The script is incredibly funny and the score by Yazbek (award-winner David Yazbek) is amazing – the man’s a genius.”

The show did run for a time on Broadway where it won awards, “but it seemed to fade away,” adds Lindsay. “This is a totally different show, and there’s a fantastic buzz about it already. I think the plan long-term may be for it to go back to Broadway.”

All of this is a long way from the very first time the Great British Public became aware of young Robert Lindsay when he played a Cockney layabout in the ITV series Get Some In!However, it was when he headed up the Tooting Popular Front as likeable but inept urban guerrilla Wolfie Smith in the hit comedy TV series Citizen Smith that the public really noticed him.

This ran for three years, from 1977 to 1980, and established the actor firmly in viewers’ consciousness. He felt pretty comfortable in the role as he’d come from a council estate in Ilkeston, Derbyshire before graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), and had admittedly left-wing views.

An early flexibility and desire to take on other, different roles – “as well as wanting to play posh people,” he quickly points out – steered him towards more serious productions.

He played Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing in the BBC’s

Shakespeare series, and then moved up to Manchester to play Edmund in a Granada TV version of King Lear alongside Sir Laurence Olivier.

He happily admits that his first love, though, is musicals and he famously played the role of Bill Snibson in the acclaimed 1984 London revival of Me and My Girl. This role not only won him an Olivier Award but, when it later transferred to Broadway, a Tony Award as well.

“I find musicals easier because you’ve always got the music, it’s familiar,” states Lindsay.

He has, however, also enjoyed plenty of film roles. Interestingly, he was at the same place making a different film (Strike It Rich with Mollie Ringwald and Sir John Gielgud) where Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was being filmed.

“I met Steve Martin one day – we’d met previously when I’d been in the States and had dinner together – and he told me about the film he was making,” explains Lindsay. “He seemed to have some reservations about the script and I got the impression that they were adding to it quite a bit themselves.”

Television has proved a remarkable showcase for Lindsay’s talents over the years. Although he believes that he wanted to get away from his roots for a long time – “I lost my way

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a bit in my 30s,” he says – he particularly enjoyed working with gritty Northern writer Alan Bleasdale. Lindsay was in his dark comedy serial G.B.H. (for which Lindsay won a BAFTA) as well as another Bleasdale play, Jake’s Progress with Julie Walters, and recalls both experiences with genuine affection.He played another posh character when he took on the role of Captain Pellew in the long-running and very successful series of Hornblower with Ioan Gruffudd as the young midshipman of the title.

Was this largely sea-going adventure a fairly physical experience for Lindsay? “Not so much for me, but definitely for Ioan,” he laughs. “What was interesting was that it was the first time I had played a father character.”

His longest running role was also as a father: as dentist Ben Harper in the popular BBC sitcom My Family – this ran for 11 years and still surfaces on Sky channels. “Zoe (Wannamaker) and I had a great time making that,” he states.

Lindsay himself is very much a family man. He and second wife Rosemarie Ford – she was a dancer and a presenter on

The Generation Game with Bruce Forsyth – have three sons and he also has a daughter from his relationship with actress Diana Weston.

It’s plain he doesn’t like being away from his home and family. “But sometimes they have to understand that you have to be, you’re doing it for them,” he states.

For the most part, his children don’t like roles that take him away from them, or his being acknowledged as an actor rather than “just Dad” when he’s with them. “When I was in Hornblower and picking them up from school it was different. Normally, they don’t want me to walk with them and disown me, but suddenly I was cool!”

Ask about the highlights of his career and he swiftly points to the work with Alan Bleasdale and Me and My Girl. “I suppose Citizen Smith, The Entertainer at the Old Vic and Cyrano de Bergerac at the Haymarket were also special,” he adds.

He’s still regularly on TV and had just recorded Have I Got News For You as programme presenter. “You have to watch Mr Hislop and Mr Merton, though,” he says light-heartedly. “They’re very quick but I think they like actors because they understand timing and not hogging the lines.”

Is there any TV he’d like to do, like Downton Abbey? “No,” he states, “that’s not my bag.

“But I’ve just done a cameo role in Atlantis as the father of Icarus – that was good fun. It’s a very well made series and the boys there were great. My children were also very impressed!”

* Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is at Manchester Opera House from February 12 to 22, 2014, in Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from February 26 to March 1 and then at the Savoy Theatre, London from March 10. To find out more go to www.scoundrelswestend.com

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There’s a new name for style, for innovation, a new name for outstanding customer service. There’s a new name for Jaguar in Bolton: Hillendale Jaguar Bolton.

Although new to the Jaguar brand, Hillendale bring with them an enviable reputation for outstanding customer service gained in the Land Rover dealer network and with their own unique blend of integrity, character and traditional values they’ve found themselves consistently in the Jaguar UK Top 10 for customer satisfaction since buying the business in July. Currently ranked in 1st position for both Sales and After Sales Customer Satisfaction in the northern region Hillendale’s team of highly skilled individuals, specialists in their chosen fields focus on customer satisfaction and providing an ‘Outstanding’ experience with every customer interaction.

Offering the XF, XF Sportbrake, XJ, XK and newly launched F-Type Hillendale are proud and privileged to be able to retail these iconic vehicles featuring some of the world’s most “beautiful fast cars”. With the growing range of

modern, luxurious and instinctively rewarding performance cars, Hillendale’s attention to detail extends throughout their showroom as they look to build on their success at one of the UK’s largest independent Land Rover dealerships in Nelson, East Lancashire.

But that’s not all. As an independent family owned business, there’s a real feeling of social responsibility as they look to invest in and support the local community. Having pledged support of the Bolton Hospice at their Winter Fair, the team at Hillendale have also already helped the ‘Wipe Your Tears’ charity, the Bolton Lads & Girls Club and a women’s refuge in the town. With a Christmas Appeal organised by their staff they were able to provide donations to the Bolton Lads & Girls Club Food Bank and presents were donated by staff, customers and friends in their efforts to make Christmas that little more special for families spending the festive season in a place of safety.

Kenny Curran, After Sales Manager had this to say about their first few months in Bolton “Our ethos here at Hillendale is to provide the best customer care in the Jaguar Land Rover network and the improvements made in our first few months are a testament to the focus and devotion from every member of our team and a step in the right direction. But not only that; we’re a company with real family values and want to be able to really make a difference within the local community”.

Representing both sales and after sales, Hillendale Jaguar Bolton is a one stop shop for everything Jaguar– Sales, Service, MOT, Spare Parts, Accessories and genuine Jaguar Gear.

Need any assistance or advice on any aspect of your Jaguar motoring? Their friendly team are always on hand to help; with backup support and expert advice why not call in for a coffee, have a look around and meet the team who will be delighted to show you what they have to offer.

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The New Year; a time when thousands of us make a resolution to lose weight, stay healthy and do more exercise. But putting too much pressure on yourself can lead to giving up on your goal and going back to old habits. However, doing a little bit as often as possible can make a big difference, and there are simple activities to help you achieve this.

Eating Well

If you’re thinking about going on a diet, don’t try one of these complicated have nothing but juice for a week fads that are currently all the rage. The best way of losing weight and feeling healthier is to cut out the ‘rubbish’ from your diet. Eating fewer snacks, sweets, and junk food and adding fruit, nuts and other nutritious foods instead will automatically make you feel better. Allowing yourself a ‘cheat day’ where you can eat what you like will also help you stay on track to reach your ideal weight.

Swimming

Swimming is one of the best exercises to do, and it’s fun as well. It has a number of health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and improving joint movement in arthritis. There are plenty of classes available to suit everyone’s needs, including those for older adults. Aqua Gym is one of these and is on offer at most leisure centres,

where you do gentle exercising in the water. Set aside an evening each week to go and take part in a class. You’ll see a big difference in yourself and make some new friends at the same time.

Walking

If you’re stuck for money but still want to get out there and get fit, walking is a great activity to take up. The brilliant thing about it, is it’s free and you can do it absolutely anywhere. Whether it’s walking the dog or using your legs to get to the shop, rather than jumping in the car, there’s nothing better for you than getting out into the fresh air. Head to your local country park and see what trails you can find, or see if they run any guided walks. Many areas have their own rambling or walking clubs; joining one of these could keep you on track and help you meet people with similar interests. A scheme called Walking For Health aims to get people active and their walks can be located all over the country on their website.

Cycling

Regular exercise can reduce stress and depression and cycling is a low impact activity, helping to keep you fit and alert. Research shows that regular cyclists have, on average, the health of someone ten years younger. Not only is it an activity you can do anywhere, it is also a good solution to transport issues to get you from point A to point B. Try taking your bike out on the weekend

and cycling for a couple of miles or even changing your travel habits and using your bike to get to work rather than a car or bus.

Dancing

With the popularity of BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, ballroom dancing is now a much loved past time for many people, and is also excellent for getting in shape as it exercises the whole body. There are hundreds of dances schools across the country offering classes for beginners up to the professional level. You could take this up with your partner or friend, or even go alone and meet new people. Dancing is a skill that will come in handy at many social occasions, so learn to dance and show off to your friends.

Simple Exercises

There are plenty of other ways to stay in shape in the New Year but the easiest is to set aside a bit of time each day and do some simple exercises at home. You can do these morning, noon or night, while watching the television. Something as basic as a few stretches or even a bit of yoga every day or so will soon start showing differences. If you’d like something a bit more tailored to you, your local leisure centre or gym may have a personal trainer programme, who will assist you in deciding on the best exercises to improve the areas you want, in a safe and productive manner.

TAKING the ‘work’ out of workout ... Motorcise Healthy Living Centre just off Victoria Square has helped scores of women get fit and healthy, regardless of their age, size or medical condition.

At the centre of this success is owner Ann Wood, who - with her staff - ensures everyone is made to feel welcome and achieve their goals with a structured programme of motorised exercise, combined with a healthy eating plan if desired.

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Motorcise is equipped with a range of exercise machines designed like armchairs, and has been situated in the basement at The Wellsprings, next to The Bolton News office for 14 years. Ann has been involved from the start, providing a lifeline to members not just by improving fitness, but by offering the opportunity to make new friends, have a social life and improve mental wellbeing, too.

“Some of our ladies don’t speak to a soul all day normally, so for many, the social aspect is very important,” said Ann.

“Also, a lot of people think exercise is only for the young, but it’s not - it’s for the young at heart and it’s surprising who can use the machines, even after a stroke, heart surgery, or those who have arthritis, osteoporosis and other conditions.

“Many of our members still have a lot of life in them in their 80s and 90s and they want a good quality of life.

“But we also get ladies in their 20s, who struggle to use a conventional gym because they are larger or have physical problems.

“We welcome anybody, and the machines can be easy even if you are limited or taken up to full gym work out for the fitter member, personal programmes can be to suit your fitness level.

“We don’t do lycra, and everyone feels comfortable, because nobody gives anybody a second look - a member could be 40st, it doesn’t matter, and everybody gains a lot of confidence.

“That gives us a lot of job satisfaction, too.”

The annual membership fee works out at approximately £2.50 per session when using the recommended three times a week. Sessions last 30 minutes - the equivalent of an hour in a conventional

gym because Motorcise machines exercise more muscle groups at once.

The memberships are varied and after the initial probation period no appointment is necessary, just come in at a time and day to suit you.

Motorcise has cosy, individual changing rooms, a welcoming coffee lounge, and there’s the option to book hair, beauty and chiropodist treatments. There are social events, too, aimed at offering a fun time while raising money for local charities. So far, Motorcise in Bolton has raised £56047.00 since 2007, and there are plenty of plans for 2014.

Motorcise is currently offering a free no obligation guest visit, so come and see what Motorcise can do for you.

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The idea is to grow two or more plants close together for the benefit of at least one and usually all. As well as being a form of natural pest control, judicial companion planting can be used to provide support and shade, and is a great way to make the most of limited space. Planting flowers among the vegetables will attract pollinators that may not otherwise venture among the greenery - cosmos, larkspur, zinnia, cornflowers and sweetpeas are good choices.

Besides the practical advantage, the mix-and-match approach to a planting scheme is an opportunity to turn your garden into an unusual and colourful place. Experiment to see what works in the soil and conditions in your area, and bear in mind that not all plants are happy in each other’s company.

PEST CONTROLIf you would rather not use pesticides in your garden, one simple way to avoid your flowers and vegetables

being subject to pest attack is to plant some deterrents among them. A few garlic bulbs among the roses should keep your blooms aphid-free, and also discourage blackspot. Sage among your cabbages and carrots keeps cabbage and carrot fly at bay. However, don’t be tempted to include garlic or chives among the peas or beans - stunted growth may be the result.

Some plants may compete for habitat, or have chemical components that don’t mix. Fennel, for instance, is a favourite of ladybirds and deters aphids, but it has a harmful effect on many plants, inhibiting growth and causing them to bolt. One of the few plants that can tolerate growing in close proximity to fennel is dill.

French marigolds protect against pest nematodes. A chemical produced by the flowers’ roots kills the harmful varieties of these worms. Turn in the marigolds at the end of season so the roots decay in the soil to prevent further infestation. Do it several years running

Companion PLANTING and pest nematodes should vacate the territory forthwith. Tomatoes, potatoes, roses and strawberries are among vulnerable plants.

SCENTStrong smells can confuse or repel insect pests. It seems that aphids don’t like the odour of onions, or of any other plants belonging to the allium family. Plant your chives among tomatoes and chrysanthemums to deter greenfly and blackfly, and attract hoverflies, those greedy aphid eaters. Siting onions between rows of brassicas, such as cabbages and broccoli, is said to be effective because the onions’ aroma confuses insects intent on eating up their greens. Onions also mask the smell of carrots, as do leeks, and so reduce the threat of carrot fly; and returning the favour, carrots tend to repel onion fly and leek moth.

Tansy’s strong scent puts off ants, and the lovely smell of French marigolds is anathema to whitefly, greenfly and blackfly. Lavender confuses insect pests while attracting pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, and it looks wonderful, but don’t plant any strong-

“Planting flowers among the vegetables will attract pollinators.”

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Some plants are said to improve yield and resistance to disease and even enhance the flavour or their neighbours. For instance, parsley increases the vigour of tomatoes and asparagus, horseradish does it for potatoes, and cabbage and broccoli love the company of rhubarb. Some also fulfil pest-control duties. These are among the best all rounders.

Basil chervil Geraniums Marigolds Borage coriander Lavender nasturtiums chamomile Garlic Lovage yarrow

“Onions’ aromas confuses insects intent on eating up their greens.”

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smelling herbs near cucumbers because they will make the cucumbers taste bitter.

INSECT ALLIESMany insects are beneficial, of course, and another way to control those that aren’t is to include plants that attract hoverflies, ladybirds, lacewings and predatory and parasitic wasps, all of which positively feast on aphids, as well as taking mites, mealybugs and other plant damagers. Daisies, for example, are favourites of hoverflies, ladybirds love coriander and yarrow and dill are beloved by them all.

It may not be usual to preserve nettles among your vegetable and flowers, but if you can, keep a small patch of them because they will attract ladybirds to lay the eggs, and ladybird larvae eat huge numbers of aphids.

DECOYSNettles are also favourites of cabbage white butterflies, attracting them away from your brassicas. In fact, planting one species right next to another one with the specific intention of decoying pests is a recognised ploy. Nasturtiums keep aphids off runner beans, for instance, and planting nasturiums and French marigolds among cabbages and lettuces protects

the vegetables from caterpillars and slugs - caterpillars find nasturtiums hard to resist whilst slugs prefer marigolds. Various mints have the same effect on slugs.

However, you do need to keep a careful watch - if too many caterpillars and slugs flock to your decoy plants, you may have to remove the creatures to stop them wandering over to the main crop that you are trying to protect.

Sunflowers can act as decoy in a rather different way - ants herd aphids on to them, away from neighbouring plants. The aphids seem to do little damage to the sunflowers, and as an added advantage the seedheads attract birds to the garden.

SHADY BENEFITSAnother strategy is to grow plants of different heights together, so that

one can provide support or shade for another. Sunflowers and sweetcorn are ideal tall plants.

Cucumber, all sorts of peas and beans and parsley benefit from the shade. Some say parsley makes sweetcorn grow bigger and produce more. In another combination, runner beans provide shade for spinach.

This is far from being a new idea. Native Americans, apparently, used to employ a system known as ‘three sisters’, which involved sweetcorn or sunflowers, runner beans and a squash, such as pumpkin or courgette. The corn is sturdy enough for the beans to climb up; the beans fix nitrogen in the soil for the squash and corn; the squash’s big leaves provide shade for the roots, suppress weeds and keep the soil moist.

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Some combinations are best avoided, including the following:

l Alliums (including chives, garlic, leeks, onions, shallots) with peas, beans, parsley or asparagus.

l Brassicas (including broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, cauliflower) with tomatoes or peppers.

l carrots with dill, parsnips, radishes or tomatoes

l Runner beans with alliums, beetroot, chillies, tomatoes, sunflowers or French marigolds.

l potatoes with cucumber, squashes, tomatoes, sunflowers or asparagus.


It’s surprising how much the colours and fabrics in a room can vastly improve and change the look of it. Picking a new colour for the walls, or buying a new rug or carpet can mix up the style of your home and make it look brand new.

Colours in the living area are so important and have a big impact on the feel of the room and the mood of the people within it. Painting a room is a much quicker and cheaper way of decorating because it is then easier to change and redecorate in the future, without the hassle of removing and replacing wallpaper.

If you are looking for a warm and energetic environment, try a red or orange tone. This may not be suitable for those wanting to relax with the family as they are loud colours, but if you are the type of person who likes entertaining, then the warmth will brighten up the vibe of the room. Yellow is the perfect warm colour for livening up your space, but try to keep it to a feature or accent wall. Too much of it can be overpowering.

For those folk who want to feel laid back and relaxed, a cooler blue or green room might be more suitable. Do be careful of the shades you pick however. An icy blue may make visitors feel unwelcome. A warmer shade, such as turquoise, may give the desired effect you want, but make others feel more welcome as well.

For a more sophisticated feel, stick to neutral tones, whites and creams. Not only do these provide a blank canvas to incorporate furniture and patterns, but allow the room to become a peaceful setting, which looks elegant and refined.

Combinations of fabrics and patterns are also hugely inspiring when it comes to decorating and can create a theme for your house that you may wish to follow; from a cosy cottage to a Tuscan villa. If your tastes cater to soft pastels, floral fabrics and rustic wood furnishings, then a cottage style home may be your cup of tea, where as finding wallpapers with an old plaster texture, tapestry style rugs and cushions with gold, coppers and greens infused can give the feel of Tuscany in your home.

Carpets are a highly important part of a room. Many people prefer plain, block colour materials on their floors, which are great for flexibility when designing and changing styles. However they can make a large room look empty. Going for a patterned carpet might seem a bit risky, but if the right one is selected, it can make a big difference. Patterns can create a focal point in a big room if you feel like keeping the furniture quite simple, but try

HOW COLOURS CAN CHANGE A ROOM

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Both leather and fabric options,

along with bespoke service.

and avoid busy patterns in a small room as this can make the space seem closed in and cluttered.

Fabric texture is also important. Kristen Schmitt says on Better Homes and Gardens that: “Texture adds dimension to a room. It appeals to our senses, both visual and tactile, which makes the room interesting.” Add some pillows and cushions to your bed and sofa; fluffy, ruffled, floral,tartan, anything that takes your fancy. Even a textured throw for the end of the bed can provide a contrast in a room. Bring in a patterned rug to create a focal point and make small rooms look larger. Round shapes in a square room can also soften the space. Don’t be afraid of contrasting patterns and colours either, but try not to go beyond three and use samples to decide on the best combinations.

You may think that adding a splash of colour to your home will get expensive but that isn’t the case. Paint is a much cheaper option than wallpaper, but how about just re-painting and wallpapering one wall in a vibrant colour or pattern to add some variation. If you can’t afford a new sofa or lounge chair, find some new fabric you like and get the existing furniture reupholstered.

Wooden furniture is easy to transform too. Take an old chair that needs a make over, or buy a cheap one from a second hand shop. All it needs is sanding down and a coat of paint, to fit whatever mood you are going for in the room, and you have a brand new piece of furniture. The same can be done with tables, cupboards, and fireplaces.

FINAL TIPS...• Fabrics can easily change up a room,

don’t be afraid to experiment.

• Be aware of light and colours. Warmer light coming into your house allows for cooler colours. With colder light, try a warmer colour.

• Something as simple as adding a mirror can instantly make a room look bigger.

• Patterns are good, but don’t go overboard.

• Buy a signature piece of furniture or rug you like and base the colour scheme around that.

• Bright ornaments and furniture can look great in an otherwise plain, white room.

• You don’t need a massive income to completely change your style.

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Independent family run business, Premier Stores in Bolton, has had the Royal seal of approval after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge demanded a very specific bed for their new home in Kensington Palace, which just so happens to be available at the furniture store in town.

The Natural Choice 4500 from Healthbeds was the bed of choice at Prince William and Kate’s Anglesey farmhouse in Wales. When they relocated to London earlier this year, the

same model was quickly ordered by staff, so they could enjoy the same comfort they’d had previously.

It even sounds regal; the bed has 4,200 individual zoned pocketed springs designing to mould to the body, and inside it’s all natural wool, silk, cashmere, mohair, cotton and horse hair filling, to provide a luxurious level of comfort, as well as being extra soft to the touch.

David Smeaton, managing director at Healthbeds, told The Daily Mail: “We got a call out of the blue from one of the Duchess’s staff asking if we could provide one like the model they slept in,”

“I think it’s the first time the royals have bought one of our beds. The Duchess loved the bed so much, apparently she looked under the mattress to find a label to discover where it was made. We are thrilled to have royalty buying one of our beds.”

However, the royal couple’s bed will be slightly different to that of one you are used to. Apparently, it is to be ‘enshrined in a four-poster setting’ before it is delivered to the palace.

Premier Stores has been dedicated to beds, sofa beds, rise-and-recline chairs and electrically adjustable beds since 1986 and manager Julian Holt has said that the independent family firm prides itself in expert, old fashioned service, without the hard sell, along with reasonable prices and a free delivery and assembly service.

The large showroom also stocks a wide range of other manufacturers including Sherborne, Tempur, Furmanac and Dreamworks as well as the new rise-and-recline and electrically adjustable beds which are VAT free for chronically ill or disabled customers.

So, if you ever find yourself in need of a new bed, and want to feel like a King, then get yourself down to Premier Stores, and buy a royalty approved bed, then there is no doubt you’ll have a fabulous nights sleep.

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PREMIER Stores has beendedicated to beds,sofabeds, rise-and-reclinechairs and electricallyadjustable beds for 25years.

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When William and Kateswapped their idyllicAngelsey farmhouse for alavish apartment atKensington Palace earlierthis year, it was thematrimonial bed theymissed most.

So, the Natural Choice4500 from Healthbedsthey’d enjoyed in Wales wasswiftly ordered by staff — abed that’s available atPremier Stores at QueensBuildings in Central Street,off Deansgate.

It’s from the NaturalHealthier Sleep Range, with4,200 individual zonedpocketed springs designedto mould to the (royal) bodyprofile. Inside, it’s all naturalwool, silk, cashmere,mohair, cotton and horsehair fillings, offering

luxurious, breathable andsustainable comfort. It’s softto the touch touch, too,thanks to traditional Belgaindamask with an anti-dustmite protection.

The Natural Choice rangeactually features two

different beds, bothavailable in single, double,king size or super king sizes.

David Smeaton, fromHealthbeds, told The DailyMail the royal couple’s bedwas unusual as it’s bespokeand had to be “enshrined in

a four-poster setting”. Non-royal customers in Boltoncan opt for a more regularchoice, such as anupholstered sprung divanbase with built-in storagedrawers, available in achoice of five different

fabrics. At the moment,there’s a special offer of fourdrawers free with theNatural Choice range, too,and there are comfort levelsranging from gentle (thechoice of the Royals) tomedium to firm.

Earlier this year, a newdepartment dedicated torise-and-recline chairs andelectrically-adjustable bedsopened its doors at PremierStores. These chairs andbeds are VAT-free forchronically ill or disabledcustomers.

Other leadingmanufacturers on display atthe well laid-out showroominclude Sherborne, Tempur,

Furmanac and Dreamworks,along with Reylon, Sealy,Tempur and many others.

Julian Holt, PremierStores’ manager, said theindependent family firmprides itself in expert, old-fashioned service withoutthe hard sell, along withreasonable prices and a freedelivery and assemblyservice.

The town centre store isopen seven days, Mondayto Saturday from 9am until5pm, and Sundays from 12noon until 4pm.� For more information,phone 01204 363493, or seewww.premierstores.net

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Grosvenor Windows, a Bolton based family run business, has been selling high quality windows and doors to the public for the last 38 years and have become the leading experts in the North West for the supply and installation of their products

Based at Lodge Bank Estate in Horwich, the company specialise in providing a number of goods, with a high class seal of approval.

In the early days this mostly included windows, doors and conservatories but in recent years, they have become more involved in offering their customers an extensive range of services.

From orangeries, to extensions, balconies and canopies, as well as refurbishing and upgrading windows and doors.

Now, a high majority of people are staying in their homes longer, or down sizing to a smaller property as they get older. Many of them, therefore, are wanting to improve and expand on their home. Grosvenor Windows are a company that understand this, and can now project manage your new extension or orangery from start to finish.

They have a dedicated team of architects, builders, plumbers, electricians and decorators who provide everything that could

possibly be needed to make building work to your property simple and efficient.

Sales manager, Ian Jamieson, said: “You want a company who project manages the whole thing, so you are not dealing with several different people, all from different companies, offering a number of different quotes.”

“People now would rather have something sorted from start to finish, and they want to go to one place to get it.”

The business can also provide their planning and design service, which means they can arrange drawings, planning and building regulations. To them, it is important for their

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customers to see exactly what the finished product will look like before taking on the project.

Their full 3D design service, allows them to take a photograph of the house, and superimpose the end result onto the image, making it easy for you to have an idea of the installation right from the start.

Richard Martin, sales manager, said: “In today’s world, a lot of people don’t have extra time. They have busy lives and work long hours so by providing a design, done by us, they don’t have to worry and can see exactly what it’s going to look like.”

They also have a large indoor showroom, which is open seven days a week, from 10am to 4pm, where you can see what their builds will look like and find out more information about extensions and the other products on offer

Grosvenor are also a member of trade organisation, Network VEKA, which means they live up to a strict quality standard of manufacture, installation and staff training and they are proud to be a part of this.

They said: “Being a member of Network VEKA allows us to offer you the best of both worlds; it provides the reassurance of a powerful, nationwide organisation, combined with the professional and personal service of a friendly, local company, to give peace of mind with insurance backed guarantee.”

The company are also CE approved. Each of their products has gone under substantial testing to ensure they meet EU health, safety and environment requirements, so you can be positive you are buying a high quality, secure investment for your home.

Currently, the business is proud to offer goods like the newly launched Palladio door, the most secure door in Europe, which is available in a choice of styles and colours. The Supalite tiled roof is also popular,

as this can turn an ordinary conservatory into a fully insulated living room.

“Conservatories are too hot in summer and too cold in winter, so they can only be used for a few weeks each year,” said Mr Jamieson. “With the Supalite roof and new self cleaning windows, they can be used as an extra room in the house, all year round. So this is an important and popular service we offer.”

However, they have not forgotten their core products, merely they have improved upon them. You can now get triple glazed windows which are even better than an A+ rating.

The main thing you need to know about Grosvenor Windows is that they provide genuine prices, with no hidden costs and give you the time and space to make a decision. They listen to the customer, and give advice, but don’t pressure anyone to make a decision. Once all the quotes are sent, it’s up to you to then agree to the proposal

in your own time.

Consultations are free, where as many other companies will request a fee. So, having someone come out to give advice and take down some details, puts you at ease, knowing you aren’t being forced into a decision then and there.

Mr Martin said: “Nearly everyone we quote comes back because they like what they see. We deal with a lot of repeat customers, and in some cases, have even dealt with whole families, sent to us through recommendations.”

Grosvenor Windows pride themselves on providing their customers with a quality service which gives peace of mind to everyone. They insist: “We are a company which is professional, responsible, secure and who understands the importance of customer care.”

They always stick to quality products, which last longer, meaning in the long run, better value for money.

Their motto is: Quality isn’t expensive, it’s priceless.

Grosvenor Windows, Lodge Bank Estate, Crown Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 5HY Tel: 01204 664488 [email protected]


Niki Schäfer shares her tips on creating an Art Deco look:

1. The incredibly glamorous Art Deco period spans from 1920 – 1939 and epitomises the opulence of inter-war Britain. The period was characterised by modern, sleek designs with a luxurious use of materials. The New York’s Chrysler building, The Savoy and Sybil Colefax were icons of this era, look to them for inspiration on a smaller scale! 2. The luxury and decadence was increasingly noticeable in contrast to the austerity of the First World War. The use of rare and exotic woods and materials such as ivory, shagreen (imitation shark skin) and mother of pearl was familiar to this era. Decorate using an excess of mirrors, satins and pale leathers.

3. The Art Deco period was heavily influenced by international style, so perhaps use lacquer as a finish on furniture, a design style developed from China. The period also admired enormously style icons of the era such as Eileen Gray.

4. The era was nicknamed the ‘Cocktail Age’ so for true Art Deco style track down walnut cocktail cabinets in a stepped shape, symbolic of the Aztec pyramids that were also hugely popular at the time.

5. Advances in technology moved towards a more ‘streamlined’ look. Every day objects such as radios became streamlined, swayed by the aerodynamic shapes cut from ocean liners and Zeppelins.

6. Choose fringed lighting and fitted furniture to incorporate an Art Deco look into your home without creating an overwhelming look. Try Tiger Moth Lighting for some wonderful fringed metal lamps and pendants.

7. Search for cantilevered chairs made popular by Marcel Breuer and Miles van Der Rohhe, who made the most of

technology advances fashioning original and modern styles from new materials. The Barcelona Chair is another popular design choice, still contemporary today and found in many modern homes and offices.

8. To truly emulate the ‘elite’ style you need to find the original pieces. The technology advances spurred the creation of imitation products made from cheap materials, which led to the eventual end of the era.

9. Rugs were hugely popular throughout this period. Search for wild geometrical shapes in a spectrum of bold colours to liven up any room. Imitation zebra and other wild animal skins are widely available as fabrics nowadays, and if you’re feeling extra brave use some flocked wallpaper in the same design.

10. If you live and breathe for Art Deco inspired design then take a visit to La Maison de Verre in Paris, or slightly closer to home stay at The Park Lane Hotel and dine in Claridges.

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Create a mood board of your life and design a scheme based on the colours, patterns and shapes you see in there. Or try Pinterest is the easiest way to discover your own style. Pin images together that automatically appeal and then once you have a number look at the whole board and you'll see that a certain style has started to emerge.

Find out your thinking style - are you visual, auditory or kinaesthetic? For visuals add colour and statement lighting, for auditory thinkers add wind chimes or a kick-ass music system and for the kinaesthetic mind, ensure you have a tonne of texture. See your style. Hear your style. Feel your style.

Look in your wardrobe - what colours do you wear? These are a good basis for your home decor too. Firstly you love the colours and secondly you'll look good there too!

Do you love a specific film type? Imagine the sets of certain movies and use this as the basis of your room style. Think film noir to create dramatic dark interior schemes or recreate the As Good as It Gets house with soft blues, white boarding and elegant cream furniture.

Visit our Dwell-Being style and sample selector to indulge in discovering your own style - work out which colours, patterns and shapes please you and even what this says about you.

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However 2014 has brought new hope for many long established businesses, with a high number moving across the road to the popular Farnworth Indoor Market at JW Retailers.

The Indoor Market is open Monday - Saturday with a specialist market at the rear continuing on the traditional days of Monday, Friday and Saturday.

Proprietor Jonathan Ward comments "We are an indoor market place, offering a variety of different shops from jewellery stores to fashion shops with

the convenience of being under one roof. We have an onsite cafe and 100 shops inside, and I have been delighted to welcome traders from the now defunct outdoor market into our building. Despite initial disappointment at losing an historic part of Farnworth it seems that the tradition will stay but just across the road".

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Fast & Fixed

FAST… & FIXED!A

recent poll of worst fears among the over 50’s named tooth loss, requiring a full denture, as one of them – in fact it was way up

in the top five only beaten by the fear of serious illness and the loss of one’s child or partner.

A person who understands this fear is local dentist and implant surgeon Douglas Lee. After many years experience in conventional dental implants he was one of the first dentists in the UK to acquire the knowledge and skills in a new, more patient-friendly technique from Germany. Since then he has become perhaps the country’s most experienced practitioner of the ‘Fast and Fixed’ same-day tooth

replacement system. “Some people, through no fault of their

own, have had a tormented dental history. It may be that they have had ongoing issues or have had a bad experience at the dentist, which has put them off going for years, resulting in serious dental disease,” says Dougie.

“These people don’t want to lose their teeth and they don’t want dentures, but up until recently they have been in limbo as there has not been a workable solution, but now, with Fast and Fixed, there is.”

Dougie and his team at Douglas Lee Dental Associates have the latest ground-breaking technology at the practice, which can implant a whole set of teeth within a day.

“It has been generally thought necessary that when implants are used to restore a full jaw, that the surgery is staged. Typically, separate appointments are needed for X-rays and CT scans, tooth extractions, bone grafts,

At his state-of-the-art surgery in Accrington,

Dougie has all the latest technology, equipment and skills required to carry out ‘Fast and Fixed’ same day implant tooth replacement.

Patients scheduled for ‘Fast and Fixed’ treatment are settled into their private en-suite day room, complete with a day-bed and sofa. A Cone Beam CT scan is taken if

not done so already. Generally, patients opt to be sedated so the procedure is anxiety free and absolutely painless.

With the patient completely relaxed the damaged and infected teeth are removed as gently as possible. The implant sites need to be free of germs so a ‘Helbo’ (revolutionary and completely painless laser) is used to eradicate over 99 per cent of all dangerous bacteria, with the help of a marker dye to identify problem areas. This allows implants to be placed immediately, usually six in the

upper and four in the lower jaw.Generally in less than three hours the

surgery is complete – the patient has felt no pain and more or less dozed through all of it.

The new teeth are then custom-made by Mark Roach, the practice’s expert dental technician, while throughout the rest of the

day, the patient relaxes in their day-suite. By about 6pm the new teeth are ready and the happy patient can go home and enjoy their brand new smile!

Besides minor swelling and bruising similar to that from simple tooth extractions, Dougie’s patients recover quickly and with few problems.

Douglas Lee Dental Associates were the

first team in the UK to complete a full set of upper and lower jaw implants within a day – testament to their experience and high level of skill.

“With experience we have reduced the time it takes. It is an extremely choreographed day, where each professional plays their part. We are very much ahead of the game in this – it is a multi-skilled procedure and we have all the right professionals on our team.”

The majority of Dougie’s patients, who travel from far and wide for this specialised service, are what he calls ‘younger-older’ people – middle aged men and women who are fit and able – and who don’t want to lose their teeth.

“I think there is a big pool of people

out there who are disheartened – through no fault of their own they are in danger of losing their teeth and they are not aware of what is available.

“Even if these patients had the very best dentures, the negative psychology of losing their teeth is pronounced, they feel they’ve

lost some of their dignity. “So when they leave the surgery

with implants they have a totally different mentality, they feel their teeth are part of them – they are so positive.”

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implant placements, impression taking and finally fitting the new teeth. It can take over 12 months, and all through that people are stuck wearing a temporary denture or nothing to replace there teeth at all.

“We have tried it that way and it works, but it’s a long hard slog for everyone involved, time consuming and very expensive. The ‘Fast and Fixed’ method solves most if not all, of these problems in one stroke.”


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If you are at risk of losing your teeth or struggling to cope with dentures there is a quick, efficient solution that can restore them.– and your confidence.A recent poll of the worst fears amongst over 50’s named tooth loss requiring a full denture as one of them – in fact was way up in the top five, only beaten by the fear of the loss of or serious illness to ones child or ones partner.

One person who understands this fear is local dentist and implant surgeon Douglas Lee. After many years experience in conventional dental implants he was one of the first dentists in the UK to acquire the knowledge and skills in a new, more patient-friendly technique from Germany. Since then, he has become the country’s most experienced practitioner of the Fast and Fixed same-day tooth replacement system.

He says:“Some people, through no fault of their own, have had a tormented dental history. It may be that they have had ongoing issues or have had a bad experience at the dentist, which has put them off going for years, resulting in serious dental disease.

“These people don’t want to lose their teeth and they don’t want dentures, but until recently they have been in limbo as there has not been a workable solution, but now, with Fast and Fixed, there is.”


“It has been generally thought necessary that when implants are used to restore a full jaw that the surgery is staged. Typically, separate appointments are needed for X-rays and CT scans, tooth extractions, bone grafts, implant placements, impression taking and finally fitting the new teeth. It can take over 12 months, and all through that people are stuck wearing a temporary denture or nothing to replace their teeth at all.”

“We used to do it that way and it works but it’s a long hard slog for everyone involved, time consuming and very expensive. The ‘Fast and Fixed’ method solves most, if not all of these problems at a stroke.”

At his beautiful surgery in Accrington, Dougie has all the latest technology, equipment and skills required to carry out Fast and Fixed same day implant tooth replacement.

Patients scheduled for Fast and Fixed treatment are settled into their private en-suite day room, complete with a day-bed and sofa. A Cone Beam CT scan is taken if not done so


FAST… & FIXED!A

recent poll of worst fears among the over 50’s named tooth loss, requiring a full denture, as one of them – in fact it was way up

in the top five only beaten by the fear of serious illness and the loss of one’s child or partner.

A person who understands this fear is local dentist and implant surgeon Douglas Lee. After many years experience in conventional dental implants he was one of the first dentists in the UK to acquire the knowledge and skills in a new, more patient-friendly technique from Germany. Since then he has become perhaps the country’s most experienced practitioner of the ‘Fast and Fixed’ same-day tooth

replacement system. “Some people, through no fault of their

own, have had a tormented dental history. It may be that they have had ongoing issues or have had a bad experience at the dentist, which has put them off going for years, resulting in serious dental disease,” says Dougie.

“These people don’t want to lose their teeth and they don’t want dentures, but up until recently they have been in limbo as there has not been a workable solution, but now, with Fast and Fixed, there is.”


“It has been generally thought necessary that when implants are used to restore a full jaw, that the surgery is staged. Typically, separate appointments are needed for X-rays and CT scans, tooth extractions, bone grafts,

At his state-of-the-art surgery in Accrington,

Dougie has all the latest technology, equipment and skills required to carry out ‘Fast and Fixed’ same day implant tooth replacement.

Patients scheduled for ‘Fast and Fixed’ treatment are settled into their private en-suite day room, complete with a day-bed and sofa. A Cone Beam CT scan is taken if

not done so already. Generally, patients opt to be sedated so the procedure is anxiety free and absolutely painless.

With the patient completely relaxed the damaged and infected teeth are removed as gently as possible. The implant sites need to be free of germs so a ‘Helbo’ (revolutionary and completely painless laser) is used to eradicate over 99 per cent of all dangerous bacteria, with the help of a marker dye to identify problem areas. This allows implants to be placed immediately, usually six in the

upper and four in the lower jaw.Generally in less than three hours the

surgery is complete – the patient has felt no pain and more or less dozed through all of it.

The new teeth are then custom-made by Mark Roach, the practice’s expert dental technician, while throughout the rest of the

day, the patient relaxes in their day-suite. By about 6pm the new teeth are ready and the happy patient can go home and enjoy their brand new smile!

Besides minor swelling and bruising similar to that from simple tooth extractions, Dougie’s patients recover quickly and with few problems.

Douglas Lee Dental Associates were the

first team in the UK to complete a full set of upper and lower jaw implants within a day – testament to their experience and high level of skill.


The majority of Dougie’s patients, who travel from far and wide for this specialised service, are what he calls ‘younger-older’ people – middle aged men and women who are fit and able – and who don’t want to lose their teeth.

“I think there is a big pool of people

out there who are disheartened – through no fault of their own they are in danger of losing their teeth and they are not aware of what is available.

“Even if these patients had the very best dentures, the negative psychology of losing their teeth is pronounced, they feel they’ve

lost some of their dignity. “So when they leave the surgery

with implants they have a totally different mentality, they feel their teeth are part of them – they are so positive.”

This creates a massive increase in confidence.” n

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implant placements, impression taking and finally fitting the new teeth. It can take over 12 months, and all through that people are stuck wearing a temporary denture or nothing to replace there teeth at all.

“We have tried it that way and it works, but it’s a long hard slog for everyone involved, time consuming and very expensive. The ‘Fast and Fixed’ method solves most if not all, of these problems in one stroke.”


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already. Generally, patients opt to be sedated so the procedure is anxiety free and absolutely painless.

With the patient completely relaxed the damaged and infected teeth are removed as gently as possible. The implant sites need to be free of germs so the “Helbo” (a revolutionary and completely painless laser) is used that eradicates over 99% of all dangerous bacteria with the help of a marker dye to identify problem areas. This allows implants to be placed immediately, usually six in the upper and four in the lower jaws.

Usually in less than 3 hours the surgery is complete; patients have felt no pain and more or less dozed through all of it.

The new teeth are then custom-made by the Mark Roach, the practice’s expert dental technician,

throughout the rest of the day while the patient relaxes in their day-suite. By about 6pm the new teeth are ready and the happy patient can go home and enjoy their brand new smile. Besides minor swelling and bruising similar to that from simple tooth extractions, Dougie’s patients recover quickly and with few problems.

Douglas Lee Dental Associates were the first team in the UK to complete a full set of upper and lower jaw implants within a day – testament to their experience and high level of skill.


The majority of Dougie’s patients are what he calls ‘younger-older’ people – middle aged men and women who are fit and able – and who don’t want to lose their teeth.

“I think there is a big pool of people out there who are disheartened – through no fault of their own they are in danger of losing their teeth and they are not aware of what is available.

“Even if these patients had the very best dentures, the negative psychology of losing their teeth is pronounced, they feel they’ve lost some of their dignity.

“So when they leave the surgery with implants they have a totally different mentality, they feel their teeth are part of them – they are so positive, pleased as punch!”


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I couldn’t work out why these prawn cutlets were so delicious; there seemed to be nothing to them, just a simple batter, a bit of lemon, some onion rings and a bottle of mustard sauce. But the very enthusiastic blogger from Calcutta called Kaniska was keen to point out that this tiny little hole in the wall was one of the most popular foodie spots in the city. They may have put a secret ingredient in the batter, but I expect the success lies in using chickpea flour and frying the battered prawns in pure ghee. I consumed a few plates of them while having a thoroughly enjoyable conversation about the almost infinite possibilities of street food in that city. Later I woke up in the middle of the night in my hotel with my head spinning, thinking the pace of life was so frenetic that I was surely locked into a madhouse, albeit with some of the tastiest food I’ve ever found. This makes a quite soft batter, not a thick, crisp batter like you’d get with fish and chips.

METHOD

To prepare the prawns, pull off the head and peel away the shell, leaving the tail intact. Use a small, sharp knife to run down the back of the prawns and pull out the black intestinal tracts, if visible. Then use the knife to cut almost all the way through the prawns and butterfly them open. Flatten them out a little with the palm of your hand. Pat dry with kitchen towel.

For the batter, mix the flours and salt together, whisk in the egg and enough of the water to give a smooth batter the consistency of single cream.

Heat the ghee in a heavy-based saucepan or karahi over a medium heat. Once hot, dip 2 or 3 prawns in the batter and carefully lower into the ghee. Fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper. Repeat with the remaining prawns. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over and chutney and kachumber salad on the side.

KACHUMBER SALAD - SERVES 8 -10

300g vine-ripened tomatoes, thinly sliced1/2 cucumber, sliced100g red onions, halved and thinly sliced1 fresh green chilli, finely chopped 1/2 tsp toasted ground cumin seeds1/4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powderLarge handful of fresh coriander leaves, roughly choppedFreshly ground black pepper1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice or white wine vinegarLime wedges (optional), to finish

Layer the ingredients, or gently toss together, just before serving. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

PRAWN FRITTERS WITH CHUTNEY AND KACHUMBER FROM THE ALLEN KITCHEN, KOLKATA

RICK STEIN - IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT CURRY

Serves 412 extra large unpeeledRaw prawnsFor the batter60g plain flour60g chickpea flour¼tsp salt1 free-range egg150–225ml water70g ghee, for frying

To serveLemon wedges,Mustard chutney Tomato chutney or Chilli garlic relish and Kachumber salad


This is a snack beloved by Gujaratis, a sweet and sour shredded spiced potato dish. The shredded potatoes are deep fried until crisp, as are the lentils, cashew nuts and peanuts, but plenty of lime juice is sprinkled on just before you start eating so you get this tantalizing mix of crisp bits and soft bits. There’s plenty of chilli in it, sweetness from the raisins and sugar, sharpness from the lime juice, and a good sprinkling of salt too. Perfect balance in street food.

SWEET AND TANGY POTATO SHREDSLILO CHEVDA

METHOD

Drain the chana dal and pat dry with kitchen paper. Spread out on a tray lined with a clean tea towel (or more kitchen paper) and leave on one side. Soak the prepared potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes. Drain, use your hands to squeeze out any excess moisture, then pat dry with kitchen paper.

Two-thirds fill a large, deep-sided sturdy pan with vegetable oil and place over a medium heat. Test it’s hot enough by dropping in a piece of potato; it should sizzle and turn golden in about 20 seconds. (Or use a deep-fat fryer heated to 180°C.) Deep-fry the potatoes in batches until crisp and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Season with half a teaspoon of salt and set aside. Using the same oil, fry the chana dal in batches for about 3–4 minutes, or until they rise to the surface and turn a shade darker. Drain on kitchen paper, and add to the fried potatoes.

Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a low-medium heat. Add the cashew nuts or peanuts and fry for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted. Add the sesame seeds and fennel seeds and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring all the time. Remove from the heat and stir in the turmeric, followed by the sugar, half a teaspoon of salt, the chillies and the raisins, then mix with the potatoes and lentils. Add plenty of lime juice to give a sweet-sour flavour (you may need to add more sugar and salt at this stage to balance the flavour). Serve at room temperature in small bowls as a snack.

Serves 8

150g chana dal (Bengal gram or split yellowpeas), soaked overnight in coldwater1kg potatoes, such as Maris Piper, peeled, coarsely gratedVegetable oil, for deep fryingSalt3 tbsp unsalted cashew nuts or peanuts (skinned)1 tbsp sesame seeds1 tbsp fennel seeds½tsp turmeric1½tbsp caster sugar, plus extra to taste2 fresh green chillies, finely chopped with seeds2 tbsp raisinsJuice of 1–2 limes


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I have written at some length in the main introduction about finding this curry, which I have nominated as my favourite. I’ve used the same fish it was cooked with on that day in Mamalla puram – snapper – but in the UK I recommend using any of the following: monkfish fillet, because you get firm slices of white, meaty fish; filleted bass, preferably a large fish, because although you’ll get softer flesh it has plenty of flavour; or gurnard. I think more than anything else that this dish typifies what I was saying about really fresh fish not being ruined by a spicy curry. I can still remember the slightly oily flavour of the exquisite snapper in that dish because fish oil, when it’s perfectly fresh, is very nice to eat. I always think oily fish goes well with curry anyway, particularly with the flavours of tomatoes, tamarind and curry leaves.

MADRAS FISH CURRY OF SNAPPER, TOMATO AND TAMARIND

SERVES 4 – 6

60ml vegetable oil1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds1 large onion, finely chopped15g/3 cloves garlic, finely crushed30 fresh curry leaves2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp ground coriander2 tsp turmeric400g can chopped tomatoes100ml Tamarind liquid2 green chillies, each slicedlengthways into 6 pieces, with seeds1 tsp salt700g snapper fillets, cut into 5cm chunksBoiled basmati rice to serve

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Method

Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan or karahi over a medium heat. When hot, add the mustard seeds and fry for 30 seconds, then stir in the onion and garlic and fry gently for about 10 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add the curry leaves, chilli powder, coriander and turmeric and fry for 2 minutes, then stir in the tomatoes, tamarind liquid, green chillies and salt and simmer for about 10 minutes until rich and reduced. Add the fish, cook for a further 5 minutes or until just cooked through, and serve with plain rice.

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THE VICTORIA INN - FANNY’SA local pub serving real ale, fine wine and good food in a traditional way.

Try British classics like fish and chips, steak and ale pudding or our famous fish finger butty. Or why not try something different from our specials menu. Which includes our Senior Citizens Special for £5.95

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DUKE WILLIAM - AINSWORTHLocated on Well Street in the centre of Ainsworth, The Duke William is a family run country pub serving traditional home-cooked food, sourced from local suppliers. You’ll find cask ales, a real fire and a warm welcome so bring the whole family and even the dog!

The Duke William has an evening meal offer which is 2 courses from the Pub Classics menu and 2 coffess for 2 people only £20.

Don’t miss Steak Night every Tuesday where you can purchase 2 steaks and a bottle of house wine for just £20

F O O D S E R V E D DA I LYMon-Sat 12-3pm & 5-9pm | Sunday 12-8pm

TEL: 01204 399907

www.dukewilliamainsworth.comWELL STREET, AINSWORTH, BOLTON BL2 5SQ

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SAN MARINOLocated in the Belmont Hills with stunning views over ths surrounding countryside this stunning restaurant combines fantastic mediterranean food with stylish, comfortable surroundings.

The interior is warm and relaxing with brown leather chairs, candle lit tables, oak and tiled floors and an open kitchen creating an exceptional setting.

The produce is carefully sourced using the finest local ingredients. Local means just that, as the pigs are reared just 100 metres away, offering a delicious selection of pork, ham, bacon and suckling pig.

A variety of free range hens are bred within the grounds providing only the best home free range eggs.

The meat comes from local Belmont Farm Produce and the fish is caught daily from mainly Cornwall and the Irish Sea.

Altogether a superb restaurant in a stunning location.

O P E N Monday - Friday: 6-10pmSaturday: 1pm - 10pmSunday: 1pm - 9pm

TEL: 01204 811206WWW.SANMARINORESTAURANT.CO.UK BELMONT ROAD, BOLTON BL7 9QT

RETREAT GRILL BAR & RESTAURANTSituated on the leafy outskirts of Bolton, Retreat Restaurant serves a wide range of food prepared freshly on the premises.

From hearty steaks to delicate fish dishes there is definitely something for every palate.

Retreat is open everyday from 11am (12pm on a Sunday) and has a late bar till midnight on a Friday & Saturday.

Every event can be catered for at Retreat – from family gatherings to small weddings, birthday parties as well as casual dining.Reservations are recommended as Retreat is usually fully booked at weekends however walk-ins can be catered for.

For Summer days Retreat is perfect for alfresco dining. Choose from one of 60 seats on our terrace & patio which boasts sunshine till the late evening (when we are lucky enough to see it!!)

Choose from baguettes, wraps and bloomer sandwiches at lunchtime, a wide variety of snack dishes along with our full menu served all day, there is something for everyone at Retreat.

O P E NMon-Thurs noon-11pmFri & Sat noon-midnight; Sun noon-10.30pm

TEL: 01204 849313WWW.RETREATRESTAURANTS.CO.UK 319 - 321 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, BOLTON

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THE CHERRY TREE AT BLACKRODThe Cherry Tree at Blackrod specialises in the finest of dishes in a classic British style. Their team of chef’s headed by Oliver Maher source local ingredients to use in their innovative and ever-changing menus.

A real favourite with diners is their ‘Winter Warmer Menu’ which also caters for diners who no longer want a regular portion The menu is priced at 2 Courses £12.95 smaller portion or £14.95 regular portion and for 3 courses £15.95 and £19.95 respectively. The Cherry Tree Valentines Weekend – the 14th, 15th & 16th February menu is now available which includes a gourmet 3 course dinner and a Glass of Italian Prosecco on arrival. As the Valentines weekend is always a very popular time at the restaurant we strongly advise table reservations to avoid disappointment.

The Cherry Tree guarantees everyone a very warm welcome and a culinary experience to remember. Their team of waiters and waitresses headed by restaurant & bar manager Tom Taylor provide an exemplary standard of table service with particular attention to the atmosphere and comfort diners will enjoy.

The Cherry Tree is open every day with service times as follows:

Monday – Thursday: Lunch 12.00pm – 2.00pm- Evening 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Friday: Lunch 12.00pm – 2.00pm – Evening 5.30pm – 9.00pm

Saturday: Open all Day 12.00pm – 9.00pm

Sunday: Open all Day 12.00pm – 8.30pm

CARDAMOM CREAMCardamom Cream brings a fine dining experience to Ramsbottom, try the latest Indian Restaurant that is the talk of the town.Enjoy a fine dining experience to remember where you can appreciate the latest in contemporary surroundings that not only gives a pleasant atmosphere but a relaxing experience to remember and cherish with friends.

Cardamom Cream boasts VIP booth seatings with a full sensory food experience offering modern fusion and traditional dishes from all regions of India. The management welcomes local residents as well as people from further afield to come and enjoy the latest in Indian cuisine in the region.

Taking Indian cuisine to another level blending tradition with a real 21st century feel. Even the most cursory glance at the menu reveals that this is not a restaurant content to offer its own take on a sometimes predictable range. Instead, Cardamom Cream has created a menu with genuine imagination and originality and the dishes themselves live up to their billings.

Monday - Saturday: 4.30pm – 11.30pmSunday: 1pm - 10.30pm (Sunday Buffet: 1-5pm and A la Carte from 5pm onwards).

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BuryMarketA Great Day Out

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Bury Market has a well deserved reputation for friendly service, fantastic produce and great value.

Located off J2 of the M66 and with over 350 stalls open every Full Market Day it’s easy to find and even easier to enjoy!

Bury Town Centre is also home to The Fusilier Museum, East Lancashire Railway, Bury Transport Museum and Bury Art Gallery.

Bury Market Hallopen everydayexcept Sunday

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BuryMarketA Great Day Out

Bury Market Management: Tel: 0161 253 6520 Web: www.burymarket.comEmail: [email protected] : @BuryMarket

Bury Market has a well deserved reputation for friendly service, fantastic produce and great value.

Located off J2 of the M66 and with over 350 stalls open every Full Market Day it’s easy to find and even easier to enjoy!

Bury Town Centre is also home to The Fusilier Museum, East Lancashire Railway, Bury Transport Museum and Bury Art Gallery.

Bury Market Hallopen everydayexcept Sunday

“Winner BBC Radio 4’sFood and Farming Awards”Best Food Market

“Winner NABMA’s”Best Market Attraction

Full Markets OpenWednesdays Fridaysand Saturdays

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In the heart of the Lancashire countryside you will find the beautiful Ribby Hall Holiday Village. Over 100 acres of luxury accommodation, restaurants, cafés and bars, leisure facilities and an award winning Spa.

Just a short distance away you’ll find the charming seaside town of Lytham St Annes and the bright lights of Blackpool. With something to keep every age entertained, Ribby Hall Village is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday with family or friends.

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FOOD & DRINK - DAIRY DIARY

Creamy Leek & Potato SoupButter 50g (2oz)Olive oil 2 tbspOnion 1 large, peeled and choppedLeeks 5 weighing about 750g (1lb 10oz), trimmed, washed and slicedPotato 1 weighing about 225g (8oz), peeled and choppedVegetable stock 1 litre (13/4 pints)Double cream 150ml (1/4 pint)Snipped chives 3 tbsp

1 In a heavy-based pan melt butter and oil until foaming. Add onion, leeks and potato and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until softened.

2 Add stock, bring slowly up to boil, stirring frequently, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season to taste and add cream.

3 Blend the soup. Pour into warm bowls, garnish with chive and serve with bread.

Serves 6 Calories 289 Time 50 minutes.

Fruity Chicken & Almond SaladOlive oil 2 tbspBlanched whole almonds 50g (2oz)Ground turmeric 1/4 tspCooked chicken breast 2Orange 1 peeled and segmented (juice reserved)Peach 1, halved, stoned and slicedMixed salad leaves with wild rocket 25g (1oz)

1 Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a small non-stick frying pan, add almonds and turmeric and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until nuts are well coated in turmeric

2 Slice chicken breast width-ways. Arrange chicken and prepared fruits on two plates. Sprinkle with orange juice. Arrange salad leaves on top. Scatter with hot almonds. Drizzle with remaining oil, season and serve.

Serves 2 Calories 461 Time 15 minutes.

Recipes taken from the 2014 Dairy Diary, Britain’s favourite home diary. This fabulous week-to-view diary is packed with useful information and delicious recipes and is available to buy for £7.25 at www.dairydiary.co.uk, by calling 0845 0948 128

or from your local milkman.


Simple Roast LambHalf leg of lamb weighing about 1.8kg (4lb)Garlic 4 cloves, peeled and choppedFresh rosemary 4 sprigs, leaves plucked and choppedOlive oil 6 tbspSmall new potatoes 750g (1lb 10oz) scrubbedChantenay carrots 500g (1lb 2oz), trimmed and scrubbedAsparagus 2 bundles weighing about 500g (1lb 2oz), trimmed.

1 Preheat oven to 190oC/Gas 5. Place lamb in a roasting tin. Mix together garlic, rosemary and 2 tablespoons of olive oil with freshly ground black pepper. Spread all over lamb. Roast for 2-21/2 hours, depending on how you like your meat cooked.

2 When lamb has an hour left to cook, bring potatoes (cut any big ones in half) and carrots up to boil in pan of water and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, put remaining oil in a roasting tin in the oven above lamb to heat up. Drain vegetables, add to hot oil and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and add asparagus. Stir well and cook for a further 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

3 Leave lamb to rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with gravy made from juices.

Serves 6 Calories 625 Time 21/2 -3 hrs plus resting.

Crunchy Peanut BrittleCaster sugar 175g (6oz)Golden syrup 75g (3oz)Unsalted peanuts 175g (6oz)Unsalted butter 15g (1/2 oz)

1 Place sugar and syrup into a heavy-based saucepan and add 125ml (4fl oz) cold water. Fill a jug with boiling water.

2 Heat gently, stirring continuously, until sugar is completely dissolved, brushing sides of pan with hot water occasionally.

3 Add peanuts to sugar syrup and bring up to boil. Boil, without stirring, for 7-10 minutes until mixture turns to a rich golden caramel colour.

4 Immediately remove from heat and add butter. Mix into caramel by tilting pan - do not stir. Quickly pour onto an oiled baked sheet. Leave to cool and set hard.

5 When cold, break into pieces and store in a tin, interleaved with baking paper.

Makes 425g (15oz) Calories 72/15g Time 20 mins

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Big returns are possible from antique collecting. A £19.95 terracotta figurine bought an eBay is now worth £800.

Here, we look at what novice antiques investors should watch out for, as well as some of the investments the experts believe could generate the best returns in years to come.

Invest only in things you likeYou should invest only in antiques that you are happy to have in your home for years to come.

A spokesman for Miller’s Antiques Handbook and Price Guide said: “Although you will no doubt have some interest in the financial value of your collection, this should be seen only as a bonus. Just like any market, fashions and tastes change over time. This means that something that is not valuable now may become so in the future, and vice versa.”

Look for original untouched furnitureFurniture that hasn’t been restored, preferably with provenance, is likely to be among the best investments.

Choose prewar pieces if buying glassIf you are buying glass for investment purposes, look out for prewar Lalique items, as this will mean they have been designed and overseen by René Lalique himself. Be wary of signs of

over-polishing or damage, as this will have an impact on value.

Mark West, a specialist glass dealer, said: “Eighteenth-century English glass at the top end is still a good buy. Large sculptural items from the late 19th century through to Art Deco are a good investment, having seen gains of probably up to 50pc in three years.”

Stick with big name jewellery designersDealers advise going for signed pieces by major designers such as Cartier, Tiffany or Van Cleef & Arpels if you can afford it. Rather than being tempted by what’s popular now, they suggest trying to spot the next big thing; for example, natural pearls went up dramatically five years ago, but Mediterranean coral is starting to go up now.

Look for rare itemsRare items are usually the most valuable, so invest in antiques that are unusual. Anthea Gesua of Anthea AG Antiques, which specialises in jewellery, said: “Look for the quirky and something with an edge, something that will be noticed, such as animals, an unusual shape or real craftsmanship.”

Beware of fakesIf you suspect something is a fake, resist the temptation to buy until you

can get confirmation that the piece is authentic.

An expert will be able to tell if pieces from different periods have been put together, which does happen. Anyone checking jewellery must have a loop [eye glass] to be able to see properly.

Watch out for signs of restorationRestorers use clever techniques to repair antiques, which can easily go unnoticed by the untrained eye. With furniture there are some simple giveaways to look for, such as obvious use of machinery or tools not available when the piece was made – bandsaw blade marks, for example.

If you buy a piece with original colour and patina it is much less likely to be restored as French polish and waxed finishes can hide restoration.

Remember to factor in auction costsIf you buy antiques at an auction house, you will need to pay a “buyer’s premium” on top of the cost of the item you’ve bought. This will be a percentage of the final hammer price. You must also pay VAT on anything paid to the auction house.

Insure your collectionYou will need to insure any antiques you buy, but premiums needn’t be expensive if you have only a few items. Steve Smith, managing director of specialist insurance broker Smith Greenfield, said: “A £5,000 chest of drawers would cost about £10 to £20 to insure on the fine art section of a typical mid or high-net-worth policy”.

Bear in mind that many standard contents policies will require items to be specified if they are worth more than a defined amount, such as £1,000. Specialist high-value policies, however, tend to need items to be specified only if items are worth more than £5,000, £15,000 or even £25,000 individually.

Make sure you keep an up-to-date valuation of the items insured. For particularly high-value items, insurers may require evidence of a valuation before they will offer cover in the first place.

Tips for making money from antiques

Heskin Hall Free Range ButchersWe have a wide range of high quality meats and products including beef, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, venison, water buffalo and selection of game.Try our freshly made quality sausages, tasty meat balls, beef burgers, buffalo burgers and stir-fries.

Our beef and lamb comes from our own free range herds, 100% grass fed, producing the highest quality meats and the very best natural fl avour.

All of our other meats and products are also carefully sourced from free range farms and producers.

The Two Birds Tea RoomWhy not relax and enjoy our freshly made paninis, toasties,

sandwiches, soups and salads made using our fresh local produce. Summer specials and Sangria now available.

Relax, dine and shop at Heskin Hall EstateOver 40 shops and businesses including: leading art gallery, high quality butchers, fl orist and plant centre, craft studios, food shops,

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTUREEveryone should consider some basic legal planning to make sure that their families and loved ones are protected in case of future events which can affect anyone. Here we consider the “essentials” of making a Will, Lasting Power of Attorney and Gift of Property into Trust.

REASONS TO MAKE A WILL

Making a Will is important, particularly when you realise that without a Will the Government will decide who will receive your money and possessions after you die. Unfortunately this can cause many difficulties for your surviving family and relatives at an already distressing time. By making a Will you can help alleviate additional pressures on your family.

The myth that ‘my wife will receive everything anyway’ is not true. Your estate would be shared out in accordance with the ‘Statutory Legacy’ rules and your wife would receive the first £250,000 with the rest going into trust. This might not be enough to enable your wife to keep the matrimonial home. When it comes to ‘common law husband or wife’, there is no such thing. Only people who are legally married or have formed a civil partnership will be classed as husband, wife or civil partner and only they

can enjoy the benefits of automatically inheriting part of their spouse’s estate. You would have to go to Court to claim part of the estate which will come with the usual costs and expenses.

Children are another reason why it is important to make a Will. If something was to happen to you and your children were still minors or disabled, you can appoint Guardians to look after them. It is also important if you are married for a second time and have children from a previous relationship. If you were to die first and your estate was below the ‘Statutory Legacy’ your whole estate would pass to your second spouse and your children would have no absolute right to anything. If you are legally separated the ‘Statutory Legacy’ will still apply until the divorce is

finalised so if you want your estate to pass to someone else then you must make a Will.

You should have your Will prepared by an experienced Lawyer who will make sure all the relevant points are covered especially if your Will is complicated and Tax Planning Advice may be required.

LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY

Most people know they should have a Will, but have you considered what would happen if you were to become unable to manage your own affairs during your lifetime? Who would make difficult financial and personal decisions on your behalf? You can protect yourself by making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).

The LPA is a legal document in which you can appoint another person or persons as Attorney(s) to act on your behalf in relation to your financial affairs and/or personal welfare if you become unable to do so for yourself. The LPA was introduced under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and must be registered with the Court of Protection before it can be used. It is useful if you are ill or in hospital or residential care when it is difficult for you to look after your personal finances or welfare. There is one type of LPA

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dealing with your financial affairs i.e. managing your Bank Accounts and Investments and also selling your property if required. There is also an LPA dealing with your personal welfare i.e. issues relating to your personal care and where you should live and also giving or refusing consent to certain medical treatment.

It is important to note that you can only make an LPA if you have sufficient mental capacity and this has to be confirmed by a Certificate Provider. In some cases it may be necessary to obtain a Doctor’s opinion if there is any doubt. It is also important to note that it does not take away your independence as one of the main principles of the Act is that capacity is decision specific and Attorneys should assist people to make their own decisions wherever possible. If you should lose capacity without having an LPA in place then it will be necessary for someone to apply to the Court of Protection for authority to deal with your affairs which can be a very slow and expensive process.

An LPA is an important legal document which should be properly prepared and explained to you by an experienced Lawyer.

PLANNING FOR LONG TERM CARE

As people live longer, more and more of us face the possibility of going into residential care. This currently costs around £450 per week which means that the money you worked so hard for all your life can soon be eaten away. There are however ways to preserve your assets and that’s where we can help.

If your total assets (usually including the value of your home) exceed £23,250 then you will have to pay the care fees yourself, until your assets fall below that level (when the local authority will step in and contribute some of the cost). Certain assets are disregarded (such as jewellery or cars) but the best way to prevent all your assets being used up by long term care fees is to come and see us and take advice at an early stage.

As the need to go into residential care approaches, many people are tempted to transfer their home into the names of their children, or to give away large amounts of money. If you do give assets away and one of your reasons for doing so is to avoid care fees, the “notional capital” rules mean that you will be assessed as still owning that asset even after you give it away. Please seek advice before giving away any assets.

Make sure you carry out your legal planning in good time with the benefit of specialist legal advice from a Lawyer who is experienced in such matters.

FINANCE


miss having them around?skype the grandkids

question about your savings? talk to the ombudsman (or fi nd us online)

0300 123 9 123fi nancial-ombudsman.org.ukhonest answers – to help you move on

Top ten tips for 2014As the New Year gets underway you might be turning your thoughts to making resolutions. Whether you’re giving something up or making a few lifestyle changes, New Year is the time to get into goods habits with your money matters too.

To help keep you motivated, the Financial Ombudsman Service gives us their top tips for 2014:

Set a spending budget: If you’re taking up an activity or joining a new class it will inevitably cost you some money. Set yourself a weekly or monthly budget and stick to it to make sure you’re not overstretching yourself. If you need equipment – like swimming gear – look online for discount vouchers as it could save you a fortune.

Set a savings budget: If you’re giving up a bad habit why not use the spare funds to boost your savings. Small changes like quitting smoking or ditching that weekly takeaway could add over £1,000 a year to your savings pot. Shop around for the best savings plan or ISA to store your new found funds in but don’t be drawn in by high introductory interest rates – you may find you lose out if the rate decreases after a few months.

Clear out the clutter: Taking stock of your accounts can make managing your money much easier. Ask your bank for a list of your existing direct debits and standing orders. If you’re paying for things you don’t recognise or use, consider cancelling them – but tell the business involved first. Having separate savings and spending accounts can be helpful if you’re trying to avoid the temptation of dipping into your rainy day funds.

Out with the old: You wouldn’t pay more than is necessary for an item in a shop so why do we pay more than we need for our insurance? A lot of policies will automatically renew after 12 months – but they may not always offer you the best price. Taking the time to shop around for the best deals before you decide whether or not to renew can save you a fortune in the long-run.

Pursue an interest: Interest rates on credit cards can change, so it’s worth reviewing your current rate – you might find that there is a better offer available. These can range from short-term zero interest deals to fixed interest rates for the life of the balance. Compare offers on accounts and you might find a better rate for your savings.

Face your fears: If you think that you’re going to go overdrawn, have an insurance claim or are struggling to meet your repayments talk to your bank or insurer as soon as possible. Burying your head in the sand can only make things worse. Tell them about the situation – they might be able to help you sort things out.

If you’ve made a complaint and are still unhappy, the ombudsman service might be able to help on www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk or find us on twitter @financialombuds.

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UNLOCK CAPITAL FROM YOUR HOME

All plans offered by Lifetime Finance are regulated by The Equity Release Council (formally SHIP). This is an independent organisation that specialises in equity release and sets strict standards to protect customers. In addition to the sense in taking professional advice a customer must be given independent legal advice ensuring that all of the benefits and limitations of the product will be explained, together with any obligations that you might be under.

Lifetime Finance is a trading style of David Griffin, who is an appointed representative of Intrinsic Mortgage Planning Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority This is an equity release mortgage, to understand the features and risks ask for a personal illustration.

‘As your specialist local adviser I can help you learn more about how equity release schemes work and discover how much cash you may be able to release from your home’

If you are thinking about releasing equity from your home then call David Griffin on 01204 884545to see how I can [email protected]

Recent research has shown that over 9 million people approaching retirement are hoping for a financial windfall to cover the cost of their later years. However other options, such as equity release, can be a means of meeting a financial shortfall and providing peace of mind throughout retirement.

With pension pots decreasing and life-expectancy increasing, being financially unprepared for an imminent retirement is a growing concern for a large proportion of our society. However it is concerning to see that so many pre-retirees are relying on ‘good fortune’ to provide their financial stability; indeed around 3.6 million people are hoping that the lottery will provide their nest-egg.

Camelot may be the knight in shining armour for a lucky few but for most of us, financial security must be found by more

conventional means. It is understandable that retirement planning can seem daunting, especially as it's a long way off for some, but people can give themselves peace of mind by taking matters into their own hands.

One option is through an equity release product.

Although not a product in the purest sense; it’s a process which enables retirees to access the cash locked up in their home. As a result it is slowly becoming viewed as a viable option for a large number of people who are cash-poor, but asset-rich.

Indeed 2013 was an important year for the equity release industry: proving to be the most successful year since 2008. It also saw the relaunch of the industry trade body as The Equity Release Council, as well as equity release providers offering further product developments giving the consumer a broader and more bespoke range of financial options.

Generally there’s been a shift in the reasons people are releasing equity in their property, with increasing consumers using the cash to plug their retirement income gap, rather than more luxury items like a cruise or a conservatory. There is also an emergence of a new trend of people retiring with outstanding interest-only mortgages, and looking towards equity release to help pay them off.

These trends are expected to continue throughout 2014: with key changes taking place in the way that advisers discuss retirement planning with consumers, equity release will be further established as an important financial planning tool for many of the country’s retirees.

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Music and entertainment • Craft zone • Seminars & information • Financial tips & advice • Health checks • Gardening Q&A time Park & holidays homes • Keep fit sessions • Dance floor • Prize quiz • Fashion show • Cookery demonstrations • Holidays & travel

Have-a-go dancing and a wide range of exhibition stands!

Register online for free via www.50plusShow.com

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CENTRALFri-Sat, 28-29 MAR 2014

9.30am to 4.30pm

A fantastic day out for everyone who loves lifeand wants to make the most of it!Meet a celebrity each day!

FREE ENTRY!

Not online? CALL the free ticket hotline on 01372 8409 63 or 68

PLUS Mystery guests

10th March THE ILLEGAL EAGLESThe classic line-up of Phil Aldridge, Keith Atack, Jeff Green and Darin Murphy - the founder members of the Illegal Eagles - was completed in 2010 by the addition of Garreth Hicklin. This tight-knit unit has been thrilling audiences nation-wide ever since.

The Opera House, ManchesterBOOK YOUR TICKETS 0844 871 7660

14th March THE MEATLOAF STORYWith video projected scenes, incredible stage set, superb band and Steve Steinman’s unique sense of humour and stage presence, the show will have you up on your feet and dancing in the aisles to all the greatest Meat Loaf hits.

The Opera House, ManchesterBOOK YOUR TICKETS 0844 871 7660

14 March THE KING OF POPArtistes International Management Ltd

There are several tribute shows to Michael Jackson currently performing around the world, but only ONE production will have you believing that just for a moment... The Legend

St.Helens Theatre Royal, St.HelensBox Office 01744 756 000

22 March MUSICALS IN THE NIGHTShone ProductionsHave you ever imagined all of your favourite musical theatre songs all rolled into one fantastic evening of entertainment? That’s what you’ll find when “Musicals in the Night” comes to the St Helens Theatre Royal on Saturday ...


21 March PHEIDIPPIDES COMEDY SHOWWelcome to Pheidippides comedy show, see some of the finest comedians from all around the country coming to st. helens for one night hoping to raise thousands of pounds to help a Uk based charity and make a difference to people’s lives!


OUT and ABOUTPlaces to visit and things to do around the Northwest ...

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Group Hire: If you are a member of a group or can get a group of people together, we will organise a day trip just for you to any destination and on a day of your choice.

BURY BUSY BEE BUS: The Bury Busy Bee Bus works at the heart of the BURY community taking groups of people from A to B. This includes community groups, sports groups, youth groups, residential homes, schools and any other group of people based in the Bury area.

Prices start from as little as £50 for a 14 seater vehicle.

Our services are available to everyone. All our minibuses are fully wheelchair accessible and our drivers are trained to MiDAS standard.

All pricing is calculated to cover operational cost only.

Bolton Community Transport &

Furniture ServiceRegistered Charity 1101339

We offer individuals the opportunity to go out on day trips to various destinations listed in our brochure and provide a door-to-door service.

Below is a selection of the trips on offer:

24/2 The Comfortable Gill &/or Bents Garden Centre £9.50Enjoy lunch at The Comfortable Gill and then pop over the road to Bents Garden Centre for a browse at their furniture, homeware and gifts.

26/2 The Bourne Poacher, Thornton Cleveleys £30.00Enjoy a themed afternoon with a three-course meal, entertainment, dancing, sing-a-long and bingo. Price includes food & entertainment. Everyone must pay in advance.

05/3 Llandudno £21.50Enjoy a day out at this popular Victorian coastal resort.

18/3 National Railway Museum &/or York City Centre £21.00Visit the largest railway museum in the world and/or explore the city of York with its Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage.

09/4 Albert Dock, Liverpool £14.50The Albert Dock is the most popular free attraction in the North West, with its variety of events, attractions and eateries make it the perfect day out.

22/4 Rivington Barn £22.00Enjoy lunch and an afternoon of entertainment at this popular location. Price includes food & entertainment. Everyone must pay in advance.

Excursions

For a brochure of excursions, a quote, or further information, please contact

01204 393777email: [email protected]

www.bctfs.co.uk

21 March MET THEATRE, BURY19 April 14 ROYAL ExCHANGE THEATRE

JONNY & THE BAPTISTSTHE STOP UKIP TOURThe UK’s hottest musical comedians present a raucous hour of songs and silliness.

BOOK TICKETSBox Office: 0161 833 9833

2nd to 5th April 2014LORD OF THE FLIESMatthew Bourne unites New Adventures dancers with remarkable young North West talent in this extraordinary adaptation of William Golding's classic novel.

The Lowry, ManchesterBOOK YOUR TICKETS 0844 815 4873

7th & 8th April RUSSELL WATSONThe UK's best-selling classical artist Russell Watson embarks on a UK tour, with two hometown dates at the Bridgewater Hall. Russell Watson has won four Classical BRIT Awards and has sold over eight million records worldwide.

The Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterBOOK YOUR TICKETS 0844 847 2277

4th April BLACKBURN CLASSICS - THE HALLÉThe Hallé Assistant Conductor, Jamie Phillips, makes his Blackburn debut with Tchaikovsky’s ‘Pathétique’ Symphony, one of the great swansongs in musical history.

King George’s Hall, BlackburnBooking Number - 0844 847 2277

Tuesday 15th to Sunday 20th April 2014ROBIN COUSIN'S ICECatch this dazzling new production from Olympic champion Robin Cousins featuring hand-picked figure skating from around the globe.

The Lowry, ManchesterBOOK YOUR TICKETS 0844 815 4873

Jonny & The Baptists


22 February THE X FACTOR LIVE 2014

With auditions already underway, the 10th series of the hit ITV1 show returns to our screens. With another round of popstar hopefuls competing in the UK's biggest talent search, the 2014 live shows will feature contestants performing classic songs alongside viewers' favourites from series.

phones 4U arena TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS CALL0844 854 1355

28 February to 2 MarchThe Manchester Messiah Choir FestivalThe Manchester Messiah ChoirJoin in and sing at this superb Choir Festival culminating in a performance of Handel’s Messiah in the fabulous surroundings of Gorton Monastery.

www.breakawaytours.co.ukTickets from Breakaway Tours01706 715808

1st to 6th MarchMICHAEL BUBLEMichael returns to the UK next year to open his 2014 UK tour in Manchester. Michael will be showcasing tracks from his latest number one album, To Be Loved, alongside hits from Michael Bublé , It's Time, Call Me Irresponsible, Crazy Love and 2011's Christmas.


20 April KENNY GIn a recording career that spans almost three decades, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G, has grafted elements of R&B, pop and Latin to a jazz foundation solidifying his reputation as the premiere artist in contemporary jazz.

BRIDGEWATER HALL, MANCHESTERTO BOOK YOUR TICKETS CALL0844 847 2277

3 AprilFOREIGNERFOREIGNER with special guests EUROPE and FM, will appear onstage together for the first time ever taking in nine dates across the UK throughout April. Hits - "Rock The Night" "Superstitious," "Carrie," "Let The Good Times Rock," "Prisoners In

MUSIC

Paradise" & worldwide No. 1 "The Final Countdown."

THE APOLLO, MANCHESTER TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS CALL0844 847 2277

5 & 6 April STATUS QUOStatus Quo are known for their distinctive brand of boogie rock. They've had over 60 chart hits in the UK, and also won the 1991 BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. Quo hit single include "Down Down", "In The Army Now", "Marquerita Time" and many more.

THE APOLLO, MANCHESTER TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS CALL 0844 847 2277

2 April FOUR TOPS & THE TEMPTATIONSTimeless Motown legends Four Tops and The Temptations return to Phones 4u Arena next spring to relive the R&B and soul classics that delivered Detroit to music history. Special guests on the Manchester bill will be The Platters and Freda Payne.


12 April JOHNNY MATHISUniversally hailed as one of the greatest male vocalists of our time, Johnny Mathis will return to Manchester for the first time since his critically-acclaimed 2011 performance to perform tracks from his greatest hits back catalogue.


2nd MayBBC PHILHARMONICBBC PHILHARMONIC - MAHLER SYMPHONY No.1. Juanjo Mena and the BBC Philharmonic together explore the journey of Mahler's First Symphony, which takes us from the sounds of nature, using birdsong, to the sheer joy of living.

BRIDGEWATER HALL, MANCHESTERTO BOOK YOUR TICKETS CALL0844 847 2277

17 April JAMES BLUNT

A former British Army officer, singer/songwriter James Blunt is a thoughtful performer with a knack for crafting melodic contemporary soft rock tunes. He had a Number 1 single in 2005 with "You're Beautiful".

THE APOLLO, MANCHESTER TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS CALL 0844 847 2277

9 May to 11 MaySouthport Jazz FestivalThe Southport Jazz Festival has been a firm favourite in the events calendar since 2001, attracting international and national artists from all different jazz styles.

The Atkinson, Town Hall Gardens and various fringe venues : 01704 533333

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Film Club Disney’s Frozen

Sun 23 Feb at 2:00pm

Jimeoin - Yes Yes

Whatever ...?

Wed 12 Feb at 7:30pm

Circus of Horrors

Thu 13 Feb at 7:30pm

Sing-A-Long-A-Grease

Fri 28 Feb at 7:00pm

Night And Day

Sat 1 Mar at 7:30pm

Phone The Box Office on 01204 334400 or book online at

www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk

Mayor's Charity Variety

Show

Sat 08 Feb at 7:00pm

Buddy Holly and

The Cricketers

Thu 6 Feb at 7:30pm

American Wrestling Live 2014

Sat 22 Feb at 2:00pm

and 7:30pm

Mike + The Mechanics

Fri 21 Feb at 8:00pm

Family Film Club

Moshi Monsters

Sun 23 Mar at 2:00pm

Bolton Symphony Orchestra -

Best of British

Sat 15 Mar at 7:30pm

Tom Wrigglesworth

- Utterly at Odds with The

Universe

Sun 16 Mar at 7:30pm

The Manfreds

Thu 13 Mar at 7:30

Farnworth PAC Present

Carousel

Wed 9 - Sat12 April at 7:30pm

Sat Matinee at 2:30pm

The Drifters

Fri 25 April at 7:30pm

Mark Thomas 100

Acts Of Minor

Dissent

Fri 28 Mar at 8:00pm

Bolton


FOOD & DRINK FESTIVALS

27 February to 9 MarchEat. Drink. Be Merry.Wigan Food and Drink Festival 2014 is packed with a wide range of tasty events for every age and palate.

20 March to - 23 March Chester Wine FestivalCHESTER’S wine lovers are looking forward to tasting their way around the world at the city’s second wine festival which takes place in March.

They will also be able to take a trip to the past on a fascinating tour of the ancient hostelries within the City walls which were frequented by both Royalist Cavaliers and Roundhead Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War.

Organised by Tracey Thomas of thisladyloves.com, and sponsored by the aBode Hotel and the Chester Standard, the festival will take place from March 20 to 23 with a launch event at the aBode Hotel.

There will be workshops and promotions in venues across the city and the chance to sample and buy from the country’s top merchants.

“2014 sees another amazing event with more suppliers, more venues and more opportunity for people to get involved,” said Tracey. “People can buy wine from around the world and, more importantly, from local suppliers.”

There will be private VIP tastings on offer, workshops, corporate events, group tastings, discounts on purchases, and plenty of entertainment over the weekend.

On the Saturday there will be a black tie dinner and pop up shops. Chester Wine School will be holding one of its one day classes which will run from 11am to 4.30pm and take place in The Paddock Room at Chester’s aBode Hotel. The price includes a Michael Caines three course gourmet lunch with wine and food pairing as well as a break for afternoon tea. The day also includes learning the basics of wine tasting.

Over the course of the day, there will be the chance to taste 12 different wines, top tips on ordering in a restaurant and advice on choosing wines to serve at home and how best to keep them. There will also be a bespoke ‘tasting notes’ book provided to use during the event and to take home at the end of the day.

To book a place at the Chester Wine School day, which costs £85, contact [email protected] Sponsored by thisladyloves.com.

Various locations Chester - Cheshire

29th & 30th March 2014Kendal Festival of FoodKendal Festival of Food is a 2 day celebration of all things food and drink; a chance to experience the best the region has to offer from artisans and producers, to world class chefs and fresh new talent.

Over the weekend we will have guest appearances from a few famous festival friends. Food writer, presenter and CBBC's Gastronaut, Stefan Gates will be joining us in the Family Festival Village hosted by Elephant Yard on Saturday 29th March for two live shows. The Meringue Girls as featured

in the Telegraph and on Sunday Brunch will then take to the Festival Stage on Sunday 30th March to show us all the secret to creating the UK's next big craze, meringues, before joining the Family Festival Village in the afternoon for a bit of meringue fun.

Kendal town centre will also play host to over 80 producer stalls from the North of England as well as food inspired street entertainment, music and art over the two days so there is sure to be something for everyone, from a serious foodie to those seeking a fun-filled day out.

Kendal, The Lake District

12th and 13th April 2014 RAMSBOTTOM ANNUAL CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL

2013 Festival a huge success!Despite the freakish arctic conditions, thousands of cocoa lovers from far and wide travelled to our Northern market town to taste some of the UKs award winning chocolate. Lots of chocolate, sunshine and happy smiling people wrapped up warm to descend upon Ramsbottom for our FIFTH Chocolate Festival. Thanks to everyone who came along, and to the stall holders and businesses who helped to make this the best one yet.

We will shortly be starting to plan next year’s Chocolate Festival which will be held on 12/13 April 2014. So if you are a business interested in sponsorship opportunities or in taking a stall/providing entertainment then please email [email protected]

10th and 11th May 2014Chorley Food FestivalThe first Chorley Food Festival will be staged in this historic market town on the 10th & 11th May 2014. Market Street will be closed to traffic to make way for this prestigious free event. Alongside numerous food and drink vendors will be street entertainers, local performers plus our main Cookery demonstration stage with top BBC fusion chef Aazam Ahmed together with several other leading chef's.

Market Street, Chorley

22nd August to 25th of August (August bank Holiday weekend).Bolton Food and Drink FestivalCulinary delights from more than 80 stalls; watch celebrity and regional chefs in a series of demonstrations; enjoy the activities at the children's food and fun emporium and sit back and relax while being entertained by live bands and street performers.


DAYS OUT

28 FebruaryFire WalkBolton Golf ClubBrave soles needed to take part in the shortest, hottest sponsored walk! Can you hot foot it across our coals?

Registration £20Min. sponsorship: £120

To register contact the fundraising team

01204 663055www.boltonhospice.org.uk

1 MarchA Very Vintage afFair @ Preston Indoor Market

9:am to 4pm

Free Admission

Preston Indoor Market, PrestonTel: 07969328214

14 March The Waterloo Farmers & Artisans Market

An all indoor market with stalls selling a variety of produce from farms and other traders located in Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Wales and elsewhere. Disabled access throughout, disabled toilets,...

Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside.

15 MarchCleveleys Health WalkUrban walk along Cleveleys Promenade including the new development, comfortable footwear advised, this walk is suitable for beginners.

Cleveleys Community Centre,Beach Road, CleveleysTel: 01995 602125

23 March Sport Relief Mile

10am for 1mile walk; 11am for 3 and 6 mile runs. Come and join in the fun. Walkers and runners must register on the Sport Relief website: www.sportrelief.com/

Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre, Park Drive, Birkenhead, Wirral.

23 MarchPreston City Wedding & Vintage Fashion & Beauty event

12:00 to 4pmPrices: FREE

Over 80 vendors, FREE glass of champers, Free entry + Free ticket to

Win £100 are just some of the things on offer at this event.

Preston Masonic Hall, Saul StOff Walker St, PrestonTel: 07538425283

28 MarchSTRICTLY COME DANCING....the Irish way

A night of dancing, fun and laughter.

St. Helen’s Parish Centre, Alexandra Rd., Liverpool, L23 7TQ. 29 MarchLytham Vintage and Antiques Market10am to 4pm

30 great traders selling Vintage, Antiques, Retro, Pre-loved...

Lytham Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace, LythamTel: 01253 782828

29 March Plant Hunters’ FairPlant Hunters’ Fair with 12 specialist nurseries selling a wide range of interesting and not always widely available plants. Admission to the Fair is £1, redeemable against entry to the...

Ness Botanic Gardens, Neston Road, Ness, Neston, Merseyside.

5 April Dogs Trust Merseyside Easter FairEaster goodies galore await you at Dogs Trust Merseyside. Stalls, crafts refreshments and activities for children. Join us for this Easter EGGstravaganza!

Dogs Trust, Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool Merseyside.

26 & 27 April Liverpool Model Railway ShowThe family model railway show with something for everyone. Model rail enthusiasts see some of the best quality layouts in the country. 16 layouts of various gauges and sizes for your pleasure.

OLD CHRIST CHURCH. WATERLOO ROAD. WATERLOO. LIVERPOOL.

Bolton Steam Museum SteamingsOur volunteers have rescued and restored over 27 old stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once powered the cottom mills of Lancashire. Most will be running in steam on these days only, and admission is free!

Openings:

May Day Steamings: Sunday 4th May, Monday 5th May 2014: 10.00am - 4.00pmSpring Steamings: Sunday 25th May, Monday 26th May 2014; 10.00am - 4.00pmSummer Steamings: Sunday 24th August, Monday 25th August 2014: 10.00am - 4.00pmSeptember Steamings: Saturday 13th September, Sunday 14th September 2014: 10.00am - 4.00pmWinter Warm-Up: Sunday 28th December, Monday 29th December 2014: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Bolton Steam MuseumMornington Road, Bolton BL1 4EU01204 846490

5 April - Dogs Trust Merseyside Easter Fair


Hearing loss is a common problem and many of us will experience some hearing difficulty as we get older. But this isn't something we have to accept and there are many ways in which to seek help if you feel you need it.

Action on Hearing Loss estimate that in the UK around 10 million people have some degree of hearing impairment or deafness and 6.3 million are of retirement age. People don’t always recognise they have a hearing loss, as the changes are subtle and gradual, often over a period of years. This can be due to age or repeated exposure to loud noise, although, a small group of people may experience sudden hearing loss.

Our hearing is a complicated process and the ear is made up of three different parts which help us do this; the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear.

The outer ear is the external part which we see on the side of our

heads. This section is attached to the ear canal, which is the passage in which sound travels. The middle ear is a small cavity filled with air and contains three important bones called ossicles. When sound hits the ear drum, it vibrates and these vibrations are passed onto these

bones. Finally, the inner ear contains a vital part known as the cochlea. This is a coiled tube with two fluid filled chambers. Here there are 17,000 hair cells, each with a structure known as stereocilla. The sound waves passed along the ear cause these to move which sends an electrical sign down the auditory nerve to our brain, where it is recognised as sound.

Hearing loss is the result of sound signals not being able to reach the brain. There are two types of hearing loss. The first is where there is damage to the sensitive hair cells in the inner ear caused by either age or injury, known as sensorineural hearing loss. The second is where sound can't pass through the ear due to a blockage, usually caused by a build up of earwax or an ear infection. This is called conductive hearing loss. Some people may experience both of these types and this is known as mixed hearing loss.

The main indicators of hearing loss are:l You hear people talking but cannot understand what they are sayingl Having difficulty following conversation in noisy placesl Missing bits of conversation and often have to ask people to repeat themselvesl Need to regularly turn up the volume on the TV or radiol Your family and friends tell you have a problem with your hearing.

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The most common cause of hearing loss is age related. Most people over the age of 40 will probably experience some degree of hearing deterioration and if left untreated it can lead to significant hearing problems later in life.

Noise induced hearing damage is also very common. People who have been exposed to very loud noises, usually at work, are most at risk. If you work in loud or noisy environments it is crucial that you wear the correct safety equipment that your employer provides. People who regularly attend loud music concerts and events can also be at risk.

Hearing loss and exposure to loud noises can be a cause of tinnitus, which is where a person experiences a constant ringing or buzzing inside their ears. Tinnitus is a very distressing condition and affects approx 10% of the population. Contrary to popular belief Tinnitus can be managed, reducing the severity and intrusion it has on a person’s daily life

If you think you are experiencing hearing loss and/or Tinnitus, you

should see a specialist hearing aid audiologist as soon as possible. They will conduct a comprehensive hearing assessment and examine the inside of your ear. They are qualified to identify any medical issues that may require a referral to your GP, local hospital audiology department or ENT consultant.

People experiencing hearing problems are best advised to correct their hearing with hearing aids. There are many types available depending on the person and the problem. What is ideal for one is not necessarily the best for another person. Everyone is different!

Each person requires the skill and dedication of a trained hearing practitioner, who is not only extremely competent at fine tuning but can spend time to identify an individual’s personal needs and their lifestyle requirements. Personal Hearing Solutions are able to provide that specialist help and advice that is essential for people experiencing difficulties with hearing loss.

Figures show that over four million people in the UK would benefit from a hearing aid but are reluctant to wear one.

Action on Hearing Loss audiology specialist, Crystal Rolfe, told NHS Choices: "Many people are put off by the idea of wearing hearing aids because they think they are unsightly. We need a new attitude to hearing aids. Wearing them should be as unremarkable as wearing glasses." Amongst the latest technology is an invisible hearing aid, which vastly improves a person’s hearing yet is so discrete it is undetectable to others

It is essential to find a hearing specialist who is easily accessible and one who you have trust and confidence in and know they can be easily contacted and be there when needed. Be cautious of using practitioners from visiting exhibitions and purchasing via the internet. Their services are often not available after your hearing aid has been fitted; leaving you with little or no aftercare and your hearing device that is “not fit for your purpose.”

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Bolton Denture Centre is an existing clinic focusing on providing dentures directly to the public. As a result they are able to concentrate on providing exceptional quality of private dentures to their patients. Their success is attributed to the investments that they have made in terms of latest technology laboratory equipment, using the best materials and the most natural, life like and realistic denture teeth that are available. Not to mention their biggest investment; in there own training and qualifications as Clinical Dental Technicians.

What is a Clinical Dental Technician?A Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) is a qualified dental technician that has under gone further Education and Training in areas such as Medical Emergencies Cross Infection Control and Oral Pathology (cancers and anomalies) to name just a few sections that make up the Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology as Awarded by the Royal Collage of Surgeons (RCS).

It is this qualification that allows the clinicians at Bolton Denture Centure to be able to be registered and regulated with the General Dental Council (the official body for protecting the public with regards to dentistry) and carry indemnity insurance. It is this qualification, which means that only Dentists and Clinical Dental Technicians are the only Dental Professionals permitted to supply dentures direst to the public. A dental technician is not qualified to supply a denture directly to the public. However, despite this being an act of Mal practice many technicians will still practice illegally without informing the patient that they are not qualified. If you are unsure if your denture provider is qualified; ask them for their

GDC registration number, then contact the GDC to see if they are registered not just as a dental technician but as a CDT.

Dentures, like most things, have a limited lifespan; usually around 5-7 years. After this period of time the denture can start to offer inadequate facial support, which can leave cheeks looking sunken and withered as well as lips appearing excessively wrinkled. New dentures can reduce these age related features by supporting the facial tissues without making the teeth looking large and protruded.

Bolton Denture Centre offer FREE consultation so that they can assess what services or treatment you might require as well as showing you the various standards of dentures that they can produce. After this free consultation you are under no obligation to go ahead and have new dentures made, the door is open for you to go away and reflect upon the information that you have been presented.

They also offer an intensive denture cleaning service. This denture cleaning machine uses strong detergents and mild chemicals to breakdown the plaque and debris that builds up on a denture over prolonged periods of time. Despite the best efforts of a denture wearer to clean their dentures thoroughly, plaque can still build up and impair the functionality of the denture and produce an unpleasant taste or odour.Meet the Clinicians: Jonathan and Colin Dean

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One thing that many patients are amazed at is the amount of time that the clinician spends with the patient to ensure that the dentures are just how that patient wants them to look. As well as the after service, because as many dentures wearers know, getting used to new dentures can take a little bit of time and perseverance as well as having someone to help ease the little sore spots that comes with having new dentures.

Advances in technology now means that there are new ways to hold a denture in place. The most significant one of these is though the use of implants. There any many different types of implants but on whole the main idea of implants is something that is able to offer the lower denture stability and support to stop it from moving around the mouth. Although these are not a cheap solution they are by far the most effective, offering total lower denture security in any environment.

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As we get older, we have an increasing risk of prostate cancer. Researchers have shown that Lycopene (the red colour in tomatoes and one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants) is beneficial for those at risk as well as those who already have the disease.

For example, the following studies all point towards positive benefits:

Harvard Medical School, USAA study of 50,000 men showed a significant reduction in the incidence of prostate cancer for men on high (tomato) Lycopene diets.

“Frequent consumption of tomato products is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer.”

Kings College Hospital, LondonA 12 month trial involving men with confirmed prostate cancer found that about 70% of those consuming Lycoplus, a dietary supplement containing Lycopene, benefited from a much reduced rate of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) increase or an actual reduction in their PSA.

“Our clinical study lends weight to the probability that dietary supplementation with Lycopene [from Lycoplus] slows disease progression in men with prostate cancer.”

Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, USAAmongst a group of men with prostate cancer who were to have radical prostatectomy, some took a Lycopene supplement, some not. Following surgery it was found in the Lycopene group that more than two-thirds had the cancer confined to the prostate whereas in the other group more than half found the cancer had spread. Similarly, in the Lycopene group less than 20% had tumours larger than 4cc but in the other group the equivalent number was approximately 50%.

“Lycopene as tomato extract may not only help prevent prostate cancer but also may be useful to treat prostate cancer.”

Although the exact mechanisms are not fully understood, it is known that Lycopene accumulates in the prostate gland. Many researchers think that Lycopene’s antioxidant properties help to protect the body’s DNA from damaging free radicals. Others believe that Lycopene improves cell-to-cell communication, reducing the risk of the uninhibited growth seen in cancer cells. In all likelihood, several mechanisms are at work simultaneously and there is much research currently being conducted across the globe to understand these interactions.

In the meantime, many men are not waiting for full scientific explanations but are turning to Lycopene to reduce the risk of prostate disease. Humans possess no mechanism to make Lycopene; instead we accumulate it from our diet. Furthermore, natural Lycopene is hardly taken up at all from the consumption of raw tomatoes and only becomes “bioavailable” if the fruit is cooked and/or processed prior to eating. Consequently, supplements such as Lycoplus EXTRA are an increasingly attractive option.

PROSTATE NEWS Reactivating Lycopene with Vitamin CEvery time a damaging free radical is removed by a Lycopene molecule, the antioxidant becomes “spent” – in essence, the Lycopene sacrifices itself to protect the body’s DNA. However, research has shown that the presence of plenty of vitamin C allows the “spent” Lycopene molecules to be reactivated, rejuvenating them and preparing them to quench another poisonous free radical. Thus, vitamin C is believed to prolong the antioxidising effects of Lycopene.

STOP PRESSDiet rich in tomatoes may lower breast cancer riskIn work to be published in 2014 in the Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Dr Adana Llanos from Rutgers University, USA shows that a tomato-rich diet could help to protect at-risk post-menopausal women from breast cancer because Lycopene affects the level of hormones that play a role in metabolism and cancer risk. The risk reduction was clear for older (50+) women after only 10 weeks of 25mg Lycopene per day – approximately 2 capsules of Lycoplus Extra daily.

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The Dementia Support Group.

Bolton’s own Dementia Support Group The Dementia Support Group.

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Home care is the best option of support to enable your loved one to stay within the comfort of home, living independently. It is an affordable alternative to a care home and without the stress of moving and leaving familiar surroundings.

Choosing a home care provider can be difficult as there are so many, but how do you choose the right one that will provide the quality of care that your loved one deserves.

How to choose a home care provider without worrying if you are making the right decision is to have the right questions to ask or to know what to look for.

Regulatory bodies for home careAlways ensure that the home care provider is registered with the relevant care regulator for their country and in the UK, this is the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Care regulators will audit the provision of care regularly to ensure that each provider is meeting their statutory requirements.

Memberships and associationsLook for membership with United Kingdom Home Care Association (UKHCA), this is the professional association of home care providers. They promote higher standards of care, and act as one voice for care providers to bring about changes in legislation and policy. A good care provider will be actively involved in contributing to the betterment of the social care system.

Experience and continuity of careWhen looking at home care providers, it is good to have an understanding of what experience they have, how long have they been operating for in the area.

Also check how long the company itself has been operating and that is robust so able to provide care for the foreseeable future.

Valuing home care workersA good home care provider will value their home care workers, providing them with adequate training and regular refresher training. Investment in care staff is important to ensure that they are happy and confident in their role. Care staff should have regular supervision and be supported to gain health and social care qualifications.

Free home care assessmentA free home care assessment should always be provided, this includes a risk assessment. Care planning should also be, ideally person centred which means that they listen to the needs and wishes of the customer, putting them at the heart of what they do.

Community involvementA Home Care provider that is active in its local community will be able to offer more than just care in the home. It will a good awareness of local services and help the cared for not be isolated within his/her home. The provider will also assist with the integration of care through having good relationships with other care and medical professionals in the area.

Bolton Dementia Support Group is a registered Charity which operates in Bolton. The Group works independently but has strong links with like-minded organisations both locally and nationally. Dementia Awareness and the person – centred approach to dementia has always been their aim and they commend the Prime Ministers initiatives in this field. Bolton Dementia Support Group exists to support people living with dementia and their carers. As present and former carers

themselves they have first hand experience of the needs of carers. All their services have been developed at the request of carers and those living with dementia.

“We actively promote LIVING with dementia rather than living with DEMENTIA.”

Dementia has very few positive role models and therefore people are often reluctant to ask for a diagnosis and thus lose out on support they might need. They decided to set up a borough wide service of Memory Cafés to reduce the stigma caused by the name dementia. Memory Cafés fit with the intentions of the Government Dementia Strategy of February 2009.

They offer a friendly relaxed and welcoming setting where anyone with concerns can drop-in without an appointment and talk to a member of staff or an experienced volunteer. The Café will provide cognitive stimulation for the person living with dementia and an opportunity for carers to exchange experiences and information.

Their sessions are - Monday Victoria Hall Bolton 2.00- 4.00pmTuesday RMI Club Horwich 2.00 - 4.00pm.

Every Wednesday Activity Sessions will be held at Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Tonge Fold from 2.00pm - 4.00pm where they have indoor bowling, a full size traditional skittle alley and board games as well as a Nintendo Wii and their own café. Drop in any time from 1.30 onwards.

Singing plays a big part in helping those who live with dementia and this is provided along with Zumba sessions and Fun with Music at all their venues.

Here in Bolton there is now have a Memory Assessment Service which has been running from Lever Chambers from October. Referrals are made to this service by the GP which should be of great help for those living with dementia and their carers.

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ANN Widdecombe tucked surprisingly dainty feet under her and sat happily recounting highlights from a career that has taken her from Parliament to “Strictly Come Dancing.”

The former Tory minister was part-way through a hectic book tour to publicise her very entertaining autobiography, “Strictly Ann,” and was taking time out for a quick chat and a welcome cuppa.

She is 66 now, with a big personality belied by her petite stature, but with the same feisty nature that turned her into a scourge of the Opposition and a staunch defender of Catholic values.

It also complemented a formidable intellect honed at Oxford University where she was active in the Oxford Union.

“Before I got into politics I always thought I’d be a writer,” she explains. “I’d always loved reading and when I was nine or 10 had written two books – if you could call three exercise books bound together a book.”

Unsurprisingly, when she quit politics she turned to writing and has four successful novels under her belt with a fifth underway. This latest one, unlike her other books, is a detective novel – “it’s not full of sex, it’s a straightforward detective story,” she states.

However, it was politics which has claimed much of her life, starting with an election trail that began

as a candidate in Burnley in 1979. She moved on to try in Plymouth Devonport against Dr David Owen in 1983 before she successfully became MP for Maidstone in 1987.

She had a hard-working and stellar rise up the Conservative Parliamentary ranks to become Minister of State for the Department of Employment in 1994, then for the Home Office in 1995.

In opposition, she was Shadow Health Secretary and Shadow Home Secretary. In 2007 she announced her intention of retiring from politics at the next General Election, and in 2010 her considerable and often controversial presence left the House of Commons for good.

Ask her, however, what was one of the most memorable achievements of her political tenure and she won’t point to a major Bill or campaign. “It was getting one of my constituents out

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There have been, however, some discussions about Ann and Anton du Beke teaming up for a TV sitcom – “it still seems to be out there although nothing has been decided.”

And she readily admits that she would love to have one of her books made into a film – “who wouldn’t?” is her honest comment.

There are many who believe she should have gone into the House of Lords when her career in the House of Commons ended, but perhaps her opposition to both fox hunting and gay marriage has not made her a special favourite of David Cameron’s.

However, Ann refuses to publicly comment on this one and believes the country should give the Coalition a chance to work properly.

As for future plans, she is open to ideas. “I never plan in detail,” she states. “I just see what comes along.”

What is certain, however, is that the word “retirement” means very little about slowing down for this indefatigable lady. “I’m from a long-lived family, and I don’t understand people who complain about being retired,” she asserts. “I don’t think I could ever do absolutely nothing.”

of jail in Morocco,” she says simply. “They really didn’t think it could be done.”

Her trenchant views, no-nonsense approach and – as it transpired – sheer likeability meant that she quickly swapped political status for celebrity status. She already had a strong TV curriculum vitae from fronting various documentaries and from discussion programmes, but the public suddenly got to see her in a new light when she agreed to take part in “Strictly Come Dancing.”

“Several of my friends said ‘what do you want to do Strictly for?’ because they still saw me as a politician,” she recalls. “I knew that I was no longer a politician.

“I’d turned down Big Brother because I hate that kind of intrusive programme, and I could never go on ‘I’m A Celebrity ….. Get Me Out Of Here!’ because I couldn’t eat any of those disgusting things they make you eat.

“But I liked the idea of Strictly. Of course , I was very glad to get Anton du Beke as a partner. One of the earliest things he said to me was ‘Ann, it will be much better if we do our best to keep your feet off the floor.’”

Ann, who threw herself into the gruelling daily rehearsals as she does everything else in life, worked hard. “I’m lucky enough to enjoy pretty good health so I was flung about and didn’t come out with more than the odd bruise,” she says, laughing at the memory.

While the judges were unimpressed with Ann’s efforts, however cleverly choreographed by her partner, the public loved her. Game as always, Ann even agreed to “fly” in on a high-wire – “which I absolutely hated as I’ve got height phobia. I kept my eyes closed during rehearsals, but I had to open them for the broadcast.”

The public vote kept the duo in the hit programme for nine weeks before they left. What did Anton have in mind if they’d reached the final?

“Well, he was going to fly in from one side and I was going to fly in from the other, and we were going to dance in the air!” Ann laughs again. “Yes, the public were denied that.”

Her Strictly appearance did, however, not only lead to an enjoyable live national tour of the show but also to panto. This was in tandem with Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood who had proved to be the biggest critic of Ann’s dancing declaring her a “dis-ah-ster.”

While she has been involved in a variety of other TV programmes – including an excellent documentary series “Ann Widdecombe Versus” tackling a variety of contemporary problems – she really enjoyed her most recent, quiz show “Cleverdicks” for Sky Atlantic.

“And I really regret that they didn’t re-commission that series because it was great,” comments Ann.


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For more information about Wiltshire Farm Foods in Bolton and Bury, you can contact 01282 437630 or visit wiltshirefarmfoods.com for a free brochure.

J. Child & Son LtdMonumental Masons

446 Blackburn RoadASTLEY BRIDGE, BOLTON BL1 8NLTel/Fax 01204 309189

515 Bury Road ROCHDALEOL11 4DGTel/Fax 01706 645993

Help and Advice Freely Given, Home Visits, Detailed Brochure

l Distinctive Memorials in a Wide Choice of Materialsl Style and Ornamentation to Personal Specificationl Large Display of Vases and Statuesl Inscriptions in any Languagel Cleaning and Renovations l Memorial Insurance l Maintenance Contracts

B.R.A.M.M.Registered

4th Generation Independent Family Run Business Established 1899

www.jchildmemorials.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]

LEIGH BRANCHParsonage Garage, Kirkhall lane, Leigh,Greater Manchester, WN7 5RP01942 606668

BOOTHSTOWN BRANCHUnit 1, Stanfield Centre, Boothstown,Manchester, M28 1FB0161 7909071 Mon-Fri - 8.30am - 5pm

Saturday - 8.30am - 4pmSunday - Closedservice & repairs are available at all our service centres

FINANCEAVAILABLE

NHS Wheelchair voucherscheme accepted here.

We also offerpart exchange

Order online at www.llgwheelchairs.co.uk or call us on 01942 606668 or visit our local showrooms

NOW AVAILABLE

01942 606668

A lot of people currently receiving high rate mobility or a war pen-sioner’s mobility supplement, are unaware that as well as being ableto receive a car on the scheme, they can also receive either a mobilityscooter or a powered wheelchair suited to their needs.

A team of MobilitySpecialists at The Mo-bility Centre, based inLeigh/Boothstownsays:“Most people knowabout getting a carthrough the Mobil-ity Scheme, but aresuprised to find theyare also able to re-ceive either a Mobil-ity Scooter or a Pow-ered Wheelchair. It’sa very simple process,

with very little for the customer to do. All the paperwork, bankingetc. is all done by us.”

A customer will generally receive their Scooter or Powerchair within7 days of contacting us. A deposit is required and all products comewith 3 years FREEbreakdown cover, 3years insurance and3 years warranty. Youdon’t even need tovisit the showroom ei-ther, a specialist fromthe Motability Centrewill visit you in yourown home if you re-quire to discuss yourneeds. The Mobil-ity Centre is the onlyMatability Specialistin Leigh Boothstown

Are You Getting The Most From Your Motability?

Adjustable beds from £595 Rise and Recline chairs from £595

Pre owned scooters from £2954 wheel rollators from £50 Little Star £650 Sterling Sapphire £1295




FINANCEAVAILABLE




NOW AVAILABLE

01942 606668








Order online at www.llgwheelchairs.co.uk or call us on 01942 606668or visit our local showrooms




FINANCEAVAILABLE




NOW AVAILABLE

01942 606668











FINANCEAVAILABLE




NOW AVAILABLE

01942 606668











FINANCEAVAILABLE




NOW AVAILABLE

01942 606668








Are You GettingThe Most FromYour Motability?A lot of people currently receiving high rate mobility or a war pensioner’s mobility supplement, are unaware that as well as being able to receive a car on the scheme, they can also receive either a mobility scooter or a powered wheelchair suited to their needs.

A team of Mobility Specialists at The Mobility Centre, based in Leigh/Boothstown says:

“Most people know about getting a car through the Mobility Scheme, but are surprised to find they are also able to receive either a Mobility Scooter or a Powered Wheelchair. It’s a very simple process, with very little for the customer to do. All the paperwork, banking etc. is all done by us.”

A customer will generally receive their Scooter or Powerchair within 7 days of contacting us. A deposit is required and all products come with 3 years FREE breakdown cover, 3 years insurance and 3 years warranty. You don’t even need to visit the showroom either, a specialist from the Mobility Centre will visit you in your own home if you require to discuss your needs. The Mobility Centre is the only Motability Specialist in Leigh/ Boothstown.

LEIGH BRANCHParsonage Garage Kirkhall Lane, Leigh Greater Manchester WN7 5RP01942 606668

BOOTHSTOWN BRANCHUnit 1, Stanfield Centre BoothstownManchester M28 1FB0161 790 9071

SERvICES & REpAIRS ARE AvAIlAblE AT All OUR SERvICE CENTRES

OPEN:Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm

Sat 9am - 4pmSun - CLOSED




FINANCEAVAILABLE




NOW AVAILABLE

01942 606668











FINANCEAVAILABLE




NOW AVAILABLE

01942 606668








FINANCE AVAILABLE

NHS Wheelchair voucher scheme accepted here.

We also offer part exchange.

Interest free credit now available*

Large showroom open 7 days 10am to 4pm

*Subject to status please see website for further details.

Interest free credit now available*

Large showroom open 7 days 10am to 4pm

*Subject to status please see website for further details.

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Bolton & bury issue 42