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A Very Happy New Year to you! We may well be entering yet another year of uncertainties, but I am a big believer in creating our own futures and doing what we can do, that we enjoy doing. Whenever I am stopped in any way, I look and see what I can do, and do that. This makes me feel much better than looking at what I cannot do, or all the problems there are. It works for me, so if you are feeling effect of situations, give it a try. We moved and bought an ice-cream parlour. Outrageous I know, but fun too. Daichi, the Modern Magazines Campervan, will tell you all about it in due course… So, let’s create 2022 despite what is going on ‘above us’. Oh yes - and switch the news Advertise with us off! Why not try having a go at making Take your business to new heights Mary Berry’s Raspberry & Apple Muffins! We also have wonderful local trades and services here to help you create your environment and make it what you want. Do you need a new kitchen or bathroom? Is the roof covered in moss and needs a power clean? Does the car need fixing, so you are fully safe on the road this winter? Are your windows steaming up and need replacing? Please have a look through these pages and see what you would like to change or upgrade, then give the company a call to advise you. They love to hear from you and please do mention us when making those all-important calls. We love to hear that too! So, here’s to a successful 2022! Let’s look back on this year and know we did all we could to make it the very best for us. Have fun!

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Bournemouth set to host 2022 British BMX Championships The popular south coast resort of Bournemouth will see the top BMX riders from around the UK descend on it shores over the August Bank Holiday weekend next year, as it hosts the prestigious finale to the 2022 British BMX Series. In partnership with BCP Council, the Bournemouth BMX Club was awarded the bid to host this significant event at its Iford Lane facility. This BMX facility is the only racetrack facility in Dorset and when not being used by the club, is available for public use by the growing number of people interested in this exciting sport. Bournemouth BMX Club was established in 1982, and next year’s event marks 40 years of BMX racing, with the centrepiece of the national series visiting the town for the first time since 1994. Councillor Drew Mellor, Leader of BCP Council, said: “BCP Council is proud to be partnering with Bournemouth BMX Club, one of the oldest and longest running BMX clubs in the country, to host this major event for British Cycling in the UK’s top summer tourist resort. “Next year marks the 40th anniversary of Bournemouth BMX Club and our long partnership promoting cycling and the sport of BMX locally. Whilst both the local area and indeed the sport of BMX have seen major changes over the years, the club has continued to maintain and develop the asset for public use continuously for four decades. “Hosting an elite level sporting event of this calibre is a great coup for us, especially as the interest in wheeled sports continues to grow, and as a major tourist destination I can’t think of a better place for a summer race.” Bournemouth BMX Club is going from strength to strength, with plans to improve the facility. The club continues to grow, with more than 100 racers at its Thursday evening summer club series events, and it was the top pointsscoring club in the South Region and largest club at the 2021 British Championships. The club is run by a highly professional team of volunteers who are actively involved in promoting BMX as a sport, from women’s BMXercise classes and beginners’ sessions through to coaching and hosting major events at the super-fast facility, much-loved by expert racers right up to

World Finalists! Bournemouth BMX Club chairman Michael Whittaker said: “We’re so pleased to have been asked to host the jewel in the BMX race calendar’s crown. We’re looking forward to marking our 40th anniversary, and there’s plenty to celebrate both with the local community and the wider BMX community. For us it’s all about supporting more people to ride bikes more often, whether that’s just for fun, as a way of moving around or adrenalin-pumping racing. “We look forward to welcoming British Cycling and the BMX National Series to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole next summer and to celebrating 40 years of BMX.” BMX hit the headlines this year when Team GB BMX squad’s Beth Shriever took the gold and Kye Whyte a silver medal in BMX racing, with the BMX freestyle riders bagging a gold and bronze medal. Beth then followed this up by winning the BMX World Championships. Councillor Mohan Iyengar, Portfolio Holder for Tourism and Active Health said: “I am delighted that Bournemouth has been chosen as the venue to host the finale of the 2022 British BMX Championships next summer. Cycling is part of our ambition to transform travel across the BCP area. Such a prestigious event on our doorstep will hopefully encourage more people towards active, healthy lifestyles and support our environment through more sustainable travel. “Following Team GB’s success in the BMX events this year, I know many people will be out supporting the talented riders next year – and they may even inspire the next generation of BMX riders from across our conurbation.”

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QUIRKY FACTS by Mica Bale Welcome to 2022! As January has once again come around to herald another new year, what could be better than delving into the county’s quirky history for a glimpse of times gone by while so many of us are thinking of the time ahead. So, why not make yourself a cup of something and curl up with the latest handful of quirky facts from around Dorset?

Interestingly, the acclaimed engraver and designer Reynolds Stone lived for a time in Litton Cheney at the Old Rectory. Among his many works, Stone designed many notable pieces, including various postage stamps such as the hailed 1946 Victory stamp, redesigning The Times instantly recognisable clock logo and he even engraving the Coat of Arms for the Queen’s Coronation! 8

Did you know that there has been a RNLI Lifeboat station in Swanage since 1875? Previously the responsibility of the coast guard, in the early months of 1875 a storm raged causing widespread damage and treacherous conditions for a vessel travelling to Poole. Six crew were in peril and, although safely rescued, it became apparent that a permanent lifeboat and crew would need to be stationed at Swanage.

Have you heard of Isaac Gulliver? No, not the lesser known cousin of Lemuel Gulliver from Guilliver’s Travels, rather Isaac was a real person who was known for both his gentleness and his business prowess, even if it was on the wrong side of the law! Known as the ‘King of Smugglers’ in Dorset and surrounding areas, Issac and his ﬁfteen merry men smuggled tea, silk and other such contraband throughout the south, causing many a customs oﬃcer to scratch their heads! Despite his persona as King of the Smugglers, reportedly Isaac would never harm anybody and was known for his gentleness!

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Did you know that the oldest golf course in the county is reportedly The Bridport West Bay Golf Club? Originally built to create a greater attraction for potential visitors to the area, golf was fast becoming a gentleman’s sport outside of Scotland. The golf course was constructed and then opened in 1891 following the development of West Bay as a tourist attraction, largely owing to the railway lines being extended. Apparently the golf course was also perfect for a quick dip at the nearby Eype at the fourth hole!

Did you know that one popular seaside resort was very nearly responsible for the demise of Sir Winston Churchill himself! As a youngster still in his teenage years Churchill fell from a bridge in Bournemouth, sustaining several injuries that left him unconscious and very nearly causing the death of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century!

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1. Whose debut studio album is called '19'?

12. Who is the author of the children's book 'Gangsta Granny'?

2. Which animal's name translates to 'River Horse' in English?

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Westwood Bound Our ultimate fashion visionary on the inﬂuences that have shaped her career. Dame Vivienne Westwood is an icon who needs little introduction, yet it was from such humble beginnings that Westwood found a voice. Her father was a former greengrocer; her mother a simple housewife exposing all the clichéd Cheshire charm of village life in Tintwistle, in the Peak District.

80, had ﬂed the rolling hills and moved in with Malcolm McLaren in his council ﬂat in Clapham, her desire to “be someone, be anyone”, as she puts it, was unrelenting.

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The secret world of the robin The much-loved robin is one of the UK’s favourite garden visitors. Adorning Christmas cards at this time of year, the robin is a truly iconic species, often associated with winter.

Perhaps the best thing about the robin is that it’s easily identified; brown with a white belly and the famous red breast make it unmistakable, even for the wildlife novice. Often seen using gardens and local green spaces, they make their presence known with a loud, territorial song that they sing all year round, so they’re hard to miss. Whilst they can be found in the most unusual places such as plant pots, old wellies and shelves, shrubs and particularly ivy (another festive favourite!) are their favoured place for nesting. Fiercely territorial birds, during the breeding season (April to June) the female is allowed into the male’s territory where she sets up a nest of dead leaves, moss and hair. Like any other garden visitor, robins need a helping hand during the winter as they can be adversely affected by cold snaps. Robins are small, and smaller birds can often suffer the most in colder conditions. Often if a robin visits your garden just once, they are known to return time and time again. Finding food is a constant occupation for them, and whilst Ivy provides rich delicious berries, robins will appreciate any offerings you have for them in your 14

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Bags of Style It’s official - tiny totes are out and giant bags are in. If you’ve spent the last few years Marie Kondo-ing the contents of your handbag so you can fit it all neatly into one of the petit purses that have been supremely trendy (but impossibly impractical), prepare to be delighted. For the sartorial winds have blown once more and that which was tiny is now enormous. Put simply, oversized handbags are back in a BIG way. Devoted fashion mavens may have noticed the shift in trend last year as diminutive models appeared even more so as they hauled enormous carryalls down narrow catwalks during the autumn/winter 2021 season. New York brand Khaite boasted buttery leather shoppers that could hold a week’s worth of groceries; Tods presented us with crescentshaped totes which tucked neatly under slender arms like unfolded wings, and at Marni one red leather bag was so large it would have come as no surprise to see the model walk straight from the runway and onto her flight home.

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Mystery: The Perfect Escape by Leah Tonen Three friends, one much-needed getaway. Who could have expected it to end in murder...? When her husband Harry walks out after just six months, Sam has never been in more need of a getaway. So when her friends suggest a girls’ weekend away, Sam can’t accept soon enough… but then things start to go wrong. A gripping thriller from the pen of Leah Tonen. Published by Michael Joseph

Practical: You Coach You by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis Are you at a standstill in your career? Do you feel like you aren’t where you thought you’d be by this point, or have you already got to where you wanted and realised it isn’t bringing you joy? The UK’s leading career experts Sarah Ellis and Helen Tupper will give you the knowledge and tools to coach yourself, helping you to rediscover a love of work, build boundaries and productive relationships, cultivate resilience, whilst identifying and achieving career goals. Published by Penguin Books

Children’s: I Broke the Internet by Andy McNab and Phil Earle Bestselling author Andy McNab joins forces with award-winning author Phil Earle for this laugh-out-loud follow-up to Get Me Out of Here!, with fun illustrations by Robin Boyden. This laugh-out-loud writing duo styling characters that are full of personality. As a result, it’s great book for children who are less comfortable with reading, or who aren’t quite sure what books they like yet. Published by Scholastic

Fiction: The Maid by Nita Prose Molly the Maid is thrown into the spotlight when she discovers an infamous guest, Mr Black, very dead in his bed. Shew becomes embroiled in a hunt for the truth, learning who to trust as she navigates the secret underbelly of the Regency Grand Hotel. Escapist, charming, and introducing a truly original heroine, The Maid is a story about how everyone deserves to be seen, and how the truth isn’t always black and white. Published by Harper Collins

History: How Civil Wars Start by Barbara Walter Civil wars are the biggest danger to world peace today – this book shows us why they happen, and how to avoid them (and that’s over 250 armed conflicts since 1946). Acclaimed expert Barbara F. Walter, who has advised on political violence everywhere from the CIA to the U.S. Senate to the United Nations, explains the rise of civil war and the conditions that create it. In the book, she explains how democracies across the world backsliding means citizens becoming more polarised, and that increases the chances of civil wars becoming even more widespread. Published by Penguin Books

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Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole named a global force in tackling climate change Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been listed in this year’s highly acclaimed CDP A List of Cities, with BCP Council named as a leading international authority for environmental transparency and action against climate change. The prestigious accolade, which has just been announced, confirms that BCP Council has been awarded the highest score possible for its efforts to manage its environmental impact. BCP Council is just one of 11 authorities in the whole of the UK which made the A List of Cities by CDP - a not for profit charity. Cllr Philip Broadhead, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Development, Growth and Regeneration, said: “I’m incredibly proud to see BCP Council part of this international list of authorities who are leading the way in tackling climate change. “The world’s economy looks to CDP as the gold standard for environmental reporting. This award strengthens our international position, whilst also being a positive affirmation for our residents and businesses who are also playing their part in supporting our climate action initiatives. We aim to be a worldclass city region and one of the best coastal places in the world to live, work, invest and play, and being a leader in climate action sets us apart and helps us on our way to achieve this goal.”

Cllr Mike Greene, Portfolio Holder for Sustainability and Transport, said “This is great news for our residents and visitors and I’m proud that our efforts have been recognised on an international stage. Climate action remains a priority and I’m proud that we are delivering such positive changes, whilst keeping climate change at the heart of so much of our decision making. “COP26 gave us an opportunity to look back at the positive steps we have made recently, which include significant works to replace timber groynes along our coastline and increasing our Bikeability offer for an additional 2000 school children in the area. I’m now looking forward to leading and supporting our residents, visitors and businesses over the coming years, whilst delivering real change to benefit our locality and the wider world.” For more information on CDP’s A List of Cities, visit www.cdp.net/en/cities/ cities-scores

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A Design for Life… The Kevin McCloud Column Designer, writer, and television presenter Kevin McCloud leapt into our consciousness with his vastly successful Grand Designs show on Channel 4. This month, the affable architectural business owner reveals some of his favourite buildings. It’s a funny thing when being asked for a list of favourite buildings, and I think, over time, most people will struggle to stick to a top three because our passion for architecture can really depend on what sort of mood we are in. There are certainly some days I wake up and crave the blunt, smooth, contemporary elements of the Tate Modern. Other times I might be minded to cross directly over the Thames and take in the majesty of St Paul’s Cathedral and all its ornate splendour. I think it’s important we allow ourselves that level of variation without getting too focussed on one path. It’s the same reason we can bask in sunshine one day and love the feeling of rain on our faces the next – humans, by their very design,

sway between emotions and preferences, and the places in which we live and work and exist should do likewise. That’s why I think King’s Cross station is such a perfect blend of architectural styles, of personalities, of eras, all blended so elegantly into one. The incredible side extension envelops the existing station and all its Victorian architecture in a way that ﬂits between different styles. It probably shouldn’t work, but does.

for whom it was lost under concrete and plastic. Elsewhere, I’ve always loved the Royal Festival Hall on Southbank. I know people hate it for its brutalist, modernist concrete exterior, for the mass and maze of concrete that surrounds it on all sides, and for the fact it feels like a big, aching open space once you step inside; but those are actually all the things I love about it. For something more traditional, so many of the buildings around Greenwich – from the observatory to the university – are very special indeed. The way they sprawl out onto the Thames speaks wealth and intense discovery, and you can see that within the devilish detail of the brickwork.

King’s Cross also represents the classic architect’s secret – namely that you don’t always have to build something to make it better. Sometimes just removing a building – or in this case, the 1970s front canopies – can reveal all the existing splendour lurking underneath; to re-present to a generation

For a newer building, The Gherkin is astounding. I can’t think of a single piece of architecture that feels as engaging and lucid as this. It guides the eye and glistens in the early morning sunlight. It’s very special.

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40 Years of Portable Music

We take for granted the ease and convenience by which we can move around whilst listening to our favourite music artists. The advent of digital music has made this cheaper, more convenient, more

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Bournemouth school pupil gets Royal seal of approval to ‘Plant The World Green’ A Bournemouth school pupil has received a letter of support by Her Majesty The Queen and A-list celebrities in her efforts to launch a Charitable Trust to plant more trees. Nine-year-old Issey, a Year 5 pupil at Bethany C.E Junior School in Bournemouth, along with her Mother, Janine Purser, is planning to set up a Charitable Trust to get all school children in the country to plant their own trees in school grounds or to create a coppice in their neighbourhoods. With support from BCP Council, this venture links with The Queen’s Green Canopy, a UK Wide tree planting initiative to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, by inviting people to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. Over the last year, the council has planted over 10,000 trees across the conurbation to help combat the climate and ecological emergency, with councillors impressed by Issey’s passion to plant more trees. Councillor Mark Anderson, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Place, said: “Climate change is such an important issue, we must listen to the voices of young people to help ensure that their future is protected. “I was really pleased to meet with Izzy and help support her campaign. What she is trying to do fits in with the ecological emergency we declared in 2019 and is particularly relevant as we approach the Queen’s Jubilee and the Woodland trust campaign to “plant a tree for the jubilee”. We should also remember that ecological emergency also covers biodiversity so it’s important to protect wildlife and other plants.” So far, Issey has received letters of support from Her Majesty The Queen, naturalist Sir David Attenborough and the musician, Sting. With support from her school, Issey’s named 40

her project - ‘Plant The World Green’ – and she hopes to encourage more school children across the UK to get the opportunity to plant their own tree over the next 10 years and to make the area cleaner, greener and safer. Issey said: “I know how important it is for children to plant trees. It makes the world more beautiful and helps our lovely wildlife. It allows us all to breathe and for our animals to have a home. One of my favourite things to do is going for walks with my Daddy and my younger sister in the New Forest. I also want to write a book about wildlife and the woods!” Councillor Jane Kelly, Lead Member for Communities, said: “It is really heart-warming to hear Issey talk about her passion for the environment and her wish to encourage all children to plant trees as part of the Queens Jubilee in 2022. Issey is an inspiration to others and I am so proud of her and her family.” To formally recognise her efforts, Cllr Mark Anderson has recommended Issey for a Commendation at the next BCP full council meeting in January 2022.

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An Island Nation It’s 80 years since the first Desert Island Discs was broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and the music and chat castaway combinations remain as popular now as it has ever been. In the fast-paced, cut-throat world of modern entertainment, it often seems that projects, shows and personalities leave as quickly as they arrive. That makes the mainstays all the more valuable and cherished, and few have stood the test of time as long as Desert Island Discs, the Radio 4 show that now celebrates eight decades on the airwaves. It was January 29th, 1942, when the programme was first broadcast, on the BBC Forces station, which was set up during World War II to assist in reporting the war effort. It was to be the first of over 3,000 shows, across BBC Home Surface, BBC Light Programme and finally on to Radio 4, its home since 1967. Creator Roy Plomley was the show’s long-time host, overseeing matters for 43 years before passing away in

1985. Michael Parkinson, Sue Lawley and Kirsty Young followed suit, with Lauren Laverne’s appointment in 2018 offering the show a modern slant. The concept, of course, is simple – what eight records would they take with them if they were to be taken to a desert island, and in the early days, guests brought their own gramophone records with them to the studio! These records then give way to a broader conversation about the subject’s life, experiences and events. Guests are also given The Complete Works of Shakespeare, a Bible or equivalent religious or philosophical tome, plus a third book of their choosing; and are permitted one luxury item as well. Even though Desert Island Discs is now approaching octogenarian status, it hasn’t been afraid to break from the norm from time to time. Dame Judi Dench’s macular degeneration

meant she was allowed to select an audiobook, while Sue Lawley allowed John Cleese to take Michael Palin with him to the island, on the condition that he was dead and stuffed! From Arthur Askey to Kenneth Williams, Terry Wogan to Stephen Fry, Adele to Morrissey, Desert Island Discs has displayed as much versatility and diversity in its guests as it has its music. Interestingly, the ever-popular theme music – By the Sleepy Lagoon, by Eric Coates – has the sound of herring gulls played over it to denote a coastal feel; yet the species is non-equatorial. Perhaps the few episodes in 1964 where the sound of tropical birds was used instead was as close as Desert Island Discs ever got to reality. Regardless, we’ll allow the fantasy of escaping with a collection of cherished records immerse us, hopefully for another 80 years or so.

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Sick and Tyred Good tyre maintenance and how to save money on replacing them. Tyres are often the most neglected element of our automotive upkeep – but the difference between decent treads and uncared-for grips could be a matter of life and death. Wearing down One of the foremost indicators that your tyre is now ready to be dumped is when it loses its tread depth. Maintaining the recommended depth on your tyre is important because loss of depth reduces grip and traction on the roads, and eventually compromises safety while driving. Keeping a tab on the tread wear indicator, which is built into the tyre, is a good way to measure the tread depth. These tread wear bars are generally invisible, but can be seen when the tyre has worn down beyond the recommended tread depth. Cracking up Cracks on the sidewall occur over time as the oils and

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Greenfingers… the Alan Titchmarsh column He’s a brilliant presenter, accomplished gardener, talented novelist and all-round horticultural inspiration. This month, Alan Titchmarsh talks about his favourite things in the garden. I think if a cross-section of people are asked to name the thing in a garden that gives them joy and a feeling of admiration beyond anything

else, a good number will choose the rose. Think about it, is there anything else that offers such a breadth of colour, such a contradiction of beauty and danger (in the sense of a seductive ﬂower and the prickly thorns that linger just a few inches down), or that offers a bouquet that has melted the hearts of a thousand romantics!

Okay, so yes, a rose sometimes can seem soand-so, perhaps because we embrace them so fully in our lives, and I accept there is something perhaps even a little cliched about the simple rose these days. However, I will be so bold as to say this - a garden without a fragrant rose isn’t much of a garden at all! For other times of the year, I will pick out certain things that give me incredible satisfaction. I look forward to these coming round, and their emergence is always very special. The first snowdrop in January; the first daffodil in February. These are the types of flowers that mark a change in or a progression of the season, and that always fills me with hope and expectation. You know these beautiful elements will always arrive, but still, it’s a relief when they do! I have also really taken a shine to the aubrieta in recent years. It’s that beautiful tumbling purple spray of miniaturecoloured flowers that will

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More recently the club has expanded with the introduction of the Keep Well Scheme which has been designed to help prevent the potential development of heart disease for those at risk. Members of the public can join by self-referring to our service, or GP’s can refer a patient to us.

We are a self-funded Charity so the last two years has been financially challenging, we are certainly looking forward to staying open and to welcoming existing members, who have been self-isolating, as well as new members to our amazing and unique service providing a Covid safe environment to exercise in.

Bournemouth Heart Club is a purpose built facility on the grounds of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. We boast two fully equipped large gymnasiums offering a number of cardiac specific exercise classes every week Monday to Saturday. We cater for a variety of abilities from intensive exercise classes to chair based classes.

It is lovely to see our members develop confidence in their exercise programs, to discover their own boundaries and to make friends. We have recently reintroduced the use of the lounge areas so that the members can chat and catch up after some of the classes, the building has come back to life with the sound of joyous conversation.

Bournemouth Heart Club prides itself on being able to offer a second to none cardiac specific exercise service with fully qualified level 4 BACPR Instructors. We strive to constantly achieve the gold standard throughout our service.

If you wish to have more information regarding our services, please contact 0300 019 4522, email: office@ bournemouthheartclub.org.uk or check out our website: bournemouth-heartclub.org.uk

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We look forward to welcoming you to our Club!

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Across Clues: 7. Docked tail (7) 8. To complicate (7) 9. Financial assistance (3) 10. Vessel (4) 13. Crushed oats, flour (7) 14. Grant (6) 15. Anxious (5) 16. Male pig (4) 19. Small water creatures, frogs (7) 21. Rice flavoured spices (5) 22. Urine stored (7) 24. Abnormal swelling, fluid cells (5) 26. Container (7) 27. Sensitivity (3) 28. Frozen, H2O (3)

Down Clues: 1. Sign, inﬂuence of planets on person (6) 2. Estimated Time (3) 3. Woman, low singing voice (4) 4. Personiﬁcation (7) 5. Geometry, curving line (3) 6. Large, round object in space (6) 10. Augur (4) 11. Past, open sores (7) 12. Scandal (6) 14. Grown-up (5) 16. Twisted threads (5) 17. Cannot have, unwell (7) 18. Scarce (6) 20. Partly above the surface (6) 23. High social rank (4) 24. Rank of nobility (4) 25. Spice, shell of nutmegs (4)

Answers: Across: 7. Bobtail, 8. Perplex, 9. Aid, 10. Boat, 13. Oatmeal, 14. Accord, 15. Eager, 16. Boar, 19. Tadpole, 21. Pilau, 22. Bladder, 24. Edema, 26. Package, 27. Ear, 28. Ice. Down: 1. Zodiac, 2. Eta, 3. Alto, 4. Epitome, 5. Arc, 6. Planet, 10. Bode, 11. Ulcered, 12. Gossip, 14. Adult, 16. Braid, 17. Allergy, 18. Sparse, 20. Aﬂoat, 23. Duke, 24. Earl, 25. Mace.

Homespun From pressing flowers to cross stitch and papier-mâché, keep your kids entertained the old-fashioned way with these activities. Flower pressing - Pick some flowers from your garden and store them between two pieces of parchment paper. Remove and iron beneath a cloth so the flowers dry out, then store them between the pages of substantial book so they are tightly compressed. Leave for a week or so and remove perfectly preserved flowers. The same effect can be done by drying the flowers in a microwave, though they will only preserve properly once all the moisture has been taken out of them. Papier-mâché - Blow up a balloon, then soak strips or pieces of newspaper in a thin glue mixture. Removing pieces one at a time, apply them to the balloon so that, eventually, you coat the whole of it with paper, adding additional layers as you go. Allow the glue to dry and the paper to harden, then insert a pin through the paper so as to pop the balloon. You are left with a papier-mâché sphere that can be decorated as you see fit – a face, a planet, the sun… though advisably not a football! Cat’s Cradle - A simple game that relies on the dexterity of two players in order to loop a length of string in the process of

forming various shapes, each building on the last. The goal of the game is to get to the last shape without making a mistake. Pick-up Sticks - A simple game with a variety of different rules, but all revolving around needing to pick up a variety of dropped sticks or straws, without disturbing the ‘nest’. The winner is the person Simply balance a beermat over the edge of a table. Flip it upwards with the top of your ﬁngers so it turns midair, then catch it as it rotates. Once the player has caught one beer mat, add another to the pile, and keep going, making the challenge progressively more difﬁcult.

who picks up most, or if using coloured props, those with the most assigned value. Tin Can Stilts - Sellotape tightly and securely a shoelace across the top of two large tin cans. Now balance on top of the cans, pulling the shoelaces upwards and tying them so they are at about waist-height.

Staircase Slide - Strictly with parental supervision, place large sheets of card over the bottom few steps of your staircase, then sit on a cushion and slide down from your startpoint, with scattered cushions at the bottom ensuring a soft landing!

Now lift one shoelace at a time so that the tin can raises your foot and walk along, as if on stilts! Beer Mat Flip - A game invented by adults (in the pub!) that has been adopted by kids.

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STAR GAZING WRITTEN BY KATE EARL

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Welcome to the January Stargazing Page. Highlights this month include an opportunity to see four planets in our evening skies, and the Quadrantids meteor shower. International Space Station The ISS can be spotted early in the morning from the 1st - 7th. Viewing then switches to the evening skies from the 18th, with sightings between 5pm – 8pm. To establish exact timings please refer to www.heavens-above.com or a similar webpage for up-to-date information, remembering to set the location to your observing area.

Mercury The innermost planet can be seen low in the southwest after sunset for the first two weeks of the month. Venus Venus is also visible just after sunset, but is lost in the Sun’s glare after the first week of January. It will reappear in our morning skies in mid-January. Mars Mars can be seen just before dawn, rising around 6am. Jupiter and Saturn As the Sun sets both gas giants are visible in the southwest. Saturn sets by 6pm, and Jupiter by 8pm. They form a spectacular line of bright planets with Mercury and Venus early this month (see figure). Moon January’s full moon occurs on the 17th. A crescent Moon joins the quad of planets in a line on the 6th. Did you know? All the features on the surface of planet Venus are named after female goddesses from ancient religions and cultures, as well as famous (but deceased) real-life women, with three exceptions. Two locations are rather unimaginatively named Alpha Regio and Beta Regio, whilst the tallest mountain on Venus is named Maxwell Montes, after James Clerk Maxwell, who predicted the existence of radio waves (radar is the only way we can ‘see’ through to the surface of Venus through its dense atmosphere). Moon

Events The annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on the night of 3/4th January. The constellation that they are named for, Quadrans Muralis, is now obsolete, but was located where the constellation Boötes is today. The dust that causes these meteors may come from an old comet that is now classed as asteroid 2003 EH1. Unfortunately, the meteors are best seen after midnight, but it is worth having a look a few hours earlier to see if you can spot any. They originate from a point towards the north-northeast near the handle of the Plough, but will be visible throughout the sky if the weather is ﬁne. On January 4th the Earth is at its closest point to the Sun, known as perihelion. 56

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Aster colleagues take on the mighty Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Dementia UK A team of colleagues from local housing association Aster Group, recently joined forces to tackle the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales, in aid of the company’s charity of the year, Dementia UK. The gruelling challenge, which involves scaling Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Snowdon in Wales needs to be completed in under 24 hours, which also includes travelling between the three mountains. The team of 15 walked 23 miles, climbed 3,064 metres and successfully raised £6,452, which includes match-funding from Aster. The challenge started with a 10-week training programme which helped the team prepare for what was to come. Team member, Jane Gallifent, development and sales director: “We did prepare well and stuck to the plan but oh my goodness… nothing prepared us for what we had to endure! It all came down to mental strength and sheer determination to complete the challenge.” Starting in Scotland at Ben Nevis the team successful scaled the 1,345 metres within five hours. Heading southwards to England, Scafell Pike was next on the agenda. The 978 metres elevation proved the nemesis for most of the team with some even 58

contemplating giving up before reaching the peak. The climb took four hours and was completed just after midnight. On very little sleep 1,085 metres high Snowdon in Wales was the last mountain to tackle. Although some team members had to run the final 100 metres, all crossed the line within the 24-hour deadline. Commenting on the team’s success Jane Gallifent said: “We have all achieved something special both individually and as a group that will stay with all of us through time. The team spirit throughout the adventure was amazing and we had a fantastic time and laughed lots; we got to know our colleagues exceptionally well and our bond will remain forever strong. We are now even thinking, what next?” Aster Group has been supporting Dementia UK as their charity of the year since April 2020. The total raised by colleagues is currently nearly £17,000.

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Introduction We are lucky to live in a consumer and retail world where fruit and vegetables of every description are available to us all year round, no matter what season we are in. That means the old rules about using summer fruits in summer months have changed somewhat; so to celebrate this I’d like to bring out a traditionally seasonal recipe – raspberry and apple muffins – in these wintry times where we would, in the past, have had rather flatter, more rustic flavours. This bake is easy to do, really delicious, and is certain to put a smile on the faces of old and young alike.

Top Tip • In order to make a light mixture, stir the wet ingredients into the dry ones quickly, gently, and brieﬂy. Stop stirring as soon as they are combined. The mixture should feel light and soft. Don’t over-mix, as this will result in a tough consistency.

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan / gas mark 6). Line each hollow of the muffin tin with a paper muffin case. Warm the butter in a small pan over a low heat until it melts, then set aside to cool. 2. Tip the flour, baking powder, ground almonds, cinnamon and sugar into a large bowl and stir to combine. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the yogurt, milk and cooled melted butter. Stir this mixture into the flour mixture, then add the raspberries and apple and stir briefly. 3. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases. Bake for about 25 minutes or until well risen and firm to the touch. 4. Meanwhile, make the glaze: warm the sugar and orange juice in a small pan over a low heat, just until the sugar has dissolved, then increase the heat and let the mixture bubble for about 30secs so it turns a bit syrupy – not too long, or it will get too sticky. 5. Remove the muffins from the

Top Tip Stir fruit through only three or four times, so it retains its consistency and doesn’t disintegrate. In the case of the raspberries, stir only once.

Ingredients • 85g (3oz) butter • 250g (9oz) self-raising ﬂour • 1 tsp baking powder • 45g (1½ oz) ground almonds • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon • 115g (4oz) caster sugar • 2 large eggs • 250g (9oz) plain, full-fat yogurt • 1 tbsp full-fat or semiskimmed milk • 175g (6oz) fresh raspberries • 1 eating apple, such as Cox’s, about 150g (5½ oz), peeled and chopped into 1cm (½ in) pieces For the glaze • 2 tbsp caster sugar • 1 tbsp orange juice oven. Leave them in their tin for 1-2mins, then transfer them to a wire rack. While they are still warm, brush the top of each mufﬁn with the glaze. Leave to cool.

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