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Welcome to the September edition of Rotherham Life magazine. The 'ber months are here and, in some ways, September doesn't seem to have much to offer — the children are back to school and the days are becoming cooler and shorter. But there is a lot of exciting things to look forward to — the autumn colours, winter cooking, cosy nights in front of the television. This summer I've enjoyed a holiday and days out with the family and in my challenge to do something for myself I bought a book and I read it too. But now, I'm ready for the return of routine — I've written in the magazines before about the fact I see September as the start of my new year and this time around it's no different. It's the first page of my new exercise book and the possibilities are endless.
David Coldrick meets local businessman turned author John Brogan
Locally, this month sees the 40th anniversary of Rotherham Show and we've got a preview of the weekend's events in the magazine. We've also got plenty of inspiration for quick home decoration — I always like to add some new touches to my home in time for autumn and winter. We've also got a preview of the Festival of Food and Drink and don't forget to enter our competition to win a pair of tickets on page 30. Our community pages are full to bursting this month and include a story about pupils from Thurcroft Infant School enjoyed scooter safety training from South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (pictured above). Discover more community news and local events at www.rotherhamlife.com. Have a super September.
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Features Make exercise a real HIIT............................8 Choosing a window treatment.............12 Rotherham Show celebrates 40 years.16 Seven steps to healthy eyes.....................18
Tech for tweens............................................24
Don't teach your child to drive..............50
WIN Festival of Food & Drink tickets!.....30
A culinary feast for all.................................54
Technology for the new term..................32 A good read..................................................34 Re-face or replace.....................................38
Get fresh with blue & white......................20
Going green..................................................40
Born in Yorkshire, lost in space.................22
The history of conkers.................................44
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What's on at The Wesley Centre............26
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Community...............10, 14, 28, 36, 48 & 52 Local Business Directory...........................62
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Make exercise a real HIIT mark O'Keefe adds some variety to your fitness regime When we think of the gym we
usually picture ourselves jogging on a treadmill, or pounding a crosstrainer, non-stop for 45 minutes. Some people love it, and get a real buzz from a session, but if you're like me you'll count every single second as you wait for the torture to stop. What if you could get more health benefits by doing just half the exercise? When I heard this was a possibility at the gym I attend I couldn't sign-up fast enough. Enter HIIT, High Intensity Interval Training (pronounced 'hit'). HIIT involves short periods, 30 seconds or so, of high intensity exercise followed by equally short rest periods which you repeat for around 20 to 30 minutes. The idea is to work as hard as you possibly can during each work session, then catch your breath, then repeat. At the end of the whole work out
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you should be totally exhausted. At this point you might be thinking that the 45-minute gentle jog isn't sounding so bad after all, but HIIT has a number of real advantages. Each work period can be a different exercise. Some can be cardio; some can be strength exercises. This keeps the workout interesting (good if like me you are easily bored) and also gives you the twin benefits of improving fitness and building muscle. High intensity exercise burns more calories and more fat. Because you are working flat out your body needs to expend a lot more energy. It can't keep pace with your needs by simply burning easily accessible temporary carbohydrate stores, so it has to start burning fat. It also needs a lot more oxygen which is why you get out of breath. But this raises your body's metabolism to a much higher
level than simply jogging. So, when you finish exercise your body stays in this high-energy state for much longer burning even more calories. Your whole body has to work a lot harder to keep up with the exercise, especially your heart. In fact HIIT strengthens your whole cardiovascular system. It's also very good at reducing insulin resistance (one of the precursors to type ll diabetes) which makes it much easier for your body to regulate your blood sugar, as well as helping to reduce high blood pressure, the risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity and more. HIIT is easily tailored to any fitness level. If you pop to your local gym, you'll usually find beginner, intermediate and advanced level sessions. But if the gym really isn't your thing, it's easy to do a HIIT work out at home. There are lots of apps and videos to help you out. Spending just 20 minutes, three times a week on HIIT will kick your health drive into top gear, so why not give High Intensity Interval Training a try?
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Rotherham U3A Rotherham Sitwell Rotherham people are rightly proud of their eight mile 'River of Wildflowers' flowing along the borough's roadsides and central reservations. Initially a small project introduced by Streetpride in 2014, this colourful idea has been widely adopted nationally and internationally. The U3A 'Gardening' group visits Trentham Gardens on 20th September, location of what the owners believe is the longest sequence of meadow flowers, covering 21,000sq metres, and stretching from Trentham Lake to the Capability Brown landscape beyond. Other visual delights include an Italianate garden, Rivers of Grass, Floral Labyrinth and Show Gardens providing inspiration for home-gardeners. Visit the shopping village with cafés, restaurant and shops or browse the Garden Centre. The cost is £15.00 for the coach (non-U3A members £2.00 supplement); garden entry, £9.00. Contact Martin Ford on 01709 324672 for more details. Charlecote Park is the destination of the 'Out and About' group on 10th October. The home of the Lucy family since 1558, this beautiful house with Victorian kitchen, carriage houses and lovely grounds is well worth visiting. Capability Brown designed both the formal gardens and the grounds. Tradition has it that Shakespeare was arrested here in 1583 for poaching in the deer park. Although the deer park wasn't introduced until 1611, documentary evidence shows that Shakespeare was in fact apprehended for poaching in these grounds during the 1580s, and that his threatened imprisonment was the reason he fled from Warwickshire to London. The rest, as they say, is history. The cost is £15.00 for the coach (non-U3A members £2.00 supplement) and entry is free for National Trust members; £11.00 for non-NT members. For more details contact Barbara Riley on 01709 878430. For information of all U3A activities visit ww.u3asites.org.uk/ Rotherham or contact Sylvia Duncan on 01709 374841 for brochure. 10 September 2019
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OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE COURTYARD AT SHILOH Steve Wylie and his team at Shiloh were delighted to be joined by the Rotherham Mayor to celebrate the opening of Shiloh's new garden area. Even the pouring rain couldn't dampen their joy! Steve said: "We're really thankful to have a new peaceful space where our guests can relax, unwind and take part in group activities. It was partnership working that made it all possible and we were proud to be supported by the Mears Group, Fortem, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Rotherham Sitwell Rotary and the Rotherham Wheelers Cycling Club (who raised £4,396 for Shiloh) — together they all made it all possible. Many thanks also to the Rapid Relief Team UK, who provided an outstanding BBQ catering service for everyone at the event." (Published
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Miranda at Firbeck Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed
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by kind permission of Steve Wylie) MERCEDES MUSEUM At the speaker meeting of Rotherham Sitwell Rotary Club at the end of July, the guest was David Bambury, who gave a very interesting and informative talk and slide presentation on his visit to the Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart. David is a keen fan of this brand and he told members about his own Mercedes cars which he had owned over the years. The members present enjoyed the talk very much and the vote of thanks was given by Andrew Bates. FORTHCOMING EVENTS There are many forthcoming events planned, with the next being a trip to the JCB Factory on Thursday 10th October, so why not think about joining the Rotary at one of their meetings on Thursdays at 6.30pm, at Carlton Park Hotel, Moorgate, Rotherham. For further details, please visit their website at www.sitwellrotary.org.uk. 2 Young Folk Award, before going on to win the Horizon Award for best breakthrough act from the same source in 2014. In 2015, they were nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Duo category. Tickets cost £10.00 each and the show will start at 8.00pm at The Beehive Folk Club, Winney Hill, Harthill S26 7YL. Contact Peter Garratt on 0114 2352850 or email@example.com for further details and tickets. You can also visit www.beehivefolkclub.com. new project: Behind The Wall. Where Borrowed Places opened a window into the past, explaining where she had been, physically and spiritually, Behind The Wall is a roller coaster ride, exploring where we are going; Miranda, you, me, all of us. What does it mean to be human today, living in our communities and societies and where will our actions lead us? Powerful and hard-hitting but also poignant and beautiful, this show gives us all a chance to reflect and maybe even empower us. For tickets call 01709 709406, email email@example.com or buy online at www.wegottickets.com.
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Tickhill Film Society Musicality Singers Tickhill Film Society will be showing I have to confess that, though I am feature-length films in Tickhill Parish Room on the third Wednesday of the month, with doors opening at 6.30pm and films starting at 7.00pm. The first film showing of the season will be a British black comedy from 2005 on Wednesday 18th September. This film will be available to members and guests are also welcomed to attend, at £6.00 per film. Please contact Andy, secretary, on 07340 708404 evenings, or Janice, treasurer on 07590 455340 if you are interested in becoming a member, or have any other queries. You can also email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Tickhill Music Society A warm welcome to the new season of the Tickhill Music Society awaits, when Bel Canto will return to St Mary's Church, Tickhill, on Friday 13th September at 7.00pm to sing music by Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Rutter and Karl Jenkins. They will also perform melodies of stage and screen including Phantom of the Opera and The Sound of Music. For more information about the society see www.tickhillmusicsociety.org. 14 September 2019
on Facebook, I'm pretty rubbish at it. So, it was by chance that I came across a little cartoon that portrayed a group of a dozen or so people holding sheets of music and with mouths wide open. It said: "Happiness is... singing in a choir". It seemed very appropriate given that I saw it after a couple of good rehearsals following a successful first concert across the county border in Dinnington. I shared the cartoon with my Facebook friends and was delighted to find that it struck a chord with quite a number of them! We had a lot of good feedback on the Dinnington concert from people in the audience, both from people who knew our singing and from people who hadn't heard us before. A couple of musical directors of other choirs said they liked what we'd done. And it always gives a warm glow after a performance to know that people have enjoyed it. By chance, our next performance is also across the border — at St Leonard's Church in Dinnington (S25 2LT). After that, we're back in North Notts. We're at St Leonard's to help the church celebrate the 150th anniversary of worship in that building. We'll be singing pieces from our normal repertoire, though, together with — provided that our musical director can be convinced that we've properly mastered them — a medley of 'Queen' numbers. (He's a big 'Queen'
Dinnington & District Art Society Dinnington and District Art Society will be holding their annual art exhibition in the Dinnington Resource Centre, Laughton Road, Dinnington S25 2PP, on Friday 20th September, from 10.00am to 4.00pm and on Saturday 21st September from 10.00am to 3.00pm. A wide range of art subjects will be available to purchase, admission is free and light refreshments will be available. The Dinnington and District Art Society welcomes all grades of artists, from beginner to professional standard artists who work in a wide range of mediums, including watercolour, pastels, pen and ink and oil paints to name a few. Regular demonstrations are given by professional
fan, so he won't let us do it unless he's sure we can do the music justice — but signs so far are promising.) The St Leonard's concert is on Saturday 7th September and starts at 7.00pm. (Doors open at 6.30pm.) Tickets (available in advance from the church or at the door on the night) are £5.50, including refreshments, so it should be good. While I've got your attention, though, can I make a plea? We share a particular problem that most mixed choirs face. Although we have a good section of male singers, we could do with more of them. (We're a 60-strong choir, but the chaps are heavily outnumbered.) It's a perennial cry from community choirs, I know, but if there's anyone out there willing to come along and give us a try, you'd be welcome. (Actually, we always welcome people who show an interest in joining us. You don't have to be male.) We get together on Thursday mornings. The rehearsal starts at 10.30am, but people start arriving from about 10.00am. You can come along for a couple of weeks, just to try us out without any obligation and we don't ask you to audition. From the beginning, it's always been a case of us accepting anyone who just wants to try it to see if they enjoy it. Oh, yes — I should say rehearsals take place at the Crown Place community centre just off Sandy Lane in Worksop. Hope to see some of you there. Malcolm Fritchley artists and workshops are arranged where members can develop their skills. The society meets weekly at the Lyric Theatre, Dinnington on Tuesday evenings between 6.30pm and 9.00pm and at Firbeck Village Hall every Thursday morning between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Examples of members' artwork can be found on the society's Facebook page. If you are interested in finding out more, you are more than welcome to go along on a Tuesday evening or a Thursday morning and have a chat with some of the art society members and have a look at the wide range of art subjects that are covered. For further information please contact either the chairman, Stephen Foster, or the secretary, Malcolm Duck, by email at email@example.com.
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Rotherham Show celebrates 40 years
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performing classical Indian melodies, and Rhodri Davies, a Welsh harpist will bring a blend of contemporary compositions and improvisation. A children and family zone will be in the Circus Village with the big top, outdoor performance area and festival zones. Suitable for all ages, the show features theatre performances, two trapezes, acrobats and a puppet called Robyn. The Retro Marquee returns with stalls and music throughout both days from the Moonshiners, Brandon Walton, Miss Trixie Holiday and Jake Alex Brown. Also, a new multi-sensory installation where audiences can view and interact with bee hives in Bees! The Colony. Live music will feature the Diversity Festival, brass bands and the Music Marquee hosting performances from bands such as Full Moon Frieda,
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Handsome Dan and the Mavericks, Loaded, Mr Tea and the Minions, Said the Maiden, Swan Vesta Social Club and Kasai Masai. All the traditional Rotherham Show favourites return from the dog show to Made In Rotherham with various competition classes for vegetables, flowers, crafts and baking. The vintage vehicle rally returns as well as the emergency services and re-enactment displays, numerous stalls, fairground rides and refreshment vendors. Find more information at www. rotherham.gov.uk/rotherhamshow. GETTING TO THE SHOW Visitor parking will be available on both days of the show on Herringthorpe Playing Fields, with a ÂŁ3.00 per car per day parking charge. Dedicated disabled parking is available at the Doncaster Road and Clifton Lane entrances to the park. Free parking is available at weekends in the town centre in the Drummond Street, Wellgate Multistorey and Forge Island car parks. Public transport is via the train and tram station and the bus interchange which is a 10 to 20 minute walk.
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MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT AND WORK TO AVOID DEVELOPING TYPE II DIABETES Maintaining a healthy weight helps preserve macular pigment density, helping to prevent AMD onset. Excess body weight is also linked to glaucoma. Diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy and (potentially) blindness. PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM UV LIGHT UV light is a risk factor for cataracts. Never look at the sun directly and on bright days always wear sunglasses bearing the CE mark or British Standard BS EN ISO 12312-1:2013, which indicate adequate ultraviolet protection.
Seven steps to healthy eyes National eye Health Week 23rd September 2019 According to the Royal National Institute for the Blind, around half of all sight loss in the UK is avoidable. National Eye Health Week (NEHW), from 23rd to 29th September, reminds us of the importance of eye health and regular eye tests. KEEP ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION LOW Heavy drinkers are at increased risk of cataracts, early age-related macular degeneration (AMD), weakness or paralysis in the eye muscles, night blindness, corneal thinning or perforation, dryness, and (especially if they smoke) tobacco-alcohol amblyopia, a progressive optic neuropathy causing bilateral, painless, visual impairment with loss of colour vision and a central visual field defect. Excessive alcohol intake during pregnancy can cause foetal alcohol syndrome, resulting in ocular abnormalities in the baby. Both men and women should keep alcohol consumption under fourteen units a week. 18 September 2019
DON'T SMOKE AMD is far more common in smokers. Smoking is the biggest AMD risk factor besides aging, and also increases cataract risk. EAT AN EYE-FRIENDLY DIET Diet is important to eye health, particularly in reducing cataract and AMD risk. Eat plenty of: • Cod, sardines, tuna, mackerel and salmon • Green, leafy vegetables like spinach or kale, and broccoli • Brightly-coloured fruit and vegetables such as corn, carrots, orange peppers, oranges, blueberries, grapes and papaya • Whole grains, avocados and eggs • Garlic, onions, shallots and capers • Soy TAKE REGULAR EXERCISE Exercise may reduce sight loss risk caused by narrowing or hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure and diabetes, and it's linked to a reduced risk of glaucoma, cataracts and AMD.
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Born in Yorkshire, lost in space I was pleased to meet local man John Brogan recently. He has written a book called Born in Yorkshire Lost in Space. John is 72 year and describes himself as "a typical Yorkshireman" born and raised in Rotherham. Some years ago he had a brain haemorrhage resulting in the loss of his long and short term memory. His is a great story of recovery and more. Here is a short excerpt from the part entitled 'The Black Sheep, white boots and a sex scandal' to whet the appetite: "If wi ant ad thee. Wi wud own a row of houses bi na. This was a comment mi Mum would often make when I came in from playing, the arse end of mi trousers ripped out, an the soles of mi shoes hangin off. Born in November 1946 some 12 years after my elder brother Peter, Mummy's 'favoured one' and seven years before my younger sister Kathryn, 'Daddy's little princess'. I suppose I was the genuine Black Sheep of the family. I did not become aware of this mantle until much later in life, and on reflection, I considered myself an ordinary kid, that lived in Canklow. (As our local readers will know) Canklow is a council estate which gained a reputation, during and after the war years, as a somewhat shady area, with lots of even shadier characters, and generally described by other residents of Rotherham, in polite terms, as 'rough'. I grew up in Canklow in the 40s, 50s and 60s and for me it was home. To me, it was, and as far as I knew, no different to any other area in Rotherham. I was too young to understand class, rank, rich, poor. As far as I was concerned everyone in Rotherham lived just like me." By the time of his brain haemorrhage John owned a successful mortgage brokerage, and his memory was one of the main tools of his trade. After finding some old photos he 22 September 2019
David Coldrick meets local businessman turned author John Brogan popped some of the childhood memories which the photos reminded him of on to social media. The response was amazing. People encouraged John to write the book. The book was published on Yorkshire Day — 1st August. John said: "The journey was not easy, but the results, for me, have been fantastic. My memory is not what it once was, but that could also be due to the ageing process." John added: "There must be more people like me who have a story to tell in their lost memories." I think he is right. Let's hear from
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SMART WATCHES Most children's smart watches allow kids to take photos and play games. The Moochies watch also allows children to text and call people, but only those who've been approved by the parent. So, your child can call you to ask if they can go to a friend's house after school, send a text message to their cousin and video call their granny, but they can't call or text anyone you haven't approved. The Moochies watch is ideal for children who are old enough for a bit more independence, but not quite old enough for their own phone. (It's proven an absolute hit with my seven and ten year old.) The watch itself costs £69.99 and you'll need to choose a rolling network plan, which costs from £10.00 a month. You can also customise the watch with different straps, which cost £7.50
each. See www. moochies.com. POCKET MONEY APPS If your child is old enough to go shopping on their own, you might want to look at getting them a prepaid debit card. There are several pocket money apps and cards on the market, including Go Henry, which allows you to transfer money to the card, decide how much your child can spend, and keep an eye on what they're spending their money on. You can also set them chores to earn extra money. So, for instance, you might set them the task of hoovering once a week to earn £2.00. Once they complete the task, you mark it as done on the parent app and the money is transferred from your account to theirs. You can also set up savings goals and kids can choose to give a percentage of their pocket money to charity. Go Henry costs £2.99 per child, per month at www.gohenry.com/uk. Similar schemes include Nimbl (£2.49 a month) and Osper (£2.50 a month).
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While the facilities centre is available to host a multitude of occasions which could include weddings, christenings, funerals, birthdays, training events and various sized musical/theatrical experiences. For community groups this is an ideal local venue, as discounts are on offer for event block bookings. Looking for a professional business address, then the centre offers a virtual office package, just call for more details. The Wesley Centre "one of Maltby's hidden gems". Call in and ask for a tour, so you can view the facilities up close. For further details call 01709 811118 or email reception@ maltbycdt.org.uk.
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Pupils in-line for safe scooting Doncaster slalom runs to the limbo is why we visit primary schools and challenge, pupils from one Rotherham talk to them about scooter skills as Movie Makers From primary school showed off their sweet well as road safety in general.
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Cine Guild at the height of enthusiasm for cine film, Doncaster Movie Makers has evolved over the years, adapting to the changing film formats and equipment. Yet the club is essentially the same as the original members set out to be — keen, enthusiastic, amateur film makers, who help each other produce films and advise on new equipment and editing software. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced filmmaker, Doncaster Movie Makers exists to bring like-minded individuals together to share knowledge, have fun and explore the fascinating world of filmmaking — from script to screen. Or you might just like to watch films. They have demonstrations, visiting speakers and film competitions. As a club, they also film local events and attractions, such as the Tour de Yorkshire. This year, films are being shown on themes such as 'What I did today' and competitions will be held for films inspired by the word 'AFT' and music videos. The club's first meeting of the season is on Wednesday 25th September, at 7.30pm, at Flintwood Methodist Church, Lansdowne Road, Intake, Doncaster DN2 6QN and then continuing to meet every week until April. Please check the website for details of the programme, www.doncastermoviemakers. weebly.com, or call or text Charlie on 07765 715422 or email email@example.com.
skills as part of a scooter safety session. Six and seven-year-olds from Thurcroft Infant School proved they've got a grip on safe riding, when they were paid a visit by South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP). Twisting and turning around cones, scooting under the limbo arch and practising their stop-start skills were just a few of the activities they took part in as part of Scootability — an educational road safety session. Joanne Wehrle, SYSRP manager said: "The pupils from Thurcroft were absolutely fantastic and showed us how well they can control their scooters. "Scootability is all about encouraging children to be active over the summer months and enjoying an outdoor lifestyle. "But we want to make sure that they are doing it in a safe way which
"We teach them basic things like turning, stopping and starting safely as well as making sure their equipment is safe to use." Scootability is a joint session delivered by SYSRP in partnership with Rotherham Borough Council's road safety team. It is one of several educational interventions delivered by South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership to people of all ages across the county. Mrs T Harper, headteacher at Thurcroft Infant School, said: "Road safety is a priority in our school which is why we host sessions like Scootability. "Keeping our children happy, healthy and safe is extremely important to us and we always encourage our families to have active lifestyles as the benefits are huge." For more information about the work of SYSRP please visit www.sysrp.co.uk.
Rother Valley Retired Teachers Association The Rother Valley Retired
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Friends in Harmony The Friends in Harmony choir
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Technology for the new term You don't need to pay full price for your child's computing If your child needs a computer for schoolwork, don't get downhearted by the high prices you'll see in your local Apple Store or electronics emporium. You don't need to spend a lot to get a good computer. There are three main types of computer. Windows ones, which run Windows 10 (don't get ones with older versions; that usually means the hardware's really old too); Chromebooks, which run Google's Chrome operating system; and Apple ones. For most places the choice is entirely up to you, but some specialist courses at college or university may require specialist software. If you're looking for a Windows or Chromebook laptop, there's good news: those kinds of laptops are almost always on sale, so you can expect a wide range of bargains. Sites such as www.techradar.com have monthly round-ups of the best deals, organised into price bands: at the time of writing there's a really nice Asus laptop for just £159.00, while more expensive laptops are available with discounts ranging from £175.00 to over £400.00. Sites often provide reviews of the products, so you can be sure you're not buying
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something that won't be up to the job. Another way to save cash is to buy a refurbished computer. This means it's been used by somebody else and then returned to as-new condition. A number of firms specialise in such computers and the discounts can be enormous: for example, Laptops Direct currently has a perfectly decent Windows 10 laptop for just £109.00. If your child wants Apple kit, you'll know it's often very expensive. Shopping around doesn't usually uncover much in the way of discounts but you can still save money if you know where to look. Apple has a refurbished Mac store on www. apple.com. and at the time of writing it's offering Mac minis with a typical saving of £140.00, alongside MacBooks, MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros and iMacs with £160.00 to £190.00 off. Third party refurbished sellers can offer even bigger discounts but check the age of the product: may third-party computers are a few years old, which isn't necessarily a problem but does affect how big a bargain you're getting: don't compare the price of a three-year-old Mac with what Apple's charging for a new one.
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In this dystopian tale, women are only allowed to speak 100 words a day. They're also not allowed to read, have a job or, in fact, do very much at all other than look after their husband and children. But Dr Jean McClellan is given the chance to resume her research job and have the word limit lifted for both herself and her daughter, if she collaborates with the government. A real page-turner of a book that will appeal to fans of The Handmaid's Tale and The Power.
The TV series has proven a hit, but it would be criminal to watch it without also reading the book. Crowley is a demon. Aziraphale is an angel. They've been good friends for a few thousand years. When they find out the apocalypse is coming and neither of the sides they represent want to stop it, the duo take it upon themselves to intervene. Hugely original, incredibly funny and, most of all, a truly entertaining story.
DIARY OF A SOMEBODY Brian Bilston It's difficult to describe this book. It's part poetry, part diary, part love story, part crime novel. Somehow, it all adds up to a very funny take on suburban life. If you struggle to find time to read, this could be the book for you, as it's written as a series of short diary entries — perfect for dipping into each day when you have a few minutes to spare. SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW: A MEMOIR Wendy Mitchell Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with early-onset dementia at the age of 58. In her memoir, she talks about the reasons she sought a diagnosis, how she came to terms with it and the changes she's made to her life. Somebody I Used to Know gives us an eye-opening insight into an illness that's all too often whispered about behind closed doors. Perhaps surprisingly, the memoir is also brimming with optimism, hope and humour. 34 September 2019
THERE IS NO PLANET B: A HANDBOOK FOR THE MAKE OR BREAK YEARS Mike Berners-Lee Want to play your part in protecting the planet? This book can help you decide which actions to take to make the most impact (the answers may surprise you). Topics range from food, energy and travel to wealth distribution. It's presented in bite-sized chunks and written in plain English. TIN CAN COOK: 75 SIMPLE STORE-CUPBOARD RECIPES Jack Monroe Simple, wallet-friendly dishes that are delicious and nutritious? It seems too good to be true, but Jack Monroe seems to have succeeded. Her latest book puts canned food at the heart of every dish. Recipes include Rhubarb and Custard Pancakes, Sunshine Soup, Red Lentil and Mandarin Curry, and Creamy Crabby Pasta. Most only contain a handful of ingredients and only take a few minutes to prepare, using ingredients you can pick up from the local shop.
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Four fabulous hands The Rotary Club of Retford is
delighted to welcome to the Ye Olde Bell Hotel, the outstanding piano duo, Benjamin Frith and Heidi Rolfe. Their classical piano recital 'Four Fabulous Hands' will be held on Tuesday 24th September at 7.00pm and ticket sales will raise money for Rotary's End Polio Now campaign. Benjamin's reputation in the local area, nationally and internationally is renowned and his busy schedule of recitals and concertos take him all over the world. His recordings have received golden honours, being Critics Choice in Gramophone magazine and 'Top Recommendation' on Radio 3 as well as reaching the top of the Classical charts. Benjamin delights in playing with his partner, Heidi Rolfe, a great champion of women composers and an exciting yet sensitive companion within the wonderful four hand repertoire. In their programme they will present Rimsky-Korsakov's thrilling Scheherazade, together with other unmissable gems! Tickets cost from £15.00 and can be booked online at www.fourfabuloushands. eventbrite.co.uk or call treasurer Mike Davis on 07833 931314. END POLIO NOW Proceeds from this concert will be donated to the Rotary International 'End Polio Now' Project. Polio, once a worldwide crippling disease, has been all but eradicated by Rotary's End Polio Now campaign, with the help of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which doublematches all contributions. The disease only exists in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India and the end is in sight. Rotary is committed to see the world free of Polio. Along with their partners, Rotary have helped immunise more than 2.5 billion children against Polio in 122 countries. They have reduced polio cases by 99.9% worldwide and won't stop until they end the disease for good.
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Junior school orienteers face a tough task at the South Yorkshire finals Junior school pupils from
Rotherham gave their all but found the opposition too hot to handle when they flew the flag for the town in a regional orienteering competition. Hopes were high for the all-girl teams from Listerdale Junior Academy, who had beat off around 60 other teams from across the town for the right to appear in the South Yorkshire school orienteering finals last month. Their reward was to line up against teams across the whole of the region for the next event at Clifton Park and compete to see which team could plot their way around a series of checkpoints around the park in the fastest time possible. Teamwork, planning and athletic ability had proved to be a winning combination the first time out, but this time they came up against stronger teams, whose greater experience
edged them out of the top spots. The school had entered two teams in the Years Three and Four girls' category and one in the Years Five and Six category, and the highest-placed finish achieved by any of the teams was fourth. David Sills, a PE teacher at Listerdale Junior Academy, said: "The girls had exceeded expectations to get to the finals but although they tried their very best, the other teams were more experienced and that told at the end. "They all thoroughly enjoyed themselves though and can wear their event T-shirts with pride because they'd helped our school to enjoy one of best years for sport ever. "We had a boys hockey team competing elsewhere on the same day and they won silver, so there is plenty for our pupils to be happy about and they are all talking about returning next year and trying to do even better."
Exciting new look art exhibition! Wickersley Art Group is
holding its Annual Art Exhibition at Wickersley Methodist Church, Bawtry Road S66 1JJ on Saturday 5th October, from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday 6th October, from 12.00pm to 4.00pm.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome, so do go along and enjoy the talent of local artists. There will be many original paintings, plus cards and notelets for sale. Tea and coffee and delicious cakes will also be available at Café Rose.
Braithwell Yorkshire Countrywomen's Association Braithwell Yorkshire Countrywomen's Association
raised £149.00 for their 2019 charity, Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA), all from a bottlebola stall at Braithwell Wheelbarrow Races. Their next event for YAA is a coffee morning on Friday 13th September in Braithwell, with cake stall and superb raffle. Everybody is welcome so please go along and
support this very worthy service. For further information, please contact Pamela at pammyjill@ me.com, or call 07585 663434 or see the association's Facebook page @ YorkshireCountrywomenBraithwellBranch for further details. Their next meeting will be on Tuesday 10th September, at 7.30pm at The Ruddle Centre with Steve Wylie from Shiloh, Rotherham.
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Re-face or replace your kitchen units Did you know by simply replacing your kitchen cabinet doors, you could save around 50% of the cost of a new, fullyfitted quality kitchen? You will be amazed at the transformation by just changing this one important part of your kitchen. You'll need to find a company that can make all of the doors/drawer fronts you need in the sizes that you need for your specific kitchen. CUSTOMISATION Look for a wide range of customisation options for your replacement doors, which means you can really bring your personality out and make personal touches that will make your replacement kitchen feel like home straight away. KITCHEN STYLE Consider carefully the style of kitchen you would like. This will probably be the first decision you make, as once you have the style in mind, all the other decisions on customisation should fall into place relatively quickly. You can choose from modern, traditional, contemporary or classic kitchen door styles; just bear in mind the areas of your kitchen you won't be replacing, as you will want your new doors to remain in keeping with the room. If you are unsure of your design style, talk to a kitchen experts at your local kitchen showroom, as they will help you make the best decisions for your refitting or refacing project. KITCHEN COLOUR Replacement kitchen doors come in a range of colours to suit any style, from super ash white to graphite. Consider 38 September 2019
what you want to convey with the colour of your kitchen to help you make a decision. White kitchens are extremely versatile, bright and can often have a modern edge. Cream kitchen doors often create a feeling of warmth and calm. It's also an adaptable colour so, depending on the accessories, cream can fit well within traditional or modern kitchens. Grey kitchen doors are a popular choice currently — a cosy neutral colour that creates a stylish feeling in a kitchen makeover. Grey fits well within all kitchen styles, if you pick the right shade. Blue kitchen cupboards can set a beautiful tone for your space; duck egg blues work wonderfully in traditional settings, with more vivid blues giving a contemporary vibe. Dark kitchen doors are elegant and sophisticated, and usually fall into the modern style. Black kitchens work as a perfect dark neutral which you can pair with almost any worktop or kitchen flooring to create different looks. KITCHEN FINISH There are generally three different choices of finish for your new kitchen cupboards: Matt, gloss and wood grain. Each has a different appeal and gives a unique appearance to your new doors. Matt kitchens have a muted quality that create a timeless appeal, perfect for classic styles. Gloss kitchens have a sheen that can help create the illusion of more space and create a modern aesthetic. Wood brings with it a natural warmth and neutral base that fits in well with both traditional and modern kitchens depending on the shade of wood and how you style it.
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Going green With the ground still warm from the summer sun and moisture levels in the soil increasing, September is the perfect time to create a new lawn. Using grass seed is cheaper than buying turf, plus you can choose a suitable grass mixture and the lawn can be shaped without having to cut pieces of turf. First, examine the site and calculate the total area to be seeded, then study the grass seed packs in your local garden centre. Your choice will be between various grades of utility lawn (usually containing some rye grass for toughness), finer lawns that need more care and mixtures suitable for partial shade. It will be about three weeks before the seedlings emerge and then about ten weeks before the lawn can be cut, so bear this in mind when choosing your start time. Remove all weeds (including roots), old grass and debris. Perennial weeds should be dug out or killed off with weedkiller. Dig over and examine the area — ideally you want a light, freedraining loam that does not become too dry in summer, or waterlogged or compacted in winter. Add horticultural sand and some bulky organic matter to heavy soil to improve drainage, and dig plenty of well-rotted organic matter into light soil for better moisture retention. Rake the soil repeatedly to achieve a level surface free from large stones, plant remains or other debris. Gauge the level by eye or use a system of pegs and a spirit level if necessary. Spread some granular general fertilizer evenly over the prepared area. Firm by treading it over evenly in flat-soled shoes or boots, paying particular attention to the edges — this prevents subsidence later. Lawn seed germinates best in warm, moist conditions so avoid hot, dry weather and wait until 40 September 2019
pippa Greenwood on how September is the perfect time to create a new lawn just before rain is forecast. Using pack directions, weigh out the quantity of grass seed needed for one square metre. Mark the corners of a one metre square plot and distribute the seed evenly over it — this shows you how correctly sown seed should look, thus acting as a guide for sowing the remainder. Sowing too thinly encourages weeds; sowing too thickly means poorquality seedlings that are less likely to thrive. For most
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The history of conkers With autumn comes
the familiar sight of the fruit belonging to the horse chestnut tree, traditionally used for playing the game of Conkers. The first recorded game of Conkers took place on the Isle of Wight in 1848, around 200 years after the horse chestnut was introduced into Britain from eastern Europe. Before this, a similar game had been played using hazelnuts (also known as cobnuts) or snail shells. It is not generally known where the name 'conker' originates from. Some suggestions are that it comes from the French verb cogner which means 'to bump' or from the word conquer (the original game was referred to as Conquerors). However, in other regions of the UK, the game is also known as Cheggers, Cobblers and Kingers. In the Balkans, horse chestnuts were traditionally fed to horses to make their coats shiny. The tree's name may also come from the appearance of horseshoe-shaped leaf scars that occur on its branches. Conkers become harder with age 44 September 2019
but there have always been tricks of the trade to ensure your conker is a champion, including overnight soaking in vinegar. You can also do a test first to eliminate weaker conkers by placing them in a bowl of water, where the hardest will sink. The technique of drilling through the conker is vital too: the hole needs to be perfectly round and smooth with no cracks that could weaken its structure. Any such cheating is prevented at the annual World Conker Championships where all contestants are supplied with ready-threaded conkers. The World Conker Championships began in Northamptonshire in 1965 and has grown to become an international event with the first overseas title having been won by Mexican Jorge Ramirez in 1976 and the first ladies' title being awarded to Selma Becker from Austria in 2000. Junior competitions attract schools with sponsorship and hundreds of thousands of pounds have been raised for the visually impaired to date.
It was once thought that conkers could win us the war. In the autumn of 1917, the Ministry of Supply offered children money through their schools and the Scout movement to collect as many conkers as possible. Under the Official Secrets Act, they were not told why, but it was hoped conkers could be used in the manufacture of cordite, needed for ammunition, which was running short due to shipping blockades. To manufacture cordite, a large supply of acetone is required, which is made from starch — readily available in horse chestnuts. Conkers are believed to have medicinal properties, helping in the treatment of haemorrhoids, varicose veins and rheumatism. And for arachnophobes, they are said to be a spider deterrent when placed around the home. Although traditionally a child's game, many schools now ban conkers for health and safety reasons. And with the decline in the health of horse chestnut trees due to leaf miner moths and the bacterial disease bleeding canker, autumn conkers may become an increasingly rare sight.
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The 10 best electric cars on sale today battery shortage as has hit Kia, wait times can be up to a year. AUDI E-TRON Audi's E-Tron is its first all-electric model, bringing a premium look and feel as well as impressive electric technology and plenty of space and practicality. Audi claims it'll do 248 miles on a single charge.
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BMW I3S BMW has taken time to refine its i3 all-electric city car, ditching its petrol range extender thanks to better range. The i3s model gives the car a little added performance, and comes with a tuned stability system and a slightly more dynamic look. KIA E-NIRO Journalists have praised the e-Niro crossover for being good to drive and offering a battery capacity that gives an excellent range. Unfortunately, Kia hasn't been able to source batteries quickly enough to meet demand, so wait times are about twelve months. HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC The Ioniq Electric is an appealing electric car that's practical, good to drive and surprisingly quick. The interior feels a little on the cheap side, but it's far from disappointing. However, due to the same
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September at St Bart's September is going to be a busy
month at St Bart's. They will be having their regular Sunday services at 10.45am every Sunday morning, so why not join the congregation as everyone is welcome. Coffee and Company is in the church rooms every Tuesday morning from 10.00am to 12.00pm. A friendly welcome is guaranteed to everyone and there is no charge for refreshments, but the best part is the friendly atmosphere. On Saturday 7th September, there will be a fashion parade in the Edward Dunn at 2.00pm. Admission is £5.00 but includes refreshments and a raffle for a gift voucher for £50.00 to spend on the day. There will be some lovely, reasonably priced clothing on sale. Please go along with friends and support the event as the proceeds will go towards the roof appeal. It is hoped that work can start on the roof in March 2020, so all fundraising continues in earnest, in order to be able to preserve Maltby's oldest and much-loved building. During the weekend of Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September the church will be open to visitors. Refreshments will be available and it is hoped to have church baptism and wedding records available. Please watch out on Facebook and local posters for more details.
What's on at Tickhill Parish Room The Parish Room in Tickhill
has seen many changes in its long history including its main refurbishment 11 years ago with more updates taking place since then. For an outwardly historical building, complete with carvings above the old door arches, the building inside is not what you imagined it once looked like, especially the modern, up-to-date, well-equipped and efficient kitchen. REGULAR EVENTS AT THE PARISH ROOMS Mondays • Probus — second and fourth from 10.00am • Ukulele Group — every Monday, all welcome from beginners upwards, 7.00pm. Tuesdays • Spanishtastic classes for children — 1.00pm, 5.05pm, 5.50pm. • Yoga — 7.15pm. Wednesdays • Tickhill WI — 2.00pm, First Wednesday of the month • Les Francophiles de Tickhill — 7.30pm • Tickhill Film Society — Third of month (current season
Ghost hunt at Roche Abbey Les Francophiles de Tickhill
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all things French? Les Francophiles de Tickhill's meetings take the form of visiting and local speakers, social events and activities and are given in English. The programme for 2019 is as follows: • Wednesday 2nd October — Mandrin, Grenoble's Robin Hood. The exploits of Louis Mandrin as highwayman and smuggler in the mid-18th century by Thierry Viennois • Wednesday 6th November — The
September to December) • Sounds Phonics — 9.45am and 10.45am (term time) Saturdays • Parish Room Coffee Morning — 10.00am to 12.00pm If you would like any further information about the above regular bookings or would like to discuss your own event, 'do', celebration, party, class, fundraiser, etc, please call Janice on 07840 419763. Several dates over the Christmas holidays are still available, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, if you are still wondering how to fit all the family and friends into your home without a family feud. The solution is but a phone call away! At £12.00 per hour (£18.00 for commercial/business bookings) the rates are very competitive, this includes all the kitchen equipment, except the dishwasher and oven, along with beautiful white and cream tablecloths you can hire at a very reasonable rate. The projector is also available at £6.00 per booking. What have you got to lose? Call, book, sorted — relax! Mad Piper of D-Day. The story of Bill Millin who piped the troops ashore on D-Day by his grandson, John Millin • Wednesday 4th December — Fête de Noël. The Christmas Party Meetings take place in the Parish Room, Tickhill, at 7.30pm, on the first Wednesday of the month. The annual subscription is £17.50. Nonmembers are charged at £4.00 per meeting but this is refundable if you decide to join. For more information call Jan Murray on 01302 611415.
Glorious afternoon tea with Rotherham Age UK fairways ensure a first-class service. It will be a lovely occasion and the cost is £16.50 per person and includes an afternoon tea of mixed sandwiches, scones, cake, tea and coffee. The Yorkshire Chocolatier will be joining guests to give a delightful talk.
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driving for over 35 years, the entire time accident and points-free. I have a tri-annual driving test, with a Police Class 1 licence holder as the examiner, and I hold a racing licence too. You can see I like driving. But I would never put myself into the role of teaching the subject to my children. From personal experience and anecdotal evidence I have gathered from friends, my driving group and social media, it indicates a gross lack of car, road and Highway Code knowledge. (One friend
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thought a dual carriageway was called a "George carriageway"!) So why do some parents think they are skilled enough to teach their kids to drive? Perhaps it's to save money? Driving lessons are expensive, especially as you are booking a training course that is, in effect, open-ended. But you wouldn't service your own gas boiler, just because you know how
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of open cards, showing paintings of local scenes (which are mounted, ready to be converted to pictures) will be available, as well as their 2020 calendar, made from original artwork. A perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping! In addition to this, a variety of pre-loved art materials and books will be on sale at bargain prices and children will be invited to make a daisy to add to the art group's daisy chain, which will be exhibited in the hall. There promises to be something for everyone and entry is free. Refreshments will be available from the village hall including a coffee morning followed by afternoon tea on the Friday, in aid of Macmillan.
Voglia d'Italia (the Italian Society for South Yorks and North Notts) presents 'Sardinia: Nuragic Culture and Monuments'. Simon Tomson, archaeologist and popular lecturer, returns to give his illustrated talk about the unique island culture of the late Bronze Age in Sardinia on Friday 6th September, at 7.30pm, Tickhill Pavilion, Tithes Lane, Tickhill, DN11 9QN. Non-members are welcome to attend and admission is £3.00 for non-members. For further information, please call 01709 370895.
Kiveton Park and District Art Group will be holding its annual exhibition and sale at Kiveton and Wales Village Hall on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday 29th September from 10.00am to 3.00pm. A wide range of original art will be on sale at reasonable prices. The weekend coincides with Macmillan's Biggest Coffee Morning and the event will support Macmillan with profits from the sale of items available to purchase. Handmade Christmas cards and a range
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FOOD & DrINK
A culinary feast for all at Clumber Park's Festival of Food & Drink There's a worldwide
culinary feast promised to food enthusiasts heading to Clumber Park for the Festival of Food and Drink, held on 14th and 15th September at the National Trust property in the middle of the stunning Sherwood Forest. Celebrity chef and BBC MasterChef judge/host John Torode will be sharing recipes from his latest book Sydney to Seoul, which follows his journey from Australia to the Far East in the Cookery Theatre on Sunday. He will be joined by Lincolnshire chef Rachel Green, who will be focusing on cooking delicious meals with fish. On Saturday, EpiVegan Brett Cobley will be showcasing meat-free and tasty Vegan dishes. He is joined by BBC MasterChef: The Professionals winner Laurence Henry, who will be sharing recipes that saw him win the coveted title. But it's not just about the chefs cooking at the Festival of Food and Drink. There are cookery workshops for both adults and children throughout the weekend, held by the School of Artisan Food. For the adults, there's sausage making with expert tutor Chris Moorby who will also be taking classes on how to create traditional hand raised pies. Tutor David Carter teaches how to achieve authentic Italian pizza from a wood-fired oven while Laurence Fourdrignier teaches on the art of Fermentation. However, the most popular class is always the Beer Tasting with head brewer Claire Monk treated to a brilliant line-up of classes offering a wide selection of hand-crafted teaching them how to make ice-cream, beers from the Welbeck Abbey Brewery pizza, cookies, cheese and dough for sampling. Each session costs just balls. Each session costs £2.00 per £10.00 and can be booked in advance child and lasts 20 minutes. These are to avoid disappointment as each class booked on the day so be sure to head is restricted to 12 participants. to the School of Artisan Food marquee Young foodie enthusiasts are also on arrival so you don't miss out. 54 September 2019
Along with the 150 producers showcasing their delicious food and drink from around the UK and beyond, festival goers can enjoy live music from John Adams, Dammit Jack and Vince Freeman while they enjoy a diverse mix of Street Food, with some new exciting flavours for 2019. A few VIP tickets are still available for just £15.00 and include priority parking, fast track entry, access to the VIP marquee with seating, an exclusive celebrity 'meet and greet' and a fabulous goody bag. Ticket prices start from just £7.00 in advance with free admission into Clumber Park included (usually £5.00 per person), offering a fantastic saving. Children aged five years and under are also admitted free. Family tickets are available, with entry for two adults and two children up to the age of 16 years, from £20.00. For more info, visit www. festivaloffoodanddrink.com.
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Beauty boosts Kate Duggan takes a look at treats for your skin, hair and senses If your skin (like you) is feeling a
bit 'meh' after your summer holiday, try Green People's Beauty Boost Skin Restore, £21.00. The creators seem to have set themselves a challenge to see how many supercharged natural ingredients they can fit into one product. There's everything from shea butter and avocado to wakame (a type of seaweed), aloe, rosemary and evening primrose. Skin instantly feels much softer, plumper and fresher. Mine still felt better 24 hours later. It's an intensive treatment to use once or twice a week, and a little goes a long way, so the 50ml bottle should last for months. It also smells amazing as it's scented with calming essential oils such as ylang ylang, mandarin and lavender. Perfect for before bed or when you feel like a bit of an aromatherapy treat, see www. greenpeople.co.uk. If you're in the market for a new day cream, Tamaar Skincare's new Rejuvenate Advanced Natural AntiAgeing Cream Complex could be just what you're looking for. The hero ingredient is a date palm extract called D'Orientine, which has been clinically proven to boost collagen by up to 28% and improve the skin's natural defence systems. The cream also
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includes turmeric root extract (an anti-inflammatory that promotes healing), aloe vera, rose hip oil, argan oil and other plantbased ingredients. It's packed with antioxidants, vitamins and other goodies. The cream absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling softer and more hydrated. My skin loves it. It's £47.00 at www.tamaarskincare.com. Planning a last minute getaway or trying to cut down on your plastic? Try a shampoo bar. While they were quite hard to get hold of a couple of years ago, they've grown in popularity considerably, and it's easy to see why. A shampoo bar will last several times longer than a bottle of shampoo. There's less plastic waste, and the bars are easy to transport. I've been trialling The Shine Bar, which lathers well, leaves hair feeling clean and shiny, and has a pleasant citrus fragrance. It also comes in a handy metal storage tin, so is ideal for taking to the gym or for travelling. The Shine Bar costs £9.50 from www. shineshampoobars. co.uk. Alternatively, try Lush, The Natural Soap Company or www. ethicalsuperstore.co.uk for other shampoo bars. Regular readers will know I'm a fan of Weleda's Skin Food. I'm in good company, as it's also beloved by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Adele and Julia Roberts. The eco-brand has recently released a Skin Food Body Butter, £18.95, which is every bit
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FOOD & DrINK
That's the spirit: Gin
Gin's basic flavour is from
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Warner Edwards are creators and distillers of hand-crafted, artisan gins. Their Victoria's Rhubarb Gin is named because the original rhubarb crop, from which the current rhubarb crops are descended, was grown in the kitchen garden of Buckingham Palace, during Queen Victoria's reign. The mouthfeel and palate enjoys the tangy sweetness. Also, prosecco makes a great mix with this gin. Other Warner Edwards hand-crafted gins include their splendid Harrington Dry. www.warneredwards.com. 60 September 2019
trevor Langley samples some stunning measures The Cotswolds Distillery, established 2014, produces an excellent quality, hand-crafted, dry gin, which is unfiltered, so as to retain all the flavour of the botanical extracts and essential oils. This classic production is produced in small batches and is wellbalanced, with an 'inviting' nose of citrus amongst the bouquet's appeal. The mouthfeel and palate continue the enjoyment, which is clean and crisp. This exceptional gin is part of their range. www. cotswoldsdistillery.com. Gordon's is a very well-established company. Premium Pink Distilled Gin I found refreshing and aromatic.
The inclusion of raspberry, strawberry and redcurrant 'natural flavourings', make for a superblybalanced and often-selected gin production. Another impressive gin, inspired by Gordon's original pink gin recipe of 1880. A company dedicated and committed to producing and supplying high-quality drinks. www.gordonsgin.com. Chase Rhubarb and Bramley Apple is a single-estate production, from the Chase Distillery Company, Chase distils from the field to the bottle and has an excellent range of drinks. This gin is carefully crafted by distilling G B gin with freshlypressed rhubarb and Bramley apple juice, which comes directly from the farm. This impressive production is perfect anytime and great for spritz cocktails. www.chasedistillery.co.uk. I located these gins at Waitrose, the food and retail division of John Lewis Partnership. Founded during 1904, Waitrose possesses a royal warrant to supply groceries and offers food and beverages of outstanding quality, many of which are multi awardwinning. www.waitrose.com.
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September 2019 edition of Rotherham Life Magazine