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Contents
Roundabout Warwick
November 2014
10/11 Community News
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Travel Feature
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General Knowledge Crossword
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Online Safety
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Animal Matters
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Gardening Feature
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Recipe - Italian Lamb Shanks
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How to Organise Your Christmas
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Useful Numbers
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The Life List
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Dividends For Cloudy2Clear
It’s been a crazy
few months for
Cloudy2Clear
Windows. The
company which
specialises in repairing
windows which are
steamed up, broken or
damaged by replacing
the panes – not the
frames has grown
rapidly as homeowners
take advantage of their
services.
Managing Director
Ken McIntosh feels
that his approach is the
key. “Our product is
simple. If your double
glazing is misted up we
can replace the glass at
a fraction of the cost of
a new window, in any
type of frame, and with
a new 5 year guarantee.
But it’s not just about
saving people money,
although that obviously
helps. Some people may
call the way I do things
a little old-fashioned
but it’s amazing how a
simple mix of manners,
punctuality and personal
service increases
your business. I’m
constantly taken aback
by customers who are
shocked that we turn up
when we say we will, do
the job that is required
and clean up after
ourselves. I’m afraid it
indicates to me that there
are many companies
who don’t and that’s just
not fair to the customer.”
a major factor in his
success. “When I started
out I just did the things
that came naturally to
me. I really hate being
let down by tradesmen
so I was determined not
to let that happen to my
customers. As it turns
out that little bit of extra
care has meant I get
friends and family
of people I have done
work for on the phone
constantly so it’s not just
personally satisfying but
good for business too.
At the end of the day
it’s not rocket science,
is it?”
So, if your windows
are steamed up, broken
or damaged give Ken a
call for a free quotation
on 0800 61 21 118 and
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& Warwick areas and
Ken is finding that his
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Community News
Village Voices Choir
Village Voices of Warwick is a mixed, non audition, sociable
choir based in Chase Meadow Village Hall in Warwick. We
are especially interested in hearing from Tenors and Basses.
Why not come and give us a try? December 6th - Christmas
Concert at St Nicholas Church. For more info on the choir
and future events visit our website: www.villagevoices.co.uk
Warwick WI
We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month in the Unitarian
Chapel, High St. Warwick. November 19th - Speaker David
Howe on ’A Brief History of the English Language’. We
have more than 50 ladies with many varying interests catered for by our friendly social groups. These include: walking, singing, drama, book club, knit & natter, lunch club,
bridge, craft & theatre. New members are very welcome, so
come along, find new interests and make new friends. More
info at www.warwickwi.weebly.com
The Gap
Mondays - 9:30am-10:30am, Nifty Over Fifty - exercise class
specifically for the over 50’s, £3. 2pm-4pm, Art Club for
older adults (term time only) £3. 4:30pm-6:30pm, Youth
Activities - Juniors (age 8-12) 50p members/£1 nonmembers. 6:30pm 8pm, GKR Karate. Tuesdays - 9:30am10:30am, Extend - seated exercise for older adults, £3.50
4:30pm-6:30pm, Youth Activities - Juniors (age 8-12) prices
as above. Wednesdays - 9:30am-11am, Stay & Play for
parents/carers and under 5s, FREE. 10:30am-1pm, Older
adults lunch club, £4.00 + 50p membership. 4:30pm6:30pm, Youth Activities - Seniors (age 13-18)prices as
above. Thursdays - 9:30am-10:30am, Tai Chi, £3. 10am11:30am, Baby Clinic (3rd Thurs of month). 11am - 12noon,
Zumba Gold (for over 50s) £4. 7pm-10pm, Warwick Dog
Training Club. Fridays - 6:30pm-8pm, Karate. Sundays 10:30am-12noon, Open House Community Church. To find
out more, call Kate on 01926 494200, or pop in to see us at
39 Oakwood Grove, Warwick.
Warwick North Surgeries
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 10:30am at Woodloes
Shops then 11:15am at The Chantry Shops. Come along &
meet your local councillors. Let us know the issues you are
concerned about. More info call Jenny St John 774373
or email: [email protected]
Northgate Methodist Church
Coffee Mornings - in the Church Hall, Barrack Street on a Saturday morning between 10am and 12 noon. Everyone welcome.
Action 21's Re-Useful Centre
We sell second hand books, furniture (from nearly-new to
antiques), toys, bric-a-brac, clothes, shoes, refurbished
bicycles with a one month warranty, and tested electrical
goods like TVs, kitchen appliances and stereos. Opening
times: 7 days a week, 10am - 4pm. Action 21's Re-Useful
Centre: 5 Ramsey Road, Sydenham, CV31 1PL.
Tel: 01926 886438
Warwick Probus Club No 2
We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Hill
Close Gardens, Warwick at 10:30am. New members are
always welcomed and if you are interested, contact their
Secretary Roy Joyner on 01926 491516
Quaker Community Café
We have introduced a daily “deal” or “Specials” as we call
them, e.g. On Mondays there is a free drink with a main
course and on Wednesday, soup and sandwich for £4.95.
We hope you will come and take advantage of what’s on
offer. If you decide to come regularly, it’s worth joining our
loyalty scheme which gives you various treats every now and
then. We are always looking for more volunteers to spread
the load, so if you have a couple of hours to spare a week to
help us, you will be given some lunch and a warm welcome.
Please phone Paul on 407476 for a chat.
Royal Air Forces Association - local branch
Meet at the Royal Naval Club, Adelaide Road, Leamington
Spa on first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.
Anyone who is interested in the Association can
contact the Branch Secretary on 01926 833672
or
email Dymock52&hotmail.com
Coventry Cyrenians
We are a local charity working with homeless and vulnerably
housed people in Coventry and Warwickshire. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteers to support our
fundraising. To find out more, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Clare Humphreys on 02476 228 8099
Warwick Natural History Society
Interested in the local natural environment? Our programme
of evening talks are held on alternate Thursdays throughout
the winter and can be found on: www.wnhs.info or call
01926 484598 for more info. Visitors always welcome.
Castle Hill Baptist Church
Sunday Services - 10:30am & 6:30pm. Tuesday Together 1st Tues of month 3pm in the Church Lounge. A traditional
service followed by tea and cake. Breathe Bible study &
fellowship for women of all ages. 2nd & 4th Tues of month,
7:30pm-9pm in the church lounge. Noah's Ark Christian Pre
-School - Weekday mornings (NOT WEDS) 9:30am-12noon,
term time. Noah’s Knitters - every Friday during term time.
10am-12noon in the church lounge. All abilities welcome.
www.warwick-baptists.org.uk
South Warwickshire NHS Retirement
Fellowship
We meet at 10am on the second Wednesday of the month in All
Saints Church (off Emscote Road). Coffee and chat followed by
a speaker. All people who used to work in the NHS are
welcome. More info call Secretary, Carole Court 01789 293483
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Community News
St. Nicholas Church
Sunday 2nd November - 9am Family Friendly Service followed by breakfast, 10am Holy Communion. Sunday 9th
November - 10am Remembrance Day Service. Following
Sundays - 10am Worship. Sunday 16th November - Concert
by Royal Naval Association Male Voice Choir, 3pm. FREE
admission. Saturday 7th November - 10am-4pm Love Handmade Craft Fair. Saturday 15th November - 11am-2pm Dogs
Trust Christmas Fair. Saturday 22nd November - 7:30pm
Divertimento Concert. For further information regarding our
church see www.stnicholaswarwick.org.uk Contact/office
01926 419905, email [email protected]
Royal British Legion
L/Spa, Warwick & Kenilworth Branch of
the Multiple Sclerosis Society
Contact details. Email us at: [email protected]
For one to one contact, advice concerning multiple sclerosis,
info about the local branch activities or general info concerning Multiple Sclerosis call 01926 730010. NMSS free
Helpline 0808 800 8000
Or visit our website at: www.mssociety.org.uk/leamington
Warwickshire Writers Workshop
3rd Monday in the month meetings for short stories, poetry,
articles & any other creative writing. Good advice & friendly
conversation with tea & biscuits. Call 641505 or 330711
The Rock, Woodloes
Any welfare or membership problems concerning
ex-servicemen or their dependents call 0121 456 9498. Local
meetings are held at 7pm on the 4th Monday of each month in
the Masonic Rooms, Alderson House, High Street, Warwick.
The Rock coffee shop is situated next to the Post Office on
Reardon Court, Woodloes. It is open Tuesday 10am-4pm,
Thursday 10am-1:30pm & Fridays 10am-12noon. All
welcome for coffee, cake and chat.
Collegiate Church of St Mary
Castel Froma & Helen Ley Joint Leagues
of Friends
Christmas Tree Festival - Opening night Victorian Evening,
Thursday 27th November and the Festival will run until
Sunday 7th December. Opening times: Thursday 27th 5pm 9pm. Monday - Saturday 10am-4:30pm. Sunday 12 noon2:40pm. Admission FREE, small charge to enter the competition to vote for your favourite trees. Over 25 trees on display
from Warwick schools, community groups and businesses.
Candlelit Advent Carol Service - Sunday 30th November,
6:30pm.
Rotary Club of Warwick
Meet every Wednesday lunchtime at the Hilton Hotel,
Warwick, 12:45pm. New members always welcome. If you
are interested in joining, contact their Secretary Graham
Suggett on 01789 841420
Claverdon Gardening Group
A Country Market will take place on Saturday 8th November
at the Dorothea Mitchell Hall, Claverdon. Open from 9:30am
until 2:30pm and admission is FREE. Stalls booked so far
include Sale of hand painted canalware, Beads, Jewellery,
Toiletries and Cosmetics, Wood turned and carved items,
Plants, Garden Gifts, Art, Cards, Crafts, Gifts, Floral decorations, Cakes, Pickles and Preserves, English Fruit Wine,
Luxury Chocolate, Sausages, Pies, Dog Nibbles. There will
also be a raffle on the day, with some great prizes. Coffee
and cake refreshments will be available from a Coffee Shop
on the day.
Rethink Mental Illness Wellbeing Hub
We offer free information & support to anyone in the community who is concerned about their mental health or general wellbeing. One to one support sessions, cafe serving
drinks, free internet access, five ways to improve your wellbeing, Walk and Talk group Thursday morning, Coffee and
Cope Tuesday and Friday afternoons 1pm - 3pm. General
opening times between 10:30am to 3pm Monday to Friday.
45 Coten End Warwick. To find out more call 01926 419227
Frost Fair - Sat 22nd Nov, 12noon - 4pm at St Patricks Club,
Adelaide Rd, L/Spa. A chance to get into the festive spirit with
gift stalls, delicious refreshments, cakes, fundraising raffle with
great prizes, children’s Christmas cookie competition and lots
more... Enquiries welcome from prospective stall holders: £15 £20 per table. Contact [email protected]
Warwick Townswomen’s Guild
Meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month. For a fun and
enjoyable evening please join us from 7:30pm at Woodloes
Community Centre, Woodloes Primary School. Visitors £3.
For more information call Jill Salt on 01926 776243
Saltisford Church
Community Cafe - open every Friday 1pm - 3pm. Drop in for
a cuppa and a slice of cake. The cafe is free of charge and we
have facilities for toddlers and babies, or pop over to Sainsburys to do your shopping and then join us for a cuppa, a
slice and a chat.
Leamington & Warwick Rotaract
Meet on the 1st and 3rd Thurs of every month at the White
Horse, 4-6 Clarendon Ave, L/Spa at 8pm. For more info see
our website: www.lwrotaract.org.uk
The Kings Table Community Café
44 Warwick Road, Kenilworth - open Tues - Sat 9:30am until
4pm. Our customers are assured of a warm welcome, a
relaxing atmosphere & quality, home-style food. Staffed
mainly by volunteers who are serving the local community
by demonstrating Christian love, friendship & service. There
is a quiet prayer space available & an opportunity to leave
prayer requests. Adjoining gift shop stocked with a wide
variety of unusual & beautifully crafted fairly traded gifts.
There are Christian books & greetings cards for every
occasion. More info call 01926 854721 or visit our website:
www.thekingstable.co.uk
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Travel - Australasia with Carrick Travel and Titan
From the Red Centre of Australia to the Land of the Long
White Cloud.
So far away yet at the same time, so familiar, Australia and
New Zealand are among the most exciting and rewarding of
destinations. With our shared language and history and
close cultural ties, the sense of ease and intimacy on arrival
is immediate, but there is so much in
these far-flung lands that is different,
too. The climate, the dramatic
landscapes and the sheer scale of these
countries, all tell us that we are very far
from home, while the rich traditions of
the indigenous peoples, the Aborigines
of Australia and New Zealand’s Maoris,
add an extra layer of wonder.
From parched red deserts to lush tropical rainforests, from
soft, white sandy beaches and warm, crystal-blue seas to
snow-capped mountains and majestic glaciers, the
geographic diversity of these two countries is truly
breath-taking, Then of course, there’s the unique wildlife.
Nowhere else on earth will you see kangaroos, koalas,
wombats or kiwis in their native habitat, and there are
those great natural spectacles, like the Great Barrier Reef,
the largest structure made up of living organisms on the
planet, and the thermal geysers of New Zealand,
looking like something from another world.
Titan has a superb selection of carefully created itineraries
visiting both these remarkable countries, including, new for
2014, our Highlights of Australia tour. Other tours with
departures this year include road, rail and air tours of the
island continent of Australia and fantastic, comprehensive
tours of New Zealand.
If escaping the chilly British winter
appeals, we have two unique festive
season tours for you, Christmas and
New Year Down Under and Festive New
Zealand. So, if you’ve ever dreamed of
celebrating Christmas in the middle of
a sunny Southern Hemisphere
summer, or raising a glass to the New
Year in Sydney Harbour, there’s still time to book for 2014
and 2015!
As always with Titan, scheduled flights and high quality,
handpicked accommodation are included as standard, as
well as the services of a knowledgeable tour manager
throughout and, of course, door to door transfers wherever
you live in the UK.
To book a holiday with Titan call us on:
01926 311415,
email: [email protected]
or visit us at www.carricktravel.com
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Foot Health Practitioner
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Visiting Practice
All aspects of Foot care provided including:
Ingrown Toenails
Corns
Calluses
Verrucae
Diabetic Assessments
For friendly professional care
in your own home
Telephone:
07507 953659
Member of the
British Association of Foot Health Professionals
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All aspects of tree and hedge work
carried out to industry standards
Tree Removal
Fruit Tree Pruning
Crown Reduction
& Shaping
Hedge Trimming
& Reduction
Crown Thinning
Tree Planting
All work carried out to BS3998:2010
NPTC Certified & FdSc Qualified
Chris Eastaff
FdSc Arboriculture
Full Public Liability Insurance
CHAS Accredited Contractors
Tel: 01926 883385
Mob: 07790 553110
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[email protected]
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General Knowledge Crossword
Across
1. Scottish hillside (4)
4. Type of tree (8)
8. Tropical plant with
large brightly-coloured
flowers (8)
9. Sound of a bell (4)
10. Cymru (5)
11. Adult male chicken (7)
14. Shrub with fruits
similar to the
grapefruit (6)
16. Special design or
symbol (6)
18. Attack with artillery (7)
20. Sacred writings of the
Christian religion (5)
23. Ring slowly (4)
24. Professor who is
retired from assigned
duties (8)
25. Large two-winged
insect that stings or
bites animals, also
known as a cleg (8)
26. Electrical power
cord (4)
Down
2. Indian side dish of
yogurt and chopped
cucumbers (5)
3. Look which is believed
to have the power to
inflict harm (4,3)
4. Garment worn to keep
one's foot warm (4)
5. One who pays for
goods or services (8)
6. Adult female
horses (5)
7. Edward ___, English
composer (1857–
1934) (5)
12. Adam's wife (3)
13. Lucky type of
clover (4-4)
15. Yoko ___, widow of
John Lennon (3)
17. Officer of the court (7)
parasitic on warmblooded animals (5)
18. Collection of cakes,
22. Group noun for
for instance (5)
19. Large pill used in
quails or larks (4)
veterinary
medicine (5)
Answers page 30
21. Bloodsucking insect
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Online safety......it’s in your hands
By Karen Rayner
Owner of local business, Children’s Funky Furniture
The internet has changed our lives, revolutionising
the way we communicate, get information, entertain
ourselves and our children, shop, book holidays,
manage our money and access services. My own
business relies on the internet to reach thousands of
potential customers all over the country.
I have taken steps to ensure my website:
https:www.childrensfunkyfurniture.com
is secure by adding a security certificate so that
a green padlock and
‘S’
after
http
indicates
that
all
customer
information
is
encrypted and secure
while using my site.
to the public and small businesses. They have advice
on everything online you can think of … and then
some. However, there are some simple basic tips I
suggest you follow:
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Devise safe, un-guessable passwords and keep
them strictly to yourself. Don’s use the same
one on more than one site.
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Protect smartphones and tablets with a PIN.
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Always have internet security (antivirus)
software loaded, running and updated on
computers and mobile devices.
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Don’t reveal more private or financial details
than absolutely necessary.
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Don’t click on links in emails or social media
posts, or open random attachments. They may
not be from whom they seem!
z
Make sure your home Wi-Fi is secured, and
don’t use public Wi-Fi or hotspots for banking,
payments or other private transactions because
you can’t assume it’s secure.
z
Only use secure web pages for payments …
with a locked padlock symbol in the browser
window and that the web address begins with
‘https://’. Log out when you’ve finished.
z
Thoroughly check out anyone you’re buying
from online.
As well as what I call the ‘mainstream’ things we do
online like shopping, banking, paying bills, emailing,
using Facebook, taxing our cars and booking tickets
for one thing or another, many use the internet for
buying and selling cars, finding romance, gaming,
gambling, job hunting … the list is endless.
Unfortunately, criminals love these things too.
z
Report abuse such as bullying, stalking or
harassment
z
Work with your kids or grandchildren to keep
them safe, and use your internet service
provider’s content filters and some kind of
parental software.
But you, your family and your business can stay safe
by following some simple ‘rules’ and – quite
honestly – using your common sense and never
assuming anything.
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www.actionfraud.police.uk or on 0300 123 2040
– and to the website if relevant.
We should all be aware of the pitfalls of the internet,
and all of the online activities I’ve mentioned above
can lead you into problems if you’re not aware and
don’t take care. Sadly, since the dawn of time,
people who want to trick, abuse and steal from us
have picked the easiest targets. They have no
scruples and will target anyone …remember the 91
and 93 year olds in Warwick who were scammed out
of £100.000 life savings? Everyone’s a target.
Young children now have a ‘digital footprint’ from
using their parents’ connected devices. Many kids
are using social networking sites or apps of one kind
or another. Many senior citizens are using social
networking too. And don’t we all love finding a
bargain?
I’m a great fan of www.getsafeonline.org, the
advice site providing free, practical, unbiased advice
So be vigilant and stay safe but, above all, continue
to enjoy using the internet and taking advantage of
its many benefits.
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Animal Matters
Mystery Autumn Sickness for Dogs
Pet owners reporting that their pet is suffering
from vomiting and diarrhoea are a regular
occurrence for veterinary practices. These
symptoms are generally caused by easily
diagnosed problems such as unusual food
stuffs, gastric infection or virus and
occasionally a foreign body. However at this
time of year vets are being extra vigilant for the
signs of a mystery disease affecting dogs.
Cases of Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) have
been monitored since 2010
when they started to appear
around the country and,
although still rare, this
condition does appear to be
spreading. This mystery
illness causes sickness,
diarrhoea, lethargy, loss of
appetite and sometimes high
temperature and abdominal
pain.
This
range
of
symptoms could indicate a
number of conditions but
with SCI they come on very
quickly within 24 to 72 hours of having walked
in a woodland area. Untreated, the rapid
dehydration it causes can be fatal but the
illness does respond well to intensive fluid
therapy, anti-biotics and sometimes the use of
steroids, so dog owners are advised to get
prompt veterinary attention if their dog is
displaying these signs.
There are a number of theories regarding the
cause of Seasonal Canine Illness and vets
around the country are working with the
Animal Health Trust to research the possible
triggers. The information gathered will help to
build a list of risk factors in affected dogs and
compare them to those in non-affected dogs.
Hopefully, this should help find the cause of
the disease. At present it is believed that
manufactured poisons such as pesticides,
herbicides, and organophosphates or naturally
occurring toxins from poisonous plants, fungi
and bracken spores are not the culprits
although they haven’t been completely ruled
out. It is not thought that SCI is contagious as
in some cases dog owners with more than one
dog have only had one case,
even when all the dogs
walked together. In other
cases, all dogs that have been
walked together have been
affected. Links with harvest
mites are under investigation,
but there is currently no
evidence to suggest that
mites can cause the problem.
At the moment, it is difficult
to assess the level of risk to
dogs as the cause of
Seasonal Canine Illness remains unknown.
Most cases do seem to occur between the end
of August and the beginning of December and
the common factor is that the affected dogs
have been walked in woodland areas. However
it is important to remember that even during
these months only a small proportion of all
dogs walking in woodland areas are affected. If
you are worried you may wish to walk your dog
on a lead so you know exactly where it is at all
times and of course if you notice any signs of
illness do contact your vet immediately. For
more information see the Animal Health Trust
website www.aht.org.uk
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Planting Trees
and Shrubs
by Pippa Greenwood
This is a great time of year to get planting – the
soil is still holding a bit of warmth from the late
summer and is now more moist and provides
good conditions for roots to develop, spread and
establish. Furthermore trees, shrubs and woody
climbers in particular are often a very good buy
at this time of year.
A good planting hole or pit is essential, and you
should sure that it is at least several inches
larger than the current spread of the roots of the
tree or shrub that you are about to plant.
For years the advice has been that plenty of bulky
organic matter should be incorporated in to the
hole and the mixture with which you back fill it.
Investigations now suggest that this may not
necessarily be ideal: make the planting hole too
‘cosy’ and the tree’s roots may be inclined to
stay in the hole. In a heavy clay soil a planting
hole full of compost may also end up acting as a
sump, so when the soil is wet the compost
draws more moisture in to the hole, resulting in
waterlogged roots.
All very logical, but then I would also suggest
that if you garden on a very sandy, poor soil, a
well-prepared planting pit which includes bulky
organic matter such as garden compost will help
to reduce the risk of drying out. Similarly,
provided the organic matter is incorporated over
a good enough sized area on a heavy soil, I think
it does help to improve aeration and drainage
around tree roots, especially if you incorporate
some grit too.
Well-rotted manure, garden compost and
proprietary bagged compost are all useful in
planting holes and if it is largely an improvement
in soil texture which you are after, then home-
made leafmould is great too.
Next, to tease or not to tease the roots? I’m a
teaser every time, having seen thousands of
trees fail because their pot-bound roots never
moved out in to the soil properly, if at all.
Planting depth is important too, so do make sure
that you cover the roots, and only the roots, with
soil. Even the compost level in the pot is often
too deep, so start from scratch if necessary.
Laying a straight cane over the top of the
planting hole will help you to gauge the correct
depth more easily.
Then of course there is staking. I suggest only
doing this with large trees, apples on very
dwarfing rootstocks or if the site is extremely
windy as a tree will get tougher and more
resilient if given a chance to move around
slightly and so form a strong trunk. If you do
stake, short stakes at an angle are now regarded
as best, and do use a good quality tree tie,
properly fitted so that the tree’s bark is not
chaffed.
Finally, remember that aftercare is essential,
regular thorough waterings will be needed
during dry weather, especially for the first couple
of years after planting. If you don’t get the
aftercare right, the plant and all that time and
effort can easily be lost
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Italian Lamb Shanks
Makes 4
Ready in 1 hour
Lamb shanks are perfect for long slow
cooking as they become meltingly tender
and the meat just falls off the bone.
Here they are braised with all the flavours of
Italy – red wine, smoked cured bacon and
tomatoes. Serve with creamy mash or
boiled ribbon pasta such as tagliatelle or
pappardelle.
Ingredients:
1
lamb shanks with freshly ground black pepper. Heat the
• 4 small lamb shanks
•
2 tbsp olive oil
•
350g shallots, peeled
•
2 garlic cloves,
peeled and chopped
•
150g cubed pancetta
(Italian dry cured
bacon)
•
400g can chopped
tomatoes
•
Creamy mashed
potato, to serve
Add the shallots, garlic and pancetta to the frying pan and
cook over a medium heat for 6-7 minutes until lightly
browned. Pour in the red wine and bring to the boil. Add
the tomatoes, sun-dried tomato puree, rosemary sprigs
3
Cover the casserole and cook in the preheated oven for
about 2 hours, or until the lamb shanks are very tender
seasoning to taste and serve with creamy mashed potato
2 sprigs fresh
rosemary, plus extra
sprigs to garnish
5ml (1tsp) sugar
2
and the sauce has thickened slightly. Adjust the
2 tbsp sun-dried
tomato puree
•
shallow casserole dish.
and sugar and pour over the lamb.
300ml red wine
•
oil in a frying pan and brown the lamb shanks over a high
heat for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently. Transfer to a
•
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Preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C fan/gas 3. Season the
and garnished with fresh rosemary.
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Defrost thoroughly then reheat gently on the hob for
20-25 minutes until piping hot.
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Your Local Listings
St John’s Museum
St. Johns
Warwick
Tel: 01926 412132
Unless otherwise
stated, places
must be booked in
advance.
World War One in Poetry and Song - Thursday 13th November, 7:30pm - 8:30pm. A mixture of
poems and folk songs to do with the First World War, researched and performed by musical historian
Richard Churchley. Cost: £5
Thrifty Christmas at St John’s - Have a thrifty Christmas this season and make your own
Christmas presents and food—or just treat yourself!
Cosmetic Making Workshop - Saturday 8th November, 11am - 1pm. Little Bird Soaps will be
sharing their soapy secrets! Learn how to transform a natural handmade soap ball into a ‘felted soap on
a rope’ and make your own bath bombs. Cost: £5
Stir Up Sunday - Sunday 23rd November, 10am - 12 noon and 2pm - 4pm. Make your own Christmas pudding in our Victorian kitchen. Find out what we used to cook and look at some of the recipes
from our archives. Price includes festive refreshments. Please bring your own pudding basin. Cost: £10
Victorian Crazy Patchwork - Saturday 29th November, 10:30am - 1pm. Create a fabric tree
decoration and greetings card. This workshop will look at a varied selection of historic patchwork, exploring the design, fabric and construction methods used in a traditional craft. Cost: £20
Contemporary Craft Fair - Sunday 7th December, 12noon to 4pm. A great chance to shop for
unique handcrafted gifts for Christmas in festive and historical surroundings, FREE entry. To book a stall
please email: [email protected] for a booking form.
The Fosse
Fosse Way, Nr Leamington Spa. CV31 1XN
Tel: 01926 614101
www.warwickshireexhibitioncentre.co.uk
Christmas Craft Shopping Experience - Sunday 7th December, 10am to 4pm. With
over 100 exhibitors in attendance, shoppers will be spoilt for choice. With products on sale
ranging from original artwork, quirky home trinkets and Christmas gifts, to artisan food, fine
silver jewellery and indulgent bath and body products.
Do you struggle to buy something for the person who has everything? Why not buy a one-off hand
designed item, it’s guaranteed to be something they don’t already have! A great day out for the whole
family. Younger visitors can see Santa in his grotto, try out craft activities or have their faces painted
with their favourite designs, while all age groups can enjoy a variety of ‘make & take’ craft sessions and
take their own creations home. Light refreshments and cooked food is available all day in the restaurant.
Jury Street
Warwick
CV34 4EJ
Christmas Craft Fayre - Thursday 27th November. Browse the NEW and exciting Christmas Craft
Fayre, brimming with a multitude of fantastic gift ideas and special offers. Delightful Craft Stands,
Christmas Shop, bar open, prize draw and FREE Goodie Bag. Open 12:30pm until 9:30pm. FREE
admission.
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Your Local Listings
County Record Office
Priory Park, Cape Road, Warwick
Tel: 01926 738959
www.heritage.warwickshire.gov.uk
Unless otherwise
stated, places
must be booked in
advance.
The Printed Word: Newspapers and Books for Family History - Saturday 8th November, 9:15am
- 12:15pm. This workshop explores the uses of newspapers and books to widen your knowledge of
your ancestors. It will show you how to find newspapers in libraries, record offices and online. Cost £12
Explore Your Archive: Family History in the First World War - Saturday 15th November, 2pm 5pm. Bring your First World War family documents and stories to copy and share on the new Our
Warwickshire website. View First World War photographs, newspaper reports, letters and more, from our
collections and come for a tour behind the scenes. FREE, no need to book, just drop in.
Family Tree Maker - Saturday 22nd November, 9:15am - 12:15pm. Are you interested in displaying
the results of your family history research? This workshop by family historian Jennifer Cranfield explores
the Family Tree Maker genealogy software programme and shows you how to get the best out of it
(2012 version). Cost £12
Life in Warwick in the Eighteenth Century - Saturday 29th November, 10am - 12 noon. How
researching the history of a single house has cast a new light on life in Warwick. Find out about the story
of the former Aylesford Restaurant and what was discovered along the way. Cost £5
Hatton Shopping Village
Hatton Country World
Dark Lane
Hatton CV35 8XA
Christmas Craft Fayre - Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November. An abundance of handcrafted
Christmas gift ideas including, ceramics, jewellery, artwork, woodcraft and much more. An ideal
opportunity to buy some unique presents for children, friends, family and home. FREE admission.
Christmas Food Fayre - Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November. Try before you buy with a
host of FREE festive tastings from delicious pates, wines, dips and nibbles to tasty cakes and
sumptuous puddings. A perfect opportunity to buy some scrumptious Christmas Food that would enhance any festive table. FREE admission.
Christmas Markets and Shopping Weekends - Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November.
Browse the NEW and exciting Christmas markets brimming with a multitude of fantastic festive gifts,
open from 10am until 6pm each day. Enjoy Traditional Nativity Shows at 12:30pm and 3pm, roast
chestnuts, festive singing, mulled punch and mince pies. FREE admission.
Victorian Christmas Evening - Thursday 27th November, 5pm - 9pm. BBC
Coventry and Warwickshire will host a packed programme of entertainment on
stage in the Market Place, where Father Christmas will help the Mayor of Warwick
switch the town’s lights on at 7pm.
There will be attractions throughout the town centre, including a traditional carousel, ferret racing,
traction engines, fire spinners, children’s rides and entertainments, Victorian Street Magician, Victorian
Market and craft stalls. A lantern procession from St Mary’s Church will provide a colourful highlight just
before the lights switch-on. Craft, charity and festive food stalls will wind through Swan Street, Market
Street and the Market Place. Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary’s Church.
Shopkeepers and stallholders will be in period costume and visitors are encouraged to enter the Best
dressed Victorian Competition.
There will be FREE PARKING at Linen Street from 4pm.
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How to Organise Your
Christmas Spending
By Ann Haldon
Nobody wants the worry of huge credit card debts in
the New Year, so why put yourself through that stress
when you can be organised in advance? With a little
forethought and planning it’s possible to get to the
New Year with your finances intact, without
compromising on the celebrations.
These ideas will make your money go further, help to
keep your spending in check and let you stay firmly in
the black.
Saving money in Christmas Clubs
Christmas Clubs are still popular despite the problems
experienced by Farepak Hampers in 2006 when savers
lost their money. They are basically savings schemes
that help you spread the cost of Christmas, with
members making small monthly deposits that cannot
be withdrawn until November or December.
If you can put money away into a separate bank
account or track your Christmas ‘fund’ within an
existing savings account, that would be a better idea.
You have the freedom to shop where you like, and
withdraw some of the money if you spot the perfect
present before December.
Is it worth trying a cash back site?
Cash back sites like Quidco and Top Cashback offer a
percentage cash back on every purchase made. A
directory of participating online retailers is listed on
these sites, which pay a referral fee to the cash back
site for directing shoppers their way. A percentage of
this fee becomes the cash back you receive.
Both Quidco and Top Cashback offer two tiers of
membership. The basic account is free of charge, with
the ‘premium’ account offering additional services for a
£5.00 annual fee. A range of payout methods is
available, including having your money paid into a
bank account, PayPal account, or choosing an Amazon
Gift Card.
A good time to use credit
Purchases of £100 to £30,000 are automatically
protected under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit
Act. This means that if the trader goes out of business,
or the product is faulty and you can’t get your money
back from the seller, your credit card company
provides a full refund.
For larger Christmas purchases, it’s a good idea to use
a credit card for this reason alone as long as the
outstanding balance is repaid as soon as possible. It
offers a valuable level of protection that isn’t available
with a debit card.
Careful when buying gift cards
With so many household names going into liquidation,
it’s not always a good idea to give gift cards at
Christmas. If there is any doubt surrounding the
ongoing status of a company, it might be safer to give
cash or a cheque in a Christmas gift envelope instead.
Vouchers and discounts
Voucher codes and deals can be found at various
websites including www.moneysupermarket.com and
www.moneysavingexpert.co.uk with savings to be
made on a wide range of products from electronic
gadgets to jewellery and perfume.
Some codes offer free postage and packing, so it’s
worth shopping around on the internet for these deals.
0% credit cards for when it’s too late
If it all goes wrong and you’re dreading the credit card
bill, look for a 0% interest credit card and transfer the
balance if you can. This spreads the cost interest-free
over a period of time, usually between 6 months and 2
years.
There is generally a transfer fee of around 3% of the
balance, and you’ll need to pay it off within the 0%
interest time limit to get the most benefit.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/
section75-protect-your-purchases
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/credit-cards/guideto-credit-card-protection/
http://www.moneysupermarket.com/vouchers/store/
asda-direct/14/1/
http://www.quidco.com/
http://www.topcashback.co.uk/
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01926 401838
01926 495191
01926 492913
01926 407020
01926 419905
01926 499533
01926 496779
29
61 Kelvin Road
New Cubbington
Leamington Spa
CV32 7TG
www.kelvincycles.co.uk
01926 423308
Opening times
Repairs and servicing
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
D Free quotes
D Low prices
D Fast turnaround
D Large range of parts
Closed
Closed
9am - 6pm
9am - 6pm
9am - 6pm
9am - 6pm
9:30am - 1:30pm
Free parking
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A vast selection. Up to 2,000 bikes in stock
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Discount Prices. In many cases lower than
+ factory clearance + second hand
Makes include:
the internet
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Family run business. Established over 30 years.
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Free Service and professional backup
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Skilled mechanics with years of experience
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All bikes supplied built and ready to ride
(no mail order)
The Life List
Paradoxes and
Contradictions
Everyone knows that flammable and
inflammable mean the same thing these days, but
there are other, more mundane things that don’t
seem to make sense. When you think about it life is
full of paradoxes and contradictions.
and accessories
D Trained mechanics
GT
GIANT
MONGOOSE
RALEIGH
DIAMOND BLACK
FALCON
CLAUD BUTLER
plus many others
Member
of the
Association
of Cycle
Traders
Satnav - Specifically designed to
get you swiftly from A to B, but
you’ll still find time to argue with
it even while you follow its
commands.
Holidays - A break from your
home and work, so you can
worry about your home and
work, before missing one and
resenting the other. By the time you finally get into
the holiday spirit it’s time to come home again.
Children - They start off being too small to sit at
the table. Then, when they’re teenagers, they
become too tall to bend down and pick their clothes
up from the floor.
Television - You’ll flick through 20 channels, just
to confirm how much rubbish is on, even though
you went meticulously through the listings
beforehand. Meanwhile, you’re avoiding any of the
50 hours of ‘must see’ TV you’ve recorded in the
last six months.
Dogs - You’re the owner but they’re the masters.
Eventually they will have you trained in obedience,
agility (chasing after them, saving ornaments and
rescuing visitors), and food-sharing.
Age - The older you get, the less you feel you know
- or trust. History keeps changing and yet, despite
technological advances, the future looks
remarkably like the past - only it’s called retro.
Cars - The more prestigious and impressive they
are, the more helpless you are when they go wrong.
© Derek Thompson
www.alongthewritelines.blogspot.com
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Accountancy
Adept Accounting
Nayna Patel
Sansom & Co
Bathrooms
MPS
Blinds
4 Seasons Blinds and Awnings
2
12
8
8
6
Dog Training
The Modern Dog
3
12
Heating Specialists
Andy Veall
19
Vehicle MOT
Rybrook Warwick
Home Help
Audley Care
17
Windows & Glazing
Cloudy2Clear Windows
2
12
8
Kitchens
Modern Homes
MPS
21
8
Bouncy Castle Hire
Southam & Harbury Bouncy Castles
6
Locksmiths
Mark Aldridge
17
9
Oven Cleaning
OvenU
14
Builders
J P Marshall & Sons
13
Painter/Decorator
Tim Beale
8
Car Bodywork Repairs
R & C Smart Repairs
15
Pet Services
Selina Fea
5
Chartered Accountants
Sansom & Co
8
Photographer
Karen Massey Photography
23
Children’s Furniture
Children’s Funky Furniture
3
Plasterers
Paul McCormack
23
Computer Help & Tuition
Clear Computer Help
The Computer Repair Man
3
13
Plumbers
NPM Plumbing
14
Cycle Shops
Kelvin Cycles
Recruitment
Flex Recruitment Plus
31
29
Roofing Companies
Adam Askey
CJPM
C Stevens Roofing
JP Marshall & Sons
32
2
19
13
Travel
Carrick Travel
12
Electricians
AC Electrical
Cornerways Electrical
EPCs and Floor Plans
Warwickshire EPC & Floor Plans
17
5
5
13
Foot Health
Victoria Gentle
Bookkeeping / Payroll Services
Adept Accounting
Nayna Patel
Sansom & Co
Building/Home Improvements
PSS Home Improvements
Tree Surgeon
Element Tree Care
Tutoring
Kumon
Leamington Coaching College
6
2
21
7
Aging Rocker
Learning to play the guitar, is looking for
someone to play guitar with.
Tone deaf and can just about manage
3 chords but keen and eager to learn.
Has own electric guitar
and amp.
Contact: John
07941 507960
Crossword Solution
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26 Flex.
Down: 2 Raita, 3 Evil eye, 4 Sock, 5 Customer, 6 Mares, 7 Elgar, 12 Eve, 13 Four-leaf, 15 Ono, 17 Bailiff, 18 Batch, 19 Bolus, 21 Louse, 22 Bevy.
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