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2 days awayMamma Mia & Jersey BoysMonday 13 May £195

Top Hat & Singing in the RainTuesday 9 July £199

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We Will Rock You & The BodyguardTuesday 10 December £199

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in ensuite cabins.◆ Two nights’ dinner bed and breakfast at

hotel in Stuttgart.◆ Five nights’ dinner bed and breakfast in

beautiful Slovenia.◆ Excursions as described.◆ Use of hotel pool and beach.


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Born to be King or QueenWell didn’t that cause a media kerfuffle? No sooner had the ink dried on Lord Justice Leveson’s pen to give the British press a kick in the rear when all hell breaks loose as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced that Kate is expecting. No doubt as the new year wears on there will be many more scramblings and in summer expect carnage as the race is on for the first picture of the newborn.

Cameramen and reporters were almost killed in the media scrum to take up pole position outside King Edward VII hospital where the Duchess had been admitted with morning sickness in the early stages of her pregnancy. Why do they do it? All they are going to see is a hospital door for goodness sake. Kate’s hardly likely to come tripping down in her nightie to pose for pictures in between retching, is she?

Some of the words which come out of media mouths on such occasions can make you equally sick. Charged with filling three minutes on the main news they come out with all manner of tripe. Under new laws, even if this baby is a girl, it will be third in line of succession to the throne. Bearing in mind the longevity of the Royal Family I reckon she

could be around 87 before she comes to the throne and I certainly don’t think I’ll be at the street party to celebrate.

One conversation between media types discussed what would happen if she had twins. Eventually the concensus was that the first child to emerge would be third in line to the throne. Fascinating, they go to college for this you know.

It’s been over 2,000 years since we had such fervour over an impending birth, and look at the trouble that caused. Every guest house was closed and the poor beggar ended up in a stable jostling for position with cows, sheep, singing shepherds, camels, a donkey and a confused surrogate father who claimed he hadn’t done anything to Mary anyway! (Oh dear, there will be letters).

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Dogs in the driving seatGiven that they have usually four perfectly good legs why would you want to teach a dog to drive?

A New Zealand animal charity is doing just that because it reckons that owners will be more encouraged to adopt them if they show signs of increased intelligence.

Right then. I’ll admit it’s handy if you’re out to a party and don’t want to drive. Instead of your wife you could take the dog to drive you home but if the police stop you don’t count on being home before morning, they will have questions.

The charity put Porter, Mont and Ginny behind the wheel of an adapted Mini Cooper and after just eight weeks are reported to have put it in gear, accelerate and steer, something which is beyond many humans after they have passed their test!

So far the dogs have been driving with the help of an assistant inside the car but the next move is to let them try solo, on live television. Simon Cowell wait for this. According to an instructor, they will hop in, start the car, put it in gear and use the accelerator. Thankfully this is being done on an off-road track but the charity has visions of carrying it further.

When I see a Jack Russell driving a Mini Cooper down the motorway I will know it’s time to hand in my licence.

When Irish eyes are smiling!We recently rented out a property after receiving quite a bit of Internet interest but it was the last enquiry which made me chuckle. It said simply by text, “Would you consider renting to an Irish escort?”

I didn’t reply and the following day received another text with a link to the escort’s web site. Checking, as you do, I was staggered at the rates she was charging, £170 an hour….she could certainly have paid the rent!

Joking apart, good luck to the Royal couple, they were one of the few bright spots in the year 2012 and let’s hope the chastised media minds its manners with them and their future family.

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Italy is one of my favourite places not only because I have family there (Parma) but also I love the many different areas- the Puglian trullis, the fabulous scenery and breath taking drives around the Amalfi coast, the Sicilian culture- not forgetting the fabulous food and wine! We had never been to Tuscany and decided it was time to go and see what all the fuss was about!

My Week in TuscanyOur Easyjet plane landed on time at Pisa, it’s much cheaper to fly here than to Florence and we picked up our hire car from Budget, which was a bargain £99 for the week. The car hire collection point is accessed via a 2 minute free bus ride and was one of the easiest car hire pick up/returns

we have had along with the bonus of being given a free upgrade. This was a very positive start.

Il Castelle, Certaldo AltaWe set out for our first stop, La Fonte in Certaldo, where we were staying for four nights. Our first visit was to San Gimignano, which we did like but we found it very touristy and much preferred the old town of Certaldo. Here we were lucky enough to witness an Italian wedding which provided a great opportunity to experience a true Italian event and watch all the characters enjoy themselves. Sadly, we did not discover the relevance of the various metal life-sized men placed around the town, one of which was perched on top of a high tower, an art installation perhaps?

Certaldo Alto was accessed via a funicular railway which stays open until late (costs 1 euro each way). It was far less touristy than San Gimignano and therefore was not as crowded. We enjoyed two excellent meals in Certaldo Alto– at Il Castello

and L’Antica Fonte - both with lovely views.

The owner of La Fonte strongly recommended taking the train to Florence (about 10 euros for a return ticket, the journey takes just under an hour to Santa Maria station, where you get off). It’s vital to check and double check train times as these can change at the last minute somewhat unpredictably.

SienaSiena was next on the agenda and this was the only place where we hadn’t pre-booked accommodation. We found a brilliant hotel within 10 minutes’ walking distance of the Duomo, main square, restaurants & bars etc. It is the Hotel Villa Liberty and cost only 133 euros for B&B in a very good location. The only downside of our stay in Siena was that minutes after getting seated “al fresco” in our chosen restaurant that evening, the heavens opened!

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Volterra which I had read about in the tour guide. Volterra is another walled city and most definitely worth the journey. The countryside views en route were stunning and sadly I conceded that many were better than in the UK! And it wasn’t raining……

Our arrival at Albergo Villa Casanova was far later than we planned so we did not really have that much time to relax – this 5 star boutique hotel certainly had the “Wow” factor but at a price! Leaving the luxury of Casanova behind we set out for a morning sightseeing in Lucca before making our way to our last destination of Pisa.

We wished we had allowed more time for Lucca - we noticed many people cycling around the city walls and would have liked to have done the same. We did manage to get lost in the maze of streets but fortunately the lady I asked understood my Italian….and more importantly. I understood her directions!

We had decided to return the car a day early as the cost of parking the car in the hotel garage was around the same price as taxis to/from the airport. We also felt it would be less stressful than the usual car hire return palaver, but I must say it was one of the easiest car hire returns ever!

The Royal Victoria Hotel in Pisa cost only £99 for B&B. Described as a very old antique hotel we appreciated it was going to be vastly different to the luxury we had experienced at Casanova but it was perfect for a short stay.

The Fields of Miracles was within 10-15 minutes walking distance from our hotel with many bars & restaurants en route - obviously the closer to The Tower the more you pay. We chose a bar on the corner directly opposite the Tower and were pleasantly surprised to receive four delicious mini paninis along with our Peronis!

Leaning Tower of PisaI had wanted to see the Leaning Tower for as long as I could remember and l was not disappointed. It has benefited from a “wash & brush up” and looked

marvellous. We could not believe the extent that tourists were going to get wacky photos - what a laugh! And …yes…we got a few of our own too-it must be infectious. We will definitely return …in Spring or Autumn maybe.

That evening we chose La Buca restaurant near the Tower – the meal was nice but sadly the service did not match the quality of the food.

After a few more hours in The Fields of Miracles the following morning we returned to our hotel for the taxi to the airport to catch our late afternoon flight.

Our only regret is that we hadn’t booked a further two or three days in this beautiful part of the world with the ever present scent of Jasmine. We returned feeling like we could do with another more relaxing holiday to totally “chill out”! We hardly had time to read more than a few pages of our books as the sightseeing, travelling and staying at four different accommodations was quite wearing - not to mention that I was suffering from “photography fatigue” after taking over 800 photos! In future I will bear this in mind or make a point of sightseeing only until mid pm returning to our accommodation for a spot of sunbathing, swimming and to read a few chapters.

Maria Meredith writes for the over 50’s travel review and information website silvertraveladvisor.com. Maria is an active Silver Traveller; when her husband retired two years ago, she decided to join him at the age of 54 (one benefit of marrying an older man!). She has worked in banking, catering and for the last 28 years for M&S at a variety of stores. She has many hobbies, entering competitions and photography being two of them. Travel has always been a big part of her life - visiting many places in Europe and also destinations further afield such as New Zealand, India & Mauritius. Her first ever cruise was last year to see the Northern Lights. She particularly enjoys reading about different customs and traditions and has many funny stories to share, hence Maria is delighted to be able to contribute to Silver Travel Advisor.

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What types of LPA are there?Property and affairs LPAs (Financial LPA). These are used to appoint attorneys to make financial decisions including buying and selling property, operating bank accounts, dealing with tax affairs and claiming benefits.

Personal welfare LPAs (Personal LPA). These can authorise the attorney(s) to make decisions about where the donor should live, medical treatment decisions and day to day care including diet and dress.

Who should I choose as Attorney(s)?The choice of Attorney(s) is clearly a personal decision for the donor, but the Attorney(s) must be absolutely trustworthy. The appointment of a sole attorney may provide greater opportunity for abuse and exploitation than appointing more than one attorney.

What type of authority should I give them?The donor must be clear whether the LPA is to be a general power, giving the attorney(s) authority to manage all the donor’s property and affairs or to make all personal welfare decisions, or whether any restrictions and/or conditions are to be placed on their power.

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Known to millions across the world as good guy Michael Knight, the man with the talking car in iconic science fiction series “Knight Rider” which was the most watched TV show in history, the actor became a hero. He compounded the image with another blockbuster of the small screen, “Baywatch”, where he played lifeguard Mitch Buchannon and saved even more lives.

His swashbuckling action is on the side of the baddies rather than the goodies as he became the notorious Captain Hook in perennial panto favourite “Peter Pan” for an extended run at Manchester’s Opera House.

The pirate with the interesting hand ornament and overdose of self-confidence, however, is a million miles from the young David Hasselhoff.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, David first got the theatrical bug at the age of seven and took acting, singing and dancing lessons. He was, however, very shy off stage in front of girls because he was tall and thin. On stage, though, he was in his element.

Unsurprisingly, acting became his career and, while in California, he became successful on the hugely popular US TV series “The Young and the Restless” in 1973 as Dr William “Snapper” Foster Jr. By then, he’d developed heartthrob looks and a physique to match.

In 1982 he moved from daytime soap to prime time programming with “Knight Rider” which captured the public’s imagination not only in the States but across the world.

When that show ended, Hasselhoff launched a successful recording career in Europe. In 1989 “Looking for Freedom” remained in the No.1 spot in the German charts for eight consecutive weeks. He has continued to perform regularly in concert ever since and has released nine albums to date, scoring a UK single hit in 2006 with “Jump In My Car”.

He returned to episodic TV in 1989 in “Baywatch” – the series about California lifeguards which launched Pamela Anderson to superstardom and made red one-piece swimming costumes the coolest beachwear on the planet.

Although the programme enjoyed good ratings, the network cancelled it after only one series. Undeterred, Hasselhoff and his partners acquired the rights to the

The Hoff ’s GOT TALENTFor a man who hit 60 not long ago David Hasselhoff – better known as simply The Hoff – has continued the swashbuckling ways he began as a young actor.


show and, based on his popularity overseas, secured funding and revived “Baywatch” in 1991.

The programme is still running and is now a piece of American culture, seen in 140 countries by more than one billon viewers each week.

David Hasselhoff has always been prepared to try new challenges and his lengthy acting career has included film and stage roles. He made his Broadway debut in 2000 in the title role of “Jekyll and Hyde” and played the lead role in London performances of “Chicago.”

He’s sufficiently down-to-earth to parody himself – even taking a major role in the children’s blockbuster film “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie” in 2004 where he meets SpongeBob and Patrick very much in his “Baywatch” persona.

He had a short appearance in the movie “DodgeBall”, was in “EuroTrip” and played Adam Sandler’s despicable boss in the 2006 film “Click”. The same year, he portrayed Roger DeBris in the Las Vegas production of Mel Brooks’ famous show “The Producers”.

His star was certainly in the ascendancy during this time as he also became a judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent”, taking a judging role in the second, third and fourth seasons alongside Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan.

Hasselhoff also has an uncanny knack of spotting trends and opportunities. In 2008, “The Hoff” became the first celebrity downloadable character for the PlayStation Network’s video game “Pain”. And the following year, he began a TV love affair with the British public through two-part special “The Hoff: When Scott Came To Stay” which chronicled how radio presenter Scott Mills lived for four days with Hasselhoff at his Californian mansion.

The star and his two daughters, Taylor and Hayley, took part in another British TV reality show when they went ghost-hunting at Tutbury Castle in Staffordshire. And in 2011, The Hoff – always a big favourite in the UK - returned to British TV as a judge on “Britain’s Got Talent”.

He’s been a contestant on America’s “Dancing with the Stars” and, to demonstrate his theatrical diversity, in 2011 took on the dastardly pirate role in “Peter Pan” for the first time.

Hasselhoff is a true Anglophile, has often brought his daughters here and his 32 year-old girlfriend, Hayley Roberts, is Welsh. At 6ft 4ins and with one of the most recognisable faces in the world that appears to be defeating the ravages of time, he’s still hugely popular wherever he goes.

He’s a big fan of Manchester, and has been reported as saying he wants to enjoy shopping in the city and see a play during his stay. “I love the Manchester accent and I can’t believe how beautiful and hip the city is,” he said.

“When I was in town for ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, Louis Walsh said to me ‘you’ll love Manchester’ and I did. The city is very, very cool and European.”

As for where his career takes him next, David Hasselhoff appears to be accepting of where the theatrical fates send him. Likeable and larger than life, he is pragmatic about his work and was once reported as saying: “I may not be a big movie star who gets to be James Bond, but who cares? I am happy. I’ll leave it in God’s hands.”

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For the first, often more sweeping, approach, architectural consultant Gary Willis from Novensus says always remember the importance of light. “Daylight directly affects our wellbeing and living in dark conditions can add to our lethargy,” he states.

Deep rooms can appear dark as natural daylight can’t penetrate to the furthest reaches, so Gary suggests perhaps adding more windows. If privacy is an issue, consider use opaque window film, opaque glass or even glass blocks. “High level strip windows can also be used to provide natural light without sacrificing privacy,” he adds.

A pitched roof with a flat internal ceiling could be opened up to a more interesting space, enhanced by exposed roof structure and effective roof lights.

“Remove a wall to create an open plan dining/kitchen and a more adaptable space,” says Gary. “Even the removal of a load-bearing wall – one that has a structural purpose – is a relatively straightforward task to a competent builder.”

For bigger projects, consider a garage or loft conversion. “Only around half of us really utilise our garage,” insists Gary. “Put this space to good use. Rather than just turning the garage into a room, how about thinking more laterally? Could you use part of the garage to extend an adjacent room to create a larger kitchen, whilst still reserving part of the garage for garden storage, a utility area or a study?”

A conservatory can add both light and space to a home, “but a sun room or orangery is a much better option. It

will be insulated to current standards that will provide a usable room in all seasons and ultimately add more value to your home.

“Another alternative is a pre-built garden room which can be brought onto site in one piece, or built quickly in a modular format with limited disturbance.”

Maximise garden views “and minimise rubbish ones!” advises Gary. “Create a cosy oasis of space with a smaller patio. Dress it up with flower boxes and a beautiful chair or swing to provide visual interest throughout all seasons.”

Indoors, bring in the light with brighter, lighter colours on walls, floors and ceilings to maximise available light. Gloss and satin finishes will reflect more light than dull, dark colours and mirrors can be used imaginatively to bring much-needed light into a room or brighten a dark hallway also giving the illusion of space.

When cash is short, home stylist and project manager Jill Brimley from Changing Spaces advises looking carefully at what you’ve already got and adapting where you can.

“Dark walls can be painted a light, neutral shade like Dulux Natural Calico,” she says.

Take a close look at doors as these can give a dated feel to a room, and invest in new, white ones to add to light. For the Living Room makeover (pictured), Jill also had new panelled cupboard doors made for the meter cupboard. The electrical socket was removed and re-sited to get rid of ugly trailing wires and storage added within the cupboard.

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A “gorgeous little chair” was bought from TK Maxx, the dark legs painted in white satin wood. The original curtains were dry cleaned and a new complimentary fabric panel was added to lengthen them to the floor. “Additional fabric was bought to cover existing cushion pads to co-ordinate the look,” says Jill.

She recycled accessories from around the home - “We also decluttered, removed the old carpet and put in new oak wood-style laminate flooring and painted the dark mahogany fireplace, mirror and cupboard in white satin wood to provide a brighter and nicer co-ordinated room.”

For this Kitchen makeover on a budget, Jill kept the original units, unifying them to a cream satin wood and then adding freestanding furniture with doors almost identical to the existing units and bought at a clearance shop to add to the fitted look.

Modern inexpensive cream brick tiles were used around the necessary areas, the walls were painted lighter with Dulux’s Javan Dawn, and the original back door was replaced with small French windows to bring in extra light and a view of the garden. Jill also replaced the original work top with a solid oak butcher’s block.

In the Bedroom, use relaxing light neutral colours. If space is limited, go for sliding wardrobe mirror doors to reflect light back into the room. Shop carefully for complementary bargain soft furnishings – go online, visit mill and clearance shops or use sale curtains to make Roman blinds or a bed throw.“For a contemporary look, change the door handle and light switch to chrome,” adds Jill. “Inset halogen lights in the front and inside of the wardrobe, and upgrade the radiator and radiator cabinet.”

Use old pillows that have flattened as cushion pads or cut up old duvets, and plump up curtains with crumpled tissue paper.

The Bathroom can improve if you knock through an old bathroom and separate toilet into one modern area. Add a heated towel radiator to save on space and for a more stylish look.

It’s worth investing in a combi boiler which gets rid of the old water tank and is more efficient. Try bricking up the original toilet widow externally and reduced it in size internally to give a useful shelf/recess.

Investment in a white modern suite is really worthwhile. Use floor and wall tiles in the same neutral colour but different sizes - bigger tiles with smaller grout lines also give the illusion of space.

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• Update white electrical sockets with chrome

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• Inexpensive plain tiles can make the look fresher and more modern

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The Bikers set out to discover how to enjoy the best great British food at home, creating new dishes and adapting some culinary treasures to make them and us fitter for life. THE HAIRY DIETERS: How to Love Food and Lose Weight includes a healthy eating plan with mouth-watering recipes for eating at home, eating out, and of course, entertaining. It is filled with all the dishes that have made Si King and Dave Myers two of the nation’s favourite cooks. From perfect pies, curries, roast dinners and delicious desserts, the Hairy Dieters prove that cooking without the calories doesn’t have to compromise on taste.

438 calories per portion

Trim any visible fat off the lamb and cut the meat into rough 3cm chunks. Season generously all over with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the lamb in 2 batches over a medium-high heat until nicely browned on all sides. Transfer the browned meat to a medium casserole dish - it will need to hold about 2.5 litres.

Tip the onions and carrots into the pan with the lamb and sprinkle with the flour. Toss everything together well, then pour over the stock and add the thyme leaves, rosemary and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well.

Preheat the oven to 170oC/Fan 150oC/Gas 31/2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into slices about 5mm thick. Arrange the slices on top of the lamb, overlapping and layering them as you go. Season with ground black pepper and cover with a tight-fitting lid.

Bake the hotpot for 1 hour, then remove the lid and bake for a further 45 minutes or until the potatoes are nicely browned and the lamb is tender. Check by poking with the point of a knife into the centre of the lamb filling - if the meat is done the knife should slide in easily. Serve with freshly cooked greens.

LEAN LAMB HOTPOTWe’ve always loved this simple old-fashioned dish and this is our new-wave version - who’d have thought it? By trimming the meat well and reducing the amount of potatoes, we’ve made this lower in calories than the trad recipe. Makes a cracking supper on a cold day, served with lots of green veg.

SERVES 4700g well-trimmed lamb leg meat (or leg steaks)2 tsp sunflower oil2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced5 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced(about 300g prepared weight)3 tbsp plain flour600ml lamb stock, made with 1 lamb stock cube1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried thyme1 rosemary stalk or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce flaked sea saltfreshly ground black pepper

Potato topping3 medium potatoes (about 500g)


Put the ginger balls on a board and slice them thinly. Pile up the slices from each ball and cut through them to make thin matchstick strips. Put these in a bowl that’s large enough to hold the salmon and add 2 tablespoons of the stem ginger syrup from the jar. Peel the garlic cloves and slice them thinly, then add them to the bowl with the ginger. Stir in the soy sauce, orange zest, orange juice and red chilli.

Put the salmon in the bowl with the marinade. Season with lots of ground black pepper and turn a couple of times, ending with the fish skin side up. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 220oC/Fan 200oC/Gas 7. Line a small baking tray with baking parchment. Take the salmon fillets out of the marinade scraping off any bits and pieces, and place them on the tray, skin side down. Season with more ground black pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.

While the salmon is cooking, prepare the sauce. Pour the marinade into a small non-stick saucepan and bring to the boil. Cook for 6 minutes or until the liquid has reduced and the garlic is softened. You need enough of the marinade to pour over the salmon but not swamp it completely.

Put the salmon fillets on warmed plates, carefully lifting off the skin as you go. Spoon the hot sauce over the salmon and serve with a small portion of rice or new potatoes and some steamed or stir-fried vegetables.

SERVES 4

2 balls of stem ginger in syrup (and 2 tablespoons of the syrup)3 garlic cloves3 tbsp dark soy saucefinely grated zest of 1/2 well-scrubbed orangefreshly squeezed juice of 1 orange (about 125ml)1/2 long red chilli, thinly sliced4 x 125 -150g salmon fillets, skin onfreshly ground black pepper



SALMON WITH CHILLI GINGER SAUCEOily fish such as salmon, is a great choice when you’re watching your weight, but bear in mind that it contains more calories than white fish. It’s a high-quality protein, so fills you up, and it is delicious especially when teamed with this sticky, tangy sauce. You need to allow time for the fish to marinate for 30 minutes but once that is done, this is quick and easy to prepare.

PLUM RICE PUDDINGThose little pots of rice pudding you can buy in supermarkets make a nice sweet treat, but they are expensive and they contain lots of sugar. It’s so much cheaper to make your own and really easy. Eat the rice pudding on its own or topped with a fruity compote. We like plums, but use any lightly stewed fruit you like - apples, pears and summer berries all work well.

SERVES 4

100g pudding rice400ml semi-skimmed milk200ml cold water1/4 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp caster sugar (preferably golden)

Compote3 ripe plums, stoned and quartered6 tbsp cold water1 tsp caster sugar (preferably golden)

Put the rice, milk, water and vanilla extract in a medium non-stick saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over a medium heat. Cook for 16-18 minutes or until the rice is tender and the sauce is creamy, stirring regularly. Don’t forget that it will continue to thicken as it cools, so add a little extra water if serving cold. Stir frequently towards the end of the cooking time as the mixture will be thickening up. Sweeten with a little caster sugar and serve warm or chilled with or without the topping.

To make the compote topping, put the plums, water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently, until the plums are softened but still holding their shape. Add a little extra water if you need.

Spoon the rice pudding into tumblers or dessert dishes and top with the plum compote. Delicious warm or cold.

134 calories per portion(with compote)

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BEVERLEY FOLK FESTIVAL 21-23 June 2013For 29 years, the Beverley Folk Festival has helped to put Beverley on the music map. With past acts ranging from Paul Carrack and Billy Bragg, to Steeleye Span and Joe Brown, the ever-popular event has become a hit with both local residents and festival-goers from further afield.

From a small-scale series of concerts run by a handful of volunteers in 1983, Beverley Folk Festival has grown to be one of the most popular of its kind, listed in The Sunday Times top ten of festivals and regularly receives praise from the regional and national press.

To celebrate its ‘Big 30’, the Folk Festival will relocate to Beverley Racecourse. The new venue will provide excellent facilities for the Festival and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Westwood, whilst still being within a stone’s throw of the historic town centre. The move will include a new partnership with the Beverley Race Company to help ensure the Festival’s long-term sustainability.

For more information, please visitwww.beverleyfestival.com

BROCKLESBY COUNTRY FAIR Sunday 23rd June 2013There will be Main Arena attractions running continuously throughout the day. The Countryside Area will be offering country sports displays and participation, all animal attractions are sited here offering ‘hands on’ experience. The Lincolnshire Land Rover Club are returning with their thrilling passenger rides in the 4 x 4 Area. In addition, The Children’s Area; Trade Stands; The Arts and Craft Marquee, Bygone Areas and Gun Dog competitions are just a few of the many things to see, do and enjoy!

Children under 14 years are free.

Dogs are welcome too - on a lead.

More information about the Brocklesby Country Fair 2013 will be available shortly at www.brocklesby.co.uk/country-fair

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Festivalgoers Tom and Hildy Young says about 2012 festival; ‘The whole experience was brilliant, we think due to the combination of antiquity and youthful influence from Simon and his family protecting tradition and heritage but creating a relaxed and happy atmosphere. We will be back again.’

Families flock to the Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival for the safe, easy-going vibe. Of particular interest to children, is the Children’s Corner with play area; 15 acres of magical gardens to explore including a walled garden with maze, jungle garden and giant games; and a woodland walk with forest creatures to find.

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When I met BRENDAN Cole he had just gone out of the most recent series of TV’s “Strictly Come Dancing” after partnering Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton for eight weeks so – obviously – it seemed he might have time on his hands to relax.

“Relax? What’s that?!” he asked in those pleasantly abrasive Kiwi tones that viewers have come to love and judges to fear. “We’re straight into rehearsals for the Christmas special and there’s no rest, but I’m partnering Kelly Brook so that’s great.”

Brendan and Kelly danced together in the popular programme’s fifth series and were favourites to win. Sadly, Kelly’s father died suddenly and, although she had wanted to carry on dancing in his memory, she found she just couldn’t and left the series.

“It’s lovely being back with Kells again,” he added, warmly. “But with that and a few other things at the moment as well as planning for my theatre tour, it’s pretty hectic.”

One of the “few other things” occupying the 36 year-old’s time and mind was the birth of his first child. Wife, former model Zoe, was pictured just days before at a starry event looking beautiful and very pregnant. To Brendan’s delight, Zoe had a baby girl on Christmas Day describing her as “the best Christmas present ever”

Brendan describes himself as “very family orientated” and it’s plain when he talks about growing up in Christchurch, New Zealand, that he enjoys family life. Brendan and Zoe married in July 2010 after meeting at the birthday party of a mutual friend

Licence to thrillBrendan Cole talks to Angela Kelly


Rick Parfitt jnr two years previously. All of which, if we are to believe the media hype that has sprung up around the dancer as Strictly ‘bad boy’ is out of character, surely?

“No, I’m quite a relaxed sort of guy, really,” he assured me. “I’m just passionate about what I do.”

Certainly, Brendan’s love of dancing and genuine talent for it shine through. In fact, you suspect that’s always been the case since he started dancing at the age of six. He worked as a builder and danced as an amateur with Camilla Dallerup from 1996, then from 2002-2004 the couple danced as professionals and achieved success.

The pair joined “Strictly” when it began in 2004 and since then Brendan has been partnered with a variety of celebrities with varying degrees of success. In the first season, he famously partnered newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and won. After that he danced with “Casualty” star Sarah Manners, then with GMTV’s Fiona Phillips and then actress Claire King.

Supermodel Lisa Snowdon was his partner for the sixth series and Ronnie Wood’s estranged wife, Jo, danced with him in series seven. “I say ‘danced’ but most of the time all we did was have lunch!’ recalled Brendan, laughing happily at the memory.

Brendan is kinder about some of his partners than others, but plainly enjoyed dancing with Victoria Pendleton who blossomed under his tutelage. He had predicted that they

would last around eight weeks and did just that, but the athlete was generous in her praise of her professional partner and the friendly partnership appears mutual.

He had a definite departure from the “Strictly” format in January, 2010, however, when the debut of his own theatre tour – “Live and Unjudged” - written and directed by him went on tour. “It suited me,” he stated. “I loved the format and being so close to the audience.”

Audiences obviously loved him as well as this was a great success. Now, he’s followed it up with another tour, called “Licence To Thrill” which sounds as fascinating as its title.

“That came from it being 50 years of James Bond and from one of the big songs we’re doing, Gladys Knight’s ‘Licence To Kill’ from the Bond film, so we thought that would set the tone for the show,” added Brendan.

The 32-date tour takes in everywhere from Cornwall to Carlisle and Blackpool to Basingstoke, involving 14 musicians and six world-class dancers.

This includes leading lady Fauve Hauto from France – “Audiences will love her because she’s fabulous,” insisted Brendan. “The first time I saw her I was mesmerised and so will they be.”

There’s also Australian dancer Melanie Hooper and Germany’s Patrick Helm not to mention Brendan’s brother, Scott, in the two-hour dance and big band extravaganza. “It’s unlike ‘Strictly’ in that it’s a very intimate experience for the audience,” said Brendan. “If people go out from it not having enjoyed it all, I’ll be very disappointed.”

The Bond theme resonates with Mr Cole because he’s a lover of fast cars. So would he like to take the lead if they made “James Bond – The Musical”? “I’m a Kiwi – I don’t think they’d let me,” he laughed again. “Mind you, I’ve got some Scottish ancestry, so you never know.”

Ask the lanky Kiwi who his dream partner would be and he immediately says “Natalie Portman – but don’t tell my wife!” When I point out that she’s rather a petite dancer to partner, he stated “that would be ideal – then I could throw her about!”

Brendan’s genuine love of dancing is evident in everything he does, and he believes that “Strictly” has made the general public much more knowledgeable about dancing, too.

However, he insists that he’s really “an entertainer – that’s what I do” and maybe when all the dancing stops he’d still like to continue entertaining audiences.

And with a very polite “thank you” for our pleasant interview, Brendan Cole – former bad boy of ballroom and now entertainer extraordinaire – returned to his busy day and yet more dazzling dance routines to plan.

For tour dates near you, please visit www.brendancole.com

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DISCOVER THE FREEDOM RENTING IN RETIREMENT CAN BRING…

For more information, please visit www.girlings.co.uk or contact the lettings team on 0800 525 184.

Choosing the ideal retirement location can be challenging, particularly when trying to find that perfect property in an interesting location, which also offers long-term security, comfortable living and friendly neighbours. If you love Yorkshire, then Market Weighton is a great choice. Located in the picturesque chalk hills of the Yorkshire Wolds, midway between York and Hull, the surrounding area is a popular destination for countryside walks.

All Saints Court, Market Weighton, is situated just behind the main high street, within easy walking distance of local shops and amenities and features a communal residents’ lounge, communal laundry and a guest suite for visitors’ use.

The recent recession has had a detrimental effect upon house sales and savvy retirees are finding alternative ways to move into their chosen retirement property by letting out their larger homes, either privately or through a social housing provider. This creates an income enabling them to rent a more manageable, purpose built, energy efficient, retirement property.

Contrary to popular opinion, there are clear benefits to renting in retirement. Residents are not constricted by house prices and are free to move wherever they like. Renting also allows homeowners to sell their property outright to release capital.

Mr & Mrs Honour, Girlings’ residents commented:

“Renting in retirement has given us greater financial freedom and the flexibility to relocate. We have saved so much in terms of moving costs. We sold our house and we have retained that capital which has given us an investment for the future. We are now committed to renting and we love the fact that we have an assured tenancy so we essentially have the same security as homeowners.”

An added benefit for older renters is that Girlings lets the majority of its properties out on a life-long (assured) tenancy, which allows the tenant to stay in the property for as long as they wish.

Girlings co-owner and CEO, Peter Girling said: “A life-long (assured) tenancy offers great security and long-term peace of mind. In the private rental sector, it is common

for properties to be let on an assured shorthold tenancy basis which enables the landlord to regain possession of the property after the initial agreed fixed term.

“Renting on a life-long tenancy basis offers the same security of tenure as most social housing providers, only without the associated waiting lists. What’s more, service charges and maintenance are included in the monthly payments.”

“Without doubt the best property decision we have made!”

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Anne dropped from a size 26 to a size 12and has maintained it for 10 years!!

Anne Elliott is an expert in exercise and fitness for middle age/older people and groups who don’t traditionally exercise. She’s passionate about getting people fit and can talk from personal experience after dropping from a size 26 down to a size 12 and maintaining this size for more than 10 years.

She is also a qualified boxing referee and Olympic standard weightlifting instructor. Anne has written a diet and exercise book called ‘It’s not Rocket Science’ which focused on getting the general public fitter and has been endorsed by the Minister of State for Health and numerous health professionals.

Here are her top three tips to get and stay healthy: 1. It’s never too late to start. It doesn’t matter what age you are, where you are or what conditions you may have, following an exercise regime will improve your health. 2. If you haven’t done any exercise for a while a little bit every day is the winning way. If you do too much too quickly you will invariably hurt yourself and put yourself off exercise for another few years. Little and often! 3. Stick with it. Whether you are starting a diet or exercise regime keep with it for at least three weeks. Most people give up in this period when it starts to get hard, but by week four you will start to notice a difference – enough to keep you going a bit longer and longer and longer. Write a list of your reasons for starting and reread it when you feel like giving up.

Smile! Get your teeth xed inBudapest and save £1000s

In 2013 the dental tourism industry is set to continue to grow with more and more people traveling to Budapest in Hungary to have their teeth xed.

In 2012 the Treatment Abroad Medical Tourism Survey revealed that 20,000 people from the UK travelled overseas for dental treatment.

Budapest has long been established as the most popular dental destination in Europe because of the high standards of dental care, the rigorous training and education of Hungarian dentists, and the huge savings on offer to UK patients.

Direct ights are available from Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh

and London for as little as £60 return.

Kreativ Dental Clinic is the most advanced dental clinic in Hungary, dedicated to providing its patients with the highest quality of care at prices that are on average 50% to 70% cheaper than in the UK.

The Kreativ Dental Team are specialists in Dental Implants, Arti cial Bone Replacement, Sinus Lifting, Porcelain Crowns, Bridgework, Veneers, Root Canal Treatment and Periodontal Surgery.

UK aftercare is provided for all patients and their guarantee is the strongest available in Budapest.

Th is patient saved more than £9000Faced with unaff ordable quotes in the UK or the prospect of wearing unwanted dentures, this patient travelled to Kreativ Dental and received multiple high quality dental implants, and full upper and lower porcelain crown and bridge work.

How much can I save?

• FREE Two night stay at a 4 Star Hotel

• FREE Consultation and Treatment Plan

• Flight Ticket reimbursed*

Reader Offer: Consultation, Hotel & Flight Package• FREE OPG X-ray

• FREE Airport Transfers for Two

• FREE Budapest Travel Pass for Two Kreativ Dental ClinicTel: 0203 2879 331

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Smile! Get your teeth fixed in Budapest and save £1000s

In 2013 the dental tourism industry is set to continue to grow with more and more people travelling to Budapest in Hungary to have their teeth fixed.


Budapest has long been established as the most popular destination in Europe because of the high standards of dental care, the rigorous training and education of Hungarian dentists, and the huge savings on offer to UK patients.

Direct flights are available from Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and London for as little as £60 return.


The Kreativ Dental Team are specialists in Dental Implants, Artificial Bone Replacement, Sinus Lifting, Porcelain Crowns, Bridgework, Veneers, Root Canal Treatment and Periodontal Surgery.


Smile! Get your teeth xed inBudapest and save £1000s

In 2013 the dental tourism industry is set to continue to grow with more and more people traveling to Budapest in Hungary to have their teeth xed.


Budapest has long been established as the most popular dental destination in Europe because of the high standards of dental care, the rigorous training and education of Hungarian dentists, and the huge savings on offer to UK patients.

Direct ights are available from Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh

and London for as little as £60 return.


The Kreativ Dental Team are specialists in Dental Implants, Arti cial Bone Replacement, Sinus Lifting, Porcelain Crowns, Bridgework, Veneers, Root Canal Treatment and Periodontal Surgery.


Th is 32 year old male saved more than £9000

Th e same treatment in the UK can cost over £16,000. Th e patient received multiple high quality dental implants, and full upper and lower porcelain crown and bridge work at the Kreativ Dental Clinic in Budapest.

How much can I save?

• FREE Two night stay at a 4 Star Hotel

• FREE Consultation and Treatment Plan

• Flight Ticket reimbursed*

Reader Offer: Consultation, Hotel & Flight Package• FREE OPG X-ray

• FREE Airport Transfers for Two

• FREE Budapest Travel Pass for Two Kreativ Dental ClinicTel: 0203 2879 331

www.kreativdentalclinic.co.uk* See website for fl ight ticket conditionsQuote: 50sw

How much can I save?This patient saved more than £9000Faced with unaffordable quotes in the UK or the prospect of wearing unwanted dentures, this patient travelled to Kreativ Dental and received multiple high quality dental implants, and full upper and lower porcelain crown and bridge work.


Plan aheadThere comes a stage in all our lives when it’s natural to think about when we won’t be here. We wonder about loved ones and what to leave them.

There are some things, however, that we wouldn’t wish to leave them. These include the burden of high funeral costs and the worry of deciding on the funeral arrangements.

If you have concerns about such matters, a Golden Charter funeral plan will bring you peace of mind.

So many reasons to choose Golden Charter: Consideration for loved ones is the most frequent reason for purchasing a Golden Charter Plan.

A Golden Charter plan covers all the costs within our independent funeral directors’ control.

Financial securityYour payment will be held by an independent Trust Fund on behalf of your selected funeral director.

Proven valueOn past evidence a Golden Charter plan is better value than a high-interest building society account.

Freedom of choiceThere are no restrictions on your choice of funeral director.

Woodland TrustA free feature of every plan, unique to Golden Charter - when you purchase a plan, a tree will be planted on your behalf by the Woodland Trust.

A thoughtful decisionA Golden Charter plan will bring you peace of mind

Consideration for others is the most frequent reason for buying a Golden Charter funeral plan. With Golden Charter you know that your loved ones will be spared some of the burden of bereavement. You’ll have specified every detail of the funeral in advance, selected the funeral director and made provision for the costs.

More than 160,000 people in Great Britain have planned their funerals with Golden Charter, an independent company that is British-owned and run. They know that their money is secure and their funeral director’s services are fully guaranteed

A guaranteeA Golden Charter plan covers all your independent funeral director’s services

Once you’ve paid for your Golden Charter plan, you can be sure that neither your loved ones nor your estate will be asked for a penny more for the services within the control of your funeral director - no matter how much these costs may rise in years to come.

An allowance for disbursementsSome costs are paid on your behalf by the funeral director but are not within his control. Known as disbursements, they include the fees of cemeteries, crematoria, doctors, clergy, newspaper notices and memorials. Only if the increase in these costs were to exceed the disbursements amount allowed for in the plan might there be a balance to pay at the time of need.

Financial securityYour payment will be held in an independent trust fund.

Your payment will go directly to the Golden Charter Trust, which will hold the money for your funeral on


behalf of participating funeral directors. This is why your funeral director is able to provide a legally binding contract, guaranteeing that your selected arrangement will be carried out when required.

The Trust Fund is a legally separate entity from Golden Charter. In the unlikely event of something untoward affecting the company, the Fund would continue until every plan has been carried out.

When someone has purchased a Golden Charter funeral plan they know that the family they have left behind need not worry about the cost of the funeral and making difficult decisions in order to keep their loved ones wishes at an emotionally stressful time.

If you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Still going strongWhen a loved one dies, arranging the necessary arrangements can be difficult.

Placing your trust in a company to organise the funeral arrangements is not the easiest decision to make.

H. Kemp and Son Funeral Directors, in Hallgate, Cottingham, is a family-run business with a history spanning 116 years and has built a reputation as one of the oldest and best personal services in the region.

The business, which was founded in 1893 by Herbert Kemp, who was 23-years-old, was originally based in Waterloo Street, Hull. It was a joinery company which then developed into an undertaking business.

In 1926, Herbert expanded the company by purchasing a property in Hallgate, Cottingham. The house which was fronted by a shop, originally housed his father and later passed through the generations to Herbert’s son, Eardley.

By 1932, the Cottingham-based property became a workshop and then, once extended, a chapel of repose.

The Kemp family later decided to move all of its business to the Cottingham area purchasing several more properties in Hallgate.

Today, owner, Geoffrey Kemp, Eardley’s second son, runs the business along with his own son, David, and offers a complete funeral service for the whole of east Yorkshire.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: H. Kemp and Son Funeral Directors in

Waterloo Street, Hull.

Genuine Family Business for a Hundred Years

H. KEMP & SON LTD

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