Local News Features – Histories & Mysteries

February 2016

Inside: Local News Features – Histories & Mysteries – Food – Puzzles

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Keep the smile, leave the tear, What’s in this month ... Hold the laugh, and forget the fear, 4 Best Local Travel Agency because it is a Happy New Year. 6 Local History Wish you a rocking year! 8 Vicks VapoRub 10 Wines & Vines 12 Amazing Ada Welcome 2016!! 14 Competition - Best Western Hotel Kerry 16 Staying Safe If you have any news, events or anything else that 18 February 29th you would like to see included in the next issue please 20 Turmeric contact: [email protected] 22 Last Name - Clayton 24 Independent Living 26 Save up to £15,000! Junction 15 Limited 28 Edenhurst Prep Hartwell, Harrowby Drive, The Westlands ST5 3JU 30 Kids Quiz Advertising & Editorial, 32 Bell Ringers What’s On & General Enquiries: 01782 625 482 or 07511 452 598 34 Recipe Features Editor: 36 Horoscopes [email protected] • 07511 452 598 38 Welsh Gold Design: [email protected] • 07787 334218 40 Newcastle & Hartshill CC 42 Get Puzzled We would like to thank all the businesses who have advertised in Junction 15 and/or provided content. 44 Bloodstone Every care is taken to ensure accuracy but Junction 15 cannot accept responsibility for any loss damage or omission in any advert or editorial. Junction 15 does not officially endorse 46 Knights BMW any material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced, or stored without the prior consent of the publisher. All competition entrants details may be 48 Puzzle Answers supplied to the advertiser. By entering any competition you have agreed for your details to be passed on if requested. Artwork is accepted on the condition it has permission for use in the publication. 50 Advertisers Index

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Here at Junction 15 we thought we would give you something to think about and have a little fun!

Well done to all of you that got December’s picture correct. Mrs Brenda Blair was the first to ring in so well done! - it was Nelson Place in the snow c1958. Good luck with this month’s picture!

Let us know where you think the picture was taken, do you recognise the building or area?

Please feel free to call text or email on the numbers below. (01782 ) 625482 (m) 07511 452598 or [email protected] We will publish the correct answers next month along with your next picture teaser. Photograph kindly supplied by The Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Valid Until 29.02.16 Comforting Vicks VapoRub Vicks VapoRub has been around for over 100 years and is one of the most widely used over-the-counter decongestants. Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about unique and unconventional ways to use this odiferous ointment. You’ll be surprised to learn that Vicks is a supposed treatment for so much more than just a congested chest.

On Your Tootsies Pet Pee-Pee Deterrent Applying Vicks to your feet provides nighttime If your dog or cat is not yet potty trained, cough relief. Generously rub VapoRub all over put an open bottle of Vicks on the area he or your feet and cover them with socks. Within she likes to mark as their territory. The smell moments your cough will subside – in the will discourage them from lifting their legs and morning you’ll wake up a new and hacking free. wetting your rug.

Achy Breaky Muscles Headaches Be Gone Vicks relieves sore, overworked muscles. Rub a small amount of Vicks VapoRub on It increases circulation and provides almost your temples and forehead to help relieve instant aid. Use a generous portion and apply it headaches. The mentholated scent will release all over the aching area. pressure in your head and instantly relieve pain.

Get Rid of Nasty Nail Fungus Paper Cuts and Splinters Rub VapoRub on your toenails if you suspect To prevent infection and speed up healing you have a fungus. Within days, the nail will time, dab a small amount of Vicks on any small turn dark, this means the Vicks is killing the cut or splinter. fungus. As your toenail grows out, the dark part will grow off and you will have fungus-free There have been a few complications in children feet. Keep applying the ointment over a period when Vicks is used inappropriately. A few children of two weeks to fully cleanse nail beds of any reacted negatively and ended up hospitalised when remaining bacteria. Vicks was applied directly under the nose. Though this is extremely rare and only happens to those Stop Your Cat from Scratching who are sensitive to Vicks, consumers should use Cats are notorious for scratching every hard caution when applying it to the face or on young surface they get their claws on. To prevent children. Miss Kitty from ruining your doors, walls, and windows, apply a small amount of VapoRub to these areas. Cats detest the smell and will steer clear.

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Welcome to our new Wine on the Vine page. I’m Ian Martin, owner of Wines etc Eccleshall, an independent wine and spirits merchant in this beautiful Staffordshire town. Over the coming months I will be moving with the seasons to bring you some fantastic wine choices. With February being the month of love, here are some valentines wines to share with the one you love or just to love for yourself. We have bubbles that epitomise that valentines dinner, and some classics to fall back in love with again.

VEUVE CLICQUOT ROSE LANGOT VALLEY STAFFORDSHIRE SPARKLING Champagne at its best but in Rose form, the first ever Champagne rose offers Champagne made locally “really”, well yes, Strawberry, Raspberry and Cherry notes although we can’t call it that here, this with a sensual fruity finish in the mouth. Fantastic Sparkling is made at Fair oak £45.99 just a few miles from Eccleshall. Peachy fruit notes give way to a medium dry finish in the mouth. £19.99 TANNERS PROSECCO LOUIS LATOUR PINOT NOIR A real classic from the classic Shrewsbury wine merchants. Dry but intense in flavour Candied cherry fruits with a spicy perfume this Tanners exclusive offers the very on the nose, strawberry fruits laced with best in Prosecco terms. vanilla, leading to a rounded finish, £10.50 Pinot Noir at its best. £10.25

LOUIS LATOUR ARDECHE LOUIS ESCHENAUER CINSAULT CHARDONNAY ROSE

Fall back in love with this great wine “no More pink to lift the heart, a beautiful pink oak here” Yellow-green in colour, with a wine loaded with expressive aromas of subtle nose of vanilla, with a buttery summer berries with a hint of spicy pepper. creamy texture and notes of vanilla and Fresh, fruity and well balanced. spice. A powerful and complex wine. £6.49 £8.99

I hope you enjoy the Wines here and I look forward to taking a journey with you around the world of wine during 2016. I don’t want my love with her to wither like grapes on a vine, 6 High St, Eccleshall, so I’ll water it with romance to turn it into wine.” Stafford ST21 6BZ 01785 859096 Jarod Kintz www.winesetc.co.uk 10 FEBRUARY 2016 JUNCTION 15

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JUNCTION 15 FEBRUARY 2016 15 Staying safe in Staffordshire – Newcastle-under-Lyme maintains Purple Flag nightlife accreditation.

Newcastle-under-Lyme is a great place to visit not only in the daytime, but in the evenings too. Newcastle Town Centre is proud to declare that they have once again, officially been recognised as a Purple Flag accredited zone for its excellence in managing all aspects of their nightlife – meaning it is a safe zone for anyone wanting to enjoy the varied nightlife establishments and facilities without any unwanted disruption. Having a Purple Flag status is a positive initiative that indicates an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable night out for everyone who visits the town centre.

Staying Safe In Previous misconceptions of Staffordshire the town centre has been that it’s Newcastle has done extremely a no-go zone for people wanting well to achieve the Purple Flag a safe night out. However, over award and is one of only 65 the last two years, the Town towns and cities across the Centre Partnership has been United Kingdom to achieve this established to support and accreditation. improve Newcastle town centre Having this national through improved policing and accreditation should set people’s security throughout the town mind at ease when considering and individual establishments, taking a trip into Newcastle area management and general – whether it is midweek or awareness of the evening weekends – it is a safe place to economy. go, with a diverse range of things Newcastle-under-Lyme is to do and places to visit. the only area in Staffordshire The town centre has been to achieve this Purple Flag awarded prestigious Purple Flag accreditation. So there has status by the Association of Town never been a better chance to and City Management (ATCM) take advantage of the many for its excellence in managing establishments and facilities and continuous improvement available in the town. Whether of the centre’s nightlife. The you want to pop into one of our award features a national set of brand new craft beer bars or a standards broken down into five candle lit meal in one of our many themes – well-being, movement, restaurants, there is always a broad appeal, place and policy welcoming atmosphere in every – and celebrates clean and safe establishment. places that provide good bars, clubs, restaurants, arts and cultural attractions and transport links. It is very similar to the Green Flag for parks and Blue Flag for beaches and marinas.

16 FEBRUARY 2016 JUNCTION 15 JUNCTION 15 FEBRUARY 2016 17 LeapYearSuperstitions Our everyday calendar is an artificial medium that has been juggled with through the centuries in an effort to make it more accurate and more useful. The time it takes for the earth to rotate is 365 ¼ days but the calendar year is 365 days, hence once every four years to balance this, we have a leap year and an extra day, February 29th.

ecause such years are rarer than normal him to restore the Moon. After more than an years, they have become lucky omens. hour, Columbus emerged from his cabin and BIndeed the 29th February itself is an announced that God was prepared to withdraw especially important day. Anything started on his punishment if the natives agreed to supply this day is sure of success. him and his crew with everything they needed. The native chiefs immediately agreed, and Certainly February 29th in the leap year of within minutes the Moon started emerging from 1504 was very successful for one Christopher shadow, leaving the natives in awe of Columbus’ Columbus. power. Columbus continued to receive food and supplies until he was rescued in June 1504. For women, February 29th can also be a very successful day as once every four years on the 29th February they have the “right” to propose to a man. The right of every women to propose on 29th February each leap year goes back hundreds of years when the leap year day had no The famous explorer had been marooned for recognition in English law several months on the small island of Jamaica. (the day was ‘leapt over’ Though the island natives had initially offered and ignored, hence the food and provisions, Columbus’ arrogant and term ‘leap year’). It was overbearing attitude had so annoyed the natives decided that the day that they stopped this altogether. had no legal status, Facing starvation Columbus came up with an meaning that a break inspired plan. Consulting a shipboard almanac in tradition on this and finding that a lunar eclipse was due, he day was acceptable. called together the native chiefs and announced So on this day to them that God would punish them if they did women can take not supply his crew with food. And as an omen advantage of of God’s intent to punish them, there would be a this anomaly and sign in the sky: God would darken the Moon. propose to the man Right on cue, the lunar eclipse started. they wish to marry. Columbus dramatically disappeared into his cabin as the natives began to panic and begged

18 FEBRUARY 2016 JUNCTION 15 JUNCTION 15 FEBRUARY 2016 19 For The L♥ ve of Turmeric

It’s a quintessential spice in curry, a relative of ginger and one of the healthiest ways to add flavour and colour – to a home cooked meal!

urmeric has been used to relieve diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes by the end of Teverything from liver problems to the study, while no one taking curcumin was. depression to ringworm in folk medicine, Again, researchers chalk these results up to the but, like many alternative therapies, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers of the there's not always much research to back compound. up the ancient wisdom. And, possibly even fight Cancer! But that doesn't mean turmeric's powers are While studies in humans are still in very to be discredited altogether. Here, we take a early stages, lab and animal studies have look at what we do know about this powerful shown promising effects of curcumin in the seasoning. fight against cancer. Curcumin "interferes with Turmeric can tame Heartburn several important molecular pathways involved and an Upset Stomach. in cancer development, growth and spread," In a small 1989 study, supplements made according to the American Cancer Society, from the turmeric plant were found to be more even killing cancer cells in the lab setting and effective at curbing heartburn and indigestion shrinking tumors and boosting the effects of symptoms than a placebo, possibly because of chemotherapy in animals. the plant's known powers to fight inflammation. Turmeric may curb Joint Pain Just a few grams of turmeric per day Curcumin has been definitively deemed either in the form of powder, crushed to carry anti-inflammatory powers, although root or fresh root can provide enough its exact pathways still aren't completely nutrients to help you keep away from understood. However, that knowledge has anemia, neuritis, memory disorders led to a number of studies examining the and offer protection against cancers, benefits of turmeric to people with joint pain infectious diseases, high blood or arthritis. One of the most promising found pressure, and strokes. is that turmeric extract supplements worked just as well as ibuprofen in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Delay Diabetes Among people with pre-diabetes, curcumin capsules were found to delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes in a 2012 study. Over nine months, study participants were given either curcumin supplements or placebo capsules. Just over 16% of people taking the placebo pill were

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Last Name – Clayton

Origin of Name: English Meaning: Clay, Enclosure, Settlement

Recorded as Clayton, and occasionally dialectals such as Claiton, Cleaton, Cleiton, and others, this is a medieval English surname. It is locational from various places now called Clayton in the counties of Lancashire, Staffordshire, Sussex and the West Riding of Yorkshire. The derivation is from the pre- 7th Century “clorg-tun, meaning the village on the clay. The earliest spelling is in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Claitone and Claitune, and it appears in its present form in Lancashire in the pipe rolls of 1263. Locational surnames were usually acquired by a local landowner, or especially by former inhabitants of a place who had moved to another area, and were thereafter best identified by the name of their birthplace. Spelling over the centuries being at best erratic and local dialects very thick, often lead to the creation of “sounds like” spellings. Amongst the interesting name bearers listed in the Dictionary of National Biography is The Clayton coat of arms came into Charlotte Clayton, later Lady Sundon, and a lady of existence centuries ago. The process the bedchamber to Queen Caroline of Brunswick in of creating coats of arms (also often 1714. She obtained great influence over the German called family crests) began in the eight speaking queen, and controlled court patronage. The and ninth centuries. The new art of first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to Heraldry made it possible for families be that of Jordan de Claiton. This was dated 1191, and even individual family members to in the Charter Rolls of Yorkshire, during the reign of have their very own coat of arms. King Richard 1st, known as “Lionheart”, 1189 - 1199. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was sometimes known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to “develop” often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

22 FEBRUARY 2016 JUNCTION 15 JUNCTION 15 FEBRUARY 2016 23 New Year, New You with Independent Living …

Now that the dark nights are upon us many older people begin to find life a little more difficult. Staying indoors, often alone, can lead to feelings of isolation from the outside world.

Packing up the family home extra support is needed. getting older, and I knew things is understandably a daunting Not only do homeowners weren’t going to get easier. I prospect. Years of memories benefit from spacious can’t do the same amount of and emotional ties play a major apartments, but can also work, like gardening, as before. part in arriving at the decision enjoy the well-appointed It was a big wrench but of whether or not to make communal lounge, table service the things I gained by moving the move. A lack of suitable restaurant, spa suite and hair to Adlington compensated alternatives compounds the salon whenever they wish, all for it. There is something to difficulty of finding a more without even stepping outside. look forward to each day, a manageable property, and The wide range of activities good social life and plenty of conventional ‘retirement’ homes on offer help to create a true activities. The people living often have a certain stigma sense of community. However, here have always got a smile on attached to them. the choice of either privacy or their faces and the MHA team This certainly isn’t the case at companionship is always there. are absolutely superb. Adlington House on High Street, One of these purchasers is I have made new friends. I Wolstanton. Here homeowners Mrs May Millington who, moved have company when I want it are reaping the benefits of an into Adlington House – and and can go up to my apartment energy efficient brand new has never looked back. May and shut the door should I wish. home with their friends and explains her decision to move: The food in our Restaurant neighbours close at hand. The is great - I really enjoyed our apartments are conveniently “ I loved the Penkhull area Christmas dinner – it was situated within easy reach of a where I lived before, but I was absolutely fabulous. The range of local shops and peace on my own, I don’t drive and food was beautiful and the of mind is assured with 24-hour last year when we had some entertainment was great! care and support available from bad weather I couldn’t get out Living at Adlington is really on-site care professionals MHA because it’s very hilly where I amazing, it just feels right ” (Methodist Homes), should lived. I was marooned for about it be needed. These luxury a week, I didn’t dare go outside. For more information on the apartments are thoughtfully This was one of the reasons very last remaining apartments designed to ensure that why I decided to move to available please call independence does not have to Adlington House, Wolstanton. 01782 711154 be sacrificed even when a little Another was because I am www.adlington.co.uk.

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Edenhurst Preparatory School, rated outstanding for its Early Years provision during their last ISI inspection, is an independent day school for children aged three months to eleven years. The school takes its civic responsibilities seriously, and aims to play a key part in supporting the local community within Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Pupils have been examining the subject of Inspired by their efforts, the pupils returned litter: where it comes from, why it is bad for to Edenhurst bursting with ideas to encourage the environment, and how we can prevent it. A others to take an interest in their local team of Year 2 pupils from Edenhurst recently environment, and to promote more responsible ventured out into their community to see disposal of household waste. the devastating effect that litter has on the The pupils created their very own superhero – environment. They were joined on their litter- Captain Planet – who embodies the children’s pick by staff from Newcastle Borough Council, own concerns and values. His slogan, ‘Take working their way from the school building up to Action Today!’ reminds all at Edenhurst that our Thistleberry Parkway. actions, no matter how small, can have a wider Both pupils and adults used special litter- impact that we must consider. pickers and modified bin-bags to clear a huge With this in mind, Edenhurst’s pupils created amount of discarded rubbish from pathways, a series of Environmental Awareness posters, roadsides and parkland. All involved found to spread the word about the importance of this to be an extremely worthwhile outing, responsible waste disposal. Their hard work and everyone learned a great deal about the certainly paid off, as the posters are now different ways that littering can negatively proudly displayed on dozens of rubbish bins in impact our surroundings. the local area. Edenhurst takes pride in its efforts to support and improve the local community, regularly organising events and fundraising activities to help to make a difference to those less fortunate. This helps to instil a sense of community in the children, along with a desire to help others.

To fully appreciate all that Edenhurst has to offer, a visit to the school is essential in order to experience the atmosphere and meet the staff and pupils. Interested families can book a place at the next Open Morning, taking place on Friday 11th March, or arrange a personalised tour at a convenient time with the Headmaster, Mr. Copestick. To find out more, please visit www.edenhurst.co.uk

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JUNCTION 15 FEBRUARY 2016 29 Try your skill with the Kid’s Page Wordsearch below

Enjoy colouring in the Valentine’s Message, try not to go over the lines.

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In the collection at the Brampton Museum there are two ale jugs, thought to have been used by the bell ringers of St Giles Church.

Bell ringing can be thirsty work and in order to give the ringers the strength to carry on a tradition was established to pay them with ale. This jug is made of earthenware and is quite large, measuring a mighty 35cm tall, and it would have held plenty of ale.

Traditionally, the Mayor provided the ale from from the Union Workhouse. However, the the Three Tuns pub, situated close to the names of the men recorded on the jug were all church. It is recorded that in 1825 the bell burgesses of the town and so they would have ringers drank 150 litres of beer at the Mayor’s been significantly better off than the ringers expense. The Mayor continued to pay for the bell from the workhouse. ringers’ ale until 1833 when it was resolved that The makers name ‘C H Bayley’ and ‘9 November the town council should pay. 1845’ can be found on the underside of the The bell ringers account book records all the jug. We do not have any additional information official ringing occasions from 1843 to 1863. relating to this particular potter but as It states that in 1846 ringers were paid two Newcastle-under-Lyme is near to Stoke-on-Trent, pounds and a jug of ale to ring in the new Mayor. it is quite likely that it was made in the Potteries They also rang for births, deaths and marriages and that C H Bayley was a relative of Samuel and for local and national events such as the Bayley, one of the names listed on the jug. opening of the new church at Chesterton and The jug and the two books were donated to the Battle of Alma at the start of the Crimean the museum in War. the 1950s having The names of bell ringers usually appear on the been passed down side of their jug and ours is no exception. The through the family names appear in white having been scratched of bell ringer William through the brown slip layer on the jug using a Bayley, also named technique called Sgraffitio. on the jug. The names of the ringers can be found among those noted for payment in the bell ringers’ Written by Clare Griffiths book, alongside several payments for ringers Collections officer, Brampton Museum

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Full Circle 9 January – 28 February This photographic exhibition, from Derek Tamea, celebrates twenty five years of women’s achievements. From the first woman priest, to the first woman bishop, this collection of photographic portraits are taken from his touring exhibition, ‘Women in Focus’

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JUNCTION 15 FEBRUARY 2016 33 THIS MONTH’S RECIPE ♡ Why February, You Look Good Enough To Eat! ck Breast with Ora Du nge Sauce

Serves 2

Preparation 15 mins plus marinating time

Cooking 20 mins

Ingredients: Method: 2 large duck breasts Score the skin of the duck breast in diagonal crosses with skins on and place in a ceramic bowl. Combine the marinade 30g (1oz) butter ingredients and pour over the duck. Marinate in the 1 clove of garlic, crushed fridge, turning occasionally, for about 8 hours. 1tsp finely grated lemon zest Heat the oven to 180°C (gas mark 4). Remove 50g (1¾oz) fresh breadcrumbs the duck and dry with paper towels, reserving the 2tsp thyme leaves marinade. Heat a large heavy frying pan over a moderate heat. Place the breasts skin-side down in For the Marinade the pan. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until nice and 150ml (5fl oz) freshly squeezed golden. Transfer the duck breasts skin-side down to orange juice a roasting tin, and cook in the oven for about 10-15 2tbsp balsamic vinegar minutes. 2tbsp olive oil Meanwhile, pour the marinade into a small saucepan 2tbsp runny honey and simmer over a low heat for about 5 minutes, or The juice of ½ a lemon until reduced and slightly thickened. Season and keep The finely-grated zest warm. of ½ an orange Drain any fat from the frying pan and add the butter. Pinch of ground cardamom When foaming, add the garlic, zest, breadcrumbs and thyme. Sauté until the crumbs are golden. Slice the duck breast onto individual plates or a small platter. Top Tips Sprinkle over the crumbs and serve with a jug of the You can marinade the duck for sauce on the side. up to 12 hours. It is important to boil the marinade well before serving it as the sauce. Enjoy!

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JUNCTION 15 FEBRUARY 2016 35 Thought of the Month: ‘ Release your fears, let go of control, find your inner strength ‘ Aquarius Cancer Scorpio January 20 – February 18 June 21 – July 22 October 23 – November 21 You have a clear road ahead of you Every year, at this time, you go through You can make some extra money through and can plan and move forward on a metamorphosis in your life. You will no the selling of personal properties that your aims and goals. After making a longer be content to be a caterpillar. Your you no longer need. Organise your home few adjustments last month that were inner desire is to have freedom. You can and collect the clutter. Decide what you irritating, you are actually better placed and will turn into a beautiful butterfly truly need and begin to simplify your life. than before. Try to be a be a bit more as soon as you begin to rid yourself of The more you let go of now, the happier relaxed with loved ones. the emotional baggage that you seem to you will be. Horoscopescarry around. Let it all go. Pisces Sagittarius February 19 – March 20 Leo November 22 – December 21 Misplaced expectations can cause delays July 23 – August 22 Busy and energetic time for Sagittarius, and disappointment, but they can also be Give first to others what you secretly when unlike last month you have the quickly rectified. You may find that one desire from them. If you are unable to do power and will to finish projects and get door closes but another door you never this, then it’s time to spend lots of quiet stuck in. While in other aspects of life even anticipated opens, and so it is a time by yourself. Your energy increases, you may force the issues, in love you just month of unexpected opportunities! as you become passionate about what want to let your partner be and love him/ you are doing. The stumbling blocks you her for what he/she is. Aries see before you were put there by you. March 21 – April 19 Knock them down! Capricorn It’s time to focus forward and get all December 22 – January 19 of your priorities in order. You are not Virgo Saving and making cutbacks is essential alone. Many people love you! This is August 23 – September 22 do not leave yourself short at the end one of those great months that you can No longer can you hide in your shell like a of the month. Budgeting and money truly count your blessings! Focus on and turtle. Loneliness doesn’t suit you. Sure management are essential. Your close nurture what will grow in abundance you enjoy lots of time on your own, doing love relationship or marriage will be more for you. what you like to do, but by the end of this dynamic and your routines may change month the ‘love bug’ just might bite you. for you as a couple. Taurus A special person will be around you and April 21 – May 20 wants your attention. A blessed union of Even though it’s still cold outside, the your two Souls can make the term ‘Soul feelings of spring are in your heart! If you Mate’ very real for you. Open your eyes can bring this inner-joy into your work and look around. place, you most certainly will succeed. Eliminate the negatives from your life, Libra they hold no power over you anymore. September 23 – October 22 You are pregnant with such creative Gemini energy that you may feel that you are May 21 – June 20 bursting at the seams! Now you have to You know the answers to the unsolved decide what you want to do with all of problems in your life. All you have to do this positive energy. Don’t let negative is think about a situation, for just a little people or situations bring you down. while, and then you seem to just KNOW Share your positive/creative energy with them. Lynne Hill is a professional Psychic & what to do. Justice is important to you Clairvoyant and Tarot Master now. You won’t tolerate anyone hurting www.altpath.co.uk anyone else. For readings call Mark: 0781 684 0404 Readings are £30 by appointment only

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In 1911, at the investiture of Prince Edward of • 1923 The Queen Mother’s marriage Wales at Caernarfon Castle, the regalia used to King George VI (which consisted of a coronet, a rod, a ring, a • 1947 Queen Elizabeth II marriage sword and a robe or mantle with doublet and to Prince Phillip sash) incorporated pure Welsh gold, identified • 1960 Princess Margaret’s marriage by the Welsh dragon stamp. The regalia were • 1973 Princess Anne’s marriage later re-used at Prince Charles’s investiture at • 1981 The marriage of Princess Diana Caernarfon Castle, in 1969. and Prince Charles • 2005 Prince Charles’s marriage to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall • 2011 Catherine Middleton’s marriage to Prince William.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s very own wedding ring, from her marriage to The Duke of Edinburgh on 20th November 1947, is crafted from a nugget of pure Welsh gold from the Clogau, St. David’s mine.

The tradition of the British Royal Family using Welsh gold wedding rings was carried into its 88th year during the most recent Royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on 29th April, 2011.

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Bloodstone (heliotrope) is a form of jasper or with purifying the blood, liver, bladder, kidneys, spleen chalcedony, usually of a deep green colour, which is and intestines. It can also stimulate blood flow and speckled with bright red dots of red jasper. treat blood disorders such as anaemia.

One of the most widely known legends surrounding This stone is also thought to be beneficial with the the origins of this stone, dates back from the middle birthing process and helps to stimulate hormonal ages. It was believed the ‘blood stone’ was formed balance, so helping to alleviate symptoms of PMS. at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, when the blood It also helps to stabilise hormones during the from his wounds fell onto the dark green earth and menopause. turned to stone. In ancient times this stone was considered to be a Today sources of this stone can be found in Russia, semi-precious stone and was used in jewellery and China, Australia, Brazil and India. carved into statuettes, vases and decorative cups.

Before the time of Christ, the bloodstone was The bloodstone has an interesting history. It is known as heliotrope, the sun stone (heliotrope is an believed that this stone can bring you good fortune, instrument that uses a mirror to reflect sunlight). fame and respect, as well as protecting you from This is taken from the Greek ‘helios’, which means deception and securing victory in battle! sun and ‘tropos’, which means ‘turn’. The bloodstone is even reputed to have the ability to Legend has it that when this stone was placed in control the weather and banish evil. It was therefore water or in the rays of the setting sun, it would thought to be a stone of magic and was used as turn the reflection of the sun to blood red – hence a talisman for good health and long life. It was heliotrope. also thought that the stone could confer the gift of prophecy, as it would give off a sound to warn of Health wise this danger or to give guidance. stone has many benefits, these include neutralising and expelling toxins from Lesley Bytheway is an Holistic Therapist. For details of the the body and boosting therapies and workshops available, please visit: the immune system. It [email protected] email : [email protected] is also believed to help or call/text Mobile : 07754749810

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