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Editorial - Sarah Fryer, Susan Brookes-Morris, Kate Duggan, Publishers Trevor Langley, Carol H Scott, Rachael Leverton, Geoff Wharton, Villager Publications Ltd RSPCA, Potton Vets, James Baggott, Solange Hando, Nick Coffer, 24 Market Square, Potton, Bedfordshire SG19 2NP and Willow Coby Tel: 01767 261122 [email protected] Advertising Sales/Local Editorial www.villagermag.com Nigel Frost - 01767 261122 [email protected] Disclaimer - All adverts and editorial are printed in good faith, Photography however, Villager Publications Ltd can not take any responsibility Botond Horvoth and Darren Harbar Photography for the content of the adverts, the services provided by the advertisers or any statements given in the editorial. No part of Design and Artwork - Design 9 Tel 07762 969460 this publication may be reproduced or stored without the express permission of the publisher. To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 History By Sarah Fryer The History of Golf

Although it is presumed the game of Golf dates case, the languages in question are medieval Dutch back many many years, it was only in the 19th and old Scots. century that it gained popularity in England. The medieval Dutch word “kolf” or “kolve” meant It is said the game originated in the Netherlands, “club.” It is believed that word passed to the Scots, however, this has been questioned over the years whose old Scots dialect transformed the word into with many countries wanting to claim it as their “golve,” “gowl” or “gouf.” own. By the 16th Century, the word “golf” had emerged. Some historians believe that Kolven from Holland Over the years, many women began playing golf and Chole from Belgium influenced the game. in huge numbers and clubs were finding more and Golf as we know it today originated from a game more female members were wanting to join. played on the eastern coast of Scotland in the There are however, a handful of golf clubs in Kingdom of Fife during the 15th century. Players today’s modern society that retain this somewhat would hit a pebble around a natural course of archaic and possibly sexist rule, by still not allowing sand dunes, rabbit runs and tracks using a stick female members, although nice in a way that some or primitive club, but that was where the game tradition has remained. ended. However, whilst these games and countless One prestigious members only club which has other stick and ball sports were being played, they changed its policy is the R&A (Royal & Ancient Golf seemed to be missing that one vital ingredient that Club) which is now allowing women to become is unique to golf - the hole. Whatever the argument members, however, this hasn’t always been the regarding origins, there can be no dispute that case. Scotland certainly gave birth to the game we know It wasn’t until September the 18th, 2014 that they and love as golf today. decided to mail ballots to 2,500 club members Golf has always been a sport associated with asking if they should abolish it’s ‘men only’ etiquette and discipline, and one which for many membership rule. many years, only applied to men. Women were The response must of been colossal, as a statement rarely seen on a golf course, and this was not for the was put out declaring “The Royal and Ancient Golf reason many people think. Club has voted overwhelmingly to welcome women There is an old wives tale associated with the word as members. The R&A is now a mixed golf club. ‘golf’ but unfortunately, there proves to be very little Significant initial number of women to be fast-tracked truth to it’s existence. “Golf” is not an acronym for into membership over the coming months” . “Gentlemen only, ladies forbidden” Golf is in fact a very structured game in more ways However, this urban legend continues to stand than one, and etiquette plays a massive part of this. strong. Apart from the attire worn by the players, there are It is thought the myth started as a joke back in the many other rules which have to be adhered too. 19th century when gentlemen would get together Etiquette in many ways, is there to show respect to and talk about the game ahead, their wives at the other players involved in the all round event. home, a gents day! Lack of etiquette may not be a punishable offence, Like most modern words, the word “golf” actually but it is certainly not socially acceptable. derives from older languages and dialects. In this Golf etiquette is not just about social acceptance. It 4 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 5 is essential for the safety of players and spectators caricature of the original elegant attire golfers once a like. wore, which somewhat mocks the tradition. Keeping a brisk pace so that the game is enjoyable So apart from the clothing, what else has changed to all course users is a must and unlike other sports, over the years in terms of the actual game itself? it is socially acceptable to allow players to pass you Well a few rules of play have in fact changed quite and take their turn first if it will alleviate a holdup at dramatically, such as the: a hole. “I Can’t Tell If That’s My Ball Covered in All That Dirt?” Maintaining the quality of the Golf course is also Original rules state that if a player’s ball is covered up there with social etiquette. The correct footwear by sand, fallen leaves or the like...the ball may not be must be worn at all times on the course to eliminate lifted for identification.” damage to the turf. The 1956 rules allowed you to remove impediments Since golf began in Scotland, it was inevitable the from the ball to check if it was yours, but the player weather would be somewhat cooler than that of was not allowed to pick it up to make sure. In 2008 its counterparts, and traditionally raining, therefore however, the rules were changed to allow players players would require something a little more suited to lift the ball for identification purposes so long as for its climate. Tweed suits with plus fours were they made it clear to their opponent beforehand. paired with high, exposed woolen socks, thick-soled Believe it or not, even genuine comedic rules once leather shoes and flat caps in a style that was often applied such as the “That Dog Just Ate My Ball” Rule. suited for other outdoor pursuits such as hunting or In centuries gone by there was a genuine rule that rambling. “If a dog happens to carry off or damage a ball in the One may question as to why wool was the chosen course of playing, the party to whom it belongs shall fabric for such garments, when severe weather be entitled to use another, and lay it as near to the spot conditions played such a vital role in the game? where taken from as can be honestly guessed.” Clothing must of become heavy and absorbent and Apparently Aberdeen had such a stray dog been extremely uncomfortable for the wearer. problem back then, that in 1783, the Society of Maybe it came down to cost, although bring it back Golfers deemed it necessary to implement this rule to current day living, and wool is one of the most regarding canines running off with balls in play. Not expensive fabrics money can buy. something I could envisage on today’s courses or in Heavy sweaters, knitted vests, and ties often our rules book to be honest! completed the look. Such sophisticated clothing at Golf will continue to dominate in the sporting the time rendered golf a purely upper-class sport. arena, and attract a certain calibre of player, but In the 20th century, golf attire evolved as it travelled at least in today’s modern society, women can be to different countries and climates, and while it is equal and enjoy the sport too. Major brands will still expensive, it is more accessible than ever, with continue to churn out clothing, such a vast array of brands producing the clothing equipment and accessories to appease varying budgets today. for every eventuality, but Golf attire has evolved a long way from its origins. culture will remain, Today, most golf clothing is designed first to and etiquette will be functional with the style element becoming stand strong secondary. Original golf materials such as wool keeping the and tweed are almost never seen anymore and the tradition of once classic, earthy palette of colors and patterns golf alive. has been replaced with high-tech blends and an anything-goes approach to color. Pastels are popular with baby pinks and sky blues leading the way. Some golfers take it a step further and wear loud argyles and highlighter-bright tones that are a sad

6 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 7 History By Susan Brookes-Morris War Poets As we head towards Armistice Day, it’s a pertinent whilst Siegfried Sassoon and Robert Graves time to reflect on the work of the ‘War Poets.’ The survived but went on to express their emotional phrase is generally taken to refer to the 16 men distress through poetry. who wrote about their first-hand experiences of Wilfred Owen is generally accepted as the the First World War and who are commemorated greatest war poet to have written in the English in a slate memorial at Poets Corner. Language. After being blown up, suffering The 16 are; Richard Aldington, Laurence Binyon, concussion and being shell-shocked, Owen was Edmund Blunden, Rupert Brooke, Wilfrid Gibson, sent to a psychiatric hospital in Edinburgh were Robert Graves, Julian Grenfell, Ivor Gurney, David he met Robert Graves and Siegfried Sassoon who Jones, Robert Nichols, Wilfred Owen, Herbert inspired him to develop his poetry further. Read, Isaac Rosenberg, Siegfried Sassoon, Charles Owen was awarded a George Cross in October Sorley and Edward Thomas. 1918 having seized a machine gun and shot and Now often studied as part of the English captured several Germans, but just a few weeks curriculum, the work of these poets is particularly later, he was killed at Orps. notable for being violent and realistic and His most famous poem is ‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’ challenging earlier poetry which had a pro-war meaning ‘it is sweet and right’ with the last line message. Their work expresses extreme emotions going on to mean ‘to die for your country.’ In his of fear, anger and love. poem The Sentry he talks about how one of his The War Poets Association says; ‘the young sentries was blinded. He said ‘All a poet can do is soldier poets of the First World War established warn. That is why the true poet must be truthful.’ war poetry as a literary genre. Their combined Anthologies celebrating the best of the genre voice has become one of the defining texts of often include: Charles Sorley’s ‘When you see Twentieth Century Europe.’ millions of the mouthless dead’, Isaac Rosenberg’s Some such as, Isaac Rosenberg, Edward Thomas, ‘Break of Day in the Trenches’, ‘Lights Out’ by Charles Sorley and Wilfred Owen died in action, Edward Thomas, ‘To his love’ by Ivor Gurney and ‘The Soldier’ by Rupert Brooke. Whilst not written by one of the commemorated 16, the most quoted poem of this era remains ‘In Flanders Fields’ which was written by former doctor John McCrae during the second battle of Ypres. Many widely renowned British poets also have war poems covering a wide range of conflicts within their collections, including Kipling, Tennyson, Hughes, Larkin and Hardy.

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Top tips for making your fireworks party go off Games with a bang… If you have children coming, why not keep Food and decorations them busy making a Guy? You’ll need to provide A warming autumnal soup is sure to go down well plenty of old material, plus stuffing. You could with guests, and mini sparklers are a great way also pre-make a papier-mâché head using paper, to liven up sandwiches. For pudding, you could glue and balloons, or buy it from a craft store or decorate cakes with coloured icing in the shape eBay. Alternatively, you could have a Guy making of fireworks or rockets, and don’t forget the toffee competition, where everyone makes a smaller apples! Guy, or decorates a gingerbread man, with a prize To make an easy firework rocket, roll a rectangle for the winner. of coloured card into a tube and stick in place Kids and adults alike love a piñata, and you with double sided tape. Cut out a circle of card, can buy them in a variety of shapes. Fill yours with a wedge missing, roll and tape to make a with sweets or small treats, such as stickers and cone for the top. Stick it on and attach a wooden balloons, and hang it outside from a tree. Make barbeque skewer (with the point cut off) to the sure you give whoever’s swinging the stick plenty inside of the tube. Fill the tube with sweets, close of space! the bottom with a circle of card, and glue on Fireworks some paper streamers. Display several in a tall Most people will want to watch the fireworks from glass vase. outside, so you might want to dig out some spare Decorate the table with layers of coloured tissue blankets, gloves and hats for anyone who isn’t paper in red, yellow and orange, rather than a prepared. If you’re setting off your own fireworks, table cloth, and string party lights around the take time to explain the danger to children, and walls. You could also try attaching streamers to make it clear how far back they need to stand. colourful paper lanterns to hang from the ceiling. You’ll also want to ensure that any pets are safely Drinks inside. Of course, it’s safer and cheaper to take Hot chocolate with whipped cream and advantage of a nearby firework display. marshmallows is sure to prove popular with They can be seen for miles, so you may well children and drivers. You could also make a be able to stay in your own garden, avoid warming alcoholic drink for adults, such as mulled the crowds and make the most of those wine, liqueur coffee or hot toddy. warming drinks... 12 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 13 WHERE AM I? Do You Know? 2 1

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Most of us enjoy curling up in-front of the TV on a cold winter’s night. And, as long as you have decent broadband, these days there’s plentyTV of ways to watch your favourite shows.Guide What’s the best way If you’re feeling a bit flummoxed by all the options available, our quick guide might help to make your to watch TV? mind up. Freeview – Free Netflix – £5.99-£8.99 per month As the name implies, Freeview gives you access to Netflix is a subscription service that allows you to more than 60 TV channels, for free. You can also watch thousands of films and TV shows through watch hundreds of programmes that have aired your smart TV, laptop, phone, tablet and other in the previous seven days. With most TVs, you devices. You can choose what you want to watch shouldn’t need any extra equipment, but TVs bought from a huge menu, including programmes made before 2010 might require a set-top box, which by Netflix, such as the award-winning Orange is the costs from £30. You will need a TV aerial, and not all New Black. You don’t need any extra equipment; channels are available in all locations, so it’s worth there are no adverts and you can pause, rewind, fast checking what you can get before you buy anything. forward and watch again as much as you like. There’s Satellite TV – from around £7.50 a month also no contract, so you can cancel when you want. There are a range of providers to choose from, Amazon Prime – £79 per year including Sky, Virgin Media, BT and Talk Talk, all of Like Netflix, Amazon Prime is a subscription service which give you access to a wide range of digital that allows you to watch films and TV shows through channels. You will need a set-top box, and in some a multitude of digital devices. With some older TVs, cases a satellite dish, which is normally included in you’ll need to buy a fire stick (which costs around the cost of your subscription, and you’ll need to take £30). There doesn’t seem to be quite as much choice out a 12-18 month contract. Most providers have with Amazon Prime as there is with Netflix, but if you different packages to choose from, and you can add take into consideration the other benefits of Prime, on bundles, such as sports channels. Some providers such as free music, next-day Amazon delivery and offer wider phone and broadband packages. BT, for cloud-storage for photos, it is a great price. If you example, offers 80 channels, unlimited broadband don’t want the extras, you can opt for Prime video, and free weekend calls from around £10 per month. for just £5.99 per month. To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 27 Vanessa and her staff look forward to welcoming all new and existing customers to The Cock Inn at Gamlingay 25 Church Street, Gamlingay, Beds Tel: 01767 650255

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Dear People of Potton (and surrounding villages) PartyWell the dust has settled following the On Party On Potton Big Weekend 2016 and the invoices have now all been paid. So how did we Potton do? The weather was certainly kind to us which helped hugely in making it the great success that it was this year but what were the figures? The Big Weekend 2016 cost us over £46.5K to put on this year compared to just over £42K in 2014. However, we wanted to put more things on this time and go bigger and better, so that was to be expected. The question is though how much did we bring in over the bank holiday weekend to go towards balancing out this expenditure? Well this year we raised over £43.5K during the Big Weekend itself which meant we had a deficit of just under £3K. In 2014 we raised just under £35K meaning we had a deficit of around £7.5K but the weather wasn’t on our side that year we only just made it, so we had very little to give and the Monday let us down! So in summary, we did back to the community, which is what happens with really well this time around, helped by the weather, any additional funds left over each year. This year but you can clearly see that the Big Weekend does we are pleased to say that we will be in a position not pay for itself! This is why it’s so important to to give back to all the groups that helped us put spend two years in the lead up to each main event the weekend on. We couldn’t have done it without fundraising so that we can meet this shortfall and your support and are so happy that we can give you maintain the same winning formula of free daytime something back for all the time and effort you put activities for all and ticketed evening events. To give into the Big Weekend 2016. Thank you also to all our you an idea of costs, the marquee came in at just volunteers who helped in too many ways to list here, over £6K to hire, the toilets were just under £2K, we couldn’t put an event of this scale on without the lighting, staging, electrics, screens, sound & you. Finally, a huge thank you to all those who audio cost around £5.5K, the donkeys £350 and the supported us by coming along to the Big Weekend climbing wall and high ropes just under £3K. In 2014 2016 and participating in all the action. It’s not much of an event if no-one takes part but we have never seen such long queues and had two sell out nights. Bring on 2018 which we hope to make even bigger and better than 2016! The AGM, at which the new 2018 committee will be formed, will be held at the Community Centre at Brook End from 8pm on Thursday 17th November. Anyone interested in joining the committee is welcome to attend. Then looking even further forward it will be the 10th POP Big Weekend in 2020 where we hope to put something really special on for the community and perhaps have a reunion of committee past & present. So it’s all onwards and upwards in the POP camp! What a special place to live…. Much love, POP committee 2016 (Dont forget our AGM on 17th November @ 8pm in the Community Hall) 30 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts Have you missed our silly ads and special offers? Go on... You deserve it!

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32 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts Local News Potton Hall For All The Trustees and Support committee for Potton Weekend and a Gardeners Question Time event Hall for All have been very busy over the past during the Potton Show weekend. We hope we few months with the project to build a great new have given Potton residents an opportunity to see community hall in Potton. The big move forward what is proposed and to comment on the designs. has been in work to create a design suitable for all These events have also given us the opportunity the different uses that Pottonians have told us they to raise some funds to help us make the Hall for All would like. We have been working with Dan Jones a reality. of Civic Architects – who designed Gamlingay’s All this activity means we need more people EcoHub – to create a design that reflects the views to become part of the team, to help with the of the Hall’s many potential users. The design has events and with the work to secure the Planning been taken to Central Bedfordshire Council for a Permission. There is scope for all sorts of talents, so Pre-Application appraisal and the feedback has please contact us if you would like to become part been very positive. We intend to apply for Full of the Potton Hall for All team. Planning Permission before the end of the year. You can find out more on Our committee has been busy consulting facebook.com/pottonhallforall or with potential users from Potton and our by visiting our webpage at community groups, with exhibitions at the www.pottonhallforall.co.uk Potton May Day Fete, Party on Potton Big

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38 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts Local News Sandy Town Council & Information Centre The second Talk will be given by local historian, The final Talk of the year will be given by Sandy retired railwayman and enthusiast George Howe resident and businessman Richard Banks about and will be about his vast knowledge about the ‘Growing a Business in Sandy’. Great Northern Railway, concentrating on the Sandy Richard Banks, together with his brother took over and Biggleswade areas and is entitled– ‘The Great the business of Banks of Sandy in 1974. They built Northern Railway through Bedfordshire’. up the business and its area expanded to cover half George worked as a signalman between Hitchin, of the United Kingdom with the HQ still located in Huntingdon, several supervisory and managerial Sandy. The business entered into rice milling and positions between Kings Cross, Peterborough, and lorry maintenance and at its peak employed 650 Doncaster. His whole railway career was in effect on people. Richard was Captain of Sandy Cricket Club, the route of the Great Northern Main line from Kings President of the East of England Agricultural Society, Cross and eventually to Doncaster. The talk will be a founding Chairman of the Agriculture Industries illustrated with slides and will cover plans and land Confederation (AIC) and High Sheriff of Bedfordshire ownership prior to the opening of the railway. The in 2006. how, why and when the GNR came about, its history, The Talk will be held in the Sandy Baptist Church route and the part it played in forming part of the Hall, Bedford Road, Sandy on Wednesday, 14th East Coast Main line we know today. It will cover December at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be served in plans of what might have been, suggested routes aid of the Sandy Carnival. that never came about and the effect the growth of The costs of the Talks are £5.50 per person and traffic made to the infrastructure in the Biggleswade payment is required on booking. Please note that and Sandy area. It will also include a closer look at no refunds are available unless the Council cancels the area around Biggleswade and Sandy. Although or changes the date of the Talk. the Great Northern railway came to an end as a company when the LNER came into being in 1923, SANDY TOWN COUNCIL has and does it still exist today. 10 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, The Talk will be held in the Sandy Baptist Church SANDY, BEDS SG19 1JE Hall, Bedford Road, Sandy on Monday, 14th Tel 01767 681491 November at 7.30pm. Refreshments will be served in Email: [email protected] aid of the Sandy Christmas Lights. www.sandytowncouncil.gov.uk

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Pokemon Go was a hit in the summer, and there’s Activities nothing stopping you giving it a go now that it’s AutumnIt can be difficult to entertain children in the winter. colder. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s basically a (There are only so many trips to a soft play centre smartphone app that gets users to search for and your sanity will take.) If you’re stuck for something to collect digital cartoon characters. They can be do this weekend, maybe we can help… anywhere, so it’s a good way to encourage the kids Head outside - Getting kids out for some fresh to head into town with you. air isn’t always an easy task, particularly when the Get crafty - Ah - the hours of fun that can be had weather is miserable. If the promise of puddle with an empty washing up bottle and some sticky- jumping isn’t doing the trick, these ideas might backed plastic. The best craft activities result in tempt them into their coats and hats: something you can use again. (Children tend to get • Cut a strip of sticky-backed plastic and secure a bit annoyed when their masterpieces end up in it around your child’s wrist, sticky side out. the recycling box.) You could: Help them collect leaves to stick on to make an • Make skittles out of empty plastic bottles. autumnal bracelet. Decorate them with coloured tape or mix acrylic • Collect autumn leaves to make a woodland paint with PVA glue and paint them. picture when you get home. Use the leaves for the • Design a T-shirt, using tie-dye or fabric pens. body of a hedgehog, owl or Gruffalo. • Order some cyanotype paper (also called nature • If you’d rather not stray too far from the house, print or sun paper). It acts a bit like photographic why not set up a treasure hunt in the garden, with paper, but develops in sunlight. Areas not covered a pirate map and clues to follow? For treasure you turn blue. Place beads, leaves, feathers etc. on the could hide some chocolate coins or a small gift. paper and put it in the sun to develop. Geocaching is popular with children and adults • Cover a box with photos cut out from a magazine, alike. You use a smartphone to find a ‘cache’ using its to keep hair slides, pencils or knick-knacks tidy. GPS coordinates. There are more than 70,000 hidden Watch a show across the UK and popular walks can have several Disney on Ice’s Frozen is currently on its UK tour, caches on route. Caches are usually small containers as is The Nutcracker and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. containing a logbook to sign and sometimes a small Alternatively, check out smaller, local theatres. trinket, which you can swap with something of Matinee tickets often cost from as little as £5. your own. You’ll need to download an app for your If film is more your thing, many of the larger cinemas smartphone and visit www.geocaching.com to plan offer discounted tickets for family showings. Odeon your route. Kids shows, for example, are £2.50 or less per ticket. 40 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts Friendly, Independent, expert advice on your personal and

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46 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts Employment Carol H Scott HR and Business Consulting Ltd Employment Matters Holiday Pay Calculations What Constitutes “Normal Pay” Holiday pay is still making headlines as the Court Council employees brought claims for underpaid of Appeal (“CoA”) gives its decision in the holiday holiday, including voluntary overtime and other pay and commission case of Lock -v- British Gas. allowances they were paid for out of hours work. - Mr Lock was a salesman who received The Judge in this case made it clear that the commission linked to the number of sales he starting point for all holiday pay questions is to achieved. Commission made up, on average, establish what constitutes “normal pay” and the over 60% of Mr Lock’s take home pay however Judge found that out of hours standby payments his holiday pay was based on his basic pay only. and call out allowances that had been regularly - This case went to the European Court of Justice paid e.g. at a rate of one week in four or five, (“ECJ”), where it was found that Mr Lock’s should be included. commission should be included in holiday pay. It found that only voluntary overtime that had - The UK courts had to decide whether the been regularly worked should be included in Working Time Regulations 1998 (“WTR”) could holiday pay e.g. an individual who regularly be interpreted to give effect to the ECJ’s decision worked overtime on Saturdays and counted this as and found that it could. part of their “normal” working pattern was entitled British Gas appealed to the CoA. The CoA to have these payments included. dismissed British Gas’ appeal and found that the However, an individual who worked voluntary WTR should and can be interpreted to include overtime on an ad hoc, occasional or rare basis results based commission in Mr Lock’s holiday was not entitled to have these payments included. pay and its judgment was released on Friday, 7 The Tribunal agreed with previous decisions which October 2016. found that the right to include all regularly worked The CoA did stress that its decision should payments only applies to the first 20 days of leave be confined only to contractual results based taken each year and not to the statutory leave commission of the type Mr Lock received. (eight days) or any contractual leave. Another Employment Tribunal has found that My advice to those employers who have not payments for voluntary overtime, out of hours yet developed a strategy to deal with potential standby allowances, and call out allowances holiday pay claims is to start to think about it. should be included in the first 20 days holiday pay How many of your employees could be affected? provided they are linked to work and have been Just as with pension auto enrolment it is time to paid regularly enough to be considered part of a take a proactive approach and calculate possible worker’s normal remuneration. liabilities, and any financial impact this could have A group of Dudley Metropolitan Borough on the business finances in the future.

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On the whole, it’s best to choose a hedge which is in keeping with the style of your house and the GardenHedges boundaries are emotive subjects. There area in which you live. So smart Victorian terraces have been any number of feuds between look great fronted by evergreen privet or box while neighbours over this very issue down the years rural properties might consider a more natural and the main cause of aggro seems to be the hedge of holly, hawthorn, beech, rowan and humble hedge. blackthorn. While not entirely evergreen, a mixed Actually, in spite of the improvements in fancy hedge like this will provide beautiful autumn fencing panels over the years, there really is colour and plentiful food for wildlife. nothing nicer than a well kept hedge. I’ve seen gorgeous fuchsia hedges on my trips Suburban hedgerows not only soften an otherwise to the south coast, while slow-growing Yew is built-up landscape, they provide a lifeline for the attractive and works well on poor, chalky soils. wildlife which lives in towns and cities. Euonymus does well even in polluted areas or Hedges provide shelter, privacy and - if chosen for coastal regions plagued by salt winds. fruit and flowers - food. November is a great time to plant a new hedge. Even the much maligned Leyland cypress has No matter which type you choose, the secret of a part to play. It can provide a brilliant buffer success lies in the soil preparation. Dig over the against traffic noise for a start, and will screen ground thoroughly and don’t skimp on the organic unsightly views very quickly. Unfortunately it can matter. easily become an out-of-control monster if left Decide on the planting line and dig out a trench unchecked. Some have reached 36m/120ft! about 12 inches/30cm deep. Fill the base with The trick with Leylandii is to remove their tops well-rotted manure or compost then replace the about 1m/3ft before they reach the desired height soil, adding in more organic matter as you go. then clip them twice a year: once in April, once in Make sure you mulch around the young plants to September. help suppress weeds and retain moisture. This keeps them looking very smart but makes You can trim the hedge even when it is young. It them rather high-maintenance hedges. encourages stronger growth and a denser hedge Fortunately there are many slower growing structure. Plus a well maintained hedge will ensure hedging plants which don’t require such intensive that you and your neighbours stay on good terms care. for years to come.

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50 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts By Geoff Wharton Gardening & Wildlife Rural Ramblings The Hare or the Tortoise? Autumn is an excellent time to finalise a new lawn. also more satisfying in the The soil temperature is still relatively high but the long term. Soil preparation problem of low soil moisture content inhibiting must be carried out well in advance of establishment or germination is diminishing. It is sowing in order that the annual weeds are very important to have prepared the ground well in stimulated to germinate and then killed. advance especially if seed is to be used but we will Spring and Autumn are the best times for come to this later. seed sowing The seed can be sown at Most people say they just want a nice green surface a slightly grater rate than recommended if rapid and the type of grass is not too important. Opting covering is preferred. Germination usually takes for turf reduces the soil preparation time but the less than a fortnight, especially if the ground is main advantage is the speed of establishment, well watered after sowing. The delicate tiny shoots especially if it is well watered following laying. The appear as if by magic and slowly the surface turns big disadvantage is that it is relatively expensive into a carpet of green. If broad-leaved weeds also and the rolls of turf are quite heavy to move about. appear, they will be controlled by mowing or with As with seed, the ground must be cultivated to the use of a selective lawn weedkiller once the lawn produce a level tilth into which the young roots is established. can penetrate without obstruction. It is vital that So the choice is yours - either “instant “ turf or perennial weeds have been eliminated as treatment cheap as chips seed, but remember, there is no such can be difficult following laying. The other thing as an instant garden! disadvantage of turf is that the grass species used are often quite coarse and the very fine types of grass are not often used. However as long as there is no soil compaction, it takes only a short time for Geoff Wharton the grasses to root in and the join marks from the Gardening Services rolls to disappear and a uniform appearance to be achieved. Reliable, experienced, well qualified. Using seed is the other option. Many people are not General and specialist garden work: happy with having to, for perhaps months, to have Jungle clearing, Pruning, a lawn surface on which they can walk. However, Hedge and grass cutting, there are significant advantages. Probably one of Regular maintenance, the most important is the cost difference and also the fact that you are able to choose the particular Licensed waste disposal. species of grass within the seed mixture. The finest Full public liability cover. grass seed is of course the most expensive and the grasses are slower to establish as the germination Geoff Wharton - BSC honours Hort.Science and growth are slower, but the final result can be Email:[email protected] much better especially if a high density of seed is used when sowing. The finest grasses are the fescues (Festuca) and the browntops (Agrostis) so I would advise the checking of the seed composition before purchase. There are also shade tolerant species mixtures available. The other issue when producing a lawn from seed is that it can take longer to prepare the ground. If the germination conditions are not ideal, it will increase the time for establishment. Cultivation, levelling, raking and weed elimination are more important and this can be time consuming but Tel: 01767 261727 To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 51 Local News Photo: Eleanor Bentall (rspb-images.com)

Do you love The volunteering roles are: running family and children’s events, wildlife watches on the reserve and working in our visitor centre where you can inspire our visitors about the work of the RSPB and the birds The RSPB is holding a volunteer recruitment day at and wildlife found here. We also have opportunities The LodgeNature nature reserve at Sandy on Saturday 26 for flexible part time work in our busy and friendly November, between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. shop. Full training and a uniform will supplied. The RSPB is the largest conservation charity in Europe. Pop in and meet us at the shop, near the reserve We have over 13,000 fantastic volunteers across the entrance, anytime between 10:30 and 2:30 and have country, and they come from all walks of life. Between a chat with us over a cuppa and biscuit to find out them, they contribute over a million hours each year. more. As we plan our visitor programme at The Lodge for If you can’t make this date but are interested in the coming year, we would like more volunteers to volunteering at The Lodge, please contact join us. If you are friendly, are confident talking to the Mark Brandon, Visitor Experience Manager, public and able to inspire our visitors about the work The Lodge nature reserve; [email protected] of the RSPB T&G131x93AdvertReady.pdfthen we want to hear from you. 07/06/2015 13:34:4301767 693253.

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Animal Know-How Fun for some – fear for others The RSPCA receives hundreds of calls relating to • Make sure they’re kept in a safe place during any fireworks every year – and in our multi-cultural display. society, fireworks are no longer used on just one day • Never punish or fuss over them as it can make in November. The RSPCA says that it is important things worse. to consider our pets’ needs as they can become • Make sure your pets are microchipped in case very distressed, and confused, by the unusual noise they escape. levels. • Give your dog their walk earlier in the day. The RSPCA would always advise letting your vet • Never ever take a dog to a fireworks display – know of any signs of stress – or unusual behavior – even if they don’t make noise – it’s still highly in your animal, so they can give you advice to help likely to be a stressful situation for them. your pet in the long-term. However, there are also • Pheromone diffusers may help dogs and cats feel some quick tips to help you and your pet during the calmer. fireworks: The RSPCA would also ask organisers to be vigilant • For any pet – whether it be a dog, cat, rabbit or and give plenty of notice to people in the area and rodent – make sure you provide suitable hiding also to ensure there are no farm or zoo animals in places with extra bedding where they can feel the area who may be affected. safe. This is also true for animals that live outside. Wildlife can also be burned to death by bonfires, • Close all windows and curtains. so organisers should check them carefully before • Play music or put on the television to muffle the lighting to make sure there are no wild animals fireworks. You can also use a ‘Sounds Scary!’ CD to nesting or hiding inside. It helps to build the bonfire help dogs learn to be less afraid of loud noises. as near as possible to the time of lighting, or move them before lighting, to ensure hedgehogs and other wildlife are not sleeping in the pile when it is lit. So, for the safety and happiness of your pet, follow a few simple steps and ensure that everyone can – if not enjoy – tolerate, the celebrations.

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Pheromone plug-ins, sprays or collars are available, as is a Ask Alan range of liquids or tablets with It is fireworks season again with some pets getting L-tryptophan that may help to distressed by the noise and lights. calm them without sedation. There are a few things to try that may make it Certain tranquilisers can be easier for them. used as a last resort if these, Close windows and draw the curtains to reduce more benign, measures do not the noise and lights. Have a radio or television on work. in the background to try to disguise the noise. If they are phobic, they may need behavioural Try not to leave pets alone when fireworks are intervention and desensitisation. Desensitisation expected. is a long process and needs to be started many Make sure pets are secure as they can escape months in advance. This requires help from your when frightened. Make a den, well in advance. This vet and a behavioural therapist. should be an enclosed space where they can feel 8 safe, with their own bedding and toys. If possible, Best wishes, feed a carbohydrate rich meal before the expected event as this can be calming. Alan If you have any questions you would like Do not punish them when they start acting answered, please email them to fearfully as this will make it worse. Also, do not [email protected] fuss or cuddle them as this can inadvertently re- inforce their fearful behaviour. Stay calm yourself For more information visit and be present with them but try to ignore their www.pottonvets.co.uk unusual behaviour. This can be hard but is the best or pop into the clinic in response for them. Potton Market Square.

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58 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts Pets The best diet for your If you consider how rabbits eat in the wild, it’s clear that natural foods best support their delicate system, and help them to live longer. Here are some of the most nutritious foods to give your rabbit, as recommended by the RSPCA and PDSA. Hay - Fresh hay that is dust-free should constitute of your rabbit’s diet, as like fruit, carrots the major part of your rabbit’s diet. It’s best to are high in sugar. They should be given keep it away from their bedding though - Rabbit as an occasional treat, and only in small perhaps in a hay rack attached to the side of quantities. the cage. It takes a long time to chew hay, and Pellets - The PDSA suggests one this chewing action helps to keep their teeth tablespoon of pellets or nuggets per day for down. your rabbit, or twice a day for larger rabbits Safe leafy greens - Suitable vegetables and weighing over 3.5kg.¹ herbs should be washed to remove any Water - Fresh drinking water should be pesticides, and provided daily. Your rabbit available at all times, from a clean container. will appreciate variety, but bear in mind Rabbit drinking bottles that attach to the side that some plants are poisonous to of the cage are a good idea. They’re easy to rabbits, so take care and get advice from clean and can be topped up quickly. the vet if you’re unsure. Root vegetables and fruit - It’s a myth www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/rabbits/diet that carrots should make up a large part www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/rabbits/diet

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60 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 61 Motoring We try Nissan’s bonkers As we hit the back straight of the twisting kart track in the middle of a shanty town in Brazil, the wail of the concept car’s electric motors reaches a crescendo. F1BladeGlider experts Williams Advanced It’s banshee-like in pitch and Engineering and features an It’s not supercar fast, but will push would rival a hover bike from Star unusual three-seater layout where you back into the sports seats Wars in tone – this is noise like no both passengers sit behind and and throw you around enough to electric car that’s gone before it, either side of the driver. induce a whiff of travel sickness. and it’s pointing to the future of Unfortunately, we weren’t allowed There’s currently no word on electric vehicles (EVs) for Nissan. a drive of the multimillion pound range, though – which we’d guess We’ve come to Rio de Janeiro to concept car; however, we did means it’s currently pretty poor. experience this mad Batmobile- get to experience it from the Unfortunately, the chances of like sports car concept, dubbed passenger seat. being able to order a BladeGlider the BladeGlider. Even from here it’s clear the from your local dealer any time With a narrow front track and BladeGlider offers a completely soon is highly unlikely. This is just aerodynamically designed body unique driving experience. Those one of two produced and they’re that widens like an arrow to the two front wheels and the wide- likely to be the last. Well, in this rear, the concept car takes design track rear make for a planted and form at least. cues from the Delta Wing Le Mans agile ride. On the tiny test track it So you might be wondering what racer of 2012. whipped between corners with a the point is? Well, Nissan says Although that car’s track time was whiff of tyre-smoking oversteer that’s simple, really: they want to short lived, the lessons Nissan when our test driver got playful. make people realise electrification learned are brought back to life in For us mere mortals the BladeGlider doesn’t mean dull, and a sports car this mad sports car concept that’s offers a drift mode, similar to that concept as bonkers as this proves part Robin Reliant, part McLaren found on the Focus RS, for sideways otherwise. F1, part Caterham. fun – yet more technology Nissan is long overdue a sister car With two 174bhp electric motors, debuting here that is likely to filter to the Leaf, the world’s best-selling independently powering each rear down to other Nissans. EV, and many will be hoping the wheel, the BladeGlider is good The BladeGlider did feet softly lessons Nissan has learned here for nearly 120mph and 60mph in sprung, though, more hot hatch will lead to a thrilling follow-up. under five seconds. than sports car over the kerbs. Fortunately, after a very It’s been built in conjunction with But most importantly it was great short passenger fun – and, with the instant torque ride, all the signs available from those electric are pointing motors, it felt swift too. in the right direction for a smash hit.

By James Baggott Car Dealer Magazine 62 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 63 Travel and the beautiful mansions of the Italian era glow in the midday sun. At the end of the peninsula, the iconic clock tower leads to a smaller bay where pleasure and fishing boats bob at anchor and a sprinkling of parasols betrays the presence of a beach. Meanwhile downtown, a few stalls sell sponges and olive oil but beyond the harbour, it’s all tangled lanes and steps, hundreds of them, climbing up to Chorio Symi through tightly-packed houses. It’s easy to lose all Island sense of direction in this never-ending maze but Just 35 minutes from Rhodes by catamaran, Symi is there are decorated gables and balconies, potted one of the prettiest Dodecanese islands, ‘a neo- plants, secret gardens planted with vines, jasmine classical beauty’, they say, ‘ blanketed by the blue and citrus trees and courtyards covered in patterned sky’, rising like a sentinel on the edge of the Greek pebbles, here an anchor, there a ship or a dolphin. At archipelago. It’s only 8x13 km but the traditional the top, the view opens out on the fjord-like bay of ambience and scenery simply steal your heart away. Pedi where below the rose-tinted hill tops, holly oak From afar, the island is a rock, barren and dry, but and conifers tumble down almost to the water’s edge. sail into the harbour and on the deep blue inlet of There, life moves at a leisurely pace, fishermen mend the Aegean sea, Symi greets you like a dream with their nets on the quay and a narrow coastal path all the colours of the rainbow nestling in the cusp of leads to the quiet cove of St Nicholas, reached only on the hills. Shimmering reflections, pastel-hued houses foot or by water taxi. at the waterside, Chorio, the old village climbing up St Nicholas is no exception for all along this deeply the slopes, toy-like windmills along the crest, it’s a indented coastline, near-deserted coves nestle below delightful scene which budding artists aim to capture the cliffs, lapped by clear turquoise water, with not a from myriad vantage points. Chorio and Yialos, the road in sight. There are cruises around the island, past harbour, make up the capital named after the island. uninhabited islets and dramatic outcrops, but the Stepping ashore in Yialos is awesome. In such a most enchanting stop along the way is the Orthodox lovely place, where do visitors start? Some make Monastery of Panormitis down south, rebuilt their way along the scenic promenade around the Venetian-style in the 18th century and claiming horse-shoe harbour, others while away the time in the world’s highest Baroque tower. It’s dedicated shaded tavernas where salads and seafood come with to Archangel Michael, the island’s patron saint, and glorious views. Bells chime all around, tiny chapels when day visitors have left, it’s a wonderful haven of beckon up interminable peace framed by pine-covered hills on the edge of flights of steps the sea. Approaching Panormitis by sea is magical but one can return on a mountain road reaching over 600 metres at Oros Vigla, the ‘look-out’. It’s a scenic rollercoaster through forests and open land, peppered with ruined castles, forlorn chapels, goat tracks, footpaths vanishing into the distance and unforgettable views, from the rugged meandering coast to the nearby islands and, far below, the colourful harbour of Symi bathed in translucent light.

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64 Please mention The Villager and Town Life when responding to adverts To advertise in The Villager and Town Life please call 01767 261122 65 Motoring What Are We Paying For Unfortunately I had to have some glass replaced on one of my cars this week. I won’t go into detail but suffice to say I have a crime number from the local constabulary and they rang me the next day to say they have an “interesting” lead. Here’s Exactly? hoping. praise, I don’t want a letter from the lawyers, so I got chatting to the glass technician about the they will remain nameless. But the big surprises cars he’s worked on and how well each was put were a super-car brand and two German marques together. Based on a completely unscientific that have done the opposite to Ford: penny- survey of a man working on an average of 50 cars pinching leading to a drop in quality. a week, I’ve a very rough countdown of the best It goes to show that, just because a car has a good and worst built cars. The top two were no surprise. (or bad) name, built on past reputation, it doesn’t It was those further down that raised an eyebrow. follow that this will continue. The product will Bentley was number one in his experience, with sometimes improve whilst at other times quality Mercedes at two. It got interesting from then on can deteriorate, regardless of the price charged. as his number three best-built car was Ford. They So what are we paying for exactly? The badge on have really upped their game in the last few years the bonnet, or the quality of the build? and it shows, with well put together vehicles and quality materials. Snapping at their heels was Vauxhall, again for the same reason. Now for the lower ranked ones: Sorry, but unlike the four above, who I’m sure will gladly take the

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Chocolate Truffled Meringues I often say to my listeners “did I ever mention that I lived in France for 10 years?” and I can hear the communal groan go up as I do so! So yes, I probably did mention it and yes, I did live in Lille for the best part of the decade. Of course one of the things I loved about France was the food. My local bakery used to make something called a “Merveilleux”, literally translated as a “Marvellous”, and I would treat myself to one on a regular basis. Two big domed meringues, glued together with chocolate, rolled in chocolate and covered in, well, more chocolate. So when pastry chef Diana Woo, who runs the Délices Patisserie and Bakery in Bedford town centre, came on my show, I could not resist asking her to make a version of this favourite of mine. And she certainly didn’t disappoint. Perfect light meringues, naughty chocolate filling - and very pretty to boot. Make these a treat for family and friends…

For the meringues 4. Bake for 1 hour in the oven, with the door slightly 180g egg whites (about 6) open (you can use a wooden spoon to keep it 375g sugar ajar). 5. When the meringues are cold, gouge a small part For the ganache of the meringue out from the bottom. Set the 50g whipping cream meringues aside. 100g milk 6. Now make the ganache. Put the milk and the 350 dark chocolate cream into a pan. Bring to the boil. Once boiling, pour the liquid onto the chocolate. For the decoration 7. Wait two minutes for the chocolate to melt, then 150g chocolate sprinkles use a whisk to mix well. Cover with a plastic film and put aside to cool. 1. Preheat your oven to 120C/ Gas Mark 1/2 8. With a spoon, put some ganache into holes that 2. Whisk the egg whites at a medium-high speed you made in the half-meringues. Spread some with 100g of sugar. When the egg whites become more ganache around the bases and stick the two really firm, sprinkle in the rest of the sugar and halves together to make a big ball. keep on whisking. 9. With a brush, coat the outside of the sphere with 3. Pipe the meringues into quite large half sphere some ganache then roll it into chocolate sprinkles shapes (around 5cm wide) on parchment paper or desiccated coconut (or anything flaky!) to coat on baking trays. it.

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Tel: Carole or Jill 07704734225 Stargazing Night 6.30-9pm 6 November RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy 2 & 16 November Mind, Body, Soul & Craft Fair 11am-5pm Adults £5, Children £3 Cancer Support Group Biggleswade and Area The Weatherley Centre, Biggleswade £1 Sandy Astronomical Society will be visiting The 1-3pm Community Room, Over 50 stalls – crafts, Readers/Mediums, Therapists, Lodge and showing the amazing planets and stars Biggleswade Baptist Church exhibitors and refreshments. Some pitches still of the night sky. An introduction to the stars will The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the available - Tel: Karen 07865 281879 kick off the event. Meet at the Gatehouse car park. month. Tel: Gina 07812 796581 Booking and payment in advance is essential. Email: [email protected] 6 November Limited numbers. 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