Bendlowe's Bugle

BENDLOWE’S BUGLE Distribution: 40+ hardcopies and a further 40+ emails FEBRUARY 2021 The yellow rose is a symbol of friendship joy and caring. It conveys warmth, delight, gladness and affection. It is the rose to give a close friend; to say good luck and welcome back. IT’S GOOD TO TAKE PART 2 FEBRUARY 2021 ISSUE (No 10) IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:- PAGE NO BILL ASKEW Memories of Eva Waring (nee Rust)………………………………. 39 - 40 GILL ASKEW Walking Around Shalford …………………………………………… 40 SIMON BREEZE The Stores, Shalford………………………………………………….. 36 - 38 ROBERT BURROWS Crossword……………………………………………………………… 23 SHEILA BUSH Poem: Looking Back………………………………………………… 22 CHIVONNE CLAYDON Numbers Quiz…………………………………………………………. 12 Numbers Quiz – Answers……………………………………………. 20 ALICE COX Sending Condolences to Don’s Family……………………………. 43 VIC GOODEY Shalford Village Hall Carpet Bowls Club……………………… 4 - 5 ANDREW HULL A Road Less Travelled……………………………………………….. 13 - 16 CAROL HUSSEY Poem: Back Then………………………………………………………. 24 Poem: Reminder A Little……………………………………………… 24 Southlea Operatic & Drama Society………………………………… 25 3 FEBRUARY 2021 ISSUE (No 10) IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:- PAGE NO REBECCA JORDAN Great Lodge, Bardfield……………………………………………… 29 - 31 JANET NICHOLLS How I came to be Rural Adviser & Agricultural Chaplain…….. 41 - 43 HILARY PENNEY ….. In Pleasant Places (i)…………………………………………… 26 - 28 ADRIAN QUICK Lasting Powers of Attorney – Ignorance is not bliss…………… 33 - 35 MARGARET SPARKS & ALICE COX That Most Embarrassing Moment………………………………… 21 - 22 EMMA TANNER Love Your Muscles………………………………………………….. 6 - 11 RICHARD WEBB Shalford Organ………………………………………………………. 32 MARYLYN WHAYMAND Who Were the Minoans (Part 3)…………………………………… 17 – 20 Another full and varied Bendlowe’s Bugle. Thank you to every one of the 18 people listed above. Enjoy! USELESS INFORMATION Did you know that The King’s School Canterbury is said to be the oldest registered Charity in England and Wales. It was founded 597 and re-founded c.1541. 4 SHALFORD VILLAGE HALL CARPET BOWLS CLUB BY: VIC GOODEY Since my last Bowls Club offerings we continue to be frustrated at not playing the game every Tuesday evening because of social restrictions. Like all games and sports, improvement of skills comes with playing, especially on a regular basis. However, I did some research on how to improve my game whilst away from the mat and discovered there is nothing out there. There are techniques for lawn bowls and some information regarding rules and etiquette but nothing for coaching Carpet Bowls. I do not consider myself an authority but as no one else is offering training tips I have elevated myself to guru. So where do we begin? Clothing, be aware that you need to be comfortable when playing, I opt for lightweight flat shoes a loose fitting polo shirt, lightweight trousers or jeans. Dressed like this I have free range of movement and a can adopt a strong stable delivery stance. Some players in our club and our opponents feel comfortable in high heel, calf length boots with a full flowing dress topped off with a scarf. Now I would like to point out that we seem to be as good as each other in terms of the game apart from the fact that they look a lot more elegant. Next the stance, I once trained in Karate and learnt that having a solid base means that accuracy may be developed as everything comes from the same stable position. I personally prefer to stand with feet shoulder width apart, slide my right leg back whilst bending my left knee which lowers my body to the point where I can swing my right arm freely and run the ball smoothly onto the carpet. In my mind this does two things; firstly, I can get the bowl away in the direction I choose with no wobble that would spoil my aim. Secondly, this stance, I think, makes me look cool or at least look like I know what I am doing. Other players choose different stances. There's the kneeling on both knees; kneeling on one knee; standing with both feet together and bending to bowl from one side; 5 standing with feet apart bending forward at the hip to bowl from between the legs; there is also the not bending at all and letting the bowl go from a height of about three to four feet we call this the bouncing bomb technique. I would like to say that my preferred stance is the one to get results but I have found that in all cases the players can get the desired result. The delivery As you may already know, the bowl is manufactured with a standard bias and standard weight. It should be obvious that this will make the bowl curve when rolling along; the trick is to get the bowl to turn at the right time, continue along an arc and to stop in the right place. Now, the harder you bowl the ball, the further it will travel and the later it starts to turn. Some players make the mistake of always bowling from the centre of the base of the carpet. This is fine for lead players when the Jack is in the centre of the carpet with no or few other bowls to block the wood in play. However, if the Jack is moved or the natural line is blocked, then the player has to get creative. As the game progresses, players start to get a "feel” for the carpet and will work out where and when the rolling ball begins to curve. All carpets are different, some are rated as fast and need a light touch, some are considered slow which requires the bowl to be given some "weight" and, of course, some are medium pace. By moving across but staying between the blocks as required by the rules, a player can choose from a variety of shots to send the ball on a wider and longer arc, with the right amount of weight to get to the target. All these skills come with practice and as with any good game the variation of circumstances as each bowl is delivered causes each player to re-evaluate the conditions required for their next shot. When we return to the Village Hall, we would welcome new members and if you're intrigued by my description of just some of the knowledge and skill you could learn, why not join us on a Tuesday evening? The first two sessions are free. 6 LOVE YOUR MUSCLES BY: EMMA TANNER MUSCLES AND THE AGING PROCESS SARCOPENIA( Flesh-Sarcos) (Penia-loss) ABOUT MUSCLES There are more than 600 muscles in your body, which is 40% of your body weight, that’s almost ½ of you. Because muscles are fundamentally linked to so many systems a person’s muscle mass is a far better predictor of health than body mass index (BMI) 3 types of muscle:- Cardiac: Found only in the heart Smooth (involuntary): These muscles carry out automatic contractions (you do not think about them under conscious control) Striped (voluntary): Contraction caused by conscious decision At least 2 types of voluntary muscle fibres Slow twitch – mainly use fatty acids as their source of energy and, since they have a store of lipid, fatigue slowly Fast twitch – mainly use glucose as their source of energy and, because they lack an energy store, fatigue quickly It has been found that slow twitch muscle fibres develop more extensively in athletes who do distance running, whilst fast twitch type develop more in sprint training. MUSCLE LOSS (Sarcopenia)& AGING LOSING MUSCLE? From movement to metabolism, and more, muscles are the ultimate multi-taskers. but what happens if you lose too much muscle? Are you tired by the time you reach the top of the stairs? Have you been ill or hospitalised and lost weight recently? Are you walking slower than normal? These can all be signs of muscle loss, and it's more common than you might think. 7 Advanced muscle loss, is evident in 1/3 of adults aged 50 and over, whilst aging is a natural process, losing too much muscle is not and can directly impact your mobility, strength and energy levels, immune system and even organ function. By the age of 30, chances are good that you’ve already started losing muscle. Loss of muscle is associated with – and possibly preceded by – muscle weakness, making carrying out activities of daily living, such as climbing stairs or getting up from a chair, difficult for seniors. This can lead to inactivity, which leads to muscle loss at any age. Therefore, in older people this can become a vicious cycle that will eventually lead to an increased risk of falls, a loss of independence, and even premature death. The good news is that exercise can hold off and even reverse muscle loss and weakness. The levels of circulating hormones and growth factors drastically decrease with age and this has an effect on muscle aging. Although the causes of muscle loss are numerous and complex, there is now lots of evidence to prove that exercise may prevent or reverse many of these age related changes, whereas inactivity will speed up muscle aging. The effect of inactivity, pathology and aging on functional ability Inactivity, pathology, aging . Functional Limitations urther inactivity Physical and Social impairment F Disuse atrophy = physical deterioration & adverse effect on psychological function A sedentary lifestyle and physical changes due to aging leads to a decreased ability to do even basic physical and cognitive tasks associated with activities of daily living, which in turn leads to a decreased quality of life and dependence on carers. Being older in age is different to being older physically. A 75 year old with good health, the right temperament and social opportunities can demonstrate better motor skills and abilities than a sedentary 30 year old.

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