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See the Recycled Art
Trail in South Devon from July
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From 19 July to 6 September
Now in its fifth year, art works created
for TRAIL will be in place along the South Devon coast
linking Shaldon, Teignmouth and Dawlish for seven weeks
from Sunday 19 July to Sunday 6 September.
TRAIL, A Recycled Art in
Landscape project, will feature dozens of
structures created by local and national artists as well
as Devon community project groups. Predominantly made
from waste materials and designed to highlight concerns
about the environment and climate change, the individual
sculptures showcase the creative talents of the artists
involved and an opportunity for the public to experience
art in unexpected places.
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Visitors to this wonderful Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty will find the stunning
coastal backdrop the perfect setting for this diverse
and unusual range of artists’ creations.
Among the many
original works on display will be The
Hub, a giant ammonite fossil made from 1,500 old hub
caps; a Tyre Rainbow and a Mosaic Bench.
Another
striking
sculpture will be a huge sphere created
entirely from around 2,500 tin cans.
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TRAIL has been working with a number of
community groups and these sculpture projects will also
be open to the public during this annual event,
including a butterfly mobile park and conservation
project in ‘Homeyards’, Shaldon Botanical Gardens; a
‘mini’ Dawlish town trail highlighting the plight of the
bumblebee, and an insect garden in Teignmouth featuring
a ‘flying’ tarantula and his friends.
In addition, TRAIL will encompass an
exciting extravaganza of ‘Wearable Art’, showcased in
the Carlton Theatre in Teignmouth on 27 July. Artists
have let their imaginations run riot to create an array
of extreme costumes from those made of bubble wrap to
others inspired by mythical sea creatures.
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Tickets for the catwalk show and
collaborative performances featuring music and poetry
are available from July 1st at Teignmouth
Tourist Information Centre, Tel: 01626 215666.
There
will also be exhibits at various venues and galleries
throughout the town from 9th August to 6th September.
For further information
Further
information about the Recycled Art Trail can be found on
www.trail.org.uk
or email
trailartuk@googlemail.com
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For more
details about the wealth of things to see and do,
together with information about places to stay, contact
the South Devon holiday line on Tel: 01626 215674.
Or click on
www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk
to request a free copy of the South Devon Guide.
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Scottish
Antiques
& Arts Centre Expands Due to Increased Sales
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The Scottish Antique & Arts Centre, one of Scotland’s
largest retailers of antiques & contemporary goods is
expanding due to increased sales in 2009.
The Scottish Antique & Arts Centre has been established
for over 10 years and has two centres one at Doune and
the other at Abernyte, which between them offer over
75,000 sq ft of retail space on one level and exhibit
their own stock sourced by owners Bob and Elaine
Templeman as well as that of over 200 specialist
dealers.
Both centres are conveniently located for
access from either the East or West of the central belt
of Scotland and are only a short distance away from the
cities of Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth and
Stirling.
Business has been brisk in 2009 for the company and to
counteract this several development plans have been put
into place to cater to increased visitor levels. It’s
been established from monitoring sales that visitors
come to the centres for a variety of reasons - whether
it be for a day out, serious collecting of specific
objects d’art or to browse, shop and socialise.
The Abernyte centre presently has six showrooms as well
as a restaurant (Café Circa) and delicatessen, (Ruryk
Fare) selling an extensive range of local produce. Its
new increased facilities will include expansion of the
restaurant and the introduction of new dedicated
showroom for Ladies fashion and accessories as well a
bargain clearance hall.
The restaurant, which has just been awarded Five Star
visitor attraction status by Visit Scotland, originally
catered to 60 covers but this has been increased
expanded to up to 140 covers. The restaurants menu
consists of only homemade ingredients sourced locally
and as well as a selection of more substantial daily
lunch specials the restaurant also serves beverages,
cakes and sandwiches.
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It has also been extensively and sympathetically
refurbished and now includes an inviting seating area
with sofas and a new light and airy mezzanine. The
centre is open seven days and this new additional dining
space is an ideal meeting and vantage point - perfect
for ‘people watching’.
The new bargain clearance hall has been instigated by
Bob Templeman in response to the uptake in sales
generated from the purchase of the centres end of sales
lines and in the popularity in pre-loved household
essentials including bikes, coffee tables, settees and
other occasional furnishings.
The second hand ranges are
durable and offer value for money and have been
specifically sourced from clearance sales and stockists.
They are ideal for customers looking to furnish first
time homes, second homes or rental properties.
Clova Showroom will take on a feminine theme and will be
given over to the provision of ladies gift ranges
including fashion, toiletries and jewellery already
housed in various areas around the showroom these ranges
will be migrated to one specific area, which makes it
easier for visitors to view and which will be designed
for ladies shopping events.
The first event planned is
24 September - timings to be announced - it will include
a fashion show, demonstrations of beauty products and
previews of new ranges.
The Scottish Antique & Arts centre is the brainchild of
Bob and Elaine Templeman who for many years ran a
successful antiques business in Perth town centre and a
converted farm steading at Rait. They sought to recreate
an antique retailing experience in Scotland similar to
what they had seen on a visit to the United States.
The two Scottish Antique & Arts Centres are located in
Doune, near Stirling and Abernyte, near Dundee. The
showrooms house and retail antiques, curios,
contemporary furnishings and gifts for over 200 dealers.
For details about the Scottish
Antique and Art Centre click on
www.scottish-antiques.com
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Evening Guided
Tours for the
HMS Victory
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See HMS Victory in a new light as July 23rd
marks the 250th anniversary of the laying of HMS
Victory’s keel and celebrates the beginning of the
world’s oldest commissioned warship. This significant
date will be marked with a series of special evening
guided tours allowing visitors to find out more about
HMS Victory and her unique place in maritime history.
It is hoped that the tours will venture into the dock
bottom to view the keel at close range and give people a
completely different perspective of the ship as she sits
with her 3500 tons overhead!
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On selected dates surrounding the anniversary, a
personal guide will recreate life onboard an 18th
Century 'Man of War' and include visits to areas of the
ship not normally accessible to the public, making it a
special night to remember.
HMS Victory remains the most famous warship in the world
and had an illustrious career, culminating in leading
the fleet to victory at Trafalgar. Her keel was laid in
1759, the year commonly dubbed Annus Mirabilis or
‘wonderful year’ because Britain won a remarkable series
of victories, the greatest of which was Wolfe’s capture
of Quebec. It is likely this is why she is named
Victory.
In July 1759, Mr Edward Allen, Master Shipwright of
Chatham Dockyard received a letter from the Principle
Officers and Commissioners of the Admiralty directing
him:
"To make preparation and to prepare costing for a
First-Rate Ship of 100 guns, to be built and fitted for
sea at Chatham".
Upon receipt of this warrant, work began on the ship
that was to become HMS Victory.
The Victory was designed by Thomas Slade, the Senior
Surveyor of the Navy and the keel was laid down in the
old single dock at Chatham Dockyard on 23 July 1759.
According to a report it was a "bright and sunny day".
Timber for constructing a first rate ship had been
placed in store to season some 14 years before. It is
very probable that the long seasoning time greatly
contributed to the ship's eventual longevity.
Anniversary Tour Information
The HMS
Victory Evening Anniversary Tour takes place in the
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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Dates:
Sat 18 July, Sunday 19th July, Monday 20th July,
Wednesday 22 July and Saturday 25th July.
Times:
Two tours per evening at 6pm and 6.15pm (lasting 1 and a
half hours).
Tickets:
Adult/Senior £15, Children (5-15 years) £10, Family (up
to 5 people, max 2 adults/seniors) £50.
Numbers are limited (max 20 per tour) and all tours must
be booked in advance.
Booking: Tel:
023 9283 9766 – press option 2, followed by option 1 to
book a place.
For more
information about the HMS Victory click on
www.historicdockyard.co.uk
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Sixtyplusurfers Reader Offer
Passage to India
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Just £1,595 for all Sixtyplusurfers
Sixtyplusurfers has teamed up
with Voyages of Discovery to
offer you the chance to enjoy
the holiday of a lifetime on a
luxury cruise. You can enjoy 24
days of luxury travel from just
£1,595 - a saving of £600 per
person. There are also no single
supplements on Cat I and G
cabins.
Escape the bad weather blues
and cruise from Barcelona in
Spain through the Mediterranean,
the Red Sea to Mumbai in India
on board mv Discovery.
Small enough to reach
out-of-the-way ports, yet large
enough to make light work of
crossing great oceans, the
650-passenger Discovery
has a friendly, relaxed
atmosphere with all the
facilities you would expect
including three restaurants and
a choice of bars and lounges.
A trademark of any Discovery
cruise is its comprehensive
programme of guest lectures from
historians, explorers,
naturalists and diplomats, all
keen to share their expertise.
Included in the price:
·
All meals, entertainment and
gratuities on board.
·
All
port and pre-paid airport taxes
·
Flights from and to the UK
·
Overseas transfers between the
airport and ship
·
Captain's cocktail parties and
gala dinners
Valletta, Malta
Having embarked mv Discovery at
Barcelona, the first stop is
Valletta, the final stronghold
of the Knights of St John.
Within the city walls are
elegant streets and grand
examples of 16th century
architecture.
Alexandria, Egypt
The capital of Graeco-Roman
Egypt and a centre of learning
in the ancient world. Beyond its
seafront a myriad fascinating
sights speak volumes about
Alexandria's heritage.
Port Said, Egypt
Take a day out to Cairo to see
the timeless Pyramids and
Sphinx, the Citadel and Mosque
of Mohamed Ali, and priceless
treasures housed in the Egyptian
Museum of Antiquities.
Safaga, Egypt
The "Gateway to
Upper Egypt and the Nile
Valley". Tours available visit
Luxor, Karnak and the Valley of
the Kings. Two full days in port
gives the option of an overnight
in Luxor with a dramatic Sound
and Light Show in the great
temple at Karnak.
Aqaba, Jordan
Almost entirely landlocked,
Jordan's only access to the sea
is Aqaba on the Red Sea.
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From here, visit the World
Heritage Site of Petra, one of
the "new seven wonders of the
world" or venture into the world of Lawrence of Arabia -
the desert hills of Wadi
Rum.
Hodeidah, Yemen
The crossroads of Africa, the
Middle East and Asia for
thousands of years. Step ashore
at Yemen's third largest city
for a fascinating look at the
unique architecture, natural
beauty and strong culture.
Salalah, Oman
Follow the Frankincense Trail
and enjoy a glimpse of Oman's
countryside and natural beauty,
or take an exciting 4 x 4 jeep
ride into the desert to discover
the Lost City of Ubar.
Muscat, Oman
The nation's capital dovetails
the old and the new. Between the
blue waters of the Arabian Sea
and the foothills of the Hajar
Mountains, parks, palaces and
mosques share a dramatic
setting.
Mumbai, India
Two full days in the city before
an overnight flight to the UK
allow time to take a closer look
at the many religions and
cultures.
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Visit the UNESCO site of
Elephanta Caves, with its
remarkable bas-reliefs and
panels.
Passage to India Itinerary
28 November - 21 December 2009
28
November Depart by
air to Barcelona
29
November Cruising
30
November Valletta
1 - 2
December Cruising
3
December Alexandria
4
December
Port Said
5
December
Suez Canal (daytime transit)
6 - 7
December
Safaga
8
December
Aqaba
9 - 10
December
Cruising
11
December
Hodeidah
12 - 13
December
Cruising
14
December
Salalah
15
December
Cruising
16
December
Muscat
17 - 18
December
Cruising
19 - 20
December Mumbai
(Disembark for overnight
flight home)
21
December
Arrive in the UK
To Book and for Discount
To book your tickets for the
Passage to India and to receive
the special Sixtyplusurfers
Discount Telephone:
0845 017 0636
and Quote:
SPS2
Brochures are
also available on this number.
Reservations can
also be made by emailing:
info@voyagesofdiscovery.com
Terms and Conditions
1. Please quote
SPS2 in all
correspondence.
2. The fare is
£1,595 per person when you
book by 30 September 2009, based
on two people sharing a two-bed
Category O inside cabin.
3. The £600 saving applies
against Early Booking Fares.
4. Prices exclude insurance,
shore excursions, drinks and
personal expenses on board.
5. Specific cabin numbers will
be allocated approximately three
weeks prior to departure.
6. Offers are capacity
controlled, apply to new
bookings only and may be
withdrawn at any time.
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Flight
of Fancy Brings Red Kites to
Washburn Valley
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A red kite at
Washburn Valley
Ten years since
Yorkshire Water partnered an
initiative to re-introduce red
kites back into Yorkshire, a
number of the formerly
endangered bird of prey are
paying back the favour by taking
up residence for the nesting
season at the company's Washburn
Valley sites, near Nidderdale.
At least five pairs are thought
to be nesting in the Valley -
which includes Lindley Wood,
Fewston, Swinsty and Thruscross
reservoirs - and can regularly
be seen as they roam the skies
above looking out for food on
the ground.
Prior to 1989, the only red
kite's remaining in the UK -
thought to be around six pairs -
were to be found in Wales.
However, since 1999, as part of
a nationwide programme, over 60
birds have been released from
the Harewood Estate in a joint
conservation initiative between
RSPB, Natural England
(previously English Nature),
Yorkshire Water and the Harewood
Estate.
As a result of this
activity, it is now estimated
that there are over 300 red
kites living and breeding in
Yorkshire and several thousand
in the UK overall.
"Over the last ten years we've
become used to seeing red kites
at our Eccup reservoir site near
Leeds, but apart from the odd
sighting, we've never really
experienced a sustained presence
at our Washburn site until now,"
said
Geoff Lomas, Yorkshire Water's
Catchment and Recreation
Manager.
"It's great to see red kites
setting up home in the Washburn
Valley and once again thriving
in the region, and obviously
fantastic news for nature
enthusiasts, particularly as in
addition to this species,
there's so much else to see
there."
The company's Washburn Valley
sites, within the Nidderdale
Area of Outstanding Beauty, have
long being recognised as some of
the region's best locations to
view wildlife - a fact endorsed
by a growing number of species -
some of them rare - that are
being attracted each year to
nest in the area.
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Long eared owls at Washburn
Valley
Migratory birds
such as the spotted flycatcher -
listed by the RSPB as having
experienced a rapid decline in
numbers in the UK in the last 25
years - along with pied fly
catcher and wood warbler have
all taken up residence in the
Washburn Valley over recent
weeks.
The site also boasts
around 13 pairs of long eared
owls with the species thriving
as a result of habitat
investment by Yorkshire Water
and the creation of 30 nesting
baskets, erected around the
sites by volunteers from
Wharfedale Naturalists Society.
For more
information on the recreational
activities that Yorkshire Water
offers at its sites at the
Washburn Valley and across the
region, please visit
www.yorkshirewater.com/recreation
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Think Again Fund Winners
Rekindle their Romance Onboard
the Orient Express
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Love was in the air for Denton
local Malcolm
McGilivray (59) and his
wife
Cerris (55), who embarked
on a trip of a lifetime, thanks
to
Stannah
Stairlifts’ Think Again
Fund. The couple wined and dined
in style as they toured the
beautiful city of Edinburgh;
fulfilling a life-time dream of
travelling on the luxurious
Orient Express.
The luxury getaway came as a
delightful surprise for
Cerris,
who was unaware that her husband
entered the Think Again Fund on
her behalf.
Cerris
said, “This has been the most
wonderful surprise! The Orient
Express was exquisite, I could
really get used to living in the
lap of luxury. To top it off I
can’t believe Malcolm entered us
without me knowing, he is a true
romantic and I am very grateful
to the Think Again Fund for
helping him to make this
happen.”
The Think Again Fund was
launched by
Stannah
Stairlifts in response to
a poll conducted amongst the
over 50's that revealed only 13%
feel they are achieving their
life goals and two thirds regret
not having pursued their dreams
when they were younger.
The Fund has been gathering pace
and reputation over the last two
years and has seen Derek, (80),
skydiving; Richard, (74), rock
climbing; and Mary, (69), racing
a Lotus Esprit.
Stannah
Stairlifts' Managing
Director, Jon
Stannah,
commented, "It’s
heart warming to know how
romantic some of our Think Again
entrants can be. It’s great to
know that we’ve helped this
loving couple
fulfil
one of their dreams. I just hope
Cerris
makes it up to Malcolm for such
a thoughtful gesture.”
Over 50's can apply to the Think
Again Fund and one person is
selected at random each month
for
Stannah to help make a
life-long dream come true.
For more information about
Stannah and the Think Again Fund
click on
www.stannahstairlifts.co.uk
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Mrs
Weavers wins a £10,000 Garden
Makeover courtesy
of Grant's Whisky
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Mrs Weavers from
Wickham, Newcastle-upon Tyne,
was the winner of the Grant’s
Whisky garden makeover promotion
grand prize of a £10,000 garden
makeover.
Her garden was
transformed by professional
landscapers into a relaxing,
beautiful area she can enjoy all
year round, thanks to picking up
a bottle of her favourite scotch
whisky from her local
Sainsbury’s store in Gateshead.
On winning the
prize, Mrs Weavers said, “I am
delighted to win such a fabulous
prize from Grant’s Whisky, they
have totally transformed my
garden into the ideal space for
me to relax with close friends
and family, whist enjoying a
glass of whisky.”
To help you make
the most of your garden this
Summer without breaking the
bank, take a look at Grant's
Whisky excellent website by
clicking on
www.grantswhisky.com/gardenafterhours
Here you can
enjoy nature from many
perspectives, plus find out
everything you need to know
about the award-winning Grant’s
Whisky that prides itself on
having nature at the heart of
everything that goes into it -
whether it’s fresh Scottish air,
the finest quality grain or the
purest Scottish spring water.
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Tell us Your News on the Chat
page
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And now it's time to tell us
your news! Have you won any
prizes? Have you been on
holiday? Do you have any
interesting hobbies? What have
you been growing in your garden?
Do you have any old photographs
you'd like to share with us?
You can tell us all about it on
the Sixtyplusurfers
Chat & Socialise
page. And if you haven't visited
for a while. Then don't forget
to keep us up-to-date with all
your happenings, news and
photos.
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Sixtyplusurfers Book
Reviews
Seriously Good
Gluten-Free Cooking
By Phil Vickery
Review by Jenny Itzcovitz
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Recent studies have suggested that as many as
one in every 100 people has Coeliac disease -
many undiagnosed Coeliacs have an auto-immune
disease triggered by gluten that means the body
produces antibodies that attack its own tissues.
This can, amongst other things, leave the
sufferers feeling bloated, nauseous and tired.
Seriously Good Gluten-Free Cooking, the
new cookery book by Phil Vickery, revolutionises
the notoriously restrictive gluten-free diet,
showing readers how to face every meal of the
day with a selection of delicious recipes that
coeliacs have until now only dreamed of. Not
only will you discover excellent breakfast,
dinner, sweet and bread recipes, but also learn
about 'hidden' gluten found in store cupboard
essentials like stock cubes and soy sauce.
I
was delighted to receive a copy of this
beautifully presented cookery book for review.
Available in hardback with stunning photographs
which show you all the finished recipes, this is
an absolute must-have for any coeliac sufferer.
Each recipe is tempting and very easy to make,
with ingredients that are readily available from
your supermarket. They are accompanied by
friendly tips and suggestions from Phil about
how to serve the foods and how he created the
recipes.
There is something in this book for everyone to
enjoy, even those who don't suffer from Coeliac
disease. Look out for Pan-Fried Duck Breast with
Oranges, Roasted Peaches with Butterscotch,
Grilled Chicken with Honey-Glazed Figs - to name
just a few. This is the perfect book to tempt
you back in the kitchen and enjoy some home
cooked meals with the minimum of fuss.
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Phil Vickery is one of the UK's
most talented chefs. He is the resident chef of
This Morning and appears regularly on Ready
Steady Cook as well as his own TV series which
includes Tastes of Europe and Phil Vickery's
Pudding Club. Phil has won much acclaim for his
cooking, including Michelin stars. You can also
see his regular Video and column on the
Sixtyplusurfers
Food & Drink
page.
Seriously Good Gluten-Free Cooking is
published by Kyle Cathie Limited. Price is
£19.99 for the hardback.
For
further information about the book click on
www.kylecathie.com
To
take a look at Phil Vickery's excellent
website click on
www.vickery.tv
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Silks
By
Dick and Felix Francis
Review by Jenny Itzcovitz
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When defence barrister Geoffrey Mason hears
the judge's guilty verdict, he quietly hopes
that a long custodial sentence will be handed
down to his arrogant young client. That Julian
Trent receives only eight years seems all too
lenient. Little does Mason expect that he will
be seeing Trent again much sooner than he'd ever
imagined.
Setting aside his barrister's wig, Mason heads
down to Sandown to don his racing silks. An
amateur jockey, his true passion is to be found
in the saddle. But when a fellow rider is
brutally murdered, the prime suspect is champion
jockey, Steve Mitchell.
Mason soon finds himself fighting a battle of
right and wrong and, more immediately, a battle
of life and death .... his own.
I really enjoyed this fast paced and action
packed tale of the court room and horse racing
track. Full of intrigue, danger, and mystery,
authors Dick and Felix Francis take you on a
fascinating ride into a world of stables,
horses, wigs, gown and murder. This is a great book to
pack in your suitcase to enjoy on holiday and savour over the Summer
in the sunshine on your deckchair.
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Dick and Felix Francis
Dick Francis has written forty novels and is
rightly acclaimed as one of the greatest
thriller writers in the world. Among many awards
he has received is the prestigious CWA's Cartier
Diamond Dagger. He was awarded the CBE in the
Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2000. Dick
Francis divides his time between England and an
island in the Caribbean.
Felix Francis is the younger of Dick's two sons.
Over the last forty years Felix has assisted
with the research on many of the Dick Francis
novels including Twice Shy Shattered and Under
Orders. With Dead Hat and now Silks he takes on
a more significant role in the writing,
assisting his father with the production of the
latest instalment in the Dick Francis catalogue.
Silks is published by
Pan Macmillan. Price is £6.99 for the paperback.
For details
click on
www.panmacmillan.com
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Ask
Aggie
By
Aggie MacKenzie
Review
by Jenny Itzcovitz
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As a big fan of How Clean is Your House? I
couldn't wait to read Ask Aggie - the
brand new book from Aggie MacKenzie. Packed full
or brilliant tips for transforming your home
into a sparkling delight, I found it an
excellent book to help you keep your house
spotless and welcoming.
And rest assured, Aggie MacKenzie knows a thing
or two about how to keep your house clean and
tidy. No stain, grime, scratch or household
chore is too tough for Aggie to master!
For six years she's been on our screens as
the co-presenter of How Clean is Your
House? She's also been a lifesaver to Times
readers who, for the past six years, have been
sending in an eclectic mix of domestic problems
for her to solve in her hugely popular weekly
'Ask Aggie' column.
Aggie has often been asked whether there'll be a
book containing all of her advice. Well here it
is, in all its glory! In Ask Aggie, she has
pulled together all of the most frequently asked
and intriguing readers' queries she has replied
to in her column. Here you'll find bite-sized
chunks of priceless information, with chapters
focusing on everyone's domestic nightmare
hotspots - the kitchen, bathroom, laundry,
furniture, flooring, pets and pests, freshening
things up, repairs, the outside of the house,
and the tasks best left to the experts.
With the credit crunch in mind, Aggie is the
expert on utilising cheap products and items
that you're likely to have at home such as
bicarbonate of soda, bleach, old toothbrushes,
microfibre cloths, paper towels, washing up
liquid, lemons and potatoes for a multitude of
tasks. You'll find them all in this book, as
well as Aggie's recommendations for the more
expensive products because they really work.
As
someone with a rather messy house, I found this
book extremely helpful. At the moment I have a
problem with mice and a rather nasty smell in my
understairs cupboard - both issues are covered
in the book. Aggie recommends wire wool
sprinkled with peppermint oil to deter the mice
and suggests bicarbonate of soda for getting rid
of odours. The smell has now gone and hopefully
the mice will stay away too!
The
easy to follow question and answer style of this
book makes it an invaluable guide to keeping
your home clean and tidy. And the top tips
provide you with plenty of new ideas to keep it
looking neat and cosy. It also includes advice
on aspects you might not have initially thought
about such as keeping your towels soft and
fluffy, cleaning a rusty barbecue, cleaning your
oven and much more. With Aggie's wise words at
hand you can erase each and every one of your
domestic nightmares with ease and efficiency!
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Aggie MacKenzie has worked on a number of
national magazines, and was associate editor in
charge of the Good Housekeeping Institute. Her
current work covers a variety of areas, aside
from co-presenting How Clean is Your House?
Aggie writes columns for The Times and Good
Housekeeping, frequently partakes in advertising
campaigns and has appeared on many different
programmes including Market Kitchen, The One
Show and Dancing on Ice. Aggie is married, has
two sons and lives in north London. When Aggie
is not working, cleaning or tending to her
allotment she loves to cook.
Ask
Aggie is published by
Penguin. Price is £7.99 for the paperback.
For details click on
www.penguin.com
If you would like to win a copy of Ask
Aggie enter our competition on the
Our Friends
page.
Aggie has also put together some handy tips for
Sixtyplusurfers. Check out the
Home Comforts
page for some great Summer ideas.
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Low Cost Living
By
John Harrison
Review
by Jenny Itzcovitz
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When
economic conditions are tough, we all need to
watch our spending and this new book will help.
In Low Cost Living John Harrison's simple
tried and tested methods will help you enjoy a
better standard of living while saving money and
helping the environment.
This
no-nonsense guide explains what's
realistically achievable and what isn't. Like
many people, John was influenced by John
Seymour's classic self sufficiency book and Tom
& Barbara in the 'Good Life'. Sadly, he never
quite made enough to buy those five acres in the
countryside! He did, however, learn to live
frugally and although some of what he learned is
common sense, a lot of it isn't.
Discover the benefits of growing your own fruit
and vegetables, raising chickens, making butter,
cheese and bread, and brewing your own wine and
beer. Save energy, save on your bills. Harvest
food for free and avoid waste. Play the
supermarkets at their own game and get the best
deals.
Crammed with useful advice and tips, see how you
can recycle, re-use, make do and mend. Find out
if solar power is good for you and whether wind
power makes domestic sense. Discover fun hobbies
that can make you cash. Most of all - live
better, spend less and discover green is good!
Low Cost Living is an excellent book for those
living on a low income or looking to enjoy life
to the full while spending less money. Packed
with helpful tips on low cost eating, saving
money at the supermarket, and eliminating waste
there are plenty of easy ideas to help you
reduce your spending. There are also interesting
suggestions on home cooking, growing your own
produce, keeping chickens and bees in your back
garden. If you're looking to live the 'good
life', then this fascinating book will help you
on your way.
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John Harrison (pictured above) has been
following a frugal lifestyle for over 30 years.
Described by the Independent on Sunday as 'the
best-selling unknown horticulturalist in
Britain', he is a long-term member of Garden
Organic. He also runs two popular websites
www.allotment.org.uk
and
www.lowcostliving.co.uk
Low
Cost Living is published by
Right Way. Price is £5.99 for the
paperback.
For details click on
www.constablerobinson.com
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July 2009 