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contents

Welcome to this month’s issue of Southern

View Magazine. We are sure that you find

interesting articles and services inside this

issue. Enjoy your read.

Do you have any interesting local news or

upcoming events? If so we would love to hear

from you. Please call us for a free insertion.

Southern View & Bay View are published by CN

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DistributionBay View is distributed to selected homes and businesses the Poole Bay areaSouthern View is distributed throughout West Dorset & South Somerset. DisclaimerAlthough every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material in this publication, the editor can accept no responsibility for the veracity of claims made by contributors in either editorial or advertising content.

CopyrightAll text, images and design in this publication are subject to copyright. Any unauthorised duplication is strictly prohibited.

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Idyllic Italy

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Follow in celebrity footsteps with the trend of the

season and create your very own black and white statement.

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Dorothy Perkins Jewellery white enamel drop earrings £6.50

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FASHIONWallis Jewellery

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New Look Dogtooth scarf £12.99Very Definitions Monochrome Print Blazer £39.00

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Marks & Spencer M&S Collection Asymetric Stripe Dress £39.50 LEFT: Apricot Diamond Panel Illusion Structured Dress £32.00

Dorothy Perkins Monochrome Croc T-bar Court Shoe £27

Maryling Monochrome Chunky Wool Crop Jumper

£305.00

Marks & Spencer Limited Edition Attache Case £35.00

Freedom at Topshop Black and White Stone

Collar £14.50

Dorothy Perkins Jewellery white enamel drop earrings £6.50

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The Great Heath Project is an ambitious and exciting new partnership venture led Dorset Wildlife Trust. The award of a £2.7 million grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund and £2 million of public donations has enabled the successful purchase of 1500 acres of land around East Dorset. The essence of the project is to create a living landscape in an urban area, linking up habitats from the newly purchased land with existing reserves and green spaces (parks and gardens), for the benefit of a huge range of rare and common species.At present the majority of the work we do (with the incredible help of our volunteer groups) is invasive species removal, such as Rhododendron, silver birch, pine and overgrown gorse. The removal of these species is essential to preserve the sensitive heather and other heath flora consequently stopping its succession to woodland. This in turn enhances the habitat for heathland wildlife such as the Dartford warbler, which toughs out the whole year here, and the elusive smooth snake, which should be tucked up in hibernation by now.One of the main aims of The Great Heath Project is to involve, inspire and enthuse the local community to care for their local nature reserves; so was born The Great Heath Volunteer Work Party! This exciting new weekly volunteer team is located across the Great Heath Project area and

committed to conserving and restoring our new reserves – e.g. Happy Bottom, Upton Heath, Arrowsmith Coppice…and more. The Great Heath team work on these reserves on a weekly rotation, a detailed time table is on the website. So, lots of work to get stuck into with the occasional jacket potato to be eaten!! Come along every Wednesday 10am – 4pm and get involved with The Great Heath volunteer work party and make a difference to help protect your local wildlife, have fun and get active! For more information call Sally Wright at the Urban Wildlife Centre on 01202 692033Check out our website for many more Great Heath events! www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/tgh

Come and Volunteer with the Great Heath Team

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Heather Upham’s creative talents at Fancy That Cake Company take cake-making beyond the everyday and into the realms of sculpted works of art. The opening of a new shop in November 2012 in Fleet Street, Beaminster took her aspirations up a gear with a dedi-cated kitchen and retail space for displaying cakes and selling cake decorating sundries.

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Fancy That Cake Company is happy to rise to the challenge of any customer’s designs so please feel free to pop in to discuss any ideas or cake designs you may have. Various cake classes are also being offered to budding ‘cak-ers’. Please phone 01308-862242 for more information.

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Sweet Potato and Blackberry CheesecakeServes: 10

The cheesecake, created Italian celebrity chef and sweet potato lover Felice Tocchini, has a surprise sweet potato compote in the centre, which is flavoured with aromatic star anise and cardamom.Preparation Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: 40 minutesFor the sweet potato compote:2 cardamom pods1 star anise250g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2cm diceJuice of 1 orange1tbsp honeyFor the blackberry purée:125g blackberries2tsp sugarFor the cheesecake base:220g oat biscuits60g butter, melted30g dark chocolate, chopped (optional)

Method:Preheat the oven to 150°C/gas mark 2 and line a 25cm/8in spring-form cake tin. To make the sweet potato compote, place the spices in a non-stick pan and warm them up without burning them. Add the sweet potato, cover, shake together and cook for 1 minute. Add half the orange juice and cook, covered, for 1-2 minutes. After 2 minutes add the honey and mix. Transfer to a cold container and cover. Make the blackberry purée by placing the berries and sugar into a pan with 1tbsp water and cook on a low heat until the berries becomes mushy. Blend to a puree before passing through a fine sieve into a bowl. Set aside. To make the cheesecake base place the biscuits in a food

processor and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix together with the melted butter and chocolate, if used. Spoon the

mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake tin and press down firmly. Make the cheesecake filling by mixing the eggs, vanilla seeds and sugar together. Add the mascarpone and beat until well combined. Add the flour and mix. Remove and discard the spices from the sweet potato. Fold the sweet potato into the cheese mixture. Pour into the cake tin and

then drizzle over the blackberry purée.Bake

the cheesecake for 40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and lightly golden on top. When cooked, remove from the tin, and leave to cool down before serving.

© Felice Tocchini 2014www.lovesweetpotatoes.com

• Instead of making one large cheesecake, you can make little individual cheesecakes for a dinner party – better still, they can be prepared the day before.

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Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice and SpiceServes: 4

With a beautiful British summer almost behind us, bring warmth to the table this autumn with a colourful dish packed with flavour. The succulent roasted tomatoes combined with aromatic and warming spices are sure to brighten that evening meal.Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 35 minutesIngredients:12-14 large heritage or heirloom tomatoes1 tbsp olive oil plus extrafor drizzling2 shallots, chopped1 stick of celery, finely chopped100g basmati and wild riceA pinch of chilli flakesThe leaves from 1 sprig of rosemary, finely chopped300ml hot vegetable or chicken stock100g Manchego cheese, chopped

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Method:Slice off the top of each tomato horizontally, reserving each tomato ‘lid’. Scoop out the seeds and heart from the middle of each and spoon into a bowl. Put the tomatoes into an ovenproof dish and drizzle with a little oil. Season well. Heat the oil in a pan and gently cook the shallots and celery until just softened. Finely chop the tomato pulp and add to the pan. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the mixture looks saucy. Season the mixture well then

stir in the rice, chilli flakes and rosemary. Pour in 200ml stock, cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until the stock has all absorbed and the rice is just tender. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan oven/gas mark 6. Stir in the Manchego cheese, then spoon the rice evenly among the tomato shells. Put the ‘lids’ on top of each, then pour around the remaining stock. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, removing the foil for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

• These are a great starter for dinner parties. Prepare and stuff the rice filling in advance, and then pop the tomatoes in the oven before serving.

Tip...

Sweet Potato and Blackberry CheesecakeServes: 10

The cheesecake, created Italian celebrity chef and sweet potato lover Felice Tocchini, has a surprise sweet potato compote in the centre, which is flavoured with aromatic star anise and cardamom.Preparation Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: 40 minutesFor the sweet potato compote:2 cardamom pods1 star anise250g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2cm diceJuice of 1 orange1tbsp honeyFor the blackberry purée:125g blackberries2tsp sugarFor the cheesecake base:220g oat biscuits60g butter, melted30g dark chocolate, chopped (optional)

Method:Preheat the oven to 150°C/gas mark 2 and line a 25cm/8in spring-form cake tin. To make the sweet potato compote, place the spices in a non-stick pan and warm them up without burning them. Add the sweet potato, cover, shake together and cook for 1 minute. Add half the orange juice and cook, covered, for 1-2 minutes. After 2 minutes add the honey and mix. Transfer to a cold container and cover. Make the blackberry purée by placing the berries and sugar into a pan with 1tbsp water and cook on a low heat until the berries becomes mushy. Blend to a puree before passing through a fine sieve into a bowl. Set aside. To make the cheesecake base place the biscuits in a food

processor and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix together with the melted butter and chocolate, if used. Spoon the

mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake tin and press down firmly. Make the cheesecake filling by mixing the eggs, vanilla seeds and sugar together. Add the mascarpone and beat until well combined. Add the flour and mix. Remove and discard the spices from the sweet potato. Fold the sweet potato into the cheese mixture. Pour into the cake tin and

then drizzle over the blackberry purée.Bake

the cheesecake for 40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and lightly golden on top. When cooked, remove from the tin, and leave to cool down before serving.

© Felice Tocchini 2014www.lovesweetpotatoes.com

• Instead of making one large cheesecake, you can make little individual cheesecakes for a dinner party – better still, they can be prepared the day before.

Tip...

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t’s the destination of royals and celebrities and it is easy to see why when you take a boat trip along Lake Como.

From the water you get to see everything – from the lake itself to the densely wooded mountains that drop steeply to the deeps, and best of all, close up views of the magnificent villas that dot the shoreline.

Despite its once remote location in the mountainous north of Italy, Como has been a draw for visitors for centuries. The Romans stopped here, probably grateful for the cooler climate than that afforded by the heat of the capital. They started a trend and by 1800 the region was

firmly placed on the map as a visitor destination of wealthy European bankers, industrialists and entrepreneurs, not to mention royalty and the aristocracy.

The natural attractions of this part of Italy are magical. Steep hillsides, mostly heavily-forested, plunge straight into the the lake. As you sail across the water from the town of Como at the southern reach of the lake, you will see where millions of years ago, advancing Ice Age glaciers gouged the exposed rock face leaving distinctive markings on the granite rock faces.

Properties are equally dramatic. Elegant lakeside villas built over the centuries for the wealthy dot the

shoreline, each with a fascinating story to tell.

These were the homes of the aristocracy and some such as the awesome Villa D’Este and the Villa Serbelloni have been turned in stunning hotels that attract the rich and famous. Others remain in private hands, home to celebrities such as George Clooney and Richard Branson who are known to spend time in their lakeside villas.

Smaller yet still impressive homes, many featuring terracotta tiled roofs and orange-mustard coloured or muted grey walls, perch precariously among the cliffs vying for the best view of the lake and maximum exposure to the sun.

If you thought Lake Como had it all, you're wrong... there's more.

Idyllic Italy Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Wods by Andy Waple

TRAVEL TRAVEL As the boat continues its journey

you pass a string of beautiful villages with romantic names such as Menaggio, Bellagio and Bellano each featuring little churches, pretty properties, many with small allotments, tall, conical cypress trees and sweet smelling jasmines.

There is plenty to do and enjoy at Lake Como, not to mention the glorious food, yet the local tourist board and its partners have now decided to promote the area as a golf destination.

With seven courses within 40 minutes of Como there is variety and they differ in feel and challenge.

This however is a far cry from Spain, Portugal and Turkey and it would not suit a group of men looking for a week’s golf and beer and little else.

It is however ideal for golfing couples and small groups of friends, particularly those with discerning palates, and a taste for culture and luxurious hotels.

The first course in this area was opened in 1907 by four Englishmen. The Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club, perched in the hills overlooking the lake was only the second course in Italy but it has survived to become one of the most famous. It was in Italian hands by 1961 and completely redesigned in 1965, but the club prides itself on its English feel on the course and in the fine clubhouse.

As well as having a splendid collection of golf related historical prints it boasts a huge golf library of more than 1200 volumes thought to be the largest collection of its type in the world.

Pinetina Golf Club has a different feel to Menaggio and Cadenabbia.

Set amid pine, silver birch, oak and chestnut trees it requires careful strategy for as well as the trees there are numerous water hazards, out of bounds, and has fairly small greens.

Among the best is Villa d’Este Golf Club. It may measure fairly short, but you won’t find it easy here on a wooded hillside. A number of testing par 3s and a variety of interesting par 4s and 5s makes for an enjoyable round where all the holes have a distinctive character. A nice easy start driving downhill to a wide fairway is not really a true reflection of what is to come.

The second plays uphill to a green perched on a slope and then it is across the driveway to a very tough series of five holes, marked by three difficult par 3s. The course the opens up a little to two nice par fours before you head back into the woods for some testing challenges.

I played the course in July and it was hot and humid, although the fairways had been watered to create nice playing surfaces. The greens were in good shape if a little slow. All in all enjoyable and the clubhouse is awesome. AndyWaple is a member of the International

GolfWritersTravel Association.

Factfile: Getting there: Fly to Milan Malpensa Airport for a 45 minute drive to Lake Como Stay: You can enjoy the ultimate in luxury and spot celebrities at the sumptuous Villa D’Este. www.villadeste.it On the other side of the lake is the impressive Villa Serbelloni, which again provides luxury in opulent surroundings. www.villaserbelloni.com There is a wide range of less expensive hotels including The Palace Hotel, over looking the lake at Como itself www.palacehotel.it When to go: Lovely in spring, summer and autumn but golfers need to we aware that some courses are closed throughout the winter months. Further Information: www.lakecomo.com www.mizarconventions.com www.menaggio.it Golf: www.golfclubmonticello.it www.golfpinetina.it www.golfvilladeste.com www.golfcarimate.it www.golflanzo.it

Elegant lakeside villas dominate the shoreline to Lake Como, each with a fascinating story to tell. Popular with the wealthy, many have attracted well-known celebrities such as Richard Branson who has a home on the lake (above right).

Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club

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t’s the destination of royals and celebrities and it is easy to see why when you take a boat trip along Lake Como.

From the water you get to see everything – from the lake itself to the densely wooded mountains that drop steeply to the deeps, and best of all, close up views of the magnificent villas that dot the shoreline.

Despite its once remote location in the mountainous north of Italy, Como has been a draw for visitors for centuries. The Romans stopped here, probably grateful for the cooler climate than that afforded by the heat of the capital. They started a trend and by 1800 the region was

firmly placed on the map as a visitor destination of wealthy European bankers, industrialists and entrepreneurs, not to mention royalty and the aristocracy.

The natural attractions of this part of Italy are magical. Steep hillsides, mostly heavily-forested, plunge straight into the the lake. As you sail across the water from the town of Como at the southern reach of the lake, you will see where millions of years ago, advancing Ice Age glaciers gouged the exposed rock face leaving distinctive markings on the granite rock faces.

Properties are equally dramatic. Elegant lakeside villas built over the centuries for the wealthy dot the

shoreline, each with a fascinating story to tell.

These were the homes of the aristocracy and some such as the awesome Villa D’Este and the Villa Serbelloni have been turned in stunning hotels that attract the rich and famous. Others remain in private hands, home to celebrities such as George Clooney and Richard Branson who are known to spend time in their lakeside villas.

Smaller yet still impressive homes, many featuring terracotta tiled roofs and orange-mustard coloured or muted grey walls, perch precariously among the cliffs vying for the best view of the lake and maximum exposure to the sun.

If you thought Lake Como had it all, you're wrong... there's more.

Idyllic Italy Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni

Wods by Andy Waple

TRAVEL TRAVEL As the boat continues its journey

you pass a string of beautiful villages with romantic names such as Menaggio, Bellagio and Bellano each featuring little churches, pretty properties, many with small allotments, tall, conical cypress trees and sweet smelling jasmines.

There is plenty to do and enjoy at Lake Como, not to mention the glorious food, yet the local tourist board and its partners have now decided to promote the area as a golf destination.

With seven courses within 40 minutes of Como there is variety and they differ in feel and challenge.

This however is a far cry from Spain, Portugal and Turkey and it would not suit a group of men looking for a week’s golf and beer and little else.

It is however ideal for golfing couples and small groups of friends, particularly those with discerning palates, and a taste for culture and luxurious hotels.

The first course in this area was opened in 1907 by four Englishmen. The Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club, perched in the hills overlooking the lake was only the second course in Italy but it has survived to become one of the most famous. It was in Italian hands by 1961 and completely redesigned in 1965, but the club prides itself on its English feel on the course and in the fine clubhouse.

As well as having a splendid collection of golf related historical prints it boasts a huge golf library of more than 1200 volumes thought to be the largest collection of its type in the world.

Pinetina Golf Club has a different feel to Menaggio and Cadenabbia.

Set amid pine, silver birch, oak and chestnut trees it requires careful strategy for as well as the trees there are numerous water hazards, out of bounds, and has fairly small greens.

Among the best is Villa d’Este Golf Club. It may measure fairly short, but you won’t find it easy here on a wooded hillside. A number of testing par 3s and a variety of interesting par 4s and 5s makes for an enjoyable round where all the holes have a distinctive character. A nice easy start driving downhill to a wide fairway is not really a true reflection of what is to come.

The second plays uphill to a green perched on a slope and then it is across the driveway to a very tough series of five holes, marked by three difficult par 3s. The course the opens up a little to two nice par fours before you head back into the woods for some testing challenges.

I played the course in July and it was hot and humid, although the fairways had been watered to create nice playing surfaces. The greens were in good shape if a little slow. All in all enjoyable and the clubhouse is awesome. AndyWaple is a member of the International

GolfWritersTravel Association.

Factfile: Getting there: Fly to Milan Malpensa Airport for a 45 minute drive to Lake Como Stay: You can enjoy the ultimate in luxury and spot celebrities at the sumptuous Villa D’Este. www.villadeste.it On the other side of the lake is the impressive Villa Serbelloni, which again provides luxury in opulent surroundings. www.villaserbelloni.com There is a wide range of less expensive hotels including The Palace Hotel, over looking the lake at Como itself www.palacehotel.it When to go: Lovely in spring, summer and autumn but golfers need to we aware that some courses are closed throughout the winter months. Further Information: www.lakecomo.com www.mizarconventions.com www.menaggio.it Golf: www.golfclubmonticello.it www.golfpinetina.it www.golfvilladeste.com www.golfcarimate.it www.golflanzo.it

Elegant lakeside villas dominate the shoreline to Lake Como, each with a fascinating story to tell. Popular with the wealthy, many have attracted well-known celebrities such as Richard Branson who has a home on the lake (above right).

Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club

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"In some cases keeping feeders topped up can mean the difference between life and death, especially for some of the smaller birds who lose heat from their bodies extremely quickly when it's really cold," says Gemma Rogers, of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. But there are so many different feeders and seed types on the market, it's difficult to know which are the best. "There are a lot of nasty feeders out there which can trap beaks and feet," says Rogers, "so you need to go to a reputable supplier. And be aware that some feeders are ridiculously cheap for a reason." Birds require high energy, high fat foods during the cold winter weather to maintain their body reserves to survive the frosty nights. Finches are especially grateful for seeds in late winter and early spring. In summer they love black sunflower seeds, pinhead oatmeal, soaked sultanas, raisins and currants, mild grated cheese, mealworms, waxworms, mixes for insectivorous birds and good seed mixtures without loose peanuts, on which their young could choke. Never put out loose peanuts, dry hard foods, large chunks of bread, or fats during the spring or summer months. Make sure you buy 'safe nuts' from reputable outlets and offer them in cages. Peanuts will attract blue tits, great tits, woodpeckers and even robins if

you crush the peanuts, niger seeds will encourage finches and siskins, but the more variety of food you have, the larger the range of birds you are likely to attract. Small flocks of greenfinches can be a common sight at bird tables, sometimes queuing up with chaffinches and sparrows to take a turn at feeders. Use bird tables to attract larger birds such as collared doves, wood pigeons and starlings. There are also many plants you can grow to encourage birds to visit. Traditional countryside hedges are now full of blackberries, elderberries, rosehips, haws and sloes on which the birds can feed, and you can mimic the classic hedgerow in your garden by planting a fruiting hedge. The RSPB advises gardeners to mix rugosa roses, elder and hawthorn to act as a wild foodstore, even adding a gooseberry or bramble if there's room. If you have a large garden, try growing hazel (Corylus avellana) for its nuts and attractive catkins. Other plants, including crab apples, ivy, box-leaved honeysuckle and cotoneaster also add glorious colour to the autumn and winter scene as well as producing fruit and berries for the birds. Avoid sterile hybrids, which won't produce seeds or fruit, but

give your garden some colour and nutritious seeds for the birds by planting coneflowers, teasels and knautia macedonica. If you have fallen apples and pears on your lawn, leave them for the song thrushes and blackbirds who will feast on them. Let the birds make the most of nature's larder - but make sure you offer them some extra titbits to help them through the winter months.

Don’t forget to feed the birds this Winter

Never put out the nylon mesh bags containing

fat as birds can become trapped in them. Go for steel mesh feeders and provide a mix of seeds

They are as important to the wildlife garden as butter is to bread, not only providing interest to budding birdwatchers, but helping to keep unwanted pests such as slugs and snails under control. As their natural habitat continues to disappear, it is more important than ever to feed the birds during the winter months.

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These evergreen stalwarts provide the perfect topiary specimens outside front doors and add a touch of class on patios and at entrances to steps. Many people use them for hedging, as the stems bearing small and glossy leaves can be clipped regularly and make box an ideal choice for formal hedging. It also withstands windy conditions and will survive in some shade and alkaline soil. The most popular type is B. sempervirens, the common box, which will grow to 3m (10ft) or more if left untrimmed and is widely grown as a hedge, planted in pots or trimmed into balls, pyramids or other topiary shapes. For dwarf hedges or edging beds, go for something more compact such as 'Suffruticosa'. Box thrives in partial shade but will tolerate full sun if the soil does not dry out. Grow it in moist, well-drained soil. It thrives on chalky soil or in pots of loam-based compost.

Best of the bunch... Box (Buxus)

Fill it with the most appropriate soil for your crop. Grow produce in short rows or small blocks, so reducing the chance of gluts and excess veg which you can't use. Plant closer to obtain optimum yields, as the planting and sowing are concentrated in deep soil with high fertility.

3 ways to... Make the most of a

Cauliflower curds can be discoloured and damaged by severe frost followed by a rapid thaw, so bend the uppermost leaves over the developing curds to protect them from the elements. Alternatively, protect them from adverse weather conditions with a windbreak made of plastic netting or old deckchair material. Look out for varieties which are extremely hardy and will withstand the worst winter weather and are therefore ideal in cold districts. These varieties include 'Aalsmeer', 'Evita' and 'January King'.

Cauliflowers are a greedy veg so they need well-manured, moist soil for best results. Summer varieties can be sown in early spring, others a few weeks later, under glass or outdoors. Harvest them while the heads are still firm and tight.

Good enough to eat… Protect cauliflowers from frost

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"In some cases keeping feeders topped up can mean the difference between life and death, especially for some of the smaller birds who lose heat from their bodies extremely quickly when it's really cold," says Gemma Rogers, of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. But there are so many different feeders and seed types on the market, it's difficult to know which are the best. "There are a lot of nasty feeders out there which can trap beaks and feet," says Rogers, "so you need to go to a reputable supplier. And be aware that some feeders are ridiculously cheap for a reason." Birds require high energy, high fat foods during the cold winter weather to maintain their body reserves to survive the frosty nights. Finches are especially grateful for seeds in late winter and early spring. In summer they love black sunflower seeds, pinhead oatmeal, soaked sultanas, raisins and currants, mild grated cheese, mealworms, waxworms, mixes for insectivorous birds and good seed mixtures without loose peanuts, on which their young could choke. Never put out loose peanuts, dry hard foods, large chunks of bread, or fats during the spring or summer months. Make sure you buy 'safe nuts' from reputable outlets and offer them in cages. Peanuts will attract blue tits, great tits, woodpeckers and even robins if

you crush the peanuts, niger seeds will encourage finches and siskins, but the more variety of food you have, the larger the range of birds you are likely to attract. Small flocks of greenfinches can be a common sight at bird tables, sometimes queuing up with chaffinches and sparrows to take a turn at feeders. Use bird tables to attract larger birds such as collared doves, wood pigeons and starlings. There are also many plants you can grow to encourage birds to visit. Traditional countryside hedges are now full of blackberries, elderberries, rosehips, haws and sloes on which the birds can feed, and you can mimic the classic hedgerow in your garden by planting a fruiting hedge. The RSPB advises gardeners to mix rugosa roses, elder and hawthorn to act as a wild foodstore, even adding a gooseberry or bramble if there's room. If you have a large garden, try growing hazel (Corylus avellana) for its nuts and attractive catkins. Other plants, including crab apples, ivy, box-leaved honeysuckle and cotoneaster also add glorious colour to the autumn and winter scene as well as producing fruit and berries for the birds. Avoid sterile hybrids, which won't produce seeds or fruit, but

give your garden some colour and nutritious seeds for the birds by planting coneflowers, teasels and knautia macedonica. If you have fallen apples and pears on your lawn, leave them for the song thrushes and blackbirds who will feast on them. Let the birds make the most of nature's larder - but make sure you offer them some extra titbits to help them through the winter months.

Don’t forget to feed the birds this Winter

Never put out the nylon mesh bags containing

fat as birds can become trapped in them. Go for steel mesh feeders and provide a mix of seeds

They are as important to the wildlife garden as butter is to bread, not only providing interest to budding birdwatchers, but helping to keep unwanted pests such as slugs and snails under control. As their natural habitat continues to disappear, it is more important than ever to feed the birds during the winter months.

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These evergreen stalwarts provide the perfect topiary specimens outside front doors and add a touch of class on patios and at entrances to steps. Many people use them for hedging, as the stems bearing small and glossy leaves can be clipped regularly and make box an ideal choice for formal hedging. It also withstands windy conditions and will survive in some shade and alkaline soil. The most popular type is B. sempervirens, the common box, which will grow to 3m (10ft) or more if left untrimmed and is widely grown as a hedge, planted in pots or trimmed into balls, pyramids or other topiary shapes. For dwarf hedges or edging beds, go for something more compact such as 'Suffruticosa'. Box thrives in partial shade but will tolerate full sun if the soil does not dry out. Grow it in moist, well-drained soil. It thrives on chalky soil or in pots of loam-based compost.

Best of the bunch... Box (Buxus)

Fill it with the most appropriate soil for your crop. Grow produce in short rows or small blocks, so reducing the chance of gluts and excess veg which you can't use. Plant closer to obtain optimum yields, as the planting and sowing are concentrated in deep soil with high fertility.

3 ways to... Make the most of a

Cauliflower curds can be discoloured and damaged by severe frost followed by a rapid thaw, so bend the uppermost leaves over the developing curds to protect them from the elements. Alternatively, protect them from adverse weather conditions with a windbreak made of plastic netting or old deckchair material. Look out for varieties which are extremely hardy and will withstand the worst winter weather and are therefore ideal in cold districts. These varieties include 'Aalsmeer', 'Evita' and 'January King'.

Cauliflowers are a greedy veg so they need well-manured, moist soil for best results. Summer varieties can be sown in early spring, others a few weeks later, under glass or outdoors. Harvest them while the heads are still firm and tight.

Good enough to eat… Protect cauliflowers from frost

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The ladies have Race for Life supporting Breast Cancer Awareness, and in recent years, November has become the month for the lads to raise money for men’s health. Dubbed ‘Movember,’ the idea is that on October 31st,

men shave for the last time for the next 30 days, and grow and groom a moustache in return for sponsorship money. In fact under official Movember rules, each ‘Mo Bro,’ is supposed to use the power of the moustache to create conversations about men’s health and must conduct themselves like a true gentleman. As the popularity of Movember has grown, more and more employers who may normally have a stricter facial hair policy, are supporting the movement, even setting up work teams and or company events in support of the cause such is the increase in participation.

Now for some men, growing a moustache is not necessarily easily achievable and likewise for others (my husband included) they spend the entire year with a fabulously groomed moustache, not just in November.

MOVEMBERMOVEMBER And for those who already have or cannot grow a moustache, there are several events that go on up and down the country they can get involved in to support Mens Health. These include (but are certainly not limited to) official Movember Gala events; where moustaches are showcased,people dress up, there’s entertainment on hand, as well as competitions, including a ‘Man of Movember’ award. You can buy tickets for these events for £20 each or fundraise £50 each (or £80 for a couple) in return for a ticket. There are events throughout all parts of the UK, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Belfast towards the end of November.

But where did such an influential movement start?In Australia in 2003 by just two friends Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, who got 30 other people to join them, in that first year, the logo was designed and rules were set out (rules that are still the same 11 years on), one of the original 30 participants, Adam Gerone registered the company and set up a website with Justin Coghlan running the Queensland campaign the following year, and in 2004 Spain and the UK joined in the event with all costs being covered by the four founders. All donations went to the PCFA (Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia) and it was the single largest cheque they had ever received! They were the first official beneficiary’s of the now unstoppable Movember!

The campaign has steadily grown from there and now supports many aspects of mens health with several partnerships and more and more countries now taking part. So much so that since 2003, over four million people have participated, 770 men’s health projects have been funded, 12 countries take part and an incredible £346 million has been raised! Even celebrities get on board, in 2013 Ashton Kutcher, Dynamo, Stephen Fry and Damian Lewis are just a few examples of those who publicly got on board and either grew a moustache or raised money towards the Movember campaign. Not bad for an idea from two guys having a casual chat about recurring trends!

And you don’t have to be a man to get involved, the official website encourages ‘Mo Sista’s’ to hold fundraising events, support fellow ‘Mo Bros’ and generally assist the cause. Whole communities can take part, sports teams and any individuals

can join in. In fact, with the huge importance on exercise and having an active healthy lifestyle, within the Movember movement there is a sub section known simply as ‘MOVE,’ encouraging people to ‘MOVE for men’s health,’ and all men, women and children are encouraged to be part of it.

Movember may originally have been known for being primarily hugely popular with University age lads who enjoy competing with their friends over who can grow the most impressive moustache, but the foundation goes way beyond that. In only the eleven years since its conception, it has changed the face of men’s health and made massive steps towards raising awareness and helping to fund projects to improve the lives of many. Whether it be prostate cancer, testicular cancer or mental health, the companies vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health, and with the obvious growth in popularity of the campaign, not only have they made an enormous difference and definitely achieved their objective, they have surpassed it. So this November, whether you choose to become a Mo Bro or a Mo Sista, or just come across someone raising money for the cause, think about your husband, your father, your son or your brother, consider how invaluable they are to you, and give what you can to a fantastic cause.

For more information, you can go to the official UK website uk.movember.com.

MOVEMBERMOVEMBER

By Danielle Jordan

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The ladies have Race for Life supporting Breast Cancer Awareness, and in recent years, November has become the month for the lads to raise money for men’s health. Dubbed ‘Movember,’ the idea is that on October 31st,

men shave for the last time for the next 30 days, and grow and groom a moustache in return for sponsorship money. In fact under official Movember rules, each ‘Mo Bro,’ is supposed to use the power of the moustache to create conversations about men’s health and must conduct themselves like a true gentleman. As the popularity of Movember has grown, more and more employers who may normally have a stricter facial hair policy, are supporting the movement, even setting up work teams and or company events in support of the cause such is the increase in participation.

Now for some men, growing a moustache is not necessarily easily achievable and likewise for others (my husband included) they spend the entire year with a fabulously groomed moustache, not just in November.

MOVEMBERMOVEMBER And for those who already have or cannot grow a moustache, there are several events that go on up and down the country they can get involved in to support Mens Health. These include (but are certainly not limited to) official Movember Gala events; where moustaches are showcased,people dress up, there’s entertainment on hand, as well as competitions, including a ‘Man of Movember’ award. You can buy tickets for these events for £20 each or fundraise £50 each (or £80 for a couple) in return for a ticket. There are events throughout all parts of the UK, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Belfast towards the end of November.

But where did such an influential movement start?In Australia in 2003 by just two friends Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, who got 30 other people to join them, in that first year, the logo was designed and rules were set out (rules that are still the same 11 years on), one of the original 30 participants, Adam Gerone registered the company and set up a website with Justin Coghlan running the Queensland campaign the following year, and in 2004 Spain and the UK joined in the event with all costs being covered by the four founders. All donations went to the PCFA (Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia) and it was the single largest cheque they had ever received! They were the first official beneficiary’s of the now unstoppable Movember!

The campaign has steadily grown from there and now supports many aspects of mens health with several partnerships and more and more countries now taking part. So much so that since 2003, over four million people have participated, 770 men’s health projects have been funded, 12 countries take part and an incredible £346 million has been raised! Even celebrities get on board, in 2013 Ashton Kutcher, Dynamo, Stephen Fry and Damian Lewis are just a few examples of those who publicly got on board and either grew a moustache or raised money towards the Movember campaign. Not bad for an idea from two guys having a casual chat about recurring trends!

And you don’t have to be a man to get involved, the official website encourages ‘Mo Sista’s’ to hold fundraising events, support fellow ‘Mo Bros’ and generally assist the cause. Whole communities can take part, sports teams and any individuals

can join in. In fact, with the huge importance on exercise and having an active healthy lifestyle, within the Movember movement there is a sub section known simply as ‘MOVE,’ encouraging people to ‘MOVE for men’s health,’ and all men, women and children are encouraged to be part of it.

Movember may originally have been known for being primarily hugely popular with University age lads who enjoy competing with their friends over who can grow the most impressive moustache, but the foundation goes way beyond that. In only the eleven years since its conception, it has changed the face of men’s health and made massive steps towards raising awareness and helping to fund projects to improve the lives of many. Whether it be prostate cancer, testicular cancer or mental health, the companies vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health, and with the obvious growth in popularity of the campaign, not only have they made an enormous difference and definitely achieved their objective, they have surpassed it. So this November, whether you choose to become a Mo Bro or a Mo Sista, or just come across someone raising money for the cause, think about your husband, your father, your son or your brother, consider how invaluable they are to you, and give what you can to a fantastic cause.

For more information, you can go to the official UK website uk.movember.com.

MOVEMBERMOVEMBER

By Danielle Jordan

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Netted in a Silver Mist Saturday October 11th to Saturday November 22th 2014The Old Print Room Gallery is hosting an exciting new exhibition ‘Netted in a Silver Mist’, a selection of works by Paul Newman.Paul is known for his highly detailed graphite drawings of landscapes, trees and moving water. The astounding detail of tree bark, and mist hanging in a wooded valley feel so real you can almost smell the leaf mould around your feet. Integral to Paul’s work is the process of walking; the physical and meditative energy helps form the sense of history or something unfolding over time. Paul explores his subject matter by reading its historical, geological and environmental background as well as referring to maps. To know and understand a place is important in being able to respond to it.Paul’s work will be accompanied by textual pieces by Frome-based writer, Jill Harris.

This exhibition will be the last show under The Old Print Room name, but the gallery will continue as a nomadic space, popping up in empty shops and disused spaces. The Old Print Room space is to be taken up by Simon Keyte Framemaker whose picture framing workshop is expanding.The new gallery will have a new name and branding, so keep an eye out for a roving contemporary gallery in the south west.

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26th November 2014

HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 (15)

The follow-up to the 2011 hit comedy “Horrible Bosses” reunites Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis as everyone’s favorite working stiffs: Nick, Dale and Kurt. Fed up with answering to higher-ups, Nick (Bateman), Dale (Day) and Kurt (Sudeikis) decide to become their own bosses by launching their own business in “Horrible Bosses 2.” But a slick investor soon pulls the rug out from under them. Outplayed and desperate, and with no legal recourse, the three would-be entrepreneurs hatch a misguided plan to kidnap the investor’s adult son and ransom him to regain control of their company.

3rd October 2014

DOLPHIN TALE 2 (U)Dolphin Tale 2 will tell another true story inspired by the life of Winter, but also involving a new baby dolphin named Hope who was rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in 2010.

7th November 2014

INTERSTELLAR (12A)An exploration of physicist Kip Thorne’s theories of gravity fields, wormholes and several hypotheses that Albert Einstein was never able to prove.

17th October 2014

THE JUDGE (15)In The Judge, Robert Downey Jr. stars as big city lawyer Hank Palmer, who returns to his childhood home where his estranged father, the town’s judge (Duvall), is suspected of murder. He sets out to discover the truth and along the way reconnects with the family he walked away from years before.

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Borders can look so lifeless at this time of year as perennials have died down while deciduous trees have shed their leaves, which is where evergreens come into their own.

Of course, some might just associate evergreens with the columnar conifers so often dotted in among other specimens in the flower border to give height, structure and some colour throughout the year, but you can also feature evergreens in rock gardens, as feature plants in the shrub border and to add vibrance and form to containers.

The usual evergreen suspects include azaleas, heathers and laurels, but with careful suiting and siting, there’s a wealth of evergreens which can provide so much more interest.

Don’t think that evergreen is just green - look for flowering evergreens which can provide a splash of colour when flowers are non-existent. Plant Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ to give the border a yellow feature, or Photinia fraseri ‘Red Robin’ to provide dazzling red foliage in spring.

Pepper the border with variegated specimens such as Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’, which is spotted with gold to give an eye-catching contrast to other less colourful plants in winter.

Aim to include both colourful evergreens and deciduous shrubs with either fine flowers or stunning autumn foliage. In general, shrubs tend to go at the back and in the middle of the border, herbaceous perennials at the middle and in front. Aim to have around the same number of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees.

It’s not only winter when evergreens can come into their own. You may have thought conifers were boring, but they can be used effectively within a hot colour scheme to produce a modern look and are ideal as a feature planting within a low maintenance gravel garden.

For a really hot combination try Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ with its pendant arches of red flowers alongside the conifer Thuja ‘Rheingold’. The thuja’s adult foliage, a rich, deep old gold, is brilliant in winter as the cold temperature enhances the colour even more.

Add low growing Berberis thunbergii ‘Darts Red Lady’ with bright yellow heleniums and this will give real warmth all year around.

Conifers can be used to create a classy combination for a sunny position with an emphasis on contrasting colours from the cool end of the colour spectrum.

Use the upright columnar Juniperus chinensis ‘Pyramidalis’ with its prickly glaucous leaves in combination with the purple-leaved smoke bush Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’. Add the silver aromatic leaves of Artemesia ‘Powis Castle’ underplanted with the ground hugging Persicaria affinis ‘Darjeeling Red’ with its bright red flowers and large deep-green leaves.

Avoid grouping too many similar conifers together. Go for some contrast and add colour with blue, orange, yellow and gold types. There are even conifers that turn mauve in the winter such as Crytomeria japonica ‘elegans compacta’ which look stunning against snow.

They can also be used as a background to other plants. Try dark green behind flaming-red tulips, or blue-grey foliage behind red or blue flowering plants.

Remember though that evergreen doesn’t necessarily mean indestructible. Make sure the plant is suitable for the place you’re going to put it because an evergreen is not always winter hardy.

And ensure that the variety of shrub or tree you are choosing is evergreen, especially when the genus is a wide one. Check the labels of lonicera, berberis, viburnum and rhododendron, for instance, of which there are both evergreen and deciduous varieties.

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2 Grow chives under roses to suppress fungal diseases,

especially blackspot.

3 Grow rhubarb close to aquilegias, to deter red spider mite.

Best of the bunch...

EuonymusYou may have to stifle a yawn at the thought of buying another little evergreen euonymus, probably E. fortunei, for your winter pots or hanging baskets, but don’t knock it as it will often brighten up a spot in winter where nothing else will grow. These evergreen types and particularly the variegated varieties are probably the best of allground covers in winter borders and under trees. They will grow in virtually any soil in both sun and partial shade, are easy to keep in check and can look pretty impressive against a shady wall. There are some which can be used as climbers, clinging to the wall like ivy, such as the white-edged ‘Silver Queen’.

But if you want a true splash of autumn colour go for the deciduous spindle bush, Euonymus alatus, which grows to 2m (6ft) high and 2m (6ft) wide and produces a spectacular display of molten-crimson leaves and later reveals unusual corky flanges up and down the stems.

Good enough to eat...

maincrop carrotsWhen preparing the ground in autumn, don’t add manure or compost because the crop won’t like it, and choose a sunny spot. Mix the seed with sand to avoid sowing too thickly and rake a general purpose fertiliser into the surface two weeks before sowing. The seedlings can be thinned out when they are big enough to handle.

To store carrots over the winter, lift them and cut off the leaves to about 1cm above the crowns and then place the roots between layers of dry sand in a strong box, making sure they’re not touching. Store them in a shed and remove any roots which show signs of rotting. They should keep until about March.

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Borders can look so lifeless at this time of year as perennials have died down while deciduous trees have shed their leaves, which is where evergreens come into their own.

Of course, some might just associate evergreens with the columnar conifers so often dotted in among other specimens in the flower border to give height, structure and some colour throughout the year, but you can also feature evergreens in rock gardens, as feature plants in the shrub border and to add vibrance and form to containers.

The usual evergreen suspects include azaleas, heathers and laurels, but with careful suiting and siting, there’s a wealth of evergreens which can provide so much more interest.

Don’t think that evergreen is just green - look for flowering evergreens which can provide a splash of colour when flowers are non-existent. Plant Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ to give the border a yellow feature, or Photinia fraseri ‘Red Robin’ to provide dazzling red foliage in spring.

Pepper the border with variegated specimens such as Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’, which is spotted with gold to give an eye-catching contrast to other less colourful plants in winter.

Aim to include both colourful evergreens and deciduous shrubs with either fine flowers or stunning autumn foliage. In general, shrubs tend to go at the back and in the middle of the border, herbaceous perennials at the middle and in front. Aim to have around the same number of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees.

It’s not only winter when evergreens can come into their own. You may have thought conifers were boring, but they can be used effectively within a hot colour scheme to produce a modern look and are ideal as a feature planting within a low maintenance gravel garden.

For a really hot combination try Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ with its pendant arches of red flowers alongside the conifer Thuja ‘Rheingold’. The thuja’s adult foliage, a rich, deep old gold, is brilliant in winter as the cold temperature enhances the colour even more.

Add low growing Berberis thunbergii ‘Darts Red Lady’ with bright yellow heleniums and this will give real warmth all year around.

Conifers can be used to create a classy combination for a sunny position with an emphasis on contrasting colours from the cool end of the colour spectrum.

Use the upright columnar Juniperus chinensis ‘Pyramidalis’ with its prickly glaucous leaves in combination with the purple-leaved smoke bush Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’. Add the silver aromatic leaves of Artemesia ‘Powis Castle’ underplanted with the ground hugging Persicaria affinis ‘Darjeeling Red’ with its bright red flowers and large deep-green leaves.

Avoid grouping too many similar conifers together. Go for some contrast and add colour with blue, orange, yellow and gold types. There are even conifers that turn mauve in the winter such as Crytomeria japonica ‘elegans compacta’ which look stunning against snow.

They can also be used as a background to other plants. Try dark green behind flaming-red tulips, or blue-grey foliage behind red or blue flowering plants.

Remember though that evergreen doesn’t necessarily mean indestructible. Make sure the plant is suitable for the place you’re going to put it because an evergreen is not always winter hardy.

And ensure that the variety of shrub or tree you are choosing is evergreen, especially when the genus is a wide one. Check the labels of lonicera, berberis, viburnum and rhododendron, for instance, of which there are both evergreen and deciduous varieties.

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1 Plant runner beans with sunflowers. The beans donate

nitrate to the sunflowers and can use them to climb up.

2 Grow chives under roses to suppress fungal diseases,

especially blackspot.

3 Grow rhubarb close to aquilegias, to deter red spider mite.

Best of the bunch...

EuonymusYou may have to stifle a yawn at the thought of buying another little evergreen euonymus, probably E. fortunei, for your winter pots or hanging baskets, but don’t knock it as it will often brighten up a spot in winter where nothing else will grow. These evergreen types and particularly the variegated varieties are probably the best of allground covers in winter borders and under trees. They will grow in virtually any soil in both sun and partial shade, are easy to keep in check and can look pretty impressive against a shady wall. There are some which can be used as climbers, clinging to the wall like ivy, such as the white-edged ‘Silver Queen’.

But if you want a true splash of autumn colour go for the deciduous spindle bush, Euonymus alatus, which grows to 2m (6ft) high and 2m (6ft) wide and produces a spectacular display of molten-crimson leaves and later reveals unusual corky flanges up and down the stems.

Good enough to eat...

maincrop carrotsWhen preparing the ground in autumn, don’t add manure or compost because the crop won’t like it, and choose a sunny spot. Mix the seed with sand to avoid sowing too thickly and rake a general purpose fertiliser into the surface two weeks before sowing. The seedlings can be thinned out when they are big enough to handle.

To store carrots over the winter, lift them and cut off the leaves to about 1cm above the crowns and then place the roots between layers of dry sand in a strong box, making sure they’re not touching. Store them in a shed and remove any roots which show signs of rotting. They should keep until about March.

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PEUGEOTRCZ-RBy Rob Auchterlonie

IF ever there was a car that gave a manufacturer an instant hike in the credibility stakes it’s the Peugeot RCZ.

No disrespect intended, and hopefully none taken, but while Peugeot produce a worthy range of cars to suit all sizes, tastes and needs, there was no real stand-out product. Until RCZ came along in 2010.

It’s fair to say it’s been a hit for the French manufacturer. And now it’s got a racy engine to go with its sleek, racy looks. RCZ-R is without doubt the stand-out model in their range. Put simply, something of a driving sensation.

Its modestly sized 1.6 litre four cylinder engine forces 270bhp through the wheels to give this French exocet a sub six second sprint to 62mph and a 155mph top speed. And believe me, it’s far too easy to get to the wrong side of what’s acceptable in terms of speed limits (small efficient engines seem to have been a recurrent theme in recent weeks….). The race bred engine (witness the subtle

Peugeot Sport stamping under the bonnet) gives the neat coupe an almost indecent turn of speed, and the sound coming out of the back end via the two large exhaust pipes emphasises that. If you like cars that sound like they’re doing the business, then this is one for you. There’s a tiny turbo under the bonnet but with a very big heart….

The intention from Peugeot was to develop a more intense version of the RCZ that had ultra-high performance for sporting use on a race track while retaining comfort for everyday use. Consider the box ticked.

The view from the door mirrors is all sweeps and curves around the rear arches. Low and squat, with a purposeful gait. The ride height is lowered and there’s a large fixed rear spoiler to improve aerodynamic efficiency.

A unique feature you won’t easily miss from the outside is the double bubble Batman’s buttocks rear window and roof, reminiscent of their Le Mans racer from a year or two back, with its unique curve that is curiously barely evident from the inside.

It has superb looks from the outside and

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no one will be disappointed with the interior either. It’s very Peugeot – lots of buttons and controls on the centre console which might take a while to get fully used to , and a central display screen for the sat nav and other functions. Distinctive red stitching highlights the fact you’re in the top of the range model. There’s very little wind noise out on the open road, possibly because the exhausts are doing a good job drowning it out.

And there’s a nicely balanced feel in normal mode and it sits well on the road – but that can change when you call up the performance available and things get a bit ‘ooh, err’ as the front wheels struggle a touch to control all those horses surging through them. It’ll torque-steer like a goodun if you don’t feed the power in smoothly.

But it’s a fluid mover on narrow, twisty and sweeping lanes. It’s one that sits well on the road – a car that gives you a warm glow

of familiarity once you’ve completed a few miles together.

And as a day to day car it has a degree of practicality – courtesy of its ability to carry four people (two adults and two ewoks) and has a decent enough boot space.

Colour combination of any car is crucial to the final effect - this one came with Mercury Grey paintwork, trimmed inside in grey leather and alcantara and set off by its very smart 19 inch alloy wheels. A real eye catcher, head turner, call it what you will.

FASTFACTSPeugeot RCZ-R THP 270; £32,000; 1598cc four cylinder, 270bhp, 330Nm; six speed manual gearbox; top speed 155mph, 0-62mph 5.9 secs; fuel – urban 33.6, extra urban 55.4, combined 44.8; CO2 145g/km (VED £140); Will it fit the garage? 4294/2107/1352 (l/w/h)

© Wheelwrite 2014

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PEUGEOTRCZ-RBy Rob Auchterlonie

IF ever there was a car that gave a manufacturer an instant hike in the credibility stakes it’s the Peugeot RCZ.

No disrespect intended, and hopefully none taken, but while Peugeot produce a worthy range of cars to suit all sizes, tastes and needs, there was no real stand-out product. Until RCZ came along in 2010.

It’s fair to say it’s been a hit for the French manufacturer. And now it’s got a racy engine to go with its sleek, racy looks. RCZ-R is without doubt the stand-out model in their range. Put simply, something of a driving sensation.

Its modestly sized 1.6 litre four cylinder engine forces 270bhp through the wheels to give this French exocet a sub six second sprint to 62mph and a 155mph top speed. And believe me, it’s far too easy to get to the wrong side of what’s acceptable in terms of speed limits (small efficient engines seem to have been a recurrent theme in recent weeks….). The race bred engine (witness the subtle

Peugeot Sport stamping under the bonnet) gives the neat coupe an almost indecent turn of speed, and the sound coming out of the back end via the two large exhaust pipes emphasises that. If you like cars that sound like they’re doing the business, then this is one for you. There’s a tiny turbo under the bonnet but with a very big heart….

The intention from Peugeot was to develop a more intense version of the RCZ that had ultra-high performance for sporting use on a race track while retaining comfort for everyday use. Consider the box ticked.

The view from the door mirrors is all sweeps and curves around the rear arches. Low and squat, with a purposeful gait. The ride height is lowered and there’s a large fixed rear spoiler to improve aerodynamic efficiency.

A unique feature you won’t easily miss from the outside is the double bubble Batman’s buttocks rear window and roof, reminiscent of their Le Mans racer from a year or two back, with its unique curve that is curiously barely evident from the inside.

It has superb looks from the outside and

35 To advertise call 0800 840 6163

no one will be disappointed with the interior either. It’s very Peugeot – lots of buttons and controls on the centre console which might take a while to get fully used to , and a central display screen for the sat nav and other functions. Distinctive red stitching highlights the fact you’re in the top of the range model. There’s very little wind noise out on the open road, possibly because the exhausts are doing a good job drowning it out.

And there’s a nicely balanced feel in normal mode and it sits well on the road – but that can change when you call up the performance available and things get a bit ‘ooh, err’ as the front wheels struggle a touch to control all those horses surging through them. It’ll torque-steer like a goodun if you don’t feed the power in smoothly.

But it’s a fluid mover on narrow, twisty and sweeping lanes. It’s one that sits well on the road – a car that gives you a warm glow

of familiarity once you’ve completed a few miles together.

And as a day to day car it has a degree of practicality – courtesy of its ability to carry four people (two adults and two ewoks) and has a decent enough boot space.

Colour combination of any car is crucial to the final effect - this one came with Mercury Grey paintwork, trimmed inside in grey leather and alcantara and set off by its very smart 19 inch alloy wheels. A real eye catcher, head turner, call it what you will.

FASTFACTSPeugeot RCZ-R THP 270; £32,000; 1598cc four cylinder, 270bhp, 330Nm; six speed manual gearbox; top speed 155mph, 0-62mph 5.9 secs; fuel – urban 33.6, extra urban 55.4, combined 44.8; CO2 145g/km (VED £140); Will it fit the garage? 4294/2107/1352 (l/w/h)

© Wheelwrite 2014

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Bringing upBy Danielle Jordan (first time mum)

Month three, if we were in an office, we would be looking forward to our three month probationary period being over, and feeling as if we now know what we’re doing. We have discovered that

that is not quite the case with parenthood, each time you think you’re getting the hang of it, Scarlett proves we’re destined to remain amateurs! This month, she had her first set of jabs, which is to date one of the most heartbreaking things to have gone through; the tears, the look of hatred to the nurse, and that was just from me!

Also this month, she has started to develop a real mini character. She smiles much more, she’s almost started to giggle and she’s beginning to interact with things around her, whether it be her playmat or a small squeaky toy. She’s not a newborn anymore, she’s a baby. Around the three month mark, people start asking whether you’re in a routine yet, is she sleeping through the night etc.. The answer depends what day you catch us on. We sometimes have a few days in a row where she sleeps from midnight to seven am (which we’re counting as ’through the night’) and so we’ll smile and say, “actually yes she’s really great,” we’ll feel positively sprightly and internally congratulate ourselves on a parenting job well done. And then sometimes people ask the night after she’s been unsettled, up a few times during the night and generally grouchy for a variety of reasons and we’ll just sort of sigh lethargically and say something along the lines of, “we’re getting there.” In truth, she is pretty good all things considered, as we get used to having her in our world, she’s getting used to the world in general and that must be one hell of an experience! She’s also started to be more ‘conversational’, she by no means talks, but she adorably babbles and often in response to us chatting to her.

We are also getting much better at doing ‘real life’ things alongside being parents now, we go for coffee without psyching ourselves up for at least an hour first, we travel about with her and have started to remember almost 85% of what we need to travel with a baby! Another big difference is that we are

starting to feel comfortable about other people looking after her for short bursts of time. My milk supply can’t keep up with her demand anymore, and we’ve therefore introduced a little bit of formula, which also means we can pop to the shops or for a meal together if we want to and allow her to be looked after with a feed ready if needed. So far we haven’t been able to use it for any quality time as a couple, but as very busy freelance workers, she’s had a few occasions being looked after whilst we’ve been teaching or at a rehearsal. In the upcoming weeks, we’re hoping to maybe go out on a ‘date’ together to reconnect as a couple; after a rather intense few months in the roles of Mum and Dad, it has been amazing, but it is difficult to find time to eat, let alone remember time for some romance!

It has however been the most rewarding three months of my life so far, and as she starts to develop to be a little person, we are thoroughly enjoying getting to know her. She’s cheeky and sunny but we do have a feeling she’s going to have a bit of a temper (no idea where she gets that from of course…) she’s inquisitive but hasn’t yet learnt not to grab hold of Daddy’s moustache! In some ways, we have a little pocket of time when it will be slightly easier (bear with me, I haven’t gone totally mad!) we’re starting to be on top of whether she needs changing or feeding or sleeping, so are somewhat able to minimise how much she cries; and she’s old enough to reward us with smiles, but not quite old enough to move about yet. When she does, we’ll only have to blink for her to be on the other side of the room, and that’s terrifying! For now, if we put her somewhere, that is where she’ll stay. But we only have a relatively small amount of time left before she starts moving about by herself and we get into training for keeping up with her!

So for now we’re going to enjoy the weeks before she does start making us chase her around! Next month she will hopefully turn the breathless giggle into an actual little laugh, and during the next lot of vaccinations, there will hopefully be slightly less crying, after all, I have promised to be brave...

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Bringing upBy Danielle Jordan (first time mum)

Month three, if we were in an office, we would be looking forward to our three month probationary period being over, and feeling as if we now know what we’re doing. We have discovered that

that is not quite the case with parenthood, each time you think you’re getting the hang of it, Scarlett proves we’re destined to remain amateurs! This month, she had her first set of jabs, which is to date one of the most heartbreaking things to have gone through; the tears, the look of hatred to the nurse, and that was just from me!

Also this month, she has started to develop a real mini character. She smiles much more, she’s almost started to giggle and she’s beginning to interact with things around her, whether it be her playmat or a small squeaky toy. She’s not a newborn anymore, she’s a baby. Around the three month mark, people start asking whether you’re in a routine yet, is she sleeping through the night etc.. The answer depends what day you catch us on. We sometimes have a few days in a row where she sleeps from midnight to seven am (which we’re counting as ’through the night’) and so we’ll smile and say, “actually yes she’s really great,” we’ll feel positively sprightly and internally congratulate ourselves on a parenting job well done. And then sometimes people ask the night after she’s been unsettled, up a few times during the night and generally grouchy for a variety of reasons and we’ll just sort of sigh lethargically and say something along the lines of, “we’re getting there.” In truth, she is pretty good all things considered, as we get used to having her in our world, she’s getting used to the world in general and that must be one hell of an experience! She’s also started to be more ‘conversational’, she by no means talks, but she adorably babbles and often in response to us chatting to her.

We are also getting much better at doing ‘real life’ things alongside being parents now, we go for coffee without psyching ourselves up for at least an hour first, we travel about with her and have started to remember almost 85% of what we need to travel with a baby! Another big difference is that we are

starting to feel comfortable about other people looking after her for short bursts of time. My milk supply can’t keep up with her demand anymore, and we’ve therefore introduced a little bit of formula, which also means we can pop to the shops or for a meal together if we want to and allow her to be looked after with a feed ready if needed. So far we haven’t been able to use it for any quality time as a couple, but as very busy freelance workers, she’s had a few occasions being looked after whilst we’ve been teaching or at a rehearsal. In the upcoming weeks, we’re hoping to maybe go out on a ‘date’ together to reconnect as a couple; after a rather intense few months in the roles of Mum and Dad, it has been amazing, but it is difficult to find time to eat, let alone remember time for some romance!

It has however been the most rewarding three months of my life so far, and as she starts to develop to be a little person, we are thoroughly enjoying getting to know her. She’s cheeky and sunny but we do have a feeling she’s going to have a bit of a temper (no idea where she gets that from of course…) she’s inquisitive but hasn’t yet learnt not to grab hold of Daddy’s moustache! In some ways, we have a little pocket of time when it will be slightly easier (bear with me, I haven’t gone totally mad!) we’re starting to be on top of whether she needs changing or feeding or sleeping, so are somewhat able to minimise how much she cries; and she’s old enough to reward us with smiles, but not quite old enough to move about yet. When she does, we’ll only have to blink for her to be on the other side of the room, and that’s terrifying! For now, if we put her somewhere, that is where she’ll stay. But we only have a relatively small amount of time left before she starts moving about by herself and we get into training for keeping up with her!

So for now we’re going to enjoy the weeks before she does start making us chase her around! Next month she will hopefully turn the breathless giggle into an actual little laugh, and during the next lot of vaccinations, there will hopefully be slightly less crying, after all, I have promised to be brave...

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SEATLeon Cupra 280 By Rob Auchterlonie

The car that briefly held the record for the fastest front wheel drive lap set round the legendary Nurburgring race track is now available to you, me and anyone else who wants to buy into the Cupra cult.

That’s what SEAT unwittingly started when they unleashed their first car to carry that name back in the year 2000 – a car that was then perceived to be an acceptable alternative to the ubiquitous Golf GTI for those on a tighter budget and not driven by badge snobbery. The powerhouse performance of the newcomer is possibly not a great deal of use on the M25 or any big city ring road, I’ll concede, but it’s good to know you’ve got it in your back pocket for when the roads open out and the traffic thins…. A decade and a bit on from that first Cupra and they’ve produced a car that is the embodiment of ‘auto emocion’ – SEAT’s catchphrase. The Golf might be the ‘must

have’ for many petrolheads, but the Leon Cupra has built up no less of a cult following. Built on the same VW Group platform, it’ll out perform the Golf on sheer figures, yet undercut it on price.

It’s the fastest and most powerful car the Spanish manufacturer has ever built – but it’s equally at home being used as an everyday family car. And as such it’s available as either a three door SC or five door hatch, displaying a potent mix of Spanish flair and German quality.

It did its record-breaking lap in under eight minutes, and it probably wouldn’t take you much longer behind the wheel to be wooed by its abilities. You can either opt for 265PS or 280PS output, and in either guise the response is immediate, the handling sharp and reassuring and interchangeable via the onboard Cupra Driver Profile. That gives you active suspension management using the new DCC Dynamic Chassis Control system. Plenty of options but try the Cupra setting for the assault on the eardrums alone.

Both versions, with either six speed DSG or six speed manual, will hit 62mph (100kph) in under six seconds and there’s the added advantage of a electrically controlled mechanical front differential for a better high speed cornering experience. A soaking wet Mallory Park racetrack for the UK launch of the car last week wasn’t perhaps the best environment in which to explore the Cupra’s capabilities. Or maybe it was, because the lower speeds involved gave just that little bit more time to appreciate the interaction between the bits that make this such an impressive performer. Its 350Nm of torque gives it a lusty spread of power from 1750rpm to 5300rpm – fast and safe overtaking is never an issue here.

Yet for everyday use it won’t hit you in the wallet – average consumption is a claimed 42.8 for manual models, and up to 44.1 for DSG equipped variants.

The Co2 figure is commendably low at 149g/km, a lot less than the last second gen Cupra R pumped out from its 265PS engine. And it’s easy to overlook the fact all this comes from a mere 2.0 litre four cylinder engine – a fact that didn’t go un-noticed by my driving colleague, who remarked it produced the same power as his personal Porsche from about half the size!

No question which is the more practical for everyday use though.

FASTFACTSSEAT Leon SC Cupra; £25,695; 1984cc TSI, 265ps, 350Nm; six speed manual gearbox; top speed 155mph, 0-62mph 5.9 secs; fuel – urban 32.5, extra urban 51.4, combined 42.8; CO2 154g/km; VED Band G; will it fit the garage? 4236/1810/1423 (l/w/h)

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SEATLeon Cupra 280 By Rob Auchterlonie

The car that briefly held the record for the fastest front wheel drive lap set round the legendary Nurburgring race track is now available to you, me and anyone else who wants to buy into the Cupra cult.

That’s what SEAT unwittingly started when they unleashed their first car to carry that name back in the year 2000 – a car that was then perceived to be an acceptable alternative to the ubiquitous Golf GTI for those on a tighter budget and not driven by badge snobbery. The powerhouse performance of the newcomer is possibly not a great deal of use on the M25 or any big city ring road, I’ll concede, but it’s good to know you’ve got it in your back pocket for when the roads open out and the traffic thins…. A decade and a bit on from that first Cupra and they’ve produced a car that is the embodiment of ‘auto emocion’ – SEAT’s catchphrase. The Golf might be the ‘must

have’ for many petrolheads, but the Leon Cupra has built up no less of a cult following. Built on the same VW Group platform, it’ll out perform the Golf on sheer figures, yet undercut it on price.

It’s the fastest and most powerful car the Spanish manufacturer has ever built – but it’s equally at home being used as an everyday family car. And as such it’s available as either a three door SC or five door hatch, displaying a potent mix of Spanish flair and German quality.

It did its record-breaking lap in under eight minutes, and it probably wouldn’t take you much longer behind the wheel to be wooed by its abilities. You can either opt for 265PS or 280PS output, and in either guise the response is immediate, the handling sharp and reassuring and interchangeable via the onboard Cupra Driver Profile. That gives you active suspension management using the new DCC Dynamic Chassis Control system. Plenty of options but try the Cupra setting for the assault on the eardrums alone.

Both versions, with either six speed DSG or six speed manual, will hit 62mph (100kph) in under six seconds and there’s the added advantage of a electrically controlled mechanical front differential for a better high speed cornering experience. A soaking wet Mallory Park racetrack for the UK launch of the car last week wasn’t perhaps the best environment in which to explore the Cupra’s capabilities. Or maybe it was, because the lower speeds involved gave just that little bit more time to appreciate the interaction between the bits that make this such an impressive performer. Its 350Nm of torque gives it a lusty spread of power from 1750rpm to 5300rpm – fast and safe overtaking is never an issue here.

Yet for everyday use it won’t hit you in the wallet – average consumption is a claimed 42.8 for manual models, and up to 44.1 for DSG equipped variants.

The Co2 figure is commendably low at 149g/km, a lot less than the last second gen Cupra R pumped out from its 265PS engine. And it’s easy to overlook the fact all this comes from a mere 2.0 litre four cylinder engine – a fact that didn’t go un-noticed by my driving colleague, who remarked it produced the same power as his personal Porsche from about half the size!

No question which is the more practical for everyday use though.

FASTFACTSSEAT Leon SC Cupra; £25,695; 1984cc TSI, 265ps, 350Nm; six speed manual gearbox; top speed 155mph, 0-62mph 5.9 secs; fuel – urban 32.5, extra urban 51.4, combined 42.8; CO2 154g/km; VED Band G; will it fit the garage? 4236/1810/1423 (l/w/h)

© Wheelwrite 2014

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