Sherborne Times January 2016

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FAMILY ROASTCoffee with the Dick-Reads

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Cradled in hills of cable-knit green sits an unassuming farmhouse. Smoke unfolds from its chimney, horses graze in its fields and gentle-eyed dairy cows greet passing cars with enlightened indifference. There is a suggestion of life, a hint of someone at home, but nothing to imply that this is in fact the bustling home of Sherbornes very own coffee roasting family, the Dick-Reads. In this issue we learn how Reads coffee, enjoyed in homes and coffee shops across the country, started life as a bud of an idea amidst the burgeoning stateside coffee culture and grew to become a successful family business.

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THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN

Welcome to a New Year and a brand new look for the Sherborne Times. We say goodbye and thank you to Editor Lesley Lison who started this publication and has run it tirelessly since 2008. With a new team come new ideas but our remit remains - to celebrate the town and villages of Sherborne, champion its people and give voice to its purveyors.

Welcome too to new friends, writers and contributors, Elly Vvaller, Eliza Adams, Katharine Davies, Richard Bromell, Sally Wellbourn, Annie Gent, Peter Henshaw, Mike Riley, Gemma Loader, Sasha Matkevich, Joanna Loutsis, Marcel Wadman, Anna Light and Paul Gammage. And a hearty welcome back to many familiar faces.

I hope you enjoy your copy of the new Sherborne Times. Please join the conversation, share your thoughts, tell your story. The Sherborne Times is a publication we can call our own.

Heres to a wonderful 2016.

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Jimmy Flynn Milborne Port Computers

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266 ListingsA pick of whats on this month in and around Sherborne

8 UnearthedA new feature recognising and championing emerging young talent

10 Shopping guideA colourful trip into town with Elly Vvaller

12 Exclusive reader offerFrom Neals Yard Remedies

14 Birds of a featherThe thrill of winter murmurations

17 The beauty of trees

18 Cycle Sherborne

20 Fresh beginningsWith Annie Gent, Head of Pastoral Care at Sherborne Prep School

22 Tweed stitch purseAlison Nurtons monthly pattern

24 Planning aheadLandscaping your garden with Alan Dodge

26 Reads Coffee Roasters

32 Seville oranges The welcome return of Lisa Osman from All Hallows Farmhouse, School for Cooks and Makers

35 Duck with orange sauceA delicious recipe from The Greens Sasha Matkevich

36 A fine vintageRichard Bromell offers a sneak preview of two thoroughly handsome vehicles coming up for auction

38 Happy helloesMark Newton-Clake welcomes the next generation of companions

40 Bovine lamenessA modern welfare and productivity issue for dairy farmers

42 Winter bluesThe holistic view on treatment

45 Personal bestThe benefits of a personal trainer with Oxley Sport Centres Natasha Williams

46 Alternative healthcare on the high street

49 Orthotics explained

50 Endings and new beginnings

With counsellor Jill Cook

51 The art of listening

53 Security part threeBackup, restore and recovery with Jimmy Flynn

54 Landlords and legionellosis

A new property column from EweMoves Anita Light and Paul Gammage

57 Defence stock fighting fit

58 Turn down the noiseFiltering investment advice with Andrew Fort

61 Living wills

62 Space, the final frontierDriving safely with advanced driving instructor Philip Hastings

64 Directory

69 Crossword

70 Wiping the slate cleanWith Canon Eric Woods

JANUARY 2016


Listings_________________________Friday 1stNew Years Day WalkFrom Sherborne Abbey porch. Learn more of Sherbornes ancient past with Blue Badge Guide Cindy, 5. Optional hot chocolate afterwards in the Vida Comida, Swan Yard, 1._________________________Saturday 2nd 10.00am 12.00pm Family Saturday Hauser & Wirth Somerset Hauser & Wirth Somerset invites families into the gallery for Family Saturday on the first Saturday of every month. These free sessions offer families a unique experience of art, design and nature. This is a free event, however advanced booking is essential as there are limited places. To book a place please email: [email protected] or call 01749 814060.www.hauserwirthsomerset.com_________________________Monday 4th - Sunday 31st Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre50% off entry to all Dorset residents in January! Simply show proof of post code on entry to take advantage of this fantastic offer. 01929 462537 www.monkeyworld.org_________________________

Wednesday 6th 7.15pmFilm Night The Transporter Refuelled (PG-13)The Queens Arms, Corton Denham. 01963 220317 www.thequeensarms.com_________________________Tuesday 12th Learn to Draw with James BuddenDigby Hall, SherborneArtsLinks tutor James Budden is starting an independent weekly evening class on learning to draw. 150 for 10 sessions. For full course details and booking contact James at: 01935 [email protected]_________________________Wednesday 13thSherborne Flicks - 45 Years Memorial Hall, Digby Rd, Sherborne6 from Sherborne TICwww.sherborneartslink.org.uk_________________________Saturday 16th Butterfly Conservation Action Day Terrace Fields, Sherborne 01963 23559 / 07981 776767 [email protected]_________________________Saturday 16thBook Fair Memorial Hall, Digby Rd, Sherborne. 9:30am-4pm01803 613356 _________________________

Wednesday 20th 7.15pmFilm Night Everest (PG-13)The Queens Arms, Corton Denham. 01963 220317www.thequeensarms.com_________________________Sunday 17th Kokoro - The new music ensemble of Bournemouth Symphony OrchestraDorchester Corn Exchange3.00pm (doors and bar 2:30pm). 01305 265840www.bsolive.com, www.dorchestercornexchange.com_________________________Saturday 23rd Auction of Pictures, Books, Beswick, Antiques and InteriorsCharterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers, Sherbornewww.charterhouse-auction.com. 01935 812277_________________________Sunday 24th 7.00pmBurns NightThe Queens Arms, Corton Denham_________________________Sunday 31st Simon Weston - My Life: My StoryDorchester Corn Exchange. 7.30pm (doors and bar 7pm). 16/14 members and concessions. The Falklands was the conflict of a generation and one that many will never forget.

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For the first time ever Simon is taking to the stage to tell his story with no holds barred. 01305 265840www.dorchestercornexchange.com_________________________Sunday 31st Sherborne Young Musician 2016 entries closeIf you are a teenage instrumentalist or singer then we would love you to take part in the Sherborne Young Musician. You need to be at or above grade 6 ABRSM or equivalent. The first event will be on 12 March on Sherborne followed by an all-expenses paid festival in July in Slovakia for the best 5 soloists from March. Disciplines are Woodwind, Strings, Brass, Piano and Voice. For details and an application form please contact: 07825 [email protected]._________________________

Workshops_________________________Butterfly Bright Workshops throughout January. Patchwork/quilting, sewing, jewellery, embroidery, cake decorating, ceramic buttons, paper cutting, 81 Cheap Street, Sherborne 01935 817303.www.butterflybright.co.uk_________________________

Winter Landscape Photography Workshop with Stephen Spraggon Saturday 16th, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Hauser & Wirth Somerset 01749 814060.www.hauserwirthsomerset.com_________________________

Markets_________________________Pannier Market Every Thursday and Saturday on the Parade_________________________ Country Market Thursday mornings, 9.15am-11.15am, Church Hall, Digby Road_________________________ Saturday Antiques & Flea Market Every 4th Saturday, 9am-4pm (exc. April and December), Church Hall, Digby Road_________________________ Monthly Book Fair Every third Saturday, 9:30am-4pm Church Hall, Digby Road _________________________ Big Little Market Every fourth Sunday, 11am-4pm, Digby Hall, Hound Street_________________________ Vintage MarketLastSaturday of everymonth, 08.30am to 3.30pm, Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Rd_________________________

Sherborne RFC _________________________Saturday 9th 2.15pmA Marlborough v Sherborne_________________________Saturday 16th 12.15pmH Sherborne v Walcot_________________________Saturday 23rd 2.15pmH Sherborne v North Dorset_________________________Saturday 30th 2.15pmH Sherborne v Royal Wootton Bassett_________________________

Sherborne Town FC_________________________Saturday 2ndA Cadbury Heath FC v Sherborne Town FC_________________________Saturday 9th H Sherborne Town FC v Hallen FC_________________________Saturday 16th H Sherborne Town FC v Welton Rovers FC_________________________Saturday 23rdA Clevedon Town FC v Sherborne Town FC_________________________Saturday 30thA Winterbourne United FC v Sherborne Town FC_________________________

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JAMIE ROBINSONAged 10, Sherborne Prep

You have to admire the drive of 10 year old Jamie Robinson. Not content with competing at first team level for Sherborne Prep in hockey, rugby and cricket, Jamie tried his hand at the somewhat gruelling challenge of biathle events - the continuous transition of a 500m run, to a 50m swim, to another 500m run.

Competing his way successfully through the regional and national events ensured Jamies qualification into both the European and World championships. Following a team silver at the World event in Georgia, Jamie went on to pick up 3 gold medals at the recent European championships in Turkey.

Jamies training regime of 11 hours swimming and running each week certainly isnt every 10 year old boys idea of fun, but then not every 10 year old boy represents their country and brings home 3 gold medals in the process!

UNEARTHEDUnearthed is a new regular feature recognising and championing emerging young talent - be it creative, academic, sporting, entrepreneurial or otherwise. Send your stories to [email protected]


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This month were seeking out hidden treasures and embracing all things bright, bold and beautiful.

Star Friendship bracelet, 25HiHo

Wallace & Sewell scarf, 110

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Ian Snow cushion, 18Melbury Gallery

Leuchtturm 1917 notebooks, 13.50Midwest The Stationers

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Winter is the best time of year to put on a hat, scarf and gloves and head out to see a huge variety of migrating and flocking birds. Our winter visitors will include birds from Eastern Europe and even species from

the far northern regions, such as redwings and fieldfares from Scandinavia. Whilst starlings are a common sight in the UK, not all are residents, so the sight of a murmuration of starlings during the winter is still a very special sight.

On the afternoon of a cold and dry winters day, the sky may darken and suddenly a deafening harmony of chitter chatter will fill the air. One of wildlifes most spectacular winter sights

is approaching a swooping and swirling flock of birds.

BIRDS OF A FEATHERSally Welbourn, Dorset Wildlife Trust


Why does this happen? Birds can move easily and quickly, so they make the most of an annual trip to the UK, with an abundance of food and a warmer climate to enjoy.

Flocks of birds display advanced social skills, which will help ensure their survival at this time of year. The main advantage of a large flock of birds is safety in numbers they can distract predators with the sheer size of the group, mesmerising potential threats and distracting them from preying on individuals in the flock. Large groups of birds also stay warm and hunt together, increasing their chances of success and survival.

Dorset Wildlife Trust reserves are an excellent place to witness these special wildlife sights this

winter, but you are just as likely to see some great wildlife activity in your own garden. Leaving food and water out for birds this time of year can make up an essential part of their diet and its also advised to avoid cutting hedges or Ivy until the end of winter as the berries provide birds with food and the greenery provides shelter.

Murmurations are one of the best winter wildlife spectacles on offer and most people searching for flocks of migrating birds wont be disappointed this time of year.

Find out more about DWT reserves at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves and share your photos and videos with us at: www.facebook.com/dorsetwildlife or www.twitter.com/dorsetwildlife


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THE BEAUTY OF TREESGillian M Constable, Dorset Wildlife Trust

I write in early December, yet to reach the shortest day, and there are hints of spring. Several late winter flowering shrubs are already in flower and I have seen 6 Iris unguicularis flowers outside the Sherborne School sports centre. I spotted the first two weeks back; a promise of better days already. Last year they continued to flower for months.

In winter we can see the structural beauty of trees; the solid, majestic Oaks, the tall, thin Ash trees and the Willows trailing everywhere. The Great Trees of Dorset written by 2 DWT staff has a list of 35 of our countys great trees. Judge Wyndhams Oak, at Silton, is a magnificent specimen. Holwells Oak, (pictured), in Stony Lane is listed and stands proud. Already the flowering parts of the trees are forming. The catkins, male flowers, on Hazel are visible but the tiny, red female flowers are difficult to spot even in the spring.

In a lecture about trees my attention focused on comments about Ash trees; some trees bearing only male flowers, some only female and some possibly a mixture, and then the final comment

- it is possible for a tree to change sex. In early November the Fortingall Yew in Perthshire, estimated to be 5000 years old, hit the headlines. It had always been recorded as a male tree, never a fleshy, red aril to be seen. This year 3 red arils have been spotted and this led to interesting press reports and even a mention in The Economist. The botanists say Yews have been known to do this before and is possibly due to environmental stress.

Are you feeling in need of some post-Christmas outdoor work benefitting wildlife? How about joining one of the Conservation Action Days organised by Butterfly Conservation (Dorset group)? There is one on 16th January at the Terrace Fields Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI). See www.dorsetbutterflies.com for more details of this and other Action Days.

Sherbornes DWT January meeting, 20th 7.30 in Digby Memorial Hall, is titled Antarctica; Wildlife and Explorers Huts. Our speaker, retired molecular biologist and author, Roger Hull relates experiences from 24 days on a Russian icebreaker.


"Imagine a car that costs peanuts to run, never

needs filling up and can be parked for free"


Sherborne is a lovely place to cycle, it really is. Well, as long as you avoid the A30 at rush hour and Bristol Road or Lenthay Road at school run times. Its compact enough to cycle right across in 10 minutes (make that 15 after a good lunch at the Digby Tap), is surrounded by lovely countryside and some very quiet roads.

In this column, Mike Riley of Rileys Cycles and I will be taking a look at what its like to cycle around town and its hinterland. Well have suggested routes and destinations the best roads and tracks to ride, the most inviting cafes and pubs to visit. There will be advice on safer cycling, maintenance and well also be touching on some of the more prickly issues around traffic, congestion and potential car-free routes.

Cycling can be sociable. Dorset Cyclists Network (of which Anna Finch and I are the Sherborne reps), the forthcoming Sherborne Cycling Club and the Bradford Abbas cycling group all have (or will have) regular rides which between them cater for all speed and abilities, whether you want a fast road run, to get muddy on a mountain bike or a more gentle re-introduction to cycling.

This is all great fun but cycling is also a practical means of getting around. Imagine a car that costs peanuts to run, never needs filling up and can be parked for free outside any shop in town (as long as youre not blocking the pavement). It doesnt exist of course, but the average bicycle does all of that.

Lets take a typical Thursday morning. I live right on the edge of town, but a quick five-minute ride sees me past Rileys Cycles, stopping at the Country Market. Park right outside the hall

(theres a handy tree if the cycle stands are full) to pick up cheese, butter, eggs and one of Jo Osments legendary ginger cakes. Nip round to the bottom of Cheap Street, and park next to the Conduit to load up from the fruit and veg stall. Then push up Cheap Street to the butcher and baker before heading home.

Put like that, it all sounds a bit hectic, but its easy on a bike. Even easier if you have electric assistance on the way home, and well be covering the whole issue of electric bikes in a future column.

Having read this far, you probably have a bike in the garage, or maybe youre thinking of buying one. Even better, maybe youve been given a brand

spanking new one for Christmas? Whatever it is, theres no need to wait until spring before going for a ride. The walkers dont, so why should cyclists?

But you will need some warm and waterproof gear. At the very least, a decent jacket which gives you freedom to move and make

hand signals. Gloves are another must, unless you have cast-iron hands. Helmets are a matter of personal choice, but I never go out without hi-vis of some sort you can now buy tailored hi-vis which fit well. Much more of this and hi-vis will become the new black!

And lights. Remember the old Ever Readys? They weighed a ton, got through single-use batteries like there was no tomorrow and had all the candlepower of an adolescent glowworm on a bad day. Modern LED lights are cheap, lightweight and the batteries last for yonks, so theres no excuse for not being seen. Once upon a time, the Ritz was the place to see and be seen. Now its Long Street on a bike.

CYCLE SHERBORNEPeter Henshaw, Dorset Cyclists Network

Mike Riley, Rileys Cycles

"theres no need to wait until spring before going for a ride"


FRESH BEGINNINGSAnnie Gent, Head of Pastoral Care, Sherborne Prep School

As a parent of young children myself and despite all the excitement and joy it brings, it is with almost a

sigh of relief that the chaos of Christmas ends and the chance to start afresh glints in the winter sunlight.


Children are wonderful creatures often frustrating and hilarious in equal measure and are no doubt, in my mind, the most delightful companions to work with on a daily basis. This New Year we will spend time at schools going through New Year resolutions, talking about how lucky we were at Christmas and generally feeling over satiated by the festive season. The chance to set ourselves targets in January is always so tempting, although national statistics suggest under 50% actually maintain their resolutions past the initial month of good intention!

However, the start of a new year does offer us the opportunity to change to move forward, to better ourselves. We like this chance to start over, to rediscover our inner selves, to stop eating chocolate every night or only stick to the odd glass of wine. Children from a young age will come bounding in to school telling their teachers that this year they will be spelling every single word correctly; will never, ever forget to do their homework or will limit themselves to one pudding per week (something that is impossible to manage at our school!). It is wonderful that we aspire to seek perfection and to be a model citizen but we are all human and therefore by nature we are flawed. Somehow that is really what makes us so special. If we can learn to recognise our weaknesses, we will hopefully persevere to become the people we aspire to be.

We must allow our children to go through this process. They will fail. Things will not always go their way and they will

make mistakes, but this is life, and a very important part of growing up. If we are never allowed to fall, how will we ever learn to fly? The job of parents and teachers is becoming more challenging as children expect more, as they live in a world of instant gratification, and we are all playing catch up. The truth remains though, that children thrive on consistency, firmness and fairness - all of which are simple, effective and cost nothing.

A balance between celebrating the successes and the not so positive outcomes as learning opportunities creates mindful, independent and aware children who grow into positive and active members of the community. Carol Dweck, one of the worlds leading researchers and authors in the field of motivation and Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, coined the terms Not Yet and Growth Mindset. The author entreats us to allow our children to grow at their own pace, to be proud of what they achieve but to remain humble and thoughtful towards others.

We need to encourage our children to live their lives, not by a series of empty platitudes or shallow rewards, but by embracing the joy that is to be found within the more intangible things in life, such as family, friendship, generosity, altruism, kindness and perseverance. It is our job as educators and parents to provide a solid foundation for children - not to mollycoddle and fight every battle for them but to give them the tools to face any small adversities head on, thus developing strength of mind in readiness for the challenges they may face later in life.

It is our privilege and our responsibility as parents and educators, to nurture all those children in our care, to bring out their individuality and their unique talents, because our love affection and hard work today will shape the generation of tomorrow.

We need to encourage our children to live their lives


TWEED STITCH PURSE

Alison Nurton, Butterfly Bright

January is a time for organising yourself for the year ahead and what better project to start you off with than a purse to keep your crochet hooks in. You can line it with fabric if you like and make several in a variety of colours to keep different things in.

Supplies:6mm Knitting needles3 balls Debbie Bliss Rialto Chunky one each in colour 43010 (pale blue) (A), colour 43011 (teal) (B), and colour 43007 (mustard) (C)A co-ordinating buttonTapestry needle to sew up

AbbreviationsRS right sideWS wrong sideSl slipYf yarn forwardYb yarn back

MethodStarting row. Cast on 43 stitches, set up row (WS) using colour A, Purl.Row 1:(RS) Using B, Knit 1, *yf, sl1 purlwise, yb, Knit 1*, repeat from * to end.Row 2: (WS) Using C, Knit 1, Purl 1 ,*yb, sl1 purlwise, yf, Purl 1*, repeat from * to last stitch, Knit 1.Row 3: Using A repeat row 1Row 4: Using B repeat row 2Row 5: Using C repeat row 1Row 6: Using A repeat row 2repeat from row 1 until work measures 28cm and cast off.

Fold the bottom edge up (keeping wrong sides together) with approx 5 cm left over to create the lid of the purse, and sew up each side. Make a button loop with the spare yarn (I crocheted a chain and sewed it on) and sew on a button.

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Your gardens downtime and these cold, dark months might not be immediately conducive to thoughts of laying on a soft lawn, sun on your face, or tending the barbecue, cold drink in hand, but it is in fact the best time to be planning for it. With skeletal winter gardens we are presented with a bare framework, a blank canvas and time - time to plan, design and research. As Benjamin Franklin once said, If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!

New ideas need time to be carefully thought through, a new tree may provide the shade you want on the terrace in summer but will it block a particularly pleasant view of the garden from the house? Extending the patio will give more space for outdoor living but will it upset the proportions of the garden? And so on. Here I write about my approach to most projects I am asked to work on. To give you an idea of the time involved, I think the quickest turn-around I have managed to design

PLANNING AHEAD

Alan Dodge, Bailey Ridge

Looking out over your garden during these quiet winter months

do you find yourself pining for what was, or imagining what could be?


a small garden in is 3 weeks. So please do not call in early March and expect a design within a week and the landscaping completed before Easter!

As a designer you tread a very fine line creating someone elses garden. At the end of the day you are a facilitator, getting your client from A to B using your experience, knowledge and judgement to crystallise their ideas into a practical and attractive garden.

As I drive to a new project I am already taking in the geography of the surrounding area, the propertys setting and mentally noting the type of planting that is used and thriving locally. It is important, but not essential, that a new garden fits in. My first meeting is all about looking and listening, looking at what we have to work with and listening to my client's ideas. This is where a folder of images and ideas is so useful. Pictures speak a thousand words and it can be a great insight into not only my customers likes but also dislikes. Knowing what you have to work with is the baseline for your design. There are companies who will survey your property for you with all the latest satellite gizmos but I prefer to do this myself using a tape measure and optical level. The reason is simple, by scrabbling around the garden you get to know it much better, you discover all the nooks and crannies and invariably find one or two points which need clarifying. A set of photographs from various angles are invaluable when you may be 30 miles away in your studio, a compass reading of where north lies and its off to the drawing board.

Yes, I still use a traditional drawing board. Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages for garden design do exist and are great for making changes to existing designs, reproduction and even e-mailing around the world, but having been taught to use pencil and paper as an engineer, understanding the geometry of the design helps me visualise what is going on and, more importantly, how it will be put together. Once the findings of the survey have been marked, I usually work to a scale of 1:50 or 1:100 for larger gardens, and the position of all relevant features, i.e. existing trees, walls, gates etc. are plotted, the fun begins!

Where do you start? A question which I have asked myself many times in my formative years but less so now as experience has taught me that my own Computer Aided Design package, my brain, has already been working on the design in the background! Its a good idea to read through the notes from your meeting and display any visual images given to you along with the as is photographs youve taken. The first consideration must be what overall style of garden you will be creating; this decision will be partly dictated by the style which suits the property and its setting, and of course your clients own personal taste. Styles range from Formal, Country, Cottage,

Mediterranean, Tropical, Japanese, Woodland, Town, Modern, Contemporary, or a combination, at one time it was thought rigid boundaries existed but today elements of several styles can sit comfortably within the main style. The secret is of course, in the design!

To start with do not get too hung up about detail, think on

a very broad scale and dont be afraid to sketch basic shapes of various elements onto the plan. If working to a formal style, sketch formal shapes, squares, rectangles and circles, if it is a more relaxed style, use free hand curves as well. This will be a testing time! You are putting together a multi-dimensional jigsaw puzzle of length, breadth, and height as well as colour, texture, seasonality and exposure to the elements, to name but seven! Viewing the garden in plan view helps reduce the conundrum temporarily to two main variables, width and breadth, providing of course the rest, and particularly height, are eventually considered, especially where there are level changes. If you are designing your own garden dont expect the solution to leap off the page at you straight away, you cannot force creativity. I find on some days ideas pour onto the paper yet on others nothing seems to work, in which case, leave it for a while and research some inspirationonly one glass, mind!

Next Month: Designing Your Garden, The Layout Plan


"It was 1993 and Starbucks were having a ball"


READS COFFEE

ROASTERSWords Eliza Adams, Glen Cheyne

Photography Katharine Davies, Emma Lewis

Writing about a rural coffee roasting business could easily slip into a Dorsety-Worsety tome of work-life balance and the artisan dream. It could be a perambulation into the craft of coffee roasting or a how-to guide designed to educate you in the fine art of brewing.

In this, our inaugural feature, were setting out our stall by tugging at the threads others leave untugged. This, dear reader, is a love story.

A visit to Reads Coffee Roasters, where I am to meet founders Giles and Charlotte Dick-Read, takes me to the western edge of Sherborne and to a beautiful old house presiding over Limekiln Farm. Horses stand ready in ramshackle stables, the organic dairy herd watch from a distance and Badger the (black and white) cat welcomes you in. Behind the front door, requiring a hefty shove, are the Dick-Reads, a family going about their day in the way that families do. A house full of teenagers, dogs and all that goes with it appears somehow, to flow effortlessly alongside the demands and distractions of running a business. >


I am quick to assume that this scene had been carefully stage managed for my benefit but after only a short time in Giles and Charlottes company I come to realise that family is clearly their first priority. The organic growth of their coffee roasting business seems to have happened without contrivance or calculation. It is motivated by the simple desire to be together as a family. From this foundation Giles and Charlotte have shaped their careers around a common interest and one that enabled them to build a business from home.

Having known each other since childhood, Giles and Charlotte balance each other professionally and personally. The friendship of their youth eventually blossomed into romance just as Giles, weary of London, decided to fly to Vancouver for a year of self-discovery. After leaving his Canada base to tour the west coast, Giles found himself working at the centre of the coffee culture explosion. It was 1993, coffee shops were appearing on every corner and Starbucks were having a ball, opening an average of two new shops every day.

Back in London meanwhile, Charlotte, working with Caf Rouge, was contending with life in the coffee dark ages. Weekly transatlantic telephone conversations inevitably turned to the topic of coffee with Charlotte, relaying news of suppliers and roasters. The stateside thirst for speciality coffee was yet to be echoed here and the UK industry was lagging behind the couples shared knowledge and enthusiasm. Having immersed himself in the science, philosophy and business of coffee, Giles returned to London and promptly established himself as Pret A Mangers first Coffee Guy. He trained their baristas and introduced systems that would contribute significantly to the companys success.

Giles and Charlotte married, and settled for some years at a cottage in Oxfordshire. With space on a nearby farm available to him, Giles bought his first roasting machine - a beautiful, shining red Ambex 15 kilo that he strokes affectionately while recollecting his early experimentations. Back then, for Giles, roasting coffee beans was a hobby, something to fit in around his day job. This unassuming workhorse of a machine however enabled them to explore the viability of roasting professionally and has remained their sole roaster until only very recently.

The three Dick-Read children have the artful flair of an experienced barista and the patter of seasoned traders


A growing family then gave purpose to the couples relocation to Sherborne. Here they would be close to both sets of parents and embrace a slower pace of life. By now established as something of an industry expert, Giles was often called upon to train baristas across the UK and advise companies on the implementation and use of technologies.

Giles and Charlottes parallel paths through the coffee industry, a shared interest and common value has somewhat inevitably culminated in them running a thriving coffee roasting company of their own. Far from the clattering coffee house energy of London and California where they began carving

their niche, I find myself at their kitchen table, drinking coffee, surrounded by the paraphernalia of everyday life and begin to feel rather at home. It might just be the Aga of course but there is a genuine warmth here and it is extended to the regular flow of visitors dropping in to pick up their bags of freshly roasted beans.

After coffee I am given the tour. Eager springer spaniels leading the way, we take a gentle trot from the farmhouse to the adjoining office, then onto the roasting barn. Giles hauls open a huge sliding door which makes for an appropriately dramatic entrance into his domain. Then, the smell. Oh, the smell. A heavy, heady, intoxicating rush of warm >


air floods over me. Its almost tangible and I cant help but draw long deep breaths. The faithful Ambex still present is now dwarfed by a very serious looking piece of engineering - the Probat P25 Mk2, a Teutonic powerhouse and the first of its kind in the UK. Giles leads me past rows of hessian sacks containing a range of beans sourced from various specialist growers. He still insists on collecting the shipments of beans in person from Tilbury docks. Giles is excited by the arrival of a new Kenyan bean that forms todays roasting schedule; he cuts opens the sack, his first experience of this particular bean and the scent just bursts free. It can only be described as green a blend of freshly mown grass, podded peas and springtime woodland walks. Giles smiles as he runs his fingers through the raw beans, musing on

the method of roast he has planned for them.Part of Giles remit as a consultant to the coffee

industry is ensuring that companies understand how to get the best out of their chosen machine. Whether that be bean-to-cup vending machines in service stations, or the top end, hand grinding artisans. Giles is keen to point out that what they create at Reads is a high quality ingredient, one which can be used and misused like any other. Its not my place to tell people how to drink their coffee, some like a straight cup of espresso, others want it milky with two sugars and I think its important to encourage people to drink what they like. But I do want to help people understand the science of coffee and that by applying this understanding they can make a consistently and notably better end product.

Giles and Charlotte have shaped their careers around a common interest


Back outside, its easy to overlook the vintage grey horse-box at rest in a corner of the yard, as an ageing feature of the Lime Kiln farmstead. It is however a gem of a conversion that the whole family pile into to sell their coffee at festivals, fairs and events throughout the South West. The three Dick-Read children already have the artful flair of an experienced barista and the patter of seasoned traders. These family outings can see them serving upwards of 600 cups a day. Thats a lot of coffee but their collective attention to detail never waivers. They have been trained by one of the best in the business and know that even with the best beans, it can go easily wrong.

To call this a lifestyle business doesnt really do it justice. Giles and Charlotte work incredibly hard whilst somehow managing to make it

look effortless. Both fondly claim the other is the driving factor behind their success but this is clearly a joint effort, not just from Giles and Charlotte, but the whole Dick-Read family.

As our time draws to an end, Charlotte and their eldest daughter leave to tend the horses while Giles walks me to my car. Looking back at the farmhouse and already missing it, I comment on how perfect this is. He looks around and takes it in as if seeing it for the first time. Sometimes we are so consumed with running the business and juggling family life that we forget to look up. But when we do we are very quickly reminded of just how lucky we are to be here, together as a family, doing something we love.

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The marmalade season has begun! This timely arrival of Seville oranges and their bitter acidity is the perfect remedy to cut through the excesses of the festive season. There cannot be a more anticipated fruit that arrives on our shores. The Seville brings warmth and sunshine to our kitchen table. A fresh beginning as we anticipate the year ahead.

Personally I love the positivity and excitement as I select the very first fruit from the greengrocer's shelf. It is reminiscent of welcoming back an old friend with your arms wide open and a smile on your face while relishing the opportunity to revisit all of our favourite recipes together.

Sevilles have a very short season from December until late February. They are widely used for making classic marmalade. Select firm fruit that are free from blemishes. Look for a bright orange skin that has a beautiful citrus aroma. Cut their tough skin in half and you should discover lots of pips. Whilst these bitter oranges are recognised as our favourite marmalade ingredient, celebrate their sharpness and use the juice to replace a squeeze of lemon while you can.

SEVILLE ORANGES

Lisa Osman, All Hallows Farmhouse, School for Cooks & Makers

Preserve expert Vivien Lloyd advises that 1kg of fruit should yield 3kg of marmalade. Meet Vivien at our farmhouse cookery school this February when she will teach you the skills of making this traditional preserve. www.allhallowsfarmhouse.co.uk

Always use cane sugar to make marmalade and we select organic fruit from Ave Maria for the best results.

Sevilles dont keep particularly well but you can freeze whole fruit to preserve throughout the year.

Give yourself plenty of time when preserving. It is not a process to be rushed but the stages can be spread over two days.

You cannot beat homemade marmalade spread thickly on toast but dont just save it to start the day.

Add a generous tablespoon to your favourite gingerbread recipe. Mix with a little orange juice and brandy as a quick sauce for duck or pancakes. Spread a generous layer of homemade marmalade on the base of a pastry case. Top with egg custard and bake slowly until set for a rich dessert. Mix with mustard and use to glaze a gammon ham.

COOKS TIPS


Sprout tops Shred finely, stir fry with lardons of smoked bacon and serve with toasted pine nuts. Roughly chop and wilt in a saucepan with 3 tablespoons of water and 50g of melted butter. Cook over a high heat and continually toss the chopped leaves as they wilt. Drain, season and serve immediately.

Jerusalem artichokes Scrub well and slice into 1cm rounds, coat in olive oil and chopped rosemary. Roast until tender.

Serve as a pure with game or make into soup with homemade chicken stock.

Combine with sliced potato to make a gratin.

OTHER SEASONAL TREATS

Katharine Davies


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Sasha Matkevich, owner and head chef at The Green offers his take on our orange theme with a gorgeously sweet and easy to prepare Duck with Orange Sauce.

Duck with Orange SauceServes 6

4 tbsp. red wine vinegar700ml veal stock300g duck wings (chopped)Juice of 4 orangesZest of 4 oranges (blanched)45g caster sugar

Cook the sugar, vinegar and orange juice in a frying pan on a low heat to a golden caramel. Add your veal stock and bring to the boil. Add the chopped duck wings and again bring to the boil. Lower the heat and cook for 25 mins. Pass the sauce through a sieve and season to taste. Add orange zest and serve. Alternatively store in the fridge without zest and add when ready to serve.

DUCK WITH ORANGE SAUCE

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A FINE VINTAGERichard Bromell ASFAV,

Charterhouse Auctioneers and Valuers

I must confess to being a complete car nut. In fact, anything which has wheels and an engine, although I am probably safer in something with

four (or more) wheels rather than two.

1930 Rolls Royce Brooklands Special 18,000-22,000


1953 Austin Healey 100, current owner for over 40 years and which delivered Santa Claus to a Somerset village school for many years 44,000-48,000

About 15 years ago a client approached us to sell some of the contents of her house near Crewkerne. Her husband had passed away and over the decades they had been together, he had amassed a huge collection of paintings, furniture, books and ceramics. He also collected classic and vintage cars and it was these which gave the lady the biggest problem what would she do with them? And so we conducted our first classic and vintage car auction.

It was hugely exciting clearing out the barns which stored all the cars and motorcycles, once we had got past the Heath Robinson security measures! As a schoolboy, I imagined every barn had a vintage Bentley in it, waiting for me to discover it, but in reality, it is usually just old scrap metal.

Moving forward 15 years and our classic car and motorcycle division has developed into a leading specialist department. We travel extensively to see a wide variety of cars and motorcycles, with no two cars and clients ever being the same.

Recently we have been instructed to sell a collection of motorcycles from a Devon estate. The deceased gentleman had collected nearly 20 classic British motorcycles with a view to restoring them in his retirement. In reality, he bought the bikes and stripped them down pending further

restoration, so we now have a giant jigsaw puzzle of engines, frames, gearboxes and wheels to put together, not aided by the fact many of them were stored in his flat which happened to be on the first floor of the property whether or not he ever rode any of the bikes up and down the stairs we will never know, but the collection is estimated at up to 30,000 when it goes under the hammer on Sunday 7th February.

A week after this classic motorcycle auction is our classic car auction. This time we have a collection of cars from an estate, again near Crewkerne! These vehicles are in an altogether better state, having all been enjoyed on the open road recently. Included in the collection are a trio of stately Rolls Royce motor cars comprising a 1960 Silver Cloud II, a 1930 Brooklands Special and a Silver Shadow.

Also looking for a new home in the auction is a 1953 Healey 100, which has been in the same ownership for over 40 years. The Somerset owner restored the car in 1976 and has used it on a regular but sparing basis ever since, covering less than 70,000 in 6 decades. For many years, this sports car also had the honour of driving Santa Claus to the village school to deliver the presents, no doubt giving the reindeer a break at a busy time of the year!


Welcoming in the next generation of canine and feline companions gives everyone at the surgery great pleasure, following their progress through early development into maturity. We are even happier when we know the match between animal and human is compatible. We must remember that most dog breeds were developed to fulfil a purpose, to work for their living. Nowadays, these natural working dogs are expected to become household pets and behave accordingly despite their hunting/gathering genetics. So if you are planning a new canine addition to your household in 2016, give us a call for a chat about the various breeds and we will try to match them to your lifestyle.

Cats are a little different! Non-pedigree moggies are out-bred and so have genetic diversity and therefore general pussy-cat characteristics. The pedigrees have very special and unique characteristics which, like pure-bred dogs, are fairly predictable. I have always wanted one of the Asian breeds but have always ended up rehoming strays or semi-feral cats brought into the clinic. The individual personalities of these cats make them so rewarding as pets, if a little quirky. Rehoming cats is usually very easy as they invariably settle into their new families very quickly, providing no other cats are there already. Rescued dogs can be more of a challenge, depending on their history, so it is even more important to consider whether the breed is appropriate to your lifestyle and domestic situation. We strongly encourage the adoption of homeless pets but it must be done with some

forward planning! Lets hope this January does not see an upsurge in animals looking for new homes, as we know a pet is for life, not just for Christmas.

Writing this little article at the end of November, I have no idea what the weather will be like in six weeks time (or in six days time, come to that). If its snow and ice, expect your cats to camp out in the warmest part of the house and refuse to go out at all. If so, the necessary evil of litter trays becomes an issue so remember the rule of one per cat plus one, with the option of a cover. Like most of us, cats like a little privacy and so think about where you position your trays and the type of substrate used. At the practice we use a recycled paper litter that is excellent but you might need to experiment to find out what suits. Avoid the dusty, hard granular varieties as they have been linked to feline asthma. Dogs respond to cold depending on their breed; my Border terrier, Trilby, saw snow for the first time when he was about 3 years old and was so delighted by it he could hardly contain himself. Can a love of snow be inherited? Hard to believe but the breed was developed for the northern borders of England and hes certainly hairy enough. Some people think he and I look alike! Anyway, if you are out with your dog in the snow this winter, just think of what might lie beneath the surface, hidden from view. To my disappointment, there is still a lot of redundant barbed wire out there trailing on the ground.

Lastly, may we wish you all a very happy and peaceful 2016 and we look forward to seeing you at Swan House or Wyndham Hill.

It's been another busy month at both clinics with lots of happy helloes to new puppies and kittens

and a few sad goodbyes to much loved older pets.

HAPPY HELLOESMark Newton-Clarke MA VetMB PhD MRCVS,

Newton Clarke Veterinary Partnership


BOVINE LAMENESSGemma Loader BVetMed MRCVS,

The Kingston Veterinary Group

Lameness is a major and increasing problem in dairy herds. Factors such as intensive farming, poor nutrition and modern genetic development are contributing to what has become a significant welfare and productivity

issue. It causes great distress to the cow and has serious consequences for the farmer in terms of the herds performance and longevity. Here we look in more detail at the causes of lameness and the appropriate treatments.

Digital DermatitisProbably the most common cause of lameness. It is caused by a bacteria and is highly infectious. Animals can act as carriers of the disease and spread infection, without showing any clinical signs.

Cows with digital dermatitis usually have red raw, painful lesions on the heel of the foot.

Animals may shift weight onto the toe whilst walking, or shake their feet when standing.

Treatment on an individual level is to clean the foot, then apply topical antibiotic spray. If a large proportion of the herd is affected, then foot bathing is advised.

Control of digital dermatitis can be achieved by


maintaining underfoot hygiene (e.g. removal of slurry in yards) and regular preventative foot bathing.

White Line DiseaseThis is a condition whereby the sole of the hoof separates from the side wall. This area of the foot is a weak point, where stones and foreign material can get trapped, and cause abscesses.

Trimming the affected area of the hoof is required to allow drainage of the infection. Some cows will require additional antibiotic and in some cases a block needs to be applied to the healthy claw allowing pressure to be taken off the affected claw.

Prevention is based around attention to cow tracks and concrete yards, whereby stones and sharp material should be avoided. Cows should not change direction or pivot rapidly, as this leads to excess force on the white line, therefore tight turns in buildings etc should be minimised.

Sole UlcersSole ulcers are very painful lesions and result from a pinching type effect, where infection and/or bruising forms between the sole and underlying soft tissues. These lesions are often associated with trauma. There is usually a time lag between the initial trauma and development of the lesion, as the problem starts deep in the hoof tissues and takes time for the bruising to come out. This can be up to a couple of months.

Treatment can be difficult and some lesions may never fully resolve. The aim of treatment is to relieve the pressure on the affected claw and transfer the weight onto the healthy claw. This is achieved by applying a block to the good claw, which acts to lift the claw up and take weight off the bad one. The lesions can also be trimmed to help relieve the pressure.

Reducing bruising of the sole is key to managing sole ulcers. The development of bruising is most often triggered by soft soles. Slurry and moisture and inappropriate nutrition will cause the soles to soften, so diet and hygiene need to be addressed.

Foul Of The FootThis is another infectious cause of lameness. The skin between the claws becomes infected by a bacteria secondary to initial damage to the tissue. The area between the claws and above the hoof becomes swollen, inflamed and often hot to touch. The area can discharge pus and some tissue may start to slough away. This condition usually produces a characteristic foul smelling odour.

The lesion should be cleaned and topical antibiotic applied. Bandaging of the foot may also be necessary. In severe cases systemic antibiotic should be used.

Good hygiene is essential in preventing this condition. Foot bathing can also be beneficial which helps to control the bacterial population.

intensive farming and poor nutrition are contributing to what has become a significant welfare and productivity issue


Part of this is due to the hormone Melatonin naturally produced in all of us during the dark; this has a sedating effect, bringing on malaise and lethargy, all features of depression.

There are a number of strategies and remedies that reduce and / or prevent SAD. As the root cause is lack of light it makes sense to top-up your UV exposure. A winter sun holiday will help but a Light Box is more realistic and affordable! Studies have shown that 20-30 minutes in front of one on a daily basis reduces the incidence of SAD. Go on-line to find one they cost about 30.

Dietary measures are helpful to address SAD. Studies have shown Vitamin B, Vitamin D, the mineral Selenium and omega 3 fish oils are of benefit. A mixed balanced diet containing fruit, vegetables, nuts and grains, as well as oily fish (salmon and mackerel) will ensure adequate intake of all these food components. Vitamin D is made in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight but this is in short supply during the winter months. Top-up with a Vitamin D supplement either alone or as part of a multi-mineral/vitamin but dont forget that eggs and milk are also good sources of Vitamin D.

The depressive thoughts of SAD can be reversed

by taking exercise. A hearty walk, swimming, running, cycling at least 5 times per week will generate endorphins, the natural high chemicals. Exercising with a friend or club introduces a social element which is also a natural tonic for SAD.

The herbal medicine St Johns Wort has been shown in studies to be effective in mild to moderate depression. Check with your GP that other medicines you may be taking are not going to clash with it. Homeopathic medicines are also effective through the holistic approach; the whole person is taken into consideration in order to arrive at the prescription individualised to the patient.

If the simple measures listed do not seem to be helping, seek advice from your GP who will be able to gauge your depression. A short course of an antidepressant from the Prozac family may be needed to dig you out of the pit and get you thinking more constructively again. Talking therapies and counselling may also be needed to reverse and extinguish those negative thought patterns. With SAD you can feel very alone - but always remember you are not alone. SAD is very common and there are always friends and family who want to help.

WINTER BLUES THE HOLISTIC VIEW

ON TREATMENTDr Tim Robinson MB BS MSc MRCGP DRCOG MFHom, Glencairn House Clinic

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as SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder.


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Sometimes we all need a little help. When it comes to exercise even the most regular gym goers could benefit from personalised advice and guidance. Whether its to have a personalised programme or to be pushed and challenged during a workout, seeing a trainer for guidance is a must. There are a number of reasons why seeing a personal trainer could be the next step that you need.

You need a challengeWorking out alone may mean that even though youre in the gym you may be inclined to hit the stop button a little sooner, lift lighter weights or skip a couple of reps. Having someone really push you through a workout will leave you feeling energised with a sense of achievement motivating you to come back for more.

Youre not seeing resultsIt may be that youve been following the same workout plan for a while or been working out with no real plan. Sitting down with someone to go through what youre doing both in the gym and at home, and what you're eating could enable you to achieve more and be more effective.

You need to be made accountable for what you doMaking an appointment or setting up regular sessions or reviews will mean that you have to update someone else on what youve been doing. Knowing you will face these questions will make it harder for you to skip your sessions.

You have a specific injury or conditionSeeing someone who is GP Referral or Pre/Post Natal qualified can greatly help you to get the best out of your workouts. They can ensure that you stay safe, working within your capabilities to deliver the most effective and appropriate session to reach your goals.

Youre training for an event or occasionHaving someone knowledgeable in your corner in the lead up to a sporting event can give you a push to beat a previous personal best or if its something new, set a solid bench mark for future events. Or it could be that having someone help you get into shape for a wedding will push you through to the big day.

Youre bored of the same workoutHaving a refresh and update regularly will prevent you losing interest in your workouts. Getting bored may mean that you stop exercising completely which will set you back. There are new and interesting developments happening all the time in the fitness industry which could introduce you to something you havent tried.

Taking this into consideration, January is a key time for many to make big changes to their lifestyle. Working to a goal such as those set during the upcoming Oxley Sports Centres Shape Up Challenge have the possibility of rewarding not only your health but also your pockets. Those who stick to the challenge and make significant changes will be rewarded with a free months membership, making sticking to your New Years resolution that much sweeter!

PERSONAL BEST

Natasha Williams, Oxley Sports Centre


I have been a McTimoney Chiropractor for eight years now. I truly love my work. I meet amazing, lovely, inspiring people every day and have the privilege of working with them towards gaining optimal fitness and function. The words I no longer have pain bring me such job satisfaction.

As a McTimoney Chiropractor, I see all kinds of people of various ages. One phrase I seem to hear with disturbing frequency is its to be expected at my age and I have genuinely heard this from people in their forties. It also seems to be a depressingly regular quote from GPs.

According to the NHS website, GPs spend an average of 9 minutes with each patient. In that time they must take a history, perform an examination, make a diagnosis and decide on the appropriate course of treatment. Referrals for physiotherapy can take several weeks. Its unsurprising that some people feel they have not been given enough time or care.

The average life expectancy in this country is somewhere between 85 and 89 years old. That means the majority of us are not even middle aged at forty. Why then, do we not consider ourselves to be in our prime until at least sixty years of age???

Could it be that the attitudes towards musculoskeletal conditions have not changed since the 1950s when the average person tended to live to around 65 years old?

This thinking is clearly unhealthy. No one should expect to be in pain and discomfort. Aches and pains are not inevitable and there is something you can do about it.

Investing in your future is not a new concept when it comes to financial matters, we should have the same attitude to our health. Prevention is better than cure. The right postural advice, diet, exercises and physical manipulation can have a profound effect on not only your health now but

the long term wellbeing of your future self.

Alternative HealthCare Providers are highly trained in their fields. They continue to train throughout their professional lives - as a Chiropractor, it is a legal requirement of my Professional Registration to provide evidence

of my continued professional development. We have no legislational restrictions on our time and can usually see you within days rather than weeks.

An holistic approach to health care means that we will treat the whole person rather than symptoms. We look for the cause of pain and ways to prevent it. I offer postural advice, specific exercises, lifestyle changes, nutritional therapy, appropriate referral and many muscle release techniques alongside the Chiropractic manipulation. We also endeavour to provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere, in which people feel comfortable and cared for.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE ON THE HIGH STREET

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Orthotics for the feet are used to influence and change the way we walk or to rehabilitate post trauma. There are various types and each has its limitations. Of the true orthotics, these can be prefabricated purchased via stores and the internet. Or bespoke, in which case a model of the foot is sent to a laboratory, onto which the orthotic is fabricated, thereby fitting your foot perfectly, with a precise prescription formulated by your practitioner and based on your personal biomechanical assessment.

Store purchased orthotics vary in that the orthotic has a pre-set prescription which is set to the same for both left and right feet. Your requirement might need a higher prescription on one side. If this is confusing, think of it like the difference between reading glasses bought in any store and prescription glasses from the opticians.

The materials used vary greatly and a recent NHS study showed that the prefabricated orthotics has an active, accurate prescription for approximately 8 weeks. The bespoke kind can last up to 2 years, providing your requirement does not change over this time, when an amendment can easily be made.

What is the difference between an insole and an orthotic?Orthotics influence and change gait, insoles on the other hand can be as simple as providing padding or cushioning, generally for comfort. There are times however, when this needs to be modified due to saying a bone deformity, malalignment or pressure sore, in which case it is termed an accommodative insole (accommodating the wound or deformity).

How can I help?It is estimated that up to 70% of the population will require some sort of orthotic intervention at some point in their life time. If you have aching limbs, knee pain without arthritic involvement or tired painful feet and ankles, you may benefit greatly from orthotics. The first stage involves a full biomechanical assessment to determine a treatment pathway.

WHAT ARE ORTHOTICS AND WHAT DO THEY DO?

Marcel Wadman (BScHons, Pod, SRCh, MChS), The London Road Clinic


The last few weeks will have been very full for many of us friends, presents, food and I hope that you will have had time for enjoyment of the things that matter to you. There will be those who have worked as usual over this festive period, keeping us all going, carers, shop workers, postmen and women not to mention all those who keep our services working. I would like to say thank you to you all for your work so that I can have my celebrations in comfort.

After the chaos and mayhem of the festive period January can feel a little flat and sometimes empty. The house can feel rather quiet after the occasional over excitement of young children and the fact that the fridge is not being constantly emptied by older ones as they return to school, college or university. Its great to have the busyness and energy that our young people bring to our lives and its absence can leave a gap. However, this period can give us time for reflection, time to take stock and contemplate what challenges we face for the coming year and what we might like to change.

January can be, for many, a time of new resolutions. I can remember vividly at the age of about eight, making a resolution that I would be good. When I told my parents about this and they told me what they thought being good involved I decided that I wouldnt do that after all! This memory set me thinking. Making meaningful resolutions can be much easier to do than sustaining them.

When making my resolutions I like to reflect on the last year. What were the good things that I loved and enjoyed and how I might achieve those feelings again. It can be helpful for us all

occasionally to take time to reflect on the positives as it is so easy to lose them when things get tough. Two years ago I started to try to write down one thing each day that had given me pleasure. I wrote it on a slip of paper and put it in a jar by the phone. Some days the things I wrote were big things like success in a race for my grandson and on other days it might have been the fact that the rain stopped in time for me to get from the hairdresser to the car without getting soaked! Reading these things at a later date always makes me smile. I dont manage to do it every day but I still do it.

Resolutions involve new beginnings. A decision to exercise more, for example may involve you in a new way of organising your life. In order to do that you will have to let go of something you did before, even if its something like watching several hours of television in the evening so you can get to an exercise class. So new beginnings are usually accompanied by an ending, a letting something go. As we are letting go of an old thought or behaviour it is important that we really want to do it. Anyone who has tried to give up something because they feel they ought to will know the difficulty that involves. Giving up because you want to doesnt make it easy but at least its your commitment to yourself that might help you sustain the decision when the going gets tough! The eight year old me didnt have that commitment!

So at the beginning of this New Year I wish you all well and that you can make the year the best it can be for yourself and those around you whatever resolutions you make.

ENDINGS AND NEW BEGINNINGS

Jill Cook, Counsellor


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Firstly, happy New Year from Andrew and his team here at the Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce.I have started the year reflecting, as many

businesses do, on what lies ahead and making time to plan and develop a strategy. Maybe its time to follow up on all the leads you obtained from the numerous Christmas parties, gatherings and the non-stop procession of fun and frivolity throughout December?

What did strike me however, when attending the many wonderful functions, was that no-one seemed to listen!

I attended one breakfast function in early December where each member of the group stood and talked for 1 minute. I was surprised to see that no-one was actually listening; some were scribbling notes, some were sending texts on their mobile phone and some were, like me, a bit nervous about standing up and speaking for 1 minute.

At the next function I attended I was explaining the virtues of joining the Chamber of Trade only to find the person gazing around the room, sort of listening to me, but in reality looking for someone else. Someone spoke to me and I found myself doing the same, nodding without really concentrating on what was being said. I spoke to someone else who managed to answer my sentence for me before I had finished talking. I asked them a question but the answer delivered bore no resemblance to the question asked. Try listening to any politician on the television or radio and they already have their statement prepared irrespective of what the questions may be.

How good are you at listening?We do live in a world where our attention span is getting shorter and shorter and we are all losing

the ability to listen. Listening is actually a skill which can be developed to not only help you, but more importantly your customers.

How do we do it? Here are a few pointers. Always face the speaker and make eye

contact. Your client or customer will then relax as they feel heard.

Be attentive and relax yourself. Remember your facial expressions and posture are sending a message.

Listen to the words. A nod and a smile will convey that you are listening. Do not drift off (I am guilty of this one) to your next job, with some stock answer up your sleeve. Do you drift off?

Never interrupt or try to impose your solutions. This is often hard if you are impatient or going for the hard sell. Another bad one for me. You?

Try to ask questions to ensure understanding. Seek clarity or try paraphrasing to ensure you fully understand what your customer truly needs, rather than what you think they need.

Give thought to what they say, give it consideration, dwell on it and the rest.

Try to feel what the speaker is feeling. Pay attention to what isnt said in non-verbal cues. The hands, the face and the posture all say a great deal.

Give the speaker feedback. Use empathy and reflect back what you have heard.

Here at the Chamber we need all these skills to listen to our membership, understand their desires, interests and needs.

One of my new years resolutions is to consciously listen and apply some of the above points. Its not easy in this hectic world but why not join me for the rest of January? You will be surprised at what you see, hear and achieve.

THE ART OF LISTENING

Colin Lambert, Sherborne Chamber of Trade


Happy New Year and welcome back to my latest ramble! So whats this all about? Backup is creating a copy of your important data, Restore is getting your data back if youve lost it and Recovery is another thing altogether; getting your system back up-and-running after a disaster.

Happy New Year and welcome back to my latest ramble! There are two basic methods of backup available to you today; removable devices and on-line. A removable device is either a USB memory stick or a removable hard disk and the simple difference is the size. A USB stick is probably between 8 and 64 gigabytes of storage (you can get bigger but they are expensive) whereas a removable hard disk would be between 500 gigabytes and 1 terabyte in size.

So how much backup space do you need? Most computers we see have between 20 and 80 gigabytes of data made up of some documents, some pictures and some music. Youll see therefore that a memory stick, whilst useful for a quick copy to take from one computer to another, is not really practical for a proper backup. A removable hard disk is much more suitable, robust and long lasting. Whatever you do, you must never move data from your PC to backup as the whole idea is to have TWO copies of your precious data in case of failure.

Lets dispel a myth here - dont be worried about how much stuff is stored on your PC in terms of documents, pictures and videos; it wont affect the

speed of your PC one little bit. The speed of your PC is dented by the programs youve installed and have running at any one time. Dont go deleting pictures in the hope that your PC will speed up again, have it cleaned up properly.

Once youve got your backup device, then its simply a matter of copying your data from your PC to your device. You can do this manually, use the Windows Backup system that came on your PC or use any of the many proprietary backup programs. If you are a Mac user then use the built in Time Machine backup system. If you accidentally lose a file or have a disaster with your PC then its simply a matter of restoring your data from your device using the same method as you used to create the backup.

On-line backup is a paid-for service (about 35 a year) where your computer uploads all your data to a secure storage server for safe keeping. It automatically updates every day and restoring is simply a matter of downloading your data again. I always recommend this method as it's automatic and you dont have to faff about with sticks or other USB things; furthermore you dont have to remember to do it!

If youre uncertain (or unwilling) to undertake any of the above and youre worried about losing all your memories, you know where to come!

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LANDLORDS AND LEGIONELLOSIS

Anita Light and Paul Gammage, EweMove Sherborne

As a landlord, are you prepared for Legionellosis? Anita Light and Paul Gammage, branch directors of EweMove Sherborne, tell you

all you need to know in their new monthly property column.

Its hard to talk about but important to know, as the landlords legal obligation is often being completely overlooked.Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases

caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious legionnaires disease. Outbreaks of the illness occur from exposure to legionella growing in purpose-built systems where water is maintained at a temperature high enough to encourage growth. For example cooling towers, evaporative condensers, hot and cold water systems and spa pools used in all sorts of premises (work and domestic). People contract legionnaires disease by inhaling small droplets of water (aerosols), suspended in the air, containing bacteria.

As a person who is responsible for water systems you have certain duties under health and safety law. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA), Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH) and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) all cite the HSEs Approved Code of Practice L8 as the recommended guidelines for the management of risk of exposure to legionella.

Landlords who provide residential accommoda-tion or who are responsible for the water system(s) in their premises are responsible for ensuring that the risk of exposure to legionella in those premises is properly assessed and controlled.

All water systems require an assessment of the risk, which landlords can carry out themselves if they are competent, or employ somebody who is. In most residential settings, a simple assessment may show that the risks are low and no further action may be necessary. An example of a typical lower risk situation may be found in a small building. For example a housing unit with small domestic-type water systems, where daily water usage is inevitable and sufficient to turn over the entire system.

If the assessment shows the risks are low and are being properly managed, no further action is needed but it is important to review the assessment regularly in case anything changes in the system. It is important that water is not allowed to stagnate within the water system. To manage the risks during non-occupancy, consideration should be given to implementing a suitable flushing regime or other measures such as draining the system if it is to remain vacant for long periods.

In a nutshell, a legionella risk assessment is now required by law and as a landlord it is your responsibility to ensure this is carried out. The good news is there are now many specialists in this field that can carry out the assessment for you and help you comply with health and safety legislation surrounding this.

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Sherborne Times January 2016