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Dark, pokey and inaccessible, lofts can often be, literally, a waste of space, useful for a bit of dusty, long-term

storage and nothing else. Turn that space into one or two useful rooms and – ta da! – not only might you have added real value to your property, but you’ve got extra living space that could make all the difference to happy family life.

The simplest loft conversion might just involve strengthening and boarding out the floor, adding a light and sticking in a pull-down loft ladder – giving you a good-sized storage area that’s accessible on a regular basis, at a cost of probably only a couple of thousand pounds. Bear in mind, however, that Building Regulations may apply to even a simple conversion – see more at www.planningportal.gov.uk. Such a basic project may be a good idea in practical, everyday terms, but if it’s added value you’re after, you’ll have to be more ambitious, say the experts, and put in at least one ‘real’ room.

‘It’s a false economy to cut corners,’ says Jeremy Leaf, RICS housing spokesperson (www.rics.org). ‘To maximise your return the conversion has to be designed properly from the very beginning. You should have a proper lobby area when you come up the stairs, there should be sufficient head clearance, it should be properly insulated, you should have a dormer window rather than a Velux. It’s also important to think about how a loft conversion affects the house as a whole, as they can make them

top heavy, with too many bedrooms and, in comparison, too few reception rooms. Check out other properties nearby which have been similarly extended to see what has been done and what they’re worth.’ When doing your research, it’s always a good idea to ask a local estate agent for advice, and you could also go to a website such as www.nethouseprices.com to find out how much properties in your area have sold for recently.

A word about space planning. If you have room, adding a bathroom to a loft conversion makes sense both practically and financially, and shouldn’t cost any more than adding a new bathroom anywhere else in the house – in other words, anything from around £3,000 for a plain fit-out. Costs will be minimised if you place the bathroom above one on the floor below, keeping plumbing work simple, but Hugo Tugman of Architect Your Home (www.architect-yourhome.com) points out that you should always keep your options open. ‘It’s folly to put the bathroom in the wrong place, just because that’s where the drains are,’ he says. ‘The same goes for staircases – most people think that there’s just one place where a staircase can be fitted in a loft conversion, because Building Regulations require two metres of head room above it, but you can end up squashing your accommodation just because the best bit of loft is taken up with a staircase. It’s really worth considering the possible alternatives when doing your planning.’

And finally, if overall head height is an issue in your potential loft conversion, don’t try to get away with cramped, uncomfortable rooms. Hugo points out that lowering

Converting your loft can be the ideal way to gain extra space without the expense and hassle of moving house. Katherine Sorrell outlines the dos and don’ts.

If possible, try to add a bathroom to a loft conversion. The combination of bedroom with ensuite is not only convenient but is likely to add more

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the ceilings of the rooms below is often a possibility, and can make all the difference to the success of a project. ‘It sounds like it would be a massive expense,’ he says, ‘but in fact the additional costs are really only plastering and decorating the rooms below, and it would probably add no more than about three or four thousand onto a simple job.’

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The HSBC’s annual home improvement survey found, in March this year, that a loft conversion is still the improvement that adds the most value, boosting the price of a property by, on average, £16,152. But according to specialists Econoloft, a typical conversion by building professionals costs between £20,000 and £30,000. The answer may lie, therefore, in keeping costs down by doing as much work as possible yourself – but only if you can do

it to a good standard. Valuation expert Paul Cutbill, of Countrywide Surveying Services, said: ‘Whilst sensibly improved and well presented homes will generally be attractive to potential purchasers, rising labour and material costs mean that the gap between the cost of improving and monies realised at the point of any sale has been reduced. Poor quality refitting and lack of proper design considerations, often as a result of inadequate project budgeting and planning, can also have a significant knock-on effect to any added value which might be gained when selling a property.’

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This year’s show is bigger and better than before with 18 classes to enter ranging from Best Puppy to Best Brace – all dogs are welcome, any size and breed! The emphasis is on having FUN so everyone is welcome to attend with or without a four legged friend; indeed it promises to be an exciting day with plenty to keep

all the family occupied. There are over 20 fantastic stalls, a parade of homeless hounds, a licensed bar and refreshments. Boyes Lane Park has plenty of free parking as well as an enclosed children’s play area, picnic area plus 17 acres for you to walk around. The show starts at 9am, with the first class at 10am and finishes around 4.45pm.

Corinne Harris, Hampshire Events Officer for GRWE, said “We are thrilled to be holding this event for the third year running and to showcase some of our kennel hounds once again. Many of these dogs have overcome adversity and last year the Best in Show

was won by a dog with a disability, so it just goes to show that perfection doesn’t always win! GRWE re-homed over 760 dogs in 2011 and we hope by holding events such as these, we continue to raise awareness and much needed funds to assist us in caring for even more greyhounds and lurchers in the future.”

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Actually, crop circles “appear” around the world

throughout spring, summer, and autumn – whenever and wherever there’s a standing crop. But with a fair chance of decent weather and the kids on holiday and needing some diversion, August may be the right month to go and see one, perhaps as part of a day out in the country which might include a pub lunch and a couple of hours in a traffic jam on the A303 (because an awful lot of crop circles “appear” in the Stonehenge area).

I say “appear” in quotation marks because of course the contentiousness about them is how they’re made, or more especially who or what they’re made by: freak weather, outer space visitors or human pranksters.

Crop circles have been reported sporadically since the 17th century, and the first investigation of their cause, in Surrey in 1880, put them down to “cyclonic wind

action”, extraterrestrials having not yet been thought of. From the 1970s, though, they were reported more and more often, attracting more media attention and more theories about their origin. I needn’t go into detail, but by 1991 there was a large body of opinion that they were the work of UFOs or their occupants.

Unfortunately for the UFO theorists, in that year a couple of blokes called Doug Brewer and Dave Chorley claimed to have made most if not all of them using nothing more sophisticated

than a plank and a length of rope, and were more than happy to be filmed doing so. Since then there have been crop circle competitions and manufacturers including Nike have used their logos rendered as crop circles in advertising. There’s even a group called Circlemakers that specialises in creating ever more intricate patterns and, like Doug and Dave, is happy to be filmed doing it.

But it takes more than a video of a couple of guys with a plank and a length of rope to convince the UFO theorists and although I don’t wish to be disrespectful of sincerely-held views it always seems a bit strange to me to favour a theory you can’t prove over an alternative that can be demonstrated, filmed, and repeated on demand. The UFO theorists – who, given their refusal to believe the evidence of their own eyes, ought to be called the “sceptics” in this case – can point to lots of oddities and anomalies that suggest that Doug, Dave and

It’s August, and although the crop circle season is nearing its end, now is the best time to go out and see what delights the Andy Goldsworthys of the skies have left us to marvel at this year.

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their successors didn’t create all of the crop circles in the world; but then, we don’t know who painted all of the paintings in the world, but that’s no reason to suggest that extraterrestrials did.

I raise the subject of paintings deliberately, because I don’t really care whether it was a couple of blokes or alien astronauts: my point is, crop circles are beautiful

and they serve no practical purpose - to me that makes them art.

Anyway, believe what you want to believe. But if you’re having one of those Dunkirk-spirit make-the-best-of-the-recession “holidays at home” this August, just Google one of the million or so regularly-updated websites devoted to the subject, choose

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Barn Dance by Figsbury Troop (Bourne Valley Scouts) in the Barn at The Grange, Winterbourne Dauntsey SP4 6ER by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Rebdi. Featuring live music from the Wyvern Dance Band, BBQ (included), Bar, Raffle. Raising money for Lucy’s Days Out and Figsbury Scout Troop Jubilee Expedition. Tickets: £10 Adult, £5 Children (5-16yrs), from Winterbourne PO & Stores.

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Bourne Valley Day Centre would love to see you at the Monthly Table Sale, Methodist Hall, Winterbourne Dauntsey, SP4 6EW. Lots of Bargains and Gifts, Books, Cakes, Pottery, Bric-a-Brac. Served with coffee and a warm welcome. Contact Pam 01980 611681.

Sat 7th Jul 10.30am - 12pm

Bourne Valley Link Scheme at The Memorial Hall, Porton. – Our regular Quarterly Coffee Morning. All are welcome – come and meet our supporters, enjoy a cup of coffee and browse our Bring-and-Buy Stall. Contact 01980 611117 or www.bournevalleylink.org.uk

Sat 7th July 10am - 12.30pm Five Wishes Children’s Centre, Amesbury, is hosting a Father’s Day “Dads’ Activity Day” on Saturday 7th July 2012, 10am-12.30pm, and look forward to welcoming Dads with their 0-5 year old children – Mums and Carers welcome too! Arts and crafts, face painting, outdoor fun, refreshments available and lots more!

Five Wishes Children’s Centre is located in Kitchener Road, a short walk from the centre of Amesbury. For more information about this Dads’ Activity Day or other Children’s Centre services please phone 01980 677218 or call into Five Wishes Children’s Centre, Kitchener Road, Amesbury SP4 7AX.

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Tues 10th - Thur 12th July Salisbury Festival presents Fire Garden At Stonehenge (evenings only). As the sun goes down over one of Britain’s most iconic World Heritage sites, French outdoor alchemists Compagnie Carabosse fan the flames of our imaginations with an elemental Fire Garden. For more info: www.salisburyfestival.co.uk/mailing-list.aspx

Tues 10th Jul at 7pmBourne Valley Tuesday Club. A Walk & Barbecue as Duncan Moody leads us on a gentle walk round Winterslow finishing up with a barbecue at Robin Farm. As always, those who are unable to or simply not inspired to walk

are very welcome to join us for the supper. Meet at 7pm to make the most of any daytime heat! Contact Brian 01980 611172.

Wed 11th Jul, 2.15pmWi Monthly Meeting at Winterbourne Glebe Hall. Mr John Doyle on “The Search of the Last Coachman”. Ladies you are welcome to any of our meetings. Contact 01980 619096.

Wed 11th Jul approx 5.45pm

The Olympic Torch will pass through The Winterbournes, carried through Amesbury, then in vehicle convoy to Policemans Corner, Winterbourne Gunner. The torch will then be carried through The Winterbournes by 3 bearers in succession as far as Summerlug, Winterbourne Earls. The 3 torch bearers are: Andy Allman from Salisbury, Caroline Hurley from Didcot and Neil Mawdsley from Salisbury. The torch will then leave in vehicle convoy to London Road Park & Ride, where it will be carried to Hudson’s Field, where evening celebrations are planned. Dep. time from The Winterbournes is estimated around 6pm.

Wed 11th Jul at 7.15pm Porton Flower Arranging Group, in the Memorial Hall, Porton. This month’s topic – “My Holiday”. Winnie: 01980 611537.

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Sat 14th Jul at 2-6pmSummer Jubilee & Garden Party at The Old Rectory, Allington. Opening hours will be 2-6pm and advanced bookings of tickets are £2 each (to include Hog Roast or BBQ) while tickets purchased on the gate will be £2.50. Children under the age of 16 are free.

Wed 18th Jul at 7.30pmWinterbourne Parish Council meeting - Main Hall, Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls. All residents welcome. Contact Parish Clerk 01980 863802 or e-mail: [email protected].

Thurs 19th Jul at 7.30pmBourne Valley Historical Society, in The Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls. Sue Waldron on “Crafts of the Inland Waterways”. Contact Maureen on 01980 611311 or www.bournevalleyhistory.co.uk.

Sat 21st July a 2.30pmAnnual Show at The Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls by Bourne Valley Horticultural Society. Staging 8am to 10am, show itself from 2.30pm onwards. Contact Lynn 01980 610635.

Tues 24th Jul at 7pmBourne Valley Tuesday Club. A visit to the River Bourne Community Farm for a tractor tour to see how the farm is developing. The farm shop will also be open. The evening will finish with a ploughman’s supper on the farm. Cost incl. supper will

be £7.50 per person (for regular club members - others £10). Meet at 7pm in the car park at the River Bourne Community Farm, Cow Lane, Laverstock SP1 2SR. Contact Brian 01980 611172.

Tue 24th to Thurs 26th JulyThe New Forest & Hampshire County Show. 20% off advance tickets available until 11th July. Tel. 01590 622409.

Wed 25th July at 7pm (Gates open 5.30pm) – WINTERBOURNE OPERA present Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro at a new venue this year – The Former Bishop’s Palace, The Cathedral School, within Salisbury Cathedral Close. Audience members are welcome to picnic in the beautiful grounds. Parking on site. Also at 7pm Thurs 26th, Sat 28th (Gates open at 5.30pm), and a Matinee at 2pm on Sun 29th (Gates open 12 noon.) Contact: Hilary – 01980 611200. Or www.winterbourneopera.net.

Thurs 26th July at 7pm to 11pm (Doors open at 6pm)

Pete Allen’s Traditional Jazz Band In Concert in the “Spectacular” garden setting of The Grange, Winterbourne Dauntsey by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Rebdi. Long picnic interval. Bring a Party and enjoy a Picnic. BAR, ICE CREAMS. Supporting Hope & Homes for Children. Tickets £17.50 from Winterbourne PO & Stores. Contact : 01747 858016.

Thurs 2nd Aug at 2.30pmJubilee Garden Party in the delightful garden setting of The Grange, Winterbourne Dauntsey, SP4 6ER, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Rebdi. Cream Teas, Stalls, Sideshows & Duck Races. Organised by Winterbourne

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Fri 3rd Aug 10am - 11.30amBourne Valley Day Centre would love to see you at the Monthly Table Sale, Methodist Hall, Winterbourne Dauntsey. Come along for Lots of Bargains and Gifts. Books, Cakes, Pottery, Bric-a-Brac. Served with coffee and a warm welcome. See you there! Contact Pam 01980 611681.

Sat 4th Aug90th Birthday Celebration for Boscombe Social Club. The theme for the evening will be “1920s”. James/Michael Disco and Games & Fun for All. Buffet food. Come and celebrate this FREE evening for all. Contact Mary Dixon, Club Secretary.

Wed 8th AugWI Monthly Meeting – Garden Party. Ladies – you will be made most welcome at any of our meetings – contact 01980 619096.

Wed 8th Aug at 7.15pmPorton Flower Arranging Group, in the Memorial Hall, Porton. This month’s topic – “Going for Gold”. Contact Winnie: 01980 611537.

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Newton Toney Fete, make a note of the date now! Contact Lucy on 01980 629467 or Simon on 01980 629405.

Fri 5th OctHoratio’s Garden by Gold Medal Winning Garden Designer Cleve West. Winner ‘Best in Show’ at Chelsea 2011 & 2012. In the Glebe Hall, Winterbourne Earls. Tickets £12 incl. refreshments. Chris 01980 611183, Lynn 01908 610635 or Stuart 01722 320552.


In the glory days, Peugeot shifted 7.7 million 206s and the iconic 205 before that found 5.2

million homes. The lacklustre 207 however never caught buyers’ imaginations - flopping with just 2.3 million shifted during its lifecycle.

Now the French firm is hoping the all new 208 can bring back the glory days and sales success to its dealers once again.

However, things are a lot tougher these days. Back in 2001, there were just 16 rivals in the B segment in which the 200 series models compete. Fast forward ten years and now there are 27 direct rivals vying for car buyers’ cash.

But Peugeot hopes its new challenger can tackle the market leading Ford Fiesta head on. Aimed squarely at the sector sales leaders, the French firm hopes cute looks, competitive pricing and higher spec than rivals will be enough to tempt buyers to turn French.

Sales of the 208 will ultimately make up a third of Peugeot dealers’ volume too, and in 2013 the firm hopes to shift 45,000 units, so there’s some serious weight on this little hatch’s

shoulders.

But is it any good? Well, yes and no. Firstly there’s an impressive choice of engines. There are five petrol units and five diesels to choose from and with sales expected to be split 50/50 between the fuel types that comes as little surprise.

We tried the petrol 1.6-litre 155bhp, diesel 1.6-litre HDI with 115bhp, and the 1.2-litre three cylinder petrol. The diesel was excellent, but our pick has to be the characterful 1.2-litre with 82bhp and 118Nm of torque. It’s both great fun to drive yet economical too, returning 62.7mpg on the combined cycle and emitting just 104g/km.

On the road it’s really rather good. Dynamically it’s composed and even in the lesser powered models it’s good fun to chuck around bends. The ride quality is impressive, but we did find the steering very light in town.

The driving position is also strange with a tiny steering wheel that’s hard to position without obscuring the clocks. Overall, though, it drives like a little French hatch back should do - and we mean that in a positive way!

The sales clincher is really on the spec sheets. Peugeot has aimed for all trim levels to be just that little bit better than Fiesta - and in this market that’s vital.

The most popular trim, taking 40 per cent of sales, will be the Active. As standard on this model you have that all important air con, a touchscreen display, 15-inch alloys, cruise control, Bluetooth with audio streaming and USB. There are plenty of options too, notably sat nav, which unfortunately is a little fiddly to use.

Overall, we can’t help but like the 208 and it’s clear there’s a very good car in there waiting to escape (that’ll be the GTI). However, the design is a little fussy inside and out and the Ford Fiesta is a well established and popular rival.

Priced from £9,995, the new 208 goes head to head with key rivals from Ford and Vauxhall. However, it remains to be seen whether its funky new looks and tech advances will be enough to bring the glory days back to Peugeot once again.

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• Mince is fairly bland so you’ll need to add plenty of flavouring. Grated or very finely chopped onion and minced garlic form the basic flavouring but you add whatever dried or fresh herb, spice or seasoning you like. You’ll need to add 5-10ml (1-2tsp) salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper too.

• A handful of fresh breadcrumbs and a little beaten egg will also help to bind the mince together and prevent the burgers from breaking up during cooking. Whizz all the ingredients in a food processor until the mixture starts holding together or use clean hands to mix as thoroughly as possible.

• Shape the burgers into round flat discs with wetted hands. To get perfectly round shapes press the mixture into a metal pastry cutter. Don’t over handle the burgers or they will be tough and dry when cooked.

• Ensure that burgers are cooked all the way through and there is no pinkness in the middle. To check this press the burger down with a fish slice – if there are pink juices oozing out then cook for a few more minutes.

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Praising good behaviourYou’re probably aware of how often you tell your child off, but are you aware of how often you praise them? Parental praise is a big motivator for young children - it makes them feel happy, loved and secure and will raise their self-esteem. Little things like telling them they brushed their teeth really well, or put away their toys without being asked, are all positive affirmations which make them realise you are noticing them.

Keeping positiveWhen your child is misbehaving it can sometimes feel easier to give in to their demands for peace and quiet rather than stick to your guns. But every time you change your mind, you are telling your child that if they are persistent enough they will eventually win. Stay calm and before you say ‘no’, give yourself a few seconds to think your way round the situation that is positive for both of you. For instance, if your child starts playing up in a shop, say that if they behave now, you will do something fun later, or give them a treat.

If they carry on misbehaving, warn them of the consequence and if it continues, take calm action, for instance taking away a privilege. For small children, any consequence must happen within a couple of hours to be effective (for instance, missing a TV programme) as otherwise they won’t remember what it was related to. Be consistent: if they play up in the supermarket every time, make sure there is always a consequence.

Tackling trigger pointsThere are often certain points in the day which can cause problems - and if you are aware of these in advance, it will be much easier to deal with them.

Positive parenting helps your child to feel secure and loved

Going out: If you know your child needs time to adjust after a nap or likes to choose their own clothes before going to nursery, make sure you factor in enough time. If they are indecisive, give a choice of two things and ask which one they would prefer.

Meal times: Again, make sure your child has plenty of time to eat a meal and is not rushed. If they’re given foods they don’t like, offer an incentive to at least try it - and praise them when they do. Use this time to bond by sitting and chatting about their day.

Bedtimes: Bath and bedtime is a lovely part of the day, but can sometimes be fraught. Chat about your child’s day and praise their good behaviour. Star charts for going to bed without a fight work well - with a small treat every few days for doing well. Don’t leave it a whole week as this is too long for young children.

The more positive interaction you have with your child, not only praising, but giving them firm boundaries for behaviour, really will help you to form a close, positive relationship.

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Please come along and join in the fun and activities taking place at Salisbury City Football Club on Sunday 5th August at their Open Day & Family Fun Day. Money raised will go to their chosen charity – Naomi House Children’s Hospice.

Visitors will be able to meet the players, take a tour around the stadium and the new football kit is being launched and available to view. If you fancy a taste of keeping fit, there will be classes throughout the day for you to try.

Special appearances will be made by Scooby Doo and the Mystery Machine, along with the Knight Rider car – KITT. Unfortunately David Hasselhoff will not be driving! There will be a bouncy castle, face-painting, circus skills, grand raffle, toy tombola, stalls and fete games for all ages. Hot and cold food will be available all day.

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If you’re going on holiday shortly, don’t forget that your garden and plants will appreciate some TLC before you leave. An hour or two spent sorting out your plants can not only help to keep them going whilst you’re sunning yourself elsewhere, but also help to make your house look less abandoned in your absence. So before you grab a suitcase, make sure you spend some time in the garden.

I’m certainly not a lawn buff, but whether your lawn is your priority, or like me it’s more of a patch of grass than a bowling green, sort it out before you go. Give it a thorough mowing, cutting it as short as you dare but without ‘scalping’ it by cutting too low. Next take a pair of lawn edging shears, a half-moon edger or simply a sharp spade and neaten all the edges, including those next to flower beds. The effect of edging lasts far longer than mowing and will not only

stop the lawn moving into the flower beds, but also make the grass appear more recently maintained.

Make sure that all plants, especially those in containers and those forming fruit whilst you’re away, are given a good feed before you go. Liquid feeds usually have the speediest response, but if you’re taking a long trip, controlled release fertiliser granules will last for longer. If you use a dry or granular feed, make sure that you water it in well unless it’s just about to rain.

It really is worth persuading a friend, relative or neighbour to pop in to your garden and do the odd bit of watering. Make sure to suggest that they pick the sweet-peas, harvest some veg and so forth, then you’ll both benefit.

A good, thorough watering of the garden will mean that

plants in open ground should be unharmed by hot weather for a good while. Plants in pots and tubs are totally reliant on you if there is not much rain, so make these your priority, and tell your plant-sitter where all the containers are, especially those out of sight.

Many plants cease flowering if faded flowers are left on them and allowed to start to form seeds. This means it’s extra important to remove every faded bloom before you leave. If you’re off for more than a week, I suggest ‘dead heading’ not only the faded flowers, but also those which are just starting to fade. A sharp pair of scissors or just your finger and thumb should do the trick.

Hanging baskets are invariably in the hottest, sunniest pots in the garden and with their roots up in the air they are especially prone

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to drought. Unless you have a really reliable watering helper lined up, it’s best to carefully lower hanging baskets and stand each one on its own pot in a shady spot where it will dry out less quickly.

Planters and patio pots lose moisture very readily especially if the weather is hot, windy or, worse, a combination of both. By carefully grouping the pots together in one place you’ll not only make it easier for your holiday helper to find them all, but will also create shade around the roots of the pots, so reducing the risk of drought and heat damage. Try to position more drought tolerant patio plants such as pelargoniums, towards the outer edge of the group, and more drought prone plants towards the cooler centre of the group.

Make sure that your garden sheds and other storage areas are properly secured so that there’s less chance that any light-fingered guests will burgle your belongings. It’s worth giving the padlock keys to a neighbour, just in case there is anything in the shed that might be needed in your absence.

Ladders, mattocks, spades and other gardening items that could be used to break into your house (or

the shed) should be removed completely, or locked away out of sight so that they don’t encourage burglary.

Finally check that plants are healthy and that any new outbreaks of pests or diseases are treated or dealt with before you go - leave a handful of whitefly in your greenhouse, or a few greenfly on your roses, and there may well be a full-scale disaster zone when you return!

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CODEWORDEach letter in this puzzle is represented by a different number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown. Once you have filled these throughout the grid you can start guessing words and reveal other let-ters. As you find the letters enter them in the box below.

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