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The Crowning of the May Queen is linked to the honouring of Flora the Roman goddess of fruit and flowers. Traditionally she took no part in games or dancing, but sat like a queen in a flower-decked chair to watch her 'subjects.'

Morris dancing is a traditional form of English folk dancing carried out by groups known as sides. Dances are passed down through gen-erations, and involve movements to accentuate the tinkling of bells attached to costumes and coming together to strike wooden sticks. Loud accordion music accompanies the dancing. Sometimes dancers paint their faces black, and this association with the North African Moors may explain the origins of the name ‘Morris’ dancing.

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The Town At The Crossroads - Part VIDunstable

By Paul Heley

So what had been going on in Dunstable and elsewhere during the hundred years between Henry 1st having

set up his business centre on our crossroads and the completion of the Priory opposite the existing royal palace of Kingsbury? With two such imposing buildings in place, and with the rapid develop-ment of international business, Dunestaple was fast becoming a place of note.But to retrace our steps a little, there were two personal tragedies which befell King Henry. In 1118, Queen Matilda died and, although he married again, there were no further children beyond his legiti-mate son (William) and daughter (also Matilda). However, Henry felt his succession was secure with William but in 1120, William was drowned in what is known as “The White Ship Disaster” (which is a long story in itself). Henry was absolutely devastated and was said “never to smile again”.Consequent from the loss of his son, the succession was now in question (and throughout the whole of the Middle Ages, suc-cession was always severely, and usually bloodily,disputed - as we shall see). Henry’s solution to the problem was typically radical in that he nominated his daughter to be his successor and, what is more, he insisted that the English and Norman nobles recognise the fact and to swear their alliegance.But it wasn’t a popular move since, at the time, women were consid-ered to be totally irrational (I’ll drink to that!) and unable to deal with matters of state. Also, Matilda - usually called Maud so as to avoid confusion with her mother - had married the Count of Anjou in France which meant 1) the Nor-mans didn’t fancy one of their arch rivals ruling the roost; 2) the Eng-lish had had enough trouble with the Normans already and didn’t look forward to more French; 3) Maud was extremely unpopular in

that she was incredibly arrogant, ill mannered, rude, spiteful - and eve-rything else which isn’t very nice. The English, for their part, favoured Stephen, Henry’s nephew, who was the exact opposite to Maud and very well liked. However, Henry has said “sign on the dotted line” and so they (very reluctantly) did so. But it was a bad omen and heralded a bitter civil war between those who supported Maud and those who changed their mind and reneged on their pledge. The war itself quickly fol-lowed Henry’s death - reputedly from a “surfeit of lampreys” - at Caen in 1135 which prompted Stephen to grab his opportunity and be crowned by a willing Eng-lish clergy and pronounced King. Needless to say, Maud was not at all happy about this!Although the war between Maud and Stephen is extremely confusing (with lots of changing sides, and largely conducted through repeat-edly seiging opponents’ castles), Dunestaple kept clear of actual skirmishes - but Berkhamsted, Bedford and Luton were not so lucky - due to the fact that it had no aristocratic Lord of the Manor who favoured one side but was ba-sically a Church governed society and, therefore, left alone. It cannot be said that Dunestaple escaped scot free, however, since there were the usual hordes of maraud-ing troops from either camp ravag-ing the town from time to time.The war was incredibly brutal and it was said that “Christ and his saints were asleep” over this period.Stephen opened his reign by hold-ing court at Kingsbury in 1136 immediately prior to the war. Years later, after both sides had battered themselves to a standstill and Stephen’s son, Eustace, had died (thereby ruining the succession), a compromise was reached. This said that Stephen could remain King until he died - he was now in very bad health - and that Maud’s

son, Henry, would succeed him. Stephen held his final court at Kingsbury in 1154 when the 88 years Norman dynasty was passed over to the first of the Angevins, Henry.Thus the civil war ended, Maud was partially appeased and Henry 2nd’s 35 year reign brought great prosperity to Dunestaple as an international business centre.Following Henry 2nd, there was the 10 year reign of Henry’s son, Richard (the “Lion Heart”) who spent virtually all his time fighting in the Crusades. He, in turn, was succeeded by his brother, John (of Magna Carta fame and much bad press). It is interesting to note that all the above events took place whilst the Priory was still being built! It was not until 1213 - during John’s reign - that the Priory was eventually consecrated. It had taken at least 80 - most likely many more - years to build.Dunstable can claim a “first” from this period in that it is likely that the first miracle play ever performed in England took place in Dunestaple in the opening years of the 12th century. Geoffrey de Gorham had started a school here and his pupils put on a play about St. Catherine of Alexandria’s grisly martyrdom using revolving knives. Very nasty. Her memory lives on in the form of “Catherine Wheel” fireworks.Question : Can Dunstable boast anyone else from the medieval period who was a first in his par-ticular field?The answer to last month’s hangover question about mem-bers of the Fraternity :- High up, where the rafters meet the wall in the Priory Church, there are 14 carved wooden figures including a chaplain and a scholar. The others hold shields and livery represent-ing trades and guilds and it is thought they might be statuettes of the “committee” responsible for organising the lowering of the roof in the late 1400s.


The Town At The Crossroads - Part VIDunstable

By Paul Heley

So what had been going on in Dunstable and elsewhere during the hundred years between Henry 1st having

set up his business centre on our crossroads and the completion of the Priory opposite the existing royal palace of Kingsbury? With two such imposing buildings in place, and with the rapid develop-ment of international business, Dunestaple was fast becoming a place of note.But to retrace our steps a little, there were two personal tragedies which befell King Henry. In 1118, Queen Matilda died and, although he married again, there were no further children beyond his legiti-mate son (William) and daughter (also Matilda). However, Henry felt his succession was secure with William but in 1120, William was drowned in what is known as “The White Ship Disaster” (which is a long story in itself). Henry was absolutely devastated and was said “never to smile again”.Consequent from the loss of his son, the succession was now in question (and throughout the whole of the Middle Ages, suc-cession was always severely, and usually bloodily,disputed - as we shall see). Henry’s solution to the problem was typically radical in that he nominated his daughter to be his successor and, what is more, he insisted that the English and Norman nobles recognise the fact and to swear their alliegance.But it wasn’t a popular move since, at the time, women were consid-ered to be totally irrational (I’ll drink to that!) and unable to deal with matters of state. Also, Matilda - usually called Maud so as to avoid confusion with her mother - had married the Count of Anjou in France which meant 1) the Nor-mans didn’t fancy one of their arch rivals ruling the roost; 2) the Eng-lish had had enough trouble with the Normans already and didn’t look forward to more French; 3) Maud was extremely unpopular in

that she was incredibly arrogant, ill mannered, rude, spiteful - and eve-rything else which isn’t very nice. The English, for their part, favoured Stephen, Henry’s nephew, who was the exact opposite to Maud and very well liked. However, Henry has said “sign on the dotted line” and so they (very reluctantly) did so. But it was a bad omen and heralded a bitter civil war between those who supported Maud and those who changed their mind and reneged on their pledge. The war itself quickly fol-lowed Henry’s death - reputedly from a “surfeit of lampreys” - at Caen in 1135 which prompted Stephen to grab his opportunity and be crowned by a willing Eng-lish clergy and pronounced King. Needless to say, Maud was not at all happy about this!Although the war between Maud and Stephen is extremely confusing (with lots of changing sides, and largely conducted through repeat-edly seiging opponents’ castles), Dunestaple kept clear of actual skirmishes - but Berkhamsted, Bedford and Luton were not so lucky - due to the fact that it had no aristocratic Lord of the Manor who favoured one side but was ba-sically a Church governed society and, therefore, left alone. It cannot be said that Dunestaple escaped scot free, however, since there were the usual hordes of maraud-ing troops from either camp ravag-ing the town from time to time.The war was incredibly brutal and it was said that “Christ and his saints were asleep” over this period.Stephen opened his reign by hold-ing court at Kingsbury in 1136 immediately prior to the war. Years later, after both sides had battered themselves to a standstill and Stephen’s son, Eustace, had died (thereby ruining the succession), a compromise was reached. This said that Stephen could remain King until he died - he was now in very bad health - and that Maud’s

son, Henry, would succeed him. Stephen held his final court at Kingsbury in 1154 when the 88 years Norman dynasty was passed over to the first of the Angevins, Henry.Thus the civil war ended, Maud was partially appeased and Henry 2nd’s 35 year reign brought great prosperity to Dunestaple as an international business centre.Following Henry 2nd, there was the 10 year reign of Henry’s son, Richard (the “Lion Heart”) who spent virtually all his time fighting in the Crusades. He, in turn, was succeeded by his brother, John (of Magna Carta fame and much bad press). It is interesting to note that all the above events took place whilst the Priory was still being built! It was not until 1213 - during John’s reign - that the Priory was eventually consecrated. It had taken at least 80 - most likely many more - years to build.Dunstable can claim a “first” from this period in that it is likely that the first miracle play ever performed in England took place in Dunestaple in the opening years of the 12th century. Geoffrey de Gorham had started a school here and his pupils put on a play about St. Catherine of Alexandria’s grisly martyrdom using revolving knives. Very nasty. Her memory lives on in the form of “Catherine Wheel” fireworks.Question : Can Dunstable boast anyone else from the medieval period who was a first in his par-ticular field?The answer to last month’s hangover question about mem-bers of the Fraternity :- High up, where the rafters meet the wall in the Priory Church, there are 14 carved wooden figures including a chaplain and a scholar. The others hold shields and livery represent-ing trades and guilds and it is thought they might be statuettes of the “committee” responsible for organising the lowering of the roof in the late 1400s.

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Preparation is the key to revising ef-fectively. Make sure you know what type of exams you will have – short questions, multiple-choice or essays – and what topics they will cover. Organise your course notes and textbooks so that everything is easy to find. Work out how much time you have for each subject and don’t avoid the ones that you find particularly difficult – or easy. Make a timetable, but don’t spend so long making it look beautiful that you’re behind before you start! Re-member to include your other com-mitments and try to maintain your normal routine of mealtimes, exercise

and so on. Think about the time of day that you work best – some people are night owls while others get more done in the early morning. Plan a ten-minute break in every hour and don’t work for more than three hours at a time. Now divide the topics you need to learn into manageable chunks. To help memorise information, make notes and put as much as you can into your own words. Summarise key points and write them on index cards or sticky notes that you can put around the house. You may find that making a spider diagram or mind map is helpful. Try inventing your own mnemonics, such as Never Eat Shredded Wheat for the points of the compass. You can also visualise a scene that in-cludes details you need to remember – a battlefield or mountain habitat, for example.Make the most of revision classes of-fered by your school or college. You could also revise with a friend – prac-

tice explaining difficult concepts and ask each other challenging questions.Get hold of as many old exam papers and example questions as you can. Familiarise yourself with the way questions are worded and make sure you understand exactly what they are asking you to do. Prepare draft answers to questions that come up frequently. When the exam gets close, complete a paper within the time limit to get an idea of how quickly you need to work. To keep motivated, reward yourself with a weekly treat such as a trip to the cinema or a favourite meal. But if it’s not going so well, don’t give up! Adjust your timetable and focus on the areas you find most difficult, or common questions. Keep thinking about what a good grade will bring – a university place or that dream job.The night before the exam, have a quick look through your notes, but don’t cram. Get an early night so you wake up refreshed and ready to go. Good luck!

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After North Cape, we moved into Murmansk around break-fast time. There then followed

four hours of thumb twiddling whilst Russian Immigration and Customs officials checked everything in sight and went through every piece of paper. All done without smiling - Russian paranoia and the bureau-cratic mind is something known only to psychologists. Eventually we were allowed to go ashore but only if we carried our passport at all times and were in possession of special pieces of paper which had to be surrendered when required. I got the impression that if we made a mistake, we would be clapped in irons and thrown in a dungeon. The incredible irony is that Russia is supposedly encouraging tourists to visit their country!! We were eventually taken on a tour around the city and it was then that the previous lecture really hit home. Murmansk had been described as being a Soviet city since it wasn't built until after the end of WW1 and the Russian revolution. Conse-quently, the housing was built on a Soviet design :- unbelievably tiny, mind numbingly identical, tatty apartments. The architecture is unchangingly boring and, basically, horrible, awful.As an antidote, we were taken to a maritime museum where some wonderful models of different nuclear powered ships - especially ice breakers - were displayed. Mur-mansk is the centre of the Russian ice breaker fleet and is also an important naval base - so perhaps there was a reason for the paranoia

after all.Another museum showed the local geology (wonderful mineral specimens) and the history and life style of the indigenous Sami people of Lapland and the Kola peninsula. I must confess that our guide was extremely good, spoke excellent English and, unlike the officials in the morning, had a sense of humour. My impression of Murmansk improved greatly during the afternoon!To end our trip ashore, we were taken to a massive, 35.5 metre (110 ft) tall statue depicting a Russian WW2 soldier; then to the cemetery where so many sailors who perished on the terrible "Russian convoys" are buried. Our guide insisted that the Russian people are eternally grateful for the ultimate sacrifice made by so many (mainly) British merchant sailors who perished in these freez-ing northern waters.Next day at sea was rather chilly but sightings of porpoises, minke and beluga whales caused great excitement. But the highlight of the morning for me was a lecture on the "Kursk" submarine disaster in 2000. The abiding horror is that this total loss of life could have been avoided had the Russians accepted British and American help sooner. That they didn't is down to Russian para-noia - again - and the disgraceful and callous behaviour on the part of President Putin whose comment afterwards was simply that "It sank". Later in the day there was a lecture attempting to explain Russian para-noia and why they fear outsiders. This was helpful and informative

and went a long way towards ex-plaining the noticeable gulf between ordinary Russian people and their governmental officials whose motto is "Paranoia rules OK".I was interested to learn of the ex-tensive gas and oil fields discovered in the Barents Sea and of the scram-bling between various nations eager to get their snouts in the trough. Also of the fears of naturalists and ecologists regarding the unthinkable consequences in this fragile area when a blow out, or an oil spill, or --??-- happens; as it most certainly will despite protestations to the contrary from vested interests.The next point on our itinerary was, to many of the passengers, what the cruise was all about: namely the Solovetsky Islands - an archipelago of history, mysticism, religion, pilgrimage, cruelty and contradic-tion; and in the morning, the onion shaped domes of the monastery greeted us as our zodiac powered its way across a glass like sea. The scene was ethereal, unfamiliar, unreal, "other worldly". During Soviet times the monastery was chosen as a gulag for political prisoners - the Soviet equivalent of Alcatraz! There is scaffolding supporting crumbling towers and signs of restoration everywhere; and it was suggested that if we were to return in twenty years time, it would be absolutely magnificent and back to its former glory. They are trying very hard - with limited resources - and, if our guide was anything to go by, they are obsessed in their efforts and in their dedication to what they see as a very noble cause.

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It’s never too early to get children inter-ested in gardening and where their food comes from. I’m sure, even the fussiest child whould be prepared to try a warm, sweet strawberry or raspberry straight from the plant or a handful of peas out of the pod. While we’d all love a string of willing, young, helpers on the veg plot you do have to be realistic. Children can have short attention spans, will only want to do jobs that appeal to them, and usually expect quick results. So how can you encourage your little ones, without boring them out of the garden, or having them dig up your row of prize leeks?If it is at all possible give children a space that is completely their own. Get hold of some good quality child size tools and encourage their attempts even if it isn’t quite what you’d have done. If digging holes and making mud pies is more in their line than neat rows of seedlings perhaps they could create a wildlife area? A shallow dish sunk into the ground can be used by birds, frogs, toads and hedgehogs, and a log pile will be home to all sorts of insects or pos-sibly even a hedgehog. In spring have a “tallest sunflower com-petition”, not only is it fun but they will learn how to feed and water plants and actually see the fruits of their labour! They can keep some dried out seeds for next year and feed the rest to the birds in winter. Wild flower seeds are also a good idea as they can simply be scat-tered and tend to be brightly coloured which appeals to children. In time they will also encourage useful insects and birds - natural pest control!Keen young growers can browse seed packets or catalogues to see what takes their fancy. Quick growing crops are a good suggestion. Radishes and salad

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No garden can have too much compost and rich, fertile soil is the key to great vegetables and plants. In these days of fortnightly bin collections (and the threat of slop buckets for our kitchens) why leave kitchen waste to fester in your wheelie bin when it can be put to good use? Find a corner somewhere in the garden to start a compost heap or, if space is limited, many councils offer bins for the purpose at reasonable prices. If building your own bin, it’s best to put it on a soil base which will attract worms to start work on the heap. You could use old planks of wood or chicken wire support-ed by posts in each corner. This works well as it is important that air can get in to help the process.You need a good mixture of material to make good compost. If you just put in grass cut-tings you’ll end up with a foul, soggy mess so they should be mixed with shredded newspa-per, pruning clippings (not the really woody stems) and even cardboard. Annual weeds can go in as long as they haven’t gone to seed but avoid perennial weeds like dandelions as even the smallest piece of root will produce another plant. Almost all vegetable waste from the kitchen can be used, but avoid meat, fish and cooked food as these may attract rats etc. Use crushed eggshells, used teabags, used kitchen towels and fruit and vegetable peelings. Keep the mixture damp. The aim is to end up with some-thing that is dark, crumbly and sweet smelling and alive with worms. If you wanted to hurry up the process, you can buy accelerants from hardware shops and garden centres but a cheaper and just as efficient method involves collecting urine, diluting it with water and wetting the heap with it. Well, what do you imagine our ancestors used?!

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WAY BACK in 1992 I had a friend who took driving lessons later than the rest of our social circle. How we laughed. Not at the fact that he was learning to drive at 21 (most of us had passed our test at 17), but at the car his instructor turned up in: a Kia Pride.

It was the first time any of us had heard of Kia and to be honest the way the South Korean car company had described their car didn’t help. It certainly wasn’t anything to be proud of. For a start, we all thought it resembled a milk float and I seem to recall it also had white-wall tyres – a definite fashion faux pas.

But fast-forward nearly 20 years and Kia has turned itself around. It is no longer an ugly budget car brand. It is far from that. You now get an awful lot for your money and people are more likely to comment on what a nice motor you have rather than sniggering about milk floats. Take the latest incarnation of the Rio. I was lucky enough to be one of a few European journalists to test drive the latest offering from Kia in Portugal last summer.

Sleek, economical, and loaded up with equipment found in cars a class or two above, the Rio is a revolution, not an evolution from its predecessor and I reckon it’ll be a car that people will want to buy for its looks, as well as its environmental credentials.

The Kia Rio’s CO2 emissions start at just 85 g/km; that puts it ahead of all other B-segment vehicles currently on sale in Europe. The new model is longer, wider and lower, and features a wheelbase extended by 70 mm – greatly enhancing passenger space and cargo capacity. With an overall height of 1,455 mm, the new Rio has one of the lowest rooflines in Kia’s European product range, emphasising its purposeful stance.

The 1.4 diesel Rio I test drove performed well. It was hushed for an oil-burner and, although far from quick off the mark, it had enough pull up and down and around the bends of Lisbon’s roads to satisfy. The six-speed gearbox was slick, body lean wasn’t overly pronounced and room behind the wheel and in the passenger footwell was good. Rear legroom wasn’t astounding, but certainly adequate enough for a car of this size. The cabin materials felt hard-

wearing and the seats were comfortable. Only a few hard plastic areas around the electric window switches let the interior down. The boot was also surprisingly spacious – certainly big enough to fit a small pushchair and some shopping bags in with ease.

The new Rio’s built in sat-nav is seamlessly fitted into the centre of the car’s dashboard and easy to use. To be honest, its directions got me more lost than anything, but that could be due to the new road layouts around Lisbon. Other than that I found it difficult to find much wrong with the Korean car.

The five-door Rio is the first variant to go on sale in Europe with the all-new three-door model joining Kia’s line-up during 2012. The East Asian car manufacturer’s market research predicts that global demand for B-segment cars like the Rio is going to grow significantly over the next two years as consumers increasingly shift to economical, more fuel-efficient cars – downsizing to offset the continuous rise in fuel prices.

With Kia upping its game to produce good looking cars like the latest Rio, I can see every reason why the motor company is confident that it’s going to go from strength to strength. I certainly won’t be laughing about anyone getting into a Kia again. And there’ll be no more mention of milk floats.

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FAST FACTS Max speed: 107 mph0-62 mph: 14.2 secsCombined mpg: 68.9Engine: 1396 cc 4 cylinder, in line dieselMax. power (bhp): 89 at 4000 rpmMax. torque (Ib/ft): 162 at 1750 - 2750 rpm

CO2: 109 g/kmPrice: £14,195 (approx)

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WAY BACK in 1992 I had a friend who took driving lessons later than the rest of

our social circle. How we laughed. Not at the fact that he was learning to drive at 21 (most of us had passed our test at 17), but at the car his instructor turned up in: a Kia Pride.It was the first time any of us had heard of Kia and to be honest the way the South Korean car company had described their car didn’t help. It certainly wasn’t anything to be proud of. For a start, we all thought it resembled a milk float and I seem to recall it also had white-wall tyres – a definite fashion faux pas.But fast-forward nearly 20 years and Kia has turned itself around.It is no longer an ugly budget car brand. It is far from that. You now

get an awful lot for your money and people are more likely to comment on what a nice motor you have rather than sniggering about milk floats. Take the latest incarnation of the Rio. I was lucky enough to be one of a few European journalists to test drive the latest offering from Kia in Portugal last summer. Sleek, economical, and loaded up with equipment found in cars a class or two above, the Rio is a revolution, not an evolution from its predecessor and I reckon it’ll be a car that people will want to buy for its looks, as well as its environmental credentials. The Kia Rio’s CO2 emissions start at just 85 g/km; that puts it ahead of all other B-segment vehicles currently on sale in Europe. The new model is longer, wider and lower, and features a wheelbase extended by 70 mm – greatly enhancing passenger space and cargo capacity. With an overall height of 1,455 mm, the new Rio has one of the lowest rooflines in Kia’s European product range, emphasis-ing its purposeful stance. The 1.4 diesel Rio I test drove performed well. It was hushed for an oil-burner and, although far from quick off the mark, it had enough pull up and down and around the bends of Lisbon’s roads to satisfy. The six-speed gearbox was slick,

body lean wasn’t overly pronounced and room behind the wheel and in the passenger footwell was good. Rear legroom wasn’t astounding, but certainly adequate enough for a car of this size. The cabin materials felt hard-wearing and the seats were comfortable. Only a few hard plastic areas around the electric window switches let the interior down. The boot was also surprisingly spacious – certainly big enough to fit a small pushchair and some shopping bags in with ease.The new Rio’s built in sat-nav is seamlessly fitted into the centre of the car’s dashboard and easy to use. To be honest, its directions got me more lost than anything, but that could be due to the new road layouts around Lisbon. Other than that I found it difficult to find much wrong with the Korean car. The five-door Rio is the first variant to go on sale in Europe with the all-new three-door model joining Kia’s line-up during 2012. The East Asian car manufacturer’s market research predicts that global demand for B-segment cars like the Rio is going to grow significantly over the next two years as consumers increasingly shift to economical, more fuel-efficient cars – downsizing to offset the con-tinuous rise in fuel prices. With Kia upping its game to produce good looking cars like the latest Rio, I can see every reason why the motor company is confident that it’s going to go from strength to strength. I certainly won’t be laughing about anyone getting into a Kia again. And there’ll be no more mention of milk floats

WAY BACK in 1992 I had a friend who took driving lessons later than the rest of our social circle. How we laughed. Not at the fact that he was learning to drive at 21 (most of us had passed our test at 17), but at the car his instructor turned up in: a Kia Pride.

It was the first time any of us had heard of Kia and to be honest the way the South Korean car company had described their car didn’t help. It certainly wasn’t anything to be proud of. For a start, we all thought it resembled a milk float and I seem to recall it also had white-wall tyres – a definite fashion faux pas.

But fast-forward nearly 20 years and Kia has turned itself around. It is no longer an ugly budget car brand. It is far from that. You now get an awful lot for your money and people are more likely to comment on what a nice motor you have rather than sniggering about milk floats. Take the latest incarnation of the Rio. I was lucky enough to be one of a few European journalists to test drive the latest offering from Kia in Portugal last summer.

Sleek, economical, and loaded up with equipment found in cars a class or two above, the Rio is a revolution, not an evolution from its predecessor and I reckon it’ll be a car that people will want to buy for its looks, as well as its environmental credentials.

The Kia Rio’s CO2 emissions start at just 85 g/km; that puts it ahead of all other B-segment vehicles currently on sale in Europe. The new model is longer, wider and lower, and features a wheelbase extended by 70 mm – greatly enhancing passenger space and cargo capacity. With an overall height of 1,455 mm, the new Rio has one of the lowest rooflines in Kia’s European product range, emphasising its purposeful stance.

The 1.4 diesel Rio I test drove performed well. It was hushed for an oil-burner and, although far from quick off the mark, it had enough pull up and down and around the bends of Lisbon’s roads to satisfy. The six-speed gearbox was slick, body lean wasn’t overly pronounced and room behind the wheel and in the passenger footwell was good. Rear legroom wasn’t astounding, but certainly adequate enough for a car of this size. The cabin materials felt hard-

wearing and the seats were comfortable. Only a few hard plastic areas around the electric window switches let the interior down. The boot was also surprisingly spacious – certainly big enough to fit a small pushchair and some shopping bags in with ease.

The new Rio’s built in sat-nav is seamlessly fitted into the centre of the car’s dashboard and easy to use. To be honest, its directions got me more lost than anything, but that could be due to the new road layouts around Lisbon. Other than that I found it difficult to find much wrong with the Korean car.

The five-door Rio is the first variant to go on sale in Europe with the all-new three-door model joining Kia’s line-up during 2012. The East Asian car manufacturer’s market research predicts that global demand for B-segment cars like the Rio is going to grow significantly over the next two years as consumers increasingly shift to economical, more fuel-efficient cars – downsizing to offset the continuous rise in fuel prices.

With Kia upping its game to produce good looking cars like the latest Rio, I can see every reason why the motor company is confident that it’s going to go from strength to strength. I certainly won’t be laughing about anyone getting into a Kia again. And there’ll be no more mention of milk floats.

Kia Rio 1.4D EcoDynamics 2By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Writerwww.carwriteups.co.uk @carwriteups

autoBIOGRAPHIES

FAST FACTS Max speed: 107 mph0-62 mph: 14.2 secsCombined mpg: 68.9Engine: 1396 cc 4 cylinder, in line dieselMax. power (bhp): 89 at 4000 rpmMax. torque (Ib/ft): 162 at 1750 - 2750 rpm

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The merry month of May?... Perhaps not for those study-ing for exams, more a time for planning and preparation. A revision timetable is obviously essential in order to avoid that last-minute cramming and often there is little time on the agenda for planning meals, but a healthy diet is also essential in order to keep the brain alert and focussed and able to absorb all of that information effectively.

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Eating healthy meals little and often and before 7p.m. rather than large meals late at night will keep you mentally alert and ensure restful sleep. For brain cells to communicate effectively they require neurotransmit-ters, which are made from amino acids found in protein foods.Vitamins and minerals are needed to convert the amino acids into the neurotransmitters, so protein-rich foods, wholegrain cereals and lots of fruit and vegetables will be needed each day. Foods high in sugar will add to stress levels, so it is bet-ter to snack on nuts, seeds and fruit rather than sweets.Cut down on caffeine drinks, like cola and coffee. Although well known for keeping us awake for long periods, caffeine can make us too ‘hyper’ and unable to focus. With thoughts racing so much, it’ll be hard to think of the words we’re searchin for!Gentle exercise, such as walking, jogging or cycling, in between study periods will provide you with the extra oxygen you need, as well as improving the circulation to the brain and will even jog your memory!When the exam days arrive, positive thinking will be essential, as stress can cause confusion and poor mem-ory. Focussing on breathing, with slow deep breaths in and out will help.The Australian Bush Flower Remedy, Cognis, described as excellent for study, gives clarity, and helps integrate ideas and information and the homeopathic remedy Gelsemium 30c, taken in the morning, will calm anxi-eties.With all this preparation, the month of May should be easier for you, with merry celebrations to follow, know-ing you’ve done your best after all! By Sue Blain Naturopath, specialising in Homeopathy, Nutrition & Reiki. 01525874357

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overweight or obese by the time they start primary school and by the age of 12 some are showing the early signs of normally adult-onset diseases such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose and also type2 diabetes.The Government has recently put in place voluntary guidelines to reduce sugar levels in foods but vari-ous food, farming and health groups, like the charity Sustain, are calling for more to be done to reduce sugar levels in soft drinks and breakfast cereals, which are “contributing to dental disease, obesity and a host of other life-threatening illnesses which cost the NHS billions each year”, Charlie Powell, Sustain’s campaign manager.Research has shown that exercise helps to keep chil-dren fit but the amount they do has little or no affect on their weight, so it appears diet alone is to blame.Eating three healthy meals a day, containing a generous portion of protein (essential for growth), as well as vegetables, will fill children up and reduce the need for snacking. A protein breakfast takes longer to digest than a high sugar breakfast cereal (some more than 30% sugar), which can leave chil-dren craving for more sugary foods after an hour or so and affect their concentration in class. Scrambled eggs, grilled bacon, sardines or beans on toast take just a few minutes to prepare.Diluted fruit juice and a bottle of water for school can replace unhealthy sugar-laden drinks. It is

important to check “No Added Sugar” drinks for artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, acesuflame etc, and glucose-fructose syrup with their suspected harmful side effects. Many of these drinks are labelled “No artificial flavours or colours” but still contain artificial sweeteners.Chopped fruits can be offered instead of sweets and also added to porridge and sour fruit. St Dalfour jam contains concentrated grape juice rather than sugar. Local or manuka honey is preferable to some supermarket brands.Two other natural sweeteners are Xylitol (birch sugar, brand name Total Sweet), recommended by Diabetes UK, and Stevia, a naturally sweet plant used in South America and Japan in their Cola drinks. Both are available in some supermarkets and health shops. Xylitol looks and tastes like regular sugar, has 60% fewer calories and most consider it best for baking. Stevia has no calories, a sweet slight taste and useful sprinkled on porridge and sour fruit.We get all the natural sugars our bodies need from vegetables and fruit. Added sugar is not really need-ed at all. How much healthier many children will be once this new campaign begins to take effect.

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C hildren’s health has been in the news recent-ly, following reports about childhood obesity. Apparently almost a quarter of children are

overweight or obese by the time they start primary school and by the age of 12 some are showing the early signs of normally adult-onset diseases such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose and also type2 diabetes.The Government has recently put in place voluntary guidelines to reduce sugar levels in foods but vari-ous food, farming and health groups, like the charity Sustain, are calling for more to be done to reduce sugar levels in soft drinks and breakfast cereals, which are “contributing to dental disease, obesity and a host of other life-threatening illnesses which cost the NHS billions each year”, Charlie Powell, Sustain’s campaign manager.Research has shown that exercise helps to keep chil-dren fit but the amount they do has little or no affect on their weight, so it appears diet alone is to blame.Eating three healthy meals a day, containing a generous portion of protein (essential for growth), as well as vegetables, will fill children up and reduce the need for snacking. A protein breakfast takes longer to digest than a high sugar breakfast cereal (some more than 30% sugar), which can leave chil-dren craving for more sugary foods after an hour or so and affect their concentration in class. Scrambled eggs, grilled bacon, sardines or beans on toast take just a few minutes to prepare.Diluted fruit juice and a bottle of water for school can replace unhealthy sugar-laden drinks. It is

important to check “No Added Sugar” drinks for artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, acesuflame etc, and glucose-fructose syrup with their suspected harmful side effects. Many of these drinks are labelled “No artificial flavours or colours” but still contain artificial sweeteners.Chopped fruits can be offered instead of sweets and also added to porridge and sour fruit. St Dalfour jam contains concentrated grape juice rather than sugar. Local or manuka honey is preferable to some supermarket brands.Two other natural sweeteners are Xylitol (birch sugar, brand name Total Sweet), recommended by Diabetes UK, and Stevia, a naturally sweet plant used in South America and Japan in their Cola drinks. Both are available in some supermarkets and health shops. Xylitol looks and tastes like regular sugar, has 60% fewer calories and most consider it best for baking. Stevia has no calories, a sweet slight taste and useful sprinkled on porridge and sour fruit.We get all the natural sugars our bodies need from vegetables and fruit. Added sugar is not really need-ed at all. How much healthier many children will be once this new campaign begins to take effect.

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by the sea. Wood or citrus scents are also ideal for the coming months as they are fresh and invigorating. Wearing citrus or an "ocean breeze" type of scent will actually make you feel cooler. However be aware that fragrances that contain citrus notes (mandarin, lemon, lime, grapefruit) do not last as long on the skin as oth-ers so it’s wise to choose a fragrance that combines citrus with floral notes.If you prefer more oriental fragrances then opt for ones that have a woody base for the summer; sandalwood or cedar wood are sensual but not as strong as musk.Also remember as your body tem-perature rises the alcohol in your fra-grance evaporates more quickly and therefore fades rapidly, so you may need to reapply your fragrance, or try layering i.e. using soap, body lotion and deodorant in the same fragrance so you intensify the smell and don’t have different scents competing with each other.

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We are a small and friendly Dunstable based social group meeting once a month with a wide variety of speakers during the winter and outdoor events and visits during the summer. Each year we also arrange two evenings with a meal and professional entertainment.We would welcome new members (couples and singles). For further information and a free visit why not contact Brian on 01525 754189.

Dunstable Garden Club meet on the second Monday evening of each month at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Community Hall, Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable. The Club has been in existence for many years and maintaining a steady membership. The subscription is only £10 per year which entitles members to attend eight winter meetings with speakers and a selection of summer outings from May onwards to various interesting and well-known garden venues. Visitors are very welcome at £2 each so why not come along and meet some of the members who would love to see fresh faces.

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“The more you put in, the more you get out” is certain-ly true for the members of Dunstable and District Orbit Club. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the club has raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities from events such as quizzes, race nights, stalls at Carnivals etc. However, there is more to Orbit than the comradeship and teamwork involved in organising fundraising events. The emphasis is very much on having fun in all their activities including a wide range of social pursuits such as archery, 10-pin bowling, cinema/theatres, guided walks, progressive meals etc. The club plan events to suit all budgets and many of them are free or at a low cost. Membership is only £10 annually. Meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Dunstable Rugby Club, Bedford Road , Houghton Regis 8pm. You’ll be guaranteed a warm welcome. Contact Mark on 01582 539379, Julie on 01582 535761 www.orbitclub.org.uk/dunstable

We are an independent social club for ex-Rotarians and similarly minded people and have been in existence for nearly 3 years. We are named ‘The Watling Street Club’ as our members form a link along the Watling Street. We meet every Thursday evening at the ‘Old Hunter’s Lodge’ Whipsnade for a meal and speaker.New members are welcome. For more information contact John Stevens 01582 668033

We meet every Monday (except bank holidays) in Chews House in High Street South, Dunstable, from 1pm to 5pm. We would welcome new members of all standards and you do not need a partner. If anyone is interested please call: 01582 664485

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Join our friendly guided walk at blows downs dunstable on sunday July 3rd. the walk will be a short 2 miles but undu-lating, at a leisurly pace. on the way we talk about the flora and fauna of this wildlife trust owned nature reserve which will include the area of the chalk pits where the wild orchids should be in abundance.Meet at the far end of Half moon lane , dunstable at 3pm.Tel. for further details, tony bliss 01582 704664.

Chiltern Ceilidhs - a regular ceilidh/barn dance on the 2nd Friday of the month. All ages welcome, no experi-ence required and live music from our house band every month! The dances start at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm) and tickets are £7 (£5 conc) with under 10s getting in free. Venue: The Polish Club, Albion street, Dunstable, LU6 3AZContact: 01582 475655, email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.chilternceilidhs.info

The Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District Walking and Hos-telling Group) are a group of about 90 walkers, hikers and hostellers. We run a surprisingly diverse range of activities, including half and full day walks, hostelling trips, meals and evening activities.New members are always welcome. Prospective members are invited to get in touch via the website, give us a ring or just turn up to an event or walk.enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.ukwww.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk01582 865966 Sue or Julian

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BEER FESTIVALFriday 10th May - Sunday 12th MayGrove House Gardens – NEW VENUEAfter the huge success to our first beer festival, we are bringing it back and it’s going to be even bigger and bet-ter! 38 Ales and Ciders in a massive outdoor marquee with live music

1ST TOTTERNHOE BROWNIES Small Brownie Pack ‘only down the hill to Totternhoe’If you are interested come alongfor an evening and find out how muchfun you can have.Spaces availableTuesday Evening ‘s term time6.00pm – 7.30pmAges 7 – 10Please contact Zoe Hurry01582 666942

EATON BRAY TAVERNERS BRIDGE CLUB

The club meets every Friday even-ing from 7.30-10.30pm at the Methodist Church, Eaton Bray High St. to play duplicate bridge.£1 for members, £2 for visitors.Tel: 01525 221779

TODDINGTON COMMUNITY CAFELast year you helped us raise and donate nearly £800 to local causes/services, including Toddington schools, Keech Hospice Care, and the Neo-natal Unit at the L&D. This year we have already raised money for the Samaritans and Stray Cat Rescue. A huge thanks to all those who have supported us, including the Baptist Church and St. George’s Church, who kindly allow us to use their facilities, also to the Nisa for supplying tea and coffee.If you would like to find out more about the Community Cafe, any of its causes, or just enjoy tasty home-made treats with a cuppa, come along and join us.Our coffee mornings will be held on the following dates:April 4th, 9.15-11.30am, in the Baptist Church, in aid of Disability Resource CentreApril 18th, 9.15-11.30am, in the Wilkinson Hall, in aid of Disability Resource Centre

May 2nd, 9.15-11.30am, in the Baptist Church, in aid of the Somer-ies Suite at the Luton&Dunstable HospitalMay 16th, 9.15-11.30am, in the Wilkinson Hall, in aid of the Somer-ies Suite at the Luton&Dunstable Hospital

ST GEORGES DAY CELEBRATIONSSaturday 20th April 10 am to 3pm.Priory Gardens & The Square Free St. Georges day fun with craft activities, town trail and entertain-ment! Come and have fun celebrating this traditional Day!

A HAUNTING EXPERIENCEAre there Ghosts in Priory House?Is Priory House really haunted?Is there really a lady on the stairs? Can a baby really be heard crying in the night?These are just two examples of the haunting experiences that have been reported in the past at Priory House.The Anglia Paranormal Investigation Society (APIS) are holding a number of evening investigations to find out what is really going on. Damien O’Dell author of, amongst others, ‘Ghostly Bedfordshire-Re-Investigated’ is leading the evening with other members of APIS. Would you like to join them? Do you fancy taking part in a real ghost hunt? Tickets for the evening are priced at £35 and the evening runs from 8:00pm to 1:00am in the morning. The price includes a cup of Tea/Cof-fee and light refreshments.The next investigations will take place on Saturday 27 April.Are you brave enough to find out what REALLY goes bump in the night???

LEIGHTON |BUZZARD BOWLS CLUB OPEN DAY

Saturday 20th April, 10am - 5pmSunday 21st April, 10am - 2pmRefreshments available. All other equipment provided.Grovebury Rd. Leighton Buzzard.01525 371638

THE BOGTROTTERSThe Bogtrotters (Dunstable and District Walking and Hostelling Group) are a group of about 90

walkers, hikers and hostellers. We run a surprisingly diverse range of activities, including half and full day walks, hostelling trips, meals and evening activities.New members are always welcome. Prospective members are invited to get in touch via the website, give us a ring or just turn up to an event or walk.Enquiries@dunstablebogtrotters.co.ukwww.dunstablebogtrotters.co.uk01582 865966 Sue or Julian

NCT NEARLY NEW SALESaturday 18th May, 11.45 - 1pmAdmission 11.30 for NCT members (with membership card).Admission £1 per adult (in aid of NCT charity)Buggies and pushchairs will not be allowed in the sales room.Bullpond Lane Dunstable, LU6 3BJFree parking on Bullpond Lane.Items for sale include toys, books, Maternity and baby/childrens clothes, pushchairs, highchairs plus other baby equipment.for more information contact Nicola:[email protected] or 0844 2436112www.nct.org.uk/nns

BREAKOUT SOCIAL CLUBWe are a club for the over forty fives, not a singles club but a social club for people who enjoy going out but are on their own, also where they can meet like minded people, make new friends and enjoy a varied social life in a safe and friendly environ-ment. We meet once a week, we now have a room in the Conservative Club, High Street North . Dunstable Annual fee -£26For more information please contact Sandy on 07813 262556

FRIENDS OF STUDHAM COMMONWe are a friendly,voluntary group whose aim is to conserve,maintain and promote Studham Common as a haven for wildlife and a place for everyone to enjoy.For this purpose we meet as a work party on the third Saturday of each month (ex-cept Dec.) The work is not onerous and we enjoy the exercise and the good company –and a picnic lunch is provided! Details from Pam on 01582 872608

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WILDLIFE TRUSTThere is a whole world to discover on your doorstep with your local Wildlife Trust in 2013Here are some of your up and com-ing events for APRIL and MAY

Blows Downs Nature Reserve Open Event4th April (Easter Holidays)

10am-3pmThe Paddocks,

Blows Downs Nature ReserveCome and celebrate with us at the re-opening of the paddocks at Blows Downs… Everyone Welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Youth Wildlife Rangers31st May (Half Term) 1pm-3pm

If you are aged between 13 and 19 and you would like to help your local wildlife then come along and join in with various activities, including, butterfly surveys… Outdoor Activities / Booking Es-sential.All events free / Donations gratefully acceptedNo Wheelchair Access / Uneven steep slopes in areasTel; Ruth Sneath 01525 874317 [email protected]

DUNSTABLE NETBALL CLUBThe Club’s objective is to foster and promote the sport of netball, pro-viding opportunities for recreation and competition.Dunstable Netball Club Junior ses-sion is held at All Saints Academy, Houghton Road, Dunstable, Bed-fordshire LU5 5AB from 6pm till 7.15 on Thursday evenings. Chil-dren are required to wear suitable training shoes, bring a drink and £3.00 subscription fees per week.The adult session is held at All Saints Academy, as above from 7.30 - 9.00 on Thursday evenings. It is open to all ages and abilities and is a great way to get fit, have fun and make new friends. £3.00 subscription fee per weekJunior membership of the Club is open to :Boys in School years 5 & 6Females in School Year 5 to adultChildren aged 8 (school year 4) will be accepted if a Club Coach deems them to have exceptional develop-ment qualities and on the agree-ment of the committee.For further information, find us on Facebook(Dunstable Net-ball Club)

BREATHEASYDo you suffer from a lung condi-tion? Then why not come and join our local Support group - breath-easy - Part of the British lung foundation. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at peter newton pavilion (Behind tesco) 2 - 4pm carers also welcomeAs well as supporting each other we have a variety of speakers and also arrange day trips out.New members most welcomeMore info phone michael on 01582 602348

DUNSTABLE GARDEN CLUBAt our October meeting a repre-sentative of Blom’s Bulbs, Melch-bourne, Bedfordshire gave a very interesting talk on the cultivation of tulips and growing them for the Chelsea Flower Show - this year they gained their 62nd Gold medal! On November 12th the Chairman of the Midland Branch of the Na-tional Vegetable Society will tell us how to have homegrown vegeta-bles on our plate every day of the year. The Christmas meeting on December 10th will be a sociable evening. We start 2013 in January with a talk by English Heritage about the recently restored gardens at Wrest Park, Silsoe. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each winter month at the Salvation Army Hall, Bull Pond Lane, Dunstable and commence at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome at £2 and new members subscription is £10 a year.Mary Chapman Tel:- 01582 603710

TEA TIME TALESPriory House Heritage Centre

Tel: 01582 890270Local History Talks

with Tea/CoffeeThursday 2.30pm, - 4.00pm

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National Gardens Scheme, in Bed-fordshireApril 25th

History of Bletchley ParkMay 9th

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DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCILYOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

2013 Do you know a young person or group who deserve some extra recognition? Are they putting in additional hours or are they dedicated to be the best in their chosen sport or activity? Are they giving up their own time and passing on their skills to others?Are they overcoming obstacles, difficulties or just going the ‘extra mile’ in achieving educational at-tainment?Are they a young carer, looking af-ter a parent, sibling or other relative in need? Or do they enable others to participate fully?Are they giving of themselves to help in their community through organising events/activities, vol-unteering to make a difference, do they fund raise to help a chosen causeIf so we want to hear about them. Dunstable Town Council is com-mitted to recognising and reward-ing local young people who make a difference and improve their own and others quality of life. So come on don’t be shy please apply – Anyone can nominate a young person or group, you know they deserve it. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Dunstable Town Council website, or picked up from Grove House, Grove Corner and The Mayfield Centre. The closing date for this years awards is Friday 5th April.What happens next?Once you have nominated, all applications will be considered by a panel. Each nominated young person or group will receive a letter of acknowledgement and congratu-lations and the most outstanding in each category will receive an award at the Town meeting to be held at Creasey Park Community Football Club on 15th April 2013 starting at 7.30pm. Please see eligible criteria on nomination form. Information avail-able on www.dunstable.gov.uk. Or contact Sandy Coyle on 01582 513000 or email:[email protected]

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