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In this Issue

Love in the 21st Century ..............................................4

Your Family’s Past ...........................................................6

Gung Hei Fat Choi! .........................................................9

Find the Perfect Hair Colour .....................................13

Tablets ..............................................................................14

Land Rover Freelander ...............................................19

Children’s Page ..............................................................21

Seasonal Delights .........................................................22

Puzzle Page .....................................................................24

What’s On ........................................................................26

Fun Quiz ...........................................................................27

The Food of Love ..........................................................30

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Most couples meet in mundane ways that allow them to get to know each other over time - through school, friends, work or hobbies for example - but if none of these methods is working for you, have you considered modern technology to help you find Mr or Miss Right?! The internet offers dating sites (sometimes free of charge, but often with a monthly subscription) where your profile, containing a photo and other biographical details, as well as a description of the kind of person you are hoping to meet, is made available for others to see. If someone is interested in you, they can contact you by email and start a conversation to find out if you would both like to take the relationship further. There are risks involved in this type of dating – so don’t give out personal identifying information and never fall for sob stories from poor men in far-away places who need you to give them money. When meeting, make it somewhere public and busy and consider taking a friend along, and use a cheap pay-as-you-go phone to make it easier to get rid of unwelcome admirers! Speed dating involves an even number of single men and women meeting in a room set out with tables. Each person is given a numbered badge and a card containing the names of all

Love in tHe 21st CenturyBy DEBBIE SIngh-BhaTTI

the people they will date that night. The ‘couple’ numbered 1 sits at table 1 and spends around 5 minutes chatting, with the man moving on to the next table at the sound of a bell. at the end of the evening, every woman will have met every man and all will have marked their cards with the names of people they would like to meet again. If there is a match (i.e. woman a likes man B and vice versa), the dating service will provide them with contact information.a speed dating session takes around two hours and you can expect to meet between ten and fifteen people. The cost is around £20, normally paid in advance through a speed dating website. The dinner date is a variation on the speed date, where 4-8 men and women meet at a restaurant to chat over dinner and get to know one another better. These smaller, more intimate, groups often work better than speed dates as there are others present to help keep the conversation flowing, so it feels less pressurised. at the end of the meal, if you have connected with someone at the table, the host will help you exchange contact information.Modern dating methods may not be the ideal way to meet a new partner, but they do at least open up a world of possibilities!


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When Elaine Thomas booked a week’s holiday in a remote cottage in Yorkshire, she had no idea that she was about to solve a mystery.after several years spent researching her family history, Elaine - who lives in Kent - had discovered that her ancestors were land-owning farmers from the Richmond district of yorkshire. She was eager to see where they had lived and died so she chose a pretty cottage in the hamlet of Easby as an ideal base from which to explore the area. Elaine had focused her research on a branch of the Dixon family, tracing the line back to the year 1695, and she was now intent on filling any gaps in her knowledge. She had been unable to find out where her great, great, great grandparents were buried but thanks to an extraordinary co-incidence she discovered the answer lay only a short stroll away. a book left out on display in the village church gave the exact location of their graves in the churchyard.Elaine will never know what – or who - led to this uncanny revelation but she believes that luck and instinct can play a pivotal role in family research. her interest in the subject began as a child, when her grandmother told her stories about relatives. “Once grandma died, I found I was the only person in the family with that knowledge. I wanted to know more, so I sent off for my grandma’s birth certificate. although I’m not very good with the internet I looked up www.ancestry.co.uk and signed up for two weeks’ free trial.”Elaine was determined to follow the female line of her family although she knew it would be difficult because the surnames would not be consistent. Unable to progress beyond her great, great grandmother Mary, she worked on a hunch

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Chinese New Year is the biggest celebration of the year for Chinese people around the world. In China, the festival is marked by a three-day public holiday. also called the Spring Festival, it is a special time for families to get together, and millions of people travel home from their places of work or study. Chinese people prepare for the new year celebrations by cleaning their houses from top to bottom. The idea is to clear away any bad luck and make way for good luck in the year ahead. People also buy new clothes and have their hair cut. They decorate their homes with red and gold paper decorations and lights. Red

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is a lucky colour in China, while gold represents wealth. Debts must be paid off before the end of the year, otherwise it is said that you will be short of money in the following year. People also bring plants and fruit trees into their homes, especially kumquat plants and peach blossom.On new year’s Eve, families gather together for a celebratory feast. They eat sticky rice dumplings to bring good luck and happiness. It is a time to be thankful for the year that is ending and to remember family members who have died. at midnight, the doors and windows of the house are opened to let the old year out and firecrackers are set off. The next day, friends and families exchange gifts of food, flowers and sweets. Children are given money in red paper envelopes. There are fireworks and elaborate lion and dragon dances featuring beautifully coloured costumes and puppets. People try to forget grudges and wish peace and happiness to everyone.The date of the new year is calculated using the lunar calendar and can fall any time between late January and the middle of February. a complete cycle of the lunar calendar lasts 60 years and consists of five cycles of 12 years. Each of the 12 years is named after a different animal – rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. Legend has it that Buddha asked all the animals on earth to join him for a party. Only 12 turned up, and as a reward, he named a year after each one in the order they arrived. Each animal has certain characteristics which people born in that year are said to share. 2013 will be the year of the Snake. People born in this year are said to be romantic, wise and charming. They are good at making and saving money, but can be stingy. Famous snakes include audrey hepburn, Bob Dylan and Brad Pitt!

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The Luton Buzzard first took the air the in the summer of 1936 and stories tell of how the problematical Anzani engine failed numerous times once depositing bot plane and pilot in the hedge.It is worth remembering that at this time the airfield was comparatively small with a maximum runway of under 1650 feet (500m) and so work was undertaken to pipe streams, fill ditches and remove hedges opening up the airfield to accommodate a maximum possible runway of 2145 feet (650m). Over the winter of 1935 the Luton aircraft Company had built not one but 3 new hangers with a respectable 14400 sq/ft (1338 sq/m) total footprint which although heavily modified still

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stand nestled amongst the modern industrial buildings on the Barton Industrial Estate. The Luton Buzzard suffered a rather fearsome fate when the new hangers caught fire destroying materials and damaging the stored aircraft sufficiently enough to require a rebuild.. the first cruel fate that seams to have followed its short life! Rebuilt at the companies new factory called the ‘Phoenix Works’ at Denham Uxbridge the Luton Buzzard was forced to make a crash landing at heston aerodrome London whilst taking part in the Royal Flying gala of 1936, suffering a broken fuselage, left abandoned in the corner of the workshop it’s fate was sealed when ironically the ‘Phoenix Works’ was burnt to the ground by accidental fire early in WW2.not all was lost in the first hanger fire that engulfed the Barton workshops, Luton aircraft Companies real phoenix was to emerge in the form of the Luton Minor, another curious amalgamation of tried and tested design and a lot of experimentation!

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They say that blondes have more fun, but whatever your hair colour you’re sure to look and feel fabulous if you find the shade that’s right for you.We all love to try out something different once in a while and there’s no better way to create a fresh look than with a change to your hair colour.a new hue can take years off your age, emphasise your best features and leave your complexion looking radiant.It’s crucial to get it right though, because if you pick the wrong colour you can be left with an unflattering and disappointing result.your hair is undoubtedly your best accessory, so it’s crucial to think carefully before doing anything drastic or making a hasty change.here’s our guide to what to consider before you reach for the hair dye.Start with Your Skin ToneWhether you fancy being a blonde, brunette or redhead, it’s important to identify whether your natural complexion is warm or cool. This determines what colour base you should look for when you pick your shade.To find out which category you fall into, try this simple test:Stand in front of a mirror in natural light with no make-up on. hold a white garment by your face, then do the same with a cream coloured one. Decide which looks better with your colouring, does the white enhance your eyes and skin? If so, you’re cool. If the cream looks best, then you’re warm.Consider your jewellery; does gold suit you better than silver? If so, your skin tone is warm. If silver looks stunning, then you’re cool.Cool ColoursIf your skin colouring is cool, you should choose an ash, mink or even platinum blonde shade if you fancy a blonde hue.Brunette colours with an ashy base work best with cool skins. Think coffee coloured browns, medium brown with ashy highlights or even black.Stick to burgundy, mahogany and purple based reds - they will look fabulous with your skin. Warm ColoursIf you have warm colouring, then you’ll look great with golden blonde colours and caramel

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Tablets are wonderful things, but they can be pricey: while £400 isn’t much compared to the price of a high-end laptop, it’s still £400. But you don’t need to spend that much to find a perfectly good tablet: in fact, there are good ones for as little as £99.The £99 tablet is amazon’s Kindle Fire, which dropped from £129 to £99 in november (if it’s gone back up again, don’t worry - you can be sure the price will fall again very soon). While it isn’t exactly state of the art it’s still a perfectly decent tablet for watching videos, playing angry Birds, using Facebook and so on. If you fancy something a little more powerful but not much more expensive, amazon’s Kindle Fire hD is very good too. It boasts a much better screen, which is superb for video, and comes with more storage, faster Wi-Fi wireless networking and a faster processor. Prices start at just £159 for the 16gB model.Before you spend £159, though, check out google’s offering, the nexus 7. Like the Kindle Fire it’s just £159 for the 16gB model, and as it’s google’s own device it’s a proper android tablet without the customisation that some manufacturers add to the operating system. Once again it’s a seven-inch device with a powerful processor, integrated Wi-Fi wireless networking and good battery life.There are two other £159 tablets to consider: the Kobo arc and the nook hD. The former comes from Kobo, amazon’s main rival in the e-reading sector, and it’s aimed primarily at e-book readers who fancy the odd video, song or bit of web

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Land Rover has given its perennial premium compact SUV a nip and tuck for 2013 – but is it enough to keep buyers interested in the off-roader? We take it for a spin in the icy wilds of snow-blown Canada.What is it?Land Rover’s perennial compact SUV given a little wipe over with the flannel to freshen it up. The changes aren’t huge inside or out, but they’re enough to give it a new lease of life. The talking points on the outside are some smart new headlights, new rear tail-lights that look like dumpy red snowmen, and a more striking grille. Inside it’s had more attention with an Evoque-ess makeover. What’s under the bonnet?There are two diesel units which are both 2.2 litres in size but with different power outputs, 147 bhp and 187 bhp, they both offer four-wheel drive. There’s also a 150PS version in two-wheel drive form, but quite why you’d opt for that we have no idea apart from its lower CO2 emissions. We tried a brilliant 2.0-litre petrol engine too on our road test in Canada, but sadly this won’t be coming to the UK. In fact, it was actually our pick of the bunch.What’s the kit like?It’s on the inside where the manufacturer has really gone to work. The centre console is new and the old Terrain Response dial has been swapped for buttons from the Evoque. a new instrument cluster has been installed which has a five inch display that offers the important details. It now has keyless go, a brilliant hitch assist that helps drivers line up their tow bar and clever voice activation. There are three new colours to choose from paint wise and the stereo system provided by Meridian is nothing short of extravagant.Any rivals?There are lots, and that’s the problem. audi Q5, BMW X3, Volvo XC60 and VW Tiguan all represent very talented and capable alternatives to the rugged Brit. all are newer than the Freelander and are tough competition to the Land Rover.

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Is it any good?If you were hoping for a whole new car, you’ll be sorely disappointed. This revision is a nip and tuck at best bringing its styling into line with the other, newer models in the range. however there’s no denying that the Freelander is extremely capable off-road – some of the terrain we tackled on the launch was positively frightening and it sailed right through it. What’s our verdict?The revisions inside bring the Freelander up to date, but we had rather hoped they’d have done more with the exterior. The new lights are striking, but nowhere near as bold as its sister cars which is a shame, however its capability off road can’t be doubted and despite its age we still think it’s a rugged alternative to some often rather boring germanic offerings. It’s worth a look for the pony-pulling set.

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4 Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a large pan of boiling water for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain well and toss together with the rest of the sesame oil and the spring onions. Serve the kebabs on the noodles and drizzle over the satay sauce.

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the public. Entry is free but official photo ID such as a driving licence, passport or over 60s Bus

Pass is required to get an entry permit from the guardroom. See website for full information.

Web: www.rafsignalsmuseum.org.uk

2 FebruarySoul Man - Arlesey Town Football Club

Tickets £5arlesey Town Football Club presents ‘Soul Man’. Tickets available from Lesley at the Club or for more information call Lesley on 07717 462393.

16 FebruaryJumble Sale

2pm St Mary’s Church Hall, StotfoldFriends of St. Mary’s Jumble Sale. Please contact

Chris Webster on 01462 834108 if you wish to have items collected or for times when it is possible to bring jumble to the hall. Raffle and refreshments.

Proceeds for church restoration.

WHAt’s on?In FEBRUaRy

19 February-24 NovemberThe British Schools Museum41/42 Queen Street, Hitchin

The Museum is open for public visits from Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-1pm and

Sundays 2-5pm. also open on Wednesdays, during the School Summer holidays - see website for information. The first Sunday of each month features a Victorian lesson experience beginning at 2.30 and 3.30 pm. Clean your fingernails, brush your hair and sample the joys of a Victorian lesson

under the strict tutelage of the School-ma’am. Tel: 01462 420144

Web: www.britishschoolsmuseum.co.uk

19 Feb-2 JuneExhibition: ‘Crucible of Fire’ Sir Henry Bessemer

Tues 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm, Sun 2-5pmThe British Schools Museum, 41/42 Queen Street,

HitchinCelebrating the bicentenary of the birth of the

local hero who had a global impact. Learn about his remarkable life. Marvel at the scope of his work and see how his ingenuity changed the

world. Tel: 01462 420144Web:www.hitchinbritishschools.co.uk

20 FebruaryDancing for Fun 10am-12 noonThe British Schools Museum, 41/42 Queen Street, Hitchin

£3 per child including light refreshments.Come and enjoy Maypole Dancing and English Country Dancing for children 6+ and Singing games for younger ones. Children must be accompanied by an adult and numbers are

limited, so please book in advance. Tel: 01462 420144

Web:www.hitchinbritishschools.co.uk

23 FebruaryIndoor Car Boot/Table Top sale

10am-1pm St Mary’s Church Hall, StotfoldFriends of St. Mary’s event. Please contact Chris

Webster on 01462 834108 for availability of tables. Proceeds for church restoration.

26 FebruaryWedding Fayre 5-9pm

Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Lower StondonFree entry. Complimentary refreshments.

entries into our What’s on sections are free.

if you have an event you would like us to publicise please email the details to

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26 FebruaryBingham String Quartet

8pm Benslow Music, HitchinTickets £10 (free for all 8-25 year olds)

Works by Mozart, Janacek and Schonberg. Bingham String Quartet with Jonathan Barritt

(viola) and alice neary (cello). Tickets available from David’s Music Letchworth and hitchin Town

Centre Initiative. Tel: 01462 459446Email: [email protected]: www.benslowmusic.org

1st March 7.30pmArchives – Safeguarding your Heritage

Talk by Martin Deacon BLARS Flitton Church Hall.

Tickets adult £7, under 16 £5. advance booking recommended.

Tickets from Michael Brown 01525 716230

2 MarchQuiz St Mary’s Church Hall, Stotfold

Tickets £5 including light supperQuiz organised by Friends of St. Mary’s Church.

Teams of 4-6. Our popular Quiz master, Lyn hayes, will be asking the questions. Soft drinks/

tea & coffee will be on sale but please bring your own choice of alcoholic drinks. Book early to avoid disappointment. Proceeds for church

restoration. Tickets Tel: Roger Billson 01462 730103

16 MarchSka Music Night

Arlesey Town Football Club Tickets £5arlesey Town Football Club presents a Ska Music night – a tribute to Madness and The Specials, a Special Kinda Madness featuring Ska band “The

Iconics”. Tickets available from Lesley at the Club or for more information call Lesley on 07717

462393.

1. Who is the greek goddess of love?2. What is the name of the bridge in Venice where, according to

legend, lovers will be granted eternal love if they kiss on a gondola at sunset underneath it?

3. Which famous 1913 play has a title that is the name of a sculptor from greek mythology who fell in love with his statue?

4. “Thus, with a kiss, I die” are the last words of which Shakespearean character?

5. Which american city is sometimes referred to as “the city of brotherly love” as its name was derived from greek words meaning “love” and “brother”?

6. Which pop group released their debut album Kissing To Be Clever in 1982?

7. according to the first line of the Sinead O’Connor hit single nothing Compares 2 U, it had been how many days and how many hours “since you let your love away”?

8. Which disease is sometimes referred to as the kissing disease?9. Which Queen did Judi Dench portray in the film Shakespeare In

Love?10. according to legend, what would you receive if you kissed the

Blarney Stone?

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