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I’ve just returned from a lovely weekend in Edinburgh.
We managed to catch three shows in the last few days of
the Fringe Festival and got a sense of the huge scale of
the Edinburgh Tattoo. Many of the massed bands were
staying at the same hotel as us so we were surrounded
by kilts, drums and bagpipes for our entire stay.
I confess I’m generally not very adventurous or
particularly well travelled. A few days city break is my
ideal kind of holiday but I do have a few ‘bucket list’
locations I would love to visit at some point. It may be
a bit clichéd but New England in the autumn and the
Northern Lights in Norway have to be top of my wish
list, but equally I’d love to explore the north west of
Scotland or the Channel Islands.
If travel is a big part of your
retirement plans, turn to page
67 now for all the inspiration
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cruises, solo breaks to dream
destinations.
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film favourites
Karen Dotrice
Ever wondered what
happened to the stars
of yesteryear? We take a
look at the life of the Mary
Poppins star turned Upstairs,
Downstairs actress
Karen found fame as Jane Banks in Mary Poppins (above) before
playing housemaid Lily Hawkins in TV’s Upstairs, Downstairs
By Peter Robertson
When the original Mary
Poppins film came
out in 1964, every
little girl wanted to
be Karen Dotrice.
In the role of Jane Banks, she danced
with Dick Van Dyke, took spoonfuls
of sugar with Julie Andrews and is
remembered for some of the most
iconic moments in movie musical
history. It was an amazing opportunity
for any child, but performing was
always going to be Karen’s destiny,
born as she was into an acting dynasty.
Her father, Roy Dotrice, played
Mozart’s father in the film Amadeus
while her mother, Kay, and younger
sister, Yvette, appeared in Crossroads.
Her older sister,
Michelle, played
Frank Spencer’s
wife Betty in TV
comedy Some
Mothers Do
’Ave ’Em.
Karen and
her sisters were
barely out of
nappies when
Today Karen they joined
and her family
live in LA
their father’s repertory company on
the island of Guernsey where Karen
was born. It was while working
alongside her father and godfather,
Charles Laughton, on the London
stage that Karen was spotted by a
casting director and given the juvenile
lead in Disney’s The Three Lives Of
Thomasina. It officially starred Patrick
McGoohan and Susan Hampshire, but
the real stars were Karen and Matthew
Garber, whose chemistry was such
‘How could you not enjoy
working with Dick Van
Dyke and Julie Andrews?
The two of them are the
funniest people alive’
that they were cast as siblings Jane
and Michael Banks in Mary Poppins.
As you would expect, the musical
was a dream to work on. Karen says:
“How could you not enjoy working
with Dick Van Dyke and Julie
Andrews? The two of them are the
funniest people alive. Dick would
crack us up all the time, joking around.
Julie was lovely and very helpful to
me with my singing.”
Karen even used to address Walt
Disney himself simply as Uncle Walt.
In 1967, Karen did
her final Disney feature, The Gnome-
Mobile, again opposite Matthew
Garber, who sadly later died from
pancreatitis, aged 21.
In the Seventies Karen starred in
early episodes of Upstairs, Downstairs
and had a lead role in the remake of
The Thirty Nine Steps, for which she
received numerous awards.
Karen refused to dive naked into
a lake for the film She Fell Among
Thieves and in 1982 gave up acting
altogether. Today she lives in Los
Angeles with her television executive
husband, Ned Nalle, their daughter
Bella and son Griffin. She also has a
son, Garrick, from her first marriage to
the actor Alex Hyde-White.
She appeared in the 2005 US series
Young Blades and Mary Poppinsrelated
events, but mainly she loves
just making the most of life. She says:
“I feel blessed I have something for
which I’m famous. All human beings
want to feel important and that we’ve
contributed in some way on this
planet, so it’s gratifying to have been
picked out from many more talented
kids for an opportunity to be thought
of in a nice manner by the public.
I think that’s a great honour.”
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Go
Helping out wildlife and the
planet doesn’t need to break
the bank as our handy
guide to mark Organic
September proves…
rganic
o(It doesn’t have
to cost the earth)
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By Katharine Wootton
We’ve all heard about
the importance of
going organic, but
how do you do it and
without breaking
the bank? Clement Teagle, at the Soil
Association, the UK’s largest certifier
of organic products, says: “Organic is
often synonymous with being more
expensive, but it doesn’t have to be.
There are some easy ways to make
organic the same or even less than a
normal shop. And when organic does
cost more, there are some tips to make
sure you spend that money on the right
things that really make a difference to
animal welfare, the environment and
even your own health.”
Love your local market
While organic foods can be
significantly more expensive in
supermarkets, they tend to be the
same price or even cheaper in farmer’s
markets, greengrocers, wholefood
shops and organic stores.
Alternatively, if you have to
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Did you know? Organic
farming began in the Forties
in response to agriculture’s
growing reliance on
synthetic fertilisers
and pesticides
Enjoy a meat-free
Monday
Taking one day off from meat a
week to have a vegetarian meal is a
good way to live more organic for
less. That’s because organic meat
will always cost more since organic
certifiers demand the highest
standards of animal welfare. Why not
make meaty-textured vegetables
such as sweet potatoes or cauliflower
the star of your meal?
use supermarkets check out their
own-brand organic ranges which are
cheaper than brands.
n Find your local independent organic
retailer at www.soilassociation.org,
click on ‘organic living’ then ‘find your
local independent retailer’
Know the clean 15
The Environment Working Group has
a list of 15 fruit and veg that have the
least amount of pesticides used in
non-organic farming. This means if you
can’t afford to go all organic, these are
less contaminated than other nonorganic
items. The 15 are: avocados,
sweetcorn, pineapples, cabbage, frozen
peas, onions, asparagus, mangoes,

consumer news
What does organic food really mean?
To be officially certified as ‘organic’, food must be completely
traceable from farm to fork and must meet strict criteria,
proving it has been produced...
Using fewer pesticides. Non-organic foods can be
1 farmed with as many as 300 different pesticides, which
pollute water, the environment and make their way into
our food chain, that could be harmful to health. Instead,
organic farmers can use just 20 permitted pesticides that
come from natural ingredients like citronella and clove oil.
With no artificial colours, hydrogenated or
2 preservatives, meaning it is healthier for us, too.
Entirely free-range. Animals have to be kept under the
3 highest standards of welfare, with plenty of space and a natural diet.
With no routine use of antibiotics, helping to stop the rise in
4 antibiotic resistance.
Without genetically modified ingredients, which have had their genes
5 engineered to have certain traits, eg to be resistant to herbicides or grow in
unnatural ways. It’s controversial because people worry it’s dangerous to change
the genetic structure of crops without knowing the consequences. In organic
farming, animals are never fed GM crops.
n This month is Organic September, when events take place up and down the country
to encourage people to go organic. To find out more, visit www.soilassociation.org/
organicseptember
papayas, kiwis, eggplant, grapefruit,
cantaloupe, cauliflower and sweet
potatoes. As for the items you should
always choose organic for, these
include apples, strawberries, grapes,
celery, peaches, spinach, cucumbers,
cherry tomatoes and potatoes.
WE LOVE! Island Bakery
biscuits, Lemon Melts –
winners of several
organic awards
Stocked in Waitrose, rrp £3.49
Bulk buy staples
Buying your cupboard essentials
in bulk is a great way to save
money, as staples such as
organic versions of pasta,
canned tomatoes
and baked beans are
currently the same
price as their nonorganic
equivalents.
Buying deals on
organic food in bulk
to keep in your
freezer is also a
handy way to save.
Create an organic co-op
Club together with neighbours or
friends who also want to buy organic to
buy in bulk from organic wholesalers.
By going directly to the wholesalers
as a group (which you cannot do
as an individual) you’ll save a third
or more off normal shop
prices, hence you can
afford to buy better-quality
organic food.
n To find out more about food
co-operatives call 0203 559 6777
or visit www.sustainweb.org/
foodcoops
It’s not just food!
Fashion is the world’s
second most polluting
industry after oil, but you can make
more organic fashion choices by
opting for clothes that bear the Global
Organic Textile Standard stamp.
This means your outfit has
been produced without dangerous
synthetic pesticides that harm wildlife
and soil conditions.
As for beauty, look for the logo of a
recognised certification body such as
Cosmos or the Soil Association.
WE LOVE! Neal’s Yard
Remedies Bee Lovely Body
Lotion – it’s organic and it
supports bee colonies in
Ghana with every sale
Stocked in John Lewis, rrp £21.50
Why go organic?
n Better for wildlife – there’s up to 50 per cent more
wildlife on organic farms
n Better for the planet – reduces greenhouse gas
emissions from agriculture and protects natural
resources such as soil
n It’s nutritionally different – research found organic
milk and meat contain 50 per cent more omega-3 fatty
acids and 68 per cent more antioxidants, both great for
the heart, than conventionally YOURS n EVERY produced FORTNIGHT products21

48
hours
in…
the Lincolnshire
Wolds
This
designated Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty boasts everything from tranquil rambles to
quirky market towns harbouring historical gems
By Katharine Wootton
Go market-hopping
Quaint little market towns are
the lifeblood of the Wolds, so
visit as many as you can! Louth
is a real gem, hailed by TV’s
The Hairy Bikers as a ‘foodie
mecca’ because of its vibrant
food markets and thriving
local shops, selling everything
from traditional Lincolnshire
sausages, to speciality cheeses
to plum loaf. Head to the nearby
chalk valley, Hubbard’s Hill, for a
picnic with a view.
Horncastle is another
must-visit, with its
cobbled streets
and thatched
houses.
A highlight
is to hunt
down the
remains of
the Roman
wall that’s
hidden away in the local library.
n Where to eat: Try Shakesby’s,
Horncastle. It’s a cosier-than-cosy
setting, perfect for escaping autumn
chills and diving into traditional
British fare with a modern twist.
n Call 01507 526626 or visit
www.shakesbys.co.uk
Wander with wildlife
Immerse yourself in bird
song with a walk through
Snipe Dales, the woodland
country park that’s also home
to butterflies, dragonflies and
owls. Wander through a floor
of orchids, or duck beneath the
pines as you make your
way around one of
three different
trails.
Wildlife lovers
should also take
a trip to the
coast, where
you can spot
the seals which
raise their pups near the sand
dunes of Donna Nook National
Nature Reserve every November
and December. Or get out your
binoculars for birdwatching
at Wolla Bank Reedbed on
Anderby Creek, which is one of
Lincolnshire’s most secluded
and stunning beaches.
n Call Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
on 01507 526667 or visit
www.lincstrust.org.uk
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Flicks in the sticks
Step back to the golden age
of film at the Kinema in the
Woods in Woodhall Spa. Dating
back to 1922, this cute-as-abutton
vintage cinema is the
only place in the country still
using rear projection, where
films are projected from behind
the screen and onto a mirror
to flip the image. During the
Second World War it became
affectionately known as ‘Flicks
in the Sticks’, as it entertained
the servicemen and women.
A big treat is watching the
cinema’s organ rise from under
the stage at film intervals.
n Call 01526 352166 or visit
www.thekinemainthewoods.co.uk
n Where to eat: Tea House in the
Woods, which has been serving
dainty delicacies since 1903 and
does one of the loveliest Sunday
lunches in the area.
Call 01526 354455 or visit
www.teahouseinthewoods.co.uk
Call it a
night
Old-fashioned charm meets
indulgent home comforts in Elm Tree
B&B, a real countryside bolthole near the
market town of Spilsby, which offers a vintage
afternoon tea as well luxurious rooms
for the night.
n Double rooms
from £100. Call
01790 753534
or visit www.
elmtree.
co.uk
Mill marvels
Watch the sails turn
on the finest working
windmill in the country.
A nod to the thriving
milling industry that once
dotted the landscape
here, learn how a mill
works at the Five-Sailed
Windmill in Alford which
is still going strong
making organic flour that
you can buy from the
shop and is used in the
tasty homemade cakes
available in the tea room.
n Call 01507 462136
www.alford-windmill.co.uk
Flowers and felines
Gunby Hall Estate isn’t just
famed for its beautiful country
house and Victorian walled
garden. It’s also known as the
home of two social media
stars, its resident cats Craig and
Committee, who often appear
on Gunby’s Facebook page
lolling in flowerbeds or chasing
bees across the grounds.
They’ve become such an
internet sensation that people
from around the world flock to
Gunby just to see the cats.
n Call 01754 890102 or visit
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
gunby-estate-hall-and-gardens
Right royal history
Stride in the footsteps of kings
and queens in the ruins of
the hexagonal Bolingbroke
Castle, where the future King
Henry IV was born in 1367,
or explore the magnificent
red brick Tattershall Castle
complete with a great tower
and moat. Just a stone’s throw
away you’ll also find the grave
of Tom Thumb, the folk legend
who was reputedly 18in tall and
lived to the age of 101.
days out
What’s on
December 9
The streets of
Horncastle change
into a festive
wonderland for the
Victorian Christmas
Market showcasing
the finest food and
craft goodies along
with merry-making
entertainment
n For more info, visit
www.horncastle
festivals.co.uk
May 18-June 2, 2019
Lace up your walking
boots for the
Lincolnshire Wolds
Walking Festival,
offering hundreds
of routes suitable for
all abilities, plus you
can take a red deer
safari!
n Call 01522 555788
to find out more or
visit www.wolds
walkingfestival.co.uk
Travel in style
It doesn’t get more exciting than
darting across an original
Forties airfield, strapped
into a real-life Lancaster
bomber – but that’s exactly
how you can get around in
the Lincolnshire Aviation
Heritage Centre, where you’ll also see a real bouncing
bomb. Just a short trip over to RAF Scampton you’ll
find the current home of the Red Arrows (tours must be
pre-booked). But it’s not just about the planes. Step on
board the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway for possibly the
most charming way to tour the area as it steams through
rolling countryside towards the seaside and back.
n Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre call 01790 763207,
www.lincsaviation.co.uk
n RAF Scampton Museum www.rafscampton.co.uk
n Lincolnshire Wolds Railway call 01507 363881,
lincolnshirewoldsrailway.co.uk
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L
ean
on me
By Lorna White
What
to say
Finding out about
a death can shock
anyone, and it can be
difficult to find the right
words to express your
sympathy. However, as
soon as you hear of a
death it’s important you
contact your friend or
loved one with either
a sympathy card,
letter, phone call
or message just
to say you are
there for them
whenever they
need you.
Helping someone who
is bereaved – knowing
when to give them
space or what to say –
can be very difficult.
We asked two experts
for their practical
advice...
Practical ways to help
The first week after someone has passed away is usually very stressful. Your
loved one may need help with registering the death, planning the
funeral, as well as taking care of themselves.
Nicola Dias, from Cruse Bereavement Care, says there are
some practical ways you can offer support.
“It’s important you’re there for them as emotional
support but also to offer some practical help. That could be
to help arrange the funeral, do some food shopping, or cooking
them a meal – this helps remind them that there’s someone
thinking and caring about them.”
If the funeral hasn’t already been planned, it can be very hard
for those left behind to make plans. Offer to help make decisions,
such as which hymns, flowers and readings to choose.
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Keep
them
talking
It’s important for the
bereaved person to
feel they can open
up fully to you. As a
friend, they may feel
they can be more
honest with you than
with their own family.
Create a space
where they feel
comfortable to talk
and get upset. Invite them to your home for tea and
some food. Ensure you won’t be disturbed, that the
setting is peaceful and quiet and that neither of you
has to rush off. This will help them feel at ease to talk
about their emotions without being judged.
“Make a quiet environment with no distractions,
where you can have that one-to-one time to
talk without time constraints for a free-flowing
conversation. Don’t probe them too much, but
encourage them to talk about how they’re feeling,”
says Nicola.
Give them space
Remember your friend may not feel they can talk to
you, or may not want to see you. Nicola says this is
normal. “They might feel guilty about not being able to
say what they wanted to say to their loved one, or they
might feel angry about the way the death has come
about and want to process all that by themselves, so it’s
important to understand that.”
If they’re acting this way, respect their space but let
them know that you’re there when they’re ready to talk.
Yours
tip:
Cancelling the
personal accounts of
a deceased person
can be difficult and
lengthy. The Tell
Us Once service
allows the bereaved
to report a death to
most Government
organisations in one
go. When registering
the death, ask the
registrar for the
telephone number
of the Tell Us Once
service in your area.
Our Yours Carers in Touch and Forget Me Not Group, for those who have lost a loved one,
are free to join. Write to Rosemary Sandall, Yours, Media House, Lynchwood, Peterborough
PE2 6EA or email: rosemary.sandall@bauermedia.co.uk
Look after yourself
When acting as a support system for someone, you
should also keep your own wellbeing in mind. It can be
very draining to help someone through a bereavement
and to see them so upset. To ensure your own mental
health is not affected, Nicola suggests keeping a diary
of how you are feeling on a day-to-day basis to help you
keep things in perspective.
“Talking about someone’s grief could spark your own memories
of bereavement and cause you to feel down. Keeping a diary is a
good way of ensuring your own mental health is not suffering.”
good to know
Anniversaries
Special dates can bring painful memories and
trigger emotions. There are a few kind things you can
do to make that tough day a little more bearable.
“Go for a nice meal, or go to the late person’s favourite
place for the day to remember them,” says Nicola.
“Although it could cause sadness that their loved
one isn’t there, it’s also likely to make the
bereaved person
feel closer to
the one they
miss.”
When it
becomes
more
serious
During the months and
years after a death, it’s
important to look out
for certain signals that
someone isn’t coping.
Bereavement counsellor
Madeleine Böcker says
there are a number of
warning signs.
“Look for signs
of them isolating
themselves, if they
drink more, gain or lose
weight, if they seem
more anxious or find it
hard to go to work or
social occasions. All these
indicate their pain is
turning into something
more serious, such as
depression or anxiety.”
If you think your loved
one needs some expert
help, suggest they talk
to someone from Cruse
Bereavement Care. Its
helpline provides overthe-phone
bereavement
care, which can really
help those grieving.
n For more help and
advice on bereavement
care, call 0808 808
1677 or visit the Cruse
Bereavement Care
website at www.cruse.
org.uk/
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Simple advice on money + home + family + shopping + trends
☛ Wrap lettuce
leaves in a
damp tea towel
and pop in
the fridge
☛ Wrap fresh bread
in cloth, or an old
pillowcase and
store in a wooden
bread bin
Ditch
the
plastic
It’s easier than you think to store
food completely plastic free!
☛ Use steel and tempered
glass pots, as they freeze just
as well as plastic ones
☛ Store onions
and potatoes in a
basket and place
somewhere dark
☛ Stand celery sticks
in a glass of water
and float carrots in a
large sealed glass jar
filled with water
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☛ Use beeswax wraps
to cover tins and bowls
or wrap up sandwiches.
These natural and
reusable wraps act just
like cling film and tin
foil, but are far more
environmentally friendly.
Prices start from £10
n www.beeswaxwraps.co.uk
01453 706129
☛ Make and store salads
in an clean glass jar for a
plastic-free packed lunch!
☛ Wrap green
beans and
peas in a
damp cloth
and place in
the fridge
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