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FREE COPYseasons magazine Life Beyond 50 June 2017 • Waikato/Bay of Plenty Greyhounds Fill the GaP A World of Your Own Jenny Magee Kingsley Field National Fieldays

Solo Travellers Club Goes into Cruise ModeCruising is the headline act this month for House of Travel in “A particular focus is on the over-50 age group in the region”,the Waikato Solo Travellers’ Club. says House of Travel consultant Angela Taverner.Avalon Waterways has released three cruise packages, She is putting together a database of those with similar tasteshighlighted by Golden Myanmar (formerly Burma) & the and interests in international travel who will be matched andAlluring Irrawaddy with media identity Judy Bailey. tour options then evaluated.The “Mother of the Nation” is leading a 17-day tour, departing “Sometimes a holiday can be a wonderful chance to escapeon February 24 2018, which includes a 10-night deluxe river alone with your own thoughts”, said Angela. “Other times therecruise and time in the capital Yangon (formerly Rangoon). is nothing better than sharing your experiences with a friend or new acquaintance”.Avalon Waterways has also released five exciting new itinerariesfor Asia river cruising, featuring Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand. “We want to give our over-50s who can’t get the travel bug out of their systems an opportunity to connect, discuss and planEurope river cruising takes in spectacular journeys along the their travel adventures\".Danube and Rhine, including special Christmas trips. The best holidays are created together.Avalon Waterways is waiving the single supplement for its Asia Membership of the Solo Travellers Club is free.and Europe river cruises. To register, contact Angela Taverner at: (07) 888-8034House of Travel in the Waikato - Hamilton City, Cambridge, [email protected], Morrinsville and Te Awamutu - has created aregister of people interested in exploring the world with like- ANGELA TAVERNERminded solo travellers.2 seasons

Contents 07 10 03 Contents 04 CEO Note Fieldays 2017 09 07 A World of Your Own 18 24 09 Ode to Our National Fieldays 10 National Fieldays 13 Hon Tim Macindoe MP for Hamilton West 15 Simon Bridges MP for Tauranga 17 Message from the Minister of Senior Citizens 18 Greyhounds Fill the GaP 21 Why be Lonely? 22 Music Moves Me - Helping Ease Dementia Symptoms 24 Do It While You Can! 28 Pam Gives New Hope to Indian Prostitutes 32 Meet Litevibe - A New Revolution in Pain Relief 36 Silver & Bronze 38 Your Next Best Season 42 Breaking Bad Habits - Part Two 45 Readers Submissions 51 Womens Expo 2017 53 What is the Hidden Meaning of Your Favourite Rose Colour? 55 Vetora Pet Page 56 Recipes 58 June 2017 Calendar 59 Laugther is the Best Medicine - Relationships 60 Trusted Tradies & Services 61 Puzzle Pages\" seasons FREE COPYWant to become a subscriber? magazine Life Beyond 50Subscribe to receive your magazines for $6.00* per issue March 2017 • Waikato/Bay of Plenty*postage and packaging costs onlyName:Address:Phone: Email: No. of Issues: Season's Local Un-sung Hero Moves on in Life of AdventureSend this form with your cheque payment made out to Just 1 Ltd (Seasons Mag) PO Box 134, Ngaruawahia 3742 New Times for Ancient OrderEmail your enquiry to [email protected] or visit our website www.seasonsmag.co.nz Te Marama Masonic LodgeLike @seasonsmag on facebook for news and updates Kingsley Field ...And Autumn's on the Way Seasons magazine features articles, columns and information relevant to the 50+ communityJune 2017 ISSN 2382-2481Hamilton: Grant 021 213 0319 Seasons Office 07 847 4602Tauranga: Grant 021 213 0319 email: [email protected] web: www.seasonsmag.co.nz Seasons is a special publication published by Just 1 Ltd, Hamilton NZ The views and opinions expressed in Seasons magazine are not necessarily those of Just 1 Ltd

Dear Readers seasons magazine Life Beyond 50 The month of May has been a great one. We celebrated Mother’s Day and the Women’s Lifestyle Expo at the Claudelands Event Centre with much great success. Thanks to those who stopped by at the Seasons Magazine CEO Mijda Jamieson stand for catch up and a laugh, and forall the wonderful positive feedback and support we received.Thanks to Kingsley Field and Jenny Magee for joining uswith their meet and greet book signing, and thanks to allour advertisers that also supported the event. In addition,thanks to Florist Ilene for the lovely arrangement offlowers and Café Fresca for providing free coffee vouchersto our visitors.Please note, we now have a page in the magazine listing afew Trades & Services that you might require at a moment’snotice for your information. Please take note of their specialoffers of great benefit to you.To find out about the latest agricultural developments this 50+ and loving it!June why not take up some fantastic deal offers from theexhibitors who will be at the the New Zealand NationalAgricultural Fieldays at Mystery Creek Event Centre,Hamilton on 14th to 17th June. Tickets are now on sale somake sure you don’t miss out.In light of this, find Kingsley Field’s new Fieldays article onpage 10 which I am sure you will resonate with.Lastly, wrap up warm as we head into mid-winter with these www.seasonsmag.co.nzalready low temperatures, and don’t forget to load up withVitamin C and immuno-boosters! Enquiries 07 847 4602 or 021 0285 1847 Sales 021 213 0319Until next month, [email protected] Can't get enough of Seasons Magazine? Follow us on Facebook for more news and updates throughout the month! Go to www.facebook.com/seasonsmag or search @seasonsmag on Facebook at Monavale Blueberries Come and enjoy a delicious meal and amazing views Great All Day menu with breakfast, brunch & lunch options, fully licensed. 156 Turkington Road Orchard Shop onsite, with a fabulous range of organic blueberry Monavale products including frozen, juice, wine, jam, spread, chutney, salad Cambridge dressing, sauce and more! 07 834 3501 Signposted off the Cambridge – Te Awamutu Road. Open All Year “It’s Simply Irresistiblue” 7 days / 9am - 4.30pm www.cafeirresistiblue.co.nz4 seasons

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A World of Your OwnAfter avoiding two winters through a year of travel, there’s a Really, some will say. Why go alone when it’s far more fun with akeen sense of delight in watching autumn colours scattered friend? Sure, but if much of your time is already spent with others,across my lawn and feeling the chill of nights closing in. Friends then going solo is exactly the contrast that will light you up.say I’m crazy, but it’s a joy to pull merinos and cosy woollensfrom the back of the wardrobe, to toast toes on the heater and When you choose adventures on your own, several things happen.climb into a warm bed while rain pounds on the roof. You see things differently – through your own eyes andActually, though, my love for the current season is far more about preferences, rather than under the influence of others’ opinions.variety than cold. Just as you can have too much cold weather, soyou can long to leave 40 degrees in the tropics. It sounds far- You notice details – because going alone means you can takefetched, but trust me on this one! Lurching from outside heat to your time. Linger as long as you like - it’s your timetable.inside cold can be just as wearing as the opposite. You please yourself – when did you last compromise on the movieOur wonderful brains crave both continuity and contrast, and or the restaurant because it was easier to please someone else?we go to all sorts of lengths to get it. Just as salt flavours food,so too variety flavours life. Yet too much of either spoils the You can experiment with places and experiences that areeffect. Too much comfort becomes a rut, killing creativity, far from your usual, because there’s no-one to say ‘Oh, youenthusiasm, and innovation. Constant change is just as big a wouldn’t like that…’trap, with uncertainty and instability leaving us worrying aboutwhatever is around the corner. You meet interesting people, because when you are on your own, you’re far more likely to strike up a conversation with strangers.My friend Victoria knows about this. We met last year, in acorner of Singapore airport. She had stepped out of her rut of I know many people who would never go to a movie or eatcorporate comfort and security, and was heading to Cambodia at a restaurant by themselves. Our lack of ease with our ownto work in a rural women’s programme for a year. Hers is a company is conditioned by society that encourages constantconscious shift, to see what she learns, how she responds, connection. But doing things alone is as much a contrast asand who she becomes in a very different environment. And summer and winter. Exploring the world on my own makes methat’s the thing. Imposed change drains us, whereas choosing appreciate time spent with others. Yin and yang. We need both.disruption is energising. So if you were to plan a date with yourself, what would you do?In winter, the temptation is to hunker down and try our best Where would you go? All you need is curiosity and a sense ofto ignore the weather, knowing that this too shall pass. Yet I adventure. I promise you, it’s addictive.reckon it’s the absolute best time to get bold. Pushing yourselfout of comfort takes more effort in winter, but greater effort I can’t wait for the Fabric Art Exhibition, on at the Waikatousually means greater reward. Museum from mid-May. Several friends have suggested going, but I’m being suitably vague about plans. I adore fabrics,So this month, I’m taking a leaf out of author Julia Cameron’s texture and colour, so this one is mine alone, especially onpages. Recognising the rewards that variety brings, she a wild winter day and followed by a hot chocolate at myencourages us to commit to what she calls an ‘artist’s date.’ favourite café. Oh, and if you see me there, please don’t mind ifAnd yes, this is for everyone, not just artists. It’s a weekly it seems like I’m in a world of my own. I will be!appointment with yourself to do something different. Whetherit’s attending an exhibition, going to the movies, having your Jenny Magee is the author of ‘A Bold Life: How Womenmorning cuppa at a different café or walking an unfamiliar are Reinventing Life Beyond Fifty.’ Jenny works withpark. The key is to do it on your own. Boldly! women to make the most of the second half of their lives. If you’d like to talk with her about being Bold, you can email to [email protected] or visit her website www.jennymagee.com.

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FIELDAYS 2017Ode to our National FieldaysIt’s six in the morning, with chill to the bone, Fancy farm fashions and new ways to milk cows,Waikato folks are astir – they’re never alone. If you didn’t know farming, you’ll learn within hours.As the region prepares to show rural roots Now with Day One over you’ve seen just the first row,Our much-mourned Fred Dagg would advise ‘Wear gumboots’. But don’t worry, my friend, there’s still three days to go.Now pull on the Swannie and wool underpants – You can see all the townies with lattes in hand,The murky black singlet gets barely a glance. But the tough Waikato kids are a bare-footed band.We pile in the car with the heater full-bore, Yes, the first day is done and you trudge up the hill,And Dad gives a yell – ‘Shut the bloody back door!’ But you know that tomorrow will bring a new thrill.But we’re off to the Fieldays, 20 years in a row, So make a small effort and get to the Show,All the Waikato will visit, with Jafas in tow. It’s always a highlight, as those who go know.There’s something for everyone, so the ads say, Dress snug for the weather and wear a warm hood,Though they never quite mention you’re frozen all day. And arrive with the knowledge that it’s gonna be good.There’s tractors and cars, farm machines by the score, Take your friends and your family, you can go all four days,But I’m seeking the Food Hall – I’ll be happy for sure. And perhaps with your mates you can start a new craze.The place is a city that’s grown overnight, Just don’t mind the rain or the weather so drear –And for most of the newcomers it’s rather a fright. Because it’s the Fieldays – best week of the year! A Grant & Kingsley Collaboration seasons 9

National FieldaysFor almost half a century it’s been the biggest – and many say the best – show in town, and there’s no reason why this year should be any different.Photos provided courtesy of Fieldays NZ The biggest attendance on record was in 2008, when a total of 131,629 people attended. It was the year Fieldays celebratedThe National Fieldays at Mystery Creek, near Hamilton, have its 40th year of existence. Last year 130,648 visitors spent timealways been a major draw. Perhaps, more importantly, they at the show, just 945 short of the record. There was plenty tohave also always been the catalyst that mixes townsfolk with see, with more than 1000 exhibitors displaying their wares oncountry people, rural with urban, high heels with gumboots, more than 1400 sites. Next year Fieldays will celebrate its 50bespoke suits with Swannies. In the process they provide the years of existence, and if the attendance record is not brokennation with the opportunity to see, to hear and to gain some this year, it will almost certainly crumble in 2018.understanding on what life is like on the other side. The four-day event opens this year on Wednesday, June 14.There was a time when most people who lived in towns or As well as attracting ever-bigger crowds of New Zealanderscities had some family member who lived in the country – from all over the country, Fieldays continue to drawgrandparents, uncles or aunts, cousins. Visits ‘to the farm’ or ‘to increasingly large numbers of overseas visitors. Business,the city’ were highlights for both sides - kids and parents alike. trade and agricultural leaders from all over the world make aBecause of it, there was generally a greater understanding of life point of attending this huge show at the southern end of thein both spheres, and there was a good deal more tolerance and world, aware that it has on display some of the best and mostacceptance of the ways of both ‘townies’ and ‘country cousins’. modern land-use technologies anywhere on earth. Official representatives from 42 countries attended the 2016 event,Half a century ago, a far greater proportion of the nation lived including, for the first time, people from Cuba and Vietnam.in country areas. These days more than 85 per cent of thepopulation lives in cities or towns, and many people under They came because they believed it would be a worthwhilethe age of 30 have never been on a farm in their lives. They’ve thing to do, that they could learn something of value, thatnever been up close to a cow or a sheep or pig, never seen New Zealand and the technologies and skills on display at thesomeone dig a post-hole or hammer staples into a post, or National Fieldays could well contribute to the agriculturalseen a skilled sawyer wielding a chainsaw. And they’ve probably skills of their own nations. Some international visitors comenever stood beside $300,000 worth of huge farm tractor or as official guests while others slip in under the radar. Butother massive machinery and marvelled at its enormity. it is estimated that several thousand of them attend each year, and that in exchange they contribute some millionsNational Fieldays is one of the few places in the country of overseas dollars to the New Zealand economy over thewhere most of the nation’s non-land-focussed people can go following year and sometimes years, purchasing technology,and do those sorts of things. It’s the biggest show of its kind knowledge, machinery and equipment.in the Southern Hemisphere, and each year it seems to bebigger than the last.10 seasons

Exact figures are difficult if not impossible to obtain, but it isestimated that last year’s National Fieldays raked in somethingin the order of $400 million for the national economy, includinga phenomenal $150 million spent in the Waikato region alone.That’s a very good effort by any standards for a four-day show.Said a somewhat weary Fieldays CEO, Peter Nation, after Instead, the whole population is offered a close-up look at theputting in many long and busy hours leading up to and during new and the proven, and they can see first-hand and talk tothe event last year: “The show defies gravity.” And it does – it’s experts in detail about what will be good for their Napier homea magnet because for townies it’s a new and extraordinary and their Nelson business and their Invercargill town-house,place of wide-eyed fascination, and to the people of the land or their Manawatu deer-farm or their Northland dairy herd orit’s a place where they can get information and learn how to their bush retreat in Fiordland. With more than 1100 exhibitorsimprove the way they do what they do with their five-hectare marketing everything from thigh-length woollen socks orblock or their 20,000ha station. manuka honey to maize-harvesters or non-stick frying pans, there’s a seriously wide range of commodities on display. AndMr Nation’s constant smile said it all. There were doom-sayers the huge advantage is that you can talk to people right theregalore last year, predicting with great hand-wringing that the and then about anything that takes your fancy.crowds would stay away in droves because there was a majoreconomic downturn and farmers – especially dairy farmers – had Some got sick and tired of being stuckno money, which meant the townies had no money. The country, in frozen traffic queues and turnedsaid the gloom-heads, was almost at the point of collapse, and around and drove home to Hamilton,“the farmers” simply couldn’t afford to buy anything. got on pushbikes and rode out to the site. They passed the still-frozenMy belief is that many farmers are a great deal more canny queues and padlocked their bikes tothan most of the doom-sayers. the fences right beside the get-in gates and walked in and had a great time.And in spite of the gloom, the Fieldays people got out there andsold the show; and the farmers and townies and international The organisers of the show, and those who put their merchandisevisitors arrived in their tens of thousands, as they always on display, have allowed the Fieldays to evolve into a remarkabledo, because they know it will be good and interesting and amalgam of town-and-country, so that there is something forworthwhile and of value to attend. They come in buses and everyone – kids, grandparents, everyone in between; city-dweller,boats and planes and helicopters and 4x4s and big cars and country resident, overseas visitor, male and female.little cars, and last year some got sick and tired of being stuckin frozen traffic queues and turned around and drove home to It’s got to be the Waikato’s best show of Kingsley FieldHamilton, got on pushbikes and rode out to the site. They passed the year. And now, after 49 years, therethe still-frozen queues and padlocked their bikes to the fences are grandparents who annually visit the Author Kingsley Field hasright beside the get-in gates and walked in and had a great time. Fieldays with their children and their published two volumes of hisEasy-peazy, and they’ll probably do it again this year. grandchildren. It’s a good indication columns and has a third due that the National Fieldays and its show- for publication shortly. He canBut the great thing about the National Fieldays is that, along casing of all that is good and practical inwith the nation it has grown and matured and changed and this country is, and always has been, a be contacted atadapted. No longer are there streets of slush and mud that only resounding success. [email protected] in gumboots and bush-boots could safely negotiate; nolonger are patrons advised to arrive clad in Swannie and sou- I’ve got my four-day ticket for the 2017wester; no longer is it focussed solely on farming and the land. show, and I’m going every day. It’s too good to miss. seasons 11



Hon Tim Macindoe The COPD support and exercise group is for anyone suffering from chronic asthma, bronchitis, COPD, emphysema or other MP for long-term respiratory illness. Chronic respiratory illness can Hamilton West become quite debilitating and isolating for sufferers and the group provides people with a place to exercise, gain support Asthma Waikato from one another and develop life-long friendships.Most of us take breathing for granted, but for those who live with The Asthma Waikato COPD Support Group meets at Beerescourtasthma life is often challenging. That’s why Asthma Waikato is Bowling Club, 68 Maeroa Road, Hamilton, on Wednesdays atsuch an important and valued service in our community. 1.00pm. Attendees enjoy an exercise class for about 45 minutes,Since 1973, Asthma Waikato has provided preventative facilitated by a fitness instructor. Participants can join in aseducation, testing and assessment services. They have much or as little as they are able to. Exercises are done to musicdeveloped a range of programmes that support individuals and are varied, interesting and fun, including such equipment asand families as well as providing education and training for light weights, balls and theraband. A donation is collected at theeducation and healthcare professionals. door to help assist with venue hire and other group costs. AfterThe Asthma Waikato registered nurses work in the community the exercises a time of support and friendship continues over aeducating and supporting families who have children with hot drink and a biscuit.respiratory illness. Although primarily seeing people at their clinicin Hamilton, they will also visit individuals at home, maraes, schools Sheryl suggests If you have grandchildren who are asthmatic,or their place of work to identify triggers and hazards, teach people these tips may help you when they come to stay:how to use their medicines and inhalers properly and provideeducational advice. Their primary goal is to keep children well and • Make sure your grandchild has an Asthma Action Plan andout of hospital, and see people referred from hospital, GPs, other that you have a copy and you know what to do in case of anhealth professionals and self-referrals. The emphasis of Asthma emergency.Waikato’s work is with children 0-14 years of age.Asthma Waikato also provides educational sessions to • Check the expiry date on the medicines and make sure theycommunity groups and schools. Breathing testing (spirometry are current.testing) clinics are undertaken from Tui Medical Centre, and aChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) support and • Make sure you know how to use the inhaler and the spacerexercise group is held every Wednesday. and when to use it.In February, the organisation celebrated the opening of newpremises that they share with other health professionals at • If they are staying with you for longer than a week, make sure67 Claude St, and re-integration of Asthma Waikato into the the spacer is cleaned weekly.community. It was also an opportunity to unveil their newbranding, website and logo. • Many asthmatics have co-existing allergies – make sure you knowAsthma Waikato’s Operational Manager, Sheryl Long, advised what allergens to avoid and what to do if the child is exposed tothat it was a deliberate move from the CBD to within the one. Do they have an Epipen? Make sure you know how to use it.community to make it easier for people to visit, talk throughany issues and collect information. • If dustmites are a known trigger, every two to three months,Asthma Waikato receives approximately 300-350 referrals for soft toys should be frozen in the freezer and then subjectedasthma education per year, and provides COPD support to 12-15 to sunlight for six hours or put in the dryer for half an hour.people every week, and they are getting busier. They educate Use allergy-proof covers on the beds and pillows and hot washand support families so they can take control of their respiratory sheets and bedding items then make the beds up fresh.conditions, and their programmes (with the exception ofspirometry testing and professional development) are free. • If possible, position the head of the bed against an internal wall rather than an external wall as this is warmer. • Don’t allow pets on furniture or in the bedrooms as pet dander is a very common asthma trigger. • Ensure your home is mould-free as mould spores are a common asthma trigger. • Keep your home dry and condensation-free. • Make sure your home is smoke-free. I’m always impressed and grateful for the superb work that organisations like Asthma Waikato provide in our community and I wish them well in their new location. They may be contacted on (07) 838 0851 or you may drop in at 67 Claude St between 9am-1pm weekdays. See Asthma Waikato’s website www.asthmawaikato.org.nz for more details. seasons 13

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Simon Bridges As part of the Heart of the City project I recently took part in a survey, asking me about my ambitions and aspirations MP for for the central city and downtown. The survey made me look Tauranga at downtown Tauranga from a very personal and emotional perspective. I was asked about what I thought was important, challenges and barriers to achieving that and also what it would mean to us as a society. Heart of the city At the moment, I see Tauranga as a teenager. We are unlike other cities which have a stable population. In theTauranga has undergone several changes. In the past few years past 50 years, we have come from nowhere. We have solidwe have seen a huge population increase, more jobs created hard infrastructure, like roading, but we lack soft, socialand more tourists coming here. infrastructure. We lack museums, galleries, hotels, parks, venues and that is something we need to change. Our growingAs a city we are able to reflect and see what we can do to keep population has seen a shift in the makeup of Tauranga andup with these changes. A lot of work is already being done people choosing to live here expect those things which makesto build new schools and classrooms, to build and upgrade us a vibrant and exciting city. They expect more from a city ofroads and existing transport networks and to make our city our size. I sense a strong mood for change and activity and wesomewhere that people want to be. need to ensure we cater to that to make sure we continue to attract the best people.One aspect of our city which is currently undergoing majorwork is our downtown area. There’s a push to encourage more Museums and galleries offer so much more to a communitybusinesses to move or start up there, plus the revitalisation of than just a place to store historic artefacts. They tell a storypublic spaces is underway. of our history and culture. They inspire and excite. You can not only see stories from our past but you also get to look toIt has been great to see the positive impact of the new tidal the future with technology. They benefit our community on astairs on the waterfront as well as the Paradox Street Art variety of levels including educational, economic and social.festival. These have both breathed life into our downtown areaand when Prime Minister Bill English was in town recently, he I know there has been scepticism previously of a museumwas impressed with the vibrancy it created. and the cost to Tauranga ratepayers, but we don’t need to make the mistake of building a palace. We can do a reasonableThings like the tidal stairs should be celebrated. The positive job cost-effectively, with funding also coming from centralfeedback from the vibe and atmosphere they create is government and private enterprises.something to behold. Which gives me hope that as a city weare maturing and being ambitious with our vision for where we The soft infrastructure which we are lacking would be a realwant to be. drawcard for our region, not only catering to our families and growing population but for our tourists and improving our tourism offering. We are building momentum, but we mustn’t let that slow. We need to continue to evolve and grow as a city, and create the place we want Tauranga to become.I have enjoyed seeing the tidal stairs being utilised by so manypeople, both young and old and it has transformed how peopleuse and interact with the waterfront. It is something which ourchildren and grandchildren will be able to continue to enjoy.The Paradox Street Art festival is also something worthcelebrating, making art accessible to so many people andgetting people of all ages engaged in art. The works whichhave been on display have been a huge talking point for somany people and again, exhibitions and festivals like this aresomething our children and grandchildren have enjoyed andcould continue to enjoy if we maintain our goal to attractexciting and innovative events. Image supplied courtesy of Tauranga City Council seasons 15



A Message from the Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry • Check-in on older people and if you haven’t seen them for a while make an effort to talk to them and ask if they’re OK. Elder Abuse It’s not OK – Please Speak Up • Find out about the signs to look for in elder abuse and its prevention and educate others in your church, club or socialI’ve been speaking to several seniors groups about elder abuse circle. If you have concerns about the behaviour of someone inand the changes I’m making to prevention and intervention a paid carer role, contact their employer or an elder abuse andservices from July 1. Older people deserve respect and elder abuse neglect service provider.in any of its forms – physical, emotional, financial – is not OK. • Watch out for scams in your community or online and spreadJune 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) and this the word if you think something is suspicious. Never giveyear we have the support of our 13 Super Seniors champions out credit card, pin numbers or bank details and advise olderfor this important national conversation. The Champions neighbours to also be wary of telephone callers and doorrole is apolitical and voluntary and this group of articulate knockers. Tell the police about your suspicions.advocates for positive ageing feels very strongly there’s a needto bring this issue out in to the open. You can read more about elder abuse services and how scams work on the Super Seniors websiteThe abuse of an older person has a significant adverse effect www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz.on their quality of life, their family, their independence andhow secure they feel in their homes and in their community. One person’s hearing loss can affect everyoneAddressing elder abuse is one of my main priorities as your in the family.Minister for Seniors. Statistics worldwide tell us too many casesare unreported and go unnoticed and here in New Zealand there Why wait any longer to rediscover theare 2,000 reported annually. With an ageing population it’s time joy of healthy hearing when we make itto bring this difficult issue into the open so I’ve re-organised easy? Free hearing checks for everyoneprevention and intervention services and is the reason there will aged 18 plus. Bay Audiology has clinicsbe the new Elder Abuse Response Service - EARS. conveniently located in:These new services are spread throughout New Zealand and Hamilton Flagstaff Waihiwill ensure older people have access to help and advice when Cambridge Morrinsville Taurangaand where they need it. Our efforts will be focused on swift Te Awamutu Matamata Mt Maunganuiintervention and measurable positive outcomes for seniors in Papamoatheir own communities. Te Kuiti HuntlyFrom July 1 there will be a free phone number – 0800 EA NOT Call Bay Audiology today onOK (0800 32 668 65) - to ensure vulnerable older people can 0800 700 862get help when and where they need it. Of course, if someoneis in immediate danger, call 111. bayaudiology.co.nzThere are 4 ways you can help keep others safe from abuse HEAR. FEEL. LIVE.• You can set up safety systems for your community, arrangefor neighbours who are at home most of the day to watch outfor each other and set up a telephone network for people tocheck on each other. seasons 17

Greyhounds Fill the GaPGreyhound-owner Colleen Maloney lived in Auckland for many Tanya had grown up with dogs right through her childhoodyears and worked in retail. When she retired she settled in the and Trefor had a Staffy - Rhodesian ridgeback cross namedpretty town of Te Aroha - it had a wonderful quilters’ club and Tigger which he adopted out when they went overseas in thenice bush walks, and she'd always liked small towns. late 1980s.They briefly had a Welsh shepherd dog but had to give it up as it pined in the backyard when they went to workShe's always liked dogs too, along with cats and horses - and each day and annoyed the neighbours.she finds greyhounds similar to horses when it comes togrooming and intelligence. After being checked out by a Greyhounds as Pets rep and fencing the section, they got Gibson for the kids, son and daughter TaliesinColleen can't quite remember how she heard about the Greyhounds and Tanwen, and as walking company. Gibson had been re-homedas Pets (GaP) organisation, but became aware of it when it opened relatively early but rather than conforming to the couch-potatonew kennels at Hampton Downs, just south of Auckland. reputation of most former racing dogs, he turned out to be a regular ball-of-fire who would happily soak up a two or three-hourGreyhounds as Pets was established 10 years ago to re-home walk and twice completed the 14km around-the-bridges event ingreyhounds that have become surplus to requirements in the Hamilton. He is a bit older now and has slowed down a bit.greyhound racing industry and it is careful to match the dog tothe needs and circumstances of the owner.''My first greyhound was Magic. He was five years old. He waswith a breeder for about the first 2 years before he was passedto GaP. Magic went to a family, but because of changes in theircircumstances he had to be re-homed again - GaP provides areturn policy if the dog doesn't work out.''Result, Magic came to Colleen and she had him for six years. Adopting a greyhound had its moments of humour - likeHe suffered from arthritis and eventually he had to be teaching the Gibson to climb stairs - which he learned byeuthanized. Colleen has built a little shrine to Magic in the walking up backwards. Gibson came into a house of three cats.corner of the garden. In April Colleen got another greyhound While most new owners are warned that greyhounds will chasethrough GaP. Willis is 4 and had apparently been retired from cats, the Ward-Breen felines soon organised themselves into athe racing industry because he wouldn't chase the rabbit. He greyhound tag-team and happily held their own.had also lived with another family for two years before theircircumstances also changed and Willis needed a new home. The family took part in some of the events organised by GaP and after nearly a decade still associate with several other''He came from a beautiful loving home and a wardrobe which owners of former racing greyhounds, Tanya said.is almost haute couture.'' ''They are very easy to care for but the biggest issue is theyWillis has very good manners and is like most other retired can get injured easily. There's this thing between little dogsgreyhounds - a bit shy and very lazy. Colleen walks him for and big dogs and he's been bitten three times by other dogs.about 45 minutes a day. The greyhound's skin is very thin, they have no fat on them, and it rips very easily. A few years ago we were in one of our''He already knows when there's walk coming by the rattle of local parks and Gibson was running in big circles, as he loved tothe lead. They do love to be with you, they're very tactile dogs.'' do, when he ran into a strained wire and almost severed a leg. I rang Trefor. He came down and we put a tourniquet on andColleen said she would thoroughly recommend greyhounds to applied pressure to the wound to try and reduce the bleeding,retirees or families. ''It means you're not on your own and you and got him to the vet.'' Gibson took weeks to recover.have the wonderful help of the GaP organisation who are veryknowledgeable and give lots of support.''Professional photographer Trefor Ward and clinical psychologistTanya Breen adopted their greyhound about nine years ago.The Hamilton couple's pet had been raised by an elderly trainerwho had named him 'Dixie'. They didn't like the name at all so re-named him 'Gibson' like the guitar, because he was 'finely tuned'.18 seasons

''Greyhounds are incredibly gentle. Gibson has never bittenanyone or even snapped and he will come when he is called.''Greyhounds as Pets (GaP) is associated with Greyhound RacingNew Zealand as part of its animal welfare plan and has re-homed more than 2000 dogs at the rate of about 300 a year.Waikato - Bay of Plenty regional co-ordinator Diana Anderson saidthe aim was to re-home one dog a day. ''They're not as much workas people think. Greyhounds are sprinters, not endurance runnersand they can be very cuddly and affectionate.'' The animals comein a range of colours, grey (referred to as 'blue'), fawn, black - themajority, brindle, and white with patches.People interested in adopting a greyhound through GaP usuallyget in contact with the group through its website or come intocontact with one of its volunteers working in the regions. Theprospective owners are interviewed and their property checkedout for things like fencing. Factors taken into account includeother animals in the home environment like cats and smallerdogs - as Greyhounds love chasing things - and can catch them.Greyhounds often come to the end of their racing career at 3 - GaP Facts:4 years old. Trainers often put dogs on the adoption list beforethey finish their racing career and some dogs, for one reason Adoption costs $380 which covers initial assessment,or another, are unsuitable for racing to begin with. A generally vaccination, microchipping, registration, de-sexing on-goinghealthy breed, greyhounds can live to 12 - 14 years. advice and the GaP handbook. More than half adopted greyhounds live with cats and GaP has re-homed greyhounds''We also consider if the new owners are often away from from Invercargill to Kerikeri.home. Greyhounds grown up in an environment with otherdogs and humans and are social creatures, so they can get Anyone interested in adopting a former Geoff Lewisupset if they are left alone for long periods,'' Anderson said. racing greyhound can contact Greyhounds as Pets. www.greyhoundsaspets.org.nz, info@ Greyhounds as Pets uses three kennels, two, one at Hampton greyhoundsaspets.org.nz, FaceBook @GAPNZDowns, south of Auckland and another at Amberley in or Waikato Regional co-ordinator Diana, 0275Canterbury are general boarding kennels that house other 066665. [email protected]. A specific GaP kennel is located at Levin. The thought of moving house overwhelming?Move Managers takes the stress out of preparing your home for sale, downsizing, moving or just wanting to get organised. When you're faced with the challenge of downsizing to a smaller home or need help clearing a home for sale, Move Managers is here to help. It's easy to get started. Just give us a call, we'll visit you to discuss your needs. The initial visit is free. Police checked, fully insured and happy to provide testimonials. Now in our 5th busy year. Call us 0800 389 957 022 658 1109 Visit our website for more information www.movemanagers.co.nz Emails us at [email protected] www.facebook.com/movemanagers seasons 19

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Why Be Lonely? Age Concern Hamilton provides services for older people, their families and care givers.Now the season has changed to winter, some people preferto stay at home and others prefer the warmth of company All services are free to older people.elsewhere. The World Health Organisation lists loneliness,social isolation and social exclusion as risk factors of ill health. Accredited Visiting ServiceShoppingIn Hamilton, Tauranga and anywhere in between, there is an ServiceSupportive ServicesHealtharray of opportunities to stay well by avoiding loneliness. Age PromotionElder Abuse PreventionConcern provides an accredited visitor service, so our elderpeople can safely enjoy the company of a matched visitor in ServiceEducation & Trainingtheir own home. St John provides a Caring Caller service, for aregular call from which friendships develop. The flip side of theseservices are both Age Concern and St John look for volunteers toprovide these services, so if you can find a small amount of time,on a regular basis, I can guarantee that both your life and thelife of another will be more fulfilling. Just contact either of ourorganisations to volunteer or receive services.Another way to overcome social isolation is to go out. Atthe Celebrating Age Centre, we have daily activities rangingfrom passive education and fellowship sessions on Fridays tomore active sessions including Zumba or sit and be fit. Localcommunity houses will eagerly receive any call for activitiesthey have knowledge of and Hamilton City Council are reallysupportive of older peoples activities too.The challenge I issue is to make your quality of life everythingthat it can be and, or, impact on the life of another olderperson too by volunteering. 07 838 2266 [email protected] www.ageconcern.gen.nzFor Specialist Services in HEARING LOSS call 0800 432763 - Auckland & Waikato www.hearme.co.nz $5 Per card of 6 batteries ONLY Preferred brand used by the top hearing aid manufacturersDr Hugh Litchfield FRCS, Ear Specialist in Waikato since NO ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION OR OTHER HIDDEN COSTS1978, founded for his patients and now welcomes anyonewho wants quality hearing care without having to pay too much.This page is proudly sponsored by seasons 21

Helping Ease Dementia Symptoms In one of the first editions of Seasons Magazine, a story was covered about a new and exciting venture: Music Moves Me Trust who support and care for our loved ones living with all forms of dementia in the Waikato community using music therapy. Rolling forward 15 months and MMMT has NZ qualified and registered music therapists working in 9 Waikato rest homes and has another 8 homes waiting for funding to move forward with MMMT service provision. This programme for people living with dementia uses a combination of the following strategies dependent on individual need. Clients can receive: • A personalized playlist to be used by carers when required • Interactive group Music Therapy on a weekly basis • One-on-one Music Therapy. Invites your business to join The 400 Club Events in June• 18 dementia units in the Waikato region have no music kit touse for people to enjoy ‘joining in’ with music or singing. Music Hamilton East MarketMoves Me Trust wants to change this. 4th & 18th June | 8am - 1pm We have bargains, bric a brac, crafts and preserves. All• “I wish you could have been with us this morning. We had donations really appreciatedthe room overflowing with residents and some from in the Call Kath 02108187218Aparangi village. All the instruments were used and the noisewas ear crushing. They had sooooo much fun. One very deaf Trade Me Saleslady banged her drum so loudly beside me that I could hardly All sorts of goods are sold on our Trade Me from china tohear my guitar.” (MM) kayaks. Larger items can be photographed at your place & then picked up by the buyer. Donations welcome. Trade Me isFor $400 Music Moves Me Trust can provide a Music Kit proving a good income for the Trust.(chosen by our registered qualified Music Therapist) to aWaikato dementia unit. Mix Mingle & Music Friday 16th June 2017 | 6.00 pmIf you have a specific Dementia unit to donate to we can Patsy’s house, 65 Chedworth Avenue, Hamiltonorganise this too. Ph 021 744 866 | Tickets $20.00 • Includes fabulous Finger Food, Beer, Wine and non alcoholic Punch.Instrument list: • Music and Singalong - Fun and laughter guaranteed! • Meet old friends and make new onesWrist Bells (3 pairs), Cabasa (2), Castanet (2), Claves (3 As we are unashamedly fund raising there will be several rafflesPairs), Lollipop (2), Egg Shakers (4 Pairs), Maracas (2 Pairs), including a luxury B & B weekend in MaraetaiTambourine (2), Tone Block (2), Harmonicas (2), Scarves (6Pairs), Music Gloves (4 Pairs), Box (1)22 seasons

Over the past 15 months since the inception of MMMT, this is The introduction just this week of the IPod has been amazing!what some of the carers have had to say: Watching a resident singing along in their own private happy place is indescribable and certainly seems to improve the\"I just need to tell you I had the son of one of our residents mood of the resident.come to see me during the weekend to say he has seen a hugeimprovement since his mother has been having music therapy. MMMT is so grateful for the support of the Waikato communityHe said he can actually have a conversation with her now. He was and continues to fundraise to provide these services. Any help youthrilled with this Vicki, so for that I thank you most sincerely.” can offer from making jam, donating your \"left-over\" goods for Trademe or market stalls, helping with the costs of Music Therapy,“I work in a dementia unit in Cambridge and we have recently MP3 players or music kits would be fabulous. Thank you!been lucky enough to have Music Moves Me join us! I havealready noticed so much of a change in the residents that have Please like and follow us on FaceBookbeen worked with, we have husbands of the wives singing @MusicMovesMeTrust or find us onpraises how amazed they are that their Spouse sings to them Instagram musicmovesme_trust!and Interacts with them on a level they haven't experienced in a www.musicmovesmetrust.co.nzlong time. All the work you therapists do is absolutely amazingand you deserve a lot more recognition than you get! Thanks!” AHEAD HOME PRODUCTS Ahead Home Products have been operating since 1999. We provide residential and commercial properties throughout the Waikato regions with a reliable manufacturing and installation service. We custom manufacture Showers, Blinds, Wardrobes, Insect and Security screens for windows and doors. Some of our products include: Shower Doors & Combos | Vanities, Mirrors | Wardrobe Doors & Shelving | Security/Flyscreen Doors & Windows Sunshade & Blockout Blinds | \"Magicseal\" Magnetic Flyscreen Window & Retro fit Double GlazingThermal Blockout Blinds Thermal Honey CombThermal Honey Comb Retro Fit Double Glazing You can trust our team to provide you with effective home solutions. 07 847 4203 www.aheadscreens.co.nz | [email protected] seasons 23

Do it whileyou can!If you have the opportunity, take the chance Lindsay and Lynley's international touring experience began inand do it while you can. 2009 when they visited Nepal with a group of Hamilton people. But a short time later both were hit by serious health issuesThat's the life-strategy of Hamilton couple Lindsay and Lynley which made them re-evaluate life.Cumberpatch who have beaten off health challenges and setout to see the world. Lindsay found himself in hospital with a nearly blocked artery. He had a coronary stent inserted. Lynley was diagnosed withInitially training as a minister in St John's Trinity Theological College breast cancer and has undergone five years of hormoneLindsay took up parish placements in Hamilton and Southland. therapy. The health scares came as a bit of a shock and aInspired by a practical vision of Christianity he went on to become prompt to get on with the things they wanted to do.the ecumenical chaplain at Waikato University, and then thedirector of Workplace Support run by the Inter Church Trade and ''The thing was we had never really had any health problems.Industry Mission. As the Methodist Church representative on the D If I'd had my heart problems six months earlier, while trekkingV Bryant Trust board for nearly five years Lindsay became the chief in Nepal, I would be dead. It makes you realise life is for living,''executive of the charitable organisation in 2011. Lindsay said.Wife Lynley trained as a teacher but has spent most of her Since then the couple have made a point of travelling awayworking life as a teacher-aide at Knighton Normal School. She whenever possible. ''We're kind-of going for it. We're lucky weis currently on a year's leave. have the resources. Having health problems in your fifties gives you a different perspective on life. A lot of people our age can'tThe couple follow the 'healthy body - healthy mind' philosophy do things,'' Lynley said. Lindsay had also seen many instances,and have always enjoyed the outdoors and have tramped in his days working as a parish minister, of people who waitedextensively in New Zealand. ''We got into a club about seven until they were retired to do things - only to have their health,years ago. We go out on Sunday every fortnight. It's great for our or their partner's health, break down and then be unable tolevel of fitness and they're a great bunch of people,'' Lynley said. realise their dreams.The Cumberpatches describe themselves as being part of The Cumberpatches resumed their exploration of the worldthe 'Sandwich Generation' - those who have children and in 2011 with a visit to Bhutan, taking in some of the moregrandchildren on the one hand and still active parents on the touristy sights of India on the way. In 2012 - 13 they spent 23other who are now nearing their 90’s. days crisscrossing 4000kms of the Andes mountains by truck between Chile and Argentina which included glacier climbing.24 seasons

While there they took the opportunity of a one-and-a-half day In October this year they have been asked to lead anotherjourney by ship across the Drake Passage to visit the Antarctic small tour back to Bhutan.Peninsula and its stunning wildlife. In 2014 they visitedMorocco, Jordan and Palestine/Israel. This time they will be touring through its western reaches and visit old monasteries during the 'Tesechu' religious festivalLindsay and Lynley visited East Africa to see the gorillas in the season and will be assisted by the same tour guide they hadRwandan jungle and spent a week walking to Mt Kilimanjaro in six years ago. ''Bhutan is a Buddhist nation which followsTanzania, Africa's highest peak. They got to 5600m (18,372ft) the philosophy of 'Gross National Happiness' rather thanand within 300 metres of the summit, before the altitude got 'Gross National Product'. It is led by a monarchy who are wellthe better of them and got off the mountain in about half the educated and the country has a set of ideals: to keep theirtime. They also visited nearby Zanzibar. culture and language; sustainable economic development; preservation of the natural environment; 66 per cent of theTheir footloose ways recently took an interesting turn when kingdom is forested; and a commitment to good governance.Lindsay was invited to talk to an over-60s group about theirtrips. As a matter of luck, the Cumberpatches were invited to ''It is wonderful to have the opportunity to travel and learn.lead a tour by local travel firm Calder and Lawson Travel. New Zealanders are more inclined to take things on and not so critical about things not being five-star,'' Lindsay said. InLynley, at 58, was the youngest of the tour group which included between times they have crowded in trips to Vanuatu and theseveral very active people in their 80’s. “At rather short notice Cook Islands, and have a sailing engagement lined up in thewe were asked to lead a cycling tour of Cuba in November last Whitsundays for next year.year. The music and the architecture of Cuba are fascinating andthe people are very friendly and very proud. The trip was about So far Europe, and its walking and cycling Geoff Lewis450kms. The Cuban roads were variable, some were built by the opportunities, is about the only majorRussians back in the 1970’s and 1980’s and there were plenty of pot continent the Cumberpatches haven'tholes. We kind of thought Cuba would be flat. It wasn't. But it was explored and is high on their list of thingsdo-able. The nice thing is that after every hill, there's a downhill.'' to do next.Because communist Cuba was the subject of a total tradeban imposed by the nearby US more than 50 years ago, theplace is a museum and many cars, 1950’s American models,as still in everyday use. seasons 25



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Pam Gives New Hope Pam McCarthyto Indian ProstitutesYou can see it in Pam McCarthy's face and in her vivid andpungent descriptions. Nothing in her Kiwi background reallyprepared her for the shock of working in the slums of India.For three to six weeks a year for the past 11 years, Pam, 61, hastaken part in Freeset, a fair trade social business offering trainingand employment to women trapped in Kolkata's sex trade.Originally from Otorohanga, she and husband John farmed atMaihihi before moving to Te Pahu. Now working as a WaikatoDistrict Health Board social worker she was introduced to Freesetby her daughter Olivia who was working as a baptist pastor.With Olivia, Pam's first visit to India was to Kolkata (Calcutta)for a month in 2006 and specifically to teach sewing to formerprostitutes. Her first impressions were striking.''There is a joke that you only fly into Kolkata at night because if Street Vegetable Selleryou came in during the day you wouldn't get off the plane. It is atotal affront to the senses, thousands of people jammed together, Much of Pam's time has been spent helping to set up smallsmog, confusion, chaos, there appears to be no systems. businesses in the infamous Sonagacchi slum, the red light district of the vast West Bengal city. In an area of about twoIn the early days there were a lot of rules written on notice boards and a half square kilometres thousands of women sell theirin the airport in Hindi or Bangla which we couldn't read. There was bodies to men in the local sex industry. ''A lot of girls rent ano baggage conveyor, the baggage was just dumped on the floor room, which has one bed. This is also the family home. Thein a big pile and you sort your own stuff out,'' said Pam. women line up in the lanes in a rabbit-warren of dilapidated concrete tenements waiting for business. While mum is 'working' the kids play in the alley outside. ''There's inter- generational prostitution, some are born into it. Girls are sold and trafficked from Bangladesh, rural India and more from Nepal since the 2015 earthquakes. “The thing that propels prostitution is poverty and poverty of a level many Kiwis would have difficulty understanding. There is a general attitude in West Bengal that a family will have to sacrifice a child for the family. It's all driven by poverty. There is no social welfare.Former prostitutes working in garment factory set up by Freeset ''I've never been in a situation where there was no food in the cupboard. Here, (in New Zealand), If your child is sick you take them to the doctor. There, there is no medical care. It makes me wonder why I was born in New Zealand - that's the difference between them and me, where I was born. India is a land of contrasts. There are very rich people in India and many extremely poor. A very fancy hotel is only a short distance from families living under plastic sheets on the side of the road,\" Pam said.28 seasons

When the women enter the Freeset programme, their liveschange dramatically. Freeset is an umbrella organisationoverseeing factories that make bags, apparel and fabrics -weaving material for traditional Indian garments.''We operate a social agency in the slum which is run by socialworkers, counsellors and a nurse. We take in groups of 10 womenfor three months training and then they go to work in a factory.Each trainee has a health check, there's everything, tuberculosis,hepatitis, STDs, high blood pressure, hearing problems. Manyhave never been able to see very well and just don't know whythey can't see properly. We have helped hundreds of womenranging in ages from late teens to their 50s.''This year, for the first time, Pam went to work in Dhuliyan, a truck-stop city of about 330,000 people near the Bangladeshi border.''It's a challengingly interesting place, a service centre full ofporn cinemas and kids sitting in the streets rolling cigarettes oncontract. We set up a new Freedom Business in the back of whathad been a porn cinema with girls sewing 'punjammies' - cottonlounge pants which are exported to America. It was designed asa social business and we worked with nine girls - it was the firsttime they'd had employment outside the sex industry. Dhuliyanis one of many new places we have identified where we couldstart businesses near the sources of trafficking so so many girlswould not end up in prostitution in Kolkata.''Pam went over with her daughter Olivia, son-in law Gareth and Rolling Cigarettes in the Streettheir two-year-old granddaughter. “Olivia had been in Indiabefore she was married. She also teaches sewing and Gareth A member of the Central Baptist Church, Pam visits India inwas the painter and general repairman. We had to install a set January which is winter in India and the heat is almost bearable.of new industrial quality Juki sewing machines supplied by the She pays her own way. While living in India is cheap, gettingbusiness. These are heavy duty machines for sewing jute and there is expensive. In 2016 she took over a group of nine youngcanvas cotton. We break the whole cycle of poverty by teaching people from the Hamilton church congregation. ''It gives themthem to sew and learn English. a shock and a new appreciation. You don't know what you've got until you see what other people don't have. They'd (the young people) go through the airport talking about the latest iPhone until they come across people who don't have enough to eat.'' But Pam has had her own challenges of recent years. Ironically, being the Waikato DHB social worker for hematology and oncology departments she was diagnosed with breast cancer but has recently completed her course of treatment. 'Cancer is cancer and it happens to all kinds of people.'' Freeset was established by Auckland couple Kerry and Annie Hilton who moved to India with their four children in 1999. To make a difference to women in the sex trade, the Hiltons created a business alternative. Women could be trained Geoff Lewis with new skills for a new job and empowered“It was very hard to get things in Dhuliyan that we would take aseveryday items in New Zealand. We needed four litres of concrete with life-skills. After experimenting withsealant. It took four days to get it. We ended up with one litre andit cost about $3. I tried to buy a pair of scissors, couldn't find any, different products and testing the market,so a man made me a pair out of old saw blades.'' Explains Pam. they decided to make garments and bags for the export market. seasons 29

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Meet Litevibe A New Revolution in Pain ReliefWe are Terry and Bev of Litevibe Limited, a Whangarei based Following acquiring the sole distributorship, we decided tofamily company. It’s a strange name this Litevibe. How on earth search far and wide for the best available jewellery range ofdid I get this name and even consider it to be a company name? bracelets and necklaces to complement the silicone range.Well I will get back to that further on in this story. With over 100 different designs available, and changing all the time, there is sure to be something to suit everyone’s liking.Litevibe’s journey initially started in 2011 when I was an area salesmanager for a transport GPS tracking company. But to go back This is why we sell this product. It worked for us, so we feltfurther to 2007 is when I broke my wrist badly. After a few surgeries compelled to pass this on to as many people as possible and atand with having a driving job, I found that I was ever increasing the the best possible price so it was affordable to anyone.intake of prescription pain and anti-inflammatory meds due to painin my wrist from driving. I also have 3 compacted discs in my lower We believe from our own experience as well as the experiencesback which added to the pain and discomfort. of hundreds of our customers that the relief and other benefits received from these bracelets is astounding.I was on the road one day when I called to see a chap aboutGPS units for his trucks and diggers. He noticed that I was in So, here we are today, Litevibe. This name came about by takinga considerable amount of pain. After my brief story to him the first two letters of our families names and combining them. Ihe said I could buy this silicone bracelet off him and it would started with an anagram of BeTeViLi.reduce the pain I was enduring. With a bit of juggling around Litevibe was born. I thought it satHuh, what a load of rubbish I thought. A silicone band can ease with our products nicely eg Light, vibration, frequency etc. Themy pain, yeah right. letters represent our names Lima, Terry, Vivian, Beverley.So, I purchased this strange looking silicone band from this As for our products, these are not unique and are not widelyelderly chap and put it on, not thinking too much about it. After recognised as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals.all he was buying a product from me so I entertained the idea. As time has gone on we have found that our customers areWell, I completely forgot I had this band on, until about 4 reporting multitudes of different improvements in their healthor 5 days later after driving most of the day, I noted that I and wellbeing benefits.hadn’t taken any pain killers or anti-inflammatories. Wow, Ithought that there must be more to this than meets the eye. Some of these include: Carpal tunnel reliefAfter weeks of research, I found that there was a lot to this Relief of Arthritic symptoms Speedy Post-operative recoveryTourmaline and negative ions and magnets as well. Stress management Freeing up of movement Better concentration Less stiffness in the jointsHence, my interest into this product. I pursued this with Pain management Swelling reductiongusto until eventually I had the sole distributorship for New Less intense headaches Better sleepZealand and Australia. Bev also had tremendous results from Less cramps and spasmsthese silicone bracelets. Her arthritis in her fingers has all butgone and the knuckle swelling has decreased significantly. The list goes on and on. Every day something new is brought to our attention. So what is in this that helps us so much?32 seasons

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Silver & BronzeSilver and Bronze medals at the World Masters Games was to the in NZ. However, overseas this was developing and Jan said thatWaikato Treasure Chests a great result for the Dragon boat racing the Waikato Treasure Chests Dragon race team would welcometeam. It was in aid of bringing to light the wonderful club they any men wishing to become involved in supporting them raiserepresent, that really made it worthwhile for their representative breast cancer awareness. Many of the team’s husbands andJan Gilby 61 years young, who made this very clear to me during male friends go along in support of them, not just to the racesan interview at Seasons Magazine’s office in Hamilton. and training, but they also lend a hand in coaching and help raise funds by holding sausage sizzles and cake stalls to name a few.With their members and participants ranging in age from30 to 70 years of age, Waikato Treasure Chests have been “Support is all and everything to sufferers of breast cancer, andcompeting and fundraising for 13 years for Breast Cancer of course for any other debilitating disease. Being a part of thisawareness, not to mention that Jan herself has been involved fantastic and needed cause, it gives everyone involved a betterfor the past 7 years. Many of the members are breast cancer understanding and awareness as well as a passion to helpsurvivors themselves. where they can, not just with this cause but with other causes that also need attention,” said Jan.I asked Jan, “why Dragon boat racing?” “It’s not all serious or gloom and doom, in fact, the hugeJan, laughing, said she has been asked that question often. She amount of fun we have together is marvellous,” Jan tells me,explained that Dragon boat racing has been recommended as “and being able to get a silver and bronze at the World Mastersa sport especially for those recovering from breast cancer for Games is unbelievable, and I am so proud of all of us and thoseseveral reasons, such as the fact it offers physiotherapy to the that have supported us along the way” she said.affected side of the body as well as a sense of accomplishment,camaraderie, and promotes a feeling of wellbeing which is After talking further with Jan it was a little disappointing toextremely important after experiencing this terrible disease, hear that to-date there were no local businesses who haveand so it in turn helps those participating in this sport return become involved to support this fantastic cause, in terms ofto a full and active life after cancer. sponsorship, and that it was quite a struggle to get support for this disease which affects many of our own Waikato and Bay ofJan impressed upon me that although not all of those involved Plenty communities. Yes we know there are a lot of worthwhilehave had this happen to them, they had seen the effects of this causes out there in the community, “but it’s not just about theon friends and family, which prompted them to actively become money, it could also just be about becoming involved in someinvolved in the push for breast cancer awareness. The Dragon small way,” Jan tells me.boat racing team train up to twice a week with great gusto inpreparing for an event such as the World Masters Games. I as the writer of this article and we as a Team donate and support many charitable organisations through SeasonsI asked Jan if there were any males involved with the team. She Magazine where possible, providing space and time in ourexplained that husbands and partners of these women who magazine to highlight these wonderful causes. We would askhad suffered from breast cancer were by default also affected, that other businesses do the same, may it be something likebut she was not aware of any particular male team competing donating product or time that the Dragon race team could use36 seasons

Weight Loss at Body Buzzto help them raise funds and keep their important message Rose lost 46kg the Body Buzz wayreaching the communities at large, and allow them to grow thesupport chain for those affected. “Everyone has a bad photo that they don’t want anyone else to see. The photo above on the left was taken inIt was a real pleasure meeting with Jan. From the Team at Christchurch. I had just bought a new top and I feltSeasons Magazine and from all of our readers, we give a BIG pretty cool in it because I was still blind to the fact that Icongratulations to the Dragon race team on achieving their was a big person. When a I got back home I took a goodBronze and Silver medals, but an even bigger congratulations look at the photos. That’s when I first realised I wason their continued support of the breast cancer awareness overweight. I walked in to Body Buzz and joined. I didn’tcampaign for those with breast cancer in the community. This really believe I could lose weight but the machines mademakes them champions in our eyes, with or without the medals. me feel good so if I lost some weight that would be a bonus. At the time I had no idea that a year later itPlease support the Waikato Treasure Chests Club in any way would be my ‘before’ photo.”possible by contacting Jan and her wonderful team by e-mail:[email protected] “Not so long ago large women had to browse the menswear section to find clothes that were big enoughOr make a donation: for them. Then the Warehouse started selling largerPO Box 550 Hamilton attention: Waikato Treasure Chests clothes which made shopping easy. I would just walk in and grab the biggest size they had. I didn’t bother tryingGrant • Team Seasons it on because I knew it would fit. Now that I am size 14 there are lots of different styles to choose from and as I have always been overweight I have no idea what suits me and what doesn’t. Shopping for clothes is a whole new experience for me.” “The reason Body Buzz works so well for weight loss is because of the system. If you follow the education and support system Marty has set up you will succeed.” If you find yourself identifying with Rose and you too want to look and feel great again then it’s time to take action and become part of the community at Body Buzz. Give us a call today for your FREE consultation OPEN 24 HOURS AND AIR CONDITIONED 16 Market St 16A Vialou St Te Awamutu Hamilton 07 871 8558 07 834 2271 [email protected] [email protected] Check out our other testimonials on www.bodybuzz.co.nz seasons 37

Your Next Best Season Rebecca Jefferies Breathing Space Coach‘Live out your imagination not your history’ Stephen CoveyThe way you think creates the world around you, your I think I can, I think I can.environment, your relationships, your work and your health.Your mindset has directed you to exactly where you are today. So, for example if I choose to start my own business, myIt tells all sorts of stories about what we think has been and thoughts around this to support it may look like. “I am talentedtherefore what is coming. at what I do.” “People will happily purchase my product I have created.” “My business becomes more profitable every day.”If you are keen to live out your best life possible, firstly weneed to identify our old mindset and what we have always Now notice any fears that creep in or doubts as you createbelieved. Notice as old habits, patterns, doubts, judgements these powerful statements. What are they? Ask are they trueand opinions creep in be aware of them like you are outside for you right in this moment? For example, “I am not goodyourself looking down on the thought. enough.” often comes in. Is this statement real for you? How is life showing you this in this moment? No of course this is not“I knew I’d never be successful!” real, you are always enough for exactly what life asks from you in each moment and life/god/universe is always supporting us“I am always bad with money!” in every moment once we are really tuned in. And who are you comparing yourself to? Comparisons are a waste of time and“I am so lonely all the time.” completely inaccurate as we all on our own unique journey. And who decides whether I am enough or not? YOU decide“Life never goes my way!” that you are enough. Simple.See that these thoughts are separate to you. These are just Grow the good stuffpassing thoughts that previously you have tapped into and putall of your attention on. Now shift your focus away from this. Think of what seemed impossible once upon a time butTry not to linger on it too long. Say ‘There is that old thought. you managed to achieve? For me I remember taking on aGoodbye.’ Then move on. The more you do this the quicker you management position for the first time after years of being awill catch yourself and free yourself. Replace this old mindset classroom teacher. I was to manage eighteen staff and had toby taking responsibility for what you choose to focus on. When learn many aspects of running a business. To begin with it allyou focus on lack it becomes all you see and you create more seemed so beyond me and outside of my abilities but I recall theof it. If you focus on failure you get more disappointments. If day I finished working there a team member saying to me ‘Youyou get jealous of others you will only become more resentful. are the best boss I have ever had.’ And I felt this overwhelmingLet’s change those thinking patterns that are not serving you feeling that I did it. I learnt so much and played the part well.in order to bring more of what you really want into your life. I achieved what seemed so unlikely. Go into these momentsEvery day is an opportunity to start with a clean slate. from your life where you have made it and embrace this feeling of accomplishment, pride and happiness. Feel it and allow it toNow start putting your attention onto what your priorities overtake any disappointments and failures from your past. Youare? Love? Success? Prosperity? Abundance? Health? Energy? are creating a new mindset, a new energy. So look at your life yourHappiness? If this is what is important to you, why would you new eyes. I am excited about what new possibilities are coming!focus on anything else? Why would you focus on what otherpeople have? Why would you focus on what is missing? Thisdoes not make any sense. What you focus on will grow so nowyou know better, choose better.38 seasons

Now that you are working on cleaning up your thinking here is It is time to be happywhat you need to do. As thoughts come into your mind ask, Isthis healthy? Is this supportive? Is this manifesting goodness? Once your energy and mindset are inline and you start takingAm I creating more in my life? If not, catch yourself and say, action everything will start to fall into place. You will know you‘STOP. I don’t entertain that thinking anymore. These words are on the right track because you will feel excitement morehave no place in my mind and body.’ Next flip the thought to than anxiety, feel energized more than depleted, feel drawn tocreate something more encouraging and compassionate. Say this journey rather than fighting and opposing it. You will noticesomething you would say to support a family member or friend. lots of ‘coincidences’ showing up that support your journey.Then you need to take action. What do you need to do to start I love this quote by one of my favourite teachers, Wayne Dyer.getting more of what you want? Don’t let fear or pain from the ‘Don’t die with your music still in you.’ So come alive and bepast hold you back. If you are not sure where to start use the inspired to create and be everything that you have alwaysvision board you created from my first article in May’s issue to known you were to become. And always speak to yourself inchoose what part you want to get absorbed into first? Build harmony with where you are now going in your magnificent life.some action steps to start moving you forward. Continuing onwith the example of building a business. Maybe you could start For further information please contact:by contacting other people who are doing what you would Rebecca Jefferies - [email protected] to do and find out how they got there. Or maybe justcreating time in your week to start dreaming and researchingyour business idea. Or finding a mentor to help you start yourjourney. Or taking an evening course related to your passionor on business skills. Your actions do not need to be large andmomentous but they need to be consistent. Support yourselfwith words that inspire you to act rather than discourage you. EXTERIOR CLEANING SPECIALISTS Why Softwash? OBQFLURIGOEAETTENI!OON FREE QUOTE FAST, EFFICIENT SERVICE CLEANS GENTLY PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT SAFE PRODUCTS INSECT CONTROL 278a Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton 0800 GO SOFTWASH www.softwash.co.nz P: 07 848 1700 0800 46 7638 [email protected] M: 021 389 918 seasons 39



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Breaking Bad Habits Part TwoContinuing on from last month’s article on breaking bad Brewer argues, \"What if instead of fighting our brains, or tryinghabits, this month I will provide you with some additional to force ourselves to pay attention, we instead tapped into thistips and tricks that will strengthen your chances of beating natural, reward-based learning process ... but added a twist?those unwanted habits that might be holding you back from What if instead we just got really curious about what wasachieving your goals, hopes, dreams, desires, and/or optimal happening in our momentary experience?\" in a popular TEDhealth and wellness. talk he gave on the topic.Now that you have stepped forward to confront your By digging into the experience of our bad habits, we are moreunwanted habit, and begun to recognise the causes at the root likely to understand why they are bad for us and become lessof the problem, is time to super-charge your will power and interested in acting on them. \"When we get curious, we stepput some good strategies in place going forward. out of our old, fear-based, reactive habit patterns, and we step into being. We become this inner scientist whereTaking back your Willpower we're eagerly awaiting that next data point,\" says Brewer.Think of your willpower as your self-control mechanism, which Find a Substituteis just another word for your ability to forsake any short-termtemptations for the sake of your long-term goals. So don’t use Whatever it is and whatever you're dealing with, you need toyour lack of willpower as an excuse for giving up. have a plan for what you will do instead of your bad habit. You need to have a plan ahead of time for how you will respondWillpower can be likened to a muscle, the more you exercise when you face the stress or boredom that prompts your badit, the stronger it will get. Some research even suggests that habit. What are you going to do when you get the urge toif you think there is no limit to the amount of self-control you smoke? (i.e., breathing exercises instead.) What are you goinghave, then there isn’t, because simply just thinking about your to do when Facebook is calling to you to procrastinate? (i.e.,willpower will strengthen it. write one sentence for work).Self-talk, and your conversation with others will have a big Cut out as many Triggers as Possibledifference in how well you are able to stick to your goals.Choose your words carefully. Your environment can also make your bad habits easier and good habits harder. Change your environment and you canUse the words \"I don't\" rather than \"I can't\". Saying, \"I don't\" change the outcome. For example, if you smoke when you drink,is empowering and suggests a self-imposed decision whereas then don’t go to the bar. If you eat cookies when they are in thesaying \"I can't,\" suggests being constrained by external forces. house, then throw them all away. It’s much easier on yourself to break bad habits by avoiding the things that cause them.By using \"I don't\" when refusing a trip to the mall, you will bemore successful over the long-term in resisting temptation, Summon Supportaccording to new research from the University of Houston, aspublished in the Journal of Consumer Research. Join forces with someone. This way you can both hold each other accountable and celebrate your victories together. KnowingUse the word “but” to overcome negative self-talk. It’s all that someone else expects you to be better is a powerfultoo easy to judge yourself for not acting better. Every time you motivator. Surround yourself with people who live the wayslip up or make a mistake, it's easy to tell yourself how much of you want to live. You don't need to ditch your old friends, buta failure you are. Whenever that happens, finish the sentence don't underestimate the power of finding some new ones.with “but”… For example, “I’m fat and out of shape, but I couldbe in shape a few months from now.” “I’m stupid and nobody Visualize Your Successrespects me, but I'm working to develop a valuable skill.” “I'm afailure, but everybody fails sometimes.” Visualise yourself throwing away the cigarettes, buying healthy food, or waking up early. Whatever the bad habit is that youDig into the Experience of your Bad Habit are looking to break, visualize yourself crushing it, smiling, and enjoying your success.Mindfulness. Judson Brewer (psychiatrist and addiction expert)teaches the interruption of existing feedback loops that keep Plan for Failurethe habit going, through the art of mindfulness. We all slip up every now and then. A wise man once said, “When you screw up, skip a workout, eat bad foods, or sleep in, it doesn't make you a bad person. It makes you human. Welcome to the club.”42 seasons

Rather than beating yourself up over a mistake, plan for it. We all Secondly, track how many times per day your bad habit happens.get off track, what separates top performers from everyone else Put a piece of paper in your pocket and a pen. Each time your badis that they get back on track very quickly. habit happens, mark it down on your paper. At the end of the day, count up all of the tally marks and see what your total is.Moving Forward In the beginning your goal isn't to judge yourself or feel guilty aboutStart with awareness. It's easy to get caught up in how you feel doing something unhealthy or unproductive. The only goal is to beabout your bad habits. You can make yourself feel guilty or spend aware of when it happens and how often it happens. Wrap youryour time dreaming about how you wish things were, but these head around the problem by being aware of it. Then, you can startthoughts take you away from what's actually happening. Instead, to implement the ideas in this article and break your bad habit.it's awareness that will show you how to actually make change. Breaking bad habits takes time and effort, but mostly itWhen does your bad habit actually happen? takes perseverance. Most people who end up breaking theirHow many times do you do it each day? bad habits try and fail multiple times before they makeWhere are you? it work. You might not have success right away, but thatWho are you with? doesn't mean you can't do it.What triggers the behaviour and causes it to start? Jordan Jamieson, Wellness Coach BSc. ClinPsy. (Hons), Dip. NT., Dip CBT. Email: [email protected] your body a favour send an email enquiry to or book online at [email protected] www.elev8wellness.co.nz call today on (021) 0289-0545 ARE YOU WANTING TO INCREASE YOUR INDEPENDENCE & EXPLORE YOUR MOBILITY OPTIONS? Total Rehab Plus can assist you in getting the most out of life Our Qualified Occupational Therapists strive to find the best solution to meet your needs. We offer In home assessments that will advise you of the essentials needed for independent living. We provide An extensive range of quality mobility scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, liftout chairs, bathroom equipment and accessories for daily living. We have a special discount for SuperGold cardholders. Farmers card is also accepted. Delivery and maintenance options are available for your convenience. For your equipment requirements visit our showroom or call for an appointment for us to come to you. 179 Thames St, Morrinsville 07 889 6451 | 0800 889 645 www.totalrehabplus.co.nz



Readers SubmissionsJune 2017Memorable Presents & GiftsBarbara Adams • Readers SubmissionHow the mention of presents stirs up memories for me! How This was the greatest gift I had ever received, and 52 yearscould I forget the guinea pig my mother gave me for my 5th later, we have an amazing close bond that never waivers.birthday. Times were hard with dad enlisted in the war, so Iguess a threepenny guinea pig was to be appreciated. It was After the children had grown up I lived on a farm. I mustonly a short time before my guinea pig had turned into five mention the blue gumboots I received for my birthday. I ammore! I don’t think my mother enquired whether it was male or amazed the stock didn’t stampede at the very sight of them.female, and could it have possibly been pregnant. Every time a car came up the drive I would cross my fingers and hope it wasn’t the stock agent, as I knew he would give meAs expected the day came when they escaped, but I did not a ribbing over the blue gumboots. I was never before so happyneed to worry as they moved into the hedge to live, and on over a worn out pair of gumboots as I was about the blue ones,cold nights our old border Collie called Pal, lived up to his name and I couldn’t wait to get into town to buy the usual pair ofby allowing them to snuggle into his belly for warmth. black ‘cockies’ boots.The next memorable present came when I was 10 years old. It These are the gifts that deserved a mention, but I know therewas a box Brownie (camera). That was so good as none of my have been many more, and now in my later years I have decidedfriends owned one and I felt important indeed. I believe dad that every day I awake in the morning, is a gift I must enjoy to thesplashed out as we had just lost our mother and he was trying full. It is also a time to look back and appreciate the good times.hard to keep us from being sad. The Brownie kept me busy,putting in the 126 exposure film. I began my days as a ‘pretend I have now reached an age that does not require presents, and likephotographer’ and am sure everyone was sick of the saying: many of my friends, we really enjoy giving and seeing the happy“Smile and say cheese”. look on faces of loved ones when they open a much desired gift, which gives us much joy.Years flew by and I became a mother. I vividly recall the longthick winceyette nightie that the kids picked out for my Yes, definitely as we reach our senior years, it is a greaterhusband to buy for me. How I yearned for some satin and pleasure to give than to receive.would have really loved a bit of lace.At the age of 24 years, with three boys who kept me busyindeed, a special gift came into my life. I call it my gift fromGod. This gift was a new addition to the family in the form ofa 10 day old baby girl! After collecting her from the maternityhome some 40 miles away, I vividly remember the drive homeas I could not take my eyes off her she was so beautiful.But she did not smell like my baby. I now know why animals sniff Barbara age 9 and Barbara todaytheir offspring, to recognise them, and I found that after bathingand handling her for 24 hours, she was indeed my baby.



Once Upon a Time in a Retirement VillageAnne Harrison • Reader SubmissionIn a peaceful retirement village in rural New Zealand lived a group of elderly and not so elderly residentshappily going about their daily lives.On the outskirts of the town was a troublesome group of people on motorbikes looking for mischief andasking for money. One day some bright spark must have had the idea that us oldies have some money kept under our mattresses or stashed away in our units. So obviously the ‘smartie’ devised a plan thinking that it would be a great time to raid the village in an afternoon, as most of us would be asleep after lunch, having our nanna nap. Clothed in dark leathers and balaclavas they roared up on their bikes to the gate of the complex. In a panic, Freda who is in the villa nearest the gate, rushed out to see what the noise was about. The first biker attempting to ride up the garden pathway was met with a barrage of rubbish, and a hosing down from George who happened to be there at the time. Mary, the next door neighbour, seeing the incident whilst polishing her car, jumped in her car and revved it up creating exhaust fumes that engulfed another rider. Unfortunately whilst this was taking place, a few of the other residents were rounded up after refusing to submit to requests for money and marched down to the railway tracks to be tied up. Luckily the train driver who was delivering some wagons down the line saw ahead what had happened and slowed down as he approached the crossing, managing to stop the train in time and untied the terrified residents. Meanwhile, back at the retirement village, the other residents armed with what they could find as weapons, chased the other bikers up the hill to the nursing home. Marie at the reception desk dived for cover under her desk as the rabble converged through the door. The manager was frantically trying to call the police. Up and down the corridors they ran, upsetting tea trolleys and knocking into elderly residents trying to access the bathrooms. How they ended up in the dementia ward was a mystery. Two male residents were in the middle of an argument over whose room they were in, but as soon as the procession burst in, they forgot and gleefully joined the chase. While everyone was occupied two ladies saw the unlocked door and made a run for freedom, out the gate! Robyn who recently turned 100 years of age, was woken by the noise coming from the corridor. She grabbed her strongest walking stick and instinct took over from her days as a secret agent, and planned her attack. As the ruckus approached her open door she let out a loud yell and landed blows on the nearest head and anyone else she could reach. Someone had set off the fire alarm deafening all in proximity. Having located the exit the bloodied bikers found themselves blocked by the police, ambulance and firemen with large numbers of residents blocking the rear exit. It took some considerable time for the staff to do a headcount, only to discover that two ladies weremissing. Staff were sent to town to look for them. In the corner dairy they were found trying to convincethe owner that they would pay for all the chocolates later. The bill was settled and with the promise of ice-cream for later, they returned quietly to their rooms in the retirement village dementia unit.The village residents celebrated victory with a bottle of bubbly and presented Robyn with a largebunch of flowers for her bravery.

Joan Limmer • Readers Submission Recently I went along to the Pirongia Country Music Club which was held at the Pirongia Hotel. Wow! What a day we had. TheThere are many of us who are over 50 years that have grown singing was great. A Three Sisters trio from Taupo were visiting.up with Country Music being played on records,tapes and onCDs in later years. We played them over and over again on the They sang songs that took me right back to the war years andgramaphone, transitor and more recently on our iPods. songs I knew from my childhood.The introduction of the Smart TV with youtube brought with it Country music is uplifting and my friends and I came away feelinga wide range of original singers in concert and their playlist of happy in the knowledge that we had an enjoyable afternoon.their best songs. Yes, there are people that do not appreciate the country music thatIt is background music when I am working at home or when I the rest of us older folk still enjoy and that is a choice we make.have likeminded visitors to share the music. But if you do like Country Music and you have a free SaturdayThere are Country Music Clubs in every town in the Waikato or Sunday afternoon, find a Country Music Club near wherewhere one can be entertained with local talent and visiting you live and be prepared to be entertained at very little cost.artists from other clubs.LEMON MARMALADE MethodValda Entwisle • Reader Submission 1. Cut up the 6 lemons into small pieces, juice them, pith and take out pips.With all the lemons around at present and some of us not ableto eat marmalade made with grapefruit due to our medication, 2. Add equal amounts of water and leave to soak overnight.here is a great recipe for Lemon Marmalade. 3. Next day boil quickly until lemons are soft.Ingredients 4. Add equal quantities of sugar to the pulp and boil quickly6 lemons (cut into small pieces, juice, pith and avoid pips if until set.possible)Water (equal amount to the lemons) 5. Stir at intervals so it does not burn (for approximately 1 hour).Sugar (equal quantities of sugar to the pulp)Citrus acid or Gelatine (if required) 6. You can add citrus acid or gelatin if you think it is taking tooSterilized jars long to set.Hot toast to serve 7. Test on a cold saucer to see if it has jelled 8. Pour into hot steralised jars to set and cover with lids or paper seal. 9. Serve on hot toast and enjoy.48 seasons

Delwyn's DesignsMy mother always had “something on the go”, and even whenshe died at nearly 100 she had, in a basket by her comfortablechair, wool, needles of various types, hooks, threads and patternsand in her mind a number of craft ideas she was going to try.When I was young she made nearly all my clothes and although I Some of these have been inspired by ones found on internetdon’t remember being formally taught to sew, embroider, crochet sites and adapted, whereas others are completely originalor tat, I know I was influenced greatly by what mum did and her and rarely are two cards exactly the same. The time taken forinterest in keeping her hands and brain active. She also helped one depends on the complexity of the design - it is not a fastwith some of the farm work and kept a tidy colourful flower process but rewarding when you know that there are peoplegarden and I am grateful for her example of “keeping busy”. who appreciate them and I know many have been sent to countries around the world.When I was 10, I made by hand my first dress, with the thenfashionable fully gathered skirt, from a lovely apricot sateenfabric and I have continued to create from fabric and threadsever since. For most of my teaching career, I taught in textilesrooms and it was such a privilege to be able to share mypassion with thousands of children. As well as sewing, I havealways had some form of craft on hand.Mathematics has been another of my interests and when Page Submitted byI retired from the classroom, I decided to create designs Delwyn Whitecombining “fun maths” and stitching and I have over 30different designs for greeting cards – Christmas, baby themes,New Zealand designs and a variety of more general patternsfor birthdays and thankyous etc.Fruit LoafDelwyn White • Readers SubmissionThis loaf is so easy to make and is delicious served butteredhot or cold for morning or afternoon tea or warm as a dessertwith cream, ice cream or custard.Ingredients Method1 cup Strong Hot Black Tea1 cup Brown Sugar 1. Pour the black tea over brown sugar, dried fruit of choice1 1/2 Cups Dried Fruit (Your Choice) and butter. Allow to stand overnight if possible or at least for 260g Butter hours.1 Egg2 Cups Plain Flour 2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and mixed spice in3/4 Tsp Baking Soda a bowl. Add the egg and mix well, but don't over mix.1 Tsp Mixed Spice (Optional) 3. Pour into a greased loaf tin and bake for approximately 1 1/4 hours at 180 degrees. seasons 49

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