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EDITOR YOUR FAVOURITE Christina V Howard M A GAZ IN2E0 1O8F MARKETING & PUBLICITY Greetings Everyone Christina V Howard Thank you all our regular supporters and EDITOR’S PA new readers we in Editorial here in Britain Stan Dwight appreciate you all and a special thank you to our American and British columnists EDITORIAL SECRETARY and correspondents who were chosen for Sarah Roberts their genuine humanitarian compassionate natures. These blend of different characters FEATURES EDITOR Film Directors, Producers, Doctors, Police, Kerry Johnson Chefs, Fashion Designers Teachers all add up to amazing personalities revealed in their DESIGN & PUBLICATION columns. RAPhotography Most of all we salute respect Robert Alston our Graphic Designer and SUBMISSIONS EDITOR Publisher who tirelessly goes the extra mile Steve Rostron We bring you features of amazing characters making a difference in the CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY world and hope you will enjoy this issue xx Julie Freeman Warm Regards COLUMNISTS Christina V Howard Dr Kailash Chand OBE PC Kevin McEvoy Editor Dr Amir Hannan Christina V Howard Profile - Journalist, Radio Correspondent, PR/ Françoise Pascal Marketing, Events Organiser, Fashion Style Coach, Theatre Producer, Angela Brown Former Textiles Lecturer, Fashion Catalogue Designer. Enjoys CORRESPONDENTS Science, Technology, Classic Cars, Singing, Cooking and Animals. Antonella Commatteo Nancy Fike Charity helper and a strong Humanitarian. Carole Gray Cerdan A Smith Jamaal Lewis Stanley Goodrich Rachelle Presno Casillias Helena Ainsworth WEBSITE Stephen Kimber [email protected] GET IN TOUCH Website - www.cvh1stclass.com Email - [email protected] Telephone - +44 (0) 7713 973640 Facebook - www.facebook.com/CVH1stClassGroup Twitter - www. twitter.com/CVH1stClass STATEMENT OF COPYRIGHT: CVH 1st Class magazine is owned and published electronically by CVH 1st Class Group. ©2015 all rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the prior consent of CVH 1st Class Group. Requests for permission should be directed to: [email protected] WE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PHOTO’S OR ARTWORK WITH COPYRIGHTS THAT ARE SUPPLIED TO US BY INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR FEATURES

page 6                      contents page 16 6 SHEVYN ROBERTS page 22 10 TINA LE 14 GARY KESAYAN 16 JOE ESPINOZA 20 LIVING IN A CONCRETE WOMB 22 TOMMY BULL & PERCY 24 MARGARET BARNES 26 HEALTH - DIVIDE REALITY 28 GREGORY CASTLE 32 KEVIN TAYLOR 34 BENNETT STAFF BUREAU 36 READERS TRUE LIFE STORY 38 ROY GARTON 40 COOKING - STRAIGHT FROM THE OVEN 42 PERSONAL - ASK FRANÇOISE 44 ASK PC KEVIN - PC KEVIN MCEVOY 46 READER’S LETTERS - MAILBAG Your regular Columnists pages 26, 40, 42, 44 page 32 ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  3 ON THE COVER: Shevyn Roberts © Bryan Anderson

COLUMNISTS BRYAN PUK DR AMIR HANNAN Born in Manchester, UK and presently residing in Saskatoon, Canada. A teacher of Sociology, at Dr Amir Hannan is a full-time General Practitioner the University of Saskatchewan. Besides teach- (Family medicine) in the UK. You can see his practice- ing, Bryan’s other interests include time with family based web portal www.htmc.co.uk Chairman of the & friends, animal welfare supporting, freelance Association of Greater Manchester Local Medical writing, and quantum physics. He is a single parent Committees and the Chairman of the World Health to two ‘spoiled’ cats and he has two sisters. Innovation Summit. You can follow him on Twitter @amirhannan ANGELA BROWN DR KAILASH CHAND OBE Angela Brown has been carrying out her passion of baking since she was a young girl. She is self- Dr Kailash Chand OBE was a GP for over 30 taught having had inspiration from her mother. All years, alongside being chair of a local NHS trust. her recipes are tried and tested in her own home. He actively campaigned on NHS and public She is a collector of vintage costumes and lives health issues. Currently he is the deputy chair in an original 1930’s house with vintage furniture. of the British Medical Association and chair of She takes part in displays, cookery demonstrations Healthwatch Tameside. He was awarded an OBE and teaches in schools about the way we lived in in 2010 for services to the NHS. the 1930’s & 1940’s. FRANÇOISE PASCAL PC KEVIN MCEVOY Born on the Island of Mauritius, she was educated PC Kevin McEvoy is a member of Greater in Paris and London a former model, dancer and Manchester Police. He has been with the police became one of Europe’s biggest stars of the sev- force for 12 years. enties one of the greatest beauties of her time a sitcom star popular on television and films . Nowadays Françoise is an author, actress and enjoys quality time with her family she loves gar- dening and pets. TOMMY BULL Acclaimed Film Director? Action Thriller Movies, Face Off, Final Justice and Shadow of The Dragon and hit television series Miami Vice and many more. Tommy is a native of New York and resides in California. Vice Martial Arts expert and a former Champion Boxer. 4 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

ANTONELLA COMMATTEO CORRESPONDENTS An International Award-winning and California’s STANLEY GOODRICH Designer of the Year, Antonella is a native of Wales born fashionista, whose designs are Lives in Laguna, Niguel, California. Public Rela- uniquely inspired and represented by life and its tions Manager | SYSPRO - United States. One journey. of the first to introduce software producers to Enterprise Resource Planning software. As well JAMAAL LEWIS as co-host of ‘Eye On Entertainment’, shown on the Time Warner Channel. Jamaal Lewis is Celebrity photographer and outside of this works at Sheer Strength Lab and CERDAN A SMITH a model at Smart Model Management. From Colorado Springs he lives in Los Angeles. Cerdan is a Celebrity Media Host and a re- nowned artist. He works at Tim Davis Media. NANCY FIKE Beau Szumilas. Host at Filmosfera Hollywood. Exclusive Personal Media at World Film Insti- Dr Nancy Fike is a true humanitarian, devoted tute. to Inner City Youth and organizations helping Americas Youth from being bullied and fighting CAROLE GRAY hunger. She likes motorcycles and speedway tracks while dedicated to family. Carole is a renowned Celebrity, Co-Host, Vocal- ist, Singer and Songwriter. She is also Celebrity Media Host at Cinema Epoch. Peace Ambassa- dor at Universal Peace Federation. CVH 1st Class is a Not-for-Profit organisation ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  5 (As a family magazine we reserve the right not to print unsuitable material)

FEATURE Shevyn Roberts Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model Shevyn Roberts is an Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model , this multitalented Superstar is causing a stir in the entertainment industry. Not only is beautiful and highly intelligent but her down to earth personality has made her one of the very rare artists who is popular outside of her awesome talent for her great personality The winner of multiple nominations and awards for her outstanding music, including Hollywood media Award 2013 Born in Houston, Texas and residing in Los Angeles, California and has was seen walking the red carpet last month to promote her film Dead Ant starring Tom Arnold. The premier was held at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood where Shevyn was seen on the big screen playing a rock star in a band. While last year Shevyn was performing as the headliner of the UpLive Appreciation Party at Star West Studios in Burbank California. Shevyn’s new song “Feels Like A Dream” was nominated for Best Pop Song At The Hollywood Music and Media awards at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood . She also won Best Young Pop Artist at the Art 4 Peace Awards where she was honoured at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Since then she was cast as and undercover federal agent in the action film Brick City. The film ‘Brick City’ will premier in Houston on April 4th of 2019. She is currently rehearsing for her big show at Playlist Live in Orlando Florida put on by UpLive and Youtube where she will be seen performing her songs for a crowd 15,000 fans. Shevyn’s Song Feels Like A Dream is currently being shopped for film and television placement. Shevyn is an actress at MTM Agency www.shevynroberts.net 6 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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FEATURE LE MEET TINA Actress, Film Producer, Business Woman by Stanley Goodrich Born in Vietnam, Tina Le came to the United States with her family in 1975. Tina’s first American goal was to gain an education, and she enrolled at Long Beach State College in 1984, majoring in Film and Television Production. To her many co-workers, fans and friends Tina of what different nationalities, countries and cultures is known for her humbleness, beauty, articulate can achieve when they work together. speech, business acumen and accomplishments in the film industry and also in the business The production, which also features the Dawna Lee world. Tina proudly declares: “Making movies is Heising as a world-renowned psychic, is a comedy/ my dream. It’s a way that I can share the power drama replete with socially relevant statements. of God’s love with the world.” It’s a tale of four gangs that rule Las Vegas. The gangs are divided into Whites, Blacks, Asians and Tina is a crusader and an astute businesswoman. Mexicans. She’s set a goal of securing closer ties between the Vietnamese and American film industries. Becks describes the film as being in the “horror “There is a lot of wealth in Vietnam, and I’d like genre,” since evil spirits mirror the greed of the to see a portion of it invested in co-productions gangs, who are attempting to blow up the old Las in America, which represents 50% of the world Vegas icon casinos to make way for new monoliths on market ticket sales. I want to assist in opening the Strip. The film will be released during the closing the doors,” she states. Tina is a go-getter and a months of 2019 very hard worker and those who know her have no doubt that she will to achieve her goal. Tina’s versatility both in front and behind the camera is evident in the short film, “Do You Have a Minute?” Tina is in the process of finalizing her current film Not only does Tina play a middle-aged woman in the “Las Vegas Vietnam”, which is directed by Ron movie, but she co-produced the film and also served Becks. She and Becks co-star in the film and Tina as its co-director! considers Becks, an award-winning actor, screen- writer and director, her best friend. The film’s One is not at all surprised when Tina admits to owning cast includes an Oscar-nominated actor, as well not one, but two TV channels: Viet TV Now and Global as other well-known Hollywood and Vietnamese Buddhist TV. Her partners in the two channels, Simon stars. Tina believes that the movie is exemplary Bray and Quan Hoang Tran, also partner with Tina in 10 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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FEATURE the import and export of diamonds, gem stones and antiques. Tina and her partners are also developing a new global network of television stations, which they will soon unveil to the world. If a contest were held for the title of “Miss Versatility,” there is no doubt that Tina Le would be named the winner – a film star, producer, business woman, tech- nology early adopter, crusader, ballet dancer, wife and a mother of two! Of course, her co-operative nature, beauty, generosity and innate charm would certainly impress the judges, as they have this writer. 12 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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FEATURE Gary Kesayan Text and photos by Carole Gray & Cerdan A Smith The creation of music is a particular sound frequency Being a monumental, extraordinary man of personality, and a receptacle composition of thought and emotions and music; brings to mind the words behind every a movement that stimulates and gratifies the senses great man, is a great woman; and Alla Sahakyan is with the flowing of angelic tones of harmonic harps lovely wife the centre of his strength; with beautiful and abstracts sounds in the historical search for the physical gifts of song and stage and she is profound in infinity of music. her own light to shine. Our world consists of the past, present, and future Like a fermentation of fine wine her performances are and accelerates with new visions of musicians such true to heart and soothing to the ears with her sultry as Gary Kesayan a pianist who’s musical greatness is satin voice, as you can see and feel the harmony the present-day rewards of adventures and conquest. Gary melodies comprising together in session with one is a gifted talent of this generation, who has sown and another to fulfil a concert of love; that is irresistible cultivated his own livelihood with seeds of success. and even emotionally entertaining. Mr Kesayan is an Armenian Native who is influenced Having done multiple performances in America with by diversity and universal cultural music;  particularly other famous American musicians the pair have been American Jazz. His blend of Armenian, suave style of performing together since 2012. concert assimilate ideas, and cords that are not only captivating, but, romantic and pleasing to the listener; As the wife of Pianist Gary Kesayan their union of love allowing his audiences to become flush with emotions. portrays in their music. A graduate of Yerevan Conservatory in Armenia as a In the year 2000 Mr. Kesayan co-wrote the soundtrack keyboardist and pianist, Mr. Kesayan is the first in his for the movie Symphony of Silence a 2001 Armenian Country to implement Jazz, exposing the face of Jazz film directed by Vigen Chaldranyan; and was submitted to new levels of sophistication; which was accepted to the Armenian 74th Academy Awards; Academy and embraced as a  new blend in the Armenian culture Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Gary’s today. But, in the early 1990’s during his musical favourite instrument is the Hammond B-3 organ. pilgrimage to America; challenges of concert brilliance fell in being accepted by  the critics and masses; and in permeating his own unique character in separating himself from other concert pianist; yet, proved by the loving audiences that sustained and assured his success as a prolific world concert pianist; as well as a writer and arranger. 14 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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FEATURE JOE ESPINOZA Text Antonella Commateo, photos by Jenae Lien Joe Espinoza is a Los Angeles native that has been Q From what I understand, Cosmetology is the professional practicing cosmetology for over 12 years. He began his career working behind the chair at top rated salons in the skill or practice of beautifying the face, hair and skin. Can you South Bay. Taken with his promise and talent, he was tell us more about it, and are there any benefits or disadvan- recruited by Schwarzkopf to become an educator. For tages in any of the procedures that you offer? the last 8 years, Joe has taught and presented colour There are two schools of thought when it comes to the term and styling techniques all over the country to all levels of “beautifying.” One is the very literal, “make beautiful,” which cosmetologists, from students to experts. can also be superficial. The other way of thinking about it is “restore,” which is a bit more complex. When you think of All of this did not stop him from working with some of the beautifying a building, you bring it back to it’s original, and top designers at their respective New York and Los Angeles natural, glory. The same goes for us. When I am working Fashion Week exhibitions, including Betsey Johnson, Alice & on beautifying someone’s hair, my first goal is always to Olivia, and Rodarte. He has also styled for Tessa Thompson, ensure that the hair will remain as healthy as possible Ashley Tisdale, and Vanessa Hudgens. after whichever procedure I am doing. Many women are looking for platinum blond or more bold clients requesting Antonella caught up with Joe in his salon. crazy colours, which still require the same level of blonde to achieve the look. Sure, it would be possible to get the Q Where did you grow up? desired look after 10 hours in the chair, but you are really risking the integrity of the hair when you have bleach on the I was born in Torrance, California, but moved to Huma, AZ head for that long of a time. I always make sure my clients when I was very young. For the first 12 years of my life I was are aware of this and recommend them to split the procedure going between Mexico and Arizona. My family move back to into 3-4 visits, with each stage still looking amazing but not Los Angeles when I was just starting high school, but I fin- the desired finished product. I will always send these clients ished up in San Diego. I moved back to Los Angeles after home with all of the masks and conditioning treatments they Cosmetology School. will need until I see them again. Healthy hair IS beautiful hair I will turn away clients who tell me they don’t care about how Q What stage of your life did you decide to do Cosmetology? fried their gets; I care so much about it that it’s never worth the money. As I came of age, I was always inspired by fashion and hair colour; it was how I wound up expressing myself in high school Q Is it one particular school that you train for all 3 - face, hair (and to this day). In my junior year of high school, I had a friend whose mom was an esthetician, which sparked my curiosity. and skin? How many years does it take to become qualified? I was introduced to a beauty school and learned about all the Yes, you learn about all three of those, plus nails! Every student different areas that were being taught. I fell in love with certain is required to build a basic understanding of hair, skin, and aspects and became more adverse to others. I was lucky nails in order to graduate. Every state has different require- enough to be put on a waiting list for free tuition. I was at the ments in order to graduate with a Cosmetology License. Here top of the list by the time I graduated high school and received in California, you need 1200-1400 hours in a licensed cosme- the call to be admitted shortly after I graduated. And I stuck tology program, which can take 1 - 2 years depending on com- with it ever since. mitment. Once the hours are completed, you must pass both a practical and written exam in order to receive your license. 16 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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FEATURE Q You opened up your own storefront The Gallery. Q You left the salon in 2016 to focus on a new concept. The Gallery offers a versatile space for collaborating with various sectors of a variety of industries. What type of Can you tell us what it is? services do you offer? After working in traditional salons for 10 years, it started ARTFORM was an event that we wound up modelling the to feel like there was no newness that the art aspect that current storefront after. It really was THAT inspiring. We drew me to hair was dried up. I wanted to create a more were going to call the new space ARTFORM but unfor- personal experience not only concerning my personal rela- tunately it was already in use by a salon close by. The tionship with my clients, but also concerning their relation- Gallery is focused on bringing together various different ship with me. I received an amazing opportunity to build art forms together. It acts primarily as a hair salon, but we out a hair studio within an art gallery. This creative envi- only have renters. No employees. In this age of Instagram ronment was exactly what inspired me to get into cos- and self-promotion, everyone can, and should be, their metology to begin with and it breathed new life into my own business. We are in the business of creating a home work. The space was only big enough for a little waiting for artists, and when you are taking a cut directly from an area, two salon chairs, and a shampoo bowl. It was really artist’s work it doesn’t feel very home-y. Therefore we great connecting with my clients in a way that traditional are promoting self-sufficiency and self-expression! Each salons cannot offer. It was intimate, private, and there stylist will offer their own set of services based on their was always something new to show my clients, whether knowledge base, specialty, and preference. I can only it was my work or the work of a local artist. I wanted to speak for myself when I say I offer everything from cut, create a space that felt like home, and home to me is a style, colour, smoothing treatments, and extensions. The place where you are free to express yourself in whichever Gallery also offers canvas artists and photographers a way makes sense to the individual. space to hang their work. We do have a small photo studio set up for our renters to take before and afters of Q At one stage of your life you hosted an event their clients, or use for portrait shoots. We keep a small collection of vibrant clothing for photo use as well. 2019 ARTFORM. What is “ARTFORM” about? is going to see some education opportunities for stylists, My husband/business partner and I had an idea to have as we will be hosting classes for various skill levels. a fashion show in the gallery part of where we had our space. But, it couldn’t be just a fashion show it needed to be more. The two of us are such lovers of art in all of its forms and we wanted to try and bring as many local artists together. I met a local designer, Moon Choi, when I was in NY for New York Fashion Week and we really hit it off. She had a new collection she was looking to present so it was a great fit. My husband contacted a local artist he was in love with, Jessica Csanky, to see if she would be interested in presenting her artwork that most closely aligned with the designer’s mod look. From there, we secured some local jewellery and clothing vendors to set up booths to sell their own items. All of these wonderful people com- bined created ARTFORM, an event to celebrate all differ- ent kinds of art! With free beer and wine, good music, and great art of all kinds it was an extremely successful event. It inspired us to keep creating and keep sharing what we do with the world. Creators can get very isolated within their craft, but when it all works together it can become so much greater than that. 18 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

Q What advantages are there to the client when they FEATURE book available space for their artwork or photography? Q You also offer “Interested in being part of The Gallery”. If there is an artist looking to present their work at The G gallery, we are happy to give them the space. Not only What does this mean and what can one expect? does it add to our atmosphere but also it helps bring new We are always looking to collaborate with other artists, eyes to the pieces. The hair stylists have clients from all stylists... really ANYONE that is bringing passion to the walks of life, and to have that kind of visibility on your work table. We leave that open because what being part of The is unparalleled. It’s not just “gallery-opening attendees” Gallery means to you might be different than what it even that are seeing your work for that one day. It is people from means to us! We are always open to new ideas and con- all over the city, and even the country, putting eyes on the cepts so we didn’t want to shut anyone out. work. We will also plan an event around each collection. We currently have a collection of painted portraits that we are planning a live hair styling event around, bringing the paintings to life! We try to find ways to incorporate at least one other art form when putting on these events as not only will it bring more people, each art form will highlight the other in a way that most people would not think to see. For more details on Joe Espinoza, he can be reached at: The Gallery Hair Salon & Creative Studio 5770 Melrose Ave, Unit 104 Los Angeles. CA 90038 Contact: 310 292 6923 Website: thegallerymelrose.com IG: @joedoeshair @schwarzkopfUSA ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  19

FEATURE LIVING IN A CONC Michael has recently been released from prison after serving five years for robbery. Text by Bryan Puk some ways my quality of life was better than the life I had on the outside. My cousin Michael (the name has been changed to protect his identity) has recently been released from prison after serving Without any responsibility on my behalf, I was unconditionally five years for robbery. He gave me permission to share his given a place to live and was served three nutritional meals per story about being incarcerated in a Canadian prison: day. I liked having a place to stay rather than be a homeless street person whose breakfast usually consisted of a Coke The year was 2010. I was to appear before a Judge the and a cigarette. I spent my free time working out in the gym, next day for sentencing. My lawyer already told me that had to curtail my smoking habit, and rather than partying all there would be some jail time involved. I was terrified of the night, I now had to be in bed at a certain time. Medical, dental, unknown. I had no idea what to expect. I’ve seen movies, and psychological treatments were provided for free. documentaries, and listened to what other people said about life in prison. None of these stories reflected where I would I felt like a young child again who has all his needs met by want to be at, but occasionally a consoling thought would his parents who don’t expect anything in return. This similar cross my mind, “Perhaps things won’t be as bad as people sense of security was now found in what I refer to as, “My say it is”. concrete womb”. I found myself standing in front of the Judge the next day. It As the date of my release approached, I was terrified of the was Judgment Day. unknown again. How will I cope with life on the outside? I have no marketable job skills with which to support myself The Judge stared at me over his glasses contemptibly. and my social graces are sadly substandard. My writing and “Fifteen years”, he declared but my lawyer already told me reading skills are pathetic and I am out-of-touch with computer that I could be out on parole after serving at least five years. literacy that is so important today. I was granted a few precious minutes to say good-bye to my Mom and Dad, and then I was shuffled off straight to jail. I On top of that, I have to deal with the drawbacks of being did not pass GO nor collect $200.00 as you can in the game labelled as an ex-con. I felt like Rip Van Winkle, who in the of Monopoly. Children’s book, falls asleep under a tree for many years and finally wakes up to a world he does not recognise. The first 90 minutes in prison was spent filing paper work, being given a prison inmate number and prison issue clothing, Some inmates attempt to escape when being so close to being being subject to a full body cavity search, having a shower and released? Why do they do something so foolish? Likely they getting deloused. Then I was assigned a 9 X 12 foot cell and are terrified of the outside world that they will have to confront. due to overcrowding, I even got a “housemate”. He was vulgar and didn’t smell too good. At this point I lost my identity as I woke up to this new unfamiliar world when I was finally Michael and became just a number ... inmate number 48142. released from prison after serving ten years. It was a chilly April morning when I walked out the prison gates with only Despite the horrors that I experienced on a regular basis, some clothes on my back and 108 pounds of cash in my such as being raped by my “housemate”, being brutalized by tattered pocket. other inmates, witnessing gang fights, suicide attempts and seeing other unimaginable atrocities, I slowly realised that in 20 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

FEATURE CRETE WOMB I had no family or friends on the outside to come and pick me Upon graduation from Bible College, I have been taking up. I had no place to stay and I felt hungry…and lonely…and my inspirational and empowering messages to even more cold. Despite all the hardships, somehow I was able to cope. students. However now I do so independently without the Chaplain and I am often sponsored by various organisations Come October, the weather started to get colder and there that reward me financially and often quite generously. I can was already a dusting of snow on the ground. I could no finally pay rent, buy my own food, and provide for my basis longer live on the street. I was still unemployed, homeless, necessities. and usually hungry. The only money I got was by panhandling which wasn’t much most days. A few days ago, I accidently encountered my dear friend, the Chaplain, and during the course of our conversation I asked I contemplated suicide but decided that the prison life was him why he chose me to go to Bible College over the other preferable so I intentionally committed a burglary where I inmates. He replied by saying, “I saw a spark within you and promised myself not to hurt anyone. Several days later I wanted to know what would happen if I fanned it”. was back in the comforts of my concrete womb. Here, I was re-united with the familiar life and my old friends whom Sometimes all it takes is just for ONE person to recognize I missed. Even my old “housemate” didn’t seem to smell so that spark within us and fan it till it comes to life with light and bad anymore. warmth. Every week I was scheduled to meet with the prison Chaplain. Our first few visits were painful for me as he talked about a loving and merciful God, which I just couldn’t relate to. Noticing how uncomfortable I was with these conversations, the Chaplain toned down his religious editorials and, as a result, I started to look forward to our weekly visits. He brought with him a sense of normalcy from the outside world, which I experienced vicariously through him. One day he asked me if I would consider enrolling in Bible College upon my release where I would be provided with free room and board. Not having any other plans, I readily agreed. Shortly afterwards, the Chaplain asked me to speak to various schools around the city about my experiences in prison and trying to discourage others from following in my footsteps. I new seed was planted among the weeds in my garden of life. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  21

FEATURE Tommy Bull & Percy Welcome to our regular column for CHV 1st Class Text and photos supplied by Tommy Bull Legendary movie director, known for Face Off - To Live & Die - Bad Cop - Ring of Fire - Deadly Package - China Club and Miami Vice he lives in California. He shares behind the scenes with us. Hi everyone, this has been a very exciting and sad year Tommy couldn’t seem to get himself to focus as he just for Tommy. As some of you are aware, he lost his beloved lost something so precious and so valuable to him. Due family member “the Gizmo”. He passed away two months to so many different reasons. ago January with a medical condition and severe kidney Tommy is looking to open up an Animal Hospital to help failure. Tommy did everything to save his baby boy’s life. those that can’t afford the medical attention that their family Taking him to the most elite animal hospitals to home pets need in order to live a healthy and happy life. This remedies, spending thousands of dollars, but to no avail organization will be funded buy donations, concerts, and of saving his little guys life. Tommy was just devastated, so much more. Stay tuned. torn inside and out. As Gizmo was his Daddy’s life. When Tommy needed to find a way to fill that void in his heart. he finally passed through this world it tore a hole in his So something unbelievably happened to him. It was like Daddy’s hearts so big, that all he wanted and wished, was a miracle, something that was meant to happen. Tommy’s to have him back. wife Robin found a breeder, named Nancy Fisher out in Tommy is still grieving over his loss. The Gizmo completed. Claremont who breeds Shih Tzu pedigrees for a living. The His most precious joy this remarkable dog gave his daddy father of these beautiful babies looked just like Gizmo’s 14 wonderful, joyous and loving years of memories. For twin. it was unreal. Tommy just couldn’t believe his own some, he was able to share with the world. He was his eyes. So without a doubt he had to take one of these Daddy’s sidekick, his everything. Gizmo will always be beautiful fur babies. So as we all know what happens remembered and never forgotten, tucked away in his next, he called up Nancy went down and saw the four fur Daddy’s heart forever. There were very few people that babies she had they were barely four weeks old at that got to see what Tommy was truly going through or hear time. Tommy went down at least two to three times a week the pain and hurt in his voice. As several weeks went by 22 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

to see his newest addition to his family, Percy Jackson FEATURE Bull “PJ”. Little Percy got to come home just a couple days after Tommy’s birthday in February Percy is 9 weeks old. What a joy he is to have around. Little Percy will be travelling the world with his Daddy as his Co-Director...making all that Movie Magic. Little Percy is a rambunctious, loving baby boy. He’s learning he has a voice which is absolutely darling and he already knows the word treat can you say spoiled He lights up his daddy with so many kisses and nibbles. Percy’ s little expression is just heart melting. Tommy would like to say thank you to all his fans and friends that supported him in his time of grieve and shared the love of friendship. This gratitude means more to him than anything. Now onto what we’ve all been waiting for Tommy Upcoming Movie Projects... The Demming Project...With Our Elite DGA Director Tommy Bull. This Feature Film will be shot in Ohio sometime in October of 2019. Congrats Tommy!! As the list goes on... ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  23

FEATURE Author Margaret Barnes Text & photos supplied by Margaret Barnes When I am asked where I am from, I say I am a Lancastrian sat in the courtroom watching a trial and hopefully to provide Londoner currently in exile in Devon. I was born in the some understanding of how the criminal justice system both cotton town of Haslingden eighteen miles north east of succeeds and fails in obtaining justice. Manchester. I went to school there and then crossed the Pennines to go to University in Sheffield. By the time I got I have always loved reading, Beatrix Potter as a small child, my law degree my parents had moved to Blackpool and I then Angela Brazil school stories. I was off school for about went back home to obtain articles in a firm of solicitors. It three months and it was then I was introduced to the stories was in Blackpool Magistrates Court that I began my career of H.G. Wells. His story ‘The Time Traveller’ put me off the as an advocate. I was told I was the first woman to appear idea of travelling back in time – it’s too easy to destroy the in the Court in that capacity. I have always been proud of present. The first book on the reading list for the Law Faculty being a Lancastrian, which is why my main character, Cassie was ‘Bleak House.’ I’ve always enjoyed Dickens and the Hardman was born in Lancaster, but like many before me the wonderful if weird characters he creates. He also described desire to enhance my career led me to London. the devastating effect lawyers can have on their clients. Scott Turrow is another author I admire who writes novel I loved being an advocate but longed to appear in the about the American legal system. I wish I wrote as well Crown Court and address a jury, so I transferred to the Bar. I worked as a barrister for about thirty years mainly If I could invite three people to dinner I’d love to hear more defending in the Crown Courts in the south east of England. from Bob Marley. His music figured a lot in my life when I I have represented defendant’s accused of a wide range of represented other musicians who had played with him. Then offences, petty assaults, theft, rape and murder. Amongst my I’d invite Dickens for his observations on lawyers and finally more significant cases was representing the man who killed Martha Gelhorn, the writer and war correspondent. I think it the fashion designer Ossie Clark. There was also the case would be a lively evening. of the woman who stole a baby from St Thomas’s Hospital, which had kept the Nation glued to their television sets for My main character, Cassie Hardman is a skilled cook, six weeks until the baby was found alive and well. although she’s always in a hurry and usually eating alone, so her meals are easy to prepare. I don’t think she’d do a crab I have always had a great belief in the power of narrative. soufflé, which is my current favourite meal. I composed jury speeches with great care so that they told what I hoped would be a compelling story. After I retired I We moved to Devon, because my husband, Alan, and I wanted to write a novel based on my grandfather’s life, but enjoy walking. (We met on a walking holiday in France.) We I needed to improve my skills so went back to university, have a very affectionate but rather dotty Springer Spaniel Exeter this time, to read for an MA in Creative Writing. It called Lily who forces us to go out on the wet and windiest was at there that I was encouraged to write crime novels days. I love the theatre and we spend quite a lot of time in rather than a family saga. I wanted to do something different London going to the theatre and the arts exhibitions. I would from the usual ‘who done it.’ The advice to writers is to write have liked to be an actor but it never seemed possible and about something you know and what I know about is how was too risky a profession for me to follow. Perhaps that’s the criminal justice system works and what it’s like to defend why I became a barrister -- the drama of the courtroom those accused of crime. I want the reader to feel they are rather than the stage. 24 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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HEALTH Healths Divide Reality Medical science has seen great strides in the 30 years by Dr Kailash Chand O.B.E, FRCGP Medical science has seen great strides While liver disease in generally decreasing between lifestyle and poor health. In in the 30 years I’ve been a GP and, as among our European neighbours, deaths his first speech as health secretary Matt a society, we are living longer lives. On from liver disease are increasing in this Hancock said everyone has a part to the surface this sounds like a success country. Almost 21,600 deaths a year are play in preventing ill health, ‘from the but these extended lives are not always caused by Type 2 diabetes. education we receive, to the home we live healthy, happy ones. A new paper by in to, to the job we do. All of this shapes the BMA (British Medical Association) By 2050, its forecast two million will be our physical and mental health.’ If the urgently draws attention to the need living with dementia given our ageing minister does believe this, he must agree to prioritise healthcare prevention and population. Long-term health problems reversing the swathe of £550m’s worth tackle the leading causes of preventable often come hand in hand with mental of public health cuts to council budgets, long-term conditions illness. Nearly a third of people with a yearly decreases from now until 2021, chronic health complaint also suffer a would be a sensible place to start. Across the UK there are an estimated 15 mental health problem. million adults living with long-term health Because the other tragedy of preventable conditions. Since 2003, the number of It seems like a dreary forecast especially illness is that the most deprived are most hospital admissions from those with more when you look at this picture and see at risk. Life expectancy varies by decades than one long-term health condition has several opportunities missed to correct between prosperous districts and those increased by over 200 per cent. There the health of our nation like many doctors where unemployment and poverty are over 55,000 new cases of breast do when they’ve noticed the increasing are common. The health service has cancer in the UK – around 15 per cent demand for GP appointments. But the been slow to respond to these societal of all cases. The next most common silver lining to this stormy cloud is what all changes, now and in years past, when cancers, prostate and lung, account for these conditions have in common is that within these changes lie the secret to the about a quarter of all cancer cases. they’re preventable and lifestyle changes, NHS’s long-term sustainability. stopping smoking, eating healthier and Aside from cancer, conditions caused exercising more, can avoid these. So, Lifestyle principles across the board by hypertension (high blood pressure) what are our leaders doing about this are much more powerful than anything such as coronary heart disease and problem, which cannot be put off? a doctor can do for his patients. Much stroke affect millions and take many lives more than 90% of modern diseases especially when high blood pressure is British Politicians and policy makers are preventable through education. A undiagnosed. openly recognise the relationship heart attack can cost £20,000 to treat. 26 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

HEALTH If it can be prevented, that has huge Where could our leaders start? Our cost implications. I would estimate that health is too precious to be ignored something like 50 per cent to 70 per cent when Parliament debates our laws so of my patients’ medical costs would not Government needs consider health in just be reduced but eliminated if their all laws. This means increasing the tax diets were healthier and they exercised on cigarettes, introducing a minimum more. unit price for alcohol and restricting the marketing and promotion of unhealthy You would hope bureaucrats might see food and drinks. Our children will thank merit in the economic case for prevention us. even if they can’t see it’s unacceptable so many people are dying needlessly. Preventable ill-health accounts for an estimated 50% of all GP appointment and the demand on health services could be cut by as much as an estimated 40 percent with the right investment in services to reduce smoking, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and diet. All in all, this could save the NHS billions of pounds. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  27

FEATURE Gregory Castle Text and photos supplied by Nancy Fike I would like to introduce you to Mr. Gregory Castle a His students respectfully call Mr. Castle if he could explain 4-time black belt in Jang Mu Won Hapkido, which is a to me what exactly Hapkido is and how is it different style of Hapkido. At the age of twenty-eight, Gregory from other Martial Art’s out there. It was fascinating had dedicated himself to a level of Martial Arts that to learn that Hapkido is more about deflecting an not many can achieve at his young age. How do you opponent’s attacks instead of just blocking by doing become a 4 time black belt one might ask? You study such things as; joint locks, striking, throws and kicking and train under the very best and this is exactly what techniques to name a few. This kind of defense strategy Mr. Castle had the honour to do by training under the gives anyone learning Hapkido the foundation on which late Grandmaster Chong Sung Kim who was recognized to develop their own skills so when the real defense as one of the world’s greatest pioneers and instructors situation comes on, they are never caught off guard of the Korean martial art in Hapkido. He also trained and will be ready to defend them self. with Master Kim (Grandmaster Chong Sung Kim’s son) for several years and completed multiple DVD’s with I asked Gregory how many belts one needs to get to them both. Mr. Castle and Master Kim were recognized before becoming a black belt? He explained that in in the black belt magazine’s 50th Anniversary for their Hapkido, there are white, yellow, orange, purple, green, expertise in Martial Arts. blue, brown, red, and then the final is the black belt. I asked how long it takes to become a black belt. Mr. Let’s go back to Gregory’s beginnings and how he Castle explained to me that becoming a black belt is a started in Martial Arts. When he was younger he was big deal; however, it is not the end to learning. It could overweight and was teased about his weight. He knew take on an average of three years going to multiple at that time he didn’t want to be overweight but being classes per week along with skill and much dedication so young he didn’t know exactly what to do for himself. one must bring every time when step onto the mat! At the age of thirteen his involvement all came from going to a competition at his local library that his sister, It was a pleasure for me to get to know his family who Kristina Castle was participating in. The prize was free are all involved in marital arts as well. His Siblings: martial arts classes, which Kristina won the completion Sister Kristina Castle is a black belt, Timothy Castle is a and gave the winning free classes to him… that was it green belt working towards his blue belt and youngest Gregory knew this felt right for him and once he started brother Garrett Castle is a 1st degree black belt, Wow the classes his weight dropped and he poured himself how great it was to watch them all in action! It was into going to six classes a week. He continued learning great to be able to see him in an environment he all the techniques he needed to continue his quest on loves. I visited his school in Yucaipa California, where reaching his ultimate goal of one day becoming a 8th his twelve years of experience teaching students was degree black belt and achieving that “Grandmaster” very evident that every student they’re practicing truly level. honours and respects Mr. Castle. His interactions with 28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

FEATURE his students were amazing to see as the class was at a high energy level. I asked him did he have any advice to give to anyone interested in taking a martial art class. He replied, “I think every person should at some point in their lifetime try martial arts. If they can do it when they are young it is good as the youth of today have lots of energy and time on their hands. I would have never known how much I loved martial arts if I had never tried it! To learn more about Mr. castle, visit his website at: [email protected]. School address is: 32999 Yucaipa Blvd Suite 109 Yucaipa, CA 92399 or contact him at (909) 797-0844 to learn more. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  29

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FEATURE Kevin Taylor Celebrating Fundraising Text and photos supplied by Kevin Taylor Back in 1985 Hyde Fundraisers invaded town centre’s across Tameside with a menagerie of monsters raising money for Children In Need. Formed by Kevin Taylor the group have continued their work for 33 years raising money not only for Children In Need but a wealth of good causes such as Willow Wood Hospice, Guide Dogs For The Blind, Our Kids Eyes, Reuben’s Retreat, NSPCC, Schools For Kenya, MIND, Cancer Warriors, Baggy Trousers UK and a wealth of others. Usually dressed as Darth Vader or a monstrous gorilla from Planet Of The Apes Kevin has been proud of the work volunteers at Hyde Fundraisers have invested to support so many good causes. Over the years chances are you may have seen the group with their Superheroes, Dr Who, Disney and Star Wars characters around the country where they have popped up to raise funds. In the Queens Birthday Honours this year Kevin was awarded with a British Empire medal in recognition for over 33 years leading Hyde Fundraisers. Although appreciating the honour Kevin accepted the award on behalf of the many other volunteers in the team who give so much to support the many deserving causes helped by Hyde Fundraisers. You can learn more about the group by visiting www.hydefundraisers.com. Kevin is also the Editor of About Tameside www.abouttameside.com 32 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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FEATURE Bennett Staff Bu Text and photos supplied by Bennett Staff Bureau Leading the way Bennett Staff Bureau in Tameside’s multi- Bennett Staff Bureau acts as an employment agency award winning professional and service provider and the for permanent staff and an employment business for North West trusted people partner. temporary workers. Bennett Staff Bureau is an independently owned and Claire Wolstenholme MIRP Managing Director said they managed recruitment business founded originally in were blown away is an understatement when they recently 1958 as Bennett Secretarial Services, which is based on won Employer Of The Year 2019 Multi award winning RC decades of experience of our late founder Mr Bennett. member wins another award – Read and Hear what our Operations Director Robbie Harrison says about winning Our operation is currently run by our chairman Mr. Powell, “Employer of the Year” 2019 for the Northwest Federation Managing Director Claire Wolstenholme and Operations of Small Business: Director Robbie Harrison. https://bennettstaff.co.uk/employer-of-the- business-awards/ Bennett Staff Bureau has a talented team of 10 individuals The team photo is our first Service Provider award in 2014 with Industry knowledge and experience, which we for Tameside Business Awards – our founder Mr. Bennett believe makes us a leading team in the Recruitment (who sadly passed away in 2015), our current chairman Mr Sector. Collectively we have over 175 years of recruitment Powell and all staff. experience. Located in Hyde and covering much of the North West Regions, we pride ourselves in delivering a Bennet Staff Bureau temporary and permanent recruitment package which Tel 0161- 3685511 supports our customer needs. https://youtu.be/S5MZ9aOCzzw Our reputation and position as market leader in staff recruitment service in Commercial, Industrial & Distribution, https://www.youtube.com/embed/S5MZ9aOCzzw Catering and Hospitality. We always operate good business ethics and fully support equality and diversity as a key aspect of operational practices. Each member of our team has the passion and ambition to take the business forward. This shines through in our everyday duties. We love the buzz and the challenge that every day is different, not knowing what job opportunities come in from one day to the next. Customer satisfaction is key to our business moving forward. Finding the right talent to fill the roles is one of the other challenging aspects of the job. What makes us unique is how we go about it, to make it happen. We always strive to find the right candidate for the right job. One stop shop for all your recruitment needs. 34 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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FEATURE Readers True Life Inspirational Life Text by Gaynor Paterson,photos by Ben Smith (Website - bensmithphotographer.co.uk Email - ben@bensmit I have always struggled all my life with my weight and I’ve tried I was persuaded to persevere and to go back and I am forever numerous ways to lose weight including all those fad diets. glad as it has transformed my life, as the weight started to Well I certainly have lost and gained weight over the years drop off and the fitter I suddenly felt and my exercise buddies, and it was coming to the point that I was convinced, thinking family and friends all spurred me on. I felt like a new person that I would always be a plus size. with a new image. I started slimming classes as a result of having my children My family have since joined me and with all of them now and grandchildren staying over at my house, last Christmas taking more exercise and looking after themselves, so this life and not being able to participate in all the fun and games with changing event that was in the beginning just me has since my grandchildren, because I was breathless and so grossly brought us all closer together. I even ran 2k park-run with my unfit it was very embarrassing. 6 year old granddaughter Tallulah, I was so proud of us both. This reality check on what I couldn’t do, it suddenly dawned I like many women of my age; I have suffered with lack of self on me that I had eaten my way into a dangerous situation -esteem with societies view that we should all be a certain where I was risking my life. size etc. If I can help just one person take the plunge then I couldn’t ask for anything else. My brother had suffered a heart attack and he was diag- nosed with diabetes and watching him so ill and him losing weight because of his poor health. I knew that this was my last chance to lose weight and to keep it off. This was a massive wake up call, that if I wanted to be a part of my family’s future and watch my grandchildren grow up. When I joined slimming classes, my first class just didn’t feel right, I couldn’t put my finger on it, so I thought I would try another group, this one had a completely different feel and I felt more comfortable and uplifted and motivated. My family and friends were so supportive; I heard about a Before ladies over forty exercise class that was local. I had not done any exercise since leaving school, so this was a major leap for me. My first visit was so embarrassing I struggled to do anything and to be honest; I just didn’t want to go back there again. 36 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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ENTERTAINMENT Roy Garton American indie director and actor Text and photos supplied by Roy Garton American indie director and actor Roy Lewis Garton recently announced that his new film, Crime Squad, The Movie has wrapped principal photography and is now in post-produc- tion with a mid-Fall release. Mr. Garton’s last award-winning film, “The Wrong Lane” was featured here in CVH1st Class Magazine last year. Crime Squad, The Movie is a salute to the early Police Squad TV shows of the 1980’s featur- ing Leslie Nielsen. “There is now, a whole new generation of Millennials and Gen X young people growing up who may have heard some of the classic humorous lines of Leslie but have no idea which films they came from.” Garton stated. “Our project brings back those moments with an updated twist and a few new funny lines of our own.” The film’s characters are different however Mr. Garton did secure the theme song rights that was used in the old tv show from Germany’s famous Swing Band, The Swingin’ Fireballs. Garton also was able find talent who were able to deliver the same deadpan humour that Leslie Nielsen and his co-stars were able to do. The film was shot on location in Cookeville, Tennessee and even features a cameo of the real Mayor of this city. “He wanted to be in it as he loved the script so much when we went in for approval and location permits, he asked if there was a part and I just happened to remember the shoeshine bit from the old series which could work him in.” 38 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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COOKING Straight from the Oven Hello again everyone..... by Angela Brown 1 Teaspoon Vanilla or Orange Extract. I hope this finds all you readers happy and healthy 3 Large Eggs (Free Range if possible) and getting through this winter and sometimes you 225g (8oz) Self Raising Flour want something like a fruit cake but a little lighter, 50g (2oz) Cornflour and something to offer that looks and tastes good 2 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds when friends drop round or for that midnight nibble. 3 Clementine’s Zested Clementine’s have always been lovely and good in 100ml Clementine Juice (May be 3 a Poppy Seed Loaf, you can decorate the cake with or 4 use those you have zested) what ever you want, I used gold sprinkles and edible glitter—the baking isles are full of stuff at this time Topping 140g (4 1/2oz) Butter (unsalted) of year—go have some fun ………… It’s very easy Softened to make but will look impressive. 300g (11oz) Icing Sugar Off into the kitchen with you ……………….. 140g (4 1/2 oz) Crème Fraiche (or sour cream) Full Fat Clementine & Poppy Seed Loaf 1 Clementine Zested Decorations of your choice Ingredients: You will also need a 2 lb Loaf Tin (mine measured Cake 140g (4 1/2oz) Butter (unsalted) 30x10x8cm). Baking parchment, medium bowl, Softened spatula, grater, measuring jug, lemon juicer, whisk, or food processor if you wish. Piping bag & large star 50g (2oz) Crème Fraiche (or sour nozzle or a strong large zip lock food storage bag. cream) Full Fat 200g (7oz) Golden Caster Sugar 40 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

COOKING Method: Fold in the Clementine zest till evenly orange slices (Terry’s if your in the UK) mixed. Cover this and leave in the fridge etc... Just go for it—its yummy. Heat your oven to 160c / 140c Fan / 325f till it has firmed up enough to pipe or / Gas 3. spread. Serve sliced for your very best family and friends that deserve to eat this wonder- Grease a 2lb loaf tin and line with baking Once your cake has cooled and your ful cake. But suggest you hide some for parchment. Do one across and one icing thickened then this is the creative yourself... along—makes lifting the cake our easier. bit—it’s totally up to you!!! Where ever you are in the world. In a medium bowl put the softened If you want just spread the icing over the butter, crème fraiche, caster sugar and top of the cake swirling it with a knife or See you all next issue and as always — the extract. Beat these together with an if you have a large nozzle and piping bag Happy Cooking & Reading and lots of electric whisk till light & fluffy (you can do fill the bag and pipe large stars like I did. this in a food processor if you wish) weigh Or get a good strong zip lock food bag, fill that special LOVE……. ▣ out your self-raising flour and Cornflower that and squeeze it all to one corner, snip together into another bowl. Whisk in the the end off and use that to pipe eggs one at a time plus a tablespoon of lines back and forward the flour mix—this stops the mix from across the width of the splitting or curdling. cake. Then top with what ever you want— Once all the eggs are incorporated then sprinkles of any colour, “Fold” in the rest of the cake ingredients— edible glitter or chocolate The rest of the flour mix, poppy seeds, zest and juice till all well combined. Note : if you try use a whisk after you have added the zest all that will happen is the zest will stick to the beater. Scrape the cake mix into your prepared tin and level the top. Bake in the centre of your oven for 1 hour then check—a wooden skewer /kebab stick should come out clean with no mix sticking. If not pop it back in for another 5 or 10 minutes. Once cooked remove from the oven, leave in the tin for 10 minutes to cool then remove to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Once cold remove the parchment and put onto your serving plate. While the cake is cooking and cooling you can make the topping, as it needs to chill. Wash, clean and dry your bowl and whisk. In your bowl place the softened butter, icing sugar and crème fraiche. Beat these together till light and fluffy. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  41

PERSONAL ASK FRANÇOISE I understand the pain that you go through, as I go through the same as you each time I think of my life in the past. Q Children - My Partner is 15 years older than me and I’m Q Out of Control - My daughter is out of control at only 38 years old and we are very happy the problem is my parents’ 14 yrs. old she dresses and looks 18 years old. Absolutely a object to us having a future child as they say it’s unfair on any stunner and the guys follow her around she has one boyfriend kid. We are in the process of adoption and excited but while carrying her school bag home and another one doing her home- my family do get on great with him there is now tensions. work while another one takes her to the cinema and another Helen, Wigan, Manchester. out for meals. She has admitted she doesn’t fancy either of Dear Helen - It is your life not your parents. You and your them and boasts they are handy servants. Each of these lads partner should do exactly what you feel is right for yourselves. are very nice and I feel awful whenever they ring up looking for If there is tension now, when the child is there I do hope you her. Now each one she flirts madly with as if they are special. are adopting a baby, your parents will be over the moon seeing How can I convince her it’s wrong? their grandchild. If they are not they would be pretty hard if they Kathy, Beverley Hills, Los Angeles, California. are not happy seeing their first grandchild. I was 19 when I Dear Kathy - Reading you made me laugh a bit as I was like met the father of my child who was 44. So believe me age has that too. A stunner who thought that all men were after her and nothing to do with it, if you love each other and cherish the time loved treating them badly. Then life is a funny thing what you that you have together, you will be just fine. Take no notice of do when you are young can come back to you with a big slap negativity. I wish you and your partner all the happiness that on the face, although we keep our looks from youth to old age, child will bring to you both. Bisous, Françoise. but men are fickle they look and admire you now until you are 40 and then they don’t even look at you. So my message to your daughter is this. Karma is a bitch when it comes to you it 42 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

PERSONAL will bite you real hard and you will regret what you have done to children to look after and I am sure he also does his bit with those boys. Besides it is dangerous to play that kind of game, the children when he is home at weekends. Maybe you should those boys have feelings and they could turn against you and go to Butlins Family Holidays or Legoland with the children hurt you one day. Choose one to be your lackey but not all of and they have baby sitters there for the parents to enjoy them- them. They will find another, and you will then be jealous of the selves. Try it and see. You can then talk to each other and girl who gets their hearts. By all mean be free but be careful. let him know how you feel. People these days do not talk to Good luck Kathy. Bisous, Françoise. each other; they have their mobile phones. Talk face to face and you have responsibilities, parties when you have a family Q Unlucky in Love - I’m handsome, well off and bloody is not what you should be thinking, why did you get married and have 5 children? There was a good reason, you loved him charming yet unlucky in love. Any advice as I’m wary of dating and still do and you love your children. So do things together agencies yet willing to pay a fortune to a professional match with the children. It will be fun for you and your husband. Good maker how can I find one? I’m 36 years old. Alex, Brighton, West Sussex. luck, Bisous, Françoise. ▣ Dear Alex - Maybe if you stop getting dates through dating agencies you might be able to find the one that is right for you. Why not go out and sit at a bar and have a drink with friends, go to the cinema with friends or go to a show with friends, sometimes you never know who is around the corner, there is nothing so riveting is to see someone far away and thinking “Yes I would like to date her”. In other words, my dear Alex, get a life and start living. Good luck, Bisous’ Françoise. Q No Friends - I have my life and fed up I’ve got no friends and have boarding school it’s boring and I don’t fit in, how can I convince my parents I don’t want to be here as I prefer an ordinary school and they won’t listen. Charlotte, Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Dear Charlotte - Well if you are unhappy with your school and you have no friends, you should instill in your parents that is the case. Please talk to them as soon as you can and don’t get into a depressed state about it as it will serve no purpose. Can you talk to the person in charge at Boarding School? It is hard I know but please talk as much to possible to your parents and to the head teacher at your Boarding school. Don’t bottle it just talk to people who will understand you. You have no friends because you will not integrate with them. You are desperately unhappy, so you let that be shown and they don’t want to be your friends when you are like that. Promise me that you will talk to someone that will listen. Good luck, Bisous, Françoise. Q Bored - My husband is boring, he doesn’t drink, make much conversation just bed to work and I want excitement to go to parties, we are both fairly young and have 5 children and we have problems getting babysitters as we live in the Countryside. Emily, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Dear Emily - Your husband is not boring, he is tired from working all day and when he comes home, he wants to have his meal and go to bed. Alcohol does not make the man! You have 5 ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  43

ASK THE POLICE ASK PC KEVIN We put your searching questions to PC Kevin McEvoy from the Greater Manchester Police Force in the UK. Q Joining - I’m interested in joining the Police Force but I’m If your local council hasn’t taken on CPE, you will need to contact your local police. The police/council policy for dealing with such already an Electrician could I become a part time Police Officer? matters may vary from force to another and council to another. As The Special Constabulary consists of volunteer officers, who Some police forces may only attend if your car is blocked in and give up their spare time to assist with the policing of Greater you cannot get out. Manchester and increase the effectiveness of local police initiatives. Special Constables are a vital part of the police Q Legal Age - Is there a legal age for babysitting as my service, helping to prevent crime and interacting with the diverse communities we serve. daughter in law hires a 14 year old girl to mind my three grandchildren at the weekends while she and my son go for They are volunteer police officers with full Constabulary powers; holiday breaks and I’m concerned as the children’s age range They assist with local police initiatives; from 2 years old to 6 yrs. old and 11 yrs. old? Thank you. They give at least four hours service per week. No there is no legal age for babysitting. It is the responsibility of the parents using common sense to make the decision. It is worth If you require further information then please visit the Greater bearing in mind though that a child under 16 years old cannot be Manchester Police website where you can obtain further prosecuted for neglect or ill treatment of children in their care. information. The parents/carers/guardians would be charged in that situation. However, any person who is 16 or over and who has responsibility Q Parking - Every evening I come home from work, someone for a person under that age could be prosecuted. has parked his or her car outside my drive and it is blocking my Q Illegal Driving - My bitchy next-door neighbour is driving driveway. I’m sick of it and I live near a Hospital and its infuriating why should I have to inconvenience myself to park a half a mile around without any tax and insurance. If I ‘dob’ her in she will down the road when I have three young children and what are my know it’s me as we hate each other. I heard that anonymous rights? phone line calls are supposed to be confidential. Are they really? You If the vehicle is blocking access to your driveway you should The Crimestoppers guarantee that their service is unique and first make enquiries with the neighbours to see if they know designed to protect your identity, and will say. Whether you call us who the car belongs to so they can move it. In most areas local on 0800 555 111 or submit our anonymous online form. In all the councils have now taken on responsibility for enforcing parking years that we have been running, no one has ever been identified provisions under what is known as Civil Parking Enforcement after giving information. (CPE). Under CPE it’s an offence to park a vehicle so that it blocks a dropped kerb driveway. You can check if your local council has Q Solvents - Is solvent abuse/glue sniffing addictive? What are taken on CPE via the link below: the harmful effects of it as I suspect one of my young students has https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ this and I have no proof what are the signs and I have never come attachment_data/file/679505/la-with-cpe -list.csv /preview across this before as I teach in an elite boys boarding school and the boys’ father is a powerful Judge who is already obnoxious and If your council has taken on CPE, you will usually need to report arrogant. One of my colleagues advised to forget it. I don’t know vehicles that are obstructing a dropped kerb to them – you can what to do? contact them via the link below: There is no evidence to say that solvent abuse itself is physically addictive. However, it maybe that the user develops a https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council psychological addiction to solvent abuse. Solvent abuse itself is not illegal, as many of the products used during solvent abuse are 44 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28 normal household objects. However, it is illegal for a shopkeeper,

ASK THE POLICE or anyone else, to sell any substance that will, or its fumes if inhaled will, cause intoxication to a person under the age of eighteen. Similarly, it is illegal to sell to anyone he believes is acting on behalf of a person under eighteen years of age. Q Stalker - My ex-hubby keeps ringing and messaging me and harassing, what can I do he is stalking me? I’m sorry to hear that you are having problems with your ex-husband, below is some useful advice. Harassment If your partner approaches you or rings/texts you on two or more occasions then s/he may commit an offence of harassment. The incidents must be related (so they become a course of conduct), not two isolated incidents. The further apart the incidents are, the less likely there is to be an offence of harassment. However, all the circumstances of the incident will be taken into account when determining if an offence has been committed. The law uses a “reasonable person” test. Basically, this means that if it was felt that a person of reasonable firmness (i.e. the average person on the street) would not find the behaviour to be oppressive, alarming or distressing, the offence is not committed. The offender must also be aware that the course of conduct they are pursuing would cause the victim to be alarmed or distressed. Example: B and C are ex partners but B cannot accept this fact and bombards C with phone calls and texts begging him to reconsider the relationship. C is distressed (but not in fear) by all this attention and just wants to move on. This is likely to be harassment. B and C are ex partners. B sends a bunch of flowers and a letter (on separate occasions) to C asking her to reconsider. C is upset by this action and just wants to move on. This is unlikely to constitute harassment, as it is improbable that a reasonable person would be distressed by B’s course of action, as B does not intend to distress C, but is attempting to rekindle the relationship. If your ex-partner is threatening you with violence then there is a more serious offence of harassment with fear of violence Harassment with fear of violence is committed by a person whose course of conduct causes another to fear that on at least two occasions, violence will be used against him/her and who knows that his/her behaviour will cause fear of violence on each of those occasions. The incidents must be related (so they become a course of conduct) and cannot be isolated. The further apart the incidents are, the less likely there is to be an offence of harassment. The law takes into account the “reasonable person” test. Basically this means that if it was felt that a person of reasonable firmness (i.e. the average person on the street) would not fear violence, the offence is not committed. Example: B and C are in a relationship which ends acrimoniously. B continually rings and texts C with threatening messages directed towards her and her new partner. B threatens violence towards them and the house in which they live. C is fearful and distressed as she knows that B was violent throughout their relationship and she believes he could carry out some of the threats. This is likely to be an offence of harassment with fear of violence. If you feel that you are being harassed and you want to involve the police then you should contact your local police on a non-emergency number and they will take details. If there are any threats of violence towards you, you should inform them, and they will treat the matter with greater urgency. If you don’t want to involve the police, you can see a solicitor who can, if necessary, begin civil proceedings. If your claim succeeds you may be awarded damages and/or an injunction. If there are any threats of violence then you are always advised to involve the police. Stalking There is a new Stalking helpline and website that has been set up to give advice and support to those who are being stalked. It is run by Network for Surviving Stalking, Protection Against Stalking and the Suzy Lampugh Trust and is part funded by the Home Office. The number is 0300 636 0300 and email [email protected]. Advice from the website states that you should contact them if - You or someone you know are being made to feel harassed or intimidated by the behaviour of another person? You are unsure what can be done about this person’s behaviour? You feel that you, your friend or family member are at risk of emotional or physical harm? You think this person has or will damage personal property? You feel you cannot go directly to the police about this behaviour? ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE  45

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