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EDITOR Christina V Howard NEW LOOK MARKETING & PUBLICITY Christina V Howard EDITOR’S PA Stan Dwight MAGAZINE EDITORIAL SECRETARY Sarah Roberts FEATURES EDITOR Kerry Johnson DESIGN & PUBLICATION FOR 2018! RAPhotography SUBMISSIONS EDITOR Steve Rostron CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY Julie Freeman Hello Everyone, COLUMNISTS Dr Kailash Chand OBE Once again we bring you the exciting true PC Kevin McEvoy stories that some of us can either relate to Dr Amir Hannan Françoise Pascal or always wanted to know about. Everyone Angela Brown from all different backgrounds unite in these pages and refreshingly bring to life CORRESPONDENTS Prince Jordan Tyson their experiences and achievements, tears Antonella Commatteo and aspirations. Nancy Fike Carole Gray As we in CVH 1st Class Media welcome Cerdan A Smith Jamaal Lewis our guests featured and value our Stanley Goodrich dedicated Columnist and Correspondents. Rachelle Presno Casillias Sarah Ward We especially thank you, our readers, for Helena Ainsworth taking time out to read each issue. WEBSITE Special thanks to Bob Alston our Graphic Stephen Kimber Designer and Publisher. [email protected] GET IN TOUCH Website - www.cvh1stclassgroup.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 Christina V Howard rights reserved. Editor No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the prior consent of CVH 1st Class Group. Christina V Howard Profile - Journalist, Radio Correspondent, PR/ Requests for permission should be directed to: Marketing, Events Organiser, Fashion Style Coach, Theatre Producer, Former Textiles Lecturer, Fashion Catalogue Designer. Enjoys [email protected] Science, Technology, Classic Cars, Singing, Cooking and Animals. Charity helper and a strong Humanitarian. WE ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PHOTO’S OR ARTWORK WITH COPYRIGHTS THAT ARE SUPPLIED TO US BY INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR FEATURES

contents page 6 6 RAILROAD TO HELL - BRAND NEW FILM 10 HUMAN-CANINE CONNECTION - THERAPY DOGS 14 ERIC SMALL - CELEBRITY TRAINER 18 HEALTH -GDPR 20 BERNARDO MONTOLLA - TECHNOLOGU GURU 22 CHELSEA WERNER - MODEL ON A MISSION 24 BETTYROSE WOODY - NARCISSIST PERSONALITY DISORDER 26 CYNTHIA BUSBY - YOUR ‘GO TO’ PERSON 28 BURGUNDI TREJO PHOENIX - ACTRESS 31 ANTONELLA COMMATTEO - PRODUCER’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER 32 VIRTUALLY AMAZING - GADGET JOHN 36 LEST WE FORGET - SSAFA SPECIAL 38 MANCHESTER PHOTOGRAPHY - CRAIG BARKER page 20 40 PERSONAL - PERSONAL - ASK FRANÇOISE 42 UNMADE BEDS AND UNMADE LIVES - A RYE LOOK AT LIFE 43 HEALING THROUGH VERSE - POETRY TO PROVOKE THOUGHT 44 COOKING - STRAIGHT FROM THE OVEN 46 ASK PC KEVIN - PC KEVIN MCEVOY 48 READER’S LETTERS - MAILBAG Your regular Columnists pages 18, 40, 44, 46 page 22 page 24 ON THE COVER: Aki Aleong © Sheri Determan ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 3

COL UMNISTS DR AMIR HANNAN B BRYAN PUK Dr Amir Hannan is a full-time General Practitioner Born in Manchester, UK and presently residing (Family medicine) in the UK. You can see his practice- in Saskatoon, Canada. A teacher of Sociology, at based web portal www.htmc.co.uk Chairman of the the University of Saskatchewan. Besides teach- Association of Greater Manchester Local Medical ing, Bryan’s other interests include time with family Committees and the Chairman of the World Health & friends, animal welfare supporting, freelance Innovation Summit. You can follow him on Twitter writing, and quantum physics. He is a single parent @amirhannan to two ‘spoiled’ cats and he has two sisters. DR KAILASH CHAND OBE ANGELA BROWN Dr Kailash Chand OBE was a GP for over 30 Angela Brown has been carrying out her passion years, alongside being chair of a local NHS trust. of baking since she was a young girl. She is self- He actively campaigned on NHS and public taught having had inspiration from her mother. All health issues. Currently he is the deputy chair her recipes are tried and tested in her own home. of the British Medical Association and chair of She is a collector of vintage costumes and lives Healthwatch Tameside. He was awarded an OBE in an original 1930’s house with vintage furniture. in 2010 for services to the NHS. She takes part in displays, cookery demonstrations and teaches in schools about the way we lived in 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. INGRID BRINDLE Ingrid Brindle (@IngridBrindle) is the Chair of Haughton Thornley Patient Participation Group and the founder of Healthpledge UK. She believes passionately that patients can only make good health choices if they are provided with relevant, good quality, “joined up” information when they need it. 4 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

CORRESPONDENTS ANTONELLA COMMATTEO STANLEY GOODRICH An International Award-winning and California’s Lives in Laguna, Niguel, California. Public Rela- Designer of the Year, Antonella is a native of tions Manager | SYSPRO - United States. One Wales born fashionista, whose designs are of the first to introduce software producers to uniquely inspired and represented by life and its Enterprise Resource Planning software. As well journey. as co-host of ‘Eye On Entertainment’, shown on the Time Warner Channel. JAMAAL LEWIS SARAH WARD Jamaal Lewis is Celebrity photographer and I am who I am - I owe so much and learn con- outside of this works at Sheer Strength Lab and stantly from my 2 girls. I try to ensure time is a model at Smart Model Management. From quality time with my loved ones and make the Colorado Springs he lives in Los Angeles. most of it. Sarah works for the NHS England and she loves animals and music. NANCY FIKE PRINCE JORDAN TYSON Dr Nancy Fike is a true humanitarian, devoted Prince Jordan Tyson is an Award winning Hol- to Inner City Youth and organizations helping lywood Artist Talk-show Host, Actor, Comedian, Americas Youth from being bullied and fighting Singer, and Dancer. Actor/ Artist at Michael hunger. She likes motorcycles and speedway Zanuck Agency. Actor/Producer at Cannon Films tracks while dedicated to family. His family heritage is European Royalty. CAROLE GRAY CERDAN A SMITH Carole is a renowned Celebrity, Co-Host, Vocal- Cerdan is a Celebrity Media Host and a re- ist, Singer and Songwriter. She is also Celebrity nowned artist. He works at Tim Davis Media. Media Host at Cinema Epoch. Peace Ambassa- Beau Szumilas. Host at Filmosfera Hollywood. dor at Universal Peace Federation. Exclusive Personal Media at World Film Insti- tute. JOHN GARDNER (GADGET JOHN) ‘Tech-Nerd’ and gadget lover, from Manchester, UK. He has worked in the Tech’ industry for 4 decades and run his own business for the past 2 of them. He also has a YouTube channel giving out tech’ advice and reviews. CVH 1st Class is a Not-for-Profit organisation (As a family magazine we reserve the right not to print unsuitable material) ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 5

FEATURE Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman’s Chance New Film Expands Focus On The Utilization of Slave Labor in America Text by Stanley Goodrich, photos Mike Waddell Mention ‘slavery in America’, and the conversation will instantly Chinese workers worked long hours and had to pay their turn to the Deep South, and that area’s utilization of black headmen or contractors for lodging and food and even for slaves prior to the Civil War. However, the subject of slave labor their tools; and, while the Central Pacific and Union Pacific pro- in America can embarrassingly be expanded to other areas vided white workers accommodations, food and tools without and geographies, an excellent example being the exploitation additional cost. In ‘The Army of Canton in the High Sierra’, of Chinese workers to build American railroads. Alexander Saxton calculates that Chinese labor cost the rail- road companies two thirds less than what was paid the white This subject is dramatically captured in a new, award-winning workers. In 2009 the State of California officially apologized film by Aki Aleong, which is now set for wide release. ‘Railroad to the Chinese people – after 127 years. to Hell: A Chinaman’s Chance’, searches for answers to the questions - Can a Chinese fugitive find justice in America, the ‘Chinaman’s Chance’ has already won numerous awards, ‘Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave,’ a mecca for including: ‘Best Film and Best Ensemble Cast’ at Bare Bones immigrants where the American Dream is an inalienable tradi- International Film and Music Festival, together with ‘Best tion? Additionally, the film poses a related question - Can love, Feature and Best Cinematography’ at the Treasure Coast forgiveness and redemption transform the violent lawless Wild International Film Festival! The film was also nominated for West into a more peaceful, moral and enlightened America? ‘Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Editing’. The film won ‘Outstanding Screenplay’ at the Sacramento International The focus of ‘Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman’s Chance’ is the Film Festival and was the Maverick Movie Award winner for exploitation of Chinese workers during the building of American ‘Best Production Design’. railroads. The workers not only spent long hours, but the work was often dangerous and fatal. ‘Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman’s Chance’ is directed and pro- duced by Aki Aleong, who also wrote the screenplay. The In February 1867, approximately 8,000 Chinese were working final version of the film, which is a production of Mustardseed on the construction of railroad tunnels, and 3,000 were laying Films and Ace Studios, was edited by award-winning filmmaker track, representing ninety percent of the workforce. Historians Dustin Ferguson. estimate that at any one time as many as 10,000 to 15,000 Chinese were working on constructing the railroad. The film’s all-star cast includes: Reggie Lee, Timothy Bottoms, Jason Connery, Coolio, Mariam Vardanyan, Danny Trejo, The Chinaman in the title is a fugitive on the run, and all odds Ernest Borgnine, Olivia Hussey, Lorenzo Lamas, Christopher are against him. Our fugitive is well aware that while steal- Atkins, Geoffrey Lewis, Martin Kove, Edward Albert, Aki Aleong, ing a horse can be a hanging offense, the killing a Chinaman Bo Svenson, Theresa Russell and John Phillip Law. ▣ is not a crime. 6 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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FEATURE About Aki Aleong Aki Aleong’s career has spanned more than 60 years as an actor, singer, writer, producer, and activist. When one men- tions martial arts and action film stars, the name ‘Aki’ typically follows. In Chuck Norris’ ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’, Aki plays Yoshi Sakaii, a powerful member of the Yakuza in the episode titled, ‘A Shadow in the Night’ (1993). Though a heroic rights activist in real life, Aki has often played villains. In ‘Braddock: Missing in Action III’ (1988), Braddock’s wife and son are captured by soldiers of the sadistic Vietnamese General Quoc, played by none other than Aki. Aki Aleong was born December 19, 1934, in Port of Spain, Trinidad. As a youth, Aki attended Progressive Education Institute in Trinidad. After moving to Brooklyn, New York, with his mother in 1949, Aki graduated from Boys’ High School. In1951 he started taking classes at Brooklyn College while working in a hardware store. Aki has starred in more than 50 movies and 150 television shows. He has worked with Academy Award-winners Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Faye Dunaway, Joanne Woodward, Steve McQueen, Ben Kingsley, John Mills, Ernest Borgnine, Jennifer Connelly and Martin Landau. Ernest Borgnine with Aki Aleong Aki has also worked with directors William Wyler, John Sturges and Martin Ritt. Aki’s career also includes work with prominent writer/directors, including John Milius, Lionel Chetwynd, Philip Yordan, Mark Rydell and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Pearl S. Buck. Aki also made his Broadway debut with a starring role in “Teahouse of the August Moon.” Aki also boasts extensive experience as a record executive producer/artist. He was Chairman of FORE (The Fraternity of Recording Executives), an organization dedicated to bringing Executives of Color into the Music Industry. Other affiliations include President of Pan World Records and Golden Dragon Publishing companies. He was the National Director of Black Promotion for Polydor/Polygram Records and also worked with Liberty/UA Records and Capitol Records. He has also produced records for Columbia Records, Capitol, Liberty/UA, Artista and other prominent labels. Aki is the first Asian American to have a Top 100 record, which he wrote and co-produced, on the National of Los Angeles and President of MANAA (Media Action Charts in the USA. Network for Asian-Americans). Aki has served on the National Board of the Screen Actors Among Aki’s numerous awards includes an Honorary Guild; appointed National Chair of SAG’S EEOC and was Doctorate from New Dimensions University in 2013. Aki is a member of the President’s Diversity/Affirmative Action also the President and CEO of Mustard Seed Media Group Task Force. He has also been Executive Director of AIM (http://www.mustardseedmediagroup) and the Senior (Asians in Media), Vice President of The Media Coalition Advisor to Ace Studios in Hong Kong. 8 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

FEATURE About Dustin Ferguson Dustin Ferguson has owned and operated several film distribution and production companies, including 42ND Street Films and Sinister Studios. He has directed over 50 features. He has edited ‘Sleepaway Camp IV’ and now ‘Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman’s Chance’. He has also produced and directed over 80 music videos and has been hired by Wild Eye Releasing to direct four feature films in 2018. His film ‘Nemesis 5: The New Model’ will be released in spring 2018, already having earned rave reviews. “Nemesis 5” is executive produced by Albert Pyun and Mark Popejoy, and is associate produced by Aki Aleong. Dustin’s upcoming Sci-fi / Action / Martial Arts thriller ‘RoboWoman’ will star Aki Aleong and Dawna Lee Heising, who is also the Vice President of Mustard Seed Media Group and an associate producer on ‘Railroad to Hell: A Chinaman’s Chance’. Dustin Ferguson ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 9

LIFE The Remarkable Nature of the Human-Canine Connection Therapy Dogs. Text & photo by B. Bryan Puk 10 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

LIFE The Remarkable W HEN MEETING THREE therapy dogs, Subie, Anna-Belle, and Kisbey for the first time, I felt like the furry paws of Angels in disguise had touched me. Like Angels, the therapy dogs can take any form ranging from companions Nature of the for the lonely, to therapists and first responders, to purveyors of uncondi- tional love. Many animals have an acute sense of intuition when it comes to sensing the emotions of humans. This becomes evident very quickly when I meet with Human-Canine therapy dog trainer and researcher, Dr Colleen Dell, and her dog Subie, an 8.5-year-old male, Boxer breed. She shares in my interview their charac- teristics and skills. Colleen related over a coffee with me that her Dad passed away quite recently and virtually instantaneously Connection Subie gets off the floor and places his head on her lap, looking up at her with sad soulful eyes, which appear to express sympathy for her loss. Animals that feel close to us have a remarkable knack of perceiving our sadness and responding with loving gestures. Colleen had Subie demonstrate how he provides his valuable service to people who may be prone to anxiety or panic attacks. Many people who are diagnosed with such disorders feel threatened by being in a public setting but feel reassured when they have a dog “watching their back”. In this case, Colleen had Subie demonstrate how he provides Colleen went up to the restaurant counter to get a re-fill on her hot choc- Therapy Dogs. his valuable service to people who may be prone olate. Subie followed her and while she was ordering, he turned around Text & photo by B. Bryan Puk to anxiety or panic attacks. to face the crowd. As he surveyed the crowd, he reminded me so much of a ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 11

FEATURE Secret Service agent serving as a bodyguard sans the dark each other as if they were life-long friends. sunglasses. Minutes later they both returned to our table and Subie re-assumed his position lying down on the floor. Colleen concludes our interview by saying, “Although I spend a Subie according to Colleen, “has a soothing, calming aura good amount of time training and that he exudes and projects on to others. I often take him research with therapy dogs, I have to schools and universities to calm students who may feel to be receptive to being trained by anxious about impending exams or just miss their own pets them in return. I know they are at home. Subie is great at leaning in and giving a reassur- training me all the time, trying to ing hug,. He just loves to hug humans”. figure out what I am asking them to do. They have taught me that not Anna-Belle, a female, Bulldog breed, is the youngest out only humans have complex and of the three, being 6.5-years-old. She has a strong sense individual personalities, but so do of devotion and is unlikely to forget your face or ignore the they. All animals are sentient cre- problems that you may be encountering. Colleen shares ations and sometimes in order to that Anna-Belle is a special asset when working with meth- understand what they are trying to adone patients. tell you, you have to try to think as they do”. She elaborates on one memorable example when she was called in to visit a methadone patient with Anna-Belle. The We have all heard about people woman seemed depressed, withdrawn, and likely did not who train their pets to do certain trust the people that were there to assist her. The intent was things and lots of time we don’t to have the woman bond with Anna-Belle and therefore give even recognize what they are her the incentive to attend further therapy sessions. doing for us, with no formal train- ing. Perhaps some day our rela- It worked. The dog and human both focused in on each other tionship with animals will become and bonded almost instantly. From that time on, the woman more symbiotic and they will teach would attend future therapy meetings with Anna-Belle. During us to be there for others also with one of the meetings, the patient brought in two photos of no ulterior motive except for dis- herself and her two children who were removed from her playing unconditional love…to say, home by the Social Services Department. In the room with “I woof you” --- without judgment. her was a methadone clinician, Colleen, and Anna-Belle. The first one that she showed the photos to was Anna-Belle. You can meet the three therapy dogs, and Colleen, on Facebook Why? The woman sensed that, unlike humans, animals were at: www.facebook.com/AnnaBelleSubiesAdventures/ far less judgmental of her and she was in no position to yet again be judged by her fellow humans. Anna-Belle, on the other hand, could be trusted. * Dr. Colleen Dell is a faculty member Kisbey, also a Boxer breed, is a female and at the age of in the Department of Sociology 10.5 years is the oldest of the three. She easily connects with people by utilizing the importance of play. Colleen relates And one story where Kisbey and her went to visit an inmate in prison. Facing a lengthy prison sentence, the inmate was The School of Public Health withdrawn and lethargic. Kisbey sensed that this person at the University of Saskatchewan was not happy and decided to cheer him up by sharing her located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada toy with him. When both her and the toy were ignored, she started nudging at the inmate with her toy. It took some unre- lentless perseverance on Kisbey’s part but eventually the inmate came out of his protective shell. His stoic face was overcome by a slight grin, which turned into a broad smile. He took the toy from Kisbey and the two started playing with 12 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

FEATURE Anna-Belle the therapy dog has a strong sense of devotion and is unlikely to forget your face or ignore the problems that you may be encountering. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 13

FEATURE Eric Small Celebrity Trainer. Text and photos by Jamaal Lewis moved to Los Angeles (LA) 4 years ago from a small town called Tulare Ca. I was born in south central LA. Mom and me lived in a rough part of LA so she moved me to Bakersfield, CA when I was 6yrs old. I lived in Bakersfield for 6 years then moved to a smaller town called Tulare, Ca. Growing up and going to high school in a small town definitely made me humble. I played foot- I ball all throughout school and even got a valley championship my senior year. After high school I played semi pro football for 5 years and sold cell phones for all the major carriers. After selling phones for 7 years I needed a change in my life. So I started getting into personal training and fell in love with it. It was rough trying to make a living training in a small town so after 8 months I risked it all and moved to North Hollywood with $250, clothes and a bicycle. I lived in a basement at the gym where I worked. Everyday I worked my butt off and stayed humbled. Four years later I have my own apt, car and I am one of the top trainer in LA. I’ve been doing calisthenics for about 10 years. I started A few accomplishments for me are: 1) Becoming a doing advanced calisthenics, bar work and personal celebrity trainer 2) I’ve competed and been a judge for training 5 years ago. I was going through a lot when Battle Of The Bars. This is one of the biggest street I first started my fitness career. Fitness was a way for workout competitions in the world. 3) Being able to moti- me to let out all my anger, problems and depression vate people all around the world to live a healthier life- and use it to benefit my body and life. Hannibal King style. Hobbies are cooking, playing sports and editing inspired my extreme exercise routines. He’s a street and filming videos. workout legend from New York. I got the name ‘Confused Muscles’ (CM) through a style I grew up in church and had a very strict mom growing of training called Muscle Confusion. A training of 2-3 up. Her being strict made me a humble and respect- body parts in one exercise is muscle confusion. I love ful man. My hero’s are my two boys Tariq and LeMar. I this type of training so much, that simply reverse the wouldn’t be where I am at if it wasn’t for them in my life name ‘Confused Muscles’. 14 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

FEATURE ABOVE Eric Small The next move for CM is expanding my brand worldwide through a 30-day home fitness program. This program is designed for any fitness level and doesn’t require a gym or weights. CM power fit for women is the first program available to the public 12/1/17through EBook. www.ConfusedMuscles.com Facebook & Instagram - @ConfusedMuslces CVH 1st Class wish Eric Small every continued success. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 15

FEATURE RIGHT ABOVE & OPPOSITE Eric Small 16 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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HEALTH GDPR General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Staying Safe in a world of data. by Dr Amir Hannan and Ingrid Brindle W HEN MARK Mr Zuckerberg replied “Yes… I think everyone should have ZUCKERBERG, control over how their information is used”. CEO of Facebook, was asked “Would What does this mean for us in healthcare? This is challenging you be comfortable and some may argue it has no relevance to us because your to share with us what hotel you stayed health data is not in the public domain and hence is secure in last night”, his response was “No”. and not accessible by others. Perhaps your physio does need When pressed further, he was asked “If to know about your previous encounter with an orthopaedic you have messaged anybody this week, surgeon 5 years ago but do they need to know about your would you share with us the names of the gynaecological problems or should you have a say? What people you have messaged?” He replied about those who don’t mind but want good quality care? Whilst “Senator, no, I would not choose to do Facebook is different to healthcare data, there may be lessons that publicly”. “I think this is what this for us from around the world. might be all about – your rights to privacy, the limits to your rights to privacy and how There are strict rules in the National Heath Service here in the much you are willing to give away in the UK governing how such data is handled and by whom. However name of Modern America in connecting the current guidance was produced before we even had people around the world. (It’s) a question Facebook or twitter and it has become apparent that legislation basically of what information Facebook needs to be updated. Europe has already recognised the need is collecting, who they are sending it to for this and on 25th May 2018, new European legislation called and whether they asked me in advance the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come for permission to do that. Is that a fair into law which recognises this. Essentially the new legislation thing for a user of Facebook to expect?” enhances the protections that already exist in Europe with one 18 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

HEALTH new principle of accountability. Those So does this mean that everything will change on holding your personal data will need 25th May? The simple answer – No. It won’t. It is a to demonstrate how we are keeping it start to a brave new world where organisations will safe and what steps we have taken to need to work with people to redress the balance on safeguard it. There will be a new Data privacy, confidentiality, need to share information and Protection Officer whose role will be to to enhance safety. What is clear is that people will advise and ensure the law is complied have greater control of their own data and there will with. Patients will be able to ask for a be greater opportunities for you to know about your copy of their records without cost. There data and what happens to it. So Mark Zuckerberg may are some exceptions but this should have inadvertently helped to nudge healthcare towards be rare. As patients, you should know a fairer system where we all have greater control over about your data and who has access to it. what happens to our data. We are now in the era of People outside the European Union will Responsible Sharing. be expected to respect the laws on data for Europeans and those who break the Dr Hannan writes in a personal capacity and is not an laws will be brought to justice wherever expert in the legislation but hopes this raises awareness they may reside throughout the world. It and understanding. This article was originally written in seems legislation is catching up with the a hotel lobby in Edinburgh using a publicly accessible technology. “free” Wi-Fi network.▣ ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 19

FEATURE Bernardo Montolla A Web-Master and deals with technology daily. Text and photos by Nancy Shaw Fike 20 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

FEATURE et me introduce you to this intellectual young man, Bernardo Montolla. Not only is he smart with L intellectual value, but also has a fantastic mind of wit and kindness. Bernardo is a Web-Master and deals with technology daily. He speaks 3 languages, English, Spanish, and HTML code, wait! I asked him.... HTML is a language? He smiled and told me, “Yes, it’s a Hypertext Markup Language, a standardized system for tagging text files to achieve font, colour, graphic, and hyperlink effects on World Wide Web pages.” Wow, I replied. When I looked up HTML, it came up word for word the dictionary meaning he just recited to me; this is very impressive I must say. B ernardo deals with Coding: which means changes made to text in the backend of websites and anything that a website has will be created and modified by a coder! I thought to myself, I was in the twilight zone for a minute with what he was explaining to me, however, once I understood his passion for technology and his ambition to work with computers it all made sense. Bernardo’s fantastic mind has mastered the computer systems and puts parameters with characters using programs to create links that are far beyond what we can understand if you’re not into computers or technology. B ernardo gave me this example and said, “If I want to change text to red colour I’d have to tell the CPU in HTML (remember this is his 3rd language) that allows me to talk to websites and looks something like this: <font color=”red”>.” I was over my head for sure at this point! His knowledge of the computer came from his mentors and seeing them do what he loves still today. Not bad for a young man who started off as an office assistant and learned most of what he knows by self-teachings, having high tech role models such as: Elon Musk and Nicola Tesla and keeping an eye on the speed in which technology changes daily. Once the doors opened for him, he became a Web-Master working with The Department of Behaviour Health for one of the largest County in North America. H ow does he balance his career and have fun, I asked? Bernardo tells me he enjoys his family life. He comes from a family of 12 children and being a twin with a sister. I asked Bernardo, “If you can be King of the World for one day, what do you see yourself doing for a career?” He expressed, “I see myself continuing in technology while learning Astronomy and becoming an Astronaut with enough courage to not fear technology to help me figure out how to make energy free!” I replied to him, “This is indeed a fantastic mind for sure!” ▣ ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 21

LIFESTYLE Chelsea Werner Champion signs to Model Agency with a Mission Text by Antonella Commatteo, photos by Julia Ramirez RIGHT Chelsea Werner. 22 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

LIFESTYLE W HEN CHELSEA WERNER was born with Q Tell the readers about the viral video that caught the Down Syndrome doctors said she would attention of We Speak in New York? always have low muscle tone. Chelsea The video was produced by Whistle Sports. It showed my ended up proving them wrong! At the age obstacles that i had to overcome. It showed how persistence, Gymnastics. of 8 Chelsea started with Special Olympics journey to becoming a World Champion Gymnast and the hard work and finding people who believe in you can make Four times US Special Olympics Champion and two times your dream a reality! It was posted on Facebook and went viral World Champion, Chelsea, a rising star and gymnast with Down immediately. It is over 15 million views. It caught the atten- Syndrome, found the perfect NYC model agency. tion We Speak Modelling Agency and they reached out to see if I was interested in modelling for them. This video confirmed Over the years, Chelsea has defied the odds. Doctors were that the public is definitely interested in seeing individuals with convinced she’d have poor muscle strength. Today, Chelsea disabilities doing things that inspire others! is toned, fit, and wealthy, with a love for gymnastics and inspir- ing others. Q What was the hardest obstacle you ever had to overcome? Between gymnastics competitions, Chelsea developed a I normally don’t see things as obstacles. I think low expecta- second love: fashion modelling. She has campaigned for H&M, tions are a constant challenge. cat-walked New York Fashion Week, and participated in many local fashion shows near her home base in California. Q Do you have any suggestions for upcoming artists thinking of going into the industry? Ready for the next step in her fashion career, Chelsea recently Work with people who believe in you and are willing to advo- signed with We Speak. The New York model agency stands cate for you. for model rights, health and beauty of all sizes, and creates positive change in fashion. Q What do we have to look forward to from Chelsea Werner in 2018? Chelsea is thrilled about this big step in her career, and looks I’m competing in USA GYMNASTICS. I’m ready to take on forward to conquering the New York City market alongside We the Fashion Industry and show them that people with disabili- Speak. ties represent a large segment of the population and want to be represented in the Fashion Industry. The public wants to CVH 1st Class caught up with Chelsea. see “real” models and along with We Speak Modelling Agency I’m ready! Q For the fans that want to follow “Chelsea Werner” Q How long after the love of gymnastics did you become how do they go about doing that? interested in modelling? Chelsea’s model book: I really never thought much about modelling until H&M saw me https://wespeakny.com/gallery/talent/643 on the Today Show and asked me if I was I interested in doing a @showtimewerner campaign for them. They flew me to Havana, Cuba and it was an amazing experience! A few months after that I was invited Chelsea is a great example of why people with disabilities need to walk the runway at NYFW. I always loved being in front of to be given opportunities to reach their full potential and reach the camera and love everything about modelling! for their dreams. CVH 1st Class wish Chelsea every contin- ued success. ▣ Q What do you feel you bring to the Industry that’s unique, and what are some challenges you have faced in modelling? The Industry is beginning to become more inclusive but still has a long way to go. Most modelling agencies don’t repre- sent models that have a disability. I have been told quite a few times that there is not a market for models with a disability. I have never believed that. I think the industry totally underes- timates how much the public wants to see real models includ- ing models with disabilities. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 23

LIFE Bettyrose Woody A Mother’s Love A psychological journey that explores maternal Narcissist Personality Disorder Text & photos by Joe Williamson Bettyrose Woody lives in Georgia, she is a wife and mother of an adopted son from Romania. She has written an autobiography memoir about growing up with a narcissist mother, marrying a man from Baghdad Iraq, living with him during Desert Storm, adopting a child from Romania, living in a primitive institution, rape of a child and finding A Mother’s Love by Bettyrose Woody is her biography. The book brings readers on a psychological journey as we explore the seeds of maternal Narcissist Personality Disorder ( NPD ) together. Nowadays, NPD is constantly in the news. It’s the hottest topic on Huffington Post and Psychology Today. People want to know not only what NPD is, but also what causes it and how it acts in real life. In ‘A Mother’s Love’ Bettyrose backtracks three generations to explore her mother’s psychological roots. Her bond to her hard working, but poverty stricken, Native American mother. The effect of having a liquor-sodden father. Her time in a harsh orphanage where the seeds of NPD were sown. Then she bring maternal NPD into focus with the shocking detail of unspeakable abuse. When Bettyrose Woody is not writing an adult before I read about narcissistic My second wish would be that readers she is caring for family, but she took personality disorder and recognized my of my book could recognize narcissistic some time out to speak to us. mother’s horrible traits. Doing that allowed personality disorder and free themselves me to see her for what she was and to that they can get away and avoid the pain Q When did you first start writing? realize she would never change. It took I went through. If I can help one person, I began four years ago but had to stop years for me to finally walk away. the pain of writing the book will be worth it. several times to clear my head. I found it very painful to dredge up memories I had Q What are your hobbies? My third wish would be that the Native buried for decades. In the end though, the I like to watch YouTube videos a few of my Americans be given equal opportunities process proved to be very cleansing. It favorites, Kathy Aay, Wayne Goss, Nadine without prejudice and ridicule. The true freed me. Baggot, Caroline Barnes, Mskristinn321 history of the First Nations People is and Dr. Dray the dermatologist. I like taught in schools. Q Tell us about your book? collecting things, flea markets, garage My mother was a monster, a selfish and sales, shopping, walking through parks Q Who are your hero’s? cruel and totally self-absorbed woman rescuing birds that have fallen from the My biggest hero is my son, who’s gone whose only interest was herself. That her nest. through so much and is still a sweet and children and spouse and anyone around hopeful man. Also, Theresa of Calcutta, her suffered through her actions, her Q If you had three wishes, what who founded the Missionaries of Charity. continuous physical and mental abuses, would they be? She was faithful to Christ. She went to had no effect on what she did or said. She My first wish is my continued and hope Calcutta to help the poorest of the poor. berated and insulted me every chance she for my son, who I want more than any She worked with lepers, outcast, and the got. The problem was I still loved her and one thing in this world to have the best, to homeless, and Billy Graham the world’s wanted her affections. That caused great have a life that is unsullied with the pain best-known evangelist. ▣ problems as one might imagine. I was and disruptions I had growing up. 24 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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ENTER TAINMENT Cynthia Busby The ‘go to person’ is what those who have come to know Cynthia Busby call her, because of her knowledge and true business-ship, when it comes to getting Celebrities for every event under the sun. With a personality to suit her no-nonsense; no holds barred; mission accomplished attitude; which accents her grace and style. Text and photos by Carole Gray & Cerdan A Smith Fast paced, and jet set is the entertainment industries She has worked as a Publicist /Audience Developer middle name, and it is essential to fame for Actors, for plays at the Barnsdall, Vision Theatre, Stage 52, Producers, Writers, and Singers; that complete the the Pasadena Playhouse, and other venues. She pro- attraction for a world personality, and is where you will vided celebrities for parades in Orange County and Los find Cynthia Busby ‘The Point Guard’. Angeles County (Black History Month; and Christmas Parades). Cynthia Busby of Busby Promotions has been quite busy in Southern California for a while. She has worked After providing Celebrities for Don King’s boxing match as a corporate employee for the Los Angeles Times, in Las Vegas, she conducted speaking engagements, ConAgraand Nestle for a number of years and aside special appearances, and media interviews as well for from the corporate positions, she has always maintained talent. a connection to entertainment, and has been involved with various Civic Community Organizations, and politi- Cynthia has achieved much in securing entertainment; cal campaigns. and major promotions, such as the NAACP Theatre Awards as the Pan African Film Festival, City of Angels Cynthia has many roles with entertainment from Red Carpet Event during BET Weekend, California Management, Promoter, Entertainment Producer, Sports Hall of Fame, the Salute to Fred Williamson, Booking Agent, Audience Development, Event Planning, Music Producer for the African Marketplace, the BACS Publicist, and fundraising etc., and she takes pride in Awards, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce’s getting the job done. Gala Dinner, Nestle USA Career Days, Nestle USA Book Fair; the Mother Love Radio Show, Cal State Fullerton, 26 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

ENTER TAINMENT ABOVE Carole Gray, Cerdan Smith, USC, Cuyahoga College in Cleveland, OH; and she Brittany Busby, Cynthia Busby, most recently assisted with promotions for Beyond The Lights; that was directed and written by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Gun Hill; directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Grammy Award winning bassist Nathan East’s, and she booked a large number of celebrities for Jayne Kennedy-Overton’s 65th Birthday Party at the launch of the Pro Player’s Network. The 100 Black Men of Los Angeles called on Busby Promotions for honorees and presenters; and being a real asset to the industry, through her vision and talents, Cynthia continues to be a credible power source to those who rely on her years of experience; and she believes in giving back to the community and is the recipient of numerous Community Service Awards; and Commendations from the City and County of Los Angeles; and California State. “Way to go Cynthia”. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 27

ENTER TAINMENT Burgundi Trejo Phoenix American Actress Text & photo by Antonella Commatteo A CTRESS Burgandi Trejo Phoenix, is a diverse Latin American actress in Los Angeles and has worked in several independent feature films. She has produced 2 short films for the 48 Hour Film Festival and is working towards, producing her 3rd short film by the end of 2017 and her first feature film in 2018. Burgandi is often described by those she has worked with, in class and on set, as a positive, bright light, with endless energy. She is working very hard, towards becoming a household name on Prime Time Television, as well as, booking her first major motion picture. She aspires to work with, Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron, Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot, Meryl Streep, Rita Moreno, Any and all of the Wayans, Chuck Lorre, Tina Fey, Dan Fogelman, William H. Macy, Alison Brie, Rachel Bloom, Gina Rodriguez, Seth McFarlane, Patricia Arquette, Angelia Jolie, Zooey Deschanel, and Jeffery Tambour.... just to name a few. She has had extensive training including UCB, Lesly Kahn, Stella Adler, The Laura Henry Studio and is currently enrolled in an ongoing class at the Stuart Rogers Studio. Burgandi’s danced as a company member with the Tucson School of Ballet and Ballet Rincon for several years and eventually went onto train in belly dancing, salsa, ballroom, modern and lyrical. She is currently the national spokesperson for talentboom.com, an entertainment media company and a contributing writer for MsIntheBiz.com and a blogger for MyFeistyLife.com and EntertainmentWorld.us Q Who is Burgandi Trejo Phoenix? Burgandi Trejo Phoenix – is a diverse, feisty, petite brunette Latin & Native American Actress with infectious energy, Q How old were you when you started acting, and living in Los Angeles. why? My mom would tell you I started acting in the womb- but I Q Please tell us readers about growing up as Burgandi started officially acting in High School, although, I took every Trejo Phoenix. opportunity to entertain and act like a complete fool, every I grew up in Arizona and have a super gigantic family. I and any chance I got and I still do! I came to LA to pursue danced and sang from a very young age so my life was it full time a few years ago. As for why, well, it’s something always filled with performance art of some sort. I am the that I am deeply passionate about. I am a storyteller and I only girl and loved having all brothers. They definitely made LOVE it. sure I knew how to take care of myself! 28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

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ENTER TAINMENT Q Do you have to have any formal training to become their talents, links to ALL of their social media pages and an actress, and what is an IMDb? any website links, including casting sites! You can also build Yes- I have studied a lot of different places. IMDb is the connections and give/receive endorsements in seconds, International Movie Data Base- you can actually read about directly from your profile! my training etc in my bio. www.imdb.me/burgandiphoenix The iOS app allows you to keep your professional identity, Q You have produced several short films and working in your pocket and at your fingertips, 24/7. You will never towards a feature film. Is it common that an actress miss and opportunity again. usually produces films too? I think it all depends on the actress. Most Actresses I know AND if you own your own domain and wanted to attach it do. It’s a different “role” but I’ve learned so much & look to your Talentboom page they offer a premium account that forward to growing more in that area! has some great additional features. Q We understand that you are working towards Talentboom allows users to finally take control of their becoming a household name on Prime Time Television. careers by building a personal brand that is completely Can you give us any clues to what we have to look under their control and direction. Say goodbye to chaos forward too? and hello to success, join Talentboom to control your career Yes I am- I love acting as a whole but I love a well produced and build your personal brand. TV show! As of now I can’t speak about anything specific, but stay tuned! ;-) Lights, Camera, Action, Talentboom! Q You also love dancing, and are trained in belly www.talentboom.com dancing. There are many stories that it is the oldest form of dance. Is there an art how to dance this way? Q You also write for MsIntheBiz.com and are a I do love to dance! All dance is an art, in my opinion and blogger for MyFeistyLife.com and EntertainmentWorld. is very empowering. It was how I learned to speak without us. Can you tell us a little about each of them and using words. I can’t imagine life without it. Belly dancing is explain to our readers what is the different between so beautiful and let’s just say it looks much easier than it is! writing and blogging? I started MyFeistyLife.com almost a year ago- wow- time Q As their national spokesperson, who/what is tal- flies. It is a great outlet and I love to write. It’s given me a entboom.com? chance to learn another new tool. Blogging is no joke and I am. I love this website & app & I am honored to be part of take a lot of time. I was a contributing writer for Ms. In The this company! Talentboom is awesome and for everyone in Biz- another awesome company and I also sometimes write the entertainment industry. Here’s some more info. for EntertainmentWorld.us Talentboom is THE free digital home for Entertainment profes- Q Where can our readers find / follow you? sionals. NO MORE COMPLEX, EXPENSIVE, PERSONAL The easiest place is my website, burgandiphoenix.com and WEBSITES, NIX THE WIX AND GO TALENTBOOM! my handle for ALL social media, Instagram, Snap & Twitter is @burgandiphoenix ▣ The straight-forward design allows users to upload unlimited media, audio and video and have ONE place to showcase 30 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

LIFE Antonella Commatteo Taking the prestigious Producer’s Choice Awards for 2 years running in Fashion and Philanthropy Text by Christina Howard, photos by Antonella Commatteo “Fashion that lets you be who you want to be.” One extraordinary lady shines Antonella Commatteo is in a class of her own. Refusing to conform to the norm of ‘what’s trending’ Commatteo designs are inspired by her life’s journey. Each collection comes with a story that stirs the imagination, invit- ing one to take that voyage into the unknown and back out with her. She sees fashion as a form of identifying or a stylised form of outer expression of oneself, believing everyone should have the ability to express their true selves through what they wear and how they wear it. Featured in numerous magazines, with appearances on many a red carpets, the Award Winning Designer has since made a name for herself ‘as the one to watch’, who firmly stands by her motto of “Fashion that let’s you be who you want to be”. As a Decorated Designer, Commatteo looks to reflect today’s culture into one’s lifestyle, validating the freedom for individuals to self-identify. A Wales native, Commatteo began her career in fashion when she was taught to sew by her mother at the young age of 12. Inspired by making her own daughters hand-embroidered Irish dance costume, she became locally recommended for her work, and was privately commissioned to create traditional embroidered pieces symbolizing aspects of Welsh culture. In 2005, Commatteo had the honour to be commissioned to create prestigious special items for HRH Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Jimmy White OBE, and The Marquis of Bath. Commatteo entered the University of Wales, Newport in 2009 while working alongside Welsh Designer, Julien MacDonald and Robyn Cole. She also worked in Costume Design at Thaumatop Media, recreated the Hairspray Musical Edna gown, and was awarded the title of Best Welsh Designer. Upon graduation in 2012, Commatteo relocated to the United States. Winning 2018 Las Vegas Producers Choice Honours for Fashion and Philanthropy, Best Of Hollywood’s Producer Choice Awards 2017 for International Fashion and Philanthropy, Las Vegas Men’s Designer of the Year, Social Media winner, and California’s Designer of the Year, Commatteo designs have since been seen in film, music videos, and television and on the runways at the London, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas Fashion Show weeks. Most recently, several of her pieces were worn at the opening and closing cer- emony during musical performances at both the NYFW and LAFW. In addition, some of her latest pieces were worn during the powerful opening speech at the United Nations supporting anti-bullying. As an avid supporter of anti-bullying, Commatteo was inspired to launch a children’s line and was awarded by the State of California in 2017 the lifelong service award for her participation to end all forms of bullying. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 31

TECHNOL OGY Virtually Amazing I’m a lover of technology for many reasons, one of which is to make our lives better or to make us happy. So, in 2017 I had an idea to use my 360° camera and take it to historic WW2 locations in the UK and Europe to make a 360°movie that will allow anyone with a computer, smartphone or tablet to view the scenes as if they were actually there. Text & photos by John Gardner he dates were set for headsets make them nauseous, me included, so the fact the film could be us to spend a week viewed with smartphones and tablets that have gyroscope built-in made the touring sites in the UK, France and the Island T of Jersey, which was occupied by the Germans during WW2. We planned out each day, This , for me, meant people who really wanted to which historic sites we would visit and the important parts at each go to these locations but had poor mobility, or even location that would work best with the 360° camera and also found it too costly to do so, could now experience be significant enough to warrant inclusion in the film. them in the comfort of their current surroundings. The beauty of the 360° camera is you can use special VR headsets to get totally immersed in the images, viewing much easier and all you have to do is play the film and move your however, you don’t need to do this, device around to move around the scenes. You can even hit pause and still in fact some people find the VR move around, meaning you could spend minutes, or even hours, looking around each scene in the film. 32 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

TECHNOL OGY So in July 2017 the tour and filming began. I started pits. On D-Day (6 June 1944) the United States Army close to home at the War Memorial in Marple, Cheshire Ranger Assault Group assaulted and captured Pointe – UK, to film the intro and explain how to best view it. du Hoc after scaling the cliffs. The scale of the site, and the destruction from allied bombing, was immense. The From the UK we travelled to the Normandy region in 360° camera at this location captured the conditions France to our first location of Pegasus Bridge and both the German and allied soldiers endured during the started to capture images of tanks, glider planes and battle. You get to see the huge craters that are 10 feet vehicles. I was even able to fit the 360° Camera inside deep and 50 feet wide, of which there are around 40 really small places to allow people to experience what on this site, and each the result of allied bombs being it must have been like to fly a glider or drive a tank. dropped or ship to shore artillery. We then moved onto the German gun site at Longues After a lovely ferry crossing we then arrived on the Battery which has 4 huge guns each with a 152mm barrel Island of Jersey. The Channel Islands were occupied by which fired out to sea across the English Channel. The Nazi German forces for most of the Second World War, Longues-sur-Mer battery was a World War II artillery from 30 June 1940 until their liberation on 9 May 1945. battery constructed by the Wehrmacht near the French We visited the Jersey War Tunnels which acted as a village of Longues-sur-Mer in Normandy. It formed a hospital for most of the war and during the time there part of Germany’s Atlantic Wall coastal fortifications. I we learnt how tough things got for the islanders living was able to fit the camera inside the guns, even seeing under German occupation. Using the 360° camera I was down the huge gun barrels and also around the site. able to capture the details and feeling of what it must have been like to live and work inside this subterranean Travelling on we arrived at Pointe Du Hoc. During World complex. The story behind who chose to stay or leave War II it was the highest point between Utah Beach to Jersey was remarkable and how neighbours interacted the west and Omaha Beach to the east. The German with each other and also the German soldiers, some army fortified the area with concrete casemates and gun even buying the soldiers ice cream in the hot weather! ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 33

TECHNOL OGY We then sailed back to France and travelled up to La Cambe by either a cross or a Star of David. With the 360° German war cemetery. It’s a military war grave cemetery, camera you can fully immerse yourself in the scenes located close to Bayeux, France. Containing in excess of 21,000 at this location and almost experience the emotion as if German military personnel of World War II, it is maintained you were actually there, every blade of grass is perfect and managed by the German War Graves Commission. It and the flags are gently flapping. might be hard for some to understand, me included, but most WW2 veterans when they meet their German counterparts My film ends with the scenes from the National feel a bond by shared experiences, it was for this reason this Memorial Arboretum, which is in Litchfield, UK. The cemetery was chosen to be included in this film. It’s a very site commemorates and celebrates all the armed simple place, there are no big statues, no flags were forces, civilian organisations and also volunteers who flying and even the graves were marked only by a small played a part in serving Great Britain, its allies and The stone. The contrast between this cemetery and that Commonwealth. It not only has memorials for all the of allied forces cemeteries was stark. In fact, if you great wars but also for over 16,000 servicemen who live near Birmingham, UK, you should visit the German have been killed in conflict since the end of the WW2. cemetery at Cannock chase as you’ll get to see how Using the 360° camera around this vast site it became simple the graves are. clear the best way to film here was to segment each memorial area. From the Royal Air Forces’ amazing Our next location was also a cemetery, however, it was centrepiece, or the Falklands War memorial and the worlds apart from where we’d just been. We were now hugely impressive Armed Forces Memorial which is at at the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach. The scale an elevated position in the middle of the Arboretum, of this location was striking, it is huge and immaculately each deserves their own special part of this film. maintained. The entrance features a huge memorial made of stone with a shallow water pool flowing out and I urge you to watch this film, to pause at each scene and shows you the scale of this battle field. The first sight look around (on a computer you can use your mouse you get of the graves is something the 360° camera to move around or using a smartphone or tablet just was made to convey, the sight of almost 10,000 grave physically move it left, right, up or down to move around markers, which represent the faith of the soldier named the scene) and, more importantly, show this film and 34 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

TECHNOL OGY share this film with anyone who would appreciates its content but who can’t get to these locations themselves. Gadgets & technology that make you feel emotions are quite rare, but using a 360° camera in this way, to film these locations, just shows that when we put our minds to it, we can find the best use for the most peculiar of devices. Please watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yErgsh9UAnU Take care and until the next time, byeeeeeeeeee. ▣ See more from Gadget John on his YouTube channel and don’t forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/Gadgetjohnuk ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 35

SSAFA SPECIAL Join celebrities and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity keeping the Nation’s history alive lest we forget This year commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the most sig- nificant moments in British history – the end of World War One. To mark the centenary, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and its celebrity ambassadors have come together to call on the public to help keep the nation’s history alive by sharing their family stories and photos from The Great War. Celebrities including Antony Cotton, Helen McCrory, Joanna Lumley, Dame Kelly Holmes, Fleur East and Dan Snow have come together to share their stories and photographs in support of the SSAFA campaign. Coronation Street Actor & SSAFA Ambassador, Antony Cotton, says: “SSAFA not only honours and respects those who are serving today, it also celebrates those who fought in the past; whether that be in Afghanistan, The Falklands or in the trenches. “This photograph has been in a photo album at my mum’s house for years and we have never known the identity of this man. We believe he is my maternal Great Grandfather but as my grandparents died young, no one can verify this. “He has become known as ‘The Unknown Solider’ within my family and each year, I visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in London and think of him. “It is incredibly important that families continue to pass down stories and photographs of family members who sacrificed their lives for our country. Our brave soldiers from the First World War through to more recent conflicts must not be forgotten. We will remember them.” 36 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

SSAFA SPECIAL Join celebrities and SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity keeping the Nation’s history alive English Actress and SSAFA supporter, Helen McCrory, OBE, says: “My maternal Great Grandfather, Albert Lionel Bradbeer, was buried alive in the trenches. He came home suffering from shell-shock or what would now be recognised as PTSD. He was unable to return to the work he loved and died five years later. He was one of seven brothers Edwin, James, Charles, Robert, Ernest and Frederick Bradbeer all of whom were professional golfers and fought in The Great War.” The campaign is in response to recent research commissioned by SSAFA, the UK’s oldest, national Armed Forces charity which found that Millennials aged 18 to 36 have very little knowledge of World War One and the devastating events that surrounded it, compared to pre- vious generations. As Millennials are the first generation who may not have known a family member who lived or fought during the Great War, it is perhaps not surprising they have a limited knowledge of the war, compared to their older relatives. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 37

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PERSON AL 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. A Very Happy 2018 To All My Readers. I tried to help the culprit and failed, as she wouldn’t change. Q Compulsive Liar - My friend of 8 years was lovely, viva- Out of curiosity why are there bitches like her. cious, funny and sweet but a compulsive liar and manipulator Kelly, Manhattan,New York,USA. and we had to part company as she did something awful nasty Dear Kelly - These bitches, as you call them, are ignorant and to another friend, she deliberately framed and spread vicious totally up their own backside. I think what you are doing is right, rumours about that person. To the extent of being very evil but ignore and makes sure that she is far from you, delete her from she didn’t care it suited her own gain to get that person sacked your life and as for her naïve acquaintances ignore them and and I intervened and told her off. Now she continues to bad- let them find out for themselves what she is like, ignore and mouth us but I don’t care. But I am fed up of her naïve acquain- distance yourself from them too. If they send you threaten- tance that doesn’t know her true dark nature, keeps sending ing e-mails or messages, I suggest you tell them that you are me threatening messages, which I have ignored. Looking back taking these to the police and the police will deal with them. Just 40 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

PERSON AL threaten them as much as they are threatening you. You are a annoys my partner who says I’m not letting go. He says its good woman and stay that way. Good luck, Bisous, Françoise. upsetting the other children who are all under 9 years old and Katie was just 11 years when she died of Cancer. How can Q Tidy Wife - My wife was always a very tidy person, now I make them understand that I am content doing this. Lucy, she has become very sloppy house wise, especially chores as Gorton, Manchester. the kitchen sink is full of dishes and the furniture full of dust and Dear Lucy - I understand your feelings, as I still talk to my I’m an invalid. We got a daily housekeeper in which has worked parents and my little brother but then I am alone. I suggest you out well. Now we are invited to my go skiing with my cousin and take her photos and spend it in your bedroom or if you have his wife and we are sharing a Chateau in Switzerland and I am a room where you can be alone, spend it there with her, this dreading it. As his wife is tidy. Luke, Dallas, Texas. way no one will disturb you. Shut the door and be alone with Dear Luke - Wives, I reckon can become untidy in the house Katie. I think Katie would appreciate the quietness that you will when they are unhappy and bored. They will be lazy and pro- share with her. I would not take any notice of your family on crastinate that you will lose your temper with her. Sorry to say this score. Do what your heart tells you not what they tell you. that the only thing you can do is to talk to her and explain the Good luck, Bisous, Françoise. situation that when you go skiing and staying at your cousin to please mind her untidiness. You can only speak to her truthfully Q Acting - I love to make friends but I am shy and lonely about it. Also talk to her as though you are having a conver- and nervous of going to a Club or a group on my own. How sation, do not shout nor be angry. Women sometime are like do I get over these first steps? As I feel I’m losing out with my children they listen to the person that does not shout instead phobia. Lena, Navan, Ireland. of those that shouts with anger. Try it, you might find a differ- Dear Lena - YIt is ok to be shy, but not lonely. I suggest that ence. Well actually all human beings are the same I guess, but you join a group with a friend if you could find one, very impor- then I do not know all humans. Good luck, Bisous, Françoise. tant to have someone that you can depend on and who will not let you down. Do you have such a friend? If not, do you Q Only Appreciation! - My husband while driving keeps have brothers or sisters who could help you with accompany- ogling girls and it’s a wonder he doesn’t crash the car as he is ing you to these groups or clubs? I really suggest that you go desperately addicted. Especially out shopping the younger the with someone and then mingle with people when you get there, better he says its only appreciating budding beauty. He partic- your friend/brother or sister will guide you to making friends ularly is interested in school girls. He is harmless as I checked and your shyness will shy away from you in no time at all. I on his computer and cell phone and he is always with me 24 hope that this helps a little. Good luck, Bisous, Françoise. ▣ hours as we are both retired and I know he hasn’t been naughty. Margaret, Eastbourne, Sussex. Dear Margaret - Well I am going to be very truthful with you. I really do not like what I am hearing. What makes you think he does not have a laptop that he keeps somewhere safe and to me, he is a voyeur? Voyeurism is a thing that many. I am sorry to say, men are prone to when they have retired. Looking a new flesh is not new to me. Listen, when I was with my ex he had met me when I was 17 and he was 42, we lived together for 11 years. During these 11 years, he was not at retirement age; he was looking at new flesh, so really I use to call him a voyeur. Do you drive? If you do please take the wheel next time and let him look at the young girls at his leisure in the pas- senger seat. I wouldn’t be too concerned about it. He is retired and is also bored with his life at the moment; he should find a hobby to occupy his time. See how you feel and adjust your life accordingly. Good luck, Bisous’ Françoise. Q I Miss My Daughter - I miss my late daughter who passed away four years ago and every day I talk to her photo on the wall saying how I spent my day and the latest gossip, which ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 41

PA USE FOR THOUGHT Unmade Beds and Unmade Lives By Stanley Goodrich After several decades of life, this writer has been thinking about the various individuals he has met and known over the years. After much soul searching, he has concluded that there are really only two classifications of person in the world -- those who make their beds in the morning and those who do not. Of course, there are those individuals fortunate enough to have the means to be able to employ servants to do all their chores for them. They are in a class by themselves! This writer, however, is conjecturing and generalizing about the ‘common’ man – classmates, friends, co-workers, and so on. After much introspection and observation he believes that these two types of person in this world are so very different. The bed makers are organized, Is this YOU? ambitious, caring, intelligent and supportive. On the other hand, those who fail to make their beds each morning are for the most part unorganized and lack ambition, imagination and dependability. This writer wonders if the readers of the theory described above have ever had the same thoughts, even to the point of wondering if ‘unmade beds’ might be exemplary of ‘unmade lives’. Please submit your comments on this subject to [email protected]! 42 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

VERSE Healing Through Verse Namaste. I live through poetry; music and art help me as therapy in dealing with depression and helping to cope with life. Poetry gives me an outlet through creativity. The following poems have been written by me to help to vent, or just celebrate or help others in healing. I wish for them to help others too. by Sarah Ward WOUND TIGHT SOUL MUSIC Whilst cleaning one day Although the eyes may be the window to the soul The mother spied her daughter’s favourite The music consumes the soul and envelopes it from clockwork mouse, within, With a smile at the memories it provided, so the ears are the truer vessels She picked it up, and the lips that sing as they feel inside with love, And slowly turned the key fear, hurt and emotion Distracted by the goings on outside of her children simply being one with the lyric and the rhyme playing and the soul soars in with the chord and bounces Humming a little tune as she made each click, click, with the beat it travels, click, click, click through the heart, Click, click .....oh! the mind, the feet, The sudden gut wrenching realisation, being one with the song As she felt that overreached tension. being in harmony and empathy She held the poor creature tight in her hands. knowing soon the song will end- to be replayed?.... Fearful to let go. ..... one last time. Would it lie limp and dead at her failing? Devouring my mind with a symphony, a piano, a Or would Burst into an erratic dance and then slowly guitar ebb? but feeding my heart as cry to the words that spark recognition, Holding it tight, a frustrated tear fell. as I sing that song that mimics my feelings “I know how you feel little mouse” wanting to be one who can impart that depth That skill that leaves you tingling with awe She continued her chores, as you hold a note as you make that smile. One-handed. The eyes maybe the window to your soul, Biding her time until but its the music within that keeps it beating. She would finally let go. ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 43

COOKING Straight from the Oven Hello again everyone..... Chocolate Coated Oat & Fruit Biscuits by Angela Brown Makes approx 30 Ingredients: I don’t know about your own habits but where we are from nothing can’t be solved with a good cup of ◊ 200g (8oz) Butter (Soft) tea and a biscuit or cake…...and as if to confirm this I ◊ 175g (6oz) Light Soft Brown Sugar have just been reading a statistic that in Manchester ◊ 2 Tablespoons Marmalade, or Apricot Jam (or 96% of the population have a biscuit daily, and the just leave out) average British family buy 96 packets of biscuits a year. Now that got me thinking that it’s a while since ◊ 2 Teaspoons Ground Mixed Spice I gave you a biscuit recipe and that has to be recti- ◊ 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon fied—and this is the biscuit that I bake on a weekly ◊ 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger basis (I think my husband would leave me if these ◊ 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder RIGHT PAGE were not in the biscuit tin regularly). If you are in The finished cake, the UK you may know these as being like a “Hob ◊ 175g (6oz) Porridge Oats bunnies & all. Oh! Nob” elsewhere they are a oat/fruit biscuit. I warn ◊ 200g (8oz) Self raising Flour I couldn’t resist a they are addictive !!. I use Marmalade in the recipe ◊ 175g (6oz) Mixed Dried Fruit (Fruit, Glace piece! if you can not get it then use Apricot Jam or if you Cherries, Apricots etc) want they will not be too much affected if you just leave it out all together. I coat them in chocolate, but ◊ 100g (4oz) Chopped Mixed Nuts. if you must they can be done without it. Use Milk or dark chocolate what ever you like best. Also keep • Ingredients Topping: your letters coming in—its wonderful to know that you are enjoying your ◊ 200g (7oz) Chocolate — Milk or Dark baking and it is giving you inspiration and confidence. Baking Equipment Off into the kitchen with you ……………….. You will also need 2 Large Flat Baking Sheets — line with baking parchment, Large Bowl, Wooden spoon, Smaller heatproof Bowl, spatula, Cooling Trays, Pan. 44 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

COOKING Method: flatten slightly (they will fill out as they the top of the biscuits into the chocolate bake so leave a good space in between and use a spatula to smooth it out and Pre-heat oven to 160c / 140c Fan / 400f them—I normally get about 9 per tray). scrape any that is too much back into / Gas 3 . the bowl. Put the biscuit back onto the Repeat until you have filled both the cooling rack to cool and set. Line your baking tins with baking parch- trays—you will not have used all the mix, ment if you haven’t already done so and this takes two lots of bakes. Repeat until all the biscuits are coated in grease. In a large bowl place your soft the chocolate. butter and sugar, and cream together Put both trays into the oven and bake for using a large wooden spoon untill it is all approx. 20 minutes or until lovely golden Once done store in an airtight tin—these one even colour. brown. should last about a week. Next mix in the marmalade or jam if using, Remove from the oven and leave for a I do hope you enjoy making these they then add 2 tablespoons of hot water, the few minutes on the tray to firm up and are very easy and the rolling bit can even spices, baking powder and again mix cool slightly then carefully transfer to a be done by children to get them involved. well. Then add the dried fruit (what ever cooling rack to finish cooling. Now repeat you have chosen to use) and the chopped with the remaining mix untill all done. All you need now is a good cup of tea nuts—mix well again. Then add the por- Once all the biscuits are totally cool you or coffee and some friends or family to ridge oats and mix then lastly the self can either leave as they are or coat with share them !!! raising flour and mix till well combined. chocolate. See You All NEXT ISSUE and As Always At this point you need to roll the mix If using chocolate place the broken up - Happy Cooking & Reading, and lots of into balls about the size of a golf ball— chocolate of your choice into a heatproof that special LOVE… ▣ depending on how you mix it I find the bowl and put this bowl above a pan of best way is to damp your hands then pull gently simmering water (DO NOT let off chucks of the mix then roll in the palm the water touch the bowl!), allow to melt of your hands then place on the tray and slowly untill runny, then one by one dip ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 45

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 Report an incident -What is the time scale to report an Hotline to report benefit fraud to the Department for Work and incident to the Police? My sister got assaulted by her ex-part- Pensions (DWP). ner and is suffering shock and depression; she says she is frightened and not ready yet to talk about it. You can also report suspected benefit fraud online or by post. Most crimes do not have a time limit for reporting them. The crimes that do have time limits are ‘summary only’ which means https://www.gov.uk/report-benefit-fraud that they can only be tried at a Magistrates Court and are relatively minor offences; they must be prosecuted within 6 National Benefit Fraud Hotline months (e.g. common assault, harassment and take without • Telephone: 0800 854 4400 owners consent (TWOC)). Do bear in mind that the longer the period between the incidents happening and reporting the • Welsh language: 0800 678 3722 matter to the police the harder it will be for the police to gather • Textphone: 0800 328 0512 the evidence. • Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm • I have listed some helpful organizations below in relation In relation to punishment - The Department for Work and to domestic violence. Pensions Fraud and Error Service will look at the information • National 24hr Free Phone Helpline 0808 2000 247 you give. They won’t be able to tell you the outcome of their • Emergency Services 999 investigation. • Tameside Domestic Violence Helpline 0800 328 0967 The Fraud and Error Service will only take action if they find • Police Domestic Violence Unit 0161 856 9363 the person has been committing benefit fraud. Action can • Sanctuary Scheme 0161 331 2133 include removing a person’s benefits and taking them to court. Sometimes no action is taken. The person may have declared • Citizens Advice Bureau 0161 330 2156 a change in their circumstances or their benefit may not be • Housing Options 0161 331 2700 affected by what you report. • Dawes Project 0161 839 3236 Q Unpaid rent - My son wants to join the Police Cadets, • Community Legal Services Direct 0845 345 4345 what is the age of acceptance and how long is the course? • National Helpline (for free legal advice) Does it have grades and go up to a certain age? Will it help • St Mary’s Sexual Assault 0161 276 6515 him if in the future he wishes to become a Police Officer? This is a civil matter and not something that the Police would get • Broken Rainbow (for LGBT) 0300 999 5428 involved in, and without knowing the full facts I cannot advise. What was the reason for non-payment? Did you have a written Q Benefit fraud - I know my neighbour is committing benefit agreement? Did you use a letting agent? Was it a holiday rent fraud what should I do? As what will actually happen to them? or long term? My advice would be to speak to a solicitor, or If I know for sure it’s just a fine and she will have to pay several you can contact Citizens Advice in Denton, telephone number years of benefits back, that’s fine. But if she could face a jail 0161 336 5354. sentence, then I won’t bother dubbing her in. The police do not deal with benefit fraud, the Benefits Agency Q Police auctions - Do the Police in Tameside hold auc- prosecute their own cases. Call the National Benefit Fraud tions for stolen or recovered property? Or is it in Manchester? 46 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

ASK THE POLICE The Police Force have contracted auction houses who sell This The general speed limit rules for cars are: police supplied recovered property. The auctions are held when there are enough items. • built-up urban roads with street lighting the speed limit is Central Auction Rooms of Rochdale 30 mph. 4 Baron Street • single carriageway roads the national speed limit is 60mph. Rochdale • dual carriageways and motorways the speed limit is 70mph. Lancashire These speed limits apply at all times, whether during the rush hour or the dead of night and are overridden only if a road sign OL16 1SJ indicates a different speed limit for instance it is not uncommon United Kingdom to have a speed limit of 40mph on a road with street lighting. Telephone: 01706 646298 If you have any driving convictions you must declare these at the time of hiring the car. Charles Taylors Auctioneers & Valuers 26 Missouri Avenue Q Illegal - My son is dating an illegal immigrant and she is Salford a lovely girl who is an Au Pair for a family friend. What are the penalties if she is caught and is there anyway we can help her M50 2NP to gain legal citizenship? Telephone: 0161 737 5252 You don’t say if your friends know she is an illegal immigrant, Simon Charles Auctioneers & Valuers regardless they need to be aware that they can be sent to jail for 5 years and pay an unlimited fine if found guilty of employ- Welkin Mill ing someone they knew or had ‘reasonable cause to believe’ Welkin Road didn’t have the right to work in the UK. Bredbury This includes, for example, if you had any reason to believe Stockport that: SK6 2BH •they didn’t have leave (permission) to enter or remain in the UK Telephone: 0161 494 1644. •their leave had expired Q Suspected stolen - My mother-in-law is a right crafty old •they weren’t allowed to do certain types of work bird for a bargain and regularly with her friends go into a certain •their papers were incorrect or false. local pub for a meal and my wife tells me she gets cheap prod- Whether they can live in the UK legally will depend on their cir- ucts from another old woman who we suspect is passing on cumstances, as below; As an illegal resident your situation is stolen goods. We have tried explaining to her that its illegal and unusual, so you won’t be able to make an application without she says no problem as she is 82 years old and will just deny the help of a specialist legal adviser. she ever knew they were. How can we persuade her? Can you explain to us about handling stolen goods? You might be able to apply to stay in the UK if: This Your mother is committing an offence if she believes the items she is buying are stolen. If she is caught handling stolen •you’re aged between 18 and 24 and have lived here for more goods, she will be liable to a maximum prison sentence of 14 than half of your life years. I appreciate her age and this is impracticable, however she needs to consider that by buying these goods she is funding •you’ve been living in the UK for a long time a criminal, who in turn is stealing from someone else, how •returning to your home country would be dangerous would she feel if someone stole from her and then in turn sold •you’ve got strong relationships in the UK these goods in a pub? In relation to shops and stores etc., some people may say this is a victimless crime due to businesses •you’ve got children in the UK.▣ having “plenty of money” etc. This is not the case, these people have staff to pay, the cost to the other customers rise due to the criminals stealing. Q Speeding - I am visiting Britain and wish to hire out a motor vehicle and I’m told I drive too fast, so what’s your speed limits? ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 47

MAILB A G Dustin Ferguson What a genius his films are all gripping horror but the Sci-Fi I personally prefer and I got that book he wrote ‘ Mini Monster Rick Langlais Movies’. It was interesting espe- cially on the Goblins and Trolls. I wonder would he ever consider I really enjoyed the article by Breon Ansley writing or directing a film on the Bryan Puk on Rick Langlais such Giants? It certainly would be filled a remarkable humble caring gentle- with Cannibalism and slaves; fight- man. His story was fascinating and Ever since I first saw Breon Ansley ing plenty of action just think it the world needs more people like on the ‘telly’ and live I have been an would be fascinating. him, who care about our youth. avid fan, my three sons and myself adore him. Not only is he the best Carl Hands On Outreach Centre cer- Body Builder with film star looks, but Manhatten also he has a lovely gentle down to New York tainly helps so many deadpanned earth personality. At one event he was USA kids. When I was a young street lad life was a living nightmare and swarmed by children screaming for I could have done with someone autographs and he remained for ages tering kids questions (including my like Rick who cared. signing autographs and answering pes- Timothy broods inquisition) He was obviously Toronto in a hurry to be somewhere as he Canada was rushing out the door but hesi- tated and stopped turned back and lis- tened enthusiastically to all the chil- dren. He left a great impression on them. Shirley Los Angles California USA Dr Kailash Chand Sandwich Angels How refreshing that you are cer- How refreshing that you are cer- tainly different to most media editors PC Kevin McEvoy tainly different to most media actively feeding the homeless, your- and you’re not just a pretty face but editors and you’re not just a self and the generous hearted ladies pretty face but actively feeding and gentlemen volunteers of sandwich I must say I never thought much the homeless, yourself and the Angels. Not only make sandwiches for of the Police today as my property was once burgled and they took generous hearted ladies and gen- the vast Soup Kitchens but you all are days to arrive. But after regularly tlemen volunteers of sandwich unsung heroes you’re all inspirational reading PC Kevin McEvoy’s splen- Angels. Not only make sandwiches bless you all. did column I have since changed as I closely follow your progress and for the vast Soup Kitchens but Lucille my mind on them and have begun you all are unsung heroes you’re San Jose to realise they are just doing their all inspirational as I closely California jobs to the best of their ability follow your progress and bless USA and his answers are very easier to you all. understand so high respect GMP Lucille where it is due. James San Jose Gorton California Manchester USA UK 48 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE28

MAILB A G Ask Francoise Thank you for the most delight- ful gorgeous Francoise Pascal her advice is always sound prac- tical advice and I can just picture her saying it in her own sexy French accent. I had such a massive crush on her as a teenage boy she was every Ged Austin Goddess of the British TV mans dream the ultimate Golden Ged Austin I actually have in “ Mind Your Language “and I Gadget John Sitcoms especially as Danielle and all his exhibitions I really enjoyed Gadget met in the Booth Centre sellers in “ There’s A Girl In adored her as Paola with Peter John’s column was both encouraging Art for home- My Soup”. Today she is still tive and very inspirational. A practical sound advice and less people is both crea- lovely and a motherly lady with great wisdom. guidance very easy to under- method of putting on paper Hubert stand and follow. Please their reflections in whatever Chelsea thank him from me most interests their open mind London appreciative. and artistic flair. Some far UK Miles better undiscovered Artists Dallas on the street than in most Texas Art Galleries. USA Clara Gorton Manchester Carnelita Pitman I had the pleasure of meeting Carnelita Pitman at a Hollywood Cocktail Party back in 2016 and she is a sweet funny lady and it was great to see her in your magazine by Carol Gray and Cerdan A Smith well done. Anthony Los Angeles California USA Nancy Fike As a Teacher in a primary school it was refreshing to Angela Brown read about Lee Lee I can’t get enough of about this truly amazing Pete Allman Straight From The Oven. ‘Acts of Kindness Through Angela Brown her recipes the eyes of a Child’. I was are not only very simple to able to share this story make but highly delicious with my class of 8 year and each time my baking olds who enjoyed hearing is now super, whereas before I was lousy in the My favourite all time actor is Pete young girl. Thank Nancy Fike. kitchen Now I quite enjoy Jennifer first time I saw him as Robert been popular with the ladies at the local Golf Shapiro in ‘Brando Unauthorized New York Club showing off with my (2011)’ he also produced ‘Saving parties keep them recipes Little Italy’. His performance as Donald Trump was brilliant and I coming Angela. Manhatten Allman, I fell in love with him the can never get enough of watching Angelica him. Pete is awesome, a real star Orange County with real talent the best there is California and all the ladies at work in Kerry USA Foods Love him too xx Lucy Hyde Cheshire UK ISSUE28 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 49

Liverpool Road, Manchester photo by Craig Barker