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 LIVE LOW SATS There used be a huge looming moon above. As hell clenches at you and takes it’s toll That frightened me. And grips around your heart and your deepest soul The sky and its vastness pushing me into You can’t sleep for worry insignificance. As the “beep, beep, beep, beep” There used be a closed door in my face and a Monitors and eternally repeats handle I was afraid to open. But that just left me in a smaller room alone. Telepathically trying to increase the O2 level The sky looks beautiful now in it’s expanse. Troubled thoughts you desperately try to dispel I want to fly in it, not cower beneath the clouds. And step out into the wonder of life. She looks back at that time And live. Remembering my arms around her How I stayed up all night Awake, holding the tube beside her We’ve now got through that tortuous hell Her brave little soul dealt with it so well. She knows that deep bond that derived Though all those sleepless, endless nights ISSUE27 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 51
COOKING Straight from the Oven CARROT & BANANA CAKE Ingredients: ◊ 4 Large Eggs (Free Range please) Hello again everyone..... ◊ 275g (10oz) Caster Sugar G The year seems to fly by. I thought ◊ 2 Teaspoon Baking Powder by Angela Brown OSH, WHERE DOES time go? ◊ 250ml (9 fl oz) Sunflower Oil ◊ 275g (10oz) Self-Raising Flour I would give you a cake that is ◊ 2 Very Ripe Bananas (approx. 200g/7oz Peeled RIGHT PAGE perfect for Easter, or as a Birthday & mashed Weight) cake. It is very moist and keeps well The finished cake, so if it is for a special occasion it can be made a few ◊ 2 Medium Carrots (approx. 150g/5oz) Peeled & bunnies & all. Oh! days in advance leaving you free to enjoy the day. coarsely grated. (Don’t fine grate them as too I couldn’t resist a Saying that, it makes a fantastic cake for anytime much water will come out in the bake and make piece! and your family and friends will love it. your cake ‘wet’) Ingredients Filling: This uses everyday ingredients, and the sun- flower oil is why the cake is so moist, and it keeps so well. Again, its stupidly easy, but gives impres- ◊ 275g (10oz) Full Fat Cream Cheese (NOT the sive results. I have decorated it with mini choco- low fat version) late eggs and a couple of Easter Bunny’s, but ◊ 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract you could use edible flowers (very trendy), or ◊ 150g (5oz) Butter softened have a look in the bakery aisle of your supermar- ket and you will find sugar paper flowers, icing Topping Decoration flowers, hearts, sprinkles. Just let your imagina- tion run free. Now off into the kitchen with you… Mini Eggs, edible flowers, sugar flowers, sprinkles etc. 52 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE27
COOKING Baking Equipment Split the cake mix between the two tins When the cake is cooled and you are (try to get roughly the same amount in ready to assemble put one of the cakes You will also need 2 Round 8” deep each tin), and then smooth the tops. Bake onto your serving platter, put half the baking tins to line with parchment and in the centre of the pre-heated oven for cream cheese mix onto the top of this and Grease, Hand Whisk, Sieve. Large Bowl, approx. 30-35 minutes. The cake should spread out evenly. Now, as this cake is Grater. Wooden spoon. be golden in colour and bounce back very moist, I then find it easier to spread when lightly pressed. the remaining cream cheese mix on top of the other while it is still on the cooling Method: Leave to cool in the tins for 10 minutes rack and then place this on top of the then remove and put on a cooling rack other to make your cake. This also saves Pre-heat oven to - 180c / 160c Fan / 400f to finish cooling completely. While this squashing out the filling! Top the cake / Gas 4 Fan. Line your baking tins with is cooling, wash and dry your bowl and with whatever you have chosen, or just baking parchment, if you haven’t already wooden spoon then make the icing/filling. leave it plain. done so, and grease. In a large bowl, put in the eggs, caster sugar and sunflower Put the softened butter & cream cheese Stand back and admire your fantastic oil. Whisk these together ‘till well com- into a bowl and beat together ‘till just creation and pop the kettle on for a nice bined. Then sieve in the flour & baking combined. Next, sieve in the icing sugar cup of tea or coffee. powder, add the mashed banana, and and again combine, then add the vanilla coarsely grated carrots, and using a big extract last and mix in. Put this into the This cake will keep in a tin, or in the wooden spoon beat together ‘till fully fridge to firm up slightly ‘till it is needed. fridge, for about 5 day, less if you haven’t combined. hidden it… See You All NEXT ISSUE And As Always - Happy Cooking & Reading, and lots of that special LOVE… ▣ ISSUE27 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 53
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 Right to work - I’m a business owner and often get foreign include these questions on the application form; my advice applicants for jobs, how do I know that my cleaners are legit- would be to do this, which would eliminate the need to ask imate and not in the country illegally? As I don’t want to ask these questions directly during your interviews with potential them for their passports it would appear too harsh, and besides applicants. I don’t know what I’m supposed to be looking for? Can you give me any advice as to how I can approach this delicate subject, Q Found a knife - My brother was out the other day at a thank you? soccer match and I was doing a nosey in his bedroom as he There are steps you can take to ascertain to legitimacy of poten- often steals my chocolate bars and goodies our grandmother tial employees, my advice would be to visit the ‘.GOV’ website gives us. Well, after rooting through his bedside locker and https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work finding my share of Mars bars and just out of curiosity I looked under his mattress and besides girlie magazines x rated I saw You must check that a job applicant is allowed to work for you an odd looking knife its two foot long and a long pointed blade in the UK before you employ them. with edges on it. I haven’t told my mom who would be upset. Our dad died of cancer a few years ago. My brother is 12 years 1. You must see the applicant’s original documents old and got a fierce temper so I don’t fancy getting into trouble with him and don’t know what to do? I’m 14 years old. 2. You must check that the documents are valid with the appli- It isn’t illegal in the UK to own a knife in private, like the bread cant present. knife in your kitchen. However, if any knife is used in a threaten- ing way, in a private environment, like your house, it becomes 3. You must make and keep copies of the documents and an offensive weapon. It is illegal to carry any sharp or bladed record the date you made the check. instrument in a public place (with the exception of a folding pocket knife, which has a blade that is less than 7.62 cm (3 You could face a civil penalty if you employ an illegal worker inches)). If your Brother enters a public place carrying the knife and haven’t carried out a correct right to work check. You must he will be arrested and prosecuted and can face a prison sen- not discriminate against anyone because of their race. Do you tence of up to 4 years. My advice will be to discuss this with your Mother or a family member or a teacher at school if you 54 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE27
ASK THE POLICE feel you cannot speak to him about it, some people will say Q Licence penalties - What is the best art of defence? they carry a knife for “protection” there is no excuse in law to Meaning, if ever I got attacked what I need to know to learn carry a knife for this reason. to defend myself. I was thinking of martial arts classes, but someone told me boxing is better, while another mate sug- Q Police Cadet - My son wants to join the Police Cadets, gested karate. Do the Police in my area teach self-defence what is the age of acceptance and how long is the course? classes? Does it have grades and go up to a certain age? Will it help him Thanks for getting in touch, in relation to the best self-defence if in the future he wishes to become a Police Officer? technique, this is a very difficult question and very subjective, The volunteer Police Cadets is a scheme aimed at 13-18 year also dependant on people’s level of physical ability, I would olds who have an interest in the Police, or other public services, advise that you choose something you will enjoy doing, as all or who have a desire to help their local community through vol- martial arts will provide self-defence techniques that will stand unteer work. We have had many cadets leave and pursue a you in good stead, but remember, good communication skills career in the Police. Although this does not guarantee joining will be your best tool, therefore eliminating the need to ‘fight’. the Police, it certainly stands them in good stead. In relation to the Police teaching self-defence, unfortunately this is not something the Police would do in the public domain; The scheme’s four aims are: Police officers are trained in specific techniques relevant to the role of a Police Officer. ▣ • Promote a practical understanding of policing amongst all young people • Encourage a spirit of adventure and good citizenship • Support local policing priorities through volunteering and give young people a chance to be heard • Inspire young people to participate positively in their communities This is achieved through classroom-based activity, practical exercises, sport and working within the community to assist the Police in specific operations. Cadets will also be encour- aged to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. We meet, in general, on a Thursday evening between 6pm and 8pm at a number of locations throughout Greater Manchester. The first hour or so is in the class looking at law, procedure and social matters with the second half of the session dedi- cated to Drill and Sport. We engage with the local community regularly at events such as the Manchester Marathon and also assist the Police with crime reduction activity like leaflet drops. We sometimes get to go to visit the Mounted unit (horses) and the Air Support unit to see the helicopter. There is a 10-week probationary period where you are taught the basics about the scheme and towards the end of it you will receive a uniform con- sisting of boots, cargos (Police Trousers), a polo shirt, fleece, hi vis coat and a beret with a GMP badge on it. You will have a passing out parade and then you are a full cadet. Once you are 18, should you wish to stay on as a team leader, you can apply to do so and if successful, there is no upper age limit .You can apply by visiting; [email protected] ISSUE27 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 55
MAILB A G Philip Mantle Thank you for the fascinat- ing U.F.O article by Phillip Mantle, it was very interest- ing as it’s no longer laughed Fynnton Gray at today and even the British and American Military have admitted such experiences Wow, I’m absolutely with special departments speechless and very and a great many people are impressed that the young now talking openly instead Fynnton Gray is so mul- of the silent taboo. ti-talented a real ‘Super Lori Livingstone Eric Star’. Great respect to his Hyde The Jamal Lewis feature Cheshire proud parents, and all the on Super Model Lori UK. best for his bright exciting Livingstone was a lovely, future. inspiring story. What a good Maura role-model and her sons’ Kilkee cancer experience I could Co. Clare relate to, as my son David Ireland. had the same tumours. I wasn’t as brave or as pos- itive as her, and in the end he is still in remission. Her story has greatly helped me. Thank her for me please. Jenny. Sandwich Angels Dr Kailash Chand Congratulations on your Sandwich Antonella Commatteo Angels group, I always follow you all on Facebook and find you, Christina, Myself and my wife, Julie, enjoyed and every one of your members very High praise to Antonella Dr Kailash Chand’s article on rare ladies and gentlemen indeed. You Commatteo, her feature on family health, it was everything go beyond the call of volunteer duty D’Jesus Trujillo was fabu- we as a couple should do, yet going into all those sandwiches for lous. As I am an third year and the sacrifice of time and energy never do, so at least we always 16 Soup Kitchens it’s most remark- Art student I found her seem to have a wish-list each able. You don’t accept money like interview questions both time we read his column. It most homeless charities do too. At practical and valuable, giving seems todays’ family values are first I thought this was strange and an insight into the design- ers mind. His style is both gone yet health-wise, as long as odd, but after following your journey flamboyant and way ahead of there is good practitioners like for several years, even before you did his time, and one day I hope him around, there is hope. a column on it you all had my full to be just as successful. Sandra respect. Well, I certainly have come to Especially as I’m a big fan Denton not only really like you as a person and of her own designs too xx. Manchester your biggest fan. God Bless all your Fibi a rare genuine humanitarian, but I am UK. Sandwich Angels Paris Maureen France. Stockport Manchester UK. 56 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE ISSUE27
MAILB A G Ask Francoise That woman has done it again; she has got me hooked on not only reading her column, but especially looking out for her column in every issue! Her frank advice and sometimes-witty humour always makes me smile. Marneen Lynne Fields James derful. Keep it up Françoise your won- Dr Amir Hannan Bedworth Marneen Lynne Fields story UK. was certainly adventur- Warwickshire I don’t really much like any ous and exciting, and I lives of stunt men, but had Doctor or Patient Groups, always wondered about the I am a person who finds never read before of a stunt them boring and get fed up woman, so it was interesting easily, but that Dr Amir to read her transition into Hannan is actually quite singer/songwriter and her interesting. All his arti- lovely enchanting soft voice cles are thought provoking. is very soothing to the ear. Please tell him that I’m a Thomas regular fan and ask him how Los Angeles I can wake my own Doctor California up? USA. Richard Coventry Warwickshire. PC Kevin McEvoy My mother and myself absolutely adore PC Kevin McEvoy, and my 11-year-old son, James, also follows all his articles. He has decided Angela Brown that when he leaves school he wants to be a police- Sarah Ward Your Angela Brown is the municate at school. Just man just like him. Our grat- Queen of Bakery and she itude for your family mag- has stolen my heart. I azine especially PC Kevin, he I suffer from depres- absolutely love all her is a very rare special police recipes, and every cake and sion and no one understands officer. pie always I make follow- me, it’s very difficult for Susan ing them turns out perfect. me to socialise and com- Chicargo Before I followed her I IIIinois. couldn’t bake anything. Being reading Sarah Ward’s poetry immediately has a healing a single widower I even burnt toast! All my previ- and soothing affect on me. ous attempts at baking were Please thank her for me. Lucy failures and inedible. Angela, will you marry me? Ireland. Steve Dublin Toronto Canada. ISSUE27 CVH1STCLASS MAGAZINE 57
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