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Pic: Chiropractor Thomas Jeppesen treating
William Taylor
A PROFESSIONAL treatment that works : that’s
the verdict of patients at the Health on Hand Chiropractic Clinic
in Belgrave.
William Taylor (91) of Roman Road, Birstall visited chiropractor
Thomas Jeppesen at Health on Hand when he developed back pain.
William said: “The pain started gradually and it got so
bad I couldn’t lie down in bed, standing was OK but in bed
it was terrible and I was almost crippled with it. My wife saw
Thomas’s advert in the Birstall Post and I gave him a call.”
He added: “I felt pain while I was being treated but it
was not unpleasant as I felt it was doing something. After two
sessions it was getting better and after the third, it had gone
completely.
I’ve read about these things and thought they were phoney,
but now I believe it, I can almost say it has changed my life.
I am very pleased with the treatment, and very pleased my wife
saw that advert in the Birstall Post.”
William has had five treatments in total.
Thomas qualified eight years ago after completing five and a
half years of study at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic
in Bournemouth. He continues to further his knowledge by taking
post graduate courses, the latest resulting in the award of an
International Sports Chiropractic Diploma.
Thomas said: “I am convinced that Chiropractic and its way
of changing the patterns we misuse our bodies in our everyday
life, is one of the most important steps of getting and maintaining
good health. Remember: health is optional, make it your priority!
“At the Health on Hand chiropractic clinic we help a variety
of problems, ranging from low back and neck pain to leg and arm
pain, sciatica, headaches, sports injuries, repetitive strain
and whiplash.”
Chiropractic is a profession which specialises in the diagnosis
and treatment of conditions which are due to mechanical dysfunction
of the joints and their effects on the nervous system.
Chiropractors use their hands to adjust the joints of your spine
and limbs where signs of restriction in movement are found, improving
mobility and relieving pain. This treatment is known as ‘adjustment’
or ‘manipulation’.
Rising cost of dying
THE COST of being buried in Birstall cemetery
will rise on April 1.
The fee for the body of a person aged 13 or over will rise from
£126.50 to £250. For American style caskets the price
will rise from £138 to £280.
Cardboard coffins will only be accepted if the grave is dug an
extra one foot to allow for the insertion of board between two
coffins, with the cost of the extra digging and board to be met
by the families concerned.
The review of cemetery and burial fees has been undertaken by
Birstall Parish Council after it compared its fees to Leicester
City Council and Somerby Parish Council, took advice from undertakers,
and decided it had been “significantly under charging for
these services.”
Full details of the Cemetery and Burial Fees are available from
the Parish Council office.
CHILDREN AT the Half Pints on Loughborough
Road enjoyed a sponsored ride and push along on Comic Relief
Day, raising a total of £73.
Children and staff would like to thank everyone in Birstall who
sponsored them.
Cemetery’s spring clean
Pic: Friends of Belgrave Cemetery Chairperson
Dorothy Marshall with treasurer Bob Horner, pictured beside the
1882 Billingham memorial, the oldest headstone in the cemetery.
THE NEWLY formed Friends of Belgrave Cemetery
Group are continuing their work preserving and raising the profile
of the cemetery.
in February members got together for a ‘Make A Difference
Day’ part of the Environment Agency’s Action Earth
programme. They swept paths and tidied graves at the cemetery,
near Red Hill island.
The group have entered Action Earth’s 2005 awards, which
recognises the work of groups and individuals in enhancing the
environment.
NHW news
The Watch is very concerned about the vandalism
that is occurring at the moment in the village, especially around
the School Lane playing fields.
This is happening in the early evening and night.
Do you know who is doing this? Do you know what your teenagers
are doing when they go out at night? If you have any information
that the Watch can pass on to the police, then please give the
Watch a call on the telephone number 2676397. The cost of the
vandalism has to be paid for out of parish council funds and
this in the end comes out of our pockets.
As the nights are now getting lighter and the clocks have been
put forward one hour, please ensure that your children if out
to play are warned to keep away from the workings that are taking
place in the village especially the new development site on the
‘Gates estate’ and the subsequent drainage schemes
that will be constructed for this estate.
The advice shop will be open on April 16 at the Old Council Offices,
Sibson Road, Birstall from 10am until midday.
I hope as many of you who can, will come to the Watch AGM on
April 21. This will take place in the Concert Hall of the Methodist
Church, Wanlip Lane, starting at 7.45pm. The Agenda is as follows:
1. Chairman opens the meeting
2. Chairman to ask the meeting to approve the published AGM agenda
3. Apologies for absence
4. Minutes of the AGM held on April 22, 2004
5. Matters arising from these minutes
6. Treasurer presents Balance Sheet and audited accounts for
2004
7. Election of Committee members for 2005
8. Any other business proper to the AGM
9. Close of the meeting
An open forum will follow. A demonstration by the drugs dog handler
with his dog will then take place.
Inspector Chris Alcott and PVC Dave Cole will be in attendance.
This will be a golden opportunity for you to have your say about
the policing methods in Birstall.
The usual alarms, light bulbs and Smartwater marking kits will
be on sale during the evening. Tea, coffee and biscuits will
be available.
From Peter Allen, Chairman, Rosie Rollings Secretary
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WI news
AT THE March meeting of Birstall &
Wanlip WI Mrs Lynne Mellor was the speaker.
Her talk was entitled “I Know That Place”, a kind of
quiz during which photos were passed round for identification.
Once the place was established, various interesting points about
it were given arousing some discussions about each one. This
proved to be very absorbing. Mrs Muriel Dexter proposed a vote
of thanks to the speaker with which all agreed.
During the business part of the meeting names were taken for
those wishing to attend the Annual Group Meeting at Astill Lodge
on April 12. Tickets were also given out for the Annual Council
Meeting and the visit by Hathern Band to Garendon School, Loughborough,
with transport arrangements.
The Institute will hold a Coffee Morning at Birstall Methodist
Coffee Shop on March 19 from 10am to 12noon. Proceeds will go
to Birstall & Wanlip WI Fund which is running a bit low just
at present. Arrangements were made for this with an appeal to
all members to help stock the cake stall, bric-a-brac and raffle.
Next month the meeting will be on April 4 at Highcliffe School
when a warden from Watermead Country Park will be the speaker.
From Mrs M Belton
Drumming tuition
DRUMMING TUITION at Syston Drum Station
attracts a wide range of students of all ages and abilities.
Syston Drum Station can be contacted on: 0781 488 7950
Feel good course
A FREE course that aims to improve your
confidence is proving to be a success with local people.
Small groups, led by tutor Anne Kingham, are getting together
in Birstall, Rothley and Mountsorrel to take part in the ‘Feel
Good’ course.
One participant said: “The course has exceeded my expectations
- Anne is very good at explaining and there is a light hearted
atmosphere with plenty of laughter. It has really helped me feel
better about myself and has been confidence building.”
Another said: “I was very nervous about coming the first
time, but so pleased that I did.”
Pic: Tutor Anne Kingham
The course is in two parts, each lasting six weeks, with the
group meeting on a weekly basis for a two hour session.
The first part of the course is about: saying no when we want
to, communicating in a straightforward way, standing your ground
when necessary, handling guilt and taking and giving criticism.
The second part is about: recognising our achievements, valuing
ourselves, recognising what is not helping us and finding ways
of changing and setting realistic goals.
One method used by the group is role play. “We have been
learning how to say no by doing it within the group, usually
with lots of laughter. Practising like this has given me the
confidence to do it on the outside - just being able to say no
can be a real release, it makes you feel more in charge and gives
you a sense of freedom” said a participant.
The course is for people of any age and the groups are small:
there are currently five in the Birstall group which meets at
Birstall library and eight at Rothley, which meets at Rothley
library. The library is closed to the public during sessions.
The Birstall sessions are on Wednesdays from 9.15 to 11.15am
and at Rothley, on Tuesdays from 9.15 to 11.15am.
Ann will be starting a course in Mountsorrel from Wednesday April
4 that will meet at 7pm in the Bower Room, next to the Parish
Church.
Tutor Anne Kingham can be contacted on 01664 424390 - she will
talk to you about when the next part starts and what might be
helpful for you.
A trip down memory lane
Sea Croft Holiday Village is in Hemsby, Norfolk. Back in 1950
it was owned by a gentleman called Jack Bishop. In those days
you were called to your meals with the music from the Entry of
the Gladiators, on your way into the building you all had to
sing the Sea Croft Song, which started with:
When you’re downhearted, lonely and blue
Just come to Sea Croft
And we’ll show you what to do
In the July of 1950 three young ladies from the London area went
to Sea Croft for a two-week holiday, this was the first holiday
they had without a set of parents, as chaperones. Also at this
time a young gentleman from Birstall also arrived at Sea Croft,
one of the only places that he could get a booking at such short
notice as, due to his studies, he was not in a position to plan
far in advance. On arrival he met up with a group of other young
lads.
Pics: David & Dorothy Gregory at their
wedding in 1952 and on their recent trip to Seacroft
On the second night of the holiday, two of the young ladies were
sampling the speciality of the bar called a Sea Croft Special
when they noticed two of the young men. Eyes lit up on both sides.
That night, in the girls’ chalet these two girls stated
that those two boys were the ones they were going to marry. Throughout
that first week love blossomed. At the end of the first week
the lads went home, the girls remained for the second week.
What followed was something that you often read about in romance
books, but here we have it in real life. The postman was run
off his feet with letters to and from Birstall to Downham. The
railway’s profits went up at the weekend with visits to
and from Birstall to Downham and back. Saturday’s fare was
16 shillings and on Sundays it was classed as a cheap day excursion
for 12 shillings.
After exiting the train at St Pancras station our young lad caught
a bus that took him to Blackfriars and then another train journey
on the Catford loop, finally a walk to the young lady’s
home. Then the journey was done in reverse.
In October 1951 being a very romantic young man, awaiting the
arrival of the train at Leicester to take his young lady back
to Downham after she had made the journey to Birstall to spend
time with ‘the parents’ he proposed to her by the staircase
on London Road station.
In the December of that year our romantic hero was called up
and was posted to Aldershot, this did not deter him and whenever
leave was granted you could be sure he made his way to Downham.
On June 28, 1952 they married at St Johns Church, Southend Village,
Nr Catford. The groom arrived on a bus, having spent the night
at a friend’s house. His father arranged a coach to take
all the family and friends from Birstall.
The bride wore white and carried a bouquet of deep pink carnations,
she was attended by three bridesmaids dressed in a lovely deep
shade of pink. a two-tier cake is very prominent in the wedding
photographs, a luxury at that time. They saved very hard and
paid for their own wedding.
They went off for a honeymoon in the Regents Hotel, St Leonard’s
and looking at the brochure which they have kept, I note that
the tariff at that time varied between five and nine and a half
guineas depending on the season. This price included breakfast,
luncheon, afternoon tea and dinner with coffee.
Visitors could have breakfast at 3/6, luncheon 4/-, afternoon
tea 1/6 and dinner 5/- Our couple returned for a holiday to Sea
Croft in 1955. They now reside in Birstall, have three grown
up children, a boy and two girls, five grandchildren and a great
grandchild and are in their 53yrd year of marriage.
What happened to the other young girl I hear you ask, yes she
married her boy later in that same year.
On Monday March 7, 2005, along with other passengers, St Theresa’s
Social Group took this couple on a week’s holiday back to
Sea Croft.
We all had a fabulous time, great company, food and entertainment.
On Thursday evening our couple were brought into the ballroom
to hear their story related to all those on holiday, they were
then presented with a lovely bouquet of flowers from everyone
who had gone with them and finally serenaded by Stuart the entertainer
for the evening. Not a dry eye was to be seen.
The both commented how things had changed and spent some time
trying to get into their minds what was there before the dining
room, the bar or the ballroom. But one thing we are sure of,
they had a wonderful weekend with further memories to store.
Can you tell from the photograph who our romantics are?
David and Dorothy Gregory
From Daphne, St Theresa’s Social Group
Parish Council notes
A FULL meeting of Birstall Parish Council
was held on March 14.
Mike Bradford, Senior Engineer Leicestershire County Council,
announced that two zebra crossings were planned for Sibson Road,
one close to the Crossways and one to the Wayne Way. Traffic
light controlled crossings were not required, he said, as vehicle
speed was not high enough and the volume of pedestrians too low.
He said that he hoped the crossings would be put in later this
summer, following a public consultation process. He added that
the County Council is preparing plans for a zebra crossing on
Greengate Lane near Highcliffe School.
The Parish Council agreed to support the proposals for zebra
crossing.
Mr Bradford reported that Leicestershire Trading Standards were
now responsible for enforcing vehicle weight restrictions on
roads. The number to call to report a vehicle is 2657979, with
the vehicle registration number.
Councillors discussed the School Lane playing field fencing.
Clerk High Knight commented that planning permission for a fence
would be required. Cllr Roger Wilson said the path through the
park from the Sibson Road car park to Loughborough Road which
runs parallel to Beechfield Avenue is a public right of way,
which would mean that it would not be possible to close the park
at night. Cllr Wilson suggested that the Parish Council takes
advice from the County Council’s Rights of Way office about
this.
It was reported that archaeologists excavating the Iron Age remains
found on Hallamfields would attend the next meeting to report
on their findings.
The Council gave their agreement to a LOROS Gala Day, incorporating
a duck race, organised by John Green, on the Whiles lane embankment
on Sunday September 4.
PC Dave Cole reported that burglary dwellings were up in February
2005 compared to February 2004, and that this was due to burglars
using the GCR railway line to enter and depart from the village.
He said that there were five less crimes in total in February
2005 compared to the previous February.
PC Cole said that three people had been identified in relation
to an incident on Kingsgate Avenue, when a tree had been pushed
into a phone box and set alight.
PC Cole said that in total he worked 18 days a month and had
to go where his senior officers sent him - this could be on general
duties covering for absent colleagues, or on major investigations
following a murder. Chairman Stuart Jones reported that PC Cole
had been on duty in Birstall for three days in the last month.
Several councillors commented on the excellent work PC Cole was
doing in Birstall.
It was reported that an Air Quality Review conducted by Charnwood
had found that in 2001, air quality during peak periods on the
A6 in Birstall was a problem, but that this was now no longer
the case.
Using the Freedom of Information Act, the Parish Council had
asked Leicester City Council whether it had any plans to locate
a travellers’ site near the junction of Greengate Lane and
Leicester Road. The reply was: “The City Council has no
record of any information relevant to your request.”
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News from the Church
THE MONTH after the Easter celebrations
can often seem an anti-climax in the life of a church. However,
this year it is a time for moving on for the people of Our lady
and St Nicholas at Wanlip and St James in Birstall.
After the sad loss our much-loved Wanlip organist and churchwarden
Shirley Scott, and the departure of our vicar to a nearby parish,
this is a period of decision making and searching for new talent
to serve our two churches.
The opportunity to take part in this process will be open to
all members of the churches at the Annual Church Meeting on Wednesday
April 6 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. On this occasion the ‘officers’
of the church such as churchwardens and sidespeople are elected
and reports on different aspects of the local churches’
work are given. We hope to have news about progress in the appointment
of a new vicar (a notoriously slow process in the Church of England!)
and there is opportunity for everyone to have their say on matters
which concern them.
During the period without a Vicar (the ‘interregnum’)
a lot of responsibility falls on the shoulders of the churchwardens
and our lay ministry team and we are very grateful to them and
to two retired priests who live in Birstall, the Rev Sheila Skidmore
and the Rev Ian Harrison, who, with assistance from the Syston
team, are ensuring that the normal services and work of the churches
can continue.
Until further notice any enquiries about special services can
be directed to: Marion Tegg 2673817 (baptisms); Sheila Skidmore
2673318 (weddings); Bert Tegg 2673817 or Lesley Walton 2674995
(funerals).
With milder weather ahead (we hope), the Social committee has
organised a day excursion by coach for Saturday April 23 to the
Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands. Much of
this museum is in the open air but historic buildings from all
around the Black Country have been re-sited here. There are demonstrations
of skills of past times, trips down a mine or along the canal
or a ride in a tramcar and all the houses and shops (and pub!)
are peopled with characters in costume to answer your questions.
The cost of a seat on the coach is £8 and anyone interested
is invited to ring Sandra on 2677238.
Methodist news
Fun Day in May
Saturday May 7 is a date for families with children - or any
who feel young at heart.
Running from 10am to 1pm there will be a whole host of games
and fun. Each activity will be charged for at 10p or 20p so bring
along a good handful of change and enjoy the activities. They
will include a Donkey Derby, Rolling Coin, Hoopla, Lucky Dip,
Devil-among-the-Tailors, Face Painting, Tattoos, Wet Sponge Throwing,
Hook a Duck, Tombola, Slat the Rat and more. There will be hot
dogs, ice cream, lunches and one or two stalls.
St James Hand Bell Ringers will make an appearance
Admission is free, and is being run jointly between the church
and the playgroup with proceeds towards the play area.
Play Area Construction
Funds continue to be raised for the play area. This will be for
use of the Pre School and the Playgroup for Children with Special
Needs. Construction is due to start quite soon. It will consist
of a fenced off area, with special surfacing, located outside
the back kitchen door, with access directly from the concert
hall.
Pantomime Proceeds
The Men’s Pantomime seemed to be enjoyed by all who attended.
Financially the profit came to £2525.09. This was split
between church funds, and a range of groups and causes including:
Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Scouts, Friday Youth
Group, Special Needs Playgroup, Rainbows and money towards the
installation of piped water for a village in Uganda, a Scouts
project which takes place in 2006. Money was kept back for replacement
back curtains on the stage. We also gave a small donation to
the Syston QT group who kindly loaned their cow (costume!)
There is a rumour of a brand new pantomime script being written
for the 2006 production.
New Hymn Books
The church is to purchase some replacement hymnbooks for those
that are old and unrepairable. Each book costs £8.95. Anyone
who wishes to donate a book is welcome, and the name of the donor
can be inserted in the front of the book. Contact Mrs May Goodwin
for more details. Tel:2673868
Super Badgers
ONCE AGAIN Birstall Badgers, the junior
branch of St John Ambulance, are the best in the county.
On the second year of entry, they have once again won the County
Rounds, the first aid competition for all junior groups of St
John Ambulance for 5-10 year olds. They will also be representing
Leicestershire for the second year in a row at the regional finals
to be held in late April. The winning team was Heidi Purnell,
Sian Lloyd-McClear, and Chloe Wright.
In addition, they are soon having their second Superbadger party.
Rhys Allen, Jason Lee, Lauren Lee, Heidi Purnell, Phillipa Purnell,
Bethany Ryan, and Charlotte Wright will be awarded their Superbadger
Award for having achieved all of the subject badges available.
This is the highest award that can be given for this age group
and is commended with a certificate and specially commissioned
Wade Bertie Badger figurine, only available to Superbadgers.
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Age Concern info
Care Homes : Counsel and Care Guides
Counsel and Care has issued a guide (and a companion brief guide)
aims at helping older people (and their friends, relatives and
advisors) to make decisions about care, particularly if they
are intending to enter a care home.
The guide covers:
• making decisions about care and what alternatives are
available
• assessment by social services
• rights to council services and to a choice of car home
• paying for care in a care home
• living in a care home, including what to look for in a
home and the minimum standards that homes must meet
• temporary stays and short breaks
• how to complain, and
• addresses and sources of further help
The chapters in the guide are colour coded for easy reference.
The brief guide is in an A5 pocket format and the guide is a
standard A4 size.
The Complete Care Home Guide, Including Details on How You Are
Assessed for the Amount You Will Have to Pay for Care in a Care
Home 71pp.
The Brief Care Home Guide, Including a Summary of How to Pay
for Care in a Care Home and Contacts for Further Information
46pp
Both guides are available free from Counsel and Care, Twyman
House, 16 Bonny Street, London NW1 9PG. Tel: 020 7241 8555. Fax:
020 7267 6877
Also available on the internet at www.counselandcare.org.uk/guides/htm
Gas and Electricity - Priority Services Register
Leaflet
Age Concern has joined with EnergyWatch, the independent watchdog
for gas and electricity consumers, the Pension Service and the
Disabled Living Foundation to launch a campaign raising awareness
of the Priority Services Register (PSR).
The register is free to join for people of pensionable age and
offers benefits such as the provision of a password to protect
against bogus callers; free safety checks; help in reading meters;
help in moving meters to more convenient positions; temporary
heating and cooking facilities if the customer loses their gas
supply, and bills supplied in Braille or large print.
Research carried out by MORI has found that about 74% of people
had not heard of PSR. Some 56% of customers were not aware that
they could get help and advice on energy efficiency and only
18% had received any help or advice.
A campaign leaflet has been produced which explains the various
options and benefits available and gives details on how to register.
Free Services for Gas and Electricity Customers Across the UK
- Your Guide to the Free Services Available and Who is Eligible
to Claim Them 6pp. Available free from local EnergyWatch branches
according to area. For local EnergyWatch branch details contact:
0845 906 0708. Also available on the Internet at : www.energywatch.org.uk.uploads/Free_Services_Leaflet.pdf
Services for the Blind
Action for Blind People has published a new booklet which gives
a guide to support services for people with visual impairment.
As well as giving contacts for financial help and equipment,
the booklet also advises on employment and training, housing,
leisure and what to do if your child has an eye problem.
Getting on : A Quick Reference Guide to Support Services for
People with a Visual Impairment 57pp. Available in Braille, on
tape and on disk from Action for Blind People, 14-16 Verney Road,
London SE16 3DZ. Tel: 0800 915 4666. Email: info@afbp.org. Also
available on the internet at www.afbp.org/Information/Publications/Getting
On%20 (4th% 20 edition) 2.pdf
Pensions Act 2004 : Guide
Produced by the Department for Work and Pensions, this guide
sets out in more detail the measures in the Act and includes
main sections on building confidence in pensions, helping people
plan, work and save for retirement and making it easier to run
schemes. Sub-sections include information on the Pension Protection
Fund, the Financial Assistance Scheme, contracting out, annual
pension increases, State Pensions and planning for retirement.
Guide to the Pensions Act 2004. 7pp. ISBN : 1843883902. Available
free from Pension Guide, Freepost, NAT 5951, Ashby de la Zouch,
LE55 7QP. Tel:0845 731 3233,. Also available on the Internet
at : www.dwp.gov.uk.lifeevent/penret/penreform/guide/pensionsact04.pdf
Pleas Ignored as 600 More Town Post Offices
Go
The Post Office plans to close more than 600 branches, despite
protests by MPs and pensioner groups. Critics say Ministers have
sanctioned cuts while doing little to revamp branches and that
the Post Office has ignored pleas to keep open branches in deprived
areas. Lone parents, disabled people and pensioners often have
to travel miles to their nearest branch.
As chairperson I wrote on behalf of Age Concern Birstall and
Wanlip asking for the branch in Went Road to be kept open. A
reply acknowledged my letter and stated that my views would be
taken into consideration!
Down’s Syndrome and Alzheimer’s
Disease
The Down’s Syndrome Association has published a guide for
parents and carers on the association between Down’s Syndrome
and Alzheimer’s Disease.
The booklet reviews:
• life expectancy and ageing in people with Down’s
Syndrome, including the issues of premature ageing and health
in later life
• key features of dementia, including assessment, diagnosis
and course of the disease, and
• treatment and strategies for support
The booklet identifies the fact that, although the incidence
of Alzheimer’s is no higher in people with Down’s Syndrome
than in the general population, it is thought to occur 30-40
years earlier. The result is that, by their fifties, half of
the people with Down’s Syndrome will be showing evidence
of memory loss and other problems associated with having Alzheimer’s
Disease.
Down’s Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease : A Guide for
Parents and Carers. 18pp. price £1.50 (cheques payable
to Down’s Syndrome Association). Available from Down’s
Syndrome Association, Langdon Down Centre, 2A Langdon Park, Teddington,
Middlesex TW11 9PS. Tel: 0845 230 0372 Fax: 0845 230 0373.
Also available on the Internet at www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/pdfs/DS%20&%20Alzheimers.pdf
Prevention of Osteoporosis in Post Menopausal
Women
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published
guidance on the use of drug treatments in the prevention of osteoporosis
for post-menopausal women.
The report explains the causes and effects of osteoporosis, the
drugs under consideration and the evidence which NICE has used
to make its recommendations. For each drug, NICE recommends the
indications for use and the issues which women and their doctors
need to consider when deciding which drug to use.
Bisphosphonates (Alendronate, Etidronate, Risedronate), Raloxifene
and Teriparatide for the Secondary Prevention of Osteoporotic
Fragility Fractures in Postmenopausal Women 12pp. ISBN : 1842578731.
Available free from the NHS Response Line. Tel: 0870 155 5455
(quote ref no.787)
A Quick Reference Guide, 4pp,. is available on the Internet at
www.nice.org.uk/TA087quickrefguide or from the NHS Response Line:
0870 155 5455 (quote ref no.786)
Why Hearty Women Outlive Men
Research by Liverpool John Moores University shows that the power
of the male heart falls by 20-25% as men get older, while for
women there is no change. Researchers are keen to promote the
value of exercise to help people to age healthily.
Jex Woods
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