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The Link What's On Health Advice Mobile Phone
The Link www.thelinkdirect.ie YOUR FREE MAGAZINE! ISSUE 8, OCTOBER 2014 What's On in Naas & Newbridge Mobile Phone Pricewatch Health Advice Do I Need Planning Permission? Bake The Perfect Soda Bread Your Beauty Questions Answered Plus Much More... Delivered free to 16,000 homes & businesses every month ‘Your Local Advertiser’ Covering Naas & Newbridge The Link The Link Magazine Rates (Serving Naas & Newbridge) DESCRIPTION PREMIUM ADVERTISEMENT Full Page Advertisement Half Page Advertisement Quarter Page Advertisement TRADE AND SERVICES Single Advert Double Advert If you have an event or function you would like to share please email [email protected] or call Kieran on 01 4019704 or 087 262 7055 ONE ISSUE THREE ISSUES One Issue €395 Three Issues €350 Per Issue One Issue €250 Three Issues €225 Per Issue One Issue €135 Three Issues €120 Per Issue One Issue €35 Three Issues €25 Per Issue One Issue €60 Three Issues €45 Per Issue Welcome to the October edition of the Naas & Newbridge Link. We have articles and ads mixed for your perusal and enjoyment. Fruit 4U have their usual great offers and as usual, their briquettes are the best value in the county at 5 bales for only €20 and not 4 for twenty as last month’s ad stated. This is very much a local magazine and we are strong believers in local businesses – they are the heartbeat of our two towns. We urge you to trawl through the pages and consider making your purchases here at home where you live. Local businesses employ local people and, of course, plough We have a new regular contributor, Ger Fahy, a professionally qual- their profits back into local trades and services. ified and experienced planner whose first article here, “Do I Need Planning Permission?” is a must-read if you are thinking of building We welcome comments and suggestions, feel free on or converting. Look out for her monthly planning advice. Denis to contact us at The Link, we try to answer all corLacey loves his mother-in-law and her soda bread and will be a regu- respondence. lar contributor too – and lots more. Pre-pay Mobile Phones How much do YOU pay? Pre-pay mobile phone – what does €20 get you? Supplier: Vodafone Wading through websites and catalogues trying to determine what mobile ‘phone purchase plan offers the best value is an exhausting and thankless task. If I were cynical, I would think the plethora of information available from suppliers was published to confuse, not to inform… Option 1: Free Vodafone Calls, Vodafone Texts and 250 Mb internet Option 2: Free Any Network Texts, free 250 Mb Internet Supplier: Meteor Mix and Match from the following: Unlimited Calls, Unlimited Texts, Unlimited Internet – choose from any 2 for €20 (favourites with my three children) Most children and young adults I know use the €20 option – they are on various pre-pay schemes and they bung in €20 credit every thirty days or so. This seems to suit all ages, from young teens to twenties, so this month I’ve laid out the most common options to help you choose. This list is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide only. The figures assume you own your own equipment – the types and prices of handsets available is truly dazzling – and the price does not include purchase of a SIM. The deals all seem to be reasonable – with one notable exception. Supplier: Three *BEST BUY Unlimited internet, Unlimited Texts, Free Three Calls & Unlimited Calls any network on weekends Supplier: O2 Option 1: Free texts to any network Option 2: Free calls & Texts to O2 Supplier: eMobile €20 Bundles 250 Minutes talk (Unlimited talk to eMobile & Meteor) plus Unlimited Landline Calls, 250 Texts Thanks to Gary in Carphone Warehouse, Naas (beside Remax) for his assistance – any mistakes are mine. Didn’t get a copy of The Link? Please phone or email us with your details and we will get a copy to you. 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The initial introductory conversation with both the parent and child is followed by a one on one lifestyle and physical assessment questionnaire of the child. The follow up session will then work through highlighted issues and steps to regain a healthy weight. Baseline height and weight information will also be taken to estimate BMI and enable quantitative assessments of improvements over time. CONTACT US TODAY TO START A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE... Neal Murphy, BSc Sports Science, MBS Dublin City University. Naas, Co. Kildare. Phone: 085 8676501 Email: [email protected] Web: www.childobesity.ie 3 FREE INITIAL ASSESSMENT Please mention THE LINK to advertisers PREMIUM ADVERTISING With 16,000 copies FREE every issue, you are guaranteed to be seen DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION? Carrying out renovations or improvement works to your house? Confused about whether you need planning permission? Some house extensions do not require planning permission as they are considered Exempted Development under the Planning and Development Regulations. Here are some of your questions answered: Are there any restrictions on windows? Yes at ground floor level windows must be more than 1m from the boundary and upstairs windows must be more than 11 metres from the boundary. What types of extensions can I carry out under the Exempted Development provisions? You can extend a house to the rear or you can convert any garage, store or similar structure to the side of the house. The roof of the extension cannot be used as a balcony or a roof garden. What size extension can I build at ground floor level without needing to apply for permission? Where a house has not previously been extended the maximum floor area you can build is up to 40m² (approx. 430 square feet). If a house has been previously extended, the size of that previous extension and your proposed new extension cannot be greater than 40m². What size extension can I build upstairs to the back of my house without needing permission? If it is a terraced or a semi-detached house you can build up to 12m² without planning permission. If it is a detached house you can build up to 20m². What other restrictions apply? You cannot build an extension which would reduce your back garden to less than 25m² or planning permission would be required. Check the original planning permission for your house it may have Conditions attached which do not allow you to carry out an extension. Can I check whether my proposed extension needs planning permission? Yes you can seek a Declaration from the Planning Authority on any Exempted Development. About the Author: Ger Fahy is a Professional Planning Consultant with 12 years experience in private practice. Dealing with all aspects of the process including Planning Applications, Appeals, Enforcement, Development Plan Submissions and advice on planning legislation. Clients include: Residential, Commercial, Agricultural, Waste, Tourism, Infrastructure and Retail. For all enquiries Tel: 086 8288370 or email [email protected] You must take into account any previous extensions when calculating the maximum floor. I am building a new house, can I add on the 40m² extension while I am building the house? No. The Exempted Development rules only apply to an existing house not to a new build. Any extension built while you are building a new house must be on your plans or it would be unauthorised. What height can the extension be? The height of the walls of the extension cannot be higher than the height of the back wall of the house. In a flat roofed extension the walls cannot be higher than the highest part of the roof of the dwelling. If the back wall of your house is a gable then the height of the extension walls cannot be higher than the side walls of the house. Please mention THE LINK to advertisers 4 Disclaimer: The above information is for guidance purposes only and does not purport to be a definitive statement of the law. No liability is accepted for reliance placed on the information contained in this article. Professional advice should always be sought before proceeding. The legal status of any development/exempted development can only be confirmed by a site inspection and by a Section 5 declaration. It is the owner/ occupiers responsibility to ensure that planning law is complied with. o-Illustrator-labo. esell or redistribute it in any way. PREMIUM ADVERTISING With 16,000 copies FREE every issue, you are guaranteed to be seen Spooktacular Service loween from your Naas Re/max Office! o.com/ FIONA ALDWELL - Broker/Owner ine. com z a g a M ign Free Des Being awarded most successful RE/MAX Newcomer soon after joining the RE/MAX family, Fiona is a natural Real Estate Professional. She has a proven record in sales and negotiation, and always puts her clients first, The opportunity to open her own RE/MAX office in Naas was an easy YES for Fiona. Let Fiona put her experience to work for you! Wolfe Tone Street REMAX th or ai N McDonalds Lawlors Hotel a Fri – Broker/Owner ry T: M: E: M et tre nS Blessington Road Sallins Road RE/MAX Platinum Ro ad 5 Please mention THE LINK to advertisers Have you got an event in November you would like to advertise for FREE? WHAT'S ON OCTOBER Please contact Kieran 087 262 7055 or [email protected] NAAS & NEWBRIDGE LIBRARIES All events at our libraries are FREE, booking in advance may be required. Adult Book Club Newbridge Community Library on Tuesday 21st October at 7pm. New members welcome. Contact the library for more details on ph. 045-448353 or e-mail [email protected] The wonderful children’s author Dale Treadwell will be visiting Newbridge Community Library on Saturday 11th October at 11am. Come along and hear stories about wildlife! Contact the library to book a place at this FREE event on ph. 045-448353 or e-mail newbridgelib@ kildarecoco.ie Musical Tots Tuesday 28th October, 10.30 - 11.30am Join Karen for music, dancing and lots of fun. Suitable for pre-school children. Places are limited for this FREE event. Contact Naas Community Library on ph. 045-879111 or [email protected] to book your place. New Perspectives - Writing & Publishing in the 21st Century Panel discussion with John MacKenna, Anthony Glavin, Martin Malone and Mary O’Donnell Friday 17th October 5.30pm. This is a Fringe Event at our Readers Festival (see our ad in this magazine). Digitise-The-Nation Basic Introduction to Computers for adults. A 2 hour, four week course every Thursday beginning 9th October. Participants will learn computer layout, e-mail, searching the internet and more. iPads provided will be provided for class. Places are limited for this FREE course and booking is essential. Contact Naas Community Library on ph. 045-879111 or [email protected] to book your place. THE MOAT THEATRE, NAAS Phone: 045 88 30 30 Email: [email protected] www.moattheatre.com (Do check the website for changes) Music for an Autumn s Eve Wonderland Drama Club The Lonesome West The Gospel As Sung By Elvis Jackula The Lunchbox Naas One Act Drama Festival Sunday 19th October Monday 20th October 14th - 24th October (8 shows) Sunday 26th October Sunday 26th October Monday 27th October 30th October - 1st November (4 shows) “From Page to Stage” A two hour musical workshop featuring Wicked, Legally Blonde: The Musical and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The New Musical. Learn the songs and act out the scenes from a collection of musicals that are all book based! Friday 31st October 10am - 12pm. Suitable for 7 - 12 year olds. Places are limited for this FREE event. Contact Naas Community Library on ph. 045-879111 or [email protected] to book your place. The Lonesome By Martin McDonagh Directed by Eugene Delaney WesT at 8pm Tue 14th – Sat 18th Oct Oct at 8pm Wed 22nd - Fri 24thavailab le from Box Office Tickets €15/€12 Booking 045 88 30 30 book online Remember you can now www.moattheatre.com THE RIVERBANK, NEWBRIDGE Phone 045 44 83 30 Email: [email protected] www. riverbank.ie (Do check the website for changes) 4th - 26th October Saturday 11th October Saturday 11th October Monday 13th October Wednesday 15th October (see ad opposite) Thursday 16th October Monday 20th October Thursday 23rd October Saturday 25th October 29th - 30th October 10am (This list is not exhaustive. Visit www.riverbank.ie for more details) Please mention THE LINK to advertisers Spooky Adventure for 7 - 12 year olds Wednesday 29th October 11.45am - 12.45pm Spooky Make and do workshop with Liadain involving betwitched coat hangers and scary bags... All materials supplied. Places are limited for this FREE event. Contact Naas Community Library on ph. 045-879111 or [email protected] to book your place. enTs The MoaT Club pres ing Comedy The hilariously side splitt (These lists are not exhaustive. Visit www.riverbank.ie & www.moattheatre.com for more details and listings of shows/times/prices etc) Kildare Artist Notebook Project 2014 The Way Back Home Dolly Parton – The Show, The Story Gett, The Trial Of Viviane Ansalem All About Eva Kildare Readers Festival 2014 Fiddle & Film Show Ladder to Damascus Johny McEvoy – Evening of Nostagia Dee Book-A-Doodle-Book Workshop Shadow Puppetry Workshop for 7-10 year olds Scare the socks off your friends this Halloween. Torn paper, fabrics, masking tape and bamboo skewers will bring your spooky monster to life!! Tuesday 28th October 1.30 - 2.30pm. All materials will be supplied. Places are limited for this FREE event. Contact Naas Community Library on ph. 045-879111 or [email protected] to book your place. 6 PREMIUM ADVERTISING With 16,000 copies FREE every issue, you are guaranteed to be seen 17th - 19th October 2014 It gives us great pleasure at Kildare Library & Arts Service to invite YOU to Kildare Readers Festival 2014. This weekend represents one of the highlights of our calendar and we are very excited to present this year’s programme. Whether you are a library borrower, a book club member, an eBook downloader, an audio-book listener, a first-time or a seasoned festival visitor, we will be delighted to be in your company and to introduce you to our wonderful line-up of guests at the Riverbank Arts Centre. And last, but by no means least, we are delighted to invite you to join Dermot Bolger for an intimate and relaxed Sunday morning interview with one of the foremost Irish writers of her generation, Jennifer Johnston. Also, check out our Fringe Events starting with an evening celebrating the work of poet, essayist and critic Dennis O’Driscoll in Alice’s Café, Naas. Tracy Pigott will facilitate a discussion on All About Eva, the drama of making a movie. There will be a Blogging workshop with Jennie McGinn and we will have the KRF Notebook Launch too! This year, we introduced FREE library membership for all in Kildare We have Francis Brennan from RTE’s television series At Your Libraries, so if you are not already a member, now is the perfect Service with Susan Boyle, performer, playwright, arts facilita- time to check out one of our 16 libraries throughout the county to see what is on offer. A full list of all our libraries and our events protor and arts project manager will discuss ‘the little things’. gramme are available on our website, www.kildare.ie/library. All of Journalist Róisín Ingle and author / musician Peter Murphy our fantastic Readers Festival events are also FREE, so come along, share a thoroughly entertaining look at 10 Books You Should enjoy and allow us to inspire you on your reading journey for the Read. year ahead! Then meet the Queens of Crime, Niamh O’Connor, author and journalist from the Sunday World and best selling and award-winning author Louise Phillips. See you there! Join us for an insight into how Mental Health Issues are represented through film and literature with Professor Jim Lucey, author Carol Coffey, Mary McEvoy and Cathal Black. 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For many people, the cold clear days of winter bring more than just a rosy glow to the cheeks. They also bring uncomfortable dryness to the skin of the face, hands, and feet. For some people, the problem is worse than just a general tight, dry feeling: They get skin so dry it results in flaking, cracking, even eczema (in which the skin becomes inflamed). 1. Seek a Specialist: It can be difficult to find a salesperson in your local pharmacy who can give you good advice on skin-care. That’s why going to a beauty therapist or dermatologist even once is a good investment. Such a specialist can analyse your skin type, troubleshoot your current skin care regimen, and give you advice on the skin care products you should be using. 2. Moisturise More: You may have found a moisturizer that works just fine in spring and summer. But as weather conditions change, so, too, should your skin care routine. Find an “ointment” moisturizer that’s oil-based, rather than water-based, as the oil will create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. (Hint: Many lotions labelled as “night creams” are oil-based.) However - choose your oils with care because not all oils are appropriate for the face. Look for “non-clogging” oils such as avocado oil, mineral oil, primrose oil, or almond oil. Shea oil or butter is controversial, because it can clog facial pores. You should also look for lotions containing “humectants,” a class of substances (including glycerine, sorbitol, and alphahydroxy acids) that attract moisture to your skin. 3. Slather on the Sunscreen: No, sunscreen isn’t just for summertime. Winter sun combined with snow glare can still damage your skin. Try applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen to your face and your hands (if they’re exposed) about 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply frequently if you stay outside a long time. 4. 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Hydrate for Your Health, Not for Your Skin: If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: “drinking water helps your skin stay young looking”. Fact: it’s a myth. Water is good for your overall health and the skin of someone who is severely dehydrated will benefit from fluids. 8. Grease Up Your Feet: Yes, those minty foot lotions are lovely in the hot summer months, but during the winter, your feet need stronger stuff. Try finding lotions that contain petroleum jelly or glycerine instead. Use exfoliants to get the dead skin off periodically; this helps any moisturizers you use to sink in faster and deeper. 9. Pace the Peels: If your facial skin is uncomfortably dry, avoid using harsh peels, masks, and alcohol-based toners or astringents, all of which can strip vital oil from your skin. Instead, find a cleansing milk or mild foaming cleanser, a toner with no alcohol, and masks that are “deeply hydrating,” rather than clay-based, which tends to draw moisture out of the face. And use them a little less often. 10. Ban Superhot Baths: Sure, soaking in a burning-hot bath feels great after frolicking out in the cold. But the intense heat of a hot shower or bath actually breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, which can lead to a loss of moisture. You’re better off with just warm water and staying in the water a shorter amount of time. A lukewarm bath with oatmeal or baking soda, can help relieve skin that is so dry it has become itchy. So, too, can periodically reapplying your moisturizer. Written for The Link by Jacqueline Strong, The Beauty Hub. Tel: 045 409133 W7C Ladytown Business Park, Naas, Co. 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Kildare Tel: 045 856050/856655 11 THE LINK MAGAZINE With 16,000 copies FREE every issue, you are guaranteed to be seen Lily’s Soda Bread By Denis Lacey My grandmother made the best soda bread ever – or so I thought, until I met my mother-in-law. “Lily”, sez I to her last week, “How do you make that bread?” “Well” sez she, “I mix the flour and the milk and the bread soda together and I bake it in the oven”. “Lily”, sez I, “What temperature do you bake it at?” “Hot enough” sez she “Lily, how much flour? How much milk?” “Just the right amount”. For the sake of this article I attended the last bread-making session, to try and ascertain the exact recipe for the perfect soda bread. To be sure, Lily was not lying to me, she had the oven set at “just hot enough” and the ingredients were mixed by hand without reference to measuring spoon, measuring jug or weighing scales. With a skill born of long practice, she melded the ingredients together and in under an hour we were buttering slices of hot & delicious soda bread – better than Granny used to make. As best I can tell, the following is how Lily made her bread. Tweak the ingredients and oven temperatures a little here and a little there and you, too, may eventually bake the perfect soda bread. Ingredients: 1 lb white flour 1 level teaspoon salt 1 level teaspoon breadsoda . Buttermilk 12 fl oz (350 ml) approx e. - keep a little more ready just in cas dry ingredients and Preheat your oven to 230ºC. Sieve the tre. Pour most of mix them. Make a little well in the cen the sides of the the milk in at once. Mix in the flour from The dough should bowl, adding more milk if necessary. together, turn it be soft, not sticky. When it all comes . Knead lightly for out onto a well -floured work-surface about 1½ inches a moment. Pat the dough into a round hy? I dunno. It’s (2.5cm) deep and cut a cross on it (W always been done that way). n down the oven to Bake at 230ºC for 15 minutes, then tur . If you are in doubt, 200ºC for 30 minutes or until cooked ked it will sound tap the bottom of the bread: if it is coo hollow. really old fashioned, Leave on a wire tray to cool. If you’re in a cotton tea-towel leave it on the windowsill. Wrapping will help keep the crust soft. Slice the bread. Get the morning papers. Wet the tea. Butter it with real butter. Eat. 2/3 of the white Tip: If you prefer brown bread, replace flour with wholemeal flour. What a start to the day! Please mention THE LINK to advertisers 12 PREMIUM ADVERTISING With 16,000 copies FREE every issue, you are guaranteed to be seen TINA’S PETS Unit 4, Friary Business Park, Naas Tel: 045 876727 s! Bestseller for kids over 8 year Don’t forget your Garden Birds this Winter! IRELAND’S ONLY LASER TAG ACTIVITY IN BUMPY BOATS! 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