Savista Magazine - May 2012

The Queen's Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth’s life has been dedicated to her country and her people; there are not many who could stand her pace of life for 60 years and keep smiling.

The Cotswold Olimpicks

No, we're not spelt it wrong! The Cotswolds have been hosting their own Olympic games for a long time - this year celebrating the event's 400th anniversary. David Williams tells us more...

Edwardian Era: The Golden Age of Gardening

Sandwiched between the end of Victoria’s reign and the shadow which fell on the world in 1914, the Edwardian era was a period of unprecedented changes in every aspect of life, and that included gardening.

Electric Cars: The Charge for a New Power Source

Automotive pundits are predicting that by the year 2020 around 10 per cent of all new cars on Britain’s roads are going to be battery powered as increasing environmental legislation makes CO2-emitting cars less financially attractive.

Shaken & Stirred: Fifty Years Of Dr No

2012 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the very first Bond film, Dr No. To celebrate, Savista’s Andrew Galvin looks back at the movie that invented the action film.

Why Don't We Talk About Death?

It’s one of those things that we only talk about, or even think about, when it’s upon us. And not always then. How many of us have actually told our loved ones how we feel about our own, or their, deaths? Would we want to be in hospital or at home? What sort of funeral we would like?

Review: War Horse on DVD

In adapting a well-loved children's novel that's been turned into a hit stage production, Spielberg was surely onto a winner with Michael Morpurgo's War Horse.

Festival Fun For All

As the Festival season looms nearer, Leo Owen talks to Canterbury-based retired Carer, Dawn Stewart, who explains why you're never too old to embrace summer festivals.

Earl & Lady Grey

Earl Grey tea is a popular blend of black tea with the oil from bergamot. But who was Earl Grey? Why was the Earl and his wife associated with the blends? What part, if any, did the tea play in the tradition of afternoon tea which was becoming popular at the time?

DVD Review: The Artist

French Writer and Director, Michel Hazanavicius has over two decades of experience but finally has the world's attention with The Artist, his daring and affectionate nod to early silent films and the development of the film industry.

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Health

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Food & Drink

Do Veggie Box Schemes Cut the Mustard?

Electric Cars: The Charge for a New Power Source

Lifestyle

Shaken & Stirred: Fifty Years Of Dr No

Lifestyle

Why Don't We Talk About Death?

Latest news

1970s Disco Star Donna Summer Dies

President Obama and others have spoken tributes to the singer, who died at the age of 63.

1 in 3 Over-65s in the UK Want to be More Socially Active

Technology Strategy Board highlights the opportunity for innovation to improve later life

Guest List For Queen’s Lunch Causes Controversy

Later today, the Queen will be hosting a lunch for monarchs from around the world – and many of the attendees are causing controversy.

Northern Rock Rescue May Have Cost Taxpayers £2bn

UK taxpayers are expected to have lost around £2bn in the Northern Rock bailout; that’s the conclusion of a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).

Dementia Patient Gets 106 Different Carers In A Single Year

The wife of a man who had dementia has revealed that her husband suffered after he was given 106 different carers in a year.

Social Workers Say Cuts Are Risking Young Lives

A new survey by the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) has shown that 88% of those in the sector think cuts to services are putting children’s lives at risk.

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18th May 2012 16:12
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