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Until the question came up on a quiz show over the weekend I had not heard of or realised the law is changing next month regarding the age of marriage in this country. No longer will a 16 year old be able to get married or have a civil partnership, even with consent from a guardian. This, I understand has been considered particularly to protect young children from being coerced or forced into marriage. I agree it is time for this change, what do members think? https://www.holmes-hills.co.uk/news/2022/may/legal-age-for-marriage-change-in-england-and-wales/ -
Featured on tv and available on BBC Sounds and YouTube. Five new songs written about people in the North East of England . Sharing their stories. their lives, their losses and their achievements. A Doctor who has served the NHS for 50 years, a Mother who started a charity after losing her daughter, an lady with Autism who runs Dark Sky Sleepovers for children with autism are three of them.
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Let’s discuss this phenomenon, common in those that have a diagnosis of dementia. My Mother, with vascular dementia, exhibited this almost every day. Starting around 4.30-5pm. https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/health/info-2017/ways-to-manage-sundown-syndrome.html We managed this in different ways, which could depend on the time of year, the weather and with various distraction techniques. As her dementia progressed it became more difficult to cope with without medication. A friends husband would become very agitated . Moving and sometimes damaging furniture in their home. -
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Loved this crime, comedy, drama although it got a little confusing with so many plots, murders and attempted murders 😂 An Indian film with good dubbing A slick robotics expert joins a murderous plot after a passionate affair takes a sudden turn, but nothing — not even death — is what it seems to be. -
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Seen on Great Movies last night Starring Julianne Moore and Dominic West A bereaved mother is told her son, killed in a plane crash never existed but even as all proof of his existence disappears she fights to find out what really happened . Really enjoyed this psychological thriller with its twists, turns and drama. Highly recommended -
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In some cinemas and on Netflix since 19th October - this two and a half hour film, based on a series of books, is already top of films being watched and loved. If you enjoy fantasy and magic, beautiful cinematography and films like Harry Potter you’ll enjoy this . Those films are not usually my favourites- but I really enjoyed this. Two friends get taken to the school and are on opposite sides. Give it a try Click on for full poster -
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Netflix 2022 This beautiful Indian remake of the 1994 film Forrest Gump is in Hindi but has good subtitles and is well worth a watch. Apparently many years in the making, rewriting, held back due to the pandemic it was released in August in cinemas and seen as a flop! Maybe it was financially but that’s certainly not my opinion of this touching, lovingly told, stunning film. Using over a hundred Indian backdrops and locations. I loved Aamir Khan as Lal and Kareena Kapoo as Rupar and the actors who played them as children. It was educational, sad, funny and in places almost magical. This is one I will be watching again and again ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ -
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Drama/mystery 2022 Starring James Norton and Gemma Arterton ‘A con artist masquerades as an MI5 agent for years. But then he scams a quick-witted lawyer — who decides to take him down. Based on a true story’ Absolutely loved this film. On the edge of my seat … incredible that this man really exists … if you watch it, don’t switch off until you’ve read the very last statement ! What a horrible , cruel conman , who never stops! -
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Not a film but originally a 3 part tv show from 2005. Now been split into 6 shorter episodes on Netflix Starring Meera Syal (the writer of the original book) its a story about three childhood friends, cross cultural conflict and betrayal as they reach their thirties . I really enjoyed this- binge watched the lot 😮 -
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I am sure most members of this group Are aware, and may already have a Power of Attorney for their loved one. But for anyone who hasn’t here is the link to the details and forms . I would advise that anyone doing this download all the advice and information sheets before filling in either or both of the POA’s. Most people used to do this through a solicitor but it can be very expensive and now it is all online, it is reasonably easy to do. However it must be done in the Donors name (cared for) to record their wishes and choices for both health and finances . The person named to take on the care of the donors wishes when required is called the ‘The Attorney’ Our ‘Donor’ was advised , and was happy, not to make their choices complicated , leaving most choices to the ‘Attorneys’ as she fully trusted us to only act in her best interests at all times . https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney/choose -
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Available on the BBC Iplayer 2019 starring Juliet Binoche French with English Subtitles Clair is a 50 year old divorced teacher. She creates a fake Facebook account calling herself Clara, using someone else’s photo and saying she is 24. She does this to get to her former young lover through his friend Alex. It backfires. Through her visits to her therapist we hear how this online relationship becomes intense with the pair having an online fake affair. Alex desperately wanting to meet Clara for real. She makes repeated excuses not to meet him but knows she has fallen in love with him. A brilliant film which could be seen as a warning to those who make false accounts or pretend they are someone they are not. Quite funny in places but billed as a romance/drama Juliet Binoche is as always superb as the story builds to its climax ! The last half hour with its twists and turns is compelling. The last scene did made us laugh, when I suppose it shouldn’t have done 😬 Watch it while you can -
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Has anyone got experience they would like to share about encouraging their cared for to eat. I found in the early days, My Mother was advised to eat healthily, supposedly to slow down her dementia! She was, as we all are, also advised to drink more as her brain was dehydrated! She ignored all of this advice even though we stickered almost every surface with reminders and when she did eat she did so with gusto. Later changed - she literally lost all motivation and forgot to eat. Struggled with holding cutlery My advice would be (if your loved one is losing weight) Don’t worry about set mealtimes Offer snacks Don’t remove food or take food away just because they say no initially. Offer bright coloured food Stop worrying about healthy food let them eat anything they fancy even if that’s Jaffa cakes or bacon for every meal. You can always give build up drinks or add vitamins in other ways. -
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In cinemas now Starring Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan as the hapless couple thrown together to solve a murder. Him a police Inspector and her an over enthusiastic rookie. A novelty film, set in the 1950’s, an imitation and mockery of whodunnits . A super spoof 😂 Quite unique but reminiscent of stage farces , quirky, comical and silly 😂 We loved it and for the first time ever my husband said he was sad it was only just over one and a half hours long! Also starring Adrien Brody, Ruth Wilson, Reece Sheersmith, David Oyelowo and Tim Key. As well as film newcomer and former ‘Our Country’ cousin (Kurtan) Charlie Cooper -
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Here’s an online shop , not one I have personally used, that have useful items and ideas for those who are finding they are having difficulty around the home or are carers. Do any members have any recommendations for good online companies https://www.essentialaids.com/kitchen-aids-feeding-aids/kettle-tippers-teapots.html -
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Period drama/romance Whilst having a lot of similarities to Jane Austen and other regency era based films and series - this film does stand apart Mr Malcolm has become rich, worried women want him only for his money he composes a list which to him represents the perfect wife . After a date with him ends unsatisfactorily for Julia, she finds herself ridiculed and embarrassed she decides to reek revenge and sets up a friend to court him, hoping he will fall in love with her , so she can then provide a ‘list’ which excludes him! Things do not go to plan. A charming film -
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We saw the first film and I think that even if you didn’t this would still be as enjoyable Very sweet, funny, sad and everything that you’d expect https://youtu.be/rpVjdrpEGIg There were a small group of ladies in the seats behind us and right at the end one said very loudly “ well that’s cheered my day right up” I love Imelda May too so an added bonus -
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Watched this film Last night on BBC3 so hope it’s going to be available on the Iplayer for members to watch When I read the storyline I thought it sounded implausible and expected it not to be very good A girl falls for a spirit who wakes up in the body of a different person every morning. I was hooked early on and as it progressed I was so pleased there were no adverts or interruptions . A sweet film , but there was a warning at the start about a scene mentioning suicide. I would recommend it, cute, clever and funny in places . -
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