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Found 9 resource(s) in 'Looking at You', for October 2026.
Looking at You (all articles) for October 2026
Think twice before you join that committee\ How to stop your children becoming a pain in the back Stoptober 2026 Be thankful for grandparents Be nice to your knees Which milk do you buy? Why it is easy to break the law in your own garden ** Editor: David Pickup, a solicitor, offers some advice... (1816 words)Think twice before you join that committee
People involved in church or village life are often asked to join committees or to help run things. These include trusts and charities, being a PCC member, school governors and hospital managers, village hall groups and I suppose judging bonny baby competitions. These community positions are vital for the good of everyone, but unfortunately not... (321 words)Enter through the Narrow Door
He said to them, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. (Luke 13) I was waiting for Evensong to start and had got most things ready. I usually sit outside while I wait if it is nice. It was a... (283 words)How to stop your children becoming a pain in the back
This month (5th to 11th October) is Back Care Awareness Week – a good time for parents to think about the challenges of simply picking up their children. For no matter how much you love them, there is no doubt that babies and young children can be a real pain in the back – literally.... (250 words)Stoptober 2026
Did you know that if you can stop smoking for 28 consecutive days, you are five times more likely to succeed in stopping for good? And that could give you years more of life to enjoy. Along with the health benefits, cutting out smoking will save the average smoker more than £38 a week, or... (132 words)Be thankful for grandparents
Everyone seems to have their ‘special day’ these days, and this month brings us Grandparents’ Day, on the 4th October. If your grandchildren are still young, why not keep at your house: A dressing up box – of fairytale clothes, plastic crowns and cardboard swords.These will keep them busy for hours. Charity shops can be... (187 words)Be nice to your knees
Osteoarthritis is the main cause of knee pain in people over 50. Here are some tips that may help: Be aware of the several major groups of muscles that support your knees. They include the quadriceps at the side and front of your thighs, the hamstrings at the back, and your calf muscles. If you... (188 words)Which milk do you buy?
Once upon a time there was just milk. Now our supermarket shelves are packed with dairy (whole, semi-skimmed, fat-free) and also plant-based alternatives: oat, almond, soya, coconut, and pea. Which is the best? The amount of protein, sugars, fat and vitamins in each vary a great deal. No wonder that, according to Mintel’s UK recent... (161 words)Why it is easy to break the law in your own garden
You would be forgiven for thinking that tidying up your own garden is about the most harmless thing you can do. But – beware – there are a few things which may bite back! Pruning trees is a necessary job. But any tree with a TPO (Tree Preservation Order) on it can be downright scary:... (391 words)
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