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The first thing to establish is whether itis a matter that can be 'rectified.' If notthe gift or even the whole Will may beinvalid meaning that, if there is noprevious Will then the deceased's estatemay fall into intestacy where otherfamily members or even the Crowncould benefit.

For a Will to be rectified it must either,fail to carry out the testator's intentionsas a result of either a clerical error or thedrafter of the Will has failed tounderstand the testator's instructions.

If it is an error that can be amended andall parties affected by the Will agree thenit's simply a matter of applying to the

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However, if any party affected by the Willdisagrees over the error then the matter has togo to the High Court, which can be a lengthyand costly procedure. In some cases, partiesinvolved may have to give evidence.

The good news is that the law around whatconstitutes as a 'clerical error' is widening,increasing the chances of a Will withstandingand the testator's wishes being carried out.

For example, the signing of the wrong Will(Marley -v- Rawlings, 2012) and the wrongtemplate being used in a Will (Brooke v Purton& Ors, 2014) were considered by the Court asclerical errors, allowing the Court to amendthe Will and carry out the testators' intentions.The case Brooke v Purton & Ors, where Irepresented the claimants, was reported in theLaw Reports for future cases to refer to;demonstrating how the Courts areencouraging a more flexible and commonsense approach to the rectification of Wills.

The desire for the Court to uphold thetestator's intentions behind the Will and avoidunjust and unintended outcomes is evidenthowever, it is still too early to say whether theCourt will assist in upholding invalid Wills inevery situation. Rather, it will continue toconsider each case on its merits.

The best solution, if you're affected by an errorin a Will, is to apply to the Probate Registry forrectification. If you need expert legal advicethen seek this swiftly as you have six monthsfrom the grant of probate to make anapplication. And, most importantly, if you'remaking a Will check it and triple check ityourself to ensure it is 100% correct.

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The Road - Cormac McCarthyAlthough this book is set in apost-apocalyptic world and is,quite frankly, a bit terrifying, it’sa fantastic tale of a man who’lldo anything to protect his boy.Together they walk through thebattered remnants of America,heading to the coast and hopingfor salvation, with only eachother to rely on. The landscapeis brutal, chilling and ash-riddenand father and son must findfood and shelter where theycan, away from the dangersthat lie in wait. Often describedas a masterpiece, CormacMcCarthy’s novel is hauntingand yet reassuring that the bondbetween parent and child canwithstand anything.To Kill a Mockingbird - HarperLeeShow me the person whowouldn’t want Atticus Finch astheir father-figure. Atticus isan attorney and is often hailedas being the personification ofall that is moral and just. He’sadored by his two children,Scout and Jem who try to makesense of the happenings inthe sleepy southern town ofMaycomb, Alabama. Atticusmust face the disapprovingeyes of the town’s residents ashe defends Tom Robinson, ablack man accused of rapinga white woman. Scout and herbrother Jem aren’t allowed intothe courtroom but they sneakin and hide out on the ‘colouredbalcony’ to watch their fatherin action, and the trial that willchange Maycomb forever.

Danny the Champion of theWorld - Roald Dahl‘The most marvellous andexciting father a boy ever had’-you can’t do much better thanthat accolade. Nine year oldDanny idolises his father andadores hearing his fantasticstories and tales of daring-do.Danny’s seemingly simpleexistence is his own personalbliss: growing up in a traveller’scaravan and tinkering with carsin his spare time. Then his dadcomes up with a master plan inthe form of a pheasant-snatchingadventure and Danny’s worldbecomes that much moreexciting. Roald Dahl’s story of aboy and his love and admirationfor his dad is so heart-warming,you’ll want to start finding theextraordinary in the ordinary andrealise that you too, can be thechampion of the world.Death of a Salesman - ArthurMillerThere’s no way that Willy Lomanis winning any Father of the Yearprizes anytime soon and yethis son Happy is determined tofollow in his father’s footsteps.His other son, Biff has moreof the measure of the manhaving once caught his fatherin a compromising situation.Whatever the drop-out Biff andthe hapless Happy decide to dowith their lives, Loman himselfis all washed up as a salesmanand facing a precipice. ArthurMiller’s play is set using a seriesof flashbacks as we watch thisfamily and their own AmericanDream vaporise before our very

eyes. Loman commits one finalact of desperation for his sons,and the reader is left to decidewhether or not he was heroic inthe end.And When Did You Last SeeYour Father? - Blake MorrisonIn his memoirs, the authorrecounts his relationship withhis own father, throughout hisdad’s life and after his death. Itraises questions as to whetheror not we ever see our parentsas adults in their own right, orsimply as our parents. How dowe deal with family secrets andis it destructive to reveal them?Do we ever really get to knowour parents and how they viewthe world? It might be time to putthe kettle on, call the folks andsee if there are any skeletons inthe closet.Darth Vader and Son - JeffreyBrownA bit of light relief comes inthe form of Jeffrey Brown’sponderings over Darth Vader’spropensity for fatherhood. Whatif Vader uttering the immortalwords, “Luke, I am your father”opened the floodgates forsome father-son bonding andmaking up for lost time acrossthe galaxies. What if he wascompletely misinterpreted andit was a just a stern telling offfrom daddy? Brown’s comicillustrations reveal life as it couldhave been if he and Luke hadbeen able to build a relationshipand end up as allies ratherthan enemies, revealing what ahands-on dad Lord Vader couldreally have been.

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It is used across a wide range ofIt is used across a wide range ofIt is used across a wide range ofIt is used across a wide range ofailments; people have it to help themailments; people have it to help themailments; people have it to help themailments; people have it to help themquit smoking, combat insomnia, reducequit smoking, combat insomnia, reducequit smoking, combat insomnia, reducequit smoking, combat insomnia, reducestress and anxiety, to support recoverystress and anxiety, to support recoverystress and anxiety, to support recoverystress and anxiety, to support recoveryfrom injury or surgery, to relieve painfrom injury or surgery, to relieve painfrom injury or surgery, to relieve painfrom injury or surgery, to relieve painand symptoms associated withand symptoms associated withand symptoms associated withand symptoms associated withproblems like osteoarthritis and autoproblems like osteoarthritis and autoproblems like osteoarthritis and autoproblems like osteoarthritis and auto----immune diseases.immune diseases.immune diseases.immune diseases.

ChiropracticChiropracticChiropracticChiropracticChiropractors work to correctdysfunction in the joints and musclesand work particularly on the spinalcolumn, where problems such as neckand back pain can originate. Throughmanual treatments, such as spinalmanipulation and adjustment, it cantreat and help to prevent mechanicaldisorders of the musculoskeletalsystem.Good for:Good for:Good for:Good for:

Headaches, lower back pain, neckHeadaches, lower back pain, neckHeadaches, lower back pain, neckHeadaches, lower back pain, neckpain, carpal tunnel syndrome,;pain, carpal tunnel syndrome,;pain, carpal tunnel syndrome,;pain, carpal tunnel syndrome,;scoliosis, stressscoliosis, stressscoliosis, stressscoliosis, stress

HomeopathyHomeopathyHomeopathyHomeopathyNaturopathy uses a combinationof natural therapies to help thebody to heal itself. Therapiesinclude diet, hydrotherapy,osteopathy, herbalism,homeopathy and exercise, whichcan all help the body to cleansitself of toxins and alleviatestress.


chronic and acute conditions, such aschronic and acute conditions, such aschronic and acute conditions, such aschronic and acute conditions, such asdigestive problems, chronic fatigue,digestive problems, chronic fatigue,digestive problems, chronic fatigue,digestive problems, chronic fatigue,hormonal problems, anxiety.hormonal problems, anxiety.hormonal problems, anxiety.hormonal problems, anxiety.

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Osteopathy is almost consideredmainstream these days and you canoften be treated on the NHS. Workingon the bones, joints and muscles,osteopathy uses manipulation,message and light movements toholistically re-balance physical, mentaland emotional problems.

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back pain, pregnancyback pain, pregnancyback pain, pregnancyback pain, pregnancy----relatedrelatedrelatedrelatedproblems, sports injuries.problems, sports injuries.problems, sports injuries.problems, sports injuries.

Traditional ChineseTraditional ChineseTraditional ChineseTraditional ChineseMedicine (TCM)Medicine (TCM)Medicine (TCM)Medicine (TCM)TCM works on the belief that illness iscaused by disharmony (or dis-ease) inthe body due to an imbalance of theflow of Qi or energy. Qi is made up oftwo forces, yin and yang and when oneof these forces dominates then illnessoccurs. For a number of lifestyle andenvironmental reasons, Qi can becomedisturbed, depleted or blocked whichcan result in symptoms of some pain

and illness or disease.Treatment is aimed at the root cause ofthe condition as well as the mainsymptoms. This approach helps withresolving the problem and enhancingoverall well-being. A combination ofChinese herbs and acupuncture isusually used.


asthma and chest conditions, skinasthma and chest conditions, skinasthma and chest conditions, skinasthma and chest conditions, skinconditions such eczema and rosacea.conditions such eczema and rosacea.conditions such eczema and rosacea.conditions such eczema and rosacea.

What to expect from aWhat to expect from aWhat to expect from aWhat to expect from aconsultationconsultationconsultationconsultation.During the first consultation with yourtherapist you will be asked about youroverall health, not just about yourparticular condition. This is becausecomplementary therapists look at thebody as a whole, not just one part of it.Expect to answer questions about yourhabits, diet, medical background andfamily health, as your therapist willneed a full picture before they candecide on how to treat you.

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“After our very successful launch last year of the “Boules in the Square” event we are“After our very successful launch last year of the “Boules in the Square” event we are“After our very successful launch last year of the “Boules in the Square” event we areestablishing an annual “Boules Tournament” for Newbury based businesses. It is anestablishing an annual “Boules Tournament” for Newbury based businesses. It is anestablishing an annual “Boules Tournament” for Newbury based businesses. It is anopportunity to build team work while having a fun day in a competitive spirit with friendsopportunity to build team work while having a fun day in a competitive spirit with friendsopportunity to build team work while having a fun day in a competitive spirit with friendsand colleagues. We will have 4 pistes set up for teams playing competition games. There areand colleagues. We will have 4 pistes set up for teams playing competition games. There areand colleagues. We will have 4 pistes set up for teams playing competition games. There areopportunities to publicise your company brand. Our plan is to limit it to only 16 teamsopportunities to publicise your company brand. Our plan is to limit it to only 16 teamsopportunities to publicise your company brand. Our plan is to limit it to only 16 teams --- sososodo not delay to register your team. Other opportunities are available for sponsorshipdo not delay to register your team. Other opportunities are available for sponsorshipdo not delay to register your team. Other opportunities are available for sponsorship –––details available from the below contact addresses. A fifth piste will also be set up for adetails available from the below contact addresses. A fifth piste will also be set up for adetails available from the below contact addresses. A fifth piste will also be set up for ageneral public competition with a prize for whoever gets the closest accumulated distance togeneral public competition with a prize for whoever gets the closest accumulated distance togeneral public competition with a prize for whoever gets the closest accumulated distance tothe “pig” with 3 throws. Why not bring your friends and family and chill out in the localthe “pig” with 3 throws. Why not bring your friends and family and chill out in the localthe “pig” with 3 throws. Why not bring your friends and family and chill out in the localoutlets between matches? All proceeds raised for charity. "Come and enjoy the atmosphereoutlets between matches? All proceeds raised for charity. "Come and enjoy the atmosphereoutlets between matches? All proceeds raised for charity. "Come and enjoy the atmosphereand have a drink or a meal in one of the many market place outlets".and have a drink or a meal in one of the many market place outlets".and have a drink or a meal in one of the many market place outlets".……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………..SSSUNDAYUNDAYUNDAY 292929 JUNEJUNEJUNE 201420142014TTTHATCHAMHATCHAMHATCHAM’’’SSS FAMILYFAMILYFAMILY FUNFUNFUN DAYDAYDAYSee page 54See page 54See page 54


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Despair over drinking gameDespair over drinking gameDespair over drinking gameLeads to “random kindness to strangers”!Leads to “random kindness to strangers”!Leads to “random kindness to strangers”!

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They are the random acts ofkindness that make life morebearable: an unsolicitedcoffee for a homelessperson, a compliment to astranger or a helping handwith a difficult chore.

Luke Cameron’s random actsof kindness began with hisdespair at the popularity ofthe internet drinking gameNeknominate, in whichplayers name friends whoare then expected to filmthemselves drinking largequan es of spirits and postthe results on line.

Mr Cameron decided tosubvert the craze, which hasclaimed a number of lives,by inven ng Raknominate,in which friends are askedto perform a ‘random act ofkindness’ and then nominatesomeone else to do thesame.

He set himself the task ofperforming a good deedevery day for a year. So farhe has clocked up 100 andhis idea is catching on. Hebegan by paying for astranger’s takeaway mealand for his 100th good deedhe is planning to give awayhis Nintendo Wii gamesconsole. He has launched a

compe on to finding adeserving recipient.

His online good deed diarynow has hundreds offollowers as he records hislatest random act ofkindness.

He said: “We all need helpsome mes and giving a li leextra hand to those peoplewho need and deserve itmost is the aim of the diary.I started the good deed diarya er going through a lot as achild with my own heartsurgery and then having lostsomebody close to me lastyear through cancer.

The first entry was a video ofhim paying £16 for Kentuckyfriend chicken for thewoman in the car behind hisat a drive-through takeaway.

He says that he never hasany idea in advance whatthe good deed of he day willbe. “It’s amazing howthey’ve presentedthemselves to me.” he said.“Since star ng the diary I’verealised just how manyopportuni es there areevery day to help others.”

Since star ng his daily gooddeed Mr Cameron has also

given clothes to beggars,sent flowers to friends andcaptured an escaped dog.

Mr Cameron, a shopmanager from Tuffle,Gloucestershire, said: ”Idon’t have a favourite gooddeed as they’ve all beenspecial, but I feel a massivesa sfac on when people tellme I’ve inspired them to dosomething good. I had oneemail from a man who saidhe’d given his coat to ahomeless man on his way towork as he saw himshivering in the rain… These li le things make abig difference to someone’sday and it’s really nice toknow it’s catching on.”

Some of the acts aregestures of courtesy, butsome have been spectacular.A poster on the Facebookpage Raknomina on,helped a driver to change histyre in the pouring rain,while a car dealer fromGloucestershire, gave abereaved mother a fullytaxed and insured smart car.

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The average householderdoesn’t usually have enoughspare cash to enable themto walk into a car showroomand make an outrightpurchase. Yet as currentfigures are showing healthygrowth in the new car salesmarket, it’s clear that themoney is being raised one wayor another. In fact over the last12 months the number ofvehicles obtained using afinance arrangement has risenby 27%, whereas the numberbought outright was below 15%.Information from the Finance &Leasing Association puts thistrend down to the post-recession realisation that wehave to stick within our budgetsand manage our cash flow. Asthe majority of finance dealscome with fixed interest rates,new car owners know exactlywhat their monthly/weeklyrepayment costs will be for thelifetime of the arrangement. Butthere are many finance optionsavailable and many terms tounderstand and this can bepretty confusing for aprospective buyer.Not just monthly paymentsNot just monthly paymentsNot just monthly paymentsNot just monthly payments

There is much to consider whenlooking into a finance plan, anda low monthly repayment aloneis not enough information onwhich to base your decision. For

example, many financeagreements have a mileagelimitation, with penalties forgoing over this. Somemanufacturers will charge morethan others but the averagepricing is between 5p and 20pfor every mile you exceed. Youwould probably be surprised atjust howmany miles you do so it’simportant to be realistic – youdon’t want to find yourself in theposition of avoiding using yourvehicle for the last few monthsof your agreement, just to avoidthe penalty.ContractsContractsContractsContractsBank loan: You can seek aloan agreement from yourbank for the purchase of avehicle, which will give youthe sum outright. If you aresuccessful then the car will beyour own and it will be thebank you owe the money to.Your success in securingpersonal finance will dependon your credit rating,employment status and abilityto prove you can repay themoney. As with all loan

agreements it is important tolook for any small print, and tocheck you aren’t signing upfor payment protectioninsurance (PPI) unless youwant it.Hire Purchase (HPHire Purchase (HPHire Purchase (HPHire Purchase (HP): You willusually have to put down adeposit and then you will thebalance in instalments over12 – 60 months. Because youare repaying the full value ofthe car, the monthly paymentscan be high, especially if yourdeposit was small. Althoughthis sounds similar to a bankloan, the dealer will usuallyorganise hire purchase foryou which can make it lesshassle. Be warned thoughthat you will not own the caruntil the final payment, so thevehicle can be repossessed ifyou don’t keep up with therepayments. On the otherhand, as this gives thefinance company somesecurity, it can be easier toget a hire purchase

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Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)Personal Contract Purchase (PCP): This is avariation of hire purchase but rather than payingfor the car in full, you agree to pay the differencebetween the sale price and the estimated valueat the end of the agreement period. This willusually mean the monthly payments are lower. Atthe end of the agreement you have threechoices: just hand the car back; trade-in usingthe residual value as a deposit on a new modelor pay the final value in full (a ‘balloon’ payment)and keep the vehicle. You could of course look attaking out a bank loan to meet the balloonpayment.Personal LeasingPersonal LeasingPersonal LeasingPersonal Leasing: Essentially you are just hiringthe car for the duration will agree a limitedmileage. At the end of the agreement, you handthe car back - it never belongs to you. Be awarethough that as with any hire car, if you send thevehicle back with a scratch, a dent, or damagedupholstery, there are likely to be penalties to pay.Credit ratingCredit ratingCredit ratingCredit ratingYour credit rating will always be checked forany loan, hire purchase or financearrangement and those with poor credit mayeither be refused finance or will findthemselves paying a higher interest rate. Forexample, on a car finance agreement with nodeposit and a duration of 60 months with a carvalue of £5,000, someone with an ExcellentCredit Rating will pay £5748.75; change thebuyer to one with a Poor Credit Rating andthey could pay up to £9248.75 for the samevehicle.Who to useWho to useWho to useWho to useWhen looking into where to obtain a financeagreement, using a company with a carshowroom and brand name will give you moreprotection than a private person or an internetagency. In the former case the contract will betwo sided whereas less scrupulouscompanies can apply fees, charges and newrules and regulations throughout the agreementand, as this will have been a private transaction,it is unlikely you will be able to do much about it.

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