Village band on form in the park; CONCERT REVIEW Hepworth Band

Byline: David Tinker

With flags waving the concert ended with Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance including Land of Hope And Glory and needless to say a repeat rendering was lapped up by the audience.The band's principal cornet player gave a nice account of How Great Thou Art and the band concluded their first set with the rock classic Music by John Miles. Despite the weather being wet for most of the day, thankfully it cleared up in the evening and a good Hepworth audience got in to the swing of things with Fantasia on British Sea Songs , Jerusalem, Nimrod, and David Thornton on euphonium giving a stunning performance of Rule Britannia.A spokesman said: "The band would sincerely like to thank all those who worked hard before and on the day to make it a great evening." The band will now be taking a three-week break before returning to work on The Test Piece Red Priest by Phillip Wilby for the British Open contest In September in the Symphony Hall Birmingham.

A spokesman said: "The band would sincerely like to thank all those who worked hard before and on the day to make it a great evening." The band will now be taking a three-week break before returning to work on The Test Piece Red Priest by Phillip Wilby for the British Open contest In September in the Symphony Hall Birmingham.

Keep Informed of the Kids' Whereabouts This Summer With Family Locator From Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is in full swing, and knowing where the kids are and where they need to be over the busy vacation months is important to families. Family Locator, a simple and secure service from Verizon Wireless, allows parents to be informed in real-time about their kids' whereabouts.

Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRaipeHdfO0 for a video on how the service works. Family Locator is available on dozens of Verizon Wireless devices, and select Android devices have been added as "locatable" phones, expanding the number of smartphones that are able to use Family Locator. Customers on a Family SharePlan can add the service to their existing plans for $9.99 per month for each phone that will be located. The monthly subscription includes unlimited messaging and data usage through Family Locator, plus arrival and departure updates and use with VZ Navigator from both a smartphone and PC. A subscription to VZ Navigator is required for integrated use, and data usage may apply when downloading the applications.2. Use arrival and departure updates, which allow you to set up a perimeter that alerts you if a family member enters or leaves a specific locationFamily Locator is one of several tools in the Verizon Safeguards suite of products that helps Verizon Wireless customers manage the wireless phones and phone usage on their accounts. For information on Usage Controls, Content Filters, Spam Controls and more, visit www.verizonwireless.com/safeguards.> About Verizon WirelessWhether keeping track of family members at barbeques or making sure they get to swimming lessons on time, the simple application, which is accessible from phones and PCs, enables parents to set up alerts that let them know when their kids have taken their phones to different locations. Interactive maps, which are part of Family Locator, enable customers to find the address where their kids are located. With the integration of VZ Navigator, parents can also get turn-by-turn directions to that location.1. Locate your family members by using the Locate featureOther helpful features of Family Locator include recurring or one-time alerts that can be sent to multiple recipients via phone or email so each member of the family can be automatically reminded of pool parties, camping trips and more.It's easy to keep your family safe and in the know for the rest of the summer with four simple steps:Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.> SOURCE Verizon Wireless4. Send messages and directions to family at no additional costIn addition, if cookout plans suddenly change time or location, customers can easily send text messages or directions to multiple family members at the same time after locating them using Bing(TM) local search. This feature may be used as a reminder to meet somewhere at a certain time, and if someone gets lost, doesn't arrive on time or there has been a change to the final destination point, they can easily be traced and sent directions.

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 106.3 million total wireless connections, including 89.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. SOURCE Verizon Wireless

The Perfect Wooden Swing Sets for Small Yards

Do you have limited space in your yard? Do your kids keep bugging you for their own wooden swing sets? Are they sick and tired of having to go to the park to play on wooden swing sets? Are you sick and tired or having to take time out of your busy day to take them there? If you answered yes to the above, we have the perfect solution for you. There are many great backyard playsets on the market with many great options that are not only sized for smaller spaces, but also very affordable. It is time to begin your search for smaller backyard playsets today. However, the only downfall of having so many great options on the market is that you may become overwhelmed and confused. With so many options to consider, like the material it�s made out of, the colors, the features, and the add-ons, most people become confused and frustrated. If this is the case with you, read on to discover two great backyard playsets by two different companies that are sized perfectly for smaller yards.

Another great option is by Swing-N-Slide, a very well known and reputable company in the playground industry. Their wonderful collection of backyard playsets can be found in the backs of homes across the country. The unit that is perfect for smaller spaces is the Brentwood. These awesome wooden swing sets offer the discovery mountain climbing wall and an 8-foot wave slide. Your children will thoroughly enjoy playing on both of these great options. They will be able to develop upper body strength as they rock climb and the slide offers a fun and thrilling ride down. These wooden swing sets really are one of the best options for smaller areas where space is a problem. Another benefit of this unit is that it is a ready-to-assemble kit that features the award-winning Rapid-LOC bracket system. The best part is that everything you need is in one box. This cuts down visits to the lumberyard or hardware store to build it!

Another great option is by Swing-N-Slide, a very well known and reputable company in the playground industry. Their wonderful collection of backyard playsets can be found in the backs of homes across the country. The unit that is perfect for smaller spaces is the Brentwood. These awesome wooden swing sets offer the discovery mountain climbing wall and an 8-foot wave slide. Your children will thoroughly enjoy playing on both of these great options. They will be able to develop upper body strength as they rock climb and the slide offers a fun and thrilling ride down. These wooden swing sets really are one of the best options for smaller areas where space is a problem. Another benefit of this unit is that it is a ready-to-assemble kit that features the award-winning Rapid-LOC bracket system. The best part is that everything you need is in one box. This cuts down visits to the lumberyard or hardware store to build it!

Simple Summer Party Plans

(Family Features) Summer is the ideal time to have friends and family over for casual get-togethers that are centered on the grill and outdoor dining. Add some zip to your summer party with a few tips and a simple recipe that are sure to please your guests.

For more delicious party recipes, visit www.heinz57.com .For additional recipes and preparation tips, visit www.heinz57.com .The Main Event - Nothing beats the taste of food hot off the grill. Whether you're cooking beef, chicken, seafood or veggies, you can make them even more delicious with marinades.Wendy MacDonald wmacdonald@familyfeatures.com 1-888-824-3337 ext. 235 http://editors.familyfeatures.comMarinated Grilled Shrimp Prep Time: 5 minutes, plus 1 hour for marinating Cook Time: 7 minutesThis recipe for marinated grilled shrimp, using Heinz 57 Sauce, gives a tangy new twist to a classic favorite. If you want to serve it in appetizer portions, use 6-inch skewers. Thread 2 shrimp on each skewer and grill as directed.Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1679395In a medium bowl, whisk together sauce, wine, oil, lemon juice and basil until well mixed. Pour into resealable plastic food storage bag. Add shrimp and seal tightly, turning until well coated. Allow to marinate in refrigerator for up to one hour, turning occasionally.

Preheat grill to medium heat. Remove shrimp from refrigerator, reserving the marinade and discarding the bag. Thread shrimp onto 4 skewers and grill for 4 to 7 minutes or until cooked through, turning often and basting with reserved marinade during last 3 minutes of grilling.Many of the tastiest grilled dishes can be whipped up using just a few ingredients. "A versatile sauce like Heinz® 57® Sauce, an American classic that's celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, is a great way to add zest and flavor to meats, veggies and even seafood," according to Gwen. For a marinade, she recommends covering your meat in an air-tight container and refrigerating for at least half an hour so it has time to absorb the flavors completely before hitting the grill.Creative Summer Apps - Set out some no-fuss appetizers that add some fun to the menu. Make festive veggie shooters by putting some of your favorite dip into shot glasses along with a few colorful veggie strips."Adding a flavorful marinade kicks it up a notch when you're grilling meats at home," said chef and entertaining expert Jamie Gwen. "Start with a basic sauce and layer flavors to suit your family's taste."About Family Features Editorial Syndicate This and other food and lifestyle content can be found at www.editors.familyfeatures.com . Family Features is a leading provider of free food and lifestyle content for use in print and online publications. Register with no obligation to access a variety of formatted and unformatted features, accompanying photos, and automatically updating Web content solutions.Keeping it Cool - Dress up a pitcher of ice water -- and add flavor -- by adding slices of lemon, orange or even cucumber to the water. Keep some slices on ice for extra garnish on the glasses.

Wendy MacDonald wmacdonald@familyfeatures.com 1-888-824-3337 ext. 235 http://editors.familyfeatures.com

Smart Drivers Roll With Fuel Efficiency

With the summer driving season in full swing and thousands of motorists getting set to hit the highway this long weekend, drivers are reminded they can save at the pumps by ensuring their tires are properly inflated.

Despite these obvious benefits, too many Canadian drivers ignore tire inflation. According to a recent study commissioned by the RAC, one third of Canada's 21 million vehicles have at least one under-inflated tire, and only 30 per cent of drivers measure their tire pressures monthly.- Use a tire gauge when measuring pressure. Remove the cap from the valve stem, press the tire gauge onto the valve and take the pressure reading.Why does an under-inflated tire burn more fuel? A tire that is under-inflated does not roll as smoothly or as easily as it was intended. The result is increased rolling resistance, which causes the vehicle to consume more fuel than necessary.Learn more, visit www.betiresmart.ca .Contacts: Xposure PR Kevin Morrison (905) 339-2209, ext. 3 Kevin@xposurepr.comEvery year Canadian drivers waste millions of litres of fuel simply because their tires are not inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation. In 2011, Natural Resources Canada estimates that under-inflated tires will waste 533 million litres of fuel at a cost of $722 million in unnecessary fuel bills. This wasted full, which is enough to power 275,000 vehicles for a full year, will also release an additional 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.- Remember to only measure pressure when the tires are cold. If you have been driving, wait three hours before measuring tire pressure.- Add air until the recommended air pressure is achieved. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the centre of the valve, then re-check the pressure.Tire makers recommend an easy, four-step approach to proper tire inflation:

Step OneThe RAC Tire Inflation and Attitudinal Study interviewed 1,811 drivers. The results are considered accurate within /- 2.5 percent, 19 times out of 20.Step ThreeStep TwoThe study also revealed major knowledge gaps about tire inflation. For example, only 52 per cent of drivers knew how to locate the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire pressure (owner's manual or vehicle placard) and 26 per cent wrongly believed that the pressure stamped on the sidewall, which refers to the maximum pressure a tire can contain under maximum load, was the recommended inflation level.The RAC's study also revealed that more than half of drivers (58%) were aware of work done by Canada's provincial Tire Stewardship Boards to manage scrap tire recycling operations and lengthen tire life through public education. Of this group, the vast majority (81%) were either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with the manner in which scrap tires are managed.Step FourThe RAC recommends motorists take fuel economy and environmental protection into their own hands by buying a reliable tire gauge and using it at least once a month to ensure their tires are always inflated to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation.- Find the recommended inflation pressure for your tires on the vehicle placard. Check the owner's manual for its exact location.According to the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), which represents tire makers, the average Canadian motorist who drives 20,000 kilometers per year can save more than $100 dollars at the pumps if their tires are properly inflated. For drivers who spend considerably more time behind the wheel, the annual fuel savings can add up to hundreds of dollars."Properly inflated tires deliver the fuel efficiency and exceptional performance that tire makers want every driver to have," says Glenn Maidment, president of the RAC. "Drivers need to know that improperly inflated tires waste fuel; increase stopping distance, and hamper performance by lessening vehicle stability, particularly when cornering. All it takes to get the outstanding fuel economy and performance your tires were designed to deliver is to use a reliable tire gauge each month to measure and, if necessary, adjust your tire pressures."Shortened tire life should also be of concern to motorists who want to save their money and help the environment. According the RAC, under-inflation can carve as much as 15,000 kilometers off the service life of a tire, adding to tire-related vehicle costs and the number of scrap tires.

Contacts: Xposure PR Kevin Morrison (905) 339-2209, ext. 3 Kevin@xposurepr.com

No Toon return for Bassong or Beye; No Toon return

Byline: LEE RYDER

Beye arrived in 2007 and quickly became a fan favourite, while Bassong spent just one season at the club, during the 2008/09 campaign, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur.And Bassong, who United picked up pounds 8m for two years ago, is understood to be available for half of the price he was sold for during the Chris Hughton era.However, both pushed hard to get out of the club after United were relegated to the Championship. Since then, neither player has been able to nail down a first-team place at their new clubs.The transfer search has still been in full swing during the Magpies' tour of the States and, with Newcastle due back on Tyneside today, that search was set to continue.FORMER STAR Sebastian BassongCAPTION(S):Both players walked out on the Magpies in the aftermath of relegation, but enjoyed cult hero status during their short stays on Tyneside.Beye is available on a free transfer from Aston Villa with his contract at Villa Park set to expire at the end of the season, and it is unlikely that he has a future in the second city.Pardew's main concern is finding a leftback and a striker in the remaining period of the transfer window. The Chronicle reported yesterday that experienced strikers such as Jermain Defoe and Peter Crouch were under consideration, while leftbacks Nicky Shorey of West Brom, Stephen Warnock of Aston Villa and Manchester City's Wayne Bridge are also on the Magpies' shortlist. A Toon source said today: "There are other priorities at the moment. "The manager is focusing on getting in the striker he needs. "And the fact that a left-back is needed in the event of Jose Enrique leaving is also not lost on anybody here. "It is very much a case of judging Newcastle's business when the window is closed."NEWCASTLE United have turned down the chance to take back old boys Sebastian Bassong and Habib Beye.

FORMER STAR Sebastian Bassong

Buy Swing Set For Kids

What is the best toy for kids to play around to gain physical and mental benefits? The PS3 or XBOX 360 with large amount of video games which cost lots of money to keep up the game trend with more advanced technologies or the quality and enjoyable outdoor toys with reasonable prices. The answer is simple for wise choice. But it could be difficult to decide which kind of outdoor toys to devote to as there are so many different types of outdoor toys like ride on toys, swing sets, pools or sand tables even trampolines. However here we encourage parents to buy swing set which is the one of most popular outdoor toys for playground and backyard.

Swing sets have three main different categories, metal swing set, plastic swing set and wooden swing set. Metal swing set used to be the popular one in playground and backyard, and is trend to be replaced by wooden swing set which is more safe and durable. Plastic swing set is preferred by young kids. Playing on swing sets with other kids is good for kids� physical growth, hand-eye coordination and social skills.Kids are never tire of climbing up and sliding down. There are many additional play equipments that can be attached to swing set to provide maximum fun with limited space. Climb wall and slide are most common attachments for swing set on which kids can spend whole day to play. Some other play equipments are also popular on swing sets, such as monkey bars, gliders and even sand tables. Numerous additional attached play toys are available are another advantage of owning swing set at backyard.

However the biggest barrier that keeps parents away from swing sets is that the high price compared with other outdoor toys like plastic car. And even the swing sets that are made with best quality lumber material and come with many play toys could cost thousands dollars. But the bright side is that the swing sets can last for many years accompanying the growth of children through their childhoods. More swing sets information on http://www.lifespanswingsets.com.au.