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Tynemouth Fake Festival returns for an amazing 5th year this spring bank holiday weekend – when 3 world-class tributes to Oasis, The Killers & Foo Fighters will be headlining the stage at Percy Park Rugby Club on Sat 28th May.

your socks off’. Already confirmed – and back by popular demand – are The Scandals, who promise to deliver high energy Mod & Indie covers that will have our huge marquee bouncing!

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ocal event organiser Bec Evans says, "We’re amazed at the popularity of these one day music festivals - but the quality of the bands, the atmosphere inside the giant marquee and sheer value for money have made it the local event not to be missed!”

Topping the bill are two of Fake Festivals’ biggest crowd pleasers Oasish and The Fillers. Also appearing at Tynemouth Fake Festival for the first time – The Four Fighters – who promise to deliver a faithful tribute to one of America’s biggest selling rock bands.

Lead singer Iain Angus (aka Dave Grohl) says, “We’ve been with the Fake Festival tour since it started 10 years ago, and we’re still blown away with the party atmosphere and crowd participation at the events.”

“After 20 years in the business and a massive worldwide tour last year – The Foo Fighters have given us so much great music to perform we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to putting our Fake Festival set lists together!”

We’ve also spent months scouting the very best local bands to perform throughout the afternoon – and this year we think we’ve secured a line-up to ‘rock

There's something for everyone at a Fake Festival with a secure outside area featuring our new look food options – including amazing stone baked pizzas, speciality barbecued pulled pork & the Fat Hippo burger bar! Families are welcome too & there’s plenty for kids to do - with a professional face painting team and lots of inflatable games and rides.

Doors for the all-day event open at 12:30pm – and those who come down before 2pm to support the local bands will be rewarded with a free drink of your choice from the fully licensed bar.

All 4 previous Tynemouth Fake Festivals have ‘sold out’ in advance – so if you’re up for a great bank holiday party – get in quick and take advantage of the Early Bird discounts available until 28th April.

Tickets are now available from our website - www. fakefestivals.co.uk – and will also be on sale from midMarch in our local outlets: Priory News, Tynemouth & Percy Park Rugby Club.

Tickets bought up to and including 28th April: Adults (18+) £17 - Young Persons (10-17) £9 – Family (2 x Adult + 2 Young Persons) £43. Tickets from 29th April: £20 / £11 / Family £51. Under 10s are always free when accompanied by an adult.

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FOOTBALL ACADEMY LOOKING FOR POTENTIAL NEW RECRUITS TALENTED young footballers from across Tyneside and Northumberland are being invited to take part in free, open trials in the Easter holidays AND the chance to earn a place at at an elite school Football Academy.

Monkseaton High School will begin extending its Football Academy into Year 9 this September, and will hold the trials on school pitches on FRIDAY, APRIL 1 and FRIDAY, APRIL 8 in the school holidays as it looks for potential new recruits.

Both sessions are being held between 1pm-3pm on the school playing fields, and the school is planning activities to make prospective students and parents feel welcome, with young players invited from across the region to take part and see the school.

The specific age range being looked as is current year 8's who will go into Year 9 in September. Improtech Soccer is the coaching company that has enjoyed great success in its pioneering school Football Academy at Houghton Kepier on Wearside with a steady stream of pupils improving to the point where they have been taken on by Newcastle United, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool Football Academies.

And Improtech now wants to find the same success stories among Tyneside's budding footballers, as it has done on Wearside.

Former Premier League footballer Martin Scott, founder of Improtech, told abc: "We're really excited about the Easter holiday trials.

"We've already held one set of free, open trials from which we've found the first members of what will be the Year 9 intake.

"But we hope word is getting around more and more now and that in the Easter trials we'll be able to see a lot more young players with potential that we can develop to the point where they have a chance of becoming a professional footballer."

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Improtech stands apart from many other soccer schools in that it focuses on the elite performer - top quality young potential that can be developed through focused and tailored training and guidance to develop technically gifted players.

"We word towards a five-year programme," said Scott, one of only 200 holders of the famously elite UEFA Pro coaching licence in the whole of the UK: "and during that time, each player is a personal project to us.

"We make a personal commitment to each young player but we expect them to make a personal commitment to us in return.

"And when we find players who have that commitment and desire, it's amazing how much they can progress through Improtech."

Improtech - short for Improve Technique - is based around the concept that meaningful and directed practice under the guidance of supportive and skilled coaches over the course of time produces the best results.

For Improtech's big step across to Tyneside, Scott reckons he could hardly have found a better 'fit' than Monkseaton High School in Whitley Bay's Seatonville Road.

"It's a pleasure for us to be associated with a school that is so clearly going in the right direction," said Scott. "But it's important to us too because

Improtech isn't solely about turning out improved and gifted footballers - we also want to see them develop academically too. "At Kepier, academic grades have also improved alongside the football side of things and that's what we want to see happen in all schools Improtech is involved in."

The open trials in April will specifically be looking for talented youngsters in the Year 8 age-range - anyone between 12 and 13 moving into Year 9 later in the year.

The school is on Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EQ. Players are asked to bring FG and SG boots.

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NORTH SHIELDS TOWN TRAIL LAUNCHED The Chamber were pleased to be the lead organisation working with a range of partners including North Tyneside Council, the Beacon Centre, the Linskill Centre, The Old Low Light, Northumberland Park, Christ Church Primary School and Queen Alexander 6th Form College to set up the North Shields Town Trail.

The new town trail route was launched to showcase the heritage of North Shields – from the vibrant centre, to the beautiful green haven of Northumberland Park and the historic Fish Quay. North Tyneside Council’s Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn, was joined by guests to mark the occasion, and enjoy a walk around the trail. The circular walk, which is just over two and a half miles long, takes you on a journey of discovery through the town. Beginning and ending at the Beacon Centre, it passes through the town centre and takes in the Linskill Centre and Memorial Garden, Northumberland Park, the Old Low Light and the Fish Quay.

It is hoped that the new town trail will enable people to find out about North Shield’s rich history, as well as encouraging more people into the town. The walk trail 14

is available from North Shields Library, Linskill Centre, Glasshouse Tea Rooms and the Old Low Light Centre.

It is also available to download at www.northshieldstrail.org Elected Mayor Norma Redfearn said: “North Shields is rich in heritage, and this trail route will help people to explore and discover some of the town’s wonderful characteristics. It’s fantastic for visitors, and I’m sure many residents in the area will also discover something new about their town. Particularly as we get into the spring and summer months, I’d encourage people to take part in the trail and enjoy all North Shields has to offer.”

David Bavaird Chamber Chair said ’‘A number of members of the Chamber had the idea to celebrate our town’s rich heritage by creating a town trail. We quickly found that the idea was of real interest to lots of organisations in the town who all worked hard to ensure that the North Shields Town Trail would be opened for the Easter weekend and in preparation for summer months. I would like to thank all who contributed so enthusiastically and quickly. The North Shields Town Trail will be another reason for visitors and residents to visit our town and to help celebrate our rich heritage’.

CHAMBER ATTEND SHOW BIZ EVENT Several Chamber members attended a special event focussed on getting their business fit for 2016 held by the North Tyneside Business Forum at Tynemet on the 18th of March, with keynote speakers and industry experts giving the latest news and perspectives on current business issues.

Attendees took part in a series of 10-minute quick fire information sessions from industry experts, giving condensed details on topics including the economic forecast, minimum (& living) wage, workplace pensions and Universal Credit.

There was also an opportunity for networking, with around 100 business people from the North Tyneside area with keynote speakers including Lee Gardener, a former Royal Marines Commando, whose keynote talk was titled ‘Elite Performance - Business Lessons from the Battlefield’.

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DATES FOR THE DIARY North Shields will again this year be the host to two major festivals with the proper food and Drink Festival to be held in Northumberland Square on the 20th and 21st of August, with the Victorian Market returning for its eighteenth year on the 10th and 11th of December.

In addition to these two now regular events, the Old Low Light will, for the first time, be used as one of the Fringe venues for the Mouth of the Tyne festival between the 7th and 10th of July, while a number of our key heritage sites will be opening their doors for the Heritage Open Days between the 8th and 11th of September.

Commentating on the many events Chamber Secretary Miles Walton commentated ‘'The Chamber are delighted to support the many events being planned for our town in the coming months as they are a real opportunity to bring additional visitors to our town and help businesses by increasing the footfall in our town’.'

The North Shields Chamber of Trade & Commerce has been established for over 100 years and is dedicated to providing a quality service for the benefit of businesses and the local community.

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1. BREATHE When you feel the knot of tension or anxiety in the pit of your stomach take 5 deep long breaths. Really expanding the rib cage and breath in as deeply as you can. Then roll the shoulders back 5 times. It is amazing how beneficial this can be, it sends oxygen to the brain and helps relax tense muscles. Always make deep breathing the first thing you do when you feel overwhelmed.

2. CHANGE YOUR STATE By this I mean if you are sitting, get up, stretch, move the body, even get out in the fresh air for a ten minutes’ walk. If you can, put some music on and do a little dance around. If you are at work and can`t leave your desk sit up straight , lift your head and pull the shoulders up to the chin then release. This changing of state can just give a little nudge to the brain and shifts the mood. Getting regular exercise is a wonderful way to reduce stress longer term. Find something you love doing and do it regularly!

3. DITCH THE BITCH One of the greatest causes of anxiety and stress is our internal dialogue. The thoughts about ourselves that constantly go through our minds, things like: I'm too fat, I look horrible, I can`t do this, they won`t like me, why did I get into this mess? On and on and on. We

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say the most horrible things to ourselves. If you catch yourself doing this STOP. Then change the dialogue to something kinder. Think of your good qualities and traits and Don`t let that internal bitch get you down!!

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Start your morning with some hot water and lemon, then make sure you sip water regularly throughout the day. Try fizzy water, or add some sliced orange, strawberries or cucumber.

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RECOGNISING MENINGITIS IN CHILDREN Meningitis is a hot topic in the media at the moment and the very word sends a shiver down every parent’s spine! While the MenB vaccine debate rages on, it's important to make sure we would all recognise the symptoms of this heartbreaking illness.

By Jill Santonastaso, Paediatric First Aid Instructor, www.daisyfirstaid.com

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eningitis is an inflammation of the protective linings surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which is caused by bacterial or viral infections.

Bacterial meningitis is very serious and should be treated as a medical emergency. Early treatment with hospital antibiotics is vital.

moment in time, as soon as anything changes, anything gets worse or there are any new symptoms, then a new assessment is required.

The main symptom most people associate with bacterial meningitis is the rash. The rash we all fearfully look out for whenever our child is unwell.

This rash is characterised by bleeding or bruising under the skin, it could be little pinpricks, spots or blotches, anywhere on the body. It could look red, blue, purple or brown and won't fade or change colour under pressure. This rash however, can be a late sign and doesn't always occur, don’t wait for a rash to develop before you get help!

The stiff neck and dislike of bright lights symptoms can often be rare and are less common in babies and toddlers. They may have limb, joint and muscle pain, they are likely to be irritable when picked up, may refuse to feed, may have a high-pitched or moaning cry. Other symptoms could include, pale or mottled skin, cold hands and feet, shivering, breathing fast or becoming breathless, confusion, becoming delirious or fitting. Babies could become lifeless, limp and floppy, too sleepy to wake up and the soft spot on their head may become tense or buldging.

So other than the rash, which symptoms should we be looking out for? A recent study showed that 50% of children with meningitis were initially sent home by their GP as some of the signs of meningitis like fever, vomiting, severe headache and being very sleepy can unfortunately be mistaken for other common, less serious infections. A child with bacterial meningitis however, will often deteriorate rapidly.

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The symptoms can appear in any order! Not everyone gets all of these symptoms! Do not wait for all the signs and symptoms to appear, time is critical! Seek urgent medical advice early if you suspect meningitis is developing! If medical advice is not available go straight to the nearest emergency department.

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She took an extra course every Saturday, in addition to her college courses, to be able to start her own sewing school. Every exam she passed took up to two years study, and she learned a whole range of new techniques. Ingrid passed four exams, and was working towards others, when love intervened and she met her husband-to-be. After their marriage they decided to move to England, his home country.

After living and working for 22 years in England, Ingrid never lost her passion for craft and last year, after taking voluntary redundancy, she finally made her dream of owning her own craft shop come true.

The shop had its Grand Opening Day on the 9th of January, and Ingrid invited Stuart Hillard (who appeared on the first season of the Great British Sewing Bee) to do the honours. Stuart spent the whole day in the shop, talking to customers, helping them select fabrics, signing copies of his books and, at one point, Ingrid even had him behind the counter helping to serve people! Ingrid told us 'Stuart was such a lovely and honest person to meet, and gave me plenty of ideas and tips on how to grow my business.'

The shop is a fantastic new addition to the town, selling fabrics for sewing, crafting and quilting and it has a good stock of Makower, Lewis & Irene and Hubble & Rose quilting fabrics. The shop is also home to a large Haberdashery section, Embroidery supplies, and Pixel Hobby, a new craft from Ingrid's homeland of Holland. Pixel Craft has already taken off in London but is still quite new to the North East. It is a little bit like embroidery but without needle and thread. It involves sticking small plastic squares onto a plastic base

plate with small pegs, following a paper pattern. By the time you have finished you should have a lovely detailed picture.

Ingrid is always willing to diversify, so if you have a favourite craft which she does not already cater for, come along and have a chat and if she can, Ingrid will do her best to fulfil your needs. Ready Thready Sew also has a wide range of workshops on everything from embroidery to quilting and sewing. The classes are open to all, from beginners to experienced crafters. The workshop space can be hired for any craft workshops and/or meetings. Check their Face book page for more details and, if you 'like' it, you will get updates re new workshops and new products.

“The shop is a fantastic new addition to the town, selling fabrics for sewing, crafting and quilting” For those of you who would like some social interaction, there is a 'Natter and Stitch' group every Tuesday morning from 09:30 – 12:00 and Friday afternoon 13:30 – 16:00. Bring your own project and Natter-While-You-Work in our informal self-help group.

Plans for the future include an increase in the range of fabrics on offer, and more workshops offering a wide range of techniques for all levels of ability and experience. After meeting Stuart at the CHSI show in Birmingham last month he has kindly scheduled some time to help us celebrate our first birthday in January by holding a course in the shop, and a treat for quilters, could be the purchase of a longarm quilting machine.

So, if you want to learn something new, want to do your own thing with like-minded crafters or just need some 'fat quarters' go along to 'Ready, Thready, Sew where you will get a warm welcome and friendly help and advice from Ingrid.

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THE WYE AYE PIE MAN COMES TO NORTH SHIELDS Whether you're 'Not that hungry' or 'If Ya Clammin' The Pie Shop has arrived in North Shields serving an extensive range of fresh locally sourced traditional British pies.

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he original 'Pie Shop' opened three years ago in the West End of Newcastle, and has gone from strength to strength. Customers have been showing their approval by returning again and again and the growing, glowing reputation meant that new customers soon became regulars.

Building on the success of the first shop, the owners decided to branch out and so, at the beginning of February 2016, they opened their new premises on West Percy Street (opposite the Terminus Club) in North Shields.

The shop itself has been tastefully redecorated, and provides a pleasant environment whether you come to collect an order, make a selection to eat out or prefer to hop on a bar stool and demolish the food on the premises. You can make your choice from a great range of Pies and Meal Deals, the names of which reflect the Geordie dialect.

The range of 'WOR PIES' include classics such as Mince and Onion, Steak and Kidney, Just Steak and Corned Beef and Potato. The pies can be accompanied by homemade mash, home-cooked mushy peas, beans and delicious gravy.

'WOR DINNERS' consist of 1 x pie, 2 x scoops of homemade mash, home-cooked mushy peas or beans and gravy. For those of you with BIG appetites you can order an extra-large helping entitled "IF YA CLAMMIN".

However, for smaller options you can go for the "NOT THAT HUNGRY" or the uniquely named "IF YA A BAIRN".

The owners have spent a lot of time sourcing the very best pies from a variety of local suppliers, and the criteria they use are taste and quality. The tasty, creamy mash is freshly made on the premises, and the mushy peas are prepared in a tried and tested way (like Grandma used to do!). They are prepared using the 'steepy pea' method where they are part-boiled, left overnight and the cooking is completed the next day.

The hard work and excellent products resulted in The Pie Shop getting into the final seven of the Newcastle Councils Small Business Award from a list of hundreds of nominations. They were also recently voted into the top three 'Best Places' to buy pies by the readers of the Newcastle Evening Chronicle – a fantastic achievement having bested some well-established and bigger companies.

For those who don't feel like queueing, simply phone in your order, then you can collect and enjoy back at home. This is a very welcome addition to the town, and something that bit different to the other eateries in North Shields.

The Pie Shop pride themselves on delivering high quality food at affordable prices, a combination they have mastered over the last few years, and one that is sure to be a hit in North Shields too!

The shop is open 9.30am – 4pm Monday to Saturday.

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NORHAM DONATIONS BRING SOME WARMTH TO WINTER

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taff and pupils at Norham High School in North Shields rose to the challenge when they heard about vulnerable people in need of help over winter. After learning about the North Tyneside Winter Support Network at a recent assembly, the school pledged to collect donations of food and items to help keep people safe and warm during the colder months.

The Winter Support Network is a group of five North Tyneside charities who have been working together to make winter safer for the borough’s older and most vulnerable residents, by providing advice and practical support as well as equipment and food to people in need. Reaching out to the local community to help, the Network was delighted to receive support from Norham High School and its pupils, who donated a range of items including hot water bottles, packet soup, thermal blankets, scarves and thermal socks.

Ian Dougall form North Tyneside VODA, who collected the donations on behalf of the Winter Support Network, said: “Norham High School’s collection will make a real difference to vulnerable local people in the cold weather. The people we work with are so grateful for the practical support and ‘Keep Warm’ packs they receive – it really does make a positive difference to people’s lives. We are really keen to involve the wider community in helping the Network to be effective.

This can range from people pledging to be a good neighbour and telling people who might benefit

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about it, to helping us purchase essential items – the support from Norham is a perfect example of how local people can get involved.”

David Baldwin, Executive Headteacher at Norham High School, added: “Norham High School was proud to be involved in such a worthy cause. Our pupils were especially motivated by the fact that their efforts would go directly to help people in their local community, and that really inspired them to do the very best they could. It is great to know how much of a difference our students have made locally.”

One recent recipient of a Keep Warm pack was Mrs Todd from Battle Hill who said: “I’m over the moon with my pack – getting it was like getting a late Christmas present.”

The organisations making up the Network are North Tyneside VODA, Tyne Gateway Trust, Key Enterprises, Meadow Well Connected and Age UK North Tyneside.

Supported by North Tyneside’s Clinical Commissioning Group, the Winter Support Network aims to tackle some of the causes of ill health and physical injuries that occur more frequently in winter, as well as alleviate loneliness and isolation that can occur at this time of year.

For more information contact VODA on 0191 643 2626 or visit www.voda.org.uk.

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Mister Woods Coffee in North Shields has recently undergone another very fine refurbishment. Owner Steven Smallwood said “We thought it was the right time to bring all of our coffee shops up to the WOODS COFFEE brand and standard our customers have come to expect. This meant closing our North Shields branch for one week, in order to do a speedy seven day renovation to ensure minimum disruption while the branch had it’s makeover.”

“We are very happy with the outcome” Steven continued. “We have introduced our standard rustic industrial look, including recycled goods such as old lights, wood, and old wooden crates.”

The old bright office style lighting has been replaced with custom made industrial style fittings, with warm vintage style bulbs giving off an ambient glow of warmth and cosiness. The menu board has been made bigger, and lit with old warehouse floodlights, bordered with brick style white tiles to give a bright fresh look.

Nothing has changed on the menu though, the coffee house will still serve all your favourite cakes, sandwiches, soup, hot chocolate and their own unique blend of Woods Coffee. Also still on offer are their breakfast deals on bacon/sausage stotties with tea or coffee, and the popular daily soup/sandwich deals, as well as the afternoon specials on cake n’ coffee.

“We are already receiving amazing feedback from our customers,” Steven said, “Everyone seems to love it, even though it takes a bit of getting used to after the old look.” If you haven’t already been, you must call in when next visiting North Shields, we are sure you’ll love it too!

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Created in 1910, the Long Trail is a 250-mile north-south path and the USA's first long-distance hiking route. Day hikers enjoy the views from the Green Mountain National Forest. The Green Mountain Club visitor centre has routes greenmountainclub.org Snow Farm Winery, situated on the island of South Hero in Lake Champlain, is Vermont's first vineyard. You can sample its much-vaunted whites or an ice wine — a dessert wine made from grapes frozen on the vine. The vineyard hosts free concerts in summer. snowfarm.com

A TASTE OF THE OLD WORLD Vermont is a slice of 'Old World' New England with sleepy preRevolution towns, green mountains and rolling farmland stretching to the Canadian border. And with maple syrup, artisan cheeses and microbreweries, it's a culinary force to be reckoned with.

Winter sees throngs of skiers descend on Vermont’s resorts, while summer is festival season - the Discover Jazz Festival brings jazz luminaries to Burlington in June (discoverjazz.com). Autumn is best for landscapes, with swathes of forest turning rusty red and amber.

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Vermont has more craft brewers per person than any other state — the Magic Hat Brewery in Burlington is possibly the most celebrated and eccentric.

Their 'Artifactory' tour ends with the chance to try seasonal and experimental concoctions.

The Robert Frost Stone House Museum in Shaftesbury was once the great poet's home.

And just a short distance away is the picturesque town, Old Bennington, where Frost is buried. frostfriends.org

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vegetables, artisan cheeses and meats, many stalls offer soups, stews and breakfast sandwiches burlingtonfarmersmarket.org One of Burlington's most experimental restaurants, the Bluebird Tavern, might offer smoked fallow deer or mussels with smoked almonds on its menu. There's also live music. bluebirdvermont.com One of the best restaurants in the state, Pangea in North Bennington, mixes and matches New England produce with more international influences. Try the grilled mahi-mahi with ginger broth or Maryland-style crab cake with remoulade. vermontfinedining.com A teaching kitchen for the New England Culinary Institute, Montpelier's Main Street Bar and Grill, describes itself as a gastronomic 'production lab'. You can watch its students at work in the open-plan kitchen, and the Sunday brunch buffet is popular. neci.edu Said to be haunted, the White House of Wilmington is a colonial revival mansion with views of Deerfield Valley. Mains might include homemade crab cakes, roasted Vermont duckling or Cajun

Autumn is best for landscapes, with swathes of forest turning rusty red and amber. pork. There's a pretty heavyweight wine list, too. whitehouseinn.com

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The Inn at Shelburne Farms CD was once the 19th-century summer mansion of a wealthy family connected to the Vanderbilt dynasty. Inside, spacious rooms still display reminders of the previous occupants, with antique furnishings and ornate fireplaces.

Don't leave without exploring the hiking trails around the outlying countryside. shelburnefarms.org

A '40s building with rustic woodpanelled rooms and brightly coloured quilts, the inn at Mad River Barn ' is one of the last old-time Vermont ski lodges.

There's a massive stone fireplace, deep leather chairs and a deck overlooking landscaped gardens. madriverbarn. com

The Inn at Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield is a decidedly upscale option, with cosy rooms featuring gas fires, antiques and canopy beds. Most overlook the meadows and the Green Mountains, plus there's a hearty breakfast with Vermont roasted coffee. roundbarninn.com

A boarding house since 1908, Sunset House is the only b&b in the centre of downtown Burlington within walking

One of New England's grandest hotels, Equinox in Manchester, traces back to the 18th century and was frequented by Theodore Roosevelt and Ulysses S Grant.

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The outside is typical art deco and it's worth walking in just to check out the handpainted murals of Greek mythology. The theatre also hosts occasional art exhibitions. latchis.com Ice cream fiends lap up the Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour.

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Cauliflower Cheese & Smoked Bacon Tart In this dish the classic combination of cauliflower and cheese is taken up a notch with the addition of smoky bacon and a pastry crust.

Serves: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients: • Plain flour, for dusting • 1 pack readymade short crust pastry greaseproof paper • 1 small cauliflower, broken into small florets • 4 rashers smoked bacon, roughly chopped • 1 onion, diced • 3 eggs, beaten • 500ml crème fraiche • Small bunch chives, chopped • 100g grated Cheddar • Salt and pepper • Dried beans or ceramic beans to weigh down the pastry 44

Method: 1.

Preheat to oven to 170°C, 325°F or gas mark 3.

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On a floured surface roll the pastry to the thickness of a pound coin and line a 23cm loose bottomed flan tin, gently pushing the pastry into the corners and trimming off the excess.

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Line the pastry with greaseproof paper and weight it down with dried beans or ceramic beans, cook for 15 minutes then remove the beans and greaseproof and cook for a further 8 minutes or until the pastry is pale golden.

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In a pan of boiling water simmer the cauliflower for 5 minutes until it starts to soften, then drain and set aside.

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In a frying pan cook the bacon until brown and crisp, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Turn the heat down and gently cook the onion in the same pan for 3 to 4 minutes until soft.

Tip the cauliflower, bacon and onion into the pastry shell so they are fairly evenly distributed.

In a bowl combine the eggs, crème fraiche, chives and half the cheese and season to taste.

Pour the egg mixture into the pastry case and top with the remaining cheese.

Cook in the oven for 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and it’s cooked through with just a slight wobble in the centre.

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hether its Cops and Robbers or model trawlers, or wildlife and war stories; Old Low Light within Clifford’s Fort is the perfect place for a family visit to North Shields Fish Quay.

With a packed programme of spring and summer events including walk, talks, music, new classes, exhibitions and events, as well as River Tyne Cruises and visits to the majestic Tall Ships in Blyth to look forward to, there are plenty of reasons to visit the Old Low Light Heritage Centre this coming spring and summer.

Family fun doesn’t have to mean lunch boxes and wet weekends, the treasures of the North East coast can be explored with our complimentary trails. Regular walks such as our ‘Shipwrecks and Survivors’ mean the whole family can enjoy the heritage of the Fish Quay whatever their age.

For time-travellers aged up to 4 years, we have a new ‘Kiddies pre-school’ Yoga Class starting in April. The Old Low Light’s unique setting over-looking the mouth of the Tyne means our enclosed space is perfect for when your small fry are keen to run around or spooky monster crime scene.

Organised craft activities are on offer throughout school holidays including drawing, story-telling, craft and hands-on workshops such as during Saint George’s Day and National Archaeology Week happening in July. Fisher-girls and heroic rescuers are invited to open up our dressing-up box and wander our Heritage Gallery looking for adventure. There is always some salty seadog on hand to tell of their fascinating stories about life at sea.

When the sun comes out we have lots of out-door events planned. Shipmates can dress up their pooch and put their best paw forward for our very first Family Fun Dog Show on 05 June.

We will also providing our own Mouth of the Tyne Fringe Event with traditional skills, crafts and music.

And finally, we have some great exhibitions, and live music events lined up. The Old Low Road by local artist Jack Shotton opens 25 March until 17 April, and there is also a new temporary heritage gallery exhibition ‘The Stag Line – A History’ opening in time for Easter.

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The most exciting parts of designing’ your new kitchen is choosing the finish and colour palette that you are going to go for. Start off by assessing the size of your room and now much natural light it gets. For bijoux kitchens, cabinetry with a high gloss finish is a great choice as it will reflect light around the room, making the space feel instantly bigger. Try to avoid dark tones, too, as this can cause your kitchen to feel closed in. The latest trend is to mix and match your doors for an eye-catching contemporary look.

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Once you’ve decided on the units you want to go for, it’s time for the tricky part of measuring up. If you’ve chosen to do this yourself, make sure you are meticulous with every centimetre as this will ensure that your cabinetry fits perfectly in the space you have. It’s worth using a kitchen planning tool to help you to visualise your area.

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Although wooden cabinets can be pricey, the biggest benefit is that it can be colour washed, stained or waxed, and if you get bored you can always sand your doors down and repaint them for an instant update. Wood veneers are also great as they’re generally less expensive and more resistant to heat and damp than solid wood, while offering the same appearance.

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VODA’s Volunteer Centre Manager, Robin Fry, who made the nomination said: “Emma Ramshaw is an inspiration, a role model and a gift. She is the embodiment of the NCS ethos - always up for a challenge, always inspiring others, encouraging people to mix outside of their usual social groups, take on responsibility, impact on the community and understand the difference they have made.”

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