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This, at 6.30pm on Thursday, February 8, is the first in a series of quarterly dining experiences at the Undercroft Restaurant, Durham Cathedral.

The promise is a classy main course followed by a selection of six puddings including John Thacker sticky plum pudding, Chocolate brioche bread and butter pudding and Pocket rocket baked apple caramel and suet pudding. All for ÂŁ25 a head with a glass of red or white wine. www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/ whatson/puddingclub

NORTH EAST VEGAN FESTIVAL

This is back at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, on Sunday, March 4, in aid of the Farplace Animal Rescue charity. Stalls, talks, demonstrations and lots of hot and cold food are promised.

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affectionately known, will return on May 5 and then again on November 3, both at Gateshead International Stadium. www.northeastveganfestival.com

BISHOP AUCKLAND FOOD FESTIVAL

The popular festival returns to this burgeoning County Durham town on April 21 and 22 with a programme of workshops, chef demonstrations and more. Further details are promised in the coming weeks. www.bishopaucklandfoodfestival. co.uk

This year’s confirmed events are: North Shields (May 5-7, Northumberland Square); South Shields (May 26-28, Bents Park); Whitley Bay (June 16-17, Spanish City Plaza); Cramlington (July 2829, Seven Oaks Park); Gateshead (August 4-5, Saltwell Park); Blyth (August 11-12, Ridley Park); and the Great North Feast, South Shields (August 25-27, Bents Park). Gateshead and Blyth are new this year and the Great North Feast is also an innovation. www.properfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk

ALNWICK FOOD FESTIVAL

The 14th annual event will take place in the Market Place on September 22 and 23. www.alnwickfoodfestival.co.uk

GATESHEAD BEER FESTIVAL

The ninth annual event is sheduled for May 4-6 at the ground of Gateshead Rugby Club at Eastwood Gardens, Low Fell. As well as ales and ciders produced locally and from around the country, hot and cold food will be available along with Cava, gin and whisky. www.gatesheadbeerfestival.co.uk

FOODIES FESTIVAL

The festival returns to Exhibition Park, Newcastle, over the weekend of June 1-3. Great British Bake Off winners, MasterChef champions and Michelin-starred chefs are promised along with a vintage tea tent, a drinks theatre, an artisan market and a chilli eating competition. www.foodiesfestival.com/newcastlefood-festival/

BATHTUB SESSIONS GIN FESTIVAL

Some of the country’s finest gin distillers will be setting up their stalls at Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, on July 6 and 7. Buy a ticket a receive a commemorative glass – and also enjoy a street food village, a selection of craft beers and music. www.thebathtubsessions.com

MORPETH FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL

PROSECCO & GIN FESTIVAL

Taking place at Newcastle Civic Centre on April 6 and 7, the event will feature more than 40 gins and a cocktail bar where, for one thing, you’ll be shown how the two drinks – gin and Prosecco – can be blended to delightful effect. proseccoandginfestival.co.uk/ newcastle

Scheduled for October 6 and 7, it’s still early days but more than 50,000 people attended last year’s event so planning is already under way for the sixth annual event which is sure to be a big attraction in the town. www.sandersonarcade.co.uk

CRAFT BEER CALLING

This is to take place from October 18-20 at Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle.

Craft brewers will run their own bars and visitors will be able to chat to staff about their products. Also promised are a gin palace, a wine cellar, cider, street food and music.

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Last year Northumberland County Council was successful in securing a £2.29million ‘Parks for People’ grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

The National Lottery grant is also supported by contributions from Ashington Town Council, the Ashington Leisure Partnership and the County Council, bringing the total project value to £2.7m over the next five years.

The funding will ensure that the Flower Park is rejuvenated and landscaped, a new play area developed and greenhouses and buildings restored to provide much improved public spaces.

Now the first stage of tree works is getting underway - involving the removal of a number of trees which are dead, dying, dangerous or in poor health. The work is due to be complete by the end of March.

Replacement tree planting will take place next winter and the work has been carefully timed to avoid bird nesting and bat roosting seasons.

The Hirst Park Revival project will also deliver: a new formal garden modelled on the original Hirst Park sunken garden that was lost in the mid

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t Benet Biscop Catholic Academy provides Catholic education for 11 -18 year olds in the region.

Mr Todd, the Headteacher proudly describes this as a wonderful nurturing school with strong values, and a commitment to ensuring that each student receives intensive individual support. Through this, our students rapidly develop the knowledge, skills and personal qualities they need to lead successful and fulfilling lives.

The aim of St Benet Biscop sixth form is to enable all students at this crucial juncture in their life to take charge of their learning, make decisions based on Christian values, live in the world independently and meet the challenges of the world today. Mr Maughan, Head of Sixth Form explains that, “we aim for excellence both in and out of the classroom, seeking to develop the qualities of inquisitiveness, resilience, independence, humility and kindness”.

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Mr Maughan puts the sixth form value down to a can-do, will-do culture. St Benet Biscop, like all Catholic schools, has a shared sense of vision and values for both students and staff that are affirmed within the daily life of the school. Furthermore, the school nurtures a culture of ambition which contributes significantly to standards of achievement and results in most students progressing to 12

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The aim of St Benet Biscop sixth form is to enable all students at this crucial juncture in their life to take charge of their learning, make decisions based on Christian values and meet the challenges of the world today.

St. Benet Biscop is sensitive to, and very much a part of the wider community, the values that it exposes are relevant to students of any faith. The school lays great emphasis upon multicultural ideals. As a sixth form community St Benet Biscop want to do the very best for all their students.

Admissions into the sixth form for September 2018 are now open and are made directly to the school. For further information or to arrange a visit email futures@ pax-christi.co.uk or call 01670 822795.

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EXTRA TIME FOR MORPETH'S FLORAL CLOCK

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ne of Morpeth’s most famous timepieces is on the move to allow investigation of its condition and options for its possible restoration.

The floral clock in Carlisle Park which was presented to the borough of Morpeth by James Fairbairn Smith of Detroit in 1972, has been carefully removed and has been taken down to renowned clockmakers Smith of Derby for detailed analysis on whether the mechanism can be repaired.

Northumberland County Council was approached about the possibility of reinstating the flower clock by The Friends of Morpeth’s Floral Clock and are working with the group to explore options and costs that would be associated with this - and how they might be met - including the possibility of sponsorship.

A team has also visited Whitby to look into how the floral clock there is managed and financed.

Councillor Glen Sanderson, Cabinet Member for Environment and Local Services, said: “We are pleased to be working with the Friends of the Floral Clock to explore what will be required to restore and maintain it in the future.

“Smiths of Derby have a history going back more than 150 years and will be able to advise us about the options available and costs associated with the repair and restoration of the clock, so that the Friends Group know what funds will need to be raised.”

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The Friends of Morpeth’s Floral Clock’s goal is to have the clock returned to its former glory in time for the summer judging of the 2018 Britain in Bloom competition.

Barbara Ross from the Friends of Morpeth’s Floral Clock said: “It has been wonderful to see

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The goal is to have the clock returned to its former glory in time for the summer judging of the 2018 Britain in Bloom competition.

this project coming together, and we are delighted at the positivity and encouragement that we have received from Northumberland County Council, and the partnership we have forged.

“It has been a bit like a fairy story: the bringing together of the Jobson Family with the family of James Fairbairn Smith, who donated the Clock in honour of his childhood friend. The people of Morpeth have really embraced this as part of their heritage with £2,000 of public donations received within a week and 900 people supporting us on Facebook!

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As part of the Campaign litter picks will take place in Ashington over the weekend of the 2 to the 4 March and we are hoping residents will come along and support the activities.

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Friday 2 March – 10.00am till 11.30am. Meeting at the entrance to the Woodland - past the Police Station and over the railway line.

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Friday 2 March – 3.00pm till 4.30pm. Meeting at the main car park.

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Saturday 3 March – 10.00am till 11.30am. Meeting at North Seaton Community Centre on Manley View.

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Sunday 4 March 11.00am till 12.30pm. Meeting at Heart of the Hirst Tenant & Resident Group at 82 Beatrice Street on Second Avenue.

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TOURS & EVENTS To celebrate the enormous wealth of talent born of our region, Tyne Idols Tours create, organise and host unforgettable experiences, promotions and tours throughout the North East. Here’s a sample of their schedule this summer. To book call Julie on 0191 253 1618 or visit www.tyneidols.com for more information Saturday 28 April 3pm

Wednesday 16 May 7pm

Hosted by Ray Laidlaw - Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay and North Shields have an abundance of pop culture history. Includes two stop offs to an iconic pub and Theatre. This tour is followed by fish n chip supper in Crab & Waltzer Restaurant (6pm) then the launch of ‘Spanish City Tales’ Cd and gig by Nightflight (8pm) Tickets £20 each

Join us for a three hour tour of madness, find out where, how and when the Viz Magazine was made with Simon Donald. Leaving Bewick Street opposite Central Station at 7pm. Tickets £15

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Wednesday 30 May 7pm

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Friday 11 May 7.30pm

Two hour magical extravaganza with Local Magician Chris Cross. Tickets £10

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Sunday 3 June 1pm

Northern Soul Tour

Tuesday 15 May 2018 & Thursday 12 July

TV & Music Heritage Tour

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TyneIdols Quiz Night

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Having never had a Reiki treatment myself, I booked in for a session with Lindsey Foley, a Reiki Master Teacher at Heaven and Earth, just off the front street in Bedlington to find out more.

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ALMOND BISCOTTI RECIPE The name biscotti literally means twice baked, which gives you a little preview into how these crunchy and highly dunkable Italian biscuits are made. Recipes for these incredibly versatile biscuits have been traced back to the 13th Century, and it’s pretty much anything goes when it comes to combinations of nuts and dried fruit. The traditional way to eat them is by dipping them in sweet wine, but they’re just as good in tea and coffee.

INGREDIENTS 300g plain flour ⁕ 200g mixed whole almonds & hazelnuts ⁕ 1 tsp baking powder, heaped ⁕ 2 eggs 175g golden caster sugar ⁕ 1/2 tsp almond extract

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Place the nuts on a baking tray and toast for 8-10 minutes until light brown and fragrant.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool before roughly chopping them.

Once the nuts have been removed, turn the oven down to 150°C. Sift the flour and baking powder into a medium bowl.

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and almond extract together until smooth and glossy.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix to form a dough, adding the nuts half way through.

Give your work surface a light dusting of flour and turn out your biscotti dough.

Create a log shape about 5-6cm wide & 2-3cm thick.

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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they’re firm, then remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Cut into 2cm slices, place the biscotti back on the baking tray, and return to the oven to bake until crisp for around 20 minutes, turning half way through.

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PALOMA FAITH TO OPEN MOUTH OF THE TYNE FESTIVAL The first artist for this year’s Mouth of the Tyne Festival has been announced

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rit Award-winning, English singersongwriter, Paloma Faith, will kick off the festival, organised

by North Tyneside Council, at the spectacular Tynemouth Priory and Castle on Thursday 5 July.

Her number one album ‘The Architect’ is currently riding high in the charts, with eight weeks in the top ten and is approaching 250,000 copies sold.

And her new album is currently on course to become her fourth double platinum album in a row, which would make her the first British woman in chart history to achieve this.

The 2015 Brit Award-winner – who is nominated again this year for Best British Female – will embark on her ‘The Architect Summer Tour’ from June and she plays the Mouth of the Tyne Festival for the first time. Fans will be hoping to hear hits including ‘Stone Cold Sober’, ‘Only Love Can Hurt Like This’, ‘Crybaby’ and ‘Picking up the Pieces’.

North Tyneside Elected Mayor, Norma Redfearn said: “We are delighted to announce that worldrenowned artist Paloma Faith will perform in North Tyneside this summer. I know many people will be 28

looking forward to watching her perform her hits in the special and picturesque setting of Tynemouth Priory and Castle.

“The Mouth of the Tyne Festival attracts around 100,000 visitors each year, which always provides a huge boost the local economy and increases tourism to the borough. With such a high calibre act confirmed for the festival and more exciting announcements to come, I’m sure this year will be no different.”

Tickets priced at £40 plus booking fees, will go on sale from 9am on Friday 2 February at www. seetickets.com and www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

The festival, now in its 14th year, has hosted a range of artists including Paul Weller, Elbow, James Bay, The Script, James Morrison and Bryan Ferry.

Further announcements about artists performing at the Priory throughout the weekend will be released soon.

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COULD 2018 BE THE YEAR YOU

STOP SMOKING? JOANNE DUGGAN, PRINCIPAL DENTAL SURGEON AT BEDLINGTONSHIRE DENTAL PRACTICE, EXPLAINS THE IMPACT OF SMOKING ON YOUR MOUTH HEALTH

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appy New Year! I hope you had a great festive season and did not indulge too much. This year could be the time for a fresh start to improve your health and wellbeing.

If you are a smoker, why not choose 2018 as the time to quit?

Here at Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice we always discuss with our patients the benefit of stopping smoking. If you are worried or feel you won't be able to manage it alone, there is a smoking cessation service in Northumberland where you will receive all the help and support you need. The first step of picking up the phone is usually the hardest.

Call 01670 813135.

You can call them yourself for an initial chat without the need of a referral from your doctor, dentist or any other health care professional. If you want their help to stop smoking just make the phone call yourself!

Did you know the success rate for quitting smoking is much greater when you are supported by a cessation service rather than doing it alone?

I’m sure those of you that smoke are now rolling your eyes and feeling thoroughly picked on. I do appreciate some of you enjoy smoking and actually do not want to give up; you are already aware of the risk of heart and lung disease, diabetes and increased cancer risks.

Sometimes however it is the smaller things that irritate people the most. Have you thought about the effects on your mouth when you light up? Putting the cigarette, cigar or pipe between your lips and breathing the smoke past your teeth, gums, tongue and all the other surfaces of your mouth and throat has a massive impact before reaching everywhere else in your body.

There are also similar damaging affects if you are in the habit of chewing tobacco. Perhaps knowing the impact on your mouth may help your decision in choosing to quit for yourself.

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Smokers are 3 times more likely to develop cancer in the mouth than non- smokers.

STAINED AND DISCOLOURED TEETH

This really does irritate most smokers. Brown and yellow staining due to nicotine and tar is unsightly. Because it is visible it usually affects smokers more than worrying about the potential of future life-threatening smokingrelated diseases. Let's be honest, everyone (including me) would love to have nicer, whiter looking teeth.

This could be a great reason to stop as most of the stains caused by smoking can be removed with simple cleaning methods used by your dentist or hygienist. We do not recommend regular use of smokers toothpaste as these can be very abrasive and cause damage to the surfaces of your teeth.

For patients whom have their teeth bleached (which should only be performed with a dental professional), we also advise to abstain from smoking as this will hinder the whitening effect and could be a waste of your time and money.

Smokers also get more tartar, or calculus, build up on their teeth which is also unsightly and makes teeth much more difficult to keep clean. These deposits are stuck hard onto your teeth and will need to be professionally cleaned off by your dental professional.

BAD BREATH

I'm sure all of us know an ex-smoker whom since quitting has become really aware of the smell that smoking causes to clothes, hair, homes and cars. I'm afraid the smell of smoke is not something any of us could describe as pleasant or fragrant! Well, smoking can also cause

halitosis or bad breath. I have to say as a dentist most people are mortified if they have had an Indian or Italian meal heavily laced with garlic the night before their appointment. Their concern about the smell of their breath does distress them. (I do reassure my patients the smell of garlic does not bother me at all.) Stopping smoking will help reduce the risk of bad breath.

BLACK HAIRY TONGUE

Well, this does sound very unusual but unfortunately this condition looks exactly as its name suggests. This condition is when the tiny fibres, called papillae, on the surface of your tongue become longer and discolour to give the appearance of brown or black hairs on it. People whom have this condition are usually heavy smokers.

Although not the prettiest looking, black hairy tongue is benign, there are no symptoms associated and no treatment is needed.

GUM DISEASE

Gum disease is the most common reason why adults loose teeth. Missing teeth can have a really negative impact on anyone as it can affect appearance, the ability to eat properly and our general feeling of well- being, plus there may be the additional cost and time of dental treatment needed to replace them. There is a very definite link between smoking and gum disease. Smoking reduces the success of any treatment you may receive for gum disease. It is a definite fact that smokers do loose more teeth due to gum disease than non- smokers.

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Being a non-smoker is therefore one of the best ways to improve your gum health.

Smokers have more hard calculus and plaque build up on their teeth. There is also a reduced blood supply to the gums, meaning infected gums do not heal as well.

A reduced blood supply to the gums is not healthy and could hide the fact you have gum disease for some time as your gums may not bleed. This is why it is important to visit your dentist regularly as they will screen at every check up for the presence of gum disease.

CANNOT TASTE OR SMELL FOOD AS WELL

Smoking reduces the sense of smell, which also reduces the sense of taste. Some ex-smokers report enjoying their food much more after quitting due to the better smell and taste of the food they ate. The improved smell could be why ex smokers have a heightened awareness of the smell of smoking as mentioned above.

NOT HEALING WELL AFTER EXTRACTIONS, GUM TREATMENT OR ANY SURGERY IN THE MOUTH

Smoking reduces the ability to heal. Any wound needs a good blood supply with plenty of oxygen to repair successfully. Unfortunately smoking weakens our immune system and the ability to fight infection, but also narrows blood vessels so by reducing the nutrients and oxygen supply to a wound. The healing process can therefore be delayed.

If any of you have had the misfortune to suffer from a dry socket after an extraction then I sympathise with you as you know all too well the pain associated with this problem. A dry socket is truly awful and can be as bad as severe toothache. When a tooth is taken out the hole that is left, the socket, fills with a blood clot. If this blood clot comes out too soon the bone can become exposed and inflamed. It is this inflammation of the bone, osteitis, that is a dry socket, and my goodness it is truly horrible!

Anyone can suffer from a dry socket, however it is more common in smokers due to the reduced blood supply and healing of the area, but with the addition of the smoking action, "dragging" can help dislodge the blood clot from the socket. It is normal to be told to abstain from smoking after you have a tooth extracted to try to reduce the risk of this truly awful condition.

REDUCED SUCCESS OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Dental implants are used to replace missing teeth and involves surgery to place a tita nium implant into the jaw bone, then it is usual to allow a period of time (months) for the bone to fuse and integrate with the implant. The false tooth or teeth are then placed on the top of the implant. There is a need for any patient who wants an implant to be committed to surgery, maintaining good oral hygiene and maintenance of the implant, and be prepared to meet the financial implication associated, (costs are in the thousands). I think there is a common misconception that when implants are placed, that's it, you don't need to do anything with them for life. This simply is not the

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case as they need continuous maintenance and good care, without which they can fail. There is an increased risk of implant failure in smokers due to the reduction in the ability to heal after surgery but also the increased risk of gum problems around the implant, in particular periimplantitis. This is a destructive inflammatory process that affects the gum and bone around an implant and can lead to it loosening and having to be removed. If any smokers are thinking about dental implants, then certainly quitting is advisable before you commit to such a lot of extensive and invasive dental work with the significant costs associated.

ORAL CANCER

Sorry, it would be neglectful of me not to mention the C word. I will keep it short.

A few simple facts for you : Smokers are 3 times more likely to develop cancer in the mouth than non- smokers.

Mouth cancer is becoming more common in the UK, however it is reported that approximately 9 out of 10 cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes.

Smoking, chewing betel nut or tobacco all increases your risk of mouth cancer.

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E-CIGARETTES

I know many people now use e cigarettes as an alternative, and have in fact used them to quit smoking, however as these are a relatively new concept and with a lack of research, the long term effects of their use is unknown. I would always advise you to seek advice from your local smoking cessation team or doctor to discuss all the smoking cessation products available to you .

Having read through this piece numerous times, I do feel terrible as it is quite hard hitting about the negative effects of smoking in the mouth, but it is a true representation of the facts. If you are a smoker, are aware of all the facts, (and not just the ones mentioned here), and accept the risks associated and still choose to smoke,then absolutely I agree you should not be nagged repeatedly about quitting. It is my opinion that giving up is something you must decide and want for yourself and not just to please others. After all this is an addiction and giving up will be hard, but there is help out there if you need it.

Northumberland Smoking Cessation Service: Call 01670 813135 References www.dentalhealth.org/tell-me-about/topic/sundry/smoking-and-oral-health en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_hairy_tongue www.advancedtissue.com/smoking-effects-wound-healing/ www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/mouth-cancer

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ARE YOU HAVING PROBLEMS WITH YOUR DENTURE OR NEED A NEW ONE? THEN CAN WE INTRODUCE ALAN FORREST, OUR CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIAN If you are having problems with your denture it is best to visit your dentist or clinical dental technician who will be able to check your mouth is clean and healthy and ensure your denture fits properly. Sometimes dentures need to be adjusted or replaced.

COMMON PROBLEMS THAT DENTURES CAUSE: • Problems speaking and eating • Mouth ulcers and sores • Infection (thrush) caused by poor fitting dentures and poor denture cleanliness • Embarrassment from dentures moving

At Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice we are very fortunate to offer a denture service provided by Alan Forrest, a Clinical Dental Technician. A clinical dental technician is a dental technician who has extended their training to gain an additional qualification which allows them to be part of a dental team as a clinician, working directly with the patient to provide and make dentures.

THE ADVANTAGES OF ALAN, A CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIAN, MAKING A DENTURE FOR YOU

Alan would be involved in every stage of making a denture for you; he would do the clinical part in the surgery that your dentist would normally do, however he would also make the denture for you too! Before Alan provides a denture, he would assess your facial features and how you smile and talk. He would discuss your needs and

requirements and keep you informed throughout all the stages of making your denture. Alan would be able to fulfil your wishes by providing you with a functional, naturally looking bespoke denture tailored to your needs. Alan’s motto is “arrive as a patient and leave as a friend.”

EXAMPLES OF THE SERVICES ALAN CAN OFFER: Complete upper and lower dentures

If you have no teeth remaining in the upper and/or lower jaw Alan can give you back your confidence with complete dentures: • Improving the clarity of your speech • Helping you to feel more secure about eating the foods you want • Supporting sagging facial muscles and sunken features that can make you appear older (especially around your mouth, lips and cheeks) • Removing the need for denture fixative

Partial dentures

If one or several of your teeth are missing, Alan can restore your smile with a Partial Denture. By replacing your missing teeth, he can give you back the look and function of a full set of healthy, natural teeth. (If you have any of your own natural teeth you must first be examined by a dentist to ensure these are healthy. We can arrange this for you if you do not have your own dentist).

So, if you are having problems with your denture or would like a new one, with over 35 years of experience and skill, why not choose Alan? Contact Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice on the details below.

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STUNNING NEW LOOK FOR CHERRY TREE BAR & GRILL These are tough times for the English local pub, with many closing and others hanging on by the skin of their teeth. However, one local venue is bucking the trend, and it is refreshing to see investment and ambition in equal measures.

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eptember saw the opening of the newly refurbished Cherry Tree Bar and Grill in Stakeford, with Punch Taverns investing £280,000 in a complete refurbishment of the popular local, and the results are stunning.

The Cherry Tree is still very much a family business, with the Turner family now in their 15th year of running the popular local bar. This investment is testament to how well the pub is doing, and is a mark of the ambition of both the family and the brewery to take the pub forward.

The new look contemporary bar / diner is open plan and has a natural flow. The design has been well thought out and gives the whole venue a modern yet warming and welcoming feel to it. The dining room and conservatory cater for up to 100 diners and, when those areas are full, customers can also dine in the newly transformed bar area.

To go with the new look there is also a brand new menu, a contemporary twist on good honest pub grub!

The menu is packed with a range of burgers, grill, salads, sandwiches and sharing platters. Whilst the menu has been freshened up, it is still full of traditional favourites, like the popular All-Day Breakfast, the Whitby Scampi, Beer Battered Cod and Cumberland Sausage and Mash.

The Cherry Tree are pleased to announce a number of special offers, including 2 main courses for £12 (Monday to Friday 12-6), as well as 2 for 1 on desserts when you buy 2 main courses. Just so the younger ones aren’t left out, the ‘Kids eat for £1’ offer is another fantastic deal and is available with a full paying adult up until 5pm.

The Christmas Fayre menu has just been launched, and is available from mid-November, with 3 courses only £14.95 and, for those of you who are organised, early bookings are being rewarded with a free bottle of Prosecco!

The drinks range has also been updated, with real ale favourite Doom Bar proving a very popular new addition.

The new look games room boasts a championship standard darts board and a new pool table. The bright and airy room also has a large screen TV, showing most sports events on Sky Sports and BT Sport, and they even have a ‘Soundjack Jukebox App’, where you can control the jukebox via your smart phone! The Cherry Tree have a ladies darts team and a men’s pool team, and offer free pool every Monday night.

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TO GO WITH THE NEW LOOK THERE IS ALSO A BRAND NEW MENU, A CONTEMPORARY TWIST ON GOOD HONEST PUB GRUB!

The pub will continue to host their twice weekly quiz nights on a Sunday and Tuesday evening, with prizes and a free supper! Saturday nights are always popular at the Cherry Tree, and now they have Acoustic Saturdays, with live entertainment featuring some of the best local artists.

Next year they will be taking the live music one step further, with an acoustic music festival in the summer. The cider fest will also be returning in August 2018.

With a stunning new look, a mouth-watering new menu, and a calendar packed with exciting events, what more could you want from a local!

To keep updated with food and drink offers, live music nights, sporting events and much more, visit the Cherry Tree Facebook page.

The Cherry Tree, Riversdale Ave, Choppington NE62 5JZ. Tel: 01670 853 380 37

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WHAT’S ON

NEW EVENTS AT THE OLD LOW LIGHT HERITAGE CENTRE A new year and an exciting new programme at the Heritage Centre on North Shields Fish Quay.

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he Leading Light talks, at The Old Low Light, on the second Saturday of each month, offer insights into the river and the community around it, past, present and future, with a wide range of subjects and speakers.

In February Fiona and Chris Malkin tell of their life changing decision to buy, restore and sail a ring netter trawler. On 10th March former journalist and local historian Janice Blower crosses the river for her talk ‘Our Friends in North Shields’. South or North she believes there is more to bring us together than divides us.

In the heritage gallery, as well as regular exhibits on North Shields history, old films and photographs, take a look at the stunning art installation exploring the River Tyne’s whaling and submarine heritage

by Stephen Livingstone. From February1st ex fishermen Brian Chambers will be reminding us of the ‘Human Cost of Fishing’ with some amazing ship models and stories of the dangerous lives our fishermen lead.

On the top floor John O’Rouke has curated an exhibition by Tyne Met students – Spotlight Low Light – pictures inspired by the Fish Quay

and its buildings, also opening on February 1st.

Keep in touch with the full programme throughout the year from their website Facebook and Twitter.

And of course, there’s always stunning views of the river from the balcony - different every day. Plus the excellent shop with gifts for sale celebrating the work of local craftspeople and great cakes and coffee in the café.

Run by just a few key staff and a band of superb volunteers – it’s a great local charity. And they are always looking for more help.

Drop in for a visit – a warm welcome guaranteed they say.

The Old Low Light Clifford’s Fort North Shields Fish Quay Tyne and Wear, NE30 1JA. www.oldlowlight.co.uk

UPCOMING EVENTS February 10, 2018 at 2pm TALK: THE POW BURN & THE ORIGIN OF NORTH SHIELDS ‘The Pow Burn’ is the name of a tributary of the Tyne, which runs through Northumberland park in North Shields.

It has played an important part in the development of town.

April 14, 2018 at 2pm TALK: RMS TITANIC Built at a modern day cost of £300,000,000 (three hundred million pounds), RMS Titanic was the largest ship in service when she launched in May 1911, despite claims that she was unsinkable.

May 12, 2018 at 11am TALK: NORTH SHIELDS IN THE CIVIL WAR The English Civil Wars of the mid 17th century touched every corner of the British Isles. Join Peter Copack for an the story of the Civil War in North Shields and Tynemouth.

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Local GutterPRO expert Larry Thompson says “Contrary to popular belief, moss not leaves are the major cause of gutter blockages. So even if your property doesn’t have trees in the immediate area there may still be a problem building up. Moss does a great job of falling from your roof when it rains and then swelling up in your guttering. The moss breaks down and provides a great medium for weeds & grass to germinate which will prevent water running freely to the drains.”

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ork is due to start on the Northumberland stretch of the England Coast Path which is set to become the longest managed and way marked coastal path in the world.

The 2,795 mile route will follow the coastline of England and Wales and is due to open in 2020. It will pass stunning beaches, castles, fishing villages, famous seaside resorts and dramatic landscape features, offering walkers the opportunity to experience some of the country’s most varied coastline.

In Northumberland the coastal path will follow a route from the Scottish Borders right down the coastline via Berwick and Bamburgh to Seaton Sluice.

Northumberland County Council will carry out the work to establish the path and will be responsible for its ongoing maintenance. Natural England will fund the establishment of the route and 75 per cent of the ongoing maintenance costs.

Work on the first section of the route between Seaton Sluice and Amble is to commence over the coming weeks. An initial grant of £149,250 has been awarded to Northumberland County Council

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Northumberland County Councillor Glen Sanderson Cabinet Member for the environment and local services said: “ This new path will be a great addition to those who already know our superb coastline but it will open up new opportunities for visitors who want to explore the wonderful assets we have in

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our county. Additionally the path will help draw in visitors all year round and help provide a boost to local businesses along its length.”

The new route will, where possible, link into the existing Northumberland Coastal Path, but sections will need to be added to allow it to directly follow the coastline of the county.

The Seaton Sluice to Amble stretch of the route has already been agreed by the Secretary of State and was proposed by Natural England following extensive research and consultation with landowners and Northumberland County Council.

It will follow existing pathways on council land and recorded highways and footways and so only minor work such as the installation of gates and signage is needed.

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The 2,795 mile route will follow the coastline of England and Wales and is due to open in 2020.

Work is ongoing with the planning of other sections of the route in the county. New stretches of grass pathway will need to be created between Newbiggin and Lynemouth and between Cresswell and Druridge.

A further two sections of the Northumberland route - Amble to Bamburgh and Bamburgh to the Scottish Borders, are still in the research and consultation phase. www.northumberlandcoastpath.org

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Experts in their field, Westline works closely with customers, from conception to completion. Using quality materials, customers can choose from steel, oak, stainless steel and glass, to customise staircase treads, frames, balustrades/ balconies and associated products.

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ARCHIVES SEARCHING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP CONNECT FAMILIES

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The project, in partnership with FamilySearch.org, aims to make browsing parish registers easier and more accessible for the public. Currently 60% of indexes have been processed for the County and Northumberland Archives are looking for volunteers, to complete the remaining 40%.

Volunteers with a keen interest in family ancestry and historic records are being asked to select information from marriage, death and baptism registers online and input them into the digital system to enable the archives to be indexed.

People can choose to undertake this work from the comfort of their own home. The role is extremely flexible meaning people can volunteer as little or as often as they want, ranging from ten minutes to a whole afternoon logging records.

Councillor Cath Homer, Cabinet Member for culture, arts, leisure and tourism at Northumberland County Council, said: “Reading Room is a valuable and fascinating resource for many people to explore their

family history. Northumberland Archives is offering a great opportunity for people with an interest in local history to get involved. I would encourage anyone thinking about volunteering to take part.�

The process to apply is quick and easy and anyone interested should visit www.familysearch.org/indexing/projects to register.

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NORTHUMBERLAND SHORTLISTED FOR IT'S LOVE PARKS CAMPAIGN An online campaign which helped to share Northumberland residents’ love for their local parks has been shortlisted for a national award.

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The Love Parks Award recognises an outstanding event or campaign that ran during Love Parks Week 2017. The initiative aims to ensure that residents and visitors use local parks and protect these important green spaces, and the award was open to entries from all local authorities in England and Wales.

Northumberland County Council ran a social media campaign to highlight why residents and visitors ‘Love’ their local parks.

Cllr Glen Sanderson cabinet member for environment and local services said: “We wanted to promote the parks and the activities and things that people can enjoy there to a wide audience across Northumberland and the wider region. We also wanted to support pride in the parks for those who work there and who visit and enjoy them.

“Local services staff and parks team members encouraged residents and visitors of all ages to show why they love their local park - having their photo taken with the Love Parks heart, or making a video clip. It is a great credit to our parks staff and communications team that the campaign has been commended by the judges as worthy of shortlisting for a national award.”

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During the week the council also announced £2.3m National Lottery funding which will enable comprehensive improvement to one of its urban parks, in Ashington, and a video about the announcement was viewed 219 times.

You can view a video about the Love Parks campaign by visiting the council website and clicking on the youtube link.

The winner of the Love Parks Award will be announced at the annual national Keep Britain Tidy network conference in Brighton on in February.

Things that Northumberland residents and visitors said that they love about local parks include: • • • • • •

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