ABC Magazine - NORTH Edition - December 2019

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Fantastic Festive Events

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DEC 2019 ISSUE 66

Get in the spirit!

CHRISTMAS MARKETS

LOCAL EVENTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY

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What ’s On

A SELECTION OF FESTIVE EVENTS TAKING PLACE LOCALLY Sunday 1st December ICE SKATING AT WOODHORN MUSEUM

Woodhorn Museum The WonderIce Rink will be will be placed in the Pit Yard setting and will provide opportunity to skate off some of that seasonal indulgence at the Museum this winter. Ticket prices are adults £5 and children aged 2-16 £4. This event is open to visitors aged over two and visitors aged 2-5 must be accompanied by an adult. More information can be found at: museumsnorthumberland.org.uk/ whats-on

5th, 12th & 17th December STORY TIME WITH SANTA

Whitehouse Farm Centre This magical experience will delight your children this Festive Season. The journey starts when you meet Santa’s Elves in their Workshop, you’ll then make your way into Santa’s beautifully decorated Grotto, where Santa will share an animated story.

There will be photo opportunities before the group make their journey to the Toy Shop, where with the help of Santa’s Elves, they can each make their own 16” Furry Friend to take home with them. Santa will give each child a very special Magic Wishing Heart to put in their bears, making them a truly special friend with a touch of Festive Magic inside, to treasure forever. Tickets £15.99.

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Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET

Northumberland Square, North Shields The popular market returns with stallholders offering a wide range of goods including festive gifts, crafts and food. There will also be entertainment, music and a small fairground for children.

For further information call 0191 643 7409 or email info@ northtyneside.gov.uk

Friday 6th December IT’S WONDERFUL LIFE MOVIE & BUFFET

East Bedlington Community Centre Come along to East Bedlington Community Centre to watch the classic Christmas Movie It’s a wonderful life, enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas nibbles. Tickets £1 per person.

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Saturday 7th December CHRISTMAS FAIR AT HIRST WELFARE CENTRE

Hirst Welfare Centre, Alexandra Road, Ashington, NE63 9HN 11.00am till 2.00pm.

Santa will visit the Fair and there will be games, crafts, afternoon teas and a tombola and lots more! For more information call the centre on 01670 620 200 or find Hirst Active Youth on Facebook.

SANTA’S GROTTO

Manor Walks, Cramlington - 11am to 3pm Taking time out of their busy festive schedule, Santa and his little helpers will be meeting and greeting children at Manor Walks this festive season to find out what’s at the top of their list this Christmas.

There will also be an autism friendly grotto session as part of Manor Walks monthly Quiet Hour on 1st December from 10am-11am.

• Saturday 30th and Sunday 1st December • Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December • Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December • Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd December • Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th December Please note that there will be limited availability for walk-up sessions on the day from 11am-3pm however during busier periods the queue may be closed early.

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Saturday 14th December CHOIR & CAROLS & ST CUTHBERTS

Saturday 7th December SANTAS GROTTO

Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth Meet Father Christmas at Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth from 12pm - 3pm.

Saturday 7th December CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT

Platform1, East Bedlington Community Centre Arrive to a glass of fizz and enjoy wonderful entertainment performed by Sharon White.

Eat amazing food and dance the night away to our Christmas disco. Tickets £20.

For more information call 01670 828808 or email platform1music@gmail.com

Sunday 8th December JACK & THE BEANSTALK

Choppington Welfare Centre Tickets on sales now for this classic children’s pantomime.

6.30pm prompt start.

Fernlea Drive, Scotland Gate, Choppington,NE62 5SR Tel: 01670 822 028

Wed 11th December ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA PRESENT CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT

St George’s Church, Cullercoats Get into the Christmas spirit with a selection of seasonal favourites. 7.30pm.

Tickets £15, under-18s £5. www.sagegateshead.com

Thursday 12th December SCHOOL CAROL CONCERT

Northumberland Park, North Shields – 10.30 am Wrap up warm and enjoy a selection of carols performed from the beautiful Victorian bandstand by children from local schools. Complete your visit with seasonal treats from the park café.

St Cuthberts Chutch, Bedlington 3pm Ashington Male Voice Choir and special guest percussionist Steven Moore. Tickets £7, children under 12 are free.

Tickets available from St Cuthberts Church, Al’s Superstore in Ashington, pay on the door or call 01670 815534

Saturday 14th December TYNEIDOLS XMAS PARTY

The Exchange, North Shields Annual festive spectacular featuring Marty Craggs’ Little Band Jam & Friends playing songs from Lindisfarne, Happy Cats and all ports in between with a little festive cheer thrown in. Tickets from £10 per person call Julie Clay on 0191 253 1618. www.tyneidols.co.uk

Saturday 14th and Saturday 21st December SANTA’S GROTTO

Wallsend Parks Visit Santa as ha makes a quick stop in Wallsend – you will also hear some festive stories too!

Children will receive a gift - £4 per child. To book visit www. wallsendparks.eventbrite.com

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SANTA SPECIALS AT STEPHENSON RAILWAY

Stephenson Railway Museum, Middle Engine Lane, NE29 8DX Melt in to the magic of Christmas and make memories with your loved ones on a unique festive heritage train ride to meet Santa Claus and his guests. With traditional music and on-board entertainers. Children aged 0 - 12 years receive a gift from Santa on the train.

Booking essential at www.stephensonrailwaymuseum.org.uk

What ’s On Saturday 21st December MEET REAL REINDEER

Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth Come down to Sanderson Arcade for the chance to see some real reindeer. Find them in the Piazza area 10am - 4pm.

Free event

Saturday 21st December MARKET PLACE CAROL SERVICE

Morpeth Market Place, 4 - 5pm Market Place Carol Service organised by Churches Together, with Rev Simon White (Rector of Morpeth) and Antony Oakley (Minister of the Methodist Church), attended by Rt Rev Mark Tanner, Bishop of Berwick (who is a Volunteer for Northumbria Blood Bikes), and the Ellington Colliery Band, to be joined by Morpeth Clock Tower Bellringers,

Saturday 21st December CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

White Swan Customer Service Centre, Killingworth Join Double Deckers Entertainment with festive fun, including games, dancing, magic and balloon modelling. Santa may even visit too, with a small present for each child! £3 per child and advance booking is essential. To book call 0191 643 2040

Saturday 21st December TYNESIDE KIDS CLUB: RAYMOND BRIGG’S FATHER CHRISTMAS

Tyneside Cinema, Newcastle 10.30am-11.30am Tyneside Cinema are screening a one off showing of this lesserknown Christmas classic from the writer of The Snowman. You are also invited to make your own musical Christmas cards to take home after the film!

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults and over 14s are only admitted to Tyneside Kids Club screenings when accompanying children.

To find out more visit www. projections.org.uk

Friday 27th December JACK & THE BEANSTALK PANTOMIME

Platform 1, East Bedlington Community Centre Matinee Performace 1.30pm & Evening performance 5.30pm.

Tickets £2 from the Parish Council Office. Licensed bar & Cafe. Station Street Bedlington Station, NE22 7JN

Tuesday 24th December FESTIVE TALES WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS

Woodhorn Museum Meet Father Christmas and find out what you should be leaving for him and the Reindeer on Christmas Eve. Or perhaps, enjoy some seasonal stories featuring classics like ‘The Snowman’ and ‘The Polar Express’. There will be lots of fun opportunities to get on Santa’s good side at Woodhorn this winter and every child will leave the experience with a lovely seasonal gift.

The ticket price is £6.50 per child and free to adults.

Tuesday 31st December NEW YEAR FIREWORKS

Spanish City, Whitley Bay North Tyneside Council and Spanish City present a special firework display at midnight to celebrate the arrival of 2020! The display will take place on The Links and will last approximately 10 minutes. Refreshments will be available, For more information visit www.northtynesidecouncil.com

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Panto Magic WHAT’S ON

Fairy tale fun, booing, hissing and songs galore to get you in the festive mood

JACK & THE BEANSTALK Whitley Bay Playhouse

This year’s pantomime spectacular is brought to you by Blue Genie Entertainment and stars Playhouse legend Steve Walls alongside X-Factor finalist Molly Scott, Britain’s Got Talent winner Ashley Butler and the return of Dame Patsy ‘Trott’ in a laugh a minute version of Janck and the Beanstalk.

Packed with great songs, amazing dance routines and plenty of laughter for all the family.

Runs from 30th November to 4th January.

To book call 0844 248 1588 www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk

GOLDIELOCKS & THE 3 BEARS

Seaton Delaval Arts Centre Roll up! Roll up! The Circus is in town! Packed full of all of the usual show-stopping songs, dazzling dance routines and hilarious knockabout comedy. Dame Gertie Dollop runs the show with her son Silly Billy but they’ve fallen on hard times. Gertie needs a miracle after their honeypot of pennies is accidentally stolen by three porridge hungry, bears. Could they be the new star attraction Gertie has been searching for?

Runs from 29th November – 7th December.

To book call 0191 237 5460 www.seatondelavalartscentre.com

JACK FROST

Gosforth Civic Theatre Jack Frost is a music filled Christmas show about friendship and the joy of joining in. Holly, a little girl who plays the trumpet, befriends the magical winter sprite Jack Frost. We follow Holly's adventure into the icecovered world of the mischievous yet lonely Jack. When plans for Holly’s school concert go awry, together Holly and Jack will make sure no-one is left outside this Christmas.

The show runs from 27th to 30th December. To book call 0191 284 3700. www.gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk

SLEEPING BEAUTY

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Following on from the sell-out success of Puss in Boots in 2018 we bring to you another family favourite gauranted to be a hit with all the family - Sleeping Beauty!

When the wicked fairy Carabosse’s evil curse causes the Princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall in to an enchanted sleep can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late?

This year Tynemouth Priory Theatre bring you a bespoke production of Mother Goose, for the exclusive use of the theatre Poor Mother Goose lives with her children Jack and Billy in Tynely Mouth Bay and dreams of being rich and beautiful. A gift of a magic goose from the fairy helps to transform her life, but is it for the better? This egg-ceedingly clever and new script, brings songs, laughter and audience participation to an eggs-travaganza you are guaranteed to enjoy.

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t was with some trepidation that I pulled into the car park at Beaconhill Community Centre in Cramlington on a dark, wet September evening. It was years since I had done anything more strenuous than walking, but the information video on the 'Glow' website assured me that I could work at my own pace and ability.

As soon as I entered the spacious hall I felt comfortable – the buzz of conversation and the greeting of the coach, Liz, were very welcoming. Liz told me about the session and how she had a background knowledge of dietary needs and healthy eating plans. She introduced me to the members who had arrived and gave me a basic health questionnaire to fill in (this was purely for my own well-being). Having returned the form, the ladies around me included me in their conversation and told me about the myriad of social activities Liz arranged for them as well as taking the classes.

After about half an hour, Liz gave a little talk – this week about Osteoporosis – then the work began! There were about 40 ladies there, and we started with a warm-up session which consisted of a series of gentle movements performed with background music. We then had a 'water break' and the workout part of the session began.

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The environment is at the forefront of our minds more than ever. The average household generates more rubbish at Christmas than at any other time of the year, but there are lots of simple steps you can take to make the festivities environmentally friendly.

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Food

If you’re the one cooking the Christmas lunch, shop local to help reduce food miles.

Buying produce that is in season also helps. Winter greens such as cabbages and sprouts are virtually grown on the doorstep and are in season during the winter months. Consider buying organic too where possible, as no pesticides will have been used.

If you really want to be eco-friendly you could go meat free with a nut roast. Meat production is said to contribute to high levels of methane and nitrous oxide.

Don’t over buy food either. If you’re realistic about what you need there will be less waste. It’s only one day after all - and the shops will be open again on Boxing Day. Make the most of left-overs, such as the turkey carcass, which can be used as a stock for soups, or make some turkey sandwiches, soup or bubble and squeak.

Visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com for ideas. Make sure wine or champage has real cork stoppers, which can also be used as firelighters.

Simple & Effective: Brown paper and festive ribbon

Decorations

Go for a real tree if you can. A real tree not only smells fantastic, but it’s totally recyclable – unlike a fake tree. If you do buy a fake tree, go for one you know you’ll use year after year to get your money’s worth, and avoid unnecessary waste.

If you really want to be green, why not make your own decorations by collecting pine cones, tying ribbons to sprigs of holly and bake gingerbread cookies to hang from the tree? Bunting made from second hand textiles can also add some festive cheer. Ditch the glitter too – that the sparkly stuff is rubbish for the environment. It’s not good for sea life – so if you have to have a bit of twinkle in your celebrations, shop around for a biodegradable alternative.

If you need new lights for your tree, LEDs are miles better – they use 95% less energy than traditional bulbs.

Good for the environment AND your electricity bill.

Gifts

Shop local for your gifts, which will not only help to reduce your carbon footprint but also supports a small business - your cash is going to local people, as well as ensuring your gift is more unique. Recived an unwanted gift? Don’t bin it, donate it to your local charity shop.

Don’t overbuy. We’ve all done it. Bought a ‘joke’ present which we know won’t go down well, and will likely be in the bin by New Years Day. Instead go for something useful such as restaurant vouchers or a book.

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When you’re wrapping presents, shy away from sparkly, plastic-y wrapping paper – this can’t be recycled. Instead, get creative and wrap presents in recyclable brown paper and reusable festive ribbon (see image above).

Recycle

Recycling is so important at this time of year. Christmas cards that don’t have glitter or glue on them can be recycled in your grey bin. Turn those that can’t be recycled into gift tags for next year!

Recycle used batteries. Many supermarkets have collection bins or you can pick up a free recycling bag from your local Customer First Centre. These bags can be sealed and placed in your recycling caddy on top of any glass. Or better still, invest in rechargeable batteries and stop using single use batteries altogether.

Large biscuit and sweet tins can be reused for storage or recycle them in the main section of your bin, just make sure they’re completely empty and free from plastic and tape etc.

If it isn’t shiny metallic or coated in glitter and stays in a ball when scrunched up in your hand then it can go in your recycling bin. All other wrapping and bows or foil should go in your rubbish bin.

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Slow and Steady wins the Fitness Race If you’re taking up execrcise again after a long break, doing it gradually is the key explains MSK Healthcare & Performance Clinic

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ew Year's resolution time is nearing. Exercise more, get fit, lose weight, sign up for classes - go for it! Then ouch - old knee pain come's back, nagging bad back returns, achilles tendon is sore again, does this sound familiar?

Exercise increases stress on our joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and tissues which is good if done progressively.

All too often we see patients who are relativity sedative to suddenly doing 50-star jumps, 100 burpees, countless lunges and 20 shuttle runs 5 nights a week. Then they get injured unable to exercises for weeks, motivation drops off and the momentum to exercise is lost.

Between the ages of 30-50 years old muscle strength and muscle mass are constant. As we enter the fifth decade this begins to change with muscle mass reducing (myopenia) along with strength loss (dynapenia).

With muscle strength decreasing by 12%-15% each decade after our fifth, with muscle mass reduction by 30%40% in these years, tissues are made up of type I & type II fibres. With aging we lose type II fibres in our tissues.

Type II (fast twitch) fibres have a greater force generating capacity than type I. So, with the loss of type II fibres it's understandable that there will be a reduction in strength of the muscles. It has also been found that with age, type II fibre peak-force ability greatly reduces.

These type II fibres have the greatest capacity to absorb load that exercise puts through our tissue so it's

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understandable that if we lose these loading absorbing fibres, then injuries will occur if we load tissues too high, too much and too sudden.

However, if we slowly and progressively increase the loads over time the body adapts and handles exercise loads far better, significantly reducing risk of injury. It's far better to build up your exercise duration and intensity gradually over weeks and months especially if you're just getting back into exercising.

Complications associated with sarcopenia, the term given to muscular power and mass loss in ageing will be more prevalent in our community in the future. Relating to reduced mobility and the reduction in preforming daily tasks.

Much is known of the benefits of resistance training for greater strength and mass amongst the younger population.

However, strength training amongst 60 yrs old has the disadvantage of working to combat, reduce or reverse sarcopenia. Regular resistance training in the older population greatly increased type II fibre, thus increasing the force generating capacity of the muscle.

The take home message is, if you do start a new fitness programme for the New Year, start slowly and build up gradually to avoid injuries that might stop you exercising all together.

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Christmas at The Spanish City

Spanish City’s Christmas calendar is jam packed full of fantastic events this year. With Christmas party nights, Sunday Lunch or Afternoon Tea with Santa and a New Year’s Eve Ball, Spanish City has something for everyone this Christmas.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Available all the way through the festive season from Sunday 17th November

Indulge in a three-tiered festive display of treats, while sitting under the splendour of the dome in the gallery or admiring the amazing sea views from the 1910 restaurant.

Prices range from £25.00 - £32.50

Afternoon Tea With Santa

Saturday 7th, Saturday 14th, Saturday 21st December 12 noon-2pm

A magical afternoon tea with Santa is the perfect treat before Christmas for you and your little one. Adults and children can enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, created by the Head Pastry Chef and then enjoy a visit from Mr Claus himself in the St Mary’s Lighthouse Suite.

Adult £25.00, Child £12.00 (under 12).

Sunday Lunch With Santa

Sunday 1st, Sunday 8th, Sunday 15th, Sunday 22nd December 12-4pm

Get the whole family around the table for a festive three course Sunday Lunch and enjoy a visit from Santa Claus. Then grab your dancing shoes and head to the dance floor for the family disco, to make this a fun filled Sunday lunch this festive season. Parties of 5 or less will share a table of 10.

Adults - £19.95 Child - £10.95 (under 12)

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Friday 13th, Friday 20th December 12-4pm

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New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball 31st December

Arrival 7pm dinner served 7.30pm 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Celebrate the countdown to the New Year in style at the Masquerade Ball. Grab your masks, dress to impress and enjoy a night of great entertainment and an elegant five course dinner. You will enjoy a welcome cocktail, five course dinner, disco until 2am and a magician. £79.00 per person.

Christmas Party Nights

Thursdays Tribute nights, including Jason Issacs (28 Nov), Abba (5 Dec), Motown (12 Dec) and Michael Bublé (19 Dec).

Whether it’s a special family get together, a well needed night out with friends or you’re treating the team for all of their hard work this year; the St Mary’s Lighthouse Suite at Spanish City is the perfect venue to host any fun and festive occasion. The suite has unique sea views and can cater for parties of 10 to 120 guests. Guests will enjoy a stunning three-course meal, before letting their hair down and dancing until 1am with the resident DJ.

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GIVE GUM DISEASE

THE BRUSH OFF JOANNE DUGGAN, PRINCIPAL DENTAL SURGEON AT BEDLINGTONSHIRE DENTAL PRACTICE, EXPLAINS HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM GUM DISEASE

WHAT IS GUM DISEASE?

When your gums are sore, inflamed, swollen, bleed or infected this is gum disease. There are two main forms of gum disease: gingivitis and periodontal disease.

WHAT IS GINGIVITIS?

Gingivitis means ‘inflammation of the gums'. This is when the gums around the teeth become very red and swollen.

Often the inflamed gums bleed when you clean your teeth. Some people are scared to keep brushing if their gums bleed, but it is really important to continue to do so. Spitting blood out is certainly not pleasant but if you stop cleaning you will not remove the harmful plaque and bacteria that cause the gum inflammation. So persevere, keep brushing, and with good oral hygiene at home the gum inflammation should improve. It is however important to visit your dental team to get the correct advice about

your gums and how best to clean your teeth at home and monitor your gum health.

WHAT IS PERIODONTAL DISEASE?

Teeth are held into place by the jaw bone which is under the gum. When healthy there is usually a very small space between the tooth and the gum where the tooth meets the gum. If there is gum disease, this space between the tooth and gum gets bigger forming a deeper space called a pocket. The deeper the pocket or space surrounding the tooth, the less the tooth is attached to the gum and the more difficult it is to clean; harmful plaque and bacteria can get under the gum and destroy the gum attachment further but also destroy the bone anchoring the tooth. This bone loss leads to the tooth becoming loose and if periodontal disease is not treated can ultimately lead to the loss of a tooth.

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COMPLICATIONS OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE • •

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Bad breath or halitosis Blood on your toothbrush or in the toothpaste you spit out after cleaning your teeth Bad taste in your mouth Abscesses Receding gums Loose teeth Loss of teeth

Gum disease has been linked with other medical conditions such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, poor pregnancy outcomes and dementia. Although more research is needed to understand the exact link, there is evidence that having a healthy mouth and gums can help improve your general health.

WHAT CAUSES GUM DISEASE AND HOW DO I TRY TO PREVENT IT?

All gum disease is caused by plaque due to the harmful bacteria it contains. There is also a link to periodontal disease with a family history (hereditary), stress, hormonal and diabetes. Smoking too has a strong link with periodontal disease and the advice to all smokers is to stop smoking.

To prevent and treat gum disease, you need to make sure you attend the dentist for regular examinations and also for any necessary treatment. However treatment at the dentist or hygienist will not be successful unless you remove all the plaque from your teeth every day. I'm afraid there is a lot of homework for you to do in between dental appointments; you cannot rely on your 3 monthly hygienist visits to do all the work for you. Treatment of periodontal disease will not be successful if you don't clean the plaque off your teeth; your plaque removal at home must be impeccable to remove the harmful bacteria to prevent the disease process progressing. I cannot stress the importance of this enough! Without good plaque removal at home then the disease process will continue. So you must: 1. Brush your teeth twice a day for 2 minutes, especially before bed 2. Clean interdentally every day. Your dental team will advise you of the best products for you to use for every area of your mouth. Examples of some of the products

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are floss, interdental brushes and single tufted brushes.

SMOKING AND GUM DISEASE

There is a definite link between smoking and gum disease, so if you are a smoker, stopping is one of the best ways to improve your gum health. Smokers tend to have more hard calculus and plaque, plus smoking reduces the blood supply to the gums. This means infected gums do not heal as well and the reduced blood supply could mask the symptoms of gum disease (bleeding gums in particular). So, if you are a smoker it really is worth the health benefit for your gums if you quit.

WHY VISITING YOUR DENTIST REGULARLY IS SO IMPORTANT FOR YOUR GUM HEALTH

When you visit the dentist, they will screen you for any gum disease by performing a basic periodontal examination (BPE). The dentist will gently feel around your teeth and gums and assess the pocket depths (looseness of the gums), and if there is any bleeding, plaque and calculus. The dentist will then have a score for your gums that will indicate both the condition of your gums and also the treatment that is needed. X-rays may also be needed to see the amount of bone that has been lost. This assessment is very important, so the correct treatment can be prescribed for you.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?

If you have gum disease you may need multiple

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bacteria deep in the pockets. Your gums will then be reassessed to see if there has been improvement. If there is improvement then you will need to have a maintenance treatment plan, but if there is no improvement or worsening you may be offered more specialist treatment or even a referral to see a dentist whom specialises in periodontal disease for further help.

WHAT HAPPENS IF GUM DISEASE IS NOT TREATED?

Unfortunately, if you do not go regularly to the dentist you may not notice the destruction caused by gum disease until you have an abscess or loose tooth or bleeding/sore gums. Over a number of years, disease progression can lead to loss of the bone supporting the teeth, leading to tooth mobility, infections and tooth loss. If the disease is left untreated for a long time, treatment can also be more difficult. It is vital you visit your dentist/hygienist regularly whom will monitor your gum health and advise you of the best treatment needed for you. Periodontal disease treatment is not a quick fix; it needs a lot of motivation and commitment from you the patient. Without good plaque removal at home, gum disease will not improve.

Even after gum disease treatment, your gum health will need to be monitored regularly and maintained.

IF I HAVE IMPLANTS, CAN I STILL GET PERIODONTAL DISEASE?

You can still get gum problems around implants that can lead to loss of the bone surrounding and supporting the dental implant. This bone loss can lead to the failure of an implant and it may need to be removed. This condition is called peri-implantitis. It is really important with implants that the surrounding gum health is good with excellent removal of plaque at home every day. It is important to visit your dentist/hygienist to get the appropriate advice on how best to clean your implants and to receive the correct maintenance.

IN CONCLUSION appointments with your dental team. They will remove all plaque and calculus, (hard deposits) from your teeth and show you how to remove plaque successfully yourself, so you can thoroughly and effectively clean all the surfaces of your teeth. A good oral care routine at home with brushing and interdental cleaning is the most important thing you can do to help prevent gum disease getting worse.

Once your teeth are clean, your dental team may need to treat the roots of the teeth, under the gums. This would involve cleaning under the gums to flush out any References www.dentalhealth.org/tell-me-about/topic/caring-for-teeth/gum-disease www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Gum-disease/Pages/Introduction.aspx British Society of Periodontology; Basic Periodontal Examination(BPE). Mar 2016

There is no cure for periodontal disease, but it can be controlled as long as you keep up the home care you have been taught by your dental team. The success of gum disease treatment and maintaining stable gum health relies very heavily on good plaque removal and oral hygiene at home to remove the harmful bacteria that drives this disease process. This message is so important; I'm sure you are sick of reading it but I don't think I've repeated myself enough!!!! Yes I do encourage (nag) my patients just as much to brush their teeth twice a day and to use interdental cleaning products every day. (If they do it, they get the benefit of good gum health plus I stop nagging!)

If you’re concerned about gum disease of if you’d like to book a dental examination contact Bedlingtonshire Dental Practice on 01670 828402.

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for Year 1 kids - boys & girls We are looking to form some under 7 teams for next season. It will be free of charge at Choppington Social Welfare Centre. Experienced Coaches on hand who are all DBS checked.

Refreshments Hot & Cold available from on site CafĂŠ.

Sequence Dance Group

Sunday & Tuesday 7pm - 10pm

Come along & enjoy an evening in the company of a lovely friendly group of people.

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Monday, Friday & Saturday 7pm to 10.30pm

Come along and Line Dance to traditional music or dance to the latest pop music.

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Recipes

Pull-Apart ¹ 35 mins

Cheese Scone Christmas Wreath  15 servings

This pull-apart cheese scone wreath is ideal for festive buffets

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INGREDIENTS

★ 450g self-raising flour ★1 ⁄ 2 tsp salt ★ 2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary ★ 110g chilled Lurpak® Slightly Salted Butter, cut into pieces ★ 300g mature grated Cheddar cheese ★ 1 large egg ★ 200ml milk, plus extra for brushing ★ Rosemary sprigs, to garnish ★ Olives, to serve

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/ fan oven 200°C/ Gas Mark 7.

Grease 2 large baking sheets.

2. Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped rosemary and stir it in. Rub in the chilled Lurpak® Slightly Salted butter with your fingertips until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in about three-quarters of the cheese.

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3 Beat the egg and milk together, then stir it into the mixture with a knife. Bring the dough together with your hand, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few moments until smooth.

4. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3cm, then use a small (3-4cm) cutter to stamp out the scones, rerolling the dough as necessary.

Arrange 15-16 scones an overlapping circle on one baking sheet. Put any remaining scones on the second baking sheet.

Brush the tops with a little milk and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden.

5. Leave to cool for a few minutes. Garnish the wreath with rosemary sprigs and serve while warm, with olives and extra Lurpak® Slightly Salted butter.

☛ Cook’s tip:

When cutting out the scones, avoid twisting the cutter – this will help them to rise better.

1hr 20mins 8 servings

Rum Christmas Cake Muffins

These mini Christmas cakes are utterly delicious – moist, fruity and full of flavour – and just the perfect size!

INGREDIENTS

★ 150g currants ★ 150g sultanas ★ 150g raisins ★ 100g glace cherries, halved ★ 100ml dark rum ★ 100g Lurpak® Unsalted butter ★ 100g dark muscovado sugar ★ 2 eggs, beaten ★ Grated zest & juice of 1 orange ★ 150g plain flour ★ Pinch salt ★ 1 tsp ground mixed spice ★ 50g caster sugar ★ Pecan halves, blanched almonds & glace cherries, to decorate

METHOD

1. Put the currants, sultanas, raisins and glace cherries into a bowl.

Add the rum, stirring well. Cover and leave in a cool place for up to 2 days, though at least overnight.

This plumps up the fruit to make the muffins deliciously moist.

2. Preheat the oven to 160°C/ fan oven 140°C/Gas Mark 3. Put 8 paper or foil muffin cases into a muffin tin.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the Lurpak® Unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy, using a wooden spoon or hand-held electric mixer. Gradually add the eggs, beating well between each addition. Stir in the orange zest and orange juice. (Don’t worry if the mixture curdles).

4. Sift the flour, salt and mixed spice into the bowl, folding them through with a large metal spoon.

Add the soaked dried fruits and stir thoroughly. Share the mixture between the muffin cases. Bake for 50 minutes in the centre of the oven. Cool completely.

5. Put the caster sugar into a saucepan with 100ml water. Heat gently to dissolve, then boil for 1- 2 minutes. Brush over the cakes and arrange the nuts and cherries on top. Brush again with the glaze – be careful as the glaze is really hot!

☛ Cook’s tip:

Brandy could be used instead of rum – the choice is yours!

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS

TS AS MARKE CHRISTMtrip to get you in the mood for If you fancy a day de of Christmas, here a selection of markets outsi visit! a worth well but North Tyneside,

NEWCASTLE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Saturday 16 November – Tuesday 24 December

2019 sees Newcastle’s first proper Christmas Market! As well as the usual food stalls, this year Newcastle will play host to over 70 independent retail stalls, a variety of live entertainment as well as festive fun for all the family, For the first time ever the Christmas market will not only be based at Grey’s Monument, but also extended to Blackett Street and Northumberland Street, with the yuletide takeover starting on Saturday 16 November 2019. Shopping stalls and attractions will then be open until Tuesday 24 December 2019, while the street food and drink offering will remain open until New Year's Eve (Tuesday 31 December 2019).

Embrace the festive feel with a cosy wander around Newcastle's Christmas Market and your senses will be overwhelmed with the smell of food and drink from around the world as well as finding gifts for loved ones (and some for you too!)

The market will play host to over 70 market stalls, bringing a great variety to the event. The independent traders have been carefully chosen in order to offer quality and diversity to Christmas shoppers. The market has something for everyone, including artisan cheeses, homemade chutneys, mead, jewellery, scents, fashion, retro style, eco art and home accessories to offer the discerning visitor.

Not to mention the mouth-watering food on offer, expect gourmet ingredients and a taste of Europe.

Visitors will be able to delight their taste buds with a currywurst from Germany, waffles from Holland, paella from Spain and crepes – both sweet and savoury from France plus a whole lot more!

There will be more festive fun in store than ever for visitors in the city centre with exciting new attractions including: • A thrilling 30m toboggan slide where riders can whizz down Blackett Street in tubes.

• A beautiful, traditiona l carousel will also be on Blackett Street.

• A novel Helter Skelter bar will be at the Christmas Market, allowing parents to relax with a mulled wine, spiced cider or luxury hot chocolate.

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DURHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET

Friday 29 November – Sunday 1 December

Durham's award-winning Traditional Christmas Festival will return from Friday 29th November 2019 for three days, with a wide range of festive entertainment for all the family in and around the World Heritage Site of the Cathedral and the Castle and throughout the City Centre.

The huge heated Craft and Gift Marquee on Palace Green will feature over 180 stalls across all three days of the event. It's open Friday 29th November from 10am to 6pm, Saturday 30th November from 9am to 6pm and Sunday 1st December from 10am to 4:30pm. At the entrance, tickets for the Craft and Gift Marquee will cost £4.

In the Cloisters of Durham Cathedral, discover a Regional Food and Drink Producers' Market featuring more than 30 traders. It's open Friday 29th November from 10am to 5pm, Saturday 30th November from 9am to 5pm and Sunday 1st December from 12 noon to 4.30pm.

No tickets are required for this market, but you may wish to make a donation to Durham Cathedral.

In Durham Cathedral, Carols for all services take place on both Saturday and Sunday. Weekend entertainment on Palace Green, between the Cathedral and the Castle, will include a static falconry display, storytelling, a children’s entertainer, and Father Christmas's Festive Grotto.

Additionally, there will be plenty of local entertainers and musicians throughout the city centre. Durham is a beautiful setting for a day out at any time of the year, but it is extra special at Christmas market time!

HEXHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET

Saturday 14 December 9:00 am – 3.00 pm

The stunning Christmas market, which is back again on Saturday 14th December is all set within the footprint of the impressive Hexham Abbey.

There are lots of stalls selling gifts, arts, crafts, Christmas wreaths, as well as local foods and produce.

To add to the festive feel there is mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, Santa and his (real-life) reindeer and Christmas music - Everything a Christmas market should be and more!

YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET

Thursday 14 November – Sunday 22 December Soak up the medieval charm of York at Christmas with a variety of markets and Christmas events.

York’s Christmas Market, St Nicholas Fair, won Best Large Speciality Market at the Great British Market Awards in 2019, and York was also voted the UK's Most Festive City in 2017.

Get in the Christmas spirit as you wander the St Nicholas Christmas Fair in the centre of Parliament Street before going off the beaten track to find York's hidden retail gems.

Take a leisurely stroll along St Nicholas Fair and soak up the festive atmosphere, as you discover fine Yorkshire produce from crafters and makers showcased at the Made in Yorkshire Yuletide Village. If you’re looking for more traditional Christmas gifts, don’t forget to wander amongst the many alpine chalets on Parliament Street.

The Shambles Market has a diverse selection of traders and unique crafts. Just around the corner is the iconic Shambles itself which is the perfect place to pick up a York souvenir or wizarding memorabilia.

Head down to Kings Square and experience all the fun of the fair, and don't miss the opportunity to slide down a good old fashioned Helter Skelter.

Sample festive food and drink at the St Sampson’s Square rustic Yorkshire Barn with delicious treats including hot chestnuts and glasses of warming mulled wine.

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Get Creative with Christmas Wreath Making Workshop If you fancy getting creative for Christmas, why not sign up to one of the wreath making workshops that are being held at Hepscott Park, near Morpeth on Saturday 30 November and Monday 2 December.

During the two hour-long workshop you will be taught how to create a beautiful wreath using a variety of seasonal colours, moss and freshly cut foliage. All materials are included in the £20 ticket price, and you’ll get to take your creation home at the end to hang pride of place on your front door.

The workshops are always fun and informal and a great way to get into the festive mood.

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The lack of sunlight nay leave you feeling tired and sluggish. To counteract this get outdoors in natural daylight as much as you can and make time for regular exercise such as a brisk winter walk. Physical activity will lift your mood, leave you feeling energised, and help to keep you fit and healthy. Wrap up in layers and don’t forget a hat, gloves, thick socks and a scarf.

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Although you can find some cheap deals online, what you see is only 62% of holidays that are actually available. Your personal Travel Consultant will be able to access holidays that are only available to those in the travel industry and can find exclusive deals and prices that aren’t available to the public.

You can also completely tailor a holiday to your needs when booking with a Travel Consultant, which is something you wouldn’t be able to do when booking online.

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Whitley Bay Jewellery & Antiques Celebrates 10 Years in Business THE HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM ARE GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH WITH THEIR BUSINESS ON PARK VIEW

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aving worked in the Jewellery business for over 30 years, Philip Stephenson and his wife Linda decided to follow their dream back in 2009 and open their own business, and ten years later the business is flourishing.

Philip, along with his wife Linda, run Whitley Bay Jewellery and Antiques Ltd on Park View in the town, and he is a Registered Valuer with the National Association of Goldsmiths and a Fellow of the Institute of Registered Valuers.

Philip has an outstanding background in the industry, working as a manager for Goldsmiths Jewellers and successfully running Northern Goldsmiths stores in Newcastle and Sunderland.

He was also involved with Reid and Sons on Blackett Street and Grainger Street .

Philip told us “For many years while I was at Reids I handled many fabulous and historic items, some of which belonged to famous and wealthy clients. My training and knowledge of antique and period jewellery and silverware was built up there.’ Now, ten years on, Philip says they are both still enjoy helping their clients to make happy memories and has never looked back since opening the store.

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you want to hold onto some as keepsakes.

Regardless of what you plan to do with the inherited jewellery you have one of your first priorities should be to determine its value, in part so you can insure it for the proper amount, if necessary.

Using all his wealth of experience, Philip is more than happy to guide you through the contents of your jewellery box.

Philip spends a lot of his time giving advice and discussing valuations with his clients, many of whom came by personal recommendation from people he and Linda have looked after in the ten years since their business opened.

You can take jewellery into the shop on Park View and Philip will be happy to help, whether you are looking for a valuation for insurance, probate, to sell, or simply for your own interest and peace of mind.

A written appraisal can be provided for a small fee. The valuation is carried out on the premises and comes with photographic identification.

If you require only a verbal opinion Philip is also be happy to help you to the best of his ability.

We hope to see the store still going strong for many years to come. Whitley Bay town centre is all the better for shops like Whitley Bay Jewellery & Antiques.

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New Hybrid Business Centre Launches in North Shields

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Over £500,000 has been invested into the creation of serviced office space with plans for further growth in line with local demand. The building is ideal for start-ups seeking co-working space or, at the other end of the spectrum, corporate businesses needing a professional base. With a wealth of amenities including state of the art IT infrastructure, free onsite parking, an onsite fitness centre, cycle storage and meeting rooms. A training seminar/event room for up to 80 delegates with catering is ideal for coffee mornings and training. In addition, there are 3 meeting rooms with state of the art smart TV screens to cater for meetings for up to 24 delegates. Further facilities include; 24 hour building access, a manned reception, lounge areas, onsite showers.

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Royal Quays also offer private offices, virtual offices (mail address) and managed office solution for up to 200 people.

With the ability to structure any bespoke agreement as a result of our freehold business model. Backed by asset rich £multi million property fund with a substantial investment and development portfolio with an exceptional track record of over 50 years.

In line with its ethos to support local business and the start up community the new business centre has also partnered with the Business Factory in North Tyneside and offers dedicated business support to all its members. A professional advisor will work with you at any stage of your new business in addition to holding weekly workshops in a variety of areas.

Since opening its new workspace in May the centre has already attracted over 20 companies and is experiencing strong enquiry levels.

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