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During this unprecedented time, we’ve all been mindful of keeping safe and our sense of well being.

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HOME ORGANISATION

Lockdown De-cluttering Cath Hindle, professional decluttering and organising expert offers her advice on ditching the clutter in your home Decluttering over the last couple of months has been difficult as the majority of the usual places (charity shops, pass it on sites) haven’t been operating. Thankfully some avenues have now opened up including my favourite The Community School Clothing Scheme who support families in crisis across the area and Facebook’s Pass it On Groups.

Additionally, the online sites such as Music Magpie for CDs, games and books and Vintage Cash Cow for jewellery and other specialist items have remained open and pay you for your unwanted stuff. With this in mind and the fact that many of us have spent / are spending much more time at home at the moment, here’s a few tips to ensure decluttering success during this tricky period:

➊ William Morris said: “Have

keep it (good old William Morris.

Once you’ve decided on your no pile, make the effort to get rid of or pass on the items so they aren’t cluttering up your home.

➋ Don’t overwhelm yourself with

➍ Use the boxes, baskets, drawers and cupboards that you already have in your home. Very few of my clients ever need additional storage. Don’t waste money on storage boxes – they just add to the clutter!

➌ When faced with an area or pile of things to declutter, divide them into 3 piles called yes, no and maybe.

Spend the most time on your maybe pile and ask yourself if you love or use an item to decide whether to

➎ Here’s few a things you could have a go at getting rid of today: • Items you “should” use but don’t – exercise equipment, smoothie makers etc.

• Things that cost a lot but you still don’t use. This is often clothes and kitchen equipment such as bread makers.

• Anything broken or inoperable that you are planning on fixing but haven’t (lamps) • Heirlooms or gifts that you don’t love.

• Anything uncomfortable (see expensive clothes point) • Magazines and books you’ve never got round to reading (even

nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” In other words – if you don’t love it or use it; lose it! Follow this rule and you won’t go far wrong. a huge project to start with. I often ease clients into decluttering by starting off with that drawer in the kitchen – you know, the one with flyers, sellotape, a few elastic bands, the odd screwdriver, an old fuse, phone charger and perhaps some cutlery. By starting off with a small space or area (coat rack, spice drawer, Tupperware) you quickly get to see and feel the satisfaction of clearing and organising.

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during lockdown) • Old electronics especially cables.

Now is the perfect opportunity to match your electronics to their respective cables and throw away anything that doesn’t match or work. It’s a time consuming but very satisfying job.

• Out of date paperwork. Think about how many of your files and information can be found online – bank statements, insurance documentation, instruction books etc.

Some financial records do need to be kept for seven years but the majority of it can be recycled, shredded (note: most local authorities don’t recycle shredded paper). If you have a lot, some local shredding companies are operating again and can collect or accept drop offs.

However you choose to pass on your decluttered items, make sure you adhere to social distancing measures, stay safe and wash your hands (although I think the last one has always been excellent advice!) www.clear-the-clutter.co.uk 07982044639 Cath@clear-the-clutter.co.uk

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CHILDREN

THE ART OF HOME-SCHOOL

By Debra Grant

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ost children love to draw or paint. While so many of us are stuck at home it’s a great way to keep them occupied too. A few friends wondered if they should be encouraging more ‘mind-improving’ activities such as maths and English worksheets. Art tends to be viewed as a ‘bolt-on’ extra in school. But art is so much more, and along with music should be given a much more prominent role within education.

Drawing, painting and sculpting help mental, social, and emotional development. Creating art boosts our ability to analyse and problemsolve.

As a conscript teacher in the ‘school of mum and dad’ it’s easy to fall into the trap of ’right and wrong’ when we would be better to remember that art should be about the process rather than the product.

As children manipulate a paintbrush or pencil, their fine motor skills improve. As they mix colours they learn about proportions, and when they experiment with different media they dabble in science. Most importantly if a child feels good about being able to experiment while creating art, it boosts their self-confidence. Children who feel able to try things and make mistakes develop more creative ways to think which extend beyond their artwork.

Lots of parents don’t feel comfortable with art, because unlike maths there isn’t a ‘correct’ way to do it’, or they feel they have to intervene to make things look ’right’. So, I’ve put together a list of art websites that offer tutorials aimed at the children themselves rather than at their parents. They all use real world art equipment, not digital platforms and have all been tested by my own 10-year-old artist-in-residence.

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www.artforkidshub.com This is a lovely art website for kids.

It has hundreds of tutorials, mostly for drawing, but some painting and origami too. Mr Hub does the drawings in a slightly speeded up time scale, but the instructions are clear and easy to follow. artprojectsforkids.org This site is run by an art teacher who has put together lots of fun art projects for kids. There are drawing lessons and craft projects. stepbysteppainting.net A great site packed with online step-by-step canvas painting tutorials, suitable for all the family, with a complete section dedicated to kids. Older kids who are keen artists will love the more grown-up painting tutorials too. thepaintrepublic.com on Facebook This is our favourite site by a country mile. Lindsay teaches live sessions on Facebook a couple of times per week. The tutorials then stay on the page so that children

can access them at any time.

She’s an encouraging, enthusiastic teacher and paints along with her sons, who are funny, lively and very normal, and this is the big bonus for my own son, who is missing his friends and the banter of the classroom. The silly incidents and funny anecdotes our children bring home are woven into the tapestry of their day-to-day existence, and at the moment that part of their lives is on hold. Lindsay and her boys are a breath of fresh air in our house. The art is great, and she also leads adult classes for when the kids are in bed. Cannot recommend this one highly enough.

If your children would like real life hands-on tuition, Turpentyne, based in Gosforth, offer Fine Art and Drawing classes. They are currently taking bookings for July and August summer workshops.

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This is perfect for you if you are isolating or shielding by yourself. It’s something to look forward to, a good old chat and get to know a new friend.

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Lockdown can be a difficult and complex time as nobody is used to isolation. Therefore it is essential to maintain a positive attitude, focusing on here and now, and what motivates you to keep moving forward in your day-to-day life. These are the challenges that define us as people.

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For owner and founder Polat it all began over 20 years ago in Turkey.

His passion for coffee and the science behind it was ignited and has grown over the years. Building his knowledge and experience working with corporate brands he was eager to branch out on his own.

Polat is keen to share his love of coffee with the local people, aiming to provide the best coffee experience and the highest quality coffee.

Since opening their coffee shop on Marine Avenue in 2012, the business has gone from strength to strength. Roasting their own coffee in house for the last 5 years and offering a range of single origin and various blends, including a home roasted decaf. After perfecting his roast Polat then moved on to the popular new world of cold brew coffee, and customers are loving the 18 hour brewed bottles. This then became the base for all of their iced beverages.

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Kedgeree is of Indian origin and was much enjoyed by the Victorians as a breakfast dish. It can be made with any smoked fish, but it works really well with kippers.

a tasty dish

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METHOD

2 smoked, undyed kippers

➊ Place the kippers in a dish and pour over the boiling water. Leave for 5 minutes then drain. Remove the skin and bones carefully from the kippers.

450ml boiling water 25g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon mild curry paste 225g long grain rice, cooked Salt and ground black pepper 4 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and quartered 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 28

➋ In a large heavy-based frying pan or casserole, fry the onion gently in the butter for 5 minutes. ➌ Add the curry paste and cook for a minute, then add

the rice and seasoning and heat right through. ➍ Add the flaked kippers and arrange the mixture in a serving dish with the hardboiled egg quarters on top and a scattering of parsley.

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230 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups being awarded this year. The five North Tyneside recipients are:

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A charity that supports visually impaired children and their families and carers – often referred to as “one big family”. Kath Nixon Founding Trustee: “I feel humbled to accept the award on behalf of the charity and volunteers and would like to dedicate this award to our Angels: Leonie, Sam, Mya, Demi, Michael, Chloe and Evelyn.”

Robin Fry, Chief Executive of North Tyneside VODA commented: “Congratulations to all of this year’s winners. I think it is important to show the vital contribution the voluntary and community sector makes to society every day of the year, and even more now in times of crisis. These organisations are #NeverMoreNeeded. I am particularly proud of our small borough of North Tyneside receiving five awards; which is testament to the hard work and dedication of our local community.”

Representatives of each group will receive their award from Susan Winfield, Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear later this year. Two volunteers from each group will attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May 2021 along with all other recipients of this year’s award.

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A charity set up by sisters in law Kelly Best and Christine Stephenson in memory of Kelly’s husband and Christine’s brother Neil Best. The charity places lifesaving defibrillators around the North East, there are currently 450+ in place safeguarding communities from sudden cardiac arrest. They also have a mobile heart screening unit.

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The Importance of Organising your Affairs

Jacqueline Emmerson, Managaing Director of Emmersons Solicitors, explains what she has learned during Covid-19 The world of Covid has been a very strange place for us Wills & Probate Solicitors. One of our immediate issues was how to have wills signed and witnessed.

You may not know this, but for a will to be valid you need the testator, the person who is making the will, and two witnesses. They must all be present at the time the will is signed. However, a beneficiary, a person to whom you are leaving all or part of your estate, cannot be a witness and must not be present when you sign your will.

Suddenly many of our clients could not leave the house. Usually we have only a handful of clients at any one time who can’t visit us because they are housebound. So we set up a new system. We offer you a telephone appointment, draft your will and then offer you a second appointment the Drive Through Will Signing. It takes about five minutes and then you can be on your way. We are lucky that you are able to pull up in the car outside either of our offices. If you are a couple then one of you stays in the car whilst the other signs their will.

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Which brings me to the issue of probate. I am frequently appointed as an executor. Many couples come in to see me in good health and think its a good idea to appoint each other as executor. But what happens when your spouse has predeceased you?

Who will manage your estate? Or did you choose a friend or cousin to be your executor? I would not thank any friend who did that to me. You have just lumbered them with a huge task.

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“Your family and friends may visit regularly but how are they to know where to look for documents?

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There was no pre-paid funeral plan so I appointed a funeral director.

I cannot organise a funeral until I know whether or not there is such a plan. That’s why we have to work at top speed. Now imagine your friend dealing with all of that.

So, my message to you is this.

Please organise your affairs. At Emmersons Solicitors we store our clients’ wills free of charge, and we send them a copy to keep at home.

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By Rachael Leverton

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t’s a difficult time right now and lots of gardeners are taking solace in their plot. But we’re seeing a whole new group of people coming to gardening by an unusual route. With more people quarantined at home right now, trips out to garden centres falling under ‘unnecessary journeys’, and empty shelves at the supermarket, people are wondering if there’s anything they can grow easily at home with limited specialist supplies.

The answer is yes, and it’s possible with minimal equipment to set up some home-grown produce on a windowsill or balcony. It’s something fun to with the kids too. You don’t need flowerpots; yogurt pots and ice-cream tubs will do. For something deeper chop the tops of 2 litre milk cartons. Be as creative as you like – just punch a couple of drainage holes in the bases.

Garlic – If you can spare a couple of cloves of garlic you can plant them and grow your own garlic bulbs!

Put the pots of planted garlic in full sun. They will sprout and send up a stalk. Chop this off and the bulb will then put all of its energy into growing large bulbs.

Potatoes - Cut about one-inch of a chunk from a potato that includes 1-2 eyes. Let it dry out for a day or two then plant with the eyes facing upwards.

Pumpkins and squashes – these grow fairly easily from seeds found in the centre of the gourd.

Scallions / Spring onions - Cut off the last couple of centimetres of each onion leaving the bulb and roots.

Plant in a pot, leaving a portion of each stem sticking out above the soil. Water regularly, and the onions will start growing. Harvest the green portion of the plant, and it will continue to regrow more greens. You can do this 2-3 times before needing to plant more bulbs.

Carrots – Carrot tops can be placed in shallow water in a saucer and will sprout tasty greens. You can use these to make a carrot-top green pesto. You can also regrow the plant by cutting a couple of centimetres from the top of a carrot. Stick a toothpick into either side of the carrot stump and balance it on top of a small glass. Fill the glass with water so that the liquid barely touches the bottom edge of the stump. Set this glass on a windowsill out of direct sunlight. Add water as it evaporates, and roots will sprout from the carrot edge. Plant it out in a pot.

Romaine – This lettuce has narrow leaves that form a tall head. Cut off a couple of centimetres from the bottom of the romaine stalk, place it in water and after a week or so roots will form. When they are slightly longer than the leaves growing from the top you and plant it out. To harvest, pick the outer leaves leaving the inner leaves. It should keep producing for months.

Happy scrappy gardening!

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The couple began their development venture in 2016 with a passion to build bespoke bungalows in the North-East.

From Morpeth themselves, they found their first development in Stannington Station and obtained planning permission for fourteen bungalows at Furrow Grove, all of which were snapped up and sold off-plan. Since then they have expanded their portfolio to Oakfield Grove, Blyth, an intimate development of four bungalows.

Alan said “We are delighted to be returning to Stannington Station to build a sister site to Furrow Grove. Ridge Grove will maintain the high quality and executive specification that is expected of Altoria Development.

This development has three different bungalow types and are all three-bedroom homes; each home is fully adaptable and provides all of the benefits of onestorey living.”

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