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NEWS FROM WALLSEND

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BUSINESSES MEET TO PROMOTE WALLSEND

A new plan to boost jobs and trade in Wallsend is being developed following a number of meetings of business leaders in Wallsend who have collectively decided to set up the Wallsend Chamber with the objectives of boosting jobs, economic activity and to help to develop plans to make Wallsend an attractive place to live, work and visit.

Representatives from over 30 local businesses are now involved and decided to form the Wallsend Chamber. It consists of businesses, colleges and voluntary groups and will agree key priorities, lobby policy makers, and alert the public through events, activities and social media all centred on Wallsend.

David Bavaird, Chair of North Tyneside Business Forum commentated “it is essential that every town in North Tyneside has a voice for their businesses and to date there has been no established business organisation in Wallsend and I am pleased to support the Wallsend Chamber.’

The Wallsend Chamber of Trade & Commerce is facilitated by North Tyneside Business Forum. The next meeting is on Friday 16th March at 8am at Segedunum.

To register your interest call 0191 643 6000 or email business.forum@northtyneside.gov.uk.

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WALLSEND TOWN HALL BOOMING

The Chamber were delighted to hold their second meeting at the Wallsend Town Hall Business Centre with members having the opportunity to see first- hand the exciting and impressive developments at the Grade II listed building.

Commentating on recent developments Martin Pearce Director at the Town Hall Business Centre commented ‘We are very pleased to be members of the Chamber and to announce that we have hit 100% occupancy. Opening up the building to around 30 businesses, we have helped to create around 250 new jobs in our local community.

Following on from the success, and to keep up with demand, we are now developing another two sections in Wallsend, the old Fire Station and part of the Old Swimming baths. These will add around another 15 new offices of various sizes and will have the potential to generate another 100 jobs.

As well as these exciting re-developments there is more growth planned. We have brought two new buildings in the Northeast to replicate what we have here in Wallsend as well as the launch of our new wedding venue at the Town Hall’.

For more information on the Wallsend Town Hall visit their website www.townhallchambers.com .

LOCAL NEWS

COLLEGE BRIDGING THE GAP FORUM HELPING CUSTOMERS

The Forum Shopping Centre are always looking at events and activities for customers, and the centre is very responsive to the needs of their customers and understands that for some people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC), sensory or additional needs, a visit to a shopping centre can be a daunting experience.

Therefore, to help make their visit as enjoyable as possible, the centre plans to host a 'quiet hour' each month, where the centre will turn the music off in the mall, as overwhelming noise can act as a common barrier, which stops individuals with sensory or additional needs accessing the centre.

For further details on when the Forum's Centre's first quiet hour is to take place and to see the events at the centre please visit their Facebook pagewww.facebook. com/forumshoppingwallsend

WHAT DID THE ROMANS EVER DO FOR US?

Well in Wallsend they gave us the borough’s only World Heritage Site and a multi-award-winning museum which attracts tourists from across the country and abroad, plus walkers of the Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail.

Segedunum Roman Fort is also a great venue for the local community and businesses – with the café, rooms to hire, free parking, themed birthday parties, the impressive annual fireworks display and much more.

2017 has been a significant year for Hadrian’s Wall the 1900th anniversary of Hadrian becoming Emperor, leading to his decision to build the 73 mile long Wall.

It’s also been the 30th anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall (including of course, Segedunum) being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s certainly been a good year for Segedunum with the hosting of a major part of the Wall-wide Hadrian’s Cavalry exhibition, described by the Telegraph as one of the top 20 things to see in the world this year! 2017 also saw the installation of the stunning new centurion sculpture, Sentius Tectonicus. So, does that mean the celebrations have finished and the party’s over? Not at all. The party is just getting started as the venue gears up for its 20th birthday in 2020, as well as the 2022 1900th anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall being built.

Geoff Woodward, Museum Manager said, ‘There have been some big improvements at Segedunum recently thanks to £500,000 from the Treasury as part of the Northern Powerhouse initiative. We’re now finalising an exciting programme for 2018 which will include more stunning high profile loans, engaging events and further developments. I think the Romans would be proud that Segedunum, which translates as ‘strong fort’, continues to live up to its name, going from strength to strength.’

For more information about Segedunum go to www. segedunumromanfort.org.uk

Chamber members Newcastle College Energy Academy at Wallsend is bridging the skills gap in the local area to meet the need of its industry partners. The Wallsend area is experiencing a shortage of workers with relevant welding skills to meet the needs of current business commitments. The Energy Academy has stepped in to meet this demand by offering a City & Guilds Level 1 Award in MIG Welding free to the unemployed.

Based on the north bank of the Tyne, the Energy Academy provides a centre of innovation, training and development for the renewable energy and subsea sectors. The Energy Academy delivers qualifications from Level 2 through to foundation degree level in renewable energy technologies, manufacturing and maintenance, welding & fabrication, NEBOSH Occupational Health & Safety as well as apprenticeships.

With its state of the art welding facilities in the heart of industry on the Tyne, the Energy Academy also offers coded welding qualifications in conjunction with The Welding Institute to develop skills even further to meet the exacting standards that industry requires.

The Energy Academy team has already identified 10 candidates from the local area to meet the skills shortage and training is underway. These candidates will have the option to further enhance their skills in welding & fabrication with additional courses already run by the Academy.

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Wallsend Jeweller Keith Barnard, who owns and runs Godfrey Barnard Jewellers within the Wallsend shopping forum, was the first Safe Place venue within Wallsend.

Keith, along with his staff team has completed an introductory session with Anthony Howe, Safe Places project officer. The introductory session explains what a Safe Place is as well as the benefits of these within the community. The session also includes the process that Staff should follow if any member of the Safe Place scheme needs their support.

The Scheme has been introduced into North Tyneside in order to provide a network of Safe Place venues for any individual who feels vulnerable whenever they are out and about in their community. The Safe Place venue displays a nationally recognised Safe Place logo, members who may need to use Safe Places in the future will receive a key ring and an information card on which they write the contact phone number of two people they know and trusted.

If ever the individuals felt unsafe, afraid or lost they can go into any of the Safe Place venues and give a member of staff their key ring or information card, the member of staff will reassure the individual and phone one of the contact numbers.

The Safe Place scheme has been designed to help build self resilience as individuals can now find support in a growing network of Safe Places. This also builds community resilience as the various businesses within the community help vulnerable people.

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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 10

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.

The festival will also feature a free programme of events including international street entertainment, live jazz music and a children’s pageant.

Visit www.mouthofthetynefestival.com for more information or follow the official Facebook page.

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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

Coastal Heroes Tour

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Wednesday 30 May 7pm

The Geordie Magic Tour

Friday 11 May 7.30pm

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

Visit two different clubs for a one hour dance marathon leaving Gibraltar Rock at 7.30pm returning three hours later. Tickets £10

Sunday 3 June 1pm

Northern Soul Tour

Tuesday 15 May 2018 & Thursday 12 July

TV & Music Heritage Tour

Departing Bewick Street Newcastle (opp. Central Station) 7pm Mr Ray Laidlaw includes a backstage tour of an iconic Theatre and a stop off at very popular watering hole, this tour promises to be fun packed evening out…

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Buskers Tour to Holy Island

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TyneIdols Quiz Night

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LOCAL NEWS

SKATE PARK EXTENSION IS A DREAM COME TRUE FOR LOCAL YOUNGSTERS

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skate park is set to attract even more thrill-seekers as work starts to extend the much-loved facility.

Enjoyed by thousands of young people each year, the North Tyneside Council-owned skate park on Howdon Lane, North Shields, is being extended, with a new area catering specifically for BMX riders and more advanced skateboarders.

It was the idea of a group of young people who work with local charity Phoenix Detached Youth Project and made possible thanks to investment from North Tyneside Council and £50,000 of funding from Suez Communities Trust.

Speaking about the project, North Tyneside Council’s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Bruce Pickard said: “We are delighted to be able to enhance and invest in this popular facility for the benefit of the local community.

“I must thank Phoenix Detached Youth Project and the young people it works with – without their ideas, input and enthusiasm this project would not have been possible. I would also like to thank Suez Communities Trust for providing the funding to help us improve the skate park.”

Phoenix Detached Youth Project is a charity that works with 13 to 25-year-old in and around the Meadow Well area. Project manager, Mike Burgess said: “This was a dream of the group after visiting Scotland in 2014 with local BMX Bandits from North 16

Shields, to have our own local challenging BMX Bowl, the Phoenix Bowl.

“The group created a design which was presented to councillors and the Elected Mayor, and worked on bids. Without their commitment and support, as well as North Tyneside Council staff working in partnership with local young people, such an amazing facility would not be possible, or funding from SUEZ Communities Trust “I am proud of what local young people have achieved with our support, we never gave up hope after four years of work behind the scenes, dreams do come true, and anything is possible.”

A group of young people were on hand at the skate park to mark the start of the work.

Carl, aged 24, who is part of local group BMX Bandits, added: “We started a project four years ago and never thought this would happen. We thought it was just a dream.

“Luke Johnston from the Phoenix Detached Youth Project has continued to believe in us and we can not thank him and the team enough, for keeping us going.

“We can not wait to ride the bowl and support other young people to learn how to ride the bowl, and this is the just start of using an amazing venue to host regular events, this will give young people something exciting and fun to do and will help them take the right path in life.“ The skate park is currently closed as the extension gets underway and will reopen in the spring.

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Segedunum Roman Fort Until 15th April Constructed from weathered steel by artist John O’Rourke the newly erected sculpture Sentius Tectonicus stands guard here at the ancient fort of Segedunum. This exhibition charts the making of this iconic addition to the east end of Hadrian’s Wall.

Inspired by an actual centurion instrumental in the building of Hadrian’s Wall in the Segedunum area, Sentius Tectonicus links both the site’s Roman heritage and its more recent industrial past.

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Rising Sun Countryside Centre, Boardroom Tuesday evenings in April / May £20 for a four-week course (block bookings only) Do you ever wish that you knew more about birds? If so, this course is for you.

It will be led by a local ornithology expert and will be mainly classroom based. Each week the class will focus on the birds found in various local habitats to help you learn what to look out for and where, including those found in woodlands, gardens and coastal areas.

Over the weeks you will learn some fascinating facts about particular species, how to identify them and how they have evolved to suit their environment and their migration patterns.

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Feras Jerjis, Traditional Acupuncturist at Heaton Acupuncture Clinic shares his experience in the treatment of hayfever

have a very vivid memory of sitting in a small lecture room at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York more than twenty years ago, listening to a lecture about seasonal allergens and how the body copes with them. When the lecturer noticed a slight lull in the class’s concentration, he asked for a volunteer who suffered from hay fever. The volunteer was a local shiatsu practitioner who exhibited the typical puffiness and redness in her eyes, combined with the occasional stream from her nostrils. Within a few minutes he had asked her several questions, explained what he was going to do and proceeded to do it. He went back to his lecture and after ten minutes or so the class’s attention was distracted yet again as we heard her utter the words “I can breathe through my nose now”.

Twenty years down the line as an acupuncturist I am still amazed at how quickly treatment can work for something like hay fever. In our clinic we routinely use acupuncture to calm down an over excited immune system and work with people who often need to stay away from animal fur, house mites, feathers, cut grass,

hay and rapeseed fields. For some people though there is a morbid acceptance that they need to be on antihistamines for a long time, antihistamines tend to work very well in the short term, however they work by suppressing the symptoms and do not get to the route of the issue. With acupuncture we seek to establish balance rather than suppress symptoms, so typically a consultation would take an hour or so whereby we ask lots of questions until there is clarity about the best way to treat the person. So, as we head towards the hay fever season it is useful, at least for some people, to know that they have acupuncture as an additional option.

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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. 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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1. Pre-heat the oven to 190 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, sieve the flour and add the sugar and butter.

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5. Dust your work surface with some flour and roll out the pastry.

6. Once the pasty has been rolled, cut out some circle shapes using the cutters.

7. Place the pasty on a baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked.

8. Once the biscuits are cooked, put aside to cool. Do not decorate the biscuits until they have completely cooled.

9. Dust your work surface with some icing sugar to prevent the icing from sticking.

10. Pull off some coloured icing and begin to knead and pin it.

11. Shape it into a ball and then roll it out.

12. Cut circle shapes out using your cutters.

13. Roll the circle you have just cut out into an oval shape.

14. Put the icing on top of the biscuit and smooth out using the flat edge smoother.

15. Take out 2 table spoons of royal icing and put it into a piping bag (if the icing is too hard, add a little water, give it a stir, then pop it back into the piping bag).

16. Decorate a pattern of your choice onto the iced biscuit with the icing bag.

17. If you want to use coloured icing for decorating, put a table spoon of icing into a bowl and add a couple of drops of food colouring, then put it into a piping bag.

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Through Age UK North Tyneside’s Painful Journeys campaign, they are calling on people to write to their MP about the difficulties they have faced when travelling to hospital appointments.

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bus journeys taken by people aged 65+ are for medical appointments , yet many struggle with inaccessible or irregular bus services.

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3. Significant extra costs for older people and their families. Many older people are reliant on family or friends to drive them to hospital, which can have a significant impact if people have to take time off work, and hospital car parking can be pricey. Alternatively some older people have to pay for private taxis, often with drivers who are not trained to deal with people with health or mobility issues. For patients in wheelchairs, specialist vehicles need to be hired for each journey, sometimes at high cost.

For more information you can visit www.ageuk.org.uk/ painfuljourneys, or to provide any feedback or comments about individual experiences please contact Age UK North Tyneside on 0191 2808484 (option 1).

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Taking place at the Linskill Centre in North Shields, the fair will give groups the chance to make appointments with up to four of the region’s top grantmaking trusts and funders, tell them about their projects and work, and receive one-to-one advice about putting in a strong application.

Funders who will be in attendance include Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, Greggs Foundation and Big Lottery Fund. Groups are encouraged to read the description of each funder before making an appointment, to ensure that their project or work fits with the funders priorities.

The Funding Fair is an annual event held by North Tyneside VODA (Voluntary Organisations Development Agency), a registered charity which provides free and low-cost support, advice and training to the voluntary sector in North Tyneside. Frank Gillender, VODA’s Funding Adviser said: “This is always one of our busiest and most popular events, and it’s easy to see why. The Funding Fair offers community groups and voluntary organisations the rare chance to get face-to-face with some of our region’s top funders, the people who actually make the decision about grant-making. We always get reports of funding successes following these 36

events and now, when competition for grant funding is more fierce than ever, it’s important for groups to be really clear about their work so that funders know the real impact that they’re making on the people and communities they work with.”

Places and appointments at the event MUST be booked in advance using VODA’s booking system – see www.voda.org.uk for more information or telephone 0191 643 2626.

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The Funding Fair is just one of the ways which VODA helps local groups and charities to develop and sustain their activities. As well as a website which features a range of downloadable guides and resources, VODA also runs a programme of training courses and workshops designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of the voluntary and community sector. Their spring training programme has just been launched and consists

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With No Smoking Day right around the corner (7 March), here are some tips to help you give up for good

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ith a glass of wine on a Friday night, or on your lunch break with colleagues, if you’re one of the 10 million Brits who smoke, you’ll know there are plenty of opportunities to light up.

But, according to research, it turns out 70% of smokers want to quit. By quitting you’ll be improving your own health by dramatically reducing your risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and a variety of cancers. You’ll feel better, and have more money to spend on other things that you enjoy.

PRACTICAL TIPS TO HELP YOU QUIT

Make a date to give up - and stick to it! Statistics have shown you’re more likely to succeed when you have a date in mind. Throw away all your tobacco, lighters and ashtrays. Make smoking a hassle, so there’s less chance of you lighting up.

Make a plan. Think about what could help you stop smoking and have it ready before the date you plan to stop. Champix, a tablet that reduces the urge to smoke, is a popular choice and can be taken over eight weeks.

Patches, gum and hypnotherapy are other options.

Download or order a stop smoking booklet from www.bhf.org.uk/publications/smoking/stop-smoking Get support and let your family and friends know that you're quitting. Some people find that talking to friends and relatives who have stopped can be helpful. You can also talk to your doctor, practice nurse or pharmacist about what support is available to you.

Get Moving. Most of us are guilty of not being active enough, whether it’s passing up the gym for a night in, or taking the car to the shops instead of walking. But exercise isn’t just good for our bodies, it’s good for turning down those cravings too.

“There’s strong evidence that doing any sort of physical activity that gets your heart rate up reduces your desire for a cigarette,” says Mike Knapton from the British 44

Heart Foundation. “People often associate smoking with sedentary behaviour, so exercise is a great distraction, especially for those who want to get fit too,” he adds Keep busy to help take your mind off cigarettes. Try to change your routine, and avoid the shop where you normally buy cigarettes. Giving up smoking comes down to psychology and pinpointing what your triggers are – and how to avoid them. It’s recommended you make a note of the times and places you’re either craving or having a cigarette. That way, you can address it.

If you tend to smoke after a meal, make sure you do something else after eating. If you smoke when your hands are idle, read a magazine or take up a hobby.

Avoid booze and coffee. Lots of smokers routinely light up when they’re having a drink, or their morning coffee.“If you’ve developed an association between coffee or alcohol and smoking, you’ll experience an increased temptation to light up in these situations once you stop smoking,” says Professor Peter Hajek from the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine.But this is temporary, and once you get used to drinking without smoking, the association and temptation‘extinguishes’.

Finally...Treat yourself. If you can, use the money you're saving by not smoking to buy yourself something special.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can find help at your local doctor’s surgery or chemist.

Find an NHS Stop Smoking Service. You can get free face-to-face support to quit smoking free from the NHS. Call 0800 434 6677 or go to www.smokefree.nhs. uk to find a service nearby.

Get support online. www.nosmokingday.org.uk provides information and support for quitters. It has an online community which gives you the chance to get support from other people who are quitting.

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