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Welcome To The New Edition of Community Buzz Magazine Welcome to the Fifth edition of ‘The Community Buzz Magazine’. Your LOCAL magazine, helping you to find the businesses and services in and around your area.

Welcome to the fifth edition of ‘The Community Buzz Magazine’. Your LOCAL magazine, helping you to find the businesses and services in and around your area.

Community Buzz is a Bi-Monthly magazine and is packed full of local business information, events and competitions.

Not only does it contain all of these amazing features, it is also distributed free of charge in a large amount of local business in the area and also available for FREE pick up in local supermarkets.

Our magazine is printed in full colour gloss and all of our advertisements are designed free of charge by our own in house artist.

Our completed magazine is also available to view online, giving businesses the best exposure possible. This month we have details of all of Whats On in the area to entertain Mum, Dad and the children. We also have an article on Lemington history, and how to add value to your home.

This area of the Tyne Valley and West Newcastle is a very busy area for local businesses and a publication like this has long been waited for covering both sides of the water, so please read on and continue to support the local businesses in your area.

Finally this is the fifth edition and there will be another one shortly, so look out for it in your local supermarkets and businesses.

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Out & About The Local Shows This Year

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Holidaying in the UK

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Focus on Lemington

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Spring Clean Your Home

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Spring Gardening

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Whats On

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Healthy Habits

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Coffee Time Quiz

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Low Calorie Recipes

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Enjoy your read.

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Bring your little ones to This spring, watch ducklings and goslings take their first wobbly steps, go on a minibeast hunt or dip for watery pond creatures, enjoy family bird watching, take part in themed crafts, join our GIANT Easter duck hunt, explore with guided walks and more!

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1. Which group had a popular hit in 1986 with Happy Hour?

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Adding value to your Home Go for a loft conversion The easiest way to get an extra bedroom and bathroom. The key thing is to make sure access to the loft is easy and that the conversion fits the rest of the house, rather than looking grafted on. You will have to strengthen the floor joists, which will raise the floor level, so make sure you leave yourself with sufficient ceiling height to stand up in.

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flow by installing the same flooring throughout downstairs.

Change the windows Modern windows can not only save you money in heating costs but can add value to your property. Make sure that whatever you decide to do should suit the age and style of the original property.

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Extending your living space is always a good idea, but the danger is that your conservatory ends up looking like something stuck on the back. Make sure the conservatory matches the rest of the house. You can enhance the feeling of space and

have got surprisingly good at drawing up designs). Install equipment that is as up to date as possible, so it won’t look outmoded in 10 years.

Do the bathroom next The secret for a bathroom is to keep things simple. You don’t need to do a lot with the room, it’s all about the features that you put in, such as a set of new taps, a heated chrome towel rail, a power shower, a glass screen instead of a shower curtain.

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Northumberland County Show 2015 Northumberland County Show is a great family day out and a traditional agricultural event held at Bywell Hall, Near Stocksfield on Bank Hol Mon 25th May from 9am until 6pm.

Featuring competitive livestock classes for horses, cattle, sheep, alpacas, fur and feather, and many more. Main ring attractions are the gravity defying, BGT Finalists, Bold Dog Lings Motorcycle Stunt Display

and a fantastic Dog Agility Team who will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the longest human slalom - be prepared to join in!

There is a new children’s area where they can meet the animals from Kirkley Hall Zoo, enjoy pony rides, mountain bike demonstrations or try out the climbing wall. They have excellent facilities for babies, toddlers and parents too. There is live music, a fun fair, wrestling, gun dog scurry, tub of war, strongest man, big tractors, birds of prey, crafts, baking, treasure trail and 350 trade stands.

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Craft Tent, Dog Show, Terrier Racing, Hound Trails, Sheepdog Trials, Pipe Band display, Trade Stands, Beer tent, Food Stalls, Amusements, Fell Racing, Wrestling, Sheep Horticulture, Industrial, Children’s Classes AND LOTS MORE

Why not visit your local County Shows & Country Fairs this year? www.alwintonshow.co.uk www.daftasabrush.org.uk Adults £6, concessions £5, under 12 FREE! Call 07918 120125 for full details and schedules

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Take a break in the UK Britain has never been better and with many fascinating places to visit it is definitely the time to stay reasonably close to home with a holiday right here on this fair Isle.

It is less hassle Britain is a relatively small place, but with many interesting destinations, lots of the areas are unvisited by the natives. In reality, Britain has it all!

Full of History Britain is the perfect destination for history lovers with interesting sites just about everywhere.

Nature Britain has a very varied landscape with some breathtaking views.

Food Britain is home to some of the best places to eat in the world and you really can try almost any cuisine or fusion of cuisines you can think of

Never a Dull Moment There is always something going on in Britain, from a whole range of music concerts to great theatre, exhibitions, shows and even fitness or cookery lessons.

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Sedgefield Agricultural Show Sat 8th August 2015

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Weardale Agricultural Society Annual Show

THE 103rd

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All the usual classes and stalls Something for everyone Schedules available soon All enquires to Mrs J Bainbridge

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Saturday 29th August 2015 Show Field, St John’s Chapel, Upper Weardale, Co. Durham Something for everyone - £6 adults, £3 children FREE CAR PARKING

Tel: Joan Warriner 01388 537606 www.weardale-show.co.uk Sunday 30th August 2015 - Roof of England Cycle Race Choice of distance – 30, 50 and 90 miles through the fabulous scenery of the North Pennines Contact Cameron Gordon on 01388 537536

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Lochland Chalets

Visit the Orkney Isles 1Disabled Chalet Available Old fashioned local cottages to let-Hanna Breck Free local Trout Fishing, archaeological site

CARAVAN PARK AND COUNTRY INN Susan and Stuart welcome you to sample our fine food including a large range of Gluten Free, in relaxed and informal surroundings. Bring your caravan and explore our fantastic castles and coastline

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TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 Discovery School is a technical school in Newcastle for 14-19 year olds offering traditional GCSE and A levels in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects.

Our provision is designed with employers so that students gain the skills required to progress into employment or higher education study.

To find out more simply come along to one of our Open Evenings every Wednesday from 5.30pm!

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Find out more!

Come along to our Open Evening

Are YOU a Discoverer?

Wednesday 24th June 5pm-7.30pm or any Wednesday at 5.30pm when we open our doors to visitors keen to meet the Principal and enjoy a tour of our new building and fabulous facilities.

Discovery School is based in the heart of Newcastle city centre and only a short walk from Central Station. Many of our students travel in by metro or bus and benefit from a Travel Bursary from the Reece Foundation to assist with travel costs.

We offer a specialist curriculum focussed upon Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects.

Students study academic GCSE and A level courses in these ‘STEM’ subjects but are able to learn in a very

practical and hands-on way, using the state of the art facilities on site.

We also offer Industrial Projects in conjunction with our many industry partners who are kind enough to work with us on this.

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The Remaining Glasshouse containing around two million bricks this is now a listed building.

Focus on Lemington Lemington, Bell’s Close and Sugley were adjacent villages which developed in the nineteenth century around the new industries which took advantage of the coal and clay deposits as well as the nearby water transport.

In 1787 the Northumberland Glass Company erected four glasshouses on land by the River Tyne, leased from the Duke of Northumberland. Within ten years, four huge brick cones had been added to increase the variety of glass products from the factory.

Initially only flat glass was produced from the four large glass cones.

From 1833 to 1845 the Glassworks was operated by Joseph Lamb & Sons but shortly after this date there was a

depression in the glass trade and full scale operations were not reinstated until 1898 when George Sowerby, the famous glassmaker, took over. By 1837 all but the largest of the cones was demolished. In 1993 the only remaining cone was restored and conserved as a protected industrial monument being only one of four such surviving cones in the country.

In 1797 the Tyne Iron Works was established in Lemington but in 1869

it was taken over by John Spencer & Sons and restarted as the Tyne Haematite Iron Company in 1871 using Spanish ore. The furnaces finally closed in 1886 and in 1903 the Newcastle & district Lighting Company erected a power station on the site.

Lemington Staithes and Lemington Point were the termination of many coal wagonways including the Wylam and Wallbottle wagonways. The coal

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1. was delivered to the staithes and then dropped into the many waiting Keel boats to take it out to the collier ships anchored in the River Tyne.

In 1876 with the opening of the railways a ‘new’ Lemington developed ‘up the bank’ north of the railway line. In the same year the Tyne Commissioners cut a new channel in the river near Blaydon and the entrance to Lemington Loop was cut off and silted up. This area is now called ‘The Gut’. Continuous dredging was needed to keep the staithes

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Holy Saviour Church was originally called Sugley Parish Church when it was built in 1837. It was designed

by Benjamin Green and is unusual because it is oriented north-south, rather than east-west, to avoid an unused pit shaft underneath it. There were three churches in the area. 1838 a Weslyan Chapel was built by the Keelmen who ferried the stone form Heworth in Gateshead and in 1868 St. George’s Roman Catholic Church was built with an attached school, which is still in use.

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Lemington Station 1920’s. Sugley villas in the background

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Tyne View at the bottom of Union Hall Road

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Spring clean your Home De-cluttering tips

A good de-clutter does wonders for the soul - not only will the house look tidier but you’ll be able to enjoy a more relaxing, stress-free home that seems orderly and light when you look around. You don’t need to be exceptionally ruthless but it does help if you can detach yourself from things and be honest about what you are/aren’t using. The following tips will help you get started:If you’re the sentimental type that dislikes throwing things out, the best course of action is to get a big box and store things up in the loft, alternatively, find a cupboard/drawer/shelf for it that it can live happily on without invading any floor space.

If items are broken set yourself a deadline to get them fixed, if you don’t meet it, throw them away or pass them on to somebody else.

Store toys in wicker baskets or storage boxes with lids. A lid means you can put everything away at the end of the night and enjoy a few toy-free hours before you head off to bed.

uplift your entire home and give you an immense feeling of satisfaction.

The good news is you don›t need to spray the house with chemicals to keep it clean

Recycle any clothes you’ve outgrown and organise draws and wardrobes so you can find trousers, shirts, jumpers, underwear etc more easily. It also helps to have a designated school drawer to make getting ready for school that little bit easier.

Have a place for everything - keeping everything in a designated place is no mean feat, but boy is it worth it!

Not only will you have no problem finding them next time but it will help prevent losing all those very easily lost things.

Buy a shoe rack and encourage the family to put their shoes there when they come home, not only will they be able to find them again in the morning but it will also prevent them hanging around in different rooms and being kicked under beds where you can’t find them.

Keep things organised - being well organised can make home life easier and less stressful.

Clean!

Giving your shelves, cupboards, walls and floors a jolly good clean can

Tackle one room at a time - start downstairs and stick to one room at a time. Tackling the whole house head on will leave you exhausted and you’re more likely to forget where you’ve put things. Take your time and don’t expect to get it all done in one day, it’s better to do it slowly

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and thoroughly in order to do a good job.

Get the entire family involved this isn’t a one man job - it’s important to involve the whole family as you go through each room. Tackling the house together will give a greater sense of satisfaction once you’re done and help children to understand the importance of living in a clean, organised home.

Recycling

Recycling is a wonderfully easy and earth-friendly way to get rid of unwanted items - not only will they be given a new lease of life in a brand new home but you’ll also be preventing them from going to landfill, earning you and your family one big green brownie point.

There are various ways to recycle, including the following: Charity shops - local charity shops survive by selling on your unwanted items and are

an essential way to raise funds for UK and worldwide charity projects. All you need to do is bag up your clothes, shoes, toys and accessories and take them on down to the charity shop during opening hours. Some shops also take books, CD›s and kitchen crockery so if you want to add these items in, it›s worth checking to see if they accept them.

Sell them online - providing the items you want to dispose of are in good condition, there is no reason why you can›t sell them. Online auction sites are a good bet as is the ever popular Car boot/garage sale- sales are a great way to get the kids involved; not only will it incentivise them to have a good clear out but it will help them earn a few pounds for their money box too. Check the local paper for up-coming boot sales or pick a sunny weekend to hold your own garage sale.

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Spring Gardening Spring is a busy time in the garden and as always the weather can be so unpredictable from a heat wave to ground frosts, so its best to be prepared.

supports for herbaceous plants such as peonies, delphiniums and oriental poppies that would otherwise flop.

Make your own using hazel or birch twigs for a natural look that will fade into the border as your plants grow.

Tender veg and bedding plants will need to be protected by cloches and fleece. Slugs and Snail will be out in force so make sure your new seedlings are protected.

Plant hardier summer bulbs and unsprouted dahlia tubers.

The fruit garden is one area where there is not a lot to do in April other than admire the blossom and ponder the harvest en route!

Sow hardy annuals such as nasturtium and calendula in drifts - clashing colours just don’t matter in a garden, but remember to plant taller plants behind shorter ones.

Plant strawberry plants in planters or hanging baskets for a pretty and delicious crop this summer.

Bulbs, flowers & containers Protect new spring shoots from frosts and slugs.

Sprinkle general purpose fertiliser on beds and borders and erect

Carry on lifting and dividing overgrown clumps of perennials and split polyanthus plants once they have finished flowering.

Sow sweet peas outdoors (soak the seeds overnight to improve germination) and plant out those raised under cover.

Feed your pots and containers and brighten them up with cheery primroses, violas, pots of spring bulbs and spring heathers. Packing them densely in single colours makes for a stunning display - or try combinations like cream and regal purple for a striking impact.

Fruit

Protect fruit trees and gooseberries with netting; birds love developing fruit buds and your entire crop can disappear with astonishing speed unless protected!

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Check your rhubarb; harvest it if it has grown, or if it is still in its infancy, keep the forcer on. To encourage faster growth, cover the forcer with horse manure; the heat will produce even more dramatic results as it rots down.

Vegetables The centres are now full of plantlets of vegetables, salads and herbs. For those that find growing from seed daunting, this is the ideal solution!

Remember many need hardening off so be wary about planting them straight outside.

Many vegetable crops can be sown as seed this month - check the instructions on the packet and plant away! Broad beans, carrots, lettuces, spinach, salad leaves, leeks and chard are just a few ideas to get your healthy, cheap and home-grown food underway!

Traditionalists plant potatoes on Good Friday - plant first and second earlies first, main crop by the middle

of the month.

Plant shallots, garlic and onion sets as well as asparagus crowns in welldrained soil.

If you have a frost-free greenhouse,

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What’s on?

Tue 6th Oct - Sun 11th Oct Worlds Of Enchantment: Disney On Ice Venue: Metro Arena Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7N Website: metroradioarena.co.uk Bookings: 08444 999 999 Enter the dazzling world of Disney magic, live on ice! Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favourite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment.

Marvel as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney/Pixar’s Cars perform high-speed stunts and race across the ice like you’ve never seen before! Dive into adventure with Ariel and The Little Mermaid’s undersea kingdom. The toys are back in town! Watch Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang as they try and escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare, in their most daring adventure ever! Plus, enter the wintery world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and pals Olaf and Kristoff from Disney’s Frozen, as they learn the meaning of true love.

From wheels to waves, icy wonderlands to infinity and beyond, your family’s favourite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment.

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Dec 9th 2015 Def Leppard,Whitesnake & Black Star Riders Venue: Metro Radio Arena Arena Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7NA Website: www.metroradioarena.co.uk Bookings: 08444 999 999 Rock icons Def Leppard and Whitesnake kick off a joint headline UK & Irish arena tour with support from Black Star Riders in December.

Formed in Sheffield, Def Leppard have been hailed as the UK’s greatest-ever arena rock band. They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide in a career that spans three decades and have a highly anticipated new selftitled studio album coming in late 2015. Def Leppard’s influential career includes countless hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums – including two of the best-selling records of all time, “Pyromania” and “Hysteria”, both of which have been given the elusive Diamond Award. These two albums alone contain 10 hit singles including the classic Leppard tracks “Rock of Ages,” “Animal,” “Pour Some Sugar On Me” and “Foolin

Sat 12th Sep - Sat 10th Oct The Lady Boys Of Bangkok Venue: The Sabai PavilionTimes Square Newcastle NE1 4EP The hottest, funniest show this side of Bangkok, the Lady Boys bring their new show for 2015 ‘Beauties And The Beats’ to the UK, taking you to a new level of frantic fun, laughter and good times as only the Lady Boys know how!

If ever a name fitted a show this is the one, this blazing hot production includes 16 of Thailand’s most beautiful and intriguing lady boys, performing a show like no other where side splitting comedy combines with chart topping hits from the across the decades.

Returning to the UK for a record-breaking 17th season, The Lady Boys of Bangkok have become the country’s favourite touring cabaret show, bringing their truly unique style of entertainment to over a million people since its first appearance at the Edinburgh Festival.

Mon 1st Jun ZOE LYONS Venue: The Stand Comedy Club 31 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EW Please contact the venue to confirm event and admission details before travelling Phone: 0844 693 3336 Online: www.thestand.co.uk Mustard Cutter: Zoe Lyons

Fri 5th Feb at 7:00pm Fun Lovin’ Criminals Venue: O2 Academy, Newcastle 02 Arena, Westgate Road, Newcastle Website: o2academynewcastle.co.uk Email: mail@o2academynewcastle.co.uk Enquiries: 0191 260 2020 From the band’s eponymous ‘redneck hip-hop song’, to the chilled vibes of Love Unlimited, this New York trio have been rollin’ their own unique blend of rap, blues and rock since 1993. The addition of some tongue-in-cheek gangsta humour from frontman Huey ensures that FLC’s live shows are just as memorable as their music.

Direct from last year’s Edinburgh Festival Zoe Lyons’ critically acclaimed solo show Mustard Cutter is full of her trademark high energy, brilliantly observed routines and sharply written material.

Her ever-growing fan base has come to love her warm and physically animated performances.

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Healthy Habits You know that healthy habits make sense, but did you ever stop to think why you practice them?

Research shows that the impact of good health on your quality of life is far-reaching, regardless of your age, sex, or physical ability.

Check out these five qualities that good health promotes.

Controls Weight Eating right and exercising regularly can help you avoid excess weight gain and maintain a healthy weight.

You can obtain benefits of exercise by being active in simple ways throughout the day. For example, walk instead of driving vehicle or take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Eating a low-fat diet can also help control weight. When you start the day with a healthy breakfast, you help avoid hunger spasms that could send you running to the fast food before lunch. We all know that incorporating or five a day of fruits and vegetables-which are low in calories and high in nutrients--in to your diet to help with weight control.

Improves Mood Doing right by your body pays off for your mind as well. Eating a healthy diet as well as exercising can lead to a better physique, so you may also feel better about your appearance, which can boost your confidence and selfesteem. Short-term results of exercise include decreased stress and ability to think better.

It’s not just diet and exercise that lead to improved mood, another healthy habit that leads to better mental health is making social connections.

Whether it’s volunteering, joining

a club, or attending a movie, communal activities help improve mood and mental functioning by keeping the mind active and serotonin levels balanced.

Combats Diseases Healthy habits can help prevent certain health conditions--such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure--by boosting high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good,” cholesterol and decreasing unhealthy triglycerides. This combination keeps your blood flowing smoothly, decreasing your risk of cardiovascular diseases. Regular physical activity and proper diet can help you prevent or manage a wide range of other health problems, including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, depression, certain types of cancer, and arthritis.

Boosts Energy We’ve all experienced the energy drop that comes from eating foods high in sugar and saturated fats. When you eat a balanced diet including whole grains, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, and fruits and vegetables, your body has the fuel that it needs to manage your energy level.

Regular physical exercise also improves muscle strength and boosts endurance, giving you more energy.

Exercise helps deliver oxygen and

nutrients to your tissues and gets your cardiovascular system working more efficiently so that you have more energy to go about your daily activities. It also helps boost energy by promoting better sleep--helping you fall asleep faster and deepening your sleep.

Improves Longevity When you practice healthy habits, you boost your chances of a longer life. By just walking just 30 minutes each day significantly reduced their chances of dying prematurely, compared with those who exercised infrequently. Looking forward to more time with loved ones is reason enough to keep walking.

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Coffee Time Quiz 8. Which football club’s supporters are known as the Toon Army?

15. In a game of chess, what is the only piece able to jump over other pieces?

9. What was Mohammad Ali`s birth name?

16. Who is the presenter of the Weakest Link?

10. What is Doctor Who’s time box called?

17. How many events are there in a decathlon?

4. Which breed of dog has breeds called Welsh, Scottish and Irish?

11. How many dots are there in total on a pair of dice?

18. What is the square root of 169?

5. What numeric term describes perfect eyesight and a form of cricket?

12. Who wrote the book The Hound Of The Baskervilles?

19. According to the old proverb all roads lead to which capital city?

6. Who was known as the Maid of Orleans?

13. How many wives did Henry VIII have?

20. At which racecourse is the Derby and the Oaks traditionally run?

7. How many boxes are used in the UK version of Deal or No Deal?

14. In which city is the film Trainspotting set?

3. What is the name of Postman Pat’s pet cat?

7. 22 8. Newcastle Utd 9. Cassius Clay 10. The Tardis 11. 42 12. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 13. 6

2. What colour is the bullseye on a standard dartboard?

ANSWERS 1. 23rd April 2. Red 3. Jess 4. Terrier 5. 20/20 6. Joan Of Arc

1. On what day of the year is St Georges day held?

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An experience that wins over their brides Julie and Alison are the faces of AJ Bridal Wear is situated in Newburn, just a few minutes from the Metro Centre and Newcastle. They are just off the A1 and the A69 with free parking right outside their shop.

From the moment a Bride walks through the door, she has their undivided attention! Their aim is to make your experience with them stress free and very enjoyable! They will help guide you through the choosing, fitting and ordering process. They will help with styles and fabrics and will dress the gown up with veils and accessories to create the full picture.

Their premises are large, light and airy and they have luxury, private and comfortable changing rooms .

With over 170 dresses in store, there is a large variety of styles and fabrics to suit everyone. Their dresses range from a size 8 up to 36.

They stock Ronald Joyce, Victoria Jayne, Alfred Angelo, Phoenix Gowns and Eternity - Caramia Woman . They

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also stock Bridesmaid and flower girl dresses. With petticoats and garters from Jupon, a fabulous range of Wedding veils from Joyce Jackson and shoes from Rainbow club, they have everything a Bride will need for her big day!

They will always go that extra mile for their Brides and I think that is why they

AJ BRIDAL WEAR SPECIAL TWO WEEK EVENT IN JUNE To celebrate Designer Week in June they will have in stock the whole range of 40 dresses from Ronald Joyce and will be offering brides a fantastic 10% saving for the first 2 weeks in June.

have won the Judges choice awards for ‘Outstanding Customer Service’ at the North of England Wedding awards.

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Desserts

under 350 calories!

Summer is around the corner, so we all want to fit into that new bikini, on the other hand we dont want to be eating fruit for dessert all the time, so here are a few low calorie pudds for you to make and not feel too guilty about!

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream This is a yummy recipe that is ‘lowish’ in calories (about 300 calories per serving) serves 4. Its also extremely easy to make, with a base of frozen banana Peanut Butter and Seasoning, it makes a tasty treat!

Ingredients n 3 large, ripe bananas n 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter n ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract n a super teeny-tiny dash of cinnamon n sea salt to taste n roasted peanuts for topping

Instructions Cut the bananas into small chunks and freeze until solid, at least 1-2 hours. Transfer the bananas to a very strong blender and blend until smooth and creamy. This will take a few minutes and may require periodic pauses and adjustments. It’s very loud and intense since the bananas are frozen, similar to adding ice cubes to a blender. Within a few minutes, you should be seeing a thick, creamy icecreamy mixture in the blender.

Add the peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt, and anything else

you might like in there (chocolate chips are good). Pulse the blender quickly to stir the ingredients, when everything is mixed, serve immediately. Top with additional peanut butter and crushed roasted peanuts.

Notes You can put this back in the freezer to eat part of it later, but the consistency loses some of its wonderful velvetyness when you re-freeze it, so just eat the whole thing now. I command it.

If you absolutely must exercise self control and save the rest for later, running it through the blender again before serving might help.

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Guilty Free Sticky Toffee Pudding Yes you read it correctly , at only 339 calories per portion, it can definately be a weekend pudding treat - serves 4

Ingredients n n n n n n

175g pitted dried dates 150ml maple syrup 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs, separated 85g self-raising flour 0% Greek yogurt and extra maple syrup, (optional)

Instructions Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4/fan oven 160C. Put the dates and 175ml/6fl oz water in a pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Tip into a food processor, add 6 tablespoons maple syrup and the vanilla extract, and blend until smooth.

Transfer to a bowl and mix in the egg yolks, followed by the flour. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff, and fold into the date mixture.

Put 1 tablespoon maple syrup into each of four 200ml/7fl oz pudding moulds and add the mixture. Cover each tightly with foil, stand in an ovenproof dish and pour in hot water to halfway up the sides of the moulds. Cook for 1 hour, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Uncover, run a knife around the edges, and invert onto plates. Drizzle over yogurt and maple syrup to serve, if you like.

Baked Apples During the spring, when there is still a nip in the air, there is nothing more enjoyable than a nice aroma of a spiced baked apple, knowing you are being healthy at only 133 calories per apple, as well is a bonus! - serves 4

Ingredients n n n n

4 medium-sized granny smith apples 1/4 cup raisins 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350째F 2. Wash apples, and scoop out the majority of the seeds and core, keeping the bottom intact.

In a small dish, combine the raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Fill the cavity of each apple with about 1 tablespoon of the raisin mixture. Bake in a a shallow baking dish for 25 minutes.

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Motorists Can Save Fuel and Money ... and the environment by making small changes to their driving, the Institute of Advanced Motorists says.

The Safety Charity’s Chief Examiner, Peter Rodger, argues that: “There are many simple ways to improve” fuel economy and that “everyone is capable of achieving them”. Even reducing consumption by a modest (say) 5% could equate to significant savings over time.

Tips To Save Fuel Here are a series of easy to follow tips that help motorists drive efficiently.

They relate to reading the road, speed, using the transmission, parking techniques, when to switch off the engine, minimising the vehicle’s mass and fuel types.

“Use alternative green fuels that contribute to the reduction in CO2 emissions if possible. Remember never fill the tank right up as this also reduces fuel efficiency.

If it is safe to do so, switch off your engine when you are stuck in a long queue. However, ensure that you remain alert and prepare for traffic to resume.

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Where possible, reverse into a parking bay so when you drive off again you can do so easily. It’s far more efficient and improves visibility.

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If you drive a manual car use block gear changes on deceleration. For example, go straight into second gear from fifth gear if possible and appropriate – this will save a lot more fuel.

Heavy items in your car boot or a roof rack can also increase drag and therefore lower fuel economy – avoid weighing your car down with items you’ll never need.

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