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

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Party Hair

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Christmas Holiday Breaks

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

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Christmas Biscuit Recipies for Kids

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Christmas Party Nails

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

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Our completed magazine is also available to view online, giving businesses the best exposure possible.

This month we have details of all of Santas Grottos in the area to entertain Mum, Dad and the children.

We also have an article on Throckley history, and how to keep you home warm this winter.

How to behave at the Office Party

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The foolproof way to cook a turkey

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. Find us in Asda, CWS Stores, Morissons, and Sainsburys.

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.

To keep this magazine truly local we would love to hear from you if you have a coffee morning, bring and buy or a school fete, or any other local event, we would be happy to include them in our next edition free of charge, just email us enquiries@thecommunitybuzzmagazine.co.uk Finally this is the third edition and there will be another one shortly, so look out for it in your local supermarkets and businesses.

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Around the regions Christmas Grottos

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Memories of Throckley

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Enjoy your read.

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Kids Christmas Biscuit Recipe Dry Goods

Christmas biscuits

To decorate

All-Purpose Flour and Confectioners’ Sugar

Keep your kids entertained with these easy to make Christmas biscuits make perfect presents and they can also be made into Christmas tree decorations.

n 400g/14oz icing sugar

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Preparation method

n 3-4 tbsp water n 2-3 drops food colourings

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1/8 cup (2 Tbsp)

16 g

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1/4 cup

32 g

1.13 oz

1/3 cup

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1.5 oz

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64 g

2.25 oz

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2/3 cup

85 g

3 oz

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3/4 cup

96 g

3.38 oz

n 275g/10oz plain flour

1 cup

128 g

4.5 oz

n 1 tsp vanilla extract

n 100g/3½oz unsalted butter, softened at room temperature

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n Edible glitter n Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/ Gas 5. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

n Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, a little at a time, until well combined.

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n Stir in the flour until the mixture comes together as a dough.

n Roll the dough out on a lightly floured work surface to a thickness of 1cm/½in.

n Using biscuit cutters or a glass, cut biscuits out of the dough and carefully place onto the baking

tray. To make into Christmas tree decorations, carefully make a hole in the top of the biscuit using a straw.

n Bake the biscuits for 8-10 minutes, or until pale goldenbrown. Set aside to harden for 5 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.

n For the icing, sift the icing sugar into a large mixing bowl and stir in enough water to create a smooth mixture. Stir in the food colouring.

n Carefully spread the icing onto the biscuits using a knife and sprinkle over the glitter. Set aside until the icing hardens.

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Christmas Nails

The Community Buzz Magazine have put together these amazing pictures of the nails that will bring you into the Christmas Spirit.

Get your nails professionally painted with reds, whites, silvers, greens and lots of glitter.

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24/7 Family Law Advice Line In September 2014 Holmes Stroud Family Law opened its office in Whickham on Fellside Road and launched its exciting 24/7 telephone family law advice service.

Partners, Helen Holmes and Colette Stroud and Solicitor Cara Smith are experienced family law solicitors offering a modern and cost effective approach to family law.

If you are considering seeking advice from a family solicitor, we can advise you about all aspects of family law including divorce/civil partnership dissolution, separation, financial matters, cohabitation, pre and post nuptial agreements,

domestic abuse, children related issues and child protection. We can discuss your options and will give you clear information about the likely costs of your case.

We offer a high quality service that is both unique and effective. We can offer our clients appointments outside of usual office hours if necessary, including at weekends in a relaxed setting. We offer a free no obligation initial consultation to provide advice and discuss your options. We also operate a telephone advice line which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We recognise that increasingly clients need access to family law advice at times that are convenient to them and will fit in with their often very busy lives.

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The Do’s and Dont’s Of The Office Christmas Party Here are some fantastic venues for your Christmas Party - after you have booked yours, and before you go we are going to give you some of the Do’s and Dont’s that we all have seen or done before.

Do… Make the most of the canapés!

Champagne and canapé receptions are great for getting you warmed up for your Christmas partying, but sip it slowly and keep your stomach lined as it’s just the beginning of your party and there’s plenty more to come.

Keep your conversation light and make small talk. Ask about your colleague’s family and their upcoming plans for Christmas and New Year.

Avoid that colleague who you have fancied all year and haven’t had the guts to tell them all year - it will end in tears Remember you’re there as a reward for a year of hard work, it’s still a party so relax, smile and enjoy yourself!

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Don’t…

Post embarrassing photos of colleagues to Facebook or Twitter. It can only end in tears when they realise an embarrassing photo is out there to like and comment on!

Don’t corner your Boss for an hour to give them a summary of ALL the great work you’ve done this year! You and them are there to mingle with everyone and enjoy themselves too.

Definitely don’t tell that boss or colleague what you really think of them and how you would do their job better.

Don’t feel sorry for the office creep and snog them under the mistletoe - as per the aforementioned Facebook and Twitter your colleagues will have that photo to post and remind you about just before every future Christmas party.

Finally, DON’T demand a pay rise, hand in your notice, phone in sick or turn up late the morning after!

Take it from us, we have seen enough Christmas Parties to know how to make the most of them.

The main thing to remember is that you’re there to have fun!

Leave too early, the fun and surprises never end at a Christmas party so don’t risk missing out on anything.

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The Smithy’s Bistro The Smithy Bistro (formally The Masons) in Walbottle is now a family run business.

The Restaurant Manager is Donna, her brother Steven is the Head Chef & with Donnas father Frank overseeing everything and Donnas 25 years experience, it all helps to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Donna is great friends with the owner Affia and has know him for over 10 years, because of this the recipe is just right for perfect tasty meals and a fantastic atmosphere.

Donna & Steven have put a tasty new menu in place and also put some specials on to cater for everybodies tastes and budgets.

Donna and The Smithy’s Crew

The Smithy Bistro Monday - Saturday Early Bird Specials 5pm - 6.30 pm 2 Courses only £8.50 3 Courses only £12.50

Wednesday is Fish Night Fresh Locally Sourced Fish

Thursdays Steak & Wine Night Steak and Wine For 2 People For 2 People Only

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Christmas Day Lunch 4 Courses only £45.95 (Limited Spaces Left

New Years Eve 3 Courses £39.95 Restaurant Opening Times

Mondays to Saturdays 11 am till 9pm Sundays 11.30am - 5pm

The Smithy Bar In The Bar Thursday Nights Open Mic Buskers

Fizzy Friday Evenings Live Singers Cava/Prosecco £15 House Champagne £25

Sunday Evenings Karaoke Sing your hearts out

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Rocking out at The Marquis Local Business Man David Bennison, has realised a dream that most men have but don’t get to do.

He has taken over his local pub and is transforming it with knowledge gleamed from his favourite experiences when travelling the world.

David spent around 14 years of his career travelling the world and exporting products manufacture in the North East. On David’s travels he was fortunate enough to experience many different styles of food, flavours, and appearances.

“When I was travelling overseas, I used to miss the cosy ambience of the Marquis of Granby and the company of my fellow Geordies as opposed to pretentious restaurants full of false people.”

As David has other business interests, he will not be working in the bar so he was brought back Peter Thompson who was the previous Manager and ran the pub successfully for a number of years.

David said that “Peter always had a smile on his face and his humour

was very dry, he’s a nice down to earth bloke who takes great pride in the quality and presentation of all the drinks”

fish themselves so they can cook it exactly to their liking.

Having been recently refurbished

by Star Pubs and Bars (formerly S&N Pubs) David is now putting his own stamp on the family pub and restaurant, which is on the A692 between Lobley Hill and Sunniside.

“I first tried a steak cooked on a rock in Seoul Korea and thought it was really special, I’ve always wanted a restaurant where I could offer it. Probably more associated with restaurants offering fine dining however I thought why not offer this at the Marquis. I don’t need to charge silly prices and it’s a fun way of dining. Having said that any customers who would like steaks cooked for them, we will be happy to oblige”. Another feature of the menu is freshly made pizzas where the customers can seen them being made, they will be New York’s style with any toppings, there will also be pizza rings with a choice of pasta or salad in the middle. There are still the old favourites available with a 2 course lunch offer and the traditional Sunday roast.

David has created his own brand of food called Hot Rock Grill, the new menu will have a variety of well-presented dishes but as the name suggests some of the dishes are served on a hot rock where the customer cooks either steak or

The bar will be a focus as well as many customers just like to have relaxing drink, with no airs or graces, just excellent ingredients, & service. They are on the main road & hope that locals and passers by will start to drop in.

For the Restaurant David has brought in a head chef, Gabriel Bejenaru. David met Gabriel by chance one night whilst dining out and immediately loved his passion for food. David said “Gabriel loves what he does and is very creative.

I was so impressed with him I instantly offered him the job of heading up the food side of the Marquis and after a couple of meetings he thankfully agree to join the team”.

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The foolproof guide to cooking turkey Even confident cooks worry about getting the turkey roasted just right – no need with this advice from the delicious. test kitchen

n The easiest way to ensure the turkey is cooked is to use a digital meat thermometer, available from cook shops, Ebay or amazon.co.uk. Stick the thermometer into the thickest parts of the breast and leg. If it reads 70°C or over for 2 minutes, the turkey is done.

n Don’t worry if your turkey is cooked long before you’re planning to serve Christmas lunch – it will sit happily (and stay warm) for up to 2 hours, resting on a serving plate loosely covered with foil. In fact, it will taste all the better for this interlude.

n Take the turkey out of the fridge an hour or two before you plan to cook. It will cook more evenly from room temperature.

A more intuitive way to check is to stick a skewer into the thickest parts of the breast and leg. If the juices run clear with no traces of pink, it’s ready. For cooking an important meal, though, a meat thermometer really is best.

n For ease of cooking and fantastic flavour, choose a quality, fresh, free-range turkey. Most Turkeys that are purchase come with full cooking instructions.

n The cooking time depends on the size and type of bird. For a fresh, 5kg free-range bird for 6-8 people, plan on 2-2½ hours.

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Top 10 Tips for a Debt Free Xmas We are now well into the festive season and although it can be a time for giving, it’s all too easy to overspend, as there are many tempting offers and pressures to buy!

Planning, budgeting and organisation is key to avoid getting into debt at Christmas and beyond, if your spending becomes out of control it can become a problem not only for Christmas but also after.

Plan early for Christmas Be realistic and budget, work out how much you are going to spend

on each person and stick to it.

Manage expectations as to what you or Santa can give.

Don’t forget every day bills

Keep things simple If you can afford to pay for goods outright, don’t be persuaded to take out extended credit agreements.

Shop around

Your rent/mortgage, utility bills, food bills and other existing debts still have to be paid and the consequences can be severe if they’re not.

Try as many different places as possible to find the best price. Buy what you want and not what other people say you need.

Don’t bank on an overdraft If you do need more money, don’t just run up an overdraft without talking to your bank first- it will work out much more expensive

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Buy safe to be safe

Start to plan for Next Year

Whatever the deal, whatever the temptation, don’t buy from unauthorised traders and don’t borrow from unauthorised lenders.

Once Christmas is over, it’s worth looking at what you did well and what you didn’t. Learn from your mistakes and start planning how you will do things differently next year.

Read the small print Check for hidden extras in any credit agreement. Work out the total amount payable. Ensure that the monthly instalments are within your budget before signing

Do your own credit checks If you are going to use a credit card, shop around and compare terms.

Be organised There’s a lot to remember at Christmas. If you’ve borrowed money don’t forget that it won’t be long before you have to make a payment. Make sure you pay on time, even if it is only the minimum, or you will be faced with additional charges.

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Santas Grottos & Appearances in Tyneside Christmas Coffee Morning With Santa At the Walbottle Village Hall, The Green Walbottle Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8JE Santa is coming to Walbottle for a coffee and a mince pie on Saturday 20th December 10am - 1pm Everyone is welcome to the Christmas Coffee morning but make sure your not late if you want to meet Santa because he is very busy doing his last minute Christmas shopping.

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Santa’s Grottos in NewcastleGateshead

Santa’s Grotto at As You Like It, from Sat 6 Dec

He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you’ve been bad or good so be good for goodness sake! The kids have made their Christmas lists so it’s time to visit Santa; here is a rundown of the confirmed Santa’s Grottos around Newcastle Gateshead and the wider region.

Join Santa and his face painting elves in Jesmond every Saturday and Sunday 12pm until 4pm.

Santa will also be there Monday 23 and Tuesday 24, 12pm - 5pm Tickets are £12 for children and booking is advised. Santa’s Grotto at As You Like It

Santa’s Grotto at Fenwicks, from Thurs 16 Nov Santa will be in store from 27 November until 23 December and ALL visits to see him this year must be booked online via this website.

Family visits to see Santa in his Grotto are free and you can book a place at Family Visit to Santa.

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Santa’s Grotto at intu Metrocentre, from Sat 8 Nov Santa is back from 8th November until 24th December in his FREE Grotto on the ground floor of the Qube. Each child that visits Santa will receive a FREE gift too!

Santa’s Grotto Opening Times Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm Saturday - 9am - 7pm Sunday - 11am - 5pm Christmas Eve - Closed at 4pm

Santa’s Grotto at The Bridges Sunderland, opens Thurs 13 Nov Find Santa’s grotto at Central Square.

Make sure you visit Santa’s Grotto at the Bridges year for lots of festive fun!

Santa’s Grotto Opening Times From Thursday 13 November 2014 Monday-Wed - Fri & Sat 10am-4pm Thursday - 10am-6pm Sun 11am-4pm £1.50 entry (50p goes to Rotary Club of Seaburn Satellite Club)

Santa’s Grotto at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery, opens Sat 7 Dec The Christmas countdown is on and Santa will be returning to Jingle Bell Square at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery this December to share some Christmas stories as well as collecting those all important present lists.

Santa will be telling stories of Christmases past as well as meeting all the children and giving them a special early Christmas present.

Make sure you’ve got your place and spread the Christmas cheer.

Saturdays 6, 13 and 20 December 12pm - 3pm

Santa’s Grotto at Beamish, opens Sat 15 Dec Step back into Christmas past and join the celebrations as you explore 1820s Pockerley Old Hall, the 1900s Town and Pit Village and 1940s Farm.

Visit Father Christmas in his magical Grotto** and meet his wonderful reindeer. Glide on our real ice rink**, savour mouth-watering festive food, enjoy a steam train ride and browse the traditional stalls to find those perfect gifts. ** Small extra charge applies.

Father Christmas’ Grotto £4 per child (1-16 years), includes gift.

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£5 per child plus booking fee Bookings can be made online by clicking here or in the museum shop.

Please note there are 6 sessions per day.

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Jolly holly napkins It’s so rewarding to create a table setting from items gathered from the garden. Spray a few rosemary sprigs and twigs with white paint, tuck in some bright berries (hypericum or deciduous holly), then tie with string.

Peek-a-boo centrepiece If you’re creating a tall table decoration, it’s important not to block the view of facing guests. Fill a few vases put white sand or salt crystals in the bottom and fill with fir cone leaves berries and holly.

Hang ‘em high Here’s a trick if your table is narrow and you need to save space for platters of food: buy a tall champagne or wine glass put it on a round mirror and fill it with coloured baubles that match your colour scheme then put small fairy lights around the edge for a stunning look

Short and sweet For smaller tables, simplicity rules: Use a lager/pilsner glass filled with colour water and flowers for a beautiful simplistic look To advertise in Community Buzz email enquiries@thecommunitybuzz.co.uk or call 0191 267 1434

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Jobs To Do In November & December In The Garden Remove fallen leaves from lawns, pond and borders

Stake any Brussel sprout stalks that are leggy and venerable to wind rock .Parsnips can be left in the ground until needed.

Rise up containers by using pot feed to prevent water logging.

Continue to harvest Leeks, Cauliflowers, Turnip, Swedes, Parsnips, Spinach, Raddish, Carrots, Beetroot and Winter Cabbage.

Continue to plant spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils.

Prune bush and climbing roses, Protect newly planted hedges from wind and cold by using a temporary windbreak.

Prune Apple, Pears, Quinces and autumn raspberries Now is a fantastic time to plant roses – you will get the pick of the new seasons crop.

Dig new flower beds so the weather can help breakdown the soil for a better structure for planting in the spring

Plant new fruit bushes and trees however delay planting if the ground is waterlogged or frozen.

Carrots and peas can be sown in cold frames (milder areas only).

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Jobs To Do In The Greenhouse Remove last remaining spent crops and clean and disinfect the greenhouse. Insulation will be needed to help keep the greenhouse frost free when using a greenhouse heater.

Regularly inspect plants for pest and disease.

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Don’t get caught out this winter By carrying out a few simple checks before the cold weather really sets in could prevent you having to spend hours in the freezing cold or worse.

From checking your oil to packing a torch, here are some top tips to ensure you don’t grind to a halt in the cold this year.

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Screenwash – windscreen washer fluid and anti-freeze are more crucial during the winter, so ensure that this is well topped-up before the cold weather arrives. Use a screenwash that protects down to at least -10C. Oil – As at any time of year, checking your oil level regularly is an easy way to reduce your risk of engine problems. This is the single most important vehicle maintenance check that you can do.

Car Battery – cold weather, coupled with increased use of lights, wipers and heating, can wear down your car’s battery during the winter.

If your battery is over four years old it could begin to become temperamental so get it checked

Wiper blades – check that your windscreen wiper blades are up to the task of dealing with heavy rain or snow before setting off on your journey. Replacing them is cheap and simple and could prove vital in getting you to your destination during poor conditions.

Coolant – ensure that coolant is between the minimum and maximum markers. It is also important that there is sufficient anti-freeze in the coolant. If you’re uncertain, have a look at your

Tyres – fitting winter tyres to your car will make it much betterequipped to cope with hazardous driving conditions. However, even if you stick with your regular tyres,

you must make sure they’re up to scratch, check the pressure of each tyre regularly and also ensure there is adequate tread depth. And don’t forget to check the spare as well.

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The Turnpike Road, c1920, showing the Post Office and adjoining shops including Charlie Jackson’s Supply Stores and Ruddick’s the Chemist.

Memories of Throckley Throckley is a village, located approximately 8 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne. Hadrian’s Wall passes through the village, its course traced by the village’s main road, Hexham Road.

The Radcliffes, Earls of Derwentwater, are recorded as being the owners of Throckley until about 1750 when estates were vested in trustess of Greenwich hospital and later transferred to the Lord of the Admiralty

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Throckley has always been a coal mining village, coal having been worked through the shallow workings or bell pits for centuries.

In 1867 the Throckley Coal Company was formed, much deeper mining was begun. Coal was raised from the

Isabella Colliery in 1869, a further shaft, the Derwentwater, being sunk nearby in 1878. The Maria Colliery which was a shallow mine was developed as a deep mine in about 1906, The Throckley Retort Brick and Clay Company, owned by the

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Stephenson family, was bought out by the Throckley Coal company in 1905.

The Bricks from the newly formed brickworks were packed into trucks and transported to Lemington point via the colliery ‘Wagonway’. Attached to the back of the trucks was a ‘Dandy Car’ a truck designed to allow a horse to ride on it down to the staiths then to pull the empty trucks back to the Brickyard.

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The Social life of the village improved in 1908 with the introduction of a working men’s club in a house in Stephenson Terrace, owned by George Curwen a garage proprietor, who also owned the land on which it was built, this allowed him to bypass the coal company policy which forbade public houses in the village A Co-operative Store was established in 1887 and around 1914 the tramway system was extended from the City to Throckley Road Ends. The first Picture Palace in the village stood on an area behind Field Terrace, which is now a car park next to Sainsburys.

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The History of Throckley would not be complete without reference to George Stepehnson. At eight years of age he came with his parents to live at Dewley Burn. He was employed

by Gracie Ainslie of Dewley Farm at 2d a day to herd cows, ensuring that they did not stray onto the colliery wagonway

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Throckley Road Ends terminus, 1938. The tramcar has completed a journey from Heaton via Byker Bridge and the Central Station.

Many young people took the opportunity to travel from the city to the countryside to pick blackberries. The fare was half a penny.

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Looking west from the Throckley Road Ends, during the 1950’s. Ash Street is on the right. Note the gas lighting.

The Belisha Crossing was later moved to its present position near the Post Office.

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1. What is the name of ‘The Simpson’s’ dog?

2. Who played Scrooge in the 1988 film ‘Scrooged?’

3. Which pantomime features a character called ‘Widow Twankey’?

4. In which film did Jim Carrey star as the character ‘Lloyd Christmas’?

5. Which James Bond film featured a Bond Girl called ‘Dr. (Doctor) Christmas Jones’?

1. Which David Essex song was about a Christmastime romance?

2. Who had a Hit with ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday?’

3. Which composer composed ‘The Christmas Oratorio?’

4. Who dueted with Bing Crosby on the 1982 Christmas Hit ‘Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy?’ 5. Which well-known Christmas Hymn did Austrian priest Joseph Mohr write in 1816?

1. Which actor played the ‘The Grinch’ in Ron Howard’s film ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas?’

2. Which film from 1996 has Arnold Schwarzenegger desperately attempting to buy a Turbo-Man action figure for his son on Christmas Eve? 3. In Eastenders, what did Den Watts give his wife Angie on Christmas Day 1986?

4. What type of Cloak did Harry Potter receive on his first Christmas Morning at Hogwarts?

5. Who played ‘Mr (Mister) Lawrence’ in the 1983 film ‘Merry Christmas, Mr (Mister) Lawrence?’

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4. An Invisibility Cloak!

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5. Silent Night!

FESTIVE QUIZ PART ONE: ENTERTAINMENT [ANSWERS] 1. Santa's Little Helper!

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1. In which 1942 film, did the song ‘White Christmas’ make its first appearance?

2. In which film from 1998, did Michael Keaton play a deceased father who came back to life as a snowman?

3. What is the of ‘The Simpson’s’ black cat?

4. Who played ‘Father Christmas’ in the 1994 version of ‘Miracle on 34th Street?’

5. Who played the role of ‘Clark Grisworld’ in the film ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation?’

1. Which song, which featured in ‘The Snowman’ by Raymond Briggs, was a Hit for Aled Jones in 1985?

2. Who had a Number One Hit with ‘A Christmas Alphabet’ in 1955?

3. Who was ‘driving home for Christmas’ in 1988?

4. Which Scottish poet wrote the lyrics to the song ‘Auld Lang Syne?’

5. Which popular Christmas Song was actually written for ‘Thanksgiving?’

1. Which actress sang the song ‘What If?’ in the 2001 animated version of ‘A Christmas Carol?’

2. Which pint-sized actor was left ‘Home Alone’ over Christmas?

3. Which English actor played ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’ in ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol?’

4. In which 1944 film did Judy Garland sing ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas?’

5. Which hapless television character got his head stuck inside a large turkey whilst looking for his watch?

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10 tips to keep your home warm Here are our top ten tips that’ll keep you warm and protect your home from the jaws of winter.

7. Tree trimming

1. Keep your pipes toasty

8. No entry for draughts

Burst pipes are common during winter due to rapid freezing and thawing, potentially causing massive damage. Make sure that your pipes all have a foam lagging on them, which will reduce the heat lost and insulate the pipes to stop them from freezing.

Those chilly winter breezes are wily things, and they’ll try everything they can to slip through the nooks and crannies of your home. Check the edges of your doors and windows for draughts, and seal these gaps with selfadhesive draught strips.

2. Get your boiler looked at

9. Sort out your home insurance

A poorly maintained boiler wastes more energy and costs more, So make sure that you get your boiler serviced before winter.

Check to make sure that your home insurance policy is up to scratch and that you’re covered for winter-related damage. If it comes to sorting out water damage to your Christmas presents or fixing a leaky roof, you’ll be glad you had the right cover in place.

3. Insulation - more than just a woolly jumper About a quarter of the heat in your house is lost through the roof, so having good loft and wall cavity insulation could keep the house warm with less energy used

4. Bleed the radiators If your radiators are colder at the top than they are at the bottom, then you need to bleed your radiators, so grab a towel and your special key and bleed that radiator!

5. Switch energy suppliers If your bills are still high despite these improvements, give your energy supplier a call and see if you can be put onto a more appropriate energy tariff. If that’s not good enough you can look for a supplier that’ll offer you a bigger discount.

6. Guttering With the onset of Autumn the leaves will start falling and gutters and drainpipes will start to get filled with loose foliage. Blocked gutters can cause water to build up and run into your roof and down your walls, get them cleaned out ready for winter.

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You know who’s to blame for your guttering getting clogged up with leaves? It’s those trees, so take a stand and get them trimmed away from the house.

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A Dog is for Life not Just for Christmas Annie is beautiful 2 year old Akita Crossbreed. She entered RSPCA care in June 2014 due to concerns for her welfare. Annie was living with her six siblings and her owner was unable to meet all of their welfare needs. Annie is a friendly girl who can be a little nervous when she first meets new people but once she knows you she is playful and sweet natured. She loves human attention is an affectionate girl who loves to give cuddles and kisses.

Annie has had no basic training and so will need to attend obedience classes with her new owner. She gets on well with the other dogs here at the centre but has been quite under socialised and so is quite puppy like in alot of her behaviour in general. Annie is looking for a home with children over 10 years of age and preferably with adopters who have experience with Akitas or similar breeds.

Sasha is a delightful 8 year old female Rottweiler. She entered RSPCA care in August 2014 after being abandoned in a property. Poor Sasha was emaciated when she was found and had untreated flea allergic dermatitis which had left her almost completely bald. Sasha also appears to have been used for Baggins is a lovely 8 year old breeding many times throughout her Crossbreed. He originally entered life. This old girl has been through RSPCA care in 2013 due to welfare alot of suffering but within months of concerns and spent many months being in our care she has gained most looking for a home. He was transferred of her weight back and her coat is now to Newcastle Branch in December 2013 also almost fully grown in. Despite and was rehomed earlier this year. all she has been through Sasha has Unfortunately for poor Baggins he has an amazing temperament and wants ended up back in kennels again due nothing more than to be cuddled. She to his adopter no longer being able adores human company and loves to to care for him and meet his needs. be fussed over. Sasha still likes to play Baggins has come back from his home with toys and enjoys going for walks very overweight and is now on a strict although her hind legs are a little stiff diet to get him back to a healthy weight these days so she prefers gentle strolls. once more. Despite his 8 years of age Sasha was found in the property with Baggins is full of life and very energetic. another female dog and 2 cats however He loves to go for walks and to play with we believe they were most likely kept Reo is a lovely 18 month old Staffordshire Bull Terrier X Jack Russell toys, acting almost puppy-like at times. seperate as she isn’t great with cats.

Baggins is an affectionate and friendly Terrer. He entered RSPCA care in July She would however happily live with boy who has so much love to give to a 2014 due to concerns for his welfare. another dog. Sasha has good basic family and so desperately hopes this Reo was being kept outside alot and training and walks well on a lead. She is time he will find his forever home. was underweight. He is now ready to desperate for a lovely retirement home Whilst in his previous home Baggins find a new home. Reo is a lively and to enjoy her golden years. Sasha is was found to be fully house trained and currently living in a foster home where playful dog. He loves playing with able to be left for a few hours on his toys and would happily play fetch for she has been found to be fully house own. He knows his basic commands hours. He loves human company and trained and able to be left on her own and walks better on a harness, although for up to 5 hours. She likes nothing having a cuddle and a belly tickle. would benefit from further heelwork.

Reo loves to go for walks and is better better than sleeping on the sofa. being walked on a harness. Reo can sit Baggins would love to live with an Whoever adopts this great dog will be active family who can provide him with very lucky indeed to have such a lovely but requires basic training and would benefit from attending training classes. lots of exercise and attention, although companion to share their life with. no children under 7 years. He gets He gets on well with the other dogs on with other dogs well on walks but Chance is a lovely 1 year old male at the centre but can be quite lively would rather find a home of his own.

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Reo is looking for an active home and would be suitable to live with children over 13 years of age. He would be best suited to adopters who have previous experience of owning Staffies.

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Roxy is a beautiful 2 year old domestic short hair. She entered RSPCA care in September 2014 along with 12 other cats who were removed from a multi cat household of poor living conditions. Roxy is a shy girl who takes a little time to gain her confidence but if friendly and enjoys a stroke once she knows you. She gets on well with the other cats in the cattery and would live with another cat in her new home.

Roxy has previously been a house cat but may enjoy outdoor access once settled in her new home. She is able to live with children over the age of 7 years and has previously lived with dogs too.

Pongo is a handsome 1 year old tabby and white domestic short hair. He entered RSPCA care in September 2014 along with 12 other cats who were removed from a multi cat household of poor living conditions. Pongo is a very friendly boy who loves to be stroked and cuddled. He gets on well with the

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Pongo has previously been a house cat but may enjoy outdoor access once settled in his new home. He is able to live with children of any age and has previously lived with dogs too.

Tigger is a handsome 1 year old domestic short hair. He entered RSPCA care in September 2014 along with 12 other cats who were removed from a multi cat household of poor living conditions. Tigger is a friendly boy who enjoys a stroke and fuss. He gets on well with the other cats in the cattery and would live with another cat in his new home. Tigger has always previously been a house cat but may enjoy outdoor access once settled in his new home. He is able to live with children of any age and has previously lived with dogs too.

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