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Blaydon Through TheYears Page 6-7

Summer Recipes Page 14-15

Win A Family Ticket to Falconry Days Simonburn Page 42-43

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Welcome To The New Edition of Community Buzz Magazine Welcome to the August edition of ‘The Community Buzz Magazine’.

Your LOCAL magazine, helping you to find the businesses and services in and around your area. Community Buzz will be 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. Find us in Asda, CWS Stores, Morissons, and Sainsburys.

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

Our completed magazine is also available to view online, giving businesses and the best exposure possible. This month we have details of all of the local shows in the area and What’s On to entertain Mum, Dad and the children. We also have an article on Blaydon history, and how to chose a gym. You can also have the chance to win a Family ticket to use at Falconry Days in Simonburn Hexham, Northumberland.

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 second edition and there will be another one shortly, so look out for it in your local supermarkets and businesses.

Enjoy your read.

The winner of Last Editions Inspired Pots Competition was Mrs Maureen Easton from Whickham. See Page 43

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Blaydon Through The Years

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Kids Healthy Eating

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Summer Recipies

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Visit Hexham & Corbridge

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Gardening Calendar

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Cafe Trail Feature

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What’s On

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Information on MOT’s

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Give a Pet a Home

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Why Choose a Pre-Paid Funeral Plan

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Bird of Prey Quiz & Win a Family Ticket

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How to Choose a Good Tradesman

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Blaydon Through the Years The town of Blaydon is essentially an industrial area and is not more than two centuries old. Indeed in the 1760’s there was little here but a few farms and a cottage or two. In the latter part of the same century a smelting works was set up and from that time the industrial growth of the area was assured.

Modern Blaydon stands hard by the Tyne with the main Gateshead to Hexham road. Between this main road and the river is the railway and, beyond it, in a bend of the Tyne is the industrial district of Blaydon Haughs.

The main part of the town lies south of the railway and here, around Wesley Place, Tyne Street and Shibdon Road are the shopping districts, the town’s entertainments and several places of worship.

Proposals have been formulated for the revitalisation of the town of

Blaydon by bringing up to present day standards the main roads which go through the town. namely, the A.695 and the A.6081. The existing shopping centre is being replaced by a completely new town centre incorporating modern shops and business premises which will prove an attraction, not only for the residents of the town, but also for the residents of a wide surrounding area.

In the nearby Blaydon cemetery is the grave and a statue of one of the greatest reformers in Blaydon’s

annals. He was Tommy Ramsey who was one of the founders of the Durham Miners’ Association. He died in 1873. His statue shows him with a roll of handbills and the rattle which he used to call miners to his meetings.

The inscription below pays tribute to his long and self sacrificing labours for the lot of the miners.

A pleasant feature of Blaydon are the Shibdon Pleasure Grounds which spread over an eminence behind the town looking out towards the Tyne Valley. Here are flower beds and

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smooth lawns whilst bowling greens, tennis courts and children’s play area are provided.

To the east, and forming the urban district boundary, is the Derwent, a river which joins the Tyne at Derwenthaugh, a low lying area with coal staiths and jetties on the riverside.

A mile inland and not far from Blaydon is Axwell Park, once the home of the Clavering family. Sir Thomas Clavering, the 7th baronet, built Axwell Hall, a mansion designed

by James Payne. The Claverings were Stuart supporters in the Civil War but at the Jacobite Rebellions of 1715 and 1745 they upheld the House of Hanover. In fact, the family kept watch on their neighbour Lord Widdrington at Stella Hall and informed the Government of his preparations for the rebellions.

The last (10th) baronet died in 1893

and Axwell Hall is now in use as an approved school. Much of the park has been developed for residential purposes, and the Axwell Park Estate, as it is known, is one of the most pleasant residential areas on Tyneside. However the reed-edged lake and much woodland survives of the fringe on the River Derwent Lastly, it would not be right to finish

this note with- out mention of Blaydon’s song Blaydon Races or the anthem of Tyneside as it is known.

It was written by Geordie Ridley, a Tyneside music hall singer. in 1862. two years before his death. Most of the places mentioned in the song have, of course, long since gone including the racecourse which is now part of the site of Stella South Power Station.

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Kid’s Healthy Eating Do 8 Enjoy their food – Getting children involved in shopping and cooking and making mealtimes fun can develop their interest in food and healthy eating.

8 Eat a balanced diet consisting of a mixture of different foods – foods contain different nutrients so children eating a varied diet are more likely to be getting all the nutrients they need.

8 Eat plenty of starchy foods – such as breads, cereals, pasta, rice, potatoes, couscous and plantains.

These should be the main sources of energy for children making up about a third of their diet.

8 Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables – five or more servings a day are recommended for good health, raw,

fresh, dried, canned and frozen all count.

8 Eat moderate amounts of meat, fish and alternatives such as beans, lentils, nuts or soya products – provide at least one portion with each meal.

8 Eat moderate amounts of milk and dairy products – lower fat versions (e.g. of cheese, milk and yogurt) contain as much calcium and are often a good choice.

Don’t 8 Not eat too many foods that contain a lot of fat – such as fried foods, pastries, pies, crisps, biscuits, chocolate, butter and other spreads, oil and mayonnaise. Look for

lower fat options and opt for baking or grilling rather than frying.

8 Not eat snacks or drinks that contain a lot of sugar too often – as this can damage teeth and may fill children up so they are not hungry at mealtimes.

8 Cut back on salt – there is no need to add salt to children’s food.

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How To look After Your Hair This Summer Keep Conditioning

Just as your body needs water to survive, your hair must replenish its moisture to stay healthy.

“Conditioner for hair is like water for the body: You’re always going to need it. To rehydrate without wetting, spritz a dry conditioner on thirsty ends every two days. Use a conditioner with essential oils which will add goodness back in.

Give your hair a break from blowouts and embrace summer’s casual braids, ponytails, and buns. Even an undone style will still look chic if hair appears shiny and healthy, we recommend substituting your styling

cream with a conditioner to smooth hair and hydrate.

Lower The Heat

The summertime is ideal for air-drying hair to reveal its natural texture, but if you must blowdry, make sure you’re using a nozzle. If you don’t use a nozzle, there’s no protection—the metal mechanism is right next to your hair. Blowdry the hair on your arm. If it’s burning your skin, it’ll burn your hair.”

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Weardale Agricultural Society St John’s Chapel Show Saturday 30th August 2014

Summer Braised Chicken With TomatoesSomething for everyone Cooking time Prep: 15 mins Cook: 1 hr

Servings Serves 4 A simple light casserole with cannellini beans, basil and green chilli served with gluten-free Parmesan cornmeal

Ingredients 8 8 8 8 8

2 tbsp olive oil 3 banana shallots, finely sliced 4 chicken legs 300ml gluten-free chicken stock 2 large garlic cloves, peeled but left whole 8 a few lemon thyme sprigs 8 400g cherry tomatoes

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Bring to the boil, cover and put in the oven for 30 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.

Remove the lid and cook for 10 mins more to reduce the sauce.

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Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake Jars Cooking time Prep: 20 mins No cook

Servings Makes 8 Make your strawberry ripple cheesecakes portable by packing them into jam jars, then enjoy

Ingredients 8 200g buttery biscuits (we used Fox’s Butter Crinkles)

8 200g cream cheese 8 200ml double cream

8 6 tbsp icing sugar 8 2 tsp vanilla extract 8 500g strawberries, halved or quartered

You will need 8 8 jars with lids

Method 1. Blitz the biscuits to crumbs in a food processor or in a bowl with the end of a rolling pin. Divide the biscuit crumbs between the jars.

2. In a large bowl, whisk the cream cheese, cream, 5 tbsp icing sugar

and the vanilla extract until softly whipped. Tip half the strawberries and the remaining sugar into another bowl and crush with a fork to a purée. Ripple the purée through the cream and divide between the jars. Top each cheesecake with remaining strawberries, secure the lids and chill until ready to pack up.

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Ali B’s Celebrates 33 Years In Business A renowned hairdressers Ali B Hair studio Newburn is celebrating their 33 year anniversary.

The salon has a contemporary feel to it and as they use only the highest quality products, they have long been one of the ultimate destinations for local women and men wanting the VIP treatment for their hair. They have a significant and loyal customer base and an excellent reputation.

Owner Gillian Alizadeh says that the success is largely down to its friendly, relaxed and professional staff who are dedicated to maintaining high standards. The team constantly undergo external and in house training, keeping up with the latest colouring and cutting techniques, working closely with Wella and TIGI.

Waves of Change

Ali B Hair Studio saw this landmark anniversary as an opportunity to give something back to their loyal clientele by giving them a £5 voucher off their total hair care per visit, they are also extending this anniversary discount to all new customers so give them a ring to take advantage of this great offer.

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Treats For Mum When you walk into Profile Nails & Beauty you immediately feel relaxed with their friendly professional attitude, one definitely feels at home.

Profile Nails & Beauty have been trading now for 18 years which is testament to the quality and expertise that they provide. Profile pride themselves in keeping completely up to date with a fast moving beauty industry and regularly invest in training to do so. All of the staff completed the Expert Dermalogica programme training this year making them the first

salon to have three Dermalogica Skin Care Therapists with Expert Dermalogica Status in the North-East.

Anna Emerson who has owned the business for all of the 18 years, achieved VIP status with Dermalogica this year and has plans to attend the Dermalogica Congress next year in Vegas with skin care therapists and owners from all over the world. This year Jenny Knight, experienced Expert Therapist celebrated 10 years with Profile. Jenny who is a Mum herself specialises in Maternity Reflexology. Adele Davison is Profile’s lash specialist, she also won a competition as a nail technician and has been with profile for 6 years. Beth Scott has completed

all of her Apprenticeship with Profile at the beginning of 2014 and is now employed as a full time Beauty Therapist she is competent in all aspect of beauty therapy and is working towards joining her workmates as a Specialist Dermalogica Skin Care Therapist. For the summer Profile has some fantastic offers, so why not pop in or telephone them for an appointment.

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Corbridge & Hexham at a Glance Corbridge

As far back as 1827 Corbridge was rated as a shopper’s paradise, a reputation it retains today. A wander along Corbridge’s pretty high street with its plethora of small shops with their decorated fronts will tempt you to linger longer.

Once a garrison town for Roman soldiers and a safe crossing place over the Tyne, houses here are built with stone hewn from the Roman town of Corstopitum, where today’s Corbridge grew from. View the remains of this ancient Roman Site on the outskirts of the village.

traversing much of Hadrian’s Wall’s length, hop on the award-winning AD122 bus to explore nearby Haltwhistle and Hexham.

Hexham

Once the haunt of marauding Vikings 1300 years ago, nowadays Hexham proudly holds the title of England’s favourite market town – as voted by Country Life magazine The town centre here is filled with winding streets with Hexham Abbey, the keystone of Hexham’s assets, at its hub. This flourishing place of worship was founded by the Northumbrian saint and bishop Wilfrid in 674.

Easily reached by its own railway station on the Tyne Valley line

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The building’s history – and that of its infamous inhabitants including the Border Reivers – is told in full, gruesome glory across its four floors.

You’ll find market stalls every day of the week in Hexham’s ancient Shambles while the Market Place sandwiched between the Abbey and the town’s 15th century Moot Hall hosts a full market every Tuesday and Saturday.

Hexham is the perfect springboard to the area’s unmissable attractions including Hadrian’s Wall and Kielder Water & Forest Park

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Hexham Farmers One of the easiest ways of finding a wide range of locally produced foods is a visit to Hexham Farmers’ Market in the very heart of the town. The farmers’ market takes place in the historic Market Place every second and fourth Saturday of the month, starting at 9am and finishing at 2pm.

You can get a wide range of every day foods at Hexham Farmers’ Market, all produced within 50 miles of the town and with many of the ingredients of products also locally produced. For instance, if you buy meat from one of the farmers at the market, the animals will have grazed fields in the area and plums used for making plum jam will have been grown locally. All producers pride themselves in what they do and aim to give you the highest quality. They

are always happy to talk to you about their products and the way they make them.

Getting regular shopping at Hexham Farmers’ Market doesn’t have to be expensive either. A couple of years ago the market organisers challenged a local cook to produce a two course meal for four people for just £10 and he managed to do so, not just once but twice! The farmers’ market focuses on seasonal foods too, so you won’t find soft fruits for sale in winter, and as a result the products do change with seasons.

You can find out more about Hexham Farmers’ Market from the website

www.hexhamfarmersmarket.co.uk, and you can keep in touch by liking the market on Facebook or following it on Twitter.

www.hexhamfarmersmarket.co.uk Hexham Farmers’ Market, a great place to buy locally reared, grown and produced food, all from within 50 miles of the town.

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Gardening jobs for July Get a bumper vegetable Feed your lawn For many of us the lawn is the harvest centrepiece to the garden that sets off Now’s the time to reap of lot of what you’ve sown, but remember there’s still time to plant extra crops.

8 Catch veg while it’s at its peak and harvest it regularly rather than leaving it to go woody or bittertasting.

8 Limit tomato growth by pinching out the growing tip of your cordon tomato plant when it reaches the roof of the greenhouse. Pinch out the side-shoots as they develop.

8 Veg to sow outdoors in July include beetroot, carrots, dwarf French beans, lettuce, radishes and runner beans.

everything else.

8 As long as there is no drought, it’s worth feeding the lawn regularly.

8 During dry weather, raise the blades on your lawn mower to allow the grass to grow a little bit longer. This will keep it greener and help it retain moisture.

Encourage late-summer flowers

8 Give them a boost after pruning with a good soak of water and some tomato feed.

8 Exploit plants’ desperate need to set seed by removing blooms as they fade. This will encourage them to produce more flowers to replace them.

8 Remember that plants in containers are dependent on you for their water as they’ll get little benefit from any rain. Give them a good soak at least once a day in sunny weather.

8 Cut back early-flowering perennials to the ground and they will send up fresh leaves and maybe even the bonus of some extra late-summer flowers.

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Gardening jobs for August Towards the end of the month, even containers which had slow-release fertiliser added to the compost at planting time will start to run out of steam, so begin feeding once a week with a tomato food.

Raise mower blades in dry spells 8 During dry weather, raise the blades on your lawnmower to allow the grass to grow a little bit longer. This will keep it greener and help retain moisture.

8 Don’t panic if your grass does turn brown as it will soon green up again when the rain eventually returns.

Trim hedges 8 Midsummer is when most of us tackle our hedges as the new growth begins to make them look untidy. If you’re using a hedge trimmer, start at the bottom of each side and work upwards in smooth, continuous swathes. Cut the top last.

Cut back strawberries 8 If you don’t want to create new strawberry plants using runners, it’s a good idea to cut back plants after they finish fruiting or they’ll spread very quickly.

leaves will soon appear, so don’t worry if your plants look a bit bare after you prune them.

Harvest veg 8 Catch veg while it’s at its peak and harvest it regularly rather than leaving it to go woody or bitter-tasting.

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Choosing the Right Gym 1.Location, Location

If you choose a gym on the other side of town, will you really make it there consistently to work out? Often, a gym located somewhere between your home and office (or school) is best.

2. Hours

Is the gym open when you’ll use it most? While some gyms are open 24 hours a day, others are closed on weekends

3. Members

Everyone responds differently to those around them, and you should keep this in mind before you choose a gym. You should feel relaxed in your exercise enivironment, not embarrassed or intimidated.

4. Staff

The staff members of the gym should be supportive and courteous, they are there to help you make the most of your workouts. Before selecting a gym, ask about the certifications of the staff members. Are they qualified to guide you through your fitness routine?

5. Cleanliness

This may or may not be obvious on your first trip to the gym, so keep your eyes peeled. Make sure that towels are available to wipe off the equipment after each use. Also, look to see if staff members enforce this standard of hygiene. Look at the toilets, sinks, and showers themselves to see that they’re properly maintained.

6. Equipment

Take a good look around. Are there enough of the “popular” machines to go around, or do members have to wait in line to use them Make sure that there are a wide variety of machines, but don’t be intimidated by new ones. Notice whether or not instructions and pictures are posted on the machines, or if staff is available to help you.

7. Classes

Ask to see the schedule of fitness classes offered at the gym. Make sure that the classes you WANT to take are offered at the times you can attend, and find out if you need to show up early to reserve a spot. If group classes are the staple of your exercise

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program, find out if the gym charges extra for classes before you join.

8. Fees

Cost is probably the deciding factor when choosing a gym. Many gyms have a sign-up fee, but these are often waived during certain promotions. Take a look at the payment schedule. Do you pay each month, or do you have to commit yourself to an entire year as a member? Can you cancel without penalty? And ultimately, does a gym fit into your budget?

When it comes down to joining a Gym, you may feel like you’re signing your life away—if you aren’t informed and prepared. Be picky!

Shop around, talk to friends, and take the tours until you find a place that meets all (or most) of your expectations at a reasonable price.

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From beautiful bathrooms to stunning Kitchens, Simmer and Soak is fast becoming the place of choice for all your home improvement needs. Based in Blaydon, Simmer and Soak have gained a strong foothold in the local area specialising in high quality bathrooms and SCHULLER German Kitchens.

where the emphasis is 100% on value for money as opposed to offering the cheapest products.�

With such a wide range of products from the UK and throughout Europe. Simmer and Soak pride themselves on giving customers a diverse range of styles to suit their budget!

Unrivalled customer services are the key to their success with over 500 satisfied customers. Having built the business over the last 4 years Paul has a wealth of experience in the industry.

With their new rang of Schuller Kitchens, Simmer and Soak are confident they can offer their German products at the price of their competitors own brand versions.

He understands the importance of quality and value for money, which is why Simmer and Soak only offer the best available products “Here at Simmer and Soak we offer affordable luxury,

The re-design of their showroom is near completion and they invite you to come and look!

If you are looking for the best bathrooms and kitchens on offer, come down to Simmer and Soak today. Relax in a child friendly environment, while the team take care of your every need.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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Keith’s Coaches Established in 1988, Keith’s Coaches celebrated their 25th anniversary last year which is testament to the good service that they provide.

A professional coach service operating 17 quality vehicles ranging from 16/24/33/49/53/57 to 70 seats; they have lots of options of coaches catering for groups of all sizes.

With a range of vehicles ranging from mini buses to executive coaches, they can deliver most travel requirements within the UK and Mainland Europe.

Their full size executive coaches have Climate Control for your personal comfort.

To add to the luxury they supply

additional facilities such as tables, PA systems and tail lifts on their Mini Coach fleet. Toilets, water boilers and DVD monitors on their 49/53/55/57 seat vehicles. The 70 seat coaches are especially useful for large childrens groups or short wedding transfers.

Keith’s fully trained drivers are friendly and professional with a focus on customer service; helping to make your journeys with them relaxed and comfortable.

Whether it’s a school trip, works contract, corporate day out, wedding,

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What’s on?

BODY WORLDS Vital - The Exhibition of Real Human Bodies 17 May - 2 Nov Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4EP 0191 2438210 For the first time in the UK: BODY WORLDS Vital - at the Life Science Centre, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

BODY WORLDS Vital, an aweinspiring journey through the human body, celebrating its complexity, beauty and potential, makes its UK debut at the Life Science Centre, Newcastle, in May 2014.

Mariner 9 10 May - 7 Sept Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8AG 0191 2327734 Mariner 9 is internationally acclaimed artist Kelly Richardson’s breathtaking video art installation.

The work is a spectacular twelve metre-long panorama of Mars set hundreds of years in the future, battered by dust storms and littered with the debris of our missions to unlock the secrets of the Red Planet.

Taking NASA’s own imagery and technical data of the Martian landscape, and using Terragen, a complex scenery generation software used by the film and gaming industries, Kelly has created an uber-realistic red planet, minutely replicating its distinctive geology, weather patterns and soundscape to make a mindblowing, incredibly immersive experience that you won’t want to miss.

Mariner 9 was commissioned by Tyneside Cinema, supported using public funding by Arts Council England. The exhibition is supported

by Art AV.

Over 38 million people have experienced BODY WORLDS in over 90 cities world-wide including Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City- now here’s YOUR chance to see it in Newcastle.

BODY WORLDS Vital brings together a collection of real human bodies, specimens, organs and body slices which have been willed by donors and preserved through plastination, a ground-breaking method for specimen preservation invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

This is a rare opportunity to experience a truly unique exhibition that helps us to understand the wonder, sophistication and fragility of our own bodies.

The Suggestibles - 29 Aug/26 Sept/31 Oct/28 Nov The Cumberland Arms, James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, Tyne and War NE6 1LD Tel: 0191 265 6151 You supply the suggestions. They supply the laughs! A two-hour improv-comedy joyride based on audience suggestions. Spontaneous games, skits, songs - even an improvised musical, from the North East’s best-loved comedy troupe.

A Suggestibles show is not to be confused with off-the-cuff stand-up. The team consists of six comic actors, including an improvising musician. They perform spontaneous scenes, sketches and songs, all inspired by audience suggestions - their piece de resistance being ‘Aspects’ a wildly irreverent improvised musical in the second half. Theatrical, fast and furiously funny!

2014 marks The Suggestibles 10th anniversary year, having played the last Friday of every month at The Cumberland since 2004. In their 10 years together, The Suggestibles have built a large and devoted following, with fans across all ages and walks of life, keeping their shows high in the top 10 of NewcastleGateshead’s most popular cultural attractions on TripAdvisor.

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The NE1 Zapcat Grand Prix Aug 30- Aug 31

NE1’s Newcastle City Marina, opened in 2012, once again provides the location for the Zapcat wetpits, allowing spectators to see first-hand the boats and teams.

Zapcats are light weight, fast powerboats with a top speed of 45mph, capable of pulling upwards of 3Gs when cornering with racing teams consisting of a pilot and co-pilot. All of the light weight powerboats are of the same design and specification which leads to a very competitive race series.

The NE1 Zapcat Grand Prix 2013 saw 16 teams competing for the coveted NE1 Zapcat Grand Prix Championship trophy which was won by team 82 ‘Haggis Hunters’ made up of father and daughter racers David Finlayson (Pilot) & Ashleigh Finlayson (co-pilot).

This year, it’s back on Saturday 30th August & Sunday 31st August down on the Quayside. The Newcastle NE1 Zapcat Racing GP & City Championship will take place on the River Tyne & Newcastle Quayside.

The event is FREE and shows up to 16 heats and 2 class finals each day.

All races will be held between both riverbanks and between the Tyne & Gatehead Milliennium Bridges.

The final race on Sunday will be followed by a presentation ceremony at the NE1 Quayside Seaside beach at 3:30pm. Races will be completed on the Sunday by 2pm.

Eat Out With The National Trust - Various Dates From beer gardens at Gibside to supper clubs at Lindisfarne - don’t miss this eclectic programme of foodie events throughout August, all hosted by National Trust.

Summer Street Party Gibside Fri 1 Aug, 6-9pm, FREE! Savour a balmy summer evening on the Avenue at our ‘street’ party with a difference. Tasty food, real ales live music plus fun and games for the whole family. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

Supper Club Farne Islands Sat 2 & Sat 9 Aug, 5-10pm, £99 booking essential A unique dining experience in a breath taking location; the Upper Battery of Lindisfarne Castle. Limited capacity for diners to join each other at a long table to be served a culinary delight devised by Anna Hedworth of The Grazer Supper Clubs. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lindisfarne

Tea on the Topping Roseberry Topping Sun 3 Aug, 10:30am-3pm, £2.50 What better way to reward yourself for climbing to the summit of Roseberry than with a nice cup of tea and a piece of home-made cake?

Staff and volunteers will be waiting at the top to serve you at the popular annual tea party. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ roseberrytopping

Swinging 60s Garden Party Washington Old Hall Sun 24 Aug, 1-4pm, FREE! (normal admission charges to Washington Old Hall apply) Enjoy a cream tea on the lawn and soak up the sound of a live band.

Come along dressed in a 60s outfit too as we will be celebrating 50 years of Washington Newtown. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ washingtonoldhall To advertise in Community Buzz email enquiries@thecommunitybuzz.co.uk or call 0191 267 1434

Farmers Market Gibside Every first and third Saturday of the month, FREE! Buy fresh, seasonal food and crafts direct from local growers and producers, plus quality handmade craft, tastings and live music. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside

Sun down at Gibside Beer Garden Gibside Every Friday and Saturday evening in August, FREE! Saturday night opening during the summer. Relax with local ales and snacks in the beer garden or stay cosy indoors while the kids explore our play area adjacent to the beer garden. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/gibside For more information about all National Trust events visit the property’s website.

Find more foodie events and summer fun at www.nationaltrust. org.uk/northeast

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MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning September 27 Walbottle Village Hall, The Green, Walbottle, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8JE Get involved in the world’s biggest coffee morning. It’s Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event. They ask people across the UK to hold a coffee morning, where donations on the day are made to Macmillan. In 2013 154,000 people signed up, raising a record £20 million. The Walbottle Village Hall will be running this from 10am - 12pm so come along enjoy the coffee and cakes and help make 2014 a record year!

Great North Run Bupa Great North Run Sept 7

Great North Run Million - Thursday 4 Sept

Newcastle Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE1 3AZ Join athletes, amateurs, fun runners and cheering crowds to find out who will be the Bupa Great North Run’s 1 millionth runner!

On Thursday 4 September, the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside and the River Tyne will be transformed into a huge outdoor arena for the Great North Run Million Opening Ceremony, marking the start of the official countdown to the 1 millionth finish of the Bupa Great North Run on Sunday 7 September in South Shields.

The Bupa Great North Run is the premier event in the Great Run series and is firmly established as the world’s greatest half marathon.

Created by former Olympic medallist Brendan Foster in his native North East England, the event has grown from just 12,000 runners at the very first staging in 1981 to a record 56,000 participants in 2013.

Starting in Newcastle, the course takes in the iconic Tyne Bridge, goes through Gateshead passing the famous international athletics stadium and finishes in the coastal town of South Shields. Live music, on-course.

The Great North Run Million Opening Ceremony will feature live performances by Dire Straits legend Mark Knopfler, drum’n’bass superstars Chase & Status, Mercury Prize nominees The Unthanks, and electrifying performers Lords of Lightning, as well as fireworks and pyrotechnics, mass choreography, a giant floating sculpture, and video mapping onto the Sage Gateshead!

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It is open to amateur photographers of any age. The winner of the competition will have a copy of their photograph featured on the front page of October edition of The Community Buzz magazine with a credit to their name. The theme needs to be something to do with the North East area and needs to be portrait, but apart from that you can do landscapes, wildlife, landmarks or even abstract, as long as it has some link to North East area.

Images must be portrait, JPG’s, minimum file size 2MB. The Community Buzz magazine will have the copyrights to use the winning photograph in the next edition. Send your entries with your name and contact details to enquiries@thecommunitybuzz.co.uk deadline for entries 30th September 2014.

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Information on MOT’s or if you would rather you can leave and come back to collect the car later on.

1. Preparing your car properly

for the MOT test can make financial sense. Lets say for example you put your car into your local MOT test station and it fails. You will then need to spend the time either repairing the faults or have a garage do it for you.

4. MOT test stations also provide

6. Sometimes a vehicle will pass

an area where you can observe the actual test being carried out. This area will be marked out within the MOT testing area.If you are in any doubt about where you are allowed to go please ask at the MOT testing station.

2. Knowing of problems in

advance will allow you the time to have the issues resolved prior to the test being carried out.

that failed and a description as to why the item resulted in an MOT failure. the mot test but the tester who carried out the test has noticed some minor faults. If these faults are not bad enough to result in an MOT failure, but are bad enough to inform the vehicle owner then an advisory note will be issued.

5. Once the MOT test has been

3. The MOT test it’s self will take

approximately 45 mins. During this time you will not generally have access to the vehicle.

Most MOT testing stations will provide a waiting area for you,

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MISHKA & SKI

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Give a Pet a Home Mishka (right) and Ski (left) are two gorgeous golden oldies. Mishka is 12 years old and Ski is 10 years and they are mother and daughter. They entered RSPCA care in March 2014 as part of a cruelty investigation.

They had been left at an allotment and were in an emaciated condition when found. The girls have recently been made available for rehoming and have been moved to Newcastle Branch. They are very closely bonded to each other and it is essential that they find a home together. They are looking for owners who have experience of owning Huskies or other similar breeds. They are both very sweet natured dogs and love human company. Mishka is the more laid back of the two, the brains behind everything! whereas Ski is more outgoing and loves to have lots of cuddles, she is also the more vocal and enjoys singing in her spare time. Both girls can be strong on the lead at times but generally walk

very well together. They have both had basic training and can do most commands. Both are very good at ’paw’ and Mishka can even wave too. These lovely girls are desperate to find a home soon where they can spend their retirement years.

Despite their age they are full of life and energy and are still looking for a relatively active home and owner to keep them occupied. They would also love to find an owner who can spend most of the day with them if possible and can live with children over 13 years of age.

Ozzi is a handsome 2 year old black and white domestic short haired cat. He entered RSPCA care in April 2014 after being found as an injured stray. He had an abscess on his face which was treated at a local vet and has now fully healed. Unfortunately for Ozzi he was not microchipped or wearing a collar and we were therefore unable to locate his owner,

so he is now looking for a new home.

Ozzi is a friendly boy who loves to be stroked andlikes to sit on your knee for a cuddle. He is friendly towards the other cats in the cattery and so would possibly settle with another cat in his newhome. He requires outdoor access and can live with children of any age.

Jenni is a beautiful 14 week old female domestic short haired kitten. She entered RSPCA care in May 2014 as a result of a report to our cruelty line. Jenni, Tucka and Nipper were found living in a shed and we believe they were most likely born there. They were extremely nervous of people when they first arrived and have spent the last few weeks in a foster home where they are receiving lots of socialisation.

Jenni is the most playful of the three kittens and enjoys having her chin tickled, Nipper is the most confident and first to investigate new things

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CHLOE and Tucka is the little nervous boy who lets his siblings take the lead.

They are all making good progress but are looking for patient and understanding owners who have time and experience to help them to gain confidence and realise the world isn’t as scary as they currently think it is. Due to their nervous nature all three kittens are looking for adult only homes and will need to remain as indoor cats until they have grown in confidence. They would benefit from living with a confident cat but would rather not live with dogs.

Chloe is an 18 month old black and white lurcher. She entered RSPCA care in April 2013 as part of a cruelty case and was transferred to Newcastle Branch in December 2013 due to lack of interest in her when she was released for rehoming.

Chloe is an energetic dog who is still very puppy-like. She is looking for

JAMIE experienced dog owners who can provide her with the training she requires to teach her some good manners as she can be quite jumpy and mouthy at times. Chloe loves to play with toys and really enjoys going for walks too. She has spent some time in a foster home which she thoroughly enjoys but is hoping to find a real home soon. Chloe is sociable with other dogs and needs to find an adult-only household (18+ years) as she is not suitable to live with children. Chloe would rather find an owner who is home most of the day or where she could perhaps go to work with them as she is not keen on being left for long periods of time.

Jamie is handsome 2 year old domestic short haired cat. He entered RSPCA care in February 2014 after being handed into a local vets as a stray in poor condition.

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Jamie has settled well and is ready to find a new home. He has a friendly temperament and loves to be stroked, he purrs happily to show his enjoyment. He doesn’t mind being picked up but this is more on his terms. Jamie is looking for a home where he will be able to be out and about as he’s used to having space to explore. He would be happiest in a home of his own, without other cats and would be fine to live with children over 10 years of age.

If you are looking to adopt one of our animals, please contact Sarah Vasey (Rehoming co ordinator) on 07973 952575. Viewings are by appointment only and the office hours are 10-3 pm

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Why Choose a Pre-Payment Funeral plan?

A Pre-Payment funeral plan is a secure and cost-effective way of ensuring that your funeral is arranged and paid for in advance at today’s prices, giving you security and enjoying your life.

It’s a thoughtful way to make things easier for your family at one of the most distressing times. You’ll have arranged everything in advance: chosen your funeral director, specified your wishes and taken care of the funeral costs.

you have the reassurance that your money is protected. Your money is invested to ensure that, whatever happens, there will be sufficient funds available for your funeral to take place as specified – providing protection against inflation, rising costs.

A funeral plan lets you fix the cost of your funeral director’s services at today’ prices. There will be nothing more to pay for these services, no matter how much costs rise.

The funeral directors are often familyrun businesses who have served their communities for generations.

They answer to you, not to corporate managers or shareholders, which means you receive a local, personal service when it matters most.

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Community Buzz Quiz Fill in your lunch hour with The Community Buzz Quiz Answers at bottom of page

Question 1

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What is the most important sense for a Barn Owl? 1. Sight 2. Smell 3. Touch 4. Taste 5. Hearing

What does a kestrel do that many other birds of prey don’t?

1. Fly low to the ground 2. Hover 3. Stoop 4. Digest

What do birds of prey use to catch their food?

1. A net 2. Their beaks 3. Their talons 4. A trap 5. Their wings

Which of the following birds can see in total darkness?

1. Barn Owl 2. Tawny Owl 3. Buzzard 4. Little Owl 5. None of Them

Question 6 Which is the biggest?

1. Tawny Owl 2. Ural Owl 3. European Eagle Owl 4. Great Grey Owl

Question 7 The vulture with a good sense of smell is the 1. Black Vulture 2. Griffon Vulture 3. King Vulture 4. Turkey Vulture 5. Egyptian Vulture

Question 9 Which birds of prey mostly have bald heads?

1. Owls 2. Kites 3. Falcons 4. Vultures 5. Eagles

Question 10 How do you tell the difference between a male and a female kestrel?

1. The male is bigger 2. The female is darker 3. The male has a grey head and tail 4. They have different coloured eyes 5. There is no way to tell

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Question 3

How many species of vulture are there in the world?

1. Less than 19 2. 19 3. 22 4. More than 25

3. None of them 4. Hover 5. 22 6. European Eagle Owl

Caracaras are most closely related to?

1. Owls 2. Hawks 3. Falcons 4. Vultures 5. Buzzards

Question 5

1. Hearing 2. Falcons

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7. Turkey Vulture 8. Their Talons 9. Vultures 10. The male has a grey head and tail

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Win A Family Pass At Falconry Days Northumberland For your chance to win a Family Falconry experience, spend time meeting and holding the birds that you will be flying.

To learn all about them including their habits, hunting techniques and many more interesting facts. You will be up close and hands on, experiencing birds of prey as you never have before.

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Falconry Days Falconry Days Northumberland It is our aim at Falconry Days to unlock some of the mystery and allow you to get really close to these amazing creatures and at the same time promote the sport and well being of birds of prey, both in the wild and in captivity.

Falconry days is not a visitor centre with birds of prey in cages for people to walk around and just look at; we are an activity centre and school for falconry with over 70 fully trained working birds of prey that we manage and fly on a daily basis.

At Falconry Days our conservation work is real, we will help to rescue any wild bird of prey and try to get the bird back into the wild, we have

put up bird boxes for both birds of prey and song birds, we make all our Falconry experience days educational with the hope that people understand more about our native species and the plight of birds of prey bought as pets.

Falconry/Owl/Family Experience Days All our experience days start with a tour and introduction to our various Birds of Prey from around the world. We aim to make your day hands on and up close; with you holding and flying free a full range of Owls, Hawks, Falcons, Vultures and Eagles. You can purchase all our experience days online direct from our website, perfect for that unusual gift idea.Experience the thrill of a Falcon stooping inches above your

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How To Find A Good Tradesman 1. Be Clear What you Want Done

3. Don’t use “Knock at the Door” Traders

description of the job to be done, the cost and any VAT.

Before calling anyone, make sure you know what you want them to do. You’ll be doing yourself a favour too because the clearer you are, the easier it is for the builder, plumber or whoever to quote accurately.

Just don’t ! If someone knocks and tells you they’ve spotted a problem with your roof, chimney, gutters etc and can fix it for you, just thank them politely for pointing it out - then get a reputable tradesman to come and have a look.

5. Follow up References

2. Recommendations Good tradesmen get a lot of their work through recommendations from previous customers. So it makes sense to tap into that when you respond to their advertisement ask them if they have any references of previous work.

Ask the appropriate trade body for a list of recommended tradesmen in your area.

4. Get 3 Quotes Getting three quotes for the same work gives means you’ll know if one is wildly different. Make it clear you want a quote and not an estimate.

A quote is a fixed price for the job and an estimate is really only an approximate guide.

The quotes should be on headed paper with their details, a full

Ask for references from previous customers. Any decent tradesman will be perfectly happy to supply these. Make sure you follow them up by giving them a call.

6. Is the Work Guaranteed Ask about the warranty they give for their work and how they deal with this. You need to know that if anything goes wrong they’ll come back and sort it out quickly and properly.

7. Decide Who to Employ Decide who you want to do the job but don’t base this solely on the price.

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Who are you happiest with. Did they come across as professional and knowledgeable? Did they welcome questions and give you clear answers. Did you find it easy to get on with them.

8. Agree the Job in Writing Once you’ve decided, agree the job in writing. This should detail the work, the time it will take and when it will be completed, any access and storage arrangements, and the payment details. For larger jobs it’s reasonable to make stage payments as the work progresses. If it needs to be broken down of what is being paid for and look round the job to make sure it tallies.

9. Keep their Business Card One good tradesman tends to

know others in the area and you never know what other jobs you may need doing later. They get to know each other via previous jobs, previous customers and local builders and trade merchants.

And, they’ll know who’s good (and who not to use!) Being able to give them a call and ask for a recommendation is really useful.

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Avoid making changes once it has all been agreed. If you have to make changes, get the extent and the cost agreed in writing.

If you have any concerns as the job moves along, say so straight away. Leaving a problem will only make matters worse. Don’t be shy, talk to them as soon as possible.

Apart from that, keep out of their way and a mid morning and mid afternoon cuppa won’t go amiss However, though !

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At Rock Warehouse we offer a range of guitars and drumkits together with accessories.

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