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Ed’s Note..

Well readers I’ve only gone and done it left everything to the last minute again… I suppose there’s always next year to get organised (maybe I’ll put that one on my New Year resolutions list, which is growing by the day)!! So here we are in the last month of the year and what a year it has been! Quite how we got here so quickly I don’t know, this year truly has flown... Enjoy this Christmas, and remember it isn’t all about the shopping, cooking, stressing yourself out and generally having a nightmare time… Take a step back spend quality time with family and friends! That is for the two hours before they really start annoying you! So with all that said we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our loyal advertisers and readers for your continued support and wish each and everyone of you a very, very Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. With love from the Costa Link Team xxx

in the December Magazine...

A Women’s World this month: New research has made a fascinating discovery plus more...

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Solutions on page 80 Pit your brains against the TRIVIA QUIZ, questions for all ages from 6 -116!

Gadgets & Gizmo’s: A kinetic toothbrush, noise cancelling headphones and the new Apple iMac Pro plus lots lots more…

A Man’s World: Christmas gags for the lads…on page 44.

In ‘All Revved Up’ this month we take at look at The Tokyo Motor Show which is always a great place for innovation…

The Kid’s page: Get mucky this month with Paddington Bear and his marmalade sandwiches!

Lots going on this month… Get in the festive spirit with Christmas markets, bazaars and pantomimes check out the ‘What’s on Guide’ on page 62.

Business Directory... Can’t find that all important contact see page 76.

Solutions on page 80 Puzzle It Out... Puzzles galore challenge those little grey cells.

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A Woman’s World

A bit of Christmas banter.. ! NEW RESEARCH HAS DISCOVERED...

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after they give birth in the spring. Therefore, according to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa's reindeer, EVERY single one of them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, had to be a girl.

We should have known... ONLY women would be able to drag a fat man in a red velvet suit all around the world in one night and not get lost.

A NEW READ FOR CHRISTMAS...

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AN EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR GRANDMA...

A man came walking up to the house when he noticed his grandfather sitting on the porch, in the rocking chair, with nothing on from the waist down. "Grandpa, what are you doing?" he exclaimed. The old man looked off in the distance without answering. "Grandpa, what are you doing sitting out here with nothing on below the waist?" he asked again. The old man slowly looked at him and said, "Well, last week I sat out here with no shirt on, and I got a stiff neck. This is your grandma's idea."

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ARE THEY OR AREN’T THEY? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are they engaged or not… The couple are thought to be putting off announcing their engagement publicly because they're busy sorting out their living arrangements. Last month the BBC had been "primed for a royal announcement." The couple are said to be putting off the news while they set up home together. They are planning to purchase a get away property in the Cotswolds - to give them the privacy. It's been reported that the 36-year-old actress has already started unpacking her bags at Harry's royal residence Nottingham Cottage within the grounds of Kensington Palace, having quit her role on Suits and flown into London last month.

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS… Is Katie Price going to reconcile with Kieran

Hayler ? The couple have been plagued by marriage woes following his numerous infidelities. It seems Katie Price is putting the stresses of 2017 behind her, and it looks like she’s giving cheating husband Kieran Hayler another chance. Katie is trying to put the past few months behind her and start 2018 with a clean slate - after being left devastated after one of her beloved horses was killed after being hit by a car last month.

ALREADY MOVED ON… Paul Hollywood already dating a 22-year-old bar-

maid, according to some UK newspapers. Paul, 51, announced last month that he is splitting from his wife of 20 years Alexandra. The Bake Off star apparently met Summer Monteys-Fullam working in his local pub. According to the Sun on Sunday last month, Paul and Summer had a fancy date at the Dorchester hotel in London. A friend says Summer believes the two could become an item in the future. Well it didn’t take him very long to move on did it readers…!

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CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2018: The Kardashians should beware… CCB’s new series has reportedly already lined up its first star, DRUM ROLL PLEASE it's a big one. The Kardashian family's now-nemesis Blac Chyna is thought to be entering the famous house, according to reports. The American model, real name Angela White, was once close to one of the world's most famous families, but after her brief engagement to Rob, things rapidly turned sour. The 29-year-old former-stripper is currently suing the entire Kardashian family after a tense fallout earlier this year, but the situation has been made even more complicated by her and Rob's daughter Dream. Bring on the fireworks...! FIFTY SHADES FREED ALL NEW TRAILER: Dakota Johnson and

Jamie Dornan star in the last part of the trilogy. After two titiallating teasers the third film in the saga is finally releasing a full trailer. S&M fan or not, the pleasure of the naughty new promo will be mixed with the pain of having to wait until February to see the actual film, BOO… This is also being billed as the final trailer, so it is your last chance to catch Anastasia and Christian until Valentine's Day... Fifty Shades Freed, will be released by Universal Pictures on February 9th, 2018.

THE GRAND TOUR SEASON 2: James May, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard

Hammond are back with The Grand Tour this December despite rather epic issues… Clarkson was reportedly at “death’s door” with a bout of pneumonia, while Hammond crashed a £2million electric supercar in spectacular fashion on a hill-climb in Switzerland. The second series featuring another 12 episodes reported cost over £3.8million an episode to produce. The Grand Tour, will be available on Amazon Prime on December the 8th 2017.

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A Christmas Miricle... An Australian, an Irishman and a Glaswegian are in a bar... They're staring at another man sitting on his own at a table in the corner. He's so familiar, and not recognising him is driving them mad. They stare and stare, until suddenly the Irishman twigs: “My God, it's Jesus!” Sure enough, it is Jesus, nursing a pint. Thrilled, they send him over a pint of Guinness, a pint of Fosters and a bottle of Buckfast. Jesus accepts the drinks, smiles over at the three men, and drinks the pints slowly, one after another. After he's finished the drinks, Jesus approaches the trio. He reaches for the hand of the Irishman and shakes it, thanking him for the Guinness. When he lets go, the Irishman gives a cry of amazement: “My God!

The arthritis I've had for 30 years is gone. It's a miracle!” Jesus then shakes the Aussie's hand, thanking him for the lager. As he lets go, the man's eyes widen in shock. “Strewth mate, the bad back I've had all my life is completely gone! It's a miracle.” Jesus then approaches the Glaswegian who knocks over a chair and a table in trying to get away from the Son of God. “What's wrong my son?” says Jesus. The Glaswegian shouts, “You f*** off, I'm on disability benefit!”

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The amazing Christmas Parrot... It was Christmas Eve, and a frenzied young man ran into a pet shop looking for an unusual Christmas gift for his wife. The shop owner suggested a parrot, named Chet, which could sing famous Christmas carols. This seemed like the perfect gift. "How do I get him to sing?" The young man asked, excitedly. "Simply hold a lighted match directly under his feet," was the shop owner's reply. The shop owner held a match under the parrot's left foot. Chet began to sing: "Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! ... " The shop owner then -held another match under the parrot's right foot. Then Chet's tune changed, and the air was filled with "Silent Night, Holy Night..." The young man was so impressed that he paid the shop-keeper and ran home as quickly as he could with Chet under his arm. When the wife saw her gift she was overwhelmed. "How beautiful!" She exclaimed, "Can he talk?" "No," the young man replied, "But he can sing. Let me show you." So the young man whipped out his lighter and placed it under Chet's left foot, as the shop-keeper had shown him, and Chet crooned... "Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells!..." â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jingle The man then moved the lighter to Chet's right Jingle BBells... ellsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! foot, and out came: "Silent Night. Holy Night..." The wife, her face filled with curiosity, then asked, "What if we hold the lighter between his legs?" The man did not know. "Let's try it," he answered, eager to please his wife. So they held the lighter between Chet's legs. Chet twisted his face, cleared his throat, and sang out loudly (like it was the performance of his life): "Chet's nuts roasting on an open fire..."

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TRICKY TRIVIA QUIZ

1) What is the capital of the Ukraine? 2) What is the full name of the illness commonly referred to as flu? 3) Which TV chef also plays the drums in a band? 4) Which cocktail consists of Tia Maria, Vodka and Coke? 5) Which British Queen is buried under platform 8 at King’s Cross Station? 6) The Clifton Suspension Bridge spans which river? 7) How high, in feet, is the crossbar on a football goal? 8) What is the UK’s most dialled telephone number? 9) What gas do all fuels need in order to burn? 10) When spoken by a police officer, what do the letters RTA stand for? 11) Who took over the role of Q in

the James Bond films following the death of Desmond Llewellyn? 12) Which book records debates in the UK Parliament? 13) Who plays the role of Newt Scamander in the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? 14) What name is given to the medical condition when you suffer from a dangerous loss of body heat? 15) What colour flag would a motor racing driver receive if he or she were disqualified? 16) ‘The mole had been working very hard all morning’ is the first line of which famous book? 17) What name did Dickens give the character Jack Dawkins? 18) What is the name of the clockwork device used by musicians to measure time? 19) What two words appear on the Victoria Cross?

20) What is the highest mountain in Africa? 21)Who killed MacBeth? 22) Which soul singer had a hit with ‘You’re My First, My Last, My Everything’? 23) For which newspaper did Superman work? 24) In which state is the Grand Canyon? 25) What was the name of the first cloned sheep? 26) Of which Asian country was Benazir Bhutto a former Prime Minister? 27) Which of the Bronte sisters wrote Wuthering Heights? 28) On which river do Halifax and Wakefield stand? 29) The name of which football club is an anagram of ‘Red Admiral’? 30) Which two colours are Dennis the Menace’s jumper?

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You’re painfully British if... Let's face it, there are certain quirks that only come from growing up in the UK. Whether it's trying to get a BBQ going in a thunderstorm or being addicted to a cuppa... We couldn't help nodding along when we saw these.

• You introduced yourself by beginning with, “I’m sorry.” •You end an email with, “Thanks” as a warning that you are perilously close to losing your cool.

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Departing October 2018 It’s official: Royal Caribbean Internationals newest ship will be Symphony of the Seas. Currently being built in St. Nazaire, France, Symphony will join Oasis-class sister ships Harmony of the Seas, Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, and will be the 25th ship in the fleet; she’ll also be…

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MEGACITIES

The world's largest cities, called megacities, have more than 10 million residents. As of 2017, there are 40 megacities in existence. Here’s the list from 10 to 1!

AT NUMBER 10... Delhi, India

Urban Area: 21,753,486 million people live here. Population density: 29,298 people per square mile. Delhi is India’s capital it’s a place of striking contrasts. Mosques, bazaars, and narrow lanes mark the old town. New Delhi, the capital, features grand boulevards, business centers, and shopping malls. Urban detail: Twenty languages are spoken in Delhi. The official and most widely spoken language is Hindi, followed by Punjabi. Delhi is the second wealthiest city after Mumbai in India, with a total wealth of $450 billion and home to 18 billionaires and 23,000 millionaires.

AT NUMBER 9... Mexico City, Mexico

Urban Area: 23,614,000 million people live here. Population density: 16,000 people per square mile. Mexico City is ten times the size it was in 1940. The Mexican capital generates a quarter of the country's wealth. However, with low population growth, the number of people in retirement is expected to rise rapidly. Urban Detail: Security, air pollution, and traffic congestion are prime concerns in Mexico City. These problems result from poor resource management and unstructured growth.

AT NUMBER 8... mumbai, India

Urban Area: 23,655,355 million people live here. Population density: 53,000 per square mile. Mumbai–called Bombay until the name was changed in 1995–is the commercial and movie capital of India and has attracted millions of migrants from the countryside. With high birth rates and the continued influx of migrants, Mumbai’s population is expected to grow rapidly in the future. Urban Detail: Over half of the city’s population lives in slums. Poor infrastructure and widespread poverty make it very difficult to meet the demands of an ever-growing population.

AT NUMBER 7... New York, North america

Urban Area: 23,756,354 million people live here. Population density: 28,210 people per square mile. New York City, especially Manhattan, is arguably a role model for balancing urban development with good public transport and access to open spaces. New York is the only American city where most households do not own a car. Urban Detail: New York is one of the biggest gateways to America. Over 170 languages are spoken there today. No single nationality or ethnicity dominates the city’s culturally diverse population.

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AT NUMBER 6... Manila, Philippines

Urban Area: 24,124,000 million people live here. Population density: 38,000 people per square mile. Manila's colonial past is reflected in its architecture. The historic center, is surrounded by a massive wall built by the Spanish in the 16th century. Urban Detail: More than 3 million people in Manila live in slums without electricity, sanitation, and access to drinking water. Population density is extremely high, some areas have more than 100,000 people live on 1 km².

AT NUMBER 5... shanghai, China

Urban Area: 24,152,700 million people live here. Population density: 119,400 people per square mile. Shanghai has become China's financial and commercial center. It has one of the world’s busiest ports and the world’s most extensive bus system with more than one thousand lines. Urban Detail: Shanghai has one of the world's most remarkable skylines. Thirty five structures are taller than 200 meters, including two over 450 meters.

AT NUMBER 4... Karachi, Pakistan

Urban Area: 24,300,000 million people live here. Population density: 24,000 people per square mile. Karachi is the third most densely populated megacity it is growing rapidly due to rural-urban migration. Urban Detail: After Pakistan won independence from the British the population increased hugely transforming demographics & economy.

AT NUMBER 3... Seoul, South Korea

Urban Area: 25,600,000 million people live here. Population density: 27,000 people per square kilometer. Seoul has grown rapidly since the Korean War (1950-53). Today, nearly half of the country’s population lives in and around Seoul. Seoul has made remarkable progress in combating air pollution and is one of the cleanest cities in Asia. Urban Detail: Seoul is located 50 kilometers south of the heavily armed border with North Korea. The city is in range of North Korean artillery. Plans to move the capital further south have already caused much debate.

AT NUMBER 2... Jarkarta, Indonesia

Urban Area: 31,500,000 million people live here. Population density: 14,464 people per square kilometer. Jakarta has been booming since 2005 after suffering economic crises and disasters like floods and earthquakes in recent decades. Urban Detail: Despite many wide roads, Jakarta suffers from terrible traffic congestion. To reduce traffic jams, some major roads have a 'three in one' rule during rush hours, prohibiting fewer than three passengers per car.

AT NUMBER 1... Tokyo, Japan

Urban Area: 38,800,000 million people live here. Population density: 6,158 people per square kilometer. Greater Tokyo is the largest urban agglomeration in the world, swallowing up the neighboring cities of Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Chiba. Despite its size, Tokyo has very efficient public transportation, which accounts for almost 80% of all journeys. Urban Detail: Tokyo Bay has been gradually filled up to create more living space. Odaiba, an island made from waste, has become one of Tokyo’s most interesting tourist spots and destinations for day trippers.

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The innovative Be Toothbrush is being launched via Kickstarter. Instead of electricity, it relies on a kinetic energy storage system to make the head vibrate. All you need to do is give the dial two committed twists and it’ll go for exactly two minutes. It has 100% biodegradable brush heads, and a built-in smart pressure sensor stops you from hacking your gums to pieces.

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All the latest in the world of tech and gaming... The noise-cancelling tech in Bose headphones is recognised as some of the very best out there, but with its latest product the electronics giant is focusing on blocking out noise when it matters most - during sleep time. These tiny sleepbuds rather than blocking out noise completely, they replace unwanted sounds with soothing ones designed to send you to sleep. You can, choose various sounds, adjusting the volume and even setting an alarm that only you hear.

Smart telescopes that are 100 times more powerful than classical telescopes, automatically align with stars, the eVscope gives you an insanely detailed view of the cosmos at a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. An app can align eVscope to whatever you fancy seeing, and in campaign mode pings you with notifications, so you can observe asteroids and comets whizzing past.

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A Man’s World

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HANGOVER CURES...

It’s that time of year when we all get a little merry and maybe have a bit more Christmas cheer than is good for us! If you have overdone it at the Christmas do here a few hangover facts and cures…. Splitting headaches, sickness, dizziness, and dehydration: anyone who's ever drunk too much knows the consequences of it. AFTER THE BIG NIGHT...

PAINKILLERS: Your first thought will probably be to reach for some painkillers, and it’s not a bad shout as they will help with your headache – just make sure to pick the right ones. Aspirin will do the trick, but it can wreak havoc if you’ve got a sensitive stomach and leave you feeling sick and worse than you were before. Much safer to just stick to the ibuprofen, but only the recommended dose. Extra tip: If you can manage it get up at around 7am, BEFORE THE BIG NIGHT... drink loads of water, take an Ibuprofen and LINE YOUR STOMACH: You’ve probably heard then go back to sleep. You’ll wake up healed people waffling on about how dangerous it is (kind of)! to go out on an empty stomach, well turns out DRINK MORE WATER: Yeah, we know, this one there’s truth to that. If you eat a greasy meal is getting a bit repetitive now. But seriously, you before you go out the fat will help to line the need to make up for all that water you lost last walls of your stomach, which slows down the night. If you do manage to drag yourself out of rate of alcohol absorption. Drinking a full bed the make sure to take a bottle with you on glass of milk will also have the same effect. your travels. DRINK LOADS OF WATER: Drinking booze can EAT SENSIBLY: Eating, even if it seems like the expel up to four times as much water, which worst idea in the world, is really important for can lead to you getting dehydrated, the main getting you on the road to recovery. You can’t cause of those dreaded hangover headaches eat just anything, but there are a few and dry mouths. options. Depending on how bad you feel, eggs KEEP IT LIGHT: As a rule, there are more con- or a fry up are a great option as they help geners in darker drinks such as red wine, replace fatty acids and break down the alcohol whiskey or navy rum. White wine, vodka and in your liver. If you’re feeling super delicate eatgin on the other hand contain much less, so ing some banana or potatoes in the morning will also help. are a much better idea.

DON’T OVERDO IT ON THE DANCE MOVES: Now we love a good dance but don’t overdo it or you will feel worse in the morning. You’ll end up getting even more dehydrated and depleting your energy levels even faster. No need a to be a party pooper though, just make sure you don’t go too wild.

PACE YOURSELF: Most health organisations think that guys should not drink more that 34 units of booze a day, or 2-3 if you’re a girl. To put this in perspective a small glass of wine is about 1.5 units and a beer somewhere between 2 and 3. It also takes your body around 1 hour to break down 1 unit of alcohol. 48

DON’T START DRINKING AGAIN: Hair of the dog? Forget it! Drinking more might ease your pain for a few hours but it will only make the crash even worse when you get to it. It’s also a slippery slope to constant drinking, which is by no means healthy or desirable.

SLEEP IT OFF: One of the other side effects of drinking is the disruption of your sleep cycle, which is one of the reasons you still feel a bit pants even if you did get a decent amount of sleep. Combat this the only way you know how and just sleep some more. If you’re not going to be productive anyway, you might as well focus on getting right as rain.

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Health & Well Being

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SUPERFOODS 2018 THE NEXT BIG THING!

MORINGA, TIGER NUTS, AND MORE: 7 SUPERFOOD TRENDS COMING YOUR WAY. MOVE OVER KALE, QUINOA, AND COCONUT WATER! ER, THAT'S SO 2017...

into smoothies, yogurts, and juices. Moringa is said to help manage blood sugar and stabilize histamine production. And despite being totally caffeine-free, it makes for a fabulous natural energy booster.

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Admittedly, these don't look very appetizing, with a lumpy exterior that resembles burnt charcoal. But these powerful fungi are high in fiber, which makes them fantastic for regulating the digestive system, while its antiinflammatory properties can also help soothe any inflammation in the bowels. The high level of antioxidants is another impressive superfood quality of the chaga, with further studies showing that it supports the immune system by increasing the production of certain immune cells.

Nut butters exploded into the mainstream last year, with many choosing to give up animal products in favor of a plant-based diet. Following suit, nut oils are the new breed of superfood cooking essentials, with cold-pressed almond, cashew, walnut, and hazelnut oils set to be a healthier alternative to the average olive, vegetable, or sunflower varieties. If you're allergic TIGER NUTS... to nuts, you could try avocado oil, The incredible superfood benefits of which is coined to be the next coconut tiger nuts are slowly but surely making oil, as it's great for cooking! their presence known and weaving their way into modern takes on popuMORINGA... lar sweet and savory recipes. The Matcha, maca, spirulina, and green small, raisin-shaped nuts contain tea powder have previously ruled the high amounts of dietary fiber, potassiroost when it comes to supercharging um, and vegetable protein and have your smoothies, but there’s a new prebiotics which aid in digestion. supergreen in town — and it sounds They’re also a great source of magnemore like a new dance craze than sium, which is a natural muscle relaxsomething you'd actually consume. er that helps maintain healthy kidneys Packed with vitamin C, calcium, and also prevents menstrual issues in potassium, and amino acids, the fine, women. They can be easily ground to velvety powder comes from the fast- make flour, or compressed as an altergrowing Moringa tree, native to India, native to cow’s milk. Pakistan, and Nepal. Try sprinkling it 52

PROBIOTIC WATERS...

2016 was the year where probiotics really started making their way into the mainstream rather than being purely something health-conscious individuals kept a secret. They'd not only crop up in supplements, but also in chocolate and yogurts too. Making it even easier for us to boost our gut flora and maintain a healthy digestive system, gut-friendly waters will soon be in our refrigerators. Why eat your probiotics when you can drink them, hey?

WATERMELON SEEDS...

Taking over from chia, pumpkin, and sesame, watermelon seeds will soon be the new buzz word among superfood fanatics. To enjoy the full goodness, they need to be sprouted and shelled before consumption. But it's worth the hassle — a one cup serving contains 31 grams of protein and is also a fantastic source of magnesium, vitamin B, and both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

CASSAVA FLOUR...

Move over buckwheat and coconut flour! Used traditionally in Bali and South Asia. It’s paleo-friendly, veganfriendly, and nut-free, too. It's not necessarily a superfood in the sense that it doesn't offer an overwhelming amount of nutritional benefit that we couldn't get elsewhere. With none of the worries about bloating or IBS irritation that traditional gluten-based flours can cause.

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Custard & Crumble Mince Pie’s

A twist on a festive favourite, adding a layer of creamy custard and a delectable crumbly topping makes an irresistible and more mellow mince pie

1) Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put a baking sheet in the oven on the middle shelf. 2) Cut the butter into small cubes. Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt. 3) Tip the butter into the flour and use your fingers to rub the two together until it resembles breadcrumbs. 4) Stir in 2 tbsp of the sugar. Scoop a heaped half cup (85g) of the crumbs into a smaller bowl and set aside. 5) Have two small bowls ready. Crack the egg on the side of one bowl, then carefully pull the Method for the custard: shell apart in two halves, letting the yolk nestle into one side. Let the 1) Heat the milk in the white drain away from the yolk into one bowl and put the yolk into the other bowl. 6) Beat the egg yolk with a fork, then add it to the big- •125g unsalted butter, saucepan until it comes ger bowl of butter and flour mix. Use a cutlery knife to stir the yolk (cold from the fridge) just up to the boil, then into the crumbs. 7) Put your hand in the bowl and squeeze the •185g plain flour, take off the heat immedicrumbs together to make a ball. Knead the pastry a few times until (plus extra for dusting) ately. In a bowl, beat together the egg yolks, smooth. 8) Sprinkle some flour over your work surface. Sprinkle a lit•3 tbsp caster sugar tle more over the pastry and roll it out to the thickness of a one euro (golden if you can get it) vanilla sugar and flours. Pour the milk slowly over coin. 9) Stamp the pastry with an 8cm cutter, re-rolling the trim•1 large egg the egg mix, beating well. mings to make 12 rounds. 10) Gently push the rounds of pastry into •180g mincemeat 2) Return the mixture to the bun tin. Spoon 1 heaped tsp of the custard (custard recipe under the list of ingredients) into each pastry case, followed by the FOR THE CUSTARD the pan and place over a low heat, stirring for 8-10 mincemeat on top. 11) Add the final 1 tbsp sugar to the smaller •1 litre of milk mins until the mixture bowl of crumb mix. Pinch it together to make bigger clumps and •8 egg yolks begins to thicken. mound it on top of the mincemeat. 12) Slide the bun tin on top of the baking sheet and bake for 15 mins until golden brown and the cus•140g vanilla sugar Remove and serve. tard and mincemeat are starting to bubble. 13) Cool in the tin for 15 •3 tbsp cornflour mins, then carefully lift the pies onto a rack and leave to cool. Will •3 tbsp plain flour keep for 2 days in an airtight tin.

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THE 2017 TOKYO MOTOR SHOW

The Tokyo Motor Show is always a great place for innovation as well as a view of what is coming soon. There are no plans for any of these to go into production, but we are sure they will! Honda revealed the new Sport EV showing designs similar the classic S800 coupe with wide rear haunches, a short rear deck and a comparatively long bonnet. Honda has a lot of heritage to draw upon, and its designers appear to be exploiting that. Most cars claim to be inspired by aviation or wild cats, but Toyota have produced a car inspired by a toolbox! The TJ’s wheelsat-the corners stance, bluff nose, blistered arches; flat screen and ribbed bonnet are perfect, as are the fold-flat seats. Subaru say that the Viziv Performance Concept is not previewing the next WRX, but in reality we all know it is. It owes an awful lot to what’s gone before, but who’s to knock flared wheel arches and a bonnet scoop? Daihatsu offered a complete range of 5 Kei cars, micro cars with 600 cc engines for overcrowded Tokyo roads. The retro looking DN Compagno is a nod to the 1963 Car of the same name. The Suzuki e-Survivor has an electric motor inside each wheel and ultra-high ground clearance; it also looks like it could be an awful lot of fun to drive (even if you might look a bit daft doing so).

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They established Stanley Motor Carriage Company. In 1906, they broke the world record for the fastest mile with a speed of 127 miles per hour (205 kph) in just 28.2 seconds. Later, on July 31st, 1918, Francis crashed into a woodpile while driving a Stanley Steamer and trying to maintain a distance from a farm wagon traveling alongside his car. • Franz Reichelt: A tailor by profession, this French inventor used to devote all his free time in designing and developing a parachute suit design. The Flying tailor jumped off the Eiffel Tower wearing his self-made parachute, while he was expected to use a counterfeit for the demo. As he jumped off the Eiffel tower in the parachute suit from 187foot fall, he died instantly as he hit the frozen land. Later an autopsy determined that he died of a heart attack during his fall.

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What’s On Guide...

1st to the 3rd December 2017: Creativa Málaga 2017 design, arts and crafts fair. Lots going on with the opportunity to learn buy and sell there will be workshops, competitions, displays and even a catwalk. For more info see www.malaga.creativa.eu held at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga. 1st to the 5th December 2017: Mistletoe & Wine the Christmas Show at the Salon Varietes, get into the festive mood. Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 visit the website www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 2nd December 2017: Aloha College Christmas Bazaar. You will be able to buy Christmas gifts and decorations, a wide selection of cakes and other goodies. For children there are games, face-painting, a fantastic Santa’s Grotto and bouncy castles. There will be tombolas with boxes of chocolates and bottles, toys and bookstands, music and dance interludes, and a raffle with fantastic prizes. Entrance is €2 per person. For more information contact 952 81 41 33 or accommunications@aloha-college.com 6th December 2017 to the 5th January 2018: Christmas Market in Benalmadena at the entrance of Puerto Marina everyday between 11am and 8pm. 10th December 2017: Malaga Marathon: The Malaga Marathon is expected to attract some 4000 runners from all over Europe. Please see the website at http://zurichmaratonmalaga.es for more info. 20th to the 23rd December 2017 then 2nd to the 5th January 2018: Cinderella Pantomime at the Salon Varietes, fun filled family pantomime. Nightly at 7:30pm (Sunday from 7pm) for more information call the Teatro Salon Varietes, Fuengirola on: 952 47 45 42 or see www.salonvarietestheatre.com. 26th December 2016 to the 4th January 2018: MIMA: Huge kids fair in Malaga. Among the attractions that can be enjoyed at MIMA are fun-fair rides, a natural ice rink, a golf course, a basketball court, a rock-climbing wall and zip-line, a road traffic safety circuit, environmental workshops, math’s development, handicrafts, face-painting, ball pools, trampolines, blow-up castles, story telling and children’s theatre to be held at the Palacio de Ferias, Málaga. For more information see www.mimamalaga.com. Every Monday: Age Care Drop In where people can chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain at La Iglesia Bar, near Bonanza Square, Benalmadena Costa 11am -12.30pm. Every Monday: Arts and Crafts Fair in Benahavis at 8pm in the Main Square in Benahavis. Every Tuesday: The Costa Women Coffee Club meet every second Tuesday at 10am – 12.30pm for coffee, chats and other activities and is a social group designed to get ladies of all ages together. It’s best to join the group via Facebook or contact Emma on 608 408 771. Every Tuesday: Age Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for Spanish lessons in the afternoon from 3.00pm until 3.45pm. Lifeline 652 537 615. Every Wednesday: at 11:30am the Malaga Picasso Museum is offering free guided tours in English which is included with the price of admission. Every Thursday: Market at Calypso, Calahonda. Every Thursday: Age Concern meet at the Manila bar in Los Boliches, next to the Yaramar hotel for advice, support and friendship from 11.00am until 1.00pm. Pop in and meet new people and make new friends. Call 652 537 615. Every Thursday: Age Care Drop come & chat, share experiences and find out about living in Spain held in The Pensioner's Bar, Paseo Maritimo La Cala, 11am-12.30pm. Every Friday: Hard Rock Cafe: Live music happening every Friday see www.hardrock.com/cafes/marbella. Every Friday: Age Concern meet at El Caballo de Oro in La Cala from 11.30 until 1.00pm. In the main square behind Supersol. Advice, support and friendship. Lifeline 652 537 615. Every Sunday: FAMA have a car boot sale at the Hippodrome from 9am - 2pm. Every Sunday: Craft Market in the Marbella Marina on the Teresa Zabell Pier: 12-6pm.

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Medical

112 091 092 062

Emergency 061 Ambulance Marbella 902 505 061 Ambulance Coin 952 453 267

Train Timetables 902 240 202 Airports Malaga 952 048 844 Gibraltar 956 773 026

Health Centres

Marbella 952 769 946 Coin 952 452 767 San Pedro 952 787 700

Town Halls

Marbella 952 761 100 San Pedro 952 453 020 La Cala de Mijas 952 493 208 Fuengirola 952 589 300 Estepona 952 801 100

Fire Brigade

Emergency number 080 Marbella 952 774 349 Estepona 952 804 483 Fuengirola 952 461 046

Consulates

British Ireland Denmark Sweden Germany France U.S.A

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Marbella Coin Estepona Fuengirola San Pedro

952 771 442 952 822 818 952 822 818 952 467 457 952 785 252

352 475 226 604 212 226 474

300 108 373 383 442 590 891

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Transport

Bus Stations Marbella 952 764 400 Coin 952 450 366 San Pedro 952 781 396 Estepona 952 800249 For a list of complete times www.andalucia.com/travel/bus

Markets

Monday - Marbella (fairground site on east side) Tuesday - Fuengirola (fairground near Los Boliches) Wednesday -Estepona (Avda. Juan Carlos) La Cala - Feria ground. Thursday - San Pedro (Recinto Ferial) Calypso (Mijas Costa). Alhaurin el Grande - (La Fama) Saturday - Coin (Calle Urbano Pineda), Nueva Andalucia (Next to Centro Plaza the Bullring) and La Cala - Feria ground. Sunday - Puerto Estepona (Marina).

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All the Cinemas listed below show films in English as well as Spanish. Call first to check what is showing that week. Marbella: Cinesur Plaza del Mar 952 766 941 La CaĂąada 902 333 231 Puerto Banus: Gran Marbella 952 810 077 Coin: La Trocha 951 315 039 Fuengirola Cinesur Miramar 902 221 622

Chemists

24 hour chemist Urb. Artola, Ctra. Cadiz Km 194. Marbella. Tel: 952 83 25 89

Taxis

Marbella Taxis 952 774 488 Mijas Costa Taxis 952 476 593

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S TA R S I GN S

A look at what's in store for you during December 2017...

Capricorn

December 22nd January 19th

Aquarius

January 20th February 18th

Pisces

February 19th March 20th

Aries

March 21st April 19th

Taurus

April 20th May 20th

Gemini May 21st June 20th

Capricorn, the first two weeks of December are shall we say a little boring with regards to your love life. You might be frustrated, or maybe nothing major happens or you delight in a secret love. If this is the case, be very careful about how discreet you are! On December 25th 2017 Venus enters your sign so the year ends in an atmosphere full of love and lots of promises if you are single and 2018 starts in a good way. With Mars and Jupiter in your sign you are getting worked up over a group project or new assignment at work. This is a great term for coming up with strategies for the future. The last week of December finds you well prepared and sure that next year will be a lot more productive. If you have the time stay at with your family, and old friends make the most of the holidays. Aquarius, Venus and the get cosy with Saturn this month a week later Mercury and the Sun, join the party but they are retrograde motion. These configurations mean that you seem to get really close to happiness. But for now you can’t fully grab it with both hands. Something seems to slip through your fingers, the feeling that you are not 100% complete. Things aren’t yet that clear, and the outcome is coming in the New Year. On the work front you’re going full-speed-ahead, it’s as if you want to solve everything by the end of the year. And solve it you will! Don’t try and bulldozer through everything though, you shouldn’t try to force your views on others, because it won’t work. You can expect to be in excellent shape throughout December, you feel comfortable in your own skin and you thoroughly intend to enjoy the party over the festive period! Pisces, a retrograde occurs in your sign this month from December 3rd to the 23rd, this suggests some interference between personal ties and career, or a set of circumstances that makes your love life become public knowledge. Things related to your love life can become complicated or unexpected during the end of the year, but you’ll also end the year on a high. During December 2017, The Sun, Venus, and Mercury seem to be very interested in your professional life. The Sun wants you in the spotlight Venus smooth’s your way there, and brings luck or the right connections your way. In turn, will give you a much clearer picture of your professional goals and strategies. Drink an extra glass of champagne! For you, 2018 stars much better than 2017 did: you get rid of Saturn’s negative influence and enjoy the positive influence of Jupiter bringing with it lots of luck! Aries, during the first week of December 2017, Mars is focusing your attention on love or marriage, as the case may be, and pushing you to take significant action or a stand. There is a strong conjunction between Venus and Mercury this month, which strengthens the above-mentioned predispositions bringing back a matter that you were concerned with last spring. Towards the end of the month things change tune and you feel happy in your surroundings again. This month will bring a significant professional event: Saturn enters sign where it will stay for about three years. We’re talking about significant years, during which – if you have a clear purpose, good strategy you could set yourself up for life. Initiative when it comes to money becomes livelier beginning with the second week of the month. The Sun and another three planets form a favorable aspect this month boosting your equilibrium & stamina.

Taurus, in terms of your love life, December 2017 is a hot and very active, sometimes even stormy month. Mars and Jupiter are situated in your sign and have intense and passionate reactions; your temper flares up easily. If you have a passionate nature, it would be better to simmer down some, not to make rash decisions, and keep your jealousy in check. If you are more, shy or introverted by nature, Mars and Jupiter work in your favour: they give you courage, help you express yourself steer things in the direction you desire. The Sun, Venus, Saturn & Mercury create complicated or unexpected evolutions this month on the work front, but these complications will be full of lessons. Collaborations are productive throughout the month, but they need to be approached in a diplomatic way. During December you fuss too much over others and tend to neglect yourself. You need to be balanced & try to relax when you can.

Gemini, its all looking good for a Christmas romance, things are hotting up on the LOVE front this month so you can expect some relevant events to take place this December 2017. Mercury makes a conjunction with Saturn and another one with Venus, and where it’s retrograde during December 3rd23rd. This configuration emphasizes the importance of love or marriage in your life and speaks of circumstances that can lead to you making decisions in regard to responsibilities. December 2017 is full of dynamism when it comes to your professional life. Engines go full speed ahead, your efficiency is at its best, and results aren’t late to show. In regard to money, after December 20 2017 you enter a new cycle that will last for about three years. Don’t rush to judge! Things aren’t always, as they seem. Your energy is moody, your body needs to keep a certain balance in order to function up to your standards.

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo

July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo

August 23rd September 22nd

Libra

September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio

October 23rd November 21st

Sagittarius

November 22nd December 21st

Cancer, during this month, your love life is marked by responsibilities or it may be linked with interactions at work. You may take on a project or financial obligation with a partner or you have a relationship with someone you meet via professional life. Mars and Jupiter give you a fiery kind of romanticism for the latter part of the month so you can expect an exciting end to December 2017. It’s an intense time, very full of all kinds of things from a professional standpoint. You have a lot to do, complex issues to solve, and maybe sometimes you feel like things are moving slowly; but there are also satisfactions, moments of glory or luck. So you can look forward to an interesting end of year that could change your status in a favorable way. Mars and Jupiter give you a surplus of energy this month that you need to use up by being active. Get out there make the most of the fantastic weather why not take up a new sport?

Leo, the Sun is shining its light on your love life for the first two weeks of December 2017. If you are in a long-term relationship you have the intense feeling of boredom you have the need of new experiences. Your effort gain rewards during the last two weeks of the month expect a time full of surprises and adventures! Creativity is the best asset of Leos during December 2017. You can now develop and make the most of your talents, the power of expression, are flying toward you, opportunities can come from unusual areas. In regard to money, income could grow through luck or ingeniousness, but speculation, gambling, and bargains could cause you loss. You shouldn’t overdo it over the Holidays and not tire yourself out that much. It would be best to find someone who can help you with the season’s to-do list or why not let other people take the strain and book a well deserved Christmas holiday.

Virgo, during December 2017 Mercury and Venus are making you see a softer side to your soul you’re tenderer than usual, more receptive toward signs of affection. Communication and travels are exciting and can have amorous potential. The mood becomes more passionate and provocative during the last weeks of December expect a very merry Christmas indeed! Mercury’s retrograde makes some professional ruckus during the first week of the month, Mercury meets the Sun in your skies during the rest of the term giving you symbol of status and prestige then Saturn gets involved in the festive party lucky you! In other words, you’re in for a significant month: busy with loads of opportunities and achievements too. Cooperation is important for Virgoans throughout December, both on a professional and money-related level. Don’t get worked up when discussing things! Line up your arguments and present them in a calm and civilised manner! Libra, the first week of December 2017 could bring you some unexpected change in your love life, as a result of the opposition between Mars and Uranus. On December 9th, Mars enters Scorpio where it will stay until January together with Jupiter, the Greater Benefic. Jupiter’s influence is favourable for your love life it is known for the opportunities it offers, so you should pay attention to all the signs and make the most of its generosity. December 2017 is a month with a lot of potential for profit for you. You become more daring and take the initiative, with the clear intent of improving your income and with the best chances at achieving what you set out to do. Careful about clarity in communication though! Make sure you receive information transmitted by others correctly and that they understand correctly what you want to transmit to them!

Scorpio, with Mars and Jupiter situated your sign, during December 2017 you enjoy huge adventure and passion there are predisposes toward grand gestures made due to love. There is a conjunction between Venus and Mercury later in the month and this shows that your love life has an impact on your thinking and deciding process. There is only one winner and we have to say that Love rules out! December 2017 is ruled by money as much as by relationships. Finances are a hot topic, you feel a great need to act, seek solutions and encounter opportunities. Success depends on evaluating correctly the rapport between goals and resources. Jupiter and Mars are situated in Scorpio this month meaning you are bursting with vitality, confidence and have an excess of energy. Try to relax though because the parting just won’t stop over the festive period…!

Sagittarius for you, during December 2017 relationships are the axis around which the universe revolves. If you are single Venus and Mercury are finding you LOVE opportunities come your way; you don’t have to go looking or try to force them. There’s no shortage of proof of love or favorable occasions. You just have to know what to do with them. Work will be slightly annoying you keep catching potential errors that need to be corrected or details that need to be put in order so you can reach your goals. This will help you see where you stand and build plans for 2018 on firmer ground. In regard to money, you have to make some decisions during December-January. It would be best to make them in January, when you have a clearer picture of things. Try to make a list of priorities, shake it off, and focus on what’s most important!

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puzzle Link The Words

Solutions on page 80

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In each of these puzzles, three words are listed. All you have to do is find another word that can either precede or follow each word linking them:

_______

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2) 4) 5)

TABLE

COURT

RACKET

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DISH

TIME

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IRISH

MORNING BREAK

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BLUE

BONE

SAND

ANT

DOLL

KILLER SIDE

Guess The Celeb

Sudoku

Brain Teaser

DEATH IN THE DESERT...

A thief was found dead and the police were unable to solve the mystery behind the death. The dead man was found in a desert naked with half a toothpick clasped in his hand. Before his death, the man along with his three friends were spotted by a witness crossing the desert using a hot air balloon. The witness also mentioned that all four men threw their clothes overboard because the balloon was losing the attitude because of overweight.

Hercule Poirot was called in to solve the death and he immediately tells everyone how the thief died. Can you figure out how?

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Crossword

Across: 1. Mix together (7) 5. Listening devices (4) 8. Clergyman (5) 9. Old fashioned (7) 11. Immediately after (4) 12. American actor, star of shane (4,4) 15. Pug faced dog (5) 16. Second planet from the sun (5) 19. Sudden accident or catastrophe (8) 21. A horserider's encouragement (4) 23. Dazzled by light (7) 25. Request compensation (5) 26. Baptism bowl (4) 27. Snow vehicle (7) Down: 2. Very unpleasant (9) 3. Dishonest (4) 4. Almost (6) 5. Old testament priest (3) 6. Circular (5) 7. Part of a play (5) 10. Bike for two (6) 13. Skim over water (9) 14. Make fun of, playfully (6) 17. Painful to touch (6) 18. Muscle contraction (5) 20. Eskimo house (5) 22. North british person (4) 24. A stupid person (3)

Name The Film

A A conman & his partner plan to rob a B department store on Christmas Eve. Problems oocur when security discovers the plot, staring Billy Bob Thornton (2003).

A worried new teacher has to juggle a pregnant wife and a class of children on a road trip to the National 'Song for Christmas' Competition, staring David Tennant (2012).

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Say What You See...

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The Jokespage

Jokespage

A budding young actor was very put out when he wasn’t picked to be Joseph in his school play. However he was asked to be Innkeeper No. 1 in an effort to keep him quiet, or so his teacher thought! When Mary & Joseph approached him to ask if there was any room at the inn, he replied: “Yes, come right in! We have a lovely room overlooking the pool!” How do snowmen get around? On their icicles. A magician was working on a cruise ship in the Caribbean. The audience was new each week, so he always did the same tricks. The problem was, the captains pet parrot saw all the shows and began to understand how the magician did every trick. It started squawking in the middle of the show, “look, it’s not the same hat! Look, he’s hiding the flowers under the table! Hey, why are all the cards the ace of spades?” The magician was furious but, as it was the captain’s parrot, there wasn’t much he could do about it. Then, one day, the cruise ship ran aground and sank. The magician found himself cast adrift on a piece of wood with the parrot. They glared at each other but said nothing. Finally, after a week, the parrot said… “OK, I give up. Where’s the boat?”

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What do you call an elf who sings? A wrapper!

Proudly showing off his new flat to friends late one night, a slightly tipsy man led the way through to his bedroom, where there was a big brass gong. “What’s that for?” one of the guests asked. “That’s the talking clock,” the man replied. “How does it work?” asked his friend. “Watch…” the man said, giving it a whack with a hammer. Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed, “For goodness sake, it’s two o’clock in the morning!” I gave up alcohol last year... Worst 15 minutes of my life. The 4 stages of life: 1. You believe in Santa Claus 2. You don't believe in Santa Claus 3. You dress up as Santa Claus 4. You look like Santa Claus

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Answers underneath...

ANSWERS: Number of Paw Prints 8 1) Sign above door 2) Missing starfish on wall 3) Toothpaste tube 4) Red toothbrush 5) Purple toothbrush

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How many of Paddingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sticky paw prints can you spot on the kids page? Answers underneath...

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puzzle Who Am I?

Sir Winston Churchill

Trivia Quiz Answers

1) Kiev 2) Influenza 3) Jamie Oliver 4) Black Russian 5) Boudicea 6) Avon 7) 8 FT 8) 1471 9) Oxygen 10) Road Traffic Accident 11) John Clease 12) Hansard 13) Eddie Redmayne 14) Hypothermia 15) Black 16) Wind in the Willows 17) Artful Dodger 18) Metronome 19) For Valor 20) Kilamanjaro 21) MacDuff 22) Barry White 23) Daily Planet 24) Arizona 25) Dolly 26) Pakistan 27) Emily 28) Calder 29) Real Madrid 30) Red and Black

Answers from 16, 22, 70 & 71

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Link The Words 1) Tennis 2) Rag 3) Whale 4) Coffee 5) Hill

Guess The Celeb a) Leonardo Dicaprio b) Joanna Lumley

Brain Teaser

Hercule Poirot explains that the balloon was losing attitude so all friends decided to take off their clothes in order to decrease the overall weight but when balloon continues to lose the attitude they decide one of them need to jump to the desert to decrease the weight. The man who must jump is decided by the famous death game where one who picks the shortest toothpick must die.

Crossword Solution

Pantomime Plots

a) Jack & The Bean Stalk b) Peter Pan c) Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs d) Dick Whittington e) Cinderella f) Aladdin

Sudoku Solution

Name The Film a) Bad Santa (2003)

b) Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! (2012)

Say What You See 1) Broken Heart

2) Falling Temperature

3) Head in the Sand

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