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Hill, ch month in Berry rpe ea s se es sin Bu d es an and Bilstho Delivered to Hom m Harlow Wood ha ak O h ig H , th or Rainworth, Blidw Inside this issue: • Summer Savings • Recipe • Space Out • Garden View • Exfoliate!

• Business Focus • Puzzles • Your Community info.

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Spotlight on Mansfield South Contents Hello everyone,

Social Care Support 6 Summer Savings

8 Why Water Works 10 Karate & Kickboxing 14 Puzzles 18 Tariff Talk 22 Community Information 24 Space Out 26 Garden View 28 Back to school tips 30 Recipe 32 Choose a driving instructor 34 Don’t forget Fido 36 Index 38 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 01623 706570 Suite 104, 1 Hanley Street Nottingham NG1 5BL Graphic Design and Layout: Spotlight Local Media

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Well the Olympics are almost over. Go Rebecca! To be honest I will be glad to see the end of it. Watching all that exercise and endeavour has quite worn me out. I think I will get back to watching the cricket.

Our area has lots of events and places to visit, so let’s all make the most of the good weather and get out and about this summer.

Thanks as ever for your support for our local businesses and community

Spotlight magazine is delivered to 6,200 homes and businesses in the Mansfield South area each month.

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Choose your personal care assistant with confidence

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eople in Nottinghamshire who need social care and support are being urged to use a directory of reliable paid workers.

Support With Confidence, which has been set up by Nottinghamshire County Council, is a web-based directory of potential employees who can help older and disabled people with things like: getting them out of bed, washed and dressed, taking them out for trips e.g. the pub or theatre, walking people’s dogs, helping out with shopping, housework or the garden.

Councillor Kevin Rostance, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, said: “More and more people are now receiving personal budgets, which means they can manage their own social care.

This is fantastic and it gives people real choice and control over which services they have and who helps them.

“Support With Confidence gives people the reassurance that these carers are reliable, so we would urge anyone who is thinking of hiring a personal assistant to use this scheme.”

Everyone on the directory has received training and has been checked by the County Council.

To find out more about Support With Confidence and to use the directory phone 08449 80 80 80 or visit: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ supportwithconfidence

People who receive a personal budget* for their social care can then select who they want from the directory to provide a particular service. They will then interview that person and, if they are happy, offer them the job.

*Personal budgets are given to people who are eligible for long term social care support by the County Council. They have an assessment with a social care worker, where they decide how they wish to spend their money to best meet their needs.

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Home & Garden

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Summer Savings

h the long glorious days of August. If you’re like me, all you really want to do is stretch out on a rug in the garden with a good book, host the odd barbecue and enjoy any sunshine summer deigns to throw our way. So you might think it odd that I’m now going to ask you to turn your thoughts to winter for a few minutes. I do have your best financial interests at heart though, and in these difficult economic times, that’s got to be worth a few minutes of anyone’s time…right?

The long days of summer are not just lazy for us; they are also a quiet time for lots of tradesmen. Think about it; as soon as the temperature drops in mid October, people will begin to think about cold snaps and central heating. They’ll probably arrange for their boiler to be serviced...along with everyone else.

Wouldn’t it make more sense to get ahead of the game and have your boiler serviced whilst there isn’t a queue? If your boiler is more than fifteen years old it probably needs to be replaced and you may well be able to negotiate a nice discount at this time of year.

While you’re at it, if you have an open fire or a solid fuel range, order fuel now, in bulk, while you can take advantage of lower summer prices. Summer is also a good time to organise a chimney sweep. There aren’t too many about and they tend to be swamped in the autumn as people think about using their fireplace again.

to improve your cavity wall and loft insulation. Most energy providers offer a free home survey and advise where you could save money. Think about it now and you’ll have plenty of time to organise improvements before the first frosts. Kerching!

By Sarah Davey

Other businesses with a quiet period during the summer Summer is traditionally a quiet time for financial advisers and companies specialising in investments. Perhaps you could benefit from a financial makeover.

It might sound odd, but this time of year is also quiet for train and coach travel, so you might be able to pick up a bargain ticket or two.

Summer has always been a quiet time for politics, so now is a great time to tackle your MP about any local issues which are bothering you.

And finally, if any of your electrical goods have seen better days, now is the best time to check out your local high street for a great deal on an upgrade.

Energy costs continue to rise week on week, so why not use this summer

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Health

Why Water Works Experts tell us that we need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day, but have you ever stopped to wonder why?

What happens if we don’t drink enough water?

If we don’t maintain the correct water levels, our bodies will start to dehydrate. Like a car’s need for oil, if the oil level gets too low, the engine will start to run rough.

If the oil runs out all together, the engine will stop running. It is the same with our body. Therefore it is easy to see why it is very important to drink eight glasses of water a day.

Symptoms of mild dehydration include the following:

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he human body is made up primarily of water. Around 85% of the brain, 80% of blood and 70% of muscle is water. Given these facts, it is easy to understand why maintaining our body’s water levels is so important.

During a single day an average person loses around 2 - 4 litres of water in the following ways: urine 50%; sweating 34%; breathing 14%; and faeces 2%. In order to keep our body working at its optimum levels, this lost water needs replacing.

Most of the lost water (47%) is replaced through drinks, a further 39% through food and the remaining 14% comes as a by product of metabolic activity.

What does water do?

Water helps remove the dangerous toxins that our body takes in from the air we breathe, the food we eat and the chemicals used in the various products we use on our skin and hair. It cushions and lubricates our joints and carries oxygen and nutrients into our cells. Water also helps regulate our body temperature and assists in digestion.

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• Reduced alertness • Reduced concentration • Slower reaction times • Tiredness • Headaches • Feelings of nausea • Low blood pressure • Constipation • Dry skin Drinking water can help us lose weight Believe it or not, it’s true! If we are dehydrated the performance of the blood, liver and kidneys is affected, with the end result that the body can’t metabolise the fat stored in cells as effectively, so the fat remains in the body. In addition, water is a natural appetite suppressant so drinking plenty of natural water (not in tea, coffee or fizzy drinks!) will help us to feel full and not so likely to eat.

So, let’s do what the experts tell us and look after our wonderful bodies by drinking plenty of water!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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Karate & Kickboxing in Mansfield

t The NSTK (National Sport and Traditional Karate) there are no girls, no kids, no men, only training partners.

The NSTK Mansfield is run by instructor Pete McDonagh (5th Dan) and Rachael Cunningham (1st Dan). The aim of the NSTK is to assist people in achieving their goals, people train for many reasons, fitness, confidence, to fight in competitions or just for fun. We welcome anyone who wants to train and are currently taking on new members. Men, women (including mums), and children train with us, our youngest member is four and out oldest is over 60 (Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll say no more on that!)

The NSTK also works closely with Sherwood Forest putting on medieval weapons displays and educating on the dangers of carrying knives, if anyone has been

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to the Forest and seen The Oakwood Outlaws, if you look closely they may resemble members of the NSTK. Another service offered by the NSTK is personal safety courses specifically for women, we teach ways of staying safe and how to defend yourself if you are attacked.

If you are interested in coming to train with us or just want to talk about any of the services we offer please get in touch, check out our Facebook page - Mansfield NSTK karate-kickboxing, Phone us on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 07588592998/07982030367 or E-mail rachcuk@btinternet.com Other NSTK classes are run across the midlands and can be found in Stoke-onTrent Buxton, Derby, Leamington and Tamworth.

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Health & Beauty

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Exfoliate! Exfoliate! Exfoliate!

hatever the weather we are having, exfoliation is not just for summer; it’s a year round discipline that gets the best from your skin and the optimum results from your skincare.

You wouldn’t put your moisturiser on over a gauze and you wouldn’t bother to put body cream on over your stockings or tights, so why apply product over skin that has a` barrier `of dead and dry skin cells preventing it from actually getting to the skin to actually do some good.

Exfoliation has many forms: scrubs, oil and scrub, dry salt glows, cream exfoliants, fruit acids, mitts and brushes to suggest just a few. Exfoliation does not need to be a full time job-just a few moments of dry skin brushing every morning instantly demonstrates great results.

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The benefits of sloughed and buffed skin are plentiful-softer skin, glowing skin, increased circulation, translucency, efficient tanning, deeper absorption of products, detoxing, toning and tightening, invigoration and general all round skin well-being.

Exfoliation can be adjusted to the seasons……our skin behaves differently when it is covered in winter layers to how it does when it is out on display and sun cream is being applied daily.

Facial skin needs less harsh exfoliation but needs a regular programme all the same. The ideal combination of exfoliation is to maintain a professional treatment alongside regular homecare.

Book in now to experience the benefits of professional exfoliation and reveal a new you !!!

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It’s fun! Challenging!

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Crossword Clues Across 1 4 7 9 11 12 17 18 19 20 21

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Down 2 3 5 6 8 10 13 14 15 16

Fried, beaten eggs (6) Apart from (6) Customer (6) Accessories (6) Net pay (8) Used in the rain (8) May wear shining armour! (6) Condiment (6) Entrance (6) Type of purple (6)

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Lifestyle & Leisure

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Tariff Talk

s there are now more mobile phone subscriptions than there are people in the UK, it can be tricky to work out exactly what tariff you should be on. Here is a quick guide to help.

Pay as you go offers you the freedom from contracts, by pre-loading credit onto your phone. All the main operators offer incentives for a certain value top-up, for instance 500 free texts for a £10 credit.

If you’re not likely to use incentives, you might be better off with a no frills service, with lower call and text rates.

Although there are just five main mobile network operators in the UK, there are many service providers that ‘piggyback’ these main networks, for example Virgin Mobile, Tesco Mobile, Asda and TalkMobile. These virtual operators often offer very cheap rates. Try using a web site like Which? or Money Saving Expert to help you find the best deal. Remember, it pays to shop around!

By Rita Williams-Hall

If you find yourself topping up more than £15 per month, a monthly contract may be better value. Most contracts have inclusive talk, text and internet (data) allowances. You may also be able to get a free or greatly reduced cost handset too, ideal if you’d like a smart phone for internet and email access.

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Community Information

Whats happening in your area?

These are free pages to publicise your local events and information. We would love to hear from you if you know of any event in or around the Berry Hill, Rainworth and Blidworth area; copy deadline is the 25th of each month.

Please email info@spotlightlocal.co.uk Dance? Me? Music? Michael Buble, Amy Winehouse, Lady GaGa? ..... like them and dance to them. Learn every Tuesday night at Rainworth Miner’s Welfare. This is a PARTNER DANCE which is easy.

Our lessons show you a dance which is a simplified mix of all the styles you have heard of. It’s simple and can be danced to most types of music. Bring both your left feet. No need to take a partner, they are already there !!! Get Sociable and Get Fit. Rainworth Miner’s Welfare. Tuesdays 1930 to 2230.

Notts Orienteering Club is a not-for-profit community sports club run by volunteers.

We offer beginners orienteering sessions in the community for people to learn how to read maps and get a bit of gentle exercise at the same time. We have three evening sessions available in Worksop, West Bridgford and Mansfield on Tues and Wed evenings. For more information call Catherine on 07940575758 or e mail hubclob@noc-uk.org Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood MP Advice Surgeries Please phone the Constituency Office on 0115 968 1186 for an appointment or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk 2nd SATURDAY EACH MONTH* (10am – 12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall NG15 7HN 4th FRIDAY EACH MONTH* (5.30pm – 7pm) at The Dukeries Complex, Whinney

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Lane, Ollerton NG22 9TD *Except for August and some Bank Holidays LLoyd schools of Taekwon-do For all ages from 4-70, families welcome to train together and get fit All instructors are fully qualified, CRB checked, first aid trained and insured Build self confidence and make new friends Classes available 7 days a week throughout the local area web: www.lloydtaekwondo.com email: lloyd.tkd@btinternet.com tel: 01773 819824 First lesson free Music and Culture Night at the Black Bull Blidworth every Monday eve from 8pm Music is mainly folk but all types of musicians are welcome Performance poets and storytellers also wlecome And of course - an audience!

Free entry - a raffle is usually held for a couple of items to be won Dance Fanatic School of Dance Based in RAINWORTH VILLAGE HALL. Small and friendly all ages and abilities welcomed. Ages range from 3 through to adults and styles include Ballet technique, Gym dance, Freestyle and Street. . One to one tuition also available. Annual show, exams and is a ADFP competitive school.

I.D.T.A and A.D.F.P registered, fully insured and crb checked. More info contact kerri mason on: 07849549291/ dancefanatic@ hotmail.co.uk Zumba Blidworth Miners Welfare, Mansfield Road, Blidworth, Notts Tuesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm £3 per session All abilities welcome also St Andrews Mission Hall, The Crescent, Blidworth, Notts, NG21 0SE Sunday 6.30pm -7.30pm £3 per session All abilities welcome

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Lifestyle & Leisure

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Space Out!

arden sheds are not what they used to be, and that’s a good thing!

Once they were nothing more than a glorified cubbyhole for hiding gardening equipment and other little-used household items. Today they have come of age, providing stylish and valuable extra space.

Many of us need more room but in the current economic climate are unable or unwilling to move house. A home extension can be pricey, but it doesn’t have to be the end of all our dreams.

Erect a wooden structure at the end of your garden and you could solve your space-related problems without breaking the bank.

For around £3,000 you could enjoy the benefits of an additional room (a saving of around £7,000-12,000 on a brick

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built version). A fully insulated summer house, with its own floor, windows and electricity supply could serve a number of purposes - from a home office to a fully fitted gym, guest room or simply somewhere for to escape the hustle and bustle of family life.

Outdoor woodbuilt rooms don’t require planning permission or building regulations and can be fully operational in about six weeks from the time of order. In addition they can be built to your own specification and are fully portable - so that if you do eventually move, you can take your room with you!

Now who says sheds are boring?

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Just a little squeeze!

ugust should be a month when most time in the garden is spent relaxing. The winter soil preparation is complete, the spring planting season has passed and the weed growth is slowing due to the shortening day length and the lack of available ground water. So sit back and enjoy the garden, taking time out to gently potter around in the summer sun.

deliver. The extra colour, height and shape that bulbs such as Alliums provide is second to none.

When selecting your bulbs make sure you give them a quick, but delicate squeeze. This will ensure the ones you buy are healthy and will actually leaf up and flower.

I get so many questions about bulbs which are planted but never flower, and it’s not that these people are bad gardeners, but more likely that the bulbs were dead before they were even planted.

Gentle jobs for this month include dead heading, watering and a little light trimming. With the last summer bank holiday of the year looming we can sit Plant bulbs from September to November back, relax and ... think of spring!!! but the sooner the better really, leaving “Already?!” I hear your cries of protest. only tulips until November. Plant 2-3 Yes, already. Garden centres take delivery times the depth of their spring of the bulb and if bulb collections Other jobs for the month fed after flowering this month and to they should give ensure you get the widest choice and Cut down flowering meadows you pleasure for years and may even freshest stock, you and allow seed to fall spread around ... really do need to be As long as you don’t thinking about your selections right now. Harvest potatoes and dry before cut off the leaves until 6 weeks after storing in the dark flowering!

I know spring doesn’t seem that long ago, but that’s a Harvest onions at the end of the Happy gardening. good thing, because month and dry before hanging Lee you should be able to remember Trim evergreen hedges such as which areas of the garden might have Yew and conifers

By Lee Bestall benefited from a little more colour, Collect seed from annuals for Contact Lee sparkle and pizzazz Bestall at www.

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Back to School Tips...... for Parents!

irst day back at school can be an anxious time for both parents and children, so here are some tips to make it a more relaxed experience all round.

Re-establish meal and bedtime routines at least one week before school begins.

This will help your children avoid being over tired or overwhelmed by school work and activities.

Review early any material the school has sent, so you can be informed about teachers, classrooms, supply requirements, important dates, bus travel etc.

Buy any necessary school supplies early, such as new pencils, pens, folders and notebooks. This will help motivate your kids to be more organised.

Encourage your children to spend less time in front of the TV or computer and

more time participating in learning games such as reading or puzzles, to help ease them back into the learning process.

Buy or update school uniform early - well before the end of the school break.

Check out bus timetables and journey times, and if appropriate, drive the route to school if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done it before.

Prepare your kids lunch boxes the night before, with a variety of healthy foods and snacks to help sustain higher energy and concentration levels throughout the day.

And finally, give lots of encouragement and support as your children enter a new environment, make new friends and learn new things.

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Food & Drink

Simple Summer Spaghetti Sometimes you don’t want to fuss. This can be a simple supper for one. If you need to serve more simply multiply the ingredients accordingly.

Photo courtesy of Kochtopf photography.

Serves 1

Method

Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Put olive oil and onion in a large skillet over a low heat and cook, add anchovies stirring with a wooden spoon, until the anchovies dissolve.

Add the garlic and cook for about 15 seconds, taking care not to brown it.

Raise the heat to medium-high and add the tomatoes. When the sauce comes to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer: 5 minutes depending on the size of the skillet. Add capers.

Ingredients 80 g Spaghetti 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 anchovy fillets, chopped 1 finely chopped garlic 6-10 Cherry tomatoes, cut into halves salt, pepper 1 tbsp capers handful of basil leaves parmesan cheese – for grating over

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Cook the Spaghetti al dente, drain and toss with the sauce in the skillet over a low heat, adding basil. Taste for salt and pepper and serve.

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Thoresby Sunday Market

elcome to Thoresby Sunday Market, the largest outdoor Sunday Market in the Region held on the beautiful country setting of Thoresby Park.

There are new stall holders every week, so why not come and join us for a Shop in the Park. Thoresby Sunday Market is managed by Market Place Europe Limited.

If you wish to become a regular or casual stall holder then please contact IanHill@ marketplaceeurope.co.uk.

We have around 100 stalls with a vast range of products including clothing, electrical items, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys and equipment, fresh meat, household goods, rugs, plants and bicycles to name but a few.

With a variety of refreshments, catering and street food, with fun rides and games to keep the Children entertained, Thoresby Sunday Market provides a great experience for all the family.

The Market is open from 9am to 3pm every

Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday (10am start) from March through to December.

Entrance to the market is only 50 pence per person with children under 12 and blue badge holders free of charge. You are welcome to bring along your dogs for a walk.

For further information about Thoresby Sunday Market or if you are interested in trading on the market please contact Market Place Europe on 0161 637 2523.

We welcome traders of all shapes and sizes.

Set your Satnav to NG22 9EW and follow the signs for the market. Come along and join us for a Shop in the Park!

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Choose a Driving Instructor are a trainee. Also ask to look at their last grade report to see how they fared when their teaching was tested by the DSA (grade 4 is satisfactory and grade 6 is the highest).

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reedom. Independence.

Convenience. Time. Opportunity.

These could all be yours once you have successfully passed your driving test, but as it now takes on average 47 hours of professional tuition at a cost of around £1,270 to qualify as a driver, what is the best way of getting there as quickly and cheaply as possible?

You might think that being taught by friends or family will save you money, but research shows that learners who combine professional instruction with private practice ultimately do better on their driving test, with nine out of ten learners who pass first time being taught by a professional. So how do you find the best instructor for you?

Personal recommendations are a good place to start, but just because a friend or family member got on well with a particular instructor is no guarantee that you will too. As you start your search you should consider four things: the instructor’s qualifications, rates, vehicle and personality.

Check that your instructor is approved by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) and that they display a green badge to show they are an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) or a pink badge if they

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Beware if your instructor is charging well below the average - they may well be cutting corners as well as prices – and you could end up paying more in the long run.

Ask about discounts for block bookings or advance payment, and see if you can negotiate a better rate for longer lessons (ninety minutes is often more productive than an hour). Some instructors also offer the first lesson for free.

Check the model, age and condition of the car. Many people find it easier to learn in a smaller car and if you are particularly tall or short, you will need a model with a fully adjustable seat and steering column. Make sure the car is clean, well maintained and fitted with air bags and dual controls.

A good instructor should be reliable and punctual and give you their full attention throughout the lesson, with no stops to drop off, pick up, fill up or make phone calls. They should not shout nor make you feel otherwise uncomfortable – even if you do make mistakes!

Choosing a driving instructor is like selecting any other commodity: shop around, compare the market and .then make your choice. And if, despite your best efforts, you are not happy with them or the way you are progressing, move to someone else!

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Lifestyle & Leisure Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Forget Fido!

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n the excitement of preparing for a holiday or weekend away, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to make arrangements for your pets!

There are several options to ensure your pet is cared for properly - leave them with friends or family, hire a pet-sitter, or board them.

As a change of routine can be very stressful to pets, asking a responsible and familiar family member or friend to care for them may be the best solution.

However, if this is not possible, the next best thing might be to employ a pet-sitter who would visit your home to feed, clean and exercise your pet.

Be sure to meet your sitter before employing them, ask for references and police checks and make sure they have insurance.

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If you decide to board your pet, take time to find a kennel, cattery or small animal boarder that will suit your pet. Pay a visit beforehand and check that they are licensed, insured, and that the facilities are secure, clean, dry and draught free.

Also check that the animals look clean, happy and healthy.

Whatever arrangements you decide on, be sure to choose someone responsible and give them clear instructions about diet, exercise, medication and how to socialise with your pet.

Now go and enjoy your holiday, confident that your pet will be in safe hands!

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