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Hi there, Welcome to our November edition November is upon us and we have so much to look forward to. There is fireworks, Black Friday and of course Christmas and everything that comes with it! Take care if you are doing your own fireworks this year and check our events page for some of the local events coming up. This months fashion article is focused around getting the perfect party wear this year. Don’t leave it too late to find the perfect outfit. The Fantastic Beasts sequel is coming to cinemas really soon and as a massive Harry Potter fan I am very excited. We have done this month’s movie preview on the new film, obviously. If you would like to know a bit more about it have a quick read. There is also a great article this month trying to help people to avoid and deal with Frozen Pipes, however we have many great local plumbers that will be able to help with anything you don’t feel comfortable dealing with.
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Our diaries are beginning to fizz with social engagements and pre booked plans for the festive season. One of the highlights of this time of the year is a calendar packed full of work drinks and family meet ups. As well as a glass brimming full of Prosecco we all need some outfits we truly feel confident and glamorous in. In the paragraphs that follow Dress Doctor will nudge you towards finding your very own party favourite. The Tailored Two Piece We loved it in the nineties and we adore it even more now - the blazer and trouser combo is a great option. The 2018 version is more streamlined and is best worn cut off at the ankle and double breasted. There is a plethora of choice from burgundy coloured velvet to seventies inspired corduroy. Add accessories for a feminine touch – patent block heals and lashings of pearls will do just fine. Animal Magic Animal prints were huge news this season and are a perfect look to incorporate into your going out Image Credit: Paul & Joe Spring / Summer 2018 ready to wear wardrobe. This trend is for all ages and makes an outfit Example of an hourglass figure have a real wow factor. Leopard print in dazzling gold or monochrome zebra will have real Article sponsored by this local business impact. The trick is to keep the styling simple and let the pattern do all the talking…
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Caramel Apple & Cranberry Pie 1 pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 Granny Smith apples, 1/2 cup butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon white sugar (optional)1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
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FANTASTIC BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM 2
MOVIE PREVIEW Release Date: 16/11/18 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is an upcoming fantasy film directed by David Yates, with a screenplay by J. K. Rowling. A joint British and American production, it is the sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016). It is the second instalment in the Fantastic Beasts film series. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Zoë Kravitz, Callum Turner, Claudia Kim, Jude Law, and Johnny Depp. At the end of the first film, the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander. But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise wizards and witches up to rule over all non-magical beings. In an effort to thwart Grindelwald's plans, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.
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FROZEN PIPES There are many reasons why your pipes can freeze during winter months: • Poor insulation. • Exposure due to cracks or gaps (where the pipe enters your home). • Pipes located inside cupboards. (Warm air may not reach these pipes if your cupboard doors are usually closed.) What Causes Them To Burst? 1. Water freezes and then expands inside your pipes. 2. Freezing and expansion of water causes pressure to build up between the ice and the faucet. 3. As a result of repeated pressure, the pipe eventually bursts. How To Prevent Freezing: Insulation Insulate your loft and the sides of your water tanks. Prevent your pipes from bursting by wrapping them in lagging (a foam material that insulates and reinforces them). Keep out the cold Most modern boilers have frost protection, which switches the boiler on if the temperature drops to a level that could cause your pipes to freeze. It is also a good idea to open your loft hatch and any sink cupboards to let in heat. In very cold weather, you’ll need to leave your heating on a low setting (or set it to come on a couple of times a day), especially if you’re going on holiday for longer than a day or two.
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