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Welcome Welcome to ‘Local Knowledge’ the Christmas issue. Question
“Please can you tell me more about your experts” Our aim when first creating Local Knowledge was to put customers in touch with the ‘right’ people. Even in the depths of an economic recession there are still plenty of dodgy businesses trading in and around Doncaster. To enable you, the customer, to get in touch with the right people and to enable you to know more about the people behind the businesses we started to introduce various ‘experts’.
Q. How can I become an expert? A. Providing we have no other experts currently featured within Local Knowledge in the same category AND you are able to demonstrate that you have ‘expert’ potential you are more than welcome to join the team! You must have a genuine desire to help people by providing honest advice and support for the readers of Local Knowledge.
Q. What is an expert? A. Most of the experts featured are people who have many years of experience and qualifications in their chosen field. They also have a desire to help people EVEN if they will not necessarily benefit from it. We have also worked with many of the experts previously so we can vouch for them and their business. Q. Where do experts come from?
Now for the Christmassy part. We would like to give a special Christmas thanks to all the experts and all the people and businesses who have supported us since the beginning. We are still astounded that there are good people around, they just take a bit of finding! Have a good Chistmas and I hope Santa puts a copy of Local Knowledge in your stocking............. If you have any questions or queries please email us at the normal address.
A. Experts are selected from many different fields. Business, pleasure, or even personal issues are covered within Local Knowledge. Any subject that can be considered of interest or could help people can be included.
Dave Burns, Editor Next issue out from 11th Jan 2010. Deadline for articles and adverts is 20th December 2009.
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Winner of a round of golf at Doncaster Golf Club sets out to prove he’s
king of the swingers Michael Green entered the Spot the Difference competition from issue 4. Little did he know that despite Local Knowledge receiving quite literally hundreds of correct entries he was the winner! He chose the round of golf for two at Doncaster Golf Club. After a couple of failed attempts at getting together to play we finally decided on a date. Unfortunately it was a slightly cold, cloudy and rainy Thursday in November!
Awwwww. At least we could hold our heads up high. Battling through the wind, slight drizzle (the kind that wets you through) and leaves covering our balls, we had a good time. A quick stop off at the coffee machine just before the 10th (although there was no Bovril) we were off again. Michael was getting a bit tired
by this point but Graham ‘Dobbo’ Dobson was just getting into his stride. His balls were flying high and true, and he even got his putter working! Thanks to Michael for being a good sport and thanks to Eric Shelton for donating the prize each month. Note to Eric, I paid for the lunch!
Being real men we braved the weather and set off for an exciting knock around what is locally known as ‘Bessacarr Golf Club’. Luckily on the first tee we all managed to get it away without too much hassle. Michael (and myself) played a decent shot down the middle and although Graham’s was a powerful shot it ended up in the trees on the right.
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CHARITY 17 Higher Rhythm Foundation 34 RSPCA HERO 11 This month’s hero (Jean Gravette) EVENTS 40 Local Events EXPERTS 8 Personal fitness 12 Holidays 14 Law 20 NLP 25 Accountant 26 IT 29 Health & nutrition 36 Financial 42 Sustainable energy 48 History 52 Gardening 54 Styling 57 Internet marketing 58 Divorce COMPETITIONS 21 Find the crown 46 Spot the difference 56 Word search FEATURES 6 King of the swingers 19 The Webster 22 Random acts of kindness 30 Success Doncaster exhibition 45 My first car (Stewart Piper) 51 Success Doncaster 61 Allan and Barbara Pease
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Health and Fitness - Confused? Not anymore! As I look back on my week I ask myself how many people did I meet this week that are confused about their health and fitness? The answer is always the same...a lot! Then I ask myself how many people did I help to overcome this confusion? The answer is, yes you guessed it...a lot! So, what is my point? - you may be asking yourself or maybe not. Here is my point... Welcome to the first of many Health and Fitness articles in Local Knowledge Doncaster that are purely dedicated to helping you with your health and fitness questions, conundrums, aims, objectives and goals whatever they may be. My name is Mark Whitehand and I am a time served - 15 years - fully certified personal trainer currently working in and around Doncaster and also with Nuffield Health Club, Doncaster. I am also the official Fitness Consultant on local radio station SINE FM. You can catch my health and fitness slot every Wednesday around 9.30am on the All Important Bigger Breakfast Show sponsored by Local Knowledge. My primary aim each month is to provide you with a no nonsense, easy to understand, layman’s terms article relating to facts about health and fitness and to help you cut out and avoid any confusion related to health and fitness. Hopefully this will result in helping you achieve your health and fitness objectives and goals. 8
Each month we will be covering a different topic. The topics will be varied and will include goal setting, motivation, measuring your success, exercise, fitness, nutrition, weight loss and weight gain and common fitness myths to name but a few. You might be asking: How will this be different from all the other information I see and hear relating to health and fitness? Great question, the answer is easy! I don’t know! However, I do know this, it will be coming from someone who has worked at the ‘coal face’ of health and fitness for 15 years with literally thousands of clients. I have pretty much been there and done it through hard work, study and trial and error. There are literally dozens of fantastic books, magazines and websites based on the subjects I have just mentioned but far too many of them are cluttered with technical details and scientific mumbo jumbo that are either too difficult to understand or simply too boring, zzzzzzzzzzzzz!
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Local Expert Many of these sources leave you with more questions than answers. You begin reading confused and when you finish reading you are even more confused. It never ceases to amaze me how the simple concept of health and fitness can be made to sound like some kind of bizarre mystical and complex subject that appears to be a million times more confusing than it really is. A lot of the jargon used in these sources can only be deciphered by scientists and academics.
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Next month I want to start with the topic ‘The Importance of Goal Setting for Health and Fitness’. If you have a health and fitness goal and need some help from a personal trainer please feel free to get in touch. I can be contacted on the following: markwhitehand@me.com Mobile 07812 131974 Nuffield Health Club Doncaster 01302 365588
They would rather write “Mr Wilkinson propelled the prolate spheroid” instead of “Johnny passed the rugby ball.” Perhaps they do it unintentionally, perhaps not. Perhaps they do it on purpose so that you always need their ‘guru’ help forever, perhaps not.
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Every now and then you stumble across someone who is just a good person. They have that indefinable, indescribable ‘something’ that just makes them stand out from the crowd. Whether it’s your local milkman, school crossing patrol lady/man, community worker, local volunteer, the lady in the local chip shop, or indeed your next door neighbour, it’s about time we reward, but more importantly recognise, their services to either a business or to their community (or both). If you would like to nominate your Local Hero please ring, write or email. The more information you can provide us with, the more it will help. We will consider all nominations and will feature the next ‘Local Hero’ in the January issue. Please supply all information by 19th December.
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This month’s Local Hero This month’s Local Hero is Jean Gravette. Jean is travelling to the Ukraine in January to help deliver shoeboxes for the lesser off people in the country. Want to make a child in need dance for joy, like the boy in the photo below? It’s simple. Wrap, pack and send a shoebox overseas with Operation Christmas Child. Last year, through Operation Christmas Child, over 1.2 million shoeboxes packed full of gifts and goodies were wrapped, packed and sent to children in disadvantaged situations by children and adults in the UK.
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We are extremely grateful to the people of Doncaster who have donated 3,864 shoe boxes full of gifts for our cause so far
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If you would like any information about Operation Christmas Child then please call Jean Gravette on: 01302 856859
How does it work? Operation Christmas Child is the UK’s largest children’s Christmas appeal and has been running for over 19 years. Thanks to a huge army of volunteers who give their time to help make this Christmas ‘miracle’ come to life, we are able to deliver gift-filled shoeboxes to children in Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. We work with local churches and charities overseas to ensure that your shoebox gets delivered by hand to children who need it most. Our approach is to give shoeboxes to children in need, regardless of their background or beliefs. Operation Christmas Child is a great way to get churches, schools, workplaces and community groups doing something special together in the run-up to Christmas. Browse through our website for ideas on how to make the most of your involvement. www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk www.localknowledgedoncaster.co.uk
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A personal passion of mine is skiing and just like last winter, premier neige (first snowfall) this year fell in late October, suggesting another fabulous season of perfect snow conditions. Whether you are considering your first winter-sports holiday and see yourself as a complete beginner or you are a seasoned campaigner, looking for difficult black runs and mogul fields, there is something for everyone. I would advise beginners to search for resorts where the nursery slopes (blue runs) are at high altitude. Many resorts nursery slopes are at the foot of the ski area and unfortunately this is where snow can be limited and at times become patchy and slushy, making conditions difficult. I would also recommend to avoid early January as this is usually the coldest time of the season and the slopes can be icy. It is more difficult to ski in these conditions. In my opinion a beginner does not need a large ski circuit with endless kilometres of piste, so consider lesser known resorts where it can be more affordable. Bulgaria and Slovenia for example are ideal for those looking to experience winter-sports on a budget. Holidaying at Christmas and New Year is more popular than ever before. Make no question about it, it is not the cheapest time of year to go overseas but it is a time to share with family and friends and more and more of us holiday during the festive period looking for a change of scenery and to make Christmas and/or New Year a special memorable experience. Some of us search for a warmer climate while others like to experience a winter fairytale such as visiting Lapland or hitting the slopes for winter-sport adrenalin. It is not too late for you to holiday this festive season with product still available for most destinations such as the popular Canary Islands, idyllic Caribbean, visits to Santa or to ski resorts in Europe and North America. Ask your travel agent for more information, availability and prices.
The more experienced skier will be looking for plenty of kilometres, challenging runs, off piste opportunities and powder like conditions. My personal challenging experiences have seen me ski the Vallee Blanche in Chamonix which is famed for its many crevasses. I have dabbled in extreme skiing in the gullies of Argentiere with kick turns and big air time! I have skied through the Eye of a Needle in Tignes, The Wall in Avoriaz and the international downhill runs of Voss in Norway, Val d’Isere in France and the famous Hahnenkamm in Kitzbuhel, Austria. Skiing has something for everyone on the slopes and off it too! Apres-ski is wonderful. For me there is little more satisfying than a well deserved beer or gluwein in front of a log fire after a day of action packed activity on the slopes. It is a great time to re-live the day’s adventure, discussing the falls and achievements. Apres-ski does not end there. Head out for dinner, where you may experience specialities such as fondue or raclette, you can often experience lively bars and clubs until the early hours before getting up for an early breakfast and be the first on the slopes to do it all over again and believe me there will not be one day the same. Remember I am available to answer your questions at paul.hope@travelcreators.co.uk or become my friend on Travels Network www.travelsnetwork.co.uk Have a fantastic Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Paul Hope, Director
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Often solicitors receive instructions to clarify Wills or to contest them when the Wills have been badly drawn or when the legal terms have been misunderstood.
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Andrew W Best - Solicitor
HSR LAW SOLICITORS Why make a Will? In simple terms, the need to make a Will is that it gives you control to decide what happens upon your death, it is the only certain way to ensure that your spouse, children, relatives, friends or charities benefit upon your death. At present if you die without a Will, the law does not recognise co-habitees and no provision would be made for your partner. Your partner may even have to make a claim against your estate and the Courts would decide what, if any, benefit would be given to them. This may be particularly problematic if you have minor children. There are a number of ways of having a Will written and most 14
importantly is the need for you to ensure that your Will will be effective on your death. Often solicitors receive instructions to clarify Wills or to contest them when the Wills have been badly drawn or when the legal terms have been misunderstood. Some solicitors now make more money dealing with family disputes over badly written Wills than they do by actually drafting Wills in the first place! One option is to have your Will drawn up by a Will writer. Anyone can set up as a Will writer and charge money for this service. At present the Law Society are calling for urgent regulations in respect of Will writers because there is no
01302 347800 industry-wide regulation and there is no requirement for minimum training. That is not to say that all Will writers do not offer a good service and indeed there are many well established and reputable companies that can assist. Another option, and usually the most popular, is to use a solicitor. All solicitors are stringently supervised by the Law Society carrying liability insurance. In addition to drafting the Will it is often necessary to carry out other associated work like Conveyancing to ensure that the house is owned in a proper way for the terms of the Will to be effective. At present Will writers cannot carry out and charge for Conveyancing work.
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Just as importantly as making a Will is the need to review it on a regular basis and to ensure that it continues to meet with your requirements. There can be changes in the value of your assets, family fall-outs or family reconciliations. It has been widely reported in the Press of a recent case involving the contesting of a Will benefiting the RSPCA where the daughter of the deceased contested the Will. In that case the Will was made in 1993 and had it been reviewed and updated the case may not have proceeded all the way to the High Court.
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Each month Local Knowledge will support a charity nominated by one of our advertisers or readers. Imagine a city the size of London being under water… but also imagine if this was one of the most densely populated cities in the world, full of some of the poorest people on the planet… This is not something you would need to imagine if you lived in Manila, capital city of the Philippines. On the 26th of September, a sunny day across most of the UK, the residents of this vibrant city were hit by the most devastating flood the city has ever seen. In a city where many people live in poverty with poor accommodation, an estimated additional 400,000 additional people have now been made homeless and have been left with nothing, their homes, businesses, possessions and even more tragically, in some cases, their own family members taken away in a torrent of unclean water running at 30 miles per hour and reaching 10 foot high in some central city districts. 370 people are now reported dead in Manila alone, but this flooding, as a result of typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy), has hit lots of other provinces so the death toll is still rising daily. This is even before the lack of clean water, food, shelter, electricity and resulting mosquito boom start to have their long term impact on people’s health and lives.
Curiously enough, there has been minimal coverage through the UK mainstream media despite this disaster being on such a scale and centred in one of the largest cities in the world… No matter how much aid is sent by agencies, we all know that it will never be enough… which is where we all come in. We have all seen floods in our own country and all know someone who has been affected by our comparably much smaller floods in the UK, so even though we can’t repair the damage experienced by every single one of the millions of people who will be affected by the flood in Manila, we can do our part to try to help a small number of these people. We want to raise money to buy rice, clean water and cooking utensils for people in Pasig City, a particularly hard hit suburb of the city. Filipino’s are warm, friendly and welcoming people, and would gladly go hungry themselves to feed a stranger simply to be hospitable.
money to repair the damage or compensate people in any way, we cannot imagine the devastation to peoples’ lives in the Philippines. Please help these people and donate as little… or as much, as possible through the Higher Rhythm Foundation. Make your mark on the world today. The Higher Rhythm Foundation is an initiative of Higher Rhythm Ltd, a not for profit UK company reg. number 627 4005/VAT number 932 4333 37. Please visit our other websites for background of our work: www.sinefm.com – community radio station and media services www.higherrhythm.co.uk – not for profit creative company and training provider. Please email – mail@higherrhythm.co.uk for more info.
This is our opportunity to all help in our small way and show our generosity. Even though we are going through tough financial times ourselves, compared to losing everything in a country where the government doesn’t have the
As part of our philosophy of giving back to the community, we are supporting charitable organisations that have provided us with services that money can’t buy. Many of us have relied on these organisations in the past. They all rely heavily on us for donations and supporting fundraising activities. So let’s give something back!! In each issue we are going to provide a
feature for that charity, to enable them to benefit from free publicity to raise their profile within Doncaster. So if you want to help in any way, or want to say thanks to a particular charity, please contact us and see what we can achieve together.
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The Webster Some say that during the festive season he dresses up as Father Christmas and helps to deliver presents to lucky children all around Doncaster.......some say he drinks that much Bailey’s Coffee on Christmas Day that he falls asleep infront of his PC before the Queen’s Speech..... All we know is that he’s called the Webster!
Life, the Universe and Everything If you would like to feel reassured by having the answers to questions about life, the universe and well, everything, then visit the alternative online encyclopaedia known as the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. It is full of informative and entertaining articles on everything from Cockney rhyming slang to Smith’s Salt ‘n’ Shake crisps. In fact give it a go. Search on Smith’s crisps and learn the three official ways to apply the little blue bag of salt to the eponymous snack: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/
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Mum’s (or Dad’s) the Word Netmums offers advice and information to local mums (and dads) of young children, provided by other mums in your local area. It works on the belief that only other local mothers can truly access and provide such information. Central to the site is the Coffee House which provides a place for members to chat and obtain support and advice on parenting, from little gripes to big issues. Learn about everything from what’s on for kids at the theatre to how to reduce salt in your family’s diet: Http://www.netmums.com
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Santa Claus Joins the 21st Century! This year children will be able to track Santa as they can follow his progress on Google Earth. He will begin his epic journey at 11am GMT on Christmas Eve. He will pass 24 Santa Cams all around the world, providing live video feeds of his progress. From 1st December children can email Santa via the website and even follow him on Twitter (username noradsanta) Don’t miss this one! www.noradsanta.org
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Ask the Man with Two Heads
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Have you ever realised that the things you do, you had to learn to do?
Our perspective is the position from which we view everything in our lives. Where we place our perspective is affected by the many experiences we have had and the knowledge we have gained over the years. We can look back to our past successes and forward to those things we want to achieve in the future; we can enjoy the moment we are in right now – we choose the perspective we take. Have you ever realised that the things you do, you had to learn to do? How did it help you to achieve your goals or reach those things that you value, when you last exercised an unwanted behaviour? It could be a bad habit such as smoking or chocolate or one too many glasses of Chardonnay; it could be giving in to the negative messages that you allow your inner voice to give you; it could be allowing yourself to re-access all the unresolved anger in your life and giving vent to it at your spouse, employees, the kids, or that driver who cut you up the other day. Wouldn’t you rather be able to choose whether, or not, you exhibited this behaviour? Here is an exercise that will help you to make that choice. Sit in a quiet room, away from the distractions of everyday life. Breathe deeply and slowly for a few minutes. When you have fully relaxed, ask yourself, when did you decide to adopt the attitude that gave you the ability to act in ways that you would 20
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rather not act in? Think back to that time and become aware of that decision being made. Consider the decision and ask yourself what benefit you can gain today by assessing the learnings that you gained then, that will enable you to make better choices now. Once you understand that the decision you made was made for a positive purpose, to help you in your future, think about how you could have used that learning better in events that have happened since then, all the way up to now. I think that you will smile after completing this exercise because you will have started to recognise how the development of your behaviour has all been for your positive benefit, and how even the bad habits you have learnt can be unlearnt quickly and easily. Having this new knowledge, where are you going to take it tomorrow? For further assistance and advice about this technique or to learn about more useful ways to control your perspective you can contact Dean, the Man with Two Heads at: www.headsforliving.co.uk, 0844 351 1308 or 0844 351 1473 www.headsforbusiness.co.uk,
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Because Two Heads are Better Than One!
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FIND THE CHRISTMAS CROWN Everyone loves finding the crown within Local Knowledge. We have competition entries from far and wide.
Please tell us where you have spotted the ‘Local Knowledge’ Christmas crown to be entered into our prize draw.
We have lots of correct entries but we also have a fair amount of entries that we are only able to describe as bizarre! It seems like our readers can seemingly ‘see’ the crown anywhere!
Please send your entries by post or email. Entries are to be received by 19th January 2010. Correct entries will be placed in a large hat and picked out at random.
Local Knowledge is all about finding the best businesses and the best people in and around Doncaster. We tirelessly scour the streets in a constant pursuit of ‘Local Knowledge’.
All entries must contain your full name and valid postal address to be considered.
Now is your chance to find the ‘Local Knowledge’ crown in this magazine. This month we are hiding the ‘Local Knowledge’ Chrismas crown. The ‘Local Knowledge’ Christmas crown has been hidden somewhere within this issue.
Make your choice of prize from the list on page 46.
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Danny Wallace -
Random Acts of Kindness Having just recently re-visited Danny’s book ‘Random Acts of Kindness – 365 ways to make the world a nicer place’. It’s a book about doing nice things. Some are funny, some are clever and some are just so right. So it got me thinking again…….
• Offer to pick one of your friends or family up
Since featuring Danny’s Random Acts of Kindness in issue 6 we have been suitably impressed that people have taken action and tried in their small way to spread the good word.
• Listen to someone at
So here’s 10 more with a Christmassy theme:
• Wear the sweater that your Great Aunt bought for you all day (yes ALL DAY) Christmas Day, even if it is hideous or doesn’t really fit you.
• Take the dog out for a walk at Christmas. If you haven’t got a dog, take someone else’s dog out (but ask them first or they will think their dog has been stolen!).
• Buy a present and give it to the local
after a Christmas party. They will not need to risk driving and using the laws of Karma will be more willing to return the favour.
• Put some fat balls (or a peanut bag) out for your birds. That sounds a bit rude but we mean the feathered variety!
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• Be nice to your Mother-in-law. • Smile at the poor lady or gentleman who has taken the time to cook and serve you your Christmas dinner (and say thank you).
• Buy a box of Ferrero Roche for your postman, milkman, window cleaner or gardener. If you have to buy for all four people then buy smaller boxes (or you are probably exceedingly rich and have enough money anyway).
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A Random Act of Kindness Following on from our Random Acts of Kindness feature in issue 6, we thought we would lead by example and feature some ‘real life’ examples of Random Acts!
It was a very wet, miserable Thursday afternoon in December. Extra cold and extra miserable. An ideal time to be extra nice to a civil enforcement officer. They do get a bad press. Some have been over zealous in the past (to put it mildly) but the good ladies and gentlemen of Doncaster are just doing their job. They keep the roads safe and free from vehicles parked in inappropriate locations, help with the movement of traffic and any anti-social behaviour Although we should be nice to around the town centre. Although they are never considered to be everyone all year round, heroes, I think most people would agree that without civil Christmas is considered to be enforcement officers it would be chaos! They do not just deal with the time for peace and goodwill traffic. They are walking information points. They are able to be the to all men (and women). eyes and ears in Doncaster. So, the next time you see a civil enforcement officer you do not need to buy them a cake but After reading the Random Acts please make time to give them a smile :) of Kindness page in issue 6 of Local Knowledge, Councillor Jonathan Wood actually fought his instincts and took part in a street survey in Doncaster. So, we threw down the gauntlet to Councillor Jonathan Wood, who is the Cabinet member for Business, Development, Planning, Regeneration and New Enterprise to join our Local Knowledge Karma Army. Councillor Wood added, “I wanted to show a little kindness to civil enforcement officers. It can be a very difficult job but I wanted to We asked him to be nice to a highlight that they are undertaking an important service for the civil enforcement officer (traffic people of Doncaster.” warden).
Cllr. Ransome & Cllr. Wood presenting a civil enforcement officer with a slice of Christmas cake.
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VAT going back up! Unless the Chancellor has a late change of mind in the Pre-Budget report, the standard rate of VAT will return to 17.5% on 1 January 2010. Nick Skelton, partner at Doncaster-based Crozier Jones, Chartered Certified Accountants, considers some of the opportunities this may present. There are some exceptions but normally the applicable VAT rate is based on when a customer receives goods or services. So businesses selling to those who cannot reclaim the VAT charged (such as the general public or charities) can achieve a cash flow advantage for themselves and a VAT saving for their customers if the sale can be made in December 2009 rather than January 2010. Even if the goods or services are supplied after 31 December it may still be possible to charge 15% VAT if advance invoices are raised or payment is received in December. Obviously the customer will have to be in agreement and the business will have to make sure it is not caught by special legislation designed to prevent abuse of this VAT rule.
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There is some good news. A special concession means that pubs, clubs, restaurants and other retail businesses remaining open past midnight on New Year’s Eve will be allowed to continue charging VAT at 15% on their sales until they close or until 6am on 1 January 2010, whichever is the earlier. Similar arrangements will apply to telecommunications companies in respect of calls and texts made up to 6am on 1 January. So you will be able to carry on partying like it’s 2009 for at least six hours longer. If you are in any doubt about your individual position you should contact your accountant for guidance. Anybody who would like to talk to me or one of my partners can email me at: nick.skelton@crozierjones.co.uk or telephone (01302) 738382.
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Christmas Computer Crackers Secure Your Wireless Broadband. If you are connecting wirelessly to your broadband router, make sure it’s configured securely. Many users install routers with WEP passwords preconfigured by the manufacturers. This is not good. WEP passwords may be simple to install but in the case of security, simplest is definitely not best. WEP passwords are notoriously easy to eavesdrop on from a neighbouring property or even from the street outside.
It’s that time of year again and many people have been endeavouring to extend the useful lives of their old computers (which is often achievable quite cost effectively by adding more memory), inevitably many people will also feel the need (or be coerced by family members) to invest in a new computer this Christmas. So, the festive morning comes around and it’s time to unwrap your shiny new machine. Naturally you want to set it up and get online as quickly as possible. But stop, look and listen.....! Sorry, I lapsed into a former life of a green cross code man for a moment there. Here is a check list of things you ought to consider before you go browsing the Net for hangover cures and January sales.
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Protect Against Viruses. Before you browse for anything online, make sure you have anti-virus protection running and make sure it is up to date with the latest virus signatures. Often when you buy a new computer it will come with an anti-virus package installed (at an additional cost). Just remember you don’t have to go with what the manufacturer or store recommends – cheaper alternatives are available. In fact, there are several free products which will do the job just as well (and often better) as long as they are sourced, installed and configured correctly. Update Microsoft Windows. Make sure the first place you visit online is the Microsoft Windows Updates website. I know it’s boring (and you would rather just check out the latest half price sofa deals) but believe me it’s worth the small
investment in time at this early stage. Updating Windows will ensure your computer has the latest hardware drivers and most importantly, the latest security updates to help protect it from Internet based threats. Not having these updates is like leaving your back door ajar for intruders to take advantage of. You may think because your computer is new it does not need updating. But Microsoft issue important updates regularly (sometimes daily) and you have no way of knowing for how many months your computer sat on a warehouse shelf before you gave it a home. I have seen new computers which have been six months behind on Microsoft updates, fresh out of the box. If you have any problems with setting up your new pride and joy, just call Mat and Mouse IT Services. We are specialists in data security and can quickly and cost effectively configure your security for you. This goes for small business computer users too. Safe Yuletide surfing, Ian For further information call Mat & Mouse on: 01302 534449 or 07867 984740.
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High Blood Pressure and Obesity what are the links? Following on from last months article on Diabetes, Vivienne looks at further damage overeating and carrying excess weight can do to our bodies. Many medical studies have shown that being overweight can lead to high blood pressure which in turn is linked to increased risk of strokes and heart attacks. Approximately 70,000 people each year are affected by these and around half are fatal. There are close links with last months information on diabetes, as the excess weight induces a high secretion of insulin which was covered last month. This can then be responsible for many other modifications in the body. The blood vessels become thicker and more rigid which in turn increases the blood pressure. Cardiac output increases because of increased adrenalin. The blood volume tends to increase due to water and salt reabsorption by the kidney, also increasing blood pressure. Obesity is also responsible for an over sensitive reaction to sodium, which is known to increase the rigidity of the peripheral arteries. Over time the bodies natural resistance to insulin leads to a greater need for more insulin and the result is an even higher blood pressure. Many overweight people have to resort to medication to help to control the situation.
So what can we do to reduce these health risks? Losing weight is one solution. I find that many of my clients at LighterLife have reduced blood pressure as the weight consistently comes down each week. For those on the Total programme a reading is taken by their GP or practice nurse at
the start of the weight loss programme, then a nurse at the centre takes a four weekly reading for each client, unless that person is taking blood pressure medication. They have to go to their own medical centre for their check ups, as the medication often needs to be reduced and even stopped as the blood pressure gets back to normal with the weight loss. A diet too high in salt can add to the problems of high blood pressure.
How can we reduce our salt consumption? Stop adding salt to food, especially for babies and children (so they don’t develop a taste for it) Use varieties of herbs, spices and ground black pepper to flavour home made dishes instead of salt. Go for the reduced salt versions of foods. Use fresh or frozen vegetables instead of tinned. Avoid too many processed foods, for example, ready meals, tinned soups, takeaways, pizzas, sausages, bacon and savoury snacks. To find out more The Food Standards Agency Salt information website www.salt.gov.uk
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Exhibition
Thursday 19th November 2009 An early morning for most to set up displays and stands. Attended by over 100 local businesses. The hall opened up to the public from 12.00 noon and went through until 7.00pm.
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The Success Doncaster exhibition is an annual event which was held at the Dome this year. It was an extremely well organised event which went without any hitches. Despite the weather the room throughout the day was lively, with a steady stream of people wandering around. Smells courtesy of the live chef who was 3 stalls down. We had fun with Steve and Laura who were on the stand next door with their huge Doncaster Chamber ‘pop up stand’. Also thanks to Steve for guarding our laptop and thanks to Martin from Pure Heaven for his sticky treats throughout the day.
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Taj Cottage
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The Taj cottage situated on Northgate in Tickhill is celebrating its 7th year this Christmas. So why not celebrate with Sal and his team? Pop along to the Taj to give you and your loved ones a tasty alternative to cold turkey sandwiches this Christmas! As a regular customer of Taj (you can tell by my stomach!) I recently sat down with Sal, who is the owner of Taj Cottage and asked him why many local people enjoy the food and the atmosphere of the Taj and why you should try it. For those of you old enough to remember, the Taj Cottage was previously called ‘The Cottage’, serving traditional English food, and previous to that, called ‘Warren Cottage’. Only Graham is old enough to know that! If you have driven down Northgate in Tickhill and looked to your left before you reach the Buttercross you may have noticed that it’s a very unusual cottage. It’s an even more unusual setting for an Indian restaurant. However, the smells that waft up your nostrils when you enter the door give the game away. Sal said “I used to drive past The Cottage and I thought that one day that would make a great location for an Indian restaurant”.
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He previously owned restaurants in Barnsley and Sheffield and was on the lookout for new premises. The Cottage with its quaint and distinctive exterior seemed to fit the bill. He had never been to The Cottage in its old guise, and at that point in time, it wasn’t even up for sale. The powers that be had other ideas and soon enough The Cottage was put up for sale and Sal couldn’t resist the opportunity to buy it in 2002 and turn it into the famous ‘Taj Cottage’ as it is now. It was several years later, in 2007, that Sal gave the Taj a makeover. He replaced the dated décor, furniture, and lighting, transforming it into the welcoming and atmospheric restaurant we know today. But what about the food? Sal said “We are committed to providing our customers with excellent food in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Our professionally trained staff prepare the finest fresh produce in our state of the art kitchen. We have speciality dishes such as Chicken Achari, which is cooked in medium spices with mixed pickle, or Chicken Achanak, which is sliced chicken tikka, medium spiced garnished with garlic, green chilli with a dressing of fried potatoes”. Sal explains why the Taj is so popular, “We have
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“Fantastic service, fabulous people, will come again definitely”
Try a tasty alternative to turkey this Christmas! regular customers who have been enjoying our home cooked food since we moved to Tickhill. Some still come from Sheffield and Barnsley to sample the delights we have to offer. As well as speciality dishes, we cook most of the normal dishes you would expect from most Indian restaurants but WE are different. We can also make you any dish you would like from scratch at little or no extra cost. The menu is just the guide. We can make it hotter, we can make it spicier. Conversely, we can also do milder versions for the less adventurous, or children who are just getting used to Indian food”. Sal has also been known on occasion to don his apron and whisk himself off into the kitchen to cook up his regular customer’s favourite dishes!
also prides itself on being able to offer ‘Apna’ dishes. An Apna dish is really a traditional or more authentic version of the dishes on the menu. Sal explains “Sometimes I get customers asking what I like to eat so I show them! I ask for their preferred meat or vegetable choice and then I ask them how they would like it, whether spicy, flavoursome or hot, and either myself or our chef then cooks up a unique dish just for them”. This is just one of the reasons that despite the difficult economic conditions, the Taj continues to be successful. Boasting a generous 75 seat capacity the Taj is also available to cater for private parties or events. They will make it even more special by closing the restaurant down for just you and your guests for a dinnertime party or early
afternoon event. All you have to do is bring at least 20 people. What many people don’t know is that if you love the food at the Taj, but it’s a little difficult arranging a babysitter, they also do a ‘Taj Takeaway’. You can collect the meal from the restaurant and enjoy it in the privacy of your own front room. The Taj is open over Christmas and New Year and the only day they are closed is Christmas Day. Opening hours are 6pm till 11.30pm but open slightly later on New Years Eve. It’s advisable to book in advance although Sal can always squeeze a couple more in. The Taj Cottage can be contacted on 01302 745745.
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Local Charity
12/2009 Doncaster Rotherham & District Branch, South Yorkshire Animal Centre, Bawtry, Doncaster.
The South Yorkshire Animal Centre has been operational since 1965, and is managed by the RSPCA, Doncaster Rotherham & District Branch. The Branch is controlled by the elected Trustees who are all volunteers, with direction and support provided by the RSPCA National Society. Although the Branch manage and operate the Animal Centre, adhering strictly to the National RSPCA’s standard of animal care, the Branch receives no financial support from the National Society or from Central or Local Government, as the Doncaster Rotherham & District Branch operates as an independent and autonomous charity.
A dog is for life... not just for Christmas Once again the kennels are full but we would urge the public only to take on a dog if they have the time, energy and love to cope. If you are buying a dog for Christmas please remember a dog is for life. The dogs featured in last month’s Local Knowledge have been re-homed and the RSPCA have said that their features in Local Knowledge have raised public awareness for their cause, increasing the number of visitors which results in a greater number of animals being re-homed.
Please call 01302 719790 if you can help re-home any of the dogs from the centre. Photographs courtesy of Rachel Sinclair.
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Paying for Long-Term Care 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men currently go into care. The latest National Statistics state that life expectancy in 2008 for males was 77 and females 81 years of age. A child born in 2008 is expected to live until 88 for males and 92 for females. Therefore, the need for long-term care will get greater in the years ahead and the pressures on the local authorities will result in higher costs. Authorities will be looking to subsidise the cost from the assets of individuals going into care. When you enter a care home on a permanent basis, your local authority performs a means test to assess whether you should contribute towards the cost of your care. The local authority calculates this contribution using your income, savings and other capital, including your home. You will be liable to pay the full care home fees if you have savings or assets worth more than £22,500. In general the main asset that results in individuals failing a financial assessment is the value of their property. This asset is not included in the assessment if any of the following people still live in your home: Your husband, wife or civil partner A close relative aged over 60 A close relative aged under 16, who you are the legal guardian for. So what can you do about it? If you are assessed as eligible to pay your full care home fees because of the value of your home, one way to keep your home could be through deferred payments. Under a deferred payment scheme, you only pay the amount towards your care home fees that you would have paid if your house were not
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counted as capital. The Local Authority will keep a record of the amount that you still owe and they will only collect it when you die or when your home is sold. The gifting of your home to your children is another option but this does have some disadvantages. Potential Capital Gains Tax to pay when the property is sold in the future. If your son or daughter gets divorced then half the value of the property could be lost. If they were declared bankrupt then the house would have to be sold making the parent/s homeless. An alternative to gifting your home to your children is to place the property in trust. The main advantage of this is that the property would be outside your estate and therefore not be part of any of your assets. Get Advice Transferring an asset out of your name does not necessarily mean that it will not be taken into account in a means test. The local authority when assessing a resident’s eligibility for assistance will look for evidence of deliberate or intentional deprivation of capital such as property. If these options are not open to you and the care fees are in excess of the income received then considering an Immediate Care Plan may well be the best solution. Immediate Care Plan (ICP)
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An immediate care plan is a single premium immediate needs annuity for people who already need long term-care. The immediate care plan provides immediate guaranteed tax-free monthly payment to your registered care provider(s) to cover the cost of part, or all, of the care services that you receive. Payments continue for life. Summary Should you be concerned about paying for long-term care, either now or in the future, for yourself or somebody else then you should seek professional advice. The earlier advice is taken then generally more options are available. Each person’s scenario is different and should be assessed individually. It is my job to explain these options. Should you have any questions please contact me, Martin Lomax on 07710 019321 or the office number.
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Local Knowledge has teamed up with Doncaster’s new radio station Sine FM, bringing you a selection of the forthcoming events happening in and around Doncaster. Southside Jazz Band Saturday 19th December 11am - 3pm Jazz in Doncaster will be holding a special jazz day in the Market with the Southside Jazz Band. Brighten up your Christmas shopping to the cheery strains of ‘foot tapping’ Trad and swing favourites.
Christmas Choirs Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 December Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Doncaster, DN5 7XJ 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Experience Brodsworth’s festive spirit with a chance to buy unique gifts. Admission: £7.00 English Heritage Members £6.00 Pre-booking essential, please contact the site on 01302 722598 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth
Christmas Gift Market Sunday 20th December, 10am - 4pm In the St Sepulchre Gate area of town. The Association of Pole Lathe Turners 20th December, 10am - 3pm Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park, Cusworth, Doncaster, DN5 7TU Pole Lathe and green woodworking, traditional crafts demonstrations, at Cusworth Park outside the old stable (near the tea room) 40
Aurora Christmas Party and Awards Evening Sunday 20th December, The Dome, Doncaster Lakeside, Bawtry Road, Doncaster, DN4 7PD Black tie event. Includes Bucks Fizz reception, 3 course Silver Service dinner & wine. Coffee & chocolates. Awards, Entertainment & Dancing until 12.30am. Tickets £35 per person. For further information on the event please telephone the Aurora admin. office on 01302 381302.
Star Wars at Lakeside Village Sunday 20th December, 11am - 4pm Lakeside Village, White Rose Way, Doncaster Come along for some intergalactic action when Star Wars characters pay a visit. Bring the kids along for an experience out of this world! For further information Tel: 01302 366444 or visit www.lakeside-village.co.uk
Santa visits the Market Tuesday 22nd December, 10.30am 3.30pm There will be Santa and elf stiltwalkers, street theatre, ‘ice crystal balls’, juggling, music and balloons in the market, accompanied by free rides for children on the Blackpool donkeys.
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Local Events High School Musical Wednesday 23rd December at 1pm Keepmoat Stadium, This is an extra date that has been added for the blockbuster pantomime of High School Musical. There will be an after show meet and greet to give fans a chance to talk to the talented cast and experience the glitz and glamour going on behind the scenes.Ticket prices are £8 for adults, £6 for children, and £25 for family tickets which include 2 adults and 2 children. Tickets available from Keepmoat Stadium Ticket Office on 01302 762576 or book on line at www.keepmoatstadium.com
Antique & Collectors Fair 27th &28th December Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB Dualco Promotions Antiques and Collectors Fair 9.30am - 4.30pm The Antiques and Collectors Fair events feature stalls selling porcelain, glass, pottery, furniture, jewellery, books, militaria, cigarette cards, postcards, stamps, coins, bric-a-brac and much, much more. With over 300 stalls no matter whether you are an avid collector, dealer or looking for a great family day out, the fairs offer a fantastic shopping experience. Free car parking is available.Admission - Adult £3.00, Child (12 & over) - £2.50 (Children under 12 -free admission), OAP - £2.50 Telephone: 0161 283 1255 Website: http://www.dualco.co.uk/Doncaster For further information please telephone 01302 304200 or visit www.doncasterracecourse.co.uk
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MB Toyfair 31st December Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB Don’t get stuck for ideas this Christmas, come along to Yorkshire’s largest Toy Fair with over 300 tables of amazing Toys to choose from. The Toy Fair has a wide range of top dealers from the world of toy and model collecting. There is a superb selection of old and new toys, trains, model books and much more. With cash machines and food court on site and FREE parking for over 1,500 cars there’s no reason not to visit. Opening Time: 10.30am - 3.30pm (Early Bird from 7.30 am to 10.00am) Admission: Adult - £3.50, Children - £1.00 Concessions £2.50 (Early Bird Entry £10) Parking: FREE Dealers Unloading: 7.00am to 9.30am Table rent £32 Telephone: 01377 240160 for further information. For further information please telephone 01302 304200 or visit www.doncasterracecourse.co.uk
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Hi everyone, Festive Greetings to one and all. This is not a time to be miserly; enjoyment is the name of the game. That being said we can still be prudent in our use of resources. If you are buying decorations make sure you get the low energy version. Not only will you be helping to reduce your impact on the environment but you will save money into the bargain and every little helps at this time of year. But looking forward there are a few things to put on the resolution list. How about conducting your own energy audit? Being aware of what you consume and where, will help you to target possible savings and to identify energy improvement projects for 2010. It can also help with budgeting your energy spend and ensuring you only pay for what you use. Providing your supplier with monthly meter readings will help get an accurate bill and save you from either paying too much up front or being landed a huge unexpected bill when the meter reader does come.
As every month I continue to sing the praises of the Utility Warehouse. If you haven’t done so yet you should make it a priority for 2010 to look at this company. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of Waveform’s clients for their custom in 2009. It is much appreciated. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Visit www.waveformservices.co.uk for contact details.
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Make sure your heating and hot water equipment is in tip top condition. It’s not too late to get servicing done and it will save you money in the long run. Christmas morning is not the time to be without heat or hot water. Remember the tips from last month about using your controls properly. (Last months issue is available on line, www.localknowledgedoncaster.co.uk).
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My First car
Each month we will be featuring someone from a local Doncaster business who will be letting us in on their first car experiences. If you would like to be featured please contact us on the usual address (see page 7). We are kicking off our new Local Knowledge feature page with the man who knows more about cars than all of us put together! Stewart Piper, well known (and loved) used car dealer, ex-Dons rugby player and family man. I also used to look forward to ‘Pipers Plums’ in the Free Press which if anyone is old enough to remember was an advert featuring a collection of Stewart’s less desirable motors! This month Stewart tells us about his first time.....
At the time I was working as a mechanic for Doncaster Ford dealer called Moores on York Road. I have quite literally ‘handled’ thousands of cars since my first one but the Morris Oxford still has a special place in my heart”. Since those early days Stewart has gone on to run his own used car business. Pipers Cars has an established car sales plot in Barnby Dun and Stewart has just recently opened another branch of ‘Pipers’ in Tickhill.
“I was so fond of my first car I once slept inside it. Stewart and his team can be contacted on.... It was on a trip to the East Coast. I had just bought the Morris Oxford and spent two nights bedding down on the seats. I was sleeping on my own of course!
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SPOT the DIFFERENCE SPOT the DIFRFENECE As if finding a 1mm blue crown each month wasn’t enough we have decided to have a spot the difference compo so you have got to work a little bit. Like find the crown, a magnifying glass could be useful! All you have to do is spot the 10 differences between the two pics opposite. If you don’t want to ruin your copy of Local Knowledge by writing big circles all over it then we will accept an email with a very brief description of each ‘difference’. Competition details as normal see page 7. Deadline for entries is 19th January.
Please choose one of the following prizes and list it with your entry This month’s prize choices Free dog or cat animal pack from Petology. Please contact 01302 714199.
Free carvery for two at Castle Park Rugby Club. Please contact 01302 831388.
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Free floral table centre from Floristry by Lord Hurst. Please contact 07966 107236. Free Winter Warmer lunch at Cusworth Hall Tea Rooms. Please contact 01302 390959. Free round of golf for two, plus lunch courtesy of Doncaster Golf Club. Please contact 01302 865632. Free meal for two at Taj Cottage in Tickhill. Please contact 01302 745745.
Free wireless computer mouse from Mat & Mouse. Please contact 01302 534449. Free £50 voucher for Rachel Sinclair photography. Please contact 07763 737283. If you or your business would like to donate a freebie to be included in next months freebie page please contact us on 01302 237137 or email daveburns@localknowledgedoncaster.co.uk
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The Oswin Avenue School’s Annual Bulb-Flower Competition I was quite surprised to learn that in the late 1940s and for much of the 1950s Balby’s Oswin Avenue School held an annual bulb-flower competition where large numbers of children participated. It was so well renowned and revered that even the BBC covered one of the events in a kids’ television programme. I heard this from a former pupil and Plant employee Hugh Parkin who has collected quite an impressive batch of information about the subject whilst researching the history of the school. “It was once hailed as the biggest Bulb-Flower amateur show in the north of England.” enthused Hugh. For the record The Balby Modern School known locally as the Oswin Avenue School was split into two halves one for boys and the other for girls and has since been demolished. In the mid 1950s one teacher commented: ‘Our first bulb flower shows were modest efforts which took place in a form room. Things developed and we spilled over into a long light corridor. By this time we were beginning to feel confident, so we permitted parents and public to come and see our efforts at any time during the day and classes of children broke off work to see the display. We became more ambitious, competition grew keener, and increased the size of our show. In one year over 2,000 bulbs were grown and 350 children took part. And such was the interest among the general public that two silver cups and a gold and silver medal were given for annual competition, while local well wishers subscribed 100 half crown awards.’ 48
During September lists were placed in each form room and the teacher in charge entered the child’s requirements under the appropriate heading. “The arrival of the packages of bulbs in due course started a buzz of excitement throughout the school,” recalled Hugh. “And we had little peace until the cases were opened and the contents distributed.” The shows were usually held in March and in one of them, in the large school hall, there was a stage across one end. On this stage was an attractive set composed of scenery, artistry, novelty and bulb flowers. Another year saw a Shakespearean garden which had been used for a play used again with banks of daffodils and tulips at the foot of trees. Another effort saw a realistic backcloth of a Dutch landscape in the Bulb fields. On one side was constructed a model of a Dutch windmill while in an alcove on the other was a working fountain with fish pool, the whole scene being suitably supplemented with pot grown bulb flowers. Boys and girls who had taken an interest in the preparation for the show were dressed in Dutch national costume and thoroughly enjoyed showing school children and visitors round the exhibition. The Associated Bulb Growers of Holland were also involved with the school providing diplomas annually. The Association embraced all firms in Holland engaged in growing and marketing bulbs throughout the world. It promoted educational work with reference to bulbs and had scientific and cultural laboratories.
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“We all enjoyed taking part in the BBC Television Programme Children’s News,” stated Hugh Parkin. “And it was quite unbelievable when the cameras appeared and the filming started. In one sequence we had to walk along a corridor carrying the bulbs we had grown and were instructed to look down and not at the camera. Some kids couldn’t resist seeking a moment of glory and so we had to do one sequence half a dozen times until it was right.” No charge was made to view the show which was seen by thousands of people during the week of the event. One teacher had a final comment:
“Success with bulbs either at school or at home, can lead to exhibition work, which involves classification, grouping, staging, judging and viewing, all of which are enjoyed to the full by children taking part, while the effects of such work on character building and social education are tremendous and become a strong educative force in the hands of a skilful parent or teacher.”
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In times of economic difficulty it makes sense for people to work together. We at Local Knowledge are playing our part to help by promoting a new business venture each month in conjunction with Success Doncaster. Success Doncaster is available to provide support and guidance to any resident of Doncaster regardless of their background. Help available ranges from support for new and existing businesses, guidance on retraining, help with finding a job and advice on financial issues for individuals and businesses.
The service Louise offers is a complete deep clean that will remove all traces of grease and burnt on carbon using non-caustic and non-toxic cleaners with no mess. After taking redundancy from her previous employment, Louise Oxtaby decided to look for a new venture and become her own boss. She researched what options were available and what service she would be able to offer to Doncaster residents. Louise spotted a niche in the market for oven cleaning and started Tip Top, a specialist service that will travel to the customer’s home and clean their ovens, hobs, extractors, microwaves and barbecue racks, leaving the client with one less dirty job to do and a cleaner set of kitchen appliances. After contacting Success Doncaster for assistance, Louise was referred to North Doncaster Development Trust where she received advice on business planning and received guidance on marketing. She was also awarded an enterprise grant. Louise was then referred to Doncaster Chamber where she benefited by taking a business start up course.
“Success Doncaster has provided an enormous amount of support in helping me start up my business. They genuinely want your business to be a success and will do what they can to help.” For more information on the services that Tip Top oven cleaning can offer you, call Louise on 01302 531332 or visit www.tiptopovencleaning.co.uk. For more information on how Success Doncaster can help you, contact one of our friendly advisors on 01302 734554 or visit www.successdoncaster.co.uk.
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Compost
Corner Winter is upon us and what a wonderful time of year to be in the garden. Winter is the one time of year when gardeners can work faster than the gardens grow! On my travels this month I see gardens almost ready for Winter so I thought I`d cover some questions I am frequently asked at this time of year. Dahlias: People quite often will say “do I need to dig my Dahlias up for the Winter, because I remember my granny digging hers up when I was a small child” Dahlia tubers are not hardy. You can leave them in the ground but make sure you have well drained soil and apply a thick compost or manure mulch. If you are unsure then dig them up. Cut the plants down to about 6 inches above the ground, dig up, and wash the soil off, and leave them to dry, if possible in the sun. Store them in nets or stacking trays no more than one layer deep in a frost free shed with plenty of air circulation, resist the temptation to store indoors as they may become too warm
Welcome to the 4th edition of Compost Corner, Local Knowledge’s monthly gardening column.
and start to sprout earlier than is good for them. Lawns: Is there anything I need to do to my lawn through the winter months? There is little work to do on the established lawn through the winter months. If the weather is neither frosty or wet and the surface is firm then mow (if the grass looks like it needs cutting) once with the blades set high. You can do nothing to help the grass during the often bitterly cold weather, but you can harm it by walking on the waterlogged or frozen turf. It is far too late to start sowing seed, but Winter is an ideal time for laying turf if the weather is not too wet and not frosty. Try and keep the lawn free of leaves and other debris. This is a good time to have your mower overhauled and to make sure that the other lawn tools are ready for use in the Spring. Don’t forget to reward those birds that come in to eat the cabbage worms, grubs and whiteflies etc during the warmer months. Fat based
bars are recommended for most birds during the winter. Most birds like to feed in the morning or early afternoon and this will hopefully keep up their fat reserves to cope with the cold frosty mornings throughout the Winter. Don’t forget to put some water out, as well as a bird table, for the birds to shelter under whilst feeding in bad weather.
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Take one little black dress throwing a metallic wrap or little shrug over your shoulders. First of all you do need to make sure that the dress flatters your body shape and more often than not, this would be some sort of classic shift or timeless wrap dress to take you from day to evening – whatever the occasion.
Tina G - Image Consultant and Personal Stylist As we are still in “credit crunch mode”, now - more than ever -we need to make sure that we get as much wear as possible out of our clothes and this includes the LBD (little black dress). Every woman should possess one – ok, maybe you have a little purple dress, or maybe even a racy little red number, but the reason why black is the favourite is simply because it is so versatile in terms of changing the look. There are a number of ways you can take a basic dress and turn it into a head turning ensemble for evening, simply by adding a statement necklace, stylish clutch and
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For example – a basic shift dress: Lunch with the girls: layer your shift dress with a long sleeve t or polo neck underneath and wear with opaque tights and knee length boots. You could also add a waist belt. Add a fitted jacket, funky scarf and statement hobo bag and you are ready to go. Out shopping: Pop a contrasting t-shirt underneath, add a patterned scarf and long chunky knitted cardigan (try belting at the waist with a nice slim black leather belt). Add some opaque tights and flat pumps or shoe boots and your bag and leather gloves for a stylish shopping day.
belt. Again, wear some opaque tights and a simple court shoe to finish off the look. For after work drinks: Take off the shirt and cardigan and layer up the necklaces, add a cuff or earrings. Keep legs neutral with a nice pair of flesh coloured tights or go sexy with fishnets if you are planning to move on for a night on the town!! Get your high heels or platforms on and cover up with a fake fur wrap or capelet, shrug or wrap. Add a stylish clutch bag. Remember accessories have the power to change any outfit and at the moment statement necklaces, earrings, cuffs and bags are everywhere. However, if the dress is heavily embellished or has a lot of detail then don’t overdo the accessories, just add a simple pair of earrings. For a daytime or casual look, try adding a bit more colour to a neutral palette with a printed scarf or coloured tights – this can also take a more classical outfit to a modern look with minimal effort.
For the office: Why not try a classic white shirt under your shift dress, with a contrasting or neutral coloured cardigan over the top. Add a long strand of beads or a neck scarf and a
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If you would like your business to be featured in next month’s word search let us know.
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in directories or articles on a blog, these act like little conveyor belts to your site. Indeed the more you have, and if they actually use relevant keywords the higher your site will rank against your competitors in the search engines thus helping you with item 2.
Internet marketing products and services Most consumers will research their purchase before buying! So how do I get more visitors onto my website? There are only 3 paths to finding your website! Direct Traffic – This is where people actually type your website address in, it’s amazing how many people do not advertise their web address. Check your business cards, letter heads, adverts, and vehicle signage and email signatures. Make sure you make the most of all your opportunities! Via a Search Engine – This is where they have typed a search term into Google, Bing, and Yahoo etc to look for you or your services. If your website does not contain sufficient of these terms in the right places then there is little likelihood that your website will appear high in the search listings. Call us to find out how much it would cost to research what your keywords actually are. Think how much it is costing you in lost orders? Via a referring link – This is where someone actually clicks on a link to come through to your site. How many links do you have out there on the internet acting as little sign posts for your business? You cannot have enough, whether these are listings
For some businesses it is possible to top Google with a small concerted effort, for others it is a long haul of continuous up keep. It really depends on what you offer and how much competition you have. Beware all offers of getting you on page 1 of Google for a small fee, if it were as easy as that then we would all have top websites wouldn’t we? What you really need is to be at the top of the search engine for what people are actually looking for, not paying a directory service to get their listing of your business to the top of Google for your own company name or a search term that is not actually used!! The most successful websites require ongoing upkeep of their keywords and referring links! You can do this for yourself, find out how at our free weekly webinars, see website for details. Simply get in touch with IRUN, we are more than happy to sit down and talk to you about what you want to achieve, large or small, there is an effective and affordable solution for you all, one that will get visitors into your website. For more information contact IRUN on: t: 01226 610042 m: 07867 571133 e: nick.cable@irunsolutions.co.uk twitter: @NickCable
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Susan Jubb is a highly respected, successful divorce and family lawyer. She gained First Class Honours at University and was a scholarship student in her Solicitors Exams.
Christmas is a time for smiles and happiness. Unfortunately that is not so for everyone. Many parents worry if they will get to see their children on Christmas Day. It is a very worrying statistic that 38% of all children lose contact with one parent following a divorce. It is usually the father who ends up being that parent. It is always the child who loses out. It is a child’s right to have contact with his father and his mother. The Courts are very quick to point this out whenever cases come before them. Why is it that some parents will use their children as a weapon to hurt the other parent? It happens more often than you would like to imagine. That is because it is so easy for words to be said in the heat of the
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moment which cannot be taken back. It is hurtful to the child to hear it. No child can avoid being scarred by being caught up in the conflict between his or her parents. Think twice and then think again before saying or doing something which would do that. That is my strong advice. Help is at hand however in the form of collaboratively trained lawyers. There are now 6 in Doncaster and they bring experience and common sense to the fore when they are instructed. Better outcomes happen. Children do not get hurt so often. People live
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If you love it, We can frame it! Custom made frames for: Pictures • Photographs • Mirrors • Football Shirts • Coins • Medals • Stitchcraft Locally Crafted Pottery and Photocopy Service Formally The Picture Shop established July 2004 in Rossington by Jenny Summers and Charles Clegg, we moved premises to what was previously the Balby Road Post Office in March 2008 at which time we underwent a change of trading name. The business logo “If you love it, We can frame it” reflects our desire to oblige customers with a quality framing service at sensible prices to best present a range of items which are important to them, custom made in our own workshop from a first class range of mouldings.
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Can you fake it? We are regularly asked, “can you fake body language?”. The general answer to this question is “no”, because of the lack of congruence that is likely to occur between the main gestures, the body’s micro-signals and the spoken words. For example, open palms are associated with honesty but when the faker holds his palms out and smiles at you as he tells a lie, his microgestures give him away. His pupils may contract, one eyebrow may lift or the corner of his mouth may twitch, and these signals contradict the open palm gesture and the sincere smile. The result is that the receivers, especially women, tend not to believe what they hear.
How to become a great reader Set aside 15 minutes a day to study the body language of other people, as well as acquiring a conscious awareness of your own gestures. A good reading ground is anywhere that people meet and interact. An airport is a particularly good place for observing the entire spectrum of human gestures as people openly express eagerness, anger, sorrow, happiness, impatience and many other emotions through body language. Social functions, business meetings and parties are also excellent. When you become proficient at the art of reading body language, you can go to a party, sit in a corner all evening and have an exciting time just watching other people’s body language rituals.
“Modern humans are worse at reading body signals than their ancestors because we are now distracted by words” Television also offers an excellent way of learning. Turn down the sound and try to understand what is happening by first watching the picture. By turning the sound up every few minutes, you will be able to check how accurate your non-verbal readings are and, before long, it
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will be possible to watch an entire programme without any sound and understand what is happening just as deaf people do. Learning to read body language signals not only makes you more acutely aware of how others try to dominate and manipulate, it brings the realisation that others are also doing the same to us and, most importantly, it teaches us to be more sensitive to other people’s feelings and emotions. We have now witnessed the emergence of a new kind of social scientist - the Body Language Watcher. Just as the bird watcher loves watching birds and their behaviour, so the Body Language Watcher delights in watching the nonverbal cues and signals of human beings. He watches them at social functions, at beaches, on television, at the office or anywhere that people interact. He (or she) is a student of bahaviour who wants to learn about the actions of his fellow humans so that he may ultimately learn more about himself and how he can improve his relationships with others”. “What’s the difference between an observer and a stalker? A clipboard and a pen”
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