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Keep the Grinch at bay this Christmas! CHRISTMAS TREES DECKED WITH BAUBLES AND LADEN WITH PRESENTS ARE A LOVELY SIGHT, ESPECIALLY FOR BURGLARS, SO IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO MAKE SURE YOUR HOME IS SECURE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR.

During the whirlwind of Christmas shopping trips, festive activities and frequent visitors home security can slip and, as a consequence, burglaries increase by up to 20% over the winter months. With this in mind, the security experts at Yale have come up with some seasonal advice to stop the Grinch stealing your Christmas.

WHO’S AT THE DOOR? ‘Tis the season to be jolly and with more frequent visits from family and friends, as well as the odd carol singer, Yale recommends you look through your front door ‘spy hole’ and enable the door chain before swinging it open. Only release the chain if you are satisfied that the person at the door is really who they say they are and have identification to prove the purpose of their visit – if you are unsure, keep them out.

For the latest in security technology, Yale’s recording digital door viewer has a built in camera so you can take still pictures of anyone who is at the door if you are unsure of their motives..

RAISE THE ALARM As well as visiting loved ones at Christmas more of us are enjoying winter breaks, so it’s important to make sure your home is protected while you’re away. Home alarms act as the perfect ‘security guard’, watching over your property while you’re not there.

Alarms act as visual deterrents to potential burglars and are vital for alerting neighbours in the event of a break-in. Yale’s Easy Fit Alarm kits are quick and easy to install, and offer discreet protection for all types of properties, from flats to large family homes.

Make sure all doors and windows are fitted with secure locks in line with British standards. External timber

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doors should be secured using a mortice lock and/or nightlatch approved to BS3621:2007 and if you have a PVCu or composite door then it is a good idea to upgrade the euro profile cylinder in your multi-point lock to the British Standard TS007 as well (look for the Kitemark on lock packs and on the lock itself).

Locks are also available for all types of windows, including wooden, aluminium and PVCu, as well as French doors and patio doors.

To protect yourself, keep your gift receipts in a home safe that’s bolted securely to the floor or wall.

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Outdoor thefts are almost 20% higher YOUR PRESENTS compared with five years ago and at Be careful to dispose of gift packaging this time of year sheds are often used carefully. Rubbish collections over the to store Christmas presents such as Christmas and New Year period are bicycles and power tools. You can often at different times, so remember secure your to take note of any outbuildings with changes. Make sure you Fact: Thieves can get a weather-proof put your rubbish out just through any hole bigger padlock to help before the collection and than a human head deter would-be shred any details you Stacking our homes with thieves the latest gadgets, laptops wouldn’t want people to and protect against see. unwanted intruders. and expensive jewellery You should also resist the provides thieves with the Anchor locks and urge to advertise your perfect incentive to cables can also be new Christmas gifts to commit burglaries. used to secure high everyone on Facebook. value individual You don’t want to create items inside an outbuilding. a catalogue for burglars to choose from – especially if you tag yourself at IDENTITY THEFT an airport three days later!

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A LETTER OF THANKS On behalf of the Space Centre I wish to thank the Link-Mag for all the help and support they have given to the charity during 2013.

With the kindness of Martin Gardner –Managing Director advertising our events we have generated £1,000’s of pounds to purchase equipment for Space 2.

Space is the largest Multi-Sensory Room in England for children & adults with special needs and they come from our local area but also from many areas around the country.

My thanks to your readers who have been generous also in organizing events and sending in donations to Space. Our CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE. The magazine is the best of its kind, full of really good business contacts (to which I have used personally) and have been exceedingly happy with the work they have done. With the LINK-MAG dropping through our doors on a regular basis free of

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Email: info@link-mag.co.uk Fantastic month last month with an amazing turnout for Light Up Lancaster Firework Display. A great Web: www.link-mag.co.uk success and a big well done to the organisers for all your efforts. “Lest we forget” to respect for a well attended Remembrance Day. You all made the town proud.

As Christmas is fast approaching (and this is our last edition of 2013), all of us at LINK-MAG would like to wish you the very best for the festive season.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas! We’ve had a fantastic year supporting local businesses and the local community with events.

Don’t forget our next edition is a combined JAN/FEB magazine, as we take a well deserved break over this period. The deadline for the JAN/FEB copy (which comes out the second week in January) will be 12th December, and then 12th February for March onwards as normal.

Well done to last month’s competition winner: Hilda Hodkinson. £50 is on its way.

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SAFETY & THE RENTED HOME There have been several tragic stories in the news already this year about carbon monoxide poisoning and still there is no law that says that an alarm should be fitted in rented properties. Unsafe gas appliances can produce a highly poisonous gas called carbon monoxide (CO). It can cause death as well as serious long term health problems such as brain damage.

An alarm can cost as little as £20 and can be fitted very easily yourself. Before purchasing a CO alarm, always ensure it complies with British Standard EN 50291 and carries a British or European approval mark, such as a Kitemark. CO alarms should be installed and maintained in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.

With regard to electrical safety, landlords are required by law to ensure that the electrical installation in a rented property is safe when tenants move in and maintained in a safe condition throughout its duration. There is currently no statutory requirement to have annual safety checks on electrical equipment as there is with gas, but it advisable to do so as you can still be liable if things go wrong. Tenants do need to be aware that poorly stored, old electrical decorations and overloaded sockets can create unnecessary hazards at this time of year.

Finally, if you are letting the property on a furnished basis, you will need to ensure that certain types of furniture and furnishings you are supplying for the tenancy comply with The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended).

Here at The Lettings Bureau we can arrange all the We strongly recommend that all landlords provide a relevant safety checks on your behalf, and provide advice carbon monoxide alarm in their property and have it fitted on all aspects of letting your property at no extra cost to prior to a tenant moving in. yourself. We have a list of reliable and approved local tradespeople, who are experienced at carrying out work Along with this, a Landlords Gas Safety Record must also in rental properties. be carried out prior to a tenant moving in, and annually We also employ a member of staff dedicated to carrying thereafter under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) out the all important property checks on let property to Regulations 1998. This must be carried out by a ensure your property is kept in the best possible order. registered Gas Safe engineer in order to ensure all gas For more information on letting your property with us appliances, fittings and flues provided for tenants are here at The Lettings Bureau please call 01524 32222 or safe. email on lettings@fisherwrathall.co.uk

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Poulton couple turned to Robert Pallant Designs for a second time to design and fit their new kitchen. When Isabel and Mark Spencer decided to move to a new home in 2010, their first task was to extend the kitchen area, and as smart shoppers they decided to collect quotes from a selection of different companies.

“We’d used Robert Pallant before on a previous kitchen and his work was fantastic, but we thought it wise to shop around to see what else was on the market. When it came down to it, Robert’s

design and quote were far superior. Robert was the only designer who took our ideas and developed them using his expertise. The others simply recreated them,” said Isabel.

Working with a monochrome colour palette in black and white high gloss with a large island unit, a white Corian worktop and a stunning floating glass-backed breakfast bar in star galaxy granite, the couple’s kitchen creates a real wow factor, making it the highlight of their beautiful home. But as enjoyable as the design process was, it wasn’t without its complications.

Isabel explained: “Mark had his heart set on handleless units, but with high gloss black cupboards, I had concerns about finger marks. Robert presented us with a solution in subtle grip-ledge stainless steel handles, which look great and make maintaining the kitchen’s shine a whole lot easier.

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The smart extractor fan is by De Dietrich, with the rest of Isabel and Mark’s new appliances being sourced by Robert from Siemens. Robert Pallant also planned the kitchen’s impressive lighting, which complements the room perfectly.

On installing the new units and appliances, Isabel said: “The fitting of the kitchen was the easy bit when it came to the extension as a whole. The twins, who actually fitted our old kitchen, did a perfect job and Robert popped in on

invited them back to fit matching entertainment units in a new seating area.

“I’d use Robert Pallant Designs again without doubt and I know many people who would say the same,” finished a delighted Isabel.

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Local Businesses And Community Show Their Support For Campaign To Raise £75,000 For New Centre For Disabled Children

North Lancashire based, multi award-winning disabled children’s charity, Unique Kidz and Co’s dream for a new purpose built centre of excellence is on the way to becoming a reality with the building now taking shape at Lancaster Leisure Park. But the charity urgently needs to raise £75,000 before April next year so that it can equip the centre with the essential equipment it needs to open.

On Monday 21st October Unique Kidz and Co launched its ‘Kit it out for the Kidz’ campaign.

The event was attended by representatives from local businesses and the local community as well as the charity’s staff, parents, children, volunteers and supporters. It was an opportunity to find out more about the new centre and how to support the campaign.

this equipment installed before April next year if we are to open when the building is finished. We really need businesses and local people to help us in any way they can, whether this is through getting involved in fundraising for us, sponsoring or donating a piece of equipment, or providing services free of charge or at cost, all of this will help us reach our target.”

Denise Halpin, Co- Founder says, “By supporting our ‘Kit it out for the Kidz’ campaign you will be helping us support more disabled children and their families, giving the children an opportunity to socialise and play after school and in the holidays, and their parents an opportunity to pursue work and training opportunities, or even have a much needed break. With the support of local businesses and the community, we can make a big difference to the lives of many more local disabled children and their families.”

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Preparation Over a medium heat, place the flour in a pan, add a little of lukewarm stock and mix well. Pour over ½ of the boiling stock and stir well until all the lumps have disappeared.

Carry on adding more stock and cooking until the desired thickness is reached. Add the cranberry sauce, nutmeg and a little honey, adjust the seasoning. Add the sauce to the turkey and vegetables and gently mix. At this stage you can add spinach, cabbage and/or watercress. Pour in an ovenproof dish. Season the sweet potatoes with the spices of your choice add the cheese if used and place over your pie. Decorate with the garlic and thyme before cooking in a preheated oven 160°C for 25-30 minutes or until the pie is piping hot and the topping is light golden.

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PRESENTS, FOOD, DECORATION, ENTERTAINING - IT ALL ADDS UP. AND WHILE MOST OF US LOVE THE FESTIVITIES OF CHRISTMAS, THE EXTRA COST CAN CAUSE HEADACHES.

moneynet.co.uk advises setting a budget and sticking to it that way you'll have everything you need without the stress of overloaded credit cards once January rolls in.

It might sound like a horrible task, but making a budget plan is actually quite easy. Just decide what you're going to buy, make a list and stick to it. Don't be tempted by those goodies on offer, that sale rack you're walking past or the tasty little treats at the checkout. And don't try to keep up with the neighbours, either.

You'll only end up spending too much. shopping online, can work wonders for your stress levels, as you'll avoid all the busy, bustling shops and whether or not that musthave toy will actually be in stock or not. It also helps you to avoid temptation so that sale bargain simply can't fall into your basket unless you really want it to!

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Don't go mad with luxury range Christmas items such as puds.

People won't be that bothered if they don't see the wrapper.

It's worth keeping an eye out for special offers and stocking up as and when you see the deals. Go shopping with a friend for things like big tins of chocolates. They're often on 'buy one get one free' offers so you can split the cost and share the savings. It's a good idea to buy wine in bulk as well.

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For older children, splash out on a board game. It'll keep them entertained over the winter and will also occupy the whole family on Christmas Day.

And if that Christmas card list is making you feel guilty, send e-cards instead. It's more eco-friendly and you'll save money on cards and stamps. Or alternatively you could get the kids involved in making some.

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CHRISTMAS Speak to friends and relatives and agree a limit as to how much you're going to spend on each other and each other's kids. If you have a big family, maybe only buy for the children - adults aren't going to mind when money's tight.

You can save even more by making your own presents - and friends and family will love the personal touch.

Try knitting a scarf, cook or bake something delicious and tie it up with a beautiful bow, or ask one of the children to paint a masterpiece and have it framed.

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Dig out glitter and shiny paper from old craft boxes in the toy cupboard or stock up on tinsel, glue and paper chains from Poundland.

Try sewing popcorn on to thread for a rustic mantelpiece decoration or scour your local park for pine cones and use them as decorations at the base of candles or in pot pourri - you can even jazz them up with gold or silver spray.

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You may have splashed out on festive outdoor lights - but don't leave them on all night! Just a couple of hours in the evening will do, to get everyone in the mood.

Inside, replace regular lights with energy saving ones. LED lights use less energy than conventional Christmas ones.

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If you want to go out, head for the nearest green space or beach to blow the cobwebs away on Christmas Day. Your library should list local walks and other events to keep the family amused.

Try not to let your heating bill blow the budget: Turn your thermostat down by one degree. It may not sound like much but could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent.

Keep the curtains closed when you go to bed to keep the heat in and use draught excluders by the front door to keep the cold air out.

Look for budget family days out with English Heritage (englishheritage.org.uk) too, where kids can listen to storytellers or take part in Christmas craft making.

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The Baby Beat Appeal is a registered charity which raises funds for the Sharoe Green Maternity Unit at Royal Preston Hospital. We purchase vital equipment designed to monitor the unborn baby from conception to birth. We have a small shop based at the Unit which raises funds for our charity and we are desperately seeking anyone who would like to become a volunteer and help run it. All we’re looking for is someone who has 2 hours to spare, whether per week, per month or on an adhoc basis.

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For more details please contact Karen on (01772) 524414. Reg Charity No: 1051194-7 • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Rosemere Cancer Foundation Coffee Shop, Royal Preston Hospital. Do you have time to volunteer in a rewarding role in the Rosemere Coffee Shop? Whether you can spare 5 hours a week or on alternate weeks or could be called upon as a reserve for holidays, please think about joining us.

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The Baby Beat Appeal is a registered charity which raises funds for the Sharoe Green Maternity Unit at Royal Preston Hospital We purchase vital equipment designed to monitor the unborn baby from conception to birth.

We have a small shop based at the Unit which raises funds for our charity and we are desperately seeking anyone who would like to become a volunteer and help run it.

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Regular Events • Lancaster Priory Choir Very good amateur choir, rehearses on these nights in the Priory; Boys Monday: 6.30 - 7.30 Girls Wednesday 6.30 – 8.00 Boys and Men Friday 7.15 - 8.15 and sings choral services every Sunday at 10.00am and 6.30pm plus other occasions. Telephone 01524 66204 for more details of vacancies. More information at at ww.lancasterpriory.org • Children’s holiday activity programmes Summer holidays (29 July - 4 September) With over 130 exciting sports, arts and museum activities this summer, some of which are FREE, we know you’ll have a great time this school holiday.

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Events this month • Fun for the whole family The Centre @ Halton has recently announced its programme of events for 2014, and this will include a Children’s Nearly New Sale, Bon Giovi tribute band, Spot On Lancashire performances and a Ceilidh evening.

And in the early spring there will be a great Family Fun Night at the Centre on Saturday February 1st 2014 from 6.30 to 11pm. The night will be hosted by well known entertainer and compere Kyle Oram.

There will be games for the whole family, snacks, a disco and a bar. It will be lots of fun.

Tickets purchased in advance will cost £3 for adults and £2 per child, or £4 for adults and £3 per child on the door. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Any funds raised will contribute the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades to The Centre.

Tickets will be on sale just after Christmas and can be purchased from the Coffee Shop in the Centre or on the phone to the Centre Manager at tel: 01524 811316 or from Halton Village Newsagents.

• Children’s Nearly New Sale The Centre @ Halton near Lancaster is continuing its successful events programme with a Children’s Nearly New Sale on Saturday March 1st from 10am to 12 noon. The tables will be £10 each when booked in advance. Entry is 50p for adults and children are free. A variety of children’s goods will be on sale including nursery equipment, toys, clothes and some household items. There will also be refreshments in our successful Coffee Shop, a cake stall and a raffle. Donations of cakes and raffle prizes are most welcome. Funds raised on the day will help to finance continuing improvements to the Centre and its facilities.

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Are you at risk of losing your Hackney Carriage or Private Hire License?

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