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October 2010 Contents •
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Brook Cycles Christmas Club
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Property Gothic Chic
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ell here we are in October, the nights getting shorter, crisper cooler air with spooky goings on at the end of October, it will be our first opportunity to take our daughter trick a treating oh what fun, just hope daddy doesn't have to get dressed up as well. We have great kids offer at Farmer Parrs for Halloween as well as many spooky evening events to be held.
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Property Trades & Services
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Food and Spooky Recipes
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Matrix Bar Drink & Food Vouchers
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Early November will bring anticipation of Bonfire Night, pleas be sure to go along to a local supervised event for your and your families safety, Main planned events will be at Cottam Hall Playing Fields in Poulton and Rossall School off Westby Way Fleetwood for the 2nd annual Bonfire & Fireworks display, big turnouts to both events - get wrapped up, be safe and have fun!
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Order Your Christmas Poultry
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CoCo Ladieswear Feature
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Willow Cafe & Gift Shop
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Make Charity Money Work
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Health Sleep Yourself Well
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We are looking for more local features and positive stories, if you have something to share, email us with text and images and will see what we can do.
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Coffee Break Sudoku & Crossword
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Poulton Town FC
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What's On & Useful Numbers
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othic chic While black clothes, drapes and trick or treat accessories are only for one scary night a year, you could be brave and take inspiration from this 'spooktacular' style and really embrace the power of black for a more lasting, striking effect.
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lack, according to interiors specialists, is back on the decor menu as we seek spaces that not only look luxurious but dramatic. Some designers are even flirting with the gothic style and featuring that ultimate haunting image, a skull, on new ranges of upholstered black furniture and wallcoverings. Black, monochrome and rich almost black-brown is a significant trend this winter agrees Fionnuala Johnston, Design Coordinator at B&Q. "Our bestsellers at the moment are bold black-based statement wallpapers with accent colours so the effect's not too dominating," she says. "Team those with a rich mix of sumptuous, luxury fabrics in different textures, or a combination of rich cream set against the dramatic black for a stunning room." For added glamour, she suggests using luxurious black velvet for throws, bedspreads or cushions, creating shine and glitter with sleek chrome lighting or black nickel lamp bases, and adding accessories such as a glossy black rug and a mixture of black and metallic effect cushions. So make this Halloween an excuse to create rooms with bewitching style by following our guide to clever design 'tricks' and choosing from our selection of interior 'treats'.
Be bold with black To create a high quality black wall, she says that experts will avoid applying black emulsion paint and instead use a base colour like a deep red or green. Then they'll layer black tinted lacquer on top so that the effect looks rich and glossy rather than dull and dense. Charlotte suggests using wallpaper rather than paint on walls, as this
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House Beautiful's style editor, Charlotte Boyd gives her advice on using black in a scheme.
will add an interesting element of pattern, whereas an expanse of painted wall will result in a block of flat colour. "For a pretty floral design consider Sanderson's new A Painter's Garden collection. Grandiflora is a big floral ideal for creating a feature wall, and comes in ebony with gold, £37 a roll.
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Alternatively, Rosalie, a more traditional floral in ebony with thyme, is £34 a roll," she says. B&Q's damask Zhivago wallpaper in black, £16.98 a roll would work well on wall borders or as a feature wall. TIP: paint walls in off-white or pale stone and add elements of black with curtain and upholstery fabrics.
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property Rooms with spirit Decor witches who love something a little different will appreciate the witty twist taken by iconic Sixties fashion designer, Barbara Hulanicki. She's featured a repeating skull design for a wallpaper in her flock collection.
It's fun to enter into the spirit of Halloween night by indulging in fun accessories, and most of the supermarkets and high street stores have good selections to please those little witches and ghosts. Try Matalan's clever light up pumpkin faces, £15, Asda's champagne flutes whose bases resemble skeleton hands, and its gothic style chandelier, Skulls in or a Pumpkin lantern garland, £3, Midnight paper, £60 www.very.co.uk. per roll But if you're a grown up fan of the Graham black, gothic theme John Lewis has an excellent range. & Brown. I particularly like its Halloween tealight tree complete with spiders web, £15.
"I love the almost shock element that you don't instantly see the skull design unless you really look at the paper" she says Just as dramatic as Barbara's papers is the Skullduggery fabric used on chairs and lampshades by Georgina Brett Chinnery at interiors specialists, Bombarock. "We're finding people love it as a refreshing alternative to florals, especially as just one piece makes a real statement in a room. It's also popular with men who want style without fuss," she says.
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You could make a feature with Argos' black and white chandelier candle set, £14.99, and team it with a black silhouette mantel clock, £12 from Matalan, and an Eliza Gilt mirror, £99 from John Lewis to create your own sanctuary with haunting appeal.
Tub chair, Bombarock, £495
Silver pumpkin vase, £5.99, from HomeSense
A black glass chandelier adds a dramatic focal point in hallways
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Black works particularly well in bedrooms where it can give a sanctuary a rich, slightly mysterious vampy feel, and Next's bedding range includes a highly desirable, Diamante black bed linen set.
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At the new bathrooms4all in Bispham “It’s all about you!” bathrooms4all is a local company for local people that offers great value for money and a range of stylish choices for your bathroom. In the new showroom on Red Bank Road, Bispham, you’ll be amazed at the superb range of both traditional and contemporary style bathrooms. What’s more suites start from only £299! Next day, local and national delivery is available on most items. Opening times are Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. You can also go on-line at www.bathrooms4all. com to view the complete product range and for details for all bathrooms4all showrooms. If you’d like to contact the Bispham showroom, please call Jim Banner, Showroom Manager on 01253 352528. Discover bathrooms4all for yourself and create your own special sanctuary!
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Are you thinking of new Windows, Doors and replacement double glazed units? Abelglass are celebrating their 31st year of continuous trading, so you can be safe in the knowledge that you’re dealing direct with an established trusted and respected family company that has continually traded since 1979 where quality and customer care is key. The company was launched by Philip and Molly Kaye from their Thornton home in 1979, when products were bought in. Eventually the company preferring to take total control moved on to manufacturing their own products to ensure consistent quality. The business is now run by Son David Kaye, daughter Sarah Lees and Simon Bateman, along with many committed staff members, some who have been with the company for decades. Based on Blackpool Old Road the factory is opposite the Blackpool 6th Form College Abelglass produce and supply ‘Rehau’ Quality Upvc frames, Aluminium Frames, BI Fold doors and CE Quality assured double glazed units all manufactured in house, offering the customer piece of mind. When a customer requires a quote, David will call round to assist, he has years of experience and knowledge with the styles that can be manufactured, plus offering honest expert friendly advice and current legislation re safety and energy rating requirements. The quote will then be posted, leaving the customer to decide without any pressure whatsoever.
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FOOD Before you send your kids out the door with their plastic cauldrons, fake blood and chalky, milk-white faces, it's worth holding a little pre-Halloween feast. (Serves 4-6)
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eed the kids before you go trick or treating with food you've cooked and they'll be less likely to fill up on sweets while going round." You could make it lunch or a tea party, but the key to a successful Halloween feast is to make things easy on yourself.
Try these super Halloween party food recipes with your family...
100g caster sugar 100g butter 1 egg yolk 200g plain flour 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 20 blanched almonds Red food colouring, paste is best (optional) Place the first five ingredients and a pinch of salt in a food processor and whizz just until a ball of dough forms. Tear off a golfballsize piece of dough and use your hands to roll into finger-size cylinders - you should get about 20. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment - a little apart as they will spread during baking. Use a knife to make a few cuts, close together, for the knuckles. Place an almond at the
100g cherry tomatoes 150g pack mini mozzarella balls, drained Handful basil 400g green tagliatelle 350g jar tomato sauce 4tbsp fresh pesto
(Makes 20) end of each finger and trim away excess pastry around the edge to neaten. Place in the fridge for 30 mins, then bake for 10-12mins just until firm. Leave to cool a little, then paint the almond with food colouring, if you like. Can be made up to three days ahead and stored in an airtight container.
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Halve the cherry tomatoes and use a small, sharp knife or a teaspoon to remove the seeds. Cut the mozzarella balls in half. Place one half inside each tomato, trimming the edges if necessary to fit it in. Either cut the smallest circles you can from a basil leaf or finely chop the leaves and scrunch into small circles. Place one at the centre of each mozzarella ball. Boil the pasta. Meanwhile, heat through the tomato sauce. When the tagliatelle is cooked, drain and stir through the pesto and any remaining basil, chopped finely. Divide between 4-6 serving bowls. Spoon over some Be tomato sauce, C then arrange the and imreative a stuffed tomato with yo ginative eyeballs on top. for a H ur food
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To decorate: 1 egg white 50g icing sugar 200ml single cream 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 a 250g pack rich tea finger biscuits 100g double chocolate cookies 25g white chocolate Silver balls, to decorate For the cake: 85g cocoa powder 200g self-raising flour 375g light brown muscovado sugar 4 eggs 200ml milk 175ml vegetable oil To make the ghosts, heat oven to 110C/90C fan/gas. Whip the egg white in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form. Whisk in the sugar a tbsp at a time and keep whisking for a couple of mins until the mixture is thick and resembles shaving foam. Gently spoon the mixture into a large freezer bag, then cut a 1.5cm hole in one of the corners. Cover a baking sheet with some baking parchment. Carefully squeeze a small circle of whipped egg white out of the bag, pulling upwards as you do to make a ghost shape. Repeat until the mixture is used up - you should get about 15 ghosts. Bake for 1 1/4 hrs until crisp. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
Finish decorating the cake: heat cream in a saucepan until just boiling. Place the dark chocolate in a large bowl and pour over the hot cream. Stir until the chocolate melts. Use a clean brush to paint a layer of chocolate over 7 rich tea finger biscuits, then set aside to cool. Pour the rest of the chocolate mixture over the cake and smooth over with a knife. Whizz the chocolate cookies, or bash in a freezer bag with a rolling pin, until small crumbs form. Sprinkle over the top of the cake. Place the white chocolate in a small bowl, set over a pan of simmering water. Leave for 5 mins or until melted, then spoon into a small freezer bag. Wait for 10 Now make the cake. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas mins so the mixture is not too runny, then cut a tiny hole in one corner of the bag. Pipe out 2 small blobs onto 4. Tip the cocoa powder, self-raising flour and sugar each ghost, place a silver ball on each to make eyes, into a large bowl, breaking up any clumps of sugar. Mix then pipe out suitable words and shapes on the together the eggs, milk and oil in a measuring cup or gravestones. Leave for 30 mins to set, then push the bowl, then pour over the dry ingredients and stir biscuit gravestones into the cake and arrange the everything together until smooth. ghosts around. Grease and line a deep baking dish (20 x 30 x 5cm) To get the ghosts to 'fly', push a thin wire with baking parchment. Pour in the cake mixture and (you can get these from a florist shop - remember bake for 30 mins. Leave to cool, then turn out onto a to remove before eating) into the bottom of the serving plate. Alternatively, wrap well and store for up to ghost, then place in the cake, hiding the wire two days. behind a gravestone.
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Importing wine from small family run vineyards in France AJ Wines offer quality wines at affordable prices. Many of their wines have won top awards, so why not come to one of our wine tasting sessions and choose your favourite wines to share with friends and stock up for Christmas. You can order safely online or visit their shop in the barn where there will always someone available to answer any questions and advise you on all their wines and ones which are suited to you. They believe in delivering a high level of customer service with FREE next day local delivery at a time and place to suit you. Don't forget to enter your details on our website www.ajwines.com for a chance to WIN a FREE CASE of WINE draw worth £36.... Just in time for Christmas if it last that long. ‘Our belief is putting the customer first’ If you would like more information you can contact me at sharon@ajwines.com or give Sharon a call on 01253 790011.
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CoCo ladieswear CoCo ladieswear was established in 2008 in Garstang and has rapidly become a top destination for all savvy shoppers. Building on the success of the Garstang branch , CoCo has now opened in Breck Road, Poulton, and is well worth a visit if you want high fashion at low prices. You will always be welcomed with a friendly smile, and once you have seen the great selection here, you'll be popping in on a regular basis to see what's new. CoCo stocks a wide range of clothing from most of the well-known leading high street stores at a mere fraction of the price. CoCo has managed to establish a high fashion boutique appearance without the associated high price tags. Owner Zoe Gibbs takes time to listen to customers needs and strives to offer a wide range of fashion options to suit all ages, from teens to trendy 20s, 30s,
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40s, 50s and above. Zoe keeps her finger on the fashion pulse and makes sure she discovers new trends to feature in her shop on her weekly buying trips. By rotating the stock on a weekly basis and introducing new styles each week there is always something new to see at CoCo. The Garstang branch of CoCo already has a loyal customer bases who have fallen in love with the concept of top quality clothing but at prices that won't break the bank, which is especially important considering the current economic climate, when people are keeping a close eye on what they spend. CoCo has a relaxing atmosphere and offers a personal service, without any pushiness. "We're here to help, but if you prefer to browse around that's absolutely fine," says Zoe. "We really want our customers to feel comfortable and happy with their shopping experience at CoCo. "If you would like a little assistance, we're pleased to spend time with you and give you a complete new look, if that's what you want," adds Zoe
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Morans The Jewellers Peter Ainsworth age 55 married with two grown up children, trained with the prestigious Preston's of Bolton and Watches of Switzerland. He started at Morans in 1976 and took over ownership in 1990, apart from working as a jeweller during the day he has become a well known pianist in the area and has recorded tow piano albums which are on sale in the shop with proceeds donated to the local NSPCC, these album sales have raise thousands of pounds. Hobbies include passing on his musical and performing talents to youngsters by teaching piano and singing. One of the longest reining shopkeepers on Red Bank Road and this month celebrates 40years in the jewellery trade. One of the very few jewellers in the area, if any undertaking reasonably priced watch repairs undertaken on the premises. Peter said “Please feel free to call in or phone me for expert and honest advise whatever your requirements, personal and friendly service is not a thing of the past here at Morans�.
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“Willows” Poulton’s hidden gem! Since taking over Willows two years ago, the mother and daughter duo Chris and Lindsay would like to welcome you to see what they have done. The once oldie worlde shop & tea rooms has been brought into the 21st century. Gone are the world war 2 memorabilia & dried flowers, replaced with beautiful designer jewellery including a fantastic range of hematite, pearls and Swarovski crystal, day and evening bags, scarves & accessories. Alongside these gorgeous dress accessories they offer a wide range of house hold accessories old and contempory, mirrors, vases, glassware, pottery, clocks and pictures and so much more. Looking for something a bit different? Let us take the stress out of Christmas! Willows have a wide range of gifts and cards including novelty metal wine holders and money boxes, an extensive selection of bath bombs and creamers, soaps and bath salts from great names such as ‘bomb cosmetics, sepia and Medici’ cuddly microwavable toys by ‘intelex’ and men’s gifts include cuff links, games and wine sets. The tearooms have also seen a change, now offering tempting meals and snacks including homemade soups, cakes and scones baked daily on the premises. We only use locally sourced produce ands believe we offer the best coffee and tea experience in Poulton, with many different coffee blends, coffee syrups, cafeterias, fruit teas and iced drinks on offer. Tempted? Let us tempt you further by offering you two vouchers. You will find us on Breck Road opposite the train station. Come and see us soon!
Caves Corner is one of Blackpool's best known shops, a pilgrimage point for visitors and one to be cherished by local in search of something special. Its stood on the junction of Abingdon Street and Queen Street since 1927, a reminder of a more genteel age, but moving with the times, choc-a-bloc with curious, beautiful handbags, pocket watches, collectables, board games, roulette wheels, glitz and glamour. As caves go, its a glam grotto, amidst all the grot that replaced so many quality shops. Caves now faces one of the busiest offices in Blackpool Job Centre Plus. Older staff recall a church used to stand on that spot. This part of town must have had one of the highest concentrations of churches, many still standing others with a new lease of life. Queen street’s become a foodie street and clubbers Mecca, but once the high fashion street of Blackpool. Its pivotal to any regeneration brought by Talbot Gateway. Caves has been run by David Ashworth and his sister Wendy Hanson with mum lending a hand, as resident social historian.
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Box Bros. Ltd. having served Blackpool and Fylde with a funeral service since 1915
experience, who hold membership in the British Institute of Funeral Directors and diplomas in Funeral Directing have relocated to Poulton-le-Fylde.
Realised the necessity of Chapels of Repose facilities for Poulton-le-Fylde and the surrounding districts. Appropriate premises were purchased in the 1990’s and a complete Funeral Service consisting of Chapels of Repose, private interviewing rooms, offices and accommodation for a resident Funeral Director were made available. Having a resident Funeral Director and Funeral Arranger has resulted in offering a 24 hour a day service to the local community.
Said Steve, “Our past experience of helping families of all races and religion with funerals including National and International Repatriations is always available at Station Road, whether it is through advice or assisting with any queries that may occur. Between Poulton and our Blackpool Offices Box Bros. Ltd can be beneficial to families regardless of distance and needs”.
To maintain the high standard of service offered, Funeral Operators with the necessary qualifications are essential. Steve Nicholls and Sandra with nearly 30 years
Box Bros Ltd 48/50 Station Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 7JQTel: 01253 885858 www.boxbros.co.uk
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For most of the year, our money should work as efficiently as possible to build our savings. Now is a good time to see how money can be used to benefit charities and good causes.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY WORK FOR CHARITY harity credit cards, savings accounts and online giving probably make it easier to direct money into good causes than ever before. The credit card from the British Heart Foundation offers a £50 donation when the card is used for the first time, plus 35p per £100 spent thereafter. Spending £150 per month gives £56.30 to charity in the year, without anybody feeling a thing. The Cancer Research UK card makes a £20 donation on first use, plus 0.25% of the value of purchases thereafter. So far as building society accounts are concerned, it is interesting to see that while rates for savers have been pulverised this year, the amount which charity-linked accounts donate often holds firm.
advice website which represents independent financial advisors, chief executive Karen Barrett stresses the importance of making charity gifts tax efficient. "Nearly £1.2 billion goes to the taxman which could be easily avoided by using Gift Aid and other tax efficient methods," she says. The website advocates payroll giving (Give As You Earn) is a tax-efficient way of donating. Employees contribute a regular sum, taken from their salary by employers for a chosen charity. It means a £10 donation costs a
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Any taxpayer donating to charity should make a routine of ticking the Gift Aid box, which means the taxman adds an extra 28p to every £1 donated - but millions obviously don't
The Cheshire BS Caring for Children account pays only 0.1% to savers, but retains its 1% contribution to charity. The building society accounts listed on moneyfacts.co.uk which make charity donations tend to be mainly the larger regional ones looking to give something back to local communities, plus the avowedly philanthropic Triodos Bank. At unbiased.co.uk, the professional
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standard-rate taxpayer only £8, while those who pay higher rates are only £6 out of pocket. It is calculated the Exchequer would have to give another £4b to charity if all employees signed up to payroll schemes. Details of Give As You Earn can be found on www.cafonline.org/ charityaccount.
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finance Of course, there are ideas galore on how your money can help good causes from The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), which works with donors, companies and charities to encourage a culture of giving. They include:
Open a CAF Charity Account It was partly to boost earnings from Gift Aid that Virgin Money Giving launched as a not-for-profit, online fund-raising subsidiary of Richard Branson's empire group. It is designed to boost online giving by slashing fees and avoiding charges on Gift Aid donations. The annual subscription fee to Virgin Money Giving is £115, with £100 going to charity. Virgin claims charities using virginmoneygiving.com can boost the value of online donations by 5%-plus.
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Although there was little evidence of charity from the bosses of Britain's biggest energy suppliers in 2009, I greatly admire the stance taken by Phil Levermore an energy expert who launched Ebico, the UK's only not-for-profit energy supplier, back in 1999. He hates the way that big suppliers make poorer households pay over the odds for their fuel, and is appalled that so many people remain in fuel poverty today, spending more than 10% of their income on energy. All of Ebico's 55,000 customers pay the same tariff, whether they pay quarterly, by monthly direct debit or with a prepayment meter. There are no standing charges either, and the company has twice been named this year in top one or two places in Which? customer satisfaction surveys. Levermore doesn't claim to be the cheapest provider, but he does promise that any surpluses will help the neediest customers and tackle fuel poverty. Only when you sign up with Ebico, I imagine, is it possible to feel a warm glow when you pay your fuel bills.
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with a £100 lump sum or monthly direct debits from £10. It operates like a bank account, with payments only for charitable donations. All money held in this account receives Gift Aid automatically, which can be donated to any charity by a special cheque book, charity card or online through the CAF website.
Buy gifts from charity shops. Following the lead given by Mary 'Queen of Shops' Portas in her TV makeover of a Save the Children store, many now specialise in selling designer clothes or goodquality second-hand books. To find charity shops in your locality, visit the Association of Charity Shops website on www.charityshops.org.uk.
Give unwanted gifts to charity shops. Gift Aid can apply here too, providing that any shop which takes your gifts notes your details, and contacts you to ensure you are still a taxpayer when the donated item is sold. Then 28p can be added to each pound raised. Most shops, of course, would consider that the extra administration work is only justified on expensive items. As charities call on the services of expert retailers, and improve their websites, the choice of items which can be given as Charity Gifts gets wider. Gifts which help to support various causes can be found on www.goodgifts.org. If you don't know which charity the recipient of a gift might support, you could give CAF Charity Vouchers in denominations of £10 or £25 which can be donated to any charitable organisation in Britain. Give small batches of shares from your portfolio and you can claim full personal tax relief, and also relief on capital gains. Donating £1,000 this way could cut your tax bill by £220, or by £500 for higher-rate taxpayers.
Make your time online work for charity. Websites including www.froggybank.co.uk, www.giveortake.com and www.ushopucare.co.uk are among those which allow you to shop at larger online retailers, and pay a commission to the charity of your choice.
Get fit enough for the London Marathon Although the ballot for the 2010 race has closed, a website called Crunch offers places to anybody prepared to raise at last £1,200 for partner charities through sponsorship. See www.crunch.org.uk/ marathon.php for more information.
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leep yourself well As a new study reveals that three quarters of Britain's workforce are getting less than the recommended eight hours sleep a night due to worries about job security and finances, we look at how sleep deprivation can affect health, the many conditions that can disturb a night's rest, and how to get the best sleep possible.
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ood sleep is as vital to our wellbeing as healthy eating and exercise - but it's often the first casualty in today's hectic world. Busy people wrongly believe that it won't hurt to cut back on something which takes such a large chunk out of their packed schedules. Whatever the reason for missing out on sleep, it can lead to a whole host of health problems, aside from feeling tired and wretched. Poor sleep has been linked to increases in diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression, and suicidal behaviour, and sleeping six hours or less a night has been shown to increase mortality. In addition,
even if you're not tired yourself, you could be killed by someone who is tired. Drivers now kill more people on Europe's roads than drunk drivers. Sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley believes the vital health and wellbeing messages about a good night's sleep are simply not getting through to the public. "Although we have a lot of health warnings about diet and exercise, the health messages around sleep are less well-made. "People see sleep as disposable. We've become so much busier these days. But decent sleep will do you more good than diet or exercise, because it's the bedrock from which you can build these healthy measures."
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If you're sleep deprived, however, other healthy measures may simply crumble around you. Aside from the fact that if you're tired, you're less likely to exercise, sleep is when muscle stress that's occurred during exercise is repaired - so lack of sleep means lack of repairs. In addition, sleep deprivation isn't good for your figure, as the more tired you are, the more you crave sugary foods. A recent study found that young men ate 22% more calories when they had four hours of sleep the night before, compared to when they slept for eight hours. So, as well as simply feeling better after a good night's sleep, your diet and exercise regimes can benefit too.
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HEALTH But exactly what is a good night's sleep? We're often told the recommended amount is eight hours - yet Dr Stanley says it's not clear where the eight hours claim came from. "What's important with sleep is that you get the amount you need," he stresses. "Anywhere between three and 11 hours can be considered normal." The way to know if you're getting the right amount of sleep is simply by thinking about how you feel during the day. If you feel awake, alert, and alive, then you're probably getting enough sleep. If you feel tired, miserable and grumpy, then you probably need more. However, getting more sleep may not be as easy as it sounds. While for some people, sleep deprivation is almost a lifestyle choice, for many it's the result of stress. “In this day and age it's stress which is one of the major causes of poor sleep, because of financial worries and job security - we've also just got more things on our plate," says Dr Stanley. If it's not stress stopping you from sleeping, it could be one of the many medical conditions that affect our rest. Around 25% of the UK population are thought to suffer from some form of sleep disorder, with the most common being insomnia, sleep apnoea, cramps, restless legs and snoring.
Sleeping tips from the NHS: Establish fixed times for going to bed and waking up (and avoid sleeping in after a poor night's sleep). Try to relax before going to bed. Maintain a comfortable sleeping environment (not too hot, cold, noisy or bright). Try not to nap during the day.
It's estimated that snoring affects 3.5 million people in the UK.
These can be anything from a noisy street, thin curtains or a cat which jumps on the bed, to a snoring partner.
Many tired people afflicted by snoring and other sleep conditions will eventually visit their GP in desperation. Doctors then need to assess whether patients are suffering from a true medical problem, or are missing out on sleep due to lifestyle factors.
If lifestyle factors are eliminated when a sleep history is taken, a variety of measures may be suggested, including cognitive and behavioural therapy. As a last resort, sleeping pills may be prescribed.
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Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol within six hours of going to bed. Avoid exercise within four hours of bedtime (although exercise earlier in the day is beneficial). Don't eat a heavy meal late at night. Try not to check the clock throughout the night.
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Sudoku Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. It's fun. It's challenging. It's addictive!
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LINK-Sport WELCOME TO POULTON TOWN FC (Youth Section)
Poulton Town F.C. So a quick rundown of some results from September: Poulton & Primary League
Season 2010-2011 is now well under way and it is a Team credit to all the coaches, staff and parents of Poulton U-9 Town to see all the kids out again playing our national sport. Already this season we have fallen victim to the U-10 English weather but it has still not spoilt or dampened the enthusiasm and passion that everyone has within our game.
OPPOSITION AFC Blackpool AFC Blackpool South Shore South Shore AFC Blackpool AFC Blackpool South Shore South Shore
Score 1-2 1-3 1-2 3-2 0-4 3-1 2-4 1-1
Blackpool & District Youth Football League Team Opposition Score U-11’s FC Rangers 5-2 Layton Jnrs 6-2 U-12’s Blackpool Rangers 0-4 St Annes 0-4 U-13’s BJFF 2-2 St Annes 7-1 Central Lancs Junior football League Team Opposition Score U-14 Springfield 6-0 U-16 Aspull 1-2 This season we have representation at all but U-15’s level of football. We start with our Saturday morning club which takes from age 5 up to age 8. From Age 8 we join the Poulton & Primary league for 7-a-side football at U-9, U-10’s.
West Lancs Girls Youth Division U-18 opposition score TMS 1-2 Westbury 0-3
Lancashire Evening Post There are no results for the LEP League Involving We then move into 11-a-side football in the Blackpool our U-18 & District youth league with representation at U-11, Other results: 12 &13. Our U-14’s and U-16 continue to play in the U-13 County cup: central Lancs league. We have two teams at U-18 Poulton Town 3 St Helens 10 our lads are in Lancashire Evening Post league and A lesson learnt in football on this day on how to take our Girls compete in the west lancs girls youth division. Whilst we strive at Poulton Town to continue your chances but credit where it is due, Poulton Town did not lose faith and were unlucky not to add to provide opportunities in football for the local to our tally. A very well done to St Helen’s who community we welcome all ages and levels of deserved to win on the day and we wish them well in players. the cup. Anyone wishing to join our club please feel free to “A big thanks to all our sponsor’s for this contact myself on 885150 or visit our website http:// season especially the Thatched House www.clubwebsite.co.uk/poultontownfc/
who have joined us this season.”
Team Of The month Poulton Town U-13’s
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community What's On at Poulton Library Regular Weekly Events: •Baby Bounce and Rhymetime - Monday 10:00am-10:30am •Toddler Rhymetime –Thursday 10:00am-10:30am •Storytime – Tuesday 2:15pm-2:45pm Just turn up and join in any of these sessions! There's no need to book in advance! Book Groups for people of all ages! Chatterbooks and the Teenage Reading Group take a break during the school summer holidays. Please telephone Poulton Library 01253 888900 for details of the next meeting in September. Book Groups for Grown-Ups! Reading groups for adults meet on: Wednesday at 11:00am-12:00noon Thursday at 7:00pm-8:00pm Come and meet people with a passion for reading, share ideas and review the latest books from our shelves. 'Fylde Rotary Ramblers are still going strong and their next walk is on Sunday 17 October to Abbeystead. There are various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area and spare seats are available. Three grades of walks are on offer and 'refreshments' are enjoyed at the end of the day. For more details visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 01253 895142 or 07931487644'. THE ROTARY CLUB OF POULTON LE FYLDE BONFIRE & FIREWORK DISPLAY 2010 President : Ray Buckley Bonfire Joint Chairmen : Dave Hutchinson & Tony Marshall OUR 26th YEAR OF PROVIDING BONFIRE FUN TO POULTON ! November 5th 2010 COTTAM HALL PLAYING FIELDS, Blackpool Old Road, Poulton. Gates open 6.00p.m-Bonfire lit 7.00pm Professional firework display 7.30pm FeaturingV..Live Music from 6.30pm SKA FACE The Fylde’s own personality band Dendrology Walk Sunday 10th October A short but interesting walk with one of Lancashire County Council's Woodland Officers. Looking at all things woody, a mix of biodiversity and folklore. Booking essential 1pm - 3.30pm Meet at Grizedale Bridge Cost £3/£2 Further Information: 01995 602125 Jazz is back! Wednesday 13th October 2010 After popular demand Jazz is back at Thornton Little Theatre! Enjoy a relaxing afternoon from 12noon - 2.30pm listening to the soothing sounds of some of your favourite jazz tunes Further Information: 01253 858529 What Lives Out There? Friday 15th October Join us for the last of a series of regular surveys of Fleetwood Beach to look at what the tides have brought ashore. Please wear suitable clothing and wellies. 11am - 12.30pm Meet at Fleetwood Marine Hall Free Further Information: 01995 602125
What's On Seed Gathering Saturday 16th October Come and discover Pheasants Wood, a small pocket of woodland in Thornton. We will be collecting different types of seed and potting some up to take home so we can watch a young tree grow. 10.30am - 12noon Meet at Pheasants Wood Free Further Information: 01995 602125 Wyre Estuary Autumn Walk Sunday 17th October A seasonal walk from Fleetwood Nature Reserve with the Countryside Rangers alongside the contrasting industrial and natural landscapes of the Wyre Estuary, to the Wyre Estuary Country Park at Stanah. Booking essential 11am - 3pm Meet at Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park Free Further Information: 01995 602125 Bleasdale Monday Walk Monday 18th October Another of our regular walks from Bleasdale Parish Hall throughout spring and autumn. Slightly longer than the Garstang Monday Walk, reaching the fells that surround Bleasdale. Each walk follows a different course taking advantage of the seasonal changes. 10am - 2pm Meet at Bleasdale Parish Hall £3/£2 : 01995 602125 Great Eccleston Farmers' Market Wednesday 20th October This popular farmers' market runs alongside the existing weekly market at The Square in Great Eccleston. It has all the tasty local produce on offer you could possibly want. Get chatting with the local storeholders to find out about their produce and even get some tips on the best way to cook/ prepare them. Every third Thursday, 9am-3pm Further Information: 01995 602125 Poulton Farmers' Market Saturday 23rd October Held in and around the pituresque Ct Chad's Church, Poulton Farmers' Market is the perfect place to pick up some scrumptious local produce. You'll find a great selection of fresh fruit and veg, bread, locally reared meats and some of the best homemade pies and cakes. Every fourth Saturday, 9am - 1pm Further Information: 01253 883470 From Grass to Ice Cream - Old Holly Farm Walk Thursday 28th October Walk through the organic farm and see the crops we grow, that feed the cows, that produce the milk. See the cows being milked and how the ice cream is made back at the farm. Booking essential 2pm - 4pm Meet at Old Holly Farm Cost £3/£2 Info: 01995 602125 Oktoberfest 2010 Friday 29th - Saturday 30th October We are bringing the spirit and bier of Munich to a marquee in Bilsborrow to recreate an authentic Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday evening. Tickets on sale 1 September. Held at Guy's Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow. Further Information: 01995 640010 Guy's "Not So Scary" Halloween Sunday 31st October 2010 Kiddies halloween fun in our marquee with Punch & Judy, disco, kiddies crafts, prizes for the best fancy dress, carved pumpkin and biggest pumpkin. The day is rounded off at 6pm with a huge firework display. Held at Guy's Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow. Information: 01995 640010
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Useful Numbers www.blackpool.gov.uk National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Fylde Borough Council 01253 658658 www.fylde.gov.uk
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